rlT^i ftfiest of fine grain films,
ture cameras.
MADE IN ENGLAND BY
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CINEMATOGRAPHER
The Journal for Everybody with a Camera
VoL . LXXXII.
Wednesday.
JULY22"?ll936
N0.248 9
SUMME R
NUMBER
2
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
KODAK “VERKHROME" FILM
I
In brilliant holiday weather it's easy to over¬
expose your pictures. But it's also easy to
guard against over-exposure — use "Verichrome"
Film. "Verichrome" is fast, but it has enormous
latitude ''Verichrome" negatives yield good
prints even it you use too large a stop. You’re
safe with “Verichrome."
hoM
'VERICHROME"
Film
Double Coated; Anti-Halation Backed.
Made in Roll Films and Film Packs.
Obtainable from Kodak Dealers every¬
where.
KODAK LIMITED • KODAK HOUSE ■ KINGSWAY • LONDON ■ W.C.2
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
NEW SQUARE MODEL
No. 3 RVBYETTE
TAKES 31-in. SQUARE PLATES AS WELL AS 3ix2i in.
PLATES and, m adapters, ROLL FILMS AND FILM PACKS.
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL 3ix2i PICTURES
can be printed at will from the same SJ Square Plate, ensuring
the most artistic result from each negative
ALSO
A SJ Square Plate provides Direct Contact Exposure for
LANTERN PLATES.
A Reversing Back allows ROLL FILMS AND FILM PACKS
to be used in both the VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL.
Outfit with one Double Plate -holder
and Dallmeyer f/4.5 anastigmat _ £14 0 0
Ditto, and Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 anastigmat.. £18 10 0
FOR OTHER RUBYETTE MODELS SEE BOOKLET.
ASK YOUR DEALER FOR DEMONSTRATION.
"FfjiQmoNPimRDT-r
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition.
July 22nd, 1936.
. . is yours a 35-mm. Still Camera 7
-THEN WIN A CASH PRIZE IN THE
WALLACE HEATON COMPETITION
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.1
This competition is confined to pictures taken by cameras using 35-mm. film.
USERS OF LEICA, CONTAX, CONTAFLEX, RETINA, ROLLEI-
FLEX and ROLLEICORD /if used with cin6 film) can all compete.
Open from July 1st until September 30th. It does not matter what the subject
is, but prints should not be smaller than 6x4 inches.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any one week, but each photograph must
have the coupon attached. In addition to the big prize, a weekly prize
of £1 Is. will be awarded for the best photograph submitted in that week.
Each photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and
address of the sender, the make of camera and material used, exposure, etc.
For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve
the right to purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of
weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21 /-. The copyright of the
£25 prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. In
addition we are offering a special prize of £ I Is. per month for the best photograph
submitted depicting a person or persons using a camera purchased from Wallace
Heaton Ltd. All prints will be judged at the end of the competition for the final
prize of £25 cash. Acceptance of these rules and conditions is a specific condition
of entry.
NOTE NEW ADDRESS AND SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO “ COMPETITION,”
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A D VERTISEMENTS _ July 22, 1936 —
JUST PUBLISHED !-OUR
CIN^-KODAK
You’ll be sure of good results with
this camera. Like every other
16-rnni. camera, this model i^ives
perfect results with the new Koda-
chrome colour film.
With f/3.5 lens £13:13:0
With f/1.9 lens £18:18:0
Nine monthly payments of 31/11
or 44/2.
KODAK “RECENT”
The latest model, taking 8
or 16 pictures on 31x2J roll
film. Has coupled range¬
finder, optical eye-level finder,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Com-
pur shutter, speeded to
l/400th sec., complete with
leather case. . £20:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
46/8.
PATH^ “ B ”
Strongly made with f/3.6 high-
grade lens. Strong motor drive
exposes a reel at one winding.
Takes 30-ft. of 9.5-nira. film.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments of 14/9.
ZEISS IKON
“ IKOFLEX ”
The twin-lens camera for 12
pictures on 31 x 21 S-exposure
roll film. Large finder lens,
compensation of parallax. No-
var f/4.5 lens, in i Rc
Ikoflex shutter » * • ■
Nine monthly payments of
18/1.
NEW IKOFLEX II ALSO IN
STOCK.
LONDON, E.C.3 Phone: Mansion House 01 80
Latest Valoy Vertical Enlarger, electric fittings, masking board.
As new . £7 17 6
630, 16 21 X 21 Super Ikonta, coupled range-finder, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar,
ever-ready case . £24 10 0
Several High-grade microscopes by leading makers at bargain
prices. Details on application.
16-ex.-on-31 21 Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar, coupled
range-finder, L/cas e . £13 17 6
Zeiss Contax, f/3.5 Tessar, metal focal-plane shutter, high and
ow speeds, ever-ready case . £21 10 0
6 X 6 RoUeicord, f,'4.5 Triotar, C/case. As new . £10 7 6
1-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, f/3.5 Cooke anas., 3 D.D. slides,
carriers for lantern slides, F.P.A., magnifiers, L/case. Cost £.30
£15 15 0
Pathe Cine Camera, and Motrix motor, f/3.5 anas., set of magnifiers
£2 17 6
41 X 6 GoerzTenax, f;4.5 Dogmar, Compur, 6 slifies, F.P.A. £4 12 6
Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyeranastigmat, L/case. . £8 7 8
41-6 Zeiss Ica Minimum Palmos Focal-plane, f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar.
12 dark slides, case . £13 17 6
3'. ■ 21 N. & G. New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 6 D.D. slides
£8 17 6
Model III Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case. . , . £25 0 0
4 4 cm. Automatic Rolieiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Corapur. L’case
£14 14 0
Zeiss 6 ' 6 Ikoflex, f/3.5 Tessar, high-speed
Compur shutter, colour filter, L/caae. . £17 0 0
Standard Stereo Camera 6t x 31, f/8 Symmetrical
lenses, speeded shutter, 2 cases . 35s. Od.
Weston 617 Electric Exposure Meter, and case.
Cost £8 . £2 17 6
Six-20 Duo Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat, D.A.
Pronto shutter, L/caae . £5 5 0
620 16-ex. on 31 x 21" Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar.
Compur. L/case £8 17 6
Several Good Enlargers
of various sizes. Details
on application.
Latest 31 x 21 Makina,
coupled range-finder, cor¬
rected for parallax, f/2.9
Plaubel Anticomar, dia¬
phragm, ring, 3 slides
UnsoUed .... £31 10
6 ■ 6 Voigtlander Su
perb, f/3.4 Heliar lens
D.A. Compur.
£15 7
ROLLEICORDII
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER ‘BESSA’
9.5-mm. Latest Eumig
Cine Camera. f'2.b Trio-
plan. self-contained ex¬
posure meter, L case
£18 16 0
la Zeiss Super Ikonta,
coupled range - finder,
f/4.5 Tessar, ever-ready
case . £14 10 0
“OMBRUX
METER
The photo-electric cell
meter with a marvellous
lens which makes it the
finest instrument on the
market at such a price.
Gives dead - accurate
readings for still-camera
work.
With coupled range¬
finder and optical view¬
finder fitted next to the
focussing control. The
famous trigger release
is fitted under the base¬
board. Yellow filter is
incorporated for use
when required. Compur
Rapid shutter, speeded to
l/400thsec. With 4-ele¬
ment Skopar C
f/3.5 lens. . . lO- I O
Nine monthly payments
of 43/9.
Takes all Rolieiflex
accessories, excepting
angle mirror. Takes
12 exposures on
31x2JroU film fori/-.
With Zeiss Triotar
f/4.5 and Compur
shutter, l/300th. T.
g;" £14:10:0
Zeiss Triotar
f/3.5...
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 33/10 or
37/4.
£16
Our Easy Terms
The Best
are
WE don’t go into your private affairs
or ask a lot of awkward questions. You
can haveany instrument you choose after
making the first of nine equal monthly
payments. Use your purchase while
paying the balance.
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2
Phone: CITY 11 24/5
SUPER IKONTA 67/6
67/6
Takes 11 pictures cn 3ix2i
b-expo8ure roll film. Distance
meter coupled with the
focussing. Direct built-in
view-finder, Corapur Rapid
.shutter, speeded 1 to l/400th
sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
£28:5:0
BLENDUX, for
cind work
T.-P. JUNIOR
RUBY REFLEX
Nine
monthly payments of
66/-.
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby,
f/3.5 Foth anastigmat,
leather case . . £3 12 6
31x21 Ensign Selfix
Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar anastigmat. de¬
layed • action Compur
shutter. New condition
£8 15 6
31 X 21 Ensign Auto¬
range, f/4.5 Ensar anastigmat, Mulchro shutter
£5 8 6
31 X 21 lhagee Roll Film, f/4.5 lhagee anastig¬
mat, Prontor II shutter . £4 12 6
31x21 Ensign No. 7 Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis Uno.
plate back, Mulchro shutter . £4 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Selfix, f/4.5 Ross Xpres anastig¬
mat, delayed-action Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th
leather case . £8 17
Made in 31x2*, 41x31 in. and
61 X 9 and 9 x 12 cm. sizes. With
Ruby self-capping time and instan¬
taneous focal-plane shutter. Re-
la Kodak Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar anastig¬
mat, delayed-action Compur shutter, complete in leather case . £7 17 6
6x6 Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 Voigtar anastigmat, ever-ready case. ... £1 15 0
Vitesse 18-mm. Camera, 50 and 100 ft. capacity, f/1.9 Dallmeyer lens. . £6 18 6
Pathe Baby Camera, f/.3.5 lens. Cost £6 ids . 188. 9d.
Midas Camera Projector, f/2. 5 lens, with lamp and battery. Cost £7 7a... £1 19 6
Simplex Pochette i6-mm. Camera, 50-ft. American cassette loading for Kodacbrome
and black-and-white, f/3.5 lens, 2 speeds. Coat £20 . £17 5 0
Campro 9.5-mm. Camera-Projector, complete outfit with lamp and carrying-case.
Cost £3 11s. 6d . £2 2 6
Victor 16-mm. Camera Model III, 3 speeds, 100-ft. capacity, f/3.5 anastigmat
£10 10 0
Latest Dekko Camera, multispeed, fitted with f/1.9 Dallmeyer lens. Listed
£10 18b. 6d . £7 17 6
Cine-Kodak 8 Camera, f/d.5 lens, with Kodascope 8 Projector and screen, complete
outfit cost £20 lOs. In perfect condition . £16 5 0
Model I Contax Camera, f/2 Sonnar anastigmat, 18.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar, lens hood*
complete with leather case. New condition . £45 0 0
Model I Contax, 1/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case . £32 10
6x8 cm. Superb, f/3.5 Heliar anastigmat, delayed-action Compur abutter. New
condition . £14 6 0*’
6x6 cm. Automatic Rolieiflex, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Compur shutter,'
ever-ready case . £16 15 0
6x6 cm. Reflector, f/4.5 anastigmat, speeded shutter, l/26th to 1/1 00th, ever-ready
case . ' . £4 12 9 ^
3x4 cm. Kolibri, f/3.5 Zeiss Novar anastigmat, complete in leather case £6 17 6
3x4 cm. Makinette, f/2.7 Anticomar anastigmat, Compur shutter, 1 to l/300tb i
sec., complete in leather case . £9 17 6l
volviug back, reflecting mirror of
specially prepared glass, quick-
wind, 3 single metal slides. With
T.-P. Cooke f/4.5 lens, £12
size Si X 2i, from.
CITY SALE AND
Nine montlil; payments of 28/-.
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
The bulletin also contains all the
latest new introductions in “ still ”
and cin4 cameras — DON’T MISS IT!
YOURS FOR A POST CARD FROM
ANY BRANCH OF CITY SALE &
EXCHANGE.
Our Exchanges
The Fairest !
Nowhere else can you get such a good
allowance on your used camera as we
offer. We are famed throughout the
photographic world for our generous
exchange dealings — let us quote on
YOUR used camera against purchase
of a new one.
i-pl. Ensign Reflex, reversing back, f/3.9 Cooke
lens, 13-ln. f/5.5 Teleros, interchangeable,
leather case, 3 slides, F.P.A . £15 15 0
f-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, revolving back,
f/4.5 T.-P. Cooke anastig. lens, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £6 17 0
3* - 2} Boxform Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke lens, re¬
versing back, shutter speeded to l/l.ooofh.
84 ALDERSGATE ST
LONDON, E.C.1
Phone : NAT. 0591
single slides.
“ROLLEIFLEX”
The easiest manipu¬
lated camera you
could buy. Shows
your picture full size
and right way up on
grouiui-glass screen,
fltted with (/oinpur
shutter, speeded to
l/500th sec., T. and
B., and Zeiss Tessar
£25:0:0
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 58/4.
£5 5 0
i-pl. Studio Camera,
Jong double extension,
10*-in. f,3.5 Cooke Por¬
trait lens. 3 repeating
dark sli'ies. . £15 15 0
3t • 2i Salex de Luxe,
double extension folding.
f/3,8 Meyer Trioplan
anastig. lens, D.A. Cnm-
piir shutter, rising and
cross front, 3 slides. F.
P.A.,leathercase£6 17 8
90/94 FLEET
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
8x32 BSagnalux Prism Binocular, and leather case . £3 12 6
Model II Leitz Leica, Elmar £/3.5, coupled range-finder and leather case £18 18 0
3i X Mentor Folding Reflex, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, speeds
to 1/1, 000th, 3 slides and leather case . £6 19 0
3i x2i Folding Pocket, double extrension, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, Compur shutter,
0 slides, F.P.A. and case . £8 7 0
31 X 2i Ensign Roll Film, f/4.5 anastigmat, speeded shutter . £2 15 0
31x2j Super Ikonta, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter, ever-ready
case . £13 7 0
34 X 24 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 3
slides and leather case . £9 17 6
34 X 24 Minimum Palmos Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, 3 D.D. slides, leather
case . £10 10 0
6-ia. Cooke Primoplane Wide-angle f/6.5, iris . . . £3 5 0
4-pl. Double Extension Conical Bellows Field, Beck Symmetrical lens, 4 slides and
case . . £2 15 aO
31 X 21 No. 1 Series III Kodak, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter. . £0 15 0
9.5- mm. Pathe Imp Projector, complete with motor, super reel attachmentfand
resistance . £ff«3 0
Exakta 'Multispeed Reflex, Gaasar f/2.8 anastigmat. Multispeed focal-plane
shutter. Nice order . £18 18 0
9 X 12 cm. Minimum Palmos Collapsible Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, focal-
plane shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A . £22 10 0
9.6- mm. Midas Camera-Projector, f/2.5 Cooka lens. Excellent condition £2 7 6
1-pl. T.-P. Press Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, Mackenzie
slide, 12 enrelopes, filters and case . £11 17 6
CINE-KODAK
•* 8 **
HalvesRunning Costs
— \\ ith fixed-focus
f/3.5 lens, exposure
guide, footage indi¬
cator and eye-level
finders incorporated
in the handle of the
camera. Holds 26 ft.
of special film, only
half the \<idth of
which is exposed .at
£9:17:6
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of ^/i.
i-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex. f;4.o Heliar anastig. lens, S.C. shutter.
speeded to 1/1, 000th. reversing back, 6 slides, F.P.A . £7 2 6
A-pl. D.E. C.B., f/8 Rectilinear lens, 3 double book-form dark slides.
tripod and case . 0
i-pl. Tropical Model Reflex, b-in. f/4.5 Tessar lens, 12-in. f/5.5
Ross Teleros, interchangeable, 3 double book-form dark slides,
leather carrying-case . ^ 6
6 6 RoUeiflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, automatic winding, leather case
£16 10 0
Pair of Proxar lenses, suitable for RoUeiflex. As new. .£150
Medium Colour Filter, for RoUeiflex . 10s. Od.
Model HI Leitz Leica, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. Unsoiled
£31 0 0
IS-in. f,5.6 Dallmeyer Tele Anastig. Lens, suitable for 1-pl. or 5x4
reflex . . 2 6
P.C. D.E. Folding Plate Camera, f/6.3 Tessar, Ibso shutter, speeded
from 1 to 1/lOUth, focussing screen, ♦> slides, leather case. . £2 17 6
i-pl. Triple Extension Sanderson Field, f/7 Roes Zeise Convertible
anastig. lens, 114 and 14 in. in the singles, roller-blind shutter, 6
double book-form dark slides, leather case and tripod. Camera is
as new . ^8 17 6
34 - 2i Very Latest Model T.-P. Revolving Back Reflex, 54-in. f/4.5
Xpres lens. 6 slides, roU-fllm holder and canvas case. Unsoiled
£10 5 0
4-3 cm. Roll Film, f'3.5 Meyer Trioplan anastig. lene.^Compur
shutter, optical view-finder .
£4 12
Model III Leitz Leica,
f/2 3ummar lens, chro¬
mium plated, ever-ready
case . £32 10 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5
Xenar lens, high-speed
shutter. 1 to l/500th,
complete in case
£8 10 0
4-pl. Soho Reflex, Aldie
f/4.5 anastigmat, Ker¬
shaw focal-plane shutter,
Mackenzie slide, 6 en¬
velopes and . leather case
" £7 17 6
84-in. Ross Xpres f/4.6
Anastigmat, iris
^ £8 12 6
Postcard Soho Reflex,
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4..T
” KODAK
In one movement the front drops
and the lens springs out for the
picture. Its Kodon shutter will
slice a second into a hundredth.
Open the back, hinged like a cigar¬
ette-case, flick up the spool-holders,
snap the film home and you’re
loaded. 8 exposures on 34 x 24 film.
With focussing anas- 4^0 "i O* ft
tigmat lens f/6.3...
Nine monthly payments of 8/8.
LEICA MODEL
ill
f'2 Summar
Lens.
double
Kershaw focal-plane
shutter, G slides and leather case. . . . £10 10 0
^;;16-mm. Model £B Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 anastig¬
mat, motor drive, leather case . £9 7 6
34 X 24 Ensign Autorange, Cart Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter and leather case
£9 15 0
4-pl. T.-P. Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5 anastigmat,
focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 12 slides
and leather case . £8 7 6
4-pl. Tropical Anschutz Focal-plane, Dograar f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A., leather case . £10 17 6
Automatic focussing,
3 shots in 10 secs.,
anything up to 36
pictures one loading,
exposures impossible.
For holidays, travel, or for
photographs at night or in any
weather. Leica is the ideal
camera . . .
£39:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 92/2.
EXCHANGE (1929) LTD.
ENSIGN
SELFIX “20”
One of the smallest cameras made.
Very sturdily built of light metal.
Opens like a book to aid simple
loading. Strong bellows, reflex
view-finder, Trichro shutter, 1 /25th,
l/50th, l/100th8ec.,Timeand Bulb,
with flexible release. For standard
34x24 roll film. Ensar anastig-
£3:15:0
Nine monthly payments of 8/11.
Get your copy now
—and choose your
holiday camera!
KODAK “ DUO ”
16 pictures on 34x24 S-exposuire film.
Lens shoots to position at touch of
button. Focussing from 34 ft. to
infinity. Direct-vision view-finder.
With Pronto “ S ” shutter and Kodak
f/4.5 anastigmat.
£6:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 14/-.
“FOTH-DERBY”
Takes 16 pictures on standard
V.P. roll film. Fitted with
Foth f/3.5 anastigmat and
focal-plane shutter, giving
instantaneous exposures from
l/25th to 1 /500th sec., also
time exposures. Delayed-
action movement. New
£5:5:0
Nine monthly payments of 12/3
AGFA“SPEEDEX”
A first-class 34x24 roll-film
camera. Get this handy little
instrument in time for the holiday
season. Fitted vith f/4.5 lens and
Compur shutter, direct-vision and
reflecting view- • C •
finders . ® ■
Nine monthly payments of 14/9.
“ BRILLIANT ”
Takes the standard 34 24
8-expo8ure roll film at 1/-,
but gives 12 21 -in. square
pictures. The brilliant image
shows almost full size. With
Compur shutter. High-grade
f/4.5 Skopar lens
£5 : 15 : 0
Nine monthly payments of
13/5.
SUMMER BARGAIN BULLETIN
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
GEVALUXE
nmm
* [With all 35-ww. miniature
cameras use the Gevaert Cart-
ridge. S up plied in four varieties.']
aper ever
The unique and striking velvet texture paper
which gives life and beauty to all types of subject.
Not only for the special pictures for the Autumn
Exhibitions but equally for all landscape, architec¬
ture, portrait and interior work.
Prints on Gevaluxe have a depth of tonal beauty
not obtainable by any other process, and a start¬
ling life-like quality of almost stereoscopic effect.
As simple to use as an ordinary bromide paper,
as suitable for contact as for enlarging work, and
ideal for enlargements from the very smallest of
miniature negatives. *
GEVAERT LTD., WALMER ROAD, LONDON, W.IO
★ See how conveniently you can buy a new camera ★
WHITEliVS
DEFERRED PAYMENT TERMS
ARE THE MOST ATTRACTIVE
A new camera for your
HOLIDAY
PHOTOGRAPHY
On most convenient
payment terms.
o
Purchases up to
£5 add 5% and
DIVIDE THE TOTAL INTO
6 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
O/
Purchases from
£5 to £20 add 5/0
AND DIVIDE THE TOTAL INTO
12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
ONLY
PER ANNUM
Purchases over
£ 2 0 add 5
^ /o and
DIVIDE THE TOTAL INTO
24 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
0 Deferred Payments are available for the purchase of: —
KODAK — ENSIGN — ZEISS — LEICA—PATHE — ROLLEIFLEX—ROLLEICORD
EXAKTA — AGFA — ^WIRGIN — ARGUS, etc., etc., always in stock. IIqLest.^
Wm. Whiteley Ltd., Queen's Road and Westbourna Grove, London, WJ. Photographic Dept. — Ground Floor. Phono : BATtwator 1 234
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
V
SOUND
You simply plug into A.C. mains to obtain pictures
8 ft. wide, with marvellous sound reproduction R
from the full standard size width sound track of the
17,5 -mm. Home
Talkie - £60
Volume for the drawing-room, or, if desired, the
village hall holding 500 people. A good selection
of films is now available — and more in production —
for hire or purchase outright at a fraction more than
for silent films. Be O.K. for Sound with the finest
Talkie.
CAMERA
For making your own motion pictures with the
utmost simplicity of operation, extremely low costs
for continuous filming and pin-sharp pictures first
and every time use the 9.5-mm.
Mo to camera
“B” - £6 : 6
Both Pathescope Orthochromatic (R.O.F.) and Pan¬
chromatic (P.S.P.F.) films are now sold inclusive of
the cost of processing, the former for 4s. 6d. and the
latter for 5s. 6d. with the loan of the charger. There
are over 1,000 single pictures in each reel of Pathe¬
scope 9.5-mm. film.
PATHESCOPE LTD.
10, GREAT MARLBOROUGH ST., LONDON, W.l
and
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July 22, 1936
• ONE THOUSANDTH PART OF A SECOND!
• with the NEW EXAKTA REFLEX
Model B, haiiery of
extra ' lenses.
• you can make pictures in this incredibly short time
• ALSO AT 10 INCHES OR MILES AWAY
DAY OR NIGHT
Self-capping focal-plane shutter, 1 /25th to I / 1 ,000th
sec., slow speeds 1/IOth to 12 secs., delayed action
from i /1,000th to 6 secs.
Prices for “ Multi-speed ” Model B.
Exaktar Anas, f/3.5 . £19 10 0
Zeiss Tessar Anas, f/3.5 . £23 10 0
Zeiss Tessar Anas, f/2.8 . £27 10 0
For Night Work.
Meyer Primoplan f/1.9 . . £39 ; 10 : 0
Telephoto Lenses extra.
Hugo-Meyer Tele-Megor, f/5.5 focus, 15 cm. .. £11 10 0
Dallon f/5.6, 6 in . £8 15 0
Adapting Rings for Close-ups, price extra.
Tube A, for distance 15 in . . . 6/6
Tube B, for distance 10 in . . . 6/6
EXAKTA HANDBOOK.
Just published, fully explains this beautiful camera.
Post free, 3/6.
Illustrated Brochure of Cameras and Accessories post free.
QARNER & JONES LTD., '*°*S^QUAR^
Phone: GERRARD 2300.
Every Adjustment You May Need
is incorporated in the
SOHO PRECISION
TRIPLE EXTENSION CAMERA
Although almost as mobile as a pocket camera, the SOHO
PRECISION has all the advantages of a field camera, incorpor¬
ating as it does every essential movement required by the serious
worker in photography. All adjustments are in convenient
positions, making foreaseand speed of operation. The illustration
gives the following details :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Back sight.
Revolving back.
Spirit levels.
Side spring clip for drop front.
Winder pinion for rising front.
F. Spring or releasing front for
double and triple extension.
G. Clamping spring for extension.
H. Lower extension slide.
J. Upper extension slide.
K. Focussing milled wheel.
L. E/e-level finder.
The photographer who is looking for a camera easily carried
yet possessing every adjustment he may need, cannot do better
than investigate the possibilities of the Soho Precision. We
will gladly send illustrated leaflet giving full details, free on
request. ^
SOHO LTD. ,3 Soho Sq., London, W.1
Member Scientific Instrument Manufacturers Association of Gt.
Britain.
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WITH COUPLED RANGE-FINDER— ¥J
Convenient!/ shaped, leather
covered. Complete with re¬
lease and shoulder strap.
FOR 36 EXPOSURES ON] STANDARD CIN^J FILM
CMBODYING every desirable feature — sturdy, die-cast
body, accommodating all 35-mm. films in daylight¬
loading cassettes ; wide-aperture lenses in Compur
shutters, focussing by coupled range-finder, with
camera either open or closed, tubular built-in view¬
finder, automatic locking and film-counting device,
reverse-spooling . . . the DOLLINA 1 1 is equally out¬
standing among precision miniatures for its wonderful
specification and its reasonable price.
EVERY HIGH-CLASS DEALER STOCKS THE DOLLINA
CAMERA
Steinheil Cassar f/2.9, Compur I /300th £l2s I7j6
With Compur Rapid, I to l/SOOth sec. :
Schneider Radionar f/2.9 .. £14:12:6
Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 .. £18:18:0
Schneider Xenon f/2 £19:19:0
Model I, without coupled range-finder :
Schneider Radionar f/2.9 .. £10: 0:0
Schneider Xenon f/2 .. £15:15:0
Sole Distributors :
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Whether used by the novice, the advanced worker or the professional, GRANVILLE
PRODUCTS ensure the maximum results with the minimum effort. Every day
we receive testimonials from new customers who are surprised and delighted —
surprised at the quality obtained at such a low price — delighted with the ease in
which such perfect pictures are obtained. If you are just beginning, start right
with “ GRANVILLE ” ; if you have years of experience, change to “ GRANVILLE.”
You will never change again !
‘‘THE GRANVILLE GUIDE’’
This new publication is a superb 16-page de luxe illustrated edition. Specially issued for users of
Granville Photographic Products, it contains up-to-date working instructions, formulae, and many
useful articles specially written by our own experts. A complete list of all materials is also given,
including many new lines. If you have never communicated with us before, write to-day for
your copy. Applications should be addressed to : PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT, Granville
Gulliman & Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 3, Leamington Spa.
/f you have previously communicated with us,
please do not apply, as a copy will be sent to you.
Telegrams and Cables :
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and Showrooms :
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
viii
A Weston Meter
will save all your
precious shots —
get one nowand
shoot with con¬
fidence. If you
are confused by
theun-corelated
film ratings of
H. & D., Schein-
er or DIN, you
can forget it if
you own a Weston. All films, however rated, are tested by
Weston and given a Weston number. The instruction book
tells you the Weston number of the film you are using.
By setting the meter accordingly, correct exposures for
every kind and rating of film can be read off without calcu¬
lations of any sort. So when you buy a Weston Meter you
buy a complete system of film speed ratings.
Other Weston features are : Absolute permanence of the
“Photronic” light cell — it will not vary with age, sunlight
cannot harm it, and greater sensitivity — indoor shots as
well as low light values out of doors. Narrow angle of view.
Simpler to use. Weston quality and dependability.
Universal Meter for all still and cine cameras
Leica Meter, made specially for Leica cameras
(Leather case, IDs. Od. extra.)
£5:19:0
FROM YOUR DEALER
Advertisement of
THE WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD., KINGSTON.
BY-PASS, SURBITON, SURREY. (ELMBRIDGE 6400).
’.■‘TABLOID’
CHROMIUM
INTENSIFIER
Print from negative, before
and after treatment
with ‘Tabloid’ Chromium
Intensifier
Retrieves
weak
negatives
Easy to prepare and
easy to use. Builds
up weak negatives
to good printing
strength.
Price 1/0 per carton
from all Photographic
Dealers
Burroughs Wellcome a
Snow Hill Buildings, LONDON,
Co.
E.C.l
Pho. 1641
Cot>yrisht
REFLEX-KORELLE
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
ter and film wind, focal -plane
shutter I /25th to I /500th,
full-size D.V. finder. 12 pic¬
tures on 3ix2J film.
From £10 : 10 : 0
With F/3.5 Victar.
R.A. FLEMING & Co., Ltd.
32, LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
THIRD EDITION — Revised throughout
PHOTOGRAPHY
MADE EASY
By R. CHILD BAYLEY
By careful study of this book the novice with a
camera will be able to get a greater proportion of
successful photographs than would usually be the
case. It should form as much a part of the outfit as
the camera itself.
Price 2/- net. By Post 2/3
Obtainable from all leading booksellers, or direct by post
from the Publishers
|LIFFE & SONS LTD., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E. t
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THE amateur Photographer advertisements
IX
No longer need you envy the man with an expensive camera,
able to take any and every kind of “ speed ” subject. Here is
a camera at every man’s price, equipped with the type of speed
shutter which the Press photographer insists upon.
Get a Purma Speed Camera to-day and take action pictures of
diving, racing, birds in flight, children at play, and the numerous
other subjects which you have often attempted with an ordinary
camera and failed. Six instantaneous speeds I /25th to I /200th
sec., 16 pictures on I/- vest-pocket roll film. No focussing
necessary — everything from 6 ft. to infinity is sharply defined.
Never before has it been possible to enjoy speed photography
at such little cost.
British Patent 430648 and
445907-
World patents pending.
Look out for the
registered name
PVKMA on the
Ever-ready case.
EVER-READY
CASE
lO'-
PURMA
Illustration shows the
Purma Speed Camera
with Ever-ready case,
in action.
BRITISH MADE.
SP££D CAMERA
FROM YOUR PHOTO DEALER,
or write for name of nearest stockist and illustrated prospectus from Sole Concessionaires :
R. F. HUNTER LTD., “CtlFlx House,” ‘'uSffi’S'cr
^Phooe : Holborn 7311/2
Not only the BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCE on your used apparatus in part exchange, but,
what is even more important, the best possible Service. May we prove this to you?
MINIATURE CAMERA SPECIALISTS
NORFOLK
MINIATURE MODEL
Th« finest miniature value.
Well designed and constructed,
self 'erecting, takes standard 31 x 21
film. 16 pictures 4J X 6 cm. Auto¬
matic film window covers for
use with pan. film. F/2.9 Schneider
Radlonar. New type Compur D.A.
shutter with speeds to l/400th
£7:19:6
Or 9 monthly payments of 18s. 7d.
With Compur, speeds to l/250th
£6:15:0
Or 0 monthly payments of 15s. 9d.
Fver-ready Leather Case, 16s. Od*
LEICA
Voigtiander “BRILLIANT”
MODEL III
With speeds to fQO*iAaA
l/500th sec . ZtOV • I U • U
CASH OR G.O.D.
12 payments of £3 8s. 7d.
MODEL Ilia
With coupled range-finder, speeds
from 1 to 1/1, 000th sec., fitted with
f/2 Sunmiar 6-cm. interchange*
£43:0:0
'CASH OR C.O.D.
12 payments of £3 \58. Sd.]
The Ideal
miniature
reflex at a
modest
price
^oIloik cameras
available only from
sole suppllen —
Gives a brilliant image full size of picture,
right up to moment of exposure. 12
pictures 21 square on 31x21 standard
film. (Weight 19 oz.)
With Compur Rapid
shutter, 1 to l/500th sec. • I 9 • V
Or 9 payments of 15s. 9d.
Skopar f/4.6, Compur shutter, 1 to
V3oothseo . £5:15:0
Or 9 payments of 13s.5d.or 12 of 10s. Id.
Voigtar f/6.3 lens, 3-8peed shutter,
l/25th, l/50th, 1/lOOth sec., B. and T.,
delayed-action de* £3:15:0
Or 9 payments of Ss. lid.
CONTAX
MODEL II
Combined range and view finder,
in the one unit. Delayed*acti6n
release. All controls conveniently
situated at the top of camera.
Speeds 1 to 1/1, 500th sec.
With f/2 SONNAR interchange-
S‘aiirc.o.D. £50:10:0
Or 12 monthly payments of
£4 8s. lid.
NORFOLK
ROLL-FILM MODEL
With Masks for halt-picture
size.
31x21 Roll-film Model, also
with interchangeable masks for 16
pictures 41x6 cm. Fitted with
automatic covers on film windows
for use with pan. films. Ingenious
clear-type finder with automatic
spring mask for half-picture size.
Sturdily constructed, neat design,
f/3.8 Zeranar, Compur delayed-
action shutter. . . . £6:6:0
Or 9 monthly payments of 14s. 9d.
NEW MODEL.
With f/3.8 Zeranar lens, Prontor.
11 shutter, 8 speeds, 1 to l/150th
sec., and delayed action £4 19 9
Or 9 monthly payments of Us. 8d.
Any good make of
camera supplied on
our Confidential Easy
Payment System.
SHEPFIELP PHOTO CO, LTD
NORFOLK ROW (FARCATE)
SHEFFIELD ~ ONE MINUTE FROM THE TOWN HALL.
WANTED
Good apparatus for
cash or part exchange.
Send full details.
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July 22, 1936
This anent
LEICA— and the
WESTMINSTER
'll 9 With just one and the
same LEICA Camera you
can do an infinite variety of
work — covering virtually the
whole range of photography.
That, in itself, makes for much
saving of time, trouble, space,
labour in carrying, and cash.
Thus, for the price of your
LEICA you are gaining many
advantages — advantages es¬
pecially typical of LEICA.
% ^ By a call at “ the West¬
minster ” you can learn with
pleasure all that there is to know about
LEICA. At the same time you can know
how (readily and economically) you can
Part-Exchange your present Camera
for a LEICA, settling any balance Out-
of-Income — or, of course, you can buy
outright on that basis.
• • •
This is the LEICA
Model Ilia, having
shutter speeds up to
iji, 000th of a second,
fjz Summar lens, and,
of course, completely
automatic focussing.
It costs £43, or can be
acquired by 9 monthly
payments of £3 0 4.
There are other models
from £16.
WESTMINSTER
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE, LTD.
119 Victoria Street, S.W.I 81 Strand, W.C.2
[Victoria 0669) [Temple Bar 2710)
111 Oxford Street, W.1 24 Charing Cross Road, W.C.2
[Gerrard n%2) [Temple Bar 716$)
THE
QUALITY PASTE
and note the difference.
Obtainable from all Stationers. Stores, Photographic
Dealers, etc., 9d. and 1/6. Bulk Tins : 1 lb. 2/3, 7/6. 8/9.
Sole Distributors : BLICK OFFICE EQUIPMENTS LTD., 68, Lant St., S.E.1
THE MODEL THAT ASKS
M A CCCQ * ’ * * Next time you
Nil I LlO want a striking effect
let Harbutt’s Plasticine
help you. Keep a supply in your studio —
ready. This marvellous modelling material
lends itself perfectly to the photographer’s
art. And not only does it photograph per-
fectly — it Is clean and easy to handle. Price I/-
per lb., obtainable in 16 colours.
Write for illustrated price lists to
HARBUTT’S
PLASTICINE
/ / 1. BATHAMPTON — BATH
Miniature Cameras
A PART-EXCHANGE OFFER
The response to our previous advertisements in this
connection has been almost more than we bargained for,
and we may have to withdraw our offer in the near future.
However, this week we again repeat it.
At this season of the year we find it sometimes difficult
to obtain adequate stocks to cope with the great demand
for guaranteed ’second-hand miniature apparatus. In
an endeavour to cope with this seasonal shortage, we are
prepared, in the case of customers considering the purchase
of new miniature cameras such as the Leica, Contax,
Exakta, RoUeiflex, etc., to quote really unprecedented
part-exchange allowances on existing apparatus. We
are particularly anxious, of course, to obtain the miniature
cameras in which we specialise. However, in respect of
any first-class apparatus not exceeding 3JX2J inches in
negative size, our prices and allowances either for cash or
for part-exchange will for a short period be higher than
we have ever paid before. When replying, customers are
requested to describe their apparatus as fully as possible,
and to mark their letter or envelope, “ Part-Exchange.”
R. G. LEWIS
Tie Miniature Camera Specialist
202, High Holborn, LONDON, W.C.l
{HOLbom 4780).
The Amateur Photographer.*' 22^/36.
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Available till Friday, July Slst.
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BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION
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Available till Friday, July 31st.
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PRINT CRITICISM
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Available till Wednesday following date of issue.
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MOTOR DRIVEN COMBINED
CINE CAMERA^PROJECTOR
• F/3.5 ANASTIGMAT LENS # GARRARD LONG - RUN
FOR TAKING MOTOR.
• F/1.9 FOR PROJECTING. ^ PATENTED FLICKERLESS
• IRIS DIAPHRAGM. SHUTTER.
Send for descriptive leaflet of the Campro or ask
to see a Demonstration at your local dealers.
HOME CINE CAMERAS Ltd., 18, GRAY’S INN ROAD,
(Dept.AP) LONDON, W.C.I
Please send details of the Campro Combined Cine Camera-Projector to:
Name . .
Address . . . .
EXCITINGLY
The Voigtiander Bessa is an established favourite — now comes
a new model with features far in advance of its time. Like
every Bessa, its trigger release, fitted under the baseboard,
enables the camera to be held in both hands at eye-level. Like
every Bessa, it takes half-size or full-size pictures, but this new
model has the added advantage of an optically perfect range¬
finder which makes accurate focussing simple and certain.
A particularly pleasant streamlined ” body makes this new
slip-in-the-pocket ” Bessa decidedly handy. Study its features
and prices listed below — and then ask to see it at your dealers.
You 11 say this new “ Rangefinder ” Bessa is the camera event
of 1936.
FEATURES IN ADVANCE OF ITS TIME
VALUE IN EXCESS OF ITS PRICE
★ Rangefinder coupled to lens
standard, automatically sets lens
to correct position at every
distance.
★ Focussing, before or after open¬
ing, by large milled wheel with
engraved distances and hyper-
focal chart.
★ Optical view-finder with mask
for half-size pictures.
★ Yellow hinged filter attached to
lens mount.
★ Trigger release fitted so that
finger falls readily on to it
after focussing,
★ F/3.5 Voigtiander anasdgmat
lens and Compur Rapid de¬
layed-action shutter.
With Helomar (3-eIement) f/3.5 lens,
£16:10:0
With Skopar (4-eIement) f/3.5 lens, £18 15 0, and Heliar (5-eIement) f/3.5
lens, £21 0 0. Compur Rapid delayed-action shutter (1 to l/400th sec.),
fitted as standard.
Write for the Voigtiander Catalogue to :
SCHERiNG LTD. (Voigtiander Dept. A)
188-192, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.I
Sol* Agents in Irish Fre* SteUe : PoUock A C*, Ursland) Ltd., 60, <3r<^on Sitsst, Duilim, I,F.8,
YOUR OWN MOVIES
WITH ONE MACHINE
9*5
mtn.
PRICE
77/6
TAKE-PROJECT
NEW !
RANGEFINDER BESSA
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July 22, 1936
.^^^AKE those “extra prints”
yourself on SeltonU' — ^it is great fun and very
gratifying to be able to say : “/ made those prints
myself.” They can be made entirely in daylight. —
for the greater part out of doors. — ^no darkroom
is necessary, no chemicals required excepting h3’^po
for “ fixing,” and no photographic knowledge.
VrX Self Toning
PAPER
Stocked by all Photographic Dealers
Made in Enqfand by I ' I LFORP- LONDON
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.V ^ CltiEMATOGI^HER o_} July 22nd, 1936
CAX THE CAMERA LIE?
A IVew Competition
Repeatedly the above question is heard in the land, and examples of “ faked ” photographs are produced to demonstrate
that the camera can lie. While expressing no definite opinion, we are aware that in nearly every instance it is not the
camera that has transgressed, but the photographer.
We know that in the hands of a skilful " manipulator ” an innocent, straightforward negative, or combination of several,
can be persuaded to present facts of which the camera and lens in the first instance had no knowledge.
For the purpose of arriving at some sort of conclusion or answer to the question “ Can the camera lie ? ” we have arranged
a new competition for readers of “ The A.P.”
We would first draw their attention to two articles in this issue (pages 88, 89 and 96, 97) entitled, respectively, “ Pictorial
Inexactitudes ” and " Making the Camera See Double.” In both these articles the illustrations have all been produced by
straightforward photography. They are not fakes in the accepted sense of the word ; the camera has recorded precisely
what was in front of the lens. The same applies to the two illustrations of the juvenile cricketer on this page.
The Competition.
We are, therefore, offering prizes for the best photographic " lies,” but the
straight, and from untouched negatives.
Combination prints, or prints that have
been built up by cutting out other
photographs and copying, or prints that
have been produced by various " con¬
trol ” methods are not eligible for this
competition. There is quite sufficient
scope in the application of the optics
and chemistry of photography to pro¬
duce pictorial inexactitudes without
recourse to hand work.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas,
2 guineas, 1 guinea and 10s. 6d. They
will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the
camera “ untruthful.”
There are no other conditions beyond
those mentioned above. A special com¬
petition coupon, which will appear each
week in the advertisement pages, must be
affixed to the back of each print sent in.
The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the
Editor, The Amateur Photographer,
Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i,
and should be marked on the envelope
"Something wrong somewhere." " Special Competition.”
prints that are entered must be quite
" That's better."
SUCCESSFUL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
A T the present time there are many photographers making a
/A first attempt at screen colour photography with Dufay-
color or Agfacolor films. The amateur who is new to this
branch of work will find that he will have something to learn
apart from following the technical instructions supplied by the
makers, before he obtains the best results with his new material.
The photographer who has graduated to colour work after
previous experience of ordinary photography is apt to imagine
that when he uses colour material almost every subject becomes
a possible one.
As with monochrome work, there are good and bad subjects.
The distant view often appeals on account of its colour, but
it will be found unsatisfactory when reduced to the dimensions
of a colour film.
The best subjects for colour photography are those which
cover a comparatively small area. For example, in the case
of garden subjects, a far more effective picture results from a
selected corner of the garden rather than the whole ; a few
well-grown colourful flowers instead of large masses. The
colour photographer will find very early in his experience that
the best subjects are those which are simple in character, and
well composed.
In colour photography colour largely takes the place of
shadow. In this respect colour work differs from monochrome.
In the latter, masses of light and shadow are essential, in
colour work not only is it difficult to render shadow, on account
of the smaller margin of latitude of the film, but also, where
there is much shadow, there is little colour. Shadow not only
complicates exposure problems, but is not wanted.
Some suggestions for obtaining the
best results with the new Colour Films
Through the narrow margin of latitude possessed by these
films the lighting of subjects for colour photography is very
important. The subject should be evenly lighted, so that
shadow is avoided, but this does not mean that the best results
will be obtained under the most brilliant sunshine conditions.
In the case of portraits it is necessary to reduce the exposures
as much as possible, on account of possible movement of the
subject, but in the case of flowers, gardens, or still life, where
longer exposure can be given, it will probably be found that
the best results will be obtained under what may be described
as " diffused lighting.” The exposures may be a little longer,
but the results will be far more pleasing.
Excellent portraits have been secured in the shade out of
doors, during the evening hours, and if a lens of not less than
f/6.3 aperture is used the exposures will be quite short.
As before pointed out, these films have a very narrow margin
of exposure latitude, and correct exposure is very important.
The amateur cannot be too strongly advised to use an exposure
meter, and to use it with care, for although it is possible by
modification of development to compensate for errors in
exposure, the finest results can only be secured when the
exposure is correct. This will ensure colour brilliance and also
correct colours.
The merit of any colour process lies not in its ability to give
an image in colours, but rather upon the accuracy of the colour¬
ing to that of the original. Modern colour films can produce
results that are not only beautiful, but very true, and the
secret of success is correct exposure. R. M. F.
(A note on using Kodachrome cine film is given on another page in this issue).
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July 22nd, 1936
Iffi AMAHUR PHOTOGRAPrfb
6 CinEhATQQBAPHEB e
OLID AYS and the
CAMERA
The call of the open is upon us once again with redoubled
force. Holidays and bright week-ends urge us to seek
pictures in the great open spaces, and so we must be
prepared for all eventualities as we set off on our most
important picture - hunting expeditions of the year.
Nowadays the kind of camera
to take on a holiday has ceased
to be a problem. So many
and so useful are the latest models
on the market that a camera suitable
for anybody’s taste can be acquired
with a little consideration, and the
compactness and efficiency of these
modern little instruments go still
further to prove that photography is
the ideal hobby for the outdoor-lover.
What to Take.
This is the one occasion of the year
when the photographer can be almost
reckless with his sensitive material.
Innumerable subjects will crop up
along the byways, on the seashore,
along the motor-roads, indeed, every¬
where, and although many of these
subjects will be quite unusual ones to
some photographers, now is the time
to get them.
It is, however, wise to keep a small
notebook, and to record details of
unusual exposures on unexpected and
hitherto unexplored subjects, because
there is always a possibility of the
same kind of picture appearing, when
a second attempt, based on the pre¬
vious experience, will make all the
difference in the world.
Nevertheless, the amateur should
persevere in this respect, for little
models on the seashore, or in the fields,
or even round the ice-cream and toffee-
apple stalls, can be the foundations of
excellent pictures. It should also be
borne in mind that this type of subject
is a splendid one for newspaper com¬
petitions.
Landscape.
Those who take to the open road
axe almost sure to be led astray by
the wonderful panorama that is so
often laid out before them. There is
a tremendous temptation to fire off
exposure after exposure on great
open tracts of beautiful countryside,
and the results are generally very
disappointing.
If panorama pictures appeal, and
the apparatus for taking them is not
available, the best way to satisfy
the craving is to choose a fairly promi¬
nent foreground object, stop down
in order to sharpen up the distant
planes, though not too much, and to
photograph the foreground object
with the panorama as a secondary
consideration. This by no means
detracts from its value ; indeed, in
most cases, it usually adds to it.
One important point about those
who travel by cycle or motor, and
that is, the difficulty of deciding to
stop. There is a tendency to hurry
on, and by the time one has decided
to stop it has become rather late, and
so the subject is allowed to go by.
This is a great pity, especially when
on holiday, and photographic road-
users should most certainly arrange
their schedules so that they will have
ample time for stopping to secure any
subject that may arise.
For instance, one sees some small
urchins precariously scrambling up a
sunlit haystack. The car or the cycle
is upon them before you have had
time to think, and the subject is let
shp because you have Ijeen undecided
whether to stop or not. A good rule
is to stop for everything.
Architecture.
There are few hohdays more pleas¬
ant than travelling about the country
in search of architectural subjects,
since one not only gets splendid
photographic practice, but one gets
ghmpses of England — or the Continent
for that matter — as she used to be,
and is able to image the pageantry of
mediaeval times.
It must be admitted that the
architectural worker really does need
a special camera and a tripod. He
must have a rising front, and he will
be well advised to have a wide-angle
lens. Of course, photographs are
taken without these adjuncts, but, if
the desire is purely architectural,
sooner or later the necessity wiU crop
up.
Marine Work.
It is claimed that no town in
England is more than a hundred
miles from the sea, so that we should
be a nation of marine photographers.
As a matter of fact, the reverse is the
case, and the proportion of good sea
subjects, exclusive of harbour and
dock scenes, is really very small at
our exhibitions. Yacht racing is in
full swing all along our extended coast¬
line : attractive subjects, well worth the
sport of securing in proper proportion
on the negative. With white sails
and a blue sky, it is a subject that tries
the sensitive material to its utmost
capacity, but the results are worth it.
Fishing smacks, also, are extremely
good subjects for the marine worker,
and it is often possible to get a fine
figure of a fisherman bringing his
craft into harbour, by waiting right
on the edge of the wall at the entrance
to the sheltered water.
Human Studies.
" Genre ” work should be included
when referring to studies of human
beings, because most of these pictures
will need to tell a story forcefully and
concisely. A " bathing belle ” posed
artistically on the beach is not half
so interesting as that httle crowd of
kiddies anxiously examining the con¬
tents of the old salt’s lobster-pot.
Let us get human nature into our
snapshots, and our subjects doing
something or about to do something.
A glance at the winning prints
already appearing in our newspapers
shows that these subjects can be a re¬
munerative source if tackled carefully.
Carrying Apparatus.
The modem age is one wherein to
carry anything more than is absolutely
essential is anathema ; the photo¬
grapher being by no means an excep¬
tion to this mle, he will want to stow
his apparatus away in as small a
compass as possible.
The hiker cannot do better than
have his camera attached to his belt —
the case can easily be fitted with a
strap for this purpose.
The motor-cyclist needs a special
spring or absorbent packing in his
carrier bags for his camera, while, of
course, the motorist can always put
his instrument in the car pockets.
Filters take up httle room, and can
be stowed about the person, but
tripods will require a special fitting,
and it is almost certain the hiker will
leave his at home unless he has one
of the walking-stick variety.
Sensitive material can be procured
so easily that it is quite unnecessary to
carry a great deal, but it is quite a
good idea to post each exposed spool
of film home at once — if developing is
to be done at home — so as to be out
of reach of damp and other enemies to
sensitive material. ‘
Continental travellers will have
httle difficulty in obtaining their
favourite films or plates, unless they
are addicted to some very unusu^
brand, when they must take a supply.
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Picture stalking among the
happy passengers is great fun,
but the camera should be used
as unobtrusively as possible.
With miniature cameras of the
reflex type pictures can be
taken when one’s back is
turned towards the subject by
pointing the lens underneath the
arm and watching the focussing
screen, but this needs much
practice to be done really well.
If the sea is chpppy and
spray comes over the bows
occasionally, the lens of the
camera should be examined
from time to time, and any drops
of water wiped off carefully with
a clean soft handkerchief.
" The receding shore." il^^th sec., flu,
Panatomic film.
The variety of photographic
subjects at the seaside is
legion, but too few camera
users take advantage of the oppor¬
tunities available for picture-making
on board a pleasure steamer. The
majority of our seaside resorts
boast facilities for half or whole day
sea trips, so that one can choose
the right kind of day, when sun¬
shine and preferably bright fleecy
clouds are in evidence.
Any type of snapshot camera can
be used, and fuUy exposed negatives
can be depended upon, as the light
is so good. Colour-correct film of the
'chrome type will be found excellent
for this work, especially as a light
colour filter can be used with them.
‘Two points to starboard !"
ilzfih sec., fill. \
"Getting splashed." ' i liooth sec., fl8.
“Coming alongside the pier." ij^oth sec.,
fl^-8-
The fastest shutter speed the lens
aperture will allow should be used
for any rapid action pictures ; any-
thiiig slower than i/5oth of a second
is liable to produce blur, especially
as the camera is subject to move¬
ment due to sudden lurching of the
vessel when well clear of the land.
For stationary figures and groups on
deck, however, i/25th sec. at f/ii
will generally be sufficient with a
fast film.
Snapshots
aboard
the Seaside
Steamer
By S. G. CROWDER.
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
SOME POINTS ABOUT
THE ENSIGN MIDGET
Three-speed shutter, and
Time. Reflex and direct-
vision view-finder. Model
33, fixed focus, 3 stops.
Model 55, focussing to
3 ft., iris diaphragm. Both
models in leather slip case.
Model 33
With All-Distance Lens
33/-
Model 55
With Ensar Anastigmat,
f/6.3
55/.
a«MMW
The purpose behind the ENSIGN MIDGET camera was not
just a small camera taking a correspondingly small size
picture. It was designed for a specific purpose, namely, to
place into the hands of the amateur a camera so designed and
constructed that it could be worn on the person always with¬
out being noticed, and yet be capable of taking first-class pictures
enlargeable to any reasonable size.
That is what the ENSIGN MIDGET does. In other words, it
enables its owner to make a picture at any time and at any place
where lighting conditions make it possible to take photographs
at all. Thus no opportunity need ever be missed. Every amateur
knows how frequently an ideal subject occurs when the camera
is absent. Possession of an ENSIGN MIDGET prevents any such
unfortunate occasion.
It may be argued that a camera of such limited dimensions cannot
possibly be capable of taking really satisfying results. The
answer is that there are now tens of thousands of satisfied owners
and the percentage of first-class results obtained is abnormally
high. It is an indispensable unit in the keen amateur’s equip¬
ment, particularly at holiday and travelling times. If you are not
already a possessor of an ENSIGN MIDGET, see one at your
dealer’s to-day.
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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" What’s that little pointer for ? ”
‘‘That’s the indicator for the built-in exposure meter.”
‘‘That’s a bright idea ! But how does it work ? ”
‘‘ Just so, turn this lever. See how easy it is to adjust. Now
the pointer is opposite the diamond shaped index mark, and
here on the curved scale in front of the Contaflex is the correct
exposure for any desired aperture.”
‘‘ I see ; you can read off the exposure time for every lens
aperture on that scale ? But is it really accurate ? ”
‘‘ Perfectly. The meter is built in so that it embraces the same
field of view as the normal lens on the Contaflex. You don’t
get that, or the extreme sensitivity, with the ordinary exposure
meter.”
‘‘ You certairjly have made sure of getting accurately exposed
negatives with the Contaflex.”
Contaflex exclusive features : —
^ Choice of six interchangeable Zeiss lenses, apertures from f/1.5
to f/4.
0 Built-in photo-electric exposure meter.
0 Focussing screen showing double-sized image with which to focus.
0 Incorrodible metal focal-plane shutter speeded to a real I /1, 000th
second, also delayed-action release.
0 Detachable back facilitates cleaning, and permits the use of plates
for scientific work.
Those desirous of further particulars are invited to ask their local
stockist for a demonstration. Name of nearest stockist, together
with special Contaflex booklet, free on request.
Contaflex
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Readers’ Hints^ Tips and Gadgets
PARALLAX COMPENSATION ON A DIRECT-VISION VIEW-FINDER.
A
RECENT article in " The A.P.” on view-finders prompts
the publication of a device I evolved to compensate
parallax.
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The ordinary D.V. finder, as fitted to many cameras to-day,
has a small aperture in the rear plate, and this should have a
narrow slot, say wide, cut in the top of it, as shown
in the diagram by dotted lines. A pair of fairly stout
scissors or small tinsnips will do this. The metal plate should
also be slit at the corners of the aperture for about J in.,
as shown.
The two wings are then bent outwards slightly with pliers
to form a holder for a slide of thin brass. This strip must be
wide enough just to slide between the bent wings and the rest
of the plate, and should be a trifle longer than the finder is
high. A little above its middle a hole about ^ in. is drilled.
The camera is then fixed on a tripod and a view focussed on
the screen (or, in the case of film cameras, on a piece of waxed
paper in the focal plane). The slide is inserted between the
wings and the top and bottom turned over with pliers to prevent
its slipping out.
When the hole is central in the original aperture it is set
for infinity, and should show the same view as is seen on the
screen. The finder is then scaled by focussing the camera on
objects placed at the various distances given on the focussing
scale of the camera and observing these objects through the
view-finder. The slide has to be moved away from the camera
body as the distance decreases ; a pointer should be scratched
on the slide and the various distances marked on the plate, or
they can be written on a piece of paper gummed in position.
The finder is then ready for use, and will be accurate at all
distances by moving the slide as required.
D. E. Lumb Street.
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A WALKING-STICK TRIPOD FOR THE SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHER.
Every hand-camera user knows that there are ocasions
when an exposure longer than a snapshot must be given
and a stand of some sort is essential. The walking-
stick tripod described below is very easy to make and the
cost negligible.
A stick with crook handle is advisable, and if it does not
possess a very strong ferrule it would be wise to have one fitted
that is also fairly pointed.
A hole must be drilled through the centre of the handle, as
shown in the accompanying sketch. The size of the hole will
depend on the type of camera used. On British cameras the
tripod sockets have ^-in. Whitworth threads, but on Conti¬
nental cameras the sockets usually have f-in. Whitworth
threads. For the J-in. sockets we need to drill the handle
with a /ij-in. drill, and for the ^-in. sockets a ^-in. drill.
Next, a screw tap of the required size is run through the hole.
This cuts a thread in the wood, into which a slotted grub-
screw is fitted. To make the grub-screw obtain a brass
Whitworth threaded screw of the required size, cut off a length
of the threaded part exactly equal in length to the thickness
of the stick handle where hole is drilled. Then cut a slot in
one end of screw to take a screw-driver.
This is plainly shown in the sketch. The grub-screw is
then screwed into the threaded hole in the handle and should
be placed in the position required for using as a walking-stick.
Then both ends of screw should be neatly filed so that the
handle will feel quite comfortable in the hand and cause no
irritation to the palm.
When the stick is to be used as a camera stand, all that is
necessary is to press ferruled end of stick firmly into the ground
in the position required, turn the screw with a driver until
two or three threads project through the top of the handle and
screw camera into position, as shown in the accompanying
photograph.
The point of a Yale key filed to fit the slot in the grub-
screw, or even a penknife blade, would be quite suitable to use
as a screw-driver.
If one is not mechanically minded enough to undertake the
work entailed, a garage mechanic would willingly do so for
small fee. J. H. L. Miles.
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II
T this time of the year, the
thoughts of parents with
/ % children turn to holidays
/ ^ at the seaside, and the
/ ^ most delightful opportuni-
ties for snapshots are to
be found amongst the
groups of children playing on the beach
and sands.
It will need all the photographer’s
skill and patience to portray them
successfully, but the really good results
will be an ample reward in the shape of
pictures which will be a constant
pleasure not only to himself but to
others as well.
Indiscriminate snapshotting will not
bring about this result, as each child
or group of children should be studied
as regards lighting, composition and
background before the camera is actually
brought into use. On no account should
the children be made aware of the fact
that they are about to be photographed,
as this would be fatal to obtaining a
natural result. The camera should be
kept well hidden, and for that reason
the modern miniature apparatus is
ideal for this class of work.
My first attempts with a miniature
camera were made with one of the
Serious Business.
PHOTOGRAPHING!
Sand is such fun.
cheapest models,
which only cost me
thirty shillings ; this
camera took six¬
teen pictures on a
V.P. size film. The
brilliant light at the
seaside enabled a
small stop to be
used, and very sharp
negatives were ob¬
tained in -conse¬
quence. Many of
the pictures I have
obtained with this
simple instrument
are equal to those I
now obtain with a
thirty-guinea outfit.
For the beginner I
would advise the
purchase of a camera
free from unneces¬
sary gadgets that
would only lead him
to disappointments.
In making studies
of children at the
seaside, matters are
somewhat simplified
by starting on your
own offspring, as you
do not have to stalk
them as you would
those of strangers.
Do not, however,
commit that fatal
error of telhng your
child to “ Smile for Daddy,” if you
want a natural picture. Children’s smiles
cannot be made to order but must be
made to come spontaneously, and this
presents little difficulty to those able
to follow the curious workings of a
small child’s mind.
The main idea to bear in mind is to
The Young Pretender.
July 22nd, 1936
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:hildren
at the
SEASIDE
By K. REITZ.
produce “ liappy ” snaps, and these
need not necessarily be all smiling faces.
Take them " doing something,” such as
shown in the pictures illustrating this
article.
You will notice that the backgrounds
in these pictures have been chosen to
concentrate the actual interest on
the subject. Many good seaside snaps
The First Dip of the Holiday.
are spoilt by not watching the back¬
ground, by the inclusion of unwanted
figures, deck-chairs and other impedi¬
menta of the beach. The careful worker
will proceed with forethought before
lie presses the trigger of his camera,
and his efforts will be rewarded.
Photography to-day is a simple
process, and if you exercise reasonable
care you should have no difficulty
in getting technically good results.
Exposures of i/25th of a second at
f/i6 will, on a sunny day at noon, or
at f/ii later, give correctly exposed
negatives on ‘‘ Verichrome ” or “ Selo-
chrome ” film at the seaside.
A Seaside Silhouette.
The more advanced worker may prefer panchromatic films in conjunction
with light filters, and to them I would recommend the use of an e.xposure
reckoner or meter. For miniature cameras the Kodak ” I’anatomic ” has my vote
every time; most of the pictures herewith were taken on this fine film with a Zeiss
Ikonta camera taking 16 pictures on a X 2\ spool.
A warning note may be sounded about the care of apparatus by the sea. The
camera should never be put down unprotected on the sand, and if an expensive
instrument is used it should always be carried in a leather case. 1 speak from
experience, as on one occasion, a few years ago, an expensive refle.x camera I was
using at the time was completely put out of action for the best part of my holiday
through sand finding its way into the working parts of the mirror and shutter.
The Beach Photographer.
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July 22nd, 1936
Going Abroad
For the benefit of those readers of “ The A.P.” who may be travelling to the Continent
during the holiday season we give the following information regarding the admittance
of photographic apparatus and materials carried by them when visiting the countries
named. This information has been supplied by the various overseas Customs authori¬
ties to the British Department of Overseas Trade, and we are indebted to the Comptroller-
General for the details.
It should be noted by photographers taking photographic apparatus out of this country,
when going abroad for holidays, that a declaration regarding it — with description for
identification — should be made at the port of embarkation, otherwise duty may be
charged on it when returning to England. The necessary form is obtainable from the
Customs officials at the port.
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France.
Exemption from payment of duty is
accorded to : Two cameras, providing
they are of different makes ; twelve
plates or two roll films or two film packs ;
one sub-standard cine camera.; two
rolls of film for cine camera. Only
one camera is permitted duty-free
import in addition to a cine camera.
Germany.
Cameras, cine cameras and films are
admitted duty-free if they are carried
by tourists for their personal or profes¬
sional use during their journey, or if
they are sent to them in advance for this
purpose or forwarded to 'them sub¬
sequently.
New articles of this kind are admitted
free of charge as travelling requisites
only if they were already in the tourist’s
possession abroad and if it may be
supposed, judging by the quantity and
nature of the articles, that they are
intended for personal use during the
journey.
The decision as to what quantities of
new articles may be admitted free of
charge is left to the Customs officers.
Belgium.
Used photographic apparatus carried
by tourists is admitted free of duty
without Customs formalities. When the
apparatus is new or has the appearance
of being new a deposit of the duty
{15 per cent ad valorem) and the luxury
tax (9 per cent of the duty-paid value)
must be made. This deposit would be
refunded on re-export. ' Photographic
plates, films (roll films, pack film, etc.)
and sensitized paper imported at the
same time as the photographic apparatus
for which they are intended are admitted
free of duty in the following quantities :
Twenty-four plates ; four roll films or
film packs of six exposures, or three
roll films or film packs of eight exposures.
or two roll films or film packs of twelve
exposures.
Unexposed films for cinematographic
apparatus is liable to duty as follows ;
Positive film 0.17 francs per metre,
negative film 0.34 francs per metre, both
plus a luxury tax of 9 per cent of the
duty-paid value.
Switzerland.
Exemption from payment of duty is
accorded to : Two used cameras and
twelve plates or two roll films ; used
cinematographic apparatus and two
rolls of film. Duty is levied on new
cinematographic apparatus, but if a
temporary import permit [passavant)
is obtained from the Customs authorities
the amount paid is refunded when the
apparatus is re-exported.
Spain.
Articles imported by bona-fide tour¬
ists are admitted into Spain on deposit
of the duty normally payable. This
deposit is returned to the tourist provided
his stay does not exceed three months.
It is necessary that the tourist on enter¬
ing Spain should be in a position to
indicate the Customs House through
which he proposes to leave Spain.
Portugal.
Cameras, including cine cameras car¬
ried by passengers, as well as films in
small quantities, are exempted from
payment of import duties.
Czechoslovakia.
Used cameras and twelve plates or
one packet of films are admitted duty¬
free.
U.S.S.R.
Tourists are permitted to bring cam¬
eras with them into the Soviet Union,
but only one of these articles for each
family. They are admitted free of
duty, but must be entered on the
tourist’s passport by the Customs autho¬
rities at the frontier, and must be taken
out by the tourist on his departure.
They must not be given to any other
person for his use, either on payment
or free of charge, nor presented as a
gift unless the Custom'S duty has pre¬
viously been paid.
Holland.
Cameras imported by foreign tourists
for their personal use and taken out of
the country on their return, are generally
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admitted without a demand for security
for Customs duty being made. If,
however, the Customs authorities have
doubt as to whether the articles are for
the personal use of the importer, or as
to whether the goods will be re-exported,
and the person concerned objects to
paying import duty for the goods in
question, a transit passport for a maxi¬
mum period of six months may be
issued against deposit of the duty.
After the Customs authorities have
received proof of re-export the deposit
is returnable.
Sweden.
Cameras, including cine cameras of the
Cine- Kodak type, carried by tourists are
admitted free of duty, without being
subject to deposit of duty or guarantee.
There are no regulations with regard
to the number of camera films which
may be admitted free of duty. This
would be at the discretion of the Cus¬
toms officer in accordance with what he
considered a reasonable supply for the
personal use of the owner.
Norway.
It is understood that cameras, in¬
cluding cine cameras of the Cine- Kodak
type, and films therefor are permitted
to enter Norway duty-free when they
are brought in by travelling foreigners.
In general, a declaration is required from
the person in question to the effect that
the articles are only intended for his
personal use during a short stay, and
will again be carried out of the country
on his departure.
Latvia.
Used cameras and sub-standard cine
cameras, together with the respective
films, are admitted free of duty.
Italy.
Cameras, including cine cameras of
the Cine-Kodak type, introduced into
Italy by tourists coming from abroad
are admitted duty-free on condition
that such articles have been used and are
appropriate to the financial standing
of the tourist. Films for cameras or
cine cameras are liable to duty.
Greece.
Small cameras can be imported by
tourists free of duty. There are no
provisions regarding the amount of films
which may be admitted.
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WINDMILL
Photography
By ASTON CLARKE.
The Mill on Wimbledon Common.
Every landscape photograj^her is aware of the added
charm and interest that the inclusion of a windmill
will give to his picture, and every pictorial photo¬
grapher must know the thrill he gets when a windmill is
sighted afar off in the landscape.
There is a fascination about the contours of these relics
of the past that renders them always attractive subjects
for picture-makijig, either as the main object of the com¬
position or as a point of interest. Fortunately, although
many of the old mills are falling into decay, and others
have vanished altogether, there arc still many (and some
continue to work) to be found in all parts of the English
countryside. A number of thc.se ave now preserved by
the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
There are several types of windmills. The most picturesque
is probably the post mill, the body of which is supported
on a central post or other support and is revolved bodily to
catch the wind. A second type is known as the smock mill.
Old Clayton Mill, South Downs.
Here the body is of timber built up
from the ground, and has a weather-
vane and cowl to turn with the wind
and alter the direction of the sails. A
third type is the tower mill, the body of
which is solidly constructed of brick
or stone. There are also other types
combining the characteristics of the three
mentioned, but they are all beautiful.
The photography of windmills is not
difficult. They can be taken with any
type of snapshot camera, as they can
generally be treated under the heading
of “ open landscape ” subjects. It is
advisable always to use colour-sensitive
film and a filter, photographing them
whenever possible in bright sunlight,
particularly when there are clouds about.
The holiday photographer can do worse
than devote some time to seeking out and
photographing any mill or mills in the
district visited. Apart from their out¬
standing pictorial qualities, they will al¬
ways have a val ue for ' ‘ record ’ ’ purposes.
A Yorkshire Tower Mill.
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July 22nd, 1936
icture Points
No. 9 (New Series) by RICARDO
one shows an angle of lighting
that is certainly unusual, but
that is the end of it. We
cannot get any idea of the
character and modelling of
the sitter because the lighting
is in the wrong place and
predominates to an excessive
degree, and the head could
be a square block of wood
for all the expression it
conveys. We are .conscious
all the time of the lighting
and not of the model. Al¬
though the lower sketch may
suggest a commonplace light¬
ing, it gives us a much better
idea of the features, the model¬
ling of the various planes or
muscles of the face, and, above
all. the character of the sitter.
Lighting for Portraiture
WHEN we are dealing
with objects that
are not very attrac¬
tive in themselves, such as in
still - life subjects, we may
resort to novel and unusual
lighting arrangements in order
to provide them with an
interesting play of light.
But when we set out to
make a portrait of a person,
to portray their character,
to reproduce all the subtle
planes of the face, then we must
use the lighting that will show
all this to the best advantage.
We can understand the
position better by comparing
the two sketches. The top
On Arches and Pillars
WE have previously dis¬
cussed in this series
the weakness of cut¬
ting off the “ feet ” of objects
that are normally vertical.
They tend to lose stability
and balance, which is always
essential for a pleasing com¬
position and. unfortunately,
the lack of such support
cannot in any way be added
or modified like tones or colour, etc. The advice, therefore, of
always including a little more of the subject than was thought
necessary is sound, because we can always trim off but can
never add.
.
This need for steadiness and
security is even more essential
in architectural subjects,
where we appreciate the neces¬
sity of a solid support.
If we examine the top
sketch we can see immediately
the weakness of the pillar
without a base, 4, particularly
as the tone is so light at the
bottom as well. There are
also pictorially weak points
with the arches themselves,
particularly at 3, where the
arch runs into the left-hand
edge and is left “ hanging ’’
with a feeling of insecurity.
At I and 2, where the tip of
the arches just touch the trim¬
med edge of the print, it is
rather irritating to a sensitive
eye to see solid masonry be¬
coming suddenly lopped off to such exactness. Either allow
plenty of material over it or cut well into the arch.
Compare this sketch with the lower one and note the
improvements.
Pointing and Leading into the Picture
IN one of the previous series of “ Picture Points ” we saw how lines could be
used as a means of directing the eye towards the main point of interest. Among
the many other similar devices of attracting the attention into the picture is
that of suggested motion.
If we examine the sketch of the porter and the trolley, the suggested movement
towards the right urges us to look in that direction rather than to the left. Should
we wish to introduce a stronger point of interest it would, therefore, be best to
place it on the right instead of on
the leftj in order to maintain unity of
direction.
Another device is that of a person
pointing with the hand, and if the
object of their attention is within
the picture space then the value of
the pointer will be even stronger. Even the action of a person or animal looking
towards a certain direction is sufficient to invite our attention in the same way.
The right-hand sketch illustrates both of these. It is well not to overdo the
pointing idea as it can easily become rather wearisome. It suggests the dramatic
that is not always in keeping with the general atmosphere of the subject.
If any of these ideas are adopted it is important to allow plenty of space in the
direction of interest. To test this, cover up the trolley in the left-hand sketch and
the clouds in the landscape and immediately the action becomes cramped and
the attention is attracted outside the picture instead of into it.
July 22, 1936
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SEASIDE JOY.
(S^t’ article on Photographing Children at the Seaside.)
Bv K. Reit2.
July 22, 1936
1h[ amaieup phoiogpaphep
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COME ON, DADD^■|
By M. Hekn.
July 22nd, 1936
ihi amateur photographer
t;> 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
f^egatta
Ph otogralyhy
By JOHN K. NEWBURN.
IN considering the number of yacht clubs round our
coast that hold regattas during the summer months
it is rather surprising there are not more yacht
photographers.
This class of work possesses few technical difficulties,
and even a comparatively slight knowledge of sailing will
enable the amateur to spend a very enjoyable and often
productive afternoon with a camera.
Yacht photography at this time of year permits the
use of practically any type of camera. The subject is
one that is probably the most brilliantly lighted of any
outdoor subject attempted with the camera. The lens
can be stopped down to, say, f/i6 for almost every “ shot ”
taken on a bright day, between 10.30 and 2, and f/ii
later in the afternoon. This enables the cheapest type
Running before the wind with spinnaker set.
Making for the mark buoy.
get shots at any angle and with
every kind of lighting effect.
Comparative pictures showing the
yachts taken against the light (a
lens hood is, of course, necessary for
this) or with the light shining on the
sails provide excellent pictorial vari¬
ations of the same subject.
The photographs accompanying
this note are some of a series taken
at a regatta on the Mersey, when the
entrants were exceptionally favoured
with a first-rate sailing breeze and
bright sunshine.
The chief object 1 had in view,
apart from my interest in the racing,
was to make a fuller trial of pan¬
chromatic material. 1 used S.G.
pan. with a i-l- times filter, gave a
uniform exposure of i/iooth sec.
at f/8, and developed subsequently
with Rytol. A fuU bag of excellent
negatives was secured.
of snapshot camera to be used, with fast film, but no filter.
The regattas provide endless opportunities for pictures
of yachts in action, and the smaller classes offer some
wonderful groupings, particularly at the start of
each race and when the boats are rounding the mark
buoy.
In many cases good shots can be secured from the end
of a pier, or even from the shore, especially if the photo¬
grapher happens to possess a telephoto lens ; but the best
position from which to obtain the most satisfactory
yacht pictures is on another boat. The ideal is, of course,
to be on a motor boat that can follow, or pass, or circle
round the racing craft, to enable the photographer to
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Photography
of SUMMER
FLOWERS
By BLANCHE HENREY.
The Emblem of Summer.
The photography of flowers can prove a most fascin¬
ating subject for the amateur, and this is the ideal
time of year to obtain the greatest number of
varieties.
It is often difficult to take successful flower pictures in
the garden owing to wind, unsuitable lighting or climatic
conditions, but indoors with cut flowers plenty of time may
be spent on arrangement, and long exposures may be given ,
as there is no fear of movement on the part of the subject,
and either daylight or artificial lighting is at hand.
Cultivated flowers are easy to
obtain, either from the garden or
else for a few pence from a florist,
and quite as beautiful pictures may
be composed of wild flowers.
The flowers are best placed in
a deep jar of warm water as
soon as possible after they have
been bought, or picked, and stood
in a cold place for a few hours.
They will thus have a long drink,
and even the most delicate blos¬
soms, such as the fragile-looking
harebell, will, if thus treated, be
less likely to wilt, and will remain
in good condition and stand
handling and photographing.
When they are being arranged
simplicity should be the keynote,
only sufficient blooms being used to
make a pleasing composition, and
focussing will be greatly facilitated
if they are placed so as to be in a
plane parallel with the lens.
Some support is necessary to hold
the stalks firmly, but this should
of course not be shown in the
Coreopsts Grandipora.
Choisya Ternata {Mexican Orange).
picture. A large potato with holes is excellent
for this purpose, and a jar filled with damp
sand is also good. When, however, the subject
grows with its flowers pointing downwards,
as in the case of many flowering shrubs, its
natural position may be retained by supporting
the end of the branch on some slight erection
so placed as not to figure in the negative.
A plain background is the most suitable.
If the walls of the room are of some pale
colour they will often provide all that is
necessary, otherwise sheets of light or dark-
coloured art paper make excellent backgrounds.
The tone used must depend on the colour of
Continued on page 87.
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Continued from page 86.
the subject, but it is always best to obtain as much con¬
trast as possible so that the flowers may stand out well in
the picture.
Daylight or artificial light may be used, but the latter
is apt to give rather harsh,^ results, and delicacy of
texture is easily lost.
Romneya CouUeri {Californian Tree
Poppy).
The best illumination is when the
subject is placed near a window,
preferably one facing N. or N.E., and
a little to one side of the direct light.
Strong sunlight is never advisable, as
it produces too sharp contrasts, but
if some sheets of tissue paper are
pinned over the window this diffi¬
culty is easily overcome.
Diffused light is essential when
dealing with such subjects as white
flowering shrubs, such as the Mexican
orange blossom. In such cases the
great contrast between the flowers
and the very dark foliage must be
reduced as much as possible.
A reflector is usually needed on
the side opposite the source of light
to soften the shadows, and a mirror
or sheet of white blotting-paper may
be held up during the exposure.
With white flowers, such as the
Californian tree poppy, the light must
be studied with extra care, otherwise
it is easy to obtain a very fiat nega¬
tive, For these flowers the light
must not be too much diffused or the
Acroclinium {Everlasting Annual).
Campariula Rotundifolia {Harebells).
form and modelling of the pale and delicate petals is lost.
A fairly strong lighting is often an advantage, as this will
provide the darker shadows necessary.
Although the best pictures are
usually made with a field camera,
excellent results can be obtained with
any type. The amateur photo¬
grapher with a small camera who
possesses one of the portrait attach¬
ment lenses to slip over his ordinary
lens, will find it a valuable adjunct
when he wishes to be within six
feet of the object to be taken.
A tripod or some sort of support is
an essential, because a time exposure
is nearly always necessary. The lens
must be well stopped down, to f/i6
at least, because then perfect
sharpness can be assured throughout
the picture. It is wise to give a
rather full exposure, so as to record
all detail, and as, with flowers, dehcacy
is more often wanted than brilliancy,
the development time should not
be too long.
Except in the case of red subjects,
any orthochromatic plates or films
may be used in conjunction with a
pale yellow filter. But for perfect
rendering of the colour values it is
often best to employ panchromatic
material with a darker yellow filter.
This is particularly necessary if a
group of different coloured flowers
are photographed.
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By D. E. ROUGEMONT.
It is true that any ingenious photo¬
grapher can produce distorted perspec¬
tive with a wide-angle lens, and, with
an infra-red plate and screen (or with
an ordinary plate and no screen) he
will play pranks with tone values, but
to say the camera is a prevaricator on
that account is akin to accusing the
blood-stained hammer of murder.
That is, however, beside the point,
.and the point of the present article is
'to indicate to the amateur photographer
A matter of balance.
WHEN the yokel, on a certain historic occasion,
was told that the moon was bigger than his cart¬
wheel he flatly disbelieved it. The camera, or,
rather, the lens of the camera, has much the same
outlook as that yokel — it has no imagination ; it sees things
exactly as they appear and on one plane. It does not reason ;
in short, it is one-eyed.
To the eye of the camera the cart-wheel at two yards dis¬
tance is definitely bigger than the moon at 240,000 miles, and
it will faithfully record that fact on the film or plate.
Through the hoop.
Mrs. Gulliver at play.
a form of holiday snapshot that has the merit of novelty,
and which, on occasion, can be amusing.
No better place to practise this work can be suggested
than on the sands or beach at the seaside ; in fact, to be
rendered at its best, a flat open space is essentiaL It is also
desirable that the lens should be of short focal length, and
for that reason the modern miniature camera again demon¬
strates its remarkable capabilities.
It will be obvious from the illustrations that the intention
is to deceive. The depth of focus of the lens has been taken
advantage of to produce effects that only an awareness of
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RIAL
actitudes
Wheel decoration.
the laws of perspective will
tolerate after careful in¬
spection.
To secure these results
it is necessary that the
near and distant planes
of the photograph must be
sharply defined at the
same time, and that there
is no middle distance
worth mentioning. In
most cases, too, a low
viewpoint is essential to
cut out the connecting
link of the ground itself.
By these means the near¬
est object at close quarters
assumes an exaggerated
proportion, while figures
farther away are appar¬
ently on the same plane,
but on a much smaller
scale.
The only case shown
I here in which a higher
viewpoint occurs is in the
Something like a mascot !
illustration of the motor car with the row of dancing girls on
the bonnet, but here again the middle distance is hidden.
In working out ideas for photographs of this sort it is necessary,
first, to decide on the relation of the subjects to each other
in the different planes, and then to assure oneself that the finder
of the camera is strictly accurate and free from parallax.
For instance, the motor-car picture, and the photograph called
" A matter of balance,” would lose their point if the position
of the feet of the distant figures had been anywhere but exactly
where the photograph shows them to be.
The croquet player's dream.
Extremes meet. Xoie the three bathers entering the sea.
The whole idea is a variation of " new-angle ” photo¬
graphy, and, as such, offers endless possibilities for
novel effects which, however, would be ordinary if
considered stereoscopically. The camera cannot really
lie, it is merely one-eyed, and the photographer is
exploiting its little weakness.
Readers of “ The A.P.” should try their hands at
making some “ pictorial inexactitudes ” at the seaside
this holiday season. Anyway, they will be a change
from the usual bathing snapshots.
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Pictorial Analysis
Some Notes on the Art page Pictures reproduced in this issue
The happy and carefree spirit of holiday time is
admirably epitomised in this fine impression of
a laughing <^ld. Seaside Joy,** by K. Reitz,
is further characterised by an excellent feeling of
sunshine ; is instinct with the joy and life of the
moment ; and the gaiety of expression is not only
exceedingly attractive, but highly infectious in its
engaging charm.
It is notable, too, in that, notwithstanding' the fact
that the model would be looking straight at the photo¬
grapher, there is no suggestion of camera-consciousness.
On the contrary, the rendering is remarkably spon¬
taneous, a feature which lends It a greater j than
ordinary appeal.
As a composition, it is well designed, the head,
acting as the centre of interest, being placed sufficiently
off the centre to avoid symmetricality, yet far enough
away from the margins to avoid any suspicion of
weakness. It is efficiently isolated from the setting,
the lights of the hair coming against a darker section
of the background, and, elsewhere, a stronger tone in
the features being contrasted with a somewhat lighter
tone behind, the values being well defined, while, at
the same time, the outlines are lost and found again
in a most attractive fashion.
Considerable strength is given to the head by the
pyramidal formation which the body and limbs assume.
Reference to the dotted lines of the sketch will disclose
the manner in which the formation is suggested, and
it will be seen how the placing of the head at the
apex — with the lines of both sides leading up to it —
enforces its significance.
It i-^i singularly well contrived, and another feature
that enhances the daintiness and charm of the im¬
pression is the high key in which the subject is pre¬
sented. It is highly appropriate, and no less suitable
is the slightly darker general tone of “ Come on,
Daddy ! ** by W. Hern, where two figures, instead of
one, are treated.
In spite of the fact that it is always more difficult
to handle two figures than either one or three, the
arrangement falls together very well, and the way in
which the smaller of the two is made to attain
supremacy is both remarkable and unusual. In ordi¬
nary circumstances, the greater mass and proximity of
the adult would easily outweigh the attraction of the
smaller figure of the child, but here the latter is
undeniably the chief. In all probability the reason
is to be found, first, in the powerful suggestion of
action imparted by the pose of the child (i) in com¬
parison with the static impression conveyed by
assumed reluctance of the father {2) to enter the water,
and, secondly, because of the placing of the child
more “ in ” the picture.
The device is most effective, and, as in the example
formerly discussed, a considerable measure of attrac¬
tion owes its existence to the child’s expression. It is
no less vital and lively, and another feature that is
worthy of notice — although a minor one — is the way
the water is rendered. Its gradations are very pleas¬
ing indeed, and the way the bits of foam curve round
in the immediate foreground Is highly intriguing.
The holiday feeling, again, finds full expression, and,
technically, the standard achieved is excellent and
well worthy of study and emulation.
** The Summer Girl,” by Frances, strikes a more
sophisticated note, but these two qualities are repeated,
and are equally in evidence. The impression, perhaps,
is scarcely characterised by the same sense of spon¬
taneity, for the model, quite openly, is aware of being
photographed and fully enjoying the experience.
But she is not camera-conscious in the sense that she
has been made self-conscious by the presence of the
camera, which is rightly regarded as an undesirable
feature. Rather does she seem to be frankly interested,
not so much In the camera, but in the operator, and,
in viewing the picture, this interest passes to the
beholder. The fact seems to create an intimate and
charming sympathy at sight, and is an impression to
be cultivated rather than disparaged.
Concerning the comi^sition, it will doubtless be
observed that the figure is placed almost precisely upon
the vertical centre line. Such an arrangement does
approach symmetricality, but, with a single figure, this
is permissible, and, indeed, is as forcible as could
possibly be contrived. Absolute equivalence, however,
is prevented by the way the figure is posed, the arm
on the left-hand side of the picture being at a different
angle from the one on the other side, and the body itself
is inclined more to the left than the right. Moreover,
the right-hand side is appreciably nearer than the left.
These differences may be slight, but they are sufficient
to enable the drawbacks of formality and rigidity to
be escaped, while, otherwise, the power and virility
of the arrangement provides its own justification.
Furthermore, the slope of the foreground lines
affords a counter relief, and a similar aid comes from
the disposition of the pair of handrails.
It may be, perhaps, that the height of the viewpoint
tends to dwarf the figure slightly, but it is difficult to see
how this could be avoided, particularly as the stance
seems to have been deliberately cliosen with the idea
of keeping the water as a setting, probably on account
of the possibility of the intervention of undesirable
intrusions likely to arise with any alteration.
A shot " into the blue forms the subject content
of “ Three Gulls,” by Helen L. Barham. It Is a fine
example of high-speed work ; of rapidity in action ;
and in the exact choice of the psychological moment
for making the exposure. Its delicacy of key is
{Continued on page 103.)
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THE SUMMER GIRL.
By Frances,
July 22, 1936
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THREE GULLS.
{From the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
By Helen L. Barham.
July 22, 1936
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HARVESTER,
[From the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
]3y S. D. Jouhar.
July 22, 1936
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — •• A Song by the Way.” 2. — “ A Moment for Meditation.”
By G. P. Goddard. By A. McLachlan.
5. — “ Interior — Llanelian Church.” 6. — “ Fishing.”
By M. Seddon. B\ Capt. J. Joyne.
3’
■“ Branscombe Smithy, Devon.”
By A, J. Potten.
4. — “ In Conference.”
By Miss D. E. Tyler.
7. — “ CorUrasts — Cascais, Portugal.”
By Luis de Cawalha.
July 22nd, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
Everyone, nowadays, is talking
either about the holiday they
have had, what they are to
do during the hohday they are enjoy¬
ing, or where they are to go when
their holiday time arrives, and, whether
they seek a place where “ The music
goes round and round,” as typified
in No. I of the prints reproduced on
the opposite page, or prefer the peace
and quietude depicted in No. 2,
photography is an almost indispensable
adjunct, and, if it does no more, is
able to recall the happy memories
and enlivening atmosphere of the
holiday when it has passed.
Holiday Time and the Camera.
That it can achieve a much higher
level is undeniable, and convincingly
demonstrated by the pictures shown
from time to time on our centre pages
and by the various exhibitions which
are held both in London and in the
provinces.
Many there are who employ their
holiday in the securing of subjects for
working up at a later date into exhibi¬
tion prints ; others make use of
photography to illustrate hobbies of
another type in which they may be
interested, and of which nature study,
archeology, ornithology, or geology
form examples ; but the great ma¬
jority use the camera simply to pro¬
duce records of people, scenes and
incidents which they come across
during the holiday period.
It is a wise precaution, whether the
aim be pictorial, scientific, or record
making, to give the camera a sort of
preliminary canter or a test before
the holiday actually commences. The
exposure of a roll of film or half a
dozen plates, as the case may be, may
be the means of enabling defects to
be corrected, and of preventing the
spoiling of a whole series of what may
be irreplaceable subjects ; or, if it only
reveals the fact that everything is in
order, it is a very satisfying assurance,
and, in any case, familiarises the
manipulation of the instrument anew.
Choice of Subject.
Moreover, if the subsequent opera¬
tions of development and printing
are carried out at home, it gives a
lead that should prove exceedingly
useful when the holiday exposures
come to be treated. And it has been
known for such an experimental
excursion to provide an unexpectedly
satisfying picture !
However, to return to No. i, "A
Song by the Way,” by G. P. Goddard,
this makes quite an interesting example
of a holiday record. The photo¬
graphy is good ; there are no technical
failings of any moment ; and the
likeness of the subject seems to be
faithfully rendered. The features of
the model, perhaps, are a little heavy
in tone, and another impression, in
which printing is not carried quite
so far, would, in all probability, be
more acceptable.
The fact that the sky forms the
setting is inclined to exaggerate the
weight of tone in the face ; but that
it is possible to obtain better values
is shown by No. 2, "A Moment for
Meditation,” by A. McLachlan, where
not only are the features clearly
to be seen, but there is also a better
rendering of the tone of the sky.
Judgment and Technique.
From the technical standpoint the
work is excellent, and, in placing the
figure and in the arrangement of the
setting, a considered judgment seems
to have been exercised.
It may be that the figure would seem
more suitably posed if her body and
legs were shown in a tlrree-quarter
view, the legs being extended towards
the left rather than broadside on,
but, as it stands, the work is as suc¬
cessful as any on the page, and, in
its class, is very good indeed.
No. 6, ” Fishing,” by Captain J.
Joyne, runs it very close, for its
grouping, notwithstanding the number
of figures, falls together very well ;
the relative tones of sunlit garments
and sky are attractively represented,
and there is a fine feeling of luminosity.
A lesser number of figures, no doubt,
would have made up more satis¬
factorily, but, if such an arrangement
had been waited for, either the effect
might have passed or the desired
grouping might never have transpired.
It is always wise to make sure of a
subject like this as soon as it is seen,
and, once that is done, to hang around
for a bit to see if anything better
turns up, taking full advantage of
any opportunity that may arise.
No. 3, " Branscombe Smithy,” by
A. J. Potten, scarcely reaches the
same standard. In fact, it is a bad
example of a negative that has been
considerably over-developed having
regard to the contrast range of the
paper on which it is printed, about
which we talked at length last week.
Exposure and Development.
Reference back will indicate the
appropriate treatment — the substitu¬
tion of a softer type of printing paper
• — -and the reason for it; but such an
excess of contrast seems wrong in
itself, and it is rather a wonder that
the cause was not sought and the
fault corrected before submission.
There is a similar suggestion, also,
about No. 7, " Contrasts — Cascais,
Portugal,” by Luis de Cawalha, though
in this instance the defect appears to
be complicated by a measure of
under-exposure. The excess of con¬
trast can, of course, be remedied by
the same expedient, but nothing can
be done for the lack of gradation
arising from an inadequate exposure.
Had an experimental excursion been
made beforehand on the lines pre¬
viously indicated, and had a similar
result been obtained, it should have
enabled the faults to be guarded
against, if not entirely eliminated.
There is, however, always the pos¬
sibility of an abnormal subject turning
up, as would appear to be the case
with No. 5, ” Interior,” by Miss M.
Seddon, where the subject contrasts
would much exceed the average, and
where special steps would have to be
taken to counteract it.
The Abnormal Subject.
The proper way to handle such a
subject is to reduce the time of de¬
velopment of the negative, and, if
necessary, further limit the contrasts
by employing a softer type of paper
than usual; but, only too often, the
nature of the subject is not fully
appreciated, or it does not happen
to be possible to treat it in this way
because it occurs on a roll of film
with others that do not need any
departure from the normal.
The only alternative, then, is to
rely on finding a printing paper that
is sufficiently soft, but this, of course,
is throwing too much on the paper
and may not always be successful,
“ Mentor."
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Making the Camera
A passenger in his own car with hiinsetf
at the wheel.
The making of photographic
“ doubles ” is, of course,
an old idea, and has beeir
described in “ The A.P.”
in the past. By " doubles ” is meant
the inclusion of the same person or
persons in two different positions
in the same photograph.
It is not generally realised, how¬
ever, that it is a method that can be
easily and quickly accomplished by the
keen amateur with any ordinary cam¬
era, although the larger the aperture
of the lens the better for most sub j ects.
Personally, I have found the reflex
camera of the twin-lens type the best
for the job, and most of the illustra¬
tions herewith have been done with a
RoUeiflex, which is easy to manipu¬
late, and, with its large view-finder,
enables the subject matter to be
arranged quickly and accurately.
It can, however, be done quite
successfully with the aid of the small
view-finder on any ordinary camera,
or, if desired, a separate larger view¬
finder can be fixed and used.
The actual accessory for making
the double exposures is a simple one,
and is as follows :
Morning greetings to yourself.
The same couple in the car and looking on.
Make a cap to fit the lens, and cut
out less than half as shown in Fig.
I. The top of a small tin or shaving-
soap container or something similar
can be made use of for the purpose.
It should not be a tight fit, but
be capable of being turned easily on
the lens without shaking the cam-
' era. The camera
should be placed
rigidly on a
stand if perfect
continuity of
background is
required.
The subject is
arranged and an
exposure made
with the shutter,
but with the cap
on the front of
the lens to expose
one half only.
The cap is then
revolved to the
opposite position
and another simi-
lar exposure
made with the
shutter after the subject has moved
over to the other side of the picture
space. A few experiments at different
apertures will indicate the one that
gives the best results without any
line of division whatever. Once
this is found the cap is marked for
future reference.
I have three caps in use for f/5.6,
f/8 and i/11, to get various depths of
Fig. I. — Showing the cap with section cut
out for taking doubles.
Fig. 2. — Front view and section of fitment
with sliding mask for adjustable openings.
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See Double
By W. WATSON WRIGHT.
focus, and the cut-out portion varies
according to the aperture used. The
smaller the stop the nearer the
division must be to the centre of
the lens. With a large stop nearly
the whole of the front of the lens
is covered.
Cameras with focussing screen
backs will be very useful for this
work, but once the experiments are
over and notes have been made a
reliable “ finder ” will be quite
sufficient guide for making good
“ doubles ” as easily as ordinary
photographs.
All the “ doubles ” shown here
have been made by this method, and
even more elaborate groups can be
attempted.
If necessary the attachment shown
in Fig. 2 can be readily made. This
Catching yourself napping.
Fido does not like himself.
is attached to the lens and has a
shutter or mask sliding in grooves.
It is pushed to the right for one
half of the exposure, and then to
the left for the other half ; the
various positions and data for re¬
ference are marked on it. It can
be fitted to the lens direct, and
here again it will be noted that the
smaller the aperture of the lens
the nearer the middle the divi¬
sion must be. When a very
large aperture is used in the lens
the mask can be extended almost
to the edge of the lens, and this will
allow the two
halves of the
, picture to vig¬
nette perfectly.
A few experi¬
ments will speed¬
ily decide exactly
how far the mask
should cover the
front of the lens
for any particular
stop. The expo¬
sures also will be
found by experi¬
ment, but as a
rough guide it
may be taken
that each half of
the picture will
require nearly
double the correct exposure for the
entire subject if the lens were not
shielded.
I feel that the lens cap, which can
be so easily turned, is a simpler
accessory for this work. It can be
used for taking two separate pictures
on one negative, horizontal or verti¬
cal, with camera in hands, and
cheapen photography at wiU. No
masking of negative required, and,
if necessary, the whole negative can
be exposed if desired. At present
some cameras mask the film for six¬
teen exposures, but, once this is fitted.
you have to carry on at that size.
It may interest readers that, if
required, and if suitable subjects
could be found, I can get twenty-four
pictures on the standard eight-
exposure spool. Any division can
be masked off when enlarging and
two separate pictures made. With
a little care and ingenuity the
“ doubles ” can be multiplied into
"trebles” or even "quadruples”!
A family of three.
The chauffeur-footman.
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Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography. — —
SUMMER SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW.
Hardly any rational human being can look through
one of the old " family albums ” without mixed
feelings of amusement and boredom. The amuse¬
ment is easily accounted for ; although I am doubtful
myself whether crinolines, whiskers and aspidistras should
not come into the category of tragedy rather than comedy.
But I am not sure that one of the chief causes of the bore¬
dom is recognised ; that is, the dull and monotonous charac¬
ter of the lighting. The common and even the spotted
portrait artist of the period, under his attic skylight, was
more likely to bear the name of Mumblechook than of
Rembrandt. His handicap was heavy, and in more
senses than one he worked according to his lights.
But look at the best studio work of to-day ; and look,
too, at the “ commercial ” photographs, including still life,
in modern advertisements ; and you will see what miracles
of beauty and dramatic effect can be worked by skilful
lighting.
A similar change for the better is noticeable in ordinary
outdoor photography — the sort of thing most of us are
constantly doing. The main aim of the early outdoor
Fig. I.
photographer was definition. He aimed at showing every
brick in the wall, every leaf on the tree, and the time by
the distant clock. To achieve this he was not above
stopping down to f/64, an aperture which most modern
photographers have never even seen.
Such an old-timer seldom troubled himself with " effects,”
and even if he had recognised them would have been hard
put to it to do them justice with the means at his disposal.
Now, some of the finest outdoor subjects depend for their
attraction mainly, or even entirely, on sunlight and
shadow. It is true that the sun is not as amenable as the
flood-lamp and the spot-light, but when he is in the mood,
and in good form, he can do more wonderful things than
either.
Wherefore, it is a pity that so many beginners make a
mess of the job when they get a good sunlight and shadow
effect offered them. What makes it the more pitiable is
that there is no earthly reason why they should. There
are two reasons for their failure : the first is that they do
not see correctly what are the real characteristics of the
effect ; and the second is that they do not understand
the technical procedure necessary to record it.
The four illustrations, by different workers, will help us
to get an idea of how we can go wrong.
To all those with knowledge of natural effects, that shown
in Fig. I will at once proclaim itself as false. It is not true
to nature. Although taken when the sun was shining and
casting shadows it does not reproduce the effect. It is
nearer the effect of bright moonlight, but it is not true
to that either. We can only think of the light that never
was on sea or land.
At a glance Fig. 2 is more convincing. There are
marked contrasts of light and shade, but they are properly
balanced. A comparison of these two will take us direct
Fig. 2.
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Fig- 3-
to the root of the matter ; which is, that to
get a realistic result we must have the appro¬
priate details and gradations in both the lights
and the shadows. This can be secured — not
always, easily — by a close approximation to
" correct ” exposure and development. The
two are inseparable.
It was as an aid to this that such sayings
were invented as, “ Take care of the shadows
and the high-lights will take care of themselves.”
(The financial version of this is used as a justification for
stinginess.) Another version is nearer the mark, " Expose
for the shadows, and develop for the high-lights.” This is
the only practical solution of the matter. We must give
sufficient exposure to enable the appropriate shadow detail
to develop out at the proper time, and stop development
before the high-lights become over-dense and ” clogged
up.”
The exposure for Fig. i was too short to register detail
in the shadowed tree trunks ; in Fig. 2 it was sufficient to
do so;
The title of Fig. 3 is ” Sunny Spain,” but not even in
Spain on a sunny day would there appear large areas of
inky blackness. Even the cast shadows are solid black.
The negative was under-exposed, although the exposure
was sufficient for the sky and the brighter parts of the
landscape. But the parts in shadow are quite as important.
Fig. 4 is more suggestive of sunniness ; the exposure was
quite as full as was necessary ; but development was
apparently a little overdone. It is, of course, wrong to
over-expose and over-develop, for we shall obviously lose
the depth and richness of the shadows.
In some countries the contrasts of light and shade are
greater than anything to which we are accustomed, but it
is found that even then the " soot and whitewash ” effect
is useless. It needs slight modulations both in sunlight
and shadow.
You might think out this point. Suppose the sun
” goes in ” for a bit. Look at what were the heavy shadows
while the sun shone. They seem full of detail. Now the
sun comes out. Does this cause there to be less light in
the shadows ? If so, why ? W. L. F. W.
Fig. 4.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Using a Filter.
I am not satisfied when I take a photograph with blue sky and
light clouds ; the sky is always too weak in the print. I use
roll film ; should I get panchromatic ? Also would a sky filter
help me ? J. T. T. [Monmouth.)
For the purpose you have in view there is no need for you
to change over to panchromatic film. We advise you to
stick to whatever film you are accustomed to, as it will record
the blue sky properly if you go the right way to work.
A sky filter is very helpful in certain cases, provided it is
properly adjusted to the lens ; but we would advise you to get
a plain yellow filter that will fit on the lens like a cap, or clip
on to the mount with springs. It should be sufficiently deep
in colour to make it necessary to give about double the expo¬
sure that would be right without it. This you can manage
by using the next larger stop (e.g., f/8 instead of f/ii) or the
next slower shutter speed (e.g., i/25th instead of i/5oth. If
you do not give the necessary exposure for the filter used
you will under-expose.
The effect of such a filter is to cut out some of the blue rays,
so that the blue sky will not be so dense in the negative, and
will therefore give a darker tone in the print. At the same
time, the yellowish clouds will be strong in the negative, and
brighter in the print. You will probably be surprised at the
improvement resulting from such simple means.
Middle-day Exposures.
What is the reason for saying the middle of the day is the worst
time for photographing ? Is not the light at its best then ?
A. A. [Scarborough.)
Although the light may be at its strongest around midday,
a strong light is not the only consideration. Shadows are
more restricted, and contrasts are stronger, and softer lighting
and longer shadows are often an advantage. At the same
time the statement as you quote it is too drastic and sweeping.
Middle- day is often quite a good time for photography. You
must look out for the best effects of light and shade irrespective
of the time of day.
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Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLIII.
_ Miss BLANCHE
HENREY.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
>
“ TV first interest in photography was aroused by
I Y' I the gift of a 3JX2J folding ICodak and a
copy of T/ie Amateur Photographer. After
reading the latter I became so enthusiastic that a few
months later I took a course of photography at the Regent
Street Polytechnic, where I spent two years engrossed
in all the mysteries of negative and print making
” Although more or less interested in all branches
of photography I now specialise almost entirely in flower
Shirley Poppy. Blanche Henrey.
and garden subjects, finding that this is such a wide
field by itself that there is little time to explore others.
“ With every negative of cut flowers I spend consider¬
able time beforehand in their arrangement, studying
the effect on the focussing screen, and striving to get a
feeling of balance and completeness. Simplicity is
always my keynote, and my aim is to show the par¬
ticular subject to the best possible advantage. Not
only is the arrangement important, but lighting plays
a vital part in the modelling and the reproduc¬
tion of a beautiful texture.
“ I make no special negatives for exhibition
work, but select from my stock a few that I
consider will make the best prints for hanging
on the walls — generally those of fairly large
subjects, and of the most attractive flowers.
“ I do very little after- work on the negatives,
although there are often small blemishes on the
leaves and flowers that need attention. Much
retouching, however, is impossible on such
delicate textures, and so I never attempt to
photograph any flowers that are not absolutely
fresh and in the best condition.
“ The camera I most generally use is a Sander¬
son field model, with which I carry several lenses
of varying focal lengths. The negatives are
fully exposed, and afterwards developed so as
to avoid any over-strong contrasts.
“ When enlarging I like to make as large a
reproduction as possible, but never one exceeding
the natural size of the flowers ; otherwise I
think the result is unpleasant. As in the case
of most other branches of photography it is
often necessary to shade different parts of the
subject during enlargement. Except for the
touching-up of small blemishes, however, I do
no finishing on the print, as I find no necessity
for doing anything of the sort.
“ I think that the great thing in all flower
photography is to obtain such a true reproduction
of nature that any one studying the picture will
find himself brought into touch, as it were, with
the living plant and its own natural beauty.”
{A further example of Miss Henrey’s work is
reproduced on the opposite page. See also article
on pages 86 and 87.)
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BARTONIA AUREA.
{See article, I make my Exhibition Pictures," also article on Flower Photographyt)
By Blanche Henrey.
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July 22, 1936
THE MILL, FLAT DYKE.
(From tht Advanced Worken' Competilion. See article
on M indmill Photography^
By Arthur G. Dull.
July 22nd, 1936
Pictorial Analysis [continued from page 90).
delightful and something of an achievement in the
circumstances, while the feeling of sunlight on the
plumage of the birds is admirably displayed.
The impression of action, too, is vivid and arresting,
and noteworthy, also, is the recurrence of the pyramidal
formation suggested by the way the birds are placed.
The topmost bird (i) by virtue of its placing and
position at the apex, assumes pre-eminence and
becomes the centre of interest, while the other two,
occurring on the edges, attract less attention and fall
naturally into subordinate places. All the same, it
does seem something of a pity that it was found neces¬
sary to cut off part of their figures, for, providing
nothing else made an appearance, there would be a
greater feeling of hnish and completeness, and, as far
as arrangement is concerned, nothing would be lost
if the truncation had been avoided.
However, It is quite likely that the existing trim was
dictated by what would have been an unfortunate in¬
trusion, and, if this were the case, there is no alternative.
“ Harvester,** by 8. D. Jouhar, takes us from the
seaside to the country, but the subject, nevertheless,
is equally typical of summer-time and the season of
holidays.
A heav'ier key has been chosen for the presentment,
the scale of tones ranging from blacks of high intensity
to lights of quite considerable brilliance. Not only
is the impression that is conveyed very rich and full
of quality, but it is eminently suitable for the subject.
With only the one figure, and that well isolated, the
interest is unified and the arrangement does not offer
any occasion for adverse criticism.
It is very well managed, and, here again, the model
shows that she is well aware of being the subject of
a photograph, and, apparently, quite approves the
operation. At all events, she does not exhibit camera-
consciousness in its unpleasing form, and her expression
is agreeable and attractive.
A certain interest, too, attaches to the choice of
setting. The perspective lines of the furrows, with
their repetition, create a feeling of design, which, while
by no means interfering with or overshadowing the
figure, lends a measure of a decorative intention that,
in a subordinate capacity, enhances the sense of order
in the composition. It is a good feature, and the
effect of sunshine, if not of any great moment, confers
an impression of vivacity and brilliance that adds to the
pictorial content.
An exceedingly fine still-life is provided by Blanche
Henrey in Bartonia Aurea," in which the wax-like
quality and delicate texture of the petals of the flowers
is remarkably well recorded. This, and the subtlety
of the gradations in the lighter tones, afford evidence
of an extremely high technical standard, and, in the
arrangement, an equally high level is achieved.
The full-faced flower on the right (i) is the chief
and assumes principality on account of its superior
mass and force of position. The one underneath (2)
comes next in significance, and the remainder fall into
the order indicated by the numbering in the sketch,
the whole being very pleasingly designed. The dark
tone of the setting shows up the brightness of the flowers
to perfection, and, as to how it has been done, the
reader is referred to the artist’s own story on another
page.
A summer landscape of the pastoral type is to be
seen in " The Mill, Flat Dyke,” by Arthur G. Dell,
which, in its feeling of sunshine and of air and space,
achieves a high measure of success.
The sunlight on the figure, on the fields in the middle
distance, and on the top and sails of the mill, is shown
in its true brilliance, and the glow of the latter against
the darker sky has all the elements of beauty. It is to
be regretted, however, that the author has seen fit
to introduce a measure of diffusion, for it does nothing
beyond confusing the outlines and introducing a
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feeling of indecision that the picture would be better
without. If the figure and mill, at all events, were
sharply defined, the work would be much more decisive
and its attraction would be correspondingly enhanced.
It would exhibit a surety of touch that it now lacks,
and the present suggestion of fumbling about for an
effect, instead o£ boldly stating it, would be entirely
removed.
On the other hand, its simplicity of arrangement is
an excellent feature. The figure is well placed and
admirably leads up to and enforces the principality of
the mill as the centre of interest. The cows are
well employed as supporting accents, and the placing
of the horizon — well down in the picture space —
follows the best traditions of landscape composition.
All of this is excellently contrived and the effect is
one of no little beauty and distinction. That so much
that is good should be marred by the mistaken intro¬
duction of diffusion is all the more to be deplored, and
it is hoped it will be found possible to substitute a
more decisive rendering. “ Mentor.”
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, July 22nd.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Roundhay. Tram Stop, Canal Gardens, 7.15 p.m.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Alliance Competition Prints, 1935.
Bristol P.S. Saltford.
Leigh L.S.P.S. Winwick (Bus 6.30, Spinning Jenny Street).
Thursday, July 23rd.
Bedford C.C. Millbrook.
Camberwell C.C. Open-Air Meeting : Kuskin Park. F. C. R. Herdson.
Hammersmith H.H.P.S. “ Unity in Design.” Henry J. Haley.
N. Middlesex P.S. “ Are We Progressing ? ” Discussion.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Thurgarton Priory. Leader : J. Cooper Sands.
Oldham P.S. Competition : Prints descriptive of Oldham.
Rochdale P.S. Entries for Exhibition Prints.
Friday, July 24th.
Sheffield P.S. Malin Bridge, 7.30 Rivelin. Leader ; Mr. Gibson.
Saturday, July 25th.
Beckenham P.S. Colley HiU.
Bolton C.C. Ribchester (Trinity St. Station, 2 p.m.).
Bournemouth C.C. Poole Harbour by boat. Meet Quay, 3 p.m.
Bradford P.S. Knaresborough. 1.55 p.m. bus to Harrogate.
Bristol P.S. Compton Martin. (Affiliated Outing.)
Dennistoun C.C. Yachting.
Derby P.S. Croxden. 1.30 p.m.
Hull P.S. Normanby Park.
Ilford P.S. Warley. Ilford Station, 2.30 p.m.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Purdis Hall.
Letchworth C.C. Cambridge.
Liverpool A. P.A. Runcorn and Canal. Lime Street, 1.30 p.m.
Luton and D.C.C. Markyate Street. Bus, Park Square, 3 p.m.
Manchester A.P.S. Siddington and Marton. Train 1.30 p.m., London Road.
Medway A.P.A. Lunsford and District. 2.55 p.m. bus to Snodland.
Saturday, July 25th (contd.)
Northants N.H.S.P.S. Preston Capes to Weedon.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Newark.
Oldham P.S. Visit to an Old-World Garden (Steeton).
Oldham E.P.S. Ramble, Round Tour from Altrincham.
Rotherham P.S. Wentbridge.
Sheffield P.S. Thorpe Salvin. L.N.E.R. Station, T.45 p.m. train.
Stockport P.S. Manchester Docks.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Forest. Meet at Wake Arms, 3 p.m.
Woolwich P.S. Croydon Air Port.
Sunday, July 26th.
B.P.F. Netley Heath. Waterloo, Platform 6, 9.45 a.m.
Leigh L.S.P.S. Brock and Ribchester.
Manchester A.P.S. Belle Vue. Hyde Road Main Entrance, ir a.m.
N. Middlesex P.S. Benington.
Monday, July 27th.
Camera Club. Picture-Making.
Leeds C.C. General Discussion on Competition Prints. Members.
Oldham E.P.S. “ Print Toning.” J. Langshaw.
Southampton C.C. Beginners. Print Criticism Evening.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Smithfield. Old Bailey, 6.30.
Tuesday, July 28th.
Hackney P.S. Portfolio Night.
Manchester A.P.S. “ Intensification and Reduction.” C. W. Bradley.
Wednesday, July 29th.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Informal Evening.
Bristol P.S, Hick’s Gate to Keynsham.
Rochdale P.S. Criticism of Exhibition Prints.
Stockport P.S. “ My Best Picture.” Members,
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mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINE APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Summer-time with the Cine Camera SIGURD^MOIR.
This Special Summer Number of
The Amateur Photographer would
hardly be complete without some
reference to the joys and tribulations
of amateur cinematographers working
during the present time of the year.
The joys, of course, far outweigh the
other things — since the present time is
ideal for shooting outdoor material ;
but little difficulties, nevertheless, do
crop up, and it behoves every enthu¬
siast to know how to deal with them.
Practical Work.
Let us touch first of all upon the
material itself. It is advisable always to
take away sufficient film to accommodate
all the shots that are in project.
By the seaside, at high altitudes and
nearly everywhere else when the sunlight
is diffused by light cloud, exposure
readings must be very carefully made.
It is practically impossible for the
stranger working under these conditions
to avoid frequent under-estimations
without such care, and in all cases the
assistance of a reliable meter is indi¬
cated.
The modern photo-electric instruments
are thoroughly trustworthy ; though the
converse ot;er-estimation is likely to
result unless the instrument is employed
properly shielded or inclined slightly
downwards to a point just below the
centre of the set or subject.
Certain filters, too, are extremely
helpful. Cinematographers working
during the summer months may for the
greater part of each day use a pale or
medium green filter, whilst those who
appreciate the heavier renderings of
sky portions may use instead any
yellow screen of moderate depth.
The proper use of amber and red
filters requires some expert knowledge
of camera work — and readers who
doubt their ability in this connection
will be well advised to attempt some
preliminary practice on other and lesser
films.
Filmic Material.
Most subjects in which there is any
amount of appreciable movement may
be classified as filmic. In summer
subjects, too, there is usually a great
deal of this movement ; but there are
also periods when hardly a bird stirs,
when hardly a leaf is moving.
The inclusion of such periods in any
film can definitely slow down if not
altogether ruin the production, though
(fortunately) we are able to supplant
the missing action with considered
movements of the camera itself — as was
so commendably done by Arabella
Hayne in the L.C.S. film “ En Fete,”
and by George N. Booth in the Bolton
Society’s earlier production, ” Saturday.”
In moving the camera, care should be
taken to prevent wobble or jerkiness
which will subsequently affect the
screened image. To this end, all track¬
ing or following shots must be obtained
whilst the camera is securely mounted
upon a wheeled “ dolly ” which, in
turn, should be moved only about a
perfectly even surface.
For taking slow panoram shots, a
tripod equipped with a firm, friction-
grip head may be regarded as a virtual
necessity. Swinging shots also require
the use of a tripod ; though, in this case,
the head screw should be relaxed and
the panning arm made to move with
easy freedom.
Other Details.
Other details, lesser in the sense that
they are not so technically interesting —
but equally important when we con¬
sider the effect they have upon results —
remain to be observed. Of these,
certain features unavoidably associated
with the powerful, direct rays of sunlight
are probably the most troublesome.
Such rays should in every case be
avoided when loading and unloading
the camera, whilst the influence of
continued exposure at other times is
deleterious to open lenses and perfectly
ruinous to fine leather coverings.
Dust also is apt to prove annoying
when filming in the open air, so much
so that the camera should always be
wiped out immediately before loading —
and the cover returned as quickly as
possible afterwards. Particular care
must be taken to keep grains of sand
and grit away from the camera gate, and
also to keep lenses, filters, etc., free
from dust.
Sea-water spray is slightly less trouble¬
some, in so far as it may be more easily
kept out of the camera. Nevertheless,
it has an annoying tendency to form in
diffuse manner on the outer surfaces of
lenses and filters. This, of course, can
be avoided by working away from the
sea front ; although, in cases where
such a remedy is not practicable, the
offending spray can be removed with a
lens cleaner or with a piece of fine
cambric.
Good action subjects of personal interest can be obtained at the present time at the seaside
piers, especially those from which steamer excursions are run.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
THE INGENIOUS
DESIGN OF THE
LEICA LENS
MOUNT SHOWS AT
A GLANCE WHICH
STOP HAS TO BE USED IF A
CERTAIN DEPTH OF FOCUS IS
WANTED. IT READS DIRECTLY
THE DEPTH OF FOCUS, AT ANY "
DISTANCE SETTING, FOR ANY APERTURE
ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS, PARTICULARLY LANDSCAPE,
ANIMAL AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHERS, ALSO THE
PRESSMAN, FIND THE DEPTH OF FOCUS COLLAR,
FITTED TO ALL THE INTERCHANGEABLE LEICA LENSES,
INVALUABLE FOR THEIR WORK.
THIS IS BUT ONE POINT [IN LEICA PHOTOGRAPHY
learn more by asking your dealer for a demonstration, or
write for descriptiveiliterature to :
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July 22, 1936
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perfect photography made under difficult conditions of
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“ I made over one hundred separate shots ... in
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the light is exceedingly strong and deceiving. In
some instances my ‘ AVO ’ gave readings which
seemed impossible, but I relied upon it throughout
and obtained perfect results.”
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Some Notes on Kodachrome for
Shots in Colour J. C. GREEN.
Holiday
Many readers of “ The A.P.” who
are keen cinematographers will
be trying Kodachrome for the
first time during the present season.
If they had not thought of doing so I
suggest that they expose at least one
reel during the holiday on a specially
selected subject. Their only regret
when they see the result projected later
will be that they did not make all
their shots by this remarkable colour
process.
Among the attractions of Kodachrome,
its simplicity in use is outstanding. For
the majority of shots, especially at close
and medium range, no filters or special
technique are necessary, and filming is
simplicity itself. Nevertheless, circum¬
stances do arise when some control can
be used with advantage.
Kodachrome is especially partial to
the extreme ends of the spectrum ; the
blue and the red ; less so to green.
When filming a landscape with blue
haze in the distance, or in which the
sky is reflected from water in the fore¬
ground, a rendering tending to an excess
of blue often results. The haze is
exaggerated, and the water may come
out a deep violet. The same colour will
be evident in cast shadows, and a glossy
black, such as a motor car or tarmac
road, may be distinctly blue.
Not only does the film eagerly record
the large amount of blue light which is
present, but much invisible ultra-violet
affects the emulsion and is also recorded
as blue.
In these circumstances, a simple
remedy is to use the very pale ultra¬
violet filter, which many of us already
use for a similar purpose in monochrome
work. Messrs. Kodak issue a special
filter for this purpose, but if an ultra¬
violet filter is already available, it will
be found quite suitable. An ordinary
yellow filter will not serve. A flat
lighting, with the sun behind the camera,
and a minimum of shadows, is best for
this class of colour cinematography.
At the other end of the spectrum, a
tendency to overdo the red may be
observed, when the light is rich in this
colour. Such occasions are early morn¬
ing and late afternoon, out of doors ;
and under half-watt light indoors. The
effect is to degrade the other colours
with a brownish tinge, especially the
greens. Foliage, in particular, unless
of a very pure green, and not in direct
sunshine, will suffer.
A similar effect is observed with super¬
sensitive pan. film, when the familiar
" snow on the trees ” results from sun¬
light directly reflected by the leaves. It
is well known that foliage reflects much
infra-red, which, though invisible, is
capable of affecting a sensitive panchro¬
matic emulsion sufficiently to upset the
colour rendering.
Avoid direct sunlight on grass and
trees where possible. If it is unavoidable,
try, experimentally, a very pale “ pan¬
chromatic ” filter of the green variety.
For half-watt lighting, the pale blue
filters, used for the same light with
panchromatic stock, improve the ren¬
dering considerably. Be sparing wdth
the make-up for models to be taken by
half-watt light.
The quality of the light used for
projection also has an important bearing
on the colour rendering. Those who
are accustomed to under-run their
lamps with , a view' to a long life
w'ill not get the best from any colour
film.
The foregoing observations are only
intended for those w'ho insist on the
utmost fidelity in colour rendering.
Under ordinary conditions the results
are so attractive that any slight depar¬
tures from perfection wdll not be noticed
by the average observer.
Kodachrome can give beautiful re¬
sults with no more care than ought to
be given to monochrome work, and only
special cases require special measures.
Whenever any rendering appears untrue
or overdone, first see that the fault is
not in the eye of the beholder. After
cultivating monochromatic vision for
a long period, it is necessary to become
colour-conscious to realise what we have
missed.
Holidays for
The amateur cine enthusiast turns
his summer holiday into a
scenario. He keeps his cine camera
within reach of his hand and learns to
be " quick on the draw.”
One of the faults of memory is its
incompleteness. Certain events stand
out clearly in retrospect, but the host
of details which made up the happiness
of the hour are gone for ever.
This is not so when the cine camera
is called in. Years later, looking at
your own films, a hundred forgotten
associations of colour, sound, emotion,
provide a silent, yet none the less vital,
commentary.
The aim of your holiday film will be to
present as complete a record as possible.
In a camping holiday, for instance,
people like details. They like to see
how you get your water, they enjoy
watching you erect your tent, especially
if you have trouble with it, and the
detailed preparation of the bacon and
eggs for breakfast will be watched with
the keenest interest.
Incidentally, a cine camera forces you
into being an optimist. If you are on
a cycling holiday and you have a break-
the “Taking”
down, if you are held up by an irritatingly
large flock of sheep, if your car runs
out of petrol, have your cine camera
handy. By the time your friend has
rehearsed a frown for the benefit of the
camera you will have to laugh. Even
the inevitable washing-up attached to
a camping holiday becomes e.xciting as
an action-subject. And if it rains be
on the look-out for the fine cloud
effects you can often get when the sun
suddenly shines again.
Landscape, however charming to your
eyes, has a W'ay of ” falling flat ” in a
holiday film. Much has been written
about the introduction of movement into
landscape, figures in the foreground,
and so on, but perhaps one of the best
ways of all is to dramatise scenic pictures
by taking them in the early morning or
late afternoon sunlight, when long
shadows and softer lighting will then
give " features ” for your camera.
Most country fields can provide
animal subjects to complete your land¬
scape. Cattle bunched in the shadow of
a tree do more than anything to suggest
a really hot day. Cows resting deep
in buttercups, or wading half-way into
By
M. A. LOVELL-BURGESS.
the stream, give the authentic country
atmosphere as well as fill in blank spaces.
Before you take your picture, unless
you are using colour film, mentally
translate the colour in the scene into
light and shade. Remember, these are
the only tonal values in cinematography.
And it is a help where composition is
concerned to remember it is always the
brightest objects which first focus the
attention of your audience.
Finally, although detail is vital, do
not let it swamp the romance of your
particular holiday. There is balance
in choice of subject, as well as in its
ultimate composition, and our job as
amateur cinematographers is to see life
steadily and see it whole. Most people
have their dreams of a caravan at rest
in the dappled light beneath the dreaming
trees ; of a punt making its slow way
along still waters between daisy-
shadowed banks ; of a white ship speed¬
ing south, with the sea dark as wine, and
the sky an inverted bowl of light.
These are true aspects of our holidays,
and they are ours for the " taking,”
not only for the magic moment but
for all our to-morrows.
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EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
The Secretary of The Royal Photo¬
graphic Society informs us that colour
prints submitted for Section Ila in the
forthcoming R.P.S. Annual Exhibition
may be sent framed, provided that the
outstanding dimensions of the frames
do not exceed the standard sizes for
the mounts, namely, 20 x 17 or i6 x 12 in.
The final day for receiving prints is
August 14th.
Hampshire House Photographic
Society. — At the Annual General Meet¬
ing of the Hammersmith Hampshire
House Photographic Society, a successful
year’s work was reported, the member¬
ship, which now stands at 239, having
shown a slight increase. Mr. N. W.
Wilding is now Hon. Secretary of the
Society. His address is Broom Lodge,
Loseberry Road, Claygate, Surrey. The
Switch Memorial Cup, which is awarded
to the member who is held to have
rendered the greatest service to the
Society during the year, was presented to
Mr. J. Hooper, who has been respon¬
sible for the construction of new studio
equipment.
A new photographic developer with
outstanding qualities has just been
introduced by Messrs. Johnson & Sons,
of Hendon Way, Hendon. It is called
“ Meritol,” and is intended for the
production of negatives of extremely
fine grain. Our preliminary tests with
I his developer have demonstrated that
these claims are well sustained. The
image secured is of pleasing warm-black
colour by transmitted light, and cream
by reflected light, but the most notable
characteristic, however, is the almost
complete absence of grain, the image
obtained being of even finer quality than
that secured with paraphenylene diamine.
For this reason it is particularly suitable
for the development of miniature nega¬
tives that require considerable enlarge¬
ment. In use, the developer is fairly
rapid, and shows no tendency towards
staining or fogging, and the makers
claim that it keeps well both in crystal¬
line form and solution. The formula is
extremely simple to make up, as “ Meri¬
tol ” requires only ' the addition of
sodium sulphite, no alkali being neces¬
sary. We hope to make further tests
with this developer in the near future,
and to comment on its properties at
greater length. Messrs. Johnson inform
us that it is quite a new chemical and
that they have applied for patents
regarding it. This firm has also intro¬
duced a “Super Fine Grain Developer”
containing “ Meritol,” which has all the
qualities of their well-known “ Fine
Grain Developer,” with the added
advantages of the new chemical. It is
supplied in powder form ready for
dissolving in warm water. Further
particulars regarding “ Meritol ” will be
supplied by Messrs. Johnson and Sons
at the above address.
The Bayswater and Paddington Pho¬
tographic Society has appointed a new
Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. T. Green. 113,
Queen’s Road, Bayswater, W.2. An
attractive syllabus for the coming season
is in preparation, and .all photographers
in this neighbourhood should write for
full particulars of the Society.
The next photographic ramble or¬
ganised by the Southern Railway will
be on Sunday, July 26th. A special
train leaves Victoria at 9.30, and the
July 22nd, 1936
old Tudor villages of Penshurst and
Chiddingstone will be visited. The
return fare is 3s.. and the leader will
be Mr. A. E. Daly.
A reader, Mr. S. Gregory, 69, Selwyn
Street, Leigh, Lancs, lost his camera
when travelling from Manchester to
Wigan. The instrument was a new
6x6 Super Ikonta with ever-ready case.
The number of the camera is 48236,
and has Tessar f/2.8 lens and coupled
range-finder. Any reader who can help
in the recovery of this camera should
communicate with Mr. Gregory at the
above address.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Competition is John Taylor,
142, Bierley Lane, Bradford, Yorks.
Full particulars of this competition for
readers of “ The A.P.” will be found in
our advertisement pages.
The Finlay Colour Co., Ltd., of 174,
Mill Lane, Hampstead, London, N.W.6,
have just issued a new catalogue which
contains full information and working
details regarding the Finlay Colour
Process. Every reader who is interested
in colour photography should obtain
this booklet without delay. It will be
sent free on application to the above
address.
Stolen Cameras. — Messrs. E. A.
Atkins, Ltd,, 19, St. John’s Hill, Clap-
ham Junction, S.W., inform us that the
following cameras were stolen from their
premises on the night of the 13th inst.
Exakta Multispeed B, No. 432835, f/1.9
Dallmeyer lens. No. 168376, £36 ; Zeiss
Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar, No, Y15950,
{/] 15s. ; Zeiss Nettar, f/4, Telma D.A.,
;^5 los. ; Cine-Kodak 8-20, f/3.5. No.
40456 PI4, £<) 17s. 6d. ; Kodak Six-16
Junior, No. 18668, £z 7s. 6d. Any one
who can give any information regarding
these cameras should communicate with
Messrs. E. A. Atkins at the above address.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “The A.P.” who are Novices; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices have all the summer in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows: —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes wUl thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th. This wUl give new readers who are Novices, and who intend entering this competition, every opportunity
of improving their work during the next two months by reading Tfw riwafeMr PtoiograpAer every week and obtaining their competition prints during the summer holidays.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows ; The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “ Novices ” Competition.
Further reference to the competition will be made week by week, and hints given for the best treatment of various subjects for Novices.
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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IF BUY A CAMERA YOU MUST-
The trouble about this advertising is that it keeps us constantly at work thinking out fresh ideas for catching the public’s eye. Hunting round after some new, meretricious
method of drawing attention to our unworthy selves, we stumbled on something distinctly original in the publicity line from America. This novel and subtle trend was
first discernible in the advertisements of whisky distillers who began praising temperance and urging their customers not to indulge in whisky (well, maybe just a short one
now and then). The idea seems to have spread to car manufacturers, who are advising war veterans to “ hold on to their bonds.”
There is just the faintest suggestion that if one simply can’t help buying, that their particularly
suggests thrift and self-denial as proper national virtues.
vibrationless 8 " is the next best thing to economy, but the whole tone
Unfortunately, we couldn’t see our way to adapting this dictum to our own case. ” Don’t buy, but if you have to, buy it from us,” didn’t seem to ring true. The prosperity
of the country at the moment seems to warrant our exhorting prospective camera buyers to buy cameras galore. In fact, we feel that we shall have to keep our adaptation
of this particular stunt until the next slump, which, if Karl Marx was right, is somewhere round the corner.
The only part of the scheme we can in fact subscribe to is the rider” — if you have to, then get it from us.” With this we are in enthusiastic agreement. The new camera
is certain to be a miniature. What could be more reasonable, more altogether appropriate, than to buy it from the miniature camera specialist
We have just received our first delivery of the new Contax Model III and of the Super Nettel Model III.
The Contax Model III resembles closely in its general specification the Chromium Model II, but has the addition of a built-in photo-electric exposure meter
It is thus the first miniature camera of the range-finder type to be equipped in this way. We might add that the increase in bulk is negligible. Price, with f/2.8
Tessar lens, £55 17 0; with f/2 Sonnar, £63 0 0; with f/1.5 Sonnar, £78 5 0.
The Supper Nettel III differs radically from the Super Nettel II. In appearance it resembles the Contax Model II, but is definitely more pocketable. The
speeds on this camera remain from I/3th to 1/l.OOOth sec., but the lens has been made interchangeable.
Telephoto lenses of two different focal lengths will be available for this model.
Prices: With f/3.5 Tessar, £28 5 0; with f/2.8 Tessar, £32 0 0.
Buy your Contax III or Super Nettel III from the Miniature Camera Specialist. We shall be pleased to take any existing apparatus in part exchange.
THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF USED
MINIATURE CAMERAS FROM OUR STOCK. WE HAVE, BESIDES
THESE, THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF NEW
MINIATURECAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES TO BE FOUND IN GREAT
BRITAIN. OVER FIVE HUNDRED DIFFERENT ACCESSORIES FOR
THE LEICA CAMERA ONLY ARETO BE SEEN AT OURSHOWROOMS
WITH EACH OF THE SECOND-HAND CAMERAS LISTED
BELOW WE GIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION,
CONTAXES :
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . . . . . £42 10 0
Contax, as above, but with f/2 Sonnar lens . £32 17 6
The following Telephoto Lenses will fit either Models I or II (Nontax : —
Zeiss 8.5-cm. f/2 Sonnar Lens. As new . £26 10 0
Zeiss 18.5-cm. f/6.3 Tele-Tessar. As new . £20 10 0
Zeiss 12-in. f/8 Tele-Tessar, with filter and special case. Cost £48. As new £30 0 0
Contax Plate Back, £3 5 0. Extra Slides, Ss. 6d. each. 42-mm. Filters : Dark Red,
12s. 6d. ; Green, 128. 6d. ; Light Yellow, 9s. 42-mm. Proxars : No. 1, 128. 6d., No. 2
12s. 6d. Contax Magniphot Enlarger, to take lens from camera. Excellent condition.
£61 7 6.
LEICAS:
Leica Model Ilia, fitted latest pattern rectilinear focussing f/1.9 Hektor. Unsoiled
in any way . : . . . £35 0 0
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £31 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £24 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition . £18 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new . £21 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar lens, interchangeable. Excellent condition. .. .£10 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar, non-interchangeable. Good condition . £7 18 6
Leitz 3.5-cm. f/3.5 Elmar, coupled, nickel . £6 7 6
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled, non-rectilinear focussing. As new....£18 10 0
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled, rectilinear focussing. As new . £21 10 0
Leitz 1 3.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, uncoupled. Good condition . £7 5 0
Leitz Copying Arm, with rotating plate to fit enlarger column . £6 17 6
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, 20-in. column. As new . £7 15 0
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, 40-in. column. As new . £8 5 0
Leitz Filoy Enlarger, with lens . £5 15 0
MISCELLANEOUS :
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £55 10 0
Latest 6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As
new . £20 10 0
Automatic 6X 6 Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. Excellent condition
£16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, normal Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£17 10 0
RoIIeicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new . £I I |7 6
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee anastigmat. Good condition . £| I 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition . £13 17 6
Exakta Latest Lever-wind Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new . £19 10 0
Multi-speed Exakta, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six lens, extension tube, lens hood,
universal case. In excellent condition . f ?6 10 0
Voigtiander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar. As new . £11 17 6
Ikoflex Model II, f/3.5 Tessar lens. Rapid Compur, case. As new . £16 17 6
Zeiss Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. As new . £7 5 0
Baldi, l6-on-V.P., f/2. 9 Trioplan, Compur Rapid. As new . £6 10 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, 16-on-V.P., f/2.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£12 15 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens, Compur, special reflex attachment. Ex¬
cellent condition . £12 15 0
Weltur, 16-on-3ix2i, f/2.8 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, coupled range-finder com¬
bined with view-finder. As new . £17 15 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new . £13 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. Cost £24.
As new . £19 [Q 0
Zeiss Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur. As new . £7 7 6
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens. Good condition . £3 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/2. 5 lens. Good condition . £5 12 6
DEVELOPING AND PRINTING OF 35-MM. FILMS.— OUR
DEVELOPING SERVICE FOR LEICA AND CONTAX FILMS IS
THE ONLY COMPLETELY SPECIALISED ONE IN EXISTENCE.
WE SUGGEST THAT SERIOUS AMATEURS WHO FIND
THEMSELVES NOT IN A POSITION TO DO THEIR OWN
WORK AND WHO HAVE HAD BAD EXPERIENCE OF
ORDINARY COMMERCIAL SERVICE SEND THEIR FILMS TO
US. DETAILS ON REQUEST.
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
CURRENT AND
FUTURE.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, July 31. Rules in the issue of June 24.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid .
fSenor Secretairio dc la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title ” Conversation Pieces.” — Open, July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
First selection in The Listener of July 22. (Editor,
The Listener, Broadcasting House, London, W.r.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
I International Kunstphotographische Austellung
in Karlsbad. — Open July i8-August 9. (Hugo
Heyer, Schulgass, 26, Karlsbad.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci6t6 Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9E).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna¬
tional de Photographic. — Open, August 9-30. (M.
Rene Chalseche, Avenue Marie-ThcT<^se, 13, Spa,
Belgium.)
I Salon Internacional dc Fotografia de San Sebastian.
— Open, August 5-20. (Sr. Secretario General Salon
Internacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian, Calle
San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian, Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Entries.
July 25 ; open, August 28-September 12. (W. H.
Hammond, Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography,
2, Gould Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede ” Focus ” Fotosalon.— Entries, August
10 ; open, September 12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Entries, August
14 ; open, October. (Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg
P.S., P.O. Box 7024. Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society .Annual Exhibition. —
Entries, August 14 ; foreign entries, July 31 ; open,
September 12-October 10. (Secretar>', R.P.S., 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, August 15 ; open, September 6-27.
(H. W. Schonewolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,
N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Fleysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. Levisohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography.— Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretar\’,
London Salon of Photography, 5a. Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfern, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotogralica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
^^‘indIeshara C.C. — Entries, September lo; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open. October 24-November 9.
(Secretary, Magyar Amatorfenykepezok, Orsz. Szb-
vetsege, Budapest \TI, Erzsebet-kbrut, 9, Hungan*).
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh .\nnual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan.
(Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, November
Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographic
Salon, Tokyo, Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Johnson's “ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes.
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow).— Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, I936-Februar\’ 4, 1937- K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., A.R.P.S., Hon. Sec., U.P. .Amateur
Photographic Association, Lucknow University,
Lucknow.) Entrv forms obtainable also from the
Editor of The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictoiial
Photography (.Antwerp).— Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937* (J*
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given unc^er this heading
in evei*y issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulae are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5 X 3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ x 3^ x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ” Facts and Formula.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i. Price 2s. fid.
PERMITS
18.
Hand cameras can be used in practically
all the London Parks and Open Spaces.
If, however, a stand camera is used a per¬
mit is required. For the Royal parks, i.e.,
Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James’s Park,
Regent’s Park, Bushy Park, and Hampton
Court Park and Gardens, permission can be
obtained from the Secretary, H.M. Office of
Works, Storey’s Gate, Westminster, S.W.i.
For all other parks in the London area
xmder the control of the L.C.C., permission is
granted on application to the Chief Officer,
Parks Department, County Hall, Westmin¬
ster Bridge, S.E.i.
Hand cameras and cin^ cameras for sub¬
standard film can be used without permission
in the Zoological Gardens (Regent’s Park
and Whipsnade). For staiid cameras a
fee of 2s. fid. is charged. Apply, The Secre¬
tary, Zoological Society, Regent’s Park,
London, N.W.
For Burnham Beeches, Epping Forest,
Coulsdon Common and Highgate Woods,
permission for stand cameras is obtained
from the Town Clerk, Guildhall, E.C.2.
For Castles, permission is granted in most
cases on personal application.
For Cathedrals, permission to use a camera
is generally granted on application to the
Dean. In most cases a fee is charged.
For Westminster Abbey, apply the Chap¬
ter Clerk, The Sanctuarv, Westminster.
Fee of 5s. is charged for each photograph.
For St. Paul’s Cathedral, apply the Dean’s
Verger.
For The Tower of London, apply the Resi¬
dent Governor.
Houses of Parliament, apply the Secretary,
Lord Chamberlain’s Office, House of Lords.
19. EXPOSURES FOR MOVING
OBJECTS
rpHE following tables are designed to indicate minimum
exposures for moving objects passing across field of lens
at appr oximately 25 yards distance, ami f/ number required for
correct exposure. The e.vposures given are based on those
required by films and plates rated as ultra-rapid in The A.P.”
monthly exposure table.
To use the tables : First note the shutter speed required in
table A. Then note the fl number required in table B. Finally,
alter this f/ number according to table C.
TABLE A.
Shutter
Type of Subject.
Speed in m.p.h.
Speed.
Pedestrians
5 )
I /50th
Slow Moving Traffic
10
i/iooth
Sailing Races
15
i/i5oth
Foot Races
Rapidly Moving
20
I /200th
Traffic
25
i/25oth
Cycle Races . .
Horse Galloping . . f
30
i/300th
40
i/400th
High Diving
50
I /500th
Speedway Racing . .
60
i/6ooth
TABLE B.
Shutter Speed .. 5o,'ioo|i50
200
250I300 400^5ooj6oo
F/ No. (Bright . |
Sun) . . ’ 16 1 n II
8
8 Is. 6 5.6 41 4
F/ No. (Dull) ' II - II 8
8
5.6|5.6 I 4i 4i 4
TABLE G.
In May, June, July,
August
F/ number as stated above.
In March, April, Sep¬
tember, October . .
Double the aperture stated
above.
In January, February,
November, December
Treble the aperture stated
above.
It should be noted that the apertures given above are the
smallest permissible, and that if a loss in depth of focus is of
no consequence, the next larger stop may be used.
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^Deaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : “ The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address ot the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him. but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehani The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Ad^dce, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly \\Titten, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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as the case may be. {7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, lior can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon iso, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
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Cine Exposures.
For rapidly-moving objects various tables of
exposures have been published, and these expo¬
sures may be i /500th or i /1,000th of a second, to
get a sharp image. Why is it, then, that sharp
pictures are obtained with the comparatively
long exposures of a cine camera ?
W. M. (Monmouth.)
The separate cine pictures, or
" frames,” are not sharp all over in such
cases. The rapidly-moving parts are
more or less blurred in each frame, as an
enlargement from one would clearly show.
When the film is projected, the rapid
sequence of blurs conveys the impression
of rapid movement.
Chloro- Bromide Developer.
Will you supply me with a glycin formula for
chloro-bromide paper ? I want one that will
make it possible to vary the tone. A. F. (Lanark.)
Make up these two solutions ; —
Sodium sulphite
2
oz.
Sodium carbonate
oz.
Glycin . .
4
oz.
Water to
20
oz.
Sodium carbonate
4
oz.
Potassium bromide
10
grs.
Water to
20
oz.
The standard solution is A, one part ;
B, one part ; water, two parts. Warmer
tones are obtained by increasing the
exposure, and adding a rather larger
proportion of B, and more water.
Careful experiments must be made to
arrive at the correct adjustments.
Ammonium Persulphate.
Although there is, I know, a formula for a stock
persulphate solution that will keep, I cannot trace
it. Can you help me ? M. A. S. (Swansea.)
A formula is ; —
Ammonium persulphate . . i oz.
Sodium sulphite . . . . 2 oz.
Sulphuric acid . . . . 50 min.
Water to . . . . . . 10 oz.
The working solution is i oz. of this
and 9 oz. of water.
Converging Uprights.
Iq the accompanying photograph of Windsor
Castle why do the upright lines slope towards
* each other ? Is the lens at fault, or should I
have used a smaller stop ? O. C. (Grantham.)
Neither of the suggestions you make
has anything to do with the case. You
tilted the camera upwards in order to
include the tops of the buildings. This
must not be done except with cameras
having a swing-back. A rising-front,
which can be brought into action even
with a hand camera, will often do away
with any need for pointing the lens
upwards, but if no such movement is
fitted the only alternative is to do what
you yourself have done. It is generally
possible to remedy the distortion when
enlarging from the negative.
Time and Temperature.
If I know the tank development^time at a tem¬
perature of 65° Fahr. how can I tell what allow¬
ance to make for other temperatures ?
D. C. (Taunton.)
As you presumably have no reference
table for the developer you use, we would
suggest that you try a method that has
been recommended. The usual time of
development at 65° is 20 minutes, and
65+20=85. You will find that the
number of degrees and the number of
minutes will make the same total in
other cases. Thus at 62° you give
23 minutes.
Equivalent Focus.
What is the significance of the word “ equivalent ”
used in regard to the focus of a lens ?
C. R. (London.)
If it is said that a lens has an equivalent
focus of X inches, it means that the
scale of the image is the same as that
of a “ single ” lens with a focal length
of X inches. With a single lens the
distance from lens to screen is its focal
length ; wdth other forms of lenses this
is by no means always the case.
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Fixing Film.
After I have developed and rinsed a spool of
filin[can I cut it up for fixing ? L.' K. (London.)
There is no reason against this, pro¬
vided you do not expose the film to
actinic light while cutting, and you
should get the films into the fixing
bath as quickly as possible. You must
also see that the films are moved about
so that the hypo has free access ; they
must not lie in heaps.
Stale Bromide Paper.
Some time ago you described a method of restoring
oid bromide paper which gave foggy prints ; can
you repeat the instructions for my benefit ?
B. P. C. (Norwich.)
Carry out operations in a light safe
for bromide paper. Soak each sheet
for one minute in : —
Potassium permanganate 5 grs.
Sulphuric acid . . . . 30 min.
Water . . . . . . 50 oz.
Transfer for one minute to a bath of
water containing 20 grs. sodium sulphite
to the ounce. Wash, and either use at
once or dry it in the dark for future use.
Artigue Process.
Where can I obtain Artigue paper, of which I
have seen occasional examples in exhibitions ?
F. L. (London.)
We have been unable to trace any
source of supply in this country. Workers
of the method often prepare their own
paper, as in the case of gum-bichromate,
which it somewhat resembles. The same
remarks apply to a kindred method —
Papier Velours. You will find instruc¬
tions for preparing the paper and working
both processes in The Dictionary of
Photography, under the heading " Ar-
tigue’s Process.”
Supplementary Lens.
With a fixed-focus camera what is the rule for
finding the focus of a supplementary lens to
bring near objects into focus ? How can I find
the new values of the stops ? S. B. (Hull.)
The focal length of the lens must be
equal to the distance of the object from
the lens. If you want to get an object
sharp at 6 ft. from the lens you must
add a convex lens of 72 in. focal length ;
if the object is 4 ft. away, a 48-in. lens.
No one lens will serve for all distances.
The f/ value of the stop is unaltered
in these cases.
Thermometer Degrees.
How can I convert Fahrenheit degrees into
Centigrade, and vice versa ? C. D. L. (Stafford.)
Fahrenheitto Centigrade: Subtract 32,
multiply by 5, and divide by 9. Centi¬
grade to Fahrenheit : Multiply by 9,
divide by 5, and add 32.
Casket Lenses.
I have heard “casket” lenses mentioned. Can
you tell me briefly what is their special con¬
struction and use ? T. M. (Conway.)
Formerly several makers produced
sets of single lenses of various focal
lengths, all threaded so as to screw into
one mount, either one or two at a time.
Singly and in combination they gave
the equivalent of a considerable range
of lenses — single, rectilinear and wide-
angle. The set of lenses was fitted into
a case or casket — hence the term, which
has no reference to the construction.
The utility of such a set is obvious.
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July 22, 1936
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xxiv THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENT_ July 22. 1936
THE
London Salon of Photography
1936.
SENDING-IN DAY, Wednesday, September 2nd.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH EXHIBITION promoted by the Members of the London Salon
of Photography will be held at The Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours,
5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i, from SATURDAY, 12th September, to loth October, 1936.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY (Please read carefully).
1. Pictures must not be framed ; but may be mounted or unmounted. Each picture must bear on the back clearly written
a) name of artist ; (b) number and title of picture, corresponding to particulars on the Entry Form.
2. When mounts are used they should conform to the following sizes — 25 x 20, 20 x 16, or 15 x 12 ; but no mount to exceed 25 x 20 ;
and it is suggested that white or light-toned mounts be employed. Prints may be of any shape or size, provided they do not exceed
the limits of the mounts as given above.
3. All packages of exhibits from abroad must be clearly marked on the outside : “ Photographs for Exhibition only — No
Commercial Value — To be returned to Sender.” No prices to bt marked on the prints.
4. Pictures sent unmounted will be suitably mounted by the Salon Committee and all accepted pictures will be shown under glass.
5. Pictures must be sent by post or parcels post, packed fiat and properly protected with stiff cardboard and adequate wrappings,
addressed to ; THE HON. SECRETARY, The London Salon of Photography. 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.
6. All pictures for the exhibition must arrive at the above address on or before Wednesday, September 2nd. Entries may be
delivered by band at the Gallery on that date only
7. The Entry Form for pictures from abroad must be sent separately by post, together with entry and packing fee of 5s. (this
fee covers any number cf pictures from one exhibitor). Exhibitors residing in the British Isles may enclose Entry Form and fees with
their pictures.
8. Pictures sent by post will be repacked in the original wrappings and returned, carriage paid, after the close of the exhibition.
Q. As applications are made from time to time to The London Salon of Photography for permission to reproduce pictures from
the walls of the Gallery, exhibitors are asked to signify, in the space provided for the purpose below, whether they have
objection to such permission being given. The copyright in all cases remains the property of the authors of the prints.
TO. The Committee assure intending exhibitors that the greatest care will be taken of all work submitted, but they do not accept
any responsibility for loss or damage, either during transit or at the Gallery.
If pictures are sold a Commission of 15% is payable to the Salon.
The submission of pictures will be understood to imply acceptance of the above conditions.
Notification of acceptance of pictures \vill be sent out as soon as possible.
A Catalogue will be sent to each exhibitor.
ENTRY FORM.
To THE Hon. Secretary, The London Salon of Photography, 5A, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.
Sir, — I submit the undermentioned Photographs for the consideration of the Selection Committee, and I enclose
Postal Order (or International Money Order) of the value of 5/- to cover Entrance Fee and the cost of return postage.
Reg. No. A, B or C Number oa' Title of Picture.
(leave blank). (leave blank). | Picture. |
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2
3
4-
5
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Name .
(State Mr., Mrs., or Miss)
Address .
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shutter . £1 5 0
Zeiss Ikon Ideal 3i x 2i, Tessar f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. As new . £8 10 0
Ensign Kinecam, f/s.fi lens, case. Cost £18 i8s.
As new . £12 12 0
Pathe Luxe Motocamera, f/2.5 and Telephoto, with
case. Cost £18 i8s. As new . £12 10 0
Rolleiflex 6x6 Automatic, f/3.8, case. Good con¬
dition . £16 10 0
i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, 7-m. Cooke Aviar
lens, 6 slides, leather case. As new. . £6 15 0
5x4 Goerz Anschutz, old pattern, f/6.8 lens, 3
D.D. slides, leather case . £2 15 0
A large range of New Cameras, Cine Cameras, Pro¬
jectors and Accessories. Part Exchange.
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Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar, E.R. case. As new
£55 0 0
Leica III, Black, f/2 Summar. As new £29 10 0
Leica I, Black, f/3. 5 Elmar, interchangeable.
Perfect . £10 0 0
Contax I, slow speeds, latest model, f/2 Sonnar
lens, E.R. case . £28 10 0
F/4 Sonnar Lens 13.5-cm., for Contax. Perfect
£13 19 6
Contax Filters, 42-mm., Red, Yellow and Yellow-
Green. Each . 10s. Od.
F/2 Summar Lens, for Leica, 5-cm, £12 10 0
20-cm. Telyt Lens 1/4.5, with reflex attachment,
for Leica . £30 0 0
Rolleiflex 6x6, Automatic, f/3.8 Tessar. As
new . £16 10 0
Rolleicord I, 6x6, f/4.5 Triotar. Cost £ii 153.
£8 5 0
F/4.5 Ross Xpres Lens, 8i-in. focus. Perfect
£7 17 6
Ombrux Electric Exposure Meter ... £1 19 6
i-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar, 12 slides.
Beautiful condition . £7 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Icarette 3ix 2i, for films and plates,
f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur, D.E., 4 sUdes £9 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Ideal 3ix2J, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A.
Compur, D.E., rising and cross, 4 slides, F.P.
adapter . £9 17 6
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathesoope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [2472
SUPER Nettel 24 x 36, Tessar f/2.8, Albada
view-finder, lens hood, filter, ever-ready case ;
as new, £17 ; deposit. — 82, Hereford Rd., London,
W.2. [4171
Newman & GUARDIA 31x21 Folding Reflex,
Ross Xpres f/4.5 ; perfect condition, £18. —
H. P. L. C., Pierhead House, Wapping. [4188
SUPER Ikonta 2.}x3:t, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, ever-
ready case ; perfect, £13. — Bryson, 54, Hamilton
Rd., Brentford. [4252
1-PLATE Klimax, Lukos shutter III, Aldis Uno
4 f/7.7 lens, bifocal anastigmat f/11, 16, 23,
32, 45, 8 plate-holders, case and stand. — Bougton,
131, Frindsbury Rd., Rochester, Kent. [4253
REFLEX-KORELLB, f/3.5 Tessar, E.R. case, filter,
extension tube ; in perfect condition, £14/10 ;
approval against deposit. — Cartwright, Optician,
Galashiels. [4254
jpo Rolleicord, Triotar f/4.5, metal body, ever-
dUO ready case, good condition ; wanted,
Ikonta 520F or Super Ikonta 530. — Roper, Casterton,
Camforth. [4255
Etui 9x12 and i-pL, Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
double ex., 12 slides, F.P. adapter, stiff
leather case, with Zeiss Mirax Enlarger to fit ;
all in excellent condition, £10/10 ; 7 days’
approval against cash. — ^Elliott, Kimmeridge, Col¬
lege Close, Harrow Weald. [4259
For Sale. — Sanderson J-pl. Camera, Goerz lens,.
accessories ; all in excellent condition. — Apply,
8, Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow. [4260
CHROMIUM Leica HI Camera, Summar f/2,
ever-ready case ; absolutely as new ; used only
twice, accept £31 for quick sale. — Box 8654,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4264
Ensign Midget, f/6.3, filter, 30/- ; Campro, case,
17/6 ; Lumiere Prism Binoculars, case, 35/-.
— Prickett, East End House, Ditcliling. [426’7
DUNSCOMBE’S
PERSONAL ”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
THE PRIVATE LIFE
OF ELMAR ACOOS
It was precisely at three o'clock in the afternoon
on the glorious first of June that Elmar Acoos
first saw the light of day. Born of aristocratic
parents in the family mansion at .Wetzler,
Elmar thrived from a very early age, and with
the passing of time soon achieved a remarkable
resemblance of his grandsire, one Hektor of
Lysum, who had in his time travelled completely
round the world in search of adventure.
Elmar's mother, a likeable and robust woman,
had shared in her husband’s trips, so it was
not entirely unnatural that young Elmar should
follow in his parents' footsteps as the years
rolled by. At the time our story commences,
Elmar had been sent to England to continue
his studies, and after a rather nasty piece of the
North Sea had been satisfactorily traversed,
Elmar arrived safely and sound in London,
and took lodgings at 20, Mortimer Street. It
was at this period that there was a shortage of
youngsters of friend Elmar’s calibre in the West
of England, and in response to urgent appeals
Elmar decided to “ go West ” and duly arrived
in Bristol, that ancient city noted for the Uni¬
versity, Clifton College, Clifton Suspension
Bridge. Tobacco factory, George’s very excel¬
lent beer, and, of course, the old-established
photographic dealers, Messrs. M. W. Duns-
combe Ltd., whose premises are situated in the
Tramway Centre, and alongside the water¬
front, the rendezvous of the local photographic
enthusiasts (the shop, not the water-front).
Elmar very quickly made friends with his
numerous playmates, and developed a strong
affection for Miss Telyt Toolp,* in fact, both
were seen together on many occasions in the
Giraffe House at the famous Bristol Zoo.
Another bosom pal of Elmar was Professor
Lenz, that notorious character who migrated
to Bristol from London some nineteen months
ago, having safely dodged his creditors and
outwitted the Headmaster of Narkover College.
As this enthralling serial is concerned with
Elmar Acoos, and not the misadventures of
Professor Lenz, we will speedily continue to
deal with the former. Time passed very
swiftly and pleasing with friend Elmar, who was
soon initiated into the art of modern business
methods in Messrs. Dunscombe's emporium and
was permitted from time to time to inspect much
of the correspondence that flowed continuously
from the post box to the managing director’s
private sanctum and there sorted by a special ,
trained staff of handwriting experts — just part
of the celebrated ** Service Supreme.”
NEXT WEEK: ELMAR DOES A DEAL
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
l-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Field, 5 D.D. slides,
2 2 lenses, tripod, good condition, 30/- ; also
Rhaeo Finder, new, 5/- ; Summum Plate Tank,
3ix2i, 7/6; Tripod Board for Sibyl Vitesse, 8/6.
— Hooper, 65a, Callcott Rd., N.W.6. [4263
1^x15 cm. Folding, Tessar f/6.3, Compur, double
J.U extension, rising front, F.P. A., slides, case ;
perfect condition, £4 ; deposit. — Frampton, The
Mount, Bishopstoke, Hants. [4265
ZEISS Contax I, Sonnar f/2, as new, unmarked
(cost £41), Helios exposure meter attachment
(cost £5), filter and ever-ready case, complete, £31.
— Box 8262, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4266
0 0/0 Buys Kodak Retina (f/3.5 lens), with 3
ot'O/ O colour filters, auxiliary portrait lens, 3
spools Panatomic film ; perfect condition. — Apply,
BM/PRESS, London, W.C.l. [4270
Dekko cine, Dallmeyer f/1.9, as new, £8/12/6 ;
we have the new Ditmar in stock. — Below.
Leica infra-red Filter, 15/- ; 3i x 2i Zodel
Plate Camera, f/4.5, D.E., 2 slides, F.P.A.,
£3/15. — Below.
Latest Model Weston Meter, as new, £4 ;
Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur,
£6/17/6.
CHROMIUM Model H Leica, Elmar f/3.5 ;
absolutely as new, ever-ready case, £22. —
Below.
31x21 Cameo, f/4.5 Aldis, Compur, £2/10;
2 16-mm. Fihno, Cooke f/3.5, focussing, £10. — •
Below.
CYRIL HOWE (recommended by Messrs. E.
Leitz for Leica developing and enlarging).
Cheap St., Bath. [4271
Qlx2i Roll Film Ensign, Ensar f/4.5, leather
O4 case, £2/15. — 251, Liverpool Rd., N.l. [4273
Etui 4ix3i, D.E., Compur, de luxe case red
morocco, plates or film pack, 6 plate-holders,
screen, magnifier, tripod and case, etc. ; cost £28 ;
as new, £15. — -Bennett, 14, High St., Littlehampton.
[4274
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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2 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
SPECIAL SELECTION OF APPARATUS INDISTINGUISH¬
ABLE FROM NEW. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY,
BUT ACT AT ONCE. WIRE C.O.D. or send MONEY
ORDER OR CHEQUE. See and try what you want on 5
days' approval, and be satisfied. You will be.
Zeiss Super Nettel, 35-mm. 536 24L, f/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready case.
New April. Uumarkecl. Co8t£23 10s. For . £19 10 0
Zeiss Ikoflex 1, 12 2i x 2i, 1/4.5 Novar anaetigmat, Ders'al shutter.
Unmarked. Cost £7 15s. For . £5 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, LCp R, f, 3.6 Tessar, 16 pictures on standard
film, ever-re;uiy case. Cost £20. For . £15 0 0
Zeiss Maximar Folding Plate 3> ^ 2i, double extension, rise and
cross, f.4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur, 4 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case.
Latest model. Cost £15 3s. For.... . £9 10 0
SiX'’20 Duo Kodak, 16 pictures on standard film, f/3.5 anastigmat,
Compur shutter, filter, leather case. New April, £10 lOs. For
£7 10 0
Ensign Special Reflex i-pl., revolving back, f/3.5 Aldis, 3 slides,
F.P. atlapter. New April. Cost £15 5s. For . £9 10 0
Soho Reflex P.C., (no lens), 6 D.O. slides, F.P. adapter. Listed
£30. As new . £10 0 0
Welti Roll Film 24 • 36 mm., f/2.9 Schneider lens, Compur shutter.
Cost £10. For . £7 10 0
Wirgin RoU Film 3t < 21, f/3.9 anastigmat, D.A. Compur shutter.
8 or 16 pictures . £5 5 0
Wirgin Folding Plate 34 x 21, double extension, rise and cross, f/2.9
Meyer Trioplan, D.A. Compur shutter, 3 slides . £7 10 0
Baky Roll Film, 16 pictures on standard film, f/2.‘J Steinheil in
D.A. Compur . £5 2 6
Ombrux Electric Meter, £2 0 0. Frinsen, £2 5 0. Sixtus, £3 15 0
T.-P. Imperial 1-pl. Enlarger, 5-in. condenser, ditTuser, micrometer
focussing, lone ejrtension, f,'6 Aldis anastigmat . £5 15 0
T.-P. Imperial, as above, with f 7.7 anastigmat . £5 5 0
Zeiss Mirex 1-pl., for use with own camera, ’£2 ,5 0; or with'caraera
and f/6.3 anastigmat . £3 5 0
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•THE GHALLEY PLATE CAMERA*
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FOR THE SERIOUS WORKER. •
3^ X 2^ Plate and Film Pack ; lens : f/2.9 Zeranar,
giving pin-point definition ; shutter : latest
pattern giant size Compur, with rotary speed
control and D.A. mechanism.
Rack focussing, D. extension, with rising and cross
front, both actuated by spiral gear.
Body : all-metal with finest leather covering and
hinged struts. Solid stirrup front, with substan¬
tial carriage to carry large optical unit.
With f/2.9 Zeranar. Price . . £9 7 6
Or 9 monthly instalments of 21/10.
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CAMERAS AND LENSEs""]
IVEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
It Camera Specialists, oner the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x2} Newman & Guardia Sibyl Vitesse Folding,
2 focussing, rising and cros.s front, N. & G.
reflex finder, fitted Ross Xpres f/3.5, speeded
shutter, } to l/loOth, 3 D.P. holders, F.P. adapter,
Wratten filter, tripod board, leather case for
camera ; fine condition, £20.
31x2} Newmian & Guardia Folding Reflex,
2 Serrac f/4.5, Dallmeyer Dallon f/5.6, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £25/10,
VEST Pocket Kodak Series III (Autographic),
reversible finder, Kodak anastigmat f/6.3,
Diomatic shutter, and case, £2/10.
31x2} Zodel Folding Pocket, double extension,
2 high rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, fitted Zodellar anastigmat t/3.8, Compur
D.A. shutter, 1 to l/250th, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
Justophot exposure meter, leather case, £4/17/6.
5x4 Tropical Model Improved Artist Reflex,
rack focussing, rack rising front, deep triple
detachable hood, revolving . back, focal-plane
shutter, l/14th to l/800th, fitted Dallmeyer 8x5
Rectilinear f/7.5, F.P. adapter, £7.
ZEISS Ikon Contax Camera, fitted Zeiss Tessar
f/2.8, fully-speeded shutter, ever-ready case ;
perfect condition, £22/10.
1-PLATE Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane Camera,
4 fitted Series IB Celor, focal-plane shutter, 3
D.P. holders, roll-holder, leather case ; perfect
condition, £5/17/6.
31x2} Contessa Nettel Roll Film Camera,
4 f/6.3 Gonastigmat, Derval shutter, £1/5.
9x12 Roth Super-speed Press Focal-plane Camera,
wire-frame and direct finders, silent quick-
wind focal-plane shutter (self-capping), speeds
l/5th to 1/1, 000th, patent top scaling, fitted
Meyer Trioplan f/3, deep lens hood, 3 D.D. slides,
leather case ; list price £54 ; our price £36.
W 'ANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
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LEICA III, Summar f/2, E.R, case ; perfect
optically and mechanically, £27. — F. Dunker-
ley, Innisfree, Garstang. [4275
ZEISS Super Ikonta, f/3.5 lens, cost £17/10 ;
accept £15 ; takes 16 pictures on 2}x3} film,
new, in perfect condition ; deposit system. — Last,
7, Athelstan Rd., Colchester. [4277
1-PLATE N. & G. Sibyl Camera, Zeiss f/4.5 lens,
4 slides, F.P. A., leather case, £5/10. — Below.
LEICA I, Elmar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter,
case, £6/10. — Box 8655, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer. ’ ’ [4278
IjlXAKTA Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, case, £14/14 ;
J 4x4 Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, case, £10/10, —
Box 8664, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4284
Baby Sibyl, Tessar f/4.5, case, 8 slides, F.P. A.,
£8. — Loop, Kingsway, Ewell, Surrey. Seen
London. [4285
31x2} Etui, w'ith Tessar f/4.5, Compur, double
2 extension, £3/10 ; Contax, f/2.8, slow speed,
with ever-ready case, £18 ; Sonnar f/4, 13.5-cm.
Lens, £12 ; Tessar f/8, 2.8-cm. Lens, £8 ; also
accessories. — Box 8665, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4286
ROLLEIFLEX, Tessar f/3.5, Compur, case,
filter, £7/15. — Phone/write, Murray, Pinewood
Studio, Iver. [4287
SOHO Reflex, f/4.5 Goerz, leather case, daylight
changing-bag, 3 double dark slides, film and
plate magazine, magnifier, portrait extentation, film
pack adapter ; in perfect condition, £23. — .(delder,
55, St. Mary Axe, E.C.3. [4289
Model a Exakta, f/2.8 Zeiss, perfect condition,
leather case, £17/10 ; deposit system. —
Box 8666, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4290
LEICA IHa, unused, as new, chromium, f/2
Summar, speed 1/1, 000th, £31. — Box 8667,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4291
ROLLEICORD (unsoiled), f/3. 8 Triotar, E.R.
case, £10, cost £15 ; Rolleiflex, good
condition, f/3. 8 Tessar, case, etc., £13. — Long-
bottom, 28, Flint Green Rd., Acocks Green,
Birmingham, Tel., ACO 0856. [4293
CERTOTROP 3}x2}, Xenar f/2.9, detachable
Compur, double ex., 6 slides, R.F.H., F.P. A.,
£10, nearest. — Box 8668, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4297
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Contax II, fl2 Sonnar, E.R. CAA
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Contax I, il2 Sonnar, E.R. case. COC
As new .
Contax I, (12.8 Tessar, E.R. TOT
case. As new .
Leica III, f/3.5 Hektor, purse CO A
case, filter, lens hood. As new IiA**
3}x2} Graflex, f/4.5 2eiss Tessar, F.
ter, 6 D.D. slides, case. Per- £10
3x2 Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, .CC ,
Compur. Perfect . Ai v •
Kodak Six-20 Duo, Compur, PC ,
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
WELTUE, new pattern, 16-on-3ix2i, combined
coupled range-finder and view-finder, f/2.9
Schneider, Conipur ; as new, £14. — 45, Newing¬
ton Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773). [0037
F/2.8 Tessar, Super Ikonta, 2ix2}, £19/10;
F/3.5, Super Speed Cameo, 3Jx2i, £9; F/3.5,
Voigtlander Superb, 2ix2i, £12 ; Baby Soho Reflex,
f/4.5 Tessar, £11/10 ; i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5
Tessar, 12-in. f/4.5 Telephoto, £14; 34x2^ Pahnos,
f/4.5 Tessar, £8/10. — 83, Headcorn Rd., Thornton
Heath, Surrey. [4294
5x4 Soho Reflex, Pentac f/2.9, 6 double slides,
leather case, £20 ; P.C. Soho Reflex, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Mackenzie slide, 12 envelopes, leather
case, £10, or near offer.— Culsham, 202, Portland
St., Southport. [4295
LEICA I, interchangeable, 1/3.5 Elmar, E.R.
case, adjustable hood, as new, £10 ; also
latest Dekko Cine, 1/3.5 lens, with case, new,
cost £7/18/6, sell £5; wanted, 3ix2i Enlarger,
exchange considered. — Edwards, 5, Abbots Tilt,
Hersham, Walton-on-Thames. [4296
SUPER Ikonta, as new, 1/3.5, Ifxflt, range¬
finder, Compur Rapid, £15, or nearest. — Morris.
32, Allerton Rd., N.16. [4298
OK -MM. Dollina, f/2.9 Radionar, Compur, as new,
Oo tank, vertical enlarger, f/3.5 anastigmat,
accessories ; offers, or exchange 530U Super Ikonta. —
Flatt, 9, Whickham View, Gateshead. ' [4300
Reflex, 3}x2J, Aviar f/4.5, l/lOth upwards,
6 slides, good, nearest £4. — Johnson, 218,
Moorgate Station Chambers, E.C.2. [4301
LEICA Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar,
medium filter ; almost new, £32. — Snoxell,
George Hotel, Walney Island, Barrow. [4303
CONTAX I, as new, used once, f/1.5, in case ;
cost £57 ; £42/10. — White, 19, Adney Park
Rd., Teddington, Middlesex. [4304
1-PLATE N. & G. Reflex, f/4.5, £4/10; 3}x2J
4 Sibyl, Xpres, £6 ; 3ix2i Roll Film Tenax,
f/6.8, Compur, 45/-; 45x107 Stereoflectoscope,
Heliars 1/4.5, changing-box, £7/10; 6x13 Reflex
wanted. — E. L. Dumiett, Garnalds, Cuckfleld, Sussex.
[4305
PLAUBEL Makinette 3x4, f/2 Supracomar, Leitz
flnder. Rapid Compur 1 /500th, specially
obtained to order last year ; splendid condition,
£18/10. — Boag, Watton, Norfolk. [4306
ZEISS Baby Ikonta, Novar f/6.3, 50/-, or exchange.
— 24, Lettsom St., Camberwell. [4310
SOHO Reflex, i-pl., Cooke f/3.5, 7i-in., revolving
back, 3 slides, £16 ; Ross Telecentric f/6.8,
17-in., £8, bargain. — Dunkly, 2, Paradise Lane,
Kettering [4311
4x4 Automatic f/2.8 Rolleiflex, E.R. case.
Alter ; perfect order, £12/12 ; deposit. — Wills,
Trevelyan, Bodmin. [4313
T.-P. i-pl. Reflex, f/4.5, sell, £4.— Windle, 33,
Abel St., Burnley. [4314
1-PLATE T.-P. Duplex, f/2.9 Pentac, 14-in. f/5.6
4 Dallon Telephoto, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather
case, £16/10, or lenses separate, £7/10 each ;
want 3ix2i Outfit. — Thorne, 4, Ridley Place,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. [4315
POSTCARD Ensign Folding, f/6.3 Aldis, takes
roll, plates or pack, leather case ; used three
times ; perfect, cost £9 ; take £5. — Thomas,
Ashfleld, Blackberry Lane, Halesowen, Birmingham.
[4316
TINA Camera, i-pl., f/4.5, adapter, stand,
U complete, £5, or offer.— Hands, 52, Bristol Rd.,
Birmingham. [4317
Kodak Six-16, KS. f/4.5, Compur S., leather
case, 6 guineas ; Kodak Six-16, K. f/7.7,
Kodon S., 35/6; Ensign 3ix2i Speed Film
Reflex, Ensar f/4.5, leather case, 5 guineas ; above
as new. — Fitch, Marks Tey, Colchester. [4318
Three super Bargains. — Super Ikonta, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur normal, 8 or 16 on 120, as
new, £11 ; Ensign Auto-Range, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur normal, cost £12/15, shop-soiled only,
£9/9 ; 1936 Dekko Cine, 1/1.9 Dallmeyer, as new,
£8/10, cost £10/18/6 ; all guaranteed perfect ;
deposit. — Felling, 17, Tumham Green Terrace,
Chiswick, W.4. Chiswick 2784. [4319
Ensign speed Film Reflex, 3i x2i, Aldis Uno
f/4.5, leather case, £4. — 8, Coleridge Avenue,
Penarth. [4320
■|^x8 Camera, 3 slides, no lens, shutter, tripod,
30/- ; Four Doulsle Plate-holders, fit 3
Cartridge Kodak, 3/6.— Martin, Swythewood Cottage,
Horsted Keynes, Sussex. [4321
Rolleiflex 6x6 Automatic, Compur shutter,
f/3.8 Tessar, complete with cine-fllm attach¬
ment, ever-ready case ; this camera was a presenta¬
tion gift and has barely been used, cine attachment
never used yet ; in perfect condition, £18, or
would separate ; cost over £80. — Kirsten, Milldene,
Blockley. Gloucester. [4323
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
BEST EXCHANCE & DEFERRED TERMS
‘SERVICE’ GEM
I7ew Improved Model in Unbreakable
Bakelite, Fine-grain Finish.
Takes 16 pictures on standard 21 x 31
roll film, fitted with 1/2.9 Steinheil
Cassar Anastigmat, delayed-action
Compur shutter, speeded from 1 to
l/250tb sec., T. and B., direct optical
Tiew-flnder, leather bellows, focussing
adjustment. Price £6:15:0
Or 12 equal payments of 11/9 per
month.
Velvet-lined Leather Case.. 78. 6d.
Ever-ready Case . 12s. 6d.
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
‘SERVICE ’ ACCESSORI ES
Write tor Latest Accessory List
STILL and MOTION
PHOTOGRAPHY
MODERN DEVELOPING TANKS
THE SUPERKINO
‘LJLLIPUT’
MIDGET
TRIPOD
7 in. closed, 46 in. open. Weight
10 oz., in stout Doralumlnium.
Spring catches. OO /_
Price /
Zip Case (leather), 4/6 extra.
“SERVICE” WAFER
FOLDING PLATE 3^x2^
With f/3.6 Meyer
Trioplan, delayed
Compur shutter, 1
to l/23Uth sec.,
T. and B., rise and
cross front, double
extension, brilliant
and direct-vision
view-finders, hooded
focussing screen, 3
■c'-Zir £6:12:6
Or 12 payments
of 11/8 per month.
F.P.A . 8f. 0d.
RoU-flim Adapter,
178. 6d.
Slides . 2s. 3d.
Leather Case, best
quAilty . . . .IZs. 6d.
“IKOFLEX
n 6x6 cm. 12 EXPOSURES
ON 2jx3i FILM.
Twin-lens roll-film reflex aa Illus¬
trated, 6x6 cm.. 12 exposures on
31x2i film.
With Novar f/6.3 lens. Berval
shutter . £6 12 6
Or 12 monthly payments of 11/7,
With Novar f/4.5 lens. Derval
shutter . £T 15 0
Or 12 monthly payments of 13/6.
With Novar f/4.5 lens, in KUo
shutter, fully speeded.. £8 10 0
Or 12 monthly payments of 14/10
IKOFLEX MODEL II
A de luxe model with f/3.5 Zeiss
Tessar lens, in Compur shutter, 1
to l/500th sec., T. and B. Reflex
focussing, with large magnifier.
\ also direct-vision flnder, automatic
numbering device, well finished in
fine leather £90*10*0
covering.... IV^w
♦“SERVICE” WOOD TRIPOD.
53 In. lilgh.
Ideal for Reflex or Cine Cameras.
Adjustable sliding legs M'ith clamping
screws ami T-screwe. Price, ^ /Q
Postage 6(1. extra. each ^
” SERVICE ” PROFESSIONAL
TRIPOD AND TOP.
For half- or whole-plate cameras.
Three-fold, 68 in. high, *9 0/15
18 In. closed. Price iO/0
CINE-HEAD PAN,
TILT, etc., 15/- extra
Suitable for any above
tripods.
Ball-and-socket Head, small size,
9 2/9 • each.
As Illustrated.
Daylight loading
for 36-inm. films,
Leica, Contax, etc.,
panchromatic de¬
veloping safely con¬
trolled, constructed
of acid-proof bake-
llte.
Price
THE PERPLLa uiMiVERSAL TANK, for all size films from 1| x2l
(V.P.) to 2J X 4i, for dark-room loading. Price . £16 0
THE PEREINO, for 35-mm. Leica and Contax films, dark-room load¬
ing. No apron. Price . £16 0
THE SUPERPLEX, Universal daylight-loading tank for all sizes,
V.P. to 2ix4i in., developing, fixing and washing all in daylight
Price £2 6 0
THE JUNOPLEX* for V.P. (If x2i) film only, dark-room loading
Price £110
THE SUPER JUNOPLBX, for V.P. roll film, automatic daylight
loading. Price . £1 16 0
All above tanks constructed of bakelite, easy to clean and nnaflected
by chemicals. Write for descriptive price lists of tanks.
‘SERVICE’ ROLL-FILM ADAPTERS
Offered by The Service
Company
REFLEX-
KORELLE
A POPULAR
MIRROR
REFLEX.
For 12 exposures
(2^x2^) on 8-
exposure 3^x2^
roll film.
Focal-plane shutter — one control
speeds 1/lOth to 1/dOOth sec. and I
Prices with ;
F/3.5 Victar . £10
F/2.9 VicUr . £11
F/3.5 Zeiss Tessar . £17
F/2,8 Zeiss Tessar . £19
for setting and changing film,
., reflex and D.V. focussing.
Or 12 payments :
10 0 Per month . 18/4
11 0 Per month . 20/2
17 0 Per month . 31/2
19 0 Per month ....34/10
For standard 8<
exposure 31 x 21
roll film.
Correct winding,
pan. window
screen, fittings for
most standard plate
cameras.
Each. . . .
17/6
Also for 16 and
exposures on 31 x2i
film. ■ O ■ £5
Each * ■ mOm%3
Adapters for J-pl. cameras, taking 31x21 roll film, at above prices.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
57
4 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22,;' 1936
JOHNSONS
- 30, GLOUCESTER RD., -
BRIGHTON
SOUTH COAST CAMERA MART
THIS WEEK’S OFFERS
Ooatax 1, Zeiss Soonar f/2, speeded i to 1/1, 000th sec.
£41 0 0
Contax I, Zeiss Soim&r f/1.5, E.K. case. Cost £57 lOs.
Perfect condition . £44 0 0
Contax I, Tessar f/3.5. Cost £31. New condition £18 0 0
Zeiss Miroflex 9 x 12 cm., Tessar f/4.5, hlter, 8 single slides,
F.P.A. Cost £44 lOs. Little used . £24 17 6
BoUeicord II, Zeiss Triotar f/3.5, latest model. . £16 0 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 21 x 21, Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid, 1
to l/400th. Cost £28 lOs. Equal new . £24 5 0
Voigtlander Bessa, 8 or 16 on 31 x 21, Skopar f/4.5, Compur
D.A. shutter, 1 to l/250th sec. Cost £8 88. Equal new
£6 19 0
Rolleiflex]2l x 21,^auto., f/3.5 Tessar, Compur shutter, 1
to l/500th sec., E.B. case, lens hood, filter, Proxars. Cost
£30 . £21 0 0
^ Six 2a Brownies. List price 16s. Shop>soiled only Ss, 6d.
h Agfa Speedex 31 X 21, f/8.8. Cost SOs. Perfect. .. .35s. Od.
T.«P. Special Reflex 31 x 21, Dallmeyer f/4.5, R.F. adapter,
6 slides, case, etc. Cost £15. Perfect condition . . £7 19 6
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7. Perfect order. . £1 15 0
Kodak P.C. 3a Special, Tessar f/6.3. Compound shutter,
1 to l/200th sec. Cost £16. Perfect condition _ £3 5 0
Uno Cameo 31 x 21 Plate, Aldls f/6, all movements, Compound
shutter, 1 to l/250th sec., 12 slides, leather case . . £2 0 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 16<on-31 x 21, Tessar f/3.5, Compur
Rapid, 1 to l/400th sec . £18 12 6
Voigtlander Virtue, 16-on->31 x 21, Skopar f/4.6, D.A. shutter,
l/25th to 1/lOOth. Cost £7 2s. 6d. New condition £6 7 6
Agfa Speedex 31 x 21, f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th.
Cost £6 6s . £5 5 0
Dekko Cine Camera 9.5-mm., T. and H. f/2.6, slow, fast and
still exposures. Cost £7 16s. 6d. As new . £5 12 6
Zeiss Sonnar Telephoto 1/4, 13.6-cm., for Contax. Cost
£21 178. 6d. Equal new . £16 10 0
Ensign E/10 Model 33/- AU'Distance. As new.. 25s. Od.
Zeiss ikonta, Novar f/6.3, Telma shutter, D.A. Cost £5 58.
Very slightly used only . £4 2 6
4^raw Telescope, 2-in. objective, bound leather with cap.
As new . '. . £1 10 0
No. 2 Portrait Brownie, and case. Listed 178. 6d. As
new . 10s. 6d.
la Folding Brownie. Good condition . 27$. 6d.
Keep your apparatus op to date by taking advantage of our
exchange facilities. Personal attention given to all enquiries.
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LEICA FILMS or CINE
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nently saved . . .
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Scratchproof
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deliberate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
longed use will not harm them.
Price, complete with full instructions
POST
5/-
FREE.
Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
TO
CINE / VVe »ljo supply Teltel’s NEW LIFE
USERS / for rejuvenation of old films.
Write for particulars
GEORGE
H. POTTS
LIMITED
I CAMERAS AND LENSES ~|
7 and 9, BAKER ST., LONDON, W.l
Salex Focal-plane, 4ix6 cm., Tessar
O/w/O f/4.5, F.P.A., 6 slides, 4 Agfa film
packs. — Holdup, 69, Briarfield Avenue, Finchley.
[4324
Nagel Pupille 3X4 cm., Zeiss Tessar f/2.8,
Compur, optical finder, list £18/10, with
Leitz Fokos range-finder, leather case ; perfect,
£13/10. — Waller, 374, Winchester Rd., Southampton.
[4325
3],x2i T.-P. Junior Special Keflex, Cooke f/4.5,
2 9 slides, focussing magnifiers, F.P.A. , leather
case ; cost £16 : perfect condition, £7/15. —
Gibson, Orleton Llys, Oswestry. [4326
CUNNINGTON, Broadmead Rd., Folkestone. —
Highest exchange allowances ; write for
quotation, any model.
Ensign de Luxe i-pl. Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis lens,
case ; splendid condition.. — Above.
KORELLE 3ix2i, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur,
optical view-finder ; new, £8/8. — Above. [4327
Bargain. — Lelca II, black, rigid, f/2 Summar,
£23/5.— Phone, MAI 8382. [4328
VOIGTLANDER Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, D.A.
Compur, case ; excellent condition ; deposit
system, £12. — Banks, 15, Attimore Close, Welwjm
Garden City. [4329
31x2J Zeiss Ideal, Compur, t/4.5 Tessar, 3 slides,
2 F.P.A., 3 filters. Distar, Proxar, hide case ;
cost £22/10 ; guaranteed as new, £12 ; buying
Leica. — Jones, 2, Amherst Rd., Fallowfleld, Man¬
chester. [4330
ZEISS Super Ikonta, as new, purchased a few
weeks ago, f/4.5 Tessar lens. Rapid Compur,
8 or 16 on 3ix2i film, £13.— Cox, Accountant,
Berrington Chambers, Tettenhall Rd., Wolverhamp¬
ton. [4334
T.-P. Reflex, 3ix2i, f/4.5 Zeiss, perfect, £5/10;
Etui, i-pl., f/6.3 Zeiss, Compur, perfect, £4/10 ;
— Below.
ERNEMANN 3ix2i, f/6.8. Acme, good, £2/15;
Schaller, 9x12 cm., f/6.3, Compur, perfect,
£3. — Below.
TT7ELTA 3ix2i, f/3.8 Cassar, D.A. Compur, as
tT new, £5; stamp particulars; Ihagee 3ix2i
Enlarger wanted. — Davies, 110, Bolton Rd.,
Salford, 6. [4335
Nagel Vollenda, half-V.P., f/3.5 Tessar, Compur,
2 short-focus lenses, 2 filters, new condition.
£7 ; also Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger for half-
V.P. and Leica, f/4.5 Dalhneyer, £4/10. — -Wharton,
40, Wrayfield Rd., Cheam, Surrey. [4337
CONTAX I, Sonnar f/1.5, ever-ready case ; as
new, £41/17/6. — Hampstead 6561, or Box
8676, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4338
LEICA H, new condition, unwanted present, £18,
or close offer. — Box 8677, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4339
Leica in. Black, Summar f/2, perfect, £27 ;
Zeiss Helios Exposure Meter (cost 97/6),
38/-. — Box 8678, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4340
Leica Model n. f/3.5 Elmar, chromium, list
£27, ever-ready case ; perfect ; deposit
system, £15. — Box 8679, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4341
Nagel is six 24, Compur, l to l/250th, f/4.5,
10.5-cm., double extension, 6 slides, adapters,
case, £8 ; offers. — Major, 43, Piquet Rd., S.E.20. [4347
Leica hi, latest, chromium, f/2, case ; used
twice, £29/10.- — Gorse, 86, Accrington Rd.,
Blackburn. [4350
DALLMEYER’S 3B 12x10 2ix6i Wide-angle.—
50, Beck St., Nottingham. [4262
l^-IN. Dallon Telephoto Lens f/6.5, £3/10 ;
AvJ 6-in. Tessar f/4.5, sunk mount, as new,
£3/10. — Palmer, Braeside, River, Dover. [4322
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [4349
PATHESCOPE Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens, perfect
working order ; bargain, £4. — Brown, 36,
North Lindsay St., Dundee. [4039
New Condition. — Zeiss 16-mm. Kinamo, f/2.8
Tessar lens, magnifier, lens hood and leather
case, also Photoscop exposure meter, £12 the
lot, or will separate. — Thurlow, 24, Orchard St.,
W.l. Mayfair 5141. [4257
"I O-MM. Library Films, 400 ft., 45/-. — Gorse, 86,
ivJ Accrington Rd., Blackburn. [4276
PATHS 200-B Projector, all mains, 230 volts ;
perfect condition, £9. — Box 8656, c/o ” The
Amateur Photographer.” [4279
PATH hi Motocamera 9.5, lens f/3.5, as new,
cost £6/6, also charger and Posograph, £4/4 ;
approval. — George, 225, Welford Rd., Leicester. [4288
Amateur Photographic Competition
OVER £250 in PRIZES
£50 Special and 57 other Cash Prizes.
Write for particulars and copy of attractive and inter¬
esting handbook containing amateur snapshots FREE
from :
P. A. CLAGUE, Publicity Dept., Isle of Man, or
119, Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Sq., London, W.C.2.
Make the most of your time and money this
year in the Isle of Man,
REGULAR DAILY AIR SERVICES. FAST STEAM¬
SHIP SERVICES. PARTICULARS on APPLICATION.
ISLE MAN
FOR HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The
Foth-
Flex
With focal-plane
shutter, speeded
from 2 to 1/ 500th
sec.
Fitted with delayed-action movement
on all speeds. Takes 12 pictures
2\xl\ in. on standard 3Jx2J in.
roll film. Focussing magnifier. Num¬
bering device.
With f/3.5 Foth anastigmat lenses,
£10.7.6
Send for lists to Sole Importers :
PEELING & VAN NECK LTD.
4/6, Holborn Circus,
London, E.C.1
58
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM,
July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 5
ALLENS »/ MANCHESTER
GREAT CAMERA CLEARANCE !
Extra Special Bargains — FOR CASH ONLY.
Super Ikonta 16-on-2B, Tessar f/3.6 . £10 17 6
Leica Model m, Elmar £/y.5 . £21 17 6
Leica Model 111, Smninar f/2, E.E. caae . £30 0 0
Ezisign 3 X 4 cm. Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 . £3 10 0
0 X 6 Praxidos Enlarger No. 506, £/3.6 . £14 10 0
3i X 21 N. & G. Folding Reflex, Cooke Aviar f/4.5. . . . £12 19 0
Ikoflex II, Tessarf/3.5, latest model. . . £17 19 6
Latest 6 X 6 RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.5, B. Compur . £18 10 0
RoUeiflex Plate Back, 18s. 6d. Iris Stop, 16s. 6d.
Tempopbot Electric Exposure Meter, with case . £2 9 6
3 X 4 cm. or V.P. Dolly, Meyer f/3.5, Oompur . £5 0 0
6 X 6 Brilliant, Skopar f/4.5, Compur . £3 19 6
Icarette 31 X 21, Tessar f/4.5, O.P. Compur . £4 10 0
31 X 21 Agfa Standard, distance meter model, f/4.5. ... £3 19 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Special Reflex, Boss Xpres f/4. 6 . £8 17 6
31 X 21 Ihagee Auto. Ultrix, f/4.5, D.A. Compur . £4 10 0
No. 5 Ensign Carbine, Aldis f/4.5, Muicbro . £3 10 0
31x21 DaUmeyer Film, Pentac f/2. 9, Compur . £5 10 0
31 X 21 Tropical Ememann Focal-plane, Emon f/3.6. 3 D. elides.
P.P. adapter, case . £8 17 6
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.5, focal-plane shutter . £3 17 6
3a Kodak, Tessar f/4.5, range-finder, O.P. Compur. .. . £5 10 0
16-mm, Bell-Howell 70a, Cooke f/1.8, and extra U.P. f/3.5 lens.
filters, etc . £16 10 0
16-mm. Eodasoope Model C, complete outfit . £13 19 6
Ensign Autorange, Ensar f/4.5, Muicbro . £5 10 0
31 X 21 New Special Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5 . £7 10 0
Miniature Marvel, f/2.9. Rapid Compur . £5 10 0
Miniature Marvel, Xenon f/2, Rapid Compiu- . £9 15 0
Midas Cine Camera, £1 19 6. Campro Cine Camera £1 19 6
31 X 21 So bo Dainty Reflex, Buss f/3.5 lens . £13 15 0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Novar f/3.6, Telma shutter. ... £3 19 6
31x21 Wirgin Plate, f/2.9, D.A. Compur . £6 19 6
31 X 21 Zodel Plate, f/3.8 lens. D.A. Compur, D.E . £3 19 6
31 X 21 Agfa Standard Plate, Agfa f/4.6 lens . £2 17 6
Zeiss Kinamo SIO, Tessar f/2. 7, filter . £6 19 6
9x12 Ememann Folding Reflex, Tessar f/4.6, adapted l-pl.
£13 19 6
No. 14 Carbine, AJdis-Butcber f/4.6, Muicbro . £2 17 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.6 . £4 10 0
Six-20 Kodak, f/6.3 lens, O.V. shutter . £2 5 0
8ix-20 Kodak (old type), f/6.3 lens . £1 10 0
4x4 Automatic RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.6 . £12 17 6
Hesitation Will Cause Disappointment. Post remittance to-day.
^ SPECIAL DEVELOPING SERVICE ^
ART SURFACE POSTCARDS
from Miniature Negatives, de- D.
veloping 6d., Panchromatic 9d. W 1
Special envelopes for sending films ^0^
to us supplied FREE, _ EACH
1/6 ORDERS POST PAID ^ —
A MINIATURE
MARVEL
fori5 16 pictures on V.P.
Film. Fitted with C Q
schneider"^*-^’^
LENS in Rapid Compur
£e : 19 : 6
F«% Xenon Lens
Model at
£12:17:6
E.R.Case 17/6, Filter 12/6
Special Pamphlet free.
A I I CMC OLDHAM ROAD,
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HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3i^X2il, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. ii6 i2}X4^) 1/6— 4jX3i1/3— 5^X3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
^ dozen — 8^ x enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 ^ dozen
— 6iX4:| enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 ^ dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 X 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9- each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ^“lISer“ ’
“THE MOTOR CYCLE
The Motor Cyclist’s Newspaper.
Every Thursday.
3d.
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
FXLMO Double-8, as new ; best offer over £16/16.
— Schofield, 8, Seymour Rd., Hampton Hill,
Middlesex. [4312
Ensign silent 50 Projector, 16-mm., for sale. —
Write, 77, Queen’s Drive, Nottingham. [4336
PRIVATE Advertiser has recently purchased
Bolex 9 and 16 mm. Projector, including all
accessories and resistance suitable for standard
A.C. voltages, also Celfix Crystal Screen, size
40x30 in., total cost £50/7/6.
Advertiser, purchasing larger apparatus,
will sell above for best offer over £40 ; a
bargain. — Box 8683, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4345
For Immediate Disposal. — As new, Bolex All-gear
Projector, 16 or 8 mm., used only approximately
four times ; cost nearly £50 ; £32. — Cox, Accountant,
Berrington Chambers, Tettenhall Rd., Wolverhamp¬
ton. [4333
LANTERNS & RNLARGRRS
E
ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion : postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
HOUGHTON-BUTCHER Autoprint Enlarger, 3Jx
2i, little used, in perfect condition ; cost
£9/15 ; accept £6. — Hamer, Davey Lane, Alderley
Edge. [4268
AS New. — i-pl. T.-P. Imperial Enlarger, £3/10 ;
would exchange for i-pl. Enlarger (no lens),
cash adjustment ; particulars to — Taylor, 140, Ruden
Way, Epsom Downs. [4292
Enlarger (electric), SJ-in. condenser, f/7.7
Uno, long extension, £3/10. Streatham. —
Box 8681, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4343
SALEX Horizontal J-pl. Enlarger, 5i-in. condensers.
electric, £4/10, offers : Dark-room Accessories,
cheap. — Major, 43, Piquet Rd., S.E.20. [4348
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — AU sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Slides. — “ A.P. Paris,” single Metal Dark
Slides, main fittings, T.-R., Zeiss, Cameo,
Klito, Contessa, Zodel and Block Edge, etc. :
Six 24 1/4, 4.ix3i 1/6, 9x12 2/3, etc., postage
extra, from Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square,
London, W.C. [0036
C.X.R. Draining Rack for negatives, whole-plate
to 15 X 12, as new, 10/- ; Fotoski Auto-tlmer,
6/- ; also many other accessories ; send for
details. — Box 8658, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4281
LEITZ Valoy Enlarger, £6/10 ; Fells Printing-
board, 32/- ; Ever-ready Case for Leica HI
18/- ; Leather Case for 10.5-cm. Elmar, 10/-
Soomp Lens Hood, 7/6 ; Fiooo Yellow Filter, 10/- :
Weston Leioameter 617/2 and case, £3 ; all
as new. — Jude, 9, Church Rd., Erdington,
Birmingham. [4308
1 ^-IN. Sashalite Unit, complete, cost 40/-, nearly
J.O new, excellent condition, 27/6 ; £4 Metra-
phot Meter, leather case, 39/6. — Thurston, Oxted.
[4309
WELLCOME Exposure Calculator, 1936, still
available from — Sheffield Photo Co., Norfolk
Row, Sheffield. Post free 1/8. [4332
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
'ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
f/2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Rolleifiexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
MOTOR DRIVEN
MOVIE CAMERA
Just what you have been
wanting — a real Cine Camera
which takes perfect moving
pictures, simply by pressing
a button. Supplied at a price
to suit your pocket — 75/-.
Unbelievable value. Note
specification in adjoining panel.
This Cine has made moving
picture taking cheap and
simple. You load in daylight,
wind it up, press the button,
and there you are. 30 ft. of
standard 9.5 film perfectly
taken of your favourite subject.
8 CORONET
FEATURES
1. Anatligmai F.j-fi Lem
(St! 10 *000/5 i
human hair ihiekneii
2. Irif Diaphragm
j. Film Footage Indicator
4. Direct Brilliant Vietf
5. Daylight loading
6. I^on^Roiating Key
/. Takei Uandard p-} mnt.
8. Metal parti either triple
coated Black Enamel or
Chromium Plated
CORONET
310, Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19
Cii^Df ITY automatio daylight-
LOADING DEVELOPING TANK
FDr rDll films (21 x 3i in.)
Is tbe latest and definitely
tbe simplest tank yet
Dbtainable. There are
absDlntely no spare parts
wbatSDever. Convenient
loading in broad daylight,
thereafter developing, fix¬
ing, and i|) washing are
donel without remoTing
the film from tbe tank*
Entirely constmeted of
bakelite, therefore proof
against acids and easy
to clean. NO APRON.
Price, complete with
wooden box for storage.
37/6
Write for fiiU particulars of other priced tanks for Leica and
7J*. sites to the soU Importers :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London), LTD,
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.l
Telephone : MUSEUM 4142.
THE WIRELESS WORLD’
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EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
BIRMINGHAM
STOCKISTS OF
EVERYTHING FOR THE
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
CAMERAS,
CINE CAMERAS,
PROJECTORS,
ACCESSORIES
EXCHANGES A SPECIALITY
TRY AN AGFA FILM IN YOUR
MOVIE CAMERA — FRESH
SUPPLIES ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM
GALLOWAYS
VICTORIA SQUARE
Opposite G.P.O. Phone : MID. 5670.
BALDAX
Takes IG pictures on
standard Si * 2i
Koll Film. Self¬
opening. hinged
back, rapid loading.
Optical direct -vision
vlew-flnder. All-
metal body.
F'4.5 Vldanar anaa-
tigmat, in Vario
abutter . . £4 5 0
F .3.5 Meyer Trio-
plan anaatigniat, In
Compur shutter
£7 7 0
F.2.9 Meyer Trio-
plan anaatigmat. in
delayed Compur
abutter £8 15 0
BALDI
E s T
POCKET
16 pictures (3x4
cm.) on V.P. Film,
All • metal body,
leather covered,
parallax correcting
view-finder with pa¬
tent film-winder, en¬
suring rapid change
of film and avoiding
all possibility of
over-winding.
F/4.5 Vidanar an-
astlgmat, in Vario
abutter . . £4 5 0
F/3.5 Meyer Trio-
plan anaatigmat, in
Compur shutter
£6 15 0
F/2.9 Meyer Trio-
plan anaatigmat, in
Compur shutter
£7 15 0
Write for catalogue, ehoxting complete range of models, to Sole
Importers :
THE NORSE TRADING GO. (London), LTD.
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.l
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
VTJANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
T T and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required— Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED lor Prompt Cash. — 9i-mm. and
■ 16-mm. Cameras, Projectors, Films and
Accessories ; Telescopes, Binoculars. Microscopes and
Modem Cameras. — Frank, 67, Saltmarket, Glasgow.
[4150
WANTED. — Photo-electric Meter. — Harris, Gran¬
ville House, Shipston-on-Stour. [4256
WANTED.— Standard Ica Kinamo Cine Camera-
late model, motor drive. — Box 8660, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4258
WANTED for Transparencies, 45x107 Printing
Frame, Stereoscope. — 40, Belmont Rd.. Bushey,
Herts. [4261
WANTED. — Second-hand Kodascope Model A or
B Projector ; write, stating price, to— A.
Johnston, 198, West St., Dunstable. [4269
■07 ANTED for Cash. — Rolleiflex, also negatives
T T of animal studies ; send prints first, with
stamped return envelope, lor offer. — Box 8657,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4280
LEITZ Rotating Stage-plate with accessories,
wanted for cash. — Box 8659, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4282
Exchange.— i-pi. zeiss Trona (1934). f/4.5
Teesar, D.A. Compur ; wanted, smaller camera.
— Keesey, Alvechurch, Birmingham. [4283
Baker Epidiascope wanted, second-hand, for
cash. — Saddler, 26, Wellin^on Rd., Charlton,
S.E.7. [4302
WANTED.— Bewi Meter and Pocket Tripod. —
Beech, 28, Monson Rd., Harlesden, N.W.IO.
[4307
■M7 ANTED. — 31x2i R.F., f/4.5, Compur, recent
y y model, lowest price ; full particulars to —
Box 8680, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4342
WANTED.— Roll Film Holder for 3ix2J Sibyl,
D.D. slide fitting.— Box 8682, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4344
Exchange. — 6x6 Rollelcord, f/3.8, new con¬
dition, for Super Nettel or other first-class
Miniature, cash adjustment. — Powell, 244, Deans-
gate, Manchester. [4346
MATERIALS
Brighton. — Films, Plates, Papers, Mounts,
Postcards, Chemicals, cheap, good ; bargain
lists and samples free, mention ” A.P.” —
Kiinber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS.— First quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3^x21;. 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders ; Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3}x2J, 1/6 100 ; i-pl.,
50 2/- ; WTiole-plate, 25 2/G ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. and P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo- Works,
Southport. [0002
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh. Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3i X 2J, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities ! 6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix21, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
3Jx2i, 1/6 gross; i-pl., 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/- ; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-. 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
i-plates, 400 and 600 H. and D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. and D., 3ix2i 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, i-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
•SHARLAND0
SHOP-SOILED BARGAINS
Zeiss Miroflex, f/4.5, 1/c, 3lx2i. In wonderful
condition. A real bargain . £14 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 3^x21, f/4.5 Tessar, case, and
accessories. As new . £13 5 0
Contax I, with f/3.5 Tessar. Unmarked. .£18 15 0
Contax II, w'ith f/1.5 Sonnar. Perfect _ £48 0 0
Ikofiex II, f/3.5 Tessar, in original carton. Perfect
and as new. A bargain . £15 10 0
Leica III, f/2 Summar. In new condition. Genuine
bargain . £33 5 0
Klimax l«pl. Camera, Aldis f/4.d and host of slides
and accessories . £2 10 0
Let us have your Enquiries.
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• 3Vx2i Ensign Tropical Boll Film ReSex, f/4.5 Aidis
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• 4M0 cm. Dallmeyer Focal-plane, f/2.9 Pentac and
f'6.5 Dallmeyer Telephoto, 3 D.D. elides, F.P. adapter
and leather case . £11 17
# 620 Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur. As new £7 5 0
# VJ^. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9. Compur. As new £3 5 0
# Aatomatic BoUeiflex, f/3.S. Compur. with lens hood
£16 17 6
# Ensign Selfix, f/4.5 Ensar, Mulchro shutter. Shop'
soiled only. Reduced to . £3 12 6
9 V.P. Kodak Special, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter,
leather case . £4 17 6
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Various patterns in stock. Send for List.
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 7
ACTUALLY IX
STOCK
The following items are the cream of out large stock of used
apparatus. They are all in new condition and are guaranteed
perfect. They are definitely in stock and to avoid disappoint-
meot we advise you to apply early. Any article will be sent
on two days* approval for your examination ; part exchange
entertained.
Leica HI. Chromium, Summarf/2. Aenew . 230 10 ^0
Loica III, Black, Bumniarf/2. Asnew . 229 0 0
Leica II, Black, Uektor f/2.6. New condition. .. . £20 0 0
Elmar 9-cm. 1/4. Aa new . £8 10 0
Elmar 3.6-cm. t/3.5. Ae new . £6 16 0
Elmar 13.5-cm.f/4.6. Aanew . £11 6 0
Vidom Finder. As new . £3 3 0
EtoeuCase. List £3. Good condition . £2 0 0
RoUeifiex 6 X 6 cm., Teaear t/3.5. Aanew . £18 5 0
Bolleiflex Proxars. Aa new . £1 10 0
Contax II, Sonnar f/2. Aanew . £37 10 0
Contax I, Tessar f/3.6. Aa new . £22 10 0
Contax Universal Case. Good condition . £2 0 0
Contax Sonnar 13.6-cm. t/4. Aanew . £14 15 0
Agfa Speedox 0, £5 Os. model. Aa new . £3 10 0
Rodenstock Claro^vid, 8 or 16 on 120, coupled raOjge-finder
and view-finder, f/3.8, D.A. Compur. As new
£12 15 0
Baby Ikonta 3x4 cm., Tessar f/8.6, Compur. As new
£7 17 6
Baby Ikonta 3 X 4 cm., Novar f/3.6, Compur. Aanew £5 17 6
Foth-Derby, t/3.6. Good condition . £3 6 0
Super Ikonta 630/LCpR, Tcasar f/3.5, Compur Rapid. Ae
now . £13 15 0
Super Ikonta 530/16L, Tosaar f/2. 8, Compur Rapid. As
new . £21 15 0
Snperkino Tank. As new . £2 2 0
Perkino Tank. As new . ISs. 6d.
Conex Tank for Leica. As new . 198. 6d.
Ikoflex II 851/16L, Tessar f/3.6, Compur Rapid. As new
£16 10 0
CECRGE CHILUE.
PHOTO-CHEMIST': ■-Tf® '
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Photographic Materials tor Amateurs, Professionals,
Studios and D. & P. Workers are the most reliable
and highest quality obtainable.
Write for our Free Catalogue, describing the large
range of Bromide, Chloro-bromide and Gaslight
Papers and Postcards, Mounts, Folders, Chemicals,
Developers, Wallets and everything for photo¬
graphy.
Sample of Blue Label, the world’s Best Gaslight
Paper, tree on request.
List of second-hand cameras and accessories free.
SECOND-HAND CAMERA BARGAINS
V.P. Exakta Multispeed, Exakta f/3.5, Dallmeyer
f/_5. 6 Telephoto. Cost £28 5s. As new £19 10 0
Ensign Midget, f/6.5. Cost 55s. As new. 3Ss. Od.
Soho3.Vx2.i Reflex, f/3.5 Dalmac. As new £12 12 0
Ensign Postcard Roll Film and Plate, double
extension, Ross Xpres f/4.9, Compur, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter . £3 12 6
Zodel 3^x2^, double extension, f/.t.5 Zodellar,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter . £3 15 0
Ernomann 3^x2^ Roll Film, plate hack, 3
slides, f/6.8 Ememann . 35s. Od.
Kodak 3ix2i Roll Film, K.R. lens. . . 15s. 6d.
Ensign Carbine 3.1x21, 1/6. 3. As new.. £2 2 0
1-pl. Field Cameras, complete, from.. 22s. 6d.
Dolly 16 or 8 on V.P., f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan.
New . £5 10 0
Dollina II, coupled range-finder, f/2. 9. New,
from . £12 17 6
Trofl Range-finders, ensure sharp negatives,
attach to camera. Neat and accurate. New
21s. Od.
Rhaco View-finders, direct-vision, tubular type,
allow of accurate composing and clear view.
New . 10s. Od.
Your own camera taken in part exchange.
Second-hand Cameras three days' approval, full
cash deposit. New cameras, etc., cash with order.
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MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk, Price list free. Please call.
R ALTON, Bristol, 1.50, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Ed.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
|Z ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
JA. Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Lee^, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
R ALTON Folders, tuck-in Postcard : Heavy-weight,
2/- 50, 3/6 100 ; Light-weight, 1/6 50, 2/6
100 ; 3ix2i, 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets: 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl., 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous, 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: l}x2i, 1/6 gross:
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross: 4ix2| and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross : i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross : whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- : Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 : i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- :
backed 5/9: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-: backed 5/9:
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures ;
14x2i, 9/- dozen: 3ix2t, 9/-: 2ix4i, 11/-
6 exposures : 3ix4i, 18/- : 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 : i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 ;
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- : Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 :
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross : 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000 : 3ix2i, 4 dozen 6/4 : i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 3 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, 14x2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2iX4i, 12/- : 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 : i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. .
Metol, 1/4 : Hydrokinone, lOd. : Pyro, 1/-.
[0009
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. : all goods guaranteed : we pay postage :
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal : all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 : Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
21- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal: all surfaces: 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross : 4ix2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross :
i-pl., 1/6 36 : whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. : 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
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POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross : Post¬
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per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross : surfaces ;
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy : Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
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Baldina, tor Leica Films, f/2. 9 Meyer, Compur Rapid,
latest model. As new. List £io 15s . £6 10 0
Voigtiander Perkeo 16-on-V.P., Skopar f/4.5, Compur.
New condition . £6 IS 0
Nagel Vollenda 3x2, f/4.5 Nagel anastigmat. New
condition . £6 10 0
4ix6 cm. Plaubel Makina, Anticomar f/2. 9, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter. Perfect condition . £6 0 0
Six-16 Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat. New condition. List
£4 7S. 6d . £2 15 0
9x12 or ^-pl. Agfa Double Extension Camera, rise and
cross front, f/4.5 anastigmat, delayed-action Compur, 6
slides, F.P. adapter, hide case. A superb set. As new.
List £15 . £7 15 0
4-pl. T.-P. Ruby Camera, f/4.5 anastigmat. Compur
shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter . £2 17 6
i-pl. Sanderson, B. & L. lens, Unicum shutter, detachable
focal-plane, 2 slides. Good condition . £2 15 0
i-pl. Nettel Press Camera, f/4.5 Tessar, M.-W. adapter,
12 envelopes and case. Perfect condition . £15 0 0
i-pl. lea Press, Tessar f/4.5, 12 lock-in slides. Good
condition . £12 10 0
N. & Q. Special Folding Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, filter, solid leather case. Prime
condition. List £61 5s . £25 10 0
LENSES.
4i-in. Zeiss Tessar, in Compur. As new.... £4 10 0
16-in. f/6 Large Adon. New condition.... £9 0 0
16-in. Busch Bis-Telar . £4 0 0
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USED BARGAINS
V.P. Piccolette, f/6.5 Meyer, Compur, limp case
32s. 6d.
Certo Super Sports, f/2.9 Trioplan, D.A. Compur,
3 slides, screen and masks . £7 15 0
3ix2i Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5 Nettar, Telma shutter
£4 4 0
2ix2i Icarette, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur. ... £4 17 6
i-pl. Zeiss Nixe R.F. and Plate, double extension,
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 6 slides, focussing screen,
leather case . £8 17 6
3ix2i Zodel, f/3.8 Zodellar, D.A. Compur, 5 slides,
F.P. adapter, canvas case . £5 12 6
i-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/6 .3 Zeiss Protar, double ex¬
tension, 12 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case £10 17 6
9-mm. Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/3.5 anastigmat
£6 12 6
i-pl. Popular Pressman, 1/4.5 Aldis-Butcher, 3
slides . £4 15 0
Model III Leica, f/3.5 Elmar. As new.. £26 15 0
12-in. Dalion Telephoto f/5.5, filter and case £6 15 0
Tempiphot and Amplifier. As new . £4 15 0
SPECIAL OFFER.
Zeiss Telex Prismatic Binoculars, 6x24, complete
in case. Listed at £ti 15s . £7 15 0
Prismatic Binocular 8x25, complete in leather
case . 59s. 6d.
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
YOU CAN DEAL IN PMHFSCT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A D VERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
The NEW
««
SUPRAMIN
ff
Finest of Fine-grain Developer.
The ONLY Non- poisonous, Non- staining
Paraphenylene Diamine Developer.
NEW FEATURES — only obtainable from
«« SUPRAMIN**
0 Compensates for variations in exposures and
produces uniform gradation.
0 Can be used repeatedly. One 36-oz. carton
will develop 4 to 6 Leica films.
0 Requires no increase of exposure.
0 Keeps perfectly in solution.
0 Gives still finer grain.
0 Negatives can be intensified and retain finest
grain.
COBIPLETE Development Chart. No increase of price.
To make Jt/^ Smaller size to ty { j%
72 oz. . . make 36 oz...
Obtainable from all dealers, or direct from ;
L. A. LEIGH & CO.
179, WEST END LANE, LONDON, N.W.6
Phont ■ UAIDA VALE 7902.
Sole Agents for Irish Free Stole : BROWNE & NOLAN,
' I LTD., 4112, NASSAU STREET, DUBLIN.
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
snapshots enlarg^ from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight e.xposure fihn ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received ; 3ix2i 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [3686
POSTCARD Printing, 9d. per dozen. Views 7/-
per gross. — Slater, Sawtry, Huntingdon. [4155
ENLARGEMENTS
35-mm.
Film Developing
This frame simplifies
the developing of Leica,
Contax, Retina and all
35-mm. film of similar
length. The film, emul¬
sion side out, is wound
on the frame and placed
in a 10X8 in, developing
dish with sufficient solu¬
tion to cover the film,
The frame is durably
made of hard rubber
throughout with metal
parts of Monel.
Price
10 6
Port Free.
SANDS HUNTER & CO,, LTD.
37, Bedford Street, Strand, London, W.C.2
1/Q DOZEN. 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 84x64 lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Enlargements, hlgh-elass, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [3594
COLOURED Postcard Enlargements, 9d. each,
three 2/-. — Payne, 18, Devonshire Rd., Bristol,
6. [4272
REPAIRERS
Repairs to cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Purse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
Bowfjsi’s camera repair service, ltd.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holbom, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holbom 3126. [0062
Repairs. — cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gladstone Rd.,
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
Reflex Mirrors, Re-silvered, constmcted, lowest
prices, back return post. — Irving’s, 258, King¬
ston Rd., Teddington. [4101
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SPECIAL OFFER!
5^x3^ Glazed Prints
From any negative, on KODAK
paper. Minimum order 3 for 7id.
Send P.O. with order to :
G. FRANKLIN, SUVDERLAin)
ROLL FILMS ”.3^
NEW STOCK Develop by 1938.
With Craftsman money-back guarantee.
SHOWCARD FREE TO DEALERS.
4/8 for 12 rolls, 4 exposures 3i x zj ; 8/- for 12 8-exp.
Retail at 6d. and 1 /-. Send 6d. for 4-exp. or 9td. for
8-exp. film as a trial.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.), LTD., Dept. M
PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M&W. ENLARGER M&W.
(48 Different Models made)
From £6:10:0 to £80:0:0
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
tAkea up to 6 X 6 cm. films and platea, one
band lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5
double anastigmat, orange ^ I I • O • ^
cap and condenser . fcll«0«V
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GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
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F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
SELL Your Photographs to illustrated newspapers,
new 1936 Press Courses ready ; write im¬
mediately for Free Prospectus ” Making Money
with your Camera.” — World’s Photographic Aca¬
demy, 45, Maple Avenue, Whitefield, near
Manchester. [4141
Photographic Journals, 1909 to 1932, suitable
for photographic society, hundred and ninety-
four altogether ; what offers ? — Apply, Capt.
Bright-Smith, 35, Russell Square, London, W.C. [4299
PATENTS
Patents, Designs, Trade Marks. — Haseltine,
Lake & Co., Chartered Patent Agents, 28,
Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.2. Tele¬
phone No., Holbom 5611. And at New York. [4.331
I PHOTOGRAPHS WANTE^
Photographs wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [3679
I MISCELLANEOUS ~]
CAMERA Insurance covers all risks ; annual
premium from 5/- ; see full details in next
week’s advert, or write. — Norwich Union Insurance
Societies, Norwich, or 49, Fleet St., E.C.4. [2698
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 9
^THADE^ FINISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW gaslight
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 2/- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and rap?e of samples
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Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips,
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
A I I CAIC OLDHAM ROAD,
MLlBCniO MANCHESTKR,4
SHOOT OF HAMPSTEAO
Can supply your new Miniature
Camera or other equipment.
Miniature Cameras from 13/6
COME IN AND SEE THEM
All Photographic
Supplies.
Exchanges.
Let me quote you !
$. I. SHOOT, 179, West End Lane, N.W.6
{.Facing West Hampstead Met. Station.)
Phone: MAIda 7902.
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A See Our Windows >
for-SLIGHTLY
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ALLOWANCES for Cameras of all Types.
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
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Tel.: BLAckfriars 6133. Telegrams: Sensitised, M/c.
MANCHESTER
17, JOHN DALTON
STREET,
. . ELUWORTH’ S
GoerzV.P.TenaxRollFiIm,Dogmarf/4.6, Compur S3 7 6
Toigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar. Used once. .. . S16 17 6
Certo x 21 Plate, 1/4.5 Steinheil, Compur, P. ext., 6
slides, F.P. adapter . S3 17 6
Mentorett, latest model twin lens, focal-plane, automatic,
f/3.5. Shop-soiled. List £22 lOs. Special price _ £20 0 0
Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar, Klio, £8 lOs. model Shop-soiled
£7 16 0
Wallet, Extremely Thin 31x2f Plate, new, 3 slides, f/4.5
Meyer. List £8 158. Special price . £8 0 0
8, WITHY GROVE, MANCHESTER, 4
Tel. : BLA. 1667
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1 : I
The new “ Trofi ” Range-finder, latest optical type. Absolutely
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. Supplied complete with novel shoe
for detachable screw-in moxmting on any camera with tripod bush.
R. E. SCHNEIDER, 46, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4.
BELLE VUE CAMERA EXCHANGE FOR
A SQUARE DEAL.
Enjoy the advantages of conpled range-finder focussing. Let us
quote yon for part exchange on Super Ikonta, Kodak Regent,
Ensign Aotorange. Guaranteed Satisfaction.
SLIGHTLY-USED BARGAINS
Nagel Tollenda, 16-on-TJ*., f/4.5 Schneider .Badionax, 3-speed
shutter. Good condition. List price £4 . 50s. Od.
Kodak Dno, 16-on-3i x 2i, f/3.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter.
List price £9 15s. In new condition . £7 7 0
Ensign Carbine No. 3 2i x 31 Roll Film, f/6.3 Ensax, Trichro
3-8peed shutter. New condition. Cost £3 ....39s. 6d.
Agfa 21x31 Roll Film, self -erecting front, f/8 anastigmat.
Cost £3. In new condition . 29s. fid.
Zeiss Ikon Cocarette 21 x 31 Roll Film, f/6.3 Novar. Cost
£3 176. 6d. In good condition . 39s. fid.
Ensign Selfix 20, Enaar f/7.7, Trichro S-speed shutter. Ab
new. List price £2 5s . 30s. Od.
Zeiss Ikon Miiaphot Vertical Enlarger, 9 x 12 cm. and 41 x 31,
automatic focussing. New condition. List price
£11 28. 6d . £6 10 0
Ensign Magnaprint, Model AV/1, automatic, for 21 x 31 nega¬
tives, f/4.5 Dailmeyer. List price £10 lOs. As new
£7 15 0
Largodrem Electric Enlarging Exposure Meter. As new. List
price 308 . 21s. Od.
Avo Electric Exposure Meter. List price £2 17s. 6d.. .39s. fid.
Telephone : EAST 0732,
BRADSHAW’S
61 HYDE ROAD
GORTON
MANCHESTER
Near Belle Vue Gardens (Lake^Entrance).
Cars No. 33, 34 ; or Bus No. 6.
SAVILLE’S
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
Super Ikonta, 16-on-31x2l, Teasar f/3.5, Compur.
Perfect condition . £16 2 6
Toigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur. . . £15 15 0
Ikoflex I, f/4.6 Novar, Compur . £8 19 6
Toigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Bkopar, Compur. As new.
Originally £5 158 . £4 15 0
Ensign Auto-Kinecam for 16-mm. Films, leather case.
f/2.0 Cinar lens, 8 speeds . £8 19 6
Toigtlander Bessa, coupled range-finder, f/3.5 Helomar,
Compur. Demonstration-soiled only . £14 5 0
N. & G. Sibyl 3^x24. Ross Xprea f/3.6, 3 D.D. slides.
F.P. adapter, filter, leather case . £13 13 0
Eodascope Eight Projector, £9 98. model. ... £6 10 0
Ombmx Exposure Meter. Perfect . £2 5 0
4, Goodramgate,
YORK
IE
BATHES BARGAINS
RoUeicord I, f/3.8 Triotax, ever-ready case. Almost new
£10 10 0
i-pl. Zeiss Maximar, f/4.5 Domlnar, Compur, 6 slides,
F.P. A., Distar, 2 filters, hood and case. Complete outfit
£8 15 0
Carbine No. 6, f/4.6, Compur . £3 10 0
E.W. Reflex, f/4.6 Steinheil lens, 3 speeds, leather case.
Only used twice . £4 10 0
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FOURPENCE
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GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
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sale stock of Granville Products Is carried by the
following :
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Edwin Gorte, 86, Accrington Road.
G. & F. A. Wilman, 32, Westgate.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
C. & P. James, 29. The Promenade.
C. D. Spedding, 92, SaviUe Road,
Saville Town.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
Gordon Look, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-TEAHES .
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Comer.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
W. H. Tonikinson & Co., Ltd., 81,
Dale Street.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. AUen, Ltd., Market PUce.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. Bassett Greenwood, 19, BridJesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD. Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19.
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY. W. J. Jones & Co.. Ltd., 30, MardoL
SOUTHAMPTON. W. Martin, 112, High Street.
BlRMlNaHAM.
BLACKBURN.
BRADFORD.
BRISTOL.
CARDIFF.
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CHELTENHAM.
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GRIMSBY.
LEEDS.
LEICESTER.
LIVERPOOL.
LONDON.
GET PERFECT PICTURES
AGAINST THE LIGHT
mthaZODEV
LENS HOOD
Easily fixed and fits
almost any camera.
Telescopic and folds
flat for carrying. An
accessory you canH
do without.
Model I, for leuiei 1 to
II in.. Model U, for
lenses 11 to 2 in. ^ ia
Each / /b
WALLACE HEATON Ltd.
119 & 127, NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W.l
CAMERA BARGAINS
Leica Ula, Chrominm, f/3.5. Demonstration-soiled
£25 17 6
Contax II, latest f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £35 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/4.6 Tessar, Rapid Oompur, 16 or
8 on 120. As new . £13 10 0
Plaubel Makina II, f/2.9, with extras costing £56. In
new condition . £28 10 0
Zeiss Miroflex, 1/4.6 Tessar, 6 slides, F.P, adapter, maker’s
case. New condition . £27 10 0
Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, F.P. shutter, case.
Unaoiled . £12 10 0
Toigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5, Compur, E.R. case and filter
£4 15 0
Ihagee Weeny-Ultrix, f/S.6 Tessar, Compur _ £6 17 6
Zeiss Maximar, f/4.5 Tessar, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Demonstration-soiled only . £9 9 0
T.-P. Junior Reflex, f/2.9 Cooke, 31x21, 12 slides, P.P.
adapter, leather case . £8 17 6
Ensign Midget, f/6.3. Shop-soiled only . £1 17 6
Enolde, f/4.5, coupled range-finder, case . £3 17 6
Ensign Selfix, f/4.5, Mulchro. As new . £2 12 6
Zeiss 520 Ikonta, f/4.6 Novar. Compur . £4 18 6
Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/4.5. Pronto. As new _ £4 7 6
Toigtlander Stereo Reflex, f/4.5, Compur, 41 x l|, slide
changer, viewer, case . £10 10 0
THE
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1936
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR PRESENT
APPARATUS IN PART
PAYMENT FOR THE
NEW ZEISS
CONTAFLEX.
The Contaflex is in stock at
addresses marked %
3}x2i Ensign Carbine No. 6,
Aldis f/4.5, Compur. OO. I n ,C
As new .
Zeiss Ikonta 520, 16 pictures on
3jX2i film, f/6.3 Novar. Good
condition. List
/417s. 6d . lO.ll.O
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby f/3-5 lens.
Good condition.
List fs 5S .
3.5- cm. Elmar 1/3.5 Wide-angle
Lens, for Leica.
Fair condition... X § •M
3jx2i Icarette, Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, rising front, direct finder.
Good coiulition .... £5:15:0
5-cm. Hektor 1/2.5 Lens, coupled
for Leica. Good con- C 7 • 1 7 • fi
dition. Cost £12 8s. Il.lf.U
2-in. Meyer Plasmat Lens l;1.5,
for Model I Leica. £8.10*0
Fair condition . iO.lU.U
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Com-
^'^'10^*"*” £8:15:0
3ix2i T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex,
revolving back, 5i-m. Ross Xpr^
f/4.5. 3 DD- slides, £0.1 C.O
<4se Good condition i O . 1 0 . U
Latest Multi-speed 9.5 Pathe Moto-
camera, f/a.5 lens, filers
Good condition. List £0.1 7 • fi
£13 17s. 6d . la.ld.U
Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5 lens,
case. Fair condtfion ^ ^Q.Q
8-mm. Cine-KodaklEight, f/1.9 lens,
case. Good condi- C11.1C.0
tion. List£i5....
31x2i Mentor Compur Reflex
(31x41x41 in.), Tessar f/4.5, delayed
Compur, 3 slides, E.P. adapter,
case. Good con- £11. 1^*0
dition . Ill.lti.U
9.5- mm. Pathe’ Tele Motocamera,
f/a.5 lens, also Tele £19.1[1.0
lens, filters. .4 s nnr XIA.IJ.U
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, for 8
or 16 pictures on 3i X 2 J film, Tessar
f/4 5 delayed Compur. A s new.
Cost £18 ms £14:10:0
2ix1| Exakta Model A, Xenar
tla.g, ever-ready case. Good con¬
dition. Cost £21.. £15:17:6
2ix2J Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16,
Tessar f/3.5, delayed Compur i/40oth.
£/5 iss*!; £18:0:0
4x4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8
Tessar, Rapid Compur i /500th, ever-
ready case, hood. £91.0*0
As new. List £29 8s. XAiX.U.U
7.3 Hektor Lens f/1.9, coupled for
Leica. As new. £99*10*0
List £2955 . XAA.IU.U
Zeiss Contax Modei I, Tessar f/2.8.
ever-ready case. As £9^. 0.0
new. List £35 3S. 6d. XAni.U.U
Latest Model 6x13 cm. Heidoscope
Stereoscopic, f/4.5 Tessars in Compur,
changing-box. case. £97*10.0
As new. List £43105. XAil.lU.U
Zeiss Contax Model I, f/2 Sonnar,
ever-ready case. Good £Q9.0*0
condition. Cost £42.. X*>A..U.U
Model III Leica, f/1.5 Meyer Plasmat.
£58 XJ:"! £35:10:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Regent 1228.
BARGAIN
LIST
AND
GUIDE TO
NEW
MODELS
Also latest literature,
post free anywhere.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD
MODEL II
In stock at these addresses
London :
28, Old Bond St.. W.i. •
28r, Oxford St., W.i. •
Stock Exchange Branch, r, Copthall
Chambers, E.C.2. 0
35, Brampton Rd., S.\V.3. 0
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
65, Notting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i .
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30-32, Thames St.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St. •
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
With' Zeiss
Triotar f/4.5
and Compur
shutter 1/300 th
sec., T. and B.
Please state
ments.
require-
£14:10:0
With Zeiss
Triotar f/3.5
and Compur
£16:0:0
Ever-ready
Case £10 0 Above are at
Generous
Exchange
A llowance.
Deferred Terms
A rranged.
2^x1f V.P. Kodak Special,
f/5.6 anastigmat, Diomatic
shutter. Shop - £ O , i Q . C
soiled. List£3ios. X^# 1^*0
4^x2^ Zeiss Ikonta 520/15
ET, Novar f/6.3, Telma shut¬
ter. Shop-soiled. £5:5:0
8-mm. Cine-Kodak Eight-20,
£'9'l7s“ld..':"‘ £8:10:0
2^x11 Planovista Roll Film,
f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan, Pronto
delayed-action, focussing screen
finder. Shop-soiled £ O C.A
List£r2 12s . xo:l*>:u
4i X Zi Goerz Anschutz Press,
13. 5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, case. £Q,Q,f|
Good condition ... X J • U
4ix3i T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, 6-in. Cooke f/4.5, 3 slides.
iit/xf'st £10:10:0
3x4 cm. Kodak Pupille,
Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, Compur.
List £15 15s. £11.11.n
Shop-soiled .. XXX«XX«U
6x6 Rolleicord, Zeiss Trio-
6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex,
lt:^-sJIe1i^: £17:10:0
Model III Leica, Elmar f/3.5.
Shop-soiled.... £26:0:0
Model III Leica, f/2 Summar.
Shop-soiled.. £32:10:0
37 BOND ST.
LEEDS, 1
Telephone : Leeds 25106.
Minifex, Meyer Trioplan f/3.5,
Compur, for 36 pictures 13 x 18
mm., purse. Good f
condition . XU»0«U
9.5 Pathe Motocamera de
Luxe, Zeiss Triotar f/2.9.
Good con- £C.17.C
dition . XU.Xl.U
3^x2^ Ensign Carbine 7/51,
Ross Xpres f/4.5, delayed
Compur. Good £7.17.C
condition . Xi.XI.U
3^x2^ T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, 5-in. Cooke f/3.9,
revolving back, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, roli-filin bolder, case.
£9:17:6
4.5x6 cm. Nettel Baby Speed
Deckrullo Focal-plane, 8-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/2. 7, 3 slides,
F.P.A., case. £in.17.C
Fair condition XAU.XI.D
5x4 Adams’ Minex Reflex
Model B, 7i-in. Ross Xpres
f/4.5, also 6|-in. Zeiss Protar
f/6.3 (components iiJ-m.f/12.5),
revolving back, 4 D.D. slides,
case. Good £19,19.0
condition ...
3^x2^ Zeiss Ideal 250/3U,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, Distar
lens, filter, case. As new.
List£22ios £12:17:6
4.5x10.7 cm. Voigtiander
Stereoflektoscop Reflex (Ukiwo),
6. 5-cm. Heliar f/4.5 lenses
in Compur, Heliar finder lens,
2 filters, changing-box, case.
Good con- £1Q.iQ.n
dition.... I»X«J«XO#U
>lboi;e are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
Come and compare the latest models at one of our addresses
DOLLONPS
DoUond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash or C.O.D., or may be seen by ap¬
pointment at any of these addresses. Deferred terms on application. Good exchange
allowance.
ESTD.
1750.
And at : —
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Upper Tooting.— 216, Upper Tooting
Rd., S.W.I7.
Cattord. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — ir4. Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
3ix2t Ensign Roll Film
Reflex, focussing f/7.7 anas¬
tigmat. Fair £ 1 , Q , C
condition ... dL X . J • U
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
resistance. TO.C.n
Good condition » cF • v • V
Minifex, f/3.5 Vidar, 3-
speed, for 36 pictures 13x18
mm. on 16-mm. film.
Good con- £0.1 C.n
dition. . . . Xw« V
31x21 Goerz Tenax,
focussing f/4.5 Dogmar,
Compound t/25oth, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Fair con- TO. IQ, 4?
dition _ X«>.19:D
31x2^ Ensign Magna-
print Enlarger, horizontal
model. Shop- £4.Q.fi
soiled only ...
61x4} Triple Extension
Field, rise and swing front,
reverse and swing back,
7|-in. Cooke f/6.5, 2 book-
form D.D. slides, case,
tripod. Good £4.in.n
condition... ae^.XM.v
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann
Focal-plane, f/4.5 Emo-
tar, 12 slides, F.P. adapter.
Muon^: £4:19:6
Above are at
66a Seven Sisters Rd.
Holloway London, N.7
Telephone: 3573.
Ensign Vertical Magna-
print Enlarger, Model V/0,
for 3X4 cm. and 35-mm.
negatives, f/6.3 Ensar. Ex-
cellent condition. List
£3:17:6
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby,
f/2. 5 lens, delayed action,
£5:10:0
Ztsx2\ Double Extension
Etui, Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
F. P.A. Good CC.C.n
condition _ XO.O.U
31x2} Wirgin Double
Extension Gewir, f/2.9 Ze-
ranar, delayed Compur, 3
slides. List £9 9s. As
£7:17:6
4.5x6 cm. N. & G.
Baby Sibyl, Ross Xpres
f/4.5, 5 D.D. slides, N. and
G. reflex finder, tripod
attachment, F.P. adapter,
case. Good
condition . . 3U O • * • U
2^xU N. & G. Roll
Film Sibyl, 3-in. Cooke
Aviar f/4.5, rise and cross,
finder to match, case.
“'“”■£9:15:0
Above are at
17 Topsfield Parade,
Crouch End London, N.8
T elephone: Mountview 2410 .
3ix2i Dollond Owl, f/6.3
lens, 3 speeds. C 1 . 1 O.C
Shop-soiled. . X A. AA.D
4}x2} No. 12 Carbine,
f/7.7 Aldis Uno, Trichro
shutter. Good £ 1 . 1 9 . C
condition.... XA.XA.D
4.5x6 cm. lea Atom,
with Tessar f/4.5. Com¬
pound, t/3ooth sec., F.P.A.
Fa^r condi- £4.15.0
3}x2} Kodak Six-20,
Kodak f/4.5, OPS shutter.
^i^t£5Ts: £4:15:0
4}x21 Kodak Six-16,
Model No. 19, Kodak
f/4.5, delayed Compur, case.
£7:0:0
9.5 Dekko, Dallmeyer
f/1.9 lens. £Q.Q.n
Shop-soiled XOoOo U
Dallmeyer Telephoto Lens
s';5;^Lf(^'',"£4:15:0
4| X 3i Soho Reflex, swing
front, 15-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, Mackenzie-Wishart
slide and i6 envelopes,
leather case. F.P. adapter.
Good con- £0«0*n
dition.... XHoJfoU
Above are at
43 Commercial St.
Newport (Mon.)
Telephone: 3603.
DOLLOND
OWL N0.4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of modem design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas¬
tigmat in focussing mount, taking
pictures 3^x2^ in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/5oth, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible release,
covered metal body 6J x 3 x i| in.
PRICE 55/-
Brown leather sling case, velvet-lined,
lock and key. Price . 7s. 6d.
If you have cine apparatus for
disposal, we would like to make
a cash or exchange offer.
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July 22, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
3
EVERYTHING fort/ie MINIATURE
OVER 500 LEICA ACCESSORIES ALWAYS IN STOCK
L ei ca
The most popular minia¬
ture camera. Models
from £16 19 0. All
models in stock. Type
illustrated is Model Ilia,
with fjz lens. £43 0 0
Zeiss
Contaflex
The new miniature roll-
film reflex, incorporating
photo-electric cell expo¬
sure meter.
F/2. 8 lens model £64 12 6
F/1.5 lens model, illus¬
trated . £87 2 6
Contax II
The latest model by
Zeiss. Range-finder
incorporated in view¬
finder. Models from
£40 10s. to £65 15s.,
with f/1.5 lens.
NEW ‘MINIATURE’ BOOKS
SoDoe uber See and Strand. By Paul Wolff.
The latest book of photoRrapIia. 100 holiday pictures with
technical details and the most beautiful reproductions possible.
German edition only. lOs. Od.
Ski Kamerad Toni. By Paul Wolff.
A similar book of winter sport pictures. German edition, lOs. Od.
My First Ten Years with Leica. By Paul Wolff.
New linglish edition. 200 of Wolff's best pictures with technical
tables and tininue and informative reading, 215. Od.
The Leica Manual.
000 pages, you illustrations. Covers every phase of Leica
photography, 21s. Od.
Leica Amateurs Picture Book.
160 pages of Leica pictures with some reading matter and all
technical data, 218. Od.
How to Use Your Miniature Camera.
The new English book containing OG pages of illustrations an<l
rudimentary instruction in loading and handling the Leica.
lOs. 6d.
The Golden Book of the Rolleiflex.
A beavitifully illustratetl collection of prize-winning pictures from
(he Uolleiflex < omi etltion, together with technical data. H.ghly
recommended, 7s. Od.
The Fine Grain Negative.
A 92-page book of all the latest and best miniature developing
formula;. 4s. 6d.
The Exakta Handbook.
Just publishetl. A One. well-illustrated handbook telling you
all about the Exakta and its many uses. Itecotmnended, Ss. 6d.
Portraiture with the Miniature Camera. By Mlnicam.
A new and well-illustrated book on an Interesting subject,
38. 6d.
The Book of the Rolleiflex.
Covers everything that can be done with this very versatile
camera, and beautifully illustrated, 4s. 6d.
We will insure your Miniature Camera tree if it cost
/Jio or upwards, no matter where it was bought. VV’rite
for full particulars.
We will register your Camera and send you publications
that we think will interest you from time to time,
free.
We will send “Leica News** to those whose Leica
cameras are registered with us, free, also film record
cards on request.
G U ARANTEED
“ SECOND-HANDS ”
LEICAS
1 — Leica Model III, Black, Elmar f 3.o lens, focal-plane
shutter, I to 1 /.')«>0th sec. Cost £30 lOs . £23 10 0
2— Leica I, ^'3.6 Elmar lens, focal-plane shutter. l,20th
to l/500th sec. Cost £1.“) . £9 9 0
3— Standard Leica, f/3,.'5 Elmar, focal-plane shutter.
l/20th to 1 '.'iOOth sec. CoBt£lGlU8 . £10 10 0
4— Leica Model III, Black, f;2 Suminar lens, focal-plane
shutter, L to l/5U0th sec. Cost £39 lOs . £33 10 0
5— Leica Model III. Black, f/2 Summar lens, focal-plane
shutter. 1 to 1 /500th sec. Cost £39 lOs . £33 10 0
6 — Leica II, Chromium, Elmar 1/3. .“i lens, focal-plane
shutter, l/20th to 1 '500th sec. Cost £27 17s.. . £20 10 0
7 — Leica II, Black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens, focal-plane shutter.
l/20th to 1, '500th sec. Cost £26 lOs . £23 10 0
8 — Leica II, Black, f;3.5 Elmar lens, focal-plane shutter.
1 /'20th to 1, '500th sec. Cost £26 lOs . £19 19 0
CONTAXES
9— Contax II, Zeiss Tessar f,2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter,
J to I, '1.260th sec., <leluyed-action device. As new. Cost
£45 4s . £37 10 0
10 - Zeiss Contax I. Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane
shutter, i to 1/1. UOOth sec. Cost £31 . £24 10 0
11— Zeiss Contax I, Honnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter.
i to 1 1,000th sec. Cost £56 58 . £42 10 0
12 -Contax I. Tessar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, i
to l/l,000th sec. Cost £31 . £24 10 0
13 —Contax I, Tessar f 2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter, i
to l/1.0(»0th sec. Cost £33 58 . £25 10 0
14 -Contax I, Hotmar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter. 1 to
1/l.OOOth sec. Cost £41 . £32 lO’ 0
15 — Contax I, f '3.5 Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter, l/50th
to 1/l.OOOth sec. Cost £34 . £19 19 0
CONTAFLEX
16 — Zeiss Contaflex Twin-Lens Reflex, f/1.5 Sonnar lens,
built-in photo-electric exposure meter, focal-plane shutter,
i to l/l, 000th sec., E.R. ciise. Cost £89 10s . £77 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS
17 — Elmar f/3.5 50-mm. Lens, coupled for Leica. Cost
£S 148 . £8 6 0
18 — Zeiss Sonnar f 4 13.5-cm. Tele Lens for Contax.
Cost £21 78. 6d . £14 14 0
19 — Leitz Hektor f 2 5-cm. Nickel Lens, for Leica. Cost
£10 58 . £8 6 0
20 — 4 Vx6 cm. Ernemann. focal-plane shutter, f '4.5 lens.
Cost £35 . £6 6 0
21 — 6x6 cm. Non-automatic Rolleiflex Reflex, f,'3.8
Tessar lens, Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th sec. Cost £18 10s.
£10 10 0
NEW ‘MINIATURE’
DEVELOPERS
Paraphenylene.
Per tin, to make 20 oz., 1 The finest fine-grain
dev'eloper known.
Atomal.
The new' non-staining developer by Agfa. Highly
recommended. 2;- per packet, for 300 c.c.
Tetenal Ultrafin.
The fine-grain non-staining developer. Can be used
six times. Highly recommended. Per carton, for
20 oz., 4
Supramin.
Non-poisonous Paraphenylene. Per tin, for 36 oz., 2;4.
Meritol Johnson's.
New’ English super fine-grain developer. Per tin, for
20 oz., 2
W.H. Buffered Borax.
-A splendid general purpose fine-grain developer.
Per tin, for 36 oz.. 1 9.
Eukobrom.
The new Tetenal developer for bromide paper. Fully
compensated. Per tin, 3s.
Neutol.
The Agfa Company’s famous bromide developing
agent. Price per carton, Ij-.
We have at! Miniature Films developed in our own special
fine-grain processing laborator\' as a matter of course.
This ensures the finest possible results at all times.
We make Automax 2^x3^ enlargements from all
miniature films at 2d. each.
We offer big allowances on apparatus in exchange for
new or second-hand miniatures. Write for par¬
ticulars.
We have the best easy payments scheme and can offer
you practically any goods for the addition of only
5 per cent on equal monthly terms, without large
deposit. Write for particulars.
ROLLEIFLEX
The easiest manipulated
camera. Shows your
picture full size and right
way up on ground-glass
screen. Fitted with
('ompur shutter, speeded
to l/5U0th sec.. T. and
B.. and Zeiss Tessar
f/3.5 lens
£25:0:0
Nine monthly payments
of 58/4.
FILM
ALBUMS
Carrying 36 e.xposures on
each side of each page.
Type A. For 10 films
of 36 exposures. 5s. 6d.
Type B, for 20 films of
36 exposures. .. .8s. 9d.
Type C, for 30 films of
36 exposures. . . .12s. 6d.
WALLACE
HEATON
“ LEICA'* NEGA-
TIVE STORAGE
FILE
Stores negatives flat in
strips of three. Easy
to handle. No risk of
scratching. Envelopes
are *' hypo-free ” ma-
nilla. Printed for record¬
ing subject, number and
technical data. Stores
450 negatives •>1 .
As advertisements on these covers go to press a fortnight in advance some of these second-hand items may be sold already, but similar outfits are usually available.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
THE MINIATURE CAMERA SPECIALISTS
119 NEW BOND STREET LONDON Wl aiso at 47, Berkeley street, W.I, and
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A DV ERTISEMENTS
July 22, 1036
ILFORD
Qtadatton
PANCHROMATIC
★ PLATES ^
“ NATURE
IN THE RAW
Moc/e in England by
ILFORD LIMITED
ILFORD • LONDON
A fine nature study by
Eric Hosking, F.R.P.S.
demonstrating the excel¬
lence o f Ilf ord Solt
Gradation Panchromatic
Plates for last work out
of doors demanding
faithful rendering of tone
and texture.
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Reading,
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer." Wednesday, July 2!)th, 1936.
/IMATEUR
OTOGRAPHER
^ ciin[e:tviatogflaphe.r.
The Journal for Everybody with a Camera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, July 29th, 1936.
No. 2490.
WITH THE
THE HANDIEST AND MOST VERSATILE
OF ALL MINIATURE CAMERAS
iTZ (L0ND0N),2O, MORTIMER STREET, LONDON.W.I
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 29, 1936
AN UNUSUAL CAMERA
You can see that at a glance
The “Regent” has been designed, not simply assembled.
Look at its smooth ‘streamlining’ — no projecting parts at
all, everything built right in. It’s the handsomest camera
made.
But, of course, it doesn’t stop at looks. Consider the
equipment ; Coupled Rangefinder (no more out-of-focus
pictures) ; Two Picture-Sizes Device (eight 3.1" by 21" or
sixteen 21" by 1|" on Kodak Film No. 620) ; Zeiss Tessai
/4.5 Lens ; Compur-Rapid Shutter (9 speeds up to 1,400th
second ; Delayed Action) ; Optical Direct Vision View¬
finder. Everything you need for good pictures — outstand-
ingly good pictures — is here in the “Regent.”
If you’re thinking of getting a ‘better camera,’ this is a
camera you must not miss. Ask your Kodak Dealer for
interesting descriptive leaflet or write to
Kodak Limited, Kodak House, Kmgsway, London, W.C.2.
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J uly 29, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Have you entered
Wallace Heaton^s
35 -‘mm. miniature
camera competition?
This competition is confined to pictures taken
by cameras using 35-mm. film. Open from
July 1st until September 30th. It does not
matter what the subject is, but prints should
not be smaller than 6x4 inches.
USERS OF
LEICA, CONTAX, CONTAFLEX,
RETINA, ROLLEIFLEX & ROLLEICORD
(if used with cine filmj can all compete.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any
one week, but each photograph must have
the coupon attached. Each photograph must
have on the back a coupon as below, and the
name and address of the sender, the make of
camera and material used, exposure, etc.
In addition to the big prize, A WEEKLY
PRIZE OF £1 Is. will be awarded for the
best photograph submitted in that week.
For photographs which appeal to us, not
necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right
to purchase the copyright by payment of
£2 2$. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by
the payment of an extra 21 /-. The copyright of
the £25 prize-winning print must be made over
to us without further payment. In addition
we are offering a special prize of £ I Is. per month
for the best photograph submitted depicting a
person or persons using a camera purchased
from Wallace Heaton Ltd. All prints will be
judged at the end of the competition for the final
prize of £25 cash. Acceptance of these rules and
conditions is a specific condition of entry.
will be awarded for the
9* photograph submitted
during run of competition.
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition.
July 29th. 1936.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES TO :
“COMPETITION”
WALLACE HEATON
LIMITED
{Note New Address)
127 NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W1
Rolieicord. with Zeiss Trio* \A* lA^O
tar f/4.5 lens . tSt. lU. W
Rolieicord, with Zeiss Trio* ^ B A • H • H
tar f/3.5 lens . tIO.U.U
Nine monthly payments of 33/10 or 37/4
Generous allowance on your ordinary camera
in part exchange. Lists Free.
THE
POPULAR
CHOICE for
HOLIDAYS
The Rolieicord saves you the
expense of enlargements because
contact prints are large enough
to show the fullest detail of your
pictures, 12 pictures on 3^x2^
8-exp. roll film for I/-. The
separate viewing lens and focus¬
sing screen eliminate useless
snapping because you see your
picture full size and right way
up, therefore you can reject
all subjects which do not
appeal to you before you have
wasted film on them. The
high-class Zeiss Triotar
lenses will not only give you
perfect holiday pictures,
but will give excellent
results all the year round.
The Compur shutter Is
speeded from I second to
I /300th, also T. and B., and
is sec and released by one
lever. The Rolieicord is
so designed that it is
easily manipulated.
Takes 'all Rolleiflex ac¬
cessories excepting only
the angle mirror.
WALLACE HEATON LTD
The Rolieicord Specialists
127, NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W.1
By Appointmmt
Phone: Mayfair y in
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 29. 1936
ALL THE FINEST HOLIDAY
EASY TERMS
WE don’t go into your
private affairs or ask a lot
of awkward questions.
You can have any instru¬
ment you choose after
making the first of nine
equal monthly payments.
Use your purchase while
paying the balance.
EXCHANGES
Nowhere else can you get
such a good allowance on
your used camera as we
offer. We are famed
throughout the photo¬
graphic world for our gen¬
erous exchange dealing-
let us quote on YOUR
used camera against
purchase of a new one.
LOOK at THESE
FINE BARGAINS
model I Leiea Camera, f/3.6 Leltz Elmar, focal-
plane shutter, range-flnder, ever-ready C/ase
S9 9 0
3x4 cm. Makinette, f/2.7 Antlcomar lens, Com*
pur sector shutter, leather case . £9 12 6
3x4 cm. Perkeo Camera, f/4.6 Skopar, 'delayed-
action Embezet shutter, purse case. .£426
3x4 cm. Zeiss Eolibri, (/3.5 Norar aoastlgmat,
Compur sector shutter, leather case.. £6 15 0
3x4 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar
anastigmat, Compur shutter . £5 12 6
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar anastigmat,
Derval shutter, purse case..... . £3 2 6
3x4 om. Baldi Roll Film, f/4.5 Vldonar anas¬
tigmat, Varlo shutter . £3 7 6
31x21 Latest Pattern Voigtlander Bessa,
f/4.0 Skopar anastigmat, delayed-action Compur
shutter, leather case . £6 17 6
No. 6 Ensign Carbine, f/4.6 AldJs Cno anastlg-
mat, Mulchro shutter . £3 6 0
31 X 21 Voigtlander Roll Film, f/6.3 anastigmat,
Embezet shutter, leather case . £2 12 6
81x21 DoUond Owl Roll Film, f/4.5 Lukos
anastigmat, Vario shutter . £2 12 6
31x21 Ensign Selflz Roil Film, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar anastigmat. delayed-action Compur
sector shutter, leather case . £8 10 0
31x21 Ensign Antorange Roll Film, f/4.5
Ensar anastigmat, Mulchro shatter. .. . £5 7 6
31 X 21 Ihagee Roll Film, f/4.5 Ihagee anastlg-
mat. Pronto II shutter . £4 10 0
31x31 No. 7 Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Aldls Uno
anastigmat, Compor sector shutter, plate back,
leather case . £6 17 8
31x21 Voigtlander Roll Film, f/4.5 Skopar
anastigmat, delayed-action Compur shutter,
leather case . £5 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Selflx Roll Film, f/4.5 Ross Xpres
anastigmat, delayed-action shutter. . £3 10 0
la Goerz Tenaz Roll Film, f/6.3 Qoerz Dogmar
anastigmat, Compur shutter, leather case
£3 3 0
la Voigtlander Roll Film, f/4.5 Skopar anastlg-
roat, Compur abutter . £6 17 6
la Tropical Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Ross Xpres.
delayed-action Compur sector shutter, leather
£0 12 6
6x6 cm. Voigtlander Soperb, f/3.5 Hellar
anastigmat, Compur delayed-action shatter.
New condition . £14 5 0
2r8iaare Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 anastigmat
£1 15 0
9.5-mm. Paths Home Movie, complete with
super reel attachment, motor and resistance
£7 17 6
Kodak Cine-Eight, f/1.9 anastigmat. motor
drive, leather case. New condition.. £13 17 6
31x21 Salex Folding Pocket, Meyer Trioplao
f/3.5. Compur shutter, double extension. 5 slides
and leather ease. As new . £7 17 6
16-mm. Victor Cine Camera, f/2.9 anastigmat,
all movements, complete In leather case £35 0 0
31x2i .No. 1 Special Kodak, Cooke Merles III
f/6.5, Veloato shutter, leather case.... £3 18 6
9 X 12 cm. Ooerz Anscbatz Focal-plane, Goerx
Series III f/6.8, focal-plane shutter, 3 D.O.
slides and leather case . £3 7 6
31x21 Morer Reflex, f/3.9 anastigmat, focal-
plane shutter, revolving back. 3 slides. F.P.A.
£5 17 6
21 siaare Exakt Enlarger, f/4.5 anastigmat,
electric fittings. New condition . £11 17 6
01-ia. Watson’s Holostigmat f/6.5. Iris £1 15 0
Postcard Marer Focal-plane, f/6.5 anastigmat.
focal-plane shutter, 6 slides and case. .£276
Pair 0! 8 X 32 Magnalax Prism Binoculars and
leather case . £3 12 6
l-pl. Boxtorm Reflex, f/4.5 3tylor, focal-plane
shutter, 6 slides and case. . . £4 15 0
18-cm. Voigtlander Heliar !/4.5, sunk mount.
Iris . £5 16 0
21 square Voigtlander Snperb, Hellar f/3.5,
Compur shutter. New condition.... £14 10 0
31x21 Nagel Roll Film, Dallmeyer f/4.6. Ibso
shutter, speeds from 1 to l/1354h. Nice order
£4 4 0
1-pl. Cameo Folding Pocket, Aldis-Batcber
f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter, doable extension.
4 slides and leather case. Equal to new £6 10 0
16-mm. Victor Cine Camera, f/1.5 Dallmeyer,
3 speeds, motor drive, leather case. New con¬
dition . £17 10 0
9.5-mm. Campro Cine Camera, f/3.5, iris. New
condition. . £3 3 0
9 X 12 cm. Hiroflex Folding Reflex, and focal-
plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 6 elides, P.P.A.
and leather case. New condition .... £27 10 0
i-pl. Dallmeyer Reflex, f/3.5 Press, self-capping
focal-plane shutter, speeds to l/l,000th, reversing
back, 3 slides, F.P.A., leather case. ... £9 17 6
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Kodak Retina '^Camera, f/3.5 Xenar lens,
Compur shutter . £6 17 6
16-oa-31 X 21 Baida Camera, f/2.9 anastlg. lens,
D.A. Compur shutter . £7 15 0
la Icarette Roll Film, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar
lens. Compur shutter, plate back, 3 slides
£6 17 6
3|x2i Voigtlander Avos Camera, f/4.5 Skopar
anastig. lens, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather case
£6 17 6
i-pl. N. & 0. Sibyl, f/4.6 Sibyl Avlar, taking
standard S-exposure film, complete In leather
case . £7 7 0
i-pl. N. & 0. Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 12 single
metal slides, leather case . £7 15 0
i-pl. Kodak Roll Film, f/4.5 anastlg. lens, Koda-
matlc fully-speeded shutter . £5 2 6
1- pl. Cameo Folding Plate, f/7.7 Aldls anastlg.
lens. Hex Universal shutter, 6 slides.. £17 6
8ix2i Cameo, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, 6 slides, roll-film bolder . £6 19 6
2- in. O.G. Doilond Telescope, high and low-
power eyepieces, leather covered. As new £3 3 0
Coronet Cine Camera, motor driven. . £12 6
3ix2i Snperb Roll Film, f/4.5 anastlg. lens,
Vario speeded shutter, reflex finder.. £1 19 6
2i square Roll Film ^Twin Lens Camera
£1 12 6
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7 smastig. lens
19s. 6d.
P.C. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis lens,
6 single slides . £4 19 6
i-pl. Salex Reflex, f/3.9 Cooke lens, reversing
back, 3.O. shutter, speeded to l/l,000tb, 6 single
slides, F.P.A. and case . £7 2 0
3ix2i Apem iBoxform Reflex, f/4.5 anastlg.
lens, reversing back. 6 slides . £4 19 6
3ix2i T.-P. Reflex, revolving back, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, 6 slides..... . £7 2 6
i-pl. Ross Panros Focal-plane, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres, 6 D.D. slides, leather case... £10 17 6
Model 1 Leitz Leica Focal-plane, f/3.5 Elmar,
complete in leather c^e . £9 17 6
l^mm. Victor Cine Camera, variable speeded
motor, f/1.5 Dallmeyer 3peed anastigmat, leather
case . £22 10 0
9.5 and 16 mm. Bolez Projector, grev model,
resistance an 1 case . £22 10 0
3i X 21 N. & 0. New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Avlar. 6
book-form slld^s.sF.P. A..|ieather case £10 |10 0
2i X 2i RoUeicord, f/3.8 Triotar and case
£11117 6
6x6 RoUeiflex, f/4.6 Tessar, Compur, leather
case . £12 17 6
3i X 2i N. & G. New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Cooke, j
3 1 D.D. slides, F.P.A., 6 single slides, leather ^
case. Perfect . £10 7 6 J
6x6 Voigtlander Superb, f/3.6 Heliar. Compur, ^
corrected parallax. Unsoiled . £15 7 0.^
Model II Coupled Leitz Leioa, f/2.6 Hektor, case ^
£21 10 0 ^
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, base easel, electric ^
fittings . £7 10 0 ’nj
Several High-grade Microscopes, by leading ^
makers, at greatly reduced prices. Details on j
application.
4ix6 cm. Ememann Focal-plane, f/1.8 Emo- ^
star, 6 slides, F.F. adapter, leather case. Cost
£66 . £14 17 6 \
i-pl. Sanderson Field, double ex., f/6 Dallmeyer «
stigmatlo, 3 D.D. slides, T.-P. Gutter, tripod 1
and case . £7 10 0
3ix2i Doable Extension Zodel, f/3.8 anas., j
D.A. Compur, 3 slides, F.P.A . . £4 17 6 ^
Dallmeyer Dual Boll Film, f/3.0 Dalmac, Com- ^
pur shutter, leather case . £9 17 6 ",
G916 Bolex Qine Projector, 500-watt lamp,
resistance, transformer, spare lamp. Cost £56
£42 10 O';
3ix2i Dallmeyer Pentac Boll Film, f/2.9 i
Pentac. Compur, leather case . £7 10 0 J
i-pl. T.-P. Press Collapsible Focal-plane, j
f/4.5 Tessar, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A., leather case
£16 16 0 1
4ix6 cm. Zeiss lea Palmos Focal-plane, f/2.7 j
Tessar, 12 slides, changlng-box, case. . £14 10 0 ^
Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer anas., 'I
leather case . £8 10 0
3ix2i Zeiss Icarette Roll Film, f/4.5 Tessar, j;
D.A. Compur, leather case. Cost £14.. £8 10 0 >
9.5-mm. Eumig Cine Camera, f/2.8 Trioplan,
self-contained electrio cell meter, complete with 4
leather case. Cost £35 . £16 15 0 ^
620 16-ex.-on-3i X 2i Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar,;
Compnr, L/case . £9 17 I
3i X 2i Super Ikonta, coupled range-flnder,
f/4.5 Tessar, 0 ompur, colour filter, ever-ready
. . . 17 6 !
3ix2i T.-P. Reflex, revolv. back, f/4.5 Tessar,^
6 elides, case . £6 17 **
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APPARATUS ON EASY TERMS
9.5>mm. DEKKO
ThrM speeds — half, normal,
slow. For snapshots, time
ezposares, single and ani*
mated. Dallmeyer f/3.6
lens . . .
Boss
tons .
£6:18:6
Dallmeyer f/1.9
£10:18:6
monthly payments of
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RUBY REFLEX
Mad, In 3ix2i, 4ix8i In.,
and 6^x9 and 9x12 cm.
sizes. With Ruby sell-cap'
ping time and instantaneous
focal'plane shutter. Revolv¬
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specially prepared glass,
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sUdes. With T.-P. Cooke
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3ix2t, from
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SELFIX “20”
Simple loading. Strong bel¬
lows, reflex view-flnder, Tri-
chro shutter, l/25th, l/60th,
1/lOOth sec., Time and Bulb,
with flexible release. For
standard 31 x 21 roll fllm.
Ensar anaetigmat f/4.5.
£3:15:0
Nine monthly payments of
8/11.
AGFA“SPEEDEX”
A first-class 81x21 roll • fllm
camera. Get this handy little
Instrument in time for the holiday
season. Fitted with f/4.5 lens
and Compur shutter, direct-vision
and reflecting view-flnders.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments of 14/9.
IKOFLEX
The twin - lens camera for 12
pictures on 31 x 21 S-ezposure
roll fllm. Large flnder lens,
compensation of parallax.
Novar f/4.5 lens, In Ikoflex
£7:15:0
Nine monthly payments of
18/1.
NEW IKOFLEX II ALSO IN
STOCK.
KODAK REGENT
The latest model, taking
8 or Id pictures on
31 X 21 roll fllm. Has
coupled range - flnder,
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Compur shutter speeded
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£20 : 0 : 0
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LENSES, TELEPHOTO LENSES, FILTERS, TRIPODS
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Shows your pic¬
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and right way up
on ground - glass
screen, fitted with
Compur shutter,
speeded to l/600tb
sec., T. and B.,
and Zeiss Tessar
f/8.5
lens.
Nine monthly pay¬
ments ot 58/4.
CINE - KODAK
“ 8 ”
With flxed-foous f/8.6
lens, exposure guide,
footage indicator and
eye-level finders Incor¬
porated in the handle of
the camera. Holds
20 ft. of special fllm,
only half the width of
which is exposed '-at
atlmo. £9; 17.0
Nine monthly payments
of 23/1.
KODAK “DUO” ROLLEIGORDII
16 pictures on 81x21 8-
ezposure fllm. Lens shoots to
position at touch of button,
focussing from 31 ft. to
Inflnity. Direct-vision view-
flnder. With Pronto '* 3 ”
shutter and Kodak {/4.6
anastigmat.
£6:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
14/-.
Takes all Kollelflex
accessories, excepting
angle mirror. Takes
12 exposures on 81 x
21 roll film for 1/-.
With Zeise Trlotar
f/4.5 and Compur
shutter. l/300th. T.
£14:10:0
Zeiss Triotar 0
N^e monthly pay¬
ments of 33/10 or
37/4.
“ SiX-20
KODAK
lbs Kodon shutter will slice
a second into a hundredth.
Open the back, hinged like
a cigarette case, flick up the
spool-holders, snap the fllm
home and you’re loaded, 8
exposures on 31x21 fllm.
With focussing anastlgmat
len, 1/6.3. .. £3:12:6
Nine monthly payments of
8/8.
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER ‘BESSA’
With coupled range¬
finder and optical view-
finder fitted next to the
focussing control. The
famous trigger release
ie fitted under the base¬
board. Yellow filter le
Incorporated for uee
when required. Compur
Rapid shutter, speeded to
l/400th sec. With 4-el6-
ment Skopar C
f/3.5 len8...»IO«IO
Nine monthly payments
of 43/9.
9.5-mm.
“ DITMAR ”
Visible footage indicator.
Two speeds. Parallax
compensation. Single
picture device. Tele¬
photo, portrait, wide-
angle and filter attach¬
ments fitted by Universal
screw mount.
£12:12:0
Nine monthly payments
of 29/6.
LENS-HOODS AND EVERY ACCESSORY IN STOCK!
OMBRUX ”
METER
The photo-electric cell
meter with a marvellous
lens which makes It the
finest instrument on the
market at such a price.
Gives dead - accurate
readings for still camera
work.
In ever-ready Ay /A
ease . Vi/w
“ EXAKTA ”
For V.P. roll fllm. Picture is
seen in the flnder mirror
exactly as It will appear in
the fllm. Fitted with auxiliary
mirror for eye-level work and
magnifier for fine work,
speeds from 12 to l/l,000tb
£19:10:0
Nine monthly payments of
45/6.
LEICA MODEL III
With f/2 Sommar Lens.
Automatic focussing, 3 shots In 10
secs., anything up to 86 pictures one
loading, double exposures impossible.
For holidays, travel or for photographs
at night or in any weather, Lelca Is
the ideal camera. .. .
Nine monthly payments of 02/2.
CONTAX II
Has combined distance meter
and view-finder. Speedier and
more easily manipulated than
the previous model. Shutter is
speeded to 1/1, 250th sec. Built-
in delayed-action release per¬
mits of automatic exposures of
1 second. With jP^O«C*A
f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
Nine monthly payments of £5 Is.
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 11 pictures on 3i x 2i
8-exposure roll film. Dis¬
tance meter coupled with
the focussing. Direct
built-in view-flnder, Com¬
pur Rapid shutter speeded
1 to l/400th sec. With
f/2.3 Zeiss AOQ«R*A
Tessar lens d&ZO.O-V
Nine monthly payments
of 66/-.
PATHE “B”
strongly made with
f/3.6 high-grade lens.
Strong motor drive, ex¬
poses a reel at one
winding. Takes 30-ft.
of 9.5-mm. film.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments
of 14/9.
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Persenso 18/10 DIN, 28 Scheiner
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A camera for the
Serious Worker
is the new Ikoflex II. The large and plastic image on the screen,
which naturally serves both as a view finder and locussing screen,
will particularly appeal to those photographers who wish to pay
special attention to picture composition.
• The Ikoflex II is a precision-made twin-lens reflex for 12
pictures 2ix2i in. on the usual 3ix2i in. roU-fllm spool.
• A special collective lens, matted on the underside, forms the
focussing screen and ensures an extraordinarily brilliant
picture. Quadrant focussing lever automatically shows the
depth of focus for any aperture.
9 Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 in Compur Rapid shutter to l/500th
second, or Zeiss Triotar f/3.8 with Compur Normal to 1 /300th
second.
9 Self-erecting hood with large magnifier for focussing sharp
pictures, also convertible to direct-vision view-finder.
9 Metal fittings are chromium-plated and the covering is
outlined in neat chromium-plate.
IKOFLEX 11
With Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 . £20 10 0
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.8 . £14 15 0
Most high-class camera dealers stock the Ikoflex II. Name
of nearest stockist, together with Ikoflex booklet, free on
request.
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PLAUBEL’S MAKINA 11
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Absolutely accurate exposures
improve the work of any
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the correct exposure for any
subject under all conditions.
For Plates, Films, Cine Films
and Dufaycolor materials.
Price : £3-3-0 in neat leather
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There is a wide range of Ilford
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general photography. Prices
according to size. Full details
of all Ilford Filters in leaflet
“Ilford Colour Filters and
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Finer Photographs
• ILFORD DARKROOM
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WEDNESDAY, July 29TH, 1936.
CAN the Camera Lie ? the sub¬
ject of our new competition
announced in the Summer
Number of “ The A.P.” last week
has already attracted considerable
attention in the daily press, which
devoted a flattering amount of space
to notices of the issue. Particular
attention was paid to the competi¬
tion and the articles illustrated with
typical examples of “ Pictorial In¬
exactitudes.” Knowing the keenness
of our readers and their skiU with the
camera, we look forward to some
novel and amusing results and a big
entry by the time the closing date
arrives — September 30th. For the
benefit of new readers who did not
see last week’s issue we repeat the
simple conditions. Prizes of 5 guineas,
3 guineas, 2 guineas, i guinea and
los. 6d. will be awarded for the best
efforts in making the camera un¬
truthful. The prints entered must be
quite straight and from untouched
negatives — which must be submitted
for inspection if required. Combina¬
tion prints or prints that have been
built up by cutting out and copying or
prints produced by control methods
are not eligible for this competition.
A coupon for “ Special Competition ”
will be printed every week in our ad¬
vertisement pages and one must be
affixed to the back of each print.
Yacht Photography.
Many thousands of amateur photo¬
graphers who are now taking their
holidays at the seaside, particularly
those who are at the South Coast,
wiU be revelling in the opportunities
presented for getting good yachting
pictures. The great yachting car¬
nival at Cowes opens next week, to
be followed by regattas at several
other places on the coast. Here is a
subject that will not only appeal
for the pictures that can be obtained
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
A Typical “ Cowes ” Snapshot.
A subject within the range of practically
any type of camera and lens. ,
ij^oth sec., fli6. Pan. film.
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2490.
of racing yachts in action, but it is
one that the possessor of practically
any kind of camera can attempt with
confidence. The light on the sea is
always brilliant, and is at its maxi¬
mum at this time of year. The
reflected light from the water always
helps, with the result that the
cheapest form of camera with a very
small aperture in the lens will secure
brilliant, fully-exposed snapshots of
these sub j ects as good as those obtain¬
able by the worker with an expensive
outfit. AU that has to be remem¬
bered is not to over-expose and to
choose the best viewpoint for show¬
ing the yachts well lighted, to
emphasise the modelling of the
sails. If the photographer is afloat,
“ close-ups ” will provide some
strikingly attractive results. A lens
hood and filter will also add to the
perfection of the tone values of the
photographs.
Photography of Lightning.
Writing in these pages recently
(July 8th) a contributor told how
easy it was to photograph lightning,
and, this being so, a correspondent
wonders how it was that photo¬
graphy had been in existence nearly
sixty years before the fact was
discovered. It seems to be agreed
that it was at 10.30 p.m. on the
night of September 2nd, 1882, that
” Jove, for the first time, was
induced to write his autograph on
a photographic plate in the form of
a wavy line.” The result, however,
was not a pronounced success, and
it was not until three years later —
August 15th, 1885 — -that a really
perfect rendering of a forked flash
was secured. The photographer was
Mr. W. N. Jennings, of Philadelphia,
who, arrayed in an old rubber coat,
planted his tripod and camera on
the roof of a house, and the full
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story of the event may be found re¬
corded on page 603 of the 1895
volume of the “ Photographic News.”
He states that Nasmyth, of steam-
hammer fame, in the year 1856, was
the first to call attention to the
erroneous character of a lightning
flash as drawn by artists, and that
it was not until about 1882 that
artists ceased to picture lightning
in zigzag form. Sir Frederic Leighton
being one of the first, if not the first,
to picture lightning flashes in the
shape of a wavy line with branches.
Everybody Congressing.
Oh to be in London now mid¬
summer’s there ! They say inter¬
nationalism is dying, but if it is
to be judged by international con¬
gresses it is more alive than ever.
A correspondent says that next
week he is attending his sixth inter¬
national congress since May, and
all of them in I.ondon. The subjects
range from social reform to micro¬
biology, but never were there so
many eager folk wanting to learn
and to impart. If you had waited
outside Bedford College in Regent’s
Park or Lfniversity College in Gower
Street last week you would have
seen members of every nationality
under the sun — or moon — and have
had the opportunity for some inter¬
esting personal studies. Only it
comes quite as a surprise that many
of these earnest visitors carried little
cameras and were equally intent
upon securing curious specimens for
their albums from among their hosts.
The Wider World.
Dr. Walter Clark, of the Eastman
Kodak Company, who was weU
known before he left this country
as a popular exponent of scientific
photography, has been reminding
an American audience what a potty
little world this would appear to be
if photography had never been
invented. Take the stars, for in¬
stance ; we should have no conception
of ;heir multitude if it were not for
photography. Supposing we were
photographing a portion of the con¬
stellation of Orion, and gave two
exposures, one of them being one
hundred times as much as the other.
If the shorter exposure showed a
few of the most prominent stars,
the longer one would reveal a very
much larger number of stars, large
and small. Perhaps at the bottom of
the photograph would be the great
first magnitude blue star Rigal ;
above it the Sword Belt, and in the
curve of the sword an object which
does not form a sharp image on the
photographic plate, the great nebula
of Orion, one of the most wonderful
objects in the sky. Photographed
in the high-power telescope, in the
middle of the nebula is a dim cloud
of light, in the words of Jeans,
“ looking lOce drifting masses of
smoke such as one sees when a house
or a haystack is on fire.” In the
same way as the photographer has
been able to penetrate the haze on
earth, revealing the detail of the
distant landscape, so the astronomer
has been able to penetrate the
nebulous haze of star dust, revealing
images of faint stars which in the
ordinary photograph are masked
by the luminous gases.
Readers Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Home-made Solutions.
7 realise that it would be a great advantage if I could prepare
solutions, etc., from formulce. Do you advise this sort of thing
for the amateur, or is it not worth while ? Is a chemical balance
expensive ? What other accessoriei are needed ?
E. A. {Mitcham,)
We think most decidedly that an enthusiastic amateur is.
.seriously handicapped unless he has facilities for weighing and
measuring. This is particularly the case if he does a variety
of work, or if he likes experimenting with new or modified
methods suggested by other workers. There is no difficulty
whatever in carrying out the necessary operations of weighing
and measuring, and the requirements are few and inexpensive.
You would probably save the cost in a short time.
To begin with, a chemical balance of the expensive type used
in laboratories and elsewhere is quite unnecessary for this
purpose. A set of scales and weights can be bought for a
few shillings from or through anyone dealing in photographic
apparatus. The weights will be of the apothecaries’ type, and
will probably range from i grain to 2 drachms (20 grs. = i
scruple, 3 scr. = I drachm). Larger quantities, say, from i oz.
to I lb. can be weighed with the household scales.
It is best to have the brass pans of the scales fitted with
removable " watch-glass” pans, as these can easily be kept clean.
Then you will want a few glass graduate.s — say i dram
(for minims), 1 02., 4 oz., lo oz. and 20 oz. 'S ou will also
require a stirring rod or two of glass or vulcanite, and later
on, at any rate, a funnel for filtering through papers or cotton¬
wool. A thermometer has its uses, as it is sometimes necessary
to have water at or about a stated temperature. Such an
outfit should just about meet your requirements.
You will meet with formula stated in metric terms. These
you can of course convert, but it is a good plan to have a
supplementary set of weights based on the gramme, and
graduates on the cubic centimetre. It is just as easy to use
one method as the other.
Naturally, you will need a stock of " chemicals,” but these
will depend on the scope and character of your work, and if
selected with discretion need not be very numerous or expensive.
Edgings to Enlargements.
/ use a vertical enlarger, and sometimes, want a narrow white
edge to the prints, and sometimes a black one. I pnd it awkward
to get either by treating the negative. Can you suggest a better
wav? W. A. E. {London.)
For a white edge a black paper mask can be used with the
negative in the carrier. There are two objections : the edges
of the mask get damaged; and it is difficult to cut a small mask
sufficiently accurate to stand enlargement. For a black
edge the clear margins of the negative may be trimmed away.
We suggest the following alternatives.
For a given size of paper obtain two or three pieces of flaw¬
less glass of exactly the same size. Along the edges of each
paste four strips of thin black paper, so as to obtain openings
of various sizes and proportions. If you make all your prints
to a standard size you will need only one such mask. Lay the
sheet of glass, strips downwards, on the bromide paper when
making the exposure, and you will get clean-cut white edges.
For a black edge, use a glass on which has been pasted a
sheet of paper the size of the actual picture, leaving a margin
of clear glass all round. After exposing, put a yellow cap on
the lens, lay the glass on the bromide paper, remove the nega¬
tive, and give an exposure to clear light. The edges will
develop up black. •
The margin, whether white or black, should be a little wider
than required, and trimmed afterwards.
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Photographer on Tour
The photographer on tour has to consider the points dealt with in the
following article. Attention to them may make all the difference in the
results, between failure and success.
AT the present time there are
many photographers who are
about to start on a holiday
tour, in which photography will take
some part. It may well be that the
tour will be mainly planned with a
view to making the most of photo¬
graphic possibilities, but in many
other cases the camera will have to
take a secondary place, especially if
the photographer is a member of a
party, and the needs of other people
will have to be taken into consideration.
This does not mean that good use
cannot be made of the camera, but
whatever form the tour is to take it
is necessary to give attention to the
points that are dealt with in this
article, as photography on tour differs
in several respects from photography
done in a particular locality.
The Photographic Tour.
If the photographer is in the happy
position of being able to plan a
tour mainly from the point of view
of photographic interest, and par¬
ticularly if he specialises in certain
types of subject, there will be no
difficulty, with the aid of books, in
deciding upon the route to follow.
In making plans care should be
taken to allow of sufficient time to deal
with all possible subjects, because it
is better to cover a smaller area and
to do it well rather than to attempt
too much.
It is well to work to a time table,
bearing in mind that the time allowed
is likely to be exceeded rather than
being too long, and there is alwa5'-s
the possibility of modification being
called for. The specialist will not
wish to hurry if he finds good subjects,
and it is wise to refrain from doing so.
The Camera on Tour.
The tour which is not planned with
regard to photography, or , if the
photographer is a member of a part}^
not entirely photographic, needs spe¬
cial consideration. People are as a
rule quite willing to wait while the
photographer secures his pictures,
but the halts should not be too pro¬
longed or too frequent.
The photographer who makes too
many demands will not be popular
although he may atone as the “ official
photographer ” by taking “ snaps ” of
members of the party, or incidents on
tour, although these may be revolting
to his photographic ideals.
Apparatus.
The apparatus for the touring photo¬
grapher needs special consideration.
The type of subject that is anticipated
and the means of transport must have
some consideration. It may also mean
that in this other members of the
party must be thought of.
For example, a reflex camera may
not appear very weighty or take up
much room, but in a small car, packed
to capacity, this may take up more
than its fair share of room. The
cyclist or the hiker will certainly
choose a small, light camera.
The photographer touring with a
party will also have to consider another
aspect of the case. If the other
members of the party are not greatly
concerned with photography, halts
may be made by consent for pictures
to be obtained.
In this case a camera of the minia¬
ture type is ideal, because no other
t3q)e gives the opportunity for short
exposures in the hand, or for the
making of a large number of expo¬
sures in a .short space of time. Also
during the longer halts, while the
other members of the party go sight¬
seeing, the user of a small, quickly
operated camera has a means of
securing a large number of pictures.
On the other hand, he may decide
to be content with fewer exposures,
and to continue the use of his pocket
plate or film - pack camera, and
concentrating upon a few carefully
selected subjects.
Sensitive Materials.
The touring photographer, if he
uses a camera of the popular size,
and his route takes him through
moderately large towns, will probably
decide to purchase supplies en route.
Most chemists in the smaller towns
sell one or other of the panchromatic
roll films in the most popular sizes,
although there is no certainty that
any one make will be obtainable;
’chrome roll films can be bought
almost everywhere, even in the small¬
est villages.
With regard to the purchase of
supplies, one hint may be given.
The photographer should be careful
as to the purchase of films at village
stores of the general type, which also
stock a variety of other articles.
The film may be of standard make,
and be within the date of expiry on
the carton, but there is no guarantee
that it has had proper storage, away
from damp or injurious fumes.
Plates, being less in favour than .
in the past are a different proposition.
While in the large towns most chem¬
ists, and all photographic dealers,
stock some plates, it does not follow
that the photographer will be able to
get his favourite brand. It is better
to take a supply of plates, or to
arrange with a firm of multiple
chemists, who have a branch in a
town along the route, to have a box
or two to be called lor. This can be
arranged through the manager of the
local branch of the firm.
Dark-rooms,
The plate user will want a dark¬
room for changing. Care must be
exercised in the exposure of plates in
strange dark-rooms, particularly in
regard to the illumination. It is
far better to wait until nightfall, and
to use the darkest corner of a bed¬
room. Light may be dispensed with,
but if the worker feels that he likes
to see what he is doing, one of the
small electric dark-room lamps will
meet his needs.
After Exposure.
When touring, care must be taken
to protect exposed plates and films.
Plates should be replaced in their
original packing, an extra plate-box
being taken to start operations. The
boxes should be sealed up with ad¬
hesive paper to prevent accidental
opening. Roll films and film packs
should also be sealed up in the same
way. Exposed material is best
packed between clothing, and in this
way is afforded protection against
vibration and damp.
Subjects.
The photographer on tour will not
need to be told to look out for possible
subjects, but it often happens that
good subjects are missed, to ultimate
regret. It is a good plan to examine
the local views, not with an idea of
making duplicates, but these will
be found to give an indication of
possibilities.
The photographer wants his own
pictures, but commercial views help
to show the type of subject that the
place offers, and it is possible that
time may be saved exploring unpro¬
ductive fields through a study of
local views, and the reading of a
guide-book of the district.
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The low viewpoint. Summer afternoon on the sands.
HIGH or LOW
By G. R. ROOKLEDGE.
The high viewpoint. Tide marks.
Much is written about the importance of view¬
point in photography, but the value of a
position above or below the normal is not
often clearly indicated.
What are the advantages of a high viewpoint ?
In the first place, the actual foreground is cut down,
for much of it consists of aerial space. The middle dis¬
tance has a greatly increased value since the horizontal
lines running away from the camera are lengthened,
while verticals are foreshortened.
The degree to which these effects are apparent depends
upon the relative height above the subject and the angle
at which the camera is held. In all cases, however, the
horizon is raised and this is of particular value when the
sky is cloudless, for by judiciously pointing the lens down¬
wards it may be reduced to a minimum or eliminated
altogether.
Care must be taken, though, to see that there are no
parallel vertical lines to be distorted by this manoeuvre,
unless the distortion is part of the design.
When the downward tilting is carried to the extrema
objects are seen more or less in plan, and by this means
striking pictures can be obtained, but if it is carried so
far as to render common objects difficult to recognise
they rvill probably be dubbed " stunts.”
If a low viewpoint is utilised the opposite conditions
prevail as a
rule. The
foreground is
greatly length¬
ened and may
become trouble¬
some ; the
middle dis¬
tances are
closed up, the
horizon low¬
ered and the
sky given great¬
er prominence.
This is often
useful for giv¬
ing an atmo¬
sphere of "airi¬
ness.”
The greatly
increased value
of vertical lines
enables quite
WBSSH
High viewpoint. Breakers coming.
small upright objects to be used to lead
the eye into the picture by breaking
any strong lines crossing it, such as the
horizon, so giving cohesion to the com¬
position.
An extremely low viewpoint, how¬
ever, especially when close to prominent
foreground objects tends to destroy these
advantages, for the undersides of such
objects are then seen in plan and the
position becomes an inverted high
viewpoint.
There are great possibilities in this
point of view, and it is by no means easy
to handle successfully, but it is well
worth investigating by the keen worker.
To sum up briefly, the high view¬
point is generally found valuable when
the pattern is mainly in the horizontal
planes, while the low viewpoint is
better for designs in vertical planes.
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A LIGHT PENCIL FOR CONTROL WORK IN ENLARGING.
A LITTLE instrument which has been found very useful
for control work in enlarging consists of an ordinary
electric torch of the pencil type (obtainable quite
cheaply at anj'- electric supply shop) with a working point of
light. This light pencil may be used while the print is in the
developer, to suppress unwanted light spots, to strengthen
shadows, and to fill up “spotted ” areas.
The original pencil was contrived by covering the bulb of
the torch with a cap of thin sheet metal, in the centre of which
was a small pinhole. A later model, which is illustrated, has
a working point of glass, made from drawn-out glass rod,
suitably rounded at the end. This point can be actually
rested on the print in the developer and the point of applica¬
tion thereby fixed with certainty. The cap used in this
instance is contrived from part of a burnt-out electric switch,
the glass rod being cemented into it. The light is controlled
by pressing the clip-switch against the base of the index-finger,
as indicated in the illustration.
As the effect of the pencil is not instantaneous, but only
appears as the de¬
veloper acts, the use
of this method of
working-np requires
a little practice. Once
this has been ac¬
quired, however, the
worker finds himself
possessed of a very
valuable aid.
Eric Sidney.
Readers’ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
A CHEAP AND EFFECTIVE WINDOW SCREEN.
From time to time letters have appeared in “ The A.P.”
in which enquiry is made as to the best and cheapest
way of making a window screen for the temporary con¬
version of the bathroom into a dark-room.
The type here described has been used for four years by the
writer, and is still going strong.
A frame is made of four lengths of wood of medium strength,
joined together either in “ picture frame ” fashion, or by using
a half-lap joint as shown. The latter type is on the whole
preferable, as it is stronger. The frame should be just large
enough to fit into the window space with very small clearance.
A thick but smooth cloth such as an old curtain is then
stretched over the frame and secured by tin-tacks all round,
like an artist’s canvas. Any close-te.'.tured material can be
, used, but preferably dark in colour.
This is then given a thick coat of dark oil paint on both sides,
and when dry it can be examined for pinholes by holding it
up against the light. These holes are then blocked up by
further dabs of paint, or, if necessary, another coat of paint.
The finished frame should fit snugly into the window space,
without the necessity for anything else to hold it in place, but
it may be necessary to fit small turn-buttons to secure it.
A. Procter.
DEVICE FOR ASSISTING CONTACT PRINTING.
For those amateurs who, for various
reasons, are compelled to do their
contact printing in any odd corner
which happens to be available at the
time the following tip might be of use.
It is a simple device to keep the print¬
ing distance constant without having to
set up a table or bench for the purpose.
A piece of string is fastened at one end
to the electric light or gas bracket and
at the other end to a large button.
The string is placed between the fingers
which rest on the button. The printing-
frame is then placed on the palm of the
hand facing the light. This will ensure
prints of constant depth for any number
of prints.
If it is found that the most convenient
distance is too close to the light and
makes the exposure time too short to
be practical, a weaker lamp is necessary,
or a piece of white tissue paper can
be covered over the existing lamp.
Should, however, the exposing times be
unduly long to be comfortable (20 to
30 seconds is an ideal period) it will be
found that by halving the length of the
string the exposures will be shortened
to approximately one quarter of the
time. J. Jones.
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By W. H, JOHNSON.
The BACK
VIEW
IT is common ground that the
inclusion or omission of a figure
often makes or mars a picture.
Ignoring cases where the figure ob¬
viously forms the chief motif, it has
many other uses. As an instance,
it may be mentioned that, because
of our familiarity with its actual
size or height, its use in a picture
serves the invaluable purpose of
affording a sense of proportion and
giving scale to the other elements of
the picture.
Again, how often has the amateur
been attracted by a wide, open land¬
scape, and, telling himself that here
was an opportunity to secure an
exhibition picture, exposed plates with
high hopes in his heart, only to have
those hopes dashed to the ground by
the resulting prints ? He finds that
the scene which so attracted him is
depicted as something dreary, flat, and uninteresting, and
he now sees that what was lacking was some strong feature
in the foreground. This would have served the purpose of
accentuating distance and inducing a sense of atmosphere
— that important quality without which no landscape can
be successful. Here, a figure judiciously placed would
have supplied the want.
In any case, however, it would have been fatal if the
figure were facing the camera. The resulting picture
The Strollers Return.
" The Game isn't what it was."
most likely would be a portrait of " X,” with a landscape as
a background, but if the back of the figure were turned to¬
wards the camera it at once would have assumed its proper
relative significance, its seeming unobtrusiveness veiling
its true importance.
Other ways in
which the back view
may be used will
readily suggest
themselves. It is
especially useful in
giving point or
stress to some mo¬
tive or idea. If
reference is made
to the first of the
illustrations repro¬
duced above, it will
be seen that it
would not have been
possible to have
captured the effect
obtained in any
other way than by
making the expo¬
sure from a position
behind the two fig¬
ures. The use of
the back view ac¬
centuates the confidential or conversational attitudes. It
gives life to the figures and point to the picture which,
incidentally, won an award in the photographic competition
conducted by Weekly Illustrated last year.
“ The Strollers Return ” also instances an occasion
when the back view was the more desirable. Had the two
children been approaching the camera, it is more than likely
that, at the moment of exposure, one or both of them suddenly
would have looked at the camera, with the resultant
No turning hack.
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On the Promenade — Morning.
appearance of camera conscious¬
ness.
Another advantage in making use
of the back view of a person is that
the photographer may often take
his time in making the exposure.
If the person whose figure he
desires to include is a stranger and
facing the camera, most probably
the exposure is a hurried one or
not made at all, for not many
amateur photographers will “ snap”
a stranger when the stranger can
see what is being done.
The illustration “ No Turning
Back ” is a suggestion for dealing
with the familiar seaside bathing
picture in a slightly different
manner. Usually the method is to
include the face of the bathing
girl at all costs, yet this little
snapshot tells its story even more
clearly than would be the case
if the figures were facing the
Cheating the Sun.
camera, and at the same time there is
a definite attractiveness in the pose
and action indicated. The impersonal
quality of the subject renders it attrac¬
tive for competition or exhibition
purposes.
The same applies to “ On the Prom¬
enade — Morning.” This is not only
a striking arrangement, but the pose
of the two figures is eloquent of the
holiday spirit. It would have been
difficult to have caught the same idea
if they had not their backs to the camera,
and here again the impersonal quality
raises the print well out of the ordinary.
” Cheating the Sun ” is frankly
decorative, and the absence of portrait¬
ure all helps to make the snapshot a
success. Although not exactly a back
view it is near enough in this class to
be included as a good example of a
subject that can be tried with success
at this time of year.
All these pictures are within the
range of any snapshot camera and
only need looking for to ensure their
being secured with the minimum of
trouble when found.
One other point. Although it has been
pointed out that the back view tends to
make figures “impersonal,” this does
not fully apply to those who know them.
There is " character ” in back views.
Most of the people figuring in the illus¬
trations would be recognisable to their
friends, and we might bear this fact in
mind when making portrait studies.
The “ half-view” also has its uses, as in
the left-hand figure in the cricket subject.
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News and reviews
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
Four popular lectures, " Screen Colour
Photography,” ” Romsey Abbey,” ” The
New Forest,” and ” The Mother City
of England,” are now available to
lihotographic societies. They are by
Mr. R. M. Fanstone, who is a regular
contributor to our pages, and he is
prepared to deliver them without fee.
but travelling expenses are payable.
Application should be made to Mr.
Fanstone, Palmerston Street, Itomsey,
Hants.
The Third Canadian International
Salon of Photographic Art will be opened
at the National Gallery of Canada in
October, from the 23rd to November
15th. Every effort is being made to
make the exhibition an international
success. The last day for receiving
entries is ' September loth. .At tbe
conclusion of the exhibition the complete
collection will be sent on a 3,000 mile
tour of the Dominion and will be shown
at the leading cities. Entry forms are
obtainable ■ from the Exhibition Secre¬
tary, Canadian International Salon of
Photography, the National Gallery of
Canada, Ottawa.
The second number of ” Pauline
Photography,” the termly magazine of
St. Paul’s School, has come to hand and
well sustains the excellent impression
created by No. i. The little magazine
is finely produced and printed, and
contains several informative articles.
We congratulate the editor on his work.
A series of interesting travel lantern
lectures dealing with Italy and Northern
Africa is now available for photographic
and other societies. There are nine
lectures in all, and they are by Major
Charles Howard, who is prepared to
deliver them personally. Full particulars
are obtainable from him at 18, Albert
Road, Regent’s Park, London, N.M'.i.
“The A.P.”
Better and better ” described the prints entered
for the June Competitions, and the judging
has been more difficult than usual in conse¬
quence. The prize-winners, and practically the whole
of those attaining Honourable Mention are quite up
to exhibition standard, while several prints that have
been placed in Class i, as not up to the Honourable
Mention level in this competition would, in many
competitions in the past, have been among the prize¬
winners. This indicates that the standard of the
entire competition is now getting steadily higher.
The awards are as follows ; —
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ The Call,” by Emile Laevaert, igp,
Boulevard E. Bockstael, Brussels, ae, Belgium.
Second Prize. — “ The Old Testament,” by Kowell
Ward, 629, Melrose Street, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.
Third Prize. — " The Finishing Touch,” by Miss P. D.
Kooka, Kooka Villa, B.J. Road, Bandra, India.
I Mounting Prize. — " Preening,” by WilUam Jackson,
lo.'S, Park Grove, Hull.
Certificates of Merit. — “ The Last Ray,” by Arthur
Keen, 328, Fourteenth Avenue East, Calgary, Alberta,
Canada^’ “ Scintillation,” by H. VV. Lambert, Cresswell,
Ersham’ Road, Canterbury ; “ .Summertime,” by
The Hartlepools .Amateur Photf)-
graphic Society has changed its name to
the Hartlepools Camera Club. The
Hon. Secretary is F. C. Huntley, 22,
Lynn Street, \\'est Hartlepool, and the
headquarters are at Rirks Hotel, Church
Street.
The second issue of ” I’hotographx'
with Rolleiflex and Rolleicord ” is now
available. This little quarterly publica¬
tion contains matter of interest to all
users of these popular cameras, and is
well illustrated. It can be secured from
all RolleiHex and Rolleicord stockists
at IS., or direct from Messrs. R. F'.
Hunter Ltd., “Celfi.x House,” 51, Gray's
Inn Road, W.C.i, at is. id. per copy,
post free, or 4s. jd. post free, the annual
subscription for four ([uarterlv copies
as issued.
A photo-electric exposure meter and
a range-finder combined in one compact
instrument no larger than i X2^X2| in.
has been successfully achieved in the
Helicon,” a Zeiss Ikon product. The
photo-electric exposure meter is based
on the same principle as the Helios
exposure meter that has been on the
market for over a year, and made by the
same firm. The photo-cell glass is
pointed to the subject and through a
small window at the back an indicator
is seen. A dial is then turned until
this indicator is pointing at the principal
mark and the exposure reading is then
read off from the same dial. This dial
is scaled for film speeds of 9/10° to 24/10°
DIN, and from 20° to 35° Scheiner.
Provision is made for weak light values,
and also for day and artificial lighting.
The total range of exposures varies
from i/i,oooth to 80 secs. Immediately
above the exposure meter lies the range¬
finder. This employs the very efficient
principle of the dual rotating wedge
glasses as fitted to the range-finders of
Mrs. K. M. Parsons, 83, Saint Peter’s Avenue, Caver-
sham Heights, Reading.
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped,
those in the first group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class i. Class 2 and
Class 3, respectively.
Those awarded Honourable Mention are as follows ;
Edward Alenius (Jamaica, N.Y.) ; H. F. Andrew
(Walton-on-Thames) ; Mrs. D. Bailey (Goole) ; J. H.
Clark (London, S.E.) ; (2) T. G. Corkill (Johannesburg) ;
A. Howard Garmston (Bristol) ; James C. Gilchrist
(Pitlochry) ; George Hilleard (Bromley) ; (2) William
Jackson (Hull) ; Dr. S. D. Jouhar (Tivickenham) ;
Arthur Keen (Calgary, Alberta) ; Alan E. Lambert
(Jamaica, B.W.I.) ; H. W. Lambert (Canterbury) ;
Charles F. Lonsdale (West Hartlepool) ; (2) Mrs. K. M.
Parsons (Reading) ; (2) A. Pitman (London, W.) ;
(2) Charles E. Rollinson (Newport, Mon.) ; George A.
Slight (London, S.E.) ; R. E. Townsend (Newton
Abbot) ; (2) Kenneth M. Trathen (Redruth) ; G. T.
Yang (Soochow, China).
Intermediate Section.
First Prize. — ” South Foreland,” by E. Cecil
Milner, 40, Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London,
S.W.19.
many Zei.ss Ikon cameras. The subject to
be photographed is also sighted through
a small window immediately above that
of the exposure meter and a double
image will be seen. By rotating a dial
at the side, these two images can be
made to merge into one when the dis¬
tance, in feet, can be read off immediately
on this same dial. A highly efficient dual
in.strument that is both simple to use
and easy to carry in the pocket, the
” Helicon ” will appeal to those who
desire precision in calculating exposures
and distances. It is manufactured and
supplied by Zeiss Ikon Ltd., 37/41,
Mortimer .Street, London, W.i, and sells
at U), including soft leather purse.
Another little book for the miniature
camera worker has just appeared from
the Fomo Publishing Co., of Canton,
Ohio, l'.S..A. This is entitled ” Camera
Journalism with the Miniature Camera,”
and is full of interesting and instructive
matter for the free-lance Press photo¬
grapher. It is written by George M'.
Hesse and is obtainable from Messrs.
Sands' 1 iunter A Co., Ltd., .37, Bedford
Street, W.C.z, price 4s.
A special model of the ” Sixtus ”
photo-electric e.xposure meter, which was
reviewed in these columns recently has
just been put on the market by J. H.
Dallmeyer, Ltd., of 31, Mortimer Street,
W.I. This new model has been designed
for use exclusively with the Leica
miniature camera. "The meter is identical
in all respects to the standard instrument
as regards its construction and appear¬
ance. It is, however, calibrated to suit
the special lens apertures and shutter
speed incorporated in the Leica Camera.
The price is the same, i.e., £5 5s. Further
particulars will be sent on application to
the above address.
Correction — An error occurred in
the notices published in last week’s
issue regarding colour prints that can
be submitted in frames to the forth¬
coming exhibition of the Royal Photo¬
graphic Society. The largest size should
be 20x16, not 20x17.
Second Prize. — “ Interior of Tithe-Barn, Minster,'*
by H. Turoff, 55, Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square,
London, W.i.
Certificate«i of Merit. — “ Decanters,” by Miss W. G.
Hunt, 48, Kingsley Avenue, Ealing, London, W.13 ;
“Sunset,” by Hugh A. McDowell, 84, Melrose Street,
Belfast ; “ East Wind,” by R. H. Mead, Old Farm,
Ottersbaw, Surrey ; “ Speed King,” by G. A. Roberts,
20, Capon Close, Swaythling, Southampton ; “ At
the Well,” by Lloyd Robinson, 4, John Street, Thorn¬
ton, Bradford, Yorks.
Beginners’ Section.
First Prize. — “ The Village Street,” by Norman F.
Goldman, Linslade, Richmond Road, Wolverhampton.
Second Prize. — “ Before the Storm,” by Miss B.
Clough, Silsden House, Silsden, Near Keighley, Yorks.
Certificates of Merit. — “ Old Minehead,” by J. W^
Clements, ii, Manton Avenue, Hanwell, London,
W.7 ; “ Chinese Junk,” by E. W. Lomas, 288, Prince
Edward Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong ; “ Promise of
Harvest,” by E. T. Mills, High Street, Lane End,
High Wycombe, Bucks ; " Reflection,” by Frank
Warren, Apt. 5, 377, Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa,
Canada.
Monthly Competitions
(ulv 20, 10^6
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The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
•a 6 CiriEMATOORAPHER o
^ALL SHIPS
on the J^ound Pond
By MERLYN SEVERN.
Getting ready for a race.
Fitting out.
sun behind you, the sails show
white in darker water ; and
against the light, the sails are
dark in pale water. The latter
effect is usually more interesting,
but a lens hood is essential if the
picture is not to be spoilt by the
glare from the water being re¬
flected into the lens. A hood can
be improvised, at a pinch, by
twisting a piece of black wrapping
paper from the him carton or
plate box into a tube of the right
size, and fixing it in place with a
rubber band, or even a piece of
thin string ; but a proper hood
costs little and is more satisfactory.
Besides the boats on the water,
there are many amusing scenes
to be found on the banks, for
the larger yachts require a good
deal of “ htting out ” before they are ready to be launched,
and these operations are frequently the centre of an in¬
terested circle of young people — of all ages ! You will
hnd that these shots require at least twice, and probably
four times, the exposure of those taken over the water ;
there is no reflection to help the light.
The development of the negative requires a little
care. If the pictures include white sails in sunshine, it
is a good idea to develop for two-thirds of the usual
time, and then to transfer the negative to plain water
at the same temperature as the developer, for the re¬
mainder of the time. The developer left in the dense
parts of the film soon exhausts itself, but that in the
thinner parts goes on working much longer, so that the
shadow detail has a chance to build itself up, without
the white sails becoming too dense. Other pictures on
the same roll, which have not the same high degree
of contrast, can be printed on a more vigorous grade of
paper to compensate for the softer development.
A PHOTOGRAPHER spending Sunday in Tmndon
has a number of attractive hunting-grounds for
his camera, and one of the most delightful is the
Round Pond in Kensington Gardens. Children are
always to be found there, and very tame swans, and
those smartly turned-out little black-and-white ducks ;
but most fascinating of all, from the photographer’s
point of view, are the model yachts, which rival the
swans in grace as they sweep across the water.
Any camera will do for this work ; the simplest box-
form will produce delightful pictures, for owing to
the open nature of the subject, and the amount of light
reflected from the water, a small-
aperture lens is quite suitable. In
many cases, too, great depth of field
is required, to render sharply boats
and ])eople at various distances, so
that the owner of a fast lens will often
find it necessary to stop down.
A day which is slightly misty or
overcast will generally be found to
give better results than one of brilliant
sunlight. In bright sunshine it is
difficult to avoid over-exposing the
white sails, with consequent “ chalki¬
ness” and lack of detail, if sufficient
exposure is given to the darker parts
of the picture.
The ideal day is one on which the
sun is just strong enough to cast faint
shadows, and in this weather lovely
reflection effects can be secured.
These are of two kinds : with the
“Tuning up.”
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July 29th, 1936
'iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CINENATOGRAPHER e
Exhibitions and Competitions ^'^FUTUR^ ^
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer MoiithJy ('onipetitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, July 31. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Film for Novices* Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice IBroquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
{Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, i6, Madrid.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title ” Conversation Pieces.” — Open, July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
(Editor, The Listener, Broadcasting House, London,
W.i.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
I International Kunstphotographische Austellung
in Karlsbad. — Open, July 18-August 9. (Hugo
Heyer, Schulgass, 26, Karlsbad.)
XXX le Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Societd Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9E).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna¬
tional de Photographic. — Open, August 9-30. (M.
Rene Chalsdche, Avenue Marie-Th6r^e, 13,* Spa,
Belgium.)
I Salon Internacional de Fotografia de Sebastian.
— Open, August 5-20. (Sr. Secretario General Salon
Internacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian, Calle
San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian, Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Open,
.August 28-September 12. (W. H. Hammond,
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography, 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede ” Focus ” Fotosalon. — Entries, August
10 : open, September 12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Entries, August
14 : open, October. (Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg
P.S., P.O. Box 7024, Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Entries, August 14 ; foreign entries, July 31 ; open,
September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S., 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, August 15 ; open, September 6-27.
(H. W. Schonewolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,
N.V., U.S.A.)
Morecamhe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. Levisohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.r.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretar>-, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September lo ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV^ International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Amatorfenyk^pezok, Orsz. Szovets^ge,
Budapest VH, Erzsebet-konit, 9, Hiingary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (R. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holbom,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Sumner Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, Novem
ber (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photo
graphic Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $1.00.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
Johnson’s ” Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., A.R.P.S., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur
Photographic Association, Lucknow University,
Lucknow.) Entry forms obtainable also from the
Editor of The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
“ Beer is Best." The Winning Print.
The Wallace Heaton
“ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHS”
COMPETITION
UR readers will be interested to see a reproduction
of the print that was awarded the first prize of £2^
in the recent Wallace Heaton “Advertising Photo¬
graphs ” Competition. This competition, which closed at
the end of June, attracted a great number of prints from
readers of “ The A.P.” and the standard of the work through¬
out was a high one.
The judge was Sir Charles Higham, who selected the print
reproduced here, entitled “ Beer is Best,” as the best of all
those sent in during the preceding three months. This
print is by L. Tyler, 92, Bishop’s Tachbrook, Leamington
Spa. It was taken with a Rolleiflex camera, i/iooth of a
second at f/5.6. The film used was Agfa Isochrom.
The prints that were selected as runners-up were the
following :
“ The Old Village Cobbler,” by J. W. Sewell, Gunner-
side, Highfield Road, South Shields.
‘‘Wash Day,” by W. K. Statters, 23, Southern Drive, Hull.
“ Two Favourites,” by H. Haddock, 47, Luxor Avenue,
Harehills, Leeds.
” Where’s my Food ? ” by A. E. Watts, 63, St. Augustine
Road, Southsea.
“ Some Shine,” by C. Wendell Bleby, Cestrea," Beacons-
field, Bucks.
“ More, Please,” by Miss Iris Marsh, Marine House,
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
“ Tickled to Death,” by Reg. Moore, 13, Georgeville
Gardens, Barkingside, Essex.
A new Wallace Heaton Competition is announced for
the current quarter for users of 35-mm. still cameras. Full
particulars will be found in our advertisement pages.
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July 29th, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
tXHIBITION PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLIV.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. W. E.
JOHNSTON.
“ TJ'IRST a word about my cameras.
^ There is the inevitable reflex
— a Soho 3 J X 2^, with a
normal lens and a fixed-focus tele¬
photo ; there is a folding 3^X2^
Icarette, which can be used with
plates, film packs or roll films ; and
an old Icarette taking 2j-in. square
roll films. I generally use panchroma¬
tic material — plates, packs or roll
films according to circumstances. Film
packs and plates are developed in a
Dalian tank with Azol, and roll films
in one of those deep porcelain dishes
that require only one hand, which
makes developing in total darkness
possible.
“ Up to the present all my prints
have been made on bromide or chloro-
bromide papers. I do not find it an
easy matter to make a good bromide
enlargement ; when I do so, I shall be
ready to try some of the other processes.
H.M.S. " Challenger.”
“As I like playing about with
chemicals and bottles my developers,
M.Q. and so on, are made up a
gallon at a time, and stocked in small
bottles. They last a long time, and
are always ready for use. Hypo is
bought five pounds at a time, and
dissolved in a gallon of water. This
is too strong for use, but is easily
diluted as required.
“ It may be of interest to know that
my print washing is often carried over
to the next evening. I give twelve
changes altogether, and if it is getting
late I give only three or four, and
leave the prints in the water, face
down, till the next evening, when the
remaining changes are given. I have
found no ill effects from doing this.
“ For my subjects I look everywhere,
and my small Icarette is generally in
my pocket. In my rambles in town
or country likely places are noted.
and these are visited as often as
possible when the lighting and other
conditions seem suitable. Children
are among my favourite subjects, and
I have spoilt many plates and films
trying to catch their elusive and
charming expressions.
“ I was in the Royal Navy when I
first became interested in photography,
and most of my work was then con¬
fined to taking and developing nega¬
tives and making contact prints.
Enlargements were made at home
during brief spells between foreign
commissions. The best were mounted
in albums, with dates and a few notes
added to form a sort of diary.
“ The influence of ‘ The A.P.’ articles
and criticisms is very evident when
looking back through the pages of these
albums. In ‘ The A.P.’ I generally find
detailed accounts of how to avoid the
errors and poor results of the past.
“ Most of my exhibition
subjects nowadays are
first submitted to the
judgment of my fellow-
members of the Ports¬
mouth Camera Club.
They are promptly parsed
and analysed, dissected,
chopped to bits and
ground up. If there is
anything left at all —
which is seldom the case
— the pieces are carefully
gathered together, and
the best of a bad job made
■for the next exhibition.
They are a callous lot,
these critics. The way
they treat those master¬
pieces of mine, and of
others, renders the ex¬
pression ‘ cut-throat ban¬
dits ’ a term of praise by
comparison.”
(A further example of
Mr. Johnston’s work is
reproduced on one of the
centre Art pages.)
W. E. Johnston.
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ih[ amateur photographer
p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER g
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
NORFOLK COTTAGE/^ hy N, R. Reedham,
IN considering a picture of this type,
it has to be kept in mind — if
appearances count for anything —
that it is an arranged subject, inso¬
much as a setting seems to have been
chosen and a figure then introduced,
and it is of a different character from
those in which both figure and setting
are caught without the connivance
of the former.
As a rule, the latter class
has the advantage of spon¬
taneity but is subject to the
drawback that the figure does
not always harmonise with
its setting or is not posed
as well as could be wished,
while the first-mentioned type
is liable to betray its make-up,
either by camera-conscious¬
ness, a woodenness of atti¬
tude, or a stiffness that sug¬
gests a simulation of arrested
motion. Here, there is no
trace of the first two, but
there does seem to be just a
hint of a feeling that, while
the figure is intended to con¬
vey the impression that she
is in the act of walking
towards the cottage door,
she is actually standing still
for the photograph to be
taken.
The responsibility for this
rests more with the model
than with the photographer,
although, possibly, it might
be said that the fact should
have been observed and cor¬
rected at the time of making
the exposure. Howeyer, she
is otherwise entirely in keep¬
ing and very well chosen.
Her pose is excellent, and
the freedom from camera-
consciousness such that an impression
almost equivalent to spontaneity is
conveyed.
As the sole human element, she
naturally assumes the role of the
principal item and serves as the centre
of interest. Her position at (i) is
fairly strong, being placed on one of
a vertical division of thirds, and this
strength is emphasised by the effective
way her head is isolated against a dark
portion of the setting, while the darker
parts of her figure come against the
light on the pathway. The sunlight
on her head and shoulders, too, en¬
hances her importance, and, altogether,
she attains ample significance to
maintain principality and ensure the
necessary measure of unity.
On the other hand, her placing
vertically is not so good. She happens
to fall too near the middle of the
picture, or, put in another way, there
is too great an approach to equivalence
in the spaces allowed above and
below her. At the same time, there
appears to be an excess of foreground,
and nothing would be lost that is of
any pictorial value if a good inch
were removed from the base of the
picture, i.e., along the dotted line of
the sketch. The trim would have
the further advantage of improving
the position of the figure, and, in
another edition, might well be tried.
The feeling of sunshine, perhaps, is
not very strong, and, it seems, the
sun was not shining at full force.
It may have been partially obscured
by a passing cloud, and some of its
vitality, no doubt, may have been
lost on account of the subject being
seen against it, but it is somewhat
curious to note that, while the figure
casts a shadow, there is practically
no evidence of sunshine on the cottage
front.
It might be expected, having re¬
gard to its direction, that the
open window-frames would
cast a glancing shadow falling
downwards towards the
viewer, but nothing of the
sort is visible, and, in conse¬
quence, the impression loses
some of the effect it ought to
convey. Admittedly, it is
not an easy thing to keep
all these considerations in
mind in the stress of choosing
a viewpoint, placing and ar¬
ranging the figure, and seeing
to the technical questions of
focussing, determining the ex¬
posure, and making it, but it
should be done, and, in the best
work in this class, it is done.
There is room for improve¬
ment, again, in the treatment
of the foliage forming the
more distant parts of the
setting. The bits of light
showing through around the
neighbourhood of (2) are
rather distracting, and have
the effect of drawing the
attention away from the figure.
Local working up with a
carbon pencil, oil pigment,
or any method that is famil¬
iar, would remove the dis¬
ability and should be adopted.
Nevertheless, the picture
does attain a measure of suc¬
cess, and, at least, does indicate a way
of making a subject by the introduction
of a figure into what, in other circum¬
stances, could scarcely be sufficient in
itself. The idea is excellent and shows
what can be done with the aid of a suit¬
able model, while the variations that
can be made on the same theme are
infinite and well worth exploring. The
retention of a feeling of sunshine is,
however, almost an indispensable ne-
cessity,and, whatever else should happen
to be overlooked, care should be taken
to keep the fact in mind. "Mentor.”
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July 2<j, 1936
The AMAITUR PHOTOGRAPHTIT
n L ClhEMATOGPAPHEP ^
A NORFOLK COTTAGE.
Bv N. R. Reedham.
o L CINEMATQGPAPHFP .o
July 2g, 1936
THE joker.
(Se^ article, Hoa) I make my Exhibition Pictures.'']
Bv \V. E. Johnston,
July 2Q, 1936
ill AMAIEU^ PHOTOGPAPHFR
o d CINEMATOGPAPHEP o
THE WHALER
{Fro7n “ The A.P.*' Overseas Competition.)
By N. T. Bennett,
{Durban.)
July 29, 1936
kAMAlEUR PHOIOGPAPHER
o r riNFMATOGPAPHEB o
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS COMPETITION.
I. — “ All is Peace."
By Miss M- Reynolds.
5, — “ Sunshine and Shadow "
By U’. H» Jackson,
2. — "
Sieallcnv Palls in Plood." 3. — “ The Palls, Dulgoch."
By J. G. Muir. By H. Wykes.
6. — “ A London Silhouette."
By C. J. Copsey,
4. — “ The LanCf Overstrand."
By A. G. Ramsey,
y. — “ Quiet Corner."
By N. A, Parinar.
July 29th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
f;) 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS m
the Beginners* prints reproduced on the opposite page
IT is undoubtedly a fact that an
adequate exposure is a funda¬
mental necessity towards the
making of a technically perfect print.
It is also a fact that with the modern
plate or film, and dealing with any
ordinary subject out of doors there
is a considerable degree of latitude,
so that, provided a certain minimum
is exceeded, a wide range of exposures
may be given without affording any
noticeable differences in the resultant
prints.
Latitude and Exposure.
Supposing we are dealing with a
subject of the nature of No. 2, " Swal¬
low Falls,” by J. G. Muir. It repre¬
sents an average landscape and there
are no near darks to necessitate a
special allowance or increase over
what would be the ordinary exposure
for its class.
According to our monthly tables,
this would now be somewhere about
i/goth of a second at f/8, assuming that
the speed of the plate or film falls
into the ultra-rapid category, as do
most of them in common use, and also
assuming that the exposure was made
in sunshine between the hours of
II a.m. and 3 p.iii. Any of the many
types of exposure meters would give
a near approach to the same reading,
yet, providing development remain
the same for each and every case,
anything up to eight times that expo¬
sure would produce identical prints.
That is to say that anything between
i/ioth and i/iooth of a second could
safely be given without fear of over
or under exposure. These figures go
a bit beyond the exact ratio, but they
are quoted to agree with the average
run of shutter speeds, and the differ¬
ence, at either extreme, is too small
to matter.
In this particular instance, it would
be unwise to increase the exposure
beyond i/5oth because of the moving
water in the foreground, for, otherwise,
an undesirable amount of blurring of
the image would, in all probability,
become evident.
Fullness of Gradation.
It may here be remarked, incident¬
ally, that, in cases approaching the
border line, it is impossible to diagnose
with certainty the presence of under¬
exposure of the negative from the
print.
Errors in manipulation or in the
choice of a printing paper may very
easily produce a result that seems to
denote a faulty exposure when such
is not the case, but a sure indication
can always be obtained from the
negative itself.
If the darks of the subject are
represented by clear glass or unob¬
scured film, or if the deposit is no
greater than that on the unexposed
margins, under-exposure exists, but
if there be a greater deposit in those
portions than there is in the margins,
the exposure is adequate. Over¬
exposure may be inferred when the
negative is excessively dense through¬
out, is lacking in contrast, and high¬
light detail (represented by the heaviest
deposit in the negative) is lost, as¬
suming, of course, that development
has proceeded for the normal time.
With “ Swallow Falls,” the gradation
seems ample in the darker passages,
and it is a reasonable inference that
the exposure was adequate, nor, hav¬
ing regard to the vigour of the print,
is there any reason to suspect over¬
exposure.
Technique and the Print.
It seems perfectly sound in its
technical treatment, but, in the case
of No. i, ” All is Peace,” by Miss M.
Reynolds, the blankness of the fore¬
ground in conjunction with the lack
of sky tone leads to the inference that
not only was there under-exposure in
the first instance, but that it has been
complicated with an over-development
of the negative in an attempt to
bring up non-existent shadow detail.
This, however, might be one of those
borderline cases to which reference
has been made above, and, while
there is no doubt about the develop¬
ment being excessive in relation to the
contrast range of the printing paper,
it is impossible to be absolutely sure
about the exposure without having a
sight of the negative.
Nevertheless, there does seem a
strong probability of its presence,
and similar remarks are applicable,
again, in connection with No. 6,
” A London Silhouette,” by C. J.
Copsey, though, in this instance, the
degree of over-development is even
more marked. Reference to the nega¬
tive will indicate whether under-expo¬
sure is present or not, but, with No. 7,
" Quiet Comer,” by N. A. Parinar,
where the contrast is by no means
extreme, the utter lack of tonal
distinctions in the darker portions
does seem to show that an appreciable
measure of under-exposure exists.
Symptoms and Diagnosis.
The probability, here, is that refer¬
ence to the negative will make the
fault only too clear, and, if so, it is
a case where something like four to
six times the exposure originally
given would be necessary to provide
a fully exposed negative.
With Nos. 3 and 5, " The Falls,
Dolgoch,” by H. Wykes, and “ Sun¬
shine and Shadow,” by W. H. Jackson,
the prints are very flat, and while it
is just possible that this state of
affairs may be ascribed to under¬
development of the negative, or print¬
ing upon a type of printing paper that
is much too ‘ soft ” for it, it is more
likely that under-exposure is the
responsible factor.
Flatness is another symptom of
under-exposure, but it is also produced
by under-development, and, in these
cases also, a certain diagnosis can
only be obtained from the negative.
No. 4, “The Lane, Overstrand,” by
A. G. Ramsey, is, in common with
Nos. 3, 5 and 7, an instance where it
is necessary to make an allowance for
nearby trees occupying the greater pro¬
portion of the picture, for which, accord¬
ing to our table, an exposure of i/qoth
of a second — or at least double the
first-mentioned example — is required,
all other circumstances being equal.
Direct Illumination.
The need for an increased exposure
will become apparent when it is
considered how much direct illumina¬
tion is cut off by the trees themselves,
and how much more intense a dark
appears the nearer it is.
It may be that, with No. 4, a
fuller exposure might offer a somewhat
more harmonious tonal scheme, but
it does not seem noticeably deficient,
nor is the contrast excessive having
regard to the nature of the subject.
Its foreground, too, is in shadow, and,
with this m mind and the darks of
the tree trunks also to consider, it
provides an instance of one of those
cases where the old-established rule —
" Expose for the shadows ” — should
invariably be applied. “ Mentor.”
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iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
^ 6 CIHEMATOORAPHER o
July 29th, 1936
Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography.
TRANSFORMING A PHOTOGRAPH.
There are many ways in which
a photograph can be used as
an aid to producing a drawing
or painting, and some of them are a
great help to those whose skill is
limited. Even if I had the time to
draw a subject on the spot I should
find the task a difficult one, but I
can take a photograph in a fraction
of a second, and thereafter can make
a recognisable version of it in several
different styles. Cripples need crutches.
Perhaps the most familiar transform¬
ation is to draw on a photograph with
a pen and ‘‘ fixed ” ink, and then
remove the silver image. A less
familiar procedure is to make a pencil
drawing by similar means. This is
the one I propose to describe, inci¬
dentally dealing with the pen methods.
Fig. I is a snapshot of a building
that was once a chantry, then modified
into an ordinary dweUing-house, and
finally into a tea-shop. Fig. 2 is a
much simplified version of it, eliminat¬
ing the advertisements, two cars and
a cycle. As far as my present purpose
Fig. I.
is concerned it does not matter that
the hurried sketch is feeble and crude.
I am not showing what can be done
by the method, but am describing
how to do it.
The first step is to make two prints.
One may be on any sort of paper that
will show all the tones and details as
well as possible. The other must be
on a matt surface paper, and should
be as light as is consistent with showing
all the outlines. Every maker of
bromide papers has several
grades of suitable paper for
the purpose. The print
should be very much over¬
exposed, and developed only
long enough for the whole
image to be faintly visible.
Even a matt photographic
paper does not take either
ink or pencil as well as
ordinary drawing-papers and
boards. It has a sort of
‘‘ greasiness.” I have found
it a help to treat the surface
with pumice powder, which
any chemist can supply.
Pin the dry print on to a
drawing-board, and rub the
whole surface very thorough¬
ly with a plug of cotton¬
wool dipped at intervals in
the pumice powder. The
treatment makes no visible
difference. Dust the surface
with clean wool. Now with
a pencil, H or HB, draw
lightly the main outlines
and details of the subject,
just sufficient to serve as a
guide in making the drawing
later.
The next step is to get
rid of the photograph. I
formerly used a solution of
copper sulphate and com¬
mon salt, but it was difficult
to get rid of the image
altogether, especially if the
operations were carried out
by dayhght. I now have a
perfectly efficient method.
Make a solution of J oz.
of potassium iodide in 10 oz. of water,
and dissolve in this enough metalhc
iodine to give a ruby port colour to it.
Iodine flakes are rather expensive,
but a friendly chemist will weigh out
a quarter of an ounce, which will last
a long time. The solution can be
used over and over again.
Pour it over the print, and rock the
dish. The result is alarming. The
silver image becomes a dirty brown,
and the paper a deep, indigo blue.
Fig. 2.
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July 29th, 1936
Rinse the paper once or twice, and
pour over a little hypo solution as for
fixing prints. In a moment or two
there is the sheet of paper with nothing
on it but the faint pencil marks,
except perhaps a lemon yellow tint
where the darkest tones were. This
is iodide of silver, which disappears
as fixing is continued. Wash the
"print,” pin it up to dry, and then
mount it.
With the guidance of the other
print you can then proceed to finish
your drawing, simply or elaborately as
you please. Three pencils are generally
sufficient, say H, HB and B. When
you ha\-e finished, " fix ” the drawing
in the steam from a kettle. The
gelatine of the emulsion holds the
pencil surprisingly.
Even on a pale print it is impossible
to see the light pencil marks which are
all that should be used for plotting
out the drawing. The only thing
to do is to go over the subject
systematically, section by section,
and not jump about at random.
With pen and ink the work done on
the print can be seen sufficiently
well.
Whether pencil or ink is used the sur¬
face of the paper should not be touched
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CIHEMATOQRAPHER e
during bleaching, fixing and washing.
A pen drawing may be finished by
washes in monochrome or colour, and
a skilful worker can produce the effect
of a coloured etching if he so desires.
Unfortunately, I have so far failed
completely to find any treatment that
will make a bromide paper take an even
wash properly, but these are seldom
required.
There are several other ways in
which photographs can be transformed,
but those I have suggested will be
enough for a start. Perhaps I may
be able to refer to the matter again
at some future date. W. L. F. W.
HOLIDAY SNAPS e m
The time has come for most of us when the camera
surmounts a pile of things that have somehow or
other simply got to be pushed into that rucksack or
suitcase, and I am going to assume that you have assured
yourself the instrument is in good order, and confine myself
to making a suggestion that this year’s collection of pictures
shall be different — different, and very much better.
Learn from Last Year’s Snaps.
Looking over the albums of last year’s pictures, and the
year before that, and so on back into history, most of us
have to admit that there is something lacking, something
we somehow missed ; that the pictures are not typical of
that particular spot we chose, that the groups of people
with whom we so enjoyed ourselves might just as well
have been taken, well, in the garden, or even out in the
street not five yards from home or the office !
Get away from these unsatisfactory conditions this year,
and bring back a really splendid record. To begin with :
have you tried taking a picture of the inside of your holiday
headquarters ? The rooms where you take your holiday
meals that -somehow taste so much better, the room where
you slept, tired out after a day’s strenuous exercise in the
open air — don’t these deserve to be included in your
record ?
It is very easy to take indoor pictures with modern films,
and modern cameras, even of the humbler variety. You
haven’t a tripod ? But there is always a chair, and a book
■or two to get just the right angle.
You will not regret the e.xposures made with just that
■extra moment of thought and care, when you are able to
add to your album one or two shots of that fascinating
stairway, the doorway into your room, the corner by the
window where you took your meals.
Make Typical Views.
As to views, and out-of-door pictures generally, try and
make them typical, so that afterwards you will not be
wondering just where that particular one was taken — it
will stand out at once that it could only have been taken
at Blank-on-Sea, or on the Broads (look at those rushes,
that windmill, that low-swung bridge !) or on the wide
■expanse of Exmoor (there is even a tiny Exmoor pony in
the middle distance !).
If you keep your eyes open, you will notice that every
county, even every sub-division of a county, has its special
charming characteristics, whether of rustic gateway.
thatched cottage, peculiar style of ecclesiastical architecture,
or what not. Use your eyes, and then use your camera
to make a record of what they tell you.
If you can read up something about the district before¬
hand, you w'ill be guided in your discoveries, and half an
hour in the local reference library will be well spent, but
even if this is impracticable a little intelligent observation
on the spot will soon give you the clues you want, and time
so spent will not be wasted when you come to display
your pictures proudly during the coming winter.
Special Subjects.
And then, too, what about looking out for some par¬
ticular subject ? I myself, being of plebeian tastes, have
a special album labelled “ The Inn I Know,” and into
that album goes one print of every photograph I take of
pleasant inns I find up and down the country (it is amazing
what a warmth of friendly recognition lights the faces of
those who also know my inns !). Country gates, stiles,
churches, thatched cottages, and dozens of other subjects
will suggest themselves to the minds of those attracted
to them. A side-line of this sort forms a thread of per¬
manent interest linking up all one’s haphazard picture¬
making.
People.
Last of all, we come to people, and it is a sickening fact
that other people are far more interested in pictures of
fellow human beings than anything else ! You may pro¬
duce really excellent photographs of this or that scene,
some architectural gem, some exceptional corner of the
country, yet they are all liable to be put aside or, worse still,
allowed to slither to the floor, while the audience pounces
on some wretched snap of Mary balanced on a breakwater,
or George all dressed up for the promenade.
Human weakness being such, see to it that at least your
pictures of people are pictures, and of people, and not
something for which you have to blush as a photographer.
Take your people doing something, not just glaring fixedly
at the camera. Catch them in unguarded moments (but
if you must take uncle when he is asleep, let your valour
be tempered with discretion when the print comes home !).
And if you are taking groups, see to it that you have
more of a hold over the members of it then the inevitable
funny man of the party, or something is sure to go wrong,
and need to be explained away.
Bearing all these things in mind wdll make a difference
— and I think it will be one that you will not regret.
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July 29th, 1936
ictiire Points
No. 10 (New Series) by RICARDO
The Case for Clouds in Landscapes
Thanks to the improvement of films and the increasing
popularity of filters, it is an easy enough matter to
produce a negative that shows some sort of contrast
between the white clouds and the blue sky But the oppor¬
tunity that so often presents itself of photographing the
clouds as the main point of interest or motif as a pictorial
subject, is not recognised as much as it might be.
The top sketch shows a landscape that holds foreground,
middle distance and distance of sorts, and a little of the clouds.
If there had been some really strong interesting feature in it, this
viewpoint would
have been justi¬
fied, but as it is, it
is an insipid land¬
scape. Should,
however, the
clouds be bold,
of pleasing size
and proportion,
then the camera
should be pointed
upwards instead,
to give a picture
like that in the
lower sketch,
with sufficient
landscape in¬
cluded at the base
to give balance
and perspective.
If the blue is
very pale, a deep
yellow filter will
give good con¬
trast, but unless
a special effect is
desired do not
over-correct or
emphasise the
blue as the false
tone value will
look unnatural.
When Clouds are
not Required
JUST as we have seen that
clouds can make a pic¬
ture out of a common¬
place landscape, so can they
be out of place in other
landscapes — although they
might even be present and
appear at first sight perfectly
natural. It all depends
whether they compete with
the main point of interest by
contrast of tone, awkward
contours or bad placing in the
picture. Or, as in the case
of the lower sketch, by being
unsuited or irrelevant to the
motif, or the main subject.
It would be difficult to
try and ignore the fussy little
patch of clouds in the top
sketch, particularly as the
contour of the building is
rather intricate, and it is all
rather distracting to the inter¬
esting little figure study.
Cover up the clouds with the
thumb and it will be agreed
that the picture is improved.
The attention is now allowed to
rest peacefully on a peaceful
subject. From the technical
point of view, too, to fit a
filter just to bring out that little mass is to risk under-exposure
with the real subject where colour correction is not needed.
In the lower sketch, something of a similar character is
shown. A simple arrangement such as this, that depends
largely on the passive and gentle wisp of smoke to give it its
correct atmosphere, would most certainly not be improved if
some big blustering clouds were included in the background,
whether they were visible at the time or printed in.
Clouds should always be in keeping with the subject.
Avoid Overcrowding the Picture, a Common Fault
IT seems that one of the biggest difficulties in the would-be pictorialist’s path, is
that of ruthless trimming or elimination of unnecessary subject matter in
the print. The good advice of always including a little more on the negative
than you intend to use is, of course, intended only for a possible change of mind
regarding the final edges of the print, and also to guard against incorrect view¬
finders and possible damage to the edge of the negative by finger-marks and
frilling, etc. Not that we should print everything on the negative.
It is easy enough to understand that after including the entire negative on the
enlargement it requires a super¬
human will to lop off perhaps half
or more of the print and reduce it
to something like a contact print,
just because we are told that the
rest was superfluous. But generally it
is so, and if the remaining diminutive
portion be enlarged to a substantial size and put alongside the original “ aU-in ”
print we are better able to satisfy ourselves that “ the part is often better than
the whole."
This is true of almost every subject that can be photographed, and here we can
illustrate only one of them. To snap the entire bush laden with blossoms because
of the vivid impression it makes temporarily on our mind is not to say that when
reduced to terms of mere black-and-white on flat paper it will be just as pleasing.
Concentrate on, say, three blossoms and the print will be a lot easiefi to look at.
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Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summer lens, ever-ready case. As new . £31 10 0
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Leica Model II, black, f/3. 5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition . £18 10 0
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Leitz Stereo Viewer . £5 5 0
Leitz Copying Arm, with rotating stage plate to fit enlarger column . £6 17 6
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Contax, as above, but with f/3.5 Tessar lens . £23 17 6
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With f/3.5 . £21 10 0
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Zeiss 8.5-cm. f/2 Sonnar Lens. As new . £26 10 0
Zeiss 12-in. f/8TeIe-Tessar, with filter and special case. Cost£48. Asnew..£30 0 0
Contax Plate Back, £3 5 0. Ebctra Slides, 5s. 6d. each. 42-mm. Filters : Dark Red,
128. 6d. ; Green, 128. 6d. ; Light Yellow, Os. 42-mm. Proxars : No. 1, 123. 6d., No. 2
128. 6d. Contax Magniphot Enlarger, to take lens from camera. Excellent condition,
£6 17 6.
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Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £55 10 0
Latest 6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar lens, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case.
As new . ^0 10 0
Latest 4x 4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. As new £21 10 0
Automatic 6x6 Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. Excellent condition
£16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x 4, f/2.8 Tessar, normal Compur, ever-ready case. . . .£17 10 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new . £l 117 6
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 lhagee anasdgmat. Good condition . £11 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition . £13 17 6
Exakta Latest Lever-wind Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new . £19 10 0
Multispeed Exakta, f/l. 9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, extension tube, lens hood, universal
case. Excellent condition . £26 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar. As new . £11 17 6
Ikoflex Model 11, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. As new . £16 17 6
Latest Improved Model Korelle, f/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready case. As new. . . .£14 15 0
Zeiss Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. As new . £7 5 0
Baldax, 16-on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur. As new . £5 15 0
Baldi, 16-on-V.P., f/2. 9 Trioplan, Rapid Compur. As new . . . £6 10 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, 16-on-V.P., f/2.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case As new
£12 15 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, Compur, special reflex attachment. Excellent
condition . £12 15 0
Nagel Rolloroy, f/2 Xenon lens, case. Excellent condition . £10 15 0
Dolly, f/2 Xenon, Compur. As new . £8 15 0
Miniature Marvel, f/2 Xenon, Compur. As new . £8 17 6
Weltur, 16-on-3ix2L f/2.8 Tessar, Compur shutter, coupled range-finder combined
with view-finder. As new . £17 15 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new . £13 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. Cost £24.
As new . £19 10 0
Fotet 3x4 cm., f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur, purse. Elxcellent condition . £4 17 6
Piccochic, 3x4 cm., f/2.9 Vidanar, Compur . . . £4 7 6
Foth-Derby, f/2.5 lens, Compur. Good condition . £5 12 6
Exakt Enlarger, Model Ha, for 6X 6 cm. negatives. As new . £15 15 0
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mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Yacht Races and
Cinematographer
the Amateur
By F. J. M.
The call of the sea is heard once
more, and the amateur cin6 worker,
no less than his brother of the still
camera, will find that the coast and the
many activities connected with holidays
at the sea will provide endless material
for action subjects.
This particularly applies to sailing
vessels which are to be found at practi¬
cally every seaside resort and these
invariably ]frovide striking subjects for
the cinematographer, particularly if he
manages to get afloat himself, so that
they can be shot when on the move in
deep water.
Twice fortunate, however, is the cine
worker who makes his holiday centre at
a part of the coast where a big yacht
race is held during his visit. He then
has the opportunity of securing pictorial
results of one of the most beautiful
subjects of the sea.
It does not necessarily follow that the
finest yacht-racing pictures are secured
when dealing with the bigge.st yachts.
Just as fine sport and equally good
pictures may be secured with the smaller
craft as subjects, and there is much
greater likelihood of getting them in
groups and at close quarters.
For the photographer who does not
care to venture afloat, or who has not a
boat available for his own use, quite good
shots of the smaller racing craft can
sometimes be secured from the pier
heads, or even from the shore ; but
undoubtedly the best method of dealing
with this particular subject is for the
photographer to be afloat himself —
preferably in a power-boat, which may
tie a steam launch or a motor-boat, or even
a smaller boat with an auxiliary motor.
While such a boat may not permit
him to keep alongside the racing vessels,
it will enable him to intercept the race
at various points, and to secure striking
groups from time to time during the
race. This is the ideal way of tackling
such subjects.
During Cowes Week, which starts on
August 3rd, followed by regattas at
Ryde and Southsea, and other places
on the coast, finer opportunities for
yacht photography are presented than
in any other part of the world. Here
can be seen yachts of all descriptions
under ideal conditions, and no amateur
cine worker can be blind to the beauty
of the subject or the opportunities for
making action pictures that are pre¬
sented.
Many of the points that the ordinary
snapshot photographer would have to
observe when photographing racing
yachts will not arise, or will not matter,
when taking action pictures, although
the (question of light has to be taken into
account. If the light is very strong
and powerful a small stop can be used,
unless a filter is employed, which is very
desirable sometimes, particularly when
white-sailed yachts are shot against a
blue sky. The filter must then, of
course, be compensated for by a larger
stop.
For this reason also panchromatic
stock is eminently desirable, and in
addition a longer lens hood than
usual should be employed as the subject
is one in which there is an enormous
amount of reflected light from the water.
The question of background is not so
important as for the still photographer,
who is advised to keep clear of heavy
coastlines beyond the yachts. In action
films this will not affect the picture, in
fact it may add to the stereoscopic effect.
The same applies to the massing of a
number of moving yachts. The still
photographer is urged to get his yacht
isolated, or if there are several, in a
pleasing group. With the cine the more
the merrier, and complicated groups in a
number of different planes — constantly
changing — add to the liveliness of the
scene.
One point, however, must be stressed
when photographing a race. Although
it may be taken from a motor-boat
travelling at the same rate as the yacht,
the yacht should be allowed to come
into the field of view and pass across
and right out to be most effective.
This can be done by allowing the motor-
boat to become practically stationary,
or by slow panning. Do not, however,
keep coming back to the same yacht
entering the picture from either the
right or the left. This becomes very
irritating when seen later.
Close-ups are very effective, as also
are yachts racing across the field of
view in the eye of the sun. The silhou¬
etted forms of the sails and the sparkle
of the water produce most beautiful
effects when seen on the screen, provided
the lens hood has been effective.
When in search of pictorial groups of
racing yachts, whether small or large.
Shaking out the Spinnaker. This is a good angle from which to take a big racing
yacht. She shoxild he followed right through until she has passed.
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July 29th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER a
the photographer should make for
definite points in a race, such as the
starting-point or one of the mark-buoys
round which the yachts have to turn
during the course of the race. It fre¬
quently happens that a number of yachts
will reach the mark-buoy together and
this makes a notable shot as they turn
and get on the other tack.
Another point to bear in mind when
photographing a yacht race is to en¬
deavour to get to the lee side of the
boats — that is to say the side which
shows the deck and crew when the boat
is heeling over with the wind. This
always gives a better idea of action.
As mentioned above, close-ups are
very effective and some of the finest
yacht shots can be obtained when the
boat is literally almost on top of the
photographer. Care must be taken,
of course, neither to be run down nor
to hamper the progress of the yacht by
getting in the way. For this reason a
reliable man, familiar with “ the rules
of the road ” should be in charge of the
motor-boat while the cinematographer
is operating. If, also, it is possible to
get a trip on a big yacht during a race
some wonderful deck shots with the
crew at work will add to the charm of
the complete film.
Finally, note at intervals that the
lens is free from spray or blurred results
will be obtained.
" Up Anchor.” Some of the most attractive shots of yachts are to be obtained as
close-ups. This particularly applies when the yacht is racing under full sail, but do
not get too close, or it may be dangerous both for you and for the yacht.
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The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer's Diary of Forthcoming Events.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS DURING AUGUST, 1936.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Date.
1 Event.
Place.
Aug. I, 3-8.
Military Searchligbt Tattoo . .
Tidworth.
Aug. 10-15.
i Larvn Tennis Tournaments
Minehead, Buxton
I.
Cowal Sheep-dog Trials
Dunoon.
and Felixstowe.
I.
Highland Games
Bridge of Allan.
„ 10-15.
Carnival . .
Ilfracombe.
1-5-
St. Wilfrid’s Feast and Procession (Ancient
„ 11-12.
Boscombe Carnival
Bournemouth.
Custom)
Ripon.
M
Eden Amateur Golf Tournament
St. Andrews.
1-8.
Royal Regatta . .
Cowes, I.W.
Norfolk Tennis Championships
Cromer.
I.
Agricultural Shows
Lockerbie and
„ 12.
Grouse Shooting Commences.
Duns.
„ 12.
Croquet Championships
Roehampton.
3-
Bank Holiday.
„ 12.
Annual Carnival
Eastbourne.
3-
Racing . .
Sandown Park,
„ 12.
Sheep-dog Trials
Aberystwyth.
Chepstow, Bir-
13-15-
Open Golf Tournament
Dornoch.
mingham and
15-
British Empire v. U.S.A. (Athletics) . .
White City.
Ripon.
„ 15-16.
Racing . .
Redcar.
3*
Ulster Grand Prix (Motor Cycles)
Belfast.
„ 15, 17-19-
Third Test Match — England v. All India
The Oval, London.
3.
Uxbridge and District Show . .
Uxbridge.
„ 17-22.
Tennis Championships
Aldeburgh, St. An-
3-
Motor Racing . .
Brooklands.
drews and Scar-
3-8.
Tennis Tournaments . .
Banff and Naim.
borough.
3.
Hastings to Birmingham Walk.
„ r8-26.
Royal Regatta . .
Torquav, Paignton
3-
Autumn Sports and Carnival . .
Chester.
and Brixham.
3-
Regatta . .
Erith.
„ 19-20.
Horse Show
Limerick.
3-
Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show , .
Blackpool.
„ 19-20.
Racing . .
Bath.
3-
Carnival and Sports
Bexhili'on-Sea,
,, 10-20.
Summer Show . .
Jersey.
3-4-
Agricultural Show
Harrogate.
,f 20.
Old English Sports
Grasmere.
3-8.
Welsh National Eisteddfod
Fishguard.
„ 20.
Carnival
Teignmouth.
3-8.
Lawn Tennis Tournaments
Bournemouth, Ilk-
*» 22.
Sheep-dog Trials
Patterdale.
ley and Torquay.
f> 22.
Cleveland Agricultural Show . .
Redcar.
3-8.
Open Bowls Tournaments
Bournemouth and
„ 22.
Riding the Marches (Ancient Custom)
Irvine.
Govan.
n 24.
Boys’ International Golf Matches
Southport.
4.
Cattle Show and Highland Games
Turriff.
.. 24-29-
.Tennis Tournaments . .
Hastings.
4-
Racing
Ripon.
,. 25-27.
Racing
York.
4-6.
Race Meetings . .
Brighton.
„ 28-20.
Cowland Highland Games
Dunoon.
4-8.
Royal Dublin Society’s Horse Show . .
Dublin.
29.
Ullswater Sports
Pooley Bridge.
4-5.
Sheep-dog Trials
Helensburgh.
29.
Junior Car Club International Race . .
Donington.
5.
Devon and Somerset Staghounds Opening
„ 29-
Meet . .
Cloutsham.
October 12.
Autumn Illuminations
Morecambe.
5.
St. James’s Fair
Kelso.
Aug. 31-
6.
Isle of Man Agricultural Show
Ramsey.
Sept. I.
Racing . .
Lewes.
6.
Agricultural Show
Dumfries.
Aug. 31-
7.
Highland Gathering
Dornoch.
Sept. 5.
Beaufort Polo Club Autumn Tournament . .
Norton.
7-8.
Racing . .
Lewes.
Aug. 31-
8.
Jep-forest Sheep and Dog Show
Jedburgh.
Sept. 5.
Open Tennis Tournament
Bexhill.
8.
Gordon Castle Gathering
Fochabers.
During
Yachting Regattas
Ryde, Ventnor,
lO-II.
Lammas Market and Fair (Ancient Custom)
St. Andrews.
THE
Bournemouth
10-12.
Pleasure Fair
Mitcham.
Month.
and Southsea.
10-15.
Beaufort Polo Pony Club Rally
Bath.
Polo Tournament
Harrogate.
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The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, July 29th.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Informal livening.
Bristol P.S. Hick’s Gate to Keynsham.
Rochdale P.S. Criticism of Exhibition Prints.
Stockport P.S. “ My Best Picture.” Members.
Thursday, July 30th.
Camberwell C.C. Monthly Competition.
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. Rival Critics.
Oldham P.S. Monthly Meeting.
Friday, July 31st.
Sheffield P.S. “ Millfaouses.” Mr. Corby.
Wimbledon Cin^ C. Films by Houghton A.C.C.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is se?it to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Saturday, August 1st.
Bristol P.S. Dundry.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Visit to Middleton Church and Vicarage. A. E. Petrie.
St. Helens C.C. Westhead and Ruff Wood.
Wolverton P.S. Brixworth. E. Hickson.
Monday, August 3rd.
N. Middlesex P.S. Bank Holiday Outing to Great Missenden. H. G. B. Wood.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Advance and Novice Print Competition, also Tinting and
Slide Competition.
Wednesday, August 5th.
Dennistoun C.C. Members’ Meeting. Suggestions for Winter Syllabus.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “The A.P.” who are Novices; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award cf any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices have all the summer in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
Tile prizes in Ih s competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th. This will give new readers who are Novices, and who intend entering this competition, every opportunity
of improving their work during the next two months by reading The A mateur Photographer every week and obtaining their competition prints during the summer holidays.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “Novices” Competition.
Further reference to the competition will be made week by week, and hints given for the best treatment of various subjects for Novices.
FACTS and FORMULAE
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formula) are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
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“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is x x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the “ Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i. Price 2s. fid.
20 SELF -TONING PAPER
SELF - TONING papers provide a convenient and
easy method of making contact prints when
daylight is availahlc. The paper, which is supplied
in standard cut sizes, is simply placed in contact with
the negative in a printing frame and exposed to
bright daylight, but not to direct sunlight.
Progress is ascertained from time to time by open*
ing the back of the printing frame in subdued light
and examining the paper. Printing should be
carried much farther than desired in the finished
print. With some makes of paper it is necessary
to continue printing until the shadows become
*' bronzed.”
As the name indicates, ” self*toniag ” papers
have the toning chemicals incorporated in the
emulsion, and need fixing only in a plain hypo solu¬
tion to produce the finished result. Greater per¬
manency is secured by washing the prints in plain
water for five minutes before fl.xing them, but the
maker's instructions, that are supplied with the
paper, should be followed in this matter.
A rich sepia colour is obtained by immersing the
prints in the following fixing bath :
Hypo . . . . . . 4 oz. (200 gms.)
Water . . . . . . 20 oz. U.OOO c.c.)
An acid-hypo fixing bath should never be used for
self-toning papers.
If the maker's instructions say that the print
should not be washed before fixing, a few grains
of bicarbonate of soda should be added to the fixing
bath.
If the prints are soaked for about five minutes in
the foUo^ving salt bath instead of washing, a colder
purple colour is produced :
Common salt . . . . 2 oz. (100 gms.)
Water . . . . 20 oz. (1.000 c.c.)
Prints should be rinsed in water after this salt bath
and then fixed in the hypo bath as above.
Use fresh solutions for each small batch of prints
and keep them moving in the baths or uneven
patches may result. After fixing, wash thoroughly
for half an hour.
Two-colour effects can be obtained on self-toning
paper by applsdng the salt solution given above with
a camel-hair or sable brush to certain portions only
of the dry print, and then fixing. Parts that are so
treated will be colder in tone than the remainder
of the picture. This is a very effective method for
portraits.
21 DEPTH OF FIELD
IN order to calculate the depth of
field that will be in sharp focus
for any lens and the aperture in use, it
is necessary, first of all, to find the
hyperfocal distance (H.D.) of the lens,
which automatically takes into account
the lens stop in use, the focal length of
the lens and the sharpness of definition
desired. The method of calculating the
hyperfocal distance is fully described in
No. 13 of this series.
This depth of focus formula is used for
calculating the nearest and the farthest
point of any subject that will be in
sharp focus when the lens is focussed on
a known distance between these two
points, the distance between them being
known as the depth of field.
Nearest Point in Focus =
H.D. X Focussed Distance of Lens.
H.D.+Focussed Distance of Lens.
Farthest Point in Focus=
H.D. X Focussed Distance of Lens.
H.D. - Focussed Distance of Lens.
Example. — What is the nearest and farthest point
in sharp focus of a 6-in. focal length of lens working
on f/9, which is focussed on a point lo yards away ? (The
hyperfocal distance of this lens and aperture is 22 yards.)
22 X 10
N.P. = - = 7 yards (approx.)
22-f 10
22x10
F.P. = - = 18 yards (approx.)
22—10
The depth of field is 18 —7 yards=ii yards.
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July 29th, 1936
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t;) 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
‘Deader^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : “ The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the wTiter.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. {2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from. Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly wTitten, on one side of the paper oniy, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ” or " Can you give me some hints^on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. {7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each w'eek, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Naturalistic Photography.
Can you give me an idea of the scope of the book
” Naturalistic Photography,*’ referred to in the
obituar)' notice of Dr. P. H. Emerson ?
H. R. (London.)
The book was first published in 1890,
but although several subsequent edi¬
tions appeared your only chance will
be to obtain a second-hand copy, which
should not be difficult. The work is
full of useful hints, the main idea of the
theme being to render subjects as the
eyes see them rather than as the len?
records them.
Diapositive.
VVTiat is the meaning of the term diapositive ?
E. E. K. (Newhaven.)
The prefix means “ through.” A
diapositive is a transparency viewed by
transmitted light, that is, the light
passing through it. A lantern slide is a
familiar example. An ordinary positive
(a ■' kata-positive ”), such as a print on
paper, is viewed by reflected light.
Lens Hoods.
In the usual w’ay I use a lens hood that is half
cut away and I always turn the top portion in
the direction of the sun. I am told that it is
not the most efficient type, especially where
water is included in the photograph. Is this so
and why ? A. B. T. (London.)
Although this type of lens hood is
quite satisfactory for general work, it is
certainly not the most efficient, especially
where more than one source of light is
to be seen. Should the sun be reflected
on the water somewhere near the field
of view, or even on metal parts below
the lens on the baseboard of the camera,
it follows that these reflections, being
almost as strong as the sun itself, need
just as much protection, and a lens hood
of the type you describe is insufficient.
A complete round tube lined with black
velvet or painted matt black is more
efficient and does not require adjusting
to suit the angle of lighting.
Stop Bath for Slides.
U'hat is a reliable stop bath for lantern plates, to
be used in the same way as for gaslight prints ?
' E. S. (Fulham.)
Here is a formula : —
Water . . . . • • 5 oz.
Sodium sulphite . . . . i oz.
Sulphuric acid . . . . 20 min.
Give not more than one minute in this,
rinse quickly, and transfer to fixing bath.
Scratch Marks on Negatives.
Can you please explain what i? causing the scratch
marks on some of the enclosed negatives ? As
you sec, it does not occur on all of them.
J. C. (Oldham.)
If the films were all on one spool and
a folding camera was used, the most
likely explanation is that after the
exposure was made the bellows were
closed and the camera shut before the
film was wound on to the next number.
In this way the bellows were pressing
tight against the sensitive emulsion and
caused long straight scratches as the
film was moved along. Get into the
habit of winding on the film immediately
the exposure has been made. This
method also helps to prevent double
exposures.
Focal-plane Shutters.
tV'orkirig with a photo-electric meter, I find that
with a tompur shutter camera my exposures are
near enough correct, but when I use the stated
speeds on my reflex camera, the exposures are
always over-exposed. What allowance should
I make ? D. O. M. (Canada.)
Although the focal-plane shutter is
more efficient in several ways than a
between-lens shutter, there should be
no difference as far as time of exposure
is concerned if both are correctly calcu¬
lated and tabulated. It often happens
that the focal-plane shutter slows up,
due to wear, etc., causing over-exposure.
The remedy then is to make a few test
exposures alongside the Compur shutter
camera, using identical negative emul¬
sions. Speed up the focal-plane shutter
until the exposure is about the same
as with one of the Compur speeds and
then note the disparity of the stated
speeds. Although this difference might
not hold good for all the speeds on the
focal-plane, it will at least offer some
idea of the varying shutter speeds.
High Temperatures.
I am shortly going on a Mediterranean crnise and
am wopderiiig what effect tlie hot weather will
have on the roll films before and after exposure,
all of which I propose to develop after I arrive
home. Are there any other precautions to take ?
G. M. L. (Eastbourne.)
If each roll film is rolled up carefully
in its original silver paper and repacked
in its carton, you will find that, provided
the films are stored in a dry place, the
hot weather will not have any adverse
effect on them, and in this way they
will keep for many weeks. Some makers
provide, at a slight extra cost, specially
sealed metal cartons for protection
against all tropical conditions. If there
is a professional photographer on board, it
is a good plan to have one film developed
to check up on exposures, efficiency of
camera and bellows, under the very
strong lighting conditions. Examine
the lens from time to time as the sea
spray leaves a fine deposit of brine, which,
if left to accumulate, will mar the
definition of the lens. An efficient lens
hood is almost essential under such
conditions.
Depth of Definition.
Which would give the greater depth of definition,
an f/1.9 lens stopped down to f/4.5, or an f/4.5
lens used at its fuU aperture ? Both being, of
course, of the same focal-length.
K. A. C (Bucks.)
Other things being equal, such as
type and correction of lens, etc., lenses
of the same focal length at f/4.5 give the
same depth of definition, irrespective of
whether they have a larger aperture or not.
Album Paper.
Is it possible that some photographic albums are
made of chemically impure paper, as I have
noticed that even if prints are thoroughly washed,
they tend to fade and stain in some albums ?
K. 1). (Hindhead.)
If you get an album from a reliable
photographic dealer we do not think
you need be anxious on the score of the
quality of the paper. If your prints
fade, as you say, we should think it
unlikely that it is due to the paper of the
album. You speak of thorough washing,
but you must not forget that thorough
fixing is, if anything, still more important.
Copying Rough Surfaces.
Is there any wav of eliminating the rough surface
of a photograph when copying it ?
H. J. (India.)
It is very difficult to avoid showing
grain when copying from a very rough
paper. The chief precaution is to have
light falling on the paper exactly from
the front with an equal diffused light
all round, and this is rather difficult
to manage. You might try coating the
print with a mixture of equal parts of
glycerine and water, and squeegeeing it in
contact with a sheet of clear glass while
copying. The print can afterwards be
washed and dried, without showing any
ill effects.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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“The A.P.** Monthly Competitions
PRIZES AND RULES.
To encourage pictorial outlook and good technique in the photographic work of our readers
in all parts of the world.
(I) For Advanced Workers.
This class is open to all amateur photographers.
First Prize. — One guinea in cash or “ A.P.” silver
plaque (optional). .
Second Prize. — Half a guinea in cash or “ A.P.”
bronze plaque (optional).
Third Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
A special prize of five shillings in cash for the best
mounted picture.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) All prints must be accompanied by a stamped
addressed envelope 'Or‘ wrapper if they are to be
returned. Prints receiving an award will be retained.
(2) Prints must be mounted, but not framed.
(3) Returnable prints in the Advanced Section will
be sent back with a typed criticism, and classified
according to merit.
(4) Prints may be of any size and by any process,
and must be the competitor’s own work throughout.
(5) The award of a prize or certificate in the Ad¬
vanced Workers’ Competition or any other competition
or exhibition will not debar the competitor from entering
again on future occasions and winning further prizes.
(11) For Intermediate Workers.
This class is to encourage those readers who have
passed the “ beginner ’’ stage and may have won an
award in the Beginners’ Competition, but have not
progressed sufficiently to enter in the Advanced
Competition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 10x8 in., and
can be by contact or enlargement by any process, and
may be mounted.
(2) The whole of the work (exposure, development,
printing, etc.) must be carried out by the competitor.
(3) Prints entered in the Intermediate Section will
be criticised and returned if accompanied by stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper. Prints receiving
an award will be retained.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Inter¬
mediate Competition debars the competitor from
entering this competition again, but he is then eligible
for the Advanced Workers’ Section.
(Ill) For Beginners.
This class is open to those who have never won an
award in any photographic competition or exhibition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 6x4 in. Contact
prints or small enlargements up to this size are eligible,
but must be unmounted.
(2) The exposure must have been made by the
competitor, but developing and printing may be the
work of others.
(3) No prints can be criticised or returned.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Begin¬
ners’ Competition debars the competitor from entering
this section again.
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The London Salon of Photography
1936.
SENDING-IN DAY, Wednesday, September 2nd,
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH EXHIBITION promoted by the Members of the London Salon of
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damage, either during transit or at the Gallery.
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [2472
MENTORETT Latest 6x6 cm. Twin-lens Reflex,
pair f 3.5, coupled iris, fully automatic,
de luxe leather case ; perfect condition, £16/16. —
45, Newington Butts, .S.E. 11. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
OC) Contessa Roll Film, f O.S anastigmat ; perfect
dw/W throughout. — 12, Biddestone Rd., N.7. [4.353
ZEISS Tessar f'3.5 Kolibri, Compur, 16-on-V. P.,
Proxar, yellow filter, case. Baby Miraphot
Enlarger. £15. — Garnon, Fairview Rd., Chigwell,
Essex. [4355
SUPER Ikonta 2ix4i or half, Tessar f/4.5, case,
filter, hood ; unsoiled ; Ombrux meter, £15 ;
seen N.W.l. — Box 8692, c'o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4356
Fj^OTH-DERBY 3x4, f/3.5, filters, case, £3'10.—
D. Rhodes, Grange House, Allerton, Bradford.
[4358
MULTI-SPEED Exakta, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5,
recently overhauled by maker, square case
and E.R. case, both leather, filter and light hood ;
all perfect. £15/10. — Pearce, 94, Doveleys Rd.,
Salford, 6. [4359
LEICA for Sale. — Thistlethwaite, 1, South Row,
Blackheath, S.E. 3. [4361
ROLLEICORD, 1935, Zeiss Triotar f/4.5, case,
lens hood ; perfect condition ; nearest offer
to €9 by Friday secures ; deposit system. — Box
8740, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4364
Avery Real Bargain for Serious Photographers. —
Thornton-Pickard Duplex Reflex, latest model,
fitted Dallmeyer f/2.9 Pentac and Cooke 12-in.
f/5.5 Teleros, Stevens’ focussing screen, magnifiers
in case, lens hood, flexible release, four 3-in.
Wratten filters and holder, 3 D.D. slides, roll-
film holder ; cost considerably over £60 ; accept
£26/10. — Major Longfield, at Ashdene, Elburton,
S. Devon. [4365
A New NORFOLK
ROLL-FILM
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to fit that demand.
Self-erecting model, well
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eluding one direct-vision
clear glass type, fitted
to side of camera with
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Fitteil with f/3.8 Zeranar
lens and Prontor II
shatter, 8 speeds. 1 to
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£4:19:6
Or 9 payments of lls. 8d.» or 12 payments of 8s. 9d.
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children.
Voigtlander Brilliant Miniature Reflex gives brilliant
image full size of picture right up to moment of e.xposure.
12 pictures 2^ in. square on 3^X2^ standard film. Dimen¬
sions only 4SX32x3i in. Weight 19 oz.
With f/7.7 Voigtar lens, 2 speeds, i/25th, i/soth and B.
Or 9 payments of 5s. 6d. £2:5:0
Voigtar f/6.3 lens, 3-speed shutter, i/25th, i/soth, i/iooth
sec., B. and T., delaved-action device. . £3:15:0
Or 9 payments of 8s. lid.
Skopar f/4.5, Compur shutter, i to i/yooth sec.. B. and T.
Or Spayments of 13s. 5d., or12of 10s. Id. £5:15:0
With Compur Rapid shutter, i to i/500th £0 “15 "0
9 payments ot 15s. 9d., or 12 of 11s. lOd.
Just a few really good used Bargains
in guaranteed condition, subject
to approval,
V.P. Piccochic Roll Film, with f/2.9 Vidanar lens, Compur shutter
£3 15 0
Foth-Oerby (16>on-V.P.), f 2.5 Foth anastigmat lens, special Rhaco
finder . £5 5 0
Kodak Duo Six-20 (16>od-120 film), with f/4.S Kodak lens. Pronto
D.A. shutter . £4 15 0
Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta Model I, Ko. 530, with Zeiss Tessar f/3.5
lens, Compur Rapid shutter, with speeds to l/500th, colour filter,
lens hood and leather case . £24 19 6
Leica Model I, latest type, interchangeable lens inoilel, f/3.5 Elmar
lens. New condition, only had two films through the camera
£11 19 6
Model V Victo/ Cine Camera, turret head, visual focu8.sing and wind
back. i‘ ] .5 Dallmeyer Speed anastigmat Jens, also 2-in. f/2.9 triple
anastiirmat lens, in Mortimer leather case with filler. Cost £60 188.
As new . £44 0 0
Without 2-in. lens . £39 0 0
Victor Model HI (non-turret type), f/1.5 Dallmeyer anastiemat lens
£15 15 0
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
ROLLEIFLEX Auto. 6x6, Tessar f/3.8, green
filter, lens hood, leather case hold camera
and accessorie.s ; as new, £16, or nearest offer quick
sale. — Craig, The Laurels, Milngavie, Glasgow. [4366
Retina, f/3.5, with leather case ; all as new ;
bargain, £6. — Evans, Preswylfa, Highlands
Hd., Horsham. [4367
CONTAX, f/2 Sonnar, rotating wedge model.
as new, Zeiss filter, hood, case, Perkino
tank, Magniphot Enlarger, improved model, as
new ; outfit £38. — Box 8741, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [4368
ZEISS Kolibri, Tessar f/3.5, Compur, £6/10 ;
Dufaycolor in D/L cassettes for Leica in
stock, — Below.
Model hi Leica, Elmar f/3.5, £18 ; Model
H Leica. Elmar and E.R. case, £16/10. —
Below.
MEGOFLEX Refle.x Attachment, for Model II
Leica, 30/- ; 10.5-cm. Elmar, as new, £6/10 ;
Vidom, £2/17/6 ; Ever-ready Case for Leica, as
new, 19/6. — Below.
CYRIL HOWE, recommended by Messrs. E.
Leitz for Leica developing and enlarging,
Bath. [4370
D. S. ALLAN, Photographic Dealer, 35, Holburn
St., Aberdeen.
THORNTON-PICKARD Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5,
8J-in.. also Dallmeyer Soft-focus lens f/4.5,
price £8/10, 6 double slides. — Above.
Lancaster vertical Enlarger for miniature
negatives, Dallmeyer anastigmat lens f/4.5,
price £4/10. — Above.
Ensign vertical Magnaprint V-2 1-pl., Aldis-
Butcher f 6.3 lens, price £7/10. — Above.
COOKE Telephoto Lens, H-in.. f/5.8 ; perfect
condition, price £7/10, — Above. [4377
Leica Illa, chromium, f/2 Summar, perfect,
£32/10 : Dollina II (coupled), Tessar f/2. 8,
Rapid Compur, cost £18/18, used once, £14/14. — •
BCM/PROVIDENS, London. W.C.l. [4379
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I CAMERAS AND LENSES~~|
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the foilowing bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
9x12 Mentor Focal-plane Press Camera, direct
finder, quick-wind focal-plane shutter, l/8th
to 1/1, 300th, fitted Hugo Meyer Trioplan f/3,
focussing mount, 6 D.P. holders, F.P. adapter,
sky filter, lens hood, leather case ; fine condition.
£22
VEST Pocket Kodak Model B (Autographic),
Achro lens, 15/-.
31x2i Nagel Folding Pocket, double extension,
2 high rack rising and cross front, direct and
wire-frame finder, fitted Trioplan f/3. 5, Compur
D.A. shutter, roll-holder and leather case ; as
new, £4/17/6.
Electro Bewl Exposure Meter and instruc¬
tions, £3/5.
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Imperial Field Camera,
2 triple extension, high rising and swing front,
swing and reversing back, W.A. movement, brass
turntable, T.-P. roller-blind shutter. Beck Sym.
lens, 1 book-form slide, tripod, stiff canvas case ;
perfect, £4.
NO. 2 Ensignette Roll Film Camera, reversible
finder, focussing adjustment, fitted Tessar f/6.3.
Compound shutter, 1 to l/300th, and purse, £3/10.
POSTCARD T.-P. Horizontal Model Reflex, deep
triple detachable focussing hood, quick-
wind focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to l/l,(X)0th, no
lens, 2 book-form D.D. slides, canvas case, £2/10.
31x2i Nagel Folding Pocket, focussing, brilliant
2 and wire-frame finder, fitted Nagel anastig-
mat f/4.5, Ibsor shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth, cable
release, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £4/10.
31x2i Icarette Roll Film Camera, double exten-
4 sion, rack rising front, brilliant and wire
frame finders, fitted Eros Convertible anastigmat
f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /250th, cable
release, 2 yellow filters, 2 and 4, 3 slides, focussing
screen, leather case, £5/17/6.
1-PLATE Ica Favorit Folding Camera, double
4 extension, high rack rising and cross front,
reversible finder, spirit level, reversing back,
fitted 15-cm. Tessar leiw f/4.5, Clompur shutter,
cable release, 4 clip-on D.P. holders, F.P. adapter,
sky filter. Distar and Proxar lenses, leather case,
£11/17/6.
1 -PLATE Zeiss Ikon Cocarette Roll Film Camera,
4 rack focussing, rack-rising front, reversible and
wire-frame finders, fitted Tessar f/4.5, Compur
D.A. shutter. £6/15.
VEST Pocket Baldina Roll Film Camera, taking
36 pictures on 35-mm. film, automatic
exposure counter, parallax view-finder, fitted
Xenar anastigmat f/2.9, Compur shutter, 1 to
l/300th, ever-ready case, and instructions ; as
new, £7/15.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post w’ill
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Sanderson .i-pi., f/6.3 Homocentric, koiios
shutter, 6 slides, case, tripod, £3. — 38,
Hey worth Rd., Leicester. [4378
ROLLEIFLEX, f/3. 5, with E.R. case ; >as new,
£18/10 ; no approval. — F. R. Hall, 8, Glasslyn
Rd., Crouch End, N.8. [4380
EXAKTA Model A, f/2.8 Tessar : good condition,
£16. — Highet, 27, Kinnaird Avenue, Bromley.
[4382
DOLLINA, coupled range-finder, f/2 Xenon,
unused, £15 ; also Kodak Automatic Focussing
Enlarger, offer. — 127, Barrs Rd., Old Hill. [4384
rilHORNTON-PICKARD Imperial, triple extension ;
1 perfect, complete with extras ; what offers ? —
71, Dencroft Crescent. Hillingdon. [4386
Kodak Six-20, f/4.5, D.A. compur, filter, leather
case ; cost £8 ; used 6 spools, £6 ; deposit.
— Bichard, 41a, Kings Rd., Swanage. [4387
SOHO Reflex, 3J x 21, latest model, Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5. 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A. ; used few times,
£18/10. — Box 8754, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4389
Agfa 3ix2J standard, f/4.5 Solinar, delayed
Compur, range-finder ; new condition, £5. —
McGillivray, 96, Court Rd., Eltham, S.E.9. [4396
31x2i Tropical Carbine, f/4,5, Compur, case,
4 perfect, 77/6 ; F/4.5 Fotet, half-V.P., Com¬
pur, 75/- ; 3}x2i Roll Film, f/4.5 Ensign Reflex,
unsoiled, 72/- ; wanted i-pl. Reflex. — Fennell,
Rose Lane, St. Ives, Cornwall. [4397
HOLIDAY
BARGAINS
BEST EXCHANGE TERMS
and DEFERRED PAYMENTS
7 DAYS’ APPROVAL
4.5 X 6 cm. Blocknote, Krauss Zeiss Tessar lens and 6
slides . £1 7 S
520 Ikonta, 16-on-31x21,'f/3-5 Novar, Compur shutter,
D.V. optical finder. As new . £6 7 6
35-mm. Zeiss Ica Cine Camera, hand cranking, f/4.3
Zeiss Triotar lens and case . £2 5 0
Duo Kodak, 16-on-3ix2J-, f/3. 5 Kodak anastigmat
and case. As new . £8 7 6
5x4 Soho Reflex, f/5.6 Ross Homo, revolving back, 3
D.D. slides and case . £7 7 0
3x4 cm. Kolibri, f/3. 5 Zeiss Tessar and leather case
£6 7 6
31 X 21 Dainty Soho, f/4.5 Ross Zeiss Tessar, 3 D.D.
slides and leather case . £5 12 6
V.P. Ensign, f/7.7, T.T. & H. lens, speeded shutter and
purse . 19s. Od.
9.5-mm. Coronet Cine Camera, f/3.9 anastigmat lens,
motor drive . £1 19 6
^-pl. Folding Plate, double extension, f/4.5 Lumar lens.
Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter and case £2 15 0
i-pl. Folding, rack focussing, f/8 lens, 3-speed shutter,
3 slides and case . 15s. Od.
3i X 2i Foth Roll Film and Plate, t/4.5 Enolde anastigmat
lens, Vario speeded shutter . £2 5 0
3ix2.1 Cameo Double Extension, f/4.5 Aldis anastigmat
lens, Compur shutter, 5 slides, F.P. adapter. Nice con¬
dition . £4 7 6
Ensign Cine Pan Tripod. Good condition. List £7 los
£4 12 6
Kofak Autolocus Enlarger, electric, anastigmat lens
and carrier for negatives up to 6x4 in . £4 19 6
Ensign Magnaprint Midget Enlarger, t/6.3 lens and Leica
adapter, carrier . £3 17 6
.J-pl. Field, double extension, f/6 Neostigmar lens, Acme
speeded shutter, 2 D.D. slides . £2 5 0
9.5’mm. Dekko Cine Cameray f/1.9 Dallmevcr lens and
3-in. f/3. 5 Ross Telephoto, interchangeable, all in leather
case . £13 7 6
4.5 X 6 cm. Ica Folding, f/4.7 Zeiss Tessar, Speed shutter,
9 slides, F.P. adapter and case . £3 7 6
31x21 T.-P. Ruby Reflex, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3
slides . , . . 26 7 6
3J x 2i T.-P. Junior Special, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, revolv¬
ing back, 3 slides, roll-film adapter, F.P. adapter £7 7 0
3Jx21: Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur delayed shutter, rising front. As new
£10 7 6
5-in. f/5.6 Ross Homo, in sunk mount . £112 6
Model III Leica, f/2 Summar lens. New condition
£30 0 0
81-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres, in sunk mount . £8 10 0
Baldax, 16-on-3ix2L f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, in delayed
Compur shutter . £6 19 6
3ix2,l Ensign Tropical Roll Film Reflex, Aldis f/7.7
£1 12 6
10x15 cm. Linhoff, with Tessar f/4.5 lens. Compound
shutter, F.P. adapter, canvas case . £8 15 0
4.5x 6 cm. Tropical Contessa, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter . £4 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathescope Motocamera, f/2.9 Zeiss Triotar
lens. As new . £6 19 6
9-in. f/6.5 Dallmeyer Telephoto Lens . £5 5 0
5x4 N. & G. Special B, f/6. 2 Zeiss lens and leather case
£2 18 6
3ix2J- Makina II, built-in range-finder, f/2.q Plaubel
anastigmat lens, delayed Compur shutter, 3 slides. As
new . . £27 17 6
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/6.3 anastigmat lens and case
£2 2 0
3.):X2i lhagee Roll Film, f/4.5 Ihagee anastigmat, in
Comour delayed shutter . £5 2 6
9-in. 1/6.5 Ross Telecentric Telephoto Lens ... £4 7 6
Photoscop Photo Cell Exposure Meter, in leather case.
As new . £2 2 0
Retina, f/3. 5 Xenar, in Compur shutter. As new
£7 7 0
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 29, 1936
AMAZING
BARGAINS
During oar Sommer Clearance Sale. Can*t be repeated VJtHq
NOW. 7 days* approval against remittance. Immediate refunds if
not delighted (or deposit “ AJ*.*’ il fe^ paid)
16-mm. Ampro Super Bronze Projector, oOOwatt, forward, reverse,
rewind, tilting bead, centralised controls, case. As new £29 10 0
8-mm. Keystone Projector, 200-watt, bronze. Lovely machine
« « ^0 17 6
oj X Zeiss Ikon Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur, latest
double extension, slides, hide case. Like new . £6 17 6
Si X 2i Zeiss Ikon Cocarette RoU Film, f/6.3, 3-speed. Like new
„ « 35s. Od.
vj*. Goerz Boll Film, Dogmar f/4. 6, Compur. Good condition 39s. 6d.
3i X 2i Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5, 1 to 1/lOOth. As new . 478. 6d.
IS-min. De Vry Projector, triple claws, 760-watt, direct illumination,
l,600-ft. arms, complete in ever-ready case. Like new £29 10 0
31 X 2i Ensign Roll Film, f/4.6 Mulchro, 1 to 1/lOOth . 478. 6d.
16*mm. G3. Talkie, latest silent or sound model. As new £65 0 0
i-pl. Ensign Pressman Reflex, Aldls f/4.5, l/lOth to l/l,000th, re¬
versing back, slides. Cost £15 . £3 19 6
3^x2^ Agfa Plate, f/4.5, 1 to 1/lOOth, single ex., carton, slides 47s. 6d.
6x6 Super Ikonta, Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid. New condition
£19 19 0
I-pl, Zeiss Plate, Zeiss f/4.5, Compur, double ex., rise, cross, automatic
bellows catches, slides, carton. Like new . £4 17 6
X 2i Zeiss Ikon Palmos Press, Zeiss Tessar 1/4.6, self -capping, l/lOth
to l/l,000th, 3 double slides, F.P.A., case. New con. £7 15 0
8-mm, Dallmeyer Telephoto 1/4, suit Egoflx, Keystone. As new
8Jx2i Ensign Tropical Roll Film No. 7. AJdis-Butcher f/4.5, b.A.
Compur, rise and cross front, latest type. Hardly used. Cost
.^12 . £5 17 Q
13-m. Ross Teleros Telephoto f/5.5. Cost £17. Like new. . £8 17 a
Boll Film, f/4.5, 3-8peed, self-erect, model. As new 393. fld.
3i X 2i Ensign Cameo, Ross Xpres f/3.5 Speed, D.A. Compur, double
ex., clip-on slides, case. Cost £20. Like new . £8 17 0
5i-ln. Boss Xpres f/3.5, focus, mount, reflex or Press type £4 17 0
9i-mm. Pathe 200-B Super Projector. As new. 200-watt £9 17 6
i-pl. Ensign Folding Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, self-capping, 1/lOth to
1/1, 000th, deep hood, 3 double slides. Coat £34. Excellent
conation . £5 17 6
f-pj. Zeiss Roll Film Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, Compur. As new
3ix2J Norfolk Plate, f/2.9, D.A. Compur, double ex., slides, case
3-ln. Voigtiander 1/5.5 Anastigmat, suit miniature enlarger. .17s. 6d,
8* X 2* T.-P. Reflex, Wray f/5.9, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, revolve back
6x6 Foth-Flex Latest Reflex, f/3.5, 12 on 3i x 2i. Like new £6 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th. case. Snip
6 X 13 Heid03cope Mirror Reflex, triple f/4.5, Compors, slides £27 10 0
i-pl. EtnJ, Meyer f/4.5, 1 to l/150th, slides, carton. Like new £3 17 6
9i-mm. Pathe Kid Projector, and resistance. As new . 353. Od.
Leica I, f/3.5, case. Excellent condition . £8 17 6
34 X 24 Zodel Plate, f/4.5, D.A. Compur, double ex., slides. As new
l-pl. Sanderson, Ensign f/6, 1 to l/300th, elides, case . 45s. Od
i-pl. T.-P. Eeflei, Cooke J/3.5, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, deep hinged hood,
reTereing back, sty shade, elides. Cost £16 . S5 12 8
3| X 24 Voigtiander Tourist Plate, Heliar f/3.6 Speed, Compur. double
ex., rise, cross, wire-flnder, slides, case. Snip . £9 17 6
0X0 Korelle Reflex, Radionar f/2.9, l/25th to l/500th. Like new
I . A., e ... ^2 17 6
t-pi. Adams Mmex Folding Reflex, Ross Comblnable Convertible
f/6.6, double ex., revolving back, D. slides, latest type. Like
new. Cost nearly £100. Snip . £37 10 0
10-on-VJ*. Gucki Roll Film, Xenar f/2, new Compur. As new
1-in. Dallmeyer f/1.5 Speed, suit cine. Like new . £8 6 0
34 X 2i Contessa Roll Film Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, Compur, double
ei.. rise, cross, elides, screen. Excellent condition. Snip £6 5 0
d>mm. ^lei Cine Camera, f/2, chargers, case. Bargain. . .57s. 6d.
iD-mm, Bell-Howell 121 Wafer Camera, 60 ft., caae. As new
8i X 2i Ensign Autorange Roll Film, Rosa Xpres f/4.5, D.A. Compur!
rise, cross, coupled range-flnder. As new. Bargain.. £8 17 6
10-mm. Filmo 70 Camera, f/3.5, 100-ft., case. Cost £38. . £14 14 0
o x 6 Ikoflex Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid _ £16 10 0
® Projector, 100-watt and resistance . £4 17 6
3*^24 Ihagee Folding Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, latest 1/lOth to
l/l»^0th, unique revolving back, slides, caae. Like new £22 10 0
8j-mm. Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.6. As new. Bargain _ 63s. Od.
34x24 Zeiss Ikon Icarette Boll FUm Plate. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. D.
action Compur, double ex., rise front, slides. Bargain £7 15 0
3a ^dak Autographic, f/6.3, Compur, rise front, case . 37s. 6d.
8x Ross Prism Binoculars, centre focus, case. Cost £14.. ^ 17 6
44 X 24 Tropical Carbine, Ross Xpres f/4.5. Compur . £3 19 6
oi Tessar f/4.5, focus, mount, reflex or Press . 65s. Od.
84 x24 BJ^entor Folding Reflex, no leua, D. slides, caae _ 57s. 6d.
ift naount, suit Filmo. As new . 57s. fld.
Wx30BeadedScreens, in auto, erect, leather case. Like new £2 17 6
60x40 Ditto. Like new . £3 17 g
Soper^ht Lenses, for Pathe 200-B Projector, gives 300 per cent more
light and crisp definition of 16-mm. quality. List £5 68. 63s. Od
9i-mm. Miller Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9, 3 speeds. aU Inlaid meUl,
Itother covered, chromium fittings, takes Pathe films. Cost
£10 . . ^ ^ £6 17 0
16-mim Ensign Latest Camera, f*/2.e, dual* finders, carton. £14 14 0
Leica Chromium III, f/2 Speed, and case. Used twice. Snip £29 10 0
wi-mm. toronet Cine Camera, f/3.9, latest improved type.. 493. 6d.
Cost £12 £3 19 6
ikTlr V Folding Roll Film Cameras, f/11, unused 73. 6d.
pmo, RJl. Lens, f,8. Cartons . lOs. 6d.
16-nim. Victor Latest Talkie, 600-watt, 6-watt volume, complete in
rptTTw Snifi-lJest lightest talkie made. . £85 0 0
IHIN.— 16-mm. Ensign Simplex Camera, f/3.8, 50-ft., 1-ln. thick
only . £j2 12 0
Anschutz Folding Heflex, Cooke Avlar’f/4.6, 1/lOth to
in Cost £40. Bargain £6 17 6
ou X 40 Beaded Projection Screen, auto, metal case. Like new 49s. 6d.
ILFOBD Tonelle Postcards, Bromide, gloaey, pearl, matt, seml-matt,
cream-grained, cream pearl. Normal, medium, hard. Oaelight
In ^glossy. Hard or normal.
25*8 1/-, post 3d. 4 to 9 boxes post fld.
60*8 1/9, post 4d. 2 to 6 boxes post fld.
100 8 3/-, post 6d. 2 to 8 boxes post fld.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
EDWIN GORSE,
86, ACCRINGTON ROAD,
BLACKBURN.
ROLLEIFLEX Automatic 6x6, Tessar f/3.8, ever-
ready case, sunshade, practically new con¬
dition, plate adapter back, 3 slides, focussing
screen, slide, pair Proxars II, Rolleipar II, light
and medium filters : all unused ; cost £33/15 ;
accept £23. — Box 8755, c/o “ The Amateur Photo-
ffrapher.” [4390
MIROFLEX 3ix2J, Tessar f/4.5, case, etc., also
Pathescope Motocamera, Meyer Telephoto f/3
and Meyer f/1.5, £20 each ; d'‘posit for approval.
— Herbert, Coburg Place, Weymouth. [4392
Bargain, Giving Up. — 3ix2j Reflex, 5-in.
Cooke f/4.5 lens, shutter speed i to l/l,300th,
reversing back, F.P. adapter, also roll - fllm
adapt3r ; in perfect condition, as new, £5/5, or
tiist reasonable offer secures for quick sale. —
38, Grasmere St., Leicester. [4393
STEREOREFLEKTOSKOP, Voigtiander Stereo
Reflex Camera. 6x13 cm. with 3 Heliars
75-mm. f/4.5, 3 supplementary lenses, 2 Panortho
filters, repeating dark slide for 12 plates, leather
case ; throughout faultless ; excellent condition ;
list price over £60 ; best offer, but £30 at least.
— Box 875S 0/0 “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4395
R0LLEIFI;E'C Automatic 4x4, Tessar f/2.8,
1 to l/300th. case ; as new, 15 gns. ; no
offers. — 31, Manor Rd., Headington, Oxford. [4398
Etui de Lu.xe Camera x 2i, double extension,
f/4.5 Tessar (12-cm.), D.A. Compur, 3 slides,
roll-holder, case, tripod, Dalian tank ; cost £19 ;
accept £7. — Whittington, Carleton Hotel, Claremont,
Crescent, Sheffield. [4402
C.D.V. Goerz Tenax, f/6.3 (Convertible), slides,
filter, £4/10 ; 1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.3 Cooke,
slides, £4/12/6 ; deposit. — Jones, Clwyd House,
Oswestry. [4403
1-PLATE Hand or Stand Camera, Zodellar anastig-
2 mat f/4.5, all movements, double extension,
morocco truncated bellows, 3 double metal slides ;
cost nearly double, high-elass outfit, £6. —
Lambert, 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [4404
31x21 Zeiss Roll Film Icarette, Tessar f/4.5,
4 Compur, D.A., case, Leica range-finder, £7/io. —
Colley, 5, Sutherland Drive, Newcastle, Staffs. [4405
STEREO 6x13 cm., f/4.5, focal-plane, 10 slides,
case, £4/15. — Priestley, Ravensway, Prestwich.
[4406
Kodak Retina, Schneider Xenar f/3.5, in
Compur, leather wallet ; perfect condition, £7 ;
deposit. — Probert, 3, Layer Gardens, West Acton,
W.3. Acorn 0958. [4407
EXAKTA Model B, f/2.9 Steinheil Cassar, Tele
attachment, yellow filter ; as new, £20, cash.
— Stenner, Lodge Farm, Brough, Yorks. [4408
Nagel Pupllle, Leltz Elmar f/3.5, Leitz range¬
finder, filter and leather case ; condition as
new ; cost £18 ; accept £9. — Harris, 80, Wardour
St., W.l. [4409
POSTCARD Kodak Special, fitted f/6.3 lens,
Kodamatic shutter, range-flnder ; condition as
new : price £4 ; cost £15 ; on view at the Army
and Navy Stores, Photographic Dept., Victoria
St.. S.W.l. [4410
Qlx2i Voigtiander Range-finder Prominent Roll
04 Film Camera, with f/4.5 Heliar and delayed-
action Compur, including leather case, £10/10 ;
excellent condition ; list price £21 ; on view
Photographic Dept., Army and Navy Stores,
Victoria St., Westminster, S.W.l. [4411
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6 Automatic, f/4.5, filters,
case, perfect, £14 ; Exakt Automatic Enlarger
for same, cost £18, accept £12 ; no dealers. —
Gowrie, Wendover Rd., Bromley, Kent. [4412
1-PLATE Ensign Special Reflex, 1/3.4, filter, slides,
4 F.P. A., R.F.H., tripod, £8/10 ; i-pl. Horizontal
Condenser Enlarger, electric, new, £4. — 2, Cadogan
Gardens. Finchley. [4413
Reflex, l-pl. Ensign, Dallmeyer f/3.5 lens,
12 slides, F.P.A., magnifier, leather case ;
good condition, £7, or nearest : deposit system.
— William Barlow, 16, Northfleld Circus, Edinburgh.
„ [4415
01x2i Super Ikonta, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, leather
/^4 case. £20 ; guaranteed as new. — Dawson,
Jeweller, Halesworth. [4416
Bargain. — l-pI. Soho Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac, 5
double slides, F.P.A., £14 or nearest. —
Shepherd. 8, Fielding Rd., West Kensington,
W.14. [4417
‘1^-0^31x21 Virtus, f/3.5, D.A. Compur, focar,
AO hood : as new, £7/17/6. — Grout, Rosslyn,
Hammers Lane, N.W.7. [4418
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6, t/3.5, bought May, £18 ;
illness. — 41, Crescent Gardens. Eastcote,
Middlesex. [4419
3x4 cm. Fotet, f/3.5 Meyer, Compur, lens hood,
filter, zip purse ; hardly used, £3/10. — 257,
Church Rd., Yardley, Birmingham. [4420
Leica hi, Elmar f/3.5, new series, £20. — Box
8762, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4422
Retina, hide case, portrait lens, filter, case ;
perfect, £8/8, near offer ; deposit. — Box 8765,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4425
ALLENS °/ MANCHESTER
GREAT CAMERA CLEARANCE I
Extra Special Bargains— FOR CASH ONLY.
Super IkonU 16-on-2B, Tessar f/3.5 . £10 17
Leica Model III, Elmar f/3.5 . £21 17
Leica Model HI, Summsx f/2, E.R. case. . . £30 0
Ensi^ 3 X 4 cm. Maeuaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 . £3 10
6x6 Praxidos Enlarger No. 508, f/3.5 . £14 10
Ikoflex II, TeB8arf/3.6, latest medel . £17 10
Latest 0x6 RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.6, R. Compur . £18 10
Tempophot Electric Exposure Meter, witb case . £2 9
3x4 cm. or VJ*. Doll;, Meyer f/3.6, Compur . £5 0
Icarette 3ix2t, Tessar f/4.6, O.P. Compur . £4 10
31x21 A^a Standard, distance meter model, f/4.6.. £3 19
31x21 T.-P. Special Reflex. Boss Xpres f/4.6 . £8 17
31x21 Ihagee Auto. Ultrix, f/4.6, D.A. Compur . £4 10
No. 5 Ensign Carbine, Aldis f/4.5, Mulchro . £3 10
31 X 21 Dallmeyer Film, Pentac f/2.9, Compur . £5 10
31 X 21 Tropical Ememann Focal-plane, Emon f/3. 6,3 D. slides,
P.P. adapter, case . £8 17 6
3x4 cm. Fotb-Derby, f/3.5, focal-plane shutter . £3 17 6
3a Kodak, Tessar f/ 4.5, range-finder, O.P. Compur. ... £5 10 0
16-mm. Bell-Howell 70a, Cooke f/1.8, and extra U.F. f/3.5 lens,
filters, etc, . £16 10 0
16-mm. Eodascope Model C, complete outfit . £13 19
Ensign Antorange, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro . £5 10
3i x 2i New Specif Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.6 . £7 10
Miniature Marvel, f/2.9, Rapid Compur . £5 10
Miniature Marvel. Xenon f/2. Rapid Compur . £9 15
Midas Cine Camera, £1 19 6. Campro Cine Camera, £1 19
3i X Soho Dainty Reflex, Ross f/3.5 lens . £13 15
3i X 2i Wirgln Plate, f/2.9, D.A. Compur . £8 19
3i X 2* Zodel Plate, f/3.8 lens, D.A. Compur, D.B . £3 19
di x2i Agfa Standard Plate, Agfa f/4.5 lens . £2 17
Zeiss Kinamo SIO, Tessar f/2.7, filter . £6 19 6
9 X 12 Ememann Folding Reflex, Tessar f/4.5, adapted t-pl.
£13 19 6
No. 14 Carbine, Aldls-Butcher f/4.6, Mulchro . £2 17 6
3i X 2i T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.6 . £4 10 0
Six-20 Kodak (old type), f/6.3 lens . £1 10 0
4 X 4 Automatic RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.5 . £12 17 6
3ix2i DaUmeyer Focal-plane, Pentac f/2.9 . £7 10 0
ikonta 16-on-2B, Novar f/3.6, Compur, case . £5 19 6
Super Ikonta 8 or 16, Tessar f/4.6, E.R. case . £13 10 0
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 lens . £1 9 6
No. 1 Pocket Kodak, self-erecting. Doublet lens . £1 7 6
Hesitation WiU Cause Disappointment. Post remittance to-day.
SPECIAL DEVELOPING SERVICE ^
ART SURFACE POSTCARDS
from Miniature Negatives, de¬
veloping 6d., Panchromatic 9d.
Special envelopes for sending films
to us supplied FREE. EACH
21'
^ 1/6 ORDERS POST PAID
ALLENSJ;V
A MINIATURE
MARVEL
for 16 pictures on V.P.
Film. Fitted with C 7 9
SCH N E I DE R
LENS in Rapid Compur
£G : 19 : 6
F., Xenon Lens
•Z Model at SI
£12:17:6
E.R. Case 17/6, Filter 12/6
Special Pamphlet free.
OLDHAM ROAD,
NCHESTER.4
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GALLOWAYS
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Opposite G.P.O.
BIRMINGHAM
II For EVERYTHING
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July 29, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
^ The PILOT
MINIATURE
ROLL-FILM
REFLEX
The smaUest reflex camera
OQ the market. Measures
only 6 X 2i X li in. Magni¬
fier over ground-glass screen
for ultra-sharp focussing.
Simple lever movement to
change the film ; automa¬
tic exposure indicator. Size
of picture 3x4 cm., 16
exposures on V.P. film.
With f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
In Compur shutter, 1 to
1 /300th sec. . . £17 10 0
With f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
lens, in Compur shutter, 1
to ] /300th sec. £20 0 0
Extra charge for Rapid
Compur shutter, 1 to
l/500th sec.... £1 5 0
Velvet-lined Leather Case,
with sling .... £1 0 0
NOW YOU GAN ENJOY
The ADVANTAGES OF A
REFLEX CAMERA
With f/6.3 Lens for
£3 : 13 : 6
r with f/4.5 Lens
£5:5:0
You See on the
Screen What You
Wili Get on the
Negative.
Tho K.W. Reflex
Box Is the smallest
and the lightest
reflex camera taking
3ix2i In. roll film.
It weighs only 31 oz.
Exposures l/26th,
l/60th and 1/lOOth
sec., also Brief and
Time.
_ Patent
ETUI CAMERA
!b so light and thin
that it can be
carried in the pocket
without iTiconve-
nience. the thick¬
ness of the camera
being only five-
eighths of an inch,
one inch at the
“ bulge,” or with
film-pack bolder in
position one and
three-quarter inches
The weight of the
3Jx2i in. model,
including film-pack
holder, is only 16 oz.
FOR PLATES,
FILM PACKS
or
ROLL FILMS.
Si X Junior Model Patent Etni Camera, with f/4.6 Kadionar
lens, in focussing mount, with F.P. holder :
With Vario 8-speed shutter . £6 6 0
With D.A. Ibsor T-speed shutter, 1 to l/]25tb see.. . £7 10 0
With D.A. Compur shutter, 1 to l/2&0th sec . £8 10 0
X 2i in. Regular Model Patent Etui Camera :
Single Extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to l/260th sec . £14 12 6
Double Extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to l/260th sec . £16 7 6
4i X 31 in. or 12 x 9 om. :
Single Extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to l/200th sec . £18 5 0
Double Extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.6 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to l/200th sec . £17 10 0
Prices of Regular Models Include 3 plate-holders In wallet.
Obtainable fro m all photographic dealers.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
CAMERAS AND LENSRS
SUPER Ikonta, latest model 530/16P, case, cost
£30, price £22/10 ; Ensign 16-mra. Projector,
motor, resistance, lamp, as new, 98/6. — Delamare,
8, North Rd., Birkenhead. [4423
LEICA Standard, Elmar, range-finder, case, etc.,
Valoy Enlarger, £16 ; wanted. Horizontal
Enlarger ; London. — Box 8764, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” , [4424
IHAGEE 3x4 cm., f/2 Xenon, Compur shutter,
focussing, infinity to 6 in., Correx tank,
Photoskop meter, 2 Zeiss filters, £24, or nearest
offer. — Box 8766, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4426
LEICA III, chromium, f/1.9 Dallmeyer, case, £28 ;
Valoy Enlarger and printing-board, £7 ; lot
£34 ; offers. — Box 8768, o/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4428
KORELLE Universal, takes roll film, plates,
packs, lfx2i, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, range-finder, ever-ready case, £12/12. —
Box 8769, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4429
Ensign Double-8, nearly new, perfect, £2/5 ;
cost £3/12/6. — Box 8771, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4431
1-PLATE Soho Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 36
4 slides, £12, nearest. — Lindner, Ravensgate,
Cheltenham. [4432
LEICA HI, Summar, No. 1 Leitz filter, imiversal
lens hood ; perfect in every way, £28/10 ;
deposit system. — Box 8772, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4433
ROLLEICORD II, Triotar f/3.5, case ; as new ;
bargain, £11/18/6. — 99, Penshurst Gardens,
Edgware. [4434
Achromatic Lenses, focus 5 in. to I6 in.,
from 7/6, apertures from f/5.5, these cannot
be excelled for portraits or landscape work ;
Thousands of lenses, unmounted. Achromatic,
Bi-Convex, Plano-Convex, Magnifying Prisms, all
sizes. Portrait and Enlarging Lenses, Special
Telephoto Lenses and attachments, less than
half original cost ; all anastigmats re-ground and
repolished cheap ; lists free, stating requirements.
— Premier Optical Co., 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford,
London. [4351
Leitz Summar f/2 Collapsible Coupled Lens,
as new, £13/15 ; Elmar 9-om. Coupled Lens,
perfect, £7/10 ; No. 1 Yellow Screw-in Filter for
above. 13/- ; deposit. — Box 8752, c/o ” The
Amateur Photographer.” [4391
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
O^/ Beaded Screen, 40x30 in., as new ; origin-
OvJ/ ally costing 70/-, only wants seeing. —
Illustra.
0 4 /_ Coronet 9-mm. Projector, in maker’s packing,
Ot:/ as new, usually costing 45/-. — Illustra.
Ai) /. Kid Projector, for 9-nun. films, by Pathe,
with screen, 42/- only. — Illustra.
L Automatic 9-mm. Camera, with f/3.9 anas-
OO/" tigmat lens, 56/- ; Dekko with f/2.5, 112/-.
9-mm. Projector, fitted for showing, super
Ov// reels, 60/-, one only. — Illustra.
tyo /_ 35-mm. Projector, gives 6-ft. pictures, all-
I /O/ mains, or 12-volt accumulator. — Illustra.
QO /_ Pathe Projector, fitted with super attach-
t/O/” ment, in beautiful order. — Illustra.
QQ/ 16-mm. Projector, big picture from aooumu-
t/t/// lator or mains. — Illustra.
Ensign 16-mm. Camera, with f/1.5 lens, in
dwiO leather case, £25 model ; as new.
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London (facing Gaumont-British) ; not merely a
shop, a warehouse packed with movie equipment ;
when in London your inspection is invited ;
demonstrations daily. [4436
BELL-HOWELL 16-mm. Filmo, 100-ft. model,
16-32 pictures, f/1.9 Dallmeyer and Cooke
f/4.5 Telephoto (6-in.), iris vignette, case, cost £85 ;
accept £35 ; perfect, approval deposit system. — •
Whiteside, 11, Newmarket St., Blackburn. [4354
1 ^-MM. Cine-Kodak BB Junior, f/1.9 lens,
J.O interchangeable 3-in. Telephoto lens f/4,
complete In combination carrying-case, filters ;
cost £28 : as new, £20. — Eastwood, High St.,
Maltby, Rotherham. [4363
SIEMENS B Cine Camera, case, portrait lens,
yellow filter ; as new ; cost £33 ; £20 or
near offer. — Dr. Penman, Fleetwood. [4371
1 ^-MM. Ensign Simplex, f/3.5, pigskin case ;
J.O new, £15, or offer. — Wagstafl, 12a, High. St.,
Roehampton. [4375
Agfa Movex so, 16-mm., 100 or 50 ft., multispeeds,
f/1.5 Dallmeyer, also 3i-in. Agfa Telekine lens,
case ; absolutely new condition ; cost £46 ; sell
£27/10. — Reavenall, Anchor Brewery, Mile End,
London, E.l. [4381
ENSIGN
DEVELOPING TANKS
DAYLIGHT
SURER CARBINE
TANK
The new high-speed films now in
use call for a new technique in
developing. They cannot be
developed even in a safely lighted
dark-room — they have to be
developed in total darkness.
With the Carbine Tank you load
and develop the film, in the
tank, in broad^daylight.
Fitted with paper
extractor which
separates the
paper entirely
from the film
and e'n s u r e s
efficient devel¬
opment.
No. 20, for size
20 films only
27/6
JUNIOR
DAYLIGHT CARBINE
TANK
Similarjto the Super Tank but without
paper extractor. Every operation In
fuIMaylight with absolute simplicity.
Tank
No. I for size 27 films, . . . . 15/-
No. 2 „ 20 . 21 /-
DAYLIGHT DEVELOPING
DISH
Suitable for the new photographer. Its operation in day¬
light being remarkably simple and easy. Metal through¬
out, with aluminium finish outside and special anti-
sulphuric coating on the inside.
For Size “20” 2ix3i roll films . 7/6
MINIATURE DEVELOPING DISH
For Ensign Midget and short length of Leica
and similar film.
Development with
this dish must be ,
carried out in
dark-room with
the aid of a Ruby
lamp. The midget
film Is placed into
the' dish, which
is filled with developer and after the daylight cover'has
been placed in position the work may be fin shed In'the
daylight.
Dish only. 1/9 With cover, 2/0
KLIMAX TANK
FOR PLATES
All operations (except load¬
ing) can be carried out in
daylight. Six plates may be
developed at one time. Brass
throughout, with exception¬
ally fine nickel-plating.
3*x2J18/6 4ix3i 20/-
OF ALL PHOTO-
6RAPHIC DEALERS.
ENSIGN, Limited.
LONDON, W.C.I
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSI'EM.
39
4 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER AD VERTISEMENTS
July 29, 1936
JOHNSONS
- 30, GLOUCESTER RD., -
BRIGHTON
SOUTH COAST CAMERA MART
THIS WEEK’S OFFERS
Contax 1, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, speeded i to i;i,i)<J0th sec.
£41 0 0
Contax I, Zeiss Sonnar f, 1.5, E.R. case. Cost £57 lOs.
Perfect condition . £44 0 0
Contax I, Tessar f; 3.5. Cost £31. New condition £18 0 0
Zeiss Aliroflex 9 x 12 cm., Tessar f/4.5, filter, S single slides,
F.P.A. Cost £44 108. Little used . £24 17 6
Rolleicord II, Zeiss Triotar f/3.5, latest model. . £16 0 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 2i x 2i, Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid, 1
to l/40Uth. Cost £28 10s. Equal new . £24 5 0
Voigtlander Bessa, 8 or 16 on 31 x 2i, Skopar f;4.5, Compur
D.A. shutter, 1 to l/250th sec. Cost £8 bs. Equal new
„ £6 19 0
BoUeiflex 2ix2i, auto., f/3.5 Tessar, Compur shutter, 1 to
l/600th sec., E.R. case, lens hood, filter, Proxars. Cost
*:30 . £21 0 0
Six 2a Brownies, List price 15b. Shop-soiled only 8e. 6d.
Agfa Speedex 31 x 21. f/8.8. Cost ous. Perfect. .35s. Od.
T.-P. Special Reflex 31x21, Dallmeyer f,'4.5, R.F. adapter.
6 slides, case, etc. Cost £15. Perfect condition.. £7 19 6
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7. Perfect order. . £1 15 0
Kodak P.C. 3a Special, Tessar f/6.3. Compound shutter,
1 to l/2U0th sec. Cost £15. Perfect condition. .. . £3 5 0
Uno Cameo 31 x 21 Plate, Aldis f/6, ali movements, Compound
shutter, 1 to 1,250th sec., 12 slides, leather case . . £2 0 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 16-on-3ix21. Tessar f/3.5. Compur
Rapid, ltol,40<nh8ec . £18 12 6
Voigtlander Virtus, 10-on-3i x 21, Skopar f/4.5. D.A. shutter.
l/25th to 1/lOOth. Cost £7 28. 6d. New condition £6 7 6
Agfa Speedex 31x21, f/4.5, Compur shutter. I to l/25Uth.
Cost £6 Us . £5 5 0
Dekko Cine Camera 9.5-mm., T. and H. f/2. 5, slow, fast and
still exposures. Cost £7 IGs. 6d. As new . £5 12 6
Zeiss Sonnar Telephoto f/4, 13.5-cm., for Contax. Cost
£21 178. 6d. Equal new . £16 10 0
Ensign ElO Model 33'> All-Distance. As new _ 25s. Od.
Zeiss Ikonta, Novar f '6.3, Telma shutter, D.A. Cost £5 58.
Very slightly use<i only . £4 2 6
4-draw Telescope, 2-in. objective, bound leather with cap.
As new . £1 10 0
No. 2 Portrait Brownie, and case. Listed 178. 6d. As
new . 10s. 6d.
la Folding Brownie. Good condition . 27s. 6d.
Keep your apparatus up to date by taking advantage of onr
exchange facilities. Personal attention given to all enquiries.
WRITE FOR NEW ZEISS CATALOGUE.
Good-bye
SPOTS /
Farewell Blemishes J ! !
Any novice can remove
telegraph poles, motor cars
and any unwanted object
from prints with the great¬
est ease and certainty with
ETCHADINE
The greatest boon for amateurs
and professionals alike. The
competitors’ greatest boon.
Impossible of detection. Com¬
plete outfit with
full instructions... y '
Or from all reputable POST FREE
dealers.
GEORGE H. POTTS
LIMITED-
7 and 9, BAKER ST., LONDON, W.l
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
VICTOR 16-mm Model V, with 1-in. f/1.9
Dallmeyer triple anastigmat, 15-mm. f/2.9
ditto, and 2-in. f/2.9 ditto, all in turret head,
supplementary view-finder and Mortimer leather
c^e ; all in new condition, only used twice ; cost
£70 ; accept £50, no offers. — King, 85, George
St., Croydon. [4399
9pt-MM. Pathe Motocamera de Luxe, Hermagis
f/2. 5, supplementary lens set, Posograph
meter, 2 chargers ; perfect condition ; cost £15 ;
£10, or offer.— 24, Ravenoak Rd., Cheadle-Hulme.
[4400
CINE-EIGHT Camera, f/1.9. Projector and Ensign
Portable Silver Screen, cost over £26 ■
little used ; accept £15.— Fenwick, King St., South
Shields. [4401
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERS |
I^ANCASTER
jgNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leioa to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance Sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion : postage 2d.— Lancaster. 54. Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
ACCESSORIEIS
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Slides. — A.P. Paris,” single Metal Dark
Slides, main fittings, T.-P., Zeiss, Cameo,
Klito, Contessa, Zodel and Block Edge, etc. :
3Jx2i 1/4, 4ix3i 1/6, 9x12 2/3, etc., postage
extra, from Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square,
London, W.C. [0036
TEMPOPHOT Exposure Meter and case, £2/2.
— Box 8770, c/o " The Amateur Photographer.”
[4430
I EXCHANGE AND WANTED
V^'ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
” T f/2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas.
Rollelflexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London.
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
VV’ANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
T T and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane. London.
W.C. 2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Conta-xes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modem miniature cameras ; good casli jjrices
given. — Wai'nstead, Ltd,, 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Tbaraes. [0042
WANTED for Prompt Cash. — 9i-mm. and
16-rara. Cameras, Projectors, Films and
Accessories ; Telescopes, Binoculars. Microscopes and
Modern Cameras. — Frank, 67, Saltraarket, Glasgow.
[4150
LEICA Books (English or German). — Oldroyd,
127, Abbey Rd., Barrow-in-Furness. [4360
V17 ANTED. — Focal-plane Camera, 5X4 or J-pl.,
T T good lens. — Box 8742, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” (4369
Exchange. — Nagel camera, leas f/2.8 ; Pathe
Cine Camera, lens f/2.8 ; 4-valve Short-wave
Set, for Leica Camera, Model HI, with telescopic
lens. — W. Evans, 95, Broadway, West Ealing, W.13.
[4373
ANTED. — 3 J X 2i Maximar, similar plate camera,
T f part exchange for Cocarette, f/4.5 Tessar.—
Saddler, 26, Wellington Rd., S.E.7. [4374
Leica Illa camera wanted in exchange for
luxuriously bound sets of Fielding, Swift, etc.
— Box 8744, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4376
VIJANTED. — 35-mm. Projector, with or without
T T sound-head ; reasonable price. — 3Sa. Sidcup
Hill, Sidcup, Kent. [4383
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
HoHina
(CERTO)
For 36 exposures 24 x 36 mm., on cin6 film of standard width.
External focussing control to set camera ready focussed while
still cjosed. Tubular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully erected at a single piessure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse spooling. Automatic locking
and fllm-conating device, die-cast body, etc.
Model II (with coupled range-finder), with Schneider Radlonar
f/2.9. Compur 1 to l/30Utb sec . £13 7 6
With Schneider Radionar f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.
£14 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 1 to 1 'oOOth sec. . . £18 18 0
With Schneider Xenon f/2, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.
£19 19 0
Aik your dealer for catalogue, or write to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq., High Holborn, W.C.l
[Phone: Chancery 8541)
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3J xzL 8 exposures,
1/2 — No. 116 (2|X4i)1/6 — 4iX3j1/3 — 54X34 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozenj 1/-
i dozen — x 6.J enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 J dozen
— 6^ X 4} enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 4 dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
21- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x to 1/3 each — 10x8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write tor list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ’^^If^ksTER""
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
- SERVICE -
WE CAN GIVE YOU HELP AND ADVICE
with your PHOTOGRAPHIC TROUBLES
Stockists for ZEISS IKON, CONTAX, LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX, ROLLEICORD, SUPERB,
REFLEX-KORELLE, EXAKTA, PATHESCOPE
AND DEKKO CINE, ETC.
PLATES, FILMS, PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
77-79. OXFORD ROAD,
MANCHESTER, 1
’phone : ARDwick 2232. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Sata.)
BE WISE IN TIME USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
July 29, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 5
STANDARD
Roll Films
1300
H.&D.
Buy your roll films at Whole¬
sale Prices and Save Money.
THESE films are very fast, being
1300 H. & D., also Orthochromatic.
Supplied in usual sizes, and also a
NEW 6tl. Film (
4 exposuresN
3ix2i )
Guaranteed to keep for more than two years.
4 exposure
3ix2i- ..
4/6 per doz.
8
» »
8/- ..
8
lfx2i ..
7/6 ..
6
4i-x2i ..
9/. ..
Not less than (
S films supplied
at these prices.
SHOWCARDS FREE.
Terms: Cash with Order or C.O.D. Post extra.
Send 6d. for 4-exposure or 9Jd. for
8-exposure, as a trial.
You run no risk in buying these films as
they are backed with our “ Craftsman ”
guarantee of satisfaction or money re¬
funded.
Marshall & Co . (Nottm.) Ltd.
Dept. M, Photo Works,
Ford Street, NOTTINGHAM.
THE NEW
PERPLEX UNIVERSAL DEVELOPING TANK
FOR ALL SIZE
ROLL FILMS
From 36-mm. (Leica)
(12 ex.) to 2Jx4i
(12 e,\posure8).
No Apron
Trice
25/-
itsfe to see it at your dealer, or write to
THE NORSE TRADING CO. ‘TtT'
3VRATHB0NE STREET, LONDON, W.1
Telephone: MUSEUM 4142. For full particulars.
THE WIRELESS WORLD’
COVERS EVERY WIRELESS INTEREST.
EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED. — Self-erecting 2ix3i, Compur, f/4..5.
— Collinson, 16, Bath Rd., Felixstowe. [4175
Leica camera, good condition, offer £8. — Smart,
10, Station Rd., Radlett. [4385
‘tXT'ANTED. — Second-hand Cine-Kodak Model K,
TT f/1.9, or Bell-Howell, must have f/1.9 or
larger, and take 100-ft. film ; new condition
essential ; state lowest price for spot cash. —
Box 8753, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4388
PLATE Developing Tank, 3ix2k, Roll Film
Holder, for N. & G. — Bendall, Church St.,
Wallasey. [4414
WANTED. — Contax I, f/2.8 Tessar, full par¬
ticulars. — Box 8767, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4427
MATERIALS
KAIjTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.ra.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,,
Leith Walk, Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Seotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
R ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harhorne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38. Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
1\ postage to callers.
K ALTON Folders, tuck-in Postcard : Heavy-weight,
2/- 50, 3/6 100 ; Light-weight. 1/6 50, 2/6
100 ; 3ix2i, 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glos.sy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3^x21 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous, 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10X8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2| and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; J-pL, 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36
9/6 gross.
1^ ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
IV quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
RALTQN Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard.
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ;
backed 5/9 ; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/- ; backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
R ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
lfx2i, 9/- dozen; 3ix21, 9/-; 2ix4i, 11/-;
6 exposures : 3ix4i, 18/- ; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-ph, 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
R ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 12/8.
R ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, l|x2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen
2ix4i, 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
— ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
K
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Plydrokinone,, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
[0009
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHIJRST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
J-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
DUNSCOMBE’S
^‘PERSONAL”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME*
ELMAR ACOOS
CHAPTER II.
In the glorious summer of 1936, or to be more
accurate, Monday, June 29th, a celebrated
personality, none other than Mayor Itchin from
Chortle-cum-Hardy, visited Messrs. Duns-
combe’s Emporium and was formally introduced
to friend Elmar.
It appears that the Mayor, who, incidentally,
was accompanied by the Town Clerk and nearly
all his corporation, was anxious to obtain the
services of our Elmar, and this was very quickly
arranged by the Mayor agreeing to pay only
2s. 6d. down, and a like amount on the first
Friday in each month for a period of ninety
years, with the option of outright purchase at
the end of this period. In fairness to the rate¬
payers of Chortle-cum-Hardy, it is only right
to say that the transaction would not affect the
rates for the next quarter of a century by more
than an increase of seven-eighths of a penny
per population and the cancellation of the
dustmen’s annual day out to Southend.
Before proceeding to accompany the civic
dignitary to his home town, Elmar insisted upon
being equipped with a full lengtli of the new
Eastman Super X 35 mm. Film, which was
loaded ready for use at the price of only Is. 6d.,
which is, of course, ridiculously cheap consider¬
ing the number of pictures which can be taken
on 5 ft. 3 in. of film.
It was rather a sad farewell for Elmar, who,
during his brief stay in Bristol had seen many
enthusiastic miniature camera users, and as a
result had come in contact with many of his
near and distant relations, and the parting
between Elmar and Miss Telyt Toolp was most
pathetic, but as they have promised to meet
again very soon it is only the old slogan of
“ Absence makes the heart grow fonder." So,
with a clashing of cymbals and the beating of
drums the mayoral procession departed from
Bristol in the midst of a terrific cloudburst, which
necessitated a perilous journey through the
streets in canoes, punts and large bath-tubs,
which rather spoilt an otherwise perfect summer
afternoon.
A postcard was received three days later
stating that Elmar had reached his destination,
and en route had captured some extraordinarily
good photographs depicting scenes of the
deluge which will for all time serve as a pictorial
record, not only of the memorable occasion of
Mayor Itchin’s hire purchase transaction, but
also of the great Bristol floods.
The reason why the pictures taken by Elmar
were such an outstanding success was due
entirely to the skill and careful attention which
Messrs. Dunscombe’s give to the developing,
printing and enlarging of all miniature films,
of which they make a speciality at the usual
standard prices.
Next week we shall have pleasure in presenting
to our readers extracts from Elmar Acoos
diary, commenced from the time he arrived at
Chortle-cum-Hardy.
Send your Developing and Printing to :
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD,
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
USE OUR BBPOSJT SYSTEM ASB AVOID ALL RISK.
4t
6 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 29. 1936
!f you wish to
make sure of
getting the
best possible
negatives from
your holiday
films develop
them yourself
in a CORREX
tank. You
can develop,
fix and wash
in daylight
without hand¬
ling the film.
FottV.P. (4x6,5 cm.)
films . 26/-
Por 2i X 3J In. films 25/-
For2Jx4t in. films 30/-
CORREX Thermometer
(Fahr.) . 2,6
CORREX Developing
Ponders, per carton ol 8
pairs . i,'6
V.P. and 2t X 3i In. films
can be develop^ in the
same CORREX Tank ii
an extra Reel and Apron
is used. Spare Reel, 8,'-.
Spare Apron, 7/-.
Ask your dealer to* show
you a '*Corr$x.*'
SANDS HUNTER & Co. Ltd. 37, Bedford St.,Strand,London,l
MEMPIRE
BRAND
All British, first quality Printing Papers
— Gaslight and Bromide. Soft, normal,
vigorous, extra vigorous — all surfaces.
NOTE THESE you'll save money
144
Sheets
2/6
3/4
3/8
4iX2i
4ix3i
Send for FULL LIST and FREESAMPLES
Special prices for quantities.
144
Sheets
6iX4i .. 7/-
8ix6i .. 12/8
10x8 18/3
MARTIN
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMiST
SOUTHAMPTON
SPECIAL OFFER!
5^x3| Glazed Prints 2| each
From any negative, on KODAK
paper. Minimum order 3 for 7id.
Send P.O. with order to ;
G. FRANKLIN,
2, OERWEITT STREET
SUNDERLAND
SHOOT OF HAMPSTEAD
CAN SUPPLY YOUR NEW MINIATURE CAMERA OR
EQUIPMENT. COME IN AND SEE THEM I
S. I. SHOOT, 179, West
(FaHnff W^it ffampstead Met. StaHon.}
All Photographic
Supplies.
Exchanges,
Let me quote you !
End Lane, N. W. 6
Phone : MAIda 7902.
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M81W. ENLARGER M 8< W.
(48 Different Models made)
From £6: 10:0 to £80:0:0
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
t&keA ap to 0 X 6 cm. fllou and plate*, one
hand lever, fine aod co&rse focoMln^. f/4.d
double anaftismat, or&nge ^ I I • Q • ^
cap and condenser . fc»ll»0»W
R. E. Schneider, 46. Farringdon Street, E.C.4
MATERIALS
T^IMBER of Brighton. — Lead, as always: 500
rV gross 3ix2i Vigorous Glossy Gaslight Paper,
1/- gross, post 3d. ; 3,000,000 sheets of 3ix2i
Glossy Bromide Paper 3ix2i, offered at 1/- gross,
post extra, in soft, normal, vigorous and extra-
vigorous ; all guaranteed serviceable ; lists of
cheap and super-quality materials on request
with samples ; mention “ A.P.” please. — Kimber’s,
61 and 62, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS. — First quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 8^x2^. 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders; Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3^x2^,1/6 100; i-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. and P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Worlrs,
Southport. [0002
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3ix2i, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
•tzes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2i, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
34x24, 1/6 gross: 4-pI-. 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-: 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 60 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-. 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
4-plates, 400 and 600 H. and D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. and D., 34x24 1/3, 4-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
4-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, 4-pl- 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, (Ihapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
AIXENS. — Super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
ENLARGEMENTS
DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1. — ^Postcards
_ from small fllin or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38. Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists : 84x64 lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen. 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St.. S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list tree. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
I ENLARGEMENTS, high-class, reasonable ; send
li for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [3594
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers. 10x8 1/3, 84x64 1/-. — Palk, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
rpHREE Whole-plate Enlargements. 1/2. — Wood,
J. 27, Broad St., Burslem, Staffs. [4362
Glazed Enlargements ; 4-Pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4421
ENLAKGEMENTS. — First quality work : 4-pl.
6d., whole-plate 9d., 10x8 1/- ; Spools de¬
veloped and printed, 34x24, 1/-. — H. V. du Val,
Studio, 9, Duke St., Adelphi, London, W.C.2. [4435
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Roilney 4013. (Annual Holidays. Please
note our works will be closed from August 3rd to
8th.) [0003
POSTCARD Printing, 9d. per dozen. Views 71-
per gross. — Slater, Sawtry, Huntingdon. [4155
FINISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 2/- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES !
Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particiilars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, S-Kowcards, Film Clips,
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc^ etc.
OLDHAM ROAD,
Mbi>CriO IVIANCHESTKR.4
PRE-HOLIDAY SNIPS
Saperfekta Welta 3^ x 21, reversing back, with Tessar f/3.S,
D.A. Compur, leather case. As new . 217 10 0
Fotb-Derby, Foth f/2.&. Good condition . £5 0 0
Minimam Palmoi, V.P., Tessar f/4.5, 4 slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case. New condition . £6 17 6
Contax I, Tessar f/3.0. As new . £21 10 0
SonQarf/1.5, 2-tn.,forContax. Perfect . £19 10 0
Leica 11, Hektor f/2.5. As new . £20 0 0
Leica III, chromium, Summar f/2. As new.... £30 10 0
Elmar f/4, 9-om. As new . £8 10 0
Baldi, 3 X 4 om., Meyer f/3.5, Compur. As new.. £4 15 0
Baldaz, 16-on*120, Meyer f/3.6, Compur. As new £5 7 0
Agfa Speedez 0, £5 6s. model. As new . £3 12 6
0EC)R:CE ClilLDE
t;, V ' FHOTO-CHEMIST IVO
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£1:1:0
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Offer
£1:1 : 0
The new “ Tiofl ’ ’ Range-finder, lateet optical typo. Aboolntely
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. Supplied complete with novel shoo
for detachable eorew-in mounting on any camera with tripod bush,
E. E. SCHNEIDEB. 46. Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4.
42
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
July 29, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 7
We list below details of a number of
Second-hand Cameras, EACH GUAR¬
ANTEED IN PERFECT CONDITION.
Rolleicord 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Triotar lens, ever-
ready case. Like new . £11 0 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter
£7 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonia 530/16, t/a.S Tessar, Compur
Rapid . £21 5 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur
shutter, leather case . £13 5 0
Rathe Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens. Equal to
new . £4 15 0
Cine-Kodak Model K, f/1.9 lens. List price
new, £35. For . £25 0 0
Cine-Kodak Junior, f/1.9 lens, latest model.
For . £12 17 6
^pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 double
slides and F.P. adapter, solid hide case. All
in beautiful condition. For . £22 10 0
Rolleiflex 6x6 cm. Automatic, f/3.5 Tessar lens.
Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£20 0 0
Ensign 3^x2^ Focal-plane Camera, Autospeed,
f/3.5 Dallmeyer anastigmat. List price £18 i8s.
For . £9 9 0
Bell & Howell Model 75 Filmo 16-mm. Camera,
f/3.5 lens. For . £12 15 0
P0LL0CK& STEWART
Photographic Dealers,
41, RENFIELD STREET
GLASGOW, C.2
Telephone; CENT. 4066.
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole*
sale stock of Granville Products Is carried by the
following .*
Galloways, 79, New Street.
Edwin Qorse, 86, Accrington Road.
0. & F. A. WUman, 32, Westgate.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 110, Qneen St.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
0. & P. James, 29, The Promenade.
0. D. Spedding, 92, Saville Road,
Saville Town.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
Gordon Look, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON'THAUBS.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
0. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Corner.
Wands, Ltd., 20, Bel voir Street.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81,
Dale Street.
Dnrbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWOASXLE-ON’TTNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. BassettGreenwood,19,Bridl0smitbGat6.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
BIRMINGHAM.
BLACKBURN.
BRADFORD.
BRISTOL.
CARDIFF.
CARLISLE.
CHELTENHAM.
DEWSBURY.
DUBLIN.
GRIMSBY.
LEEDS.
LEICESTER.
LIVERPOOL.
LONDON.
SHEPHELD.
SHREWSBURY.
SOUTHAMPTON.
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — ^Your
snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure flhn ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3ix2i lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
Developing to 3J, 9d. ; Postcard, 1/3, post
free. — Lewis, 45, Ledbury House, Dog Kennel
Hill, Dulwich, London. [4372
REPAIRERS
Repairs to cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holbom, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holbom 3126. [0062
Repairs. — cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gladstone Rd.,
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
TUITION, BOOKS, ete.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
SELL Your Photographs to illustrated newspapers,
new 1936 Press Courses ready ; write im¬
mediately for Free Prospectus “ Making Money
with your Camera.” — World’s Photographic Aca¬
demy, 45, Maple Avenue, Whitefield, near
Manchester. [4141
LOST
Missing, probably stolen. — Twin-lens Pilot
Reflex, No. 1596, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5. No. 1234820,
in leather case ; reward offered ; any information
to — Box 8757, c/o ” 'The Amateur Photographer.”
[4394
AGENCIES
PROVINCIAL agents required for the sale and
Installation of Optical Projection Apparatus,
including Epidiascopes, Microscopes,- etc. ; par¬
ticularly interesting to those with scholastic
connections. — Box 8693, c/o ” The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4357
RE TOUCHING
R
ETOUCHING. — First-class work promptly exe¬
cuted. — ^Miss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canterbury.
[3024
THE CITY PHARMACY
FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES
WANTED URGENTLY !
LEICAS, CONTAXES, ROLLEIFLEXES
AND ENLARGERS. Good cash prices given.
27, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C.2
• SAVILLE’SO
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
Kodak Retina, f/3.6 Schneider, Compur. ... £5 19 6
Super ikonta, 16-on-3Ix21, Tessar f/3.6, Compur.
Perfect condition . £15 2 6
Ikofles 1, 1/4.5 Kov&r, Compur . £8 19 6
Voigtlander Besia, coupled range-finder, f/3.5 Helomar,
Compur. DemoDsti^tlon-aoUed only . £14 5 0
Marion Reflex, I-pl., with Tessar f/4.6 and Dallmeyer
12-ln. 1/4.5 Telephoto, Verax filters, 4 double dark slides,
leather case. Guaranteed . £21 0 0
Ensign Anto-E^ecam tor 16-min. Films, leather case,
f/2.6 Clnar, 3 speeds . . . £8 19 6
Six-20 Kodak Duo, f/4.5. Cost £6 . £3 19 6
Lelca Model Ilia, f/2 Summar, chromium. . £34 lO 0
Cine-Kodak Model B, f/3.5 lens, case . £4 19 6
4f Goodramgaie,
_ ^YORK _ _
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
GUARANTEED SNIPS
Contaflex, f/2 .Sonnar, E.R. case. As new
£55 0 0
Leica I, Black, f/3.5 Elmar, interchangeable.
Perfect . £10 0 0
Coniax I, slow speeds, latest model, f/2 Sonnar
lens, E.R. case . £28 10 0
F/4 Sonnar Lens 13.5-cni., for Contax. Perfect
£13 19 6
Contax Filters, 42-ram., Red, Yellow and Yellow-
Green. Each . 10s. Od,
F/2 Summar Lens, for Leica, 5-cm. . . £12 10 0
Rolleiflex 6x6 Automatic, f/3.8 Tessar. As
new . £16 10 0
Rolleicord 1, 6x6, f/4.5 Triotar. Cost £ii 15s.
£8 5 0
F/4.5 Ross Xpres Lens, 84-in. focus. Perfect
£7 17 6
Ombrux Electric Exposure Meter .. . £1 19 6
Zeiss Ikon Icarette 3ix2I, for films and plates,
f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur, D.E., 4 slides £9 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Ideal 34x2J, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A.
Compur, D.E., rising and cross, 4 slides, F.P.
adapter . £9 17 6
lea Folding Reflex 3ix2J, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
I double slide, F.P. adapter, case. Beautiful
condition . £9 17 6
Rolleiflex 4x4 cm., f/3.5 Tessar, Compur,
automatic, case . £15 15 0
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE. PAonc: 22655.
I
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The Book o( the Mlnlatore Camera. Devoted to all typet of miniatnre
camerae and their use. 2s. 6d.» postage 2d.
The Miniature Negative — its Development and Care. Deala exhauative-
ly with the development of miniature negatives. 2s. 6d.« postage 2d.
Pictorial Photography with the Miniature Camera. Shows how the
miniature camera can be used for pictorial photography.
2s. 6d.. postage 24.
Colour Photography with the Miniature Camera. A new book giving
the latest data available on colour photography. 2s. 6d.. postage 2d.
Portraiture with the Miniature Camera. Tells how the miniature
camera can be used successfully for portraiture. 2s. 6d.. postage 2d.
Travel Photography with the Miniature Camera. A new book con¬
taining much information on selecting subjects for the miniature
camera. 28. 6d.. postage 2d.
Camera Journalism with the Miniature Camera. List of U.S.A.
publications using photographs. 4s.. postage 2d.
Theory and Practice of Miniature Camera Photography. Explains
the “ whys ” and '* wherefores ” of such matters as film, exposure,
filter factors, developing, etc. 4s., postage 2d.
Candid Photography with the Miniature Camera. A well-known
New York -Press photographer tells how he obtains ** persona! "
news pictures with a miniature camera. 4s., postage 2d.
Composition Simplified. A profusely illustrated handbook on the
principles of composition. 4s., postage 2d.
The Leica Data Book. Gives in a handy form a vast amount of
information about the use of the Leica camera. 68., postage 2d.
The Fine-Grain Negative. A new book which contains all the latest
available data on fine-grain developing. 5s., postage 2d.
THE
LEICA MANUAL
Here Is a hook which re*
presents the accumulated
experiences of 22 special¬
ists In Leica photography.
No other book has ever
attempted to cover the
broad scope of Miniature
camera photography as
thoroughly as the Leica
Manual. 600 pages. 860
Illustrations. Price 21s.
Postage In XJ.K., 6d. ;
Overseas, 9d.
Just Published!
1936 List ot Books
on Photography,
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BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM,
43
8 [Supplement]
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 29, 1936
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR PRESENT
APPARATUS IN PART
PAYMENT FOR THE
NEW ZEISS
CONTAFLEX.
The Contaflex is in stock
at addresses marked 0
Leica Siow-spced Device. As
new. List £2 i8s. 6d . £2 5 0
Weston Leicametor 627. Good
covdition . £2 15 0
Chromium Leica Finder (Vidom).
As new. List £4 8s . £3 7 6
2-in. Cooke f/2 Lens, in iri« mount.
Good condition . £3 15 0
3x4 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5
Skopar, Compur. C Ct • 1 R • A
Good condition .... X # A O • U
4^x2^ Kodak Series l!l, Tessar
/4.5, Compur. Very rC.IC.fi
%ood condition .
Baidax, 16-on-3ix2i Film, f/3.5
lens, 7 speeds, case. Good condition.
. £5:15:0
13.5-cm. Elmar f'4.5 Lens, for
Leica. As new. . . . £7:15:0
Cine~Kodak Eight-20, case, filter.
£7:17:6
2ix1g N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Tessar
£8:15:0
3x4 cm. Dolly, f/2 Xenon, Com¬
pur. Good condition. CCk* 1
List £12 15s . X5/«lf#U
Leica Interchangeable Model I,
f/3.5 Elmar, range-finder. Good
condition. Cost £11. 1C. A
£18 19s . xll* ii).U
5-cm. Meyer Plasmat f'l.S Lens,
coupled for Leica. X^IQ.IC.H
Very good conditiofi XXO*Xv«U
Latest 13.5-cm. Hektor Telo f/4.5
Lens, coupled for Leica. As new.
^ £13:17:6
4ix2^ N. & G. Excelsior, Ross
Xpres f'/4.5, rise and cross. Vety
£14:15:0
Kodak Regent, f/4.5 Tessar, case.
Asneu,. List £eo £15.10:0
35-mm. Zeiss Super Nettel, f/3.5
Tessar. Good condition. List
£16:5:0
6x6 Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16,
Tessar f/3.5, delayed Compur. As
««e L.st£25i5s £18:15:0
Latest 7.3-cm. Hektor t/1.9 Lens,
coupled for Leica. £00.10*0
/I sneuJ. List £29 5s. XZi^.lU.U
6X6 Zeiss Super Ikonta S30'16,
f/2. 8 Tessar, delayed Compur ever-
ready case, 2 filters, Proxai lens. As
new. List£3.ios £23;10:0
Roland, 16-on-3ix2i Film, f/2. 7
Plasmat, delayed Compur. auto,
coupled range and view-finder com¬
bined, ever-ready case. /4 s new.
£23:10:0
Latest Chromium Ilia Leica, f/2
£35:10:0
Model III Leica, Hektor f/t.9.
Excellent condition. £00.1 tj. ft
List £52 IIS . dtoy.lO.U
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Any item sent on five days* approval
against cash or C.O.D., or may be seen
ky appointment at any of these addresses.
Deferred terms on application. Good
exchange allowance.
Come and compare
the latest models
at one of our
addresses
BARGAIN
LIST
AND
GUIDE TO
NEW
MODELS
.Also latest literature,
post free anywhere.
Please state require¬
ments.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD
MODEL II
In stock at these addresses
London ;
28, Old Bond St., W.r. 0
281, Oxford St., W.i. 0
Stock Exchange Branch, i, Copthall
Chambers, EkC.2. 0
35, Brompton Rd., S.VV.3. 0
2, Northumberland Avenue, W,C.2.
13, High St., Kensington, W.S.
65, Netting Hill Gate, VV.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.^i.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30-32, Thames St.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Liverpool.— 73, Lord St. 0
Leeds. — 37, Rond St.
i t h Zeiss
Triotar f/4.5
and Compur
shutter i/3ooth
sec., T. and B.
£14:10:0
^^’ith Zeiss
Triotar f/3.5
and Compur
£16:0:0
Ever-ready
Case £10 0
Generous
Exchange
Allowance.
Deferred Terms
A rranged.
3^x2^ Glunz, Xenar f/3.8,
Compur, double extension, rise
and cross, frame finder, F.P.
adapter. Fairly £ O . 1 C . ft
good condition atiJ.Xv.U
SJx43 T.-P. Victo Triple
Extension Field, iij-in. Taylor-
Hobson f/8, iris, roller blind,
reverse and swing back, rise,
cross and swing front, 3 book-
form slides, tripod case. Good
. £4:10:0
3^x2^ Carbine No. 6, Ensar
f/4.5, Compur, case. Very good
. £4:10:0
3x2 Nagel Sell-erecting, f/4.5
N agel, Compur. £ /I . 1 ft . A
Good condition Xfl.iU.U
4ix2t Zeiss Ikonta, Novar
f/6.3, Telma shut- fC.ft.A
ter. Shop-soiled. 3CO.U.U
3ix2J^ Ernemann Focal-
plane, f/4.5 Ernotar, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
y^^soodcon. £7.10:0
5x4 Adams' Videx Double
Extension Reflex, tilting lens
panel, 6|-in. Zeiss Protar f/fi.3
(component ii.l- in. f/12), 2
D.D. slides, case’. £'7,'| 7.1?
Good condition . . ou I • X I • U
3Jx2] VoigtIanderProminent,
f/4.5 Heliar, case. filC.A.A
Good condition.. 3lX.x.U.xJI
3ix2i Dalimeyer Press Re¬
flex, 5-in. Press f/3.5, also
lo-in. Popular Tele f/6, 2
£15:10:0
Above are at
37 BDND ST.
LEEDS, 1
Telephone: Leeds 25106.
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta
520/18, Novar f/6.3. Good
condition. List OO C A
£3 I2S. 6d... xZ:o:U
4.5 X 6 cm. Salex Focal-plane,
f/4.5 Salex, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
pouch. Good £Q,10,£
condition . X0*X9«D
Zeiss Ikonta 520 IT, Novar
f/4.5, Telma shutter, 16 pictures
3^X2^ t.lm. As new.
List£6 2s.6d. £4.15.0
3} y 2} Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex R14, Aldis-But-
cher f/4.5, case. £C,1C,A
Fair condition. Sril*X«J«U
3^x2^ lea Minimum Patmos
Focal-plane, f/4.5 Tessar, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter.
£10:15:0
4.5x6 cm. NeltsI Baby Speed
Deckrullo Focal-plane, f/2. 7
Tessar, 6 slides, F'.P. adapter,
filter, case. £10,1'7,£
Good condition X XO* X f *0
3>. x21 N. & G. Folding
Reflex FR381, 6-in. Dalmac
f/l'5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Splendid con-
£23:10:0
3Jx2i Ernemann Ermanox
Focal-plane, fii.« Emostar,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
S', fib/""" £29:15:0
3^x2^ Zeiss Nettol Focal-
plane B70/3U, Tessar f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. As new. £00,1 A* A
List £39 i6s. Od. etO^* Xv*l/
Above are at
281 DXFDRD ST.
London. W.I
Telephone: il/av/ai> 0859.
DILLON os
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
3ix21 Dollond Owl, f/4.5
Dollond, rising front, Com¬
pur, leather case. Good
condUion.. £3.10;0
7.3-cm. Wide-angle Lens
1/6.8, for Makina H.
As new.
List £7 5s.
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta,
f/4.5 Novar, Compur. As
r:5s'‘^ £6:10:0
Cine-Kodak Eight. Good
condition. List
£9 175 fid . *» I • I •U
21-cm. Tele Lens f/6.3,
for Makina 11. As new.
List£t2t2s£lQ.lQ.Q
9.5 Pathe Motocamcra
Luxe, f/2. 5 lens, also Tele
attachment, case. Good
condUton. £11:0:0
16 - mm. Bell - Howell
Filmo 70A, f/3.5 Cooke,
rase. Very good condition.
U., £,. £22:10:0
16-mm. Siemens B Cam¬
era, f/2.8 lens, case. .4s
£25:0:0
3ix2i Makina II, f/2.9
lens, Compur, coupled
range-finder, 18 slides,
case. yls new. List
£44 15s.
£30:0:0
Above are at our Stock
Exchange Branch
1 COPTHALL
CHAMBERS, Londo^n.
Metropolitan 5351.
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby,
f/2. 5 lens. Good condition.
£5:15:0
3ix2J Voigtlander, f/4.5
Skopar, Comour, rase.
£5:17:6
3i X Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5
Nettar, delayed Compur,
case. Good cmdition.
i-ist£75s £6:10:0
3ix2.i T.-P. Ruby Hori¬
zontal Reflex, Dallmever
:!tLr'‘‘'^"£6:17:6
35x2; lea Bebe, Tessar
f/4,5, Compound t /200th,
6 slides. F.P. adapter,
case. Very £7. 7. A
good condition X f . 4 .U
Voigtlander Virlus, f/3.5
Skopar, delayed Compur.
Very good condition. l.ist
£7:7:0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xe¬
nar, Rapid Compur, i/5ooth
£/2".'“:-..':"‘ £9:18:6
3.1 X 3.1 Ensign Special
Reflex, f/3.2 VN’ravLustrar, 3
S' "'"^'£10:10:0
4x4 Auto. Rolleiflex,
f/3.5 Tessar, Compur
i/300th, case. .4s
""" £15:15:0
Above are at
35 LUDGATE HILL
London, E.C.4
Telephone : City 1540.
ESTD.
1750.
Leica Stereo Attachment
I Versa), case. As new
List £7 6s. 6d. £3.3.0
Leica Stereo Viewing
Apparatus (Votrai and
Stand (Vot 4), complete.
As new. List n
£8i3s. 6d.... dt4:4:U
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kclibri,
Novar f/3.5, Telma shutter,
case Very good £4.4. A
condition .
S.5 Pathe Motccamera
Luxe, f/3.5 lens. Good
condition.. £4.19.6
Voigtlander Virtus, Sk&-
par f/4.5, Einberet shut¬
ter, 16 on 3lX2j film.
AS new.... £5.5.6
3.1 x2i Zeiss Tessco,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, F.P.
adapter, 3 .slides, case.
Good con- rC.IC.A
diiion. ... dLtI*
Leica Model 1, f/^.5
Elmar, range-finder, also
4-in. Dallon Tele lens f/5.6,
w.rr: £14:10:0
6x13 cm. Rolleidoscope,
f/4.5 Te.ssars, autonralic
viewing box with 24
holders, each taking 20
slides, case for camera.
Very good condition. Cost
£6tr7s 6d £32:10:0
Above are at
537 Pinner Rd.,
North Harrow, Harrow
Telephone : Pinner 2780
And at : —
Crouch End, — 17 Topsfield Parade.
Holloway. — fifia, Seven Sisters Rd.
Upper Tooting. --216, Upper Tooting
■ Rd., S.\V.i7.
Catford. — 023, Rushey Green.
Watford.— 142, St. .-Mhaus Rd.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 1 1.1 , Promenade.
Salisb»jry.--i7 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.).— Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea.— 26, Castle St.
DOLLOND ^
OWL N0.4
Cencral-pui-pose popular size roll-
film cameia of modern design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas-
tigmat in focussing mount, taking
pictures 3i x 2\ in., self-erecting front,
hinged l;ack, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25lh^ i/5oth, i/iootb
sec., T. and B., flexible release,
covered metal body fiiX3Xi| in.
PRICE 55 -
Brown leather sling case, velvet-lined,
loplc and key. Price . 7$, 6d.
If you have cine apparatus for
disposal, we would like to make
a cash or exchange offer.
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July 29, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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WHERE MINIATURISTS FARE BEST!
LEICA QUICK-WIND ATTACHMENT
This marvellous new accessory is coming shortly.
We shall have first supplies as usual. Book your
order now. This accessory will fit any Leica Model .
COMPLETE “CONTAX*’ OUTFIT
VS'illi I'/.'J & ’/jh\ha T-rtsar
Ic'iiM, complete
w itli evei -ieaily cuae,
Cuiitax rasselle loaded
witli IJIi exposiiteH Ayla
Hiipei' pan. film, tens
■ „it,. £34
NEW “MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
£35
See it NOW at Bond Street.
Now available, 50-ft. capacity, f/1.9
lens, 8-l6-6'4 speeds .
It would be a real eye-opener to
you if you could call at our fine
new showroooms at 127, New
Bond Street, and see how well
equipped we are to deal with
the needs of the miniature camera
user. Our stocks are the largest
and most varied in the country.
We give free expert advice on
any photographic query, and are
the only firm in existence who
Insures your miniature camera
free of charge — it doesn't matter
where you bought it, as long as ExtfGCt frOTTl CL rCCGflt
it cost £10 or more. testimonial — typical of
hundreds we keepgetting*
EVERY ACCESSORY FOR THE “ MINIATURE ”
Everything you are likely to need is here — no waiting. Our stocks include Lenses, Telephoto
Lenses, Filters, Lens Hoods, Ever-ready Cases, Angular View-finders. Range-finders. Negative
Storage Files, and Negative Albums. For the Leica Camera alone we have over 500 accessories
actually in stock.
ALL THE LATEST MINIATURE DEVELOPERS
Paraphenylene. Per tin, to make 20 oz., Is. The finest fine-grain developer known. Atomal,
the new non-staining developer by Agfa. Highly recommended. 4s. per packet for 600 c.c.
Tetenal Ultrafin, the fine-grain non-staining developer. Can be used six times. Highly
recommended. Per carton, for 20 oz.. 4s. Supramin, non-poisonous paraphenylene. Per
tin, for 36 oz., 2s. 4d. W. H. Buffered Borax, a splendid general purpose fine-grain
developer. Per tin, for 36 oz., Is. 9d. Johnson’s Meritol, per packet, 2s. for 20 oz.
FREE FACILITIES TO LEICA USERS
Any Leica user, who registers his camera with us {it doesn’t matter where it was bought) will
receive these special facilities : free Leica exposure record cards ; transit envelopes for
the safety of D. & P. spools in the post ; copies of “ Leica News and Technique,” and many ocher
free periodical literary aids.
LATEST BOOKS FOR “MINIATURE” USERS
These are a few from our selection : ** My Fi rst Ten Years with Leica,” by Paul Wolff.
New English edition. 200 of Wolff's best pictures with technical tables and unique and informa¬
tive reading, 21s. The Leica Manual. 500 pages. 300 illustrations. Covers every phase
of Leica photography, 21s. “ How to Use Your Miniature Camera.” The new
English book containing 56 pages of illustrations and rudimentary instruction in loading and
handling the Leica, 10s. 6d. ** The Golden Book of the Rolleiflex. A beautifully illustrated
collection of prize-winning pictures from the Rolleiflex Competition, together with technical
data. Highly recommended, 7s. 6d.
QUALITY DEVELOPING, PRINTING & ENLARGING
When you send your spools to us — you are taking advantage of the use of Britain’s finest D. & P.
works. You can always depend on quality work. We make ” Automax ” (Regd.) prints,
3] X 2] , from your Leica negatives at only 2s. per dozen.
THE FINEST RANGE OF APPARATUS ON EASY TERMS
Whatever camera you want — still or cine — we have it in stock. Any purchase can be made on
nine equal monthly instalments — no harsh formalities — only 5 per cent added to cash price, or
5s. if under £5. The allowances we make on any apparatus in part exchange are considered the
finest in the trade.
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NOTE NEW ADDRESS:
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LL
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July 29, 1936
Every snap on Selochrome is a tribute to British
research and manutacturing skill. Selochrome
gives you truer tones and better gradation, and
with it you can use your camera earlier and later
in the day
rome
The Extra Fast ROLL FILM
Alode in England by —
ILFORD
LIMITED
ILFORD
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“The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer." Wednesday, August $th, 1936.
/IMATEUR
OTOGRAPHER
At. C IN EM A.TO GRAPHED R.
The Journal for Everybody wilh a Gamera— ^
For unusual holiday pictures — no matter what conditions — against the light, against any odds, Rolleiflex
will get them. It’s a vital help to see your picture full size, right way up on the ground-glass screen,
and know that it will appear exactly the same on the negative.. Think of the film you thus save by
avoiding bad shots. Rolleiflex is easily manipulated — there’s no need to take your eye from the subj^t
while photographing. The Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens and Compur shutter speeded to l/500th sec., T. and B..
will tackle any photographic subject. Rolleiflex takes 12 pictures on 3Jx2J 8-exposure roll film for
a shilling. Make it your holiday camera. £25,
Ask your dealer to demonstrote, or write for illustrated prospectus and name of nearest stockist to So/e /mporters ;
R. F. HUNTER LTD., “Celfix House,” 51, Gray’s Inn Road, London, W.C.I
Te/ephone .* Holborn 7311/2.
Copyright— Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K.
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, August 5th, 1936.
No. 2491.
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 5, 1936
Q U A L IT Y - TO N E S - C O L O U R RENDERING
ALL RIGHT- ALWAYS, WITH
KODAK
FILM
Fully Panchromatic
Superfine Grain • Anti-halation backed • Supreme tor every outdoor occasion
KODAK LIMITED KODAK HOUSE KINGSWAY LONDON W,C.2
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August 5, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A D VERTISEMENTS
^ke Tieur
2 MODELS
L e i c a Meter
especially for
Leica Cameras.
Universal for all
Still and Cine
Cameras.
£5 : 19 : 0
Pigskin Case, 10/-.
LOWER LIGHT VALUES. — With its greatly increased
sensitivity, the new Weston Meter ensures absolutely accurate
exposure for almost every shot — indoors or out — artificial
light or poor daylight — colour or black-and-white.
SIMPLER TO USE. — Readings are obtained by simply
pointing your meter to the subject to be photographed.
SLIMMER and more pocketable — little bigger than a box
of Swan Vestas, it can be kept in the pocket — handy.
The Universal Meter for Still and Cine Cameras is simple for the novice and
is yet designed to cover the most comprehensive needs of the experienced.
The Leica Meter is designed for simplicity especially for the Leica.
Weston was the first photo-electric cell meter introduced — and in this new
meter is embodied over five years’ manufacturing experience — the result is a
degree of quality and permanence not possible with meters having less know¬
ledge and experience behind them.
WALLACE HEATON LIMITED
The Weston Specialists 127, NEW BOND ST., LONDON, V^.l Phone : Mayfair 751 1 (8 lines)
And at 47^ Berkeley Street, London, W.l, and 43, Kensington High Street, London, W.d. •»
USERS OF LEICA, CONTAX, CONTAFLEX,
RETINA, ROLLEIFLEX, and ROLLEICORD
(if used with cine film) can all compete.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES TO “ COMPETITION,'
(Phone: Mayfair 7SII — 8 lines.)
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition.
August 5th, 1936.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ August 5, 1936
For Widest Choice Ahd Easiest
ENSIGN
SELFIX “20”
Simple loading. Strong bellows,
reflex view-finder, Trichro shutter,
l/25th, l/50th, 1/lOOth sec.. Time
and Bulb, with flexible release.
For standard 3^x2^ roll film.
Ensar anaatigmat f/4.d.
£3:15:0
Nine monthly payments ol 8/Xl.
AGFA “ SPEEDEX ’
9.5-mm. DEKKO
Three speeds — half, normal,
slow. For snapshots, time
exposures, single and ani¬
mated. Dallmeyer f/3.5 lens
£6:18:6
Ross or Dallraeyer f/1.9
£10:18:6
Nine monthly payments ot
16/2 or 25/6.
A first-class 3^X2^ roll - filr
camera. Get this handy littl
instrument in time for the holida
season. Fitted with f/4.5 len
and Compur shutter, direct-visio
and refiecting view-finders.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments <
14/9.
EVERY LEICA MODEL &
ACCESSORY IN STOCK
KODAK “ DUO ”
16 pictures on 3^x2^ 8-exposure
film. Lens shoots to position at
touch of button, focussing from
3J ft. to infinity. Direct-vision
view-finder. With Pronto " S ”
shutter and Kodak f/4.5 anastig-
mat.
£6:0:0
Nine
monthly payments
14/-
of
Nl
BARGAIMri
31 ’ 21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex, AMis-
Butcher f 4.5, fully-speeded shutter, aud
canvas case . £5 10 0
V.P. Weeny-Ultrix, i 4.5 Ihagee anastig-
niat, Everset shutter aud case. . £3 18 6
3 ■ 4 cm. Foth-Derby. f,’2.5 auastigraat,
focal-plane shutter, i^sice order £5 12 6
10 15 cm. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane,
Carl Xeiss Tessar f/'4.5, 5 1).D. slides and
leather case . £13 17 6
6 - 41 cm. Ermanox Focal-plane, f/l.H
Emostar, self-capping focal-plane shutter,
0 slides. F.P. A. and leather case. . £17 4 0
8 • 24 Prism Binoculars, centre screw
focussing ami leather case . £2 10 0
V.P. Kodak, f/b.6 Cooke lens, complete
in case . £1 15 0
35-mm. Superkino Leica Tank, daylight
loading . £1 18 6
Model III Leitz Leica. fJuinmar f/2. coupled
range-finder and ever-ready case. New
condition . £30 0 0
“ IKOFLEX ”
The twin-lens camera for 12
pictures on 31 - 21 b-exposure
roll film. Large finder lens,
compensation of parallax,
Novar f/4.5 lens, in Ikotlex
. £7:15:0
Nine monthly payments ol
18 1.
“ EXAKTA ”
For V.P. roll film. Picture is
seen in the finder mirror
exactly as it will appear in
the film. Fitted with auxiliary
mirror for eye-level work and
magnifier for fine work,
speeds from 12 to 1/1, 000th
f- £19:10:0
Nine monthly payments ot
45/6.
35-mm. Contax. f/l.O Sonnar, coupled
range-flnder, focal-plane shutter, complete
in ever-ready case. As new. . . . £43 10 0
Kodak Autofocus Enlarger, f'0.3 anastig-
mat, electric fittings, negative holder
£6 17 6
31x21 Ensign Carbine, f/4.6 Ensar,
Mulchro shutter, rising front and canvas
case . £4 2 6
16-mm. Victor Cine Camera, f/1.5 Dali-
ineyer ariastigniat, motor drive, 3 speeds an<l
leathercase. New condition ... . £18 18 0
9 12 cm. and 1-pl. Miroflex Folding Reflex,
and focal-plane. Carl Zeiss Tessar f.4..5, 6
slides. F.P.A. and case . £27 10 0
V.P. Kodak, Carl Zeiss Tessar f'4.5,
focussing, Compur and leathercase £5 5 0
1-pl. Goerz Anschutz Collapsible Focal-
plane, Celor f/4.8, self-capping focal-plane
shutter, 4 slides and leather case £7 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Special Reflex, Aldis f/4.5,
self-capping focal-plane shutter, 3 slides.
F.P.A . £6 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Junior Reflex, f/3.5 Cooke
anastigmat, self-capping focal-plane shutter,
reversing back, 6 slides, F.P.A. aud leather
case . £9 17 6
1-pl. Bentzin Folding Reflex, Cooke Series
II f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, revolving back.
3 slides, F.P.A. and case . £8 17 6
1-pl. Apem Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5,
rack focussing, focaj-plane shutter. 6 slides,
F.P.A . £5 L7 6
31x21 Zodel Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5.
sell-capping focal-plane shutter, revolving
back, 3 D.D. elides . £7 17 6
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
BUY ON THE
EASY
“CITY SALE’*
PAYMENTS !
First of nine equal
monthly instalments
secures any purchase.
Only 5% added to
cash price— or 5/- if
under £5. No harsh
formalities — no un¬
due waiting for your
camera.
We Make GOOD
ALLOWANCES
on YOUR USED
OUTFIT IN
EXCHANGE.
CONTAX II
Has combined distance meter
and view-finder, lipeedier and
more easily manipulated than
the previous model. Shutter
is speeded to l/l,250th sec.
Built-in delayed-action release
permits of automatic expo¬
sures of 1 second. With
Nine monthly payments of
£5 Is.
BARGAIM/!
1-pl. N. & G. Sibyl Roll Film, f/4.5 Aviar
lens, T. B. and 1. shutter, leather case
£8 2 6
41x6 Salex Focal-plane, f/5 anastig.
lens. 3 slides, F.P.A . £2 7 6
V.P. Goerz Tenax Roll Film, f/6.8 Dagor,
Compound shutter . £2 17 6
31x21 N. & 0. Sibyl Plate, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, 6 slides . £8 6 0
31 X 21 Dallmeyer Pentac Roll Film,
f/2.9 anastig. lens. Compur shutter, complete
in leather case . £7 10 0
DoUond Signalling Telescope, high and
low power eyepieces, complete with bucket
eling straps. As new . £3 3 0
P.C. Ensign Roll Film, f/7.7 anastig.
lens . 19s. 6d.
1-pl. Goerz Roll Film Camera, f/6.6 anastig.
lens, speeded shutter . £1 19 6
41 X 6 Boxform Reflex, revolving back,
f/3 Meyer , Trioplan lens, 8.C. shutter,
speeded to 1/1, 000th, 6 slides, F.P.A. and
case . £11 17 6
6 X 13 cm. Stereo Nettel Focal-plane,
f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar lenses, fully-speeded
■butter, 6 elides, leather case. ... £6 17 6
Pair of 85-mm. Carl Zeiss Tessar Lenses,
stereo paired on panel. As new £3 15 0
31x21 Blocknote, f/6.3 Krauss Tessar
lens, 6 slides, speeded shutter. ... £2 17 6
la Ansco Roll Film, Rapid landscape
lens, speeded shutter . 19s. 6d.
Six-20 Kodak, f/6.3 anastig. lens, speeded
shutter. As new . £1 19 0
3i x 21 Icarette Roll Film, rising front,
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, D.A. Compur shutter
£8 5 0
1-pl. T.-P. Revolving Back Reflex, f/4.0
Cooke lens, 13-in. f/6.6 Boss Teleros. inter¬
changeable, 6 ^ides, leather case £13 13 0
5x4 Goerz Folding Reflex, f/6.d Dagor,
reversing back, 4 doable slides, leather case
£4 19 6
P.C. Popolar Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-
Butcher, G slides . £5 2 6
3ix2i Salex Focal-plane, f/3.9 anastig.
lens, 6 slides . £4 12 6
3^x21 D.E. Voigtlander Avns, f/4.5
Skopar lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and case . £6 17 6
Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/3.d Hermagis
lens . £5 17 6
Kodak Cine-8, f/3.5 anastig. lens. Un-
soiled . £6 15 0
34 X 2^ Latest Ensign Revolving Back
Reflex, f/3.5 Wray anastigmat, 12 slides,
F.P.A., case. As new. Cost £17 £10 10 0
4x3 cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.6. .. . £4 2 6
84ALDER8GATE ST
LONDON, E.C.1 Phone : NAT. 0591
9.5-mm.
“ DITMAR ”
Visible footage Indicate
Two speeds. Paralla .
compensation. Single pictm i
device. Telephoto, portraj »
wide-angle and filter attaci '
ments fitted by Dnlvera i
screwmount.
F/2.9 lens ■ A • I A ■! !
Nine monthly payments (
29/5.
“ OMBRUX ”
METER
The photo-electric cell met i
with a marvellous lens wbl> r
makes It the finest Instrume; I
on the market at such i
price. Gives dead-accunv
readings for still camera wor .
In ever • ready AT/ j
case .
FILTERS, LENSES, TELEPHOTO LENSES, TRIPODS, DEVELOPERS, LENS HOODS, ETC.*,
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Of Easy Terms-BUY AT “CITY SALE”!
T.-P. JUNIOR
RUBY REFLEX
Made ia 3^x2^, 4^x3^ in., and
6J X 9 and 9 x 12 cm. eizes. With
Ruby self-capping time and
Instantaneous focal-plane shutter.
Revolving back, reflecting mir¬
ror of specially prepared
glass, quick • wind, 3 single
metal elides. With T.-P. Cooke
f/4.5 lens, size O ■ A « A
3i X 2J, from. . I A - U . U
Nine monthly payments of 38/-.
KODAK
“ REGENT ”
The latest model, taking 8
or 16 pictures on 3ix2i
roll film. Has coupled range¬
finder, optica] eye-level flnder,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.6 lens, Coni-
pur shutter, speeded to
J /400th sec., complete with
leather case. .
‘ROLLEIFLEX’
Shows your pic¬
ture full size and
right way up on
ground-glass screen,
fitted with Compur
shutter, speeded to
l/500th sec., T. and
B., and Zeiss Tes¬
sar f/3.5 lens.
FILMO
“ STRAIGHT 8 ”
Easy daylight loading. Takes
50-ft. reels, 4 speeds. Built-in
exDOfsJirft rhart. f/2.s len?;. With
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Its Kodon shutter will slice a
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With fixed-focus f/3.6 lens,
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sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss Tea-
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£28:5:0
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l-pl. Sanderson Field, triple ex., f/6
Dallmeyer Stigmatic, Convertible, T. and I.
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Cost £25 . £7 7 0
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slides, F.P.A., supplementary reflex finder
and case. Cost £22 48 . £7 10 0
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41 > 6 cm. Ernemaun Focal-plane, f/1.8
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Cost £56 . £15 0 0
6x6 RoUeicord, f/4.6 Triotar, Compur and
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Several High-grade Microscopes by leading
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Compur. Cost £8 8s . £3 15 0
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Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter. Cost £22
£12 12 0
3x4 Piccochic, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur
and purse . £6 6 0
No. 1 3ix21 Series III Kodak. f/6..3
Zeiss Tessar, Compur, leather case £4 15 0
6 X 13 cm. Stereo Nettel, pair of f/4.5
Tessars, focal-plane shutter, 2 D.D. slides,
P.P.A . £10 17 6
21 X 2i Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur,
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Dekko Cine Camera, varied speeds, f/3.5
anas . £5 10 0
31x21 Latest Makina, coupled range¬
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3 slides, f/4.5 stop. Never used.. £31 10 0
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£26 0 0
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16-ex.-on-3i X 21 Super Ikonta, f/3.5
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Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case £13 17 6
i-pl. Tropical Ensign Reflex, teak, Zeiss
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leather case . £4 10 0
Several Good Enlargers, at special clear¬
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£7 5 0
4Jx6 cm. Aristex Reflex, revolving back,
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sec. and Time, f/2. 7 Zeiss Tessar lens, 1 D.
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Model II Contax, f/2 Zeiss Sonnar, ever-
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rising front, rev. back, f/4.5 Cooke lens, 6
slides, F.P.A. and leather case. . £7 12 6
34x24 Marion Soho Reflex, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres, 3 D. sUJes, F.P.A., and leather
case . £12 17 6
3x4 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/2.5 Skopar
lens, Compur shutter, D.V. finder £5 12 6
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anastigmat, Compur shutter. ... £5 12 6
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New condition . £55 0 0
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August 5, 1936
The Xew SIMPLICITY
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Exaktar Anas, f/3.5 . £22 10 0
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THE POPtlLAIUTY 0/ PLATES
The widespread popularity which plates enjoy is founded
on no mere preference but on definite advantages.
Plates are the chosen sensitive media of the vast
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for transmission in the U.K.
A FINAL reminder is given to
readers who are proposing to
send prints, lantern slides and
cine films to the Annual Exhibition
of the Royal Photographic Society.
The last day for submitting entries
is Friday, August 14th. The sec¬
tions are ; i — Pictorial Photography,
2 — Colour Photography, 3 — Natural
History and Technical Photography,
4 — Cinematography. Standard sizes
for mounts are 20 x 16 in. and
16x12 in., in Sections i, 2 and 3.
The entry form, which must be
properly filled up with all details
and marked for the section in which
the prints, etc. are entered, must
not be enclosed with the entries, but
posted under separate cover. No
prices must be marked on the prints
or entry forms. Address entry forms
and packets to The Secretary, The
Royal Pliotographic Society, 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.i.
The latest day for entries for the
London Salon of Photography is
Wednesday, September 2nd.
Taking Photographic Apparatus
into the U.S.A.
In addition to the information
given in “ The A.P.” Summer Num¬
ber ” (July 22nd), regarding the
admittance of apparatus and ma¬
terials into the principal European
countries when' taken by visitors
on holiday, we have now the par¬
ticulars (kindly supplied by the
British Department of Overseas
Trade) that apply to the United
States of America. The U.S.A.
Customs authorities have ruled that
“ moving picture and other cameras
and films imported for the personal
use of 4he importer and not for a
commercial purpose would be en¬
titled to free entry under the United
States Tariff Act of 1930. There is
no specific limitation as to the length
The Fisherman’s Assistants.
A seaside snapshot with pictorial possi¬
bilities.
See article on "Seaside Snapshots that
are Different.'”
or number of films that may be
imported in the baggage of a non¬
resident tourist without payment
of duty for the personal use of the
importer, and a reasonable quantity,
depending on the circumstances of
each individual case, would be
allowed.” Our readers should make
a note of this information and file it
with that given in our previous note.
An Anti-Miniaturist.
We recently listened to a verbal
outbreak by the editor of one of the
well-known shilling weekly journals,
one that devotes considerable space
to reproductions of topical news
photographs. He spoke at length
on the subject of miniature cameras
— and his language was lurid and to
the point. He denounced the modern
miniature as a curse in the matter of
good photography for the press, and
said that the press photographers
who had “gone miniature” were
turning out prints (or enlargements)
of such badness and graininess that
on some occasions they were not
fit to reproduce. He admitted that
the amateur and serious worker who
gave time and thought to the care¬
ful development of miniature nega¬
tives could, and did, produce fine-
grain results that compared favour¬
ably with the best work made with
bigger cameras, but unfortunately
these people were not producing
the news prints he wanted. The
“rush” methods of the press pho¬
tographer were not conducive to
perfection when miniature negatives
were made on roll film. It is well
to note, however, that most of this
editor’s remarks were directed to¬
wards foreign press photographers —
who have had plenty of opportuni¬
ties lately for “ red-hot ” news
pictures, and had in most cases
made them" with miniature cameras.
133
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August 5th, 1936
ihi amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER g
He thanked goodness (or words to
that effect) that the majority of
the Fleet Street men still stuck to
their quarter-plate or 9x12 cm.
Press cameras and used plates that
gave decent negatives fit for en¬
larging ! What do our miniature
workers have to say to that ?
Sir Henry Wellcome.
The world of scientific research
and enterprise is poorer by the
death of Sir Henry Wellcome. He
was probably best known to photo¬
graphers as one of the founders of
the well-known firm of Burroughs
Wellcome & Co., of “ Tabloid ”
fame, but this side of his work
represented but a small part of his
many and far-reaching activities.
Born eighty- two years ago in Wis¬
consin, U.S.A., he became a natu¬
ralised British subject in 1910, and
was created a knight in recognition
of his manifold and munificent
services to research in medicine
and its allied sciences. His life
story might fittingly be called a
romance of science and business.
The firm of Burroughs Wellcome
was founded in London in 1880, and,
besides the chief works at Dartford,
now has works, offices and ware¬
houses in most of the great centres
of commercial activity throughout
the world. In addition to the devel¬
opment of applied science as carried
on in the laboratories at the Well¬
come Chemical Works, he established
a series of research institutes and
museums. These include The Well¬
come Physiological Research Labo¬
ratories in London, The Bureau of
Scientific Research and The Museum
of Medical Science, The Entomo¬
logical Field Laboratories and The
Wellcome Research Institution in
Euston Road. He established The
Wellcome Tropical Research La¬
boratories, Khartoum, The Medical
Hospital Dispensary at Mengo in
Uganda, The Lady Stanley Maternity
Hospital, and has equipped many
archaeological research expeditions
besides contributing generously to
an endless number of other medical
and scientific enterprises.
The A mateur Photographer** EXPOSURE ^ ABLE — AugUSt
EVERY MONTH a brief exposure table will be provided for the assistance of our readers in their practical work. A glance at
the current approximate exposures as here given will serve as a reliable guide for most purposes. The subjects will be varied
to suit the time of year. The following exposures will serve as a working guide for any fine day during the month, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, with the sun shining, but not necessarily on the subject. Stop used, f/8. The
exposure should be doubled if the sun is obscured, or if stop f/ii is used. For f/i6 give four times the exposure. For f/5.6
give half. From 8 to 10 a.m. or from 2 to 4 p.m. double these exposures. From 6 to 8 a.m. or from 4 to 6 p.m., treble them.
From 5 to 6 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m., about four times these exposures will be required.
N.B. — The times given above are by “ sun time." The exposures, therefore, which are laid down as suitable for 2 to 4 p.m., for instance, will be those to
be given between 3 and 5 p.m., by the clock, during “ summer time."
Subject.
Ordinary.
Medium.
Rapid.
Extra Rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Open seascapes and cloud studies . .
1/30
sec.
1/45
sec.
1/90
sec.
1/120 sec.
1/150 sec.
Open landscapes with no very heavy
shadows in foreground, shipping studies
or seascapes with rocks, beach scenes . .
1/18
1/30
1/50
1 »
1/70
11
1/90
11
Ordinary landscapes with not too much
foliage, open river scenery, figure studies in
the open, light buildings, wet street scenes
1/10
1/15
1/30
1 »
1/40
1 1
1/50
11
Landscapes in fog or mist, or with strong
foreground, well-lighted street scenes . .
1/8
1/12
1/25
1/30
1 1
1/40
11
Buildings or trees occupying greater portion
of pictures, river scenes with heavy foliage
1/4
1/6
1/10
11
1/15
1 1
1/20
11
Portraits or groups taken out of doors, not
too much shut in by buildings . .
1
2/3
» 1
1/3
11
1/4
11
1/5
11
Portraits in well-lighted room, light sur¬
roundings, big window, white reflector . .
4 secs.
3 secs.
11
11
1
1 1
3/4
11
As a further guide we append a list of some of the best-kno vn makes of plates and films on the market. They have been divided into groups, which approximately
indicate the speeds referred to above. The hypersensitive panchromatic plates and films require less exposure than the ultra-rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Agfa, Special Portrait.
„ Isopan ISS Film.
„ Super-speed Film.
„ Isochrom Film.
„ Ultra Special.
Barnet, Press and Super Press.
„ XL Super-speed Ortho.
„ Soft Panchromatic.
„ Studio Fast.
„ Ultra Rapid.
Eastman, Par Speed Cut Film.
„ S.S. Cut Film.
„ S.S. Pan. Film.
Gkvaert, Super Sensima.
„ Sensima Fast.
„ Sensima Ortho.
„ Super Chromosa.
„ Roll Films and Packs.
Ilford, Golden Iso-Zenith.
Ilford, Iso-Zenith.
Kodak, Verichrome Film.
Agfa, Iso Rapid Chromo.
„ Hypersensitive Pan.
„ Super Sensitive Pan.
„ Roll Film.
Plates and Films.
Film.
Barnet, S.R. Pan.
„ Studio Ortho.
„ Portrait Film (Ortho
„ Panatomic.
Marion, Record.
Fast).
Ensign, Roll Film.
„ Monarch.
„ Iso Record.
Gevaert, Filtered Ortho.
„ Press.
Selo, Selochrome Roll Film and
„ Chromosa.
„ S.S. Ex. Sens.
Film Pack.
„ S.R.
„ Zenith Ex. Sens.
,, Selo. Pan. Roll Film.
„ Regular Cut Film.
„ S.G. Pan.
VoiGTLANDER, Illustra Film.
Wellington, Anti-screen.
Ilford, Auto. Filter.
„ S.R. Pan.
Illingworth, Fleet.
„ X Press.
„ Pan. Film.
„ Super Fleet.
Zeiss Ikon, Pemox Roll Film
„ Rapid Chromatic.
„ Super Fleet Ortho.
„ Pan. Fleet.
and Packs.
Imperial, Non-filter (new series).
„ Eclipse Pan. B.
Imperial, S.S.S. Press Ortho.
Extra Rapid.
,, S.S. Ortho.
Kodak, Roll Film and Film Pack.
„ Eclipse.
Agfa, Chromo.
„ Eclipse Ortho Soft.
„ ,, Isolar.
„ Ex^a Rapid.
Pathe, Roll Film.
„ Eclipse Soft.
Selo, Roll Film.
„ Eclipse Ortho.
„ Isolar.
Zeiss Ikon, Roll Film and Film
„ Eclipse Pan. Soft.
„ Iso Rapid.
Pack.
Rapid.
Barnet, S.R.
„ Self-screen Ortho.
Ilford, Screen Chromatic.
„ S.R.
„ Commercial Ortho. Film.
Imperial, Non-Filter.
S R
„ S.R. Ortho.
Kodak, Cut Film.
Medium,
Ilford, Empress.
„ Chromatic. ^
Ordinary.
Barnet, Ordinary.
Gevaert, Ordinary.
Ilford, Ordinary.
„ Rapid Process Pan.
I.MPERiAL, Ordinary.
„ Pan. Process.
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August 5 th, 1936
ih! amateur photographer
a 6 CIHEMATOQRAPHER a
hat Film shall I use?
The number of -films constantly increases, and there are great differences between
them. These are very important for the photographer who uses a small modern cam¬
era, in view of the necessarily exact nature of his negative -making. Some of the
differences and how to make the most of them are referred to in the following article.
IN the not very distant past,
when the amateur photographer
was provided with only two
or three films by as many malcers,
there were little differences to be
detected between them, either in the
matter of speed, or the type of
negative produced.
To-day the number of films has
increased considerably, and they
differ in speed, in their colour render¬
ing qualities, and in the manner in
which they behave in the developer.
Some develop rapidly, and easily
give too much contrast for the
condenserless enlarger to cope with,
others develop more slowly, and
there is a difficulty in getting suffi¬
cient vigour.
These are very important matters,
and the user of the small or minia¬
ture camera, who is concerned with
the production of negatives intended
for enlargement, must take note
of these differences, while any ad¬
vantage that a particular film may
offer may be turned to account to
suit any particular subject or method
of working.
The “ Best ” Film.
In former days photographers of
experience were often asked which
was the “ best ” plate. The same
question is asked, but the word
“ film ” is substituted for the word
plate. The answer in the former
case was that there were no impor¬
tant differences on the score of
quality, since all the products of
the best makers were good.
Differences existed, but in minor
respects — speed of development, the
t5rpe of image produced, tendency
to fog, etc. The “ best ” plate for
general work was the one with which
the photographer had gained some
familiarity in the use of, provided,
of course, that the subject was not
one that demanded certain charac¬
teristics, as is the case with high¬
speed work, copying, etc.
In the same way the “ best ” film
is the one with which the photo¬
grapher has had experience, and has
found successful in his work. Some
photographers have a tendency to
expose fully, which means that a
negative will have greater contrast
with the same time of development,
than one which, while not under¬
exposed, has had just enough light
action to give a thin, delicate image.
Panchromatic Films.
The greatest differences are evi¬
dent when the panchromatic films
by the different makers are com¬
pared. In one or two cases the
slight over-exposure results in a
dense negative with the contrasts
so flattened that it is almost im¬
possible to get a satisfactory enlarge¬
ment. In such cases a shorter time
of development is called for.
Other makers’ panchromatic films
wiU produce negatives of the “ soft
gradation ” type, under the same
conditions. These differences should
be noted in relation to the photo¬
graphers’ working methods, by aU
who are concerned with the making
of small negatives and large prints.
The various “ fine-grain ” pan¬
chromatic films also exhibit dis¬
tinct differences. These seem to have
a wider range of exposure latitude,
and provided that the exposure is
not excessive, give softly brilliant
negatives that are ideal for the
enlarging process. This also de¬
pends upon the photographer. Full
exposure needs a shorter time of de¬
velopment, and especially in the case
of subjects that have strong contrasts.
These matters must exercise the
mind of the photographer who does
his own finishing. Presumably, the
D. and P. firms have their own
methods of dealing with miniature
films of different manufacture.
Other Differences.
Apart from speed, colour sensi¬
tiveness, in various degrees, and
whether the emulsion produces a
soft or a contrasty negative, there are
other differences to be considered.
Some films tend to curl more
easily than others, and this means
that the photographer must be
careful in order to avoid risk of
scratching the negatives.
Backing.
Many of the modern films are
coated with a backing on the cel¬
luloid side, red, green or brown, with
a view to preventing halation. When
the films are developed in a tank
the effect of this backing with
regard to the protecting paper has
to be thought of. In some cases
the backing and the paper stick
together, and the resixlt is that the
negative has a series of markings
that are difficult to remove.
The use of a tank that leaves the
paper outside, or one which is
loaded in the dark-room, avoids
this trouble.
In most cases this backing com¬
pound dissolves out in the developer,
or in the acid fixing bath that most
makers recommend, and the final
washing should leave the negatives
free from any coloration. This is
not always the case, and there are
several films on the market that
produce negatives of a greenish
colour. This is of no importance,
as long as it is uniform, but if the
coloration is irregular it should be
removed by a weak solution of
ammonia after the washing, followed
by another short wash.
What Film ?
The answer to the question,
“ What film shall I use ? ” will
depend largely on the subjects for
which the film is being employed.
For the average snapshotter at the
seaside, for instance, practically any
film may be used, as even the ordin¬
ary type has definite orthochro-
matic qualities, and is of good
speed, while the ’chrome types have
these qualities even more marked
and have higher speeds. The minia¬
ture camera worker at the seaside
should definitely use “ fine-grain ’’
film, while the more ambitious
worker who is anxious to secure
better tonal qualities and clouds
should use panchromatic film and a
filter to suit it.
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With
MOTOR
CYCLE
and a Camera
The Top of the Hill.
By “WANDERLUST,”
of “The Motor Cycle.”
A NY really serious photographer who
/A uses costly, and possibly fairly
bulky, apparatus will invariably
tell you that the worst thing you can do
to your camera is to take it with you
when you go motor cycling.
I have just spent several months tour¬
ing over the most impossible “ roads,”
by motor cycle, in my search for spots
unknown to the average camera user.
I have discovered sev'eral things which
may help amateur photographers wishing
to visit iiitherto inaccessible spots by this
method of transport.
During the first week I carried about
an old, but sound, half-plate stand
camera. This, together with a convertible
lens, a set of colour filters, and the
usual stand camera accessories, made
me think that there would be no photo¬
graph that I would have to say “ No ”
to. This apparatus f stowed into a
pannier bag, strapped to the side of the
machine.
Every time I wanted to take a photo¬
graph I had to spend at least a quarter
of an hour getting ready, but after four
days of using the stand camera, I
wrapped up the lens in a soft duster, as
usual, and did a fairly ([uick journey home,
a distance of about sixty miles. When
I examined the camera again I found
that the lens had wormed its way out
of the duster and had ground itself
to bits against a metal strut ; several of
the loose screws had worked right out,
and the front lens panel was about as
vertical as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
•As I had to get the rest of the photo¬
graphs in a hurry, the only thing to
do, I thought, was to take my Press
camera and risk smashing that also.
* * *
I have been using this camera ever
since (it is a T.-P. .All-Weather Press
camera with an f/3.3 lens), and, although
I have been hundreds of miles at varying
speeds, with the camera over my
shoulders, it is as sound as ever. Also
the weight of my camera has been prac¬
tically unnoticeable.
The charm of the stand camera, I
had imagined, would be in its versatility.
Only once, though, had I reason to use
any of its gadgets, and on that occasion
it was almost unnecessary.
Now my accessories consist of a
folding tripod, which, being rarely used,
can be strapped securely to the machine,
an Ilford Delta gelatine filter placed
between the lens — I can leave it there
more or less permanently, and it does
not cause loss of time when adjusting
the stop, etc. — and Ilford Soft Gradation
Panchromatic plates, with a Verichrome
film pack ; the latter I keep only as a
reserve in the event of my running out
of plates when a good way from the
town.
I would most certainly never take a
jihotograph without a filter. Panchro¬
matic plates, I find, hardly seem much
advantage over the ordinary type unless
a filter is used. For ninety per cent of
my pictures I use a Delta filter, which
increases the time of exposure four
times, but gives delightful cloud render¬
ings, and slightly over-correct results.
There is much to be said about
advantages of the miniature camera,
but when it comes to 100 per cent first-
class results, suitable for enlarging and
press work, there is nothing to beat a
bigger camera. With a miniature cam¬
era wonderful results can be obtained
sometimes, but on very dilficnlt subjects,
say, with excessive contrast, the larger-
size cameras hold the field, especially
for ease of handling in the dark-room.
Regarding the motor cycles. Modern
machines can go almost anywhere, and
provided -you are not the type of person
who revels in tinkering every moment,
are almost as clean as a push-bike, but
certainly do the job better.
But, whatever you do, carry your
camera on your person !
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August 5, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Vll
ALL-DISTANCE ENSIGN
THE BOX CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN
COLOUR FILTER.
An exceptional box camera which will give you pictures of real pictorial merit, full of
gradation and with tones correctly rendered. The secret lies in the built-in colour
filter. It captures the clouds, too.
Simple to use, it is the ideal general purpose camera for a beginner because it gives
results of such beautiful quality. The patent “All-Distance” lens gives pinpoint
definition from 3 ft. to infinity. Positive one-way time and instantaneous shutter.
Stops for ordinary or bright light. Easy loading. Upright and horizontal finders,
also direct-vision finder.
Marvellous value !
ENSIGN, Limited,
HIGH HOLBORN,
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viii
IKON
IMPORTANT
All Zeiss Ikon Cameras sold by
us in Great Britain are equipped
with distance and depth-of-
focus scales in English feet.
Also diaphragm scales are en¬
graved according to the R.P.S.
standard.
HE shutter release won’t work ! ”
“That’s because you haven’t wound on the film.’’
“ H’m .... So you can’t make an unintentional double
exposure. Quite a bright idea.’’
“That’s so. The interlocking arrangement in the
Super Ikonta II sees to that. This red signal by the
release shows that the film has been wound on.’’
“ I see. It turns red when you wind on the film, and
goes back to white when you have taken the picture.’’
“ Yes, you can’t spoil a film by exposing it twice.
And the rotating wedge distance meter coupled with
the lens does away with that other bugbear — the
difficulty of focussing correctly.’’
HE Super Ikonta II for 3|x2^ pictures provides one with quite
a large-size picture while retaining many of the advantages found
usually only in miniature cameras — interlocking device preventing
unintentional double exposures, built-in rotating wedge distance
meter, chromium-plated fittings, rapid Zeiss Tessar f/3.8, Compur
Rapid shutter to l/400th second, and shutter release located on
camera body.
ZEISS IKON LTD., II, Mortimer House, Mortimer Street, London, W.l
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Readers’ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
A PENDULUM DISH- ROCKER. -
The accessory illustrated is a real help in the workroom,
as it will keep a dish of developer or fixer rocking for
some time and thus save the operator a tedious job
which is often not thoroughly carried out.
A piece of wood, about J in. thick, is cut approximately to
size to carry the dish, and a narrow strip is fixed to each end to
prevent any chance of the dish slipping. At each end a small
rubber stop can be secured which not only prevents the dish
from jarring but helps to keep the pendulum swinging longer.
Transversely across the middle a stout strip of wood, which
serves as the pivot, planed to a sharp edge, is screwed. (Or
strip metal can be used with advantage if available.) A dowel,
or thin curtain rod, 2 to 3 ft. long (the longer the better), is
screwed to the edge of the dish platform and at right angles to
it as shown in the sketch.
A tin canister, such as a coffee tin, is then punched top and
bottom with holes just large enough to fit the dowel rod, and
held in place by a nail through the rod. This canister is filled
with lead, cement or small stones.
The fitting is placed on a table with the pendulum hanging
over the side, and the dish of solution put on the platform. A
gentle push will cause the apparatus to rock the dish and flow
the solution evenly and constantly over the plate or print for
nearly a minute. D. E. Lumb Street.
The persistent and annoying habit
which most thermometers have,
when left, of slipping bodily
into the dish of solution can be readilv
overcome with the aid of the simple
but effective device described here.
It consists of a piece of metal cut to a
“ T ” shape, as shown in the illustration,
the upper part of which is bent to one
side to an angle of about 45 degrees.
The top part of the " T ” should
then be bent into a circular form so as
to fit half-way round the thermometer.
A cork is then bored, preferably with
the aid of a red-hot steel knitting
needle, and made so that it fits the
barrel of the thermometer rather loosely.
The small metal piece when slipped
over the thermometer will not grip
tight enough. It can, however, be held
in place by slipping the cork down and
over the metal piece around the ther¬
mometer. The top part of the metal
band is curved so that the cork will
slide easily over.
The projecting metal portion will rest
against the outside of the dish when the
thermometer is in use, and this is sufficient
to prevent its slipping into the solution.
This device also prevents the ther¬
mometer from rolling off the shelf or
table when not in use. L. G. Hone.
A NON-SLIPPING THERMOMETER.
A USEFUL GAUGE FOR MOUNT BORDERS.
Mounted photographs, especially enlargements, are
often improved by a line drawn on the mount at an
even distance from the edge of the print. Measuring
that distance accurately and evenly has always been the
difficulty, as any unevenness necessitating erasure means an
ugly mark on the mount. This gadget quite simply gets over
the double difficulty of evenly spacing and ruling, and can be
made easily by anyone.
Carefully rule a piece of stout celluloid to form a right angle,
with the outer sides 3 or 4 in. in length and the inner sides
about ij ’in. less. Cut accurately to shape, and drill small holes,
about i/i6th in. diameter, at intervals of 3/i6ths in. along a
line joining the inner and outer angles.
For use, place the inner angle of the gauge against one
corner of the print, and with a sharp-pointed pencil make a
dot on the mount through one of the holes. Repeat at the other
three corners, using the same hole, and join the four dots on
the mount with either ink or pencil lines according to the type
of print. The gauge could be made of thin metal, but I
find celluloid is cleaner and is quite suitable. The measure¬
ments are not arbitrary, and can be varied if considered
advisable.
This same idea can be adapted for measuring off the four
sides of the mount and requires only the corner piece to be
made larger, about 6 in. instead of 3 in. Geo. Lascelles.
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August 5th, 1936
Oblivion.
Looking up at you.
thought to be followed by others, not necessarily copied.
Take the shipwrecked bathing tent, for instance. Every
item concerning it had pictorial possibilities — all better than
the usual bathing picture. Its erection on the beach, its occu¬
pants peeping out, and its final swamping by a too adventurous
wave, provided material for half a dozen good snapshots.
The amateur photographer arriving at his pitch on the
beach or sands for a pleasant morning or afternoon — broken
into only by a bathe — is apt at first to take things very easily.
He is not to be blamed — he is on holiday. After a day or
Re ASIDE
^ ■' th;
FRANK HADDON.
a curious similarity. Save for an occasional landmark
to identify them they might have all been taken by X
at Margate.
After the family group, the bathing girl generally takes
first place — either just going in, or just splashing out, or
sitting on the sands, or standing on a rock and waving to
the photographer. Yet there are endless other incidents
overlooked by the holiday-maker with a camera that,
even if treated as snapshots, hold possibilities for novel
pictures.
The illustrations herewith are merely a few of the dif¬
ferent incidents that have been seen and snapped during
a short seaside holiday. Several have their elements of
originality of treatment and are put forward as lines of
When the bathing tent went west.
The lure of the seaside for the amateur photo¬
grapher is in the sunshine and brightness, the
cheerful atmosphere, the bathers, the sparkling
sea, the boats and the holiday feeling — all
factors favourable to the making of innumerable snapshots.
Yet how many of the thousands of seaside photographs that
are taken every holiday season possess originahty or evidence
of thought. A comparison of holiday snaps by A at
Brighton, B at Scarborough, and C at Blackpool, will show
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138
August 5 th, 1936
Snapshots
are Different
The Medicine Ball.
two, however, when the novelty has
worn off, he should pull himself to¬
gether and look around for subjects
out of the ordinary — that is if he really
wants to make pictures at all.
He will be surprised, if he sets about
it with real intention, at the wealth of
material that presents itself on every
side. This particularly applies to the
unexpected incidents that occur at all
hours of the day. ,
For this reason, if for no other, the
camera should always be ready for
immediate use. Many of the subjects
must be shot on the spot, and without
delay, or the opportunity will be lost
and may never present itself again.
The new Speed-way.
At the same time, the keen worker,
if an incident happens that suggests
a good picture, should not hesitate to
try and stage something similar, provided
models and environment are available.
Such shots as “ Looking up at you ”
and " The Medicine Ball ” can be tried
several times until they are just right.
The former print suggests a further
series of high viewpoint shots that will
become more varied the more frequently
they are sought. Views from the pier
looking nearly straight down on to the
sands or beach below provide an endless
kaleidoscope of shifting groups seen at
a novel angle, while the ever-changing
waves breaking in on to the shore or
around the end of the pier itself, seen
from the same standpoint, will be
vastly different and far more original
in pictorial treatment than when taken
from the beach level.
" What do you want ”
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
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l^EWS AND REVIEWS
A ^ ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
A new society has just been formed at
Solihull, Birmingham. It will be known
as the Solihull Photographic Society,
and already has a membership of twenty-
five. The annual subscription is los. fid.
and meetings will be held on the second
Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m.
in the Women’s Institute, Warwick
Road, Solihull. The first lecture meet¬
ing will be held on August 12th. The
Hon. Secretary is David P. H. Jewsburg,
at 42, George Road, Solihull, Birming¬
ham. All interested photographers in
the neighbourhood should communicate
with him at that address.”
We have been asked by one of our
advertisers to publish- the following
request : “ Will the client who received
an Ensign Autorange, Zeiss Tessar
f/3.8, D.A. Compur, in error, please
return to Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington
Road, Blackburn, also the client who
received a new Zeiss filter in error please
return to above firm at once.”
The new Agfa 2^ X 3 J- roli-film camera,
the ” Speedex Record,” will appeal
to readers who want a serviceable
pocket camera that is simple to use
yet retaining all the refinements seen
in more expensive instruments. It is
fitted with an f/4.5 anastigmat lens
with front lens focussing from 3 ft.
to infinity. The Prontor II shutter
has eight instantaneous speeds, from
one second upwards to i /150th sec.,
as well as " brief ” and ” time.” Both
the shutter speeds and stops are fitted
with dual indicators so that they can
also be set while looking downwards on
the camera. A delayed-action device
is fitted giving a time lapse of about
twelve seconds. Of -the self-erecting
type, the front does not jump im¬
mediately into position but requires a
gentle pull to lock it, when the front
becomes extremely rigid. A sliding
spring cover to the red window is a
novel and practical feature The camera
back catch underneath the handle is
fitted with a dual release so that acciden¬
tal openings will be next to impossible.
The spool loading is simple, and a flat
picture is assured by a generous spring
film flattener. It is remarkably well
made and strong, yet it is compact and
easy to slip into the pocket. It is
manufactured and distributed by Messrs.
Agfa, Ltd., I -4, Lawrence Street, London,
W.C.2, and costs 5s. An excellent outfit
for all classes of amateur photographer.
Stolen Cameras. The following is
a list of cameras stolen recently from
The City Sale and Exchange, 84, Alders-
gate Street : .Model II Chromium Leica
191235, f/3.5 Elmar 203149: f/3.5
Elmar Wide-angle 222453 ; Baldini,
f/2.9 Trioplan 059796 ; \’ertus, f/3.5
Skopar 838466; 12-iii. Teleros f/5.5
129421 : Retina, f/3.5*Xenar 704952;
6/20 Kodak Cameras, 74843, 78089,
98302, 106198, 104088, 106999, 105724 :
45,107 Stereo Reitzschel Camera, f/6.8;
Ross Compound Homocentric Lenses,
Compur shutter 103426 ; 45/107 Stereo¬
scopic Camera, f/6.8 Stylor 21)823 ;
5/20 i6-on Ikonta 70462, 1/3.5 Tessar
1682209 i five Supream 3J x 2} Cameras,
f/4.5 Trioplan lenses, 705018, 705022,
706062, 612146, 624524; 4/3 h'oth-
Derby, f;'3.5 42580. Any information
that will assist in tracing these cameras
should be .sent to the above address.
We have been informed by the E. S. S.
Colour Filter Company that after July
29th the whole of their business will be
transacted from their new laboratory at
Roughwood, when their address will be
E. S. S. Colour F'ilter Company, Rough-
wood, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks. Tele¬
phone, Chalfont St. Giles 139.
August 5th, 1936
We learn .with regret of the death of
Mr. Will Day at the age of sixty-three.
He will be well known to all interested
in cinematography for his pioneer work
in dealing with the historical side of the
subject, and for his energy in collecting
data, apparatus and materials connected
with the cinema from the earliest times ;
his collection was exhibited at the Royal
Photographic Society. His work in
connection with the Lumiere 40th
.'\nniversary of Cinematography at the
Polytechnic will also be remembered.
He was an able lecturer and a great
enthusiast who will be missed.
An error occurred in an advertisement
of The Camera Co. in last week’s issue.
It was stated that the firm offered
Hire purchase over 12, 18 or 24 months,
only 5s. per annum extra.” This should
read ” only 5 per cent per annum e.xtra.”
Readers who use the Coronet Midget
cameras should note that a 50-guinea
snapshot competition for photographs
Taken with this camera has been an¬
nounced, The first prize is 25 guineas
cash. Particulars and entry forms will
be sent free on application to the
Coronet Camera Co., 310, Summer Lane,
Birmingham, 19.
What is believed to be the only
authentic portrait photograph of Loben-
gula, last King of the Matabele, has
come into the possession of the Govern¬
ment .Archivist in Southern Rhodesia.
Tne authenticity of the photograph is
beyond doubt, and its discovery is a
matter of some surprise, since Loben-
gula’s objection to being photographed
was well known and was possibly based
on fear of the evil eye. It is under¬
stood that the photograph will be on
view at the Empire Exhibition at
Johannesburg this autumn.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Competition is Mr. S. H. Osborne,
69, St. Paul’s Close, Hounslow, Middle¬
sex, to whom an award of 21s. has been
made. Full particulars of this competi¬
tion appear in our advertisement pages.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, August 5th.
Dennistouu C.C. Members’ Meeting. Suggestions for Winter Syllabus.
Thursday, August 6th.
Bury P.S. Lantern Lecture. Telephotography.
Camberwell C.C. Still-life Studies.
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. The Etchadine Retouching Process. G. H.
Potts.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Holiday Print Competition.
N. Middlesex P.S. Competitions, Prints, Slides, etc. Members’ Queries.
Oldham P.S. One-M m Show (Prints). T. Burton.
Rochdale P.S. Suggestions for Winter Syllabus.
Sinclair P.C. Lecturettes. Members.
Friday, August 7th.
Shefheld P.S. Abbeydale Park Gala. Totley, 7.30. Mr. Birks. .
Saturday, August 8th,
Accrington C.C. Irwell \’ale and District.
Bolton C.C. Parbold and District. Leader, H. Riley.
Bristol P.S. VV’ick Wick Hill to Winterbourne.
Dennistoun C.C. Weinyss Bay. D. Phin.
Hackney P.S. Outing — Hadley Woods. T. Y. L'nwin.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Outing to Kilbarchan and Bridge of Weir.
Oldham Equitable P.S. President’s Ramble to Saddleworth. W. Miller.
Sheffield P.S. Conisboro* Castle and Sportboro’. Leader, A. E. Hall.
Societies will have their mee'lxyigs announced here if the syllabus
is sevt to us at the beginning of the sessioyi or from time to time,
Saturday, August 8th (contd.).
Singer C.C. Glen Fruin. Leader, J. Anderiioji.
Southampton C.C. Annual Motor Boat Outing down Southampton Water.
Windlesham C.C. Outing by Car to Winchester.
Sunday, August 9th.
Blackburn and D C.C. Lo.igridge Bus to Cross Keys. F. K. Haslara.
Cripplegate P.S. St. -Albans. vV. E. uinger.
Ilford P.S. Epping and Nazeing.
Reading C.C. .Annual Outing.
\ orx P.S. Boston Spa and District.
Monday, August 10th.
Bolton C.C. Council Meeting at 7.30 p.m.
Oldham E-quitable P.S. Quarterly Meeting.
Southampton C.C, Beginners’ Evening. How to Spot Slides, by E. C. Lomer.
Tuesday, August 11th,
Hackney P.S. Questions and Answers.
.Manchester A. P.S. Carbon Printing. J. Lomax.
Rotherham P.S. Members’ Lantern Slide Evening. H. Sunrniersgill.
Wood Green P.S. Portfolio. M. O. Dell’s Tours.
Wednesday, August 12th.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Peel and Ballam, Lytham Moss.
Leigh Lit. S. (Photographic Section). Mystery Ramble. Leader, J. Bolton,
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Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLV.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. ALBERT
H. PINFIELD
in this way. I use filters in con¬
junction with panchromatic film, ac¬
cording to subject requirement, usually
the ‘ Alpha ’ for landscape work. I
do not think we are yet prepared to
accept the full correction of dark blue
skies, and this filter gives an excellent
compromise. As the control of our
results commences with the exposure
we should visualise the finished picture
and start on its interpretation through
all the processes.
“It is an excellent thing to get a
perfect negative, but this is only a
means to an end. We have to express
ourselves in the print, and only the
best we can do is good enough. I
like to get a negative which will give
me a print of good quality on chloro-
bromide paper. This process is
fashionable to-day, and at its best
the results can be very beautiful.
“ The print i^ developed by factor,
using an M.Q. developer which can
be adjusted according to the contrast
of the negative to give the best
colour with the required range of tones.
I finally oil the print and darken any
area with pigment when advantage
may be gained by so doing. Recently,
I have been interested in bromoil, using
bromoil paper and orthodox methods.
" While I cannot say that I special¬
ise in any particular subject I have
always delighted in landscape work.
Realising that this is perhaps the most
difficult branch, as it is least under the
control of the photographer, yet I
have visions of the perfect picture
which one day will come my way.
“ Many of my pictures have been
taken on Society outings. It is then
often possible to get models who are
in sympathy with the work to assist
by making a foreground subject for
some little nook or corner of the
countryside. Many delightful com¬
positions may be secured in this way.”
(A further example of Mr. Pin field’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
There is no doubt that most of
those who aspire to serious
photography have visions of
that elusive thing, the exhibition
print. It requires a technique and a
vision, not easily gained, to obtain
access to the major exhibitions of
to-day. It is certainly of no use to
be able to perceive wonderful com¬
positions without a knowledge which
can control the very excellent emul-
.sions which are now obtainable.
“ It would be very difficult to say
just where composition begins and
technique ends. Eor many years my
own progress with both was slow.
I studied theory by reading the
journals ; but I was working alone,
and to put theory into practice as a
lone worker is too difficult. The real
help I have had from the Handsworth
Photographic Society cannot be over¬
rated. The discussions on processes
and pictorial expression have made
all its members keen on both the art
and technique of our hobby. Yet
while discussing these fine points we
still retain our individuality.
“ The materials which are placed
in our hands by the manufacturers are
so uniformly good that we are solely
to blame if our results fall short of
our pictorial desires. Yet one wonders
why so many prints do not reach the
high standard which can be obtained
on the papers for almost any of the
various processes.
“ I invariably use panchromatic
material for my negatives, desensitis¬
ing, and using a combination of time-
and-temperature and visual develop¬
ment, realising that there is one
variable element, the contrast of the
subject, which can only be controlled
Down on the Farm.
Albert H. Pinfield.
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p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER q
August 5 th, 1936
Pictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
^'HILL-TOP/' by Bertram Page,
Besides a very attractive render¬
ing of an effect of sunshine, this
picture is also remarkable for
its feeling of air and space, while the
figures themselves lend a charm of
the most engaging quality and provide
a literary content of considerable
appeal.
Much of the beauty of the effect
rests upon the way the figures are
shown against the sky. The
sunlight on their limbs and
features, as well as on their
garments, gives them a bright¬
er tone than that of the sky
behind, which, while accord¬
ing with the visual impres¬
sion, is but seldom recorded
photographically, chiefly ow¬
ing to the facts that there is
a sort of reluctance to utilise
the very essential fully colour-
sensitive material with an
appropriate light filter, and
that a nice degree of judg¬
ment is required in calculating
both the time of development
of the negative and the choice
of a suitable printing paper.
Ordinary types of sensitive
material are so much more
affected by blue and ultra¬
violet than light of any other
colour that they fail to differ¬
entiate between white and
blue, so that, in a case like
this, the distinctions of tone
between the figures and their
dress in sunlight and the blue
of the sky would, as a rule,
either be lost or only faintly
indicated. The introduction
of a light filter, with such
emulsions, is scarcely feasible
owing to the considerable
increase in the exposure time required,
and, though there might be some
little improvement in the rendering,
it would scarcely approach that which
a plate or film of the panchromatic
variety so readily affords, provided, of
course, it is suitably screened and
given the correct technical treatment.
These conditions being satisfied,
a tonal scheme of this or an equivalent
nature can be reproduced with cer¬
tainty, and effects of sunlight, w'hich
depend for their attraction on a
contrast of light tones against a
darker sky, can easily be retained.
That the slight extra trouble which
these emulsions need is well worth
while is convincingly demonstrated
by this example. The fine character
of the effect is entirely dependent upon
the true transmission of the tone
values, and to this, also, is to be
attributed the admirable feeling of
air and space. The aesthetic attraction
on these grounds is extraordinarily
high, but a contributing factor of
no little importance is the well de¬
signed arrangement of the composition.
This assumes a pyramidal formation,
of which the base consists of a line
drawn through the respective feet of
the two figures, the left-hand side
running from a point near the edge
to the head of the standing girl, and
the right running down from thence
through the upper outline of the
bicycles to a point outside the right-
hand margin — as indicated by the
dotted lines of the sketch. The
formation, as will be seen, is one that
conveys a considerable impression of
strength, and it has the effect of
lending a great accentuation to the
standing figure (i) because her head
occurs at its apex. On this account,
and also because of her strength of
position, she becomes, the dominant
element of the group and the centre
of interest.
She also acquires a certain priority
in view of her pose suggesting
action as opposed to the
quiescence of the other (2),
and this is further stressed
by her superior height in
the picture. The sitting
position of (2), by which she
is made to take up a lower
placing, implies a subsidiary
significance, and, while this
is perfectly appropriate in
the circumstances, she yet
has sufficient “ pull ” to main¬
tain her due share of the
interest.
Moreover, the fact that
the two figures are connected
unifies the grouping and illus¬
trates the skill with which
their poses have been ar¬
ranged. Not only is the
subject exceedingly well con¬
structed and admirably weld¬
ed together, but a picture
has been made out of the
slightest of material to the
greatest possible effect.
The bicycles, which, in the
ordinary run of picture¬
making, nearly always prove
an incongruous feature, seem
a perfectly suitable adjunct,
for, in conjunction with the
dresses, they suggest the pur¬
suit in which the figures are
engaged, whereas it more usually
happens that an inclusion of this sort
leads to a suggestion of inadvertence.
It could be wished, perhaps, that
the tone of the foreground immediately
above the base-line were appreciably
darker and heavier than that just
above, for, besides conferring a greater
feeling of stability, it would also
cover up, to some extent, the slight
diffusion arising from the fact that
the portion in question is somewhat
out of focus. Alternatively, a trim of
somewhere about an inch would be
equally efficacious. “ Mentor.”
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Bv Bertram Page,
August 5, 1936
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THE OLD TlCK-SHOP.
[See arlicie Hcnv 1 make my Exhibition Pictures.'')
By Albert H. Pinfield.
August 5, 1936
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SEASIDE SPORT.
By K. S. Stone.
August 5, 1936
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PRINTS FROM " THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — The Shady Church."
]• * Clements.
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2. — “ From Stonor Hill."
By Miss J. M. Hoijjat.
Evening Shadows."
By J. II. Forsyth.
3. — “ Eynsford." 4. — '* The Boat builder,"
By A. Cecil Piper, By B. French.
6. — " At Ashby St. Ledgers."
By Miss F. M. Flew.
August 5th, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
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SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
ONE of the many forms of dis¬
appointment that is experienced
by the beginner in photo¬
graphy is that, when his exposures
come to be developed, quite a con¬
siderable number show a misplace¬
ment of the image. liither too little
has been included, or what is regarded
as an essential portion has been cut
off, or there is a certain amount of
distortion arising from a departure
from the level at the moment of
making the exposure.
Placing the Subject.
No. I of the prints reproduced on
the opposite page — “ The Shady
Church,” by J. W. Clements — shows,
for example, a lack of an adequate
foreground. More is obviously need¬
ed, and it is probable that, when the
subject was seen in the view-finder,
it was either overlooked that it would
show more than would be included
in the negative, on account of the
necessity for providing for vertical as
well as horizontal pictures, or, owing
to incorrect adjustment or inaccuracy
through injury, the finder was tilted
forward and actually indicated a
greater amount of foreground than
could possibly be taken.
Maladjustment of this latter type
would be confirmed by the fact that
all subjects would show the same dis¬
ability, in which case it would be
necessary for the instrument to be
put into dock for repair ; but if the
first alternative applies and the func¬
tion of the notches at each corner
■of the finder were not understood, it
becomes apparent that a more dis¬
tant viewpoint should have been
chosen, the idea of the notches being
that, when a vertical picture is being
taken, the amount that will be
included will be that limited on each
side by a line drawn from the inside
of the notch from top to bottom, and,
in the case of a horizontal, the boun¬
daries will be represented by a line
drawn between the undersides of the
two notches at the top and the upper
sides at the base.
Finders and Screens.
In the case of direct-vision finders,
inaccurate adjustment would be shown
by a similar recurrence, which should
likewise be corrected, or it may happen
that the eyepiece section is placed too
near the eye, a fault which experience
will correct ; but, however caused,
the shortage of foreground does demon¬
strate the need for getting farther
away from the subject.
If too much is included, it is a
simple matter to trim the excess away
or to enlarge only the portion that is
required, or, if the camera is provided
with a focussing screen, a scrutiny of
it will show precisely what will be
included and what will not. Moreover,
a comparison between the finder and
screen will usually show if the former
is correctly adjusted.
Some of the finders fitted to folding
cameras are made to swing from the
vertical position to the horizontal and
vice versa. These are provided with
stops, and, unless the finder is in
contact with one of them, its image
will not coincide with that which will
appear on the negative. Horizontal
lines will not be level and verticals
will be off the perpendicular.
This ma\^ be the reason why the
verticals of No. 2, " From Stonor Hill,”
by Miss J- M- Howat, are out of truth,
or, on the other hand, the camera may
have been improperly held. The effect
is unpleasing, but it could be corrected
by trimming or masking, for, as the
viewpoint was sufficiently distant,
there is just enough margin to permit
the adjustment.
Camera Manipulation.
The subject, otherwise, is well seen
and selected, and, technically, it is well
up to the level of its class. It is,
therefore, somewhat surprising that
the defect has escaped notice, but, now
that attention has been drawn to it,
it will doubtless be corrected in
another edition.
“ Eynsford,” by A. C. Piper (3), is
another well-chosen subject, but its
presentation is marred by a diffusion
of outline which may have been
caused either by incorrect focussing
or by movement of the camera at
the time of exposure.
Which, in the absence of the nega¬
tive, is impossible to say, but examina¬
tion under a magnifier would provide
an indication. If camera movement
is responsible, there would be either
a duplication of line or points of light
would be elongated in the direction of
the line of movement, whereas, if
the focussing is at fault, there will be
a general fuzziness if the lens were
too near the plate or film, and, if it
were too far away, objects near the
camera will be sharper than those
farther off.
Diffusion of Outline.
The probability is that examination
will disclose a certain amount of
movement, but, in the case of No. 4,
“ The Boat-builder,” by B. French,
the sharpness with which the distance
is rendered and the diffusion of the
boat and foreground seems to show
an error in focussing, the lens being
set too near the sensitive emulsion to
suit the subject.
A certain amount of diffusion in the
setting may be regarded as permissible,
but, in the rendering of the principal
elements of the subjects, it is highly
undesirable. In a case like this, the
figure should be sharply focussed
whatever happens elsewhere, and, if
the lighting prevents stopping down
to bring the more distant planes into
focus, they can be left as they are.
They may be all the better for it.
An instance where this device has
been adopted is to be seen in No. 5,
” Evening Shadows,” by J. H. For¬
syth, where the nearer cottages are
well defined and those more distant
together with the trees show just a
trifling falling-off of outline. Such a
method of presentation is perfectly
legitimate, for, although it is not
precisely the same, it simulates the
way the eye picks out the object it is
looking at while disregarding other
items within the field of vision. The
foreground, as in the case of No. i,
is scarcely adequate, and the remarks
made in connection with that print
are also applicable here.
Elementary Failings.
The definition in No. 6, “ Ashby St.
Ledgers,” by Miss F. M. Flew, is, as
far as can be seen, even throughout,
but the subject seems to be well
outside the ” infinity ” limit, and no
difficulty in setting the focussing
should be experienced. There are
no other defects of manipulation to
force themselves upon the attention,
and the subject seems to be well and
faithfully recorded. ” Mentor.”
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Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography.
SUBJECTS BY THE WAY.
TO me one of the strongest attractions of “ the pictures ”
is the opportunity they afford for studying com¬
position. I am afraid 1 often lose the stor^^ if by
any chance there should be one worth following, because
I am occupied in studying the ever-changing arrangement
of the subject on the screen. 1 watch people moving
about in their surroundings, indoors or out, till at last
they are distributed, grouped and posed in just the right
manner, and then I fire an imaginary shutter and say to
myself, ‘‘ Got it ! ” W hich of course 1 haven’t.
Long before the advent of the movies 1 did the same
sort of thing with the unfolding panorama seen through the
window of a railway carriage, and 1 do it to this day.
Some of the best landscapes I have ever missed have been
seen in this way.
It is no use tr^'ing to snap them through the window.
This was done long ago, and is still attempted by those who
think the result acquires some special merit from the
method. But the main thing it does is to disillusion us by
showing that the picture w,as nothing like as good as we
fancied it. The fish we catch is never as big as the one
that broke away.
The same sort of thing happens when we journey by
road, especially, you will find, when we cannot stop where
we like. No doubt we are misled by the cumulative effect
of what we see, and mentally concentrate the interest
and beauty of miles of road into one small area.
But there are times when we can traverse the roads at will,
choose our route, diverge from it when we please, and stop
when and where we like ; and then come opportunities
of picking up subjects by the way or within easy reach of it.
The three illustrations are just average examples, and
Mill at Hadham, Essex. Old Chapel, Brentwood.
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are shown not because they are good specimens, but because
they happen to be my latest. In a journey of an hour or
two, say in a car, one may bring home as a record of the
trip a dozen or more subjects not only as interesting but
very much better, and sometimes worthy of that blessed
word “ pictorial.”
At Hadham (generally and unblushingly pronounced
Adam) I saw the sail-less body of a mill that had been a
fine fellow in his prime. The hitherto bright sky had
(naturally) become overcast and heavy ; but I waited some
time in the hope of a gleam of sun, and also in the hope
that the farmer watching me from a distance was not as
sure as I was that I had climbed a fence into his field.
I chanced a shot at last, and the sun came out just as
I was sneaking back over the fence.
When I developed the negative I found that I had includ¬
ed one of my companions in a light suit. I took him out,
and if you can find where he was it is more than I can.
Just off the High Street at Brentwood stand the remains
of a pilgrims’ chapel first built by order of an abbot of
St. Osyth in 1221. He did not include the chimney stack,
which is the property of an estate agent next door, and the
Abbot would not have blessed it. Nor do I.
The place-name Brent (as in Brentwood), Barnt, or
Burnt, indicates a serious fire at some time. The burning
of the church tower accounts for the name Brent Pelham,
where I found the stocks by the churchyard. Many a
naughty old boy of the village must have sat in them, as
often as not for having taken nine (or more likely nineteen
in those lusty days) at the inn hard by.
Stocks, Brent Pelham.
I advise you to keep an eye for subjects by the way-
old buildings, gardens, landscapes, natives and other anti¬
quities ; all sorts of things. In these days the necessary
apparatus will be no burden. It will be all the better
if it has a good fast lens, a shutter with several speeds,
suitable finder and focussing arrangement, and (excuse me)
a rising front. But almost any camera will do, and its
presence adds to the pleasure and interest of any journey.
W. L. F. W.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “The A.P.’* who are Novices; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices have all the summer in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th. This will give new readers who are Novices, and who intend entering this competition, every opportunity
of improving their work during the next two months by reading The Amateur Photographer every week and obtaining their competition prints during the summer holidays.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer ^ Dorset House, Stamford Street, Lopdon, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “ Novices “ Competition.
Further reference to the competition will be made week by week, and hints given for the best treatment of various subjects for Novices.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ?-A New Competition
IN the Summer Number of The Amateur Photographer,
published on July 22nd, a new competition was announced
in connection with articles that appeared in that issue
dealing with " pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
that by judicious application of the camera, combined with
unusual viewpoints, or by double exposures, results were
obtained that on their face value appeared to be unreliable.
In this competition, prizes are offered for the best photo¬
graphic " untruth,” but the prints must be quite straight and
from untouched negatives. Combination prints, or prints
that have been built up by cutting out other photographs
and copying, or prints that have been obtained by various
“ control ” methods are not elegible for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea
and 10s. 6d. They will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the camera " untruthful.”
The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also
be given regarding the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned
above. A special competition coupon, which appears each
week in the advertisement pages, must be affixed to the back
of each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur
Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i, and
should be marked on the envelope “ Special Competition.”
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No. 1 1 (New Series) by RICARDO
icture
Points
Avoid Blank Tones.
By including a few clouds
in a landscape we do
more than make the
scene look more natural —
we obtain a better tone
balance throughout the pic¬
ture, and also provide variety
in what would otherwise be a
blank white sky.
Although we are more
conscious of blank light tones,
particularly if they are large
and of the same tone as the
paper base (always a bad
fault with any print), this
monotony of tone can occur
with any other shade. When
they appear in the extreme
contrasts, white and black,
they are then most notice¬
able and irritating.
In the top sketch, this
fault has been carried to the
extreme. Although there is
a variety of tones in the
picture, this is not enough.
Each one is too monotonous
in itself. Let us break up
each one and get more variety
into it, as in the lower sketch.
If the negative can only give
blank even tones then we
are obliged to resort to care¬
ful handwork on the print.
We now have a greater
variety of tone in each plane
without sacrificing too much
of the general tone.
The sky is graduated in
tone by overprinting the top,
and this is preferable to
leaving the sky quite blank.
Creating the Third
Dimension.
The suggestion of per¬
spective, or, as it is
sometimes called, the
“ third dimension,” can often
make or mar a picture, par¬
ticularly where the subjects
included have concrete forms,
ranging from portraiture to
landscape.
We all have a certain
understanding of how various
objects are constructed,
whether it be a flower or a
farmhouse, and while any
lens from a normal viewpoint
will give us a pleasing render¬
ing of the length and breadth
of such objects, it does not
always follow that the third
dimension will be just as
natural. The viewpoint taken
by the camera, the nearness
of the object, and the focal
length of the lens, the size
of the print, and even the
stop used, and several other
factors, all have a say in the
matter.
Should, for any reason, the
suggested perspective look un¬
real then the whole picture
begins to look unconvincing and so loses our interest.
For the more general type of landscape or seascape it is a
good plan first of all to concentrate on subjects which can
offer successive steps or planes from the camera to the farthest
object. A simple form of this is to have a foreground, middle
distance and distance, and an object on each of the three points.
If we compare the two sketches we can follow the idea much
better. The top sketch shows a landscape with a distant
plane only, and the lower sketch shows, by providing two
nearer planes, a more convincing perspective.
Opposing Directions in the Subject Matter.
IN a previous " Picture Point ” we discussed the usefulness of a figure for leading
the eye into the picture, either by suggested movement or by pointing. This
device can be employed in various ways, but it should always be used spar¬
ingly and with discretion, as it can easily become too obvious and defeat its purpose.
But an even greater danger lies in overdoing the number of figures, especially
when they are looking or being active in opposite directions, and also if
the figures are of equal importance regarding size, sharpness of focus, tone
value, and relative position in the picture space.
A good example of this fault is to
be seen in the first sketch. Approxi¬
mately the same distance from the
left and right hand sides, the two
figures are facing and working the
opposite way, as indicated by the
arrows. The two figures, being roughly of the same size, are already each
competing for attention, while the added attraction of their activeness, each so
near and towards the edge, can only lead to divided attention in the picture. It
can safely be said that there are two pictures and yet there is not sufficient space
on the “ direction ” side of each to give good balance.
If we must have the two figures in the same pose, then we must place them
nearer together and give preference by focussing or by size to only one of them.
A suggested improvement on these lines is shown in the right-hand sketch. By
varying the action or pose of each the gain is greater still.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
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USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
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The Cine Camera in Camp E. APPLEBY.
There are few places where there
is more scope for a cine camera
than in a camp, small or large.
The humblest little instrument can
secure results which will help to recall
the happy times when the dark evenings
are here again, and no one need fear
his inability to produce a good film record
of the camp if he will but observe
ordinary intelligent precautions.
Camping consists of a number of
incidents strung together in what at
first appears to be a haphazard fashion,
but is by no means so, and surely this
is the basis of all story films — a series
of incidents strung together.
The great advantage about the camp
film is that odd shots can be taken at
any time, providing they are of active
interest, and then the whole can be
united in the editing to make a complete
record.
If the camp is a large one it is better
to have two camera workers collaborat¬
ing, one to take the more mundane
features of the event, and the other to
look out for humorous interludes, of
which there are usually an abundance.
As in all cine work, some sort of plan
is definitely needed. Some shots can
be prepared at home, before the camp,
or even after the event. For instance,
the shot of one of the campers awakening
on the morning of the start, a close-up
of the clock, back on to the waking
person to show his look of alarm and his
sudden spring out of bed, can all be
taken specially at any time, preferably
in the lightest part of the day if the
camera is not very well equipped from
a lens point of view.
The getting of baggage to the station,
if the party is going by rail, will prove
a useful opening to the film, and if a
close watch is kept little trouble will
be found to get in one or two humorous
incidents. Incidentally, here it may
be mentioned that humour is one of the
main features of camp life, and on no
account should any humorous incident
be missed. Large smiles can be caused
by getting one of the members to attempt
to lift a huge sack, and then to get a
porter to throw the same sack easily
into the luggage-van, to the discom¬
fiture of the first individual. Of course,
the person in question should be in¬
formed of the idea in mind, as some
people are extremely sensitive on some
of these questions.
Erecting the camp is the place to
get the pictures, as also, of course, is
the time of striking, and, much as it
may go against the grain, the operator
should be absolved from all duties on
these occasions, and be buzzing round
with the camera shooting as much
incident and movement as possible.
A brief panning shot of the empty
field, and then from time to time switch¬
ing from medium shots to show the
camp taking shape, will prove quite an
interesting subject, and the final one
of this series showing the camp all
complete, with the workers standing
in a group admiring it, will give to future
audiences the camp atmosphere and get
them into the mood to enjoy incidents
that may be portrayed later.
Early morning against-the-light effects
are very beautiful in camp, and studies
of members fetching water and doing
other tasks with the sun behind them
will be quite effective provided a lens
shade is used and sufficient exposure is
given. It must, of course, be remem¬
bered that there will be a great tendency
to under-expose in this case.
Meals in camp are taken in various
ways, according to the size of the camp.
Alfresco meals, where the campers sit
round the camp fire and wait anxiously
for the stew to be done, are perhaps the
most useful from a cinematic point of
view. The camp cook, attending to
his camp fire, should also prove a useful
subject, especially if he can be prevailed
upon to get himself well blacked up,
and to appear to burn himself a few
times. A fellow with histrionic ability
would be an exceedingly useful person
in a case like this.
Even experienced campers trip over
ropes and tent pegs from time to time,
and though theirs is a pained expression,
it usually calls forth hilarity from the
onlookers, and the older the camper the
bigger the laugh. It is well to be on
the look-out for this. With a little
knowledge of camp life it is almost
possible to foretell when a fellow is going
to do it, and there is almost invariably
one person in camp who does it re¬
peatedly. Get him if you can — it’s part
of camp life.
The expenses of the camp film should
be shared by the whole party, and in this
way it will be possible to shoot many
subjects that might otherwise have to
be left out on the ground of expense if
A “medium shot" of camp life. A good subject with endless variations for the
amateur cine worker.
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the whole business is left to one individual.
The size and type of camera is really
not of much consequence, as filming is
performed under ideal conditions, both
from the light point of view, and also
because the members of the party have
thrown off their habitual restraint and
are more likely to act naturallv.
The camera should be always available,
and the motor kept well wound up,
because the incident you want most will
almost certainly occur when the film is
on its last few feet or the motor is at
its last gasp.
Organised scenes can be attempted if
the amateur has any ideas on the
subject. In this case the camera-man
should not try and take the picture and
direct operations as well ; such an
attempt will end in disaster. ( )ne or two
people always stand out as leaders in
camp life, and their collaboration should
be sought, when it will be found that
they will organise the event quite well,
and the operator can devote all his
time and attention to the actual filming.
The medium-shot will be one of the
most important ones in the camp film,
but remember that a continuous pro¬
cession of such shots will be monotonoiis
on projections, and a close-up should
be interposed and then perhaps a long-
shot wherever it is possible.
August 5th, 1936
A general vieiv of the camp should be included.
THE “DITMAR” 9.5-mm. CINE CAMERA
A MINIATURE cine camera of out¬
standing merit, and embodving
a number of attractive and novel
points, has been introduced recently to this
country by Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion
Square, High Holborn, VV.C.i. It is called
the " Ditmar,'’
and is for use with
9.5-mm. film. It
is of a neat and
convenient shape
for holding when
in action, and has
a very sensibly
placed straj),
which enables it to
be firmly gripped
with one hand.
Among its out¬
standing features
the following should be noted ; The
diaphragm aperture can be altered while
actually shooting without taking eye
from view-finder. This is an impor¬
tant feature for var^dng light conditions.
At the same time the aperture in use
and the length of film already e.xposed
can be noted also, which is an ob¬
vious advantage. This is seen on
a scale above the view-finder, but does
not obstruct the view. \ariation of
speeds can be effected during actual
running, without interruption, by pres¬
sure of one or both buttons, giving, if
required, instantaneous change from
normal to slow motion. Vertical paral¬
lax is corrected by the lens and view¬
finder being on the same level. This
avoids the trouble of cut-off heads in
close-ups. Horizontal parallax is com¬
pensated by a sliding eyepiece. The
picture appears then through a tinted
screen acting as a reminder when reverting
to normal distances. Further advantages
of the camera are that the lens is in a
fully protective sunk mount. Wide-angle
and telephoto, also portrait attachment
and filter, can be fitted to the lens by
universal screw mount. The motor is
smooth in action and the internal
mechanism is simple and efficient. Hand
crank for single frames is fitted, or the
shutter can be set for continuous running,
and the film release can be locked to
prevent accidental starting. The little
camera is sturdily built, with metal
body, and is beautifully finished. The
" Ditmar ” complete to take 30 ft.
cassette of film with f/’.q CaSsar lens
is 1 2S. With Berthiot f/i.8 lens
and focussing mount. i6s. It is
also made to take 8-mrn. film. Full
particulars from the above address.
A READER OF “ THE A.P.” MAKES A FILM OF HISTORIC INTEREST
Readers of “ The A.P.” do not need to be reminded of the
incident of the man with the revolver when His Majesty
the King was riding back to Buckingham Palace after the
ceremony of presenting the Colours on the Horse Guards Parade.
A reader of The Amateur Photographer and Cinetnatogripher,
Mr. E. A. Bartlett, who is a keen cinematographer, was in the
crowd with his camera (a 9.5-mm. Pathescope) when the King
passed, and he started to take a shot at the moment the incident
occurred. He not only recorded the King himself, but, seeing
the incident, had the presence of mind to turn the camera back,
and caught the mounted policeman dashing for the man and
the revolver.
When he realised the importance of his film he promptly
took it to be processed (to Wallace Heaton’s at BerKeley
Street). He then rang up The Evening News and told them
the story. Within a very short time he was besieged by press
men and film representatives who were anxious to get the film
at any price, but they wanted it at once.
Then the fun commenced, which he thus describes; “ I
dashed back to the shop to try to recover the precious film.
but, alas ! only a few minutes before, the assistant who had
taken my instructions had packed it for despatch and then gone
to lunch, taking the film with her to post, and no one seemed
to know where she had gone, so I just went back, got on the
telephone and told the Press so.
'■ They then began frantically asking where it had been
addressed, and what time I expected it to arrive. Meanwhile,
other film companies started to ring me up and make enquiries
regarding the all-important film, sent representatives round to
see me, and had fast cars despatched to Cricklewood to await its
arrival, but as it did not come through, after a time, in despera¬
tion, they rang up the G.P.O. and had the packet speeded up.
“ I understand they were waiting at the Pathescope works
at Cricklewood until 9 o'clock that evening, although the
historic 12 ft. of film was not purchased from me until the
following day by the Universal Talking News, to whom I sold
the exclusive rights of showing. It has been enlarged and is
now included in their full-length film of the King and his Guards
on show at several leading news theatres in London and
throughout Great Britain.”
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August 5th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthjy Competitions
or l^cginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, August 31. Rules in issue of July 29
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Film for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographie de
Bruxelles. — Open, May~October. {M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, r6. Madrid.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title ” Conversation Pieces.” — Open, July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
(Editor, The Listener, Broadcasting House, London,
W.i.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open July 23-Octo-
ber 4. {Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue. Chicago, Ill.)
I International Kunstphotographische Austeliung
in Karlsbad. — Open, July i8-August 9. (Hugo
Heyer, Schulgass, 26, Karlsbad.)
XXX le Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Societe Fran^ai^e de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (qe).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna¬
tional de Photographie — Open, August 9-30. (M.
Ren6 Chals^che, Avenue Marie-Th^rdse, 13, Spa,
Belgium.)
I Salon Intemacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian
— Open, August 5-20- (Sr. Secretario General Salon
Intemacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian, Calle
San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian, Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Open.
August 28-September 12. (W. H. Hammond,
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography. 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede ” Focus ” Fotosalon. — Entries, August
10 ; open, September 12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Entries, August
14 ; open, October. (Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg
P.S., P.O. Box 7024, Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Entries, August 14 ; foreign entries, July 31 ; open
September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S., 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, August 15th ; open, September 6-27.
(H. W. Schonewolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,
N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. Levisohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Amatorfenykepezok. Orsz, Szovetsege,
Budapest VII, Erzs^bet-korut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holbom,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, Novem¬
ber (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photo¬
graphic Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $1.00.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., A.R.P.S., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur
Photographic Association, Lucknow University,
Lucknow.) Entry forms obtainable also from the
Editor of The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
FACTS and FORMULAE
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulas are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5 X 3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ x 3^x3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ‘‘Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.r. Price 2s. 6d.
22 FACTORIAL DEVELOPMENT
This practical method of development (due
to the late Alfred Watkina) la baaed on
the fact that for any given developer the time taken
for the ftrat trace of the image to appear on the
negative has a direct relationship to the total time
necessary for complete development.
The time is counted from the moment the plate
or film comes in contact with the developer until
the first evidence of the image is seen. This time
is multiplied by the factorial number of the developer
in use.
Provided that the exposure is reasonably correct,
and that throughout development the developer is
not weakened, restrained, or strengthened, and
that the temperature remains constant, this method
will be found accurate.
The type of developer used, its dilution, and its
temperature, the type of emulsion, whether slow,
medium or fast, whether ordinary, orthochromatic
or panchromatic, irrespective of the base, whether
glass, film or paper, all these variants are taken into
consideration in this method.
If panchromatic plates or films are used, it is
advisable to desensitise them first. Should the results
be too contrasty reduce the factorial number, and if
flat or lacking iu correct contrast increase the
number.
FACTORIAL NUMBERS.
Developer. Factor.
HYDROQUINONE 5
METOL . 30
METOL-HYDROQUINONE (M.Q.) .. IS
GLYCIN . 10
AMIDOL (2 grs. per oz.) . . . . 18
AZOL 30
ROOINAL . 40
RYTOL . 12
PYRO-SODA (without Bromide.)
(Ryro grs. to oz.)
1 . 18
2 . 12
3 10
4 8
5 6
PYRO-SODA (with Bromide)
(Pyro grains to oz.) (Bromide grains to oz.)
1 . i .... 9
2 . t, .... 5
3 . i .. .. 4i
4 . 1 .. ..4
8 . 2 .. ..3
Example. — Time of first appearance of image with
M.Q. developer, say, 10 seconds. Multiplying factor
18. Total time for complete development 180
seconds, or 3 minutes.
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FOCUSSING POINT
The following formula is used when it is necessary
to cover a certain known depth of field, but
the exact point on which to focus the lens is not
known.
The advantage of this method is that the lens need
be stopped down only just sufficiently to cover the
depth of field required, thereby allowing the shortest
possible exposure, a big consideration if the picture
includes moving objects.
To arrive at this focussing point, multiply the
distance of the nearest point (N.P.) of the subject by
the distance of the farthest point (F.P.) and double
the product. Then divide this by the sum of the
two distances.
N.P. X F.P. x 2
- — Focussing point for lens.
N.P. -f F.P.
This applies to all subjects, whether close up or
distant.
Example. — On what point should the lens be focussed
when the nearest point of the subject is five feet and
the farthest point is twenty feet away ?
5x20x2
- « 8 ft.
5 + 20
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eaders' Questions
ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed ; “ The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
and Cinematographer , Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him. but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See *' General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? " or ‘‘ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) .All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query ” or " Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer
Focussing on Mirror Reflections.
On what plane should I focus a reflection of an
object seen in a glass mirror, on the mirror itself
or on double this distance? C. B. (I.ondon.)
If you wish to focus sharply on the
object itself seen in the mirror, you
must set the scale to the sum of the
two distances of (i) camera to mirror
and (2) mirror to object. To photo¬
graph yourself reflected in the mirror
the scale distance will then be exactly
twice the distance between yourself
and the mirror, ff you could obtain
a camera with a focussing screen this
can be proved by watching the image.
Should you focus on the mirror itself
the reflected object would be out of
focus, but the frame of the mirror would,
of course, be perfectly sharp.
Photographic Societies.
Are there any clubs active in Hertfordshire ?
J. D. (Bushey.)
There are only two photographic
clubs in ffertfordshire, and they are as
follows : Letchworth Camera Club,
Secretary, ff. Afeyer, 5, Souberie .Avenue,
Letchworth. Watford Camera Club,
Secretary, J. S. Walker, 85, Tudor
Avenue, Watford.
Hypo-Alum Toning.
W’hat advantages, if any, has the hypo-alum
method of toning prints over the conventional
method of bleaching and redevelopment by
sulphiding ? What is tlje hypo-alum formula ?
E. M. R. (Walthamstow.)
The hypo-alum method of sepia-toning
prints requires only a single bath of
plain hypo and alum, against the double
bath process of the other. The hypo-
alum bath keeps well and is therefore
more economical, and, up to a point,
improves with use. It is the more
convenient method to use for large
numbers of prints. Dissolve 8 oz. of
plain hypo in 40 oz. of hot water and
then add 2 oz. of ordinary alum. Boil
for three minutes. .Allow to cool off
to about 130° Fahr. and add i oz. of
water in which 10 grs. of silver nitrate
has been dissolved. .A few drops of
.880 ammonia will redissolve the preci¬
pitate in this second solution. It is
advisable to add also a potassium iodide
solution of 20 grs. to i oz. of water.
The prints, which should always be
correctly exposed and fully developed,
are placed in this solution, which should
be kept at a temperature of 120° to
140° Fahr. This method gives off a
most disagreeable odour and should not
be used where photographic sensitive
materials are used.
Pictorial Composition.
Can you recommend me any Ijooks dealing solely
with the subject of pictorial composition for
photography ? T. K. C. (Worcester.)
■A good, well-illustrated handbook,
although small, is by an American
author. Merman Gabriel, called " Com¬
position Simplihed,” price 4s. 2d., post
free, obtainable from Sands Hunter
and Co., Ltd., 37, Bedford Street,
London, W.C.2. A more recently pub¬
lished book, " Composition for Photo¬
graphers.” by Richard N. Haile, pub¬
lished by Ensign, Ltd., of High Holborn,
London, W.C.i, at los. bd., is much
larger and more iuformativ'e, and deals
with composition from the photo¬
grapher’s point of view in a very inter¬
esting way.
Customs Regulations.
What are the Customs regulations regarding
cameras for holiday makers visiting France and
Germany ? B. J. (Oldham.)
You will find all the information you
require in the issue of this journal of
July 22nd, where, on page 80, complete
details supplied by the British Depart¬
ment of Overseas Trade were given for
all countries.
August 5th, 1936
Sky Filters.
What are the difierent effects of a light yellow, a
deep yellow, a green, an orange, and a red filter on
white clouds and a blue sky? What emulsions
should be used with each of these ?
G. M. L. (Eastbourne.)
A light yellow filter would give an
almost correct colour rendering of the
subject with the blue appearing a little
darker than the clouds in the' positive
print. A deep yellow filter would give
greater contrast and make the blue
look darker. A pure green filter, which
consists of yellow and blue, can give
varying degrees of tones to the blue
sky, according to the proportion of
yellow present in the green. An orange
filter yields a slightly darker tone to the
blue than the deep yellow filter, while
the red filter, being a complementary
colour to blue, would make the blue
look almost black. The yellow filters
can be used with both orthochromatic
{or isochromatic) and panchromatic
emulsions, but the green, orange and
red filters should be used only with
panchromatic emulsions.
Duplicate Competition Prints.
If two competitions closed on the same date, is it
in order to send a duplicate print to each ?
W. A. B. (Manchester.)
\A'e know of nothing to prevent your
doing what j’Ou suggest. The only
difficulty that may arise is that some
awards involve the surrender of the
negative and copyright, and, if this
occurred in two places at once, you
would obviously be in a rather awkward
position.
Photographic Societies.
Where can I obtain a list of all the photographic
societies in and around London ? J. D. (London.)
■A complete list of all the photographic
societies in England, Wales and Scotland
is to be found in the current issue of
“ Photograms of the Year,” obtainable
from our publishers, price 5s. 6d., post
free. It includes cine clubs, postal
clubs, and supplies also the name and
address of secretary, place and time of
meeting, and subscriptions.
Press Agencies.
Gan you oblige me with a list of photographic Press
agencies in London, also a book on the subject of
free-lance photography ? U. F. (Surrey.)
The Associated Press of Great Britain,
Ltd., 2 and 3, Hind Court, Fleet Street,
London, E.C.4 ; British International
Photos., 176, Fleet Street; Central
Press, Ltd., iiy. Fleet Street; Key¬
stone Ahew Co., 12, Wine Office Court,
Fleet Street ; Planet News, Johnson’s
Court,. Fleet Street ; Photopress, Ltd.,
10, Johnson’s Court, Fleet Street ;
Sport and General Press Agency, 2 and 3,
Cough S(|uare, Fleet Street ; ” Topical ”
Press .Agency, 10 and ii. Red Lion
Court, E.C.4 i ^^'ide World Photos.,
Salisbury Square House, Salisbury
Square, E.C.4. A book dealing with
free-lance work is ” Free-Lance Journa¬
lism with a Camera,” by Rufus H.
Mallinson, price 3s. 6d., postage 4d.
You can obtain a copy of this book from
Messrs. Sands Hunter & Co., Ltd., 37,
Bedford Street, Strand, London, W.C.2.
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August 5, 1936
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BARGAINS
APPROVAU EASY PAYMENTS.
Attractive Part-exchange Allowances.
Postal Service a Speciality.
Leica ma. f/2 Sommar. Demonstration-soiled.. £34 0 0
Leica 111a, f/d.5. Demonstration-soiled . £25 10 0
X«eica III, f/3.5, chromium. As new . £22 17 6
LolU Elmar 9-cm. f/4 Telephoto, coupled . £7 18 6
Leiti Elmar 3.5-om. f/3.5 Wide Angle, coupled. . £5 18 6
Letts Hektor 7.3-cm. 1/1.9, coupled. Cost £29.. £16 17 6
Welta Saperlecta, f/3.5 Meyer, Compur . £11 17 9
Rolleicord, t/4.5 Tilotar. New condition . £7 17 6
Peggy I. f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. filter, case . £12 12 0
Kodak Papille, f/2 Xenon, Compur, with 2 x and 4 x filters,
range-finder and case . £15 17 6
Kodak Siz-20 Doo, f/4. 6, Pronto. As new. ... £3 12 6
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5, Compur, filter, E.R. case.
As new . £4 12 6
Ihagee Weeny-TTltriz, f/3.6 Tessar, Compur . £9 17 6
Zeiss Miroflez, f/4.5 Tessar. with accessories. Cost £55.
Excellent condition . £28 10 0
Enolde, f/4.5, speeded shutter, coupled range-finder
£3 12 6
Zeiss Soper Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. Cost
£19 five weeks ^0 . £13 10 0
Voigtlander Prominent, f/4.5 Heliar . £14 10 0
Ensign Aotorange, f/4, 5 Boss Xpres, focal-plane shutter,
case. 9 weeks old . £13 10 0
Ensign Aotorange, f/4.5 Ensar, Compur . £9 17 6
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 lens, case. As new . £1 17 6
Also large selection of Leica and Contaz accessories in
excellent condition, and attractively priced.
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The only miniature camera of such universal use. Takes
12 pictures 2ix2J or 16. pictures 21xlJ on standard 3ix2i
roll film. Takes also plates 2i'XlJ {6x4.5 cm.). Reverse
spooling. Interchangeable wide-apeiture Jens In delayed-
action Compur. Counting dial for 12 exposures 2fx2i.
Focussing screen and 3 plate-boldeis. Also available: Tele¬
photo lens 21-cm. ; Extension tube for close-ups to 12 in.
With Meyer Tiioplan f/2.9, Compur S . £10 10 0
With Schneider Xenar f/2.8, Compur S . £12 17 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur S . £16 7 6
Compur Eapidf shutter, extra . . . £16 0
Ask pour dealer for catalogue, or urite to Sole Importers for
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THIS WEEK’S [^OFFERS
Zeiss Miicfiex 9x12 cm. (31 x 4i),f Tessar f/4. 5, filter, 8
single slides, F.P. adapter, leather case. Listed at £44 lOs.
Little used . £24 17 6
Ensign Midget 33. All-Distance. As new . 269. Od,
Foui-draw Telescope, 2-m. objective, bound leather with
cai». As new . £1 10 0
No. 2 Toitrait Brownie, and case. Listed at 178. 6d. As
new . lOs. 6d.
la Folding Brownie. Good condition . 278. 9d.
Zeiss Super Ikonta 19-on-31x21, Tessar f/3.5, Compur
Rapid, 1 to l/400tb sec . £18 12 6
Ensign Carbine 31x21, Aldis f/7.7. Cost £4 Ids. Over¬
hauled by makers . £1 19 9
Zeiss Netlar 31 x 21, f/4.5, Compur Rapid, D.A.. 1 to l/400th
£8 7 6
Conlsxl, Teesarf/S.S. Cost £31. New condition £18 0 0
RoUeicoid 11. Zeiss Triotarf/3.5, latestmodel. .. . £19 0 0
Zeiss Ikoflez L Novar f/4.5, Dcrval shutter, l/25th to
1/lOOtb. Cost £7 158. New condition . £6 12 0
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, 81x21. f/7.7. Perfect order
£1 15 0
Voigtlander Bessa, 8 or 16 on 31 x 21, Skopar f/4.5. Compur
D.A., 1 to l/250th. Cost £8 Hs. Equal new. ... £9 19 0
Agfa Speedex 3i.x21, f/4.5 Compur shutter, 1 to l/250tb.
Cost £C Us. New condition . £5 6 0
T.-P. Special Reflex, 31x21, Dallmeyer f/4. 6, B.F.A., 6
elides, case, etc. Cost £15. Perfect condition. .. . £7 19 6
Soper Ikonta 21x21, Tessar f/2. 6, Compur Rapid. 1 to
l/400th. Cost £2b 68. New condition . £24 5 0
Set of three 1-pl. Zeiss Distars, x 1.5, x 2.5, and x 3, in pouch
£17 6
Zeiss Neltar 31 x 21, Tessar f/4. 5, Compur P-A., 1 to l/260th,
leather case, 2 filters, lens hood. Cost £12 Ss. Very little
used . . . . . £8 10 0
Exisign Autorange, Fnsar f/4.5, Comi ur shutter. List price
£9 15a. As new . £7 10 0
Keep your apparatus up to date by taking advantege of onr
exchange facilities. Personal attention given to all enquiries.
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August 5, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
BRADY &
MARTIN IIP
SELECTED
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
Super Ikonta 3ix2J, f/3.8 lens, with ever-ready
case. Unsoiled . £19 10 0
Exakta V.P. Reflex, Tessar f/3.5, case. As new
£18 10 0
Reflex Korelle 2i square, Tessar f/3.5. As new
£13 10 0
Rolleicord 6x6 cm. Triotar £/3.8, with ever-
ready case. Cost £15. As new . £11 10 0
45x107 Verascope, Tessar f/4.5 lenses, changing-
box, case. As new . £11 10 0
N. & G. Sibyl 3^x2}, Tessar f/4.5 lens, F.P.
adapter, case. Unsoiled . £7 10 0
Leica Model II, Hektor f/2.5, ever-ready case.
As new . £21 10 0
Cine-Nizo 9.5-mm., 50-ft. spools, f/2.9 lens, leather
case. As new . £17 10 0
No. la Kodak Series III, f/y.y lens . £1 15 0
Weston Leicameter, Model 627. Cost £8. Perfect
condition . £2 15 0
A large range ot New Cameras, Cini Cameras, Pro¬
jectors and Accessories. Part Exchange.
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Established .1855.
/or CLEAN, QUICK
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Grip-fix Photo Mountant is a strong
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for amateurs or professionals. In
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3d., 6d., 9d., I/-, 1/6 and 2/6
Manufactured by
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REFLEX CAMERAS
Six 2k ENSIGN POPULAE REFLEX, 6Mn. f/4.5 Cooke
Luxor, 3 slides, F.P. adapter. Good con- £4:17:6
Six2i WESTMINSTER FOLDING REFLEX, f/4.6 DaU-
meyer Serrac, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, leather £5:7:6
3ix2i T.-P. JUOTOR SPECIAL, f/4.5 Goerz Do?mar, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. Excellent condition. iJT* 10*0
Special bargain . *##XV#W
i-pl. POPULAR PRESSMAN, f/4.5 Zeiss C 7 . 1 K . H
Tessar, 12 slides, case. New condition. ... » • • Aw • V
i-pl. ENSIGN POPULAR, 6-ln. f/4.5 Roes Cfi . 7 . fi
Xprea, 12 slides. Excellent condition . • f • w
Si X 2i SOHO REFLEX, £/3.5 Ross Xpres, 3 slides, special
case. All as new. Splendid outfit COA • 7 *6
coating £35 . ^
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r standard
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A.C. mains.
Six-volt battery . 2/8
Transformer . 9/6
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i£3:17:6iJ
OUTSTANDING VALUES IN NEW CAMERAS
The“WIRGIN”
SPECIAL
2i X 31 Roll Film Camera.
Takes 8 or 16 pictures
on standard spool. Fit¬
ted D.A. Compur shutter,
f/3.9 Roden^ock lens,
self-erecting front, hinged
back, pressure plate.
Optical D.V. and rever¬
sible brilliant finders.
A camera that embodies
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I D^ITEBED 0 N I
I FIRST OF 12 I
■ MONTHLY 4 4 17 I
|payment|||^5.
The “WIRGIN” JUNIOR
Takes eight 2ix3i exposures.
High-grade body, view-finders,
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10.6-cm.f/4.5 “ Wlrgin ” Gewironar
anastlgmat— a first-class lens giving
irreproachable definition. Prontor
II shutter, fully speeded from 1
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£3/18/6
i
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shutter speeded from I to
I /1, 000th sec., chromium-plated
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All Latest High-class
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A SELECTION OF GUARANTEED
USED BARGAINS
V.P. Piceolette, f/6.5 Meyer, Compur, limp case
32$. 6d.
Cerlo Super Sports, f/2.9 Xenar, D.A. Compur,
3 slides, screen and masks. ; . £9 18 6
31x21 Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5 Nettar, Telma shutter
£4 4 0
2ix2i learette, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur - £4 17 6
^pl. Zeiss Nixe R.F, and Plate, double extension,
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 6 slides, focussing screen,
leather case . £8 17 6
3J X 2i Zedel, f/3.8 Zodellar, D.A. Compur, 5 slides,
F.P. adapter, canvas case . £5 12 6
i-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/6.3 Zeiss Protar, double ex¬
tension, 12 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case £10 17 6
9-mm. Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/3.5 auastigmat
£6 12 6
i-pl. Papular Pressman, f/4.3 Aldis-Butcher, 3
slides . £4 15 0
Medel III Leica, f/3.5 Elmar. As new.. £26 15 0
12-in. Dallen Telephoiol/6.6, filter andcase £6 16 0
Tempiphot and Amplifier. As new . £4 15 0
SPECIAL OFFER.
Zeiss Telex Prismatic Binoculars, 6x24, complete
in case. Listed at £ii 15s . £7 15 0
Prismatic Binocular 8x25, complete in leather
case . 59s. 66.
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XVI
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 5, 1936
BAKERS HOLBORN
ONLYA FEW THIS WEEK
Baidjna, f/2.9 Meyer, Compur Rapid, i/5ooth sec., takes
Leica spools. As new. List fio 15s . £6 10 0
Nagel Vollenda, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter. New
condition . £5 19 0
1-pl. Nettel Press, f/4.5 Tessar, M.-W. adapter, 12 enve¬
lopes and case. Perfect . £15 0 0
i-pl. lea Press, Tessar f/4.5, 12 slides. Good condition
£12 10 0
3i X 2i T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 T.-P. Cooke, 6 slides, roll-
holder . • . £6 6 0
3^x2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex Special, f/2.9 Pentac,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter and case. Perfect condition.
List £61 . £25 10 0
OWING TO OUR LOW SELLING PRICES
OUR STOCK OF SECOND-HAND APPAR¬
ATUS IS BELOW NORMAL.
WE ARE OPEN TO PURCHASE FOR
CASH or to take in part exchange ALL types
of Modern Cameras, Cinis or Projectors,
Kodachrome, Dufay, and other Colour Films-
C. BAKER
244, High Holborn, London, W.C.1
Estd. 1765. Phone ; HOL. 1427.
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GUARANTEED BARGAINS
Super Ikonta, 16-on-3l 2J, Teaaar f/3.5, Compur
Rapitl. Perfect condition . £14 19 6
VoigUander Bessa, coupled range-finder, f/3.5 Helomar,
Compur. Demonstration-soiled only . £14 5 0
Mahon Reflex, 1-pl., vMth Tessar f/4.d and Dali-
meyer 12-In. f/4.5 Telephoto, Verax filters, 4 D.D. slides.
leather case. Guaniuteed . £21 0 0
Six-20 Duo, f/4.5. Co8t£0 . £3 19 ti
Leica Model Ilia, chromium, fi2 8ummar. . £34 10 0
T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, 3} > 2i, Ross Xpres f/3.5
lens, roU-fllm bolder, K.P. atlapter, 0 D. slkles. Alpha.
Beta, Gamma, Delta Ilford filters, case . £12 19 6
VoigUander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur. . £16 5 0
N. & 0. Sibyl Vitesse, f/3.5 Ross Xpres, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, filter, leather case . £13 13 0
VoigUander Bessa, f/4.5 Voigtar. Cost £5 Ts. 6<1.
As new . £4 9 6
4, Goodramgate,
L_york_J
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and sixzj, 8 exposures,
1/2 — No. ii6 (2f X4i) 1/6— 1/3— 5iX3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
^ dozen — x 64 enlai^ements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 J dozen
— X 4f enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 i dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10x8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ’
ALLENS ^/MANCHESTER
GREAT CAMERA CLEARANCE I
Extra Special Bargains — FOR CASH ONLY,
Super Ikonta 16-on-2B, Tessar f/3.5 . £10 17 6
Leica Model III, Elmar f/3.6 . £21 17 6
Leica Modellll, Summaxf/2, B.R. case, . £30 0 0
6x6 Praxidos Enlarger No. 506, f/3.5 . £14 10 0
Ikoflex n, Tessar f/3.5, latest model . £17 19 6
Latest 6x6 RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.d, R. Compur . £18 10 0
Tempophot Electric ^posure Meter, with case . £2 9 6
3x4 cm. or VJ*. Dolly, Meyer f/3.5, Compur . £5 0 0
Icarette 31 x 21, Tessar f/4.5, O.P. Compur . £4 10 0
31 X 21 Agfa Standard, distance meter model, f/4.5. .. . £3 19 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Specif Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5 . £8 17 6
31x21 Ihagee Auto Ulthx, f/4.5, D.A. Compur . £4 10 0
No. 5 Ensign Carbine, Aldis f/4.5, Mulchro . £3 10 0
31 X 21 Dallmeyer Film, Pentad f/2.9, Compur . £5 10 0
3a Kodak, Tessar f/4.5, range-finder, O.P. Compur. ... £5 10 0
16-mm. Bell-Howell 70a, Cooke f/1.8, and extra U.F. f/3.5 leas,
filters, etc . £16 10 0
16-mm. Kodascope Model C, complete outfit . £13 19 6
3* X 21 New Special Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5 . £7 10 0
Miniature Marvel, Xenon f/2. Rapid Compur . £9 15 0
Midas Cine Camera, £1 19 6. Campro Cine Camera, £1 19 6
31 X 21 Soho Dainty Reflex, Ross f/3.5 lens . £13 15 0
31 X 21 Wirgin Plate, f/2.9, D.A. Compur . £6 19 0
31x21 Zodel Plate, f/3.8 lens, D.A. Compur. D.E... £3 19 6
31 X 21 Agfa Standard Plate, Agfa f/4.5 lens . £2 17 8
Zeiss Kinamo SIO, Tessar f/2. 7, filter . £6 19 8
9x12 Ememann Folding Reflex, Tessar f/4.5, adapted l*pl.
£13 19 6
No. 14 Carbine, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Mulchro . £2 17 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5 . £4 10 0
4 X 4 Automatic RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.5 . £12 17 0
31x21 DaUmeyer Focal-plane, Pentac f/2.9 . £7 10 0
Super Ikonta 8 or 16, Tessar f/4.5, E.R. case . £13 10 0
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 lens . iSl 9 6
No. 1 Pocket Kodak, self-erecting. Doublet lens . £17 6
Zeiss Helinox Enlarger, 3x 4 to P.C . 25s. Od.
Nagel 3x4 VoUenda, f/4.5, Pronto D.A . £3 15 0
31x21 RoU FUm. f/3.9 lens, D.A. Compur . £4 10 0
31 X 21 Wafer Camera, D.E., Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur £8 17 6
31x21 Etui, Radionar f/4.5, D.A. Compur . £4 10 0
T.-P. Rubyette 31 X 21, DaUmeyer f/4.5 . £8 17 8
Hesitation WiU Cause Disappointment. Post remittance to-day.
SPECIAL DEVELOPING SERVICE ^
ART SURFACE POSTCARDS
from Miniature Negatives, de-
veloping 6(1., Panchromatic 9d. 1
Special envelopes for sending films ^
to us suppUed FREE. EACH
1/6 ORDERS POST PAID
A MINIATURE
MARVEL
for 16 pictures on V.P.
Film. Fitted with C 7 Q
SCHNEIDER*
LENS in Rapid Compur
: 19 : 6
Xenon Lens
Model at
£12:17:6
E.R. Case 17/6, Filter 12/6
Spec/a/ Pamphlet free.
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SECOND-HAND BARGAINS S
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i
Zeiss Mlroflex, f'4.5, l/c., 31x21. In wonderful
condition. A real bargain . £14 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta. 31x21, f/4.5 Teasar, caae, and
accessories. Equal new . £13 5 0
Contax I, with f/3.5 Tessar. Unmarked.. £18 15 0
Contaz II, with f/1.6 Sonnar. Perfect. . £48 0 0
Ikoflex II, f/3.5 Teasar, In original carton. Perfect
and as new. A bargain . £15 10 0
Leica III, f/2 Summar. In new condition. Genuine
bargain . £33 5 0
Exakta Model B, f/3.5, in perfect condition
£15 5 0
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I CAMERAS AND LENSES
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathesoope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [2472
FOTH-DERBY, 16-on-V.P. focal-plane miniature,
f/3.5 : as new, £3/15. — 45, Newington Butts,
S.E.l 1. Rodney 3773. [0037
Kodak Retina, miniature de luxe, hide case,
filter : as new, £7/7. — Below.
31x2} Roll Film or Plate T.-P. Horizontal
2 Reflex, 6 slides, latest Rollex, case: bargain,
£5/5.— Below.
F/6.5 Wide-angle 2}-in. Cooke Vllb, for V.P.,
3}x2} or }-pl., focussing if required, £3/15 ;
3-in. f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, £3. — Goiley,
Woodfleld Avenue, Hildenborough, Kent. [4437
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, non-automatic,
Compur, 1 to 1 /300th, de luxe case,
Proxars, filter, takes No. 1 Brownie film, 6
exposures ; e.xcellent condition, £10/17/6. — Littraan,
19, Garrick St., W.C.2. [4438
31x2} Plate, Tessar f/4.5, Compur 1 /250th,
2 screen, filter, case, slides, adapter, tripod,
Drem meter, £4/15. — Waters, Two Locks, Cwmbran,
Mon. [4439
AMATEUR’S Kit. — Three Cameras and various
accessories ; stamped envelope for details. —
Photo, 263, High St., Brentford. [4443
yOIGTLANDBR Roll Film Camera 3}X2},
Skopar f/4.5, leather case ; perfect, £5. —
McLaren, 33, Glendwon Place, Edinburgh. [4445
y.P.K., Zeiss Tessar, as new, velvet-lined case, £3.
— Bearing, 2, Ferry St., Millwall. [4446
ROLLEICORD. Triotar f/4.5, filter ; good con¬
dition, £7/10 : deposit system. — 71, Penydre
Rhiwbina, Cardilf. [4450
yOIGTLANDER Brilliant Camera, Skopar f/4.5
lens, Compur shutter, leather case, portrait
lens : as new, £4/15. — Barker, 114, Oak Avenue,
Todmorden, Lancs. [4452
LEICA III, Chromium, f/3.5, unused, £22/10. — ■
— Box 8824, c/o “ The Amateur Photo-
'grapher.” [4457
The finest Roll Film
Camera Value
The New Model
NORFOLK
ROLL- FILM
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I There has frequently
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at a price below £5, and
here is the model to
fit that demand.
Self-erecting model, well
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cluding one direct-vdsion
clear glass type, fitted
to side of camera, with
neat mask on binge for
half-picture size.
Fitted with f/3.8 Zeranar
lens and Prontor II
shutter, 8 speeds, 1 to
l/160tb sec., and delayed
action
£4:19:6
9 payments of lls. Sd.* or 12 payments of 8s. 9d.
Also fitted with f/3.8 Zeranar, Compur shutter, with delayed action'
speeds 1 to l/300th sec., £6 6 0 cash, or C.O.D.
9 payments of 14s. 8d., or 121payments of lls. Id.*
NORFOLK MINIATURE MODEL
The popular miniature at a reasonable price.
Well designed and con¬
structed, self-erecting,
takes standard 3|x2^
film. IG pictures x 6
cm. Automatic film
window covers for use
with pan. film. F/2.9
Schneider Radionar.
New type Compur D.A.
shutter with speeds
£7:19:6
Or 9 monthly payments
of 18s. 7d.
Fitted with .Stelnheil
Cassar f/2.9, with Com-
par shutter, speeds to
“ £6:15:0
Or 9 monthly payments of
15s. 9d.
Ever-ready Leather Case,
15s. Od.
We are LEICA and CONTAX
specialists of long standing.
CONTAX II
The most advanced miniature camera available.
Takes 35-mm. film, speeds
from i to l/l,250th sec,,
with delayed action, range¬
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view-finder as one unit.
Neat design, fitted with
f/2 Sonnar £50:|0:0
Or 12 payments of £4 8 11.
III with photo-electric exposure meter
« xV III incorporated. Price £63:0:0
Grams: Photo, Sheffield. Phone 22079 (2 lines)
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Holborn, W.C.l.
For some considerable time we have refused to
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
ROLLEIFLEX, f/3.5 Tessar, latest type, little
used and in every way perfect ; guaranteed ;
listed £25 : bargain at £16. — Below.
LEICA HI, f/3.5 Elmar, used for two weeks’
holiday only, and guaranteed as new in
every way ; listed £31/16 ; bargain at £23/15. —
Below.
SUPER Ikonta 530/2 UCpR, f/4.5 Tessar,
slightly shop-soiled, but new and unused ;
listed £19 ; accept £15/10. — Below.
JCARETTE 3}x2}, P’ilms, Plates or Packs, f/4.5
Tessar. Compur, Distar lens, case, adapters,
etc. ; perfect outfit, listed at £24/10 ; exceptional
bargain at £14/10. — Below.
Highest Part-exchange Allowances, ask for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. [4448
ZEISS Ikon Maximar Plate, 3}x2}, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, D.A. Compur, 6 slides, F.P.A., R.F.A.,
leather case, £10 ; Enlarger for above, £1 ;
Tripod, £1 ; Dalian Tank, 10/-, etc. — ^Daunton, 17,
Bridgeway, Wliitton, Middlesex. [4451
ROLLEICORD, Triotar f/4.5, leather case, 1 doz.
Agfa Superpan films 1938, Correx tank and
spare apron ; all thoroughly sound condition ;
lot £8/8 ; approval willingly.— BM/NMTF, W.C.l.
[4453
EXAKTA, nearly new, ,f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar,
adapter for focussing to 15 in., special
lanyard, in case ; cost £29 ; accept £17, or offer ;
deposit. — Box 8821, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher. ’ ’ [4455
i-PLATE Ensign f,/4.5 Reflex, Cooke Series H
4 anastigraat lens, 6 dark slides, film pack,
canvas case ; perfect, 70/-. — Box 8822, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4456
N'. & G. Baby Sibyl, 2}xl}, Ross Xpres, good
condition ; first offer about £7 secures ;
cost £19/15. — E. W. Day, Trent House, West
Wickham, Kent. [4458
AS New. — Kodak Regent (unwanted), hood,
Correx tank, filter, £18/10 ; deposit. — Box
8823, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4460
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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2 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 5, 1936
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains : all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
6 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
9x 12 and i-pl. Zeiss Ikon Miroflex Folding Reflex,
Tessar 1/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, yellow
filter, leather case ; list price £44/2/6 ; our
price, £25/10.
ZEISS Ikon Ikoflex, Model I, Novar f/4.5,
Derval shutter, 2 supplementary lenses,
leather case ; as new ; list price £8/3 ; our
price, £6.
31x2J Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex,
2 Serrac f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case, £18/10.
al.x2i No. 6 Tropical Model Ensign Carbine
4 Roll Film, rack rising front, wire frame
and brilliant finder, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Com-
pur shutter, leather case, £4.
POSTCARD Tropical Model Sanderson Hand or
Stand Camera, triple extension, high rack
rising front, swing front, reversing back, W.A.
movement, brilliant finder, fitted Cooke Series III,
Acme shutter, cable release, 3 filters, 6 D.P.
holders, F.P. adapter, leather case, £5/10.
1-PLATE Revolving Back Graflex Reflex, rack
4 focussing, deep hood, revolving back, quick-
wind focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to l/l.OOOth,
Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.P. holders, Graflex roll-holder,
leather case ; fine order, £12.
2 A Folding Autographic Brownie Roll Film,
reversible finder, R.R. lens, speeded shutter,
£1/2/6.
1-PLATE Carbine Roll Film Camera, double
4 extension, rising and cross, reversible finder,
Cooke-Butcher anastigmat, Compur, 6 slides,
focussing screen, leather case, £2/10.
POSTCARD Carbine Roll Film, rack focussing.
rack rising and cross, reversible finder.
Beck Mutar anastigmat f/6, Lukos II shutter,
£1/10.
1-PLATE Ensign Boll Film, rising and cross.
4 reversible finder, Aldis-Butcher anastigmat
f/4.5, Compur, cable release, £3/15.
NO. 4 Hawkeye Roll Film, rising front, rack
focussing, Cooke f/6. 5, Automat shutter,
leather case, 15/-.
BOLEX Auto. Cine Camera 16-mm., Hermagis
f/3.5, as new, £7/10.
lyV/’ANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
TT Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
' speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
Quick service
NEGRETTl’and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
PRIVATE Advertiser has recently purchased
Bolex 9 and 16 mm. Projector, including all
accessories and resistance suitable for standard
A.C. voltages, also Celflx Crystal Screen, size
40x30 in., total cost £50/7/6 ; advertiser, purchas¬
ing larger apparatus, will sell above for best
offer over £40 ; a bargain. — Box 8683, c/o
The Amateur Photographer.” [4345
31x2i Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Dalmac, £12/12
2 3ix2J T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke, £4/10
3ix2i Ensign Speed Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis, £3/10
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke, £5/10 ; i-pl
Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, £7/10 ; 3 days'
approval, full cash deposit ; your owm camera
taken in part exchange ; large selection of
Cameras, Lenses, Accessories ; list free. — City
Photo Works, Southport. [0002
Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid,
new April, pouch, hood, £7/15 ; Justodrem
Exposure Meter. 8/-. — C. Ingram, 37, Sandycombe
Rd., St. Margarets, Middlesex. [4463
LEICA H, like new, £17 ; phone Hampstead
2287, mornings until 10. — Miss Portner, 11,
Fitzjohns Avenue, N.W.3. [4464
31x2i 1935 Nettar, Tessar f/4.5. Compur Rapid,
4 case, Worsching hood, Wratten filter, finder
magnifier ; new condition ; buying reflex ; cost
£12/4 ; £9.-107, Charles St.. Oxford. [4465
GOERZ Anschutz Focal-plane Camera, 5x4 in..
film pack. D.D. slides, etc., leather case.
£4/10.— 1, Cotswold Rd., Westcliff-on-Sea. [4468
CONTESSA Nettel 3x2, Tessar 1/4.5 Compur,
leather case, Rotu tripod with leather case,
Correx tank ; bargain, £5/10. — Box 8830, e/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4470
ROLLEICORD, new 1935, Zeiss Triotar f/4.5.
Compur shutter, speed 1 /300th, green filter.
£9. or best offer. — Box 8834, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4475
DUNSCOMBE’S
PERSONAL ”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
ELMAR ACOOS
CHAPTER III.
Being extracts from his diary written in the Mayor s
Parlour at ChoriU-cum-Hardy.
“ I have had a very hectic day with Mayor
Itchin and the Surveyor on a litde matter about
drains. Mrs, Smith-y-Smyth, of the Old
Manor House, complained of a nasty smell,
which we duly had to investigate, and in due
course were able to secure some realistic
‘ Bring 'em back alive * epic pictures of the
cause of the bother, namely, 10,000 rats, more
dead than alive, underneath the floor-boards in
the green room of the west wing. The pictures,
taken on the celebrated Kodak Super X film
(only Is. 6d. for 36 exposures for Leica Camera
loaded, post free in your own spool-chamber),
were remarkable considering the conditions
under which we had to work, as only by holding
the camera rock steady during the I/8th sec.
exposure at f/3.5 was it possible to get any
result at all.
“ We had no sooner returned from this expedi¬
tion, when wc were called upon to attend the
Vicar’s sale of work, a truly rural jollification,
which called for intimate snapshots of the
Vicar's wife endeavouring to sell last season's
raspberry jam to the local grocer (retired).
These snapshots were finally enlarged and
beautifully coloured by Messrs. Dunscombe's.
so that the grocer’s face was an exact replica
of the raspberry jam, in fact, as the Vicar after¬
wards remarked, it was indeed a very fruity
picture.
" The next evening being the Mayor’s night off,
I accompanied him to the local palace of
varieties, and from the first box on the right-
hand side we got some excellent shots of the
* bally ' dancing, as well as attractive angles
of the chorus girls. Prints from these negatives
are carried in water-cooled envelopes by the
Mayor and shown secretly at the conclusion of
council meetings, and are much enjoyed,
especially by the Medical Officer for Health
and the Sanitary Inspector.
** Whilst the latter mentioned pictures were quite
attractive from the standpoint of the subject
matter, there was a general tendency for under¬
exposure, and on my recommendation. Mayor
Itchin very kindly arranged for me to have
a Summar f/2 lens to augment my equipment,
and accordingly an urgent message was sent
to Messrs. Dunscombe’s, who were able, of
course, to supply one immediately from stock,
and 1 am now getting thoroughly acquainted
with this desirable lens.
** On Tuesday week my friend the Maj^r is
attending a Stag Party given by the Town
Clerk, and, if rumour is correct, 1 shall have
plenty to occupy my time and attention, and I
am hoping that the adventures on this occasion
will be worthy of inclusion in my book of
memoirs, as. naturally, 1 can only pass on the
high-lights of my daily adventures.*
All Leica Lenses and Accessories obtainable
by return from
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
CAMERAS AND LENSES |
{ 1 X 2i Contessa Nettel Roll Film Camera, with
>4 plate back, double extension, f/4;5 Citonar •,
anastigmat, Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. A. and -I
case : excellent condition ; bargain ; deposit,
£3/15. — Box 8831, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4471 ■
Leica, No. H Model, Elmar f/3.5 5-cm. lens,
complete with E.R. case, in excellent con-
dition, £17 ; also one Rolleiflex Automatic, Zeiss
Tessar f/3.8, complete with yellow filter and E.R. '
case (new), £16. — Box 8832, c/o “ The Amateur ' ’’i
Photographer. ’ ’ [4474
ZEISS Tele-Tessar f=25 cm., £16, or close offer ;
also Plaubel Makina II (2Jx3i), like new,
leather case, 11 slides, yellow filter, accessories, '
£31 (cpst £45) ; approval against deposit. — Box ' ,
8835, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4476
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Ace 9-mm. Projector, all-mains.
40/-
58/-
double-claw ; as new. — Illustra.
O^/. Standard Camera, in running order, no
0\J/ lens, direct focussing. — Illustra.
Super Silver Screen, 60x48 in., new,
usually 56/- ; transportable. — Illustra.
Projector, 9-mm., double-claw, fitted for
Super reels ; others available. — Illustra.
Coronet Camera, Model B, with tld.9 ; as
Ov7/ new ; list 75/-. — Illustra.
1/~VK/_ 35-mm. Cine Camera, daylight-loading,
XUO/ with f/3.5 lens. — Illustra.
1 1 O /. Dekko, f/2.5 Variable Speed 9-mm. Camera,
11^/ 156/- list.— Illustra.
1 /_ Miller Camera, with Dallmeyer f/1.9, in
TOO/ case : list £10/17/6. — Illustra.
Holiday Suggestion. — That you call and'
inspect our bargains ; short selection above
merely representative ; hundreds of opportunities
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London, W.l. Oxford St. end. Gerrard
6889. [4478
MM. DeVry 750-watt 1,600-ft. Projector ;
snip, £29/10. — 86, Accrington Rd., Blackburn.
[4444
ELL & HOWELL 16-mm. Filmo 70, turret head,
4 lenses (Cooke f/3.5. 2-iu. f/3.5. 4-in. f/4.5. and
Meyer 1-in. f/1.5), 3 filters and numerous accessories,
recently overhauled by Bell & Howell, leather
case ; deposit ; £60 or near offer. — E. G. Benn.
154, Fleet St.. E.C.4. [4459
F/1.9 Dallmeyer lens, 9.5-mm. Dekko de Luxe,
with leather case and x2 filter ; hardly
used ; cost £11/10 ; first offer £8 secures (subject
to viewing). — Roife, 19, Cole Park Rd., Twickenham.
[4472
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LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
J^ANCASTER
jgiNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for ev ry size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination. .
T 1ST, fully illustrated, post free on request
Li
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54. Irving St.
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372
Clearance sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construe
tion : postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.
Birmingham. [0082
1-PLATE Ensign King, perfect, 5i-in. condenser
1 carriers 5x4 — 3ix2i. — Cole, Lexington, Canter¬
bury. [4440
ACCESSORIES
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — ^A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London.
W.C.2. [0012
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2 years to
3 Models In stock for IMMEDIATE delivery.
PRICES : With F/2.8 Tessar . . . .£5S ; 17 : 0
With F/2 Sonnar . . . .£63 ; 0 : 0
With F/1.5 Sonnar. . . .£78 : 5 : 0
ROLLEICORD II
New . Model with
Automatic Winding.
F/4.5 /i4.|o>n
TRIOTAR
£I6*0*0
TRIOTAR
12 monthly payments of
25/4 or 28/-.
No need to wait for this
New Model
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
GUARANTEED.
August 5, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
THE CAMERA CO.
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
f/2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Eolleiflexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei-
fiexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
^^■^ANTED for Prompt Cash. — 9i-mm. and
TT 16-mm. Cameras, Projectors, Films and
Accessories ; Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes and
Modern Cameras. — Frank, 67, Saltmarket, Glasgow.
[4150
l^^'ANTED. — Second-hand Cine-Kodak Model K,
TT f/1.9, or Bell-Howeli, must have f/1.9 or
larger, and take 100-ft. film ; new condition
essential ; state lowest price for spot cash. —
Box 8753, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” (4388
WANTED. — Horizontal Enlarger (gas) ; sell
Cine Titler (21/-), 7/6. — S. Gaw, Bangor,
Down. [4il2
WANTED for Cash. — Second-hand Magnipiiot En¬
larger, without lens ; state price. — Omar,
162, Sutherland Avenue, W.9. [4447
WANTED. — Postcard' Kodak Anastigmat, must
be “ unsaleable ” price. — Gregory, 18, South
Drive, Harrogate. [4449
WANTED. — 8-mm. Cine Camera and Projector ;
good make, cash ; full particulars. — 32,
Addington Drive, N.12. [4454
WANTED. — Salex Focal-plane 41x6 cm., good
lens. — Blatch, 50, Normanton Avenue, S.W.]9.
[4461
Exchange. — T.-P. i-pl. Reflex, accessories,
for smaller camera. — 714, Holloway Rd.,
London, N.19. [4462
WANTED. — Telephoto for Exakta, also 16-mm.
Projector. — Tanner, 52, Lawrence Rd., N.15.
[4467
WANTED. — Second-hand Kodak Film Tank,
No. 3i. — Otty, 53, Darnley St., Manchester, 16.
[4469
Books wanted.— tUnknown Kent, Sussex,
Surrey, by Donald Maxwell, published
John Lane ; state cash price with carriage. —
W. L. F. Wastell, 18, Malmesbury Rd., South
Woodford, E.18. [4473
WANTED. — Leica No. I, interchangeable or
standard model, Elmar f/3.5. — Lotimer,
Thickwood, Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst. [4477
■ITIANTBD.— 3i X 2i R.F., f/4.5, Compur, recent
T T model, lowest price ; full particulars to —
Box 8680, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4479
MATERIALS
l^IMBER of Brighton. — Leads as always : 500
J\ gross 31 X 21 Vigorous Glossy Gaslight Paper,
1/- gross, post 3d. ; 3,000,000 sheets of 3ix2i
Glossy Bromide Paper, 3ix21, offered at 1/- gross,
post extra, in soft, normal, vigorous and extra-
vigorous ; all guaranteed serviceable ; lists of
cheap and super-quality materials on request
with samples ; mention “ A.P.” please. — Kimber’s,
61 and 62, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
31x21, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2.L 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
31x21, 1/6 gross ; 1-pl., 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-, 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
1-plates, 400 and 600 H. & D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. & D., 31x21 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
l-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, l-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane. Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
POPULAR MODELS
ON SERVICE TERMS
EXCHANGE OR EX¬
TENDED PAYMENTS.
THE POPULAR BRILLIANT
With the large reflex fiDder» for 12
exposures 2i 21. Taking the
standard 8-exposure 21 x 31 roll
film.
PRICES :
With f/7.7 Voigtar lens £2 5 0
Or 6 equal monthly payments
of 8s. 4d.
With Voigtar £3 16 0
Or 9 equal monthly payments of
9s. Od.
With Skopar f/4.5, Compur shut¬
ter . £5 15 0
Or 12 equal monthly payments
of 10s. Od.
Extra for Compur Rapid £10 0
Ever-ready Case for f/7.7 model
7s. 6d. extra,
Ever-ready Case for f/6.3 and f/4.5
models . 10s. Od. extra.
SERVICE” WAFER
FOLDING PLATE 3^x2^
Wlth"^’ f/3.5 Meyer
Trioplan, delayed
Compur shutter, 1
to l/250th sec,,
T. and B., rise and
cross front, double
extension, brilliant
and direct-visioii
view-finders, hooded
focussing screen, S
Sr £6:12:6
Or 12 payments
of 11/8 per month.
F.P.A . 83. 6d.
Roll-film Adapter.
17s. 6d.
Slides . 28. 3d^
Leather Case, best
quality . . . .12s. 6d..
4i x2i (8 or 16 X 2i film>,''f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. . . . £20 17 0
21x2i(llex. on 31 x2i film), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar . £25 6 8
21x21 (11 ex. on 31 X 21 film), f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar . £28 6 0
‘SERVICE ” ROLL-FILM ADAPTERS
For standard
S-exposure 31 x 21
roll film.
Correct winding,
pan. window
screen, fittings for
most standard plate
cameras.
Each. . . .
Also for 16 and 8
exposures on 31 x 21
«>” £1:3:6
17/6
Each
Adapters for l-pl. cameras, taking 31 x 21 roll film, at above prices.
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines)*. Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
i.
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM ASD AVOID ALL RISK.
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4 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 5, 1936
THE
LARGEST PHOTOGRAPHIC
DEALERS IN THE WEST.
Agents for all the leading makes.
Full range of ZEISS, KODAK, LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX and ENSIGN CAMERAS
and ACCESSORIES always in stock.
Part Exchanges Arranged.
for Superior Quality Results'Kinsistlon
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 21- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write lor full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES !
Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film ClipSs
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc*
A I lU, OLDHAM ROAD,
MkLiCriO MANCHESTER, 4
RAINES^-ZZI
for LEICA Service
A Complete Service for all who
use a Camera. For over 40
years RAINES have been
famous for Developing,
Printing and Enlarging.
Normal Prices, Send for particulars.
RAINES & CO. (Ealing) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING, W.5
Phone: EALING 3177.
MATHER’S for
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
Send for PhotograpMe LUt.
Tel. : BLAckfriars 6133. Telegnims : Sensitised, M/c.
MANCHESTER
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M&w. ENLARGER M&W.
(48 Different Models made)
From £6: 10: 0 to £60: 0: 0
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
takes op to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5
double anastigmat, orange ^1 I • O • A
cap and condenser . ■ • O •
B. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4
MATERIALS
KAXiTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scots wood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
T^ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
rV Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesdays, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argi'le St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON Folders, tuck-in Postcard : Heavy-weight,
2/- 50, 3/6 100 ; Light-weight, 1/6 50, 2/6
100 : 3Ix2i, 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
1\ matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight ; 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15X12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3Ix2J 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
J\. rough, double-weight vigorous; 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
31x21, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2J and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
KALTO Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, ail surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
IZAJjTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 2/- ; Postcard,
XV 4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen" 5/- :
backed 5/9 ; 3i x 2i, 4 dozen 5/- ; backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
llx2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3iX4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
KAT^TON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 3 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, ljx2i and 31x2i. 10/- dozen,
2i X 4i, 12/- : 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
[0009
HAYHUR.ST. — ^Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 : whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
ALLENS. — Super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
METER
PRICE ONLY
Ever-ready case . . . 6/-
Case with sling. ... 7/6
FROM
ALL DEALERS
SANDS HUNTER &C?L’°
37, BEDFORD ST.. STRAND. WC.2
► V . #
PRINSEN
ELECTRIC
The Prinsen is the
simplest exposure
meter controlled by a
photo-electric cell.
Odlyone simple adjust¬
ment, according to the
speed of the plate^ or
film to be nsed, \ is
necessary, it will then
instantly indicate the
correct exposure at any
ens aperture.
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
- SER VICE -
WE CAN GIVE YOU HELP AND ADVICE
with your PHOTOGRAPHIC TROUBLES
Stockists for ZEISS IKON, CONTAX, LEICA.
ROLLEIFLEX, ROLLEICORD, SUPERB,
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AND DEKKO CINE, ETC.
PLATES, FILMS, PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
77-79, OXFORD ROAD,
MANCHESTER, 1
'phone ; ARDvdck 2232. Opei) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Sate.)
ROLL FILMS
NEW STOCK Develop by 1938.
With Craftsman money-back guarantee.
SHOWCARD FREE TO DEALERS.
4/6 for 12 rolls, 4 exposures 3i X 2i ; 8/- for 12 S-exp.
Retail at 6d. and 1/-. Send ed. for 4-exp. or 91d. for
8-exp, film as a trial.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.), LTD., Dept. M
PHOTO WORKS. NOTTINGHAM
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange ol photographic apparatus is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your Instrument. Consult us
belore making your exchange.
GECPtGE CEIILDE
PH O TO-CM E M-l ST p,
228.Roundh&y RdLe^S 42057
LTD
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1:1:
Sensa¬
tional
The new “ Trofl ’* Range-finder, lateet optical type, Absolutely
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. Supplied complete with novel shoe
for detachable screw-in mounting on any camera with tripod bush.
R B. E. SCHNEIDEB. 46, Farringdon Street, London, E.0.4.
38
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
August 5, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 5
TO MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
If you really are particular about FINE
GRAIN PROCESSING by Specialists
you need not hesitate about sending your next
film to us.
We really are experts in this most important branch
of photography, and yet YOU PAY NO MORE
for this specialised service.
Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4cl. each.
will convince you of what Quality Enlarging really is.
POST YOUR NEXT ORDER TO
CO VERD ALE’S I
YORK >,
PARLIAMENT STREET
TRY
GALLOWAYS
FOR LEICA SERVICE
All Films developed in Fine Grain
Developer in separate Correx
tanks.
ENLARGING A SPECIALITY.
2d. each.
2>d.
3|X2>
4|-x2i:
size
g size
Post Cards
3d.
ON BEST QUALITY PAPER.
See our windows for full range of
LEICA CAMERAS and ACCESSORIES
VICTORIA SQUARE
▼ (Opposite G.P.O.) Phone : MID. 5670.
BIRMINGHAM
Take Note of ‘your' Notepaper
— others do !
Pads from
'ID.
Post-cards 50-6d
Ask for
Number One Bond at ‘your’ Stationers
Castell Brothers Ltd., 184 Strand, London, W.C.2
E: N li A R G E M E: N T S
1/Q DOZEN, 9(1. 6, 6(1. 3, 2(1. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 lor 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Clieshire. [3594
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, SJxGJ 1/-. — Palk, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces ;
matt, seini-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. {Annual Holidays. Please
note our works will be closed from August 3rd to
8th.) [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
I^ILMS Developed and Printed, 3}x2J lOd., post
' free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle. Liverpool. [2929
POSTCARD Printing, 9d. per dozen. Views 7/-
per gross. — Slater, Sawtry, Huntingdon. [4155
Extra Fine-grain Development of amateur’s
miniature negatives by new special formula,
requiring no increase of exposure — send for
particulars ; Dufaycolor in Leica D/L cartridges,
6/-, in stock. — Cyril Howe, Bath. [4466
REPA I REIRS
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
Repairs. — Cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gla(lstone Rd..
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
SELL Your Photograplis to illustrated newspapers
new 1936 Press Courses ready ; write im¬
mediately for Free Prospectus “ Making Money
with your Camera.” — World’s Photographic Aca¬
demy, 45, Maple Avenue, Whitefleld, near
Manchester. [4141
SITUATIONS VACANT
Young Man for 16-mm. Showing and Production ;
state experience, salary. — ^F. G. Warne, Ltd.,
Baldwin St., Bristol. [4441
MISCELLANEOUS
CAMERA Insurance covers all risks ; annual
premium from 5/- ; see full details in last
week’s advert, or write. — Norwich Union Insurance
Societies, Norwich, or 50, Fleet St.. E.C.4. [2698
lONDONS LARCEST
STOCK
^SECOND-HAND
cameras;
CATALOGUE FREE
4.5 X 6 cm. Korelle, £/2.9 Enoidau anastigmat leas, D.A.
Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/250th sec., 6 plate-holders,
F.P. holder, purse case. In excellent condition.. £6 12 6
4.5x6 cm. V.P. Tenax. f/3.5 Goerz Dogmar anastigmat
lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/'2-’i0th sec., F.P, holder,
3 double plate-holders, leather case. In excellent condition
£6 6 0
X 21 Contessa Nettel, double extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.6
Tessar lens, Compur shutter. Distar lens, 6 plate-holders,
F.P. holder, leather case. Good condition . £6 5 0
X 2i lea Ideal, double extension, rising and cross front,
Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, 3 plate-holders,
F.P. holder, leather case. In good condition.... £7 15 6
3Jx2i Ica Bebe, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compound
shutter, 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder, purse case. Good
condition . £6 6 0
3Jx2i New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, N. & Q.
changing-box for cut films, leather case. Good condition
£9 7 6
3i X 2i Ernemann Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar
lens, 3 double plate-holders, leather case. In good condition
£10 12 6
4.5 X 6 cm. Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Pentac anastigmat lens,
3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather case. In good
condition . £9 15 0
4.5 X 6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/2 Emostar lens, 6
plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather case. In good condition
£11 12 6
Six 2^ Ermacox Focal-plane, f/1.8 Emostar anastigmat
lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P, holder, changing-box and
leather case. In good condition. List price £63. For
£30 0 0
3ix2i Adams’ Minex Reflex, Dallmeyer f/2.9 Pentac lens
and a 6-ui. Portland soft-focus portrait lens f/4.5, 3 double
plate-holders, F.P. holder, changing-box and leather case.
All in very good condition . £25 0 0
N O W R E A D Y ! ^
LIST OF CAMERA BARGAINS
3ix2i Ernemann Folding Reflex, revolving oback, f/3.6
Emon anastigmat lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case. In excellent condition . £21 0 0
3i 2i Ensign Special Reflex, revolving back, f/3.4 Aldis-
Butcher anastigmat lens, 3 plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather
case. In excellent comlition. Idst piice £17. For £9 12 6
X 2i Series II Pocket Kodak, Carl Zeiss f/6.3 Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/3U0th sec. Price. .£440
Vest Pocket Kodak Special, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, Compur
shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec. In good condition £5 5 0
3x4 cm. VoUenda, f/3.6 Radionar lens, Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to l/5U0th sec., purse case. New condition £7 10 0
4.5x6 cm. Baldax Roll Film, 16 exposures on 120 spool,
f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th seo.
In excellent condition . £5 5 0
Model I Contax, f/2 Soonar anastigmat lens, slow-speed
shutter, ever-ready case. Original price £42 lOa. For
£29 10 0
Model III Leica, f/2 Summar anastigmat lens, ever-ready
case. New condition. List price £41 6s. For.... £32 10 0
l^in. Dallmeyer Adon Telephoto Series XI 1/4.5. List
price £14. For . £7 10 0
Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto, recent pattern, with
hood and case . £4 7 6
17-in. Ross Teleros f/5.5, leather case. List price £28 10s.
For . £17 10 0
12-ia, Dallon Telephoto f,6.6, in focussing mount, with hood
and leather case. New condition. List price £18 lOs. For
£13 10 0
3^x21 Zeiss Ikon Maximar, double extension, f/4.5 Litonar
anastigmat lens, Compound shutter, 6 plate-holders, leather
case . £4 15 0
4i X 31 Carbine Roll Film, f/4.5 Ross anastigmat lens, Com¬
pur shutter, focussing screen, 12 single plate-holders, for plate
use, leather case. Ail In very good condition .... £5 12 6
Postcard 3a Special Kodak, 61-Id. Carl Zeiss f/6.3 Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/200th sec. In good condition
£5 5 0
Postcard 3a Special Kodak, range-finder model, f/6.3 Kodak
anastigmat lens, Optimo shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec.
In very good condition . £7 12 8
3i X 2i Special Ruby Reflex, revolving back, 6-in. Dallmeyer
f/2.9 Pentac lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather
case. List price £30 . £15 15 0
3^x2^ Junior Graflex Reflex, Carl Zeiss f/4.6 Tessar lens,
F.P. holder . £6 18 6
si X 2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex, Ross f/4.5 Xpres lens, 10-in.
Dallon f/5.6 Telephoto lens, F.P. holder, leather case. Recently
overhauled by the makers. List price £67. For. . £29 10 0
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August 5, 1936
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR PRESENT
APPARATUS IN PART
PAYMENT FOR THE
NEW ZEISS
CONTAFLEX.
The Contaflex is in stock
at addresses marked 0
Avo Exposure Meter. Good condi¬
tion . £1 9 6
Bewi Telemeter (and exposure
meter combined), case. Asnew. Cost
£3 15s . £2 15 0
Electro Bewi Exposure Meter. As
new. List £+ los . £3 5 0
(Vidom) Leica Chromium Universal
Finder. Asnew. List £4 8s. £3 7 6
Weston 650 Leicameter. As new.
List £5 19s . £4 17 6
3Jx2i Zeiss Nettar 515/2, Nettar
(/4.5, delayed Compur. tC,17«R
As new. List £7 5s. • • • •U
4^ X 3i Revolving Back Kodak
Graflex Reflex, sj-in. Kodak f/4.5,
F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition. Cost £25
Cine-Kodak Eight, f/3.5 lens. ■ As
new. List Iggs £7;10:0
5-cm. Hektor 1/2.5 Lens, coupled
for Leica. Good con- CH eCi
dition . il.XI.U
3^x23 Ensign Carbine No. 7, Ross
Xpres f/4.5, delayed Compur Good
. £7:17:6
2*in. Plasmat f/1.5 Lens, for Leica I.
Fair condition . . £8:10:0
3^x2.} Dallmeyer Speed Focal-
plane, f/2.9 Pentac, F.P. adapter, case.
Asnew. List £25 5s. £9:15:0
4.5x6 cm. Dallmeyer Speed Focal-
plane, 3-in. Pentac f/2.9, also 6-in.
ballon Tele f/S.6, 3 D.D. slides. F.P.
adapter, case. Fair
condition .
6x6 cm, Kodak National Roll Film
Reflex, Bausch & Lomb Tessar f/3.5
Good condition.... £12:15:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur, 8 or 16 on
3lX2i eim. As C14»lfi*fl
new. Cost £18 i2s.
4^x31 Adams Verto Double Exten¬
sion, 5i-in. Ross combinable f/5.5
(9j-in. f/ii), 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter. Good con £1Q.in.n
dition. Cost £47- ■ XlO.lU.U
31 X 2i N. & G. Folding Reflex, Ross
Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good condition.
£19:15:0
7.3-cm. Hektor f/1.9 Lens, auto,
coupled. As netv. £00,1
List £2953 . XXX.IU.U
9x12 cm. Latest Zeiss Miroflex,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, 6 slides, case. As
new. List £44 £23:10:0
Zeiss Contax I, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-
ready case, .ds new. £Ot:«n.n
List£35 3S. 6d . XXiJ.U.U
Model II Leica, 2-in. Dallmeyer
Super-Six f/2, ever-ready case. Good
condition. List £35.. £25:0:0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak K, f/i.g lens.
Good condition .... £27:10:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Any item sent on five days* approval
against cash or C.O.D., or may be seen
by appointment at any of these addresses.
Deferred terms on application. Good
exehange allowance.
Come and compare
the latest models
at one of our
addresses
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THE NEW
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CINE-KODAK
In stock at these addresses
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i. %
281, Oxford St., W.I. 0
Stock Exchange Branch, i, Copthall
Chambers, E.C.2, 0
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3. 0
Croydon. — 12, George St,
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St. 0
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Come and see this new and most
attractive Cine-Kodak.
We shall be pleased to make you a special
exchange offer for your own camera.
No Film Threading.
special magazine loading, containing 50 ft.
lij-mtn. film. Loads in ^ seconds.
Each magazine has its own footage indicator.
Speeds 8, 16 and 64.
SCENE- TIUEIR for timing lengths while
shooting.
Five interchangeable lenses available, stand¬
ard equipment f/1.9.
Universal viewfinder
Cine-Kodak
Film available
in spetlai light¬
tight maga¬
zines : Pan-
hromatic, Su-
•er • Sensitive
Panchromatic
ind “ Koda-
ibrome.”
'^rice, with Ko-
lak f/1.9 lens
ind case
£40:0:0
Deferred terms
arranged.
3}x2i Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5
Nettar, Telma shutter, ^s
only used £4.15.0
3^x2^ Agfa Standard Roll
Film, f/4.5 Trilinear, delayed
Compur, direct finder. Good
. £4:15:0
4i X 3J Zeiss Maxima, double
extension, 13. 5-cm. Zeiss Do-
minar f/4.5, Klio shutter, 7
slides. Distar lens, case. Excel¬
lent condition £4:17:6
3ix2i Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex, Ensar f/4.5.
£6 £4:19:6
4^x2} Nagel Librette, Nagel
f/4.5, Compur, case. .CC.C.A
Almost new . XU#U*U
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Tes¬
sar f/3-5» Compur, purse.
Excellent condi-
3ix2J Zeiss Icarette 500/2,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur,
rising front. As £0.1 R.n
new and unused
3^ X 2^ Plaubel Makina, Antl-
comar f/2, 9, Compur, F.P.
adapter, filter, case. Excellent
£11:10:0
9.5 Pathe Luxe IViotocamera,
f/2. 5 lens, also Tele attachment,
'^ndition.°.°‘'. £11:15:0
Zeiss Contax Model I, Sonnar
f/2, ever ready case. Good
condition.... £32.10:0
Above are at
17 Topsfield Parade,
Crouch End London, N.8
Telephone : Mountview 2410.
Ensign Midget Model 55, Ijb.i
lens, pouch. Good condition
£1 17 6
Ditto, Silver Midget. A s new.
£1 17 6
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta
520/18, Novar Good condi¬
tion. List £3 I2S. 6d. £2 5 0
3^x2| Dallmeyer Film Pack
Snapshot Luxe, f/6.3 lens, case.
Good condition . £2 5 0
Weston Leica Meter 617,
case. As new . £4 7 6
4.5x6 cm. Minimum Palmos
Focal-plane, 7. 5-cm. Tessar
f/4-5. 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
Good condition £6:18:6
3|x2^ Mentor Sports Model
Reflex, with frame finder,
Meyer Helioplan f/4.5, 3 slides
F.P. adapter, lens hood, case.
Good condition £8:15:0
4^x31 Popular Pressman
Reflex, bj-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, 3^x2):
roll-hlm Itolder. P Q , i C , Q
Good condition.. atO.XU.v
12-in. Ross Teleros f/4.5
Telephoto Lens. Good con-
£9:9:0
3^x2^ Ensign Special Reflex,
5j-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. Fair con-
6d,"‘ £9:17:6
3^x2^ T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, 5-iii. Cooke f/3.9, 6
slides, F^.P. adapter, roll-film
holder, case. -C Q • 1 7 • fi
Good condition 151 •!. # #0
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London. W.I
Telephone : Mayfair 0859.
POLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. ESTD.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT 1750.
2^x1 1 Nette! Piecolette,
Tessar f/6.3, Compur case.
Good condition . . £2 S 0
3tx2t Dollond Owl No. 4.
Good condition . . £2 5 0
3^ x21 Ensign Reflex, re¬
versing back, 5-in. Dall¬
meyer Press f/3.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Good
condition... £6:15:0
Leica Projector, Model
Villa (Udano). As new.
£8 issued. £7:10:0
54 X 3t Kodak Special,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
range finder, rising front,
case. Good condition. List
£20...
£8:15:0
3^x2} Zeiss Ikon Bebe,
Te.ssar f/4.5, Compur, 6
slides, F-P-A-,£q.i C.n
case. As new
3ix2i Ernemann Fold¬
ing Reflex, revolving back,
13. 5-cm. Emon f/3.5, 3
D.D. slides, case, adapter
to take RoUex holder. Ex-
£13:10:0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak BB
Junior, f/r.g Jens, combina¬
tion case As new. List
£20 8s £14.17.6
4x4 Automatic Rollei-
flex, Tessar f/3.5, case.
Good condition. List £24
5S. .
£15:10:0
Above are at
35 BROMPTON RD.
London, S.W.3
*Phone: Kensington 2052.
41 X 21 Zeiss Cocarette,
Novar f/6.3, leather case.
Excellent £1.1 C.H
condition . . X . X »# . Vr
4tx3t Goerz Roll Film
Tenax, Dogmar f/4.5, Com¬
pur, rise and cross, frame
finder. GoodPq.lA.A
condition . . . . XU.U
3jx2L Etui, Rad ion ar
f/4.5, delayed Compur 3
slides. fq.q.n
As new.. AtO.O.V
4|x3t Ensign Popular
Reflex, 7-in. Tessar f/4.5, 5
slides, case, F.P. adapter.
£6:10:0
3ix2t N. & G. New
Special Sibyl, Tessar f/4.5,
4 slides, case. Good con-
dition.... £6:15:0
3Lx21 Baida Venus
Wafer, double e.xtension,
Meyer Trioplan f/3.5, de¬
layed Compur, rise and
cross, 3 slides. Good con¬
dition . . .
£8:5:0
Voigtiander Virtue, Sko-
par f/3.5, Compur, 16 on
3iX2i film, case. Good
condition... £8.g.O
Voigtiander Virtus, Heliar
f/3.5, Compur, 16 on si x 2^
film. Good condition. List
£8:10:0
Above are at
191-2 Tottenham
Court Rd. London, W.I
Telephone: Museum 0852
(5 lines).
3t X 2t Sell-erecting Agfa
Speedex, f/8.8 anastigmat,
3-speed, Good condition
£1 10 0
3tx2t Sell-erecting Ko¬
dak 620. A s new £1 12 6
3ix2i No. 1 Kodak, f/6.3
Kodak, portrait attach¬
ment, leather case. Vety
£1:17:6
3ix2i Kodak Premo
No. 12 Film Pack. Bausch
and Lomb Tessar f/4.5,
Optimo to i/3ooth sec.,
case. Good ^7•7•^5
condition . . . X^* # *0
4i X Ik Ensign Carbine,
Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Com¬
pur, frame finder. Good
condition... £3.0:0
33x2^ Kodak Anca,
Radionar f/6.3, Pronto de¬
layed action, 2 slides. As
Tss £3:5:0
3i X 2i Enolde, f/4.5
Enolde, 3-speed, coupled
telescope finder, case. Ex¬
cellent condi- £3:5:0
3x4 cm. Fotet, f/4.5,
Compur. Very good con-
dition.... £4-10:0
3x4 cm. Piccochic, f/2.9
Vidanar, Compur, direct
optical finder, case. Very
good con- £4.1C.n
dition....
Above are at
65 High St., Netting
Hill Gate London, W.I 1
Telephone: Park 6689.
And at : —
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cbeapside, E.C.2.
6ba, Seven Sisters Rd., HoIloway,N.7.
216, Upper Tooling Rd., S.W.17.
Kingston. — 30-32, Thames- St.
Nortn Harrow —537, Pinner Rd.
Cattord, — 62a, Rushey Green.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.j
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
DOLLOND
OWL No. 4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of modern design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas¬
tigmat in focussing mount, taking
pictures 3I X 2^ in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/5oth, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible release,
covered metal body 6^x3 x if in.
PRICE 55/-
Brown leather sling case, velvet-lined,
lock and key. Price . 78. 6d.
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August 5, 1936
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The Leica Manual.
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Leica Amateurs Picture Book.
lUn pages of J.,eica pictures wilh some reading matter an<l all
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How to Use Your Miniature Camera.
The new English book containing 5t> pages of illustrations an<l
indinientary Instruction in loading arnl handling the Leica.
10s. 6d.
The Golien Book of the RolIeiQex.
A beautifully ilhisttated collection of prize-winning jiictures from
the Kolleiflex (hunpelillon. together with technical data. Highly
recommended, 7s. 6d.
ROLLEIFLEX
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Zeiss Ikon “IKOFLEX”
The twin-lens camera for
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Large finder lens, com¬
pensation of parallax.
Novar f/4..S in
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August 5, 1936
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All Selo and Selochrome Films (size 20) are now
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Made in England by
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/IMATEUR
OTOGRAPHER
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The Journal for Everybodij with a Gamera
Vol. LXXXIL
Wednesday, August 12th, 1936.
No. 2492.
I
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With Ensar Anastigmat f/4.S,
Mulchro Shutter £7 : 10 :C'
With Ensar Anastigmat f/4.5,
«Compur Shutter £9:15:0
Super Speed Model
With Zeiss Tessar f/3.8, Compur
Rapid Shutter £18 : 18 :.0
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Avtgust 12,
Colour photography made easy by
the new 16 mm. cine film
Never before has such a simple method of colour
photography been available, nor one which gives such
amazing results. Any 16 mm. Cine-'Kodak' or other 16 mm.
cine-cameras taking 50 or 100 ft. rolls, or the Simplex
Pocketle or Bell-Howell Filmo No. 121, will lake ‘ Koda-
chrome' movies as easily as black-and-white. No filters
or extra equipment of any kind are necessary. Any
16 mm. projector will show 'Kodachrome' with full
brilliance.
The colour in ^Kodachrome' is not built up of lines or
dots ,■ it is composed of pure colour images only, and
contains no silver grains. Definition is critical even
when using a large screen. No system of still photo¬
graphy can approach the wonderful results obtained
with ' Kodachrome ', so now is the time to take up
motion pictures.
Write for free descriptive literature or ask your Cine-
Kodak Dealer for a demonstration.
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Junior Model, £12
Ideal for
ANIMAL PICTURES
WHAT USERS SAY:
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“ For some months past I have been using your
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3lx2i
i-pi.
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21/.
30/-
42/-
WITH YOUR 35-mm.
STILL CAMERA!
No entrance fee. Any user of the Leica, Contax, Retina, Rolleiflex or Rolleicord (if used with
cine film) can compete. The pictures on this page will give you an idea of the kind of pictures
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ROUGHOUTTHE COMPETITION
Here are the conditions :
Competition is open from now until September 30th. Your photographs can be of any subject — but
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Any number of prints can bp sent in in any one week, but each photograph must have the coupon attached.
In addition to the big prize, a weekly prize of £1 Is. will be awarded for the best photograph submitted in that
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photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and address of the sender, the make
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For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the copy¬
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of the £25 prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. In addition we are offering a
special prize of £1 Is. per month for the best photograph submitted depicting a person or persons using a camera purchased
from Wallace Heaton Ltd. All prints will he judged at the end of the Competition for the final prize of S2.5 cash. Acceptance
of these rules and conditions is a specific condition of entry.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES TO " COMPETITION,
/DLnrt^ » 7C I I _ Q
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition.
August 12th, 1936.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.1
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 12, 1936
ALL THE BEST-ON THE
REFLEX CAMERA BARGAINS
SEVEN DAYS’ CLEARANCE SALE FOR CASH ONLY.
1349. V.P. 4i X 6 cm. Reflex, f/3 Meyer Trioplan, revolving
back, S.C. shutter, speeded from 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th. telenegative
attachment, 6 slides, P.P.A., leather case. List price £46 lOs.
£9 17 8
1144. V.P. 4^ X 8 cm. Roth Reflex, f/3 Meyer Trioplan,
revolving back, a.C. shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A . £8 15 0
1360. Automatic 6x6 Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. complete
In leather case. Cost £24 . £14 14 0
1439. 3ix2i T.-P. Revolving Back Reflex, f/3. 5 Cooke, 6
slides. F.P.A., canvas case. Cost £16 168 . £8 8 0
1380. 31 x2t T.-P. Victory Reflex, f/4.5 T.*P. Cooke, revolv¬
ing back, 6 slides, leather case . £5 5 0
1438. 3^ X 2^ Ensign Popular Reflex, f/3.2 Wray Lustra
anastig. lens, revolving back, 6 elides, F.P.A. As new. Cost
£18 I8e . £9 9 0
1403. i-pl. Ensign Salex Reflex, f/3. 9 Cooke anastig. lens,
reversing back. 6 slides, leather case. Cost £14 lOs.. . £6 6 0
1429. i-pl. Special Rnby Reflex, f/4.5 T.-P. Cooke, revolving
back, 6 slides, leather case. Cost £13 5s . £6 6 0
k 1326. 1-pl. Tropical Model Brass-Bound Beaufort Reflex, 6-in.
f/4.5 Tessar lens, revolving back, T.-P. Unit S.C. shutter speeded
to l/l,00Uth, 3 double book-form dark slides, leather case.
Cost £20 . £8 5 0
X314. 1-pl. Special Ruby Reflex, f/4.5 T.-P. Cooke, revolving
back. 3 D.D. slides, canvas case. Cost £21 . £4 19 6
t*- 1835. i-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, reversing back, f/4.5
Cooke Luxor anastig, lens, 8.C. shatter speeded to 1/1, 000th,
daylight-loading F.P.A. Cost £12 ISs . £4 12 6
1370. 1-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher,
reversing back, 6 slides. Cost £14 lOs . £4 17 6
1108. 31 X 21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/6.3 Ross Homoceutric
lens. Cost £4 15s. . £1 12 6
1345. 31x21 Ensign Tropical Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7 Aldis
anastig. lens. Cost £3 ISs . £1 7 6
1308. 10 X 15 Folding Ernemann Reflex, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss
Tessar lens, focussing mount, revolving back, shutter speeded
to l/l,0UUt^ 3 D.D. slides, leather case. Cost £35.. £7 10 0
84 ALDERSGATE ST
LONDON. E.C.1 Phone : NAT. 0591
r Latest Visual Victor 16-mm. Camera, multispeed model,
prism focus, f/1.5 Dallmeyer Speed lens, and case. Excellent
condition . £38 10 0
De Luxe Patbe Motocamera, f/3.5 lens and leather case. Per¬
fect condition. Cost £11 78. 6d . £5 2 6
Pathe Home Movie Projector, complete with Upivers^il resis¬
tance . £2 8 6
Cine Kodak Eight, f/3.5 lens, complete with Kodascope Eight
Projector, and silver screen. Cost over £20. In flrst-class
order . £14 10 0
Ensign Anto. Klne Camera, Model 6, f/1.0 Dallmeyer lens, 3
speeds and case . £15 2 6
Movex 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.0 lens. New condition £4 7 6
Miller 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.6 lens and canylng-case. As
new . £5 7 6
Pathe Motocamera B. f/3.5 lens and case. Perfect.. £3 15 6
3j x2t Ernemann Focal-plane, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar. self-capping
blind focal-plane shutter, 3 D. slides and case . £12 7 6
i-pl. Roll Film Cocarette, f/4.5 Sonnar anastlgmat, Compur
shutter . £4 12 6
Zeiss Contax, f/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case. New condition
£28 17 6
41x6 cm. Ermanoz, f/1.8 Emon anastlgmat, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £15 15 0
Leiea Transparency Projector, for use with own lens, complete
with lamp . £6 6 0
Contax Transparency Projector, for use with own lens, complete
with lamp . £6 8 0
i-pl. No. 3 Folding Pocket, f/7.7 anastlgmat lens _ £12 6
9-in. !/4.5 Dallmeyer Large Adon Telephoto Lens. .£576
i-pl. Kodak Grafiex Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Triotar lens, revolving
back, F.P.A., leather case . £8 17 6
3i X 2i Mentor Reflex, f/1.9 Reltzcbel anastlgmat, leather case.
Cost £65 . £17 17 0
6x6 cm. Fotb-Flex Reflex, focal-plane shutter, f/3.5 anastlgmat
lens, leather case. New condition . £7 17 6
i-pl. Batcher’s Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Aid Is anastlgmat,
G slides and case . £5 17 6
‘ROLLEIFLEX’
The easiest manipulated
camera you could buy.
Shows your picture full
size and right way up
on ground-glass screen.
Fitted with ^ Compur
shutter, speeded tj
l/500th sec., T. and B.,
and Zeiss Tessar f/3.5
lens.
£25:0:0
Nine monthly payments
of 58/4.
REGENT
The latest model, taking
8 or 16 pictures on
3ix2i roll film. Has
coupled range-finder,
optical eye-level finder.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens,
Compur shutter speeded
to l/400tb sec., complete
with leather case.
£20 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments
of 46/8.
SELFIX
Simple loading. Strong
bellows, reflex view¬
finder. Trichro shutter,
l/25th, I/5OU1. 1/lOOth
sec.. Time and Bulb'
with flexible release*
For standard 3ix2i
roll film. Ensar anastig-
mat f/4.5.
£3:15:0
Nine monthly payments
of 8/11,
‘ROLLEICORD’
Takes all Rolleiflex ac¬
cessories, excepting angle
mirror. Takes 12 ex¬
posures on 3ix2i roll
films for 1/-. With Zeiss
Triotar f/4.5 and Com¬
pur shutter, l/300th,
T. and B.
£14:10:0
ZelAs Triotar f/8.0
£17:10:0
Nine monthly payments
ol 33/10 or ^40/10.
OMBRUX
The photo-electrle cell
Strongly made with
f/3.5 high-grade lens.
Strong motor drive, ex¬
poses a reel at one
winding. Takes 30-ft.
of 9.5*mm. film.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments
of 14/9.
PAYMENTS
Nine monthly Instal¬
ments. First pay¬
ment secures goods.
Only 5% added or
5/- If under £5.
BUY THIS
EASY WAY
meter with a marvellous
tens which makes It the
finest Instrument on the
market at such a price.
Gives dead • accurate
readings for still camera
work.
67/6
FREE
BARGAIN BULLETIN
Packed with used but guar¬
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IF YOU DON’T SEE WHAT YOU IV.lJVr
CITY S A
ON THESE
L E
‘ CONTAX ’
For V.P. roll film.
Picture is seen in the
finder mirror exactly as
it will appear In the film.
Fitted with auxiliary
mirror for eye-level
work and magnifier
for fine work, speeds
from 12 to 1/1, 000th
sec., f/3.5 riQ iOQ
lens, from I VO«
Nine monthly payments
ol 45/6.
59/60 GHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5
PATH£ ‘B’ VERY EASY
GENEROUS EXCHANGES
Takes .36 exposures at a
loading. All-automatic
focussing. With focal-
plane shutter giving
i, l/5th and 1/lOth sec.
Controlled by one knob
giving four groups of
speeds up to 1/1, 000th
sec. A splendiil minia¬
ture precision instru¬
ment. With Zeiss Tessar
f/3.5 leas. £3^;0;0
Nine monthly payments
of £3 12s. 4d.
New Contax II also in
in stock.
SUPER
IKONTA
Takes 12 pictures on
3i 2i ti-exposure roll
film. Distance meter
coupled with the focus¬
sing. Direct bnilt-iu
view-finder. 1935 model,
Compur Rapid shutter,
speeded to l/400th sec.,
film transport, leather
bellows, body covered
%»ith fine-grain morocco.
With f/3.5 Zeiss Tessfir
lens. .. £25:5:0
Nine monthly payments
ol 59/-.
‘EXAKTA’
ANYTHING ON EASY TERMS
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
iii
BRIUIANT
fttVEMIBlE
FINDER
WITH MASK
SCALE
. NIcmiED '
SEtf-lOCKtNG
. Struts •
H
sfMr fOii
IWE EjCROS-yRE!
EASIEST OF EASY TERMS
“DITIVIAR”
Visible footage indicator,
Two speeds. Parailax
compensation. Single
picture device. Teie-
photo, portrait, wide-
angle and filter attach¬
ments fitted by Universal
screw mount.
lens . .
Nine monthly payments
ot 29/5,
T.-P. JUNIOR
REFLEX
Made in 3M2i, 4ix3i
in., and 6i x 9 and 9 x 12
cm. sizes. With Ruby
self-capping time and
instantaneous focal-plane
shutter, revolv¬
ing back, re¬
flecting mirror
o f specially
prepared glass,
quick-wind, 3
single ntetal
slides. With T.-P.
Cooke t/4.5 lens, size
3i x2J, from
3ix2i Six-20 Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat, O.P.S. shutter and
case . £4 0 0
9x12 cm. Nettel Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, self¬
capping focal-plane shutter, 3 D.D. slides and leather case.
New condition . £18 18 0
6x6 cm. Super Ikonta, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, ever-ready
case. Slightly soiled only . £24 10 0
i-pl. Sibyl Folding Pocket, Ross Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, fully-
speeded shutter, 12 slides and' roll-holder and case. .. . £5 7 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Hand-turn Cine Camera . 19s. 6d.
4-in. Dallmeyer Telephoto f/5.6, focussing, fitted for Leica
£3 12 6
Postcard T.-P. Press Collapsible Focal-plane, Dogmar f/4.5,
self-capping shutter, G D.D. slides. Nice order . £12 17 6
^ Dallmeyer Adon Telephoto, iris . £2 15 0
5x4 Ensign Reflex, Cooke Series II f/4.5, self-capping focal-
plane shutter, revolving back, 3 book-form slides and leather
case. New condition . £3 8 0
i-pl. T.-P. Press Focal-plane, Ross Xpres f/4.5, self-capping
focal-plane shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter . £11 17 6
3ix2i No. 6 Watch Pocket Carbine, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
Compur shutter, complete in case . £3 18 6
8i X 2i Ensign Speed Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher, focal-plane
shutter, complete in case . £5 5 0
2i square Voigtlander Superb, Heliar f/3.5, Compur shutter.
New condition . £14 7 6
16-mm. Victor Cine Camera, f/1.5 Diilhneyer, 100-ft. capacity,
motor drive, 3 speeds and leather case . £18 18 0
8 X 30 Prism Binocular, centre screw focussing and leather
case . £2 12 6
6x6 Voigtlander Superb, £/3.5 Skopar, Compur shutter. New
condition . £13 7 6
35-mm. Superkino Leica Developing Tank. New condition
£1 18 6
3J X 2k Apem*'Reflex, Apem Cooke f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 6
slides. F.P.A.... . £4 17 6
Postcard T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, T.-P. Cooke5£/4.5, self¬
capping focal-plane shutter, roll-holder. Very nice^order
£9 17 6
“RETINA”
Daylight loading with
Kodak cassettes — 3/6 for
36 exposures. Easy to
use. Quick in operation.
With tubular direct-
vision finder. With
Schneider Xenar f/3.5
lens in Compur shutter.
£10:10:0
Nine monthly Payments
of 24/6.
KODAK ‘DUO’
16 pictures on 3^x21
8-expo3ure film. Lens
shoots to position at
touch of button, focus¬
sing from 34 ft. to
infinity. Direct-vision
view-finder. With Pron¬
to “ S " shutter and
Kodak f/4.5 anastigmat,
£6:0:0
Nine monthly payments
of 14/-.
LTD.“
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Model B 200-watt 16-mm. Kodascope Projector, resistance and
case. Cost £110 . £20 0 0
Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 lens . £11 17 6
21 RoUeicord, f/4.5 Triotar lens, filter . £9 7 6
6 X 6 Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar . £15 7 6
6x6 RoUeiflex, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter
£10 17 6
6 X 6 RoUeicord, f/4.5 Zeiss Triotar, filter, case . £9 7 6
6x6 Latest RoUeiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, high-speed Compur,
filter, L/case . £18 18 0
Model D Kodascope, 300-watt, resistance, travelling-case
£21 10 0
Dekko Cine Camera, f/4.5 anas., L/case, Drem cine meter
£7 7 0
200-B Pathe Cine Projector, adjustable resistance. As new
£13J?17 6
la Super Ikonta, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar, Compur, L/case
£14 7 6
4-in. f/6.5 Cooke Primoplan Wide-angle Anastigmat £2 17 6
Model I Standard Leica, f/2.5 Hektor, range-finder, case
£11 7 6
Valoy Vertical Enlarger, electric fittings, base easel. . £7 7 0
Model II Coupled Leica, f/2.5 Hektor. case . £21 10 0
3^ X 2t Latest Soho Reflex, masking, f/3.5 Xpres, 3 D.D. slides.
F.P.A., L/case.i] Unsoiled . £26 0 0
4^x6 Ernemann Folding Focal-plane, f/6.3 Tessar, 6 slides
L/case . £3 18 6
4^x6 Ermanox Focal-plane, f/1.8 Emoatar lens, 6 slides. F.P. A.
L/case . £16 0 0
9.5-mm. Cine-Nizo Camera, f/3.5 Meyer anas., L/case
£3 18 6
3 X 4 Piccochic, f/2.9jTrioplan, Compur shutter, purse £5 19 6
6 X 13 Stereo Nettel Focal-plane, pair f/4.5 Tessar lenses, 2
D.D. sUdea, F.P.A . £10 17 6
Several Good Enlargers, details on application.
Fine Selection of Microscopes at remarkably low prices. Special
list on application.
1936 “SALEX SUPREME”
With all the
shown above .
Unapproachable in Value. Unobtainable elsewhere.
Splendid np-to-date features £3:3:0
Or with f/3.8 Steinheil Cassar lens, Prontor II Sector speeded
shutter, 1 to l/175tb sec., T. and B . £5 5 0
Tan Hide Case, velvet-lined, with lock and sling strap 6s. 6d.
Easy terms if desired.
DON’T MISS THIS BIG VALUE!
FIRST PAYMENT SECURES
£12:0:0
Nine monthly pay*
][meots of 28/-.
MKOFLEX’
The twin-lens camera for
12 pictures on 3ix2i
8-expo8ure roU film.
Large finder lens, com¬
pensation of paraUax.
Novar f/4.5 lens, in
Ikoflex shutter
£7:15:0
Nine monthly payments
of 18/1.
NBW^IEOFLEX U ALSO
IN STOCK.
RANGE-FINDER
“BESSA”
With coupled range¬
finder and optical view¬
finder fitted next to^tho
focussing control. The
famous trigger release
is fitted under the^base-
board. Yellow filter is
incorporated for use
when required. Com¬
pur Rapid shutter, speed¬
ed to l/400th sec.
With 4-element Skopar
f/3.6 lens
£18:15:0
Nine monthly payments
ot 43/9.
CINE
KODAK <8’
With flxed-foous f/3.5
lens, exposure guide,
footage indicator and
eye-level finders incor¬
porated in the handle
of the camera. Holds
25 ft. of special film,
only half the width of
which is exposed at
& time.
£9:17:6
Nine monthly payments
of 23/1.
GES—GET JN TOUCH WITH US— WE HAVE IT IN STOCK
& EXCHANGE
NINE
MONTHS TO PAY
LEICA III
With f/2 Snmmar Lens.
Automatic focussing, 3
shots in 10 secs., any¬
thing up to 36 pictures
one loading, double
exposures impossible.
For holidays, travel, or
for photographs at night
or in any weather, Leica
is the ideal camera.
£39 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments
of 92/2.
54 LIME STREET
LONDON, E.C.3 Phone: Mansion House 01 80
GENEROUS
EXCHANGES
Highest allowances
on your surplus ap¬
paratus in part pay¬
ment for a fresh
purchase.
GET IN TOUCH
WITH US.
KEYSTDNE‘8’
3 speeds. Strong, silent
motor takes 25-ft. films
at a winding. Footage
indicator geared to me¬
chanism. Interchange¬
able lenses.
With f/1.9 lens
£16 16 0
F/3.5 . £10 10 0
Nine monthly payments
of 39/3 or 24/6.
LEATHER BEllOWS
and COVERiWC
ACCURATELY
sHuirea
D.V.OPFICAL
FINDER
MEYER
ANASTiC.VAT
FOCUSSfUG
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 12, 1936
Lightning Artistry
In Mezzotone — the Criterion chloro-
bromide paper — the speed is such that
enlargements can be made with the
same facility as contact prints. The
rich warm tone is obtained by direct
development — every negative detail is
given its positive value with brilliance
and faithful tonal rendering.
PAPER & LANTERN PLATES
Nine Attractive Paper Surfaces. Plates, 1/10 Per Dozen
CRITERION (Plates, Papers, Film.s) LTD., STECHFORD, Warwickshire. London Shorvrooms ; 35, Essex St., Strand, W.C.2
EXAKTA REFLEX
The New 1936 Model for PLATES and FILMS
For V.P. Films or Plates, 4.5x6 cm.
Self-capping focal-plane shutter. l/25th to I /1, 000th sec., slow speeds
l/IOth to 12 secs., delayed action from I/I, 000th to 6 secs.
Prices tor ' MULTI-SPEED ’ Model C, including 3 slides and focussing screen.
Exaktar Anas, f/3.5 . £22 10 0
Zeiss Tessar Anas. f/3. 5 . £26 10 0
. f/2.8 . £30 10 0
Dallon Telephoto f/5. 6, 6' . £8 15 0
Tele-Megor (Meyer) f/5.5, 6* . £11 10 0
FOR FILMS ONLY.
Model B. Model A, without delayed action.
Exaktar Anas, f/3.5
Zeiss Tessar f/3.5
.. M f/2.8
ADAPTING
RINGS FOR
CLOSE-UPS :
Tube A, for dis¬
tance 15 in. 6/6
Tube B, for dis¬
tance 10 in. 6/6
EXAKTA
HANDBOOK
fully explains this
beautiful camera.
Post free. 3/6
Illustrated Brochure of Cameras and Accessories post free.
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UMKIUCK OC uunco kiu., square. LONDON, W.1
Phone : GERHARD 2300.
REFLEX-KORELLE
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
ter and film wind, focal -plane
shutter I /2Sth to I /500th,
full-size D.V. finder. 12 pic¬
tures on 31x21 film.
From £10 : 10 : 0
With F/3.5 Victar.
R.A. FLEMING & Go., Ltd.
32, LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
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ELECTRODREM
Three New and Exclusive Fea¬
tures! Not to be found in any
other electric Exposure Meter.
I Range of daylight exposures l/l,000ch sec. to
8 minutes, without reference to tables or
making calculations.
2 Will indicate the correct exposure by artifi>
cial light for Panchromatic material.
3 Gives a direct reading when a filter is used
without reference to tables or making calcu¬
lations.
Price £3:15:0
From all Dealers. Distribntora for Great Britain.:
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August 12,
1936
Whether used by the novice, the advanced worker or the professional, GRANVILLE
PRODUCTS ensure the maximum results with the minimum effort. Every day
we receive testimonials from new customers who are surprised and delighted
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««THE GRANVILLE GLIOE’^
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useful articles specially written by our own experts. A complete list of all materials is also given,
including many new lines. If you have never communicated with us before, write to-day for
your copy. Applications should be addressed to : PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT, Granville
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® To all who follow the modern trend
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means much. And at each and all
of the ‘‘Four Westminsters” it has
a significance all its own. There,
LEICA Cameras and the wide range of LEICA
accessories — hardly less notable than LEICAS
in themselves — play a very big part in day-
to-day and hour-to-hour activities. At any
of the “ Four Westminsters ” you can see
and examine the whole LEICA range.
0 Go then into any Westminster shop and
learn all about LEICAS . . .
and EXCHANGING your
present Camera, or BUYING
OUT-OF-INCOME, whichis
easily arranged — at the
“ Four Westminsters.”
T/iis is the LEICA Model
Ilia, automatic focussing
fji Summar lens, Shutter
speeds to I ,oootk. Costs 3 ,
or 9 payments of £$ os. r\d.
{Other models from £i6.)
0 Ask about Special Leica
**Valoy” and Focomat"
Enlargers.
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WE can safely claim intimate
and up-to-date knowledge
of the ideas and activities
of the amateur photographer. Our
finger is constantly on his pulse.
Yet we have detected no sign that
he has been daunted by the weather,
about which scathing remarks have
been made on all sides from day to
day and month after month. Un¬
abated has been the flow into our
office of entries for competitions,
prints for criticism, letters, articles,
and questions on every possible and
impossible phase of photography.
Weather or not, the amateur carries
on steadily and sturdily. The
“ bright intervals ” occasionally fore¬
told and sometimes realised he uses
to full advantage ; the more fre¬
quent “ depressions ” he regards
merely as providing opportunities
for different kinds of work indoors
or out. His enthusiasm carries him
on, come sunshine or rain, from
January to December, and we
cordially wish him all the good
fortune he deserves.
The Camera at the Olympic
Games.
Photographs — and stereoscopic
ones, too — have played a conspicu¬
ous part in the Olympic games at
Berlin. During the first two days
a couple of events had to remain
undecided until the photographs
were developed. Not only the end
but the beginning of each event has
been photographed, the crack of
the starting pistol automatically
releasing, the shutter. Judgment
which turns upon split seconds is
too delicate a matter to leave to the
unaided eye, and the camera must
be the final umpire. Even the
camera, of course, can lie, and it
would be child’s play for anybody
to make a picture in which the loser
The Coast-guard.
See article on “ Variety in Holiday
Snapshots ” in this issue.
appeared to be the winner, but with
stereoscopy this would be more
difficult, and with rigidly controlled
conditions quite impossible. What
a pity it is that photography was
not going during those events in
ancient Athens. Had such records
been available we should probably
have quite different ideas about
Greek athleticism. We should know
whether some of the poses in the
old statues are true or the artist’s
convention. They had not even
any timing devices in the old classical
games, and we shall never know
how the Greek runners compared
with the negroes in the German
stadium. But the race in those
days, as at present, must have turned
upon infinitesimal time, and there
is more than a possibility that the
laurel sometimes wreathed the wrong
brow.
Angles and Pyramids.
The craze for taking photographs
at unusual angles grows apace.
Or, perhaps it should rather be said,
the greed of editors of illustrated
papers for such photographs is
unappeased. The news films in the
picture houses show sporting and
other events now as seen by the
eagle from its eyrie, and then as
seen by the rabbit from its burrow.
There are right angles, acute angles,
obtuse angles, everything is where
you don’t expect it to be, every
picture a puzzle picture, scale and
proportion are of no account, and
it takes you a full minute to decide
whether a given subject is a tooth¬
brush or a seaside pier. Hogarth,
in his “ Analysis of Beauty,” de¬
clared that the painter if left to his
choice “ talces it on the angle rather
than in front,” but the camera, with
its unusual opportunities for angle
views has carried it beyond the
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wildest Hogarthian dream. Some
day, perhaps soon, we shall find on
the picture page a piece of work
which staggers us by its unusualness
—something we only dimly remem¬
ber to have seen before. It will take
us some moments before we realise
that this is indeed a photograph of
something taken in the ordinary
way, at normal eye-level, without
twist or obliquity or any such thing.
There are those who say that the
best thing about wireless is the joy
of silence when it leaves off ; and
certainly we have reason to be
grateful to eccentricity in art, be¬
cause it makes the normal appear so
enjoyable when we see it.
Seeing Below Water.
At the recent British Medical
Association meeting in Oxford we
were handed a pair of spectacles
which gave us that much coveted
thing, a new outlook upon the world.
Some people are said to have rose-
coloured spectacles, but what seems
more desirable is to have spectacles
which can get below the surface
shine of things and enable us to see
the world without annoying and
deceptive reflections and shimmer-
ings and surface brightness. These
were fitted with polarising filters to
cut off haze and glare. Were we
fishermen ? Then . they would en¬
able us to see the bottom of the
pond, granted, of course, that the
water was reasonably clear and not
ruffled by wind. Were we motorists ?
Then we should have a much more
comfortable view of the white road,
without being troubled by reflections
from it. Were we frequenters of
August 1 2th, 1936
picture galleries ? Then we should
be enabled to see the paintings
without having to squint and get
academy headache owing to the
reflections in the glass. But what
pleased and satisfied us most was
just to put on those glasses and
gaze out over the towers and spires
of Oxford. It was an interesting
little lesson in tone values, and the
scene had a peaceful aspect.
The Comic Strip in Colour.
It was a sheer delight to see, in a
London picture theatre the other
evening, an example of the Caspar
colour process applied to the “ Mickey
Mouse ” types of subject. It was
a colour version of “ Ali Baba and.
the Forty Thieves,” and certainly
colour gave to such a piece of work
a rich realism.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Flare in Lens.
I a»i told that the curious effect in the enclosed print is due to
a defect in the lens known as “flare.” As the lens is a new and
expensive one I feel perturbed. To what is the defect due ?
Can it be remedied, or must I regard the lens as unsatisfactory ?
C. M. (Putney.)
We have not reproduced the print you sent, but another
one with a very similar effect, as we feel convinced that in
your case, as in this, the trouble is not due to the lens at all.
The defect in the print here might reasonably be attributed to
a hole in the bellows ; but it is the result of a pair of spectacles
being laid on the rock. The sun caught these, and the glare
of light was reflected into the lens.
If you examine your own print you will see that the light
patch roughly corresponds with one of the row of windows at
the top of the building, and the direction of the lighting indi¬
cates that the sun was reflected into the lens from this window.
The effect must have been visible to the eye, although you
probably did not notice it.
It is quite a common thing to see a brilliant reflected light of
this sort, even miles away. The system of heliograph sig¬
nalling was based on the sun’s light being reflected from a
movable mirror. Familiar, too, are the brilliant spots and
patches, often irregularly diffused, reflected from the sun’s
track on the sea.
Genuine flare is more common with some types of lenses
than with others, but it may occur even with the best modern
anastigmats. The bright object causing it may or may not
be included in the picture, but its image on one surface of the
lens may be picked up by reflection on to another surface, and
thence projected on to the negative. A bright lamp, for
e.xample, may be correctly reproduced on the negative, while
at the same time a " ghost ” image of the lamp may appear in
another j^art.
The conditions for producing visible flare with modern lenses
are by no meLns common. In your case there is no need to
be perturbed, as the trouble your print shows would have
occurred with any lens in the same circumstances. The glare
of reflected light was there, and naturally the lens recorded
it. The lesson to be learnt is to keep a watchful eye for similar
conditions.
Gaslight Developer.
Will you give me a good all-round developer for gaslight paper ?
I should like one that will keep in good condition for a reasonable
time. R. J. J. (Chelmsford.)
We always advise the use of a formula recommended by the
makers of the particular paper in use, but the following will
give good black tones on most gaslight papers.
Metol . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 grs.
Hydroquinone . . . . . . . . . . 30 grs.
Sodium sulphite . . . . . . . . . . f oz.
Sodium carbonate . . . . . . . . . . f oz.
Potassium bromide (10 per cent) . . . . 20 drops
Water . . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
The unused solution will keep well in a properly corked or
stoppered bottle just large enough to hold it.
With correct exposure, and a temperature of about 65°
Fahr., development is complete in 20 seconds or so. If it takes
much longer it is an indication that a longer exposure is
necessary.
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6 CIHEHATOORAPHER a
nsuring Sharp Definition
In these days of small negatives, printed by enlargement, sharp defi¬
nition is of the greatest importance. In this article some of the factors
which affect the definition of negative or print are dealt with.
The subject of definition is an
important one for every
photographer. It is true
that it is sometimes desirable for
diffusion of the distant planes in
the case of pictorial photographs,
but it is generally necessary that
the principal planes should be sharp.
It is possible to introduce any
diffusion that may be thought
necessary when printing or enlarging
from a negative that is too sharp
for pictorial effect, but it is im¬
possible to counteract the result of
poor definition in the first place.
Sharp definition is of the greatest
importance to the user of the
miniature camera who intends to
produce prints of large size, and it
is equally important to the user of
larger apparatus who also makes
his prints by enlargement.
Lens and Camera.
The first point concerns the maker
of the lens and its fitting to the
camera. Standards of definition
vary, but it is safe to assume that
the lens, if it bears the name of a
maker of repute, will give a sharply
defined image over the whole of the
negative that it is listed to cover.
Apart from the subject of depth of
focus, which is outside the scope of
the present article, the lens should
give a sharp image of the subject for
the point upon which it is focussed.
In many modern cameras accurate
focussing is assured by the range¬
finder system, and in older types
by examination of the image upon
the ground glass.
When the actual image is not
seen, the focussing being done by
scale, there are other points that
have to be given consideration.
The focussing scale must be accurate
with regard to the lens, not only for
the infinity point, but for each
distance engraved upon the scale.
We have known of cases where the
one may be correct, but serious
inaccuracies displayed with regard
to other distances.
In the case of a new camera the
scale may be taken for granted, but
in the case of one that has had some
use it is possible that the scale may
have moved slightly, or it may be
that the lens and shutter have been
removed, and upon reinserting have
not been returned to the same
position. A few turns of a screw
thread will be quite sufficient to
affect the definition of a large-
aperture lens.
In the case of a plate camera it is
necessary that the “ register ” of
the focussing screen and the plate-
holder or the film in the adapter is
the same. This is especially im¬
portant when new plate-holders,
especially by another maker, are
added to the outfit.
In the case of a film camera
flatness of the film is of the greatest
importance. This latter is assured
in the case of a modern camera by
means of a pressure plate, but in the
case of some of the older models
this is not fitted.
The camera should be rigid. By
this we mean that all moving parts
function with firmness, while not
unduly stiff. A lens front that
does not hold the lens firmly is
almost certain to produce negatives
that are poorly defined.
The Personal Factor.
The most perfect optical equip¬
ment, fitted to the most perfect of
precision cameras, can fail to produce
sharp negatives if the photographer
fails to ensure that the camera is
steady at the moment of exposure.
Many negatives that appear sharp
to the eye fail to reach^the standard
of definition when enlarged, and this
is almost always due to the fact
that the camera is not steady at
the moment of exposure.
In spite of the fact that an ex¬
posure may be a very small fraction
of a second, it is necessary that the
camera should be still, or the de¬
finition of the negative , will be
affected. If a cable release is . used
to operate the shutter it should be
of fair length; the short, stumpy
release is likely to cause camera
movement.
A point that often escapes atten¬
tion is the need for a rigid tripod.
Many tripods are flimsy with regard
to construction and unsuited to aU
but the lightest cameras.
Another cause of poor definition,
and one that is often unsuspected,
is that the lens is dusty, or covered
with a film deposited by exposure to
damp or salt-laden air, or smoky
atmosphere. A dusty lens can also
produce the same effect.
Enlargements.
Many enlargements that are made
from sharp negatives exhibit de¬
fective definition. Provided that
the lens is of first-class optical
quality, and properly adjusted in
the apparatus, there are several
possible causes. The baseboard may
not be parallel with the negative
and the lens. As with the camera,
the lens may be dirty. There may
be movement of some part of the
apparatus during the exposure, and
especially if the apparatus is ar¬
ranged upon a table or bench which
is not very rigid, while the easel
is capable of independent move¬
ment. In such cases it is very
necessary for the worker to refrain
from movement during the expo¬
sure.
A further cause of imperfect
definition may be that the paper is
not flat. If the paper is kept under
pressure by a glass plate, care must
be taken to see that the surface is
clean on both sides.
It is evident that when it is found
that a negative has definition that
does not come up to the required
standard, the cause may be one or
more of those mentioned. The next
step is to investigate them one by
one, eliminating those that obviously
do not apply, until by a process of
exhaustion the cause of the trouble
is identified., ....
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Exhibition Print
Simple Steps that make the Picture.
Fig. I. The original print.
enlargement, that it does not seem the same as when •
you saw it ? In itself it is quite passable, yet there is
something about it which causes it to fall below expectations.
First and foremost is the unnecessary amount of detail
which creates in the picture a " spotty ” quality which is
not restful to the eye. Something must be done to remedy
this, and fortunately it is a very simple matter. A thickness
or two of fine chiffon over the lens of the enlarger
will give a result which is infinitely softer, but which,
even so, will retain all the detail necessary.
Y et even this does not give the impression which was
created when the picture was taken — there is some¬
thing wrong — something out of place, which, despite
the definite “ leading in ” to the picture which the
narrow path creates, causes the eye to wander rest¬
lessly from one side to the other. What is it ? And
how can it be remedied ? Once again the answer is
simple — it rests entirely upon a psychological point.
When we read a book our eyes travel from left to right,
and, unconsciously, when we look at a picture such
as this, they want to do the same, unless there is a
very strong motive present to draw them in the other
direction.
In the picture before us — which is typical of thou¬
sands taken on holiday every year, our eyes constantly
seek to travel in the opposite direction to that in which
the path leads.
The remedy, therefore, is perfectly obvious — reverse
the picture by reversing the negative in the carrier.
That is to say, instead of the emulsion side facing the
bromide paper, the negative is placed in the carrier
so that the glass side is towards the easel.
So far so good. The eyes now travel quite easily
along the path in the direction of the girl.
But we still have something which causes a dis¬
traction — obviously there is too much in the picture
altogether, particularly too many patches of white
sky. Judicious trimming is the next step, which
leads us to Fig. 2.
Now compare this with the original straight print
in Fig. I, and notice the difference. There is still
plenty of essential detail visible, yet it is not so blatant
or harsh. And the interest is definitely centred now
on one spot, to which the eye naturally comes to rest
without undue wandering.
It is surprising that more use is not made of a little
chiffon and the little trick of reversing the negative —
but these expedients must not be looked upon as
remedies for all defects, and, simple as they are, g^reat
as are the improvements which can be made by their
use, great care is needed in order to retain the charac¬
teristics of the theme itself.
By L. GORDON PAULS.
Lucky is the man who can secure a negative which, by
perfectly straight printing, will give him a print really
^ fit to take its place in an exhibition.
Only too often is it the case that some sort of manipulation
is necessary when preparing the final print in order that it shall
bear out our conception of the theme as we wish it to be seen,
and especially is this the case in the summer months, when
brilliant sunshine and a combination of other circumstances
over which we photographers have no control tend to give us
negatives which are too hard and brilliant.
Softness is a quality which is decidedly difficult to catch
when there is a brilliant sun beating down upon the subject one
wishes to photograph, and very often it is quite impossible to
attain it direct upon the negative without resorting to such
things as soft-focus lenses.
And, again, we all know that a scene which strikes us as
being beautiful enough to our eyes is often slightly disappoint¬
ing when we see the finished print of a photograph of it. Some¬
how, the balance and composition which appeared perfect as we
viewed the scene seem to take on a different aspect in the print,
and it is not always easy to give a reason.
How many times, for instance, have you taken photographs
of scenes like that shown in Fig. i, and felt, after making an
Fig. 2. 2'he exhibition print.
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PLAIN ADVERTISEMENTS
The other day a customer asked us why we do not as a rule enliven our advertisements with illustrations.
In case readers of The Amateur Photographer may have gained the impression that we do not appreciate art, or something of the kind, we hasten to make known our reason
for this abstention. The fact is we assume that by now most keen amateurs know what the Leica and the Contax look like. On the other hand, we agree that quite a number
of specialised accessories for these cameras are not so generally familiar — but even if we wanted to illustrate a fair percentage of these, it would mean our taking up a whole
edition of The Amateur Photographer to do so.
In the circumstances we are afraid that we shall have to fall back once again on unadorned statement : We stock every miniature camera of repute. Besides the cameras
themselves, we have about 500 accessories for the Contax and a similar number for the Leica. We also stock every accessory for the Rolleiflex, Exakta and Super Ikonta.
Of special fine-grain developers we keep every variety at present available in Great Britain. Our stocks of miniature films are replenished fortnightly to ensure the absolute
freshness that is essential if these films are to retain their maximum speed and fineness of grain.
IT HAS COME TO OUR NOTICE THAT WELL-KNOWN MAKES OF
MINIATURE CAMERAS— PARTICULARLY VERY RECENT MODELS—
ARE BEING OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC, THAT HAVE NOT BEEN
OBTAINED THROUGH THE ORDINARY RECOGNIZED CHANNELS
OF SUPPLY. CONSEQUENTLY. THESE CAMERAS ARE FOR THE
MOST PART SCALED IN METRES, AND. HAVING BEEN INTENDED
FOR THE CONTINENTAL MARKET, HAVE CONTINENTAL-SIZE
TRIPOD BUSHES.
WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF STATING THAT ALL OUR NEW
CAMERAS ARE OBTAINED THROUGH THE LEGITIMATE MANU¬
FACTURERS’ AGENTS, ARE PROPERLY SCALED FOR THE ENGLISH
MARKET AND CARRY THE FULL MAKERS’ GUARANTEE IN THIS
COUNTRY.
WITH EACH OF THE SECOND-HAND CAMERAS LISTED
BELOW WE GIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION.
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, fitted latest pattern rectilinear focussing f/1.9 Hektor. Unsoiled
in any way . . £45 0 0
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £31 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £23 17 6
Leica Model 11, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition . £18 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2.5 Hektor lens. As new . £21 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar lens, interchangeable. Excellent condition . £10 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar, non-interchangeable. Good condition . £7 18 6
Leitz f/3.5 Elmar, 3.5-cm., coupled, nickel . £6 7 6
Leitz 5-cm. f/3.5 Elmar, coupled, nickel... . £6 7 6
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, uncoupled. In good condition . £7 5 0
18-cm. f/5.5 Tele-Megor, coupled for Leica with special finder. As new - £18 15 0
Leitz Stereo Viewer . £5 5 0
Sump Lens Hood, 8s. Od. Self-timer, 7s. 6d. Spool Chambers, latest pattern, 6s. 6d.
each; old pattern, 4s. 6d. each. Adjustable Lens Hood, 12s. 6d. Slow Speeds Attach¬
ment, £2 2s. Latest Pattern Panorama Head, 138. 6d. Fipos Filters, 14s. 6d. each.
Figro and Figam Filters, 128. Od. each. Angular Finder for Model I, 15s. Od. Short-
base Range-finder, black, 27s. 6d.
CONTAXES :
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . £42 i 0 0
Contax, as above, but with f/2 Sonnar lens . £32 17 6
Contax, as above, but with f/2. 8 Tessar lens . £25 17 6
Contax, as above, but with f/3.5 Tessar lens . £23 17 6
Contax, as above, but fitted earlier type range-finder, with f/2.8 Tessar lens. .£23 10 0
With f/3.5 . £21 10 0
The following Telephoto Lenses will fit either Models I or II Contax : —
Zeiss 8.5-cm. f/2 Sonnar lens. As new . £26 10 0
Zeiss 12-in. f/8 Tele-Tessar, with filter and special case. Cost £48. As new £30 0 0
Contax Plate Back, £3 5 0. Extra Slides, 5s. 6d. each. Contax Magniphot Enlarger,
to take lens from camera. Excellent condition, £6 17 6.
MISCELLANEOUS :
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £55 10 0
Latest 6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar lens, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case.
As new . £20 10 0
Latest 4x 4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. As new £21 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS— contd.
Automatic 6x 6 Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. Excellent condition
£16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 T essar, normal Compur, ever-ready case - £ 1 7 10 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new . £II 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee anastigmat. Good condition . £11 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition . £13 17 6
Exakta Latest Lever-wind Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new. . . . . £19 10 0
Multispeed Exakta, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, extension tube, lens hood, universal
case. Excellent condition . £26 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar. As new . £11 17 6
Ikoflex Model II, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. As new . . £16 17 6
Latest Improved Model Korelle, f/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready case. As new. . . .£14 15 0
Baldax, 1 6-on-3i X 2L f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur. As new..* . . £5 15 0
Baldi, I6-on-V.P., f/2.9 Trioplan, Rapid Compur. As new . £6 10 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, 16-On-V.P., f/2.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£12 15 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, Compur, special reflex attachment. Excellent
condition . £12 15 0
Nagel Rolloroy, f/2 Xenon lens, case. Excellent condition. . . . £10 15 q
Dolly, f/2 Xenon, Compur. As new . £8 15 0
Miniature Marvel, f/2 Xenon, Compur. As new . £8 17 6
Weltur. 16-on-3^x2i, f/2.8 Tessar, Compur shutter, coupled range-finder combined
with view-finder. As new . £17 15 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new . £13 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. Cost £24.
As new . £19 10 0
Fotet 3x4 cm., f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur, purse. Excellent condition . £4 17 6
Piccochic 3x4 cm., f/2.9 Vidanar, Compur . £4 7 6
Foth-Derby, f/2.5 lens, Compur. Good condition . £5 12 6
Exakt Enlarger, Model Ila, for 6x6 cm. negatives. As new . £15 15 0
Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Compur, case. As new . £6 17 6
Minifex, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur . £5 15 0
Welta-Perfecta, f/3.5 Trioplan. As new . £12 17 6
Ikoflex Model I, f/6.3 Novar, Derval shutter. New condition . £4 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case. As new . £23 17 6-
Zeiss Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new . £17 15 0
Multispeed Exakta, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new . £21 10 0
Plaubel Makina 3iX 2i, f/2.9 Anticomar, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, case. As new £28 10 0
Six-20 Duo Kodak, f/3.5 lens, Compur, 2 filters, case . £7 17 6
Voigtlander Virtus, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur shutter. As new . £8 5 0
Super Nettel, f/3.5 Triotar. As new . £13 17 6
Rolleicord Model I, f/4.5 Triotar, case. As new . £8 10 0
Plate Back, 17s. 6d. Plate-holders, 11s. 6d. each. Lens Hoods, latest type, lls. 6d.
each. Lens Hoods, old type, 5s. 6d. each. Panoram Head, 13s. 6d. Stereo Attach¬
ment, 17s. 6d. Rollelpar, 14s. 6d. Iris Stop, 17s. 6d.
EXPOSURE METERS
Avo Model I, with case, 28s. 6d. Ombrux Meter, £2 2s. Photoscop, 47s. 6d. Weston,
Model 617, £2 7 6. Sixtus, latest type, £4 7 6. Weston Model 627/2, £2 17 6. Weston
Leicameter, Model 627, £1 15 0. Zeiss Helios Meter, £3 5 0. Tempophot, £2 2 0.
PART EXCHANGE ON MINIATURE CAMERAS
As specialists, we are in the position, where miniature cameras
are concerned, to pay the highest cash prices and to give excep¬
tionally generous allowances in part exchange. Why not call
or write for a quotation ?
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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August la, 1936
IMPORTANT
All Zeiss Ikon Cameras sold by us in Great
Britain are equipped with distance and
depth-of-focus scales in English feet. Also
diaphragm scales are engraved according
to the R.P.S. standard.
“ . . . . Quite a bright idea combining the distance meter with the view-finder in the
Contax II.”
” Yes, just look through this little window. It is the view-finder, and in the centre you
can see the secondary image of the distance meter. And it is not a question of compro¬
mise — actually both distance meter and finder image are superior to previous models.”
‘‘ I see — that’s fine.”
” It’s much better having the larger field of view when focussing, and you don’t have to
waste any time shifting the eye from one peep-hole to another. And think how much easier
it is being able to follow the subject and focus it at the same time.”
” Just so ! It looks rather a jolly little job, this Contax II, and it almost seems to be
smaller.”
” That is because the corners are chamfered. You will find it easy to hold steady, all the
controls are on top of the camera, and the shape is beautiful.”
” I see the shutter gives a I /1, 250th second, so It’s certainly the camera for rapid subjects.”
And indeed for all branches of photography, including fast
speed work, night photography with the ultra-rapid Zeiss
Sdnnars f/ 1 .5 or f/2, and photomicrography. Besides all this,
the delayed-action release enables the photographer himself
to appear in the picture, so the Contax is truly the universal
miniature camera.
Those desirous of further particulars are invited to ask their local dealer for
a demonstration. Name of nearest stockist, together with full particulars,
free on request. 96-page General Catalogue for 3d. in stamps.
CONTAXn
ZEISS IKON LTD., II, Mortimer House,
Mortimer Street - - London, W. I
IKON
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August I2th, 1936
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Readers’ Hints, Tips and
Gadgets
A] USE FOR WORN GRAMOPHONE NEEDLES.
The disposal of worn-out gramophone needles, like razor
blades, is a bit of a problem, but I have made good use
of some, at any rate, by converting them into photo¬
graphic “ thumb tacks ” which are useful for pinning up prints
and films to dry, fixing the bromide into position on the en¬
larging easel, and for many other purposes.
The method is simple, as shown in the attached sketch.
First of all, fill a small box or tin with fine silver sand, slightly
moisteped, and press it down firmly. Then make a series of
depressions by pushing in the point of a carefully-sharpened
pencil, or a propelling pencil. Then drop a gramophone
needle into the bottom of each, point downwards, so that half
the length sticks up into the mould cavity. Fill each cavity
to the top with molten lead (old tooth paste tubes, if you
like) and allow to set and cool.
The result is a stout pin with a fine point, and a head giving
plenty of area to push on.
If the needle shanks can be slightly marked by squeezing
them with cutting pliers they will be found to hold in the lead
better, and will help to prevent them from coming away
should they happen to be pushed too hard in the easel, shelf, etc.
Although only three moulds have been shown in the illustra¬
tion there is, of course, no limit to the number, provided they
are not too near each other.
G. F. PONTING.
DIFFUSION CONTROL FOR ENLARGERS.
The chief drawback to most of the
more usual enlarging diffusing
devices of chiffon, diffusing lenses,
etc., is that the exact degree of diffusion
cannot actually be seen before the
exposure is made. The following easily
constructed gadget overcomes this diffi¬
culty.
Two short cardboard tubes are re¬
quired, about ^ to I in. long, the one
being a loose fit over the other, and the
smaller a tight fit on the enlarger lens
mount. A piece of clear white Cello¬
phane used for cartons is pasted over
one end of each tube to cover about a
third of it, as shown in the illustration.
The smaller tube is fitted to the lens and
the larger one slipped over it. By rotat¬
CE.LLOPHAME
EIHLAaGLR.,
ing the latter, a greater or smaller area
of the lens is covered and the degree of
diffusion controlled accordingly. Greater
diffusion still may be obtained by slightly
crinkling the Cellophane and then
smoothing it out again before fixing.
If the Cellophane is soaked in water
first and then gently placed into position
and glued on the tubes it will be
stretched taut when dry.
The same idea can, of course, be
adapted for camera lenses, especially
where the preliminary focussing can
be carried out by ground-glass inspection.
This type of diffhser tends to decrease
the tone contrast, and is very suitable for
contrasty subjects and negatives.
H. Barlow.
A PLATE-HOLDER HINT FOR PREVENTING DOUBLE EXPOSURES.
There have been many different devices for preventing
double exposures when using plate-holders, but the
following method described is both simple and does
not require additional fittings.
' It consists simply of marking on both sides of the cover
sheath that has to be withdrawn each time an exposure is
made. One side of the sheath should be inscribed “ Unex¬
posed,” while the other side is marked- “ Exposed.”
It is immaterial if it is painted on or scratched on, but so
much depends on the material, whether- it is ebonite, aluminium,
or painted black. It is not advisable to paste on a label as
it will sure to be scraped off later.
After the slide is loaded, the sheath is inserted showing
“ Unexposed ” outside, and when the exposure has been
made the slide is reversed on replacing it.
The most important thing to be considered before any
marking is made is that the sheath can be reversed while the
slide is in position in the camera, as sometimes the embossing
at the head of the cover sheath prevents this reversal.
A good tip to remember is that the cover sheath should not
be replaced when the slide is empty, but js better laid on the
outside and kept in position in an envelope or by a rubber
band. This prevents the pile in the light trap being pressed
down unnecessarily. Miss G. Stilton.
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Swapping yarns while business waits.
Keen photographers set
great store on their annual
holiday for providing fresh
pictures in new and un¬
familiar scenes. Others, under the
spirit of laisser-faire that holidays
generate, are content with indis¬
criminate snapping of friends and
places.
The writer is often given the
privilege of looking through holidav
snapshot albums, and the “sameness”
of the subjects taken is amazing
considering the picture possibilities
of the places visited. The majority
consist of distant views of mountain
ranges, or cliff and seashore, with
an occasional portrait where “ her
young man ” is sitting on a ledge
of rock or park seat,
and she gives him her
best smile for a return
e.xposure. These, no
doubt, bring pleasure,
and have their place
in holiday records, bait
the interest of the
album can be consider¬
ably increased bv a
wider outlook of lioli-
day experiences. It
is granted that some
places offer greater
scope than others, but
observation, alertness
for unusual scenes and
incidents, and original¬
ity to make pictures Waiting for the train.
yARIET^
By W. PYE.
as well as find them, will add a spice
of variety to the holiday record.
For instance, a pier jutting out
into the sea is banality itself, but
a careful viewpoint of some of its
supports and anglework, with re¬
flections in the wet sand, can change
the banal into the beautiful, with
the added satisfaction of seeing a I
commonplace subject from a fresh j
angle. j
An expanse of sea dotted with
boats in the distance is pleasant to
the eye, but disappointing in a
Carting sand.
photograph, whereas a single
ship sailing majesticallj" into
harbour under canvas, occupy¬
ing a fairly large portion of
the picture, becomes much
more interesting.
A distant range of mountains,
no matter how charming to
the eye, cannot be adequately
rendered without some strong
foreground to give scale and
contrast.
These typical examples
serve to warn the holiday
photographer not to be caught
b}' the glamour of distant
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in HOLIDAY
Snapshots
> f
views, but to look for those
that are near at hand, occupying
a reasonable proportion of the film
or plate, and rendering something
of immediate interest.
Snaps with the human element
included can be made more in¬
teresting l)y avoiding camera-con¬
sciousness. Action is the secret.
Get the interest centred in some
appropriate performance rather than
the click of the shutter.
An early morning canter on the sands.
We must learn to look at things in our own way, and
to study them in our own minds. Such variety and
interest as we are able to secure in our snaps will then
be original and personal. We shall do more harm
than good by blindly imitating the ideas and views
of other people.
It would be a pity if we miss some of our striking
subjects through technical defects, and that is why it
is always risky on a promising holiday to try new
apparatus or materials. We should be wiser to keep
to what is familiar to us, and leave experiments for
less important occasions.
Homeward with the catch.
Every holiday centre has a characteristic of its own,
and this is a good starting point to work from. Guide
books and local postcard views will give a clue to this.
But there is need to be on guard against the lure of the
commonplace scenes that are new at first sight in a
strange place. It should be the aim to express personal
impressions of these features rather than slavishly
follow the hackneyed views that are so common.
Bearing these suggestions in mind, it matters little
whether the place be noted or obscure, sufficient diversity
can be found to make a holiday record of real value to
oneself, and pleasure to all who inspect it.
It is not to be expected that this gift of " spotting ”
fresh and original subjects, or achieving a new version
of old ones, can be called into action at a moment’s
notice. It is no use striking an attitude, and saying,
" Henceforth I will be original.” That is easier said
than done.
The gift must be cultivated. Not only at holiday
times and in strange places must we learn to use our
eyes and our wits, but at all times and everywhere.
A typical old seaside character.
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
The annual international cine com¬
petition organised by the Institute of
Amateur Cinematographers, of Burley
House, Theobalds Road, London, W.C.r,
to discover amateur talent, is closing on
September 30th. Entries are invited
from all countries from both members
and non-members. No fewer than twelve
awards are offered for all films of
all classes and subject matter. Full
particulars and entry forms are to
be obtained on application to the
Hon. General Secretary, Mr. Wm. E.
Chadwick, at the above address.
The next Southern Railway ramble
to include the photographic party will
be on Sunday next, August i6th, to
Bentley, for the heather-clad views
round Frensham Ponds. The special
train leaves Victoria at 9.30 a.m. and
arrives back at 9.17 p.m. Return fare,
3s. 6d. Leader, Mr. A. E. Daly.
A very interesting and instructive
series of four booklets, each dealing with
a different subject in photography,
written specially for the beginner, are
now available at is. 3d. each, or 4s. 6d.
the four, post free, from Messrs. Sands
Hunter & Co., Ltd., 37, Bedford Street,
London, W.C.2. These books, which
are translated from the German, are
written and illustrated by specialists in
their line, and take for the most part the
form of brief and concise questions,'
answers and facts. No. i, “ A Good
Picture Every Time” ; No. 2, ‘‘ Sharp
Focus, Accurate Exposure ” ; No. 3,
‘‘ 130 Photo-Faults,” and No, 4, "Taking
Pictures at Night.”
For many years photographic clubs
have been linked together in associations,
while postal portfolios have continued
to operate as individual bodies. At last
a move has been made to draw at least
a number of these into federation under
the style of " The Association of Postal
Portfolios.” The movement originated
with the " Photographic Miniature Postal
Portfolio,” which introduced eight circles,
the “ Photographic Postal Portfolios ”
introduced two circles, and the " Leica
Postal Portfolios ” another three circles.
Thus, within a month of its inception the
Association is thirteen circles strong,
representing about 380 photographers.
The scheme is likely, upon its present
showing, to develop into a complete
success. Particulars can be obtained
from Mr. George A. Slight, 18, Ewelme
Road, Forest Hill, London, S.E.23.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton weekly competition is N. G.
Baguley, ii. High Street, Kenilworth,
to whom an award of 21s. has been made.
Particulars regarding this new compe¬
tition will be found in our advertisement
pages.
Readers owning vest-pocket roll-
film cameras will be interested to know
that Dufaycolor roll film is now available
in that size. No. 27. Each spool contains
sufficient for six exposures and the price
is 3s. 4d. each, with a processing charge
of IS. 9d. If unobtainable from dealers,
stocks are carried at Ilford Ltd., Ilford,
London, and at loi. High Holborn,
London, W.C.i.
A new branch shop of The Camera
Company of 320, Vauxhall Bridge Road,
London, S.W.i, is now open at 52,
Cheapside, London, E.C.2. Stocks of
all kinds of photographic apparatus and
materials are carried, and readers are
cordially invited to visit the special
demonstration theatre for cine apparatus.
A new soft-focus supplementary lens
has just been put on the market. It
is called the " Duto,” and is used on
any size of " still ” and cine camera. In
appearance the “ Duto ” is apparently a
circle of clear glass suitably mounted for
attaching to the camera lens, but its
surface is lightly impressed with a series
of concentric circles. The effect of these
is to produce a very pleasing " soft-
sharp ” effect that will appeal to many
workers for portraiture and for some
other pictorial subjects. Not only does
this lens produce a " soft-focus ” image,
but owing to this quality it tends to
produce a greater depth of field without
the necessity of stopping down, and
without affecting the speed in any way.
In fact, the best results are obtained
with the camera lens fully open. The
" Duto " is made in two types — No. i
for the majority of photographs where
the light is shining on the subject, and
No. o for " against the light ” subjects.
It is made in varying sizes to suit all
lenses, from 14-mm. to 79-mm. dia¬
meter, and is supplied fitted in clip
holders to fit the popular sizes of lenses,
including those on the majority of
miniature cameras. If a ground-glass
focussing screen is use^ the “ Duto ”
lens should be placed in position after
the subject has been focussed. When a
filter is employed the " Duto ” should
be fixed between the lens and the filter.
It can also be used on the lens of an
enlarger for diffusion purposes. The
prices range from iis. to £-1 7s. 6d., and
further particulars can be obtained from
the sole distributors in this country,
Messrs. R. F. Hunter Ltd., 51, Gray’s
Inn Road, London, W.C.i.
Stolen. — On July i6th a camera was
stolen from one of our readers, Mr. W.
Barreti, 12, Saville Road, Twickenham,
Middlesex. The camera was a Zeiss
Ikon Maxima camera. No. R. 2391 8, with
f/4.5 Tessar lens No. 1180998. If any
reader can assist in recovering the stolen
camera will he please communicate with
Mr. Barreti at the above address.
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, August 12th.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Peel and Ballam, Lytfaam Moss.
Bristol P.S. Avonmouth — Evening Ramble.
Leigh Lit. S. {Photographic Section). Mystery Ramble. J. Bolton.
Solihull P.S. Demonstrations : “ Negative Development ” and “Contact Printing.’^
Miss D. Jarrett and M. WTiite.
Thursday, August 13th.
Camberwell C.C. Demonstration — “ Retouching.'’
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. “ Some Photographic Odds and Ends, XIV.’’
N. Middlesex P.S. Alliance Competition Slides for 1935.
Oldham P.S. Evening Ramble — Parkbridge. W. R. P. Lees.
St. Helens C.C. Evening Ramble to Eccleston. Mr. Webster.
Friday, August 14th.
Sheffield P.S. Rivelin Post Office, 7.30. Mr. Taylor.
Saturday, August 15th,
Bristol P.S. North Stoke and Lansdown.
Hull P.S. Selby .Abbey and Carlton Towers. J. A. Flucker.
N. Middlesex P.S. Outing to Victoria and Albert Museum. W. J. .Allam.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Visit to Heaton Park. A. E. Petrie.
Rotherham P.S. Hickleton. J. Crowther Cox.
Sheffield P.S. Endcliffe and \\Tiiteley Woods. Miss M. Harrison.
St. Helens C.C. Dean Woods and Gathurst. G. A. Forman.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Windsor.
Saturday, August 15th (contd.),
Wolverton P.S. Buckingham and Water Stratford. A. Hodge.
Sunday, August 16th.
Beckenham P.S. Horsley, Shere and District. F. Garbutt.
British Photographic Fellowship. Beaconsfield.
Blackburn and D.C.C. Armual Picnic.
Derby P.S. Chee Dale.
Harrogate P.S. Fountains Abbey. G. A. Barton.
Leigh Lit. S, (Photographic Section). Fidler’s Ferry. Mrs. W. Madeley.
Wood Green P.S. Outing — Chalfont and Latimer.
Woolwich P.S. Warwick. Mr. Nunn.
Monday, August 17th.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Portrait Night.
Southampton C.C. Informal.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Outing Print Competition.
Tuesday, August 18th.
Hackney P.S. Prints by T. Y. Unwin.
Manchester A. P.S. “ Artistic Mounting and Passe-Partout.” H. Mills.
Whitehall C.C. Members’ Evening.
Windlesham C.C. Child Studies.” Portfolio by Marcus Adams.
Wednesday, August 19th.
Southampton C.C. Outing to Cadnam. E. C. Lomer.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XI
These Selo Films are con¬
tained in a special Daylight
Cassette of patented design
which gives greater safety
in handling, prevents
scratching, and obviates
friction.
Moc/e in England by
ILFORD LIMITED
ILFORD, LONDON
The new Selo films for users of Leica, Contax
and similar miniature cameras, set a new
standard for fineness of grain.
They yield enlargements notable for clear
detail and a sharpness which is almost indis¬
tinguishable from contact prints.
SELO H.P. FILM
Fine Crain Hypersensitive Panchromatic
As fast as a fine grain film can be and
remarkable for its fineness of grain.
It enables difficult subjects with fast
movement to be photographed with
the certainty that well-exposed neg¬
atives capable of enlargement to
great size will be obtained.
SELO F.P. FILM
Extra Fine Crain Panchromatic
Definitely the finest grain film pro¬
duced and intended for the serious
and exacting miniature camera
photographer who wants perfect neg¬
atives of first rate enlarging quality.
SELOCHROME FILM
Special Fine Crain Orthochromatic
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iHE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
r. 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLVI.
Mr. R. W. A.
From information communicated to our Special Representative. BURGESS.
“ any skill I may have acquired
in the production of negatives
and prints is due, in the
first instance, to the careful training
received from my father, who is as
actively engaged to-day as when he
opened his first professional studio
over forty -five years ago.
“ As I was born and lived within a
few yards of a well-equipped studio it
is not surprising that cameras, lenses,
and all the paraphernalia connected
with the profession and hobby, were
commonplace and familiar objects to
me from a very early age. Watching
my father go about his business from
day to day, I learned almost im¬
perceptibly how to distinguish between
an indifferent negative and one which
Polar Bear.
is capable of yielding, under correct
treatment, rich well-graded prints.
‘ ‘ There were others, too, who helped
me on my photographic way ; and
among them I would mention the late
R. Child Bayley, ' who pubhshed in
‘ The A.P.’ my first essays in photo¬
graphic j ournalism. He made the most
of my illustrations, and occasionally
wrote an encouraging letter.
" Those were the days when I
lugged a triple-extension half-plate
field set round the countryside, col¬
lecting studies of the local flora.
That camera, a T.-P. Royal Ruby, has
been with me, too, on more than one
Alpine peak.
“ My taste in cameras to-day is
somewhat catholic. After exhaustive
R. W. A. Burgess.
trials of numerous modern outfits,
including the Kodak Six-20 Duo, the
Retina, the Rolleicord, and several
sixteen-on-V.P. size cameras, I am
convinced that miniature cameras
have come to stay. They are ingenious
instruments, and are almost universal
in their apphcability.
“ Nevertheless, at the moment, there
are certain specialised branches of
photography which seem to require a
camera of somewhat larger dimensions.
For animal portraiture a quarter-,
plate (or larger) reflex camera gives
a rendering of the texture of fur and
feather which is difficult of attain¬
ment with smaller outfits. My own
reflex is a T.-P. Duplex Ruby. The
lens is a Taylor and Hobson Cooke f/2.5
anastigmat of unimpeachable quality.
‘‘ The sensitive materials I use
cover a very wide range for experi¬
mental purposes, but much of my
more serious work is done on Ilford
Soft Gradation Pan. plates, Verichrome,
Panatomic, Selochrome, Selo Fine-
grain Pan. films and packs. They are
all thoroughly reliable materials, and
give exquisite negatives.
“ Exposures are on the generous
side, and negatives are deemed satis¬
factory if (i) there is ample printable
shadow detail, (2) high-lights are of
such density as allows the print of a
newspaper to be just visible when the
negative is placed on it, and (3) the
edges are clear.
“ Exhibition prints are made on
bromide paper. Kodak Royal, Ilford
Lustre and Gevaluxe Velours I use
extensively. Two enlargers are kept
working full time — a horizontal con¬
denser type for large negatives, and
an Ensign Magnaprint for miniature
negatives.
“ Finally, I do quite a considerable
amount of after-treatment on many
negatives — with a coal hammer ! ”
{A further example of Mr. Burgess’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
August I2th, 1936
ih! amateur photographer
6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER o
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
^^6.45 A.M./' by F. 7. Mortimer.
OUITE remarkable, in this picture,
is the feeling of illimitable
distance. It conveys the idea
of spaciousness to a degree that is
very seldom equalled, and, at the
same time, it suggests the glow of
luminosity that is characteristic of the
early morning hours as well as their
innate atmospheric quality.
The sense of space owes not a little
to the admirable suggestion
of a real recession of planes
arising from the differentiation
of tones on the surface of the
water. The darks and lights
are most intense in the neigh¬
bourhood of the line of surf ;
these tones gradually lighten
as they recede ; they lose
their contrast and become
merged in a level evenness
as they approach the horizon ;
and the horizon itself, instead
of being shown as a hard,
unbroken line, is lost and
softened by the delightful
rendering of distant atmo¬
spheric mist.
Above that band of misty
distance glows the clearing
in the sky. This is sur¬
mounted by a stretch of
deeper tone suggestive of the
evaiiescent veiling which dis¬
appears with the mounting
of the sun, and, with the
darker tone below, it com¬
bines to produce a fine im¬
pression of luminosity and
light.
Point and emphasis is lent
to both these abstract pic¬
torial qualities by the pre¬
sence of the diminutive group
of bathers. Small in size though
they be, they strike a note which
is extremely powerful, and one which
provides a strong centre of interest.
Much of their forcefulness is attrib¬
utable to their position, the group
being placed almost precisely on one
of the four intersections formed by
divisions of thirds vertically and
horizontally, and the importance so
achieved is. stressed and magnified
by their intensity of tone, an intensity
that cuts through the surrounding
half-tone in a particularly vital fashion.
The group forms the keynote on
which the composition is built up.
In fact, it is the composition. It
pulls the whole thing together and
turns what would otherwise be a wide
and uninteresting stretch of emptiness
into an expression of space and light.
It is extraordinarily well done. It
will be observed, too, that the image
is perfectly sharp and well defined,
from which arises an impression of
decision and effectiveness that is
truly masterly, and one that indicates
how futile and unnecessary is the
introduction of any form of diffusion.
Any such introduction, here, could
only result in a lessening of the decisive¬
ness which characterises the work,
and with that would go most of its
power.
Yet it is surprising to learn that
the 20 X 16 original, which was shown
at the last exhibition of the London
Salon of Photography, was enlarged
from a portion only — smaller than a
postage stamp — of a negative taken
with a miniature camera, so small,
indeed, that, with the naked eye,
164
the figures cannot be seen, and can
only be identified with what are, to
all appearances, just a collection of
pinholes. Those who had the privi¬
lege of inspecting both could scarcely
credit that the negative was respon¬
sible for the print ; at least, until the
former was examined under quite a
considerable degree of magnification,
whereupon the fact was established.
That such a result is pos¬
sible is a tribute alike to the
precision and versatility of
the modern miniature camera
and the material employed, as
well as the technical and
artistic skill of the author in
bringing it out. In the first
place, the range-finder and
focussing adjusting arrange¬
ment must have been accurate
and accurately utilised, and
the camera must have been
held as steady as a rock,
while, in the second, the
exceedingly fine grain of the
film was essential in order
that the acute definition of the
lens might be resolved, and
both are dependent upon the
utmost technical accuracy in
after-treatment.
The fine rendering of the
subject illustrates the power
now rendered available by
the latest and most modern
developments in the design
and manufacture of the minia¬
ture camera ; by the speed
and resolving power of the
film emulsions of to-day,
and by the special developing
mixtures calculated to extend
their possibilities to the ut¬
most. Not only is the range of possible
subjects vastly increased, but difficult
subjects are rendered much more
easy and the ordinary run is greatly
facilitated.
At the same time, it must be remem¬
bered that instruments of precision
such as these do require a considered
accuracy and equal precision in hand¬
ling if the best is to be obtained
from them.
That such has been done in this
instance is evident from the decisive
quality of the presentation, a quality
that is worthy of study and emulation.
“ Mentor.”
22
\iigust 12, 193^
Ifi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
o d CiriEMATOGPAPHFR r>
6.45 A.M.
{From the London Salon of Photography.)
By F. J. Mortimer
August ' 1 2,
kAMAMPHOIOGPAPHLQ
Q i CINEMATQGPAPHFP o
RAJAH.
{Sec article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
Bv R. W. A. Burgess.
August 12, 1936
Thlamaieup photographer
O t CINEMATOGRAPHER o
ACTION.
By Margery Venner.
August 12, 1936
The AMATEUR PHOIOGRAPHER
o L CIMEMATQGPAPHFR o
PRINTS FROM .“THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ CO MPETI FION.
I. — “ Summer ShoiL'er."
By L. Cory.
2. — “ The Falls of Virginia Water."
By W. A . Farley.
3. — "Sunshine and Shadows." 4. — "Clouds."
By F. A. Lamer. By F. A. Beale.
6. — “ A Piece of Dartmoor."
By Mrs. M. G. Hepburn.
5. — “ Thornton Abbey."
By .A. E. Thompson.
August 1 2 th, 1936
'iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
ICTURES
by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS m
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
The sky in No. i of the prints
reproduced on the opposite
page — “ Summer Shower,” by
L. Cory — is quite an excellent feature,
the gradations of the clouds being well
recorded and the feeling of luminosity
being adequately retained.
Foreground and Distance.
The last-mentioned quality, no doubt,
is enhanced by the depth of tone in
the distant cliff, and, to some extent,
by the deeper tone of the sea, but the
addition of the stretch of promenade
in the foreground is not so good, for
it seems to strike a note of incon¬
gruity, and does not enhance the
naturalness of the scene.
It would appear that it was only
necessary to cross the roadway in
order to secure a perfectly natural
foreground of shore or sea, and why
on earth such an uninspiring stretch
of macadam and wall should be pre¬
ferred to the aforesaid shore, goodness
only knows. The foreground, ad¬
mittedly, should be chosen to suit
the distance, but, in this case, it cannot
by any stretch of the imagination be
said to do so, and it is somewhat
surprising to find that the vision that
could select so fine a sky could over¬
look the failings of the foreground.
But there it is. A subject of some
little merit in its class has been quite
spoilt by the want of a little judgment
at the time of exposure, and, if any¬
thing is to be done with it, it means
retaking — the chance for which may
never arise.
In No. 4, “ Clouds,” by F. A. Beale,
the rendering of the sky is no less
effective and the formation of the
clouds is very good. The landscape
portion, however, does not seem to
show much sense of order in its
arrangement, even if no anomalous
feature makes an appearance.
Order and Arrangement.
Something might be done towards
improving it by trimming about three-
eighths of an inch from the base and
three-quarters of an inch from the
right. This removes the intrusive
patches of foliage in the immediate
foreground and tends to throw some
importance on the upstanding bush
or tree on the left so that it acts as
a centre of interest. More space,
however, is needed on the same side
to give it a real significance, but
presumably there is no more on the
negative.
A much better feeling for arrange¬
ment is disclosed in No. 5, " Thornton
Abbey,” by A. E. Thompson, where
the fine mass of the building is not
only well placed in the picture space,
but the viewpoint is well chosen with
the idea of showing it prominently
against the sky. The trees on the left
are of a good shape and help to set
off the imposing nature of the abbey,
while the one on the right, if not so
attractive in form, does serve a useful
purpose in that it unobtrusively com¬
pletes that side of the subject.
The sky, however, is an unfortunate
feature. It is nothing but an expanse
of utter blankness, and certainly
cannot be accepted either as a true or
conventionalised representation of the
infinity of space we know as the sky.
Landscape and Sky.
Could a similar sky to that of either
(i) or (4) be substituted, always
assuming the same lighting, the subject
would be infinitely enhanced, and, if
the opportunity arises, a suitable sky
might be secured and printed in on
another occasion, or, if the subject
can be retaken, it might be tried
again and more care devoted to the
retention of tone in the sky.
In this connection it may be
mentioned that a sky filter is a useful
aid, especially if employed in con¬
junction with colour-sensitive or pan¬
chromatic material, and the point is
one that might well be kept in mind.
Similar remarks apply in connection
with the sky of No. 6, "A Piece of
Dartmoor,” by Mrs. M. G. Hepburn,
though, here, the blankness is less
assertive, for the sky is only a narrow
strip. Nevertheless, both it and the
water could do with a perceptible
increase in depth, and it is just possible
that an improvement might be effected
by carrying printing a shade or so
farther. It is rather questionable,
however, if it were altogether wise
to include so wide a stretch of water,
for its expanse is inclined to be un¬
interesting, particularly as, owing to
the height of the viewpoint, there are no
reflections or anything in the nature of
variation of tone to lend it attraction.
Change of Stance.
Quite a slight change in viewpoint
might offer a better arrangement,
either by restriction of the area
allotted to the water or by permitting
the introduction of reflections, but,
to be certain about it, it would be
necessary to dodge about a bit on the
actual spot and to note the changes
in the disposition of the subject that
follow changes in the stance.
Nos. 2 and 3, “ The Falls of Vir¬
ginia Water,” by W. A. Farley, and
“ Sunshine and Shadows,” by F. A.
Earner, fall into a different category,
inasmuch as, for all practical purposes,
the sky is entirely excluded. This is
a device that is often of service, for
it enables the competition of the light
of the sky with the lights of the
subject to be avoided. With No. 2,
for example, the addition of a sky
would cause the lights on the falling
water to lose quite a considerable
proportion of their value, whereas,
at present, they tell with some effect,
although, had it been found possible
to reduce the brilliance of some of the
light passages near the edges, the
falls would have been brought into
greater prominence.
The slight fogging along the top
appears to arise from either halation
or irradiation, or reflection inside the
camera from a light just outside the
field of view. The effect of the first
two can be very mugh reduced by the
employment of material with an
anti-halo backing, and the third can
be counteracted by an efficient lens
hood, it being assumed, of course,
that the interior of the camera itself
does not need reblacking.
Woodland Subjects.
The device of excluding the sky is
scarcely so effective in ” Sunlight and
Shadows ” as in its predecessor, not,
however, because of the omission, but
because the lights of the sunlit foliage
are placed too near the left-hand
margin to attract and hold the atten¬
tion. Moreover, the technical treat¬
ment is much at fault, for not only
does there seem to be an appreciable
degree of under-exposure, but the
negative is considerably over-devel¬
oped, faults which have to be specially
guarded against in woodland subjects.
” Mentor.”
169
23
TYPICAL STREET VIEWS.
he stood up and fired ; if it was a
closed one he popped out and popped
in again.
Well, anyhow, the idea is all right,
but it can generally be carried out
with a httle more consideration and
care.
A moment’s thought will show that
Last week I gave a few hints on
j subjects we may find by or
near the roadside on our jour-
neyings to and fro, when we are
accompanied, as we should be, by a
small camera for the purpose. I am
now suggesting that we may well
make a certain number of records of
some of the streets and roads them¬
selves, as they often give a better idea
of the places we visit or pass through
on our travels than do isolated
buildings.
Only yesterday on a London motor-
bus I noticed a visitor making through
the open front window a series of
miniature snapshots of the streets we
traversed. It was not an interesting
route, but in more favourable circum¬
stances, and with less rain, the idea
would have been a good one. On
another occasion, in the village of
Corfe Castle, I saw one motorist
after another pull up for a moment
at just about the same spot, take a
hurried shot at one of the most-
photographed views in the country,
and rush on. If it was an open car
Rayleigh, Essex.
Lavenham, Suffolk.
there is a wide range of variety in
such subjects. There is everything
from the bustling city street to the
by-road through a secluded hamlet,
and there is infinite variety in the
character of both.
By the way, the original distinction
between a street and a road was that
the former was paved with stone of
some kind or form, while the latter
was the natural soil cleared and
levelled. The distinction has long
vanished, and a country lane may be
superficially the same as an arterial
road. But it is the buildings that
line the way that give it distinctive
character.
The three illustrations, taken from
stock at random, demonstrate the
fact. They are quite different, al¬
though each of them has more or less
facsimiles scattered about the country.
It is seldom that the middle of the
road gives the best view of such a
subject, even in those rare cases in
which the photographer would have a
chance of surviving the adventure.
A position from one side is preferable
and far safer, and a bit of judicious
mancEuvring will generally result in
finding a viewpoint that provides a
typical and characteristic version of
the particular road.
In the case of Lavenham, there are
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more picturesque streets, but this is
the main road through the town, and
is therefore the most familiar to
travellers, especially as the view
includes the largest hostelry (pub.).
At Rayleigh the High Street runs up
to the church, where it forks, and
this also would be a familiar spot to
the wayfarer. The Truro road is one
of several that dip down into the valley
in which, most of the town lies. This
was a personal record, and a more
effective selection would have been one
showing something of the cathedral.
I say that the one shown is of
personal interest, because it is as I
often saw it in the evening light on my
return from a day’s excursion. It is
the only one of the three with any
suggestion of interesting lighting. One
of the handicaps of such subjects is
that we so often have to take them
just as they happen to be at the time
of our passing. The odds are of
course against its being at its best.
Very often the best lighting arrange¬
ment is when one side of the road is
in sunlight and the other in shade, as
then the houses bn one side will
throw their shadow shapes across
the road, and give interest to what
would otherwise be monotonous.
In narrow streets, always more or that in such cases i/ioth of a second
less in shadow, care will have to be at f/8 or even f/4.5 is none too much,
taken over the exposure. I have found W. L. F. W.
Truro, Cornwall.
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Subjects for Beginners
Sports
The beginner is often in doubt
whether the apparatus he has
is capable of tackling what are
known as “sports” subjects, which
generally involve rapid movement. He
often has an idea that very expensive
special apparatus is necessary, par¬
ticularly a lens working at an extra¬
ordinarily large aperture, with a
shutter capable of giving the popular
thousandth of a second.
As a matter of fact a good many
interesting sports subjects are taken
quite successfully with cameras of
very moderate cost, and with no
faster exposures than a fiftieth or even
a twenty-fifth of a second. But
success depends on (a) taking the
subjects at a considerable distance,
and enlarging the small image so
obtained ; (b) only taking objects
moving towards the camera, and not
across the field of view ; (c) taking
those features which do not involve
ultra-rapid movement ; and (d) select¬
ing moments of “ arrested motion.”
A familiar example of the last-
mentioned is a swing. It is moving
fastest at its lowest ; and a side view,
close up, might well demand a thou¬
sandth of a second. But at its highest
there is a moment when it is going
neither up nor down, and a twenty-
iifth may be adequate.
Some years ago. Dr. Adolphe Abra¬
hams, a recognised authority on this
class of work, produced the finest of
results under conditions much less
favourable than those of many be¬
ginners to-day. His lens, on a half¬
plate reflex, had f/6.3 as its full
aperture ; for a quarter-plate camera
he recommended f/4.5, the focal length
being shorter.
On the subject of plate speeds he
said ; “ Although modern plate manu¬
facturers vie with one another in
producing plates of increasingly high
H. & D. value, up to 700 or more, that
is not the plate for ordinary high¬
speed photography. Better work will
be done with the medium type (250-
300 H. & D.) which is quite sensitive
enough for any work, even at f/6.3,
and is particularly suitable for pro¬
longed development and the coaxing
of details without fogging. It is
nowadays possible to obtain films
which are sufficiently fast, but on the
whole it is my experience that better
work will be ensured with plates.”
Dr. Abrahams made these remarks
no longer ago than 1928 ; and he
could not foresee that to-day even the
beginner would be using films faster
and better than anything then obtain¬
able. This is equivalent to using a
more rapid lens, and makes successful
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work possible under lighting conditions
that would have given even Dr.
Abrahams pause.
The beginner should be encouraged
by the fact that sports work is at
least as well within his reach as it was
with even the experts of the past — and
a pretty recent past, too. If he has
an inclination towards this interesting
branch of work he should forthwith
try his hand at it. He should begin
with comparatively simple subjects,
and find out how far he can go.
Quite a familiar, popular aird reason¬
ably cheap camera to-day is the
3|X2| reflex, with focal-plane shutter
and f/4.5 lens. This, with fast plates,
is as near the ideal for sports work
as may be. With a little experience
its user can do practically anything
and everything in the sports line,
and many other types of cameras
are not far behind it. ^
At first the beginner’s chief difficulty
will lie in judging exposures. Some
guidance may be obtained from tables,
but their use is limited. He must
learn by experience, and should keep
records for future guidance. For each
class of subject — high jump, sprint
finish, hurdles or what not — he should
record distance from subject, angle
of view, stop, time of day, light and
exposure. L. F.
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No. 12 (New Series) by RICARDO
icture
Points
Aerial Perspective.
IN la.st week’s “ Picture
Points” we discussed one
form of including the
three planes of foreground,
middle distance and the far
distance as an aid for suggest¬
ing the effect of perspective. In
that point the illusion of the
third dimension was provided
by the gradually receding
sizes of the objects included,
and if these could be
scaled ” or given some pro¬
portion then a greater effect
would be obtained.
There is, however, one
drawback to this method, and
that is that aerial perspective
is more or less completely
disregarded. By aerial per¬
spective is meant the sug¬
gestion of distance by the
presence of haze which, to the
eye, indicates the distance
by the density of the atmo¬
sphere and, of course, the
gradual obliteration of details
and shapes.
The top sketch gives a
rough idea of how the three
planes can offer no suggestion
of distance because there is a
lack of proportion on each, such as a house, etc., and that all
three tones are much about the same. For record work such
clarity in the atmosphere is ideal, but for pictorial work it is
a little too realistic to hold our imagination for long. This is
one of the disadvantages of using colour filters for the purpose
of emphasising the clouds — it emphasises everything else too.
Compare this with the lower sketch and notice how the
gradual weakening of tones suggests distance. A figure has
been included to break up the regular foreground shape, and
also to give some point of interest.
Regular Shapes of Objects and Backgrounds.
JUST as we have seen that tones which are too even and regular
in depth can be uninteresting, and even boring, so can we
have contours or outlines that are too regular in shape.
In the first illustration of the still-life subject the objects have
been purposely drawn in regular shapes and emphasised by
the dotted lines. The flowers have been too carefully arranged
and tidied up, with the result that the outline conforms too
much to a circle and there is not sufficient variety in it.
Again, the window on the left, although its tone is broken
up by the curtain, leaves us with an outline that is much
too regular to be
interesting. This
applies more or
less to the rest
of the shapes. If
there were only
one of these shapes
and the rest were
of more pleasing
contours, it would
not be so bad.
The lower
sketch shows how
these faults can
be removed, with
a general im¬
provement in the
whole picture ar¬
rangement. As
can be seen, it
is not only the
shapes of the
articles them¬
selves that must
be considered,
but the shapes
of the interven¬
ing spaces and
backgrounds are
also equally im¬
portant.
Leading the Eye into the Picture.
PICTORIAL composition is nothing more than an intelligent use of several
devices by which the general arrangement of line, form and tone can be
made to appear pleasing to the eye. As to how good or how bad any
composition may be depends on the eye that sees it, but that is another story.
To the person w'ho has no experience whatever in graphic art, such a picture
as that suggested by the left-hand sketch might appear quite pleasing and interesting,
particularly if it were full of detail or possessed some personal interest. But as
far as pictorialism is concerned, quite another matter, it is very poor.
Its weakest point lies in the way
that the roadway comes to an abrupt
end at the point marked with a cross.
Because of the lines of the road, its
receding position from the foreground,
and its contrasting tone, it literally
forces the eye to follow it, and long before the eye has had time to enjoy the journey
and arrive at a pleasing point of interest, it comes to a sudden stop. There is
nothing to do but to hop over to another interesting spot in the hope of seeing
something more satisfying, and it is this that is so distracting to the aesthetic mind.
If we took a higher viewpoint, our only alternative, we should be able to see
more of the road and so follow it to the main point of interest easily and pleasantly.
This has been suggested by the right-hand sketch.
This ” follow through ” is not restricted to landscapes, but can appear with all
other types of subjects and, of course, takes many various forms.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
mateur
Cinematography
Filming on the Beach
By
JAMES A. SHERLOCK.
The following practical suggestions on this topical subject are from our American contemporary,
“ Movie Makers.” The advice given applies equally to amateur cinematographers in this country.
IT is easy to make a casual beach
movie, for there is interesting
action on every hand, and attrac¬
tive backgrounds of ocean, dunes and
sky, while the modern beaches offer the
colour filmer a riot of brilliant hues.
However, if you are planning a serious
picture of the beach — a real cinematic
effort at first-class beauty and entertain¬
ment — you vdll find that few subjects
require more careful jilanning before the
actual filming begins. This is especially
true if actors are involved, for otherwise
movie-making must compete with
the enticing diversions of the beach
itself.
When the plan has been completed,
it is also wise to make advance test
shots under various lighting conditions
and with the assortment of filters that
will be used. This will save film in the
long run and will introduce an inevitable
difficulty — sand !
If it gets in the case, sand can cause
quite a lot of damage to the mechanism
of a camera. To prevent the ^rossibility
of this damage, place a bag or heavy piece
of cloth over the camera on the tripod
when it is not being used. The camera
case, carrying all accessories, could be
placed inside a larger bag, which will
help to prevent flying sand from getting
on filters, lenses, etc. A new piece of
fine chamois should be included in the
kit, as spray will quickly collect on the
lenses if the breeze happens to be blowing
from the sea. Chamois will give better
results at the seaside than lens cleaning
paper. Many movie-makers have two
cameras, one of which is an inexpensive,
second-hand model kept for work such
as this, which might be hard on an
expensive type.
Test shots will prove that the hours
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. do not give
as satisfactory results for black-and-
white filming as the early morning or
late afternoon. Between these hours
the sand is a glittering, shimmering
surface ; shadows are contracted and the
glare compels people to screw up their
eyes. Detail is missing in the sand
formations because of flat lighting. The
oblique lighting of early morning or late
afternoon is also noticeably valuable in
picturing foamy breakers. It causes
them to appear thick and cream5^ while
around midday they lose their depth
and frothiness.
A photo-electric exposure meter is a
very important aid in beach filming,
but one must use it properly. A meter
of this type collects light rays to within
an angle of thirty degrees on each side of
the lens axis. This angle can be men¬
tally pictured by looking at the hands of
a time-piece that is set at five minutes
past II o’clock. Because of this angle,
it is expedient to take your meter to
within a few inches of the subject or of
some similar object under the same
lighting conditions.
For example, let us say that it is
desired to make a close-up of a man’s
head against a clear sky, which would
call for a two-inch lens with the camera
about five feet away from the subject.
Now, if the light meter is held at the
Two typical beach subjects for the cine camera.
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camera position, the reading will be
affected by the sand and sky. But if
the meter is held within three inches of
the man’s head, only the reflected light
will be measured. Since the facial detail
is wanted, the lens would be set at the
latter reading.
A selection of filters is important if
panchromatic film is being used. I
find that I get the best results if the film
and filter are made by the same manu¬
facturer, although this is a fine point.
The reason that filters are particularly
recommended with panchromatic film
at the beach is that this film is very
sensitive to blue light, while this colour
predominates at the seashore. A filter
must be found that will reduce the
amount of this light reaching the film.
I have found a deep yellow filter best.
This will not give perfect colour rendi¬
tions, as the sun-tanned flesh does not
register sufficiently, but some colour
must be sacrificed if deep filters are used.
Instead of buying a separate filter for
each lens, a combination sunshade and
filter-holder can be used. This will
hold the standard two-inch square filter,
and, at the same time, it prevents sun-
glare when filming with lighting that
might cause it otherwise.
Another difficulty arises when filming
horizontally close to the hot sand.
Scintillating heat waves are rising. If a
telephoto lens is used, these waves are
more prominent on film than to the
eye. Sharpness is impossible in taking
a scene with a telephoto through these
waves.
If shooting is compulsory when the
sand is hot, it will be found better to
come close to your subject and to use
high angle. From this angle, the
heat waves will be more scattered. Just
after a shower is the ideal shooting
time, as the sands are cooled.
A two or three inch lens is convenient
because, with it, close-ups of persons
can be made without the subject being
aware of the camera. If children are to
be photographed, first accustom them
to the idea by showing them an empty
camera on a tripod. Let them look
through the view-finder and start the
camera a few times. They will soon
become tired of it and shift their atten¬
tion back to their own games. Then
you are ready to make the sequence.
If you are presenting a scene from the
viewpoint of a child, place the camera
low, so that you can film from his eye-
level. If the scene represents an adult
looking down at the child, place the
camera at the adult’s eye-level. Again,
if the child is to look at the man, place
the camera low, tilted upward to take
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a close-up of the man’s face against the
sky as the child would see it.
Surf-board riding is best filmed from
a position at right angles to the breakers,
and a four-inch lens is recommended.
If there happens to be a flat rock about
ten feet from the water’s edge, it will
provide a convenient and safe camera
platform. Then, if the boards are
about 100 feet from the camera, the
surf-board rider will fill the picture when
the four-inch lens is used.
Picture composition has to be sacrificed
in a holiday crowd. But one can make
a few 'carefully composed scenes for the
opening of the picture, and these will
establish the locality. Then, as the
movement quickens, tempo is the im¬
portant thing.
When editing, be ruthless with your
pet shots. More films are spoiled by
long scenes than by short ones. It is
useless to say that any one scene should
have a particular length ; one shot might
be three feet long and the next a foot
long. Scenes in action films should be
shorter than those in scenic pictures.
If the scenario has been written with care,
few titles are needed and they should
be short and to the point.
If you have had your camera on the
beach much during the summer, return
it to the maker for overhauling.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “ The A.P.” who are Novices ; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter lett entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices have all the summer in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS,
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th. This will give new readers who are Novices, and who intend entering this competition, every opportunity
of improving their work during the next two months by reading The Amateur every week and obtaining their competition prints during the summer holidays.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “ Novices ” Competition.
Further reference to the competition will be made week by week, and hints given for the best treatment of various subjects for Novices.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ? — A Nev^ Competition
IN the Summer Number of The Amateur Photographer,
published on July 22nd, a new competition was announced
in connection with articles that appeared in that issue
dealing with “ pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
that by judicious application of the camera, combined with
unusual viewpoints, or by double exposures, results were
obtained that on their face value appeared to be unreliable.
In this competition, prizes are offered for the best photo¬
graphic " untruth,” but the prints must be quite straight and
from untouched negatives. Combination prints, or prints
that have been built up by cutting out other photographs
and copying, or prints that have been obtained by various
control ” methods, are not eligible for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea
and 10s. 6d. They will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the camera ” untruthful.”
The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also
be given regarding the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned above.
A special competition coupon, which appears each week
in the advertisement pages, must be affixed to the back of
each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur
Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,
and should be marked on the envelope, “ Special Competition.”
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Exhibitions and Competitions FUTURE
The itame and address in brachets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for^Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, August 31. Rules in issue of July 29.
. The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Film for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotogrcifica de Madrid,
Calie del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title “Conversation Pieces.” — Open, July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
(Editor, The Listener, Broadcasting House, London,
W.i.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close
September 30. Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci^t^ Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9E).)
Radio Photo*Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna-
tional de Photographic. — Open, August 9-30. (M.
Ren6 Chals^che, Avenue Marie-Th^r^se, 13, Spa
Belgium.)
I Salon Internacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian.
— Open, August 5-20. (Sr. Secretario General Salon
Internacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian, Calie
San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian, Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Open,
August 28-September 12. (W. H. Hammond,
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography, 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede “ Focus ” Fotosalon. — Entries, August
10 ; open, September 12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Entries, August
14 ; open, October. (Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg
P.S., P.O. Box 7024, Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Entries, August 14 ; foreign entries, July 31 ; open
September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S., 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, August 15 ; open, September 6-27.
(H. W. Schonewolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,
N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. Levisohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova 11, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
-London Salon of Photography, 5a, PaU Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October 15-November i2. (Miss E. Redfern, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open.
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgjove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-Noveraber 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Amatorf6nyk4pez5k, Orsz. Szovetsdge,
Budapest VII, Erzs^bet-korut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter-
national^Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October ~ 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holbom,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Slimmer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, Novem¬
ber (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photo¬
graphic Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $i.oo,
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., A.R.P.S., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur
Photographic Association, Lucknow University,
Lucknow.) Entry forms obtainable also from the
Editor of The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1^37. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Ins,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
FACTS and FORMULAE
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formula3 are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
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150 cards for pasting on the “ Facts and Formulse.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i. Price 2s. fid.
24. GASLIGHT
OR speed of printing and uniformity of
results, there is nothing to equal gas¬
light paper for contact prints. Unlike
P.O.P. or self-toning paper, gaslight paper
does not show an image on exposure to light,
but needs to be developed first in a suitable
developer and afterwards fixed and washed.
Gaslight paper can be used with any form of
artificial light, and does not require the use
of a dark-room.
Gaslight paper can be obtained in three
grades : “ Soft ” for use with dense and/or
contrasty negatives ; “ Normal ” for nega¬
tives of normal gradation, and “ Vigorous ”
for soft and weak negatives.
Although a dark-room is not needed, it
is advisable to screen off a comer of the
room so that all work of loading the printing
frame and developing can be carried out in
a weak diffused light.
Sort out the negatives and grade them
according to the paper used. Protected
from the light, the sensitive side of the paper
is then placed in contact with the image side
of the negative and placed in a printing
frame. The frame is then taken to the light
PAPERS
and about 12 in. away from it a suitable expo¬
sure is made. The time of exposure depends
on the density of negative, grade of paper
used, and the distance away from the light.
For an approximate guide, for a normal
negative on a normal paper, an exposure
of about ten seconds will suffice for 12 in.
away from a 60-watt electric lamp. Double
this time for incandescent gas.
After exposure, the print is developed.
A suitable developing formula is as follows :
Metol . 16 grs.
Sodium sulphite (crys.) . . i oz.
Hydroquinone . . ..60 grs.
Sodium carbonate (crys.) . . if oz.
10 per cent potassium bromide i drm.
Water to . . . . . . 20 oz.
The time of complete development should
be about 30 seconds at 65° Fahr.
After development’, rinse in water and
place quickly into hypo fixing bath :
Hyposulphite of soda . . 4 oz.
Water . . . . . . . . 20 oz.
Potassium metabisulphite (optional) f oz.
After fixing, wash for thirty minutes in
running water.
LENS FORMULA
FOR COPYING
The following formula is to be used
when the focal length of the lens
is known, and the number of re¬
ductions (lineal) required from the subject
matter to the negative image is also
known.
From these two facts, the distance
from the subject to lens (S) and the
distance from lens to image (L) to give
sharp focussing can be calculated.
FORMULA.
Focal length’ of lens (in inches) =F.
S = (FxNo. of Reductions) -j-F.
L = (F-kNo. of Reductions) +F.
Example. — A subject, measuring 12
in. long, is to be copied with a 5-in.
focus lens, so that the image will be 3 in.
long (4 reductions).
S = (5 X4)+5=20-f5=25 in.
L = (5-i-4)+5=ii+5=6i in.
The dimensions are to be taken to
the diaphragm, the centre of the lens.
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August I2th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Q 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
coders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
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and Cinematographer , Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i," and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are i)ot actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? *’ or " Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query ” or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We- endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer
Platinotype.
Can you give me the name of any firm which
supplies platinum papers ? Can one make en¬
largements on it ? F. P. (Durham.)
The only company of which we know
making the paper you name is the
Platinotype Co., 66, High Street, Penge,
London, S.E.20. The paper is expensive,
and cannot be used for enlarging. It
is necessary to print by daylight in
contact with the negative, and it is
then developed. Beautiful results can
be obtained with these papers, and it is
the most permanent process known, as
the image consists of pure platinum.
Stop Bath.
Please supply the formula for a stop bath suitable
for using with gaslight prints. How is it used ?
O. C. L. (London.)
Add one ounce of commercial acetic
acid to a pint of water. Keep this
solution in a separate dish between the
developer and the fixing bath and pass
all prints through it before fixing them.
The purpose is to stop immediately all
developing action, especially useful if a
plain hypo bath is used.
Silver Residues.
t\ hat i.s the procedure of collecting the silver in
old hypo ? T. W. (London.)
The usual method of separating the
silver in old fixing solutions is to pour
them into a barrel which should be
kept covered and out of doors. Liver
of sulphur should then be added which
will precipitate the silver in the form
of sulphide. When a suitable amount of
this has been thrown down, the remain¬
der of the hypo should be drained off,
and the precipitate collected and dried
and sent to a refiner. Owing to the
very small proportio-n of silver present
in an exhausted fixing-bath it will re¬
quire very many gallons of old hypo to
make it worth while.
Dark-room Walls.
Having just fitted up a dark-room, I have been
given to understand that black or dark walls are
unnecessary and that cream is a much better
colour. Surely if the walls were this colour all
sensitive materials would be fogged.
S. T. P. (Birmingham.)
Provided that the dark-room is per¬
fectly light-tight, there is absolutely no
necessity to paint the walls black.
Cream is a much better colour and is
perfectly safe. It is not the colour of
the walls or ceiling that matters so
much as the light falling on them. If
the walls were white and a red safe-
light were being used, the walls could
only reflect the red light and in effect
the walls would be red. In the same
way white dishes are quite safe. Light-
coloured walls, doors and shelves, etc.,
are not only actinically safe, but because
they can be seen more easily while any
colour safelight is being used, there is
less chance of accidents to one’s self,
bottles and solutions, etc. Should, how¬
ever, white light find its way into the
dark-room, then, of course, the light
walls would not be so safe as the black
walls.
Acid Hypo for Prints.
What is the advantage of using acid hypo fixing
baths for prints. Are the prints made more per¬
manent ? When is an acid h>’pobath inadvisable ?
J. T. (Thornton Heath.)
The addition of a weak acid to the
hypo bath has nothing to do with the
fixing properties of the hypo, either for
permanence or for speed in fixing. It
has several advantages, however, over
the plain hypo bath in that the acid
hypo keeps better if it is intended to
keep a stock and/or use it repeatedly,
the acid neutralising the alkali carried
over in the developed emulsion. Also
this stops immediately any developing
action still taking place in the emulsion,
a fact worth bearing in mind with
gaslight papers with short development
times. An acid hypo bath is not used
for self-toning prints and should not
be used in metal tanks, but is quite safe
with plastic-moulded tanks.
Lens Aperture Values.
How does one compare the exposure values of
different lens stops ? B. T. Z. (Brentwood.)
All that is necessary to do is to square*
the stop numbers and then divide the
smaller product into the larger product
and the answer will be the number of
times faster. For example, how much
faster is f/4.5 than f/9 ? 4.5 squared is
4.5X4.5=20 approximately. 9 squared
is 9x9 = 81. 81 ^20=4 approximately.
Therefore f/4.5 is four times faster than
f/9. In other words, if the correct
exposure at f/4.5 is one second and the
lens is stopped down to f/9, we must
give four seconds’ e.xposure.
Fine-grain Developers.
Must fine-grain films be developed with fine-
grain developers ? F. H. T. (London.)
No. A fine-grain film can be devel¬
oped with any other developer, but,
of course, the advantage of the inherent
fine grain in the silver is largely lost.
A fine-grain emulsion developed with a
fine-grain developer will give a finer
image than the normal emulsion developed
with a fine-grain developer.
Mount Sizes.
WTiat are the usual dimensions of photographic
mount sizes ? Is there any standard colour ?
A. D. C. (Torquay.)
Most exhibition authorities have
adopted the sizes originally laid down
by the London Salon of Photography.
These sizes are 25x20, 20x16 and
15x12. There is no standard colour,
but most exhibitions prefer either white
or light cream, and in most cases these
are the best for prints on white paper
and prints on cream paper respectively.
Toning and Staining.
What is the difference between toning and staining
a print ? D. M. C. (Clapham Common.)
When a print is toned the entire
silver image is converted to the required
tone, but the paper base is not altered
in colour. A stained print, however,
has exactly the same coloured silver
image as before, but the gelatine and
paper base are stained. A toned print,
although necessarily more difficult to do,
is the more permanent of the two, and
retains a one-colour effect, whereas the
stained print must always bear a two-
coloured effect which does not appear
to be quite so natural.
Spotting Glossy Prints.
How can I spot prints after glazing so that I can
match up the glossy surfaces ?
J. E. M. (Greenock.)
If water-colour is used, all spotting
can be done alter the print is glazed
without any difficulty in matching up
the glossy surface. Mi.x a little gum
with the tint and a minute or two in ex¬
perimenting with a spare print will show
the right proportion of gum to use. A
good plan is to brush gently the gummed
edge of an envelope with the brush
already moistened with the right tint.
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August 12, 1936
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THE
London Salon of Photography
1936.
SENDING-IN DAY, Wednesday, September 2nd.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH EXHIBITION promoted by the Members of the London Salon
of Photography will be held at The Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours,
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(a) name of artist ; (b) number and title of picture, corresponding to particulars on the Entry Form.
2. When mounts are used they should conform to the following sires — 25 x 20, 20 X 16, or 15 X 12 ; but no mount to exceed 25 x 20 ;
and it is suggested that white or light-toned mounts be employed. Prints may be of any shape or size, provided they do not exceed
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addressed to ; THE HON. SECRETARY, The London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.
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in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
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grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
his practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
T^EGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
In Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
Bell & HOWFLL Photometer, complete in leather
case, and instructions ; as new, £3.
A VO Exposure Meter, and instructions, morocco
case : list price 68/- ; our price, £2/10.
1-PLATE Linhot Folding Hand or Stand Camera,
4 triple extension, direct and wore frame finders,
revolving back, W.A. movement, fitted Tessar
f/4.5, Compur shutter, 12 slides, F.P. adapter,
also 90-mm. Goerz W.A. Dagor, in Compound
shutter, leather case, £14/10.
Dekko 9.5 cine Camera, Taylor-Hobson f/2.5,
variable speed shutter, in leather case ; as
new, .£6/12/6.
31x21 Goerz Tenax, Dogmar f/3.5, Compur
2 shutter, double extension, rising and cross
front, 3 slides ; as new, £6.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt, and careful attention.
} EXCEPTIONAL Deferred Payment Terms ; Re-
li pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
DEVELOPING, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
LEICA Ilia, chromium, f/2 Summar, E.R. case ;
absolutely as new, £33. — H. C., Plant House,
Holcombe, Bury. [4485
31x24 Certotrop, f/2, 9, offers; Tele-Makinar,
2 £6 ; exchange for miniature. — Bo.x 8841,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4491
1-PLATE Ensign Film Camera, f/6.8 Cooke-Butcher
4 anastigmat lens, Lukos G-speed shutter, com¬
bination plate back, carrying-case ; all in perfect
condition, 32/6 or offer. — Wotherspoon, Dupplin
Rd., Perth. [4495
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
35
2 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 12, 1936
BARGAINS
Seven days' approval against remittance. Immediate
refunds it not delighted. (Or deposit “ A.P." it fee paid.)
3i X 2\ Aoto>n^pbic Kodak, f/6.3, 1/lOth to 1/lOOth. As uew 37s. 6d.
Anto^aphic Kodak, f/7.0, self-erect. As new . 258. Od.
Cinephot Cine Exposure Ueter. lls. 6d. Bewi. 21s. Od.
9i-mm. Patbe Lnxe Motocamera, latest f/3.f>. Cost £10' I Us. £4 7 6
3^x2^ T.*P. Re0ex. Cooke f/4.5, latest 1/lOtlt to l/l,000tli, latest
hood, sky shade, levolvlng back, slide.^. As new. ... £0 17 6
6x6 RoUeicord, Compur, in carton Used twice. ... £8 17 6
V.P. Bel 6 Plate, Zeiss Teesar Compur, slides. £20.. £4 17 6
Exakta RIow-speed. Te8Bari,2.8. Used twice only . £25 0 0
Zeiss Ikon Latest Range»finder, case. As new . 218. Od.
3| X 2i Zeiss Compact Plate, Zeiss Tessar 1/4.5, D.A. Compur, double
ex., rise, cross, wire finder, slldea, case. Snip . £C 17 6
3>x2l Nagel Roll Film, f/1.6, Ibao 1 to 1/lOOtb. Uke new. .47s. 6d.
16-mm. G.B. Talkie, latest silent or souua model. As new £75 0 0
l>pl. Pressman Reflex, Aidis f/4.5, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, deep hood,
near double ex., reversing back, slides. Cost £16. ... £4 17 6
3i X 21 Agfa Plate, f/4.5, 1 to 1/lOOth, slides, carton. As new 47s. Gd.
8-mm. Oallmeyer Telephoto f/4, suit Keystone, Egofix . G3s. Od.
4i X 31 Zeiss Compact Plate, Zel88Doaiinarf/4.6, Compur, double ex.,
rise, cross, wire finder, slides, carton. Like new.... £4 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Tropical Boll Film 7, Aldis-Butclier //4.5, B.A. rompur.
latest ri.*e, cross, wire finder. Cost £12 . £5 17 6
18-in. Ross Teleioi Famous Telephoto 1/5.5. Cost £18. 8nip»*£8 17 6
V P. Fotet Roll Film, f/4.5, 3 speed, seU*ercct. As new. . . .39s. 6d.
31 X 21 Tropical Ensign Speed Cameo, Boss Xpres r/3.d, D.A. Compur,
rise, cross, double ex. super camera, case . £9 17 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Reflex, f/5.9, 1/lOth to 1/l.OOOth, revoive back £2 19 6
6 X 13 Stereoflectoscope VoigUander Minor Reflex, Heliar f/4.5 , dual
Compur, slides, case. Lovely camera. As new.... £27 10 0
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/3.5, sett-capping 1/lOtb to 1/1, 000th, deep
hinged hood, reversing back, slides. Cost £16 . £5 17 6
91-mm. Dekko, Dallmeyer f/1.9. Hardly used . £6 17 6
i- pL Etui Wafer Plate, Meyer f/4.5, Ibso 1 to 1/lOOth. Carton
£9 17 6
31 X 21 Zodel AU-metal Plate, (/4.5, D.A. Compur, double ex. £3 19 6
31 X 21 Toigtlander Tourist Plate, Heliar 1/3.5 Speed, Compur, double
ex., rise, cross, look baseboard, super camera . £9 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Aotorange, Zeiss Tessar (/4.5, Compur Rapid, rise,
cross, triple finder, latest, case. As new . ilO 10 0
31x21 Zeiss Miroflex Folding Reflex and Press, Tessar f/3.5, super
cameia of quality design, sUdes, case. Cost £65 ... £25 0 0
7*in. Cooke Avisi t/4.5, in focussing mount, reflex or Press. . £4 4 0
40x80 Bead Screen, in aulu. erecting case. As new . 57s. 6d.
91-mm. Pathe Motocamera, f.3.5. Cost £6 fls . 653. Od.
la Tropical Carbine, Ross Xpres f/4.5, Compur. Like new.. £3 19 6
16-mm. Ampro Projector, 500-watt, silent running, fiickerless at ball
speeds, ali movements, bronr.e, case. One of the world's finest
projectors. New cofidition. Bargain....* . £29 10 0
S-mni. Stewart- Warner Camera, f/1.9, 3 speeds. New condition
fS 17 6
91-mm. Pathe Ace Projector and resistance . 278. 8d.
3} x 21 Mentor Metal Reflex, very small like liolleiflex, but takestplatea.
Tessar f/3.5, D. action, Compur . £15 15 0
Brilliant Reflex, Voietlander 1/7.7, case, 21x21 . 29s. fid.
31x21 T.-P. Rnbyetie 2, Dallmeyer f/4.5. latest 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th,
revolving back, long ex. for close-ups. slides . £9 17 6
31 X 21 Wirgin Plate, f/2.9, D.A. Compur, double ex., rise, cross, wire
finder, latest all-metal slides, ca^e . £6 17 G
31 X 21 T.-P. Honxoctal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5, latest. ... £4 17 6
Ensign Spot Light, (or Interiors, poHraits, etc . 25s. Od.
91-mm. Hidas Camera Projector, transformer, etc . 458. Od.
18-mm. Craig Super SpLcer, cutter, scraper, carton . 35s. Od.
1-pl. Ensign Reflex, Aldia f/4.5, 1/lOtii to l/l,UU0th, deep hood, le-
veraiiig back, long extension, sky shade, slides . £4 4 0
1-pl. Zodel Plate, f/4.5, Compur double ex., case . 493. 6d.
1-pl. Etui, Zeiss Teesai f/4. 5, Compur, double ex . £6 17 6
91-mm. Pathe Camera and Cameo motor, !/9.5 . 278. 6d.
ii- mm. Enmig Projector, In carton. Hardly marked. . . . £22 10 0
1-ln. Dallmeyer f/1 5, suit 16-mm. camera, or Dekko . £6 6 6
I- pl. Latest Sanderson, Ross Convertible f/6.3, D.A. Compur, ail
movements, chromium fitciugs, slides case . £12 12 0
II- ln Boss Telephoto f;6.S, suit refiex. Bargain . £3 17 6
16-mm. Filmo Flat 75 Camera, f'3.5. lOO-ft., case. Like new
£14 14 0
91-mm. Pathe Kid Projector, with super-reel attachment. .45s. Od.
16-mm. Bronte Turret Snper Camera. Dallmeyer f/2.0. turret head.
multi speMs, visual focnssiiig, audible footage. 8nip £27 10 0
31 X 21 Zeiss Icarette Roll Film Plate, no lens, double ex., rise, cross,
latest bellows catches, wire finder, slides. . . £4 17 6
WQlo Cine Soft-focns Attachment, suit any camera . 27i. 6d.
91-mm. Pathe Home Movie Projector, super attachment, motor,
resist . £6 17 8
200-B Users. — The New SuperlightLens, that'gives 3UU per cent more
light and crisp definition. Essential for <iualiiy. New. .63s. Od.
16-mm. De Vry 1,600-ft. Projector, 750-watt, triple claw, in ever-ready
case, made by famous De Vry people. Cost £54 _ £29 10 0
31 X 22 Snper Ikonta, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur Rapid. .. . £13 13 0
1-pI. Sanderson, Busch f/6. Automat shutter, slides . 45s. Od.
31x21 Coronet Sell-erect. Roll Film, f/6.3. latest. As new. .298. 6d.
Pew. — 91-mm. Super Reels, take 4U0-ft. film, 3 for . 5s. Od.
S-mm. Stewart-Waruer Projector, and transformer . £5 17 6
16-mm. Filmo Camera, f/3.5, 100-ft., case. Cost £40 . £14 14 0
50 X 40 Beaded Projection Screen, auto, metal case. Tdkenew45t Od.
31x24 Mentor Folding Reflex, Tessar f/4.5, double slides. .£5 17 6
16-mm. De Vry Projector, 2U0-watt, case. Like new. Bargain
£9 17 6
16-mm. Ampro Snper Talkie, 750-watt, 20-watt voU, 1,600-ft.
£126 0 0
Few. — Six 21 Soho Roll Film Cameras, f/11, carton. New.. 7s. 6d.
16-fn, DsiUmeyer 1/6 Telephoto, reflex, used twice. Bargain £4 17 6
Metrophot Photo-electrlo Exposure Meter, case . 25s. Od.
DfoM Tonelle Postcards, Bromide, In OI0M7. Pearl, Seml-matt, Matt,
GSeam Pearl. Cream grained. In Normal, Medium or Vigorous.
OasUgbt in Glossy. Vigorous or Normal.
25*s 1/- post 3d., 4 to 8 boxes post 6d.
60’i 1/9, post 4d., 2 to 5 boxes post fid.
lOO’s 3/-, post 5d., 2 to 4 boxes post 6d.
EDWIN GORSE
86, ACCRINGTON RD.. BLACKBURN
LAKGMSr STOCK IN THE NORTH.
CAMERAS AND LENSE8 |
All as new. — Leitz Range-finder, 25/- ; Ensign
Midget, 20/- ; f/6.3 Model, 35/- ; Ensign
Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5, £5 ; Sibyl (New Special),
3ix2i, S. and F.P.A. and C., £12/10: Rolleiflex
Auto., f/3.8 Tessar. 6x6 cm., £16/10; Kodak
Duo, f/4.5, 84/- ; i-pl. H. or S., Ross lens, 25/- ;
Box Cameras, 12/6 for 7/6 ; Justophot, 20/- ;
Cinepliot, 15/- ; S.A. for replies. — Eggles, 12o’
Milkstone Rd., Rochdale. [4498
31x2i T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, F.P.A., new,
2 offers. — Box 8850, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4499
Rolleiflex, Compur, 6x6, Zelss Tessar f'3.5,
£16 : list price £25. — Box 8852, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4501
1KONTA 16-on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
E.R. L/case, filter ; 6 months old ; un-
scratched, perfect, £10/10.— A. Angel, 600, Finchley
Rd., N.W.ll. [4502
SUPER Ikonta 530/16, Tessar f/2.8, ever-ready
case, lens hood ; outfit as new, £23, or
exchange for Rolleiflex or RoUeicord, cash ac/just-
ment ; Verascope 45x107, Zeiss Tessar f/6.3,
2 changing-boxes, 2 cases, 2 sets portrait lenses,
£6 ; w'anted. Roll Film Stereo Camera. — Box 8858,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4503
FOTH-FLEX 2i Roll Film Reflex, perfect. £6/6 ;
— Walkers. Marine Gardens, Margate. [4508
f|l.-P. 2i-in. Junior Special Reflex, complete,
1 perfect. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, £10.— Walkers,
Marine Gardens, Margate. [4509
Kodak 3a special Postcard, Zeiss Kodak anas-
tigmat f/6.3. Compound shutter, leather
case. sky-filter ; cost £14 ; accept £3/15 ;
want Zeiss Ikoflex I. — Gresswell, Dorlin, Acharacle.
[4510
Rolleiflex Auto. 6x6 cm., zeiss f/3.8,
leather case, filter ; quite equal to new,
scarcely used, £15/10.— Box 8874, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4512
LEICA III, Summar f/2, in perfect condition,
ever-ready case, £27/10 ; Elmar Wide-angle,
3.5-cm., not coupled, £3.— Box 8875, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4513
Exakta Model B. Tessar f/2.8, ever-ready case ;
cost £28/10 ; perfect £19/10, no offers ;
deposit system. — E. Garner, 8, Verdun Crescent,
Rochdale. [4514
RECOMMAR, rising, cross front, D.A. Compur.
Xenar f/3.8, leather case. X2 filter, 2 F.P.A’s,
cable release, 3 plate-holders, all as new ; cost
£17/10 ; highest cash offer.— Below.
SEPARATELY. — Dallon Telephoto Lens, ll-in.,
leather case, x2 filter, all as new ; cost £11/7 ;
highest cash offer. — Mr. J. Sillence, 31. Station
Rd., Finchley, N.3. [4515
POSTCARD Carbine, films, plates, Aidis anastig-
mat, £2 ; Kodak l-pl. Roll Film, without lens,
6 double slides, F.P.A. , 25^ ; Bistelar Snapshot
Telephoto i-pl. Lens, 25/-. — Rev. Padfleld, Shandon
Rd., Worthing. [4516
FONTA, Novar f/3.5, 16 exp. 3ix2l films, Compur
shutter ; perfect, case, £6/10. — Haigh, 57,
Queen St., Morecambe. [4519
LEICA III, Summar f/2, in ever-ready case ; per¬
fect, £26/10. — McConnell, Loampits, Tonbridge.
[4521
Retina, Schneider Xenar f/3.5, Compur shutter,
never used, £8. — McConnell, Loampits, Ton-
bridge. [4522
CONTAX. 5J-in. lens, £14/17/6 ; Plate Back,
Screen, 3 slides, £3/18/6 ; unused. — 6, Valley
Rd.. S.W.16. [4523
ROLLEICORD I. f/4.5, ever-ready case, £8/15 ;
Latest Ikoflex, f/4.5, Compur, cost £10/2/6,
unsoiled, £8/2/6 ; Kodak Regent, as new, £16 ;
Zeiss Nettar 3ix2t, f/4.5, 3-speed D.A. shutter,
£3/10 : Standard Leica, f/3.6. as new, £13 ;
Elmar 13.5-cm.. latest coupled, £10/10 ; Vidom
Finder, £3/3. — Swains, Photographers, Ltd., St.
Giles, Norwich. [4524
ZEISS Nettel i-pl., f/3.5 Tessar, £10 ; Zeiss
i-pl., electric, vertical, autofocus, as new,
£5/10 ; offers for both. — 48, Linden Avenue, Ruislip
Manor, Middlesex. [4525
Nagel Pupllle, Leitz Elmar f/3.5, Leitz range¬
finder, filter, leather case ; condition as new.
— Harris. 80, Wardour St., W.l. [4526
AS New. — ^6x6 Auto. Rolleiflex, Rapid Compur,
f/3.5 Tessar, de luxe case, filter, hood, cost
£27/13/6, July, bargain £21/15, approval gladly ;
also i-pl. Etui, f/6.3 Zeiss, F.P.A., slides, 37/6 ;
wanted, C.D.V. 'Tenax, also heavy tripod. — Box
8880, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4527
31x2i Ensign Special Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
2 10 plate-holders, leather case ; bargain.
£5/17/6. — 223, Ongar Rd.. Brentwood. [4528
PEGGY 11, Chromium, f/2 Xenon. Special Compur,
3 cassettes, 5 filters, case ; as new. £18. —
Carswell, Tay St., Dundee. [4529
Tak e Your
Own Talkies
This Year
Amaze your friends by taking your own personal talkie*
this year with the New RCA Sound Camera, 16-mm. type,
turret head, latest new model taking silent or sound with
perfect quality, absolute silent running, built to high pre¬
cision by the world-famous RCA engineers, yet simple
to use as an ordinary silent camera.
New Low £95 Price.
We are New British Agents for this new latest model that
is having a sensational demand.
EXCHANGES. INSTALMENTS, 9, 12, 18, 24 MONTHS.
THE NEW AMPRO.
16-mm. Ampro Sound Projector, 500-watt, 1,600-ft., 5-
watt volume, silent or sound, complete in two very light¬
weight portable cases. Just out.
Low Price £105 Now ready.
BRITISH AGENTS.' INSTALMENTS, 9, 12, 18, 24 MONTHS.
NEW SUPER IKONTA It.
The New 8 or 16 on 31 x 21 Super Ikonta, with Zeiss Tessar
f/3.8, D..4. Compur i to i/40oth, with all fittings built in,
like the 6x6 model, side release making double exposures
impossible, and chromium edges. A beautifully-made
camera that will take negatives which enlarge to very large
sizes without trouble . £27 0 0
INSTALMENTS— 9, 12, 18 or 24 PAYMENTS.
IKOFLEX, 21x21.
The Latest Zeiss Ikon Twin-lens Reflex that is having a
large demand through high-quality design and workman¬
ship, yet at practically a second-hand price. Usual
Zeiss guarantee. 12 pictures on sixzL
Zeiss f/6.3 in 3-speed . S6 12 S
F/4.5 in geared t to i/i75th, D. action . £8 10 h
F/4.5 m Compur . £10 2 6
Zeiss Triotar f/3.8, Compur . £14 15 0
Agents tor all makes ot apparatus and accessories. Im¬
mediate deliveries. Exchanges. Hire Purchase terms that
suit you. Write wants.
SOLE BRITISH AGENTS FOR
RCA Camera. 35-mm. De Vry. 16-mm. De Vry
(built to 35-mra. quality). Ampro (500-watt from £37 lOs.).
Egoflx Beaded Projection Screens. (The finest possible
products obtainable.)
EDWIX GORSE
86, ACCRINGTON RD., BLACKBURN
BE WISE IN TIMEFUSE OUK BEROSIT SYSTEM.
August 12, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
ENSIGN
Measures the Light that matters !
The NEW
PHOTO¬
SCOP
Direct
Reading
Photo-
Electric
Exposure
Meter
Entirely new jjatented constrnetloii. Meaauies the hphf actually
on the subject 1 1'op lipht influence ehniinate.d. No calculations.
For atill or cin6 cainerae. Itatjye : l/l,()()(fth to secs., 8 to 98
frames (cin6). Hizp only ‘2? 8 • I'^i/Ulths in. , 1^ , Z
Complete lu leather ever-read y case . • 1/ • W
Big Prints easily made with this
DAYLIGHT ENLARGER
Afl easy to haiidle as an ordirjary [jrintinir frame. No focussinj?.
Just put the iiegiillve at one end am! the bromide [)aper at the other’.
Solidly made. Holders lor neyntive and bromide pu
Achromatic lens and metal plutiger shutter.
No. 1, for postcard enlarKe.ments from 2J X 1 J in. neps. .
No. 2, for postcard enlargements from '2i y in. negs. . . .
No. 2M» for 2ix8t in. enlargeimmtfl from MJdget and
negs .
No. 3, lor i-plato enlargemeutjj from aj x2i in. uegs.. .
..15s. Od.
. .17s. 6d.
half-V.P.
. .178. 8d.
..273. 0d.
A Novel
Picture-
Viewer
THE SNAPSCOPE
For viewing snapshots. Gives an enlarged and stereoscopic rendering.
Wood base, with mirror and spring holder for prints . 3^6
“CLUB" PHOTOGRAPHER MOONTINGS
For Enlargements and Exhibition Pictures.
Flexible linen-faced mounts in the standai'd sizes accepted by exhibi¬
tion committees.
Style I. Front Fawn ; back Cream.
Style II. Front Grey ; back White.
Size.
10x8
12x10
15x12
Per doz.
Is. 6d.
2s. Od.
3s. Od.
Size.
20X15J
24x19
Per doz.
5s. 6d.
10s. Od.
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
CAMERAS AND LENSES
DUOFLEX, 3ix2J R.F. Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5,
cost £15/15 ; £5/5.^7, Byron Rcl., North
Wembley. [4532
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6 Automatic, f/3.8, Compur
shutter, perfect condition, barely used ;
this camera was a presentation gift recently and
cost £25 ; also Ombrux, in new condition ;
separately £16 and £2, approval against deposit ;
first cheque. — Kirsten. Milldene, Blockley, GIos. [4533
BALDAX, f/2.9 Trioplan, fitted Leitz range¬
finder and Rhaco view-finder, list £11/7/6,
^ Baldaxette I (coupled), Xenar f/2.8, per¬
fect, £13/10. — Below.
DOLLINA ir (coupled), Tessar f/2.8. Rapid
Compur, E.R. case ; used once, £6 under
list, £13/18.— BCM/PROVIDENS, London, W.C.I.
[4535
Ensign Plate camera, 8x12 cm., and accessories,
including enlarger, £3, or nearest.— 27, Trevor
Terrace, North Shields. [4536
Kodak i-pl- F.P.K., R.R. lens, leather case,
perfect order, 57/6 ; Ensign Pocket i-pl.,
24 metal slides, leather case,
27/6.— Mann, 1426, London Rd., Leigh-on-Sea. [4537
Latest 3i x Zi Soho Reflex, excellent condition,
1/4.5 4i-in. Ross Xpres, revolving back and
mask slow-speed device i to 3 secs, (new),
leather case, cost
*12/10 ; Riteway Roll-holder (as new),
^'l^Pkam, 16, Elm Avenue, Sowerby
Bridge. [4539
T „J^a'ldax, f/2.9. 16-on-3}-x2i, listed
= Baldax, f/4.5, listed £5/17/6,
£3/17/6 ; Ensign Double 8, f/4.5, listed £3/12/6,
i, Rolleicord, f/4.5, listed £12/16, for
£6/19 : all the above perfect and as new ; almost
unused ; guaranteed.— Gray, Chemist, Taunton.
[4540
Ensign Film Reflex, 3ix2i, Aldis-Butcher f/3.4.
F.P. shutter, leather case, £5/10.— BM/RWXF,
London, W.C.I. [4541
Bargain. — Contax, Sonnar f/1.5, as new, ever-
ready case ; cost over £58 ; accept £34/10 for
quick sale. — 42, Denning Rd., N.W.3 Phone
Hampstead 6561. [4544
F.P. Camera, 16 pictures on 3ix2.1 roll film,
Compur shutter, Plaubel Anticomar f/3.5 ;
very compact, new condition, £4/17/6. — Lanrford
25, Emperor’s Gate. S.W.7. [4545
m.-P. Bijou Reflex, Cooke f/2.5. slides, F.P.A.,
± samtice, £9/15 ; Magnificent Whole-plate
Field Camera, lens, slides, tripod, £3/3. — Gipps
15, Delawarr Rd., Bexhill. - - ;
Baldax, f/2.9. compur.
distance meter, £7. — C.
bridge Rd.. Maidstone.
^ONTAX I, f/2.8 Tessar, E.R. case, £20. —
vv Photo., 49, Kings Rd., O.T., Manchester. [4549
4?r X6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/3.5 Tessar,
F.P., roll-film adapters, 17 slides, leather
case ; very good condition, £10 ; deposit system. —
Rosser, 24, Elmwood Grove, Manchester, 9. [4550
Amateurs. — Kodascope Model A Projector,
perfect, £24 ; Pathe Imp Projector, as new,
£3/10 ; T.-P. Reflex, f/3 Aldis, 3 slides, F.P.A.,
hide case, £8 ; Shop-soiled Cameras : Rolleicord,
£8/10, f/4.5 ; several Selfix Folding, less 15 per
cent ; Coronet, f/6.3. Folding, 36/- ; T.-P. All-
Weather Press, 10x15 cm., Ross Xpres f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, case, £15 ; 2 Ensign Midgets, as
new, 25/- each ; new cameras supplied and
exchanges arranged, satisfaction guaranteed.—
Holland, Photo Chemist, Park Lane, Macclesfield.
Phone 2719. [4551
e*x6 Rolleicord, and case, unused; first £7/10.
f — Belinger, 18, Tilsley Grove, Erdington. [4553
CDNNINGTON, Broadmead Rd., Folkestone. —
Best exchange terms any new or used apparatus.
KORELLE 3Jx2i, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, £7 ;
Super Ikonta. 530LC, £13/10 ; both as new.
— Above.
ZEISS 9x12 cm. Ideal, f/4.5 Tessar, slides, F.P. A.,
case ; good condition, £8.^ — Above. [4554
LATEST Foth-Derby, D.A. focal-plane, f/3.5,
as new, £3/17/6 ; bargain. — Schofield, Ferry
Rd., Barrow-on-Humber, lanes. [4556
1A Pocket Kodak, i/7.7, new (special purchase), list
price 47/6 ; reduced to 37/6. — Below.
1A Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat, slightlv used,
overhauled by Kodak, reduced to 42/-. — Below.
SATISFACTION guaranteed or money returned.
■ — Hyatts, 25, Queens Rd., Bayswater, W.2.
[4560
ADAMS’ J-pl. Reflex, 7-in. Ross f/6.3, convertible,
3 D.D., F.P. A., leather case ; new condition,
£7- — Box 8887, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4562
[4546
16-on-120, case and
Roweroft, 449, Ton-
[4547
BEST EXCHANGE &
DEFERRED TERMS
Offered by the Service Coy.
REFLEX-
KORELLE
A POPULAR
MIRROR
REFLEX
For 12 exposure.
(2^x2}) on 8-
exposure Sjx 2i
roll film.
Focal-plane shutter — one control for setting and changing film,
speeds 1/lOth to l/500th sec. and B., reflex and D.V. focussing.
Prices with :
F/8.5 Victar .
F/2.9 Victar .
F/.3.5 Zeiss Tessar.
F/2.8 Zeiss Tessar.
£10 10
£11 11
£17 17
£19 19
Or 12 payments :
Per month . 18/4
Per month . 20/2
Per mouth. . . 31/2
Per month . 34/10
The ENSIGN “IV1ULTEX”SS
14 pictures 11 1| on standard V.P. film.
Coupled range-finder down to 21 in. Automatic film wind, rendering
double exposures impossible. Self-capping focal-plane shutter, 1
to l/500th sec. and Time. Optical direct -vision finder. Body of
non-corrosive metal, with neatly rounded ends. Covered in fine-
grain leather.
F/3.5 Ensarf -i C >i aA
anastigmat *> ■ U ■ I U .W
Or 12 monthly payments
of £1 9 4.
F/2.9 Boss Xpres anas-
tigmat.. . £2-| ;-|0;0
Or 12 monthly payments
of £1 17 7.
r/1.9 Ross Xpres anas-
ti^at £27:10:0
Or 12 monthly payments
of £2 8 0.
F/2.8 Zeiss Tessar anas-
tigmat .
£26:10:0
12 monthly payments
of £2 G 4.
Ever-ready Case for above £110
COMBINE CAMPING with PHOTOGRAPHY
and Win a Cash Prize for a Happy Camp Snap
Campeila 1936 Catalogue, also Photographic Catalogue,
Eent free on request. Inclulei will be Entry Form
and full details of our competition.
GNOME
Masking Frame
Entirely constructed of metal.
Base in white finish and
marked in Inches. Suitable
for vertical or horizontal
enlargers and fitted with
metal adjustable mask giving
a perfectly clean white border
of varying width.
For all sizes up to 10x8 in. AA /A
Postage 9d. AA/W
For all sizes up to 12 x 10 in. A^ I ft
Postage 1/-. At jV
ENTEE Rang^e Finder
Here is precision compressed into a very small and neat size, 21 x
2x3 in. The mechanism works
on the double image principle.
You sight your object and then
turn the milled wheel until the
image becomes sharp and free
from overlap. Price.
Leather case 2/6.
25/-
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines).
Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN. LONDON.W.CI
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
37
4 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August'' 12, 1936
OF FILMS
5 GRADES
for LEICAS
NEO-
PERSENSO
Extra-fine grain.
Highly orthochro-
matic. Extreme
speed and latitude.
16/10° DIN.
FEINKORN
The film without
grain. 10/10° DIN.
PERPANTIC
Fine grain. High
speed. Highly pan¬
chromatic. 16/10°
DIN.
PEROMNIA
Super-speed. Highly
panchromatic. Cor¬
rect colour render¬
ing. 18/10° DIN.
RECTEPAN
Super-fine grain.
Rectepanchromatic
qualities. 10/10°
DIN.
IN PATRONE 36 EXPOSURES
panchromatic3'5 orthochronatic3'^
SOLD BY ALL GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS
CORONET CAMERA CO
310 SUMMER LANE
BIRMINGHAM, 19
CAMERAS AND LENSES
LKICA ni, Summar f/2, perfect condition,
£20/10 ; latest Sixtus Exposure Meter, 70/-. —
Box 8890, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4565
ZEISS Ikoflex, f/4.5, delayed-action shatter,
accessories, £8/8 ; Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5,
Conipur, filter. £4 ; T.-P. Rubyette, f/4.5. slides,
F.P. adapter, case, £9/9 ; Drem Exposure Meter,
17/6 ; all above ne-w and perfect ; Uallmeyer
12-in. f/0 Tele, £4. — Box 8888, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4563
QPECIAL Ruby Reflex. Tessar f/4.5, Stevens’
O screen, 1 double and 12 single slides, 3ix4i,
latest model, case ; cost £18 ; perfect, accept
£8 ; approval.— Box 8889, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4564
C'ONTAT’LEX, Sonnar f/1.5, ever-ready case, new
■' condition, £70 ; accept Ijcica, Contax, or
similar coupled focus miniature as part. —
Box 8892, c/o The Amateur Photographer.” [4567
MAKIKA II, 9 slides, F.P.A., R.F.H., filters,
Tele-Makinar, £34 (cost £68). — Box 8893, c/o
The Amateur Photographer.” [4568
LEITZ Chromium Vidom F’inder, 50/- ; Weston
Leicameter 617/2, 50/- ; approval. — Box 8894,
c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.” [4569
31x24 Salex Focal-plane, l/15th to 1/1, 000th,
2 f/5.5 lens, screen, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather
case, £3, near offer ; “ A.P.” deposit system. —
Box 8895, c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.” [4570
New Shop-soiled [Kodak 2i Film Developing
(Daylight) Tank, cost 21/- ; 5/-. — Below.
Stereoscopic viewer, Taxiphot, new (sUghtly
shop-soiled), perfect order, large number of
slides, etc. ; cost over £15, for £3/10. — Below.
y.P. Korelle, f/3.5, D.A. Compur, £3/17/6. —
Cyril Howe. Abbey -• Churchyard, Bath. [4571
OR Quick Sale : —
UNFSED Auto. Rolleiflex, latest type, size
0X6, f/3.5 Tessar lens, unregistered, leather case,
filter in case, lens hood in special mount in case ;
cost £28 ten days ago ; accept £20. — Christopher-
son, 4. Knowle Rd., Bromley, Kent. [4573
LEICA llla, Summar f/2, chromium, unused,
£29. — Box 8897, c/o “ Tlie Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4576
1 Busch Bis-Telar Telephoto Lens f/7,
JL\-e4 £3/10 ; deposit. — Dr. Tucker, Chemistry,
University, Glasgow. [4497
ROSS 6-in. f/4.5 Anastigmat Lens, perfect ;
bargain, 35/-. — Maddison, 77, Bank St.,
Gateshead-on-Tyne. [4504
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
IF in London for your holidays call and see
our large selection of bargains in Cine Cameras,
Projectors, Films, Screens. — lllustra Enterprises,
159, Wardour St., London, W.l. Phone, Gerrard
6889. [4559
Dekko Camera, f'1.9 Dallmeyer, new con-
• tJ dition, passed 60-ft. film only, case, lens
hood and x2 filter ; genuine bargain, £10 ; deposit
system. — Box 8838, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4488
Agfa Movcx 30B, le-mm., 2 lenses, splendid
condition, far below list price. — Box 8840,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4490
CtlNF.-NIZO Model L, 16-mm., Meyer f/1.5
y 20-mm. Plasmat, film rewind incorporated,
leather case : cost £45 ; as new, £20. — Box 8851,
C O “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4500
\'ICTOR Latest Model, reverse wind, 5 speeds,
Dallmeyer 1-in. f/1.5, 2-in. f/1.9, 3-in. f/3.5,
case, Blendux meter, American matte-box, masks,
filters, £37/10. — Hart, 44, Oakley St., Chelsea.
[4518
BOLEX 16-mm. Camera, latest model, f/2.9, in
case, as new, £37. — H. C'., Plant House,
Holcombe, Bury. [448(1
PATHESCOPE Motocamera de Luxe, f/3.5.
Home Movie Projector, case, £9/10. — Begg, 42,
Brookdale, N.ll. [4.538
1 /*-MM. Kodascope Model C, perfect condition,
JO £6/6. — Williamson, 548, Ilury Rd., Bamford,
Rochdale. [4542
Kodak 8, slightlv used, £7/17/6;
3t/?7/ll/0 £6/6 Pathe B, shop-.soiled, £5/5;
9.5 Pathe Ace Projector, as new, £1/10; £3/15
Coronet Cine, shop-soiled, £3/2/6 ; guaranteed
as new or money returned. — Hyatts, 25, Queens
Rd., Bayswater, W.2. [4561
Movies at Home. — How to make your own
"' Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope' (A), Pear Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
[4575
THE “PILOT”
ROLL-FILM
REFLEX
The smallest reflex camera'^ on
the market. Measures only
5x2Jxli in. Magnifier over
ground-glass screen for ultra-
sharp focussing. Simple lever
movement to change the film
automatic exposure indicator.
Size of picture 3x4 cm., 16
exposures on V.P. film.
With f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
in Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th
sec . £17 10 D
With f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
in Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th
sec . £20 0 0
Extra charge for Rapid Compur
shutter, 1 to l/500th sec.
£16 0
Velvet-lined Leather Case, with
sling . £1 0 0
THE
ZEISS IKON
« CONTAX ”
For 36 pictures on per¬
forated cin6 film. All-
metal focal-plane shutter,
with exposures^ from i to
l/l,000th sec. and Time.
Distance meter coupled
to lens focussing, choice of
13 interchangeable Zeiss
lenses.
With'/ Zeissif /3.5 Tesear lens . . . £31 0 0
With Zeiss f/2.8 Tessar lens . £33 15 0
With Zeiss f '2 Sonnar lens . £41 0 0
With Zeiss f/1.5 Sonnar lens . £58 5 0
THE NEW “ CONTAX II
Chromium • plated.
The miniature camera with
all-metal focal-plane shut¬
ter, providing exposures
up to l;l,25Uth sec. Dis¬
tance meter coupled to
autumatically focussing lens.
Delayed • action “ take
yourself *' movement. A
superb camera.
With Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lens.
With Zeiss ( 2.8 Tessar lens.
With Zeiss f/2 Sonnar lens . .
With Zeiss f/1.5 Sonnar lens.
THE
“ LEICA »»
The miniature camera
of world ■ wide repute.
Supplied in black or
chromium-plated finish.
Intercbaugeabie lenses,
including Telephoto
lenses.
Model I, with Elmar f/3.5 lens, shutter speeds l/25th to l/500th
sec . £16 10 0
Model II, ditto, fitted with range-finder . £26 10 0
Model III, ditto, range-finder, shutter speeds 1 to l/l,00(>th sec.
£30 10 0
Model lUa, ditto, with f, '2 Summar lens . £39 10 0
THE
“DOLLINA”
A new camera for 36
pictures on cin6 film.
Coupled-to-lens range-
fimier. Direct • vision
view-finder. Small and
compact. Supplied with
Compur or Rapid Com¬
pur shutter.
With f/2.9 Schneider
Radionarlens £13 7 6
Extra for Rapid Com¬
pur shutter. .£150
Ever-ready Plush-lined
Case . £10 0
For prices of other
lenses see catalogue.
CAMERAS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
FREE!
NOW READY. 32-page Catalogue con¬
taining particulars of £20,000 worth of
Second-hand Cameras by all leading makers.
SANDS HUNTER & Co. Ltd., iianSln.K
38
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
August 12, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 5
DUNSCOMBE’S
PERSONAL ”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
ELMAR ACOOS
CHAPTER III.
Being extrucls from his diary written in the Mayor s
Parlour at Chortle-cum~Hardy.
•
“ I have had a very hectic day with Mayor
Itchin and the Surveyor on a little matter about
drains. Mrs. Smith-y-Smyth, of the Old
Manor House, complained of a nasty smell,
which we duly had to investigate, and^in due
course were able to secure some realistic
‘ Bring 'em back alive ' epic pictures of the
cause of the bother, namely, 10,000 rats, more
dead than alive, underneath the Boor-boarde in
the green room of the west wing. The pictures,
taken on the celebrated Kodak Super X film
(only Is. 6d. for 36 exposures for Leica Camera
loaded, post free in your own spool-chamber),
were remarkable considering the conditions
under which we had to work, as only by holding
the camera rock steady during the l/8th sec.
exposure at f/3.5 was it possible to get any
result at all.
“ We had no sooner returned from this expedi¬
tion, when we were called upon to attend the
Vicar's sale of work, a truly rural jollification,
which called for intimate snapshots of the
Vicar's wife endeavouring to sell last season’s
raspberry jam to the local grocer (retired).
These snapshots were finally enlarged and
beautifully coloured by Messrs. Dunscombe’s
so that the grocer's face was an exact replica
of the raspberry jam, in fact, as the Vicar after¬
wards remarked, it was indeed a very fruity
picture.
“The next evening being the Mayor’s night off,
I accompanied him to the local palace of
varieties, and from the first box on the right-
hand side we got some excellent shots of the
‘ bally ’ dancing, as well as attractive angles
of the chorus girls. Prints from these negatives
are carried in water-cooled envelopes by the
Mayor and showii secretly at the conclusion of
council meetings, and are much enjoyed,
especially by the Medical Officer for Health
and the Sanitary Inspector.
“ Whilst the latter mentioned pictures were quite
attractive from the standpoint of the subject
matter, there was a general tendency for under¬
exposure, and on my recommendation. Mayor
Itchin very kindly arranged for me to have
a Summar f/2 lens to augment my equipment,
and accordingly an urgent message was sent
to Messrs. Dunscombe's, who were able, of
course, to supply one immediately from stock,
and I am now getting thoroughly acquainted
with this desirable lens.
“On Tuesday week my friend the Mayor is
attending a Stag Party given by the Town
Clerk, and, if rumour is correct, 1 shall have
plenty to occupy my time and attention, and I
am hoping that the adventures on this occasion
will be worthy of inclusion in my book of
memoirs, as, naturally, I can only pass on the
high-lights of my daily adventures.”
All Leica Lenses and Accessories ohtainalle
by return from
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
I LANTERNS &; ENLARGERsI
E
AJSrCASTER
INLAEGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12 x 10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance Sale List of Shop-solM Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion : postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
SALE to best offers. — Ensign Midget Magnaprint
Enlarger, folding pocket tripod, leather case,
ball-socket head (chromium), I/cica developing
tank ; all new condition. — Newcastle Arms,
Retford. [4494
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
f/2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for CMh. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd..
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED for Prompt Cash. — 9J-mm. and
16-mm. Cameras, Projectors, Films and
Accessories ; Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes and
Modern Cameras. — Frank, 67, Saltmarket, Glasgow.
[4150
I EXCHANGE. — Heavy Gun-sighting Telescope, by
Lj Ross, lor any good Exposure Meter. — Wing¬
field, Fairways, Ditchling Rd., Brighton. [4482
IjlXCHANGE. — Kodak Pupille, f/2. 8, Leitz range
J finder, case, lor Mentorett, Pilot or similar
reflex ; sell, £12. — Box 8839, c/o “ Th? Amateur
Photographer.” [4489
Reflex, high-grade, modern, wanted, 34x2i or
i-pl.. Telephoto, leather oases, full kit of
accessories ; Glasgow ; deposit. — Box 8842, e/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4492
WANTED. — 31x2.1 or J-pl. Con. Enlarger, lens
optional. — Kidd, 14, Joppa Rd., Edinburgh.
[4505
Leica II Camera (not lens) wanted. — ^Shedden,
50b, Market Place, Falloden Way, N.W.ll. [4506
WANTED.— Good 12x10 Field Set, with or
without lens. — 54, Lime St., London, K.C.3.
[4507
Exchange Latest 530/2 super Ikonta, Tessar
f/4.5, Proxar, for Leica III, Elmar ; cash
adjustment ; particulars. — Wright, Wilne, Hackness
Rd., Newby, Scarborough. [4517
WANTED. — 9.5-mm. Pathe Motocamera B, and
Projector, reasonable.- — ^Marsh, 5, Market
St., Hoy lake. [4520
WANTED. — Good Prismatic Binoculars, approval
deposit. — Breeden, Rounds Rd., Daisybank,
Bilston, Staffs. [4530
y.N. 3ix2i Vertical Enlarger, f/4.5 Dallmeyer,
for i-pl. Horizontal; Anschutz i-pl., f/4.5
Dogmar, Mackenzie slide, 20 envelopes, case,
£10, exchange good i-pl. Reflex ; 10-in. Busch
Anastigmat, as new, 70/-. — 5, Marion Avenue.
Alverthorpe, Wakefield. [4531
WANTED. — Reflex, i-pl. and Slides, without
lens. — Goudie, 35, Plewlands Gardens, Edin¬
burgh. [4534
Exchange. — ^Latest Multispeed Exakta, Zeiss
f/2.8, for Makina II, cash adjustment. —
Cambria, High Rd., N.12. [4543
A NEW MODEL
• 16 PiaURES ON A
Z STANDARD3V2!i \
• FILM
UNBREAKABLE
■BODY
REAL LEATHER
’BELLOWS
SHUTTER SPEEDS
FROM Isec-Fsosec
• AUTOMATIC
• DELAYED
• ACTION \
OPTICAL •
VIEWFINDER •
.F/2-9
ANASTIGMAT
THBCAMERACa
320. Vauxhall Jtridye , ftoad^ 'Victoria. SW.t.
'rEL=PHON6; . VICTOetlA 5402 AND 5403
52, CHcapSi€ie,'E.C.2i. TaSPHOME: Clt^ 5402
The above Vauxhall camera representB the most rtupendous
value ever offered. The unbreakable body Is fitted with
all the latest refinements, such as automatic pan. window
covers. Remote shutter control, etc., etc.
GET YOURS NOW O /O similar
FOR 0/57 monthly payments.
Or with Compui “ 8,” £0 15 0. Compui Rapid, £7 19 6
Visit us at 52, CHEAPSIDE, E.C.2
IT WILL PAY YOU.
BARGAINS
Leica II, f/3.5 Elmar, coupled range-finder. List £20 lOs
£17 19
4A X 0 cm. Dallmeyer Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac, F.P. adapter
hood, 3 filters and case. As new. List price £36 £11 17 <
9x12 cm. Goerz Anschutz, seli-capping. f/4.5 Goerz
Dogmar, 3 D.D. slides. Cost £30 . £15 12 (
i-pl. Goerz Anschutz, f.4.5 Dogmar, self-capping shutter
6 slides and case. Cost £30 . £9 9 (
Six 2* Etui, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Oompur shutter, 9-in,
f/6.5 Dallon Telephoto, 3 slides and case. List price £24
£12 12 0
9.5-mm. Miller Cine Camera, f/2.8 Cinar anastigmat,
variable speeds, iriterchangeable mount. Cost £8 15a,
£5 19 6
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer, variable
speeds, latest moilel, interchangeable mount. List price
£10 188. fid . £7 17 6
Six 2^ Voigtiander Avus, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur shutter,
F.P. adapter. Cost £10 lOs . £4 12 6
0x6 Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter. Cost
£20 . £7 17 6
Campro Combined Cine Camera and Projector, t/3.9
anastigmat. List price £3 Ss . £1 19 6
3^x2i Ensign Speed Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 anastigmat,
special direct finder. List price £8 lOs . £4 17 6
Six-10 Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat, delayed-action shutter.
As new. List price £5 15s . £3 16 6
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke, 2 slides, P.P. adapter and
case. Cost £14 . £4 17 6
Postcard Ica Eol Film, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter.
New condition. Cost £20' . £4 17 6
6x0 Rolleicord, f/3.8 Zeiss Triotar, Compur. As new.
List price £14 . £10 15 0
Leica II, £,2.6 Hektor, couplevl range-finder. List price
£30 8s . £17 18 6
Leica Ilia, Chromium, f/‘2 Summar. List £43.. £33 15 0
Kodak Regent, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur Rapid. List
£20 . £14 19 6
1-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar, fi slides, F.P. adapter.
Cost £28 . £5 19 6
square Foth-Flex Reflex, f'3.5 anastigmat. Perfect.
List £10 7s. fid . £7 12 6
3^ X 21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 anastigmat. List
£8 lOe . £3 19 6
Magazine Cine-Kodak, f/l .9 anastigmat, Leitz range-finder,
leather case, the latest model, just introduced. List £40
£29 10 0
Pathe 200-B Projector, latest, model. As new. List
£15 . £11 15 0
LENSES AND ACCESSORIES.
Latest Model II Avo Photo-electric Cell Exposure Meter.
Exactly ao new. List price £3 .Ss . 45s. Od.
Latest Model Sixtus Exposure Meter. As new. In
original box. List £5 Ss . £3 19 6
Latest Electro-Bewi Exposure Meter. List £4 lOs.
578. 6d.
Blendux Exposure Meter, in case. List £3 7b. fid. 39s. 6d.
Ombrux Exposure Meter, in case. List £3 7s. fid. 37s. 6d.
15-mm. Dallmeyer f/1.5 Wide-angle Speed Anastigmat.
List £10 . £7 10 0
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
39
6 {Supplement)
THE Amateur photographer advertisements
August 12, 1936
SPECIAL OFFER
We list below details of a number of
Second-hand Cameras, EACH GUAR¬
ANTEED IN PERFECT CONDITION.
Rolieicord 6x6 cm., f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-
ready case. Like new . £11 0 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/a.'i lens, Compur shutter
£7 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, IhA Tessar, Compur
Rapid . £21 5 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, t/3.3 Tessar, Compur
Rapid shutter, leather ca,se . £14 5 0
Rathe Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens. Equal to
new . £4 15 0
Cine-Kodak Model K, f/1.9 lens. List price
new, £35. For . £25 0 0
Cine-Kodak Junior, f/i.g lens, latest model.
For . £12 17 6
J-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 double
slides and F.P. adapter, solid hide case. All in
beautiful condition. For . £22 10 0
Rolleiflex 6x6 cm. Automatic, 1/3.5 Tessar lens.
Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£20 0 0
Ensign 3ix2i Focal-plane Camera, Autospeed,
f/3.5 Dallmeyer anastigmat. List price C18 r8s.
For . £9 9 0
Bell & Howell Model 75 Filmo 16-mm. Camera,
f/3.5 lens. For . £12 15 0
POLLOCK & STEWART
Photographic Dealers,
41, RENFIELD STREET
GLASGOW, C.2
Telephone : CENT, 4066,
SPECIAL OFFER!!
FRENCH MANUFACTURER’S
STOCK OF
8x26 MM. PRISMATIC
Pocket TELESCOPES
with Case
EACH
Complete 37/6
Post Free.
AT LESS THAN HALF USUAL PRICE
Weight 7 oz. Length in.
.^it Ideal Pocket Conipanton.
BROADHURST, CLARKSON & CO.
Telescope Hooae,
63, FAREI56D0N BOAO, LONDOH. E.C.l
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative: \'.P. and 3jX2l, 8 e.xposures,
1/2— No. Ii6 (2|X4i) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/^5l X33 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
J dozen — 8^x64 enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6J X 4I enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1 /6 J dozen ; e.xtra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 X 16 enlargements,
21- each — 15X 12 1,9 each — 12 X 10 1/3 each — 10x8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
122, East Park Rd.,
LEICESTER.
OSBORNE & CAMPION,
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
VT'ANTED.— Ikonta 520, 16 on 3ix2i, f/4.5 lens,
T T Compur shutter ; full particulars. — Wickens,
19, Bower Mount Rd., Maidstone. [4548
T7'TUI 34x24 wanted.— Butler, 17, John St.,
Hi Bedford Row, W.C.l. [4552
ANTED. — Vertical Enlarger, 3i-in. negatives
down, non-focussing. — Ellis, Chemist, Brecon.
[4555
ANTED. — Enlarger, i-pL or 34x24, lull par¬
ticulars. — Gillott, 209, Derby Rd., Ilkeston.
[4557
lANTED. — 6-in. Anastigmat Lens f/4.5. — Box
8891, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4566
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MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
JA. 9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-'Tyme, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 : Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesdays, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON Folders, tuck-in Postcard : Heavy-weight,
2/- 50, 3/6 100 : Light-weight, 1/6 50, 2/6
100; 34x24, 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
J\. matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; 4-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross
4-pl. 3/6, 44x24 3/6, 34x24 2/6 gross. 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous: 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets. 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: 14x24, 1/6 gross;
34x24. 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross ; 44x24 and
4-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; 4-pl.. 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36.
9/6 gross.
I^ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
rV quality, all surfaces : Vigorous. 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates ; 4-pl., 4 dozen 2/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; 4-pl. 3 dozen 5/- ;
backed 5/9 ; 34 x 24, 4 dozen 5/- ; backed 6/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
l|x24. 9/- dozen ; 34 ‘
St qu
kx24. 9/-; 24x44,11/-:
6 exposures: 34x44, 18/-; 54x34, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 350, 34x24, 3
packs 5/3 ; 4-pl-. 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films. H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
4-pl.. 3 dozen 51- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
4-pl., 12/-. 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000; 34x24, 4 dozen 5/4; 4-pL. 3 dozen
5/3 : 4-pl.. 3 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast. H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, 14x24 and 34x24. 10/- dozen,
24x44. 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 34x24,
3 packs 5/9 ; 4-pl.. 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, If-.
[0009
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers.
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50.
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 34x24. 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4Jx2i and 4-pl.. 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
4-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
Good-bye
Farewell Blemishes!!!
Any novice can remove
telegraph poles, motor cars
and any unwanted object
from prints with the great¬
est ease and certainty with
ETCHADINE
The greatest boon for amateurs
and professionals alike. The
competitors’ greatest boon.
Impossible of detection. Com¬
plete outfit with w
full instructions... y '
Or from all reputable POST FREE
dealers.
GEORGE H. POTTS
- LIMITED -
7 and 9, BAKER ST.. LONDON. W.l
A GREAT BARGAIN !
SOHO i-PLATE REFLEX,
1936 LATEST MODEL. All the latest de¬
vices and many extras, Ross f/4.5 6-in. lens.
F.P.A., 3 D.D. slides, frame D.V. finder,
T.-P. focussing magnifiers, Wratten filters,
etc., Jaynay reflex tripod.
THIS OUTFIT, PURCHASED RE¬
CENTLY, IS ABSOLUTELY NEW.
Cost £40. Offered at £23
COVER DALES
19, PARLIAMENT STREET, YORK
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
- SERVICE -
WE CAN GIVE YOU HELP AND ADVICE
with your PHOTOGRAPHIC TROUBLES
Stockists for ZEISS IKON, CONTAX, LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX. ROLLEICORD, SUPERB.
REFLEX-KORELLE. EXAKTA, PATHESCOPE
AND DEKKO CINE. ETC.
PLATES, FILMS, PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
77-79, OXFORD ROAD,
MANCHESTER,!
'phone ; ARDwick 2232. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Sate.)
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August 12, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 7
LEICA
We offer one of the finest selections
of carefully used and demonstra¬
tion-soiled Leica equipment and
give with each item a written
guarantee as to optical and
mechanical perfection. Five days’
approval against full deposit.
leica nia. f/2 Summar, ever-ready ca^e . £33 15 0
Leica lUa, f/3.6 Elmar, ever-ready case . £25 17 6
Leica III, f/2 Summar, cbromium, ever-ready case£30 0 0
Leica III, f/3.0, chromium, ever-ready case _ £23 17 6
Leilz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled . £16 17 6
Leitz 3.5-cm. 1/3.5 Elmar. As new . £5 17 6
Leltz 6“cm, f/3.5 Elmar, chromium. As new.. £5 17 6
Leitz 5~C[n. 1/2 Summar, chromium. As new.. . £12 17 6
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor, coupled . £11 17 0
Leitz 9-om. f/4 Elmar, chromium. Unsoiled. ... £8 12 6
Leitz Sports Finder, for all lenses . £1 4 6
Leitz Vidom Finder, Itlack, for all lenses . £3 3 0
Leitz Waist-level Finder . £1 5 6
Leitz Short Base Range-finder . £1 8 6
Leitz Extendible Lens Hood . 13s. Od.
Leitz Angular View-finder . £1 II 0
Leitz Panoramic Tripod Head, with angular bracket
£16 6
Leitz Agfacolor Camera Filter . £3 17 6
Loitz Arfacolor Projection Filter . £3 17 6
Leitz Filters, Fihel, Figro, Figram, Fiola, Fipoe, Fedoo,
Fikyb, Feeog. Each . 13s. 6d.
Leitz Printing Board, Felis. Aa new . £2 5 0
Leitz Ever-ready Case. New condition . £110
Loitz Special de Luxe Case, for camera, all lenses and ac¬
cessories. Coat £10 lOs . £3 17 6
THE
AMATEUR CINt SERVICE Ltd.
MINIATURE CAMERA AND
HOME MOVIE SPECIALISTS
62, WIDMORE RD., BROMLEY, KENT
(CERTO)
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
DoUlna
For 36 exposures 24x36 mm., on cin^ film of standard width
External focussing control to set camera ready focussed while
still closed. Tubular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully-erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse spooling. Automatic looking and
film-connting device, die-cast body, etc.
Model II (with coupled range-finder), with Schneider Radionar
f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/aOOthsec . £13 7 6
With Schneider Radionar f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.
£14 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2. 8, Compur 1 to l/600tli sec.. . £18 18 0
With Schneider Xenon f/2, Compur 1 to 1 /500th sec. £19 19 0
Ask pour dealer for catalogue, or write to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq.,High Holborn, W.C.I
{Phone: Chancery 8541)
MATERIALS
I^IMBER of Brighton. — Leads as always : 500
IV gross 3Jx2J Vigorous Glossy Gaslight Paper,
1/- gross, post 3d. ; 3,000,000 sheets of 3ix2i
Glossy Bromide Paper, 3ix2J, offered at 1/- gross,
post extra, in soft, normal, vigorous and extra-
vigorous : all guaranteed serviceable ; lists of
cheap and super-quality materials on request
with samples ; mention “ A.P.” please. — Kimber’s,
61 and 62, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS. — First quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3ix2i, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders: Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3^x2^,1/6100; i-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. and P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, I’apers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3ix2i, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3tx2.t, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
3ix2i, 1/6 gross; i-pl., 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-, 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
4-piates, 400 and 600 H. & D., 2/9 dozen.
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. & D., 3ix2} 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-p). 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, i-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ENLARGEMENTS
I/O DOZEN, 9d. 6. 6d. 3. 2d. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management.— Prices as
previous lists : 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and 'Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [3594
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, 8ix6i 1/-.— Palk, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
I PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative. 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shaw3'er, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
I?ILMS Developed and Printed, 34x21 lOd., post
' free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
Developing and Printing, quality work, , re¬
turned same day as received; 31x21 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [4493
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
9.5-mni. PATHE DE LUXE CINE CAMERA, CA . 1 7 , fi
f/3.5 Krauss. Good condition. Cost £10 lOs. * • • X # • O
ANOTHER, with f/2.9 Zeiss Triotar . £9*15*0
ANOTHER, with f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar . £12:17:6
i-pl. GOERZ TENAX, f/4.5 Goerz Tenaxiar, Compur shutter,
double extension, high rise and cross front, 9 CC«‘17*fi
slides, P.P.A., leather case. Good condition • X # • U
2i A 3i ENSIGN SELFIX, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 7 , 1 7 , C
D.A. Compur shutter. CostfilO lOs. As new., X# • X # • U
2i SQUARE VOIGTLANDER SUPERB, CIC.in.A
f/3..1 Skopar, Compur, case. As new . *X«J« XU*V
2ix3} AGFA SPEEDEX ROLL FILM, C A . 1 0 . C
f/A.o, D.A. Compur. List fi gns. As new. . X** • XX * U
31 ^ 2i ENSIGN No. 8 ROLL FILM CARBINE, f/4.5 Koristka.
Compur shutter, plate back, 3 slides, canvas £4:7:6
34x21 ZEISS IKON MAXIMAR FOLDING PLATE, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, D.A. Compur, double extension, rise and cross,
F.P.A., 3 slides, leather case. Good C7»17«fi
condition . •Xi
i-pl. TROPICAL MARION SOHO REFLEX, f/4.5 Rose
Xpres, 7 D.D. slides, F.P.A., rigid canvas case. All in new
condition. Magnificent outfit, coating £21:17:6
EASIESTOF EASY TERMS FOR ZEISS
IKON CAMERAS-12 MONTHS TO PAY
ZEISS IKON
“NETTAR”
Outstanding Value, f/4.5 Nettar
anastigmat, S-speed Telma shutter
£5:10:0
I DELIVERED ON FIRST I
! OF 12 MONTHLY PAY¬
MENTS OF
I
9/9
Ditto, but with Compur
ihutter.. £7 ; 5 ; 0
OR 12 MONTHLY i n /n
PAYMENTS OP •*/!»
ZEISS IKON “CONTAX”
«mer'I!'‘f/L®“zel8s“‘TS8“r!
metal focal-plane shutter, 1 '
coupled range-finder, takes | rAiaiLttib Krr
standard cin4 film £31 10s.[.£2:lS:3j
With f/2. 8 Zeiss Tessar . . £33:15:0
OB 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF... ....£2:19:3
ZEISS IKON
“SUPER IK0NTA”
Takes 8 or 16 pictures on 2i x 3i
film. F/3.8 Tessar, New Rapid
Compur, coupled range-finder.
£22:10$.
DELIVERED
ON FIRST OF
12 MONTHLY
PAYMENTS of ;
GAMAGES MAKE THE
HIGHEST ALLOWANCE
for cameras, binoculars, telescopes,
projectors, etc., in part exchange for
other photographic apparatus and
give the easiest of easy terms.
u riiH
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone : Holborn 848,(
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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8 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 12, 1936
REFLEX-KORELLE
For 12 exp. (2tx2i)
on 8*expo8ure x
2i roll film, f/3.5
Victar lens
^ £10 10 0
F/2.9 Victar lens
£11 11 0
F/3.5 Tessar lens
£17 17 0
r/2.8 Tessar lens
£19 19 0
New focal - plane
shutter, l/25th to
l/500th sec.
LATEST MULTI¬
SPEED EXAKTA
PLATE-BACK
MODEL
Self - capping focal-
plane shutter, speeded
from 12 secs, to
I /1. 000th sec. De¬
layed - action device
with f/2.8 Tessar lens
£30 10 0
■With f/a5 Tessar
£26 10 0
Takes fnll-size V.P.
film and complete
?with 3 single metal
slides.
GENEROUS EXCHANGE ALLOWANCES
Al l ClkIC ***• OLDHAM ROAD,
MLLCnO MANCHESTCR,4
VISCOSE SPONGE
For removing water from mlniatora
and other films, also from enlaige-
ments, before hanging to dry.
Specially recommended to osert of
miniature cameras.
Small size :
3 X 2i X U in.
1/6
Medium size :
3i X 3 X 1i in-
2/6
Large size :
4} X 3 X IJ in.
3/6
Postage 2d. extra.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, BEDF ORD ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
ULTRASORBAN
Colour Filters
for cloud effects and correct
rendering of tone values. Optical
flats, stained during fusion (no
gelatine), yellow, green, red and
blue, single or In sets of three,
screw-cap sllp-on metal rims for
all lens diameters.
Ask your dealer or write for fully
descriptive leaflet from :
F. MORAT & CO., LTD.
68, Basinghall St., London, E.C.2
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange of photographic apparatus is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
GECP.GE CIHILDE
. . ' PHOTO-CHEM-IST- -n, LTD
2 28. Roundh&y RA Lei>^S 42057
REPAIRERS
■pOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
Jj undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holbom 3126. [0062
"DEPAIRS. — Cameras and Projectors ; shutters ^
XV speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gladstone Rd.,
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
DEFLEX Mirrors, Rc-silvered, Varnished, Repairs ;
X\ back return post. — Irvdngs’, 258, Kingston Rd.,
Teddington. [4558
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
QCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO-
O GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
RE TOUCHING
T)ETOUCHING. — First-class work promptly exe-
XV cuted. — Miss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canterbury.
[3024
1 PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED |
PHOTOGRAPHS Wanted, see Profitable Photo-
XT graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [4487
MISCELiLANEOUS |
TNSURANCE of Cameras and Apparatus against
X loss or damage ; costs only a few shillings
1 year ; write for particulars. — Hamilton and
Finch, Insurance Brokers, 84, Springbank Rd.,
S.E.13. [4511
1 STOLEN
QTOLEN from Lizars, Bold St., Liverpool, Rollei-
lO flex Camera No. 425328. [4574
DO YOU USE A MINIATURE
We supply special fine-grain super speed
35-mm. Panchromatic Film in 40-ft. lengths at
5/6. High-class developing and enlarging service
1 B. S. PRODUCTIONS, 1, Mitre Court,
Fleet Street, London, E.C.4 Tel. : Central 2480.
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
ARE THE LEADING
NORTHERN
SPECIALISTS
AND OFFER THE HIGHEST
PART-EXCHANGE
ALLOWANCES
THE
PRECISION
MINIA¬
TURE
LEICA
ilia.
With f/2^Summar lens : automatic focussing,
shutter speeded from I to jp/|OaAa|1
I /1, 000th sec., chromium-plated A^^OaUaL
9, Pink Lane phone : 22655
NEWCASTLE on-TYNE
THE CAMERA AND CINE
EXCHANGE OF THE MIDLANDS
STOCKISTS OF EVERYTHING FOR
The AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
See our windows for bargains in
used cameras and cine apparatus.
YOUR OLD APPARATUS TAKEN IN
PART EXCHANGE FOR NEW, LIBERAL
ALLOWANCES MADE BY
GAL LOWAYS
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMISTS
VICTORIA SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM
(Opposito 0.P,0.) Phone : MID. 6670.
MATHER’S for
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
Send for Photographic Liit.
Tel. : BLAckfriars 6133. Telcio'ams : Sensitised,
'°s?r^eet:^'-^°^ MANCHESTER
THE CITY PHARMACY
FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES
WANTED URGENTLY !
LEICAS, CONTAXES, ROLLEIFLEXES
AND ENLARGERS. Good cash prices given.
27, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C.2
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BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
August 12, 1936
THE' AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplemetit) 9
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole-
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse, S6, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
0. & F. A. Wilman, 32, WesUate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salauson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St*
CARDIFF.
H. Salansoo & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams. 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan. Ltd., 41-42, Na.«isau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
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Dallon Telephoto Anastigmat f/6.5, 10-ln . £3 10 0
T.-P Reflex Magnlflers, lOs. Od. Praotos Model 11 Meter, 12s. 6d.
Zeiss Miiax Enlarger, ^pl., for own camera, lamp, etc. . . £2 6 0
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THE .AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 12, 1036
IN STOCK AT
Come and compare the
latest models at one of
our addresses.
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No film thieadiug. Specia J
magazine loading, coniaining
DO ft. lO-mm. film. Loads
in'.S seconds. Each raagaziite
has its own footage indicator.
Speeds 8, IG, and G4. Scene*
timer. Five interchangeable
lenses available, luiiversal
view-finder. Panchromatic,
Super-Sensitive Panchromatic
and ’* Kodachrome ” film
available. Price, with Kodak
£40:0:0
Metrophot Exposure Meter. Good
condition . £1 17 6
3ix2i^ Agfa Standard, f/6.3 lens,
3 slides. V cry good condition £2 10 0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar.
Good condition. List £3 12s. 6d.
£2 15 0
Baldax 16-on-3ix2.t Film, f/3.5
lens, case. Good condition. List
£8 los . £5 15 0
Thathammer Cine Tripod. As new.
List £10 . £6 5 0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta, 1/3.5
Novar, Compur. Good condition. List
£8 7S. 6d . £6 17 6
4ix 3J Zeiss Nixe Roll Film, double
extension, plate back, 13.5 cm. Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur, direct finder,
6 slides, screen. Distar lens, case.
Good condition. Cost C'l in C
£20 .
2ix1|i Primarette Folding Pocket
Boll Film Reflex, f/3.5 Mever, Compur,
£11:10:0
9.5 Miller, Dallraeyer f/1.5, case.
^ £11:15:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 630, Tessar
f/3.5, i6-on-3iX2i film. Good
£13:12:6
36-mm. Zeiss Super Nettel, Tessar
1/3.5. Good condition. dC-C-A
List £22 5S . XlD.O.U
6x6 Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16,
Tessar f/3.5, delayed Compur. As
new. List £25 15s £18.15.0
Zeiss Contax I, Tessar 1/2.8, hood,
case. Good condition. COC.A.A
Cost £35 8s . X^O.U.U
Model III Leica, f/2 Summar, in
fixed mount. As COQ.lA.n
new. Cost £40 1 6s. XZiU.lU.l/
Zeiss Contax I, Sonnar f/2, E.R.
^G^d condition. £32:0:0
Model III Leica, Hektor f/i.o.
Excellent condition. CQQ.IC.A
List £52 IIS . XOIx.Zil.U
Latest 9x12 cm. Zeiss Miroflex,
16.5-cm. Biotessar f/2. 8, 6 slides,
£47:10:0
16-mm. Ensign Super Kinecam,
i-in. Cinar f/1.5, also 2-in. Dallmeyer
f/1.9, also 4-in. Dallmeyer f/4.5, filters,
Cos" £49:17:6
16-mm. Bell-Howetl 70 DA Filmo,
i-in. Cooke f/1.5. also 2-in. Cooke
f/3.5, also 4-in. Cooke f/.t.s, filters,
case. Good condition. £7^.0. A
Cost £100 . XIU.U.U
Above are at
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Telephone: Regent 1228.
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SPECBAL
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ON YOUR PRESENT
CAMERA IN PART
PAYMENT
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD II.
With Zeiss Triotar’f/4.5
pur..'^°“; £14:10:0
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5
and Compur £17:10:0
Ever-ready Case, £i o 0.
BARGAIN LIST AND
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ELS. Also latest litera¬
ture, post free anywhere.
Please state requirements.
DEFERRED TERMS
ARRANGED.
THE NEW
ZEISS CONTAFLEX.
4^x2^ Folding Brownie,
R.R. lens, leather case. Fair
condition . 8s. 6d.
Justophot Exposure Meter,
case. Very good condition
12$. 6d.
Ensign Midget A/D, case.
Very good condition. List
£i 13s . £1 2 6
3ix2iNo. 1 Pocket Kodak,
f/6.3 lens, Kcxiex shutter, screw
focussing. Very good con¬
dition . £1 17 6
4^x 2k Ensign Carbine, Aldis
Uno f/6.3, Betax 6-speed,
frame finder. Good condition
£2 0 0
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.5
lens. Excellent condition.
List£5 5s £3:17.6
4^x2^ Voigtiander Roll Film,
Skopar f/4-5, Compur. Very
good condition . . £5:0:0
3^x2^ Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex, Ensar f/4.5.
As neiv. List .CC.IO.C
£6 17s. 6d.. . JtO.lZ.D
41x3^ T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, 6-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
8 slides, F.P.A,, roll-film adap¬
ter, case. Very f 7.7.11
good condition. . ^ I • I
3kx2.i T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, "5-in. Cooke 1/4-5, ')
slides, F.P..A.., C7.1lt.n
Good condition If.XtJ.ll
3x4 cm. Nagel Pupille,
f/3.5 Elmar, Leitz range-finder,
depth-of-focus scale, 3 filters,
lens hood, Correx tank, case.
Cor/ty”"'; £10:10:0
Above are at
142 St. Albans Rd.
Watford
Telephone : Watford 3454-
6^x42 Goerz Double Exten¬
sion, i8o-iimi. Dagor f/6.8,
Compound i/25oth, rise and
cross, 2 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case Good
condition ....
9.5 Dekko, f/2.5 Taylor-
Hobson. Good condition,
List£6i6s.6d. £5:10:0
4^x3i Ensign Popular Re¬
flex, 6-in. Aldis f/4.9, reversing
back, F.P. adapter, case.
Good conditions £5:10:0
9.5 Dekko, Dallmeyer f/1.9,.
also Wray Tele f/4.5 lens, in
focussing mount, case. As
£11:15:0
DOLLONDS
3kx2k Nettel Tropical Deck-
rullo Focal-plane, r25-mm.
Dogmar f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides.
F.P. adapter. Cl 1 ,1 >7, C
Fair condition XXX. XI. U
4.5x10.7 cm. Voigtiander
Stereoflectoscope (Ukiwo), He-
liars f/4.5, Compur, filter,
changing-box, case. Good
condtuon... £13:13:0
4.5x10.7 cm. Nettel Cito-
skop Stereoscopic, Zeiss Tessars
f/4.5, Compur, f/4.5 finder
lens, magazine for 12 plates,
8 Autochrome plate-holders,
Zeiss Ducar filters, 6 slides,
case. Splendid condition.
Cost £40 £19:10:0
i4&oc;e are at
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London, W.l
Telephone: Alayjair 0859.
And at ; —
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
ESTD.
1750.
6ix3i Ensign Carbine,
f/6.3 Aldis, I to i/iooth
sec., rising front, leather
case. Good condition
15s. Od.
3lX2i Carbine Roll Film
Reflex, f/6.3 Aldis Uno.
Good condition. . . £1 12 6
3^x2^ Zodei Double
Extension, f/3.8 Zodellar,
Compur, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, roll-film holder,
case. Good condition
£4 17 6
4.5x6 cm. lea Bebe,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, 6
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Very good CC.C.n
condition.
3^x2^ Zeiss Miraphot
Enlarger' 1445/1, Novar
f/6.3. Good condition.
List£8 2s.6d. £6:6:0
3kx2V Ensign Special
Reflex, 5-in. Aldis-Butcher
f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter.
Very good condition. List
£i2i5s6d £6:15:0
3^x2^ Zeiss Ikonta,
f/3.5 Tessar. Compur, fitted
with Leitz range-finder
{infeet).Goorfro,1C.A
condition. . . .
4ix3^ N. & G. New
Special Sibyl, 736-mm. Ross
Xpres f/4.5, 6 slides, case.
Very good condition. Cost
£26 r2s 6d £10:15:0
Above are at
12 GEORGE ST.
CROYDON
Telephone: Croydon 0781.
3ix2i Auto. Kodak,
leather case. Good con¬
dition . £1 3 6
9.5 Coronet, f/3.9 lens.
Fair condition . . £1 5 0
3^ X 2i Salex Focal-plane,
f/4.5 lens, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter. Fair condition
£17 6
9.5 Pathe, f/3.5 lens,
Camo motor, case. Good
condition . £1 10 0
3^x2^ No. 1 Kodak,
f/6.3 lens, Kodex shutter,
leather case. Good con¬
dition . £1 19 6
Blendux Exposure Meter.
Good condition. List
£3 7S. 6d . £2 5 0
3^x21 Ensign Cameo
Double Extension, Aldis
Uno f/4.5, Compur, 6
slides. Good condition
£2 17 6
3^x2} Ensign Carbine
No. 6, Aldis Uno f/4.5,
Compur, fitted range-finder.
Good condition . . £3 15 0
ShxZi No. 3a Kodak
Roll Film Graflex Reflex,
Wray R.R. lens f/8, focal-
plane i/ioth to i/i,oooth
and Time, takes No. 122
film. Good CQ.1Q.C
condition. . XO. XcF.U
3Jx2i Nagel 74, Dall¬
meyer f/4.5, Compur,Ieather
£4:10:0
31x2} Ensign Auto¬
range AR'20, Ensar f/4.5.
Good condition. , Jg , Q
41x3} Dallmeyer Reflex,
6-in. Dallmeyer Press f/3.5,
reversing back, 5 . slides,
F.P. A., case. Justophot
So,?." £6:10:0
10x15 cm. Ernemann
Press, 16.5-cm. Tessar f/4.5,
F.P. adapter, case. Good
conditioti
£6:17:6
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66a, Seven Sisters Kd., Holloway.
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Crouch End. — 17, Topstield Pmade.
Kingston. — 30-32, Thames St.
Nortn Harrow.— 537, Pinner Rd.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Catlord. — 62a, Kushey Green.
Canteroury.— 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114. Promenade.
Salisoury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.).— 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil.— 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
4.5x6 cm. T.-P. Bijou
Reflex, revolving back,
3j-in. Cooke f/2.5, 4 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condi- CO.l'y.C
Hon . iO.l/.D
12-in. Ross Teleros T/5.5
(2-power), in focussing
mount, case. Fair con-
£rfr5s':"‘ £8:17:6
3^x2.^ T.-P. Junior Spe¬
cial Refiex, 13.5-cm. Tes¬
sar f/4.5, swing rise and
cross front, Stevens’ screen,
II slides, lilters, etc., case.
Good condition. List over
£9:17:6
3} X 2 j Zeiss Super I konta
530/2, Tessar f/t.5, de¬
layed Comjiur, case. Good
condition £12:17:6
31 X 21 T.-P. Junior Spe¬
cial Reflex, 5-in. Cooke
f/4.5, also I o-in. Dallmeyer
Popular Tele f/6, magni¬
fiers, 2 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll-film holder, case.
Almost new. C 'tT .’I .R
List £23 2s Xi.l.1.0
List £6 I os.
Above are at
73 LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone : Bank 4927
DOLLONO
OWL N0.4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of modern design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas-
tiginat in focussing mount, taking
pictures X2\ in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/50th, i/rootb
sec., T. and B., fle.vible release,
covered metal body, 6^x3 xi| in.
PRICE 55/-
Brown leather sling case, velvet-lined,
lock and key. Price . 7s. 8d,
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August 12, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
EVERYTHING for^^e MINIATURE |
OVER 500 LEICA ACCESSORIES ALWAYS IN STOCK
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Models from £16 19 0
All models in stock.
Tvpe illustrated is
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sell is guaranteed. Our Easy Payment
arrangements are simple and convenient,
and we genuinely try to ensure that you
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FILMS DEVELOPED IN
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FREE FILM POSTING BAGS, for tilms to be sent for
developing, etc.
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miniature negatives at the cost of contact prints,
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The latest model by
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hnder. Models from
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A convenient box file holding 450 ex¬
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that all technical data can be written.
Price 21s. complete.
1 Ombrux Exposure Meter. (Jo»t t3 7». (i*l . £2 9 tf
2— Leitz Elmar f/3.5 5-cm. Chromium Lens, for Jjeioii,
coiipletl, ill iiii'trt'H. As IU'W. Cost JtM |4s . £6 U 0
3 F/2.8 6“t‘m. Tessar Lens, fur Cunluv. Cost til r>H.
£8 8 0
4 2«in. Dallmeyer Pentac Projector Lens, foi’ 35>iiiiii.
Cost tM 1()H . £1 19 0
5 Leica Model II. Idnek, f/3.5 Klniiir tens, riD-uiin..
l/‘2l)thto l/riODth sec. Cost t‘2(i ID.s . £19 19 0
0 Leica Model III, cluuiuiiiiu tlnislt. f/‘2 Huiumar It^ns.
spefils 1 to I/.'iHOtii sec*. Co.st iJ4(l KJs . £34 10 0
7 Leica Model Ilia. ( Inoiniiiiii, litteil Sunnnar f/2 lens.
Cost t43 . £37 10 0
8 -Contax I, 35-mm., Sonaar f/l..'>, focai-plane Hliiitter.
A to 1/1. (loath see. Cost t:5(i 5h . £39 10 0
9 -Leica I, Black, Hektor 172.5, focal-plane shutter. l/’20lh
to l/500th sec., intereiiaiiKeable. Co8tt‘20l()s . £13 13 0
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The Exakta Handbook.
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Johnson's Fine-grain Developer. Can be used
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Buffered Borax. Per tin for 32 oz . Is. 9d.
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10 Leica I, Elmar f/3.5, foc-al-plane shutter, l/20th to
1 .-lUbth sec. Oust £15 . £9 9 0
11— 21- square Foth-Flex Twin-lens Reflex, f/3.5 Koth.
focal-plane l,'25tli to l/uOUth. Cost £1U 17s. (id..... £8 8 0
12- -6x6 Auto Rolleiflex Twin-lens, Tessar f/3.8,Compur
shutter. 1 to l/.30()th sec. Cost £’22 108 . £16 16 0
13 Zeiss Super Nettel 35-mm. Miniature, Zeiss Tessar
f/2.8, focal-plane shutter, 1/Hlth to l.T.UdOtli see. Cost £24 15s.
£18 18 0
14 16-on-V.P. Gucki, f/2 Xenon, Compur shutter. 1 to
l'3U0th sec. Coat £16 IGs . £ii n o
15— 6x6 Super Ikonta Roll Film, Tessar f/2.8. Compur
Rapid shutter, 1 to l/4(Kith sec. Cost £28 5s . £23 10 0
16 — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature, Xeuar f/3.5, Compur
shatter, 1 to l/3(X»th sec. Cost £IU lUs . £7 17 6
17 — 4><3 cm. Pupille Roll Film Camera, Tessar f/2.8.
Oirupur shutter. 1 to l/3<J0th sec., case. Cost £18 108. £14 14 0
18— Weston Leicameter Model 617,2. Cost £7 _ £3 10 0
ROLLEIFLEX ■
This is an ideal holidav camera. H
ppi
Shows your picture full size and H
llgMi
right way up on ground-glass WB
screen. Fitted with Compur fOS
shutter, speeded to l/uOOth sec., Bkv
T. and B., and Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 19^
lens. Designed to take plate back, |GB
cine film attachment and nu-
merous accessories which enable Kjl
it to cover the widest range of /jSl
photographic needs ”0 ”0 ^|tt
Nine monthly payments of 58/4. ^
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As advertisements on these covers go to press a fortnight in advance some of these second-hand items may be sold already, but similar outfits are usually available.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 12, 1936
Negative by Chas. E. Brown
\\ hatever the time of clay, early morning, afternoon or late
evening — as long as there’s daylight left — the extra speed of
Selochrome Roll Film makes photography not only possible
but successfvd.
Selochrome Roll Film multi-coated and anti-halo backed, is very
generous in latitude, and, to add to the perfection of vour
pictures, renders greens and yellows at their true tone values.
MADE IN ENGLAND BY
ILFORD LIMITED
ILFORD • LONDON
Sf^chrome
EXTRA FAST ROLL FILM
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd.. Dorset House. Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Reading.
The Amateur Photographer can be obtained abroad from the following : United States : The International News Co.. New York. Fuance : W. H. Smith & Son, 248. Rue Rivoli, Paris ; Hachette e‘
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Adelaide (S.A.). Perth (W.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand: Gordon & Gotch. Ltd., Wellington. Auckland. Christchurch and Dunedin. India: A. H. WTieeler & Co.. Bombay,
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Amateur Photographer and CinematographeJ Wednesday, August 19//?, 1936.
ilMATEUR^
OTOGRAPHER
&L CIIVEMATOGH.APHE.R.
r ^ The Journal for Everybody wilh a Camera
Vol. LXXXIL
Wednesday, August 19th, 1936.
No. 2493.
Negative by Cyril Mathews.
RIGHT ON TOP for Weed
. . . . thatis where Selochrome stands
among films of to-day, giving you many
more opportunities for fine picture-
Made in England by
Extra Fast ROLL FILM
ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
Copyright— Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K.
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THE A MA TE UR PHOTOGRA PHER A £> I'ERTISEMEA'TS
August 19, 1936
AN UNUSUAL CAMERA
0
You can see that at a glance
The “Regent” has been designed, not simply assembled
Look at its smooth ‘streamlining’ — no projecting parts at
all, everything built right in. It’s the handsomest camera
made.
But, of course, it doesn’t stop at looks. Consider the
equipment : Coupled Rangefinder (no more out-of-focus
pictures) ; Two Picture-Sizes Device (eight 3,1'' by 2\" or
sixteen 2\" by 1|" on Kodak Film No. 620) ; Zeiss Tessai
/4.5 Lens ; Compur-Rapid Shutter (9 speeds up to 1 /400th
second ; Delayed Action) ; Optical Direct Vision View¬
finder. Everything you need for good pictures — outstand¬
ingly good pictures — is here in the “Regent.”
If you’re thinking of getting a ‘better camera,’ this is a
camera you must not miss. Ask your Kodak Dealer lor
interesting descriptive leaflet or write to
Kodak Limited, Kodak House, Kmgsway, London, W.C.2.
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August 19, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
“ The time has come," the young man said, “ to pack a lot of things,
ril pack my trunk and — let me see — Til pack my camera, Leica III,
And snap just everything I see, from cabbages to kings."
The Leica will “ shoot ” everything successfully — distant animals or birds, close-ups
or portraits, landscapes, architecture, the theatre stage with ordinary lighting.
Quick successive snapshots — 3 in 10 seconds. Economical to run, 36 pictures for 2/-.
No double or blank exposures. Focal-plane shutter speeded from I sec. to I /1,000th.
Small and light — handsome chromium finish. Numerous other features are explained
in Leica literature, sent post free on request.
Over 500 Leica
Accessories actu¬
ally in Stock.
•
The most generous
exchange allow¬
ance in the trade.
Ask for particu lars
of special Wallace
Heaton facilities
to registered Leica
owners.
THE
Model II, with f/3.5 Elmar
Model III, with f/3.5 Elmar
Model 1)1, with f/2 Summar
Model ilia, with f/2 Summar
LEICA PRICES :
£26 10 0 cash, or 9 monthly payments of 61/10
£30 10 0 cash, or 9 monthly payments of 71/2
£39 10 0 cash, or 9 monthly payments of 92/2
£43 0 0 cash, or 9 monthly payments of £5 0 4
WALLACE HEATON LIMITED
The Leica
spedaiisu 127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.1
Phone: Mayfair 7511 (8 lines). Also at 47, Berkeley St., W.l, and 43, Kensington High St., W.8
The above is an example of the kind of
pictures which win prizes — it won a
prize in an earlier Wallace Heaton
competition.
WHY NOT HAVE A
SHOT YOURSELF?
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN £25
IN OUR 35-mm. STILL CAMERA COMPETITION
There’s no entry fee — any user of Leica, Contax, Retina,
Rolleiflex or Rolleicord (35.mm!®cinTflim) is allowed to compete.
This Competition is open from now until September 30th. Your photographs can be
of any subject — but they must be taken on 35-mm. film. Prints should not be smaller
than 6X 4 inches.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any one week, but each photograph must have
the coupon attached. In addition to the big prize, a weekly prize of £! Is. will be
awarded for the best photograph submitted in that week.
Each photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and address
of the sender, the make of camera and material used, exposure, etc.
For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the
right to purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize¬
winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The copyright of the £23 prize-winning print
must be made over to us without further payment. In addition we are offering a special
prize o/ £1 Is. per month for the best photograph submitted depicting a person or persons using a
camera purchased from Wallace Heaton Ltd. All prints will be judged at the end of the Compe¬
tition for the final prize of £25 cash. Acceptance of these rules and conditions is a specific condition
of entry.
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition.
August 19th, 1936.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES TO "COMPETITION,”
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ August 19, 1936
IT $ WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY THAT
Coventry.
" I have now tested the camera and
am entirely satisfied. I wish to thank
you for the courtesy you have again
shown me and to ask you to add this
testimonial to the many you have had
from satisfied clients.” S. M.
Bournemouth.
" I have received the Camera and
Plates quite safely. Please accept my
heartiest thanks for your kind and
prompt attention. The Camera is an
absolute bargain at the price. Should I
require anything further I will let you
know.” C. C.
Dublin.
I ivish to thank you for your kind¬
ness in letting me have the camera on the
H.P. system.
“ / may say that I am delighted with
it and all my friends say that I certainly
got a bargain.” E. J. M.
Yorks.
” I have much pleasure in accepting
the camera which you sent on approval.
I find it suits my purpose exactly. Thank
you very much for your prompt and
courteous attention to my order.” T. R.
i LEIGA MODEL III
With 1/2 Sammai Lens, f
Automatic focussing, S
an shots in 10 secs., anything
M up to 36 pictures one load-
m log, double exposures Im-
^ possible. For holidays, |
H travel, or for photographs
n at night or in any wsatiier,
Leica Is
Ideal camera.
9 monthly payments o! 98/0.
“DITMAR”
Visible footage indicator.
Two speeds. Parallax
compe&BatiOQ. Stogie
picture deWce. Tele¬
photo, portrait, wide-
angle and filter attach-
meots fitted by Universal
screw mount.
Nine monthly payments
ol 29.5.
T.-P. JUNIOR
REFLEX
Made In 4^x3^
in., and 61x9 and 9 x 12
cm. sizes. With Buby
self-capping time and
Instantaneous focal-plane
shutter, revolv¬
ing b:u:k. re-
fiectiug mirror
of specially
prepared glass,
qulck-wlnd, 3
single metal
slides. With T.-P.
Cooke f/4.5 lens, size
3i X 2i from
£12:0:0
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 28;-
‘ROLLEIFLEX’
The easiest manipulated
camera you could buy.
Shows your picture full
size and right way up
on ground -glass screen.
Fitte<l with Compur
shutter, speede«l to
l/600lh sec., T. and B..
and Zeiss Tessar f/3.6
lens.
£25:0:0
Nine monthly payments
ot 58;4.
RANGE -FIXDER
“BESSA”
With coupled range¬
finder and optical view¬
finder fitted next to the
focusMiDg control. The
fam(»us trigger release
Is fitted uo ler the base¬
board. Yellow flltsT is
Incorporate'! for use
when required. Com¬
pur Bapid shutter, spee*!-
ed to i;4U0th seo.
With 4-element Skopar
f/3.5 lers
£18:15:0
Nine ^monthly payments
ol 43/9.
EASY TERMS
& EXCHANGES
You can ma ke any purchase from any City Sale branch
on 9 equal monthly instalments. The first payment
secures your purchase. No harsh formalities and
NO UNDUE WAITING for delivery ot the goods. High
allowance on your used camera in part exchange.
CINE
AMAZING BARGAINS!
Vletot Model III 16-ami. Camera. f/].9 lens, 3 speeds, carrylng-
oase. Good condition . . . 814 12 6
Cioe-Eodak 8. f/3.5 lens and carrying-case. Cost £10 I8s. fid.
87 7 0
Patbe Baby Hand Camera, f/.3..5 anastlgmat lens . 14s. 6d.
Midas Camera-Projector, lens, «*otaptete . 81 12 6
Vitssse Id-mm. Camera, (/1.9 DaUmeyer lens. 50 and 100 ft.
capsbTity . 87 7 0
Dekko 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, (/3.0 and oarryiug-case. Cost
£7 158 . £4 12 6
Ensign Silent Sixteen Projector, IHO watt, motor drive, double
resistance fm ab voltages. In good condition . Ill 6 0
Model 111 Leica, f/3.5 Klmar lens, ever-rea ly case. Sew con¬
dition . 821 15 0
16-on-31x2f 5.20 Baida, f/3.5 Meyer lens, Compur shutter.
New condition . 85 17 6
1-pl. Po^oJar Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 anastiemat, 6
eUde*’, P.P.ik. . 85 12 0
31x21 Soper Ikonta. f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, ever-rea.1y ense
814 17 6
81x2} N. A 0. Folding Reflex, new condition, f/4.6 Ross
Xpres. 2 D ell i*is, F.P.A. and leather case . . 821 12 8
1 3} X 2} T.-P. Jonior Ruby Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke and 10*ln.
DaUmeyer Pouuiar Telephoto. 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather case
811 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Baby de Loxe, f/S.5 DaUmeyer lens, switig front.
3 slides. F.P.A. and case . 812 17 8
Zeiss Contafiex. f/*i Sounar. ever -ready case. As new
£52 10 0
1-pl. T.-P. Foeal-i/lane, f/4.5 Eruon anastigmat, .3 slides.
F.P.A. and case . 812 17 3
3} X 2} Ernemano Pocal-^'Iane, r/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. self-capping
shutter. D. slides. F.P.A. and ewe . 811 17 6
8x6 Aatomatio BoUeiflei, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter,
ever-ready case . 816 16 0
21x31 Ensign Antorange. as new, (/4.5 Ensar. Muichro
slmt*er . £5 12 8
Ememann Botbette, taking standard size 35-mm. films. r2
Emeraanii lens. ii»«^1ril shutter . £4 7 8
^8x24 Turact Prismatic fimoculan, leather cose. .. £8 17 6
7 w 50 Zens Binoculars, ••oriiplete in case. As nsw. . 87 17 8
6x4 cm. Marion Soho Reflex, f/4.0 A1 lli anastigmat, 3 book-
/orm sli lee. F.P.A . 18 17 •
1-pl. and 9 '' 12 cm. Etui, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. Compur eliutter,
3 slides. F.P.A . 85 17 8
9 X 12 and 1-pI. Zeiss Mirophot Vertical Enlarger, f/fi.3 Novar
lens, electric fittings, complete . 87 17 6
Zeiss Ikon MIrette Enlarger, with condenser, f/fi..3 Novar lens,
for S5-mm. or 3 x 4-cm. films. Can be useil vertically or hurl-
lontally . - . 83 17 8
59/60 CHE APSIDE
LONDON Phone: CITY 1124/5 E.C.2
KODAK ‘8’
With flxed-focua f/3.5
j. lens, exposure guide,
\ footage indicator and
FIRST
H eye-ievel finder* Incor-
1 porated In the handle of
^ the camera. Holds
PAYMENT
■ 25 ft. of special film,
3 only half the width of
SECURES
1 which la exposed at a
1 time.
ANY
1 £9:17:6
m Nine monthly payments
ITEM
^ ot 23/1.
RATHE ‘B’
Strongly made with
f/3.5 bigb-graile lens.
Strong motor drive, ex¬
poses a reel at one
winding. Takes 30-ft.
of 9.5-mm. film.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments
of 14/9.
USED, BUT NOT ABUSED
Latest 81x2} Makina, coupled rang; -finder, 3 slides, f/8.9
Plauhei Anticomar, D.A. Compur. Never used... 833 10 0
Model II Coupled Leitz Leica. f/2.5 Hektor lens and ease
821 10 0
Several Good Artificial Light Enlargers. DetaUs on application.
8 X 6 RoUeicord, f/3.8 Zeiss Trotar, Compur, L/case 811 17 f
Latest 8x6 Aatomatio BoUeiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur,
1,/ease . . . . 817 17 0
N. & G. Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Cooke, 3 book-form slides, F.P.A.,
refies finder, case . . 87 17 6
Kodak, f 4.9 Cart Zeiss Tessar. Compur, L/case 84 10 0
6x6 BoUeiflex, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar. Compur, L/case
812 7 6
3} X 2} N. & G. New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Boss Xpres. 6 D. book-
form slides . £8 17 6
21x21 Latest Soper Ikonta, f/2.8 Carl Zelsa Tessar, D.A.
Compur, L/case . £25 0 0
Zeiss Contax, i,'3.d Carl Zeiss Tessar, high- and low-speed
shutter, ever-ready case . 821 0 0
4x4 Automatic jBoUeiflex. f/3.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar. Compur.
L/case . 818 17 8
31x2} Venus Wafer Compact Folding, (/4.5 Zeiss Teuar, 3
slides F.P.A . £8 17 6
Latest Model K 16-mm. Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anas. As new
£27 10 9
18-mm. Siemens-Halse Cine Camera, f/2.8 Olaukar, variable
speeded shutter, slow motion. <\>st £30. As new., £22 10 0
1-pI. Ica Reflex, f/4-5 Tessar, 12 sfides . £8 7 8
21 square RoUeicord, f, 4.5 Tnotar, L/case . £9 17 6
16-ex. on 3} x 21 Baida Roll FUm. f/2.0 Meyer Trioplan, D.A.
Compur, L.case . £8 17 6
31 x2} Kodak Compact Graflex Reflex, f.4.0 Ross Xpres, 8
slides, F.P.A., L/caae . £5 17 6
31 X 21 Icarelts RoU FUm, f/4.fi T»Hi*r. D.A. Compur £7 17 6
3}x2} T.-P. Reflex, all movements, f/3.6 Cooke anasttgmat,
ll-fn. f/5.fi DaUmeyer Dallon Telephoto, 2 D.D. slides, F.P.A.,
8 single elides . . . £19 10 0
' Several Good Microscopes, by weU-known makers at bargain
pilcee. Details on appdcatlun.
1-pl. Sinclair Una, f/fi.8 Zelea Amatar anasilgmat, Compur
shutter, 3 slides, roll-holder, fillet an<l case . 810 10 0
V.P. Planovista Compact Pocket Roll Film Reflex, f/2.9 Meyer
Trioplan auaetlgmat. Compur D.A. shutter, L/case. Unaolled
£8 7 6
3}x2} T.-P. Special Roby Reflex, f/4.5 ZeiM Tessar lens, 3
D.D. slides, F.P.A., 2 Wratteo filters, magnifiers, L/ca«e. As
new . 815 15 0
54 LIME STREET
LONDON Phone: Mansion House 0180 E.C.3
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 11 pictures on 31 x 21'8-«xposare
roU film. Distance meter eouplcd with
the focussing. Direct - built-in view¬
finder, Compur Rapid shutter, speeded
1 to l/400th seo. With fAQBCaA
f/y.8 Zeiss Tessar lens . . •"
Nine monthly paymenU ol 86/-.
(1929)
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August 19. 1936_ THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
1 Southport.
Wolverhampton .
Chesterfield.
Nottingham.
** I am very sc^isfied indeed with
the instrument. May I take this oppor-
! UifUiy of thanking you for the promptness
and courtesy with which you have dealt
with my order." R.A.
“ May I thank you for the very prompt
manner in which you have dealt with
this matter, it is indeed a pleasure to deal
with you." A.J.E.G,
“ / am duly in receipt of your letter,
and have also received the Salex Supreme
outfit, I cannot say how delighted I am
with it."
"The catnera to hand and quite safe,
and I must say how pleased I am with it.
It is indeed a very nice instrument.
Allow me to say how pleased / am with
your business methods." W, T.
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‘ EXAKTA »
For V.P. roll film. Picture
U iMQ Id the floder mirror
exeetlj a« It will appear
Ifi the film. Fitted with
auxiliary mirror for eye*
lerel work and mafniner
for floe work, apeeda from
13 to 1/l.OOOtb aeo.. f/S.5
loM, from . . £19:10:0
t moBthly parmenta ol 45; 0.
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Voiftlandar Prominent, f/4.5 Heliar, D.A. Gompur
and leather ease . 018 17 6
10.mm. Alfa UoTez. f/1.5 anaatlvmat, motor drive aod leather
ease . 011 7 6
8|x2i Salez Folding Pocket, f/4.6 Salex anaatlgmat, Gompur
shatter, 4 alMea, P.P.A., leather case . 04 10 0
81x21 T.-P. RsQez, Aidls f/8.4 anaetlinoat, focaJ*plaDe abut*
ter, 3 slides, roll*holder . 07 17 8
81 X 81 VolcUaoder Avus, Skopar 1/4.5, Gompur abutter, fl
aHdes. P.P.A., leather case . 08 17 6
8x85 Prism Biaocolars, centre-sciew foouaaini and leather
ease . 03 3 0
9 X 12 cm Mentor Collapsible FocaUplane, Carl Zeiss Tesaar
f/4.9, fooal-piane shutter, 8 olldes and leather case. New con*
dJtton . 028 10 0
Mode nil Letts Leloa. Bummar f/2, coupled range*fliider, slow
speeds, ever>ready case . 030 9 0
Six 21 Slx-*20 Kodak, f/4.0 anaatlgmat, speeded shutter
£4 4 0
9 X 12 sm. Nettel Daoknllo Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tesaar
f/4,0, snl •capping fooal*plaiie shatter, S slldea, P.P.A. and
leather case . 018 IS 0
16-mm. Gnslgu Silent SLxfeen Prolootor, 100-watt lamp, motor
drive, reslstaitce to 250 volts . 010 17 6
1-pI. Sibyl Folding Pocket, //4.5 Tesaar, fally-speedetl ahrtter,
12 slide* and roil-holdet, ieathei case . 06 17 0
4-ln. Dallmeyet {/5.6 Telephoto, focusslug mount, adapted for
Leica . . 03 5 0
Postcard T.-P. Press Focal-plane, Dogmar f/4.6 anaatlgmat,
self-capping focal-plane shutter, 0 D.D. slides . 018 19 6
5x4 Ensign Bedez, 7-Iq. Cooke Series II f/4.5. rack focussing,
8 D.D. slides, leather case. New condition. . . . 09 9 0
3i X 81 No. 8 Wat<jb Pocket Carbine, Aidls - Botcher (/4.5.
Gompur shutter, complete in ease . 03 9 6
2i-m. Binare Volgtlander Snpexb, Hellar f/4.6, Gompur shut¬
ter. New couditlon . 014 5 0
31x21 Enrlgn Speed Roll Film ReOez, Aidls-Butohei f/4.5,
focai-plane shutter, complete in case . 05 5 0
10x15 Cm. Goers Anschuti Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tesaar
f/4.6. telf-oappUig focal -plane shutter, 5 slides, leather case
09 17 6
18-mm. Enilgn Auto Klnecam, f/2.0 Oloar, motor drive.
leather case . 012 18 0
5x4 Ooeri Anaohuts Focal-plane, Ceior 1/4.8, focai-plane
shutter, 3 D.D. slides, 'eai.her case . 07 17 6
9 X 12 cm. MlroSez Foldiof Reflex, Carl Zelsi Teasai f/4.5,
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WEDNESDAY, August 19TH, 1936.
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
VoL. LXXXir. No. 2493.
Readers are reminded that
the last day for sending in
pictures for the London Salon
of Photography is Wednesday, Sep¬
tember 2nd — a fortnight from to¬
day. Prints may be sent earlier by
post, but win be received by hand
at the Gallery at 5a, Pall MaU East,
London, S.W.i, on that day. In¬
tending exhibitors should note the
advice given with the entry form.
This applies to most other exhibitions
also, and is worth repeating.
If you mount your prints cut the
mounts the correct size. Do not
use heavy cardboard, thick mount¬
ing paper is best. Write the title,
and under it your name and address
in block letters in the left bottom
corner of the back of every print or
mount. If you must employ an
overlay cut-out mount stick it down
at the base as weU as at the top —
otherwise it may get torn or dam¬
aged. If your print needs protection
when removed from the packing,
don’t use tissue paper. Use a stout
paper and stick it on the back of the
mount at the top and fold over to
cover the front. See that it is not
oversize or it will show when folded
back. Do not use large mounts for
small prints. As a general rule
print size should not be less than
8x6 on 12x10 in. mount; 10x8
on 15 X 12 in. mount ; 15 X 12 on
20 X 16 in. mount ; and 20 X 16 on a
25 X 20 in. mount. Do not put a
15x12 in. print landscape way on
a 25 X 20 upright mount : instead
use a 20x16 in. mount the same
way as the print. Read the con¬
ditions carefuUy and compare your
entry with the particulars you have
written on the entry form before
dispatching. Pack yoru: prints ade¬
quately, but with no superfluous
packing. Send them only by post,
parcels post, or deliver by hand.
Summer Clouds and St. Paul’s.
Municipal Facilities for Photo¬
graphic Societies.
It is interesting to see that the
Photographic Alliance is being asked
to move in the matter of municipal
facilities to photographic societies.
It has been asked to try and secure
for societies the use of art galleries
for exhibitions, and of rooms in
town halls or public libraries for
meetings. Many societies are for¬
tunate in this respect, either because
some of their leading members are
associated with the local authorities,
or because, without any such prompt¬
ing, the town councils and their
officials realise the value of an
enthusiastic local body of amateur
photographers. Happening to be in
Birmingham the other day, we
noticed that the city council there
appears to be out to encourage
photography by the loan of lantern
slides and by a permanent exhibi¬
tion (the pictures in which are
periodically changed) in the central
public library. There should be
little difficulty with most local
authorities if properly approached.
In the case of towns which are out
to attract visitors or new residents
or to develop industries, the value
of the amateur photograph as an
advertising medium ought to be— -
though sometimes it is not — appre¬
ciated.
Picture Frames.
A new form of catalogue has
been published in Berlin, not a
catalogue of pictures but of their
empty frames. It reproduces nearly
a hundred of the picture frames in
the Berlin Art Gallery, reproduces
them with great photographic care,
too, which is very necessary, seeing
how elaborate and difficult is the
detail of many of them. The earliest
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Augtist 19th, 1936
Iw AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
fa 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER o
are the frames of \"enice and Florence
at the close of the fourteenth cen¬
tury. It was at about that period
that the picture frame came into
being. Until then paintings formed
part of the fabric of the building,
but then it seems to have been dis¬
covered that a frame not only
safeguards the picture which it
contains, but detaches it from its
environment and gives it additional
interest. The frames latest in date
to be included in the Berlin repro¬
ductions are of the French of
Louis XVI. The most ornate frames
are those of France of a rather earlier
period, and of Holland, though some
very elaborate frames surround some
of the Florentine masterpieces of the
middle of the sixteenth century.
The value of frames for exhibition
photographs has been disputed. The
simplicity and restraint of photo¬
graphy calls, if for a frame at all,
for a severe one, and a multiplica¬
tion of ornament would be an
offence, but we think that here also
the frame has a value in singling out
and enhancing the picture.
Exhibitions.
The time draws near for the
autumn exhibitions, opening before
September is half through, and
setting the key for the photographic
year. One wonders why September
was selected as the exhibition month
so far as photography is concerned,
though it is in May that the painters
come out in flower. Possibly it has
something to do with the fact that
photography is or was considered
to be a summer pursuit, and that
September was the earliest oppor¬
tunity of gathering in the summer
harvest, while the date of the
painters’ exhibitions was determined
more by the London season. The
first exhibition of photography held
in I..ondon, by the way, in a building
which is still standing despite the
changes in the Adelphi, took place
at Christmas-time — from December
22nd, 1852, to January 8th, 1853.
Exhibitions of art of any sort
formerly evoked a certain amount of
derision. One remembers Dr. John¬
son’s devastating comment in a
letter to his Italian friend Baretti
at a time when the exhibitions which
preceded the foundation of the Royal
Academy were exciting interest.
After saying that the exhibition filled
the heads of artists, he went on :
“ Surely life if it is not long is
tedious since we are forced to call in
the assistance of so many trifles to
rid us of our time.” And Byron
pictures it as one of the delights
of the Turkish harem that “ No
exhibition glares with annual pic¬
tures.”
For Club Secretaries.
On another page in this issue we
give some information which should
be of assistance to club secretaries
in drawing up their programme for
the forthcoming session. We would
remind aU secretaries that a copy
of the completed syllabus forwarded
to us will ensure the fixtures being
included in “ The Week’s Meetings.”
Any alterations in the club, such as
change of secretary, may also be
sent for revision of the list of
societies in Photograms of the Year,
which will soon be in hand.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this beading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
A Simple Cine Screen.
1 have only limited accommodation, and project my cini films
on a much smaller scale than usual. Can you advise me how to
make a simple hut satisfactory screen for the purpose ?
T. T. H. (Yeovil.)
We do not think we can do better than repeat briefly the
instructions we gave some time ago for an article of this
kind. It could hardly be simpler, and its construction is
quite easy, while the cost is very low.
Decide first of all by experiment with a sheet of white
paper the exact size of the picture you want to project, as
this will decide the dimensions of the screen you make. Get
a piece of good
smooth plywood
cut to the size of
the picture plus a
margin all round of
about two inches.
Smooth one sur¬
face carefully with
very fine glass-
paper, and give a
thin coat of flat
white priming. This
may be equal parts
of zinc oxide and
white lead thinned
down with turpentine. Or you can use a commercial article
such as " Coverine.” When dry. smooth down with glass-
paper, dust off, and apply a second thin coat. This should be
sufficient, but a third coat can be given if required.
Procure a length of heavy wood, such as oak. and cut to
the length of the screen. This is shown in end view in the
diagram, and it must be sufficiently large to form a firm
support for the screen. Stain this and the edges of the screen
dead black. Screw or nail the screen to the support.
Cut four strips of black velvet for the border, and rule light
pencil lines on the screen to show the width. Apply adhesive,
such as “ Seccotine,” to the screen outside the pencil marks,
and apply the velvet. Do not put any adhesive on the velvet,
and only a very thin, even coat on the wood.
Spots on Toned Print.
/ send part of a sulphide-toned bromide enlargement showing
hlue-green spots which sometimes appear. Can you tell me the
cause and how to prevertt or cure them ? L. E. (Tring.)
It is probable that each spot has as a nucleus a tiny particle
of iron, generally in the form of rust. These may be in the
bleaching solution, or get on to the print during the washing
between bleaching and toning. It has been suggested that
two thicknesses of flannel be tied over the tap during this
particular process, to filter out any rust particles. It is
not impossible, however, that such particles may be present
at times in the paper itself.
The spots can be removed with little trouble after the
print is dry. Sharpen a match to a fine point, and with this
apply dilute hydrochloric acid to the spot. One part of
strong acid to three of water will generally work, but it may
have to be stronger, even up to equal parts of acid and water.
A very small quantity is required.
After applying the touch of acid, blot it off after a moment
or two, and repeat this till the spot disappears. When all
have been treated wash the print in several changes of water,
and dry. No damage is done either to image or paper by
this treatment.
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f^OLOVR FILTERS
The purpose of colour filters and the right ones to use, the amount
of extra exposure to give and why, is often a source of trouble to
the beginner, and in this article these various problems are dealt
with and explained in a simple manner.
The colour filter, or colour screen,
as it is sometimes called, has
recently become a much more
important part of the photographer’s
equipment, and this is largely due to
the progress made in plates and films.
But with the advent of the panchro¬
matic emulsion, which has brought in
its wake such a wide variety of colour
filters, it has complicated rather than
simplified matters for the novice.
The real purpose of the filter and the
colour to use has long puzzled the
novice, and here a few notes are given
which will help to clear up the problem.
Since the colour of the filter to be
used depends largely on the colouring
of the subject matter, it also depends
on the type of negative emulsion
used, and it is impossible to under¬
stand fully the principle of the filters
without at least appreciating the
difference between the two types of
plates and films that are in popular
use to-day.
The more widely used of the two is
the orthochromatic or isochromatic
variety, the other being the panchro¬
matic, the more expensive kind.
Unless the film is marked as being
panchromatic it can safely be taken
that the emulsion is orthochromatic,
even if it is not marked as such.
Oversensitive to Blue.
One of the first characteristics of
either type of film that the user notices,
is that it is equally sensitive to pure
blue as it is to white, so that if a
photograph were made of white clouds
in a blue sky the blue would appear to
the emulsion just as vivid or as bright
as the clouds, so that the whole of
the sky portion in the negative would
be more or less uniformly dense, and
that when printed the sky would look
white all over with no indication at all
of the clouds.
Here the use of a yellow colour
filter is advisable, and its purpose is
to hold back or absorb everything
that is blue, while allowing the other
colours to pass through with less
restriction. Although, if held to the
eye, a yellow glass will tend tO' make
the blue look slightly darker than
other colours by comparison, its
ultimate effect on the negative emul¬
sion is even more marked. At the
same time that the yellow filter is
holding back the blue it is also re¬
tarding all the other colours a little,
and in order to compensate for this
we are obliged to give extra time to
the exposure.
Multiplication Factors.
The amount of this extra time
depends on the density of the yellow
filter with this type of film. For a
light yellow we usually give half as
much again, for a medium yellow
twice or three times as much, and for
a deep yellow, one that is very seldom
used, about five or six times the
exposure that we should give without
the filter. Such filters are marked
i-^x, 2-3 X , 5-6 X. Another form
of filter is the graduated sky filter.
In appearance it is a piece of glass,
half of which is clear and the other
half gradually deepening into yellow.
It is placed in front of the lens with the
yellow portion uppermost, whether
the camera is held vertically or hori¬
zontally. If the filter is adjustable,
the amount of the yellow tint is suited
to the amount of sky in the picture.
In one way it is an improvement
on the all-over yellow filter as it does
not require any extra exposure. The
sky, whether it has white clouds and
blue sky or not, is usually many times
brighter than the ground part of the
landscape, so that the yellow part of
the filter restrains the sky to the
correct degree, while the clear part
of the filter allows the lower part of
the picture to be exposed in the usual
way. The drawback to this type of
sky filter is that it is intended for
pictures with unbroken horizons, and
should any object, such as trees,
buildings, or figures, break into the
sky the upper part of them will be
under-exposed.
Insensitive to Red.
Yellow filters are the only ones
that can be used with this type of
orthochromatic film. There is, how¬
ever, one drawback to this kind of
film, and that is its inability to record
orange and red. If we were to
photograph the Union Jack, we should
find on the negative that the blue and
the white would be fairly dense and
dark while the red would be com¬
paratively clear. No filter can help
us here since the emulsion is abso¬
lutely bhnd to red. This also ex¬
plains why some sunsets in which
orange and red predominate, are so
disappointing when seen in the prints.
It is because of its lack of sensitivity
to red that we are able to use a deep
red light when developing the film
The other type of emulsion, the
panchromatic, is an improvement on
the orthochromatic type in that it is
sensitive to all the colours — violet,
blue, green, yellow, orange and red.
Such a film would be the correct one
to use on subjects that contained
yellow, orange or red, as previously
mentioned. The use of a red light for
developing is now out of the question,
and the only one that can be used is
a dark green, to which this film is not
quite so sensitive.
Sensitive to all Colours.
It is with this emulsion that green,
orange and red filters can be used as
well as the various yellow filters. It is,
however, like the ortho, film, a little
too sensitive to the blue, so that yel¬
low filters can still be used where this
colour requires holding back. The ex¬
tra exposure needed is not so much as
with orthochromatic film because the
panchromatic emulsion is a little more
sensitive to the yellow. That is why
a filter which would necessitate three
times the exposure when used with an
ortho, emulsion would require only
one and a half times with a panchro¬
matic film. The green filter gives a
slightly better rendering where greens
are concerned, such as foliage, etc.,
but if only clouds against a blue sky
are required then a yellow filter is
just as efficient. The main purpose
of the orange and red filters, as far as
the amateur photog^-apher is con¬
cerned, is to make the blue sky look
even darker, and sometimes this special
effect can look very attractive both on
prints and on the cine screen.
Always remember that the entire
image has to pass through the filter
before it reaches the lens, and that
any smears or scratches on the filter
will spoil the definition just as easily
as they would if they were on the lens
itself ; it should be treated with the
same care that is given to the lens.
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and
\^ater
STUDIES
By H. EMMETT,
For depicting tlie play of light
on water or any subject
where light and shade forms
the motive of our picture, I think
it can be safely asserted that the
camera holds first place.
Whenever I go in search of such
pictures I always have the feeling
that whatever the outcome of my
experiments I certainly cannot blame
my camera or film, that if they have
The Three Little Boats.
they be on the water or upon dry land. Is it that
they suggest to us some shreds of romance or adventure,
or is it because of their beautiful shapes, long curves
and harmonious lines with which they are built up,
and which we know compose so perfectly when placed
inside the rectangle of our view-finder ? One has only
to follow the pages of The Amateur Photographer to
see what glorious pictures have been made out of boats;
often the components of a boat, such as the funnel,
keel, anchor, etc., offer sufficient material for the camera
artist to make a picture.
At other times we find sufficient
material for a picture in the water
around boats, often being enrap¬
tured by the play of light upon
the waves that lap around the boats.
Sometimes human interest can be
combined successfully with a boat
and water study, an old sailor
sitting in the bows, or a group
squatting around in the way that
only sailors can.
. Whatever our motive be when
out making pictures of boats and
water studies, there is no doubt
that this line of work is one of the
most fascinating that can be done
successfully with the medium with
which we work, viz., photography.
But we must keep an eye on the
tone values. There may be deep
shadows even on a bright sunny
day, and if these are not sufficiently
transparent the natural effect will
be lost. We must also have high¬
light detail. Proper exposure and
A Welcome Interval. development will secure both.
limitations in other fields of pictorial
work, they have none in this line.
For the recording of light and shade, delicate tones
upon water or boats, the photographic emulsion reigns
supreme.
Boats and water studies can be made summer and
winter, by the sea, or on inland waters such as lakes,
meres or rivers, etc., also they require no expensive
apparatus, a box Brownie performing as well as the
most expensive type of camera. What is there about
a boat that seems to fascinate us ? We see people
staring at boats, looking them up and down, whether
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instead. This tiny exposure meter — by far the
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IMPORTANT
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this exposure meter is built into the camera, and is constructed so as
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Readers'^ Hints,
Tips and Gadgets
DEVELOPING SOLUTION ON TAP WITHOUT OXIDATION.
Every amateur photographer at some time or another has
been up against t^e loss caused by the developing solu¬
tion having become discoloured, and therefore useless.
The cause of this discoloration is oxidation of the solution
by the air, and the longer the developer is stored before use
the worse the trouble becomes. For instance, when photo¬
graphic activities have to be suspended for some reason, and
the solution lies idle, then unless precautions are taken to
safeguard the solution from oxidation, the entire quantity
in store will be ruined.
Various means have been suggested in the past as to how
to combat this menace, but they possess some disadvantages.
The practice of keeping several small bottles filled to the
neck with the solution is quite satisfactory in its way, but
this means having to keep a large number of bottles which
require extra space, a serious disadvantage to those amateurs
who have to work in confined space as that allowed in the
small houses obtaining to-day.
The following method has been proved to be a success
over a very long period, and it possesses the great advantage
that only one bottle is required for storage.
A quart bottle of the coloured variety with a wide mouth is
obtained from a chemist, together with a rubber stopper fitting
the neck tightly. The rubber stopper should have two holes
drilled through it to take lengths of 3/i6ths-in. diameter glass
tubing. The two lengths of tubing are bent to the shapes
shown in the diagram, and the chemist will be prepared to do
this for a few extra pence. The tubes are fitted into the
stopper in the positions shown in the diagram. The longer
of the two tubes should just clear the bottom of the bottle by
about J in. After the solution has been poured into the
bottle, place the lower end of the long glass tube below the
surface of the developer, but allow sufficient space at the neck
of the bottle to pour in sufficient medicinal liquid paraffin
to allow a* layer of about in. above the surface of the solution,
as shown at A in the diagram. If air be blown slowly through
the tube at C the solution will rise in the long tube and pass out
at E. When the blowing is stopped the solution will cease to
flow, but a small quantity will still remain at the bend B.
This will form a " trap ” to any air entering at E. In this
manner air is precluded from entering the solution either from
above or below, and oxidation is thus entirely avoided. When
some solution is again required for use, the small quantity held
at B is first allowed to run to waste, and as this is quite small,
the loss due to waste is negligible. The last sample taken from
the bottle is as good as the first.
The liquid paraffin can be used over and over again, and
also the size of the bottle is immaterial. D. Aldwyn James.
A PARALLAX COMPENSATOR FOR VIEW-FINDER.
The . frame type view-finder possesses a considerable
parallax error due to its offset from the centre of the
lens. In close-up work this results in a subject which
is seen directly in the centre of the finder appearing decidedly
off centre when the negative is developed. A simple but
effective method of obviating this defect is described and
illustrated.
A rubber band is placed in the centre line of the view¬
finder and parallel with that edge of the latter which is nearer
to the lens A. For long distance views the rubber band will
now indicate the centre of the picture appearing on the nega¬
tive, but for short-range work the rubber band must be moved
towards the lens for the same conditions to hold good. The
amount of the displacement (D) of the rubber band from the
centre line of the finder for a subject at distance (d) from the
f X c
camera is; D= - r where f is the focal length of the lens
12 xd °
and e is the distance of the centre of the frame finder from
the lens axis. Dimensions D, f and e are in inches, d in feet.
To facilitate quick adjustment of the rubber band a gauge
should be marked out on a piece of card of suitable size and
shape. A line. A, is drawn on the card near one edge, so that
this line coincides with the edge of the finder nearer the lens.
A line, B, on the card parallel to A indicates the centre of the
finder and therefore the position of the rubber band for long
distance subjects. The line C indicates the position of the
rubber band for work at, say, three feet, the distance between
the lines B and C being calculated by use of the formula given
above. -■ Another line, D, drawn midway between B and C now
gives the position of the rubber band for work at six feet.
Plaving the exact measurements of each centre line position,
small niches can be filed into the shorter sides of the frame as
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Photographing
By C, A, STEVENSON.
A Cottage Entrance. Notice the interesting effect of the strong side lighting.
ALTHOUGH thousands of snapshots of country cottages are
/ % taken every year, especially during holiday time, the enterprising
/ \ photographer might profitably give more serious attention to
^ these fascinating subjects. The photography of these modest
dwellings demands originality ; their primitive beauty calls for
sympathetic treatment and may be interpreted in an infinite variety
of ways.
When the photographer probes the heart of the countryside in search
of time-mellowed habitations ho enters immediately a romantic world.
Nowadays few mediaeval cottages remain, but hundreds of a later period,
some dating back to Queen
Elizabeth’s time, still exist.
Each type illustrates more or
less the life of the ancient
peasantry, ranging from the
serenity of the cob-built Devon
homestead to the hard exist¬
ence suggested by the old
crofter’s cotin the Highlands
or the mud cabin of Erin.
These cottages, constructed
of the material nearest to
hand — a fact tending to
give character and harmony
to the various villages and
districts — were built when
durability was more impor¬
tant than economy of
A Sussex Cottage. A rising
lens front is useful for subjects
like this.
A Study in Black and White.
material. No conscious art
guided those early builders,
but the simplicity of an
architecture so primitive and
charming in conception gives
to their work to-day con¬
siderable artistic value.
Thatch, the principal roof¬
ing of mediaeval times, is
undoubtedly the chief delight
of the cottage photographer.
Elizabethan half-timbered
abodes and the black-and-
white timbered cottages which
form the dominant style in
Shropshire and other local¬
ities — all genuine old English work, solid and unpretentious
— are an especially welcome target for the camera. Cotswold
cottages, too, although lacking thatch, have attractions of
their own — stone gabled roofs, dormers, mullioned casements,
and massive chimney-stacks. The camera-man will not be
idle here, especially when the golden-grey oolite stone of
which these dwellings are built is mellowed by the slanting
rays of morning and evening sun.
But a low sun does not always produce the most effective
lighting for these cottage pictures. Much depends on the
situation of the building and the nature of its architecture.
A Cottage in So.merset.
Another example of effective side
lighting.
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Country
Cottages
An attractive subject for
the holiday photographer
Rarely more than once during the day
will really satisfactory lighting occur, so
that if the subject is exceptionally good
the photographer should be prepared
beforehand to seize the golden moment.
On some cottages it is impracticable
to capture any striking play of sunlight
and shadow, but what amount of
shadow can be “ caught ” must be used
Old Ooi I AGES AT Selworthy. a native or two are useful for street scenes as this.
A Cornish Cottage.
Where hemmed in by deep foliage as this, a much longer
exposure should be given.
the latter especially, should interiors
be attempted.
While most of these cottages can be
photographed with an ordinary folding
roll-film camera, a small plate camera
with a focussing ground glass and a
rising lens front is undoubtedly super¬
ior and will be more accommodating
for interiors as well as exteriors, and
for close-ups as well as for infinity shots.
Cottage photographs, taken either
pictorially or merely as records, are
extremely interesting and refreshing
to collect, breathing as they do the
very spirit of our glorious countryside.
An album devoted solely to artistic
prints of the most beautiful cottages in
England, or one compartng the types
peculiar to various districts or setting
forth some similar idea, is a valuable
source of entertainment and inspira¬
tion to one’s friends, whether they are
keen photographers or not.
to the best advantage to emphasise the
presence of sunshine in the picture.
In some cases, at certain times, neigh¬
bouring trees may supply the necessary
“ atmosphere.” Occasionally, their
bare branches and frail leaves cast
shadow patterns of great beauty on
sunlit, whitewashed walls. Indeed,
shadows provided by various obstacles
outside the picture are often exceed¬
ingly useful.
Small portions of cottages, such as
gable-ends, windows, doorways, as
well as interiors, make intriguing
photographs, and their possibilities
should not be overlooked by the
aspiring picture-maker. Of course,
human interest should always be
added whenever possible, provided it
is suitable in character.
This class of photography presents
no untoward difficulties. A light-
filter and tripod are sometimes useful.
A Cottage Interior. Where verticals are in evidence, the camera bach should always
he vertical, too.
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News and reviews
, ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
Courses in theoretical and practical
photography are to be given at The
Westhorne Evening Institute, West-
home Avenue, Eltham, S.E.g, and the
Men’s Evening Institute, Vicarage Road,
Plumstead, S.E.18. In each case the
instructor is Mr. G. R. Hawley, and the
fees are merely nominal. Enrolment
week commences on September 21st.
We have received from Link House
Publications, 4-8, Greville Street, Lon¬
don, E.C.i, three books of special value
and interest to the amateur cinemato¬
grapher. The scope of each volume is
suggested by the title : “ Exposing Cine
Film,” by P. C. Smethurst ; ” Cine
Titling Simplified,” by Harold B. Abbott,
and " Trick Effects with the Cine Cam¬
era,” by H. A. V. Bulleid. The volumes,
well printed and illustrated, are pub¬
lished at 2s. each, post free 2S. 2d., and
may be obtained through dealers, or
direct from the publishers as above.
A fully illustrated descriptive book¬
let about the Voigtlander Rangefinder
Bessa camera has been issued by the
British agents, Messrs. Schering, Ltd.,
188-192, High Holborn, London, W.C.i.
Our readers may obtain a copy on
request if their dealers do not happen to
have it in stock. The prices of this
excellent camera are very reasonable,
and it is worth the consideration of those
seeking for a good instrument taking eight
or sixteen pictures on 3^ x 2J roll film.
The Agfa Einal fine-grain developer
which has been on the market for some
time in powder form is now available
in concentrated liquid in various size
bottles. On test with a fine-grain film,
it gave an extremely fine grain capable
of giving twenty diameters’ enlarge¬
ment without grain structure becoming
obtrusive. The liquid form retains all
the good features of the powder t}rpe,
and even after dilution will keep for
two months. It can be used repeatedly,
and only after a few films have been
developed need a slight increase of time
be given. Just as suitable for dish
development as well as for tank work, it
produces warm-black tones on the
negative and does not require extra
exposure to produce full contrast.
Obtainable from all dealers or from
Agfa Ltd., I /4, Lawrence Street, Lon¬
don, W.C.2, at the following prices ;
J litre (9 oz.) 5s. 4d., J litre (i8 oz.)
los. 3d., and i litre (36 oz.) i8s.
In connection with the society known
as " The Men of the Trees,” a new mag-
zine entitled " Trees ” is to be published
six times a year, the first issue appearing
on October ist. The price is one shilling
per copy, and the minimum subscrip¬
tion to the Society is five shillings. A
special offer is open until September
30th. Those who send 7s. 6d. to the
Hon. Secretary, “ Men of the Trees,”
10, Victoria Street, S.W.i, can secure a
year’s membership, a member’s badge,
and six issues of the magazine.
Stolen. — Automatic Rolleiflex, 2JX2J,
No. 227224, Zeiss Tessar f/3.8. Informa¬
tion to Mr. M. King, 39, Upland Road,
Selly Park, Birmingham.
The weekly winner in the Wallace
Heaton competition is Mr. A. F. Stoop,
Hartley Grange, Hartley Wintney, Hants.
Readers should note that all communica¬
tions for Messrs. Wallace Heaton should
go to 127, .New Bond Street, W.i.
“ Floodlight ” is the title of a new
magazine published for the cine group
of the South London P.S. It runs to
thirty-four pages of well-printed and
well-written articles, and by some
extraordinary device is issued gratis.
This privilege is not confined, to the
members of this particular society.
Other cine societies, and even individuals,
may obtain a copy, while the supply lasts,
merely by sending postage to The
Editor, " Floodlight,” 31, Dulwich Vil¬
lage, London, S.E.21. It is a chance
not to be missed, especially as it pro¬
vides a good example for the running of
any club magazine.
An attractive little camera that is
well worth the attention of all amateurs
seeking a new miniature model is the
" Roll-Op,” marketed by Garner and
Jones Ltd., of 29/30, Polebrook House,
Golden Square, W.i. This camera is
constructed to take sixteen exposures,
2JX1J on the standard 2JX3J roll
film. It is small and neat in appearance,
measuring sjxqxif when closed. The
front is self-erecting by pressure on a
stud, and it is fitted with a range-finder
coupled to the focussing, and has an
automatic film numbering device in
addition to inspection windows in the
back of the camera. This automatic
numbering device serves the dual purpose
of readily indicating the films exposed and
locking the winder after each exposure.
By using this counter it is not necessary
to inspect the numbers through the red
window at the back. The range-finder is
very accurate, and there is an additional
direct finder for use adjacent to it. The
focussing is effected by movement of the
complete front carrying shutter and lens.
The shutter is the Compur Rapid D.A.,
giving T. and B. and exposures from i to
I /400th sec. The lens is the Plaubel
Anticomar anastigmat, working at f/2.8.
It is a very strongly made camera, with
plated metal work and leather covered.
The price is £21.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, August 19th.
Southampton C.C. Outing to Cadnam. E. C. Lomer.
Thursday, August 20th.
Bury P.S. Combination Enlarging. H. Mills.
Camberwell C.C. Bankside Ramble. J. H. Clark.
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. Practical Picture Points. A. J. Milne.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Evening Outing to Kelvingrove Park.
Medway A.P.A. Facts and Fancies at Camera Cottage.
N. Middlesex P.S. General Discussion.
Oldham P.S. Monthly Meeting. Bi-monthly Prints.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Committee Meeting.
Friday, August 21st,
Sheffield P.S. Beauchief. Meet Abbey Lane, Mr. Corby.
Saturday, August 22nd.
Accrington C.C. Wiswell Moor.
Bath P.S, Ilford Manor and Freshford. Mrs. Noel Harbutt.
Beckenham P.S. Hampton Court. T. E. R. Terry.
Bolton C.C. Ashworth Valley. S. Lever.
Bradford P.S. Barden. \\'. H, Womersley.
British Photographic Fellowship. Richmond and Kingston.
Bristol -p.S. Brockley and Goblin Coombe.
Dennistoun C.C. Uplawmoor. A. Buchanan.
Hackney P.S, Outing — High Beech. W. Selfe.
Ilford P.S. Essex Outing. Mr. Vinten.
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Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time,
Saturday, August 22nd {contd,).
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Outing to Cumbernauld.
Sheffield P.S. Ashopton. W Marshall.
Singer C.C. Luss. J. Robertson.
Stafford P.S. Stowe by Chartiey. J. Weaver.
Sunday, August 23rd,
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Shard Bridge for DishdoUs.
Blackburn and D.C.C. Slaidburn. T. Cookson.
Medway A.P.A. Leeds. H. Wingent.
York P.S. Durham.
Monday, August 24th.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Talks for the Holiday Work. W. Miller.
Southampton C.C. Amateur Portraiture Evening at the Club.
Tuesday, August 25th.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Meeting at Headquarters,
Hackney P.S, Print Competition.
Manchester A. P.S. Gevaluxe. Jas. Shaw.
Reading C.C. Competition Evening. “ Humour Captured by the Camera.”
Swansea and D.C.C Print Criticism.
Wood Green P.S. Debate.
Wednesday, August 26th.
Rochdale P.S. Holiday Experiences.
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th[ amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER q
L
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
No. CCCXLVII.
Mrs. K. M.
PARSONS.
" ALTHOUGH I have owned cameras of sorts for many
/A years it was only fifteen months ago, when my hus¬
band bought a Rolleiflex, that I turned seriously to
pictorial photography. He had to buy another camera for
his own use, and I emerged from the dark-room with a print
which I decided to send to ‘ The A.p.’ Beginners’ Competition.
To my astonishment it was awarded a prize, and copies of it
have been ' hung ’ half a dozen times in the last year.
" My favourite subjects are ‘ pictures in the sky ’ — that is,
trees or leaves against clouds. These cannot be planned in
detail beforehand, and are frequently the reason for abandon¬
ing household duties and rushing into the garden. Composi¬
Spring in Berkshire.
Mrs. K. M. Parsons,
(A further example of Mrs. Parsons' work is repro¬
duced on one of the centre Art pages.)
tion in these exposures is difficult, for on most occasions a
delay of a few seconds results in a change in the cloud forms.
What I aim at is a satisfactory ‘ pattern,’ and perhaps the
sound training in design which I was fortunate enough to
undergo when young is a help to me in quick appreciation.
“ Usually I employ a medium yellow filter for clouds. The
percentage of useful negatives — low in all subjects — falls to a
minimum in this class, owing to the speed at which one has to
work.
" Counter-light on young leaves is also a favourite subject,
and I am already looking forward to the few days of next
spring when, in the lovely beech woods near Reading, there
will be material in embarrassing abundance.
“ Most of the landscapes I have were done in the
north of Scotland and on the Quantock Hills. During
the long rides to these places I did more or less decide
what I wanted to do, and on arrival did it.
“ I always use Agfa Isopan fine-grain roll film, and
an electric exposure meter, my object being to give
such an exposure as will, when the film is developed
in a tank, give the same printing quality in each
negative. By varying the indicated exposure accord¬
ing to the subject, this can be done in most cases.
Taking the film speed at 26 degrees Scheiner, and allow¬
ing for the filter, cloud subjects are given the exposure
shown on the meter ; landscapes with medium light
and shade, twice this ; and so on.
‘‘ Development is by tank. Tabloid fine-grain de¬
veloper, one tablet of each and one of sodium sulphite
in each four ounces of water — all filtered. The time is
25 minutes at 65 degrees. I am firmly of the opinion
that exposure is the vital thing, and that development
should be a standardised chemical process. But I
do wish I could find a tank that could be guaranteed
not to scratch or mark the film in any way.
“ For enlargements I rely principally upon Kodak
Royal Tinted, medium or contrasty — seldom the
softer grade ; condenser enlarger ; and two or
three test pieces on different parts of the negative.
These give me not only the general exposure but an
idea of what is required in those parts where local
shading is indicated. One of these pieces, in a cloud
subject, is always on the part that I want to be the
most luminous in the finished print.
‘‘ Development is in normal Tabloid M.Q. for three
minutes exactly, as here again I feel that it is only the
exposure that matters. Spotting with water-colour,
and the usual turps-varnish-oil dope, complete the
operation.
“My prints are usually sent in for The Amateur
Photographer competitions, and if noticed are then
printed rather more strongly, more heavily doped,
and sent to one of the exhibitions. Some are also
tried out in the two portfolio clubs that I have
joined.”
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The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CIHEMATOORAPHER e
August 19th, 1936
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
'^WANDERERS/' by Sorab KharegaL
ALTHOUGH the material of which
^ \ the subject is composed may
seem somewhat scanty, and,
indeed, may be regarded as approach¬
ing the minimum, the picture yet
appears remarkably complete, and
does not fail to attract and hold the
attention.
The reason is that, slight as it may
be, the subject matter is very well
disposed, both the lighting
and the placing uniting to
form a good composition,
while the spacing is so well
judged that there is no sugges¬
tion of emptiness, nor is there
any impression of inadequacy.
The group, with its two figures
and animals, forms an effective
centre of interest, of which the
prime element is the stand¬
ing figure. The hght on his
jacket is not only the strongest
but also the most considerable
mass of bright tone in the pic¬
ture, and the force of its
attraction is enhanced by its
contrast with the intense depth
of tone in the tree trunk
against which it comes.
The interest attaching to
this figure is further stressed
by the pyramidal formation
which the group assumes, the
fact that it is the central figure
and that the head occurs at
the apex of the p^namid lend¬
ing it an appreciable emphasis.
The formation can be visual-
ise'd in the sketch and, be¬
sides the part it plays in
conferring pre-eminence upon
the principal element, it
is also useful in endowing
the group, as a whole, with
unity.
A further factor, which again is of
moment in contributing to the
supremacy of the figure, is its
placing. This, as will be seen, closely'
approximates one of the points of
intersection formed by divisions of
thirds, vertically and horizontally,
the points in question forming the
conventional strong positions for the
placing of the chief object of the
material. With all these several fac¬
tors contributing towards its signifi¬
cance, the importance of this figure is
rendered unquestionable, and, with
the centre of interest so strongly
defined, the prime function of the
arrangement — that of ensuring a unity
of appeal in the picture as a whole —
is achieved.
But the feeling of unity is amplified
by the support given to the figure in
chief by the other figure and the
animal on the right and by the
enclosure of the group within the out-
hne of the pyramid. These factors
are, it is true, interdependent, but
they have their different effects,
although, naturally enough, the one
could not exist without the others.
Insomuch, the arrangement is ad¬
mirably contrived, and the intro¬
duction of the tree, besides forming an
attractive portion of the setting, also
is of service in that it connects the
upper and lower parts of the picture
and identifies the group with the
whole..
On the other hand, the depth of
tone in the darks appears to be some¬
what overdone, it being impossible to
distinguish clearly whether there is
another animal or an out of the
ordinary outgrowth of the tree ! The
clouds, too, are inclined to be rather
woolly in formation, are unrealistic in
their heaviness of tone, and, in the
upper reaches, almost approach the
solidity of the tree branches with which
they practically seem to come
into contact. With some of
the cruder forms of engraving,
such as lino or woodcuts, such
a representation might be
tolerable having regard to the
limitations of the media, but,
with photography, these limi¬
tations are not applicable.
It is capable of rendering the
most subtle differentiations of
tone, and, indeed, has to be
forced, by incorrect or ill-
advised treatment, to do other¬
wise.
The depth to which printing
has been carried, for one
thing, appears to be too great,
and, for another, it is doubtful
if the character of the printing
paper is altogether suitable
for the contrast of the nega¬
tive — the indications being
that a paper of softer charac¬
teristics is required.
It is possible that both
depth of printing and the
type of paper have been
deliberately adopted with the
idea of attaining richness of
quality. Quality, however,
does not involve heaviness but
rather a full roundness of tone
and harmony' within the limits
of the chosen scale, each
shade or variation in value
being definitely and decisively rendered.
It also implies a truthful accord with
what our visual impression of the
subject is or ought to be, which may
or may not involve a departure from
actual truth of representation.
Whether it does or not, no apparent
conflict with realism can be allowed to
appear without losing some of the essen¬
tial quality of the medium, a fact which
becomes increasingly evident as experi¬
ence extends,and one which is religiously
observed by the foremost exponents
of the control processes. " Mentor.”
186
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August 19, 1936
TttAMAIEUP PHOTOCPAPHEP
o d ClhEMATOGPAPHFP n
WANDERERS.
{From the Advanced Worker^' Competition.)
By Sorab J. Kharegat.
August 19, 1936
kAMAM PHOIOGPAPliR
o L CIMEMATOGPAPHEP o
NIGHT LIGHTS.
{From the Advanced Workers^ Competition.)
By J. H. Clark.
TheAMATEUP PHOIOGPAPH[P
o t CINEMATOGPAPHEP g
August ig, 1936
SUMMER-TIME.
{Su article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By Mrs. K. M. Parsons.
August ly, 193G
k AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
o d CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
I. — “ Reflections."
By Walter I. Phillips.
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
2. — “.-I New Coal of Paint." 3. — " .‘I Kentish Mill." 4. — " Biirscough .-Ibbey."
By A. Rowbotham. By IF. F. Kowse. By J. U'. J. Jordan.
5. — "Raphael Park." 6. — “Native Architecture."
By F. A. Lamer. By Kin Bensusan (Johannesburg).
August 19th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER e
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS m
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
IT might be thought that, having
obtained a creditable reproduction
of the reflections, ostensibly the
motive of No. i of the prints on the
opposite page — “ Reflections,” by
Walter I. Phillips — all that was neces¬
sary to be done has been done. But
that such is not the case will readily
be appreciated when attention is
drawn to the facts that they only
occupy a small proportion of the
picture space and the most has con¬
sequently not been made of them ;
the pathway assumes a prominence
far beyond its relative significance ;
and the sky, which should only serve
as an unobtrusive part of the setting,
is blatantly assertive with its un¬
natural lack of almost any tone at all.
Pictorial Elements.
Such utter blankness, besides con¬
veying quite an untrue impression of
the sky, does not help the picture by
any manner of means. If the aim is
to make a pictorial representation of
the reflections, the sky should not be
allowed to assume more than a very
slight importance, and, in order that
it could satisfactorily be regarded as
a portion of the setting, it is essential
that it should contain at least a
modicum of tone.
Furthermore, the reflections should
not only form a more considerable
proportion of the available space, but
they should be made more prominent
by bringing them more into the
picture.
With the existing arrangement, it
is possible to do no more than trim the
print rather drastically. Removing
one and a quarter inch from the right,
together with three-eighths of an inch
from the base, and also five-eighths of
an inch from the top, does do some¬
thing towards improving the present
arrangement, but it leaves an awkward
triangle of pathway in the bottom
right-hand corner ; it does not avoid
the assertiveness of the sky, although,
its area being reduced, its ill effect is
not so pronounced ; and it does not
make the reflections so prominent as
they ought to be.
What is really wrong is the choice
of viewpoint in the first instance.
It looks as though a bit farther along
the path and nearer the bridge would
have offered something better, the
line of sight being directed more
to the left. From such a viewpoint,
it is likely that it might be found
possible to exclude the sky, to include
a little of the bridge seen from a three-
quarter point of view, and, what is
most important, to include more of
the reflections, as well as showing them
on a more significant scale and bring¬
ing them into a better position.
Points of View.
If what has been indicated can
be visualised, it will be appreciated
by how much the arrangement would
be improved, but, if not, references
to the way a subject of this type
should be treated can be obtained
from the reproductions which appear
from time to time upon our centre
pages.
As far as the sky is concerned, a
better rendering can usually be ob¬
tained with the aid of a light filter in
conjunction with a plate or film that
is fully colour-sensitive. Emulsions
of the panchromatic type are best, but
some improvement can be anticipated,
provided the exposure is sufficiently
increased, with most kinds of ortho-
chromatic material.
The sky in No. 3, "A Kentish
Mill,” by W. F. Rowse, provides an
instance. The difference it makes is
easily to be seen, and, while such a
forceful cloud form would scarcely be
appropriate in a subject like No. i,
it will be appreciated how a greater
depth of tone would advance its
pictorial pretensions even in its present
form. But, though the sky and the
cloud are beautifully rendered, here,
it is a pity that the mill was so centrally
placed. With the sails on the left-
hand side, there should be a con¬
siderably greater space on that side
than the other, and, if a quarter of an
inch were taken from the right and
a similar amount added to the left,
the position of the mill would leave
nothing to be desired.
Skies and the Picture.
Its scale, perhaps, might be a little
less, but this would involve a more
distant viewpoint, and, necessarily, a
retaking of the subject — the oppor¬
tunity for which, having the sky in
mind, is likely to prove very remote.
Both Nos. 5 and 6, “ Raphael
Park,” by F. A. Lamer, and ” Native
Architecture,” by Kin Bensusan, are
also lacking in a proper depth of tone
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in the sky, and here, again, a filter
would have proved most valuable.
The printing paper, in the case of
No. 5, is somewhat too vigorous for
the contrast range of the negative,
and it is probable that the issue is
complicated by this. It may be that
a softer grade of paper might offer an
improved account of the subject and
would enable the sky to show a
reasonable depth of tone without
overprinting the darks, but this
could only be confirmed by experi¬
ment.
The same fault — as far as the sky
is concerned — recurs in No. 4, " Burs-
cough Abbey,” by J. W. J. Jordan.
Its unreheved blankness is highly
undesirable, and not only is there an
indication of an appreciable over¬
development of the negative, but a
measure of underprinting also exists
and a filter could have been brought
into service with advantage.
Negative and Print.
The ill effect of over-development
could be counteracted, to a con¬
siderable extent, by the substitution
of a softer or less contrasty printing
paper ; but it is more than likely that
the sky would still prove much too
fight, and local overprinting seems
to offer the only solution.
No. 2, ‘‘ A New Coat of Paint,” by
A. Rowbotham, shows a well-caught
figure, and the tone in the sky is just
about enough to escape adverse criti¬
cism ; but there seems to be a not
inconsiderable amount of fog along
the right-hand side, which, apparently,
is attributable to lack of care either in
loading or unloading the film. If it
should be allowed to slacken during
either operation, especially if carried
out in a strong fight, a certain amount
of fight fog is almost bound to occur
along the edges. It is not often that
the fight penetrates so far into the
picture as in this instance ; but, as
there is no remedy short of extensive
retouching, it is a fault that should be
carefully guarded against. The cam¬
era back should not be, opened until
the stopping point is seen through the
sighting window ; the full spool should
be securely held while the other is
disengaged, and the backing paper
stuck down before removal, no slack¬
ing off being permitted to occur at any
stage. ” Mentor.”
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August 19th, 1936
SOME ADVANTAGES OF ENLARGING.
A FRIEND of mine was showing me some of his holiday
prints and negatives. As he had had the camera
for a long time, mainly for annual holiday use, I
was not surprised to find that it was a quarter- plate. The
D. and P. work was professional, and of average quality.
As I had got some whole-plate prints of the same locality
I showed them to him, and he considered that they put his
own quite in the shade. I explained that the chief differ¬
ence was due to the fact that I made my own enlargements
from my own negatives ; and to prove it I borrowed some
of his negatives and made whole-plate prints from them.
He was delighted with the results, and would have been
more surprised if his prints had been “ miniatures ” instead
of quarter -plates.
In Fig. I he had made the mistake, as in other cases, of
taking the subject horizontally instead of vertically.
Indeed, I noticed that every one of his negatives, whatever
the subject, was taken “ landscape ” way. In this case
he had cut oft feet and foreground, and given the tall
gentleman a partial hair-cut ; and, misled by the finder,
he had got the group too near to one side. The D. and P.
people automatically produced Fig. i ; I modified the
result as in Fig. 2. Some of the faults naturally remain,
but it is an improvement, and the sheet of paper is obvi¬
ously used to better advantage by not wasting any on
redundant foliage.
We often find that the real subject runs across the nega¬
tive, whether it be horizontal or vertical, so that we should
make a vertical print from a horizontal negative, and
vice versa. The D. and P. man will not do this except
under instructions, and as a special job ; and even then
we have to be content with his ideas instead of following
our own.
Fig. I.
Fig. 3 is shown here even smaller than my friend’s
original print, but the whole-plate print is far more im¬
pressive. There are many subjects which are, in their
very nature, on the " grand scale,” and a postage-stamp
record is ridiculously inadequate to convey any impression
of their imp)osing grandeur.
In the picture “ 6.45 a.m.,” in last week’s issue, the
clearly defined and important figures at the edge of the
sea were described by ” Mentor ” as looking like pinholes
on the tiny negative. Therefore they would be black
spots on a contact print. Therefore it would be no use
looking at the contact print except with a strong magnify¬
ing glass, and in real life we do not look at wide expanses
of sea and sky and landscape with a pocket microscope.
Therefore we must enlarge if we do not want our photo¬
graphs to be utterly absurd and inadequate.
In Fig. 4 only part of the negative was enlarged, and
incidentally the violently sloping sea-line was made all
but correct. In the large version the flying birds have
acquired outstanding importance and interest, and even
their beaks and eyes are clearly defined. One of them was
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Fig. 2.
Augu^ iQth, 1936
Pig- 3-
badly blurred and exaggerated in size, and suggested the'
explosion of a land-mine on the distant cliffs. You will
not find him. If we learn to make our own enlargements
we can also learn to remove most ^ragic blemishes.
In other prints I did a bit of shading in parts, emphasised
tones in skies and foregrounds by additional graduated
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Fig. 4.
exposure, and played the usual tricks which are .so easily
acquired and are so enormously useful.
I seldom make a contact print, but mainly work to
whole-plate. If a negative does not deserve a whole-
plate sheet of bromide I do not print from it.
W. L. F. W.
Session a I Programmes
By GEORGE R. BOLTON {President, Watford Camera Club).
NOW that a number of club secretaries must be in the throes of arranging their next season’s programmes, a suggested pro
forma for general use may be helpful. If possible, these forms should be stencilled, printing being probably out of the
question for the majority of clubs. Such a method of approaching a potential lecturer or a firm on behalf of a trade
demonstration obviates a considerable amount of individual letter writing and places all on the same footing so far as details
of vacant dates are concerned. The circular suggested is as follows : —
OLDTOWN CAMERA CLUB
SESSIONAL PROGRAMME 1936-37.
Dear .
The Committee is anxious to make the necessary arrange¬
ments for next year’s programme of demonstrations and lectures
and I shall be obliged if you will kindly let me know whether
you can take an evening. When replying will you please give
alternative dates, but I will let you know the date finally
set aside for you as soon as possible.
The Club meets on Thursday evenings at 7.45 p.m. at its
headquarters in the Mechanics’ Institute, within ten minutes’
walk of either the Oldtown Junction Station or the Newtown
Station near the Recreation Ground. The meetings usually
close at 9.30 p.m.
The Club possesses an excellent optical lantern and meets in
a fine lecture hall holding about 100 people.
If you can arrange for your _ _ on
” _ we shall be most grateful.
The club will pay all reasonable travelling expenses, and
will gladly provide light refreshments if desired.
Kindly return this form completed in the stamped addressed
envelope enclosed.
Yours faithfully,
Long Street, Oldtown, JOHN JONES.
Hartshire. Hon. Secretary.
* 27th June, 1936.
1936-
October 8th. Annual General Meeting.
15th .
1936 [contd.].
October 22nd . .
,, 29th .
November sth. Monthly Competition.
,, 12th .
,, 19th . .
,, 26th . .
December 3rd.
,, loth.
,, 17th.
,, 24th.
31st.
Monthly Competition,
No Meeting.
1937-
January 7th.
,, 14th.
,, 2ist.
,, 28th.
February 4th.
„ nth.
,, 1 8 th.
„ 25th.
March 4th.
,, nth.
,, i8th.
25th.
April 1st.
Monthly Competition.
Exhibition Week.
Monthly Competition.
Monthly Competition.
General Meeting.
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Augiist 19th, 1936
icture Points
No. 13 (New Series) by RICARDO
K
The Edge of the Print.
ALTHOUGH we have
already discussed the
weakness and mono¬
tony of leaving spaces in the
print absolutely devoid of
tone and showing only the
colour of the paper base,
when they appear on the
edge they become ev^en
more distracting. Each
sketch represents a mounted
print in which the fault
mentioned above appears.
If the tint of the mount
approximates that of the
paper base of the print we
shall get something of this
cut-out effect. We are
accustomed to seeing land¬
scape subjects with blank
paper for skies, but where we have blank roadways, which are
so easy to retouch without falsifying tones, we take away the
support at the base which is so necessary for good balance.
When the sky-line is similar to that in the lower sketch, with
the corners cut away, the print looks as though it had been
trimmed round the contours in.stead of with a straight-edge.
In both sketches the straight outside edges of each print
have been purposely omitted in order to emphasise the
effect.
We can use a
darker mount,
but this is a
bad remedy. The
cure is to see
that the compo¬
sition, if possible,
has no very light
tones on or near
the edge ; but if
they are to exist,
see that they are
toned down a
little.
I
Mass and Tone
Arrangement.
T is only when a subject has
been shorn of its attractive
colours by the camera and
reduced to mere monochrome
on a flat surface, we are forced
to realise the part that mass
and tone arrangement plays.
It is extremely difficult to con¬
vince the novice in pictorial
photography that pin-sharp detail all over the print is not
always wanted, particularly if it is a picture that depends on
" breadth” and "atmosphere” for its appeal.
If, before we are about to make our next exposure, we
examine the subject with half-closed eyes, we shall be relieved
of all the fussy detail and see only the broad shapes and tones.
If, then, the picture looks just as pleasing, it confirms our first
impression, but, more likely than not, we shall see flaws in
the arrangement of the subject. The easiest way of learning
to construct and balance in mass form is to bring all the
varying tones of the print into two or three simple aggregates.
A sheet of ground glass, ground side up, on the print
will be of great help to
visualise the masses and will
soften out the detail.
We are then left free to
assess mentally the balance
of the picture and the
arrangement of the various
shapes or masses. If we can
see room for improvement,
a pad dabbed on to some
blacklead or dilute lamp¬
black can be applied on the
ground glass over the parts,
and will show if further
. darkening or softening down
the light tones will give a
better arrangement, without
touching the actual print.
The lower sketch shows,
how the tones of the print
are softened down.
The Value of Repetition in Composition.
The usefulness of repetition in any work of art, whether in graphic form, litera¬
ture or music, is well known. 1 1 is the basic principle of rhythm and, consciously
or unconsciously, we employ it in line, form or tone in every picture we make.
But like many of its fellow helps in designing and composition, it can be a good
servant or a bad master. Unfortunately, nobody can lay down any rules for the
correct use of repetition. If it is overdone it can become monotonous and dreary,
but if it is cunningly and delicately used, it will give a pleasing design to any subject.
The left-hand sketch shows a form of repetition that is a little too obvious. The
contours of the large and small clouds
repeat the contours of the trees too
closely, whether it so happened that
those clouds were exactly that shape in
that position, or whether they were
selected from some cloud negative, is
of no matter. They look too carefully
placed to be natural. It would be much better to use only one, the larger cloud, and
shift it a little towards the centre and vary the position, as well as the number of clouds.
Another suggestion is that the cloud be reversed in position and printed on the other
side of the picture. We still have repetition of line but, now, differing in direction.
There are countless variations that could be made for even the same landscape,
and the only test for any of them, and this applies to all other forms of repetition,
is that it should not be so pronounced as to be unnatural and yet be sufficiently
strong to form a pleasing design.
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mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Tricks of the Trade R. H. ALDER.
No amateur need lament the limitations of his laboratory. It is the simplicity of his equipment
which leads him to surpass the professional in imagination.
ON occasion one hears the serious
amateur lamenting the poverty of
his apparatus — particularly that
he lacks an optical printer. Putting
aside the fact that a " straight ” printer
can be built for less than ten shillings,
and that thirty feet of stock will furnish
enough travelling mattes to make
innumerable permutations of screen
trickery without optical reduction, the
exercise of a little imagination enables the
amateur to secure convincingly effects
which the professional, to save shooting
time, hands to the laboratory.
Let us consider, for instance, the
documentary a la ntsse. The scenario
is intended to show that the training of
Boy Scouts develops a spirit of militarism.
Apparently a case for a lap-dissolve
from a parade of Scouts to a display of
troops in all the panoply of war.
Transition.
Yet it need not be so. Instead, the
camera is positioned on the right of the
line of march of the advancing Scouts.
As they approach, the camera centres
on the right marker and swings to the
right until he passes, so close as to be
an out-of-focus blur. Later the camera¬
man seizes the opportunity to shoot, from
the same relative position, the right
marker of a column of troops. Starting
close-up, the camera follows him to the
right in a continuation of the original
swing shot, and the receding column
comes into focus, to be seen for what it is.
The same trick has many uses. In
less serious mood it can convert the
morose crowd on the morning escalator
into a line of manikins on the conveyor-
belt of a toy factory. Or the camera
may pan. off from an expensively-dressed
garden-party on to a near-by tree trunk
and then pan. from another tree trunk
to a crowd of slum children playing in
the sun-drenched park.
Sometimes this kind of dissolve is too
slow. In a film of the Easter holidays,
it was thought desirable to wipe together
two newspaper placards, “ Holiday
Scenes at Hastings " and “ More Bliz¬
zards to Come.” The camera was
focussed on the first of these and, by
prearrangement, after some four seconds
a lady walked between the camera and
the placard. The trick was repeated on
the second placard from the same angle,
but in this case the scene was held for
some five seconds after the lady had
passed.
Carefully cut together, those shots
provide a perfect — and unexpected —
wipe. The idea Was borrowed from a
previous effort in which the close-up
waving of a child’s Union Jack effected
the miraculous decoration with bunting
of a rather mean street in the East
End of London.
Superposition.
Anything white can be superimposed
on an action scene prior to processing.
A title, for instance, can be set up in white
on dead-black and shot, with a suitable
fade-out, on the first few feet of a
cassette or spool. In the dark the
camera is opened, the film spooled back
...^nd the camera closed again. A second
exposure — preferably slightly under¬
exposed — is made on the first scene of the
sequence, which is held for a few seconds
longer than the title was. Alternatively,
the scene can be shot first and, after
respooling, the title later.
An approach and recede titler, which
enables the operator to obtain apparently
expanding and contracting titles, used
in conjunction with double exposure,
can produce many mysterious effects,
but involves some departure from the
original idea of imaginative yet inexpen¬
sive production.
Rhythm.
The printer is sometimes used to weave
a rhythmic pattern without abrupt
cutting. For example, in Arthur Elton’s
saga of the Post Office Savings Bank,
dissolves of printing machinery provide
a smooth visual counterpoint to the
voice of the commentator while he
recounts, in figures of astronomical
proportions, the numbers of transactions
carried through by the bank.
This is the age of sports and games in infinite variety, and they provide many
interesting cine subjects.
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A similar emotional effect can be
secured by cutting together scenes shot
against indeterminate backgrounds, pro¬
vided the editor forgets for a while the
precept to cut on the action and makes
each alternate cut on a pause.
For instance, in a documentary film
of a market there will be the desk of the
auctioneer’s clerk, to and from which
customers are always moving. Some¬
one approaches from the right and
stops. The shot cuts on the moment of
rest to another in which a purchaser
begins to move out to the left.
Alternate shots of this kind induce a
pendulum swing, which can be built up
with lengthy shots at the beginning,
shortening as the sequence progresses.
Within limits angles may be changed on
each shot, but the clerk’s desk is kept
always on the same part of the frame.
A fair amount of material is needed to
cut effectively the double rhythm of
subject movement and camera move¬
ment, for the editor is composing a
visual fugue.
Cutting on Action.
Visual continuity can be secured by
planning for a cut on similar movements.
One amateur, who is rather adept at this,
revealed that the secret of his success
lay in the scratches on his finder, which
were intended as frame boundaries for
telephoto shots. When he proposed to
cut two shots together he used those
scratches as guides to ensure that the
action should occur in the same point
within the frame. Thus he was able
to cut smoothly together such shots as
a giant mechanical kneader in a bakery
with the stirring of batter in a kitchen
basin.
Eureka I
It is impossible to detail in one short
article all the devices which can be used
to secure naturally what the printer
does by artifice. Enough has been said
to show that the professional who falls
back on machinery is merely taking the
easy way out. If you are inclined to
doubt whether it is worth while to
cudgel your brains to invent such schemes,
remember that there is no joy so great
as that of achievement.
For it was that jubilation which made
Archimedes leap from his bath and
convert a Greek aorist into an inter¬
national symbol of success.
J^EEPING DOWN EXPENSES
By ARTHUR WELLS. An Article for users of D. & P. Service.
Many articles have been written
showing how amateur photo¬
graphers can reduce the cost
of their hobby, but they are always for
the worker who does his own finishing
and are of no help to the great number
of summer snapshotters who do not.
While the greatest savings can, of
course, be made by deserting the
D. & P. firms, there are several per¬
sonal and domestic difficulties that
may prevent this and force the photo¬
grapher to fall back on other methods.
The following suggestions will then
be found helpful.
Choosing a Film.
Manufacturers of film offer a range
of four popular grades, ordinary,
’chrome, very fast panchromatic,
and very fine grain panchromatic.
The price of the first being only 60
per cent of tHe price of the last, the
wise photographer will not buy a
costly film if a cheaper one will do
the work satisfactorily, so the subjects
to be taken should be considered.
If most snaps will be of friends and
records of objects of interest, the
ordinary grade of film is quite up to
the work. In these days of super¬
quality film, photographers have lost
sight of the fact that the cheapest of
the four grades is an excellent film ;
it is certainly not so much inferior to
the ’chrome grade as to make it false
economy to buy the cheaper for
casual use.
The ’chrome grade and a fairly heavy
filter give good renderings of land¬
scapes and sky pictures, though photo¬
graphers who take a particular pride
in their results prefer panchromatic.
Of this the fine grain is the better for the
button-presser, for the slightly cheaper
very fast grade, after development by a
professional finisher, often shows such
bad grain as to spoil enlargements.
Use a Meter.
The number of pictures that “ go
WTong ” at the moment of exposure
is enormous. The greatest trouble is
under-exposure. The remedy is ob¬
vious, an exposure meter. These can
be had at prices ranging from a shilling
or so to several pounds, but even the
cheapest types are efficient. There
is no excuse for incorrect exposure.
Other Precautions.
Other very common causes of
failure are incorrect focussing, the
accidental use of the wrong stop, and
camera movement. All these things
are, of course, elementary, yet it is
surprising how often one of them is
forgotten. Since reduction of ex¬
penses demands the elimination of
waste, it is a good plan, when all is
ready, to check over the vital factors,
focus, aperture, and shutter speed.
Always remember the cost per
finished negative of the film in use.
Finished, fine-grain panchromatic ne¬
gatives of the popular 2^x3^ size
cost over threepence each, while the
cheapest grade cost only a penny
less. If this were kept in mind far
fewer exposures would be made in the
hope-for-the-best spirit that brings
disappointment .
A little patience can save quite a
lot of money on printing. Do not
give the D. & P. firm the usual order
" Developed and one from each,
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please.” If you do you will get a
print from every negative that can
give a recognisable print, whether the
quality of the negative, the arrange¬
ment of the picture, etc., are as you
expected or not.
The result is that you collect — and
pay for — prints of which you are far
from proud and which you do not
want. Get your films developed, then
examine them and have printed only
those you like.
Testing Negatives.
If you are in doubt about the value
of some negative, make a daylight
print. The paper is cheap (the kernel
of the picture can almost always be
got on a paper of the next size smaller
than the negative), and an efficient
printing frame can be made from a
piece of glass, a stout card of the same
size, and a couple of elastic bands.
When a photograph is not a success
do not pass over it as one that " did
not come out very well.” Hold an
inquest and find out why it did not.
The matter of making the camera
help to pay for its upkeep by publica¬
tion fees is hardly within the scope of
this article, but it is a point very well
worth keeping in mind.
However, fees apart, looking after
the pence as described above has
enabled the writer to reduce the
cost of his “ expensive hobby ” by
a third.
This saving may either be regarded
as an absolute one, or, better still, the
money expended on further work. It
is an easy matter to save the cost of a
new spool of film, with its possibilities
of scoring successes.
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August 19, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
xiii
A COMING SALE
In the ordinary course of the part-exchange business we do, we manage to obtain quite a number of cameras other than the miniatures in
which we exclusively specialise. The vast majority of these, cine outfits, hand cameras, reflexes, etc., we dispose of immediately to the trade.
There remain, however, a few special outfits which we propose, as we did last year at this time, to offer to the public. We shall advertise these
cameras in next week’s Amateur Photographer, at prices very much below the ordinary market value. No sale lists will be issued and every
camera advertised will be actually available on Wednesday morning next. By way of a word in season, we would mention that last year we
sold out completely in two days.
We have this week received
another very small consign¬
ment of the new Model 111
Contax cameras. We have
no hesitation in recommend¬
ing this amazing instrument
as the ne plus ultra of modem
miniature camera perfec¬
tion. Although embodying
an efficient photo-electric
exposure meter, the camera
has retained the handiness
and pocketability of the
Model 11. The increase in
size is negligible.
Prices :
With 1/2.8 Tessar lens
£55 17 0
With f/2 Sonnar £63 0 0
With f/1.5 Sonnar lens
£78 5 0
A UNIQUE PROCESSING SERVICE
FOR MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
We are the only firm in Great Britain equipped exclusively to
undertake the processing of miniature negatives. We ex¬
tend our policy of specialisation to the processing side of
miniature photography at the suggestion of many of our
customers, who, lacking time or facilities to do their own work,
felt that a more scientific approach than ithat represented by
the ordinary commercial type of service was desirable. Nor¬
mally we undertake two t5TDes of processing : development in
one of the ordinary active types of fine-grain developer and
development in a special paraphenylene-diamine developer
of our own formula. This latter is carried out in Correx tanks.
We are, of course, pleased at any time to employ any particular
developer specified by a customer. Particulars and prices on
request.
A UNIQUE OVERHAUL AND REPAIR
SERVICE OF MINIATURE CAMERAS
We have now installed a well-equipped workshop to deal with
repairs to miniature cameras. Repolishing lenses, checking
and adjusting shutters, resetting range-finders and general
overhauls to miniature cameras are now carried out on the
premises by a scientifically trained staff. Our service is
prompt and reasonable rates are charged.
Please Note. — Repairs to miniature cameras only can be under¬
taken.
CONTAX MODEL III
NEW FINE-GRAIN DEVELOPERS
Our special paraphenylene-glycin, especially suitable for super-sensitive panchro¬
matic films, per 20-oz. tin, Is. 2d.
Johnson’s ” Meritol,” 2s. and 3s. 6d.
Supramin, non-poisonous and non-staining paraphenylene-diamine developer,
2s. 4d. and 4s.
Leicanoi, a super fine-grain developer of the active type, 2s.
Tetenal Ultrafin SF, claimed in Germany as the finest grain of all developers, 4s. per
carton.
Buffered Borax, per 20-oz. tin. Is.
Eukobrom, Tetenal’s new special developer for bromide paper, 3s. 6d.
NEGATIVE STORAGE ALBUMS AND FILING SYSTEMS
FOR MINIATURE NEGATIVES
1. — Album with five leaves, holding 360 negatives, 5s. 6d. each.
2. — Album with ten leaves, holding 720 negatives, Ss. 9d. each.
3. — Album with fifteen leaves, holding 1,080 negatives, 12s. 6d. each.
4. — Special de luxe model, with twenty leaves and index, holding 60 strips of 6 nega¬
tives in transparent envelopes, 17s. 6d. each.
5. — Special box file with 100 cards, each holding 3 negatives and index, 19s. 6d. each.
6. — Special box file with 330 cards, each holding 3 negatives and index, £2 18s. 6d. each.
MISCELLANEOUS :
Contax Model II, ill Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model I, wedge type range-finder, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . £39 10 0
Contax as above, but with f/2 Sonnar lens . £32 17 6
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £23 17 6
Leica Mode! II, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition . £18 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar, non-interchangeable. Good condition . £7 18 6
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£20 10 0
Ikoflex Model I, f/4.5 Novar, Rapid Compur, case. As new . £7 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Super Nettel, f/2. 8 Tessar, case. As new . £17 15 0
Contaflex, f/2 Sonneir lens, ever-ready case. As new . £55 10 0
Latest 6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar lens, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case.
As new . £20 10 0
Latest 4x 4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, cose. As new £21 10 0
Automatic 6x6 Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. Excellent condition
£16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4X 4, f/2.8 Tessar, normal Compur, ever-ready case. . . .£17 10 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new . £11 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee anastigmat. Good condition . £11 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3,5 Tessar. Eixcellent condition . £13 17 6
Exakta Latest Lever-wind Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new . £19 10 0
Multispeed Exakta, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, extension tube, lens hood, universal
case. Ebccellent condition . £26 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3,5 Skopar. As new . £11 17 6
Ikoflex Model II, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. As new . £16 17 6
Latest Improved Model Korelle, f/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready case. As new.... £14 15 0
Baldax. 16-on-3iX 2i, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur. As new . £5 15 0
Baldi, 16-on-V.P., f/2.9 Trioplan, Rapid Compur. As new. . £6 10 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, 16-on-V.P., f/2.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£12 15 0
Kodak Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, Compur, special reflex attachment. Excellent
condition . £12 15 0
Nagel Rolloroy, f/2 Xenon lens, case. Excellent condition . £10 15 q
Dolly, f/2 Xenon, Compur. As new . £8 15 0
Miniature Marvel, f/2 Xenon, Compur. As new . £8 17 6
Weltur, l6-on-3ix2i, f/2.8 Tessar, Compur shutter, coupled range-finder combined
with view-finder. As new . £17 15 0
WE NOW ISSUE A WEEKLY LIST AND THIS WILL BE SENT ON REQUEST.
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August 19, 1936
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August 19th, 1936
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Exhibitions and Competitions
CURRENT AND
FUTURE.
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, August 31. Rules in issue of July 29.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Film for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, -77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotograhca de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotograhca de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title “ Conversation Pieces.” — Open July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
(Editor, The Listener, Broadcasting House, London,
W.i.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close
September 30. Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon.^—Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Socidte Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (gK).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna¬
tional de Photograpbie. — Open, August g-30. (M.
Rend Chalsdche, Avenue Marie-Therdse, 13, Spa
Belgium.)
I Salon Tntemacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian.
— Open, August 5-20. (Sr. SecrUtario General Salon
Internacional de Fotografta de San Sebastian, Calle
San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian, Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Open,
August 28-September 12. (W. H. Hammond.
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography, 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede “ Focus ” Fotosalon. — Entries, August
10 ; open, September 12—27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Open, September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Open, September 6-27. (H. W. Schone-
wolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., U.S A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. l^visohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October rs-November 12. (Miss E. Redfern, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian E.xhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Amatorf6nyk^pezok, Orsz. Szdvets^ge,
Budapest VII, Erzs^bet-konit, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30,
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holbom,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, Novem¬
ber (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photo¬
graphic Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $r.oo,
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Entries, October i ; open,
October 31-November 30. (Graham Fletcher, Nether-
lea, Kirk Ella, East Yorks.)
Johnson’s ‘‘ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31, (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photo¬
graphic Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.)
Entry forms obtainable also from the Editor of
The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, ig, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formuUe are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
” A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^x3^ x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ‘‘ Facts and Formula?.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i. Price 2s. fid.
26.
QUICK DRYING OF NEGATIVES
'"T^HE two most popular me-
thods of drying negatives
rapidly are as follows.
For Glass Negatives only :
METHYLATED SPIRIT BATH.
After fixing the negative, rinse it for as
long as time permits in running water and
place it into two or three successive baths
of plain methylated spirit. The spirit
extracts a certain proportion of the water,
and with use itself becomes loaded with
water and consequently slow in action.
Two or three fresh baths are thus essential
for efficiency. The one disadvantage is
that it sometimes causes a light scum to
appear on the surface.
For Glass and Film Negatives :
FORMALIN BATH.
Wash negative after fixing and place in
a I to 20 formalin bath for five minutes.
This hardens the gelatine emulsion, which
can then be dried in hot air, preferably
directed by an electric fan. The disad¬
vantage with this method is that any subse¬
quent modification of the image by reducing
or intensifying is somewhat troublesome
owing to the hardened emulsion.
27.
SUPPLEMENTARY
LENSES
By adding a suitable supplementary lens on to the
front of the existing camera lens, we can decrease
or increase the focal length of the lens.
By decreasing the focal length a smaller image is
formed, but a wider field of view is obtained. When
the focal length is increased, a larger image is formed
and the field of view is decreased. To shorten the
focal length, a positive supplementary lens is used and
to increase the focal length a negative lens is used. A
positive lens will magnify objects when viewed through
it, while a negative lens will cause them to look smaller.
All supplementary lenses must be attached close to
and central with the existing lens.
To calculate the focal lengths of supplementary lens
required (S), it is necessary to know the focal length
of the lens in use (F) and the ultimate focal length
desired (U).
F X U
S= -
F - U
Example i. What focus of supplementary lens is
required to increase a 5-in. lens to 8-in. focus ?
40 , .
- = - 13J in.
-3
A negative lens of —13^ in. focal length.
When a negative lens is added and the focus is in¬
creased, the effective stop value is lowered proportion¬
ately.
Example 2. What focus of supplementary lens is
required to reduce a 5-in. lens to 3-in. focus ?
S =
5x3
5-3
2
A positive lens of 7i-in. focal length.
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August 19th, 1936
J etters
to the Editor
The Editor is not responsible for
the opinions of his correspondents.
EXPOSURE METERS.
Sir, — This winter I took with me to China twelve quarter-
plate Dufaycolor films (for stereoscopic work) and one of the
most expensive photo-electric exposure meters on the market.
The latter I was unable to test before leaving, and judge of
my dismay, when on reaching Malta, homeward hound, I
accidentally discovered that it was reading far too high.
Careful tests disclosed the fact that the error was exactly
36 per cent, and, incidentally, it is of interest to note that the
three other meters with which the tests were carried out, all
well-known makes, differed to a quite considerable extent
among themselves.
I am bound to say that the firm from whom I purchased my
instrument, on confirming the error in the latter, at once
exchanged my meter for another.
However, greatly to my subsequent relief, some 60 per cent
of my films proved to be excellent, thanks partly to Messrs.
Ilford’s careful processing (after they had been warned to
expect serious under-exposure), and partly to a much greater
latitude in the films themselves than even the makers give
them credit for.
I note that recently one of your correspondents stated
that he had never seen a coloured stereoscopic transparency.
If he were to see some of mine, he would understand what he
has missed by not practising the now, alas ! seemingly dead,
but to my mind most beautiful and satisfying branch of
photographic art, the stereoscopic. — Yours, etc.,
DOUGLAS TIMINS.
LATITUDE IN EXPOSURE.
Sir, — In a recent publication Messrs. Ilford state that the
latitude of exposure for their Dufaycolor film is not great,
being of the order of 8 to i. Am I correct in assuming that
for a hypothetically correct exposure of one second anything
between 2.5 seconds (approximate) and .3 second (approxi¬
mate) will expose the film correctly ?
This being the case we are lead to the conclusion that the
latitude of exposure for ordinary plates and films is very much
wider than 8 to i.
Personally I would consider an error in exposure of 200 per
cent up or down to represent extremes. I have discussed this
question of latitude of exposure with various photographic
friends who like myself are surprised at the Ilford statement.
Perhaps some other readers have views on this matter. —
Yours, etc., W. PADDOCK.
THE WATER BOTTLE.
Sir, — I find that the water carafe, commonly found on wash-
stands with, the tooth glass on the top of it, is quite a useful
dark-room accessory. The one I have comfortably holds the
fifteen ounces which fills my Correx tank, and the conical shape
makes it easy to shake for rapid solution without spilling the
contents all over the place. I have marked the 15-oz. level
with a piece of rubber surgical plaster, but it is, of course, easy
to graduate the carafe to suit one’s own requirements.
Possibly this rather insignificant little tip will be of interest
to other readers of “ The A.P.” — Yours, etc., A. H. GALE.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “The A.P.” who are Novices, that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not afiect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices still have time in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affi.xed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
' package must be clearly marked “ Novices ” Competition.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ?-A New Competition
IN the Summer Number of The Amateur Photographer,
published on July 22nd, a new competition was announced
in connection with articles that appeared in that issue
dealing with " pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
that by judicious application of the camera, combined with
unusual viewpoints, or by double exposures, results were
obtained that on their face value appeared to be unreliable.
In this competition, prizes are offered for the best photo¬
graphic “ untruth,” but the prints must be quite straight and
from untouched negatives. Combination prints, or prints
that have been built up by cutting out other photographs
and copying, or prints that have been obtained by various
“ control ” methods, are not eligible for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea
and 10s. 6d. They will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the camera " untruthful.”
The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also
be given regarding the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned above.
A special competition coupon, which appears each week
in the advertisement pages, must be affixed to the back of
each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur
Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,
and should be marked on the envelope, ” Special Competition.”
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Marigolds.
Close-ups with the Camera
CLOSE-UPS with your camera !
Have you ever tried it ? If not,
you are missing half the fun of
photography and you are losing some¬
thing that only the camera can give.
Too many of us waste time striving
after effects better secured by the
paint-brush, while we overlook the
kind of thing at which photography
excels.
No other process can give texture
and details of structure in the same
way. Very often the actual details
are barely visible to the eye, though
they play their part in building up
the whole effect. The camera captures
the details and an enlargement reveals
their beauty and interest.
There are innumerable subjects that
suggest themselves and they may be
found at all seasons of the year, in all
kinds of places. Look closely at the
crinkled surface, of leaves, and the
patterns formed by their arrange¬
ment ; the satiny texture of the
flowers ; the surface of the seashore and
the markings on it ; ripples on a pond ;
a shaggy toadstool ; dewdrops and
raindrops on plants ; fur and feathers ;
crystals of hoar-frost in winter ; spiders’
webs and thistledown. All will pro¬
vide pictures.
To be successful with cldse-ups the
camera must have some method of
accurate focussing. If only a focussing
By
WINIFRED WILLIAMS.
scale is available, exact measurements
must be made, for poor focussing
will spoil the picture. A piece of
string with knots at measured intervals
is easy to carry and convenient to use.,
but a camera with a full-sized focus¬
sing screen is much the best, as the
whole picture can thus be seen, and
more perfect focussing is possible.
With many cameras a supple¬
mentary lens, a Proxar or portrait
attachment will be needed in order to
get near enough to the subject.
As most of these pictures will subse¬
quently be enlarged, it is well to
remember that plates and films vary
tremendously in the amount of grain
visible when enlarged. There are
plenty of fine-grain films obtainable
now, so it is best to choose one of these.
Good cross lighting is imperative for
this kind of subject. The differences
in relief are small, so that if the light
is immediately behind the camera it
will cancel out the shadows, whereas
side lighting will bring up the texture.
Actual sunshine does not matter so
much — if it is too strong it gives a
harsh result — but a really dull day
should be avoided. The important
thing is to study the subject from
different points of view to see which
position best brings out the differences
in relief.
There is little need to worry about
backgrounds. The foreground is the
subject, and it can usually be arranged
to fill the picture.
The crumpled leaves of a Savoy Cabbage.
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‘D coders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : “ The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
and Cinematographer , Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paj^r are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paj^r only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ” or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query *’ or " Criticism,**
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each W’eek, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer
Chloro-bromide Developer.
Can you oblige me with a developer that will
suit all chloro-bromkle' papers ?
I'. E. S. (London.)
The following formula will give good
results with most chloro-bromide papers,
but, of course, the particular developer
recommended by the paper manufac¬
turers is always the best.
Sodium sulphite (anhy.) . . i oz.
Metol . . . . . . 18 grs.
Hydroquinone . . . . 70 grs.
Sodium carbonate (anhy.) 160 grs.
Potassium bromide .. 18 grs.
Water to . . . . . . 20 oz.
Focussing Lens Mount.
WTiat advantages, if any, are there in using a
focussing lens mount in a camera ?
C. C. (Forest Gate.)
A focussing mount for the lens being
screwed into the lens panel of the camera
means that the lens panel and bellows
can be locked rigidly in one position
only and for this reason it is used on most
Press focal-plane cameras. Further, this
means that at all positions of the lens, the
axis of the lens is always at right angles to
the negative. Some workers claim that
there is a finer focussing control with
this type of lens mount than with any
other system of focussing. Many Press
cameras use this revolving mount
adapted to give visual (and an audible)
means of focussing, while the camera is
being held to the eye.
Wynne Exposure Meter.
Can you please explain how the Wynne Infallible
Exposure Meter works ? W hy arc there two grey
tints ? L G. (Southport.)
This meter works on the actinic
principle and depends on the time that
the prevailing light darkens the yellow
light-sensitive paper that should be
visible between the two grey tints.
Note the number of seconds (or minutes)
that it takes for the paper to darken to
the darker grey tint on the right-hand
side. Set this time on the outer scale
against the Wynne ’speed number of the
plate used. These are marked as F156,
F128, etc. This is the only movement
of the scale necessary. Lower down on
the same scale of plate speeds will be
found the apertures, also marked as
F45, F39, downwards, .\gainst the
F aperture to be used will be found the
exposure time to be given. The lighter
grey tint is for use when the light is so
weak that it would take too many
minutes for it to darken to the dark
grey tint. Note the time taken for the
paper to match the lighter tint and
multiply it by four before calculating.
Periodically the manufacturers issue a
table of plate speed numbers, and this
can be obtained, price 3d., from the
Infaljible Exposure Meter Co.. Wrexham.
Developing Times.
How much extra time should I give to an M.Q.
developing solution that has already been used
once ? .A. 0. (London.)
It depends on the strength of the
developer used and the amount of
negative (area) that has already been
developed. In other words, how far
has the developer been exhausted ?
You do not mention if it is intended to
develop negatives or papers. The depth
or thickness of a negative emulsion is
much greater than that of any print,
and area for area, the negative would
exhaust or use up the developing agent
much more than the print. So that,
provided oxidation does not enter into
it, the same bath of developer could be
used to develop a greater area of print
surface than it could for negatives.
Working on the basis of i.V oz. of normal
M.Q. developing solution to develop
one quarter-plate before exhaustion
sets in. an eight-exposure 2JX3J roll
film which has approximately three times
the area of silver image, a solution of
4 oz. should be used, and should not be
used again if the best results are re¬
quired. Therefore, if only one quarter-
plate negative has been developed in
3 oz. of developer, it is sufficiently strong
to develop another, immediately after,
without increasing the time. For a
bromide print of quarter-plate size,
^ oz. of this same developer would be
sufficient, so that no increase of time
would be required to develop two con¬
secutive prints of the same size in a i-oz.
solution.
Episcope for Projection Purposes.
What is an episcope for projecting positives ?
T. J. G. (Glasgow.)
An episcope (or epidiascope) is a
lantern for projecting an enlarged image
of any flat surface on to a screen by
reflected light instead of by transmitted
light, as used with the usual lantern
projectors. The illuminant is situated
verj' near to the back of the projection
lens mount so as to give maximum front
lighting on to the subject, which must be
at right angles to the lens axis. The
lens must of necessity be of large aper¬
ture to compensate for the loss of light
by reflection. With the usual projector
the light is transmitted through the
positive and no great losses are made in
this way. Focussing is carried out by
varying the distance of the lens and
object, and lens and screen.
Red Stains on Negatives.
How is it that neo-coccin dye, which is intended
to be used as a retouching tint on negatives and
leaves a light red stain, retards the printing light
to a greater degree than a red stain of the same
intensitv on a negative that is the result of a
certain desensitiser ? J. T. V. (Ilford.)
If the red stains of both the retouching
dye and the desensitising dye are of
equal visual intensity and yet, on test,
the first requires a longer printing time
to produce the same density of image as
the second, it goes to prove that the
retouching dye absorbs proportionately
more of the violet and blue rays of the
illuminant, the actinic rays that affect
the silver bromide used for prints. That
is why the light red stains left by either
some desensitisers or some anti-hala¬
tion backing dyes do not affect the
printing time as might be at first sup¬
posed. Some other backing dyes leave
a green or bluish tint, but do not have
any noticeable effect on the printing
times, as they transmit the actinic rays
almost as well as the clear emulsion.
Drying Roll Films.
What is a safe method of drying roll films quickly ?
M. (Greenock.)
Make up a 5 per cent solution of
formalin oz. of commercial formalin
added to 9J- oz. of water) and, after
washing, give the film two or three
minutes in the formalin bath, which will
harden the gelatine. Swab off as much
superfluous moisture as possible and
dry the film in a current of hot dry air.
The big disadvantage of this process is
that subsequent reducing or intensifying
is rendered more difficult and tends
towards uncertainty of results. Do not
attempt to dry them by the methylated
bath method, as this is intended for
glass plates, and usually irretrievably
cockles a celluloid base.
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Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
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allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
BALDINA, 36-exposure Leica sire, Schneider f/2.9,
Compur shutter, I to l/300th sec., ever-ready
case, £7/10.
ZEISS Ikonta, I6-on-V.P., Tessar f/3.5, Compur
D.A. shutter ; as new, £7/5.
yOIGTLANDER 33: x 2.1 Prominent, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur D.A. shutter, range-finder and exposure
meter, in leather case, £15.
1-PLATE Graflex, Series B, Zeiss Tessar f,/4.5, F.P.A.
4 and leather case, £9/17/6.
9X 12 Mentor Super Speed I’cess Focal-plane,
Meyer Tridplan f/3. 3 D.D. slides, leather case ;
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CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [2472
Leica Illa, chromium, f/2 Summar, in ever-ready
case ; almost new, £34. — Apply 3b, Richmond
Rd., Kingston-on-Thames, or after 9 p.m., 18
Milner Rd., Kingston-on-Thames. [0043
Remarkable Value
The New NORFOLK
ROLL-FILM MODEL
F/3.8 Zeranar,.Prontor II Shutter, 8 speeds,
with Delayed Action.
3|^x2^(with masks
also for half'picture
size 2^x If)
There has frequently
be*en a demand for a
roll-film camera of good
design with a fast lens
at a price below £5, and
here is the model to
fit that demand.
Self-erecting model, well
designed, 2 finders. In¬
cluding one direct-vision
clear glass type, fitted
to side of camera, with
neat mask on hinge for
half-picture size.
Fitted with f/3.8 Zeranar
lens and Prontor IT
shutter, 8 speeds, 1 to
J/].‘>0th sec., and delayed
action.
£4: 19:6
9 payments of 11s. 8d., or 12 payments of 8s. 9d.
Also fitted with f/3.8 Zeranar. Compur shutter, with delayed action,
speeds 1 to 1 /300th sec., £8 6 0 cash, or C.O.D.
9 payments of 14s. 8d., or 12 payments of 11s, Id.
-NORFOLK MINIATURE MODEL
The popular miniature at a reasonable price
Well designed and con¬
structed. self-erectinc.
takes standard 31x2t
film. 16 pictures 4§ x 6
cm. Automatic film
window covers foi u.*»e
with ‘pan. film. F/2.9
Schneider Radionar.
New type Compur D.A.
shutter, with speeds
tol/400th £7* 19*^
Or 9 monthly pavments
‘ of 18s. 7d.
Fitted with Steinheil
C-assar f/2.9. with Com¬
pur shutter, speeds to
i/25otb £6:15:0
Or 9 monthly payments of
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focal-plane shutter, speeds from 1 sec. to l/l,2G0Lh *0 *0
with delayed action, with 1/2 Zeiss Sonnar . •\f •v
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused. — 45,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
Allens.— 31x2] Self-erecting Wirgin, f/3. 9,
D.A. Comp., £4/19/6 ; Contax I, latest wedge .
range-finder, Sonnar f/2, £29/17/6.
Allens. — super ikonta, 8 or 16, Tessar f/4.5,
Rapid Comp., £14/10 ; Nagel Rolloroy, Elmar
f/3.5. Comp., case, lens hood, £8/10 ; Zeiss Adoro
Episcope, £11/10.
Allens. — 6X6 Latest Automatic Rolleiflex,
Te.ssar f/3.5, £18/10; Latest 6x6 Ikofiex II,
Tessar f/3.5, fil-f/lO ; Rolleiflex Ever-ready Case,
20/- ; Tempophot Electric Exposure Meter, £2/9/6.
Allens. — 4x4 Automatic Rolleiflex, Tessar f/3.5,
£12/17/6 ; 6x6 Praxidos Enlarger, No. 506,
f/3.5, £13/19/6 ; Ensign Midget, Doublet lens, 22/6 ;
Zeiss Helino.x Enlarger, 3X4 to P.C., 25/-.
Allens. — For generous Exchange Allowances. —
168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone, Colly-
hurst 2980. Closed, 7 p.m. [0087
Leica Model ll, Elmar f/3.5, perfect order,
complete with Correx tank, filter, ever-ready
case, etc., £17. — P. IV. Owen. Condover, Shrewsbury.
[4484
Nagel Pupille, Leltz Elmar f/3.5, Leitz range¬
finder, filter, leather case ; condition as new ;
cost £18 ; accept £9.— Harris, 80, Wardour St.,
W.l. .[4526
Super Nettel, Triotar f/3.5, green
3LJLO/ XO filter, Albada finder, collapsible lens
hood, zip purse ; new March ; deposit system ;
list £23/3/6. — Box 8903, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4578
-J PICCOCHIC Camera, 3x4 cm., f/2.9 Vidanar.
J. Compur, 1 to 1 /300th sec., lined leather case ; as
new ; listed £9/10 ; accept £4/15 ; deposit system.
— Gibb, Hayes Barton, Gerrard’s Cross, Bucks.
[4580
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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XVI
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 19, 1936
YOUR OWN TALKIES
Amaze your friends by taking your own personal talkies this year
with the New RCA Sound Camera, 16>mm. type, turret bead, latest
new model taking silent or sound with perfect quality, absolute silent
running, built to high precision by the world-famous RCA engineers,
yet simple to use as an ordinary silent camera.
New Low £95 Price
We are New British Agents for this new latest model that is having a
sensational demand.
EXCHANGES. INSTALMENTS, 9. 12. 18. 24 MONTHS.
We fully recommend the following
camera as one of the best cameras
you can buy for pictures of pictorial
quality and pin-point definition.
Special Model from
EDWIN CORSE
31x21 Ensign Antorange Roll
Film, fine definition, f/4.5 anastig-
mat, in very latest delayed-action
shutter, 1 to l/15Uth sec., T. and
B., unique rise and cross front,
latest tHple finders, hinged back,
radial focus, coupled rringe-finder
(for pin-point definition). Beau¬
tifully made for highest quality
£8:10:0
PROJECT
Your Bufaycolor natural colour pictures, or make fascinating
lantern slides from your pictures, and surprise your friends by pro¬
jecting them on a screen.
Edwin Gorse introduces this new Home Projection Lantern that
will give you a 5-ft. picture, and show your pictures to advantage.
All-metal body, compact home design, ample ventilation, hinged
back door, 6-in. focus lens, double condensers, slide carrier, complete
in case.
Your pictures are better projected. Take up this new hobby now,
and surprise your friends by a projection show.
50/-
Seven days* approval against remittance. Immediate refund if not
delighted. Or 10/- down and 2/8 weekly.
FILM DRIER
Speeds up the drying of roll
films. Leica to 31x2^. The
chamois is soaked for a few
minutes and the film drawn
through the drier when all
surplus water Is removed at
one stroke. Scratch-proof.
Chamois renewable. Black
ebonite. 1/9, post 3d.
EDWIN GORSE ACCRINGTON road,
uvrrkoCi, blackburn.
I CAMERAS AND LENSE^
ZEISS Super Nettel, Tessar f/3.5, new, shop-
soiled, £17/5, listed £22/5 ; E.R. Case, 21/- ;
Zeiss Helios Exp. Meter, new, shop-soiled, £4/10,
listed £5/2/6 ; lot £22. — Box 8944, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4584
FOTH-DERBY, f/3.5, splendid condition, £3/7/6 ;
Model B Pathescope Motocamera, as new,
£3/17/6.— Below.
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, £16/10 ; Hand
Box-type Stereoscope Verascope Richard, 5/-.
— Below.
31x2i Voigtlander Avus, f/4.5 Heliar anastigmat,
2 in removable Compur, D.A., 3 slides, F.P.A. ;
recently cost £18 ; accept £9/17/6. — Cyril Howe,
Abbeychurchyard, Bath. [4586
D. S. ALLAN, Photographic Dealer, 35, Holburn
St., Aberdeen.
ZEISS Ikon Nixe, quarter-plate, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, for films and plates 6 plate-holders,
leather case ; perfect, £9. — Above.
PLANOVISTA V.P., f/3.5 Cassar anast., Compur,
leather pochette ; 3 months old, £8/10. — Above.
Ensign Speed rilm Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher,
leather case ; as new, £6/10. — Above.
Agfa standard, f/6.3 Agfa anast. only £4/5 ;
Icarette, f/6.8 Nostar, 4ix2i, shop-soiled, £4/5.
— Above. [4589
PLAUBEL Makina H, f/2.9, 6 slides, roll-film
holder, F.P.A., latest Avo exposure meter ;
all a,s new, £35. — Jones, 20. Heaton Grove, Brad¬
ford. [4591
Kodak Folding Postcard Camera, f/7.7 lens,
Diomatic shutter, £1. — Porter. 10, Scarsdale
Rd., South Harrow, Middx. [4592
SUPER Ikonta, 16-ex., f/3.5, filter, E.R. case, £12 ;
Cameo Plate, 3ix24, f/4.5, numerous acces¬
sories. £3/10 ; trial ; both perfect. — Streeton,
Railway Terrace. Kirkham. [4596
ZEISS Super Ikonta, 3ix2i. Tessar f/3.8, Com¬
pur Rapid : new May ; perfect, £18.- — Box
8953, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4597
SELLING Up : all perfect condition ; Ica Bebe,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, 6 slides, E.P.A., case,
80/-; 3ix2J Folding, Tessar f/4.5, delayed-action
Compur, 12 slides. F.P.A., case, 80/- ; Special
Vest Pocket Kodak, Tessar f/4.5, Compur, 90/- ;
stamp for list, enlarger, accessories. — 52. Burton
Rd., Burton-on-Trent. (4601
Retina, f/3.5, zip purse, Correx tank, £7/10. —
Cox, 10, Sandhurst Avenue, Withington,
Manchester. [4603
ROSS 3Jx2i Focal-plane Press. Ross Xpres f/4.5
and Telecentric f/6.8 lenses, shutter 1/lOth to
1/1, 000th sec., stud and bulb release, 3 D.D.
slides and F.P.A., changing-box for 12 plates,
plush-lined leather case, Jaynay Quickset tripod ;
bargain ; complete £8. — A. N. Smith, Hazelwood,
Near Derby. [4605
V'OIGTLANDER, 8 or 16 on 3Jx2i film,
Skopar f/4.5, D.A., leather case ; as new. £6.
— Rowan, 3, Springfield Avenue, Chesterfield. [4606
Leica Model II, Elmar f/3.5, E.R. case, spool,
release, 16 guineas ; Green Filter, screw, 8/- ;
Elmar 9-cm., coupled, £7/15 ; Valoy Enlarger, £6/15 ;
Orange Filter, mounted for same. 22/- ; Diaphragm
Ring, 7/- ; Leica Manual, 10/- ; Wratten Light,
electric, 10x8 in.. £1 ; all perfect, a.s new, little
used ; part or lot, £31 ; deposit system. — Dove,
Lingfield, Maidstone Rd., Chatham, Kent. [4609
Leica H : like new, £17 ; phone, Hampstead
2287, mornings until 10. — Miss Portner, 11,
Fitzjohn’s Avenue, N.W.3. [4612
ROLLEICORD, 6x6, f/3.8; as new, £9. — Snape,
2, Hawthorn Rd., Chorlton, Manchester. [4613
SIBYL, N. & G., 3ix3i, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
changing-box, F.P.A., case, £7. — Jackson, 31,
Queen Anne St., W.l. [4614
Ensign carbine No. 7, 2ix31, Aldis f/4.5,
Mulchro shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth sec., leather
case ; excellent condition £4. — M. Stark, 31, Holm-
head Crescent, Cathcart, Glasgow. [4615
31x2i T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, f/4.5 Dall-
2 meyer, 6 slides, F.P.A., case. Alpha filter,
£6/15 ; also 3Jx24 Amplus Vertical Condenser
Enlarger, f/6.3 Wray, £4 ; both in excellent con¬
dition. — Maples, 42, Third Avenue, Gillingham,
Kent. [4616
31x2} No. 6 Ensign Carbine, Aldis f/4.5, Mulchro
4 shutter, £2/15 ; Ensign Double Eight, f/4.5,
£2/5, both new condition ; 3}x2} T.-P. Victory
Reflex, revolving back, 4 slides, no lens, good
condition, £2. — Dixon, 10, Scalby Mills Rd.,
Scarborough. [4617
FOTH-DERBY, 3x4 cm., f/2.5, focal-plane,
case ; as new, £6 ; oilers. — Tait, 477, Baker
St., Derby. [4618
8 YOU GET
: “A GOOD DEAL”
S from the
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Foth-Derby 16-on-VJ*., f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
l/5th to l/500th sec. As new. List £5 da. For £4 4 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Schneider lens, Compur. Perfect.
As new. List £10 lOs. For . £6 15 0
Zeiss Contaz, f/2 Zeise Sonnar, 5-cm., latest model. As
new. List £41. For . £31 0 0
Zeiss Kolibri 18-on-VJP., f/3.5 Novar lens, Telma shut-
er. As new. List £8 2a. 6d. For . £4 15 0
Ensign Midget, Model 33, All-distance, in slip case. As
new condition. List 338. For . £1 6 6
Polyscop Stereo, f/5.5 Bausch Omnar lenses, shutter
l/3rd to l/250th sec., auto-plate magazine. Perfect.
For . £3 15 0
Ensign Carbine i-pl. Boll Film, f/4.5 Doppel lens, Compur
shutter, K. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0
Zeiss 520, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur Rapid shutter.
Cost £11 178. 6d. As new . £9 0 0
Zeiss 620, f/4.5 Novar, 1 /300th sec. Compur. Cost
£7 28. 6d. As new . £5 0 0
Wirgin, f/3.9 lens, Compur shutter, 8 or 16 on 3lx2J.
Cost £6 Ids. As new . £4 17 6
Voigtlander Virtus, f/3.5 Skopar lens, Compur shutter.
Cost £9 178. 6d. Perfect . £8 7 8
Kodak Six^Twenty, f/6.3 lens, leather case. Cost £4.
As new . £2 10 0
ZeUs 620, f/6.3 lens, Telma shutter. Perfect. . £2 15 0
Nagel VoUenda, f/4.5 lens, takes 16 pictures on V.P.
film. As new . £3 5 0
Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis Uno lens, latest type Compur,
R. and C. front, perfect condition, leather case. . £4 17 8
Thornton-Pickard Jonior Special Reflex 31x21, f/4.5
Ross Xpres, roll-film adapter, F.P. adapter, cable release,
solid leather case. Perfect . £8 10 0
Rofs Telecentric 17-in. f/6.4 Lens, for i-pl., in leather
case. Perfect condition, as new . £8 15 0
Foth^
Derby
The roll-film camera with
focal-plane delayed-action
shutter.
Takes 16 pictures on standard 8-exposure V.P.
Roll Film. Shutter speeded from l/25th to
l/500th sec. The Unique Camera of remark¬
able value.
With Foth Anastigmat Lens F/3.5,
£5.5.0
With Foth Anastigmat Lens F/2.5,‘
£7.5.0
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Drem Cinephot, in case. List 33s . 7s. 6d.
Drem Cinemeter, in case. List 33s . 15s. Od.
Drem Justophot, in case. List 33s . 6s. 9d.
Dremoscop, in case. List 33s . 12s. 6d.
Dremoscop Junior. List 21s . 9s. 6d.
Wilio Cinemeter, in case. List 32s. 6d. . .148. 9d.
Pracios Junior, in case. List 15s . 7s. 6d.
Practos Model I, in case. List 22s. 6d . 10s. 6d.
Practos Modei II, in case. List 27s. 6d.. ISs. Od.
Drem Leicascop. List 30s . 11s. 9d.
Dremo, in case. List iss . 5s. 9d.
Dremophot, in case. List 33s . Os. 6d.
Lios Exposure Meter. List 21s . 5s. 9d.
Lioscop. List i8s. Cd . 8s. 6d.
Zeiss Kidiaphot, in case. List 7s. 6d . 4s. 9d.
Leudi. List 5s . 3s. 6d.
Wynne’s Hunter Meter. List 9s. 6d . 2s. 9d.
I CAMERAS AND LENSES
Kodak Retina, 1936, Xenar, case, filter, £8/5. —
97, Southend Rd., Grays, Essex. [4619
SALEX 3ix2i, f/3.8, D.E., R.F.H., F.P.A., 6
slides, telescopic tripod, leather case, etc., £5 ;
Ash Tripod, black leather case, 9 x 2J x 7i, Ensign
Daylight Enlarger, 31 to P.C. ; offers. — Streets,
14, Priory Rd., Ashby, Scunthorpe. [4622
DOLLINA, f/2.9, coupled range-finder ; as new,
£9/18/6. — Mills Radio, Northfield, Birming¬
ham. [4623
Kodak Regent : few days old ; filters, etc.,
15 guineas ; exchange Leica III. — 18, Queen’s
Mansions, Watford Way, N.W.4. HEN. 6649.
[4624
ZEISS Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar ; 3 months old, £5/5.—
Davey, 170, Clerkenwell Rd., E.C.l. [4625
CUNNINGTON, Broadmead Rd., Folkestone.—
Best exchange terms any new or used appa¬
ratus.
Baby Slbyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, and several
accessories ; cost £23 ; £8. — Above.
KORELLE, 28x18, Roll Films or Plates, f/2'.8
Tessar, range-finder, case, £8/10. — Above.
[4626
Baby Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, automatic wind.
3 filters, case, Kodak tank, £12/17/6. — ■
Dr. Yates, Oakengates, Shropshire. [4628
SOHO Reflex, i-pL, 8-in. Cooke f/4.5, 13-in.
Telecentric f/6.8, fitted same panel, 6-in.
Fulmenar f/6.8, 4 double slides, adapter with 10
metal slides, focussing magnifier, case and leather
cases for lenses, £17/10 ; also V.P. Tenax, Dagor,
with F.P.A., 17/6. — Box 8956, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4629
SUPER Ikonta 530/1 6P, with Zeiss Tessar 1/2.8
lens, Compur Rapid shutter ; cost £28/5 ; as
new, unused, £20 ; deposit system. — Box 8957,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4630
IKOFLEX I, f/4.5 Novar, Compur, ever-ready
case : as new, £8/10. — Box 8958, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4631
ZEISS Ikoflex, Novar f/4.5 ; cost 155/- April ; as
new, 110/-. — Box 8959, c/o “ The Amateur
Photogr.apher.” [4632
Kodak Six-20, f/4.5, Compur shutter ; cost
£7/7 ; not used ; won in competition, £6 or
nearest. — Box 8960, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4633
01x28 T.-P. Speeial Ruby Reflex, 5-in. 1/2.5
02 T.H. & C., 5i-in. f/4.5 T.H. & C., 12-in.
f/6 Dallmeyer, on mounts, 6 D D. slides, R.F.A.,
F.P.A., 3 glass filters, direct view-finder, focussing
magnifier, velvet-lined black hide case in newish
condition, £16 ; deposit system. — Box 8961, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4634
IKOFLEX II, Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid, ever-
ready case, £16/10; also Trona l-pL, Tessar
1/4.5, all movements, 15 slides, Proxar, Distar,
filters, £6/10 ; seen London. — Read, Myrtle House,
Barkham Rd., Wokingham. [4637
Bargain. — 3Ix2i Zeiss super Ikonta, fitted with
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter to 250th,
coupled range-finder, leather ever-ready case, and
Ilford Aviol 2 filter in holder, and case ; indistin¬
guishable from new ; has been very carefully used by
fastidious owner (an A.R.P.S.) and has exposed under
a dozen films ; cost over £20 ; accept £15 ; approval,
deposit. — Box 8905, c/o “ The Amateur Photo
etc.,
PHOTO-ELECTRIC CELL METERS
Weston Model 617, in case. List £15. . . .57s. 6d.
Weston Universal, in case. List £6 iss.. .67s. 6d.
Weston Model 627 Leicameter, in case. List
£8 los . 49s. 6d.
Blendux, in case. List £3 7s. 6d . 39s. 6d.
Ombrux, in case. List £3 7s. 6d . 37s. 6d. ^
Photoskop, in case. List £5 5s . 37s. 6d. J
Bewi, in case. List £4 15s . S9s. 6d. J
Metrophot, in case. List £4 4s . 22s. 6d. J
Avo Model I. List £2 17s. 6d . 29s. 6d. 9
Avo Model II. List £3 3s . 45s. Od. 9
Sixtus. List £5 ss . 79s. 6d. 9
Visit us at 52, CHEAPSIDE, E.C.2 |
IT WILL PAY YOU. S
[4638
£8.-102,
[4577
cm., coupled ;
25, Grayshott
[4594
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SEVEN DAYS’ APPROVAL
Contax I, f/3.5 Tessar, filter, Universal lens hood, ever-
ready case. Good condition . £19 10 0
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/6.3 anastigmat, Diomatic
shutter . £1 8 6
3x4 cm. Goldi, f/2.9 Zecanar anastigmat lens, Compur
shutter and purse. As new . £5 19 6
3Ix2i Tropical Cocarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, delayed
Compur shutter. Nice condition . £6 19 6
16-on-3ix2i Baldax, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Ibsor fully-
speeded shutter . £4 7 8
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar anastigmat lens, Compur
shutter and purse. Like new . £7 17 6
3ix2J Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, delayed Compur. As
new . £8 7 6
16-on-3Ix28 Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shut¬
ter. Equal to new . £9 9 0
Kodak Duo, 16-on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Kodak anastigmat,
Compur shutter . £8 7 6
Ensign Double 8, f/4.5 lens and purse . £2 12 6
graptier.
1 t)-IN. f/5.6 Dallon, filters, case,
Milton Avenue, East Ham.
F/1.4 for Leica, Zeiss Biotar, 5
cost £35 ; price £26. — Webb,
Rd., S.W.ll.
ALDIS-ENSIGN f/4.5 (4f-in.) Lens, iris, £2/2.—
Jenkins, 15, Hawthorne Avenue, Neath. [4607
PREMIER OPTICAL CO., 63, Bolton Rd., Strat¬
ford, London, supply Condenser Lenses, all
sizes first hand. Telephoto Lenses at less than half
original cost. Portrait Lenses and lenses tor
every photographic, telescopic or microscopic
purpose ; Achromatic Lenses from 7/6, unexcelled
for portraits ; thousands of unmounted lenses
of any form or diameter ; Reflex Mirrors re-
silvered, Binoculars overhauled and repaired,
Anastigmats reground or repolished ; lists free
stating requirements. [4620
REFLEX CAMERAS -
GRAND SPECIAL BARGAIN OFFERS—
OF HIGH-CLASS AND POPULAR
REFLEX MODELS
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3x4 cm. Wirgin Miniature, f/2.9 Radionar anastigmat,
in Compur shutter. Unsoiled . £6 7 6
3ix2i Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter. Unsoiled . £10 7 8
Model I Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, interchangeable, leather
case. Good condition . £11 17 8
4.5x6 cm. Tropical Nettel, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, 6 slides and case . £4 7 6
4.5 X 6 cm. Goerz V.P. Tenax, f/6.8 lens, 6 slides £1 7 8
4.5x6 cm. lea Bebe, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 6 slides and
case . £3 19 6
4.5 X 6 cm. Adams' Vesta, f/4 5 Ross-Zeiss Tessar, Com¬
pound shutter, 12 slides, F.P. adapter and case. .£440
38x24 Cameo, double extension, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
delayed Compur shutter, coupled Ensign range-finder, 6
slides, roll-film adapter and case . £6 7 6
38x28 Etui (rack focussing), f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, delayed
Compur shutter, 6 shdes, F.P. adapter and roll-film adapter,
case . £8 7 8
38x28 Kern Double Extension, revolving back, f/4.5
Kem anastigmat lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides, R.F.
adapter and case . £4 12 8
38x28 Cameo Double Extension, f/4.5 Aldis lens, Com¬
pur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, case . £4 6 0
4.5 X 6 cm. Makina, f/3 Anticomar lens, Compur shutter,
6 slides, F.P. adapter and case . £6 7 8
38 X 28 Voigtiander Avus, double extension, f/4.5 Skopar
lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, supple¬
mentary lenses and case . £6 7 6
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IF in London for your holidays call and see
our large selection of bargains in Cine Cameras,
Projectors, Films, Screens. — Illustra Enterprises,
159, Wardour St., London, W.l. Phone, Gerrard
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August 19, 1936
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THIS WEEK’S
SPECIAL BARGAINS
#x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/.^.5 Foth anastijrmat . £4 16 0
8x4 cm. Meutor, f/3.6 Zeiss Tessar . £10 0 0
6x6 RolIeiOex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. filter and case . £9 0 0
3J X 2} Miroflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 0 slides, r.P. adapter . £20 0 0
81 X 21 Ensign RoU Film Reflex, f/7.7 Aldis . £1 12 6
31 X 2* Tbomton-Pickard Reflex, 1/4.5 Cooke, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case . £9 0 0
Cinecraft Titler, for Dekko . £1 10 0
Patbe motocamera, f/3.5 iens . £5 0 0
Zeiss Kinaiuo, 16 mm., f/2.7 iens . £12 0 0
1-pl. Salex Enlarger, 6ldn. condenser and portrait lens - £5 10 0
15-in. f/0 Dallmeyer Series 2 No. 8 Stigmatic . £15 0 0
20-m. f/6.3 Kranss Tessar . £13 0 0
10-in. Popnlar Dallon F/8 . £4 0 0
45-cm. Zeiss Uagnar f/10, with hood and case . £8 0 0
Kodel I Contax, f/2 9onnar Tessar, in ever-ready case - £28 0 0
7*l/10th in. Ross Zeiss Tessar 1/4.5, eunk mount. . . £5 0 0
Craig le-mm. Cine Film Splicer (new) . £2 0 0
Certo Vertical Enlarger, for Leica film, complete . £9 0 0
Ross Stereo Prism Binocular x 7, in leather case . £9 0 0
70E BeU-HoweU Filmo, f/1.5 and case . £39 0 0
The above have all been overhauled and are in
good working condition. Send remittance with
order. Packing and postage free.
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS |
CINE Ensign, f/1.5 lens, case, also 300^ watt
Ensign Projector ; both guaranteed as new ;
cost over £50 ; offers. — Box 8904, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4579
PAILLARD-BOLEX G916 Projector, case, resist¬
ance, spare unused 500-watt lamp, all in new
condition, £30 ; also Paillard H.16 Turret Camera,
Dallmeyer 1-in. f/2.9, 1-in. f/1.5, 3-in. f/3.5 lenses, as
new, £35 ; Projector and Camera, £60 ; no offers. —
Box 8945, c/o ‘‘ The Amateur Photographer.” [4583
Bargain. — 42/- Screnus cine Camera ; unused,
27/6. — Ferris, Wilsford House, Devizes, Wilts.
[4608
PATHE Talkie Projector ; new condition ; list
price £60 ; a bargain, £30 ; on view. —
Army and Navy Stores, Victoria St., S.W.l. [4627
Agfa Movex 30, 16-mm., 100 or 50 ft., multi¬
speeds, f/1.5 Dallmeyer, also 3i-in. Agfa
Telekine iens, case ; absolutely new condition ; cost
£46 ; sell £25. — Reavenall, Anchor Brewery, Mile
End, London, E.l. [4611
LANTERNS & ENLARGEI^
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ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
IJINLARGERS. — List of parts for own construo-
U tion ; postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Pj^NLARGER, 1-pl. horizontal, condenser, electric,
£3/15 ; Ilford Photo-electric Exposure Meter,
leather case, used twice. £2 ; or exchange both with
cash for first-class vertical 31x21 Enlarger. —
G. Holland. Scotslield House, Broomfield, Essex.
[4587
saved/
ALL your ROLL FILMS,
LEICA FILMS or CINE
FILMS can be perma¬
nently saved .
“ TEITEL’S
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases.- — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Your camera and Barker’s Concentrated light
Cabinet will do anything, enlarge to 28 in.,
do copying and project ; 15/- ; approval. —
Barker, Shore Place. Gourock. [4604
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
Scratchproof
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deli berate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
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Price, complete with full instructions
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Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
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7 and 9, BAKER ST., LONDON. W.l
Wanted Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
f/2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes : call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED for Prompt Cash.— 9i-mm. and
16-mm. Cameras, Projectors, Films and
Accessories ; Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes and
Modern Cameras. — Frank, 67, Saltmarket, Glasgow.
[4150
H7ANTED.— Good 12x10 Field Set, with or
V V without lens. — 54, Lime St., London, E.C.3.
[4507
TlirANTED.— Zei.ss Ikonta, 2ix3}, Tessar lens. —
Vt Hodgkin, Newton, Bridgend, Islay, Argyll.
[4581
WIDE-ANGLE Lens and Camera, complete, small
size ; state particulars, price. — Box 8946, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4585
MOTOR DRIVEN
MOVIE CAMERA
/or 754
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Just what you have been
wanting — a real Cine Camera
which takes perfect moving
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to suit your pocket — 75/-.
Unbelievable value. Note
specification in adjoining panel.
This Cine has made moving
picture taking cheap and
simple. You load in daylight,
wind it up, press the button,
and there you are. 30 ft. of
standard 9.5 film perfectly
taken of your favourite subject.
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Price list contains all prices of this paper,
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EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips,
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
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August 19, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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DUNSCOMBE’S
“ PERSONAL ”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
ELMAR ACOOS
CHAPTER III.
Being extracts from his diary written in the Mayor s
Parlour at Chortle-cum-Hardy.
“ ! have had a very hectic day with Mayor
Itchin and the Surveyor on a little matter about
drams. Mrs. Smlth-y-Smyth, of the Old
Manor Houae, complained of a nasty smell,
which we duly had to investigate, and in due
course were able to secure some realistic
‘ Bring ’em back alive * epic pictures of the
cause of the bother, namely, 10.000 rats, more
dead than alive, underneath the floor-boards in
the green room of the west wing. The pictures,
taken on the celebrated Kodak Super X film
(only Is. 6d. for 36 exposures for Leica Camera
loaded, post free in your own spool-chamber),
were remarkable considering the conditions
under which we had to work, as only by holding
the camera rock steady during the l/8th sec.
exposure at f/3.5 was it possible to get any
result at all.
“ We had no sooner returned from this expedi¬
tion, when we were called upon to attend the
Vicar’s sale of work, a truly rural ioHification,
which called for intimate snapshots of the
Vicar’s wife endeavouring to sell last season’s
raspberry jam to the local grocer (retired).
These snapshots were finally enlarged and
beautifully coloured by Messrs. Dunscombe’s
so that the grocer's face was an exact replica
of the raspberry jam, in fact, as the Vicar after¬
wards remarked, it was indeed a very fruity
picture.
“The next evening beiikg the Mayor’s night off,
1 accompanied him to the local palace of
varieties, and from the first box on the right-
hand side we got some excellent shots of the
' bally ’ dancing, as well as attractive angles
of the chorus girls. Prints from these negatives
are carried in water-cooled envelopes by the
Mayor and shown secretly at the conclusion of
council meetings, and are much enjoyed,
especially by the Medical Officer for Health
and the Sanitary Inspector.
“ Whilst the latter mentioned pictures were quite
attractive from the standpoint of the subject
matter, there was a general tendency for under¬
exposure, and on my recommendation, Mayor
Itchin very kindly arranged for me to have
a Summar f/2 lens to augment my equipment,
and accordingly an urgent message was sent
to Messrs. Dunscombe’s, who were able, of
course, to supply one immediately from stock,
and 1 am now getting thoroughly acquainted
with this desirable lens.
“On Tuesday week my friend the Mayor is
attending a Stag Party given by the Town
Clerk, and, if rumour is correct, I shall have
plenty to occupy my time and attention, and I
am hoping that the adventures on this occasion
will be worthy of inclusion in my book of
memoirs, as, naturally, I can only pass on the
high-lights of my daily adventures.”
All Leica Lenses and Accessories obtainable
by return from
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARADE
BRISTOL
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
anted.— Miroflex 9x12 cm., f/2.8 Bio-Tessar,
T T must be in first-class condition ; exchange
Leica JII, chromium, 5-cm. f/2, 9-cm. f/4, 2.8-cm.
f/6.3 wide-angle. Universal view-finder, etc.,
case for all, new condition. — W. Tyler, 16, Buller
Rd., Dowsett Rd., London, N.17. [4588
OCi. foi" Retina offered. — Aired, 33, St.
3CO Clements Rd., Harrogate. [4590
OFFER £4 to £5 for best Roll Film Reflex. — Mills.
Lane End, Bucks. [4593
WANTED. — Anastigmat f/4.5, in Compur, about
5-in., preferably Tessar. — 134, Old Bedford
Rd., Luton. [4595
Leica Valoy Enlarger wanted, with fittings
and mask board, but without lens. — 174a,
Reads Avenue, Blackpool. [4599
Exchange —Wanted, Folding Pocket Plate
Camera in exchange for good pedigree Blue
Roan Cocker Spaniel Dog, born September 1933,
value £4/10. — B.M./N.K.S.K., London, W.C.l. [4600
for Foth-Derby, f/3.5 ; deposit system.
-Sampson, 61, St. Luke’s Rd., Maid¬
stone. [4602
WANTED. — Rolleiflex, non-auto., if cheap ; also
5-cm. Elmar, coupled. — Harrington, 25,
Eade Rd., Finsbury Park, N.4. [4610
ANTED. — Lens for 34x24 Enlarger; full i>ar-
TT ticulars. — Newman, Woodbury Rd., Stour-
port-on-Severn, Worcester.sliire. [4021
£3/15
MATERIALS
Brighton. — Klmber’s “ Brighton ” Gaslight
Paper, 3.}x2.J, 2/- gross, post 3d. ; 44x2J,
2/8 gross, post 4d. ; superb quality. I have al.so
about £800 of surplus material at exceptionally
low prices ; lists and samples free. — Kimber’s, 61,
Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS.— First Quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paijer, 34x2.4, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Po.stcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders : Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3Jx24, 1/6 100 ; J-pb.
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. and P. and amateur lines,
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — -City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo WORKS, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3J^x24, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10; quantities 1/6 gross; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2i, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
3ix2J. 1/6 gross; i-pl., 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x1(3
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-, 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
i-plates, 400 and 600 H. & D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. & D., 3ix2J 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, i-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces ; 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
G916 BOtEX PROJECTOR, for 9.5-inin. or IG-mm. film,
lafcjrt model, complete witn rcHiflUiice. Cost
£60. As new .
3A POSTCARD KODAK, f/6.3 arasti^mat, 7-6pee.i T. and B.
Ilex shutter, rising front. Excellent condition 27s. 6d.
2tx3i ENSIGN ROLL FILM REFLEX, f/7.7 • 7 • fi
Tajrlor-HobBon . # •V
2ix3i ENSIGN ROLL FD.M REFLEX, //4.6
Ensar. list £fi 178. 6d. As new .
REIEA MINIATURE ROLL FILM, for 86-exposure I^ica film.
3-apeed shutter. Coat £7 108 . £3:12:6
16-011-21 X3i VOIGTLANDEE VIRTUS, f/3.5 CT.iO.R
Skopar, D.A. Compur. Aa Dew. . *1. X*i.U
KODAK S-mm. CINE CAMERA, f/3.5. List CT . 7 . fi
£3 7«. nd. Aa Dew .
ZEISS IKON CONTAX, f/3.5 TeSBur, slow-8l>eed foual-plaDe
.butter, coupled raDge-flDder. PreseDt list if07.17,fi
price f.31. Aj Dew .
2i SQUARE VOIGTLANDEE SUPERB TWIN-LENS REFLEX,
f/3.5 Skopar, Compur abutter, case. As uew . . £15:10:0
2iv31 BOTH ROLL FILM, f/4.5 anastigmat, £1.1 7.15
3-8peed shutter .
21x3* ENSIGN 8ELFIX, f/4.6 Tessar, D.A. r7.i7.fi
Compur. Cost £10 lOs. New . • •
3Jx2} ZEISS IKON MAXIMAR. r/4.6 Tessai, D.A. Compur.
F.P. adapter, 3 slides, leather ca.se . £7:7:6
OUTSTANDING VALUES IN NEW CAMERAS
The“WIRGIN
SPECIAL
2* X 3J Roll Film Camera.
Takes li or 16 pictures
on standard spool. Fit¬
ted D.A. Compur shutter,
f/8.U Rodeustock lens,
eelf-ei ectlng front, hiag«d
back. pressure plate.
Optical D.V. and rever¬
sible brilliant finders.
A camera that embodies
every refinement and is
perfectly finiahed.
The “WIRGIN” JUNIOR
Takes eight 2ix3i exposures.
High-grade body, rlew-fliiders.
an 1 self-erecting front. Fitted with
li).5-cro. fM.5 ■■ Wirgln '* Gewlronar
anastigmat— a first-class lens giving
irreproachable definition. Prontor
II shutter, fully speeded from 1
to l/17.Uh sec., and fitted with
deiayed-actiou device.
CASH
PRICE
£3/18/6
• DELIVERED ON FIRST
' OF 10 MONTH- A
j fATMENTC
LEICA, CONTAX, EXAKTA, ROLLEICORD,
BRILLIANT, DITMAR, DEKKO and MIL¬
LER all available for immediate delivery.
★ GAMAGES MAKE THE
HIGHEST ALLOWANCE
for cameras, binoculars, telescopes,
projectors, etc., in part exchange for
other photographic apparatus, and
give the easiest of easy terms.
GAKACES
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone : HOLborn 8484.
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4 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 19, 1936
BAKERS HOLBORN
OFFER GENEROUS PRICES
FOR MODERN SECOND¬
HAND CAMERAS OF
ALL TYPES
16-on Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar, Derval shutter and
case. New condition . £4 12 6
Ernemann Miniature Focal-plane, latest model, f/4.3
Tessar, 3 slides, F.P. adapter . £10 10 0
4^x6 cm. Zeiss Ikon Miniature Folding Reflex, f/3.5
Emon, 6 slides, solid leather case. .\s new. . . . £14 10 0
No. 1 Self-erecting Kodak, f/7.7 anastigmat .. £110
Latest Voigtiander Bessa, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A. Compur,
hide case. As new . £7 10 0
N. & G. Folding Reflex Special, f/4.9 Pentac, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter and case. Perfect condition. List
£61 . £25 10 0
100-ft. Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 anastigmat. New condition
£7 10 0
16-mm. Bolex Cine Camera, f/3.5 anastigmat. Perfect
£4 10 0
9x12 cm. or t-pl. Nettel Focal-plane Press Camera,
M.-W. adapter, 12 envelopes, Tessar f/4.5. Perfect con¬
dition . £15 0 0
K|C\A/— >-EICAS, CONTAXES, EXAKTAS, and
ALL THE LATEST DESIGNS.
K odachrome, Dufay, and other Colour Films.
C. i^KER
244, High Holborn, London, W.C.1
Estd. 1765.
Phone : HOL. 1427.
SALANSON LTD.
“ Best in the West,”
Miniature Camera
BARGAINS
CONTAX III
The new superb instru¬
ment incorporating
photo-electric exposure
meter and combined
range-and-viewfinder.
Price £63
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £17 17 0
6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur
£17 15 0
6x6 cm. Rolleiflex (as new), f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid
Compur, ever- ready case . £22 10 0
Zeiss Contax, f/2 Sonnar, fully-sfeeded shutter (new
condition) . £32 15 0
Model III Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £26 15 0
Model III Leica (chromium), f/2 Summer (as new)
£34 15 0
Zeiss Cpntax (as new), f/2. 8 Tessar, fullv-speeded
shutter, ever-ready case . £31 10 0
SPECIAL OFFER.
Zeiss Telex Prismatic Binoculars 6x24, complete in
case. Listed at Cii 15s . £7 15 0
Prismatic Binocular 8x25, complete in leather
case . £2 17 6
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
AND
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, BeUast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
R ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesdays, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2J 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double- weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lfx2f, 1/6 gross;
3ix24, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : J-pI., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ;
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-; backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
l|x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/-:
6 exposures: 3iX4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures. I|x2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i, 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 : Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester. 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
ENLARGEMENTS
1/Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3. 2d. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists : 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [3594
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, 8ix6i 1/-.— Palk, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
BRADY &
MARTIN IIP
SELECTED
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
ALL GUARANTEED
3.ix2.V Ensign Special Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
revolving back, 12 slides, F.P. adapter, case
£6 10 0
J-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, Aldis f/4.5 lens,
revolving back, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case.
Perfect . £6 5 0
I-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, Cooke Aviar f/4.5
lens, 7-in. focus, 6 slides, leather case. New con¬
dition . £8 10 0
No. 2c Special Kodak, Zeiss Tessar f'4.5, Compur
shutter, range-tinder, rising front, leather case. As
new . £6 15 0
Goerz Tenax Roll Film, 41x21, Dogmar f/5 lens,
Compur shutter, fitted new bellows and guaranteed
£4 10 0
Goerz Anschutz 5x4 Focal-plane, f/6.8 lens, 3
double slides, case . £2 10 0
Oist Distance Meier. Shop-soiled only. Cost
£2 2s . 17s. 6d.
Superkino Daylight Tank, for Leica films. Used
twice only. Cost ^3 3s . £2 10 0
i-pl. Field Camera, f/8 lens, 3 D.D. slides. Perfect
condition . £110
DeVry 35-mm. Cine Camera, loo-ft., daylight load¬
ing, clockwork drive, Dallmeyer f/1.9 lens. Very
little used . £15 0 0
Drem Cinephot Exposure Meter, in case. As new
12s. 6d.
A large range of new Cameras, Cine Cameras, Pro¬
jectors and Accessories. Part Exchange.
29, MOSLEY STREET,
NEWCASTLE-upon-TYNE
Established 1855.
For the Connoisseur
Super-Sport
The only miniature camera of such unlversa! use. Takes
12 pictures 21 x 2^ or 16 pictures 21 x 1 } on standard 31 x 21
roll film. Takes also plates 21x1} (6x4.5 cm.). Reverse
spooling. Interchangeable wide-aperture lens In delayed-*
action Compur. Counting dial for 12 exposures 21x21.
Focussing screen and 3 plate-holders. Also availably: Tele¬
photo lens 21*cm. ; Extension tube for close-ups to 12 In.
With Meyer Trioplan f/2. 9, Compur S . £10 10 0
With Schneider Xenar l/2.a, Compur S . £12 17 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.a, Compur 8 . £15 7 6
Compur Rapid shutter extra . £1 6 0
A*k your dealer for catdlotfue, or write to Sole Jmporter$ for
CERTO CAMERA.S.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Square, High Holborn,
iPhone : Chancery 8541) W.C.I
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August 19, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 5 •
IF YOU REQUIRE
A Superior Photographic Service
obtain your requirements from
ALLENS of MANCHESTER
THE LfiJEST mOEl
ROLLEICORD II
New t5T)e Keflex Hood and larger
Magnifier. For taking pictures at
eye-level the object la viewed through
a mirror and double magnifier com¬
bined.
Depth of focus and focussing knob
combined.
Engraved exposure plate at back of
camera.
Zeiss Triotar f/4.0 lens, Compur shutter
to l/3U0th . £14 10 0
Zeiss Triotar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter
to l/300th . £17 10 0
Fver-ready Case . . £1 0 0
NEW
IKOFLEX II
Takes 12 2^x21 exposures on
31x21 film, Plano-Convex collec¬
tive lens gives a bright image, right
side up. and even illumination.
All bright parts chrontium-plated.
Self-erectlng, with large magnifier
for critical focussing.
Zeiss Triotar f/3.8 lens, normal
Compur . £14 16 0
Zeiss Tessar f/3.0 lens. Rapid
Compur . £20 10 0
Bver-ready Case . £1 11 6
Also for a selection of Super] Bargains for
cash, see Cameras and Lenses Column,
ALLENS
1«t, OkOMAM ROAD,
MANCHCSTER,4
<<l/FRTPy” 1936
w trk ■ c/v Models
The most comprehensive range o|
PHOTOGRAPHIO ENLABQBB8.
UECHANICALLY IMPBOTED
PERFECTED LENSES.
Specially designed for enlar^ng
from miniature negatives. Spacious
well-ventilated lamphouse to pre¬
vent over-heating. Single type
condenser (the best for minimising
gral n) .THE ACME OF SIMPLICITY :
one-hand manipulation by means
of automatic column-lock, and
focussing on lens mount. Fitted
with red swing-filter for rapid
work. Anyone can easily master
Its operation in a few minutes.
No. 204, for negatives up to 1} x Ijf
In., f/6.3 lens.... £6 6 0
No. 205, for negatives up to 1 1 x 1 J
In., 1/4.6 lens . £6 17 6
No. 206, for negatives up to 12 x If
In., f/4.6 lens, wllh'^ris stop . £7 7 0
No. 207, for negatives up to Ifxl} in., f/4.6 four lens (Tessar
type) objective, with iris stop . £8 8 0
No. 208, special model for Coutax, takes Contax lenses £6 6 0
No. 209, special model for Leica, takes Lelca leases. . £6 6 0
No. 216, for negatives up to 21 x2i in., f/6.3 lens. .. . £7 7 0
No. 217, for negatives up to 21 x2i In., f/4.6 lens. ... £8 8 0
No. 218, for negatives up to 21 x 21 in., f/4.6 lens, with iris stop
£8 17 6
No. 219, fornegatives up to21x2iln.,l/4.6four lens (Tessar type)
objective, with iris stop . £10 10 0
Other Specialities : Ultrasorban Colour Filters, Lios-Scope, Lios-
Qrandoscope, Lios-Periscope, “ Framex ” Range-finders.
F. MORAT & CO., LTD.
«8, BASINGHALL STREET, LONDON, E.C.2
Phone ; MET. 3131.
ENLARGEMENTS
Glazed Enlargements ; i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
6 POSTCARDS and one whole-plate, 1/2. — Wood.
27, Broad St., Burslem, Staffs. [4598
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
-<;iCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO-
lO GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham! Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. • [1986
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London.
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3ix2i lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received : 3ix2i 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [4493
REPAIRERS
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Garaages). Holborn 3126. [0062
Repairs. — cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gladstone Rd,.
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
I SITUATIONS VACANT |
BENTALLS of Kingston require experienced
salesman or saleswoman for their Photography
Department. Apply personally before noon, or by
letter stating age, experience and salary required, to
Staff Controller. [4582
I MISCELLANEOUS ]
INSURANCE of Cameras and Apparatus against
loss or damage ; costs only a few shillings
year ; write lor particulars. — Hamilton and
Finch, Insurance Brokers, 84, Springbank Rd.,
S.E.13. [4511
CAMERA Insurance covers all risks ; annual
premium from 5/- ; see full details in next
week’s advert, or write Norwich Union Insurance
Societies, Norwich, or 49, Fleet St., E.C.4. [4635
filROWOBUI
The weekly journal for ail who keep Canaries,
British Hybrids or Foreign Pet Birds.
EVKKY FRID.tY 2J.
Spetiinen copy of recent is.sue free on request from
Tbw Pul lis .er (A.P.), Dorset House, Stamford St.. London, S.E.l
PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASY
A book of Elementary Instruction. Price 8/-. Dy po.?t; 2r'3*
& Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street.
London, S.E.l.
46342. Zi X Kodak Junior Graflex, Bausch & Lomb f/4.5
Tessar lens, changing-box for 12 plates, very small and compact
£6 17 6
46721. 31 X 21 Junior Graflex, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens,
Graflex roll-holder and cut-film magazine. In good condition
£8 8 0
46532. Six 2^ T.-P. Special Ruby, revolving back, 6i*in.
Ross f/4.5 Xpres lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holders, leather
case. All in good condition. List price £23 10s. For £12 12 0
45292. 3^x2^ Adams* Tropical Model Minex, brass-bound
teak body, revolving back, double extension, rack rising front,
61'in. Ross f/6.9 Combinable anastigmat lens, single lenses 8 In.
and in. focal length, Mackenzie Model A adapter, 12 envelopes,
F.P. holder, Graflex roll-holder, 6 double plate-holders, set of
Ilford colour filters, leather case. A very complete outfit In
good condition. List price about £115. For . £40 0 0
46729. 3i x 2i T.-P. Junior Ruby, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5 lens, F.P.
holder, canvas case. In good condition. List price £12 15s.
For . £7 12 6
47042. 31 X 2i Kodak Graflex Series B, revolving back, Carl
Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case. In good condition . £X2 10 0
■ NOW READY, d2-page Catalogue con-
r" ■ talning particulars of £20,000 worth of
Second-hand Cameras by all leading makers
46958. 41x31 Tbomton-Plckard Junior Special Ruby, re¬
volving back, Cooke f/3.5 anastigmat lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P.
holder, canvas case. List price £17 lOs. For .... £10 10 0
47034. 41 X 31 Thomton>Fickard Special Ruby, revolving
back, Cooke f/2.5 lens, 6 double plate-holders, leather case. In
good condition. List price £40 28. 6d. For . £25 0 0
45621, 41 X 31 Dallmeyer de Luxe, revolving back. Dallmeyer
f/3.5 Dalmac lens, 3 double plate-holders. In excelle nt condition.
List price £26. For . £15 15 0
45609. 41 X 31 Preesman, reversing back, Beck f/4.5 Mutar
anastigmat lens, F.P. holder . £5 12 6
46983. 41x31 Adams* Minex de Luxe, revolving back, Ross
Zeiss f/6.3 Convertible Protar lens. 61-in. focus, single component
lll-ln« focus, also 11-ln. Ross f/(i.8 Telecentrio Telephoto lens,
Mackenzie adapter, 12 envelopes. F.P. holder, leather case. All
in good condition . £22 10 0
45067. 41 X 31 Newman & Guardia Square Reflector, revolving
back, rising front, long extension, Ross-Zelss f/6.3 Convertible
Protar lens, Sl-in. focus, single components 91-ia. focus, also an
11-in. Ross f/5.4 Telecentrio lens, 2 double plate-holders, F.P.
bolder. In good condition . £17 12 6
46415, 41 X 31 Adams' Videx, revolving back, double exten¬
sion, 6-in. Ross f/6.3 Uomocentrio lens, 3 double plate-holders,
leather case. In good condition . £8 8 0
46622. 41 X 31 Adams* Videx, revolving back, double exten¬
sion, Ross-Zeiss Series Vila Convertible Protar f/6.3 lens, 61-in.
focus, single components 111-ln. focus. 3 double plate-holders,
case. In good condition . £12 10 0
46664. 41x31 Pressman, reversing back, 11-ln. Boss f/5.4
Telecentrio Telephoto lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather
case . £10 10 0
46726. 41 X 31 Pressman, revolving back, 7-in. Aldis-Butcher
f/3.4 anastigmat lens, 12 plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather case.
In excellent condition. List price £21 7s. 6d. For.. £1112 6
46699. 41 X 31 N.>S. Front Shatter Reflex, revolving back,
f/4.6 Ross-Tessar lens, also 101-in. Bls-Telar Telephoto lens, 6
double plate-holders, leather case. Good condition £12 10 0
47066. 41 X 31 Soho, latest model, G-iu. Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tes¬
sar lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder. In first-class con¬
dition. List price £35 5a. For . £23 10 0
47079. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Horizontal Ruby, f/4.5
Aldis Ensign anastigmat lens and 9-in. f/6.5 Dallon Telephoto
lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P. bolder, canvas case. List price
£18 16a. For . £12 10 0
46799. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Special Ruby, revolving
back, T.-P. Cooke f/4.6 anastigmat lens, 3 double plate-holders,
F.P. holder, leather case. List price over £20. For £9 12 6
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August ig, 1936
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No film threading. Special
magazine loading, containing
00 ft. ]6>min. film. Loads
in 3 seconds. Each magazine
has its own footage indicator.
Speeds 8, 10 and 64. Scene-
timer. Five interchangeable
lenses available, universal
viets -finder. Panchromatic,
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available. Price, with Kodak
c'i® £40:0:0
New Model Zeiss
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4ix3i Goerz Revolving Back
Folding Reflex, 15-cm. Tessar
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Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, range¬
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Good condition XO.iO.V
3^x2^ T.-P. Special Reflex,
5i-in. Ross Xpres 1/4-5, 3 D.D.
sUdes.case £8;15:0
Latest S.S-mrn. Multi-speed
Pathe Motocamera Luxe, 1/3.5
lens, filters, case. Good con¬
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£13 17s. 6d.. , *0.1 1 .0
Cine-Kodak Eight, f/i .9 lens,
case. Goorfeon- i 1 ,1 C#n
diiion. List £15 * A ^
9.5 Miller, f/1.5 Dallmeyer,
multi -speed, CII.IC.A
case. Asneiv
9.5 Latest Pathe 200-B Pro-
”'"£12:10:0
3x4 cm. Kodak Pupille, f/2
Xenon, case. Fair condition.
Cost£ao £13.10:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, i6-on-
3iX2j film, f/3.5 Tessar.
Good condi- £13.12:6
4ix2i Super Ikonta 530/15,
Tessar f/4.5. As new. Cost
£19 res 6d £13.17.6
9.5 Alef, multi-speed, f/1.5
Meyer. Good £1 C. 10*0
condition.... J»XvoXU»v
6x6 Auto. Rolleiflex, f/3.5
Tessar, Rapid Corapur, case,
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List£a7ros £19.10:0
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Fair condition . 7s. 6d.
13x18 mm. Minifex, f/4.5 Victar.
Good condition . £1 7 6
9.5 Campro, combined camera and
projector. Good condition £1 10 0
9.5 Midas, combined camera and
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£1 19 6
Photoscop Exposure Meter, case.
Very good condition . £2 10 0
13x18 mm. Minifex, f/3.5 Vidar.
Good condition . £2 12 6
3ix2i Kodak Six-20, f/6.3 lens,
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3^x2^ Ensign Focal-plane Roll
Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis Uno. Very
good condition. Cost iJC C ft
£7173. 6d . *d:«):U
3ix2J Voigtlander, Skopar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, filter. Good con-
. £5:5:0
3^x2^ Goerz Tenax, Dogmar f,4-5,
Compur, case. Good
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3^x2^ T.-P. Horizontal Reflex,
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As new . XilitV
2ix2J Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar,
£9:0:0
3ix2i Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar,
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As new . *:/.:/.U
61x41 Goerz Anschutz Press, 7}-in.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, self-capping, 3 D.D.
£9:15:0
X 31 T.-P. Junior Special Reflex,
6-in. Cooke f/4.5, 3 slides. Shop-
£?2l5s.”'":....':"‘ £10:10:0
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3 Leica Spool Chambers
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Each . 6s. 6d.
10-ft. Leica Release (FidrI).
List IIS. 6d. As new.. Is. 6d.
Filter (Figro). List i8s. As
new . 12s. 6d.
Filter (Figram). List i8s.
As new . 12s. 6d.
Filter (Fiola). List i8s. As
new . 128. 6d.
Frame Finder (Rasuk). List
£i los. 6d. Good condition
iSs. Od.
6-section Tripod, panoram,
ball-and-socket head. As new
17s. 6d.
Tank (Perkino), for Leica
film. List £i 5s. Good condition.
17s. 6d.
E.R. Case (Esnar). List
£i 7s. Good condition. 178. 6d.
Printing Board, 10x8 in.
(Setra). List £2. As new
£17 6
Combination Case (Ettre).
List£2i6s. € 1 .1 n.O
condition . XX.Xv.w
Universal View-finder (Vi-
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£3:0:0
Leica Valoy Enlarger. List
£7:10:0
9.5-cm. Elmar f/4 Coupled
Lens (Elang). List £11175. As
£8:15:0
Leica III, scaled feet, Elmar
f/3.5 List £30 103. Good con-
£22:15:0
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16-mm. Kemco Homovie, f/3.5
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camera. Good condition £3 17 6
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.5
lens, delayed focal-plane, case.
As new. List £5 los. £4 7 6
3tx2t Ensign Carbine 6, Tes¬
sar f/4.5. Compur, rising front.
Good condition . . £5:15:0
16-mm. Geyar, hand and motor
drive, Zeiss Triotar f/2.9, case.
Fair condition. . . £5:17:6
4tx3t Goerz Anschutz Press,
13.5-cm. Dogmar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Very
£9:10:0
4ix3i Soho Reflex, revolving
back, 5i-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
also ii-in. Ross Tele lens f/6.8,
one D.D. slide, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £14:10:0
3ix2i Certotrop, f/2.9 Xenar,
delayed Compur, detachable lens
and shutter, 3 slides, RoUex roll-
film holder. Very good condition.
List£:9i2S.6d. £14.12:6
4x4 Auto. Rolleiflex, f/2.8 Tes¬
sar, Proxar leases, filter, iris, case.
Good condition. £ '1 7 • 1 A
Cost £29 . XI # •iU«U
16-mm. Ensign Super Kinecam,
i-in. Cinar f/1.5, also 2-in. Dall¬
meyer f/1.9, also 4-in. Dallmeyer
f/3.5, case. Good condition.
Cost £66 2- £39:17:6
Above are at
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TiUphons: Pinner 2780.
Justophot Exposure Me¬
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Metrophot Exposure Me¬
ter. As new _ £119 6
3kx2t Ensign Selfix 20
Model 8/2, f/6.3 Ensar, case.
Good condition. List
£2 17s. fid . £2 2 0
3x4 cm. Nagel Vollenda
48, f/4.5 Radionar. Good
condition . £2 17 6
4.5x6 cm. Salex Focal-
plane, f/4.5 Salex, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, pouch. Good
condition . £3 19 6
3i X 2i Cocarette, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, case. Fair
cemdition . £5 6 0
16-mm. Agfa Movex 12B,
f/3.5 lens. Good condition.
Cost £ 0 os £6:17:6
3ix2/. T.-P. Junior
Special Reflex, s-in. Cooke
f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition. Cost
£7:15:0
4.5x6 cm. Dallmeyer
Speed Focal-plane, f/2.9
Pentac, also 6-in. Dallon
f/5.6 and hood, 3 D.D.
slides, case. Fair condition.
£26°r8l ‘ £9:17:6
4tx3tN.&G. New Ideal
Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, 6
sliefes, F.P. adapter, lens
hood, case. Good con¬
dition. .
£9:18:6
ESTD.
1750.
3^x2^ Minimum Palmes
Focal-plane, Tessar f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
£10:15:0
4.5x6 cm. Baby Speed
Deckrullo Focal-plane, 8-
cm. Tessar f/2.7, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Fair
condiUon £10:17:6
9.5 Dekko, fji.g Ross,
also Dallon Tele ^/4. As
£11:15:0
3ix2i Zeiss Ikon Ideal
2S0'3U, Tessar f/4.5, de¬
layed Compur, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, filter. Distar
lens, case. As new. List
£22 ros £12:17:6
3.1 x2i Kodak Regent,
!^i«r»^."“"£18:18:0
3^x2^ Zeiss Miroflex
859/3U, f/4.5 Tessar, 6
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
List£4"o'" £25:0:0
4[x31 Kodak Revolving
Back Graflex C Reflex,
6^-in. Cooke f/2. 5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition. Cost
£5^ - £27:10:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Pro¬
jector 57GG, 375-watt, 2-m.
lens, csse.rOC.ft.ft
Good condition^OO .v .\f
And at ; —
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General-purpose popular size roll-
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PRICE 55/-
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DALLMEYER 60-mm. F/4.5 ANASTIGMAT .. PriCC £8 : 12 : 6
Can be supplied ready to take customer’s own Leica S-cm. Summar lens . Price £6
£ s. d.
5 12 6
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NEW OR SECONDHAND-BE WISE
WE HAVE THE LATEST AND BEST OF EVERYTHING, AND THE SECOND-HAND
NEW RANGE¬
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With coupled range¬
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is fitted under the base¬
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incorporated for use
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l/400th8ec. With 4-ele-
Nine monthly payments
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WE OFFER THE FINEST
EVERY ITEM— THOUGH USED
6x6 cm. BoUeifiex, f/3.5 Tessar. pair
of Proxars, colour filter, leather case.
In new condition . £24 0 0
6x6 BoUeicord, f/4.5 Triotar, leather
case and Proxars . £10 12 6
4^ X 6 Revolving Back Refiex, S.C.
shutter, speeded to 1/I,000th. f/4 Meyer
Trioplan, 6 slides, F.P.A. and case
£10 2 6
i-pl. Panros Focal- plane, f/4.5 Xpres,
S.C, shutter speeded to 1/1, 000th, 3 double
plate-holders and case . £9 9 0
6lx3i Stereo Hand and Stand, f/7
anastig. lenses, speeded shutter, 4 D.D.
slides and case . £2 12 6
3^ X 21 D.E. Folding, f/6.8 Salex double
anastig. lens, Compur shutter, 6 single
slides . £3 16 0
Dallmeyer Snapshot Film Pack Camera,
f/6 anastig. lens . 33s. 6d.
520 16-on-3ix2i Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar.
Rapid Compur shutter . £9 17 6
31x2i New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Serrac,
6 D.D. slides, F.P.A., leather case
£10 10 0
8a Kodak Special, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar,
Compound shutter . £3 15 0
1-pl. Cameo D.B., f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur shutter, 6 slides . £6 2 6
31 X 21 Kodak Boll Film, f/8.8 anastig.
lens, self -erecting . £17 7
i-pl. Carbine Roll Film, f/7. 7 anastig.
lens, plate back, 3 slides . £1 6 9
31 X 21 Pentac Roll Film, f/2.9 anastig.
lens, Compur shutter, leather case
£7 10 0
3*x21 D.E, Folding, f/3.8 Meyer Trio-
plan anastig. lens, latest D.A. Compur
shutter, 6 slides roU-film bolder, leather
case . . £5 17 8
V.P. Salex Focal-plane, f/5 anastig.
lens, shutter speeded to 1/1, 000th, 3
sUdes, F.P.A . £2 7 9
1-pl. D.E. C3. Field, all the usual
movements, R.R. lens. 2 double book-form
dark slides and tripod . £1 12 6
250-ft. Cine Camera, body constructed
of mahogany, 2 inside side-by-side spool-
boxes, 1 and 8 turn movement, f/3.5
Beck lens, focussing adjustment, side
prism view-finder . £5 15 0
35-mm. Sept Cine Camera, f/3.5 anastig.
lens, 4 film chargers. New condition
£5 12 6
3-m. f/4.5 Ernemann Anastig. Lens,
focussing mount . £1 10 0
3j-in. f/3.6 Ross Zeiss Planar Anastig.
Lens, iris. As new . £1 10 0
45x107 Verascope, f/6.8 Dagor lenses,
changing-box, 12 plates, leather case
£4 12 6
4i X 6 cm. Focal-plane, f/4.5 Krauss
Tessar lens, shutter speeded from l/25th
to l/700th sec., 12 single slides, leather
cases . £4 4 0
4i X 6 Goerz V.P. Tenax, f/6.8 Dagor,
Compound shutter, 6 slides, leather case
£2 12 6
Whole-plate Salex Studio de Luxe Camera,
constructed of oak, 12-ui. f/3.5 Cooke
Portrait lens, iris and diffusion, 12 repeat¬
ing dark slides. As new . £18 18 0
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“ OMBRUX ”
METER
The photo-electric cell meter
with a marvellous lens which
makes it the finest instrument
on the market at such a
price. Gives dead-accurate
readings for still camera work.
In ever-ready case.
67/6
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 12 pictures on 3ix2i 8-exposare
roll film. Distance meter coupled
with the focussing. Direct built-in
view-finder, 1935 model, Compur
Rapid shutter, speeded to l/400th sec.,
film transport, leather bellows, body
covered with fine-grain morocco. With
f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens
£25 : 5 : 0
Nine monthly payments o! 59/-.
IKOFLEX
The twin-lens camera for 12
pictures on 31 x 21 b-exposure
roll film. Large finder lens,
compensation of parallax,
Novar f/4.5 lens, in Ikofiex
•hatter £7 ; 1 5 ; Q
Nine monthly payments of
isa.
“SIX20 ” KODAK
Its Kodon shutter will slice
a second into a hundredth.
Open the back hinged liko
a cigarette case, flick up the
■pool-holders, snap the film
home and you're loaded. 8
exposures on 8^x2^ film.
With focussing anastigmat
ten. f/6.3 £3 ; 1 2 I 6
Nine monthly payments of
8/8.
“ BRILLIANT”
Takes the standard 8^x2^
8-expo8ure roll film at 1/-, but
gives 12 2i-in. square pictures.
The brilliant Image shows almost
full size. With Compur shutter.
High-grade f/4.6 Sfcopar lens
£5 : 15 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 13/5.
T.-P-JuniorRubyRerex “20”
Made In 3^x21, 41 x 31 In. and
61 x 9 and 9 x 12 cm. sizes.
With Ruby self-capping time
and instantaneous focal-plane
shutter. Revolving back,
reflecting mirror of specially
prepared glass. quick-wind,
3 single metal slides. With
T.-P. Cooke f/4.5 lens, size
3tx2i. from £1 2 : 0 ! 0
Nine monthly payments of 28/-.
One of the smallest cameras
made. Very sturdily built of
light metal. Opens like a book
to aid simple loading. Strong
bellows, reflex view-flnder.
Trichro shutter, l/25th. l/50th,
l/lOOth sec.. Time and Bulb,
with flexible release. For
standard 3^x21 roll film.
Knsar anastigmat £3:15:0
Nine monthly payments of 8/11.
THE
NEW CONTAX III
with
built-in photo-electric
exposure meter.
In other respects Contax III does
not differ from Contax II.
Fitted with Zeiss Tessar lens, 2-ln.
focal length.
F/3.5 . £53 : 0 : 0
F/2.8 . £55 : 1 5 : 0
F/2 . £63 : 0 : 0
F/1.5 . £78 : 5 : 0
Model II Leitz Coupled Leica, f/3.5 Elmar
and case . £19 0 0
Zeiss Contax, f/3.5 Tessar. high and low
speeds, ever-ready case. Cost £31 lOs.
£22 10 0
Latest 31x21 Uakina, f/2.9 Plaubel
Anticomar, Compur, corrected for parallax,
3 slides, never used . £31 10 0
31x21 Mentor Compact Focal-plane
Reflex, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P.A. and case . £5 17 6
6x6 RoUeicord, f/3.8 Zeiss Triotar,
Compur, ever-ready case.... £11 17 6
41 X 6 VJP. Ernemann Speed Focal-plane,
f/1.8 Emostar anastigmat, F.P.A.. L/case .
Cost £56 . £16 16 0
4x4 Automatic RoUeiflex, f/2.8 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur. L/case . £13 17 6
WANTED. — Few Good Enlargers, any
size or type. Send details.
6x6 Latest Ikofiex, 1/3.5 Zeiss Tessar,
high-speed Compur, filter, L/case 117 0 0
31 X 21, 6x6 or smaller Zeiss Miraphot
Vertical Enlarger, 1/6.3 anas., base easel,
electric fittings. As new . £8 17 6
21 Volgtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar,
Compur . £4 17 6
3x2 Welta Roll Film, f/4.5 anas.,
Compur, L/case . £4 17 6
41 X 6 Dallmeyer Baby Refiex, f/2.9
Pentac, revolv. back, focal-plane shutter,
3 D.D. slides. Unsoiled. Cost £32 £19 10 0
1-pJ. lea Focal-plane Refiex, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, 12 slides . £7 17 6
31x21 Latest Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9
Pentac, focal-plane shutter. 3 D.D. slides.
UnsoUed . £17 17 0
41x6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, f/4.5
Cooke, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A.. supplemen¬
tary reflex finder . £7 17 6
16-ex.-on-31 x 21 Baldax Roll Film,
f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, D.A. Compur,
L/case . £6 17 6
31x21 Compact Graflex Refiex, f/4.d
Rosa Xpres, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A.,
L/case. Cost £25 . . £5 17 6
Several Fine Microscopes by well-known
makers at bargain prices. Write for details.
31x21 Boll Film Icarette, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, D.A. Compur. Cost £13 Os.
£7 17 6
200-B Pathe Cine Projector, transformer,
case. New condition . £13 10 0
Latest Cine-Kodak K, 50-ft. or lOO-ft.,
f/1.9 anas. As new . £27 10 0
16-mm. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9
anas . £10 10 0
Pathe Model B Cine Camera, f/S.5
anas., L/case . . £4 17 6
V.P. Folding Planovista Boll Film Reflex,
f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan anas., D.A. Compur,
L/caae . £7 17 6
31x21 Latest Soho Reflex, masking
device, f/3.5 Ross Xprea, 8-power Roes
Teleros. 3 D.D. slides, P.P.A., L/caee.
Cost £58 . £29 10 0
SIO 16-mm. Kinamo, f/2.7 Zeiss Tessax,
leather case. Cost £20 . £7 10 0
Model 1 Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar lens,
range-finder and case . £10 17 i
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Kodak, t/Q.i aaastlffmat, Dlomattc
■buttor and case . £1 15 0
No. 1 Special Kodak, f/6.3 Kodak anas-
tiKmat. Kodamatio shutter aod leather
case . £3 3 0
Agfa Speedez Boll Ftloip f/8.8 anaetig*
mat . £1 3 6
No. 1 Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastlgmat,
Kodez shutter . £1 18 9
Weiton UolTersal Ezposore Meter
£4 17 6
81 X 21 Nagel BoU Film, f/4.5 Dallmeyer
anastlgmat, 7>speed shutter. New con*
ditlott . £3 17 6
81 X 21 Voigtlander Bessa Boll Film,
f/7.7 anastlgmat, 8*0peed shutter. As
Dew . £1 16 6
620 IkODta. f/6.3 Novar, Derval shutter,
taking 16 pictures on 31 X 21 61m £8 7 6
6x6 cm. Voigtlander Superb, f/3.6
Hellar anastlgmat, Oompur sector shutter.
Bzcellent condition . £14 14 0
8iz>20 Kodak BoU FUm. f/4.5 Kodak
anastlgmat, 3'Speed shutter and leather
cose . £3 17 6
Voigtlander Prominent BoU FUm, f/4.6
HeUar, Compur shutter, leather case
£13 17 6
Pathe Home Movie Projector, double
claw, complete ^tb reslatauce to 250
TolU . £3 17 8
Pathesoope Kid Projector. and
resistance to 260 volts . £1 17 6
81x21 Baldax Boll Film, taking 16
pictures on a spool, Meyer f/3.6 anastlg¬
mat, Oompur shuter . £6 6 0
16-mm. Victor Cine Camera, f/1.6
Dallmeyer lens, Blendux meter and case
£21 10 0
31x21 Oocarette, f/4.6 Dominar. Com-
pur shutter and leather case. .. . £3 7 6
46 X 107 VoigUander Stereo, pair of
f/4.6 Hellars and leather case. . £10 17 6
lO^mm. Ensign Antokinecam. f/2.6
Oinar. 3 speeds and leather case £12 16 0
10>mm. Agfa Movez, 2 epeeds, f/1.5
Dallmeyer lens, leather case.. £22 10 0
9.5- mm. Cine Nizo, f/3.5 anastlgmat,
2 speeds and case . £7 15 0
i-pl. Qoerz Anschatz Focal-plane, f/6.8
Dagor anastlgmat, focal-plane shutter, 2
slides . £7 7 0
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f/4.6 anastlgmat, 6 • speed shutter, 6
slides and leather case . £3 16 0
1-pl. Ooerz Tenaz BoU FUm, Dogmar
f/6.3, Compur shutter and leather case
£3 17 6
6x41 cm. Ermanox, f/1.8 Emostar.
self-capping focal-plane shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A., leather case . £16 17 6
9.6- mm. Pathe Luxe Cine Camera, f/3.6
anast., motor drive, leather case £6 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger.
61-ln. condenser, reversible negative
carrier, f/7.7 anastlgmat . £6 19 6
1-pl. Ensigrn Focal-plane, Cooke Series
II f/4.6, self-oapplug focal-plane shutter,
2 slides. P.P.A . £5 19 6
1-pK Britisher Beflex, Stylor f/4.6,
seif-capping focal-plane shutter, 6 slides,
leather case . £4 17 6
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Cine-Kodak Model B, f/3.6 lens and
eatber case. New condition.. £7 12 6
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Pathe de Laze Motocamera, f/2.6 anas-
tlgmat and Telephoto, leather case. As
new. List price £21 . £9 15 0
Boiez G916 Projector, latest model.
As new, complete with roslstanoe and
ease . £37 10 0
Cine-Kodak Model BB Junior, f/3.6 lens,
eather case. In new condition £7 17 6
Bolez Projector Model DJL., resis^Ance
and case . £27 10 0
Eofign Autokinecam, f/2.Q Cinar, and
eather case . £8 17 6
It X 8| T.-P. Junior Beflez, f/3.6 Cooke
ens, 0 elides, F.P.A. and leather case
£10 17 6
i-pl. Marlon Soho Beflez, f/4.6 Zeiss
Tessar, 6 sUdes, F.P.A. and case £14 17 6
12-in. f/6.4 Boss Teleoentrio, for above
£2 17 6
Photoicop Electric Ezposnre Meter
£1 12 6
i-pl. Zeiss Mazimar, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar,
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and case . £9 17 6
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Boss Xpres, 3 slides, F.P.A and case
£21 10 0
P.O. nit Kodak, B.R. lens, speeded
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Leica Projector. Model 8K, comp ete
with condenser and electric lamp
£10 10 0
1-pl. T.-P. Press Focal-plane, f/d.6
Emoplast lens, 3 D. slides and case i
£11 5 0
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case . £6 17 6
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£12 17 6
41x6 cm. Ememann FocEil-plane.
f/1.8 Emon lens, 6 slides, F.P.A., and
case . £16 15 0
Model III Leica, f/2 Summar, leather
case . £29 10 0
Zeiss Oontaz, f/2 Sonnar, ever-ready
case . £28 17 6
Ensign Midget Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3
anastlgmat lens. New condition £3 17 6
21 X 31 Ensign Selflx, f/4.d Ensar lens,
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£3 12 6
6x6 cm. Voigtlander BrUliant, f/7.7,
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viii
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WEDNESDAY, August 26th, 1936.
The King is recorded as taking
a camera with him on his
Adriatic holiday, and we learn
of his use of it in situations of much
interest. We have reason to believe
that the King is as adept at photo¬
graphy as he is at many other pursuits.
If His Majesty could be persuaded to
publish his records in volume form
it would be a very interesting gift
book for Coronation year, and would
enormously benefit any charities
he selected. There is precedent
for a personal publication of the
kind, though not perhaps for a
pictorial one. When the late King
George V was a young prince on
H.M.S. Bacchante he with his
brother. Prince Albert Victor, pub¬
lished a book made up from their
private letters, journals, and note¬
books describing the cruise. And
there is, of course. Queen Victoria’s
“Leaves from a Journal of Life
in the Highlands.’’ Modern photo¬
graphy makes a royal task of this
kind less laborious, more pleasant,
arid at least equally popular.
' Films for Children.
-i' ' We talked the other day with a
'.^1 , man of leisure who, as his bit of
■ ' , social service, takes round his cine-
, ■ matograph projector for i6-mm. and
: 9.5-mm. films and gives children,
f- especially in poor districts, a treat,
b His difficulty is to get the right sort
, of short films, for the stock is soon
jr" ; , ■ exhausted, and when he goes week
^ , after week to the same schoolrooms
r, ' ,,the demands of the juveniles may
well seem insatiable. There are
some excellent films of the kind
published by the Dental Board, the
Health and Cleanliness Council and
similar bodies, and there are again
some most ingenious films produced
by big manufacturing concerns ;
but the juvenile audience is quick to
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
London Landscapes (No. 44).
Looking towards the Guards' Memorial
from St. James's Park.
VoL. LXXXir. No. 2494.
detect the propaganda in the one
case and the advertisement in the
other, however subtly it is conveyed,
and if too many of these films are
offered it is resented. The G.P.O.
films are always popular, as they
deserve to be. He teUs us also that
although such a title as “ Farming
in Canada ’’ may be received with
boos, if there is plenty of action in
it the boos soon give place to quiet¬
ness and an atmosphere of 'appre¬
ciation. The most popular film,
which drew an over-flowing audience,
was the life-story of a famous
cricketer. One drawback is that
the Surrey County Council, on the
fringe of whose district he works,
possibly alone among local authori¬
ties at present, requires a licence
even for shows of sub-standard film,
and this may be a little hampering
in the circumstances.
What Photography Cannot Do.
We have been reading the latest
edition of “ The Modern Movement
in Art,’’ by that weU-known critic,
Mr. R. H. Wilenski, in which he
has some hard things to say about
photography. In an age when we
are always reminding ourselves of
the astonishing things photography
can do, and coming to believe that
there is nothing that it cannot do,
it is salutary to our souls to be
presented with the other side of the
picture. Mr. Wilenski gives a for¬
midable list of things which, he says,
the camera cannot do. It cannot
comment. It cannot select. The
variation between the shortest time
and the longest time it can behold
its subject is, in daylight, extremely
limited. Of course, one might re¬
tort that the painter’s brush or the
etcher’s tool cannot comment and
cannot select, and that these ac¬
quirements belong to the picture-
August 26th, 1936
fw AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER g
maker, whatever instrument he uses
But Mr. Wilenski would scorn that
kind of argument as an unworthy
get-away. And he has not done
with us yet. Some people, he says,
still imagine that the camera can
record the forms of physical objects
and concrete things, and the formal
relations of such objects and things
to one another. But these activities
are, in fact, beyond the camera’s
power. Bless us, there is nothing
it can do !
The Camera a Poor Thing
Indeed.
We had always thought that a
camera could at least record a house,
a tree, a man, not to speak of the
delicate nuances of landscape and
cloud, the detail and the general
glory of architecture, and even
things beyond the range of human
vision. But no, says Mr. Wilenski.
All the . camera can record is the
momentary effects and degrees of
light as affected by such physical
objects or concerte things as a house,
a tree, or a man. Its records,
moreover, are determined by two
accidental physical factors — its own
position at the moment of exposure,
and the degree of light obstructed
or reflected by the objects before it.
The camera, in a word, cannot
record any relation of physical
objects or concrete things one to
another except the apparent rela¬
tions caused by momentary effects
of light and shade. Mr. Wilenski
goes on to speak in scathing terms
of artistic photographers ; “ hybrid
atrocities,” he calls their ‘‘ con¬
coctions.” We bow our heads to
all this, for Mr. Wilenski is a very
able exponent of the new painting.
Some examples of the work of
modern painters are reproduced in
his volume, and we are glad in one
or two of these cases that there is a
line beneath saying what the subject
is. We might otherwise have hesi¬
tated as to whether it was a house,
a tree, or a man.
Change of Address.
A neat form of photographic
advertisement was noticed by our
Geneva correspondent the other
day. A large photographic firm
in a fashionable rue of Geneva has
just shifted its quarters to another
address on the same street. There¬
upon it produced a large photo¬
graph showing the street empty of
all other traffic and in the middle of
it a procession of men, each of
whom was carrying some article of
the photographer’s equipment across
the road from the one conspicuous
address to the other conspicuous
address. It certainly made a very
effective poster, and contains an
idea which might be imitated by
all sorts of firms which desire to
bring home to the public the fact
of a new location. This particular
firm, by the way, claims for its
photographs “gout” and ‘‘ au-
dace.” The first word means taste,
and the second, daring, but it may
mean impudence.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Aerial Focussing.
I understand that there is some way of treating a part of a
focussing screen so that it shows a brighter image. Can this
be done to existing screens, and is it of any great advantage?
H. B. (Stafford.)
We can give a definite affirmative to both your questions,
and will add the necessary information.
The simple adaptation of the ground glass makes possible
what is known as aerial focussing. The operation consists in
attaching two microscopic cover-glasses to the matte side of
the screen. These are circular pieces of exceedingly thin clear
glass, and they are stuck down with a spot of Canada balsam.
The job is best done by an optician, or someone familiar with
microscopic slide-making.
One disc should be affixed at or near the middle of the screen,
and a smaller one near one corner. In a quarter-plate screen
we use there is a central glass J in. in diameter in the centre, and
one ^-in. diameter near a corner. The second is not essential
with an anastigmat lens, but is a distinct advantage with one
having curvature of field, as the character of both central and
marginal definition is clearly shown.
Aerial focussing is facilitated by the use of a focussing
magnifier, which is a brass tube in which a magnifying lens of
short focus is mounted, with helical or other means of focussing.
With a very sharp hard pencil a fine mark is made on the
ground glass, and the magnifier adjusted to get a critically
sharp image of the mark. The magnifier is then correct for
e.xamining the image at the clear spot.
As the end of the tube lies flat on the glass focussing screen,
extraneous light is excluded, and the image can be seen even
without a focussing cloth. This image is exceedingly clear
and brilliant. If the focussing screen is examined in the usual
way, with a focussing cloth, and without a magnifier, the whole
of the image can be seen, but it is of startling brilliance where
the cover-glasses are cemented.
The method is of particular value when dealing with in¬
teriors and any poorly lighted subjects, and especially useful
in photo-micrographic work where critical definition is of
paramount importance.
Good focussing magnifiers can be picked up second-hand at
nominal prices, and the cost of cementing a cover-glass is
very small, so that it is surprising th^-t even among users of
stand cameras aerial focussing has become almost obsolete.
Chromium Intensification.
IVhat is the simplest method of arranging for different degrees
of intensification by the chromium process ? J . S. S. (Putney.)
There is no difficulty about this if you prepare whichever
working bath you require from two stock solutions. These are :
A. Potassium bichromate . . . . . . . . i oz.
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 oz.
B. Hydrochloric acid . . . . . . . . 2 oz.
Water to . . . . . . . . . . 20 oz.
In preparing A the crystals should be crushed to powder and
dissolved in hot water. The acid in B is the “ commercial
pure ” as sold by the chemist. One of the following baths
can be prepared, giving (i) strong, (2) medium, and (3) slight
intensification.
(1) A, 4 oz. ; B, 3 drs. ; water, 16 oz.
(2) A, 8 oz. ; B, 2 oz. ; water, 10 oz.
(3) A, 8 oz. ; B, 8 oz. ; water, 4 oz.
The washing out of the yellow stain can be abbreviated by
first washing the negatives for a few minutes, putting them
into a metabisulphite solution, and then continuing the
washing.
The strength of the potassium metabisulphite solution is
not important. Three or four pea-sized crystals in 10 oz. of
water will facilitate the removal of the stain, except, of course,
that of the image itself.
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ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
FREE-LANCE
There is a good deal of romance attached to this title, and many
amateur photographers get quite a false impression of what is expected
of a free-lance. Some important points are given for consideration.
The idea that the amateur worker
has only to take up free-lance
work in order to acquire a
fortune expeditiously must be dis¬
pelled at the outset. A httle thought
will show that with the number of
professional camera-men available at
every function, taking numerous ex¬
posures, of which but a few are ever
published, there is not much scope for
the free-lance, and the chance of his
getting a photographic scoop which
will bring him in a large sum is very
remote.
However, it must be admitted that
valuable scoop pictures have been
taken by amateurs, but it must also
be said that in most cases these were
the result of accident. For example,
the photograph published in one of the
big illustrated papers of the sinking of
the Oxford boat in the Boat Race
some years ago was taken by a boy
who happened to be taking a snap of
the race at that particular moment.
The free-lance, if he be wise, will
aim at the guineas and half-guineas
which are to be had in smaller avenues
of the newspaper world. The local news¬
paper is irearly always a market for
these pictures, if they are of the right
type, though it must be remembered
that even the " local ” is nowadays
well equipped with staff pressmen, or
else is well supplied with pictures
from the large agencies should the
event be of sufficient interest.
One of the best sources of income is
a graphic description of some interest¬
ing spot in the vicinity, accompanied
by good photographs. Most pro¬
vincial editors will accept this class
of picture, but, in every case, the
free-lance should be certain of his
facts before he attempts to write
about the places of interest, or the
result will be a storm of letters to the
editor which will effectively put paid
to chances of further acceptances.
News Work,
As has been already remarked,
photographs of big events are unlikely
to yield remunerative results. Here
the pressman has all the advantages —
he has the right to get into certain
positions, a long experience of how
to get the best viewpoints, and the
most up-to-date equipment to get his
print in before any competitors.
But there are always minor incidents
to be found among these great events.
This is the free-lance’s opportunity.
The tiny weeping child, with the tall
policeman bending over her, is the
sort of thing even the London news-
editor will buy. But it must arrive
there quickly. It must possess hu¬
manity — indeed, it must absolutely
shout human nature if it is to get in
at all. Long practice will be required
before the amateur free-lance reaches
proficiency in getting this type of
subject.
Technical Press.
The technical press is probably a
much better market for the free-lance,
since most technical articles are con¬
tributed by free-lance writers, and a
bigger market is assured. There is
one point about this, however, and
that is in making himself proficient in
one particular subject the free-lance
finds himself neglecting others, and
thus, although he gains a more hopeful
market, he loses the larger one of
general subjects. The technical press
demands that the amateur photo¬
grapher shall portray special features
of the particular subject, rather than
general work, and in this connection
special apparatus will almost sure to
be required. Get to know if there are
any local journalists who wish for
photographs, or can co-operate in the
various channels.
Competitions.
An extremely useful line for the
free-lance is the newspaper com¬
petition. These are numerous at this
time of year, and invariably demand
some aspect of human nature, for
which the worker is already on the
look-out. Thus, a subject which may
not be topical enough for a news
editor will probably be human enough
for a competition editor, and even if it
brings in only a small prize it helps to
keep things going until the free-lance
achieves his ambition and becomes a
news photographer.
Advertisements.
This is a field which is very often
neglected by the free-lance, so intent
is he upon newspapers and news
pictures ; yet there are thousands of
firms up and down the country seeking
novel pictures which will advertise
their wares in an attractive manner.
Anything which might serve to im¬
press upon people the beauty of
someone’s cyder, or even somebody’s
cure for corns, should be examined
by the worker with care. Sim¬
plicity is usually the keynote of these
pictures, and in this respect the
photographic firms should not be over¬
looked.
Sending in.
It goes without saying that the
photograph submitted must be tech¬
nically good. It should be a little
more contrasty than usual, and should
be submitted at least whole-plate size
on glossy paper, preferably glazed.
In the case of news pictures they
should be packed with stiff cardboard
and sent off by express post at the
earliest possible moment. Should the
free-lance get a scoop photograph he
should, if possible, ring up the art
editor of the journal he selects without
delay, and explain what he has. If
the editor thinks it is worth the trouble
he will arrange to have it collected as
quickly as possible.
Postage for return should invariably
be included with the prints, and the
caption and your name and address
placed on the back of each print,
written legibly, or, better still, typed
on a separate slip and stuck’ on.
With regard to payment, this is
usually left to the editor, who is best
able to assess the value of the print,
and most papers have a fixed rate
for their ordinary pictures. The free¬
lance need have no qualms as regards
his treatment if he deals with estab¬
lished papers.
Press agencies are sometimes re¬
commended as useful for disposing of
the free-lance’s prints, but it must be
remembered that they have many
prints to dispose of, and the chances
of acceptance are thereby reduced
somewhat.
Free-lance work requires an ability
to rise above many disappointments,
and a self-criticism most severe, but
it is quite a practical proposition
if the amateur has the necessary
courage.
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iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Dartmoor.
Photographing Wide Open Spaces
By C. MILLAR DUNCAN.
sible, but with this subject some degree of success can be
attained, and there are a few points which must be very
carefully considered.
The foreground is an important part of any composition
containing wide open landscape in the distance, and should
always be very definite or the picture becomes vague and point¬
less. Arrange your foreground to show
off the distance to its best advantage, but
do not let it obtrude too much or you
will find that it is monopolising the pic¬
ture and so destroying your aim.
The sky, when included, should also
be carefully considered to help the lines
of the composition. Choose a sky which
will throw up the distance as being the
most important part of the picture, but
do not let it be too conspicuous so as
to claim all the attention.
If there are no clouds about and the
distant landscape is hilly, the skyline
can come very effectively near the top
of the picture.
A bright day with a clear atmosphere
is necessary for taking such pictures. A
low sun adds enormously to the amount
of relief which is obtained. A landscape
like this will need only a comparatively
short exposure. To effect this, stop well
down, using a colour filter, or at any
rate a sky filter, and give a fairly long
e.xposure. For this type of work a
tripod is almost as necessary as the
camera itself.
That lovely distant view stretching away down the
valley with a tiny glimpse of the sea. How are we
going to photograph it successfully with a small camera
and one of the ’chrome films used by the average amateur ?
This is a difficult subject, but therein lies its fascination. We
amateurs are always being accused of attempting the impos-
Clapham Dale, with Diglehoroitgh in the distance.
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August 26, 1936 THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS ix
MINIATURE CAMERAS
As is (generally known, the firm of R. G. Lewis specialises exclusively in miniature
cameras. We stock every miniature camera of repute. Besides the cameras them¬
selves, we have about 500 accessories for the Contax and a similar number for the
Leica. We also stock every accessory for the Rolleifiex, Exakta and Super Ikonta;
all fine-grrain developers and every type of miniature film on the market.
We have no hesitation
in recommending this
amazing instrument as
the ne plus ultra of modem
miniature camera perfec¬
tion. Although embodying
an efficient photo-electric
exposure meter, the
camera has retained the
handiness and pocket-
ability of the Model 11.
The increase in size is
negligible.
Prices :
With f/2.8 Tessar lens
£55 17 0
With f/2 Sonnar£63 0 0
With f/1.5 Sonnar lens
£78 5 0
SECOND-HAND MINIATURE
CAMERAS
Readers of our advertisements will have noticed that our lists of second-hand
miniature cameras do not greatly vary in content from week to week. It
can, in fact, be taken as a matter of course that at almost any time we can
supply second-hand ANY model of the LEICA, FITTED WITH ANY LENS.
The same thing applies to the CONTAX (with the exception of the latest
Model III), the ROLLEIFLEX. the SUPER IKONTA and the EXAKTA. We
propose, therefore, in future to restrict ourselves to mentioning weekly in these
columns a few representative second-hand bargains only, and to supplement
this with a complete weekly list of all our second-hand miniature cameras
and accessories. This will be sent free on request.
When the purchase of a second-hand miniature camera is under considera¬
tion, we suggest calling or writing to us about it. All our second-hand
miniature cameras undergo before resale the most exhaustive scientific tests.
Lenses, for instance, are tested for collimation (parallelism of the plane of the
lens with the plane of the film), shutters for speed accuracy and evenness of
exposure, range-finders are checked for exact coincidence of images and
proper coupling with the lens. A second-hand miniature camera, in fact,
may be purchased from us with precisely the same degree of confidence that
one would purchase new apparatus straight from the manufacturers.
The following cameras represent a very small selection
of our second-hand stock* A guarantee of mechanical
and optical perfection accompanies each camera.
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £39 10 0
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. Asnew....£24 17 6
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new . £22 10 0
Leica, latest standard model, chromium, fitted chromium range-finder. Cost
£20 15s. As new . £15 10 0
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, as new, £7 15 0. With long upright . £8 5 0
Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger to take Leica lens . £3 5 0
CASES FOR MINIATURE CAMERAS.
We make a number of special cases fof miniature cameras, details of which are as
follows
Special Ever-ready Cases, made from finest pigskin, for Leica Model III, with f/3.5
Elmar lens, 27s. Od. ; with f/2 Summar lens, 288. Od. : Ditto, to fit Ck)ntax Model
II, 32s. 6d.
Best Velvet-lined Pigskin Cases, with lock and key, for Super Ikonta 530, 12s. 6d.:
for Super Ikonta 530/2, 15s. 6d.
Ever-ready Cases in best hide for Exakta cameras (state whether plate back or
ordinary model), 278. 6d.
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist
(HOLBORN 4780)
- AND A SALE OF
NON-MINIATURE CAMERAS
The cameras described in the following list have been taken in part-exchange for
the miniatures in which we specialise. We have carefully adjusted the prices to a
level considerably below the ordinary market value. This means that in no ca^e has
a profit been made, and in most instances the goods are offered at considerably be¬
low the original cost price. No apparatus can be sent on approval, but we have
described each article as faithfully as possible. In each case we guarantee the
working order. Only high-class miniature cameras can be taken in part-exchange.
REFLEXES
1. — 3iX 2i T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, revolving back, 5i-in. f/3.4 Aldis anastigmat,
6 metal slides, F.P.A., canvas case. Good average condition . £6 10 0
2. — 4|x3i Soho Reflex, revolving back, 6-in. f/4.5 ZeissTessar lens, 6 double slides,
F.P. adapter, magnifiers, leather case. Good condition . £12 12 0
3. — ^3ix2i Newman & Guardia Special Folding Reflex, revolving back, 5i-in. f'2.9
Pentac lens, 6 double slides, F.P. adapter. Good average condition £19 10 0
4. — ^3iX 2i T. P. Jupior Special Reflex, revolving back. 5-in. f/2.9 Plaubel Anticoma»‘
lens, F.P. adapter, slides. Good average condition . £8 10 0
5. — 9X 12 cm. Latest Zeiss Ikon Miroflex, shutter speeded from l/3rd to 1/2, 000th
sec., bi-in. f/3.5 Tessar lens, 12 single metal slides, release, Justophot meter,
leather case. Really first-class condition . £27 10 0
6. — 14-in. f/4.5 New Large Adon Telephoto Lens, in focussing mount. Will fit the
above Miroflex, leather case. As new . £11 10 0
7. — 3ix2i Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex, revolving back, 5i-in. f/4.5 Ross
Xpres lens,' 3 slides, lO-in, f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto lens, 2 filters and case. Good
average condition . . £19 10 0
8. — 4ix3i Ensign Popular Reflex, reversing back, 6-in. f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher anastig¬
mat, 6 slides, case. Good average condition . £3 19 6
8a. — 4ix3i Ensign Popular Pressman Reflex, revolving back, f/3.4 Aldis lens, 3
slides. F.P. adapter, roll-holder, filter, leather case. Good condition. .£6 10 0
9. — 9x12 cm. Zeiss Ikon Tropical, revolving back, double extension, rising front,
6-in. f/4.5 Tessar lens, variable Adon Telephoto lens, 12-in. f/7.7 Dallon Tele
anastigmat, Zodellar wide-angle anastigmat, Compur shutter, 5 metal slides,
focussing magnifier, Justophot meter, leather case. Total cost well over £80.
Good average condition . £16 16 0
9a. — 3ix2i Soho Special Naturalist Reflex, fitted 17-in. f/6.8 Ross Telecentric lens,
shutter speeds i to l/50th sec . £12 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS
10. — 3iX 2i Dallmeyer Speed Camera f/2.9 Pentac lens, F.P. adapter. Good average
condition . £6 15 0
11. — 4ix3i Linhof (Camera, revolving baCK all movements, including triple exten¬
sion, 5i-in. f/4.5 Voigtlander Heliar lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case. Positively as new (not used more than once or twice). .£21 10 0
12. — 4ix3i Zodel, f/3.8 Zodellar, Compur, 6 metal, slides, leather case. New con¬
dition . £3 5 0
13. — 4^X3^ Zeiss Ikon Nixe, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur shutter, double extension,
3 slides and focussing screen. As new . £8 15 0
14. — 3ix2i New Special Sibyl, 4|-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, Nev/man & Guardia
“Silent” shutter, 6 slides. Good condition . £9 9 0
I4a. — V.P. Tropical Piccolette, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur. Good condition. .£4 15 0
15. — 3ix2i Goerz Roll Film Tenax, f/4.5 Dogmar, Compur. Shabby, but sound
£4 15 0
16. — 3ix2i Ensign Autospeed, f/4.5 Aldis Uno, focal-plane shutter. Good con¬
dition . £4 15 0
17. — 3ix2i Ensign Tropical Carbine, plate back model, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher lens,
Compur shutter. Ebccellent condition . £4 17 6
18. — 3ix2i Roll Film Camera, self-erecting front, f/4.5 Trioplan lens, Ibsor shutter.
Good condition . £2 10 0
19. — 13-in. f/6.8 Ross Telecentric Telephoto Lens, in rigid mount. Good con¬
dition . £3 15 0
20. — 5|-in. f/4.5 Aldis Anastigmat Lens, in rigid mount. Fair condition. . . .£1 7 6
21. — 9x 12 cm., purchased this year, double extension Etui Wafer, f/4.5 Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, focussing screen, 3 slides, F.P. adapter. Absolutely unsoiled
in any way . £10 17 6
CINE CAMERAS AND LENSES
22. — Bell & Howell 70DA. turret head model, visual focussing, 7 speeds, f/3.5 Cooke
lens in focussing mount, Mayfair case. Very good condition . £39 10 0
23. — 1 -in. f/1.5 Cooke Lens, to fit the above. Good condition . £5 15 0
24. — 2-in. f/2.9 Dallmeyer Triple anastigmat, for above. As new . £6 10 0
25. — 3|-in. f/3.3 Cooke Telephoto, for above. As new . £7 10 0
26. — Siemens 16-mm. Model B Cine Camera, f/2.8 lens, 3 speeds, case. Excellent
condition . £19 15 0
27. — Bell & Howell Eyemo 35-mm. Cine (Camera, special sound gate, speeded 16,
24, 32, 2-in, f/2.5 Cooke and 6-in. Tele-Tessar. Perfect order . £39 10 ()
CINE PROJECTORS
28. — Pathe 9.5-mm. Model 200-B Projector, for use on 105-130 volts, 200-watt lamp.
New condition . £8 8 0
29. — Kodascope 16-mm. Model C Business Projector, complete in special carrying-
case. Good condition . £7 10 0
30. — 16-mm. Siemens Standard Projector, 200-watt lamp, with case. Cost new £65.
As new . £37 10 0
SPECIAL
Contax Model I, f/3.5 Tessar lens, speeds i to 1/1, 000th sec., ever-ready case. Ex¬
cellent condition. (2 only) . £18 10 0
Contax Model I, f/2.8 Tessar lens, speeds i to l/l,000th sec., ever-ready case. Ex¬
cellent condition. (1 only) . £19 17 6
3ix2i Makina, latest Model II with coupled range-finder, 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
Practically new condition . £24 17 6
15-cm. f/2.3 Astro Identoscope Telephoto for the Leica, fitted reflex attachment
and magnifier. (3ost £95. As new . £55 0 0
202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
CONTAX MODEL III
(Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 26, 1936
Like the Nettar the Ikonta is 100 per cent
self - erecting, and the special two -point
setting of focus and stop facilitates matters
for the snapshotter. The elegant body of
hard aluminium alloy will last a lifetime.
The Ikonta can be obtained in four sizes,
including the popular economical divided
picture sizes. Only really high-class anas-
tigmats are fitted to the Ikonta, while the
world-famous Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 is fitted
to the smaller sizes and f/4.5 to the larger
sizes.
I KOJITTA
Most high-class dealers stocl^ Zeiss Ikpn products, or full particulars,
together with name of nearest stockist, post free on request.
KON
-k PRICES
16 pictures Ifxll on the usual V.P. spool, Novar
1/3.5 lens, Compur Rapid shutter . £8 7 6
16 pictures 2i x 1} on usual 21x3} spool, Zeiss Tessar
1/3.5, Compur Rapid shutter . £11 17 6
8 pictures 31x2} or 16 divided 2}xl}, Zeiss Tessar
1/3.8, Compur Rapid shutter. . £15 10 0
8 pictures 41x2} or 16 divided 21x2}, Zeiss Tessar
1/4.5 lens, Compur normal shutter £13 0 0
The above is only a small selection showing one camera in
each of the available sizes. There is a wide range of shutter
and lens equipments available for these instruments.
ZEISS IKON LTD., II, MORTIMER HOUSE, MORTIMER STREET, W.l
lOOZ Self erecting
★
The Nettar is made in only one size, for 3} X 2}
pictures. With Nettar f/3.5 and Compur
Rapid shutter (illustrated)
£9 : 10 : 0
Other models with f/6,3 lenses from £3 15 0
Other models with f/4.5 lenses from £5 10 0
Countless opportunities are lost to the amateur
photographer who does not possess a really
ever-ready camera equipped with a rapid
anastigmat. Many imagine that such an
instrument must necessarily be expensive, but
the Nettar, which springs open at the touch
of a button, equipped with Nettar f/3.5
anastigmat — the ideal aperture for both
summer and winter work, indoors •and out¬
doors — and Compur Rapid shutter to 1 /400th
second, costs only £9 10 0.
METTAR
IMPORTANT
All Zeiss Ikon Cameras sold by os In
Great Britain are einlppei with distance
and depth-ol-focQS scales in English
feet. Also diaphragm scales are en¬
graved according to the R.P.S. standard.
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August 26th, 1936
Readers’ Hints, Tips and
A LONG-DISTANCE SHUTTER RELEASE.
ih! amateur photographer
ta 6 ClhEMATOQRAPHER o
Gadgets
There are many occasions when a long-distance shutter
release is called for and when even a delayed-action
shutter is not exactly suitable. Although there have
been several similar devices for releasing this shutter, they are
all rather complicated or else tend to jar the shutter.
The gadget here described and illustrated is very simply
made and does not involve any complicated trip mechanism,
and has little or no friction. As will be seen in the illustration,
all that is required is a small wooden spring clothes-peg, that
is now so popular, and a radio terminal. It is important that
the shank of the radio terminal is a good tight fit in the spring
coil of the clothes-peg, and it will be found effective to slit
the shank in order to provide a good grip. It is immaterial
whether the shank is screw threaded or not. The terminal
head, which acts as the pulley wheel, should be a very loose
fit on the screw thread and, as can be seen in the smaller illus¬
tration, two small lock-nuts are fixed at the end to prevent
the terminal head from coming off.
The application is very simple ; the terminal is pushed into
the clothes-peg and this is clipped on any convenient ledge on
the camera. The thread is then secured to the shutter release
trigger and slipped under the terminal head, and can thus be
extended for any suitable distance. If it is desired to pull the
thread in front of the camera, as for self-photographs, it is only
necessary to grip the clip in front of the baseboard instead of
at the side. When fixing the clip on the camera it is well to
see that the terminal head is free to revolve either way to
ensure lack of friction. A, Hallum.
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A BOOK ALBUM FOR PRINTS.
Most photography enthusiasts like to
make enlargements of their pic¬
tures, but do not know what to do
with the enlargements. I bind mirife into
books of twenty-four. The books described
cost practically nothing and can be made
at home.
Each picture is mounted by the edge only
and therefore does not require a leaf as a
mount. Double-weight and single-weight
pictures can thus be inserted side by side.
All that is required is some gummed parcel
tape, which is obtained in roll form,
and some cardboard for the two outside
covers.
Cut as many strips of gummed paper as
pages required, A. Each strip should be
almost as long as the upright side of the
print or enlargement. Fold each strip
lengthwise to give a J-in. fold with the
gum outwards, B. With all the gummed
strips folded they are ready to be stuck
together. Arrange them as shown at C,
and it will be seen that each folded edge
has its gummed side in contact
with the gummed side of the
next strip. Moisten and stick
each fold together carefully and
see that they are 'all uniform. Any number
can thus be formed, but in practice, par¬
ticularly if double-weight papers are used,
twenty-four or so will be a convenient
number. The back of the book or the
spine ” is made out of stout cardboard,
the width to be a little larger than the
width of the gummed strips, in order to
accommodate any thick prints. The two
covers, in area a little larger than the largest
print to be inserted, should then be bound
up with the spine as illustrated. Canvas is
an ideal support for this purpose and it will
also serve to hold the entire wad of gummed
strips at each side. Use good glue for
these canvas supports as they are respon¬
sible for the life of the entire album.
To insert a print, it is only necessary
to moisten a strip of the gummed tape and
press the upright edge of the back of the
print in position.
This same idea can be adapted to any
size of album, even down to a " contact ”
size. H. Kay.
SIMPLE DARK-SLIDE ADAPTERS.
IT is often found very convenient
to be able to adapt the normal
dark slide of the camera to hold
smaller sizes of plates or cut films,
but sometimes the occasions are so
few that they do not warrant buying
the commercial adapters. Here is a
way of making an adapter requiring
only four wire stitches that are found
in journals. In a piece of stiff card¬
board, cut to the size to fit the usual
plate-holder, a rectangular hole in
the exact centre is cut to accommo¬
date the plate required. If the end
of each wire stitch is bent at right
angles, it can be inserted across each
corner, as shown, and bent backwards
on the other side to secure it. In
this way, the exact registration is
automatically obtained and the ar¬
rangement will be found quite strong
enough for normal use. To prevent
reflection of light in the camera, the
front of the adapter should be black¬
ened. If the adapter is placed on the
ground-glass focussing screen, a pencil
line round the inner rectangle ensures
accurate placing. Eric Sidney.
305
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August 26th, 1936
MARK€TI/MG'-;jyLtb a Camera
An illustrated article by W. L. F. WASTELL.
For many years past shops have been becoming
larger, showier and more elaborate ; they simply
yell for attention by day, and make night hideous
with their crude coloured lights. But the open-
air markets and the “ market streets ” are very much
like what they were half a century ago, unless you take
the trouble to note certain changes in the character and
quality of some of the goods, and some of the buyers and
sellers. You will find precious little change, though, in such
objects as cattle and drovers, turnips, herrings, tintacks
or cures for bunions.
Open-air markets are scattered all over the country, and
most of us are within easy reach of one or more. Many
towns and even villages have their weekly market day, and
the things bought and sold vary according to the industries
and occupations of the locality. Practically all such
markets are good hunting-grounds for the photographer,
and he will find it an interesting task to compile a set of
prints which will give a good idea of the characters and
characteristics of the market he selects.
I am illustrating this note with half a dozen subjects
taken on market-day at Romford, in Essex. I have two
dozen, collected within quite a small area, but I reckon
1 should want at least fifty to give anything like a com¬
prehensive picture of this one market. A few calves
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August 26th, 1936
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6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
do not suggest the
numbers of cattle,
sheep, pigs and poul¬
try gathered weekly
from the surround¬
ing country.
Most markets have
their outstanding
features — live-stock,
fish, fruit, grain or
whatever it may be ;
but most of them
have, too, their com¬
mon commodities —
things to wear and
things to eat.
I hope nobody will
ask me what is the
" best ” camera for
market work. I
should probably say any camera so long as it is a miniature
one, simply because I have taken most of my market sub¬
jects with a quarter-plate reflex, sometimes with a lens with
as long a focus as 12 inches, and a miniature would probably
do the job far more easily.
It would be stretching the truth to breaking point to say
that this kind of work is easy. In my experience it requires
at least forty-three times the patience of Job. As far as I
can see, every market, whatever its wares, is infested by
particularly large, sluggish, opaque women ; and this makes
pace from that of large women and lean drovers.
Everything tends to be crowded, and there is
not much elbow-room for manoeuvring. I think
it possible that there are ‘‘ pictures ” to be made
in market places, but I am pleased with the
simple and homely records that require no titles
or explanatory captions.
me doubtful about the miniature. Even
on a quarter-plate, with a normal lens,
I have found one such woman and a
cod's head fill the entire picture space.
I find that the familiar twenty-fifth
of a second is good enough for most
market work, and it is often necessary
to rundown to f/8 or f/i i to get sufficient
depth in some of the subjects, which
tend to be of the close-up type. If the
light is reasonably good there is no
need for ultra-rapid sensitive material.
Orthochromatic generally serves, but
panchromatic is better when fruit,
flowers and dress materials are in
evidence — as they mostly are.
It must not be supposed that this
market work is all slow and leisurely.
You must keep your eyes open, and
the camera at the ready, for chances
of a shot come and go at a different
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EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
The Hon. Secretary of the Coventry
Photographic Club advises us that his
address in future will be 68, Morris
Avenue, Coventry.
We strongly advise all our readers to
obtain a copy of the new “ Granville
Guide,” published by Messrs. Granville
Gulliman, Ltd., Leamington Spa. In
the first place it is a complete catalogue
and price list of the British products of
the firm — plates, films, papers and
postcards of all kinds and grades,
mounts, chemicals, developers and sun¬
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The winner of this week’s competition
organised by Wallace Heaton, Ltd.,
London, is P. S. Milne, 58, Turkenstrasse,
Munich, Germany. Full particulars of
this competition for readers of " The
A.P.” will be found in our advertisement
pages.
The sixth annual volume of " Modern
Photography,” published by The Studio,
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photographs, including six in natural
colours. There is a good variety of
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spirit and style.
The attention of our readers is again
drawn to the Isle of Man Photographic
Competition in which £2^0 are offered in
prizes for photographs taken in the
Island, either by visitors or those who
are living there. There is a First Prize
of /50, four of £20, four of £10, four of
£^, twenty of £1, and also a number of
special prizes. The entries close on
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have either visited this holiday island,
or propose doing so, should bear the
competition in mind. Entry forms and
full particulars are available from the
Secretary, the Isle of Man Publicity
Board, Douglas, I.O.M.
Cine enthusiasts will be interested in
the new “ Magazine ” Cine-Kodak, which
has just been placed on the market.
The camera takes i6-mm. film in a
special magazine, which is slipped into
the camera ready for immediate use
without any threading or sprocket
engaging. Another feature of this camera
is the facility of changing from one film
magazine to another in daylight, without
wasting a single frame of film. There is
also a footage indicator on each magazine,
quite separate from that on the camera
body, to keep a record of the amount of
film used. Three speeds are available,
the normal 16, 8 and 64 frames a second,
which cover the usual requirements. It
is adapted for interchangeable lenses
for which there are five different focal
lengths and apertures. The view-finder
is also adapted for any of these lenses
without any additional frames being
required. The front element of the
view-finder is adjusted along its track
to give the correct field of view for the
lens in use. Another interesting feature
is the pulsating button for timing the
various shots. The button pulsates
once every second, so that any length of
time for a shot can be calculated by
counting the number of seconds while
pressing it with the finger while exposing.
Other features of this camera are the
built-in exposure guide, a winding crank
that folds back out of the way when not
in use, and a self-filming device, which
allows for self-portraiture. Magazines
are supplied loaded with all three types
of i6-mm. Cine-Kodak film. Pan., Super¬
sensitive Pan., and Kodachrome colour
film. The price, including leather
carrying-case and focussing f/1.9 anas-
tigmat lens, is ^40. Further details are
available in a new illustrated brochure,
which will be sent post free to readers
on application to Kodak, Ltd., Kingsway,
London, W.C. _
Full particulars of the new Voigtlander
Range-finder “ Bessa ” Camera are given
in a well-illustrated booklet, published
by Messrs. Sobering, Limited, 188/192,
High Holborn, London, W.C.i. This
camera, which is fitted with a focussing
range-finder of the split-horizontal type,
has also many other features, such as an
ever-ready light filter holder, which is
hinged on to the lens mount, and which
will accommodate any desired colour
filter, a negative mask to give double the
number of normal exposures, a shutter
release fitted to the back of the camera,
and an automatic depth-of-field scale.
This camera is fitted with any of the
following anastigmat lenses, all of f/3.5
aperture, Helomar, £16 los. ; Skopar,
;^i8 15s. ; Heliar, £21 los. The Rapid
Compur shutter is standard. The de¬
scriptive booklet will be sent post free
on application to the above address.
Will Mr. W. T. Proctor, of Lytham St.
Annes, kindly send his full address to
Messrs. Johnson & Sons, Hendon Way,
Hendon, London, N.W.4.
Following closely on the death of Sir
Henry Wellcome, the chief of the firm
of Burroughs Wellcome, comes the news
of the death of Dr. Jowett, the works
manager of the English branch at
Dartford. He was involved in a motor
car accident on August loth, on his way
to business, and received injuries which
proved fatal. Dr. Jowett was with
his firm for forty years, and was re¬
sponsible for many of the firm’s develop¬
ments in the photographic side as well as
with chemistry in general.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, August 26th.
Rochdale P.S. Holiday Experiences.
Stockport P.S. Competition. Prizes by H. Ward.
Thursday, August 27th.
Camberwell C.C. Monthly Competition.
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. “ Indoor Portraiture with Artificial Aids.**
S. Schofield.
N. MWdlesex P.S. Lantern Lecturette Evening. Members
Oldham P.S. Open Night.
Friday, August 28th.
SheflBeld P.S. (Portrait Group). 246, West St. Mr. Holmes.
Wimbledon Cin^ C. Films by Stockport and D.C.C.
Saturday, August 29th.
Beckenham P.S. BoxhiJl, F. Garbutt.
Bolton C.C. Rivington Gardens. J. E. Balshaw.
Bristol P.S. Downside.
Hull P.S. Little Weighton and Walkington. G. Fletcher.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Helmingham Hall. G. Bird.
Luton and D.C.C. Wheathampstead.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Hardwick Hall, \V. R. .-Anderson.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Saturday, August 29th {contd.).
Sheffield P.S. Bolton Abbey. H. Hill.
St. Helens C.C. Daresbury.
Stockport P.S. Pownall Hall, Wilmslow. P. S. Wilkinson.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. First day of Annual Exhibition.
Wolverton P.S. Braunston and Daventry. H. Culvor.
Wood Green P.S. Outing.
Sunday, August 30th.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Reigate Park and Heath. A. H. Redman.
British Photographic Fellowship. Berkhamsted.
N. Middlesex P.S. The President’s Outing.
Singer C.C. Oban.
Swansea and D.C.C. Photographic Expedition. Brecon.
Woolwich P.S. South Darenth, Dean Bottom, Fawkham, etc. Mr. Turnbull.
Monday, August 31st.
Southampton C.C. Slide Criticism Evening. R. T. Bruton.
Tuesday, September 1st.
Hackney P.S. " Glazing Prints.” T. Y. Unwin.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. Meeting at the Turkey Cafe.
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6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
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tXfllBITION PIGTUR€S
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No.CCCXLVIll.
Mr. H. F.
From information communicated to our Special Representative. ANDREW.
I THINK an essential in making
a picture is the experience of
commendatory feeling towards
the subject. I suppose the commonest
feeling is that the subject has beauty,
but it may lack this and have, say,
dramatic quality. An artist’s business
is the apt communication of feeling,
and those photographers who emulate
the artist have a like communication
to make within the limitations of their
material and skill. A study of modern
photographs shows very clearly how,
in skilled hands, the most unpromising
material can be utilised to convey an im¬
pression of an interesting effect or mood.
“ Having discovered a subject
(usually an open-air one) that makes
an impression on me I seek a spot
where my camera can get at it ade¬
quately, and render it as a harmonious
and decorous unity. I sometimes
remember simple basic forms of com¬
position, and if the main lines or
masses of the subject conform in some
respects the production of a picture
is less chancy. I try to avoid light
foreground and centrifugal lines of
interest, but I like to get a foreground
framing, and a principal object which
usually I faithfully place well off
centre. If the subject seems to de¬
mand it, however, I ignore the ‘ thirds ’
rule, as old and modern painters have
done on occasion quite successfully. I
then lie in wait for favourable lighting.
“ Here again we may note that the
practised worker may more or less
ignore the usual ' rules ' of composi¬
tion and treatment, provided he has
sufficient knowledge and imagination
to do so safely.
“I generally use a 3^X2^ Wirgin
Wafer camera with Meyer f/3.5 cm.
lens, and Agfa Portrait Pan. flat film.
I have a ‘ standard ’ aperture of f/5.6,
as this fits a mental exposure rule
which gives a fair guide for a given
time and month. An assessment of
subject value is necessary, but this is
not difficult, remembering the usual
relative values. I have fitted a folding
sky-shade to my lens, and a cord-cum-
finger-ring release to the Compur
shutter. I often use an Ilford Alpha
filter, which I rate at x for the
Agfa film.
" I also have a 3JX Ensign reflex
with f/4.5 Tessar, but this now does
duty on a home-made enlarger, with
a 60-watt pearl lamp, qj-in. condenser,
and fine ground glass.
“ I always desensitise film, and
develop for about ten minutes in the
light of a 1 5- watt green lamp. I
keep metol, hydroquinone and bromide
in 2 per cent solutions, and carbonate
in 20 per cent solution, mixing as
nearly as possible to maker’s formula,
or I modify as desirable.
“ I keep a very detailed log of all
exposures and enlargements. The va¬
riety of paper I have had most success
with is Agfa Brovisa normal bromide,
and I develop this too with M.Q. in
the light of a 15 -watt red lamp. I
generally make prints on the dark
side, and reduce if necessary with
permanganate with or without per¬
sulphate, and sometimes with ferri-
cyanide, all used at half or quarter
normal strength in the first instance.
I spot with crayon pencil, erase with
a dissecting knife, and finish with a
dabbing of fixative.
“ Unfortunately I do not belong to
any society, but have gained much
help from a photographic friend —
‘ The A.P.’ ”
[A further example of Mr. Andrew’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
Furnace Plumage. H. F. Andrew.
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August 26th, 1936
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
SCINTILLATION/' hy H, W, Lambert,
More often than not it is the
simple things that prove the
most successful in the making
of pictures by means of photography.
A land or seascape in the grand
manner, for instance, takes a con¬
siderable amount of handling before
it becomes really attractive, and the
quality of impressiveness, which it
must retain, is decidedly not easy to
achieve, but the bits of
things that are seen by the
way, the small and simple
kind of subject, or the fore¬
ground study, seem to lend
themselves most admirably
to treatment by the camera.
The subject of our dis¬
cussion this week is of the
last-mentioned class. It is
a foreground study purely
and simply. It does not
attempt to deal 'with a wide
stretch of sea or sea and
shore, but contents itself only
with a circumscribed bit of
beach, a line of surf, and an
effect of sunshine seen against
the light, with the addition of
the beacon and distant cliff
as notes of accentuation.
What form there is in the
arrangement — and it does not
amount to a great deal — rests
with the repetitive lines of
the edges of the waves as
they curl upon the sand ;
a return along the line of
light to the farthermost point
of the cliff ; and a reversal of
direction along its topmost
outline, the combination sug¬
gesting a flattened variation
of the ‘‘ S ” curve — vide the
dotted lines of the sketch.
These encircle both the path¬
way of light at its brightest point,
which occurs in the neighbourhood
of (i), and the beacon, as a supporting
accent, as well, the point (i) in question
forming the centre of interest.
This point has also strength of
position, it being somewhat off the
vertical centre and nowhere near the
edge, and, in a scheme which consists
mainly of shades of half-tone, attracts
the major share of the attention
chiefly on account of its brilliance,
but also on account of its force of
placing. That it also occurs on the
line of the “ S ” curve is again of some
moment, and, with so powerful an
attraction, the unity of the picture
is achieved.
But, while the brightest point local¬
ises the attention, its extension through
the length of the picture stresses its
appeal and aids the feeling of unity,
the connection established between top
and bottom being responsible.
The feeling is heightened, to no
little extent, by the repeated lines of
the surf below the line of the curve.
These are imitative in formation, and
the repetition suggests an accentu¬
ation or emphasis that is not only
valuable in itself, but has the effect
of imparting a high sense of order
upon the arrangement, as well as
lending an impression of a pattern of
decorative character. It is this sug¬
gestion of pattern that warrants and
justifies the long length of foreground.
From it, too, arises a certain im¬
pression that has elements of modern¬
ity about it, although, in these days,
the downward-looking viewpoint has
more or less lost its initial sense of
freshness. Still, it is so well done that
some of the freshness persists, and,
in any case, the effect of the pathway
of light is appreciably enhanced by
the method of its presentation.
It gains, in no small measure, also
from the fact that all but the
essentials have been excluded.
It is more usual to find, in a
sunset subject, that both sky
and sea are included in more
equal proportions, and that
the source of light, more often
than not hidden behind a
cloud, is incorporated as well.
Besides being commonplace
and hackneyed, such a pre¬
sentation generally suffers
from a division of interest,
both sea and sky claiming
almost an equivalent share
of the attention.
Here, however, the exclu¬
sion of all but amodicumof sky
and the absence of any com¬
petitive light above, throws
the whole attraction upon
the reflected line of light and
no suggestion of a division
of interest can arise.
Nevertheless, the feeling of
evening quietude and peace
remains, and, in fact, might
be said to be enhanced by
the departure from the nor¬
mal method of presentation.
It is a highly attractive
rendering and a most success¬
ful picture.
It is just possible that a
slightly greater measure of
concentration might have been
attained had it been found possible
to bring the dark note of the beacon
into closer proximity with the light at
(i), but it may have been impossible to
get it without the loss of some of the
valuable curves of the surf, and the
suavity of the "S” curve would also
have disappeared. It is, moreover,
extremely likely that, to bring the two
points into conjunction, it would be
necessary to enter the water, and it
may have been that neither the
necessary equipment nor the inclin¬
ation existed ! “ Mentor.”
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SCINTILLATION,
[Ffom the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
By H. W. Lambert.
August 26, 1936
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SKY PAGEANT.
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{See article, " lime I wake my Ex/iihition Pictifres."]
August 26, 1936
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PREENING.
{From the Advanced Worhers' Competition.)
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August 26. 1936
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — “ Mother's Help." 2. — " Music Hath Charms"
By B. Whittaker. By H. R. Griffiths.
6. — “An Old Man."
By Gan Koen Hen^ {Java).
3. — “/ n'omler where that catne from?" 4. — "What is it?" 5. — "Joan."
By J. Biddulph. By Arthur Mead. By Garnett H. Miller.
8. — “ Hot Really." 9, — “ A Bath {K)night.”
By W. E. Wild. By B. S. Chaloner.
7. — “ Busy Mischief."
By D. G. Peacock.
August 26th, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
ONE of the chief difficulties, as
far as indoor portraiture or
genre work is concerned, is the
arrangement of the lighting. Too
often — possibly on account of fear
of under-exposure — the sitter is placed
almost right against the source of
light, and, while the result may show
part of the features with a sufficiency
of illumination, the remainder is
characterised by a heaviness of tone
that is the reverse of pleasing.
Subject and Lighting.
Alternatively, if the shadow side is
adequately modulated, the section of
the features in light is displayed with
an entire lack of tone which is no
more satisfactory. Such is a most
undesirable state of affairs, but it can
be corrected by removing the subject
farther from the source of light and
by the introduction, where found
necessary, of something in the nature
of a reflector.
Cases in point are Nos. 1 and 2
of the prints reproduced on tkg
opposite page — “ Mother’s Help,” by
B. Whittaker, and ‘‘ Music Hath
Charms,” by H. R. Griffiths. In the
first, the profile is quite well shown,
but the back of the head is represented
by a toneless black. Placing the
figure more away from the window and
providing a reflector to throw a little
illumination on the back of the head
and body would offer a much better
rendering, though, of course, it would
mean that the exposure would have
to be increased to correspond with the
reduction of the quantity of light
reaching the subject.
It is doubtful if the present exposure
was more than barely enough, if that,
and if the figure were moved, say,
eight or nine feet from the window,
the exposure ^iven would have to be
multiplied by four or five to make up
for the loss of light.
Shadow Rendering.
But, assuming the sitter could be
relied upon to maintain her pose
without movement, the quality of
the representation would be vastly
improved, and, instead of the present
suggestion of excessive contrast, the
modulations would be full and rich
and in a more harmonious relation¬
ship with one another. Not only
would the lights show the needful
distinctions of tone, but the darks,
too, would be rendered with all the
gradation they should exhibit, and
the whole thing would seem more
finished and adequately handled.
Much the same applies, again, to
No. 2. Here, however, the lights are,
if anything, more deficient still in
tonal differentiation, and the shadows
are no better. Moreover, there is a
certain measure of halation, caused by
a spreading of light within the sensi¬
tive emulsion, which stresses the
defective representation of the lighter
portions to a not inconsiderable extent.
The need for a greater distance
between source of light and model is
even more emphatic than in the
previous instance, and it is a pity, for,
in both cases, the subjects, in their
class, are well chosen, and the care
expended in their production has been
rendered fruitless.
In and Out of Doors.
A better example of indoor work
is to be seen in No. 5, “ Joan,” by
G. H. Miller, where the features are
shown with all their softness of
modelling plainly to be seen. The
pose, too, is free and unconventional,
and, while the setting seems a bit on
the heavy side and there might be a
greater sense of direction in the light¬
ing, the softer rendering that comes
with a sufficiently distant light source
is fully in evidence.
In No. 8, " Not Really,” by W. E.
Wild, some of the disabilities of the
proximity of the light are counter¬
acted by that reflected from the white
bedclothes. Nevertheless, it is not
enough to prevent the shadow under
the head from appearing too dark,
and a very considerable advantage
would be obtained by moving the light
farther away.
No. 6, “ An Old Man,” by Gan
Koen Heng, shows to better effect,
and the lighting seems quite well
managed. It is, however, scarcely
possible to say whether it is an indoor
or outdoor subject, but, with No. 3,
“ I wonder where that came from ? ”
by J. Biddulph, the nature of the
subject indicates its origin beyond
doubt. The sunlight is evident, and,
though its effect is greater on the legs
than on the features, it is a minor
defect, while, on the whole, the picture
is as attractive as any on the page.
The workmanship, too, is technically
sound, and a happy medium seems
to be struck as far as the modulations
of the features are concerned.
Seaside Groups.
A well-arranged group, also at the
seaside, is to be seen in No. 4, " What
is it ?” by Arthur Mead, in spite of the
fact that the head of the third figure
in the rear is unsupported by any
visible body.
Its general tone, however, is light
and somewhat lacking in vigour. It
could do with an equivalent range of
tones to that of No. 3, and it is quite
likely that such could be obtained by
the substitution of a more vigorous
grade of printing paper. At the
same time, it must be admitted that,
as far as the poses allow, the faces are
fully modulated within their restricted
range, a fact that, having regard also
to No. 3, would appear to indicate that
the more diffused lighting of out of
doors lends itself more readily to the
production of well-graded figure studies
than indoors.
It is not that indoor work is not
practicable, but, to get an equal effect,
special precautions, such as have been
outlined, have to be taken, and a good
deal of contrivance is necessary.
Control and Management.
The lighting has to be brought under
control or the figure adjusted to it.
In No. 9, “ A Bath (K)night,” by B. S.
Chaloner, the attempt is quite success¬
ful, for, the figure being sufficiently
far from the source of light, the model¬
ling of the features is soft and does
not incline towards the excessive
contrast of Nos. i and 2.
On the other hand, the contrasts of
No. 7, “ Busy Mischief,” by D. G.
Peacock, are much too violent, al¬
though it is an outdoor subject and
conditions were decidedly more favour¬
able. The fault, in this instance,
arises from the fact that development
of the negative has been carried too
far for the contrast range of the
paper on which it has been printed.
Now that the negative is made, the
only practical remedy is the choice of
a softer type or grade of printing
paper, an expedient that should pro¬
duce a softer and more harmonious
print. “ Mentor.”
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IN the earlier days of bromide papers it was more evident
than it is now that a print looked very much better
when wet than it did after it had dried. On some of
the papers then used the prints were pretty dreadful either
wet or dry, but on other papers the prints were strong and
(to use a blessed word) “ rich ” as they came from the
washing tank, and dull, flat and lifeless a few hours later.
Strenuous efforts were made to preserve the " wet ”
appearance, and to this end all sorts of things were applied
with brushes and flannels — wax in turpentine, megilp,
and any kind of varnish that the paper would stand. The
result was generally a streaky, treacly mess, and for weeks
a fly would settle on the surface at its peril.
We may still “ dope ” the surface of a print to its distinct
advantage, and beginners constantly ask for formulae for
Fig. I.
the purpose, however frequently they are published. I
intend saying something on the subject now, but it must
be remembered that I have almost exclusively in view a
paper that has a matt surface, or something closely
approaching it, the limit being a satin or semi-matt paper.
There is no purpose in doping a glossy print.
Before a print is doped a preliminary treatment is
essential, and that is “ spotting.” Here again I am limiting
myself to working with water-colour, as any form of black-
lead is useless if dope is applied afterwards, and not very
satisfactory if it is applied first.
f n water and oil colours three different blacks are used —
ivory black, lamp black and blue black. The first tends
to a brownish colour, and f find that for amidol-developed
prints lamp black is the most satisfactory, ft is just as
well, though, to have all three available. Half pans or
Fig. 2.
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tubes are very cheap. Then we might have three good
<}uality sable brushes, Nos. o, i and 2. If only one is
bought No. I is a safe choice. Lastly, we want a china
palette. A good pattern is that with four small divisions,
and a larger flat one in the middle.
With some water and a larger brush a small quantity of
black, as dense as possible, is put in one of the divisions.
It does not matter that it dries when not in use. In the
second division may be put a different black, and in the
other two the same blacks with a little gum water stirred in
if glossy prints are to be spotted.
We first deal with any white or light spots on the dry
print, and what we have to do is to make them so nearly
match their surroundings that they are no longer noticeable.
Moistening the brush we take a little of the dense black,
and spread it on the flat part of the palette, adding water
till the grey tone is right for the particular spot we are
going to attack.
The attack does not consist in dabbing on a blob of wet
paint. There should be no blob in the brush, which should
be nearly dry and drawn to an exceedingly fine point.
With this point we give delicate touches to the spot, two
or three or a dozen or more, each touch leaving a dot so
tiny that its efl’ect is invisible, until we find that the spot
has vanished. If there is any error in the matching of the
tint it is best to err on the light side in the light areas, and
on the dark side in deep shadows.
Black spots should not appear in the print if the negative
was properly spotted, but if they do they can be removed
with patience and acquired skill with a retouching lancet.
A good shape has a point like the letter V, but with slightly
curved edges. It must be exceedingly sharp, and a spot
may require as many finicky touches as go to the filling
of a white spot with a brush.
When not a single spot or scratch of any kind can be
found on the print we can dope it with a clear conscience.
The larger spots and patches of retouching are unpleasantly
visible on some surfaces if we look at them at an angle, but
they will vanish with the doping.
I still use for this a very old formula ;
Mastic varnish . . . . . . . . . . i part
Linseed oil . . . . . . . . . . i part
Turpentine . . . . . . . . . . 2 parts
These should be bought from, an artist’s colourman, and
not at the oilshop. The mixture is not used by the gallon.
The bottle of mastic may be the smallest obtainable ;
the linseed oil will be rather larger, and the turpentine
should be considerablj'- more, as we may want some for
another purpose later. Measure the varnish in a graduate
and pour into a bottle ; measure the same quantity of oil,
and pour that in ; measure twice the quantity of turpen¬
tine, and add that. Always shake up well before use.
Pour a little of the dope on to the middle of the print,
and rub it quickly and vigorously into the whole surface
with a plug of cotton-wool. If you have guessed the
amount fairly well there should soon be none visible, but
at any rate secure this condition with clean wool. If you
like to see a varnishy appearance on the surface, use less
turpentine, more dope, and do not clean off so thoroughly.
My own idea is to make the print look " rich ” without any
sign of what has been done.
The print is now in condition to be treated with pigment,
but with that I am not dealing now. One of the illustra¬
tions was so treated very roughly, and is the same subject
I showed long ago faked with blacklead. Pigment is better,
and I will deal with that soon. In the originals there is
avast difference between Fig. i and Fig. 2, although the
work was done hurriedly. W. L. F. W.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “The A.P.” who are Novices; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic conji>etition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
.■figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the hgure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. Tlie rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices still have time in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
.address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “ Novices ” Competition.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ?-A New Competition
IN the Summer Number of The Amateiir Photographer,
published on July 22nd, a new competition was announced
in connection with articles that appeared in that issue
dealing with " pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
■that by judicious application of the camera, combined with
unusual viewpoints, or by double exposures, results were
obtained that on their face value appeared to be unreliable.
In this competition, prizes are offered for the best photo¬
graphic " untruth,” but the prints must be quite straight and
from untouched negatives. Combination prints, or prints
■that have been built up by cutting out other photographs
and copying, or prints that have been obtained by various
■” control ” methods, are not eligible for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea
and 10s. 6d. They will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the camera “ untruthful.”
The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also
be given regarding the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned above.
A special competition coupon, which appears each week
in the advertisement pages, must be affixed to the back of
each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur
Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,
and should be marked on the envelope, “ Special Competition.”
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icture Points
No. 14 (New Series) by RICARDO
Watch for Joins."
Perhaps it is only a small detail in itself, but if it is ignored
in pictorial work it can mar any good picture, par¬
ticularly if it occurs frequently in a single print. The
point referred to is the way any form, whether light or dark,
or object or shadow, is allowed to just join another.
If we e.xamine the first sketch, we can see that at several
places, each marked with a cross, there is a join between two
forms that is just a little too exact to be pleasing.
The second sketch shows how this fault can be remedied.
The points in question are now missing by either carrying
the forms well over each other or by leaving a substantial
gap between
them. In this in¬
stance, the second
view could very
well have been
made by lowering
the point of view.
When the va¬
rious joins are
in strong tone
contrast, then,
of course, the
point of contact is
more noticeable.
Particularly is
this the case when
it occurs on the
edge of the print,
where it tends to
attract the eye
away out of the
picture. Usually,
a deeper trim will
remedy the fault,
but where it oc¬
curs inside the
picture it calls
for retouching on
the print.
Tone Contrast.
IT is not very difficult to
choose the more pleasing
of these two flower
studies. The top sketch
shows a very stiff, formal
grouping that is not exactly
in keeping with the character
of the objects, the flowers,
and shows a certain lack of
sympathy with the subject.
But perhaps the most glar¬
ing fault is the way the white
blossoms are placed against a
very dark ground, as many
photographers do in order to
contrast the tone values. It
may be that the top part was
a pleasing dark green or a
deep y'ellow to which the plate
was not sensitive, but as we
only judge prints on their
face value, it is a bad fault
to have such violent tone
contrast. Incidentally', hav¬
ing a dark background makes
it harder, technically, to render
the delicate subtle tones in
such light flowers.
We will assume that the
tone of the background was
changed in the lower half
because the stalks would
then have been lost against the dark tone and so left the
blossoms without any connection with the base of the picture.
This would have been true, but with the arrangement as it
now stands, the stalks are still much too weak, in a pictorial
sense, to balance or " support ” the heavy tone at the top.
Compare this arrangement with the lower sketch and notice
how the extra tone support at the base, with the background
as well as the grouping of the leaves and the lighter tone
contrast throughout, gives a much more pleasing rendering.
Notice, too, how the picture space is filled to better advantage.
Counter Attraction in Direction.
This is another variation of a point that has previously been discussed in this
series, only in this instance it concerns the sense of direction rather than
the vanishing point in perspective.
Two ships have been chosen to illustrate this point, as they are very strong in the
way of " direction pointing,” but almost every object has its particular " direction.”
They need not necessarily suggest movement, as with ships, locomotives, cars,
figures and animals, etc... in motion, but inanimate objects, like streets and string,
tables and teapots, all possess it in a varying degree, according to their ‘‘ lines.”
In the left-hand sketch the ships
are shown moving in opposite direc¬
tions, and they have been pur¬
posely drawn to have approximately
equal attraction value, the larger
ship being lighter and farther away
to compensate for the nearer boat which, although it is smaller, is considerably
darker in tone. There is an immediate confliction* between the direction of each
and, consequently, the eye tends to reciprocate between the two.
A much better arrangement is that shown in the right-hand sketch, where both
boats are going in the same direction. There is now no divided interest and;
consequently, the picture has more unity and a much stronger appeal. Notice,
too, the value of repetition in the shapes of the two ships, also the pleasing tone
contrast between them. It also illustrates the effectivenesss of leaving plenty
of space in front of them and so preventing them from running out of the picture.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINE APPARATUS.
Cinematography
How to use a Tripod ‘ ‘ ACTINOGRAPHIST. ’ ’
Most amateur cinematographers
take early steps to acquire an
efficient tripod — not always as an
essential piece of equipment, but because
its use on certain occasions cannot be
dispensed with. So far as the majority
of their shots is concerned, however, a
great many enthusiasts continue to work
with the camera held only in the hands ;
and the procedure is manifest in the
unsteady quality of their work.
So this is a call for the use of a tripod
on all occasions. In the first place, only
an efficient instrument should be selected.
It should be capable of affording low
viewpoints as well as high ones, should
be fitted with a pan-cM>H-tilting head,
and should be sufficiently heavy to
counteract any tendencies towards un¬
steadiness which may be set up when
using the head mechanism.
To this end, most of the light cine-
tripods are equipped with friction-grip
pan. and tilt heads. These, however,
often connote a slight loss of steadiness
or smoothness in the movements referred
to, hence all amateurs who have accesa--
to a car or other means of transportation
must still regard the heavier (professional)
tripods as the only ideal.
Manipulation.
Wherever possible, the camera should
be affixed to the screw-head before
" strutting,” or placing the tripod in
shooting position. Then the height of
the telescopic legs should be adjusted
to give the precise viewpoint required
by the shot. For a high viewpoint,
the legs should be fully extended and
positioned as closely as possible together
without incurring any risk of accident ;
for a low viewpoint, only the " shoes ”
of the lower legs should be left protrud¬
ing — and these should be safeguarded
against collapse, either by stringing
the legs together or by placing large
stones before the shoes themselves.
The panning and tilting devices may
be used at any height of the tripod.
With the friction-grip arrangement, it is
especially necessary to use great care and
steadiness in operating these — a great
many telephoto shots having been ruined
solely through lack of regard for this
particular. The contrate wheel gear of
the professional tripods, however, al¬
lows both these operations to be carried
through without fear of e.xcessive speed
or jerkiness.
Zipp pans., or rapid movements of
the camera connecting one shot with
another, are carried out with the engage¬
ments of the tripod-head perfectly free.
They should not be indulged in spon¬
taneously but should be practised
until the operator can make the swing
from one scene to the next without hesi¬
tation or overthrow.
Cranes or “ Dollies,”
In order to secure tracking or following
shots, the camera is frequently mounted
upon a wheeled platform — called a
crane or '' dolly,” according to whether
it be large or small. Since the shots
concerned are of tremendous importance
to all real enthusiasts, the work of
making such a platform to accommodate
both the tripod and the camera is worthy
of consideration.
The main platform may be a plain
board sufficiently large to hold the
camera-man and tripod with legs fully
extended (some platforms measure only
2 ft. by 4 ft., though the more con¬
venient dimensions are 3 ft. by 4 ft. 6 in.)
This should be provided with two
pairs of rubber-tyred wheels and should
be pushed (by an assistant) upon a
concrete flat surface or upon smooth
” runners ” made from wood planking.
Needless to remark, the platform may
be pushed in either direction — and if it
be mounted upon only three wheels
instead of four, skilled camera-men can
induce precise changes of direction also.
Tripod Care.
Despite its great importance in pro¬
duction work, the tripod is probably the
least cared-for of all cine equipment.
This neglect is a great mistake and
should be remedied without delay.
Always the accessory should be kept
clean and free from dampness. This can
be done with the aid of a rough duster — -
after which attention the legs should be
treated with a light mineral oil. Friction-
grip heads should not be oiled or adjusted
except by a skilled worker. All surplus
oil should be removed with a second duster
before the tripod is stored away.
Now is the time for harvest pictures. There is plenty of good action subjects to be obtained
with the reapers at work in the fields of wheat, oats and barley in all parts of the country.
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August 26th, 1936
ihe amateur photographer
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
The “Stop Press” of the Screen M. A. LOVELL-BURGESS.
I KNOW a cine club in the south where
the members have decided, for their
summer competition, to make a
news-reel between them. Individual
members will make their own shots,
which will be projected at the club,
“ pool ” and incorporate the most
interesting, and thus have a topical
film which will be a corporate effort.
This film collaboration should result in
many vital viewpoints.
The popularity of the news-reel shows
no signs of lessening. Few people can
be persuaded to leave a cinema without
seeing it. They like it because it is
topical, full of movement, quickly chang¬
ing in mood and tempo, and has a
quality of unexpectedness and even
surprise.
The news-reel is the most suitable
type of film for the cine amateur to make.
It requires no cast, and no special light¬
ing effects, or " props.” You can take
your cine camera out into the street
with the delightful possibility of getting
a “ scoop.” And to the economically-
minded amateur it is a very satisfactory
way of using up odd scraps of film.
It is an established custom for amateur
cine magazines to compile for its readers
each month, or week, a list of events
worthy of inclusion in a news-reel.
These lists are helpful to many, but
there are many more to whom the
centuries-old Ilallaton Bottle Kicking,
the ancient Egg Rolling at Preston, the
Gaelic Festival at Sligo, and so on, must
remain unfilmed so far as they are
concerned.
These more or less stay-at-home cine
amateurs would like to know if local
events are worthy of being made into
a news-film. Well, of course they are !
People and events are much the same
the world over, and they prove much
more interesting to the local community,
many of whom were present on “ the
day,” or think they spot Uncle George
just behind the Mayor.
Wherever I go now on my journalistic
wanderings I am increasingly aware of
this other reporter on the scene — the
amateur cine camera. There comes to
my ears the familiar whir, like an outsize
in grasshoppers, and there is the shiny
black camera being held aloft for a few
intent seconds.
To make a good news-reel you need
news-sense and something of showman¬
ship. This can be developed by training
yourself to pick out the essentials of a
scene, unaccompanied by a cine camera.
Get into the habit at various events of
asking yourself, “ Now what is the
significant detail, the focal interest, of
this particular moment ? ” You will
soon find your mind automatically
applying itself to this problem of correct
camera concentration.
Most cine workers have had previous
experience with hand cameras, and, to
a certain extent, the knowledge and
experience they carry over from still
work to cine work is useful. But they
are also apt to have ideas entirely
alien to cinematography.
Only yesterday I was watching a
man film the opening of a new hall.
There were plenty of minor incidents,
full of action, but he concentrated on
the woman speaker — she was an Honour-
able-^who made a very 'witty speech.
But as the lady stood perfectly still,
talked without gestures, and wore a
softly coloured floral dress which would,
of course, photograph black-and-white, I
wondered what would be the effect in
the film.
The main thing is to aim at movement.
Point your cine camera at action and it
will do the rest. The only time when
lack of movement is bearable is when
you are using a colour film and can
rely upon a flare of colour to provide
contrast. An excellent opportunity for
using colour film is provided by a flower
show, and this is the flower show season.
Even then it is better to have people
strolling past the massed begonias, or
to film the military bandsmen in their
colourful coats when they are actually
playing.
Action allied to beautiful composition
is the ideal which you should bear in
mind, but, in the meantime, if you have
to choose between action or composition,
choose action every time, and keep an
eye on composition also.
ACTION
SUBJECTS
for the AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHER
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer's Diary of Forthcoming Events
FORTHCOMING EVENTS DURING SEPTEMBER, 1936.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Date.
Event.
! Place.
Sept.
I.
Partridge Shooting commences.
Sept. 12.-
1-5.
Carnival
Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Oct. 19.
Festival of Light
Blackpool.
2.
Horse Show
Bath.
14-
Croquet . .
Roehampton.
2-3.
Racing . .
Brighton.
ft 14.
Lochaber Meeting
Fort William.
2-11.
Cricket Festival
Scarborough
1. 15.
Golf .
St. Andrews.
3-
Cheshire Agricultural Society’s Show
Chester.
„ 16-18.
Racing . .
Ayr.
4.
Beaufort Polo Club Gymkhana
Norton.
„ 16
Dog Show
Perth.
5.
Royal Automobile Club’s Tourist
Trophy
,. i7-i8.
Highland Gathering
Inverness.
Race
Belfast.
19*
soo miles Motor Race . .
Brooklands.
5-
Championship Dog Show
_ ^
Harrogate.
M 19-20.
Dr. Johnson’s Birthday Celebrations
Lichfield.
5.
London-Brighton Walk.
„ 19-26.
Open Golf Tournament
Torquay.
I*
5-
Horticultural Shows
Dalkeith, Milnathort.
M 21.
Ancient Customs — St. Matthew’s Day Fairs,
Glasgow and Con-
Woodbury Hill (Dorset) and
Bridg-
dorrat.
water (Somerset).
tt
5.
Highland Games
Pitlochry.
„ 21-22.
Racing . .
Edinburgh.
>1
5.
Open Golf Tournament
Kinross.
M 21-23.
International Sheep-dog Trials
Ayr.
»*
5-
Horticultural Show
Jedburgh.
M 22.
Ploughing, Thatching and Hurdle-making
ft
6.
All-Ireland Hurling Final
Dublin.
Competitions
Banbury.
ft
7.
Racing . .
Folkestone.
„ 23-24.
Hunt Races
Perth.
ft
7-
Golf .
St. Andrews.
» 23.
Sheep-dog Trials
Newton-Stewart.
ft
7-12.
Championship of Highlands Lawn
Tennis
1* 24.
Croquet
Eastbourne.
Tournament
Pitlochry.
„ 24-26.
Onion Fair
Birmingham.
tl
7.
South of England Tennis Tournament
Ancient Custom — St. Giles’ Fair
Eastbourne
ft 26.
Motor Racing
Dublin.
It
7-8.
Oxford.
„ 26-28.
Flat Racing
Hamilton.
7-1 1.
Irish Amateur Golf Championship
Portmamock.
M 27.
All-Ireland Gaelic Football Final
Dublin.
7-12.
Croquet Open Tournament
Bournemouth.
If 28.
Racing . .
Brighton.
8.
Ancient Custom — Widecombe Fair
South Devon.
.. 28-
It
8 & 10.
Manx Grand Prix Motor Cycle Road Race . .
Douglas, Isle of Man.
Oct. 2.
English Women’s Golf Championships
Hayling Island.
It
8-1 1.
Racing . .
Doncaster.
»» 29.
Pleasure Fair
Uxbridge.
9.
Highland Games
Aboyne.
» 30-
Brough Hill Horse Fair
Appleby.
If
tl
H
9-10.
12.
12.
12.
Argyllshire Gathering . .
Racing . .
Motor Cycle Racing
Motor Speed Trials
.
.
Oban.
Ripon.
Shelsey Walsh.
Brighton.
During
the
Month.
Polo .
Lawn Tennis Tournament
Cricket Festival
Cheltenham.
Brighton.
Folkestone,
28
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August 26, 1936
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Latest RoUeiflex and Rolleicord literature post free on request from the Sole Importers ;
Photographic Competitions are
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go in and win — if you have the
right camera ! The right camera
is obviously a RoUeiflex or a
Rolleicord. Last year the Rollei-
flex carried off one of the biggest
prizes ever offered to amateur
photographers, £2,500 given by
the Daily Herald. The prize¬
winning picture, taken by Mr. R.
Jenkins, is shown on the left.
The picture above it won a first
prize in the Rolleiflex/Rolleicord
European Competition. The pic¬
ture below recently won £100
first prize in an open competition
for Britain’s Bonniest Toddler,
organised by the Journal
“PARENTS.” Both the Rollei-
flex and Rolleicord have carried
off numerous other first prizes
in important photographic com¬
petitions. Although they cost
less than many miniature cameras,
they have thus proved their
superiority in producing pictures
judged the best by unbiased and
competent judges in open compe¬
tition with other cameras.
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THE ROLLEICORD is similar in construction to the
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a new type reflex hood, and a large focussing magnifier. For
taking pictures at eye-level, the subject is viewed through a
mirror and double magnifier combined. Both models take
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and all RoUeiflex accessories, except the angle mirror. The
Compur shutter is speeded up to l/300th sec., T. and B.
THE ROLLEIFLEX —The construction of the camera and the placing of the
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ih[ amateur photographer
a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Exhibitions and Competitions ^^FUTURE
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, August 31. Rules in issue of July 29.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Film for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May~October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sefior Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close
September 30 Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-r8. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci^t6 Frangaise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9e).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna¬
tional de Photographic. — Open, August 9-30. (M.
Ren6 Chalsdche, Avenue Marie-Thcr^se, 13, Spa,
Belgium.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Open,
August 28-Septembcr 12. (W. H. Hammond,
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography, 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede ” Focus ” Fotosalon. — Open, September
12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon, Bloemendaal, The
Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Open, September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Open, September 6-27. (H. W. Schone-
wolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Open, September
9-16. (James F. Levisohn, B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive,
Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.r.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Araatorf^nyk^pezok, Oraz. Szovets^ge,
Budapest VII, Erzs^bet-korut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holbom,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo September 30 ; open, Novem¬
ber (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photo¬
graphic Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon,
— Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $1.00.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Entries, October i ; open,
October 31-November 30. (Graham Fletcher, Nether-
lea, Kirk Ella, East Yorks.)
Johnson’s ” Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photo¬
graphic Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.)
Entry forms obtainable also from the Editor of
The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937* (J* Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formul© are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
” A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^X3lX3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ” Facts and Formula.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
28.
DESENSITISERS
All plates and films, whether panchro-
. matic, orthochromatic or ordinary,
can be developed by inspection by brighter
lights if they are first placed in a desensi¬
tising dye bath for a minute or two, im¬
mediately before developing and after
exposure. The safelights to be used can
then be either red, weak yellow, or even
dim reflected white light, according to the
particular desensitiser used. No extra or
shorter exposure in the camera is needed
for negatives that are to be desensitised.
If panchromatic emulsions are used they
must be placed in the desensitising bath in
total darkness.
After immersion in the desensitiser (an
extra minute will not matter), the plate
should be rinsed before being placed in
the developer.
There are three main types of desensitisers
in use, Pheno-safranine, Pinacryptol Green
and Pinacryptol Yellow. Of these, the
Pinacryptol Green is the most popular,
the Pheno-safranine tending to stain the
emulsion unduly, while the Pinacryptol
Yellow is used more for colour plates, as it
does not stain.
For use, Pinacryptol Green should be
diluted, I part to 5,000 parts of water, but
a concentrated solution will be found more
convenient for storing purposes. Dissolve
10 grains of the dye in ii ounces of warm
water (i to 500), and for use take one part
of this stock solution to nine parts of water.
The diluted solution can be used repeatedly,
but should be filtered occasionally.
Pinacryptol Yellow should be diluted and
used as for Pinacryptol Green.
29. CALCULATING
LENS APERTURES
All lens apertures for ” still,” cin6 cameras and
. enlargers are now expressed in values of /,
such as //2, 7/4.5, //9, and 7/32, etc.
Briefly, this means the ratio of the effective diameter
of the lens aperture (or stop) to the focal length of
the lens. If a lens of 6 in. focal length had an
aperture which measured i in. in diameter, the aperture
would be7» I : 6 or, as is more commonly expressed, 7/6-
To measure the diameter of the aperture, it is not
sufficiently accurate to measure the diameter of the
front lens component, or even the diaphragm itself,
but the diameter of a parallel beam of light projected
through the lens by a point of light in the focal plane,
when the lens is focussed for infinity.
In the place of the ground glass, or in the case of a
roll-film camera on the film rollers, place a piece of card
with a small hole, i/i6th in. diameter, ‘‘A,’’ in the
exact centre. Set the camera focussing for infinity.
Place a piece of ground glass, ” B,” over the front of
the lens and open shutter. Place a strong light at
” A,” when it will project a disc of light on the ground
glass. Measure the diameter of this disc and divide
it into the focal length. The quotient is the f number
of the stop used.
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August 26, 1936
“The A.P.” Monthly Competitions
PRIZES AND RULES.
To encourage pictorial outlook and good tecbnique in the photographic work of our readers
in all parts of the world.
(I) For Advanced Workers.
This class is open to all amateur photographers.
First Prize. — One guinea in cash or “ A.P.” silver
plaque (optional).
Second Prize. — Half a guinea in cash or “ A.P.”
bronze plaque (optionai).
Third Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
A special prize of five shillings in cash for the best
mounted picture.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply ; —
(1) All prints must be accompanied by a stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper if they are to be
returned. Prints receiving an award will be retained.
(2) Prints must be mounted, but not framed.
(3) Returnable prints in the Advanced Section wiil
be sent back with a typed criticism, and classified
according to merit.
(4) Prints may be of any size and by any process,
and must be the competitor’s own work throughout.
(5) The award of a prize or certificate in the Ad¬
vanced Workers' Competition or any other competition
or exhibition will not debar the competitor from entering
again on future occasions and winning further prizes.
(II) For Intermediate Workers.
This class is to encourage those readers who have
passed the ” beginner ” stage and may have won an
award in the Beginners’ Competition, but have not
progressed sufficiently to enter in the Advanced
Competition.
First Prize. — Half a gmnea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 10x8 in., and
can be by contact or enlargement by any process, and
may be mounted.
(2) The whole of the work (exposure, development,
printing, etc.) must be carried out by the competitor.
(3) Prints entered in the Intermediate Section will
be criticised and returned if accompanied by stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper. Prints receiving
an award will be retained.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Inter¬
mediate Competition debars the competitor from
entering this competition again, but be is then eligible
for the Advanced Workers’ Section.
(Ill) For Beginners.
This class is open to those who have never won an
award in any photographic competition or exhibition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 6x4 in. Contact
prints or small enlargements up to this size are eligible,
but must be unmounted.
(2) The exposure must have been made by the
competitor, but developing and printing may be the
work of others.
3) No prints can be criticised or returned.
4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Begin¬
ners’ Competition debars the competitor from entering
this section again.
General Rules.
(i) Any number of prints may be entered, but each
print must have on the back the appropriate coupon
(see advertisement pages) the date' of which most be
within five weeks of the closing datejof the competitlan.
Overseas readers may use the most recent coupons to
band.
(2) Each print must have on the back the name aowi
address of the competitor, and the title.
(3) All entries must be addressed to The Editor,
The Amateur Pliotographei , Dorset House, Stamford
Street, London, S.E.i, and the package must be
marked on the outside “ Beginners,” “ Intermediate.”
or ” Advanced,” as the case may be.
(4) No packages will be received on which there
are postage charges to be paid.
(5) No communications on other matters should he
enclosed with competition prints. No correspondence
in connection with the competitions can be undertaken.
(6) The entry of a print will be regarded as a decla¬
ration that it is eligible under the rules, and that the
competitor agrees thereto.
(7) No responsibility is taken for the safety of
prints, and the Editor’s decision on all points connecte-d
with the competitions is final.
(8) The publishers of The Amateur Photographtr
shall have the right to reproduce, without paymeml,
any print entered, or to allow its reproduction in acay
other paper quoting from The Amateur Ptiotographer .
(9) The closing date of each competition is tine
last weekday of the month. Prints arriving late will ba
entered for the next month’s competition.
(10) The cash prizes awarded in these competition*
are dispatched on the fifteenth of the month followin*
the announcement of the awards.
The closing date for the August competition
is Monday, August 31st, and for the Septem¬
ber competition, Wednesday, September 30tb,
The London Salon of Photography
1936.
SENDING-IN DAY, Wednesday, September 2nd,
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH EXHIBITION promoted by the Members of the London Salon of
Photography will be held at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours^
5a, Pall Mall East^ London^ S.W.i, from SATURDAY, 12th September, to loth October, 1936.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY.
[Please read carefully.)
1. Pictures must not be framed ; but may be mounted or unmounted. Each picture must bear on the back clearly written (a) name of artist ; (b) number and
title of picture, corresponding to particulars on the Entry Form.
2. When mounts are used they should conform to the following sizes — 25x20, 20 X 16, or 15X 12 ; but no mount to exceed 25x20 ; and it is suggested that white
or light-toned mounts be employed. Prints may be of any shape or size, provided they do not exceed the limits of the mounts as given above.
3. All packages of exhibits from abroad must be clearly marked on the outside : “ Photographs for Exhibition only — No Commercial Value — To be returned
TO Sender.” No prices to be marked on the prints.
4. Pictures sent unmounted will be suitably mounted by the Salon Committee and all accepted pictures will be shown under glass.
5. Pictures must be sent by post or parcels post, packed fiat and properly protected with stiff cardboard and adequate wrappings, addressed to : THE HON. SECRE¬
TARY, The London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.
6. All pictures for the exhibition must arrive at the above address on or before Wednesday, September 2nd. Entries may be delivered by hand at the Gallery oa
that date only.
7. The Entry Form for pictures from abroad must be sent separately by post, together with entry and packing fee of 5s. (this fee covers any number of pictures
from one exhibitor). Exhibitors residing in the British Isles may enclose Entry Form and fees with their pictures.
8. Pictures sent by post will be repacked in the original wrappings and returned, carriage paid, after the close of the exhibition.
9. As applications are made from time to time to The London Salon of Photography for permission to reproduce pictures from the walls of the Gallery, exhibitors
are asked to signify in the space provided on the Entry Form, whether they have objection to such permission being given. The copyright in all cases remains the
property of the authors of the prints.
10. The Committee assure intending exhibitors that the greatest care will be taken of all work submitted, but they do not accept any responsibility for loss or
damage, either during transit or at the Gallery.
If pictures are sold a Commission of 15% is payable to the Salon.
The submission of pictures will be understood to imply acceptance of the above conditions.
Notification of acceptance of pictures will be sent out as soon as possible.
A catalogue will be sent to each exhibitor.
Entry Forms and further particulars from the Hon. Secretary, London Salon of Photography, 6a, Pall Mall Eut, London, S.W.I
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August 26th, 1936
th[ amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER cs
A MINIATURE CAMERA DANGER.
Sir, — May I trespass upon your valuable space to draw
attention to an unfortunate tendency which is becoming all
too frequent nowadays ?
One cannot fail to admit that the modern miniature camera
is a marvel of ingenuity and precision, but, because of its
comparatively tiny image, there is a great temptation to work
far too near to the subject, especially when dealing with
"Close-ups”; portraiture, for instance, and certain genre
subjects. Thus, in conjunction with the short-focus lenses
normally fitted (where only one lens is available), the fore¬
shortening effect may be quite pronounced.
1 am reminded of this in your issue for July 29th, where, on
page 1 18, you reproduce the winning print in the Wallace Heaton
"Advertising Photographs ” Competition. Note the enormous
forearm of the thirsty subject — or is it merely one more proof
of the efficacy of beer ? Further, 1 would draw your attention
to the cover picture on the issue for July 8th. Here again
the same defect occurs, the leg nearest camera would make any
mother look twice at her offspring !
Therefore, in the best interests of photography and the future
reputations of my fellow readers, 1 trust these difficulties may
be avoided by keeping in mind that old adage, " Forewarned
is forearmed.” — Yours, etc., C. H. W. K.
BRITISH LENSES AND MINIATURE CAMERAS.
Sir, — We are told that British lenses are the best in the
world. It is well known that they are used e.vtensively for Press
and aerial work, but where are they when it comes to miniature
cameras ? In your issue of June 24th last seventy-hve models
of cameras were described, the aggregate number of lenses
shown as alternatives being no less than one hundred and
seventy-three. Out of this number, there are only eighteen
choices of British-made lenses. That Britain produces the
finest cine lenses is Jjorne out by the fact that they are almost
universally used in lilm studios and ctpemas throughout the
world. If, therefore, our lenses are the best for moving pic¬
tures, why not for still pictures ? British engineers should be
able to produce a precision miniature camera, second to none,
at a price which is competitive, considering the import duty
payable on foreign instruments.
Perhaps some of your readers could enlighten me, or even
the manufacturers themselves might state the cause of their
apparent antipathy towards what must be a very extensive,
expanding, and, one would think, remunerative market. — ■
Yours, etc., K. E. RYALL WEBB.
NUMBERING FILMS.
Sir, — I have noticed in the issue of July 8th that a cor¬
respondent, Mr. C. E. Falkner, suggests the printing of a
second set of numbers on the backing-paper of roll films.
It may interest him and others to know that about eighteen
months ago I sent a special letter to one of our largest British
film-makers on this subject. I pointed out that if they could
print exactly midway between existing numbers a further
numeral, indicated as lA, 2A and so on, and enclose a black
paper mask with the film, it would enable any camera user of
the 3 J X size to take i6-on whenever he wished.
The result was a polite letter to the effect that they did
not propose to do anything in the matter, and that camera
users who wished to take sixteen photographs on a film usually
had a special camera with two windows.
There I let the matter rest, but no doubt one day a foreign
manufacturer may adopt the idea and sell us still more films
made in another country. — ^Yours, etc., W. R. B.
MINIATURE CAMERAS OF THE PAST.
Sir, — Your correspondent who found " a metal miniature
hand camera with focussing screen and one back,” taking a
picture ij in. square, listed in Marion’s 1892 catalogue, may
be interested to know that the same camera is advertised in
theiSSy edition of " Marion’s Practical Guide to Photography.”
— Yours, etc., J. S. OVERY.
LENS FOCUSSING.
Sir, — Isn’t it high time that some camera manufacturers
realised that to scale the lens focussing in feet instead of in
yards is next to useless and extremely irritating ? The yard is
so much easier to visualise. An average pace is about a yard.
A man’s length along the ground is about two yards, easy
lengths to judge and good units on which the longer distances
can be based. But 4, 5, 8, 10 and 13 feet ! These marks on
my lens barrel give me the jitters, and it is not an easy matter to
keep dividing these distances by three when a passing shot
demands quick shooting. I can, of course, rescale my lengths in
yards, but that is not so simple when the lens barrel is only an inch
or so in diameter and is already cluttered up with those odd foot
distances. Ask any Press-man and see if he judges his distances
in feet. The more up-to-date focal-plane Press cameras are
now engraved boldly in yards, and we might well take a leaf
from their books. If focussing scales were all marked i, 2, 4,
8, 10 yards and infinity, I feel sure that we should see less
bad focussing. Should the distance of the subject come
between any two of these marks, it is much easier and more
certain to adjust the distance to suit one of the standard yard
distances engraved on the scale than to try and split hairs and
go between the marks and risk bad focussing. What is the
practical experience of other readers ? — Yours, etc.,
J. A. MILLER.
A USE FOR SILVER FOIL.
Sir, — I am sure that many of your readers will appreciate
the following tip ; If instead of throwing away the tin foil
from packets of cigarettes they be collected and stuck edge
to edge on a stout piece of card, they will make an excellent
reflector, surpassing easily the white sheet one usually uses.
— Yours, etc., A. DANIN.
“The A.P.” Monthly Competitions
aS we pointed out in a recent issue, entries for all
our competitions continue to increase in number.
^ and the quality on the average remains high.
This is particularly the case in the Advanced Workers’
Section, where- competition for the highest places is
exceedingly keen. In the Beginners’ Section, as is
invariably the case, a good many prints, some of them
of outstanding merit, were disqualified through not
observing the regulations in regard to size. The
awards are as follows : —
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Water Lilies,” by Mrs. K, M. Parsons,
83, St. Peter’s .\venue, Caversham Heights, Reading.
Second Prize. — ‘‘ A Somerset Lane,” by G. Warren
Parrett, Corbidre, Fitzmary Avenue, Margate.
Third Prize. — ” Caught Red-handed,” by B. R.
Fiskwick, Braeside, Castle Hill, Prestbury.
Mounting Prize. — ‘‘ Spring Afternoon,” by H A.
Postlethwaite, 23, Southmead Road, Westbury-on-
Trym, Bristol.
Certificates of Merit. — “ The Davit,” by A. R.
Elliott, Taunton, Rawcliffe, Goole ; ** Marine Vista,”
by Edward Alenius, 159-18-84 Road, Jamaica, New
York ; ” Port Said Harbour,” by Yahya Arif, De
Menashe Avenue, Maadi, Cairo ; ” Back to Harbour.”
by Wm Jackson, 105, Park Grove, Hull.
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped,
those in the first group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class i. Class 2, Class
3 respectively.
Those awarded Honourable Mention are as follows :
(2) R. Sanders (Birmingham) ; A. Pitman {London,
W.) ; (2) Wm. Jackson (Hull) ; Arthur G. Dell
(London, S.E.) ; Ernest G. Granger (London, W.) ;
H. Emmett (Northwich) ; Yahya Arif (Cairo) ; Geo.
A. Slight (London, S.E.) ; J. H. Clark (London, S.E.) ;
A. R. Turpin (London, N.W.) ; H. E, Haasse (Loudon,
E.C.) ; R. C. Jude (St. Ives) ; H. A. Postlethwaite
(Bristol) ; (2) Mrs. K. M, Parsons (Reading) ; A. N.
Row (Bombay) ; J. F. Cutler (Edgware, Middlesex) ,
Emile Laevaert (Belgium) ; A. H. Garmston (Bristol) ;
Wm. Robinson (Carlisle) ; (2) G. P. Phillips (London).
Intermedl^te Section.
First Prize. — ” Eventide,” by Miss B. M. Smith,
13, Market Place, Pickering Yorks.
Second Prize. — ‘‘ The Summer Breeze,” by C. H.
Diddams, 24, Spennithorne Road, Stockton-on-Tees.
Certificates of Merit. — ” Expedition,” by A. G.
Adley, 46, Lawns Court, Wembley Park, Middlesex ;
“The Red Hills, Isle of Skye,” by Philip B. Law, 9,
Garden Lane, Heaton, Bradford; “A Fisherman’s
Paradise,” by C. R. Peters, Higher Chubton, Yelverton,
S. Devon ; “ Portrait of Springer Spaniel,” by Miss
U. Ogle, Little Wyford, Frankland Crescent, Parkstone,
Dorset.
Beginners’ Section
First Prize, — “ Holiday Afloat,” by W. Schofield,
30, Michael Road, Sheffield, 3.
Second Prize. — “ Staff College, Quetta,” by S.
Cdr, L. V. Balcer, I.A.O.C., The Arsenal, Quetta,
India.
Certificates of Merit. — “ Just a Cat,” by C. M.
Sinclair, 50, Ralston Avenue, Crookston, Glasgow,
S.W.2 ; “ Power,” by J. E. Robson, 46, Kingsmead
Road, Tulse Hill, S.W.2 ; “ Low Tide,” by Joan K.
Holland, The Warren, Guildford, Surrey ; “ Expecta¬
tion,” by L. D. Franck, Box 837, Johannesburg ,
“ Look at this Cartoon,” by W. N. Connor, 266,
Waterloo Road, Blackpool.
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August 26th, 1936
IHI AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Ta 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER e
^Deaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
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and Cinematofrapher, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, mus^
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is g4ad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disci lims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped adtlressed env’elope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does hot comply with the rules must b?
ignored.
(i) See ■■ General “ above. (2) Every question and ever>' print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
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to the name and address of the sender, must be the tide {if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issu^.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly w’ritten, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per*
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undertake to answer by return of post, nor can w’e give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coimon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Spirit Level on Camera.
Whereabouts on the camera should a spirit level
be fixed — on the baseboard or on the top of the
camera body near the ground glass ? How can
I check the correct position for fixing it ?
j. T. 13. (Winchester )
If the camera has only one position
for the baseboard, i.e., at 90° to the
ground glass, then the level will be quite
efficient if fixed on the inner or top side
of the baseboard. If, however, there be
several angle positions for the baseboard,
e.g., as with a wide-angle drop baseboard,
then, of course, it is useless to fit the
spirit level there. The best remaining
position is on top of the camera body,
over the ground-glass focussing screen.
Whichever of the two positions is
chosen, do not fix the spirit level with¬
out the aid of another spirit level to
check up its accuracy of position. After
fixing the spirit level, position the
camera so that it is level and then with
the second level check up the ground
glass for its corresponding position. If
a two-position camera, check up as well
for the second position to be perfectly
sure that it is efficient both ways.
Wide-angle Lens.
Does a wide-angle lens give a smaller image than
a normal lens of the same measurements ? If not,
how does it squeeze in more of the picture ?
F. S. K. (London.)
All lenses of the same equivalent focal
length (the distance between the centre
of the lens and its image when focussed
at infinity) give exactly the same size of
image. This applies to all types of
lenses, whether wide angle, normal
angle, or telephoto, whether meniscus,
achromatic, R.R., or anastigmat, or
whether a small, medium or large stop
is used. So that if we had a quarter-
plate which allowed for interchangeable
lenses, and we focussed on a certain
object with a 4-in. wide-angle lens, a
4-in. normal lens (as is usually fitted),
and a 4-in. telephoto lens (as would be
used ou a cine camera) we should find
that each produced an image of the
object of equal size. The wide-angle
variety differs in this respect, it carries
the definition into the corners of the
plate where it would be just as sharp
and of equal density as the middle of the
plate. The normal lens would cause the
definition to fade away at the corners,
while the telephoto lens would give an
image of only a small circle in the
middle of the plate, and leave the rest
of the plate quite clear. But the size
of the image in the centre of each would
be the same.
Crystal or Anhydrous.
VSTien chemicals are given in fonuuLc, are they to
be understood as crystals or anhydrous ?
A. B. (Luton.)
Unless it is specifically stated that they
are anhydrous (anhyd.), you can always
assume that the amount given is for the
crystals.
Neo-Coccin for Negatives.
How is neo-coccin used on negatives ? Is it
permanent once applied, and can it be removed
without any effect remaining on the emulsion ?
A. L. R. (London.)
Neo-coccin is sold in the form of a
red powder, and for use a few grains of
it are added to a small quantity of
water to make a pink solution. Use a
very dilute solution in preference to a
strong solution and apply it with a
camel-hair brush on the parts of the
emulsion which require holding back, or
lightening, in the print. If it is a large
area apply a flat wash as evenly as
possible, covering each part once only.
After a few minutes another wash c an
be applied with the brush marks at
right angles to the previous wash. It
is much better, although it takes longer.
to give many weak washes than to
attempt it with one strong application.
The edges can be softened off by running
round them with the brush recharged.
The solution lends itself admirably to
the airbrush method, but this, of course,
requires more skill. The stain is quite
permanent and does not weaken or
strengthen with age. The stain can
also be removed by prolonged washing
in plain water, without leaving a mark or !
stain in the emulsion.
Bromoil Bleacher.
Please supply a good all-round bleacher for
bfomoil prints. Q. T. B. (Salisbury.)
The following combined bleacher and
acid bath is excellent and is recommended
for weak and flat bromides.
Copper sulphate, 10 per cent 6 drs.
Potassium bichromate, 10
per cent . . . . . . 2 drs.
Potassium bromide, 10 per
cent . . . . . . 4 drs.
Hydrochloric acid (pure) . . 2 drops
Water ^ . . . . . . 9 oz.
Use at 65-70° Fahr. and print should
be completely bleached in about three
minutes.
Dry-mounting Bromoils.
Is it quite safe to dry-mount bromoil prints ?
Will the heat have any immediate or future effect
on the ink ? A. C. C. (Dunstable.)
Provided that the ink is thoroughly
dry, the degree of heat necessary for
dry mounting should not have any
effect on the colour or permanency of
the ink. As to how^long the ink will
take to dry depends on the type and
consistency of the ink used. It is
possible to mix an ink that would dry
in a day or two, while some take as long
as three or four weeks. It is very
seldom, however, that bromoils are
dry mounted, as the usual method of
mounting behind a thick cut-out mount
not only saves a lot of trouble and
possible damage, but offers some measure
of protection to the surface, and inci¬
dentally, looks better.
Safelight Unsafe.
Is there any simple method of testing my ruby
safelight, which I strongly suspect to be unsafe ?
M. E. W. (Brighton.)
This test is both simple and efficient.
Take a sample of the sensitive material
you generally use in the camera and at
about the distance you usuall}^ work,
cover up the emulsion completely with a
card. Move the card an inch or so and
expose the strip of emulsion thus revealed
for about thirty seconds. Repeat the
process three or four times, but leave
the last half an inch of the emulsion
unexposed in any way. Develop fully
and fix. The various strips will no
doubt be fogged to a certain degree and
will offer a comparison with the unex¬
posed strip, which should be quite
clear. At the same time the times taken
for the lighted strip to fog will indicate
the safe limit which may be taken when
using negative material of the same
type. In the same way, a yellow or
orange safelight may be tested for use
with bromide papers.
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August 26, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
EXAKTA Multispeed Model B, Exakta f/3..5,
Dallmeyer Telephoto f/S.O, 6-in., as new, £19/10 ;
Rubyette Six2i Rellex, revolving back, 3 slides,
F.P.A., f/4.5 Dallmeyer, as new, •£9/I0; Agfa
3ix2i Self-erecting, f/8.8, 30/-; Six-20 Kodak
Junior, 27/6 ; Ensign Pocket Twenty, 1.6/0 ; V.P.
Kodak, t/G.5 T.-P. Kodak, 25/- ; P.C. I’late, D.E.,
f/8, 8 slides, 25/- ; Brilliant, f/6.3, case, filter,
£3/7/6 : your own camera taken in part exchange,
3 days’ approval, catalogues free. — City Photo
Works, Southport. [0002
Allens. — Contax I, latest wedge range-finder,
Sonnar f/2, ,£29/17/6 ; Baby Ikonta, Novar
f/4.5, £2/19/6 ; Ensign Roll Film Reflex, Ensar
f/4.5, £4/5.
Allens. — 3ix2^ Mentor Reflex, Tessar f/4.5, case,
slides, F.P.A., £12 ; Super Ikonta, 8 or 16,
Tessar f/4.5. Rapid Compur, £14/10 ; Nagel
Rolloroy, Elmar f/3.5, Compur, case, lens hood,
£8/10.
Allens. — Zeiss Adoro Episcope,- £11/10 ; latest
Ikoflex II, Tessar f/3.5, £16/10 ; Ensign
Midget, Doublet lens, 22/6 ; Zeiss Helinox En¬
larger, 3X4 to P.C., 25/-.
Allens. — 3a Kodak, Tessar f/4.5, range-finder,
Compur, £5/5 ; 31x21 Ihagee Auto. Ultrix
f/4.5, Compur, £4/15 ; Foth-Derby, f/2.5, £5/17/6;
Allens for Generous Allowances. — 168, Oldham
Rd., Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. [0087
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — -Humphrys, established
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BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused. — 45,
Newington Butts. S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
Nagel Pupllle, Leltz Elmar f/3.5, Leitz range¬
finder, filter, leather case ; condition as new ;
cost £18 ; accept £9. — Harris, 80, Wardour St.
W.l. [4526
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Some are in condition unrecognizable from
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3512. — Voigtiander Perkeo (16-oii-V.P.), f/3.5 Skopar,
Focar portrait lens, 5 filters, leather case . £7 19 6
3459. — Foth-Derby (16-on-V.P.), f/2.5, Rhaco finder
£5 5 0
3533. — Zeiss Baby Ikonta (16-on-V.P.), f/3.5 Novar,
Compur, suede case . £4 19 6
Leica Model III, f/2 Summar, Universal finder, reflecting
finder, leather case. As new . £36 8 0
3453. — Kodak Six-20 Duo (16-on-120), f/4.5, Pronto
D.A. shutter, release . £4 15 0
3462. — 3tx2i Ensign Roll Film, f/4.5 Lukos, (Tompur,
leather case . £3 10 0
3423. — Zeiss Icarette Roll Film and Plate Model, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur D.A. shutter . £9 15 0
3475. — Ensign Selfix 20, f/7.7 Ensar, 3-speed shutter,
leather case . £1 19 6
3294. — 3ix2i Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
D.A. shutter . £7 15 0
3521. — Model I Super Ikonta (16-on-120), f/3.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur Rapid shutter, leather case. . As new
£14 10 0
3529. — 6 X 6 Rolleiflex (Latest Model), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar,
2 Proxar lenses, filter, hood, iris diaphragm, ever-ready
leather case. Cost £30 i8s. 6d. Exactly as new £24 0 0
3167. — 2^x1| Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Dallmeyer Pentac,
3 double slides, F.P. adapter, X2 filter, leather case. Good
condition . £12 12 0
3430.-3^x21 Baida Venus Wafer Plate Camera, f/3.5
Meyer Trioplan, Compur D.A., 3 slides. Exactly as new
£7 7 0
3526. — 3ix2.J Certotrop Plate Model, f/2.9 Schneider
Xenar, Compur D.A. shutter, rising and cross front, F.P. A.,
leather case. In new condition . £12 0 0
Approval against Deposit.
NORFOLK
PLATE AND
FILM -PACK
MODEL
3lX2i, double
extension with
rack and pinion
focussing, rising
and cross front.
Direct-vision and
clear finders
s piri t level.
Well constructed
in a light alloy.
Wonderful value.
7
£9 : 9
With f/3.5 Zeranar, Compur D.A. shutter.. «—
9 payments of 17/2, or 12 of 12,^11. *»/
F/2.9 Zeranar .
9 payments of £1 2 1, or 12 of 16/7.
Roll Film Adapter, for use with 120 film . 17s.
Film Pack Adapter . 7s. 9d.
Set of 4 Filters in holder . 11s. 6d.
Distar Telephoto Lens . 21s. Od.
Solid Leather Case . 16s. 0d»
0
0
6d.
NORFOLK Cameras are only available from sole suppliers :
SHEFFIEID PHOTO C?L™
HORFOIK ROW,(FARGATEI
SHEFFIELD— 0/te mtnuh walk from Town HstlX
Phone 22079 (2 lines). Grams: Photo, Sheffield.
Deposit System
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us to return amount to depositor. Carriage is paid
by the buyer, but in event of no sale, and subject to
there being no different arrangement between buyer
and seller, each pays carriage one way. The seller
takes the risk of loss or damage in transit, for which
we take no responsibility. For transactions up to
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readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.l.
For some considerable time we have refused to
insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
bis practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
CAMERAS AND LEINSRS
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
ZEISS Super Ikonta, 3ix2i, Tessar f/3.8, Com¬
pur Rapid ; new May ; perfect, £18. — Box
8953, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4597
SIBYL, N. & G., 3ix2K Zeiss Tessar f/4.5.
changing-box, F.P.A., case. £7. — Jackson, 81,
Queen Anne St., W.l. [4614
DOLLINA II, f/2 Xenon, unused, also la Graflex ;
offers. — 127, Barrs Rd., Old Hill. [4639
31x2i Corygon, f/3.8, roll film, D.A. Compur,
4 case, £5 ; Ampins Vertical Enlarger, Mars
f/6.8 anastigmat, £4/10 ; Bewi Junior Meter, 15/-. —
C., 12, Hoveden Rd., N.W.2. [4640
N. & G. Folding Reflex, 3ix2i, f/4.5 Ross lens,
with 3 N. & G. double metal book-form dark
slides, dark slide adapter and hooded focussing
screen, also developing tank for developing plates ;
as new, £15/15 ; cost £47/10. — 28, Cornelian Drive,
Wheatcroft, Scarborough. [4641
IKONTA, 16-on-V.P.K., Novar f/3.5, Compur, £6.
— Cook, 96, Court Rd., Eltham. [4643
1-PLATE Ensign Popular Reflex, f/4.5, reversing
4 back, 15 slides, F.P. A., roll-holder, filter,
tripod, case, £6/10 ; i-pl. Kodak Vertical Automatic
Enlarger, 130-mm. anastigmatic, filter, masks,
£5/5. — Gledhill, Princetown, Devon. [4644
1-PLATE Pressman Reflex, Aldis f/4.5, slides,
4 etc., soimd, 63/-.— Moore, 130, Parsonage Rd.,
Witbington, Manchester. [4645
8-ON-V.P. Agfa Speedex O, Solinar f/3.9,
Compur ; as new, £3/12/6. — Monk, 284,
Padiham Rd., Burnley. [4648
Leica hi, Hektor f/2.5, case ; new this year :
perfect, £24.— BM/BCBV, London, W.C.l. [4649
ROLLEICORD, 1936, Zeiss Triotar f/3.8, Compur
shutter, ever-ready case, £11. — Deguingand,
68, Rivermead Court, S.W.6. Phone, Renown 3638.
[4496
YOV CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
3.5
2 [Supplement]
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER A D VERTISEMENTS
August 26, 1936
Superfekta
The only
3i"x21" twin-
lens reflex
At last it has been
possible to pro¬
duce a modern
folding twin-lens
reflex to take the
full X in.
picture, both
horizontally and
vertically.
Ingenious folding
and reversing
move m ents.
Numbering de¬
vice. Focussing
magnifier. All
movements seen and controlled while
camera is held ready for use. Takes
standard 8-exposure 3Jx2J in. film.
With f/3.8 Meyer Trioplan lenses and
Compur D.A. shutter,
£23.10.0
With f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar lens and Compur
D.A. shutter,
£Z7. 10.0
Foth-
Flex
With focal-plane
shutter, speeded
from 2 to 1 /500th
sec.
Fitted with delayed-action movement
on all speeds. Takes 12 pictures
2Jx2^ in. on standard 3Jx2^ in.
roll film. Focussing magnifier. Num¬
bering device.
With f/3.5 Foth anastigmat lens,
£10.7.6
Send for lists to Sole Importers :
PEELING & VAN NECK LTD.
4/6, Holborn Circus,
London, E.C.1
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
BALDA Roll Film Camera, taking 16 pictures on
3ix2i spool, direct finder, fitted Meyer
Trioplan f/2.9, Compur D.A. shutter, 1 to l/250th,
cable release, Optoohrom filter, leather case, £6.
VEST Pocket Piccolette Roll Film, wire frame
and reversible finder, fitted Tessar f/4.5,
Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec., leather case.
£3.
31x2i Ernemann Tropical Model Press Camera,
2 direct finder, focal-plane shutter to 1/1, 000th
and time, fitted Ernemann Ernon f/3.5, 3 D.P.
holders, F.P. adapter, Graflex roll-holder, leather
case, £13/10.
VEST Pocket Newman & Guardia Baby Sibyl,
Ross Xpres f/4.5, speeded shutter to
l/200th, 6 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case,
£8/15.
41x6 Dallmeyer Speed Camera, Pentac f/2.9,
2 focal-plane shutter to 1/1, 000th, - 6 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, 2 leather cases, £7/17/6.
PATHESCOPE Projector, 9.5-mm., complete with
super attachment, resistance ; perfect order,
£5/17/6.
BELL-HOWELL Filmo 70, fitted Tessar f/2.7.
also 1-in. Cooke Cine lens f/3.5, with 1-in.
T.T. & H. modifier, lens hood, Cinephot exposure
meter in case, and leather case for camera,
instruction booklet ; perfect order, £25.
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
l>oUina
(CERTO)
For 36 exposures 24x36 mm., on cin6 film of etandard width.
External focussing control to set camera ready focussed while
still closed. Tubular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully-erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse spooling. Automatic locking and
film-counting device, die-cast body, etc.
Model H (with coupled range-finder), with O • i 7 •
Steinheil Ciissar f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/300th sec. ® I • • I ■ - O
GAMEIRAS AND LENSES
POSTCARD Tropical Model Goerz Anschutz
Focal-plane, rising and cross front, focal-
plane shutter to 1/1, 200th, fitted Dagor f/6.8,
3 D.P. holders, leather case, £4.
With Schneider Radionar f/2.0, Compur I to 1/oOOth sec.
£14 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.. . £18 18 0
With Schneider Xenon f/2, Compur 1 to l/5(l0th sec. £19 19 0
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
TVTEGRETTI and ZAMBRA. 122, Regent St., W.l.
i> [0010
ICA Folding Pocket Camera 3ix2i, f/4.5 lens,
Compur shutter, 1 /250th to 1 sec., B. and T.,
plates or roll film, complete with five dark slides,
focussing screen and telephoto lens ; offers. —
Stewart. Sunninghey, Alderley Edge, Cheshire. [4654
CHROMIUM Model HI Leica, Summar f/2, indis¬
tinguishable from new, £31 ; MSgoflex Reflex
Attachment for Model H, 25/-. — Below.
y.P. Kodak Film Developing Tank, shop-soiled
only, 7/6 ; i-pl. Triple Extension Field Camera,
3 D.B.F. slides, tripod, Beck f/8, R.B. shutter,
sound tliroughout, 27/6. — Cyril Howe, Abbey
Churchyard, Bath. [4657
IKOFLEX, Novar f/4.5, Derval shutter, pair
Proxars, E.R. case, hood, 3 filters. Diaphot ;
list £11/9/6 ; all perfect, price £8 ; deposit system
only.— Casper, Overton, Ellesmere. Shropshire. [4658
N. & G. Sibyl Camera, 3ix2i, Ross f/4.5 Xpres
lens. 3 D.D. slides, in hide case, all in very
good condition ; focussing hood with magnifying
lens, folding lens hood, filter, etc., £10/10. —
43, Meadway Court, Goldera Green, N.W.ll. [4660
6x6 Auto Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, cost £25
July, £17/17 ; Case, filters, hood, 27/- ;
Ensign Film Reflex, f/4.5, 35/- ; wanted — Leica
11. — Box 9017, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4661
Leica hi, f/3.5 Elmar, used for two weeks
holiday only, and guaranteed as new in
every way ; listed, £31/16 ; bargain at £23/15.
— Below.
ICARETTE Zix2i, f/4.5 Tessar, films, plates or
pack, Compur, Distar, adapters, case, etc. ;
a perfect outfit ; guaranteed as new ; listed £24/10 ;
exceptional bargain at £14/10.— Below.
Highest Part-exchange Allowances ; ask for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. [4662
T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, 3}x2i, Cooke anastig¬
mat f/3.5, 17 single metal slides, F.P. adapter,
focussing screen, leather case, £9. — Littlecote,
Boreham Wood, Herts. [4664
THORNTON-PICKARD Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5
lens, complete with case, for film or plates,
with 3 slides ; only used few times ; nearly new.
—Manager, Cinema, Pontardulais. [4665
Aak your dealer for catalogue, or write to Sole Importers for
CEUTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq.,High Holborn, W.C.I
{Phone : Chancery 8541).
X X
BRUCE’S
OF EALING
for GUARANTEED
BARGAINS !
Thornton-Pickard Ruby Reflex, Dall¬
meyer f/4.5, 3JX zj . £7 7 0
Ensign Special Reflex, Cooke f/4.3,
3JX2J . £8 10 0
Thornton - Pickard Junior Reflex,
Cooke f/4.5, 3JX4J . £8 10 0
Dallmeyer Speed. As new. Dall¬
meyer Pentac f/2.9, complete with
slides, filter and case. List price £27
£19 10 0
All the above Genuine
Bargains from :
28a, BROADWAY, EALING
Tel.: EALING 1033.
36
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
August 26, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 3
THE
ZEISS IKON
“ CONTAX”
For ; 6 pictures on pei-
forated cin6 01m. Al:
metal foca.-plaue shutter,
with exposures fiom i to
1/l.UOOth sec. and Time.
Kange-hrider coupled to
leuB fucussiug.
With Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lens. .
With Zeiss f/2.8 Tessar leua. .
With Zeiss f/2 Honnar lens. . .
With Zeiss S/l.!) Sonnar lens.
£31 0
£33 15
£41 0
£56 5
“CONTAX II”
Chromium - plated.
1^ The miniature camera with
' ' all-metal focal-plane shut¬
ter, providing exposures
up to 1/1, 250th sec.
Range-0nder coupled to
lens focussing. Delayed-
action “ take yourself ”
movement.
With Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lens
With Zeiss f/2. 8 Tessar lens
With Zeiss i/2 Sonnar lens
With Zeiss f/1.5 Bonnar lens
With Zeiss f/2. 8 Tessar lens. .
* With Zeiss f/2 Bonnar lens . .
j:-,* With Zeiss f/1.5 Bonnar lens.
The NEW
“ CONTAX III ”
Chromium-plated.
A new Contax with Imilt-ln photo¬
electric exposure meter, rangc-Hnder
in vlew-0nder coupled to lens
focussing, shutter speeds 8 secs, to
l/!,250hh sec. A tnily wonderful
camera.
. £55 17 0
. £63 0 0
. £78 5 0
The ENSIGN
“MULTEX”
THE ALL-BRITISH PRE¬
CISION MINIATURE CAM¬
ERA, 14 pictures 11 '<11
on standard V.P. film.
Coupled range-0nder down
to 21 In. Automatic 01m
wind, rendering double
exposures impossible. Self¬
capping focal-plane shut¬
ter, 1 to l/50Uth sec. and
' Time. Optical direct-vision
finder. Body of non-
corrosive metal, with neatly
roimded ends. Covered in
fine-grain leather.
F/3.6 Ensar anastigmai
F/^.9 Ross Xpres anastigmat
F/1.9 Ross Xpres anastigmat
THE “PILOT”
MINIATURE
REFLEX
The smallest reflex camera on
the market. Measures only
5x2Vxl* in. Magnifier over
ground-glass screen for ultra¬
sharp focussing. Simple lever
movement to change the film ;
automatic exposure indicator.
Size of picture 3x4 cm., 16
pictures on standard V.P. film.
With f/3.5 Zeiss Tes-sar lens, in
Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th
sec . £17 10 0
With f/2. 8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
In Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th
sec . £29 0 0
Extra charge for Rapid Compur
shutter, 1 to l/500th sec. £15 0
Velvet-lined Leather Case, with
slitlg . £1 0 0
CAMERAS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
i SANDS HUNTER & Go. Ltd. strand, Lflndan,W.G.2
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Ensign Autorange, Tessar, Compur Rapid, trij^le
finders ; offers. — Burr, Barclays Bank, Canter¬
bury. [4666
LEICA III, Summar f/2, perfect condition,
£26/10 ; Blendux Cine Exposure Meter,
perfect, 40/-. — Box 9026, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4667
ROLLEICORD, Zeiss Triotar f/4.5, superb con¬
dition. £8/5, or nearest. — Williams, Mayfield,
Bridge of Dee, Aberdeen. [4669
Bargain. — Lelca in, black, Elmar f/3.5, Correx
tank, outfit new, used 3 films only, ever-
ready case, £22 the lot. — Bissett, 64, Mid St.,
Bathgate. [4670
1-PLATE Ensign Reflex, Cooke Series II f/4.5, re"
4 versing back, focal-plane l/15th to 1/1, 000th,
11 plate-holders, cut film adapters, F.P.A..
R.F.A., leather case, gelatine filters, Zeiss wooden
tripod ; good condition, £8, near offer. — Brownsett,
2, Nursery Rd., Cheadle Heath, Stockport. [4671
IKOFLEX 6x6, f/3.8 Triotar, Compur, ever-
ready case, filter ; as new ; cost £15/12/6
July ; deposit system ; first £9. — Denison, 10,
Caythorpe Rd., Leeds, 6. [4672
LEICA No. 1, Elmar f/3.5, £5/5 ; Vesta 3ix2^
Plate Outfit, Tessar f/4.5, £3/3 ; Icarette
2i square Film, Tessar f/4.7, £2/2 ; all good
condition ; deposit system. — C. Mead, 17, Harbour
Terrace, Falmouth. [4673
1 pk X 15 cm. Leonar Folding Plate, Dallmeyer
XA/ 6i-in. t/6 Stigmatic Convertible anastigmat, in
Compound shutter, 1 to l/200th, double extension,
rising front, very compact, 9 single metal slides
and leather case, perfect, £2/15 or offer. — 5,
Avenue Crescent, Leeds, 8. [4674
New Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid.
accessories, £6/15. — C. Ingram, 37, Sandy-
coombe Rd., St. Margarets, Middlesex. [4677
WELTA Superfekta Twin-lens Reflex, f/3.8, D.A.
Compur, 16 or 8 pictures on 3Jx2i, £12. — ■
42, Brook Dale, N.ll, [4678
4x4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, skyshade,
filters, leather case ; used once only ; cost
£24 ; accept nearest £15. — Advertiser, 215, Dash-
wood House, London, E.C.2. [4679
3x4 cm. Kolibri, Zeiss f/3.5 Novar anastigmat
lens, Compur shutter ; new condition, £4/12/6.
— Beales, Cosy Cot, Biggin Hill, Kent. [4680
ZEISS Super Ikonta, Compur Rapid shutter,
Tessar f/2.8 ; as new, £20/10. — H. Osman,
University Union, Manchester. •[4682
STOCKTAKING Bargains. — Rolleioord 6x6, f/4.5,
£8/10; T.-P. Reflex 3ix2i, 3 slides, F.P.A.,
hide case, £8 ; T.-P. All-weather Press, 10x15 cm.,
Ross Xpres f/4.5, case, £15 ; Kodascope Model A
Projector, £24 ; Pathe Imp Projector, unused,
£3/10 ; Ensign No. 33 Midget, 25/- ; Folding
Coronet, 36/-, f/6.3 ; several Ensign Selflx,
shop-soiled, 38/-, 46/6, 63/6 ; exchanges ; best
terms given ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Holland,
Photo Chemist, Park Lane, Macclesfield. Phone
2719. [4683
yOIGTLANDER Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur,
new condition, Correx tank (slightly damaged,
usable), Rhaco optical finder, Zeiss exposure
meter ; lot, £6/15. — Greig, c/o Bray, 92, Calder
St., Glasgow. [4684
PILOT Reflex, Tessar f/2.8, £13 ; Goerz Tenax,
Dogmar f/3.5, £8 ; Swift Microscope, £5. —
18, Knotts Lane, (Canterbury. [4685
yOIGTLANDER Avus 3ix2i, Skopar f/4.5, D.E.,
6 slides, F.P.A., case ; as new ; what offers ?
— Brook House, Thorner, Leeds. [4686
LEICA III, Summar f/2 and ever-ready case ;
as new, £27. — Crompton, 6, Station Parade,
Sutton, Surrey. [4691
AS New (Unused) Super Ikonta 4ix2i, purchased
to replace lost camera, now recovered, £3 off list,
£16/15. — Box 9031, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4693
YOIGTLANDER Perkeo, i-V.P., f/3.5 Skopar
lens, Compur shutter, Correx V.P. tank, £5.
— Box 9033, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4695
31x2i Ica Bebe, t/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compound
2 shutter, 1 to l/200th, F.P.A., 6 slides,
cases, nearest £6 ; Dalian Tank, 17/6. — Box 9035,
o/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4697
31x2J T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/3.5, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
2 screen, Watkins developing tank, leather
case, £10, or ex. Binoculars and cash. — W., 6,
Murray Terrace, London, N.20. [4699
Dallmeyer Dallon f/5.6, 12-in., Tele-anastigmat
Lens, £8/10. — Littlecote, Boreham Wood,
Herts. [4663
PURCHASE BY
SERVICE DEFERRED TERMS
TOP PRICE EXCHANGE OFFERS—
CONTAX, LEICA, MULTEX, and all
Popular Models.
ZEISS IKON
SUPER
IKONTA
In five popular models
AU taking the nsaal standard
roll films. Distance meter
coupled to lens focussing,
with new Compur Rapid
shutter, all fitted Zeiss
Tessar lenses.
2txli (16 ex. on .3ix2i
film), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar
£18 18 6
12 equal payments, per
month £1 12 6.
3i (8 or 16 ex. on 3ix2i
film), f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar
£22 10 0
12 equal payments, per
month £1 19 4.
: (8 or 16 ex. on 4^x21 film). 1/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. . . . £20 17 6
* ' 12 equal payments, per month £1 16 8.
t (11 ex. on 3ix2i film), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar . £25 5 0
12 equal payments, per month £2 4 2.
t (11 ex. on 31 x 21 film), f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar . £28 6 0
12 equal payments, per month £2 9 5.
SERVICE*’ ACCESSORIES
Write lor Latest Accessory List.
STILL and MOTION
PHOTOGRAPHY
“SERVICE” WOOD TRIPOD.
53 in. high.
Ideal for Reflex or Cin4 Cameras.
Adjustable sliding legs with clamping
screws and T-screws. Price A/Q
Postage 6d. extra. each ^
“ SERVICE ” PROFESSIONAL
TRIPOD AND TOP.
For half- or whole-plate cameras.
Three-fold, 68 in. high,
18 in. closed. Price
British
Made
18/6
CINE-HEAD PAN,
TUT 9-in. HANDLE U/Q
CONTROL, etc. •‘•/T
Suitable (or any above tripods.
Ball-and-socket Hoad, small fixe, ^
2/9 each.
GNOME MASKING FRAME
Entirely constructed of metal. Base in white finish and marked
In inches. Suitable for vertical or horizontal enlargers and fitted
with metal adjustable mask giv-
ingaperfectly clean white border
of varying width.
For all sizes up to 22/6
10x8 in. I ostage 9d.
For all sizes up to
12 X 10 in. Postage 1/-
27/6
ENTEE RANGE FINDER
Here Is precision compressed into a very small and neat size 2t x
J X } in. The mechanism works
on the double Image principle.
You sight your object and then
turn the milled W’heel until the
image becomes sharp and free
from overlap. Price . 0 1? /■
Leather case, 2/6.
Phone ; Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON,W.C.I
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
37
4 [Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 26, 1936
DUNSCOMBE’S
PERSONAL ”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
THE MEMOIRS OF
ELMAR ACOOS
continued.
Being extracts from his diary written in the Mayor's
Parlour at Chortle-cum-Hardy.
0
“ Whilst seated in the bath-tub, my thoughts
somewhat drown my usual vocal efforts which
are known to be at iheir best on such occasions.
Yes I the Stag Party was a colossal success,
but it seems almost incredibL* that such scenes
could have ever taken place in the Town Clerk's
apartment. When 1 showed Councillor Koshun
some of the pictures taken with the Summar f/2
lens he threatened to sue the Mayor for libel,
which goes to prove that the Leica never lies,
and, of course, indicates the speed of this wide-
open lens under conditions which could hardly
be considered normal. One member of the
Watch Committee asked the brand of spirit in
which the celebrated film* was developed, and
it is worthy of note to record that Supramin was
the ‘ feinkorn-entwickler * used (a jolly good
developer this for all miniature films, only
costs 2s. 4d. a can for 36 oz.).
•* The more my thoughts turn back to that
memorable night, the more glad I am that
television has not yet come into the home to be
the curse of ail men who stay out late and whose
pleasures might be inspected on the spot as it
were by one's wife, such a lamentable state of
affairs would make life intolerable to the big
shots of Chortle-cum-Hardy, and for married
men the world over.
To be able to keep a photographic record
of such occasions is. however, quite a different
proposition, and useful in many ways. For
instance, a little mild form of blackmail would
produce quite a considerable number of new
Leica enthusiasts if handled in the right way. as
the threat to send informal snapshots of the
Watch Committee at work to their respective
housewives or publish same in the Ratepayers’
Bullefin would very quickly start competiiion
of a reciprocating nature, then everybody would
be more or less happy, and the great family of
E. Leitz would increase by the ten score and
more each day, thus causing a traffic jam
between Messrs. M. W. Dunscombe’s establish¬
ment arid the Post Office parcels depot.”
*Kodak Super X Pan. Film, loaded in your own
Leica charger for only \s. 6d. post free.
SOME JOLLY GOOD BARGAINS
3ix2i Mentor Folding Refl ex, Tessar f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides. F.P.A., case. For £9 10 0
Zeiss Contax, .Tessar f/3.5, range-finder coupled.
Unsoiled. For . £22 10 0
10.5 -cm. Leica Elmar f/6.3 coupled Lens
For . . . £7 10 0
13.5-cm. Leica Elmar f/4 Lens, coupled. For
£10 15 0
Model Mi Leica, chromium, Summar f/2,
ever-ready case. As new. For ^0 10 0
4.5x6 cm. Adams' Vesta, Ross Zeiss f/4.5, 6
slides, F.P.A., case. For . £5 5 0
3ix2i Zeiss Cocarefte, Tessar f/4.5, Compur
shutter. For . £6 10 0
Postcard Roll Film Ensign, f/5.6 Ensign anastig-
mat. Good order. For . SOs, Od.
All Leica Lenses and Accessories obtainable
by return from
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films : in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 1.59,
Wardour St., London. [4692
1 ^-MM. G.B. Talkie, cost £175 ; bargain, £115.
-I” — Gorse, 86, Accrington Ed., Blackburn. [4647
B. & H. 400-watt 57GG Projector, oval base,
pilot light, var. lamp res., spare bulb, all
movements, case, with 200- 250 volt mains
transformer, very little used, perfect, £32 ;
deposit. — The Yews, Haywards Heath, Sussex. [4659
PROJECTOR, Kalee Standard S 35-mm., 2 films,
working order, £10. — Wearn, 85, Greyhound
Rd., W.6. [4675
VICTOR Model V, latest pattern, turret, 3 lenses,
1-in. f/2.9, 2-in. f/2.9, 6-in. f/4.5, X2 and
X 4 filters for all lenses, case ; cost £80 ; accept
£45. — Vincent, Cedars, Diss. [4687
KODASCOPE Eight Model 40 (200 watt), all
voltages, splicer, etc., as new, original
packing, £5/10 ; Kodak Titler, complete as new, £1 ;
Cinecraft Titler, £3/10 model, complete as new,
£2. — Darling, Zomba. Selsey. [4700
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
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ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST. fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.. Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion : postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
/I O Electric Vertical Enlarger, negatives
Si'”/ Aw up to 4x4 cm., f/4.5 anastigmat ; cost
over £9 ; used twice. — Brownwood, Wolvershill,
Banwell, Somerset. j [465.3
THORNTON-PICKARD i-pl. Enlarger, electric, 8-in.
condensers, Aldis f/3.5, rapid working paper-
holder, 10x8, dark-room lamp ; genuine offer, £10,
cash.-^200, Selsey Rd., Birmingham, 17. [4655
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
'n/’ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam-
tT eras. Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holbom, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
l^T^ANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
T T and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
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W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas. Contaxes, Rollel-
flexes. Enlargers, and all good makes of
modem miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
ANTED. — Good 12x10 Field Set, with or
T T without lens. — 54, Lime St., London, E.C.3.
[4507
WANTED. — Leitz Focomat or Valoy Enlarger. —
Collingwood, Red Bank, Newton-le-Willows,
Lancashire. [4642
WANTED. — Clip-on Slides (726/4), 6x13 lea
Stereo Ideal.— Williams, 5, St. Mary’s Rd.,
SheflBeld. [4646
jPI C offered for best Leica or Contax ; no
^AeJ gadgets ; deposit system. — BM/NMTF.
[4676
t ud e and
fine grain.
PEROMNIA
A panchromatic
film of so fine a
quality that all
colours are
^ rendered in
.true toneval-
\ ues. No ftlr*
\ ersrequired
for cloud
effects.
PERPANTIC
Similar to
PEROMNIA. but
of very fine
L grain. Suitable
% when big en-
% largemenis
arerequired,
Non-hala-
tion.
AVAI LABLE IN THE
FOLLOWING
i ' SIZES
fA8 (irx2ia B28 (3i"x2i').
06(4^* xltK) it'd for 620 Kodak
Cameras; at the usual prices
FROM ALL GOOD
PHOTOGRAPHIC
DEALERS
f U.K. Distributors:
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BIRMINGHAM, 19
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[Supplement) 5
Essentia! for pictorial . work.
Made in three densities. In seven
sizes.
No. 3 to fit lenses up to IJ In.,
complete with spring g%
mount . 6/6
Set of 3, with spring *14 '^
mount, in case . I 0
“ Optigrad " Graduated Sky Fil¬
ters, in five sizes.
No. 17, to fit lenses up to
I J in., with spring mount I v. O
PRINT DRYING & GLAZING PRESS
Dries glossy, semi-matt and matt prints and enlargements.
For glossy finish the prints are squeegeed on to ferrotypes.
Complete with ferrotype plate, flex, and lamp-holders
(lamps extra). Two 60-wact lamps may be used *10^0
ENSIGN
COLOUR & SKY FILTERS for
Autumn tints and colours
An idea! unipod for
miniature cameras, en¬
abling the camera to be
firmly braced against
the chest. With two
extensions and adjustable
neck-strap. Fits ^^7/0
easily in pocket 1//0
ENSIGN
SIPHON
Simply hangs over the side
of the dish. The hypo-laden
water is drawn off from
the bottom. Ebonite 6d.
TUWAY ELECTRIC
LIGHT ADAPTER
An all-bakellte 2-arm adapter,
with an auxiliary 5-watt opal
lamp. Fitted with a 3-way
rotary chain switch. For 200-
250 volts only. (State voltage
when ordering.) Adapter « /a
with 5-watt opal lamp .. . a/O
“PEDIGOS”
BODYUNIPQD
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED.— Latest Voigtiander 45x107 Reflex
Stereo Camera, also Taxiphote ; good
mechanical and optical condition essential ; state
lowest cash prices. — Lyons, 12, Beechcroft Avenue,
London, N.W.ll. [4656
X? pT for best i-pl. Reflex offered. — Irving, 46,
dLitJ Cumwhinton Rd., Carlisle. [4668
WANTED. — Small Ikonta or similar half-V.P-
or 2Jx3i, about half-price. — Crowhurst, 19,
Albert St., Rugby. [4688
WANTED. — Taxiphote for slides 4.5x10.7 cm. — •
Dearden, 3, Rowan Avenue, Urmston,
Manchester. [4689
WANTED. — Superplex Tank, sell Optochrom
Tank, new, 20/-. — 9, Manston Avenue, Southall.
[4690
WANTED. — I-pl. Soho Reflex, full particulars,
lowest price. — Box 9032, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4694
VERASCOPE 45X107 (would consider 6x13) or
similar Stereo Outfit wanted, also accessories
including Taxiphote and Transparencies ; must
be reasonable ; full particulars to — Box 9034, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4696
WANTED. — Cameo 3^x2i, double extension,
without lens. — Box 9036, c/o “ The Amateur
I’hotographer.” [4698
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
R ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
KAI./TON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., B.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesdays, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single-
weight and double- weight : 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15X12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
J-pI. 3/6, 4Jx2} 3/6, 34x2J 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double- weight vigorous : l/l-pL, 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2|, 1/6 gross;
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross ; 4ix2f and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 21- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
ljx2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pL, 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lfx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i, 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure : 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; l/l-pL, 3/3,
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Or with Compnr “ S,” £6 15 0. Compur Rapid, £7 19 6
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A NEW MODEL FOTH-FLEX
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August 26, 1936
SPECIAL OFFER
We list below details of a number of Second-hand
Cameras, EACH GUARANTEED IN PERFECT
CONDITION.
Voigtiander Prominent 3^x2^, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur shatter, leather case. Good as new.
For . £12 5 0
Zeiss Ikon Miraphot Enlarger, quarter-plate,
Tessar lens f/4.5. List price £14 15s. Shop-
soiled only. For . £10 10 0
Rolleicord 6x6 cm., f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-
ready case. Like new . £11 0 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter
£7 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar, Compur
Rapid . £21 5 0
Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.3 lens. Equal to
new . £4 5 0
Cine-Kodak Model K, f/i.q lens. List price
new, £35. For . £24 0 0
Cine-Kodak Junior, f/i.g lens, latest model.
For . £12 17 6
1-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 double
slides and F.P. adapter, solid hide case. All in
beautiful condition. For . £20 0 0
Rolleiflex 6x6 cm. Automatic, 1/3.5 Tessar lens,
Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As new
£20 0 0
Ensign 3^x2^ Focal-plane Camera, Autospeed,
f/3.5 Dallmeyer anastigmat. List price £18 i8s.
For . £9 9 0
Bell & Howell Model 75 Filmo 16-mm. Camera,
f/3.5 lens. For . £12 15 0
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Photographic Dealers,
41, RENFIELD STREET
GLASGOW, C.2
Telephone: CENT. 4066.
YOU GET I
“A GOOD DEAL" |
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Fotb>Der1>y f/3.5 lena, focal'plaoe ehuttor.
l/5th to l/500th sec. As new. List £5 Ss. For £4 4 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Schneider lens, Compur. Perfect.
As new List £10 lOs, For . £8 16 0
Zeiss Cootax, f/2 Zeiss Sonnar, 5'Cm., latest model. As
new. List £41. For . £31 0 0
Zeiss EoUbri 18-on>T.P., f/3.5 Novar lens, Telina shut*
ter. As new. List £8 2s. 6d. For . £4 15 0
Ensign Midget, Model 33, All-distance, in slip case. As
new condition. List 338. For . £16 6
Polyscop Stereo, f/5.5 Bausch Omnar lenees, shutter
l/3rd to l/250th sec., auto-plate magazine. Perfect. For
£3 16 0
Ensign Carbine l-pl. BoU Film, f/4.5 Doppel lens, Compur
shutter, R. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0
Zeiss 520. f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur Rapid shutter.
Cost £11 178. 6d. As now . £9 0 0
Zeiss 520, f/4.5 Novar, l/300th sec. Compur. Cost
£7 28. 6d. As new . £5 0 0
Wirgin, f/3.9 lens, Compur shutter, 8 or 18 on 31x21.
Cost £6 158. As new . £4 17 8
Voigtiander Virtus, f/3.5 Skopar lens. Compur shutter.
Cost £9 178. 6d. Perfect . £6 7 8
Kodak Six-Twenty, f/6.3 lens, leather case. Cost £4.
As ne-w . £2 10 0
Zeiss 520, f/6.3 lens, Telma shutter. Perfect.. £2 15 0
Nagel Vollenda, f/4.5 lens, takes 16 pictures on V.P,
film. As new . £3 6 0
Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis Uno lens, latest type Compur,
B. and C. front, perfect condition, leather case. . £4 17 6
Tbomton-Pickard Junior Special ReOez 31x21. f/4.5
Ross Xpres, roll-film adapter, F.P. adapter, cable release,
solid leather case. Perfect . £8 10 0
Ross Telecenthc 17-iD. f/5.4 Lens, for l*pl., in leather case.
Perfect condition As new . £8 15 0
MATERIALS
Brighton. — Klmbcr’s “ Brighton ” Gaslight
Paper, in Soft, Normal, Vigorous, and Extra
Vigorous, 3ix2J. 2/- gross, post 3d.: 4ix2i,
2/3 gross, post 4d. ; superb quality. I have also
about £800 of surplus material at exceptionally
low prices ; lists and samples free. — Kimber’s, 61.
Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
HAYHURST.— Why buy inferior makes ? Kodaki
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo WORKS. Hadleigh. Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3i X 2i, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2i, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value ;
3ix2J. 1/6 gross; i-pL, 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/0, 500 12/-. 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
J-plates, 400 and 600 H. & D.. 2/9 dozen.
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600.
1,200 H. & D., 3Jx2* 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, 1-pl. 1/6 30
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade. Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50. 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50.
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3ix2E 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2i and i-pL, 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl.. 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper).
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester. 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces ;
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London.
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 In. on finest Royal Bromide, post free.
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3ix2i lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle. Liverpool. [2929
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 3ix2J^ 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. : large prints 6d. — Everard Studios.
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [4493
ENLARGEMENTS
I /Q DOZEN. 9d. 6. 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
Li O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
TURNERS
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you need not hesitate about sending your next
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Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4d, each
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{Supplement) 7
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STANDARD
Roll Films hTu
Buy your roll films at Whole¬
sale Prices and Save Money.
THESE films are very fast, being
1300 H. & D., also Orthochromatic.
Supplied in usual sizes, and also a
4 exposuresX
3ix2i )
NEW 6d. Film (
Guaranteed to keep for more than two years.
4 exposure 3^x2| . . 4/6 per doz.
8 „ „ 8/- „ „
8 „ Ifx2.| .. 7/6 „ „
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 26. 1936
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 26, 1936
IN STOCK AT
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NEW MAGAZINE
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No film threading. Special
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Speeds 8, 16 and 64. Scene*
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London :
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THE NEW
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£ver-ready Case, £10 0
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6ix4f Goerz Anschutz Press, with
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5ix3i No. 3a Kodak Graflex Roll
Film Reflex, leather case, no lens.
Good condition . . . £2:5:0
8-in. Bausch & Lomb Tessar f/4.5
Lens. Good con-
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3|x2^ Adams’ Vesta, Ross Zeiss
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x3^ Kodak Speed Graphic Focal-
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£42 14s. 6d . XOZ.IU.U
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Telephone : Mountview 2410.
Satrap Flood Lamp, 230 volts, 500
watt. Good condition . 15$. Od.
31 x2^ Kodak Promo Film Pack,
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Good condition .... I i . Jl I .D
Ensign Double 8 (D/20), f4.s En-
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7-in. Dallmeyer Dalmac f/3.5 Lens,
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F.P. adapter. As new .v
31x21 T.-P. Junior Special Reflex,
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Fair condition .
9.5 Pathe Luxe Motocamera, 1/2.9
Zeiss Triotar. Good tfi»17-fi
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9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double
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Good condition. ... ^ i • X i .O
12-in. Dallmeyer Dallon f/5.6 Lens,
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condition . XO.AO.V
31x21 Ensign Autospeed Roll Film
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. £8:17:6
9.5 Dekko, Ross f/1.9, also 3-in.
Dallmeyer Tele f/4 lens. new.
List£x6 3s6d £11:15.0
41x31 Adams’ A Double Extension
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£3 5 0
31 X 21 Ensign Cameo, double
extension, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro
shutter, 6 slides. Good con¬
dition . £3 7 6
31x21 Ensign Carbine 7,
Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro shutter,
rise and cross. As new.
Cost £5 15s . £3 12 6
Latest Weston 650 Universal
Meter, case. Very good con¬
dition. List £6 9s. . . £4 7 6
31x21 Mentor Compur Re¬
flex (3iX4}X4i in.), Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Good
condition £11.15:0
4.5x10.7 cm. Heidoscop
Stereoscopic, f/4.5 Tessars,
F.P.A., plate magarine. Good
£19:15:0
6x13 cm. Voigtiander Stereo-
flektoscop Reflex, f/4.5 Heliars,
filter, changing-box, case. /4 s
Cost £50 £22:10:0
Latest Leica Ilia, Hektor
fij.g. Almost CdQ. 1fl.fi
new. List £54
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
DOLLONPS
DoUond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
3x4 cm. Purma Speed. .4$
new . £1 10 0
31x21 Ensign Selflx 20, Ensar
f/7.7. As new . £1 10 0
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera.
Good condition . £3 19 6
Ditto. A s new . £4 2 6
41x31 Ememann Double Ex¬
tension, 15-cm. Dogmar f/4.5,
Compur, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good con- CC.7.fi
dition . liJ.f.O
31x21 Zeiss Icarette, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, rising front
Good condition. . £5:10:0
41x31 Ensign Cameo, double
extension, 5l-in. Ross Xpres
f/4.5, Compur, 6 slides, F.P.
£6:10:0
41x31 T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, 61-in. Cooke f/3.5, 6
£6:15:0
9.5 Alel B, f/2.8 Meyer Trio-
plan, variable Cfi.lQ.fi
speeds. As new.
41x31 T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, 61-:n. Cooke f/3.5. 3
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
. £7:17:6
31x21 Mentor Folding Reflex,
i2-cm. Tessar f/4.5, also g-in.
Dallon f/5.6 ,3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. C11.1C.fi
Fair condition 4»XX.i»J.v
31x21 N. & G. Folding Reflex,
13.5-cm. Ross Xpres f/4.5, revolv¬
ing back, swing front, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
£22:15:0
Above are at
66a Seven Sisters Rd.
Holloway London, N.7
Telephone: North 3573.
21x1| Vanity Kodak
(Green), f/6.3 lens, case
to match. C9.9.fi
As new..
Phototcop Exposure Me-
£2:10:0
4-in. Dallmeyer Dallon
f/5.6 Tele Lens, for Leica,
filter, hood, case. Good
condition.. £3.17.0
9x12 cm. Tenax, double
extension, 14.3-cm. Con¬
vertible Dagor f/6.8. Com¬
pound i/250th, 3 book-
form D.D. sbdes. Good
condition.... £5.0:0
Kodak 8ix-20 Duo (i6
pictures on 3iX2j film),
f/4.5 lens, Compur, case.
Good condition. List
£8iis.6d £5.10:0
9 X 12 cm. Zeiss Maximar,
207/7, Tessar f/4.5, delayed
Compur, 3 slides, F.P.A.,
case. /4 s new. List
£6:6:0
3^ X 21 Ensign Special
Reflex (3i-in. extension),
5 in. Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
6 slides, F.P. adapter,
negative lens, case. Good
condition . . £7:17:6
Voigtiander Prominent,
Heliar f/4.5 (8 or 16 pic¬
tures on 3i X 2 J film), case-
Excellent condition. Cost
£14:0:0
>lbot;e are at
35 BROMPTON RD.
London, S.W.3
Phone : Kensington 2052.
ESTD.
1750
5x4 Regular Sanderson,
6-in. Ross Homocentric
f/6.3. Automat shutter, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good jCQ.1 C.fi
condition.. iO.iiJ.U
31 X 21 Zeiss Cocarette,
Preminar f/4.5, Compur,
rising front, case. Good
condition.... £4.4.0
31 X 21 Zodel Double
Extension, f/4.5 Zodellar,
Compur, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good con-
£4:10:0
61x4} T.-P. Imperial
Triple Extension Field, R.R.
lens, roller-blind, 3 D.D.
slides, case, tripod. Splen¬
did con- CK.K.fi
dition.... dttl.tl.W
4.5x6 cm. Contessa
Monocular Ergo, f/4.5 Tes¬
sar (a detective camera,
permits unobserved photo¬
graphy at right angles to
left or right of user), 3
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good conation. Cost
£6:6:0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5
Xenar, case. As neiv. List
£.o:4s6d £7.12:6
Retina, f/*v5 Xenar
Rapid Compur i/5ooth.
£9:18:6
Leica II. f/2. 5 Hektoi.
£25:0:0
Above are at
35 LUDGATE HILL
London, E.C.4
Telephone : City 1540.
And at ; —
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
13, High St., Kensington, VV.8.
65, Nottiug Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd., S.W.17.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Watford.— 142, St. Albans Rd.
Kingston. — 32, Thames St.
Catiord. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury.— 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
OOLLOND
OWL No. 4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of modem design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas-
tigmat in focussing mount, taking
pictures 3I X 2I in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/50th, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible relea^,
covered metal body, 6IX3X1I in.
PRICE 55/-
Brown leather sling case, velvet-lined,
lock and key. Price . 7l. 6d.
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August 26, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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LEICA MODEL Ilia
Why not mii in touch with us and learn all about this
iiiarvellouti camera V We have specialised in Leica ever
since its inception, and are in the position to answer any
(|ueiy aliout, it. 01 recommeml and supply to you the special
atressories you need lor your particular requirements.
Moilel 111)1 is ))eautil'ully Huished in
chniiiiium ainl is sfieeded to l/l.OOUth sec. VI
Or On easy terms.
NEW CONTAX III
splendidly improvetl and lltteil with built-in photo-electric
exposure meter. A.s usual, we Inive the first models re;idy
for immediate delivery.
F/2.8 Zeiss Tes.sar . £55 17 0
P/2 Sonnar . £63 0 0
F/l..'> Sonnar . £78 5 0
SEE IT NOW AT BOND STREET
ROLLEIFLEX
This is an iileal
holiday camera.
.Shows your picture
full si/e and right
way up on groun<l-
glass screen. Fitteit
with Compur shut¬
ter, speedetl to
1 /.'indth sec.. '1’. and
li., an<l Zeiss 1'essar
f/lb.'i lens. Designed
U> take plate back,
cin6 him attach¬
ment and numerous
accessories which
enable it to cover
tlje widest range of
photograi)hic needs.
£25
Nine monthly pay*
menls of 58 4. ^
you ARE INVITED to the brand new
EXHIBITION of
LEICA PHOTOGRAPHS
by Dr. Paul Woljf
AT OUR NEW GALLERY— 127, NEW BOND ST., W.l
OPEN UNTIL EARLY SEPTEMBER . 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
GUARANTEED
BARGAINS in
Used Apparatus
1 — Contax Model I 35-mm. Miniature, Tessar
f/2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter, l/25th to 1/I.(i00th
sec. Cost £30 . £20 10 0
2 — Leica Model III, chromium, Summar f/2,
focal-plane shutter, 1 to l/.l()Uth sec. Cost
£40 iGs . £34 10 0
3— Leica Model II, black. Elmar f/3.5, focal-
plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec. Cost
£20 I Os . £19 19 0
4 — Leitz Elmar f/3.5 5-cm. Chromium Lens,
for Leica (coupled). Cost £8 148 . £6 6 0
5 — Leitz Elmar f/3.5 35-mm. Chromium Lens
(coupled), for Leica. Cost £9 .'is . £6 17 6
6 — Minifex Miniature Camera, f/3..5 Victar.
Vurio shutter. Co.st £0 ITs. Od . £3 18 6
7 — Zeiss Sonnar f 4 13. 5-cm. Telephoto Lens,
for Contax (coupled). Cost £21 7s. Od. £16 16 0
3 — Ombrux Exposure Meter. Cost £3 Ts. hd.
£2 9 6
9 — Blendux Exposure Meter. Cost £3 Ts. 6d.
£2 9 6
10 Weston Leicameter Model 617/2. Cost
£4 178. lid. . £3 3 0
11 — Contax 35-mm. Miniature, f/3..5 Tessar.
focal-plane shutter. A to l/l,<i(H)tli sec. Cost
£;U . '. . £19 19 0
12— Zeiss Sonnar f,2 8.5-cm. Telephoto Lens,
for Conta.x (coupled). Cost £37 2s. Od. £31 17 6
13 — 4x3 Zeiss Eolibri Roll Film Camera,
Zeiss Tessar f '3..') lens, Compur shutter. Cost
£12 178. Od . £8 17 6
14 6x6 Non-automatic Rolleiflex Roll Film
Camera, f/.b8 Tessar lens, Compur shutter. Cost
£18 lus . £10 10 0
15 —Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50-mm. Lens, for Leica.
coupled for range-finder. Cost £8 lOs. £5 5 0
16— Weston Leicameter 617/2. Cost £4 I7s. Od.
£3 3 0
17— Leitz Thambar f/2.2 9-cm. Telephoto
Soft- and Sharp-focus Lens, for Leica (coupled).
Cost £21 198 . £18 18 0
18 — Zeiss Sonnar f/4 13.5-cm. Telephoto Lens,
for Contax (coupled). Cost £21 11s. Od.
£14 14 0
19 — Contax 1 35-mm. Miniature, Tessar f/3.5.
focal-plane shutter, l/25th to l/l,u<)()th sec.
Cost £27 10s . £19 19 0
20— 6-in. f 5.6 Dallmeyer Dallon Telephoto
Lens, for Exakta. Cost £8 las . £6 17 6
21 -Model Ilia Leica, f/2 Summar lens,
chromium finish, 1 to 1/1, 000th sec. Cost £43
£37 10 0
22— Zeiss Contaflex Miniature Reflex, f/2
Sonnar ariastigmat lens. Cost £72... £62 10 0
As advertisements on these covers go to press a
fortnight in advance some of these second-hand
items may be sold already, but similar outfits
are usually available.
A NEW SPECIAL SERVICE
Do you want ^^Grainless" develop-
ing by our '■'■Microlux" Service ?
In order to meet an ever growing demand for superlative results
from Miniature film negatives we have now' equipped a laboratory
expressly for the hand development of films, using special individual
developing tanks in which developing, fixing and washing are done
without the film being subjected to handling or any other risks.
(Jar “ MICROLUX ” Service of developing in Paraphenylene
Diamine and other similar agents ensures the finest possilile results
from your film ; results which have so minute a grain size that they
will enlarge twenty diameters or more without the grain becoming
apparent, but owing to the nature of this development it is essential
that films for ” MK^ROLUX ” development receive at least twice the
normal exposure.
Providing this extra exposure is given negatives developed by our
“ MICROLUX " process possess a quality that cannot be equalled
by more ordinary methods, but to submit a film which has received
merely the bare minimum exposure to this form of development will
not yield satisfactory results. Such “ minimum exposure ” films
we can also develop under the same " INDIVIDUAL ” conditions,
but in this case the results are not of such microscopic grain size.
Naturally this “ special ” work is considerably more expensive than
our normal service, but the results are so immeasurably superior to
tliose that can be secured even under the best regulated “ Factory”
conditions, that we offer this service, confident in the belief that it
will meet the requirements of those careful workers who would always
do their own processing had they the convenience.
‘‘MICROLUX” AND “INDIVIDUAL” Development Prices.
Leica, Contax and similar films : Per 30 exposures, 4s. fid. ; per 12
or 18 exposures, 3s. 6d.
All other 0. 8, 12 or 10 exposure films (up to 3] x2i size) : Per film,
3s. fid.
Note,— As mentioned above, twice or three times normal exposure
must be given for ” MICROLUX ” developing, or if this has not been
<lone ■■ INDIVIDUAL ” processing should be specified. When send¬
ing films for this special treatment it is more than usually necessary
to a<lvjse us as to the make and type of film used.
BOOKS YOU MUST NOT MISS
Sonne uber See und Strand. By Paul Wolff.
The latest book of photographs. U)0 holiday jiictiires witli technical
details and the most beautiful reprotluctious possible. Oennan
edition only. 10s. Od.
Ski Kamerad Toni. By Paul Wolff.
.\ similar book of winter sport pictures. German. 10s. Od.
My First Ten Years with Leica. By Paul Wolff. New English
edition. 20U pictures with technical tables ami reading. 213. Od.
The Leica Manual. 590 pages. 300 illustrations. 21s. Od.
Leica Amateurs Picture Book. I60 pages of Leica pictures with
some reailing matter and all technical data. 21s. Od.
How to Use Your Miniature Camera. Contains 50 pages of illustrations
and ruilimentary instruction in loading and handling the Leica. 10s.6d.
The Exakta Handbook Just published. All about the Exakta
and its many uses. 3s. 6d.
Portraiture with the Miniature Camera. By Minicam. 3s. 6d.
ANYTHING ON NINE MONTHLY PAYMENTS— GOOD ALLOWANCES
ARE MADE ON YOUR USED APPARATUS IN PART EXCHANGE-
WHY NOT SEND 2d, POSTAGE NOW FOR OUR FREE CATALOGUES.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
August 26, 1936
Whatever the time of clay, early morning, afternoon or late
evening — as long as there’s daylight left — the extra speed of
Selochrome Roll Film makes photography not only possible
but successful.
Selochrome Roll Film multi-coated and anti-halo backed, is very
generous in latitude, and, to add to the perfection of your
pictures, renders greens and yellows at their true tone values.
MADE IN ENGLAND BY
ILFORD LIMITED
ILFORD • LONDON
Neg. by Chas. E. Brown
lHOchrome
EXTRA FAST ROLL FILM
Selochrome Film Packs are available in all the
popular sizes.
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House. Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Reading.
The Amateur Photographer can be obtained abroad from the following : United States ; The International News Co., New York. France ; W. H. Smith & Son. 248, Rue Rivoli. Paris : Hachette et
Lie. Rue Reaumur. Paris. Belgium: W. H. Smith & Son. 71-7.5. Boulevard .\ilolphe Max. Biussels. Australia: Cordon & Gotch. Ltd., Melbourne (Victoria), Sydney (N.S.W.). Brisbane (Queensland).
.Adelaide (S.A.). Perth (W.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand: Gordon A: Gotch. Ltd., Wellington. Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. India: A. H. Wheeler & Co.. Bombay.
•Allahabad and Calcutta. Canada : Imperial News Co.. Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver ; Benjamin News Co., Montreal ; Gordon Jsc Gotch, Ltd., Torontf). South Africa : Central News Agency, Ltd.
Vol. LXXXIL
Wednesday, July ist, 1936.
No. 2486.
Wiav
Muit ve
load with
SELOchrome
Copyright — Kegistered as a Newspaper for transmission in the TJ.K.
ROLL FILM
Made in England by
ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
Xegaiive by Chas. E. Brown
j lie /imnicur rnoiograpner ana K.uiemauigrayner. \\ eanesaay, jniy -i-ii, 1930.
/Imateur
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D
OTOGRAPHER
&L ClIVE,MA.TOGPLAPHE,R.
^ , — The Journal for Everybody wilh a Camera
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER A D VERTISEME NTS
July I, 1036
Colour photography made easy by
(D ©<^(0 sa Hi (D M
the new 16 mm. cine film
Never before has such a simple method of colour
photography been available, nor one which gives such
amazing results. Any 16 mm. Cine-'Kodak' or other 16 mm.
cine-cameras taking 50 or 100 ft. rolls, or the Simplex
Pochette or Bell-Howell Filmo No. 121, will lake ‘ Koda-
chrome' movies as easily as black-and-white. No filters
or extra equipment of any kind are necessary. Any
16 mm. projector will show ^ Kodachrome ' with full
brilliance.
The colour in ^Kodachrome' is not built up of lines or
dots ; it is composed of pure colour images only, and
contains no silver grains. Definition is critical even
when using a large screen. No system of still photo¬
graphy can approach the wonderful results obtained
with ' Kodachrome ', so now is the time to take up
motion pictures.
Write for free descriptive literature or ask your Cine-
Kodak Dealer for a demonstration.
KODAK LTD.
KODAK HOUSE,
KINGSWAY,
LONDON, W.C.2.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
FULL-SIZE
DISAPPEARING
WIRE FINDER
10/6 extra.
The T.-P. Horizontal Model
takes X 2^ PLATES and, in
Adapters, FILM PACKS and
ROLL FILMS.
YOUR PICTURES
Right Way Up, Right Size, Right
Shape and Focussed to the Limit
are always obtainable with the
HORIZONTAL
REFLEX
WILL TAKE ROSS, ZEISS, OR TELEPHOTO LENSES.
Complete Outfits from £8 ! 1 5 • O
With Dallmeyer F/4.S Anastigmat Lens.
RUBY
THE STEVENS’ PATENT SCREEN
Gives greater illumination when focussing. Can be fitted
to all T.-P. Reflexes as follows :
3Jx2i, 21/. ; i-PL, 30/. ; P/C., 42/-.
ASK YOUR DEALER FOR A DEMONSTRATION.
Booklet
Post
Free.
ALTRINCHAM, 7
ENGLAND
WALLACE HEATON COMPETITION
Here Js a new Competition, open only to users of cameras taking 35-mm. film
(standard Cine), Leica, Contax, etc.
The Competition is open from July 1st until September 30th. Your photographs
can be of any subject — but they must be taken on 35-mm. film. Prints should
be enlarged to 6x4 inches at least.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any one week, but each photograph must
have the coupon attached. In addition to the big prize
A WEEhLY PRIZE OF £1-1-0
FOR USERS OF 35-mm.
STILL CAMERAS
such as the
LEiCA, CONTAX, CONTAFLEX,
RETiNA, ROLLEiFLEX and
ROLLEiCORD(if used with cinefllm)
will be awarded for the best photograph submitted in that week.
Each photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and
address of the sender, the make of camera and material used, exposure, etc.
For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the
right t# purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. : in the case of weekly prize¬
winners by the payment of an extra 21 /-. The copyright of the £25 prize-winning
print must be made over to us without further payment.
In addition, we are offering a special prize of £1 Is. per
month for the best photograph submitted depicting a
person or persons using a camera purchased from
Wallace Heaton Ltd.
All prints will be judged at the end of the Competition
for the final prize of £25 cash. Acceptance of these
rules and conditions is a specific condition of entry.
SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES NOW TO : “ COMPETITION,”
WALLACE HEATON LIMITED
119 & 127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry
WALLACE HEATON
3S-mm. Film Competition.
July 1st, 1936.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ July i, 1936
A FEW SHILLINGS DOWN Gets Your
CAMERA FROM ANY City Sale Branch
66/-
8/11
58/4
33/10 or
47/10
17/-
DOWN
DOWN
DOWN
37/4 DOWN
DOWN
DOWN
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 12 pictures on 3iX2i
8-exposure roll film. Distance
meter coupled with the focussing.
Direct built-in view-finder, Com-
pur Rapid shutter, speeded to
i/400th sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss
Tessar lens.
£28 : 5 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 66/-,
ENSIGN
SELFIX “ 20 ”
One of the smallest cameras
made. Very sturdily built of
light metal. Opens like a
book to aid simple loading.
Strong bellows, reflex view*
flnder, Trichro shutter, l/25th,
1/OOth, 1/lOOth sec., Time
and Bulb, with flexible release.
For standard Si x 2i roll film.
Ensar anastlgmat
f/4.5 .
£3:15:0
Nine monthly payments of 8/11.
“ROLLEIFLEX”
The easiest manipulated cam*
era you could buy. Shows
your picture full size and
right way up on ground^glass
screen. Fitted with Compur
shutter, speeded to l/600th
sec.. T. and B.. and Zeiss
Tessar f/3.6 lens.
£25 : 0 : 0 .
Nine monthly payments of
58/4.
“ ROLLEICORD II ”
Automatic film wind. New
type reflex hood, and larger
magnifier. Depth of focus
and focussing knob combined.
Engraved exposure plate. Takes
all BoUeiflex accessories, ex*
cepting angle mirror. Takes
12 exposLires on 3ix2i roll
film for 1/*.
With Zeiss Trlotar f/4,5 and
Compur shutter. l/300th, T.
® £14:10:0
With Zeiss f i • A • A
Trlotar f/3.5 » I V . U . U
Nine monthly payments of
33/10 or 37/4.
FILMO
“STRAIGHTS”
Easy daylight loading.
Takes 30-ft. reels, 4
speeds. Built-in exposure
chart, f/2.5 lens. With
case.
£20 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments
ot 47/10.
THE i
“ BESSA ” '
Takes 8 exposures on
3iX2j roll film. Fitted
with detachable mask
for taking i6 pictures
when required. F/4.5 •
lens and Compur shutter, j
£7:5:0
Nine monthly payments i
of 17/-.
70/-
DOWN
IF YOU PREFER A USED BARGAIN—LOOK IN THESE COLUMNS!)^
KODAK “ DUO ”
16 pictures on 3fx21 8-expo*
sure film. Lens shouts to position
at touch of button. Focussing
from 3J ft. to infinity. Direct-
vision view-finder.
With Pronto ** S *’ shutter and
Kodak f/4.5 anastigrnat.
£6:0:0
Nine monthly payments 0! 14/-.
KODAK
“ REGENT ”
The latest model, taking 8 or
16 pictures on 81x21 roll
film. Has coupled range¬
finder, optical eye-level flnder,
Zeiss Tessar {/4.5 lens. Com¬
pur shutter, speeded to
l/400th sec., complete with
leather case.
£20 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments ot
46/8
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER “BESSA”
With coupled range-finder and
optical view-finder fitted next
to the focussing control. The
famous trigger release is fitted
under the baseboard. Yellow
filter is incorporated for use
when required. Compur Rapid
shutter speeded to l/400th
sec. With 4-element Skopar
f/3.5 len. .. £18;15;0
Nine monthly pairments ot 43/9.
T. - P. JUNIDR
RUBY REFLEX
Made in 31 x21, 41 x 31 in. and
61x9 and 9x12 cm. sizes.
With Ruby self-capping time
and instantaneous focal-plane
shutter. Revolving back,
reflecting mirror of specially
prepared glass, quick-wind,
3 single metal slides. WithT.-P.
Cooke f/4.5 lens, size A4 A
31x21, from . » I A
Nine monthly payments of
28/-.
ZEISS IKDN
“ IKDFLEX ”
The twin-lens camera for 12
pictures on 31 x 21 8-expo8ure
roll film. Large finder lens,
compensation of parallax,
Novar f/4.5 lens, in Ikoflex
shutter .
Nine monthly payments of
18/1.
NEW IKOFLEX II ALSO
IN STOCK.
£7:15:0
SIEMENS 16-mm.
Busch-Olankar ana«tigmat f/2.8 I
lens brings every subject within '
your scope. The aperture auto- ^
matically controlled. Instant day¬
light loading. Speeds 8, 16 and .
64 pictures per second. Direct j
and reflecting riew-finders. f
Model B. 3 speeds. |
£30 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 70/- |
14/-
DOWN
43/9
DOWN
28/-
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P THIS IS OUR EASY PAYMENT PLAN—
Pay the first of nine equal monthly instalments and, as soon as your
order has gone through, you can start using your camera. No harsh
formalities. We also make a good allowance on your present camera
in part exchange. Be wise and get your holiday camera at “ City
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LEICA MODEL ill
WITH F/2 SUMMAR LENS.
Automatic focusaicg, 3 shots In 10
sect., anything up to 36 pictures one
loading, double exposures impossible.
For holidays, travel or for photo¬
graphs at night or In any weather,
Leica la the ideal camera.
£39: 10 :0
Nine monthly payments of 92/2.
CIN^ - KODAK
“8 ”
Halves running costs. — With
fixed-focus f/3.5 lens, expo¬
sure guide, footage indicator,
and eye-level finders incor¬
porated in the handle of the
camera. Holds 25 ft. of special
film, only half the width of
which is exposed at a time.
£9 : 17 : 6
Nine monthly payments of
23/1,
“ OMBRUX ”
METER
The photo-electric cell
meter with a marvellous
lens which makes It the
finest instrument on the
market at such a price.
Gives dead-accurate read¬
ings for still camera work.
In ever-ready case 67/6
BLENDUX, for
cin6 work . U I / w
Nine monthly payments of
8/1.
9.5-mm.
DEKKO
Three speeds — half, nor¬
mal, slow. For snapshots,
time e.Ypo8ure8, single
and animated. Dallmeyer
f/3.6ienB £0:18:6
Ross or Dallmeyer f/1.9
len. .... £10:18:6
Nine monthly payments of
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LEATHER BELLOWS
AND COVERING
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ROCK U(0!D
FRONT
STPur ■
1.;/.: r.xr .-slv.cs
1936 SALEX SUPREME
Unapproachable in Value.
Unobtainable elsewhere.
All-metal body, covered in bard-grain morocco
leather. Automatically opening to infinity.
F/4.5 genuine Meyer auastigmat in Vario 3
3-speed shutter, i/25th to i/iooth sec., T. and
B., focussing to 5 ft. Takes 8 or 16 exposures
^i^3i roll film, brilliant reversible and
direct-vision optical finders, and bushed for
Price £3:3:0
Or with f/3.8 Steinheil Cassar lens, Prontor
II sector speeded shutter, i to i/i75th sec.,
T. and B . £5 5 0
Tan Hide Case, velvet-lined, with lock and
sling strap . 6s. 6d.
Easy terms If desired.
31 X 2i Ensign Roll Film Speed Reflex, f/3.4
anastlg. lens, focal-plane shutter, speeded from
l/76th to l/600th . £6 17 6
i«pl. Roll Film Kodak, f/6.3 Velos anaatig.
lens, speeded shutter 1 to l/300th, rising front
£2 12 6
' i>pl. Roll Film Nettel, f/d.3 anastig. lens,
3-speed shutter . t . £1 5 0
i*pl. Roll Film Carbine, f/7.7 anastig. lens,
plate back, 4 slides, focussing screen.. £1 12 6
8i X 21 Roll Film Ensign, f/4.6 Lukos anastig.
lens, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th. ... £3 16 0
21 sqoare Roll Film Voigtlander Brilliant,
f/7.7 anastig. lens . £1 17 6
Bewi Senior Exposure Meter, in case' £16 0
Weston Photo-electric Exposure Meter, in
case . £3 3 0
Eoonasign 9 and 16 mm. Titling Set.. 10s. 6d.
41 X 6 cm. Roth Reflex, revolving back, focal-
plane shutter, f/3 Meyer Trioplan lens, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and case . £13 17 6
1-pl. Salex Focal-plane, f/4.5 anastig. lens, 6
elides, F.P.A. and case . £5 2 6
31 X 21 Salex Focal-plane, f/4.5 lens, 8 slides
£4 17 6
i-pl.' Pressman Reflex, reversing back, f/4.6
Aldis anastig. lens, 3 slides, F.P.A. and case
£6 17 6
31 X 21 Horizontal Soho Reflex, f/4.6 Boss Xpres,
€ D.D. elides, F.P.A. and case . £6 17 6
41 X 6 cm. D.E. Voigtlander, f/4.5 Heliar lens,
2 sUdes, F.P.A . £4 4 0
' 1-pl. Tropical T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
lens, 3 D.D. slides and 9 single metal slides with
adapter, case s . £9 17 6
41 X 6 cm. Ememann Focal-plane, f/1.8 Emos-
tax anastig. lens, 6 slides, F.P, adapter and case
I £16 16 0
31x21 Ensign Roll Film Antospeed, focal-
plane shutter, speeded from l/15th to l/500th
£18 12 6
' 31x21 Dallmeyer Roll Film, f/2.9 Fentac
anastig. lens, Compur shutter, leather case
£7 10 0
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LONDON, E.C.1
Pathe Motocamera Model B, f/3.5 lens. Portrait
lens, filter and case. As new . £3 17 6
Pathe Kid Projector, resist., super attachment
and case . £2 5 0
Pathe Home-Movie Projector Outfit, New
condition. List £14 . . £6 15 0
Pathe Luxe Motocamera, f/3.5 lens, L/case.
Perfect . £4 12 6
Dekko Cine, f/1.9 Boss lens, 3-in. Popular
Tele and case. As new . £13 15 0
Kodak Cine-Eight Camera, f/3.5 lens, Kodascope
Eight-30 Projector and screen . £15 18 6
Ensign Autokinecam, f/3.5 Dallmeyer, L/case
£8 17 6
Siemens Model C Cine, f/1.5 Meyer Plasmat,
L/case . £43 16 0
Latest Visual Victor, 1-in. f/2.9, Triple 3-in.
Tele and case . £39 12 6
A Quantity of Bead and Silver Screens at summer
clearance prices.
Cinecraft de Lnxe Title Maker . £1 2 6
Agfa 16-mm. Movex Cine Camera, f/3.5 lens
£4 10 0
8ix2i No. 6 Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Boss Xpres
anas., Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec., rising
and cross front, leather case . £6 12 6
Six-20 Kodak Roll Film, f/4.5 Kodak anas.,
Diodak shutter, 1/lOth to 1/lOOth sec., leather
case . £3 17 6
3ix2i Zeiss Ikonta Roll Film, f/6. 8 Novar anas..
Derval shutter, l/25thLto 1/lOOth sec. £2 12 6
3i X 2i Apem Roll Film, f/6.3 Kershaw anas.,
Bex shutter, l/26th to 1/lOOth sec., leather case
ai £1 11 9
No. 6 Six 21 Tropical Ensign Carbine, f/4.5
Dallmeyer anas., Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th
sec., rising and cross front, plate back, leather
case . £6 2 6
31x21 Salex Supreme Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer
Trioplan, Vario shutter, l/25th to 1/lOOth sec.
£2 12 6
31x21 Zeiss Snper Ikonta, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar,
Rapid Compur, 1 to l/400th sec., leather case
£17 10 0
59/60 GHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Pbone : CITY 1124/5
12-in. !/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, focussing setting.
New condition . £11 5 0
1-pL Ross Panros Focal-plane, Boss Xpres
f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 6 single slides and
leather case . £10 17 6
I- pl. Ensign Special Reflex, Boss Xpres f/4.6,
self-cstpping focal-plane shutter, 6 slides and
leather case . £9 12 6
41 X 21 No. la Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat,
speeded shutter . £1 15 0
31 X 21 Ross Panros Focal-plane, Boss Xpres
f/4.5, self-capping focal-plane shutter, 3 slides
and F.P.A., roll-holder and leather case
£8 17 6
9 X 12 fcm. Sonna CoUapsiblej Focal-plane,
Voigtlander Heliar f/4.5, self-capping focal-plane
shutter, 6 slides, leather case. New condition
£19 10 0
31 X 21 Six-20 Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat, Com¬
pur shutter and leather case. As new £6 15 0
II- in. Dallmeyer f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, iris
£8 7 6
31x21 Zodel Reflex, Boss Xpres f/4.5, self-
capping focal-plane shutter, 3 double slides and
F.P.A . £7 17 6
3x4 cm. Goldi, f/4.5 anastigmat, speeded
shutter . £3 15 0
3x4 cm. Piccochic, Vidonar f/2.9, Compur
shutter and purse . £4 4 0
31x21 New Special Sibyl, Boss Xpres f/4.6,
3 D.D. slides, F.F.A. and leather case £8 17 6
31 X 21 Agfa Standard Folding Pooket, f/4.5
Trilinear, speeded shutter, 9 slides, F.P.A.
£3 15 0
31 x 21 Goerz 0J).V. Tenax, Dogmar anastig¬
mat, Compound shatter, 6 D.D, sUdes £5 5 0
i-pl. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, self-capping focal-plane shutter,
3 double slides . £15 15 0
lO-nun, Agfa Movex, f/1.5 anastigmat, 2 speeds,
motor drive and leather case . £22 10 0
16-mm. Model BB Junior Cine-Kodak, f/3.5
anastigmat, motor drive. New condition
£9 7 6
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LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
31 X 21 Ica Enlarger, 4-in. condenser, f/6.8
Novar anas., adjustable carrier, runners, case
£3 18 6
Model I Exakt Enlarger, automatic, 6-cm.
f/4.5 Cassar lens, 3-in. f/3.5 Cassar, Leica masks,
lamp, etc. As new. Cost £19 4s. 3d.. . £13 17 6
Zeiss Contax, f/3. 6 Zeiss Tessar, ever-ready
case . £16 0 0
Six-30 16 Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready
case . £24 10 0
3i X 2i Roll Film Icarette, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar,
D.A. Compur shutter . £8 5 0
31x21 Latest Tropical Ensign Cameo, f/3.5
Ross Xpres, D.A. Compur, 6 slides. TJnsoiled
£13 0 0
i-pl. lea de Lnxe Enlarger, f/6. 8 Heklar lens,
51-in. condenser, set runners, pine stand with
claw, extending enlarging easel, electric fittings.
Cost £35 . £7 17 6
Model B Pathe Motocamera, f/3.5 anas., L/case
£3 17 6
Model B Pathe de Lnxe Cine Camera, f/3. 6
anas. Cost £11 78 . £4 17 6
31x21 T.-P. Reflex, revolv. back, f/4.5 Tessax,
6 slides . £6 17 6
6 X 13 Stereo Ihagee, f/4.5 anas., Compur,
6 slides, L/oase. Cost £26. As new.. £13 10 0
41 X 6 Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Pentac, 3 slides,
F.P.A., filter, hood, L/case . £7 10 0
Model n Coupled Leitz Leica, f/2.5 Hektor anas.,
L/case . £21 10 0
Model II Leitz Coupled Leica, f/3.5 Elmar,
L/case . £18 7 6
16-ex. on 3ix2i Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar,
Compur, L/caso . £13 10 0
31 X 21 Zodel, double ex., f/4.5 Tessar, D.A .
Compur shutter, 4 slides, filter, Distar lens
L/case . £5 19 6
4x4 Automatie RoUeiflex, f/3. 6 Tessar, L/case
£14 10 0
No. 1 Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, range-finder,
L/case . £11 7 6
Several Pairs of High-grade Prismatic Binocular
at bargain prices. Details on application
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The amateur photographer advertisements
July I, 1936)
NOW READY !
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0 Nearly 160 beautiful reproductions enlarged from Leica Negatives WITH
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Holt Agents in Irish Free State : Pollock A Co. {Ireland) Ltd., 60, Qra/ton Street, Dublin, I.F.S.
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
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32, LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
The f'6.3 model o! the famoos
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Its Embezet shutter (l/25th, l/50th,
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release. The Brilliant f 6.3 model
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FULL-SIZE view-finder
12 snaps on 8-ex. film
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75/- is all it costs !
T
THE
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Slips on to the finder lens of the Brilliant and shows
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would like to possess a LEICA — hut price, and
other considerations, may have caused you to
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By careful study of this book the novice with a
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successful photographs than would usually be the
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EXPOSURE'S RIGHT WITH
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VI
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July I, 1936
THE
London Salon of Photography
1936.
SENDING-IN DAY, Wednesday, September 2nd,
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH EXHIBITION promoted by the Members of the London Salon
of Photography will be held at The Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours,
5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i, from SATURDAY, 12th September, to loth October, 1936.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY (Please read carefully).
1. Pictures must uot be framed ; but may be mounted or unmounted. Each picture must bear on the back clearly written
( a) name of artist ; (b) number and title of picture, corresponding to particulars on the Entry Form.
2. When mounts are used they should conform to the following sizes — 25 x 20, 20 x 16, or 15 x 12 ; but no mount to exceed 25 x 20 ;
and it is suggested that white or light-toned mounts be employed. Prints may be of any shape or size, provided they do not exceed
the limits of the mounts as given above.
3. All packages of exhibits from abroad must be clearly marked on the outside : “ Photographs for Exhibition only — No
Commercial Value — To be returned to Sender.” No prices to bt marked on the prints.
4. Pictures sent unmounted will be suitably mounted by the Salon Committee and all accepted pictures will be shown under glass.
5. Pictures must be sent by post or parcels post, packed flat and properly protected with stiff cardboard and adequate wrappings,
addressed to : THE HON. SECRETARY, The London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.r.
6. All pictures for the exhibition must arrive at the above address on or before Wednesday, September 2nd. Entries may be
delivered by hand at the Gallery on that date only
• i 7. The Entry Form for pictures from abroad must be sent separately by post, together with entry and packing fee of 5s. (this
fee covers any number c.'jpictures from one exhibitor). Exhibitors residing in the British Isles may enclose Entry Form and fees with
their pictures.
8. Pictures sent by post will be repacked in the original wrappings and returned, carriage paid, after the close of the exhibition.
9. As applications are made from time to time to The London Salon of Photo^aphy for permission to reproduce pictures from
the Sjwalls "of the Gallery, e.xhlbitors are asked to signify, in the space provided for the purpose below, whether they have
objection to such permission being given. The copyright in all cases remains the property of the authors of the prints.
10. The Committee assure intending exhibitors that the greatest care will be taken of all work submitted, but they do not accept
any responsibility for loss or damage, either during transit or at the Gallery.
If pictures are sold a Commission of 15% is payable to the Salon.
The submission of pictures will be understood to imply acceptance of the above conditions.
Notification of acceptance of pictures will be sent out as soon as possible.
A Catalogue will be sent to each exhibitor.
©.Readers of
The Amateur
Photographer <fe
Cinematographer
who are preparing
work for this year’s
Salon may use this
page as an ENTRY
FORM.
SEE CONDITIONS.
CL Intending Exhibitors
who are unable to
secure extra Entry
Forms in time may
prepare their own on
plain paper provided
theconditions of Entry
are adhered to.
ENTRY FORM.
To THE Hon. Secretary, The London Salon of Photography, 5 a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.
Sir, — I submit the undermentioned Photographs for the consideration of the Selection Committee, and I enclose
Postal Order (or International Money Order) of the value of 5/- to cover Entrance Fee and the cost of return postage
Reg. No.
(leave blank).
A, B OT Cf
(leave blank).
Number on
Picture.
Title of Picture.
1
The attention of
exhibitors resid¬
ing in countries
outside Great
Britain is spec¬
ially directed to
Conditions 3 and
7.
2
3
4
5
6
I Agree
TO Condition 9,
Yes or No.
Name
Address
{State Mr., Mrs., or Miss)
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Midsummer Day has passed,
by the entry forms of the 8ist
Annual Exhibition of the Royal
Photographic Society and of the
London Salon of Photography. The
former is obtainable from the Secre¬
tary of' the R.P.S., 35, Russell
Square, London, W.C., and the
latter from the Secretary, London
Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall
Mall East, London, S.W.i. Although
both exhibitions will be held from
September 12th to October loth, the
sending-in day for the “ Royal ” is
August 14th, while that for the
Salon is September 2nd. The cop-
ditions governing both these shows
remain practically unchanged from
last year, but the Salon has an
innovation in the form of a leaflet
enclosed with every entry form
giving practical hints on the send¬
ing of pictures to the exhibition.
This is well worth getting for the
sound advice it contains. We
have a supply of both forms
available at this office, and copies
will be sent to any reader on
request.
“ The A.P.”
Photographic Motor Rally.
Several readers have made an
excellent suggestion in regard to
our proposed Continental Holiday
for motorist-photographers that is
being organised, and to which
further reference is made on another
page in this issue. The suggestion
as summed up by one reader is ;
that a list be opened of — (i)
Motorists who would take a sub¬
scribing passenger, (2) Photogra¬
phers who would be wflling to pay
their proportion and go as passengers.
It is likely that some motorists
would be pleased to take someone
opic$
of tfie
Chartres.
The Cathedral at Chartres is one of the
most beautiful in France, and will be
visitedduring “The A.P." Motor Rally.
who would share expenses — who
spoke French — -knew the country —
or for other good reasons, perhaps for
company. On the other hand, some
amateurs who don’t motor would
like to go. The saved rail fares
would be quite a substantial con¬
tribution to the expenses of who¬
ever took them. If two lists were
opened — possible “ inviters ” and
possible “ invitees,” each giving a
certain amount of preliminary in¬
formation — there is time for meet¬
ings to be arranged for the parties
to see whether they are mutually
congenial. It might result in many
more going, since it would cheapen
the expense for both sides. We
shall be very pleased to hear from
readers to whom this suggestion
appeals, either as “ inviters ” or
” invitees.’
“ Snapshot ” Had a Cultured
Origin.
One newspaper is offering prizes
for “ anglesnaps,” a word, needless
to say, which is not in the ‘‘ Oxford.”
But in an idle moment, after making
sure it was not in the “ Oxford,” we
turned to And the origin of the word
“ snapshot,” which we had thought
to be the slang of the ’nineties,
when rapid exposures got going.
But that is quite wrong. Apparently
the originator of the word “ snap¬
shot ” was none other than the
great astronomer. Sir J. F. W.
Herschel, who, writing in a photo¬
graphic journal — in fact. The Photo¬
graphic News, one of our own
ancestors — as far back as i860,
spoke of “ the possibility of taking
photographs as it were by snapshot —
of securing pictures in a tenth of a
second of time.” It was not until
thirty years later that the word
became so popular that orthodox
photographers looked at it askance.
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Thus we find one newspaper iri 1891,
when the Shah of Persia was visiting
this country, declaring that that
potentate was an enthusiastic “ snap-
shottist.” The vulgarisation comes,
not when the act of exposure is
referred to as a “ snap,” but when
that word is used of the eventual
print. The word “ snap ” as a
substantive has eighteen different
significations, but that cannot be
permitted as one of them.
Gas-bags (Not the Lecturers).
Manchester has a famous history
for lantern slides. In his little
book on “ Manchester and Photo¬
graphy,” Mr. J. G. Chapman men¬
tions that his firm, which was
founded in Deansgate by J. T.
Chapman, some time in the seventies,
had a very large stock of lantern
slides for hiring to lecturers, and the
lecture sets aroused great enthu¬
siasm. Hilarity rather than enthu¬
siasm was aroused by the method of
illuminating the lantern. The illu-
minants were multiple wick oil-
lamps or the oxy-hydrogen jet,
the oxygen for which was prepared
from chlorate of potash and man¬
ganese dioxide heated in a retort.
The gas was collected in large rubber
waterproof bags, and these were
constantly being filled at the Deans¬
gate premises for the use of lecturer
customers. It was no uncommon
sight to see a lecturer travelling
through the streets in a ‘‘ growler ”
with one or more of these bags
secured on the top. These gas-bags
were used between a pair of boards,
and the necessary amount of pres¬
sure obtained by weights placed
on the top, but often it was a small
boy from the audience who supplied
the necessary weight by sitting on
it, much to his delight and pride,
especially if the lecture was duU.
Mr. Chapman says that at the height
of the popularity of the lantern
slide his firm stocked more than
half a million.
The A mateur P hotographer ’* ^XPOS U RE T ABLE July
EVERY MONTH a brief exposure table will be provided for the assistance of our readers in their practical work. A glance at
the current approximate exposures as here given will serve as a reliable guide for most purposes. The subjects will be varied
to suit the time of year. The following exposures will serve as a working guide for any fine day during the month, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, with the sun shining, but not necessarily on the subject. Stop used, f/8. The
exposure should be doubled if the sun is obscured, or if stop f/ii is used. For f/i6 give four times the exposure. For f/5.6
give half. From 8 to 10 a.m. or from 2 to 4 p.m. double these exposures. From 6 to 8 a.m. or from 4 to 6 p.m., treble them.
From 5 to 6 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m., about four times these exposures will be required.
N.B. — The times given above are by “ sun time." The exposures, therefore, which are laid down as suitable for 2 to 4. p.m., for instance, will be those to
be given between 3 and 5 p.m., by the clock, during “ summer time."
Subject.
Ordinary.
Medium.
Rapid.
Extra Rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Open seascapes and cloud studies . .
1/40
sec.
1/60
sec.
l/120sec.
1/160 sec.
1/200 sec.
Open landscapes with no very heavy
shadows in foreground, shipping studies
or seascapes with rocks, beach scenes . .
1/25
) 1
1/40
1/75
yy
1/100
y y
1/125
yy
Ordinary landscapes with not too much
foliage, open river scenery, figure studies in
the open, light buildings, wet street scenes
1/18
1/30
» »
1/50
y y
1/70
y y
1/90
yy
Landscapes in fog or mist, or with strong
foreground, well-lighted street scenes . .
1/10
1/15
1/30
y y
1/40
♦ y
1/50
yy
Buildings or trees occupying greater portion
of pictures, river scenes with heavy foliage
1/2
» 1
1/12
y y
1/25
y y
1/30
y y
1/40
y y
Portraits or groups taken out of doors, not
too much shut in by buildings . .
1/2
1 1
1/3
y y
1/6
y y
1/8
yy
1/10
yy
Portraits in well-lighted room, light sur¬
roundings, big window, white reflector . .
3 secs.
2 secs.
1
y y
3/4
y y
1/2
y y
.4s a further guide we append a list of some of the best-knovn makes of plates and films on the market. They have been divided into groups, which approximately
indicate the speeds referred to above. The hypersensitive panchromatic plates and films require less exposure than the ultra-rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Agfa, Special Portrait.
„ Isopan ISS Film.
„ Super-speed Film.
„ Isochrom Film.
„ Ultra Special.
Barnet, Press and Super Press.
„ XL Super-speed Ortho.
„ Soft Panchromatic.
„ Studio Fast.
,, Ultra Rapid.
Eastman, Par Speed Cut Film.
„ S.S. Cut Film.
„ S.S. Pan. Film.
Gevaert, Super Sensima.
„ Sensima Fast.
„ Sensima Ortho.
„ Super Chromosa.
„ Roll Films and Packs.
Ilford, Golden Iso-Zenith.
Ilford, Iso-Zenith. j
„ Hypersensitive Pan.j
Plates and Films.
„ Portrait Film (Ortho|
Fast).
„ Monarch.
„ Press.
„ S.S. Ex. Sens.
„ Zenith Ex. Sens.
,, S.G. Pan.
Illingworth, Fleet.
„ Super Fleet.
„ Super Fleet Ortho.
„ Pan. Fleet.
Imperial, S.S.S. Press Ortho.
Eclipse.
Eclipse Ortho Soft.
Eclipse Soft.
Eclipse Ortho.
Echpse Pan. Soft.
Kodak, Verichrome Film.
,, Super Sensitive Pan.
Film.
,, Panatomic.
Marion, Record. *
, „ Iso Record.
Selo, Selochrome Roll Film and
Film Pack.
„ Selo. Pan. Roll Film.
Voigtlander, Illustra Film.
Wellington, Anti-screen.
„ X Press.
Zeiss Ikon, Pemox Roll Film
and Packs.
I Extra Rapid.
.Agfa, Chromo.
I „ ,, Isolar.
I „ Extra Rapid.
„ Isolar.
1 „ Iso Rapid.
Agfa, Iso Rapid Chromo.
„ Roll Film.
Barnet, S.R. Pan.
„ Studio Ortho.
Ensign, Roll Film.
Gevaert, Filtered Ortho.
„ Chromosa.
„ S.R.
„ Regular Cut Film.
Ilford, Auto. Filter.
„ S.R. Pan.
„ Pan. Film.
„ Rapid Chromatic.
Imperial, Non-filter (new series).
,, Eclipse Pan. B.
„ S.S. Ortho.
Kodak, Roll Film and Film Pack.|
Pathe, Roll Film. j
Selo, Roll Film.
Zeiss Ikon, Roll Film and Film
Pack.
Rapid.
Barnet, S.R.
,, Self-screen Ortho.
Ilford, Screen Chromatic.
„ S.R.
„ Commercial Ortho. Film.
I.MPERiAL, Non-Filter.
„ S.R.
„ S.R. Ortho.
Kodak, Cut Film.
Medium,
Ilford, Empress.
„ Chromatic.
Ordinary.
Barnet, Ordinary.
Gevaert, Ordinary.
Ilford, Ordinary.
„ Rapid Process Pan.
Imperial, Ordinary.
„ Pan. Process.
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7\/ewspaper Photograph
The season for newspaper j * j *
photograph competitions has m C*
again started and is now in Cx / / I- I- L t L <3
full swing. Cash prizes of ^
large and small amounts are being offered on all sides, and are to be won by
the amateur photographer who is prepared to adapt his ideas and technique to
the requirements of the newspapers offering them.
The first thing to realise when
entering for newspaper photo¬
graph conapetitions is that
the prizes rarely go to “ lucky snaps.”
The prizes offered are very generous,
and even the minor reproduction
prizes are well worth having, so that
these competitions attract the atten¬
tion of many keen workers who are
prepared to go to quite a lot of trouble
in an effort specially directed to
securing a prize.
Prints entered should, of course,
conform with the subject matter
requirements of the competition con¬
cerned, although these are very com¬
prehensive and allow plenty of scope for
originality and individual treatment.
Apart from this, however, it can be
considered essential that the subject
should be of a very decided human
interest, appealing to a wide public.
Art editors are not concerned so
much with Art as with what will
appeal to their readers.
Likely Subjects,
Animals and children, particularly
together, are always prime favourites,
although they are run a close second
by old-fashioned and picturesque char¬
acters. Gipsies and shepherds in the
country ; horse-cab drivers and chim¬
ney sweeps in town, and other similar
characters, should provide opportuni¬
ties for all, and are certain to receive
attention, particularly when treated
with more than a touch of sentiment
or humour. Another favourite in
certain quarters is the pretty girl
at the seaside or in picturesque sur¬
roundings.
The unusual angle of view is a
favourite and should be employed
when the subject lends itself to this
treatment. In this respect it is worth
noting that the low viewpoint
(looking up), is becoming more popu¬
lar than the high viewpoint (looking
down).
A great deal has been written about
the necessary qualities of a good Press
photograph, but it has rarely, if ever,
been pointed out that the most
important quality of a print for
reproduction is that of a good scheme
of tones.
The masses of light and shade should
be well arranged and balanced, and the
print must not rely upon delicate
tones for its appeal. Sharp definition,
good contrast, both are important,
but less so than good, well-defined tone
masses carrying the story of the pic¬
ture. The picture that tells its story
by delicate tones or intricate detail
is useless, because these are inevitably
lost in the printing of the paper.
This point is always taken into
account by Art editors with an eye
to reproduction value.
When this point is realised it will
be taken into consideration when the
subject is being arranged and the
exposure made, so that the final
process of making the print will be
greatly simplified. If the subject
can stand the loss of tone values
involved by the use Of a too contrasty
grade of paper it will be ideal for
newspaper reproduction.
Competition Prints.
It would appear from the Readers’
Questions page of The Amateur Photo¬
grapher that many readers are in
doubt as to the best type of print to
submit. This doubt, in these days
of large entries, may lead to the
loss of a prize, which the negative
merits but the print does not.
The problems that most frequently
arise are
(1) What surface shall I use ?
(2) What size shall I print ?
(3) Should I mount my entries ?
The question of what surface to
use, depends first on the competition
the print is entered for, and secondly
on the subject of the photograph. If
the print is entered for a daily or
weekly newspaper competition, where
if it wins a prize it will be reproduced
in the paper concerned, it should be
printed on a glossy paper, and glazed.
On the other hand, if the print is to
be submitted for a competition run by
a photographic paper, such as The
Amateur Photographer, or by a photo¬
graphic society, the print should be
made on the paper that suits the
subject. For instance, a photograph
that depends for its success on the
effect produced by sunlight, should be
printed on a cream base rough paper,
while the photograph with much small
detail in it should be printed on a
smooth surface paper.
On the question of size the prints
should be big. In all ordinary circum¬
stances the print should never be
smaller than whole-plate, unless the
conditions of the competition stipu¬
late a maximum size to be submitted
which is smaller than this. But do not
enlarge too big. A good 10x8 print
will be much more effective than a
poor 15x12 print that is very grainy,
or suffers from other serious faults.
In regard to mounting. In news¬
paper competitions do not mount
your prints, but in all other cases
where mounting is allowed it is as
well to do so, as a tasteful plain
mount enhances the appeal of the
picture.
When submitting prints for an
exhibition the photographer wisely
chooses just a few of his best. When
submitting them for newspaper com¬
petitions it is a case of the more the
merrier. Prints should, however, be
submitted at reasonable intervals ;
they are otherwise liable to compete
with each other in the daily or weekly
selection that is made for reproduction
prizes.
In order to ensure that the print
survives the handling of the postal
authorities and reaches its destination
in a presentable form, it should be
protected by a stout piece of card¬
board which just fits the envelope,
and held in place by a thin rubber
band. The envelope should be marked
‘‘ Photographs, please keep flat.”
Lastly, make quite certain that all
the conditions of the competition are
rigidly adhered to, particularly with
regard to copyright and prior publica¬
tion, and whatever else you do, do not
enter the same or even similar subjects
for two different competitions.
Among the London daily and weekly newspapers
running photographic competitions for cash prizes
are the Daily Sketch, Sunday Graphic, Sunday Referee,
Daily Herald, News Chronicle, Weekly Illustrated and
Sunday Pictorial. There are also many other pro¬
vincial daily and weekly papers which are running
competitions. Our readers should obtain copies of
those mentioned above for further information re¬
garding them.
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CLIMBERS
A tricky bit.
NOW that cheaper motoring and
railway fares have made the
climbing districts more acces¬
sible, climbing in England has become
deservedly popular, and during holiday
time a surprising number of bands of
climbers are seen trooping home from
the hills every evening. Although this
pastime gives unique opportunities to
the photographer, one does
not see many photographs ’ ,
produced that can compare
with the many fine pictures
taken while walking in the
country at lower levels. This ^ i ■
is probably due to photographs
often having to be taken
quickly while climbing and
the difficulty in getting the
camera ready.
To obtain good results it is
a great help to use one of the
many types of miniature cam¬
eras now becoming so popular,
and the accompanying illustra¬
tions were taken with one of
these cameras, although an
inexpensive model was used.
To enable the camera quickly
to be brought into action, it is
a help, and also a safeguard,
to have the camera secured to
a small strap hanging round
the neck ; when not in use
the camera can be buttoned
up, out of harm’s way, under
one’s jacket. Many of the
more expensive cameras can
be supplied with “ever-ready” cases in
which the camera remains while in use,
and these are ideal for the purpose.
The strain of climbing sometimes makes
it difficult to hold the camera steady at
the shutter speeds in normal use, and to
avoid the risk of movement it is advis¬
able to use a speed of not less than
I /50th of a second.
Preparing for the Ascent.
Rounding the Corner.
rocks are rendered in a lighter
and less obtrusive tone, and a
good rendering of the sky can
be obtained even without the
use of a filter, although a
filter usually improves the pic¬
ture considerably.
One point to remember is
not to make an exposure im¬
mediately after a strenuous
climb or vibration may occur.
If the above hints are
borne in mind, and care is
taken in the composition,
many vivid pictures will be
brought back from the day’s
climb, and serve as a memento
of the climb.
A half-way rest.
As regards composition, backgrounds
consisting of many rocks and boulders
should be avoided as it results in a
picture confusing to the eye, and in many
cases it is advisable not to use too small
a stop so as to avoid too much detail
in the background. It is important
to get a portion of the foreground show¬
ing in the picture, and this must always
be sharply focussed. Usually it is best
to get as close as possible to the climbers,
and where possible to get them outlined
against the sky. It is nearly always
best to use a panchromatic film as the
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July I, 1936 THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Really Good Pictures of the Ensign Plane
taken on Ensign Film will be wanted for
advertising purposes. Send results, with
empty carton, to Advertisement Dept.,
ENSIGN, LTD.
High Holborn, London, W.C.I
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July I, 1936
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In addition to the models hitherto on the market the
Super Ikonta II for pictures is now availahle.
This new model is fitted with the Albada view-finder,
all bright metal parts are chromium plated, film
wind and shutter release are conveniently located on
top of camera and an interlocking arrangement
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£27 0 0
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Readers^ Hints, Tips and Ciadgets
SHEATH FOR PROCESSING DUFAY AND
OTHER FLAT FILMS.
HOSE workers who have used flat films and have processed
them themselves will have found that the films curl
badly in the processing bath. The two obvious cures
of using plenty of developer in a deep dish and of holding the
film under the surface by hand are objectionable because, on
the one hand, developer can only be used once, so that economy
is desirable, while, on the other, the emulsion surface is ex¬
tremely delicate while wet.
To overcome this difficulty I made the sheath shown in the
sketch. It is constructed of a sheet of stout celluloid, which
may be obtained at some garages quite cheaply. An old
glass negative of the same size as the flat film is cleaned of
gelatine and clipped to the sheet of celluloid. This should be
cut as long as, and about three-sixteenths of an inch wider
than, the glass, leaving equal margins on each side. The whole
is placed in water as hot as the hand can stand, so that the
celluloid becomes soft enough to bend. The margins are bent
round the glass until the shape shown in the diagram is roughly
attained. The glass is then removed and bending completed.
Such a sheath holds the film flat, so that the minimum
quantity of solution is used, and the sheath and film are as
easy to handle as a plate. F. E. L. Parsons.
AN EASILY-MADE TILTING TOP TRIPOD HEAD.
This useful accessory to the tripod
can be fashioned at little expense
from an ordinary large strap
hinge as shown at A, and can be used,
with the camera pointing downwards, for
table-top work, copying and similar
purposes. Architectural work can be
done with the camera pointing upwards.
To provide a means of locking the
device the hinge pin is removed by
filing away the riveted end and punch¬
ing it out. Two saw-cuts are then made
in the “ mortise ” part of the hinge,
i.e., the half which has the two rolled
parts (see sketch at B). This provides
sufficient “ give ” to allow a locking-
screw and nut to function. The screw
must, of course, have the same gauge as
the discarded hinge pin. A butterfly
nut, with spring washer, provides the
means of locking. To attach the device
to the tripod screw, which is usually
:|-in. 20-thread Whitworth, a nut of this
size is rigidly fixed in the centre of one
leaf of the hinge by welding or soldering
the nut over a hole of 5/i6ths diameter
to clear the tripod screw. A J-in.
20-thread Whitworth short screw, to
attach the camera, goes through a hole
in the other leaf of the hinge, and it is
advisable that this screw is not im¬
mediately over the tripod screw nut on
the lower half of the hinge. This screw
should have a butterfly head to allow
of finger tightening, and to accommodate
this head the bottom leaf of the hinge
should be bent at a slight angle, as
shown in C, so that the camera is level
when the hinge is closed with the camera
and screw in position. C. Finlayson.
CARRYING A MINIATURE CAMERA.
OR a long time I have been trying to find a way to carry
a miniature camera and accessories, such as screens and
an exposure meter, so that the outfit should not hamper
walking. I found that the camera is a noticeable drag in the
pocket, and if a sling case is used the strap is unkind to the
shoulder, and is contantly dropping off.
But I have now found the right way.
Buy a "working man’s” belt, made of webbing about
3 in. wide. Around this belt fix pockets like on a cartridge
belt. I made my pockets out of soft leather-cloth, so that I
could myself stitch them on to the belt, but, if a little extra
thickness is not objected to, a sounder job would be to have
the pouches made of leather and let a saddler stitch them
on to the belt. I have used snap-fastenings to keep the flaps
of the pockets closed ; but a saddler will probably put stud-
and-buttonhole clips like those on a cavalryman’s bandolier.
Have as many pockets as possible. That is to say, split
up the components of the camera and accessories into as many
pieces as you can. And take great care how you distribute the
pockets round the belt. A difference of an inch in the placing
of a pocket can make much difference to how much the loaded
belt will bulge your jacket and to whether the weight is going
to feel well balanced.
When the belt is loosely fastened it settles down into the
most comfortable position. H. J. Hine.
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>£)o not hesitate to include a window.
Through the porch window.
i
to say, they arrange that the garden shall look its best j.
when viewed from the house. Sometimes a vista is
planned ; at others some special feature of the garden
— the rockery, bird-bath or old well-head — is to be
seen.
It is a well-known fact that a garden often looks far ;
brighter and more attractive when seen from the house ?
than from the outside. This is due in part, I
think, to the effect of simshine being enhanced by the
The Old Well-head.
Windows have evolved from the narrow
loopholes or lancets, allowing a minimum
of light and air to pass, which were neces¬
sary in mediaeval times, to things of beauty.
Architects now exercise all their skill on the windows of
a house, and its window may be the chief feature of a
room ; in fact, in some instances the modern room
may be said to be “ built round the window.”
In cases such as this the photographer who wishes
to take an interior view should not hesitate to include
the window in his picture. The old bugbear of halation
need not be dreaded if backed plates or double-coated
July ist, 1936
GWYNETH PENNETHORNE.1
films are used, though naturally
one would choose a time of day when
the sun is not shining directly. on
the glass.
In some cases even this can be
undertaken — the play of shadow
making a picture in itself.
Many people nowadays plan their
house and garden in one. That is
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DOW
It is difficult to avoid slight halation
under some conditions, even with a film.
The greatest difficulty, when
much of the room is being
included, is, that of equalising
the exposures necessary for the
room and for the landscape.
If a meter test is made of each
for the same stop and plate, the
difference will be amazing. A good
plan used by commercial photo¬
graphers is that of using as much
artificial light as possible in the
room while the exposure is made.
PICTURES
comparative dimness of the indoor
light, and in part to the effect of
framing given by the window.
The camera is well able to repro¬
duce both these effects. The room
acts as a large lens-hood, so preser¬
ving the brightness of the view,
while the window-frame can often
be included in the picture.
A Sussex Garden.
A quaint window framing the view.
The play of sun
shadow will often
a picture.
and
effect looks natural.
Subj ects of this class
generally come in the
category of “ extreme
contrast,” and this
suggests the’ necessi¬
ty for full exposure
followed by shortened
development.
Another plan is to hang a dark cloth over the 'window from
the outside, and make a partial exposure on the interior.
The lens is then
capped, the cloth
taken down, and a
supplementary expo¬
sure given to record
the detail outside. This
second exposure na¬
turally affects the in¬
terior at the same
time, and some judg¬
ment is required to
time the double expo¬
sure so that the final
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EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
Cash Prizes totalling 1,500 are being
offered this summer by the Daily Sketch,
in conjunction with the Sunday Graphic,
for amateur snapshots. Every week two
prizes of £^o each, two of ;^io each, 20
of £1, and 20 of los. are awarded for
the snapshots that are adjudged best.
There are no conditions and no limit
to the range of subjects, which, however,
should be of a bright and happy holiday
character. The entries are judged by
the Editor of the Daily Sketch and
the Editor of The Amateur Photographer.
Eull details of the competition are
published every day in the Daily Sketch.
Messrs. Ilford Ltd. have asked us
to call attention to the fact that they
have adopted green duplex paper for all
Selo panchromatic films in place of the
red and black paper previously em¬
ployed. This departure will be appre¬
ciated by all photographers, as the use of
green paper will facilitate processing by
ensuring handling in the correct light.
The 13th Midland Salon of Photo¬
graphy was opened on June 20th, in
the Art Gallery at Hanley, Stoke-on-
Trent, and remains open until July i8th.
It is well worth a visit, as the work of
a strong selection committee has resulted
in a very high standard of excellence
in the exhibits. In addition to the
work of members of the Midland Federa¬
tion there is an interesting and attractive
open section, and the lantern slide class is
a strong one. The cordial co-operation of
the Art Gallery authorities and of the
local Press has done a great deal to
make this Salon an outstanding success.
“ Anecdotes, plus some Puzzles,”
the competition-lecture by Mr. Geoffrey
E. Peachey, Advertisement Manager of
The Amateur Photographer, is available
for delivery to photographic societies
between October, 1936 and March, 1937.
The Proprietors of The Amateur Photo¬
grapher will award a copy of Wall’s
" Dictionary of Photography" as a prize
upon each occasion of the delivery of
this lecture. No fees will be charged,
but travelling expenses will be payable.
Applications, with a list of vacant dates,
should be made to Mr. Peachey at
Dorset House, Stamford Street, London,
S.E.i, not later than 31st July.
A highly interesting and instructional
book for the pictorial worker has just
been published by Ensign, Ltd., High
Holborn, London, W.C. i. It is titled
" Composition for Photographers,” and
is by Richard N. Haile, the immediate
past president of the P.P.A. Written
and profusely illustrated with innum¬
erable diagrammatic sketches in wash
and line, and many appropriate photo¬
graphic studies, it sets out to explain
composition in a very palatable manner,
or, as the author prefers to put it,
the aim has been to crystallise into
tabloid form the copious teaching of
many accepted authorities, for the
benefit of those who have neither the
time to study large volumes on the
subject nor the knack of extracting
instruction from such.” It is eminently
suited to the beginner, although the
advanced worker will profit much by it.
Altogether it is a book we can thoroughly
recommend and well worth a place in the
pictorialist’s library. The price is los. 6d.
A new miniature camera, surprising
both in its low price and performance,
has just been put on the market by
R. F. Hunter, Ltd., of “Celfix House,”
51, Gray’s Inn Road, W.C.r. It is
called the " Purma,” and is an all-
metal production with focal-plane shut¬
ter giving a range of speeds from i/25th
to I /200th sec. It is fixed focus for
everything from 6 ft. to infinity, and
has many features that will appeal to
the beginner as well as the more ad¬
vanced worker. The “ Purma ” takes
sixteen pictures one inch square on the
standard V.P. roll film. The shutter is
most ingenious in construction and
singularly efficient. As shown in the
illustration of the camera with the back
removed, the inner part taking the film
is curved, and the focal-plane shutter
follows this curve. The shutter is spring-
actuated, but relies also on gravity
for speed variations, and these appear
to be very accurate. Some remarkable
results have been obtained with the
Purma ” under adverse lighting con¬
ditions considering the small aperture
of the lens, and there is no doubt of the
successful results obtained when dealing
with high-speed shots. Last, but not
least, it is entirely British, both in its
conception and manufacture, and costs
only 35s.
The winner in the latest Wallace
Heaton competition is B. Smith, 57,
Osborne Road, Willesborough, Ashford,
Kent. Particulars of these competitions
for ” A.P.” readers will be found in
our advertisement pages.
Messrs. Johnson & Sons, of Hen¬
don Way, Hendon, 'N.W. 4, ask us to
correct an error that appeared in our
issue of June 17th, in which we referred
to the price of gold chloride as 4s. 8d.
per 15-grain tube. The price to-day is
5s. 6d. per tube.
The latest booklet from the firm of
Zeiss Ikon is a notable production of
24 pages printed in photogravure. In
addition to well-written notes on the
Zeiss cameras, every page is adorned
with excellent examples of the pictures
taken with them, and is most convincing
proof of their excellence. Our readers
will like this booklet, and should write
to Zeiss Ikon, Ltd., Mortimer House,
37-41, Mortimer Street, London, W.i,
for a free copy.
“ The A.P.” Monthly Competitions
A PARTICULARLY attractive lot of pictures were
entered in the Advanced Workers’ Section of
the May competition, and the standard of
merit throughout was of a very high level in all
sections. The awards are as follows :
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ The Mill, Fleet Dyke,” by Arthur
G. Dell, 88, Casewick Road, W. Norwood, London,
S.E.27.
Second Prize. — “ A Yorkshire Windmill,” by Dr.
S. D. Jouhar, 50, Crown Road, Twickenham, Middlesex.
Third Prize. — ” Clouds and Profile,” by J. H. Clark,
304, Camberwell New Road, London, S.E.5.
Mounting Prize. — “ Old Brass,” by James C. Gil¬
christ, Llanover, Pitlochry, Perthshire.
Certihcates of Merit. — “ English Breeze,” by M. L.
Hasejgrove, 18, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester,
Dorset ; “ In the Air,” by G. Tschemochvostoff,
Mechelfingatan 26612, Helsingfors, Finland; “An
Optimist,” by Yahya Arif, De Menashe Avenue,
Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped,
those in the first group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class i. Class 2 and
Class 3, respectively.
Those awarded Honourable Mention are as follows :
J. F. Cutler fEdgware) ; Mrs. M. E. Cutler (Edg-
ware) ; Arthur G. Dell (London, S.E.) ; (2) Miss
Violet M. Emms (Hampton Wick) ; A. Howard
Garmston (Bristol) ; M. L. Haselgrove (Dorchester) ;
James C. Gilchrist (Pitlochry) ; George HiUeard
(Bromley, Kent) ; T. F. Holdsworth (Wakefield) ;
(2) Wm. Jackson (Hull) ; Francis E. Jones (Tyldesley ;
(2) Dr. S. D. Jouhar (Twickenham) ; Emile Laevaert
(Brussels) ; (2) Mrs. K. M. Parsons (Reading) ; Miss
G. Pennethome (Haywards Heath) ; George A.
Slight (Forest Hill, S.E.) ; Denis Whitlock (Shortlands,
Kent).
Intermediate Section.
First Prize. — “ Maths.,” by Frank D. Eades,
Inglewood, Glen Hill, Blaby, Leicester.
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Second Prize. — “ Sunlit Sail,” by Edwin H. Kew,
Reinbron, Cradock, C.P., South Africa.
Certificates of Merit. — “ Chicks,” by R. A. Moore,
14, Childwall Mount Road, Liverpool, 16 ; “ Cathedral
Spire,” by J. R. W. Mundy, Duala, S. Fairlee Road,
Newport, Isle of Wight ; “ Ann,” by R. M. Roberts,
Cothercott, Evelyn Drive, Pinner, Middlesex ;
“ Aground,” by Sydney Smith, 13, Market Place,
Pickering, Yorks.
Beginners’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Church Lane, Chester-le-Street,”
by F. Price, South View, Chester-le-Street, Durham.
Second Prize. — “ Transvaal Valley,” by Miss G. M
Silcock, Arthfield House, Thomton-le-Fylde, Lancs.
^rtificates of Merit — “ Harmonica,” by James A.
McKenzie, 76, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, 9 ; “ The
Veteran,” by W. H. Phillips, 21, Barnes Avenue,
Margate ; “ Lime Kiln Worker, Swabue, S. China,”
by Mrs. O. M. McQuillan, i, Cholmeley Lodge, High-
gate, London, N.6 ; “ City Hall, Cardiff,” by G.
Willis, HenstaS Court, Pontyclun, Glam.
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July I, 1936
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How to H.educe Hard Contrasts
ONE of the most common faults
that occur with amateur pho¬
tographers’ snapshot negatives
is excessive tonal contrast. This is
due generally to under-exposure,
coupled with full development, although the effect is
sometimes produced accidentally by the unintentional
employment of a developing solution of too high a tem-
])erature in conjunction with a subject that originally has
harsh contrasts, such, for example, as a sun-illuminated
whitewashed cottage against dark foliage. A subject such
as this would require very careful development to avoid
excessive density in the high-lights, and the best method
in. such circumstances is to limit the developing time to
half or two-thirds the usual.
— loogrs. of potassium ferricyanide and
300 grs. of ammonium bromide in 20 oz.
of water. After washing, the bleached
image is redeveloped in a well-restrained,
non-staining solution of, say, Azol,
Rodinal or Certinal, etc. — i dram with 5 drams of 10 per
cent solution of potassium bromide to 6 oz. of water. Action
is slow — a few minutes’ immersion may suffice, or it may be
longer. The darkening of the image should be watched
carefully, and as soon as the desired strength is reached,
which will be before the image is darkened right through,
the negative is fixed, washed, and dried as usual.
The comparative prints of a figure subject, “ Shall we go
shopping ? ” demonstrate the possibilities of the method.
Examine them and note that (A) from the negative as
in f^egatives
By HAROLD G. GRAINGER.
Fortunately, it is an easy matter to reduce excessive
contrast in the tones of a negative and produce
perfectly satisfying results. Other methods are, of course,
available than the following, but this has the advantage of
leaving the negative image permanent and does not increase
the grain. Another useful feature is that it is equally
applicable to the correction of any degree of excess con¬
trast, and if the first endeavour to amend the gradation is
not successful the process may, without risk of damage,
be repeated.
The procedure is as follows : The negative, which should
be perfectly hypo-free, is first thoroughly bleached in a
solution similar to that used in sepia-toning bromide prints
developed, even though printed on "soft” bromide paper,
fails entirely to reveal the delicate values which are so
important. By the time the shadows had attained neces¬
sary density the cream silk dress of the girl almost failed
to show any tone. Even the formation of the steps on
which she stands cannot be traced. Nor do the window-
frame and lace curtain or the mouldering stone wall appear
as they ought. Sufficient exposure to produce tone on the
dress and steps made things, if anything, worse. Bleaching,
washing and redeveloping (ten minutes for this) as described,
and drying, enabled print (B) to'be obtained, which gave a
satisfactory rendering throughout the scale of tones from
an easily printable negative.
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July 1st, 1936
OUR CONTINENTAL MOTOR RALLY
FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Further details concerning the
Photographic Motor Holiday in
August have now been issued by
Autocheques, Ltd., of Piccadilly House,
33, Regent Street, London, S.W.i, and
will be sent to any reader on application
to that address.
In the meantime we would again
draw attention to the remarkable itiner¬
ary that has been arranged and which
was given in full in our issue of June 17th.
The low inclusive cost of the fifteen days'
tour is worth the attention of any one
who is a motorist and wishes to visit
the Continent with the car but under
ideal conditions, and with a minimum of
trouble. Not only does the selected
route run through the finest parts of
France for picture-making — right down
to the Riviera and back — but the
service includes all transport matters
for the car and its passengers across
the channel and return, the necessary
papers, etc., for touring France ; landing
and embarkation charges at Calais ;
British dock dues ; reserved accom¬
modation at selected hotels throughout
the tour, dinner, breakfast and all
gratuities ; garage accommodation, and
the services of an experienced pilot
linguist mechanic throughout.
Carcassonne, the wonderful mediceval
walled city of the Loire valley.
All these items are included, and the
motorist-photographer will have nothing
to worry about except to drive and
stop where he chooses to take pictures,
and material for these will abound
throughout the entire trip.
In reply to several readers, one point
in connection with the Rally should be
made quite clear. This is that the
possession of a fast, large or powerful
car is absolutely unnecessary.
The main roads of France, over which
most of the route lies, are among the best,
if not the best, in Europe. The surfaces
are superb, gradients seldom exceed
one in ten, and fuel stations abound.
The smallest British car is fully equal
to the journey proposed, and it is
unnecessary to carry any other spares
than would normally be carried when
touring at home.
The only word of advice which it is
well to give is to see that all the tyres are
in good condition before the start.
Tjrre troubles can mar any tour ; four good
ones at the start ensure pleasant days.
Petrol and oil are obtainable every¬
where. Although petrol is expensive
judged by our standards, the extra cost
of fuel at 3s. a gallon over that costing
IS. 6d. in a thousand miles with a car
doing twenty-five miles to the gallon
only amounts to £^, surely a small price
to pay for such a trip as is proposed.
Say £i per passenger, taking an average
of three people to each car.
Oil need not trouble any one. The
French Customs do not object to a spare
gallon of oil being brought in, but al¬
though a full tank of petrol may be
brought into France free, any carried in
a spare can is liable to duty and tax,
but this would not amount to much for,
say. a couple of gallons.
Any make and nationality of camera
may be taken into France with the
temporary import papers relating to
French peasants in a vfneyard of the
Burgundy district.
the car, and no difficulty arises on return
to England provided the British Customs
are notified at the start that the camera
is of foreign make. The Customs enter
it up on the car’s papers and take
the number of the lens. It is then
readmitted free.
Free admission into France is allowed
for twelve plates or two roll films or
film packs per person, although one or
two more are seldom objected to. One
camera and one small cine camera are
also admitted free provided these bear
evident signs of use. All the usual
sizes of films and plates are readily
purchasable at standard rates.
Readers who intend taking advantage
of this opportunity should communicate
without delay with the Editor of The
Amateur Photographer, who will accom¬
pany the party.
Reference is made elsewhere in this
issue to the proposed arrangement to
join up non-motoring readers of “The
A.P.’’ with those with cars who wish
to participate and are not averse to
accommodating a passenger or two who
will share expenses.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, July 1st.
Leigh L.S.P.S. Worsley. (Bus, 6.30 p.m., Brook’s.)
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Dog Fight. Members only.
Stockport P.S. Competition, “Spring.”
Thursday, July 2nd.
Bedford C.C. Old Warden.
Camberwell C.C. Open-Air Meeting. Peckham Park. G. A. Slight.
Hammersmith H.H.P.S. “ The Colour of the Print.” J. Ainger HaU.
N. Middlesex P.S. Competitions. Prints, General and Special Slides, etc.
Oldham P.S. One-man Show (Prints). F. W. Taylor.
Sinclair P.C. A Ramble in Surrey. A. H. Redman.
Friday, July 3rd.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. Print Criticism. Springtime.
Sheffield P.S. (Portrait Group). Criticisms. Mr. Lovatt.
Saturday, July 4th.
Bath P.S. Limpley Stoke Hill to Midford. Major Noel Harbutt.
Beckenham P.S. Leith Hill district. D. E. Kimmiiis.
Bristol P.S. Royal Show, Ashton Park.
Bournemouth C.C. Outing to Badbury Rings.
Cripplegate P.S. Tugboat Outing. Tower Pier, 2.15 p.m. J. J. Butler.
Dcnnistoun C.C. “ City Streets.” J.MacRae.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. Norbury Park, Leatherhead. P. Rose.
Manchester .A. P.S. “ .Manchester Evening Chronicle ” Land Cruise to Harrogate.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Harlaxton. W. C. Lodge.
Oldham Equitable P.S. \’isit to Manchester Fire Station.
Sheffield P.S. Tinsley Canal. C. E. Hoyle.
Southampton C.C. Combined Outing with Portsmouth C.C. to Tirhfield.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to t/s at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Saturday, July 4th {contd.).
Stafford P.S. Church Aston and Vauxhall. W. A. Lynch.
St. Helens C.C. Warrington. Mrs. W. Madeley.
Wimbledon C.C. Wimbledon to Weybridge.
W'indlesham C.C. Outing by car to Whipsnade.
Sunday, July 5th.
N. Middlesex P.S. Outing to Hambleden and Wheeler End. Miss D. M. WooUons.
Norwood C.C. Ramble. Over the Hills by the River. Miss K. F. Shrimpton.
South London P.S. Car E.xcursion. P. S. Johnston.
York P.S. Whitby. Joint Excursion with Scarborough P.C.
Monday, July 6th,
Leeds C.C. Discussion. “ Why I Specialise in Photography.”
Oldham Equitable P.S. “ Advance and Novice Print Competition, also Technique
Competitions.” W. Miller.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Still Life.
Tuesday, July 7th.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. Portfolio of Pictures by M. O. Dell.
Rotherham P.S. “ Preparation of Chloro-Bromide Prints for Exhibition.”
J. Crowther Cox.
Wood Green P.S. .Annual Print Competition.
Wednesday, July 8th.
Blackburn and D.C.C. Mr. Waddington’s Competition. Last day for entries.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Demonstration Competition.
Reading C.C. Visit to Messrs. Johnson’s Works at Hendon.
Southampton C.C. Outing to Shawford. Misses Jones and Stubbs.
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July 1st, 1936
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXL.
From information communicated to our Special Representative,
Mr. W. T.
DAWSON.
ih[ amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
on the look-out for interesting pictorial
effects of sunlight and shadow.
In this way pictures are often seen ;
and if I have no camera with me a note
is made so that a visit can be paid
another day. ' Shadow of the Lamp ’
is an example. This exercise in obser¬
vation and composition I have found
most helpful.
" 1 consider it desirable from the
exhibition point of view to keep my
works reasonably simple in content,
and to convey the subject strongly ;
also, as far as possible, composing
the picture to fill practically the whole
of the plate.
"In the way of negative material
I use both plates and film packs, the
former being mostly Ilford Soft Grada¬
tion Panchromatic, backed. Develop¬
ment is done by dish, but by tank when
I have a large number, and all by time
and temperature, which I have found
most satisfactory. I commenced with
Azol, and practically all my negative
work has been done with this developer.
I have, however, recently used Kodak
D76 for special subjects, and have found
it helpful in preserving the fine grain
of the emulsion.
" Negatives are developed, as far as
possible, to suit the contrast of the
subject for use on normal and hard
bromide paper with my condenser
enlarger ; but occasionally I use chloro-
bromide. Contact prints are first made,
and those which show promise are
enlarged to whole-plate size. These
are carefully considered, and any neces¬
sary trimming or shading is decided ;
after which large prints are made for
exhibition, these receiving minimum
possible exposure and full de¬
velopment, the factorial method
being used.
" The prints so produced are
critically examined when dry,
and if considered satisfactory
are carefully spotted, unwanted
high-lights subdued, and any
shadow tones requiring extra
strength which could not be
secured by shading when en¬
larging are dealt with by one
of the usual methods.
" To those who have not
already done work for e.xhibi-
tion 1 would say that they
must be prepared to concen¬
trate, to work carefully on
good lines, and to have plenty
of patience. I would also
strongly recommend them, in
fact everyone interested in
improving their photography,
to join one of the photographic
clubs, where they will find, as I
did, experienced members ready
and willing to help them.
" I cannot conclude without
paying a tribute to the benefits
1 have derived from the many
instructive articles in The Ama¬
teur Photographer, and par¬
ticularly those dealing with
composition, etc.”
I A further exa}uple of Mr.
Dawson's work is reproduced on
one of the centre Art pages.)
W. T. Dawson.
My interest in photography com¬
menced wlien I joined the
Liverpool Amateur Photo¬
graphic Association a few years ago ;
and it was principally through seeing
the exhibition pictures on the club
wa!ls by many eminent workers that
I came to take up such work myself.
I use a 3! X2i reflex with f/4.5
Tessar, and an N. ..V G. Special Sibyl
of the same .size with an f/4.5 Ross
Xpres. My enlarging is done with
apparatus of the horizontal condenser
type.
" I do not specialise in any particular
class of subject, preferring to have as
wide an outlook as jiossible to obtain
the greater pleasure to be derived from
working at pictures in different styles.
Consequently I have endeavoured to
cultivate the habit of being constantly
Shadow of the Lamp.
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p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER ,3
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
CORINTHIAN SUN/' hy J, J. Rutgers.
SIMPLE as this subject may be
and unassuming as it is in its
perfectly natural treatment, it
gets across with its admirable expres¬
sion of an effect of sunshine most
successfully. This is rather remarkable
in view of the. restraint with which
the lighter tones are employed, and,
amongst other things, it is somewhat
curiously attractive in that it is not
upon the vista that the effect
is displayed but upon the
arch through which it is seen.
Insomuch, it is such a
reversal of the usual order
of things that it acquires
an individualistic freshness
of outlook that is most en¬
gaging ; the value of the
effect is enhanced, and it
betrays a vision of more than
ordinary sensitiveness.
The attention, naturally, is
attracted, in the first in¬
stance, to the point (i),
where the brightest light
occurs, and the point in
question becomes the centre
of interest. The brilliance
of the light is set forth and
the importance of the posi¬
tion emphasised by the deeper
tone with which it is surround¬
ed, and its placing in the
picture space — off the centre
and well away from the edge —
is strong and forceful. It
dominates the scheme and
does much to ensure that
sense of unity which it is
the function of composition
to create.
There is, however, a sub¬
sidiary splash of light at (2).
This extends the area affected
by the sunshine and enhances the
value of the effect, as well as acting
as a supporting accent to (i). It
does not compete with (i) as its
scale is by far the lesser, and its
placing, so much nearer the edge, is
weaker. Its occurrence just where
it falls may be more or less fortuitous,
and, depending on the angle at which
the light is falling, is scarcely under
the control of the author. But it does
so help the effect and aid the arrange¬
ment that he should be credited with
the wisdom of selecting the moment
when the light so fell for making his
exposure, and, as far as this goes, he
is undoubtedly responsible.
Its introduction on the left-hand
side of (i) renders the inclusion of a
point of light on the right-hand side
advisable in order to create a proper
sense of balance. A smaller point
than (2) would do if it were placed
somewhere about the vicinity of (3),
but, as the way the light is falling
causes a stretch of light to run from
(3) to (2), the light at (3) is sufficient,
chiefly because of the connection
established between the points (i),
(2), and (3).
Underneath this stretch of light,
there is another patch at (4). If the
long length of foreground be viewed
as essential, its inclusion might pos¬
sibly be regarded as justifiable, for
it does diversify the tone values and
prevent them from becoming mono¬
tonous, but, apart from this, it can
only be regarded as a source of
distraction. It has the effect of
pulling away the attention which
should rest on the stretch above, and,
having this in mind, together with
the fact that much of the nearer
foreground could legitimately be re¬
garded as superfluous, it really would
seem wiser to trim it off altogether
along the line indicated in the
sketch.
The alteration changes the picture
from a vertical to a horizontal,
but there is no particular loss
in that in comparison with
the gain in cohesion and
unity. Moreover, the subject
seems to sit more comfortably
in the picture space, and,
indeed, does seem to be more
suitably treated. The effect
can easily be seen by masking
the original up to the same
level, and, on the whole, the
revised arrangement will gen¬
erally be preferred.
All the essentials of the
subject lie above the line,
and, if the shape be thought
too square, a trifle — some¬
where about three-eighths of
an inch — could be taken from
the top. This would also
tend to equalise the balance
of tone at top and bottom,
and does riot involve any
vital sacrifice.
The beauty of the work,
however, lies in its fine ex¬
pression of an effect of mel¬
low sunshine. It is exceed¬
ingly attractive, and, though
a good deal of the softness
is attributable to the choice
of such a time when the
sun was low in the heavens,
not a little is due to the
comparatively high key in which the
adjoining shadow tones are rendered.
The fact that the centre of interest
and the effect at its brightest are
coincident is also of moment, and the
localisation of the two in the same
vicinity enforces the effect despite
the absence of violent contrast.
The whole thing is well conceived
and admirably executed. Its crafts¬
manship is excellent and well demon¬
strated by the quality of the tones,
and, above all, the choice of time for
making the exposure was extremely
weU judged. “ Mentor.”
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July T, 193G
TheAMATCUP PH0T0GPAPH[P
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CORINTHIAN SUN,
(From the Advanced Workers' Competilion.)
By J- J. Rutgers.
July I, 1936
h AMAItUP PHOIUGPAPHH^
o airiEMATOGPAPHFP
RURAL LIFE OF KASHMIR.
(From “ The A.P." Overseas Competition.)
Bv SoRAH J. Kiiarecat.
(Bombay.)
July r, 1936
Thi AMAI[UP phoiogpapher
O e CIMEMATOGPAPHEP o
AGED.
(See article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By W. T. Dawson.
Ill AMAMPHOTOAPHhl^l
n f. riNEMATOGPAPHEIj o\ July i. i93<j
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.’* BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
A Corner in Hawkshead."
By F. E. Potts.
4. — “ A Cornish Gate."
By D. C. Bodenham.
2. — “ Idle Moments." 3. — “ Cottages at Dulverton, Somerset."
By A . Broadhead. By G. T. Gabe.
5. — “ In Peaceful Lane."
By L. Handley.
July ist, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
£> CINEMATOGRAPHER a
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
A CORNER IN HAWKSHEAD,”
by F. E. Potts— No. i of the
prints reproduced on the op¬
posite page — is a well-chosen subject,
and the figures, if not ([uite so well
isolated as they might be, are nicely
placed and add a very judicious touch
of human interest. The contrast of
the subject, however, is considerably
in excess of the normal, and, because
steps have not been taken to correct
it, a corresponding excess of contrast
ap])ear.s in the print.
Subject and Print.
As the print stands, the darks are
about as deep as they can be. If
printing were carried farther with the
idea of getting more tone in the lighter
portions, most of the darker tones,
including those of the figures, would
be lost in a general obscurity. The
lights, as they now appear, are devoid
of gradation, particularly in that bit
of sunlit wall just above the heads of
the figures, and the impression con¬
veyed is one of harshness.
Assuming — as appears to bej the
case — that the time of development
of the negative was normal for the
normal subject, one method of making
the required reduction in contrast
— reducing the time — is not now
available. Nor is it usually when a
subject such as this is contained
upon a roll of film that is all developed
at once. If, however, the negative
had been individually developed, as
is easy to arrange with plates or cut
film, the time should be cut down to
somewhere about two-thirds of the
normal.
Had that been done, and had the
same grade of printing paper been
employed, the present excess of con¬
trast would have been avoided. But,
as it was not, the present position is
that the range of tone in the negative
is too great for the capacity of the
printing paper.
Range and Contrast.
It is like trying to fit a lid to a box
that is too large for it. If one end
is fitted, there is a gap at the other,
and, if the other is put on first, the
gap occurs at the opposite end. Here,
the gap is at the lighter end of the
scale, but, as previously pointed out,
if they were fully printed, all the darks
would be sunk. The thing is, in
such circumstances, to choose a paper
of longer range, i.e., one the contrast
range of which equals that of the
negative, or one of the type that is
usually known as “ soft.”
Put in another way, if it should not
be. possible. to correct excess of contrast
in the subject by a reduction of the
development time of the negative, or
if, by any chance, a negative should
be over-developed, it is possible, within
wide limits, to correct the fault by
the substitution of a softer type or
grade of paper.
If, for example, the paper employed
for the original of this print were
a “ vigorous ” gaslight, the probability
is that the grade described as “ soft ”
would be sufficient to enable the darks
to retain their present depth while
permitting the printing of the lights
to show the modicum of gradation
that is essential. Incidentally, it may
be mentioned that there is usually
a ‘‘.normal ” grade available, the
range of which is between " soft ”
and ‘‘ vigorous,” but it is doubtful
if it would be of much use in a case
like this.
Exposure Complications.
Turning to No. 2, ” Idle Moments,”
by A. Broadhead, we find a similar
excess of contrast, perhaps not quite
so flagrant, but still in evidence. Here,
the lighter tones are suitably recorded,
but all the gradation there should be,
particularly just behind the figure,
is lost in utter blackness.
There is a strong probability that
something of the fault is attributable
to a certain amount of under-exposure.
If so, it introduces a complication
that cannot be countered by any
after-treatment, so that if the depth
of tone arises from this cause and
there is no gradation in the negative,
no alteration in the grade of printing
paper can remedy the deficiency.
Still, if it should be only partial, the
substitution of a softer grade — normal
should be adequate in this instance
if vigorous was previously employed —
would correct the tonal range and
provide a more harmonious print.
No. 3, “ Cottages at Dulverton,”
by G. T. Gabe, represents a much
nearer approach to a proper rendering
of its subject, though, perhaps, its
range is not quite so extreme as the
other two. There is more than a
hint of tone, even in the sunlit sides
of the chimneys, and, if the darks of
windows and doorways are a little
intense, their area is small, and they
do not seem so assertive as the darks
in No. 2.
A Matter of Opinion.
Whether it would be advisable or
not to endeavour to obtain a softer
rendering is a matter of opinion.
A slightly softer grade of paper could
be tried, but it would probably involve
a little loss of vigour, and some might
prefer the former effort.
It is a question of taste and the
purpose for which the print is required.
For exhibition, the present range
would generally be considered prefer¬
able, and, for viewing in the hand, a
good many people would like the
softer version better. The effect has
been very well seen and caught, and,
from the technical standpoint, the
print is appreciably the best on the
page.
No. 4, “ A Cornish Gate,” by D. C.
Bodenham, is just about right as far
as the suitability of the printing paper
for the negative is concerned, but it is
somewhat overprinted and seems in¬
clined to dullness in consequence;
A lighter print would show up the
subject to better advantage, such as
it is, but the motive is rather slight
and the gate seems somewhat over¬
large for the picture space.
Deficiencies in Printing.
No. 5, " In Peaceful Lane,” by L.
Handley, displays a more normal
subject, but, if anything, the print
is on the soft side and could do with
a little greater vigour.
It also seems to show a measure of
fog, but whether this is attributable to
an unsafe light during development,
or a too lengthy immersion in the
mixture, or a combination of both,
cannot now be stated with any degree
of certainty. One or more of these
possible causes is likely and it should
not be difficult 'to determine which.
At all events, it should be traced
and eliminated, for it is a decided
drawback and should never be allowed
in a print that is submitted for com¬
petition.
The figures are well placed, but,
unfortunately, betray a consciousness
of the presence of the camera, and this,
again, is a defect that should be care¬
fully guarded against. “ Mentor.”
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p 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER q
A WORD ABOUT LIGHTING.
IT is a universally accepted fact
that the lighting of any subject
is a matter of the greatest im¬
portance. In the long series of articles
by well-known makers of exhibition
prints it is significant that so many
of the authors have emphasised their
liking for sunlight effects — the definite
contrasts of light and shade. The sun
is a powerful ally of the photographer
in most of his work, and especially
when the light is sufficiently unob¬
scured to give definite shadows and
brilliant high-lights.
In the studio, whether for portraiture
or for commercial work, reliance on
daylight is almost a thing of the past.
Artificial lights of varying power, with
their rays diffused or concentrated,
are employed with great elaboration
and skill ; and the work turned out
is largely dependent for its beauty and
effect on the carefully-studied lighting.
This has become an art in itself.
Out of doors, however, the photo¬
grapher has no control over the lighting.
He cannot command the sun to
shine, nor to alter the direction of its
rays. The most he can do is to watch
and wait for favourable conditions,
although he can certainly make the
most of those conditions when they
are present by careful choice of view¬
point. He can often by such means
vary the proportions of sunlight and
shadow, and arrange the juxtaposition
of light against dark, or the reverse.
The three illustrations on this page
I made to give a simple object-lesson
on the differences that result merely
from the direction of the light falling
on the subject. This subject, by the
way, is a Victorian lady’s purse with
ivory sides, the reproductions being
about two-thirds the size of the
original.
I would digress here to suggest to
the beginner that he can occasionally
do a useful bit of " home-work.”
It is far better to make a few actual
experiments than only to read about
them. They will often set his wits
to work, to think out what to do, and
how to contrive to do it.
Take my own little example. I
put a spot or two of fish-glue on the
plain side of the purse, pressed it down
on a piece of black paper, and let
it lie there while I got ready the
camera and all the other necessaries.
Then I pinned the paper on to a small
stand, or easel, which I could turn at
any angle to the light from a window.
When I had finished, a little warm
water removed both paper and glue,
and the purse was none the worse when
I gave it to a young lady whose
grandmother, when she was young,
might have had one like it.
In spite of the black paper the
backgrounds of my prints were grey
and patchy ; so, for reproduction
purposes I painted them over. I
mention this while you can see the
effect, so that you can remember it
when I come to say something (per¬
haps next week) about the preparation
I used for the purpose.
In Fig. I the purse was directly
facing the light from the window, and
the result is flat. There is practically
Fig- I.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 3-
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a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER s
likely ; but the lesson the three
prints teach has a very wide applica¬
tion. It holds good if you photograph
people, flowers, landscapes, buildings
— almost anything. The lighting of
Fig. I is the worst for most subjects,
but the only correct one if you want
to copy a print. The lighting of Fig.
3 may be ideal for a host of subjects.
Fig. 4 would have been a good
example for my recent remarks on
“ muddled ” pictures. I took it while
I was stalking a particularly mer¬
curial and elusive cat in the corner of
a garden. The lumber-shed is not
beautiful, but the leaf shadows are.
Even when the sun is shining it is
only for a brief period that those
shadows fall on the boards, and this
point also has a very wide application
in pictorial work.
Cast shadows are often of great
pictorial value, and their position
and character is naturally dependent on
the direction of the light. The sha¬
dows of foliage are often made a
feature of a picture, but they are nearly
always at their best when they fall on
a comparatively plain surface. I have
seen them introduced in photographs
of architectural subjects with elaborate
detail, and the two kinds of detail
compete and clash, and the result is
“ muddle.” The muddle in Fig. 4,
however, is not due to the shadows,
but to the dreadful foreground stuff.
W. L. F. W.
no form or relief in the carving. For
Fig. 2 the easel was turned at an
angle, and the difference made by the
cast shadows is very evident. For
Fig. 3 the exact angle was a matter
of very careful adjustment. The light
just “ glances ” over the surfac^y
This has not only lengthened the
shadows, but it has shown that the
surface of the ivory is not flat, but
very slightly concave. It is far more
realistic than Fig. i.
You may say that you do not want
to photograph an ivory purse. Very
Fig. 4.
A TP A Th Th TIV WJ A V ^ useful material
1 W /AA. FOR the photographer
Everyone nowadays is famiUar
with the use of wax for proofing
cartons, clothing, etc., and the
usefulness of this commodity may well
be brought to the notice of the amateur
photographer.
An extremely thin coating of the wax
to paper, for instance, will render it
proof to the action of water and many
chemicals such as are used by the
brethren of the camera. Consequently,
use should be made of it for the proofing
of labels on bottles of developer, etc.
Most chemists and oil and colourmen
stock it, or can easily obtain it in a
short time, and it is preferable to use
the fully refined grades, although in emer¬
gency the wax of a candle can be melted
down for the purpose.
In coating labels a small quantity
should be melted in a spoon over a small
flame, but without letting the flame play
directly on to the bottom of the spoon
or the wax will become overheated.
It is then poured over the label as thinly
as possible, any surplus being wiped off.
Do it over a piece of newspaper, and
any that falls will convert the newspaper
into a good fire-lighter.
Many of us like to make up our own
developers in quantity for the sake of
economy, and we are advised to fill
the bottles to the brim, so that there is
no air between the surface of the liquid
and the base of the cork. Here a little
paraffin wax will help in preserving the
solutions. Just melt a little of the wax,
and, inverting the bottle when the cork
is inserted, dip it into the wax sufficiently
to immerse the cork and leave a layer
of it a quarter of an inch or so over the
mouth of the bottle.
There are just those odd occasions
when it is desired to make a large pieture,
but for one reason or another we do not
feel justified in the outlay necessary to
purchase the big dishes which are
necessary. Here our friend wax is very
useful indeed.
It is a simple matter for the average
photographer to turn his hand to the
making up of a shallow tray, the bottom
of which can be a piece of plywood of
the desired dimensions, and the sides
pieces of batten. Attention should be
paid to the fitting of the joints, so that
when the wax is applied in a molten state
as little as possible may ooze through.
Now melt a quantity of paraffin wax
in a wide tin or an old saucepan — the
material is quite harmless in its refined
form — -and apply it to the inside of the
tray with a brush ; or it may be swilled
round in the tray and the surplus poured
off. Particularly if the latter course is
adopted it is as well to heat the tray so
that the wax penetrates the wood and
so gets a chance to “ bind ” firmly,
otherwise if the wood be very cold the
wax will set as it runs on and will tend
to flake off when it is hard. Further, the
better the penetration the better the
proofing qualities.
If it is found that the surface is very
rough when the wax has set it may be
smoothed by applying a hot iron over
it, which will help the wax to run, and
it is as well to do this in any case, so
as to be sure that the corners are thor¬
oughly treated.
To table-top workers familiarity with
the nature of a soft grade of wax will
readily suggest innumerable ways in
which it can be used for modelling. It
can be moulded in the hands, and will
“ stay put ” when a desired object is
formed ; it can be cut to shapes easily
with a knife, and any cuttings or crumbs
may be readily worked back into the
bulk after use, either by working with
the hands or by melting.
If, for this purpose, a wax of sufficient
plasticity is not readily obtained, the
admixture of a little jelly of the “ Vase¬
line” type should effect the necessary end.
E. G. W. Ingram.
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July 1st, 1936
icture Points
No. 6 (New Series) by RICARDO
Reflections in Water.
M'
ANY a photographer
has been beguiled by
a subject with al¬
most perfect reflections in
placid water into making
an exposure of what was
thought to be a good picture
because of the novelty. Be¬
cause it is unusual it is
attractive, but that does
not necessarily constitute
good composition or pic-
torialism. Immediately a
subject is repeated in shape
and tone so does the atten¬
tion become divided between
the original and its reflec¬
tion. If a print can be
turned upside down and
still look much the same, then it is pictorially weak.
The lower sketch illustrates the mistake of allowing the
reflections to compete with the bridge, as well as showing the
common fault with beginners of allowing the bridge to cut
the picture in half horizontally. By turning the camera
upright and tak¬
ing up a view¬
point to one end
of the bridge, a
better pictorial
view might be
possible, cutting
down the reflec¬
tions to a mini¬
mum and allow¬
ing the bridge to
play only a part
instead of domi¬
nating the whole
of the picture.
Foreground and
Distance.
W'
’’HEN taking photo¬
graphs of distant
views it is often very
helpful to include a strip of
foreground at the base and, if
possible, a figure or two. Not
only does it give strength and
a foundation to the composi¬
tion of the picture, but it
also helps to create the sensation of distance that is so often
lacking in subjects of this character.
In the same way that we feel the effect of height by unconsci¬
ously comparing the various distant objects such as buildings,
etc., with the immediate foreground, so can we re-create that
feeling by including the ground at the base of the picture. If
we also include some middle distance objects, such as some trees
on the descending hillside, then the eye is led more gradually
into the distance and we do not get so sudden a jump.
_ By comparing the two
sketches of the same subj ect we
can appreciate the advantage
of including a “door-step”
into the picture.
Another fault with the top
picture is that it is shown
divided into two, as if the
photographer were undecided
as to which was the more in¬
teresting half, the blue sky
and cloud or the winding river
and the fields.
While it is well known that
a yellow filter helps to pene¬
trate the haze and show more
clearly the far-off details, it
sometimes pays for pictorial
work, to ignore these details
and let the misty atmosphere
help to suggest the distance.
A Few Hints on Rocky Coast Subjects.
Although a rocky coast can supply excellent material for a photographic
subject, it requires considerable skill and experience to make it pleasing
both technically and pictorially. From the technical point of view, the
question of tone contrast can be largely overcome if a low lighting is used, such as
early morning or late afternoon, in order to throw more light on to the face of the
rocks and to relieve the heavy shadows that are sometimes too patchy and contrasty.
A low lighting is also a very pleasant change to the usual high midday light,
and often throws an entirely different outlook on to the scene.
Because of the heavy and solid
nature of the rocks, they must also
be treated with great care as far
as balance is concerned. It is not
pleasing to see a few rocks scattered
here and there and left unsupported
by a light foreground which, although might be exactly as seen, is weak, pictorially.
In the left-hand sketch a few faults that are frequent in beginners’ snaps have
been made and are remedied in the right-hand sketch. The rock in the middle
distance is too central in the picture space, and there seems to be no separation
between it and the distant rocks. The rock on the extreme right is too small and
lacking in shape, although it could be helpful in restoring balance. The foreground
is very weak, and does not give sufficient support to the general arrangement.
There is also no idea of the size of the rocks, and here a figure or boat is best intro¬
duced to give scale or proportion. Notice the change made in the viewpoint.
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July 1st, 1936
HOTOGRAPHY at the
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
By GEOFFREY CLAYTON, an Umpire at the Championships since 1931.
OF the thousands of tennis en¬
thusiasts who daily flock to the
All-England Club grounds dur¬
ing the course of the Wimbledon Cham¬
pionships, which close on Saturday
next, many have been taking their
cameras and wondering, perhaps, how
to use them to the best advantage.
The best seats, from the photo¬
grapher’s point of view, on the centre
court are the 6s. “ ringside ” seats
on the same ' side as the umpire’s
chair — i.e., on the left-hand side
with one’s back towards the clubhouse ;
and the same applies to the reserved
seats on No. i Court. From this
position the best close-ups can be
obtained, with the sun always at one’s
back. Most of the best matches,
particularly in the later stages of
the meeting, naturally take place on
these two courts. If possible, try
to avoid obtaining a seat which is in a
direct line with the net, a service- or
a base-line, otherwise your view may
be obstructed by the umpire or one
of the linesmen.
For those who must work from the
free seats at the opposite sides of these
two courts, a really efficient lens hood
should form an integral part of the
equipment.
Bear in mind that, with the excep¬
tion of the Centre and Court i, all
photographs will have to be taken
more or less across the court ; and
even on these two " star ” courts the
down-the-court seats are sufficiently
far away to call for the best in appara¬
tus if satisfactory results are to be
hoped for.
For those whose tennis experience
is insufficient for them to be able to
anticipate the probable movements of
players, it might be well to bear in
mind that, in a singles match, a
competitor remains reasonably motion¬
less on preparing to receive service, and
in a doubles, the two players at the
net do not, as a rule, move while their
two partners are engaged in serving
or receiving. Tennis players with a
good knowledge of the game and
rapid shutter equipment will, however,
be able to obtain some magnificent
action shots from the ring-side seats.
Remember that many of your
favourites can be seen at quite close
quarters on the outer courts. A little
anticipation and patience, coupled
with a study of the day’s programme
as published in your newspaper, will
enable you to take up an advantageous
position on a chosen court in advance
of the crowd. As before, always work
if possible from the side on which the
umpire’s chair is situated.
Strictly speaking, no spectator is
allowed upon any courts ; but, pro¬
vided the crowd is not too large, a
An interesting shot of the crowd on the Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Miss Kay Stammers in action at Wimbledon
tactful “ Would you mind, please ?
before the beginning of a match will
rarely fail to obtain a momentary
pose on an outer court. But this
must be done immediately the com¬
petitors enter the court, and every¬
thing must be ready — no dithering
about with focussing or setting the
shutter. It is definitely not a popular
act to request competitors, and par¬
ticularly ladies, to pose after a gruelhng
match on a sweltering day.
Just one hint; particularly to users
of movie cameras. Always employ
such apparatus with tact and make
yourself as little obvious as possible.
In games like the Wimbledon cham¬
pionships, competitors are strung to a
very high pitch of tension ; and an
umpire is quite within his rights to
order a photographer to desist if he
decides that the use of a camera is
disturbing anybody upon the courts.
I am a keen photographer myself, but
in this matter my sympathies are
definitely with the players.
Finally, remember that there are
many characteristic Wimbledon pic¬
tures to be made other than merely
those of the play itself. The crowds,
the ball-boys, the umpires even, pro¬
vide many an amusing incident and
the chance of picking up a news-snap
is ever present. In addition, mag¬
nificent views of the entire grounds,
together with many interesting " angle
shots,” may be obtained from the
terraces, open to everybody, which
surround the Centre and No. i courts.
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
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CARRYING CAMERA ON CYCLE.
Sir, — With regard to a recent enquiry by a reader on the
subject of carrying a camera on a cycle, may I say that I
have found forward pannier bags, such as are supplied by
Camp and Sports Co-operators, Ltd., i, Newgate Street, E.C.i
(usual disclaimer), most effective. The two bags simply hang
either side of the top tube of the cycle, and are secured by a
single strap round the steering-head. The camera and acces¬
sories are placed in one bag, with a large rubber sponge or
heavy focussing-cloth to act as shock absorber, and tools and
wet-weather kit in the other bag, while the tripod is strapped
across the back of the saddle. The bags are just large enough
to accommodate a quarter-plate Sanderson and a thick cloth,
and I have carried one many hundreds of miles thus without
injury, even over really rough Highland roads. The whole
secret is to see that the padding with the cloth is so arranged
that the camera does not come at any point into direct con¬
tact with the cycle-frame. — Yours, etc., R. O. FAULKNER.
FILMS OBTAINABLE IN GERMANY.
Sir, — Your correspondent, H. J. A. (Cambridge), who
enquires what kinds of film he will be able to obtain in Germany,
may be interested to know that Kodak and " Verichrome ” are
on sale in all the larger towns at approximately the same
prices as those charged in this country.
Of the " native ” varieties, Agfa is obtainable everywhere
(even in railway station buffets !) and is identical in all
grades with that sold in England. Perutz, ortho, and pan.,
and Zeiss Ikon Pernox are also obtainable and I have had
some very good results with a super-speed double-coated
orthochromatic film bearing the name " Herzog,” which I have
not seen over here.
Wishing your correspondent a very happy holiday in
Heaven’s own country for photographers.” — Yours, etc.,
GRAHAM P. GODDARD.
DEVELOPING ROLL FILM.
Sir, — I think Mr. R. E. Burnett, whose letter describing his
method appears in your issue of June loth, would find it more
easily carried out by using an Ensign Trident. This admir¬
able and simple gadget is a heavy porcelain three-pronged
affair which fits into a quarter-plate dish. With 2 to 4 oz.
of solution in the dish, the film, drawn to and fro emulsion
side downwards underneath the central prong with ease and
certainty, is always in the developer. It is easier still, and
far more likely to result in an undamaged film and untired
arms, if one uses the new 4-exposure 3 J X 2 J rolls (or 6-exposure
for the 2J X2J size, which I favour). These short hlms are
a pleasure to develop, and after years of messing about with
plates, tanks, and daylight film tanks I am at last getting a
really high percentage of negatives with no spots at all, even
when examined by translucence with high-power glasses on.
I can never be persuaded that to shut a rolled-up him into a
tank, either with or without paper and apron, and expect it
to develop properly, is either a scientihc or even a common-sense
procedure.— Yours, etc., H. S. GASKELL, M.B.
HOME-MADE LIGHT FILTERS.
Sir, — All readers of “ The A.P.” know the advantages to be
gained by the use of a light hlter, but many readers of hmited
means like myself know of the expense incurred by experiment¬
ing with these almost essential accessories. This expense may
be obviated by making one’s own light-hlters.
The procedure is very simple and wide scope is left for
experiment by varying the density and colour.
A 25 per cent solution of ordinary pow’dered gelatine is made
and hltered through blotting-paper ; this operation is greatly
simplihed if boiling water is used. The amount of gelatine
solution depends on the number and size of the hlters to be
made. This is divided up into several lots in test-tubes or
similar receptacles.
Filtered solutions of some suitable dyes are ne.xt made — I
use leather stains dissolved in boiling water — the concentration
of the dye depending on the density of the filter required.
July ist, 1936
A little of the dye is added to some of the gelatine, the propor¬
tions of dye and gelatine adjusted until the required density is
obtained. This may be ascertained by brushing some of the
mixture on glass and looking at it by transmitted light.
When a suitable mixture is obtained a piece of clean glass
is flooded with the warmed mixture (an old lantern plate
from which the emulsion has been removed), and the whole is
then set away to dry. When the gelatine has toughened, i.e.,
in about ten minutes, the slide is slid carefully, gelatine side up,
into a 10 per cent solution of formalin and left for five minutes.
The shde is removed and left to dry in a dustproof atmosphere
on its end like a lantern plate, and the job completed by
affixing a cover-glass for protection. A clip for mounting
on the camera can be made out of tin-plate black lacquered.
The factors of these filters have to be found by experiment,
keeping in mind the fact that it is always best to over-expose.
I have taken several photographs through my set of these
filters and find them excellent. — Yours, etc., P. A. PEACH.
METOL POISONING, ETC.
Sir, — I would like to suggest to J. A. E. (London), re metol
poisoning, that the skin trouble he sufiers from when develop¬
ing may be due to the acid fixing bath. The symptoms of
this form of skin trouble are whitening of the skin followed by
shght peeling. The skin afterwards becomes red and sore,
dry, and sometimes cracks, when slight bleeding follows.
Irritation is acute. I have been attacked on more than one
occasion when using hypo and potassium metabisulphite.
The skin between forefinger and thumb is the first place
where the trouble appears, as after fixing operations one usually
holds up the print or plate for examination, letting the solution
run downwards from the finger-tips, which quickly dries on
the skin.
As J. A. E. uses rubber gloves for developing, it is possible
he removes them, not suspecting that the fixing bath is probably
the source of the trouble.- — ^Yours, etc., V. CORELLI.
THE HANDYMAN AGAIN.
Sir, — A little while ago I was unfortunate or clumsy
enough to break the outer shell of my 3JX2-J Correx tank.
A repair was, however, effected in the following manner :
The tank was found to be a tight fit in a large-size Ovaltine
tin. The bottom of a tin was therefore cut off to give an
inch or so more in height than the height to which the tank
was damaged, i.e., the tank was damaged to a height of about
1 in. from the bottom, and the tin was therefore cut round
2 in. from the bottom. It was then warmed up to a heat
insufficient to melt the solder, but sufficient to ensure that a
little pitch, which was melted and run into it, would remain
soft long enough for the tank to be got well into position. The
warming of the tin also had the effect of enlarging it sufficiently
for the tank to go into it fairly easily, while as it cooled it
contracted and held everything firmly in place. The broken
tank with its pieces carefully assembled was then pressed
firmly but gently into place, and after the tin had been painted
black the repair was complete and has proved quite satisfactory
in use. — Yours, etc., H. M. SHEPPARD.
A MAKESHIFT SHUTTER RELEASE.
Sir, — I am the owner of an Ensign roll-film reflex camera.
One afternoon recently I set out to take some photographs
quite near my home, and I did not carry the camera in its
case as I usually do. Imagine my surprise when I found that
the small shutter release knob was missing. (This is a little
plunger with a shouldered end, screwed, which screws into
the camera, and can be substituted for a flexible cable release
when needed.)
I hurriedly felt through my pockets for a temporary sub¬
stitute, and, being a golfer, I discovered a “ tee ” among my
assortment of curios. This fitted exactly, and being made
of wood it screwed into the camera firmly. The top, which is
hollowed out for the ball, is just ideal for the finger-tips, and I
got my photographs taken with very good results. I shout
” Golf Tee Saved a Life.” Now I never go out without one or
two in my pocket in case I have the same experience again.
(This knob is rather a weak part of an otherwise first-class
camera.) Trusting that this experience of mine will benefit
quite a few of my brother photographers. — Yours, etc.,
DAVID HODGHTON.
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July I, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
A GLANCE INTO THE DARK AGES
This week we sold our 5,000th miniature camera, thus marking something of a milestone in the history of our business.
On the strength of this achievement, we feel stimulated to recapitulate a little.
Approximately ten years ago the pioneer Leica cameras began to find their way into this country, to be received
with suspicion and reserve. Our first Leica was the model fitted with the Compur shutter. We used this camera
on a holiday in Eastern Europe, and were greatly impressed by its handiness and precision. Previously our personal
equipment had comprised a quarter-plate folding reflex. We kept both outfits on for a time, but the big fellow
was neglected from that date.
It was early in 1932 with the introduction of the Leica Model II, with its coupled range-finder, that miniature photo¬
graphy really went ahead to win. Our shelves began to sag with the old-fashioned outfits that were being thrown on
the market by the hundred. Miniature camera production was too slow for the demand, and a new technique of
miniature photography was somewhat gropingly being evolved.
In 1933, to meet a really crying need for a specialist type of service, we became miniature camera specialists, at first
remaining in our extremely modest suburban premises, and then, in 1935 four fame having gone abroad ), moving into
our present address in High Holborn. Here we held the first Contax exhibition. In this year, 1936, in the endeavour
to set a new standard in Leica and Contax processing, we started our “ Miniature Only ” developing service. Needless
to say that in the future we intend to remain, as in the past, at the forefront of miniature camera development.
THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF USED
MINIATURE CAMERAS FROM OUR STOCK. WE HAVE. BESIDES
THESE. THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF NEW
MINIATURE CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES TO BE FOUND IN GREAT
BRITAIN. OVER FIVE HUNDRED DIFFERENT ACCESSORIES FOR
THE LEICA CAMERA ONLY ARE TO BE SEEN AT OUR SHOWROOMS
WITH EACH OF THE SECOND-HAND CAMERAS LISTED
BELOW WE GIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION.
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, fitted latest pattern rectilinear focussing f/1.9 Hektor.
MISCELLANEOUS— contd.
Unsoiled
£45 0 0
m any way .
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new. . . .£31 10
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. Excellent condition
\
Leica Model II, black, f/2 Summar lens. As new .
Leica Model II, black, f/2.5 Hektor lens. As new .
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case. As new .
Leica Standard Model, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. As new .
Leica Model 1, f/3.5 Elmar lens, non-interchangeable. Good condition
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled, rectilinear focussing.
Leitz I3.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar Lens, coupled. As new .
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar Lens, uncoupled. Good conditi
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor Lens, coupled. As new .
15-cm. f/2. 3 Astro Identoscope Telephoto Lens, for Leica,
attachment. Listed £95. As new .
As :
CONTAXES :
£30
10
0
.£27
15
0
.£22
10
0
.£19
10
0
.£11
17
6
..£8
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15
0
.£18
10
0
.£21
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0
.£11
17
6
..£7
5
0
.£13
10
0
and
reflex
.£67
10
0
' case.
As
.£42
10
0
.£32
17
6
.£25
17
6
.£23
17
6
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, case. As new . £1 1 17
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £11 17
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar, case. As new . £8 15
Foth-Flex 6x 6 cm., latest slow-speeds model, f/3.5 lens. As new . £7 17
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . £19 17
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 530/LCPR, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As
new . £14 17 6
Planovista, V.P. size, f/2.7 Macro-Plasmat. As new . £11 15 0
Planovista, f/3.5 Trioplan. As new . £8 17 6
Rubyette, f/4.5 Dallmeyer, roll-film adapter and 3 slides. As new . £9 17 6
Zeiss Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. As new . £8 7 6
Kodak Nagel Six-20 Duo, f/3.5 Kodak lens, Compur shutter, 2 filters and case. As
new . £7 17 6
Nagel Rolloroy, f/2 Xenon lens, case. Good condition . £12 10 0
Kodak Pupille, f/3.5 Xenar, special reflex attachment. Good condition. .. .£9 15 0
MINIATURE ENLARGERS :
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, latest type. As new . £7 15 0
Praxidos, latest model for Contax with condenser and automatic focussing £9 15 0
V.N., semi-automatic focussing for 32X2^ negatives (adapter for Leica size), f/4.5
Dallmeyer lens. Excellent condition . £6 15 0
Ensign Miniature Magnaprint, fitted f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens. As new . £5 0 0
Certos Enlarger for Leica negatives. As new. Incase . £6 7 6
Foth Enlarger, taking up to 4x 4 negatives, f/3.5 lens. Shop-soiled only. ...£517 6
Dremograph Enlarger, takes Leica or Contax lenses. Shop-soiled only.. £4 10 0
Contax Magniphot Enlarger. Good condition . £6 15 0
Zeiss Miraphot Enlarger, 3^x2^, fitted f/4.5 Tessar lens. As new . £7 5 0
EXPOSURE METERS (all as new)
Prinsen Meters, £2 5 0; Latest Pattern (Model 650) Weston Meters (Universal or
Leica), £4 7 6 each; Old Circular Model Leicameters, Model 617, 37/6 each;
Model 627 (Leica or Universal), £3 3 0; Photoskop Meters, 37/6 each.
NEW BOOKS AND ACCESSORIES :
The New Exakta Handbook. Price 3s. 6d., postage 2d.
** Home Portraiture with the Miniature Camera,” by ” Minicam” . 3s. 6d.
” A Leica Amateurs Picture Book,” by Rudolf Pestalozzi . 21s. Od.
De Luxe Ever-ready Cases for Leica cameras in finest pigskin ; price for cameras with
f/3.5 lenses, 27s. Od. ; with f/2 lenses . 28s. Od.
De Luxe Ever-ready Cases for Exakta cameras, best hide (obtainable only from us).
(Please state whether ordinary or plate-back model) . 27s. 6d.
(We can supply the Contax Model I with the improved slow-speeds shutter, but the
earlier type range-finder, at a reduction of £3 10s. on each of the above prices.)
Zeiss 18-cm. f/6. 3 Tele-Tessar, for Contax. As new . £20 10 0
Zeiss 12-in. f/8 Tele-Tessar, with filter and special case. Cost £48. As new £30 0 0
Zeiss 13.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar, for Contax. Excellent condition . £16 15 0
EXAKTAS :
Multispeed Exakta, f/2. 9 Dallmeyer Pentac lens, case. Good condition. . . .£17 15 0
Model A Exakta, f/2. 8 Tessar lens, case. Good condition . £17 15 0
Model A Exakta, f/3.5 Tessar lens, case. As new . £13 17 6
Model A Exakta, f/3.5 Exaktar lens, case. Good condition . £11 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS :
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case. As new . £55 0 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, ever-ready case. Excellent condition £16 15 0
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CIN£ APPARATUS.
Cinematography
mateur
Filming at the Bathing Pool
By
H. BRAITHWAITE.
OPEN-AIR bathing pools, of which there are now a con¬
siderable number, are, with the arrival of warmer days,
being utilised to their fullest extent. Aquatic sports
provide the amateur cinematographer with opportunities
which afford him excellent action material for his camera.
The swimming pool, on a sunny day, presents a most ani¬
mated scene, and from the terraces usually reserved for non¬
swimmers suitable views of the pool and bathers are available.
A considerable variety of shots can be had from numerous angles
which make a pleasing compact film subject in itself.
the lower end of the pool, the children using the water-chute,
and a shot or two of the sun-bathers relaxing. Water polo and
aquatic gala performances offer unique opportunities for the
amateur to obtain successful action pictures, and full advantage
should be taken of these.
With quick-action shots, such as the high dive, care will be
necessary in correctly “ panning ” the camera to cover the
swift movement of the diver. Secure beforehand a good
position where freedom of action for the manipulation of the
camera is possible. During the diver’s progress, keep him
well in the centre of the view-finder, and include the consequent
splash in the water.
Correct lens stops will naturally depend upon the time of day
and weather conditions. Should the sun be shining, care must
be exercised in seeing that no light reflection from the water
enters the camera lens. A lens hood may be found a necessity
to obviate stray sun-sparkle on the water.
Overhead shots, taken from an elevated position, of bathers
gracefully swimming from one end of the pool to the other,
form an attractive subject worthy of filming. The water
should, of course, have the sun playing on it to penetrate its
surface, when, from a high position, it is possible to film under¬
water swimming with good effect.
Whether at the seaside or at one of the many inland bathing
pools, excellent diving shots are possible which form a most
interesting inclusion to the holiday record.
The finish of the shot.
Perhaps high-diving presents the best and most interesting
of angles obtainable. Graceful divers give a beautiful picture,
besides enabling the cinematographer to exercise his skill in
successfully “ panning ” his camera. Choose a point well
below the diving-board, preferably at water level, which
enables an unobstructed view of the diver from the time he
or she takes off to the time the water is entered. Preferably,
the diver should be filmed against an open sky.
The angular viewpoint obtained from below gives an impos¬
ing picture as he dives off, and a careful “ pan ” will enable
his progress to be followed until he splashes into the water.
Another interesting shot can be obtained from the diving-
board itself, by filming from behind the diver as he leaves.
There are numerous other shots obtainable, such as diving from
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July 1st, 1936
fh[ amateur photographer
ita 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER g
Making a Running Commentary for use with 9-mm. Cine
Fil m E. A. ANDERSON.
The wonderful automatic machines
of Messrs. Voice Records Ltd.,
now installed in most large towns,
which record your voice and deliver a
record which plays for one minute,
render it possible for the owner of
a radio-gramophone, in addition to a
Pathescope 9-mm. projector, to make a
running commentary for his holiday
films at very little expense. The
records cost sixpence each, and the
faithful reproduction of the speaker’s
voice leaves very little to be desired.
It will be agreed that a succession of
titles in a holiday picture seems a little
out of date in these days of talking
pictures. A commentary on the picture,
in the voice of the producer himself, will
make the finished result exceedingly
attractive.
In the case of a holiday film of, say,
300 ft., one super reel in length, it is
quite possible, using these records,
though perhaps not desirable, to make
a running commentary for the whole
film.
The writer prefers to make use of
titles for part of the reel, and a commen¬
tary for the parts where it would seem
more suitable.
Preparing the Commentary.
If it is particularly desired to avoid
the loss of continuity in the picture,
occasioned by the rather protracted time
occupied in the changing of a record,
and the. insertion in the picture, of a
somewhat unnecessary title, to enable
the change to be made, an alternative
way of using the records would be to
use one or two — two will be sufficient —
to be played during the projection of the
main title, when a few well-chosen
remarks can be introduced, and will save
those long titles which are somewhat
difficult to construct with the sub¬
standard sizes.
' Join up your shots in the order in
which you wish them to be projected
on the screen, in the ordinary way,
minus titles.
Project the film on the screen, at
normal speed, and decide which parts you
wish to accompany with a commentary,
and where you wish to insert titles.
Run the film through the projector
again, and actually rehearse your chosen
description of the shots you have decided
to accompany with speech. Remember
you have one minute to speak, and
you must find out exactly how much
film your voice can accompany when
the projector is running at normal
speed. You can say about 125 words in
one minute, but obviously this would
appear rather quick fire for our purpose,
and rather fewer words will be desirable.
It will of course be realised that in
the case of a spoken commentary there
is no question of actual synchronisation
of voice and picture, the only thing you
must be sure of is that you can actually
say in one minute what you wish to
describe as appearing on the screen in
the same period of time.
Having noted the frame at which you
started speaking, insert a title imme¬
diately in front of it and, to save film,
notch it once or twice, or more, but
allow ample time to enable you to
put a record on your gramophone
before the familiar “ click ” indicates
that the film is starting to move again.
If you wish to carry on speaking for
another minute, you will have to note the
frame at which your first record finishes
and insert another title — again notching
it to allow time to change the record.
Making the Records.
Write down exactly what you wish to
record, using a separate piece of paper
for each record. You are now ready
to visit the microphone.
The recording machine is entirely
automatic. You put sixpence in the
slot, depress a lever and a pointer moves
slowly to START. Immediately it arrives
at this position you must commence
speaking, and if you have timed yourself
correctly in your rehearsals, you should
just complete speaking when the pointer
arrives at finish.
Do not speak too close to the micro¬
phone, about four inches away is about
right, and speak a little to the side of it.
What you most require is clear-cut
speech in the finished records.
Bringing your records home you will
probably experience the thrill of having
made your first record, but a bigger
thrill awaits you — you have made your
first talkie.
Projecting Picture with
Commentary.
If possible, place your loudspeaker
immediately behind the screen.
A small electric torch is essential, to
enable you to attend to gramophone in
the darkened room.
Place your records in numbered
envelopes corresponding to the order
in which they accompany your shots
to be projected on the screen. Caution :
Make sure that the records are the right
side up. The right side is the side with
" Voice Records ” printed on it. The
other side plays an advertisement for
a popular brand of cigarettes, and if
played accidentally may appear very
humorous to your audience, but will be
exceedingly annoying to you.
Fibre needles must be used with these
records. Have a good supply easily
available which you have previously
tested, as they vary greatly.
Make sure that your projector motor
is working at normal speed, and set
gramophone speed at 78.
Immediately the last " click ” of
the projector indicates that the title
preceding the part of the film you have
made a record accompaniment for is
about to disappear, place needle at
commencement of record, and you have
the finished result — talking pictures
with g-mm. film.
Reversal Film Exposures LESLIE Ransom.
The attainment of perfect technique
commences with the exposure of
the film, for it is useless to expect
a well-graded positive when the exposure
is decided by guess-work. Correct expo¬
sure is more important with reversal
film than with any other form of sensi¬
tive material. Especially is this so
when using stock of the super-pan.
reversal type, where a faulty exposure
will completely neutralise the advantages
of panchromatic material.
The increasing popularity of the wide-
aperture lens makes the judging of
exposures increasingly difficult. When
using a lens of the “ one-point-five "
variety in the evening, with light of
uncertain actinic value, the only way to
determine the correct exposure is by
actually testing the strength of the light.
This can be done by using one of the
many photo-electric cell exposure meters
now on the market. These wonderful
instruments completely cut out guess¬
work, and perfect exposures are obtained ,
even when filming in the uncertain light
that is found in such places as theatres,
indoor swimming-pools, floodlit build¬
ings, and similar scenes, where it is
impossible to determine the exact
amount of light that is falling upon the
subject.
A habit should be made of periodically
cleaning all lenses. The components
should be unscrewed and carefully
cleaned with an old, well-washed hand¬
kerchief, and finished with a piece of
chamois leather, such as is used for
cleaning spectacles. When the lens is
being put together, use a small spotting-
brush to remove all dust from the inside
of the mounting. Apart from the flat
image given by a dirty or misty lens,
a certain amount of light is prevented
from reaching the film, which materially
affects the exposure.
When using a colour filter, it must be
remembered that a different multiplying
factor will be required for the same filter
when using orthochromatic and pan¬
chromatic film stock, and also when
taking in sunlight and artificial lighting.
A great deal of time and money is
expended by the manufacturers of film
in determining the exact increase in
exposure required for a given make of
filter, and it is worth while to write to
the makers of the stock in use, for their
advice on the exposure required for the
various makes of colour filters.
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These facts and formula! are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
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The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
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Special “ A.P.” filing cabinets for this card index are now ready. The illustration below shows their
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HYPERFOCAL DISTANCE
For every focal length of lens and for every
aperture, there is a certain distance beyond which
everything is in sharp focus. This distance is called
the h3T)erfocal distance.
To calculate this distance it is necessary to know —
the focal length, in inches, of lens (F) ; the circle of
confusion desired in the negative (C) ; the f/ number
in use of lens (f).
The formula for calculating the hvperfocal distance
(H.D.)
F2 xC
- = H.D. (in yards).
fXI2X3
E.xample. — For a lens of f/4.5 aperture of 5-in.
focal length to give a circle of confusion of i /200th in.
diameter
52x200 25x200
. - = - = 31 yards.
4.5x12x3 4.5x36
It should be noted that the circle of confusion
(i/2ooth in.) is regarded as 200.
The greater the print enlargement desired the smaller
the circle of confusion should be. Based on the fact
that a circle of confusion of I'looth in. diameter
viewed at 12 in. distance is seen as a sharp point, it
is usual to divide the focal length of the lens into
12 in. and to divide 1/ looth in. by the quotient. Thus
a 2-in. lens should have a circle of confusion of 1/ tooth
in. (12 2) = i/6ooth in.
If the focussing scale is set to “ infinity,” then
everything beyond the h3y>erfocal distance will be in
sharp focus. If the scale is set to the hyperfocal
distance, then everything beyond half that distance
will be in sharp focus.
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when the negative ’■eTn'criSi\jii''^«'i/'t3rLe*.
soft when handled, the only remedy is
in the skilful retouching of the negative.
Enlarger Lamp.
Can you advise me what to do with my condenser
enlarger lamp which projects the shape of the
wire filament on to the bromide through the
negative ? What is the best power of lamp to
use with an enlarger of this kind ?
C. L. (N. Shields.)
You do not say whether you use a
clear glass or a pearl lamp. We cer¬
tainly advise the latter and usually this
remedies the trouble. If then, it is not
entirely removed, use a ground glass
as a diffuser, placed on the lamp side of
the condenser. Knowing nothing about
your enlarger we cannot be more definite
about the lamp, but we should think a
6o-watt lamp would be best for all¬
round work, although a loo-watt lamp
would be advisable if the diffuser
absorbs much of the light, or if slow
paper or small lens stops are being used.
Photographic Societies.
Will you please furnish me with the names and
addresses of the clubs in Liverpool ?
J. W. (Liverpool.)
Your nearest photographic society is
the Liverpool Amateur Photographic
Association, the Secretary being Mr.
A. C. Hughes, Bluecoat Chambers,
School Lane, Liverpool, who will be
pleased to furnish you with full par¬
ticulars. The next nearest appears to
be the St. Helens Camera Club, of which
the Secretary is Mr. G. A. Forman, 206,
Hard Lane, St. Helens,
''"''I’lfJ LQ.OOJte.the^
for exposure of bromide prints, and, if
you find an exposure is between 8 and
16 seconds, you could safely give 12.
On the other hand, there is no reason
at all why you should not use an arith¬
metical progression, such as 5, 10, 15, 20,
25. 30, etc., for your trial strips, provided
that you have first some vague idea as
to the correct exposures. Otherwise it is
better to use the geometrical progression
system as 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, etc., in
order to cover a wide range. Should the
exposure lie between 32 and 64 seconds,
then it would be necessary to make
another test strip beginning at 32
seconds and finishing at 64 seconds, and
exposures in the order of 32, 40, 48,
56 and 64 seconds should be ideal.
Wide-angle Lens on Reflex.
What are the difficulties in using a wide-angle lens
on a reflex camera ? J. F. (Birmingham.)
If the lens is so short in focal length
that the mirror fouls the back of the
lens when about to be raised to make
the exposure, then obviously, the lens
will not allow the reflex to be used to its
greatest advantage. We know several
workers who use short-focus wide-angle
lenses on their reflex cameras, but they
are obliged to mount the lens in a sunk
lens panel and fit it after the mirror is
raised and fixed, the focussing being
effected by the back ground glass or by
means of a marked scale on the side
of the camera. As the lenses are used
mainly for interiors for comparatively
long exposures, it is not so important
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Fibre needles must be used with these
all these at the port the Customs official
can check and sign your list. When
you return to this country you need only
to show the list, together with the
apparatus concerned, in the Customs.
In this way there is no need to show
receipted bills, although there is no
harm in taking them as well, in case
the other list is mislaid.
Numbering Negatives.
Can you suggest a neat and permanent method
of numbering negatives for indexing purposes ?
A. J. (London.)
Use indian ink of the waterproof
variety and a new, fine ball-headed pen
and mark in the margin.
Press Agencies.
Will you kindly forward me a short list of photo¬
graphic agencies who would handle amateurs’
pictures ? G. F. (Twickenham.)
We have frequently published lists
of photographic Press agencies, but we
repeat a few of them herewith : The
Associated Press of Great Britain, Ltd.,
2 and 3, Hind Court, Fleet Street,
London, E.C.4 ; British International
Photos, 176, Fleet Street ; Central
Press, Ltd., 119, Fleet Street; Key¬
stone View Co., 12, Wine Office Court,
E.C.4 > Planet News, Johnson’s Court,
Fleet Street, E.C.4 > Photopress, Ltd.,
10, Johnson’s Court, Fleet Street ;
Sport and General Press Agency, 2 and
3, Gough Square, Fleet Street, E.C.4 >
“Topical” Press Agency, 10 and ii.
Red Lion Court, E.C.4 > Wide World
Photos, Salisbury Square House, Salis¬
bury Square, E.C.4.
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July I, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
Rolleiflex 6x6, latest automatic, Tessar
f/3.5, month old, maker’s guarantee, £19 ;
Ombrux, in case, £2/5. — Box 8374, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [3985
For Sale. — Latest Model Rolleiflex (Tessar
f/3.5 lens), with ever-ready leather case,
£20. — Box 8409, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[3988
TCA Reflex 9x12, F.P., 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th,
1 f/4.5 Tessar, 5 slides, F.P.A., £8 ; as new.—
Mayer, 42, Amersham Rd., New Cross. Appoint¬
ment. [3990
1-PLATE Thomton-Pickard Roll Film Press Canftra,
4 f/4.5 Dalhneyer lens, and leather ease ;
practically new, offers.— Atkins, 31, Westbourne
Park, Scarborough. [3991
THORNTON-PICKARD Reflex, 3ix2i, Cooke
f/4.5, Dallmeyer Telephoto, 6 .slides, adapter,
Wratten filter. Bee meter, leattier case, £9/9 — ■
Gray, 25, Grosvenor Place, Nortli Shields. [3992
31x2i T.-P. Reflex Junior Special, f/4.5
2 Texor, focal-plane shutter, 1/lOtli to 1/1, 000th,
12 slides, case ; as new, near £6 ; appointment at
address or in Town. — Hood, 282, Eden Park
Avenue, Beckenham. [3994
Reflex T.-P. 3ix2i, f/3.5 Cooke, roll adapter,
12 slides, £8/17/6 ; looks new. — 62, Ashford
St., Stoke-on-Trent. [3995
ZEISS Super Ikonta, Tessar f/4.5, takes 3ix2i
and 2 on, in splendid condition, £11/10. —
Below.
S LOW-SPEED Attachment for Models I and H
Leica, as new, 37/6 ; Megoflex Reflex Attach¬
ment for Model II, 37/6.
Ever-ready case for Model III, as new, 22/6 ;
Ditto, for Model 11, 20/- ; Another, 12/6.—
Below
Model in Black Leica, Elmar f/3.5, exactly
as new, £24 ; for part exchange and approval,
apply, Cyril Howe, Cheap St., Bath ; recommended
by E. Leitz for Leica developing and printing. [3996
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July r, 1930
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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In spite of the very low price we can with every
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every respect to others on the market at double
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THE CAMERA CO
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I CAMERAS AND LENSES \
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x21 Adams’ Model A Verto Folding, double
2 extension, rising front, revolving front, Idento-
scope finder and direct finder, fitted Ross cora-
binable lens, speeded shutter, 1 to l/250th, 3 D.P.
holders, 2 F.P. adapters, leather case ; cost over
£38 ; our price, £21/10.
31x2^ Newman & Guardia New Special Sibyl,
2 N. & G. reflex finder, rising and cross front,
Dallmeyer Serrac t/4.5, speeded shutter, i to
l/150th, 4 D.D. slides, F.P. A. and case, £10/17/6.
31 X 2 j Goerz Tenax Folding, double extension,
2 high rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, fitted Dogmar 1/3.5, Compur shutter, 1
to l/200th, 3 slides, £5/17/6.
31x2i Newman & Guardia New Special Sibyl,
2 focussing, rising and cross, N. & G. reflex
finder, fitted Sibyl Cooke f/4.5, speeded shutter,
i to l/150th, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. A., leather case,
£8/17/6.
31 X 2i Dallmeyer Speed Camera, focussing,
2 rising front, wire frame finder, focal-plane
shutter, l/8th to l/l,000tli, fitted Dallmeyer
Pentac f/2.9, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. A., leather case,
£12.
31 X 2i Ica Minimum Palmos Focal-plane Press
2 Camera, rising and cross, direct finder,
quick- wind focal-plane shutter, l/15th to 1 /750th,
fitted Goerz Dogmar 1/4.5, focussing mount, 2 D.P.
holders, F.P. adapter ; fine order, £7/10.
41x6 cm. V.P. Zeiss Ikon Bebe Folding Pocket,
2 direct and wire frame finder, fitted 7-cm.
Tessar f/3.5, Compur, focussing, D.A. shutter, 1
to 1 /250th, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case,
£10/17/6.
41x6 cm. V.P. Ica Bebe Folding Pocket, direct
2 and wire frame finder, fitted 7.5-cm. Tessar
f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th, F.P. adapter,
£5/17/6.
VEST Pocket Ensign Midget Roll Film Camera,
direct finder, fitted Ensar f/6.3, and purse,
£2/2/6.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms : Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
ROLLEICORD Model H, Zeiss f/3.5 lens, ever-
ready case ; as new, unscratched, perfect, with
additional soft-focus lens ; cost over £18 ; sell,
£15/10. — Box 8410, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [3986
Mentor Folding Reflex, 31x21, as new, latest
revolving back, Tessar, slides, F.P. A., case,
£13/10. — 29, Dennis Park Crescent, Wimbledon. [3987
THORNTON-PICKARD Camera, Duplex Ruby
Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke anastigmat, i-pl., 3 D.D.
slides, Thomton-Pickard overhaul ; condition as
new, £12. — Matson, Perton, Walton-on-Thames. [3997
NO. 6 Ensign Carbine 31x21, f/4.5 Aldis
Uno anastigmat lens, Compur shutter, leather
case, excellent condition ; cost £8/15 ; Dallmeyer
9-in. anastigmat Telephoto, for above camera,
cost £8/8 ; £7/10 the two. — Garrod, Carter’s,
Magdalen, King’s Lynn. [3998
/j C X 107 Stereo, f/6.8 Zeiss anastigmats, focus-
sing, 12-plate changing-box and slides,
rising front ; perfect condition, £2/10. — Marriott,
8, Dereham Rd., Norwich. [3999
THAGEE Roll Film, V.P. size, f/4.5 Ihagee in
J, D.A. Pronto speeded shutter, £4/10.-109,
Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City. [4000
Automatic Rolleiflex 21x21, Tessar f/3.8, 1
to l/300th see., excellent condition, £16. —
Walton, Parade, Parkgate, Wirral. [4001
Ensign speed Film Reflex, 31x21, Ensar f/4.5,
focal-plane shutter, l/25th to 1 /500th and
time, leather case ; cost £7/16 ; £4/10 ; would
exchange Enlarger- — Cooke, 37, Kineton Green
Rd., Olton, V/arwickshire. [4002
LEICA III, chromium, f/2 Summar, £27, lowest,
perfect ; Elmar f/3.6 (nickel), coupled, £4/17/6.
— Roberts, 10, Central Chambers, Stratford-on-
Avon. [4003
LEICA III, chromium, f/2 Summar ; as new, £28 ;
no offers. — Slaughter, 1, Queen’s Drive, W.3.
[4004
41x21 Ensign Carbine Roll Film, Aldis Uno
4 anastigmat f/7.7 ; perfect condition, in case,
37/6 : deposit system. — Campbell, 49, Downside
Rd., Sutton. [4006
SERVICE
BARGAINS
STILL AND MOVIE
APPARATUS
For Cash, Exchange, or Terms.
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/6.3 anastigmat lens and case
£2 2 0
31x21 Ihagee Roll Film, f/4.5 Ihagee anastigmat, in
Compur delayed shutter . £5 2 6
31x21 Voigtiander Inos I, f/4.5 Skopar, in Compur
shutter . £5 7 6
Duo Kodak (16-on-31x2i), f/3.5 anastigmat, Compur
shutter and purse. As new . £7 18 6
3x4 cm. Wirgin Miniature, f/2.9 Radionar, Compur
shutter . £5 12 6
Baldax (16-on-3ix2i), f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, in delayed
Compur shutter . £6 19 6
Contax I, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar and E.R. case. .. . £23 17 6
Leica Model III, f/z Summar lens. Unsoiled £30 0 0
16-mm. Ensign 100-B Projector, in self-contained carry¬
ing case. Nice order . £11 15 0
Pathoscope 200-B, with variable resistance. . £12 18 6
Ikoflox, 21 square (12 on 31x21), f/4.5 Novar, Klio
shutter . £6 6 0
i-pl. N. & G. Model B, long-form, Zeiss lens f/6.3
£2 18 6
i-pl. Magazine Box, f/5.6 Cooke lens, and 24 slides in
case . £2 2 0
3.1 X 21 Avus, double extension, f/4.5 Skopar, in Compur
shutter, 6 slides, supplementary lenses and case £6 7 6
i-pl. Klito, double extension, Aldis f/6.8, 2 sUdes, F.P.
adapter . £1 12 6
31x21 Wirgin, double extension, f/3.5 Zeranar, in
Compur delay^ shutter, 3 sUdes. As new. ... £5 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Baby Projector, and resistance £4 0 0
6- in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres Lens, in Koilos y-speed'shutter
£4 7 6
31x21 No. 6 Carbine, rising front, f/4.5 Aldis anastigmat,
in Compur shutter . £4 7 6
1-pl. Record Enlarger, horizontal, Petzval lens, 5l-in.
condenser, carrier . £3 3 0
31x21 Ensign Tropical Roll Film Reflex, Aldis f/7.7
£1 12 6
10x15 cm. Linhoff, with Tessar f/4.5 lens. Compound
shutter, F.P. adapter, canvas case . £8 15 0
Kodascope Eight-30, for 8-mm. film, motor drive.
Good condition . £6 6 0
16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Projector, motor drive, loo-watt,
variable resistance . £8 7 6
16-mm. Kodascope, self-threading, forward, reverse
and stills, motor drive, 200-watt lamp, variable resistance
and 2 travelling cases . £25 0 0
16-mm. Silent Sixteen, 180-watt lamp, motor drive and
resistance in case . £11 10 0
16-mm. Agfa, high voltage and lamp, motor drive.
New condition . £15 0 0
9.5-mm. Alef Projector, hand-turned . £1 1 0
16-mm. Bell & Howell Cine Camera, f/3.5 lens and case
£12 0 0
31x21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5 lens,
6 slides, F.P. A., and case. As new . £6 18 6
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter
and case . £5 17 6
i-pl. Anschutz, f/4.8 Celor lens, 6 D.D. slides and leather
case . £5 7 6
i-pl. Mentor, focal-plane, f/2. 7 Tessar, Leica range¬
finder, changing-box, 3 D.D. slides, filters, all in case.
Fine condition . £27 10 0
7- in. t/3.5 Aldis Anastigmat, in sunk mount . . £4 7 6
Campro 9.5-mm. Latest Model Combined Camera and
Projector, f/1.9 lens and Portrait lens, in case. .£3 12 6
No. 1 Ensignette, Achro lens and purse . 7s. 6d.
Pair Lumex Prism Binoculars, 6x18 . £3 3 0
V.P. Sibyl, f/4.5 Cooke Aviar, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter
and leather case . £5 19 6
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 1, 1936
SUPER BARGAINS
SPECIAL 1. — “Superlight” Lenses for Pathe 200*B Projectora, giving
300 per cent more light and crisp dehnition. 16>mjn. quality
with Get yours now. You will be delighted on test.
List £5 08. Few only. Seven days’ approval against remittance.
First 688. Od.
SPECIAL 2. — 16>mm. Ensign Simplex Wafer Cameras, f/3.5, 2 speeds,
D. action for any footage. l*in. thick. Smallest cin^ made.
5 only. Unused. Soiled only. List £20. First . £12 12 0
SPECIAL 3. — 16-mm. De Vry Famous Projector, f/1.6, 750-watt,
1,600 ft., triple-claw famous action, in case. List £54. Case
soiled only. Two only . First £36 10 0
SPECIAL 4. — 16>mm. De Vry Sound Projector, 750-watt, 10-watt
volume, 1,600 ft., triple claw action, famous features. Cases
soiled only. Cost £126. One only . First £85 0 0
SPECIAL 5. — 91-mm. Aluminium Super Reels, takes 400-ft.. fit any
machine, linest reel made. Few soiled. Five for 7i. lid.
X 2i Voigtlander Tourist Plate, Heliar f/3.5 Speed, Compur, double
ex., wire finder, slides, case. Cost £24 . £11 11 0
3^x2} Zodel Plate, f/4.5, D.A. Compur, double ex., rise and cross.
Leica III, C^omium. f/2, case. Like new . £29 10 0
wire-finder, latest metal body, slides. Like new, ... £4 4 0
6 X 6 RoUeicord, 1/4.5, new Compur. Like new. Bargain.. £7 7 0
8-mm. Dallmeyer Telephoto f/4, suit Keystone, Egofix.... 65s. Od.
3i X 21 Ensign Press Roll Film, f/4.o, latest l/25th to l/500th £5 5 0
4 X 4 Auto. RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.5, hardly used. Bargain.. £12 12 0
Electrophot Photo«electric Elxposaie Meter . 18s. lid.
6 X 6 Eorelle-ReOex, Radionarf/2.9, hardly used. Bargain £10 10 0
Avo Photo-electric Exposure Meter. Perfectly as new _ 35s. Od.
18-mm. Filmo Camera, Famous Bell-Howell Flat 75, f/3.5, 100-ft.
£11 11 0
91-mm. Pathe Kid Projector, and resistance. As new . 35s. Od.
i-pl. Etui Wafer Plate, Meyer f/4.5. 1 to l/15(ith, wire finder. As
new . £4 4 0
3i X 21 Ensign Tropical Latest Roll Film, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, D.
action Compur, latest rise and cross, wire finder. Cost £12
£6 6 0
6x6 Voigtlander Superb Reflex, Skopar f/3.5, D.A. Compur £12 12 0
31x2i T.-P. Reflex, Dallmeyer f/3.5, swing front, Insto. automatic
stop, slow speeds, revolving back, Stevens' screen, filter. Ritevay
roll slide, slides. L935 case. Like new*. Cost £30.... £17 17 0
9i-mm. Pathe Home Movie Projector, 300-ft., motor, resist. Cost
£13 . £6 17 6
16-mm. Ensign Turret Camera, f/2.6, turret bead, 100-ft., case
£17 17 0
31x21 Ensign Autorange, Ross Xpres f/4.5, D.A. Compur, coupled
£9 17 6
1-pI. Ensign Latest Sanderson, Ross Uomocentric Convertible f/6.3,
D. action Compur, latest chromium 1936 model, case. Cost
£28 . £14 14 0
6x6 Ikoflex, Zeiss Novar f/4.5, Compur Rapid. Bargain £7 17 6
16-on-31x21 Kodak Duo, f/4.5, latest Compur, self-erect. Snip
£4 17 6
1-in. Dallmeyer f/1.5, suit Ensign, Victor, Filmo, etc. Cost £10
£6 6 0
200- B Patbe Projector, and resistance. Cost £16 15s . £10 10 0
91-mm. Dekko, Dallmeyer f/1.9, speeds, interchange lenses £7 15 0
8- mm. Keystone Bronze Super Projector, 2U0-watt, forward, rewind.
stills, all bronze. Cost £13 138. Just as new. First £9 17 6
Foth-Derby Roll Film, 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Speed. As new.. £3 17 6
1-in. Filmo f/3.5, in latest focus mount. Cost £6. As new. .75s. Od.
9l-mm. Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.5. Cost £6 Gs. As new. .65s. Od.
16-mm. Keystone Super Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9, 7 speeds, 100 ft.
£9 17 6
4-iD. Dallmeyer f/4.5, suit 31 x2} enlarger. Like new . 458. Od.
9- in. Dallmeyer f 6.5 Telephoto, for Rubyette or horizontal £3 17 6
9i-mm. Pathe Motocamera, Zeiss Tessar f/2.7. Cost £18. As new
£6 6 0
16.00-31x21 Kodak, f/3.5, new Compur, self-erect. Like new
£5 15 6
6 x 13 Voigtlander Stereo Mirror Reflex, famous Heliar lenses. Compur.
slides, case. Cost £50. Latest. As new . £29 10 0
Leica Chromium Ill, fjonnar f/2 latest, purse. like new. Snip
£29 17 6
I- pl. Ensign Reflex, Aldis f/4.5, 1/X5th to 1/1, 000th. New condition
£4 17 6
la Ensign Tropical Roll Film, Roes Xpres f/'4.5. Compur. As new
£4 4 0
9l-mm. Pathe Motocamera, f/3.5. Cost £10. Superb camera
£4 4 0
i-pl. Graflex Reflex, no lens, 1/lOth to l/l,000tb, case . 65s. Od.
II- in. Teleros Telephoto !, 5.5, filter, case. Cost £16. Latest £8 17 6
Walking-stick Unipod, extends any distance to eye-level, ideal for
clnd or camera, black and chromium, knob top. As new 158. lid.
4-in. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur. Bargain. As new.... £3 17 6
16-mm. Filmo Bell-Howell 121 Wafer Camera, f/3.5, latest £12 12 0
8t X 21 Ensign Antorange, Tessar f/4.5. Compur Rapid, coupled focus,
latest rise and cross, wire finder, optical finder. As new £9 17 6
16-on-V.P. Gucki Roll Film, f/2 Speetl, D.A. Compur, self-erect.,
all Inlaid leather covered, and chrome edges. Cost £14 £8 17 6
4I-iD. Zeiss Tessar 14.5, suit reflex or Press . £3 17 6
8x Ross Famous Prism Binoculars, centre focus, case. ... £4 19 6
16-mm. Agfa Camera, 50-ft., f/3.5, similar to Kodak. As new £5 17 6
3a Kodak Autographic, f/6.3, Compur, vising front. Like new 57s. 6d.
41x21 Kodak la Autograp^c Boll Film, f/6.3, 2 speeds. .. .29s. 6d.
31 X 21 Nagel All-metal Plate, f/6.8, S-speed, single ex., latest 27s. 6d.
31 X 21 Ihagee Folding Reflex and Press, Tessar f/3.5, latest 1/luth to
1/1, 000th, unique revolving back, slides, case. Like new £25 0 0
16-mm. BeU-Howell 70 Camera, f/3.5, 2 speeds, 100-ft. case
£13 17 6
31 X 21 Contessa Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. Compur, double ex. £3 19 6
91. mm. Pathe Lux Projector, resistance, case. Cost £22. Bargain
£9 17 6
16-on-V.P. Kodak, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 Speed, latest Compur. Snip
£5 17 6
35-nim. Bol Camera, f/2 Speed, in case, with chargers . £3 17 6
91-mm. Pathe Home Movie, 30U-ft. attach., resistance. Like new
£4 17 6
31x21 Contessa Boll Film Plate, Teesar f/4.5, Compur, double ex.,
rising front, wire finder, slides, screen. Cost £16 . £6 17 6
I- pl. Sanderson, Busch f/G, 1 to l/lOOth, all movements, case 578. 6d.
II- in. Ross Telephoto f/6.8, suit refiex 31x21 or 1-pl . 758. Od.
7 days' approval against remittance. Immediate
Refunds.
Finest Bargains Obtainabie, Write NOW,
EDWIN GORSE
86, ACCRINGTON RD., BLACKBURN
CAMERAS AND LENSES
35/-
T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, Six2i, Cooke f/4.5.
Ruby 1/lOtb to l/l,000th, 4 slides, R.F.
adapter, filters, hide case, Jaynay tripod, £9117/6,
perfect ; Afga V.P., f/3,9, Compur, new, £4/4,
or exchange Super Ikonta 16-on-3ix2i.— 149,
Clarence St., Bolton. [4005
1-PLATE Klimax, Aldis f/7.7, 3 (new) slides,
4 tripod, 37/6 ; Large Pathe Cine Lamphouse,
fitted 4-in. condenser, 27/6 ; Thi-ee Lizars
fitting i-pl. D.D. Slides, 8/- ; 6-in. R.R. Lens, 5/- ;
Heyde Actinometer, 5/- ; 100 Photographic Books,
list stamp ; Ilford Electric Dark-room Lamp, 10x8
filters, 10/-. — Box 8417, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4007
ROLLEIFLEX, with accessories, as new, worth
£34 ; sell £25, eye trouble. — Box 8418,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4008
CONTAX, little used, f/2.8 Tessar, l/25th to
1/1, 000th sec., case, Ombrux light meter,
tripod ; cost £40 ; best offer over £20.— Box
8420, c/o “ The Amateur Photogi-apher. ” [4009
1-PLATE Klito, f/6.3 Aldis-Butcher, amateur’s
4 outfit, 45/-. — Swan, 375, Bilsland Drive,
Glasgow. [4014
ZEISS Super Ikonta 2ix2i, f/2.8. Rapid Compur
shutter, case, £18/10 ; as new. — Hasan, Uni¬
versity Union, Manchester. [4015
Bargains. — V.P. Kodak, new bellows, case,
12/6 ; V.P. Kodak, f/7.7, portrait attachment,
leather case, reconditioned, 19/6 ; No. 3 F.P.
Kodak, f/6.3, Compur, as new, 35/- (cost over
£10) ; P.C. Folding Kodak, B. & L. lens,
leather case, 4/6. — Woollons, 254, Hendon Way,
N.W.4. [4016
BALDAX, 16-on-3ix2K f/2.9 Trioplan, D.A.
Compur, fitted Leitz range-finder and Rhaco
view-finder, Salex hood. Alpha and Beta filters ;
as new ; cost £13 ; sacrifice, £8/8. — 18, Templars
Avenue, Golders Green, N.W.ll. [4018
ERNEMANN Foeal-plane i-pl. Press Camera,
Ernostar f/4.5, 3 double slides, carrying-case,
also Aldis-Butcher i-pl. Plate Camera, Aldis
Uno f/7.7, Compur shutter, double extension, 3
metal plate- holders, F.P. adapter, new leather
case ; offers or exchange for new Be.ssa, f/3.5. —
Wallis, Corner House, Herne Bay. [4019
3ix2i Kodak, f/6.3; good condition;
accessories. — Chapman, 529, Burton Rd.,
[4021
PALMOS 3ix2i, focal-plane, f/4.5 Tessar, 2
double slides, F.P. A. and hood ; new con-
22, St. Paul St.. Islington,
[4022
FOTET, 3x4 cm., Vidar f/4.5, Compur, 1 to
l/;300th sec., £3/10, near offer ; also Pair
4-in. Condensers, 10/-. — Draper, Maidstone Rd.,
Ashford, Kent. [4023
Ensign special Reflex, 31x21, revolving back,
Aldis f/4.5 anastigmat, focal-plane, l/15th to
1/1, 000th, 12 slides, leather case, £6/10. — 223,
Ongar Rd., Brentwood. [4024
VOIGTLANDER Prominent, 3ix2i and 18-on,
built-in range-finder and exposure meter.
Heliar f/4.5, delayed Compur, cost £25, bargain,
£12/10, perfect ; Dallon 12-in. f/5.6, iris, £5/5.
-Roberts, Central Chambers, Stratford-on-Avon.
[4025
Three super Bargains. — Contax Model I, cost
£31, f/3.5 Tessar, speeds i to l/l,000tli, £17/10,
as new ; Leica Model II, f 3.5 Elmar, E.R. case,
£16, new condition ; RoUeiflex 6x6 (for 117 films),
f/3.8 Tessar, Compur and case, perfect condition,
£7/10. — Pelling, 17, Turnliam Green Terrace, Chis¬
wick. [4026
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6 Automatic, Zeiss Tessar f/3.8,
sun-shade, filter, leather case, £14 ; no offers.
— Angel, 129, Verulam Rd., St. Albans. [4027
Sanderson Regular 5x4 Hand, Meyer Double
Plasmat 1/5.5 convertible anastigmat, Compur,
3 slides ; perfect condition ; cost about £35 ;
in leather case, £7/10, or nearest offer. — Wood-
end, West Way, Bournemouth. [4028
Dallon 14-in. f/5.6 Telephoto Lens, sky shade,
£8/10 ; Teleros 12-in. f/5.5 Telephoto, £7/10.
— Below.
SOHO Reflex 3ix2J, Xpres f/4.5, 3 double slides,
leather case, £10/10. — Lobley, 11, New Park
Rd., Chichester. [4029
CONTAX I, f/2.8, leather case, perfect condition.
Rajah enlarger (lens f/4.5), new Helious
electric exposure meter, case, the lot, £25. — Box 8423,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4030
STANDARD Leica, black, 5-cm. Elmar, as new,
case, hood, £11 ; deposit. — Box 8424, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4033
Dallmeyer l-pl. Reflex, f/3.5 Dallmeyer Press
lens, 12 slides, leather case, £7/10 ; Another,
Dallmeyer f/4.5 lens, 6 slides, Justophot, canvas
case, £3/10 ; 3ix2i R.F. Carbine, Ensar f/6.3,
leather case, 20/- ; Rigid Wood Tripod, 8/6 ;
all very good condition ; the lot £11/10 ; deposit
system. — Box 8425, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4037
Littleover, Derby.
>ALMOS 3ix21,
double slides,
dition, £7. — Smith,
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Model Ill Leica, shutter speeds 1 to l/500tb sec., f/2 Summar
lens, ever*readv case. CondItioD as new. List price £40 ISs.
£33 10 0
3 4 cm. Kodak PupUle, IG pictures on V.P. film, Schneider
f/2 Xenon lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec.,
leather case . £15 0 0
Kodak Retina, 36 exposures on 35-in.m. film, Schneider
f/3.6 Xenar lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to i/300th sec.
As new . £7 10 0
Voigtlander Virtiis, 16 pictures on 3^x21 film, f/3.6 HelJar
lens, delayed-action Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/250th sec.,
leather case. As new . £8 12 0
31 X 21 Ensign Selflx, for roll Aims, Ensar f/4.6 anastigmat
lens, D.A. Compur shutter. Shop-soiled . £5 5 0
6x6 cm. Antomatic Rolleiflex, Zeiss f/3.8 Tcssar lens. Com-
pur shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec., leather case. . £17 12 6
41 X 31 Ensign Special Reflex, revolving back, focal-plane
shutter, Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case. Equal to new . £13 10 0
Voigtlander Brilliant, 12 pictures on 31x21 roll film, f/7.7
anastlgniat lens, speeded shutter . £1 17 6
41 X 31 Tbomton-Pickard Reflex, reversing bacjc, Dallmeyer
f/4.6 Serrac lens, G plate-holders, F.P. holder.... £4 17 6
6x6 cm. RoUeicord, Zeiss f/4.5 Trlotar lens, Compur shutter,
1 to l/300th sec . £8 8 0
3x4 cm. Pilot Roll FUm Reflex, 16-on-V.P. film, Zeiss
f/2. 8 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec.,
leather case . £15 15 0
31 X 21 Patent Etui, double extension, Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar
lens, 9-ln. Dallon f/6.6 Telephoto, Compur shutter, speeds 1
to l/260th sec., 3 plate-holders, F.P. holder, purse case
£16 10 0
4.6x6 cm. Baby Sibyl, Cooke f/4.5 Aviar lens, F.P. holder,
leather case . £6 12 6
4.5 X 6 cm. Goerz Tenax, f/3.5 Dogmar lens, Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to l/250th sec., 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case . £6 6 0
4.6 X 6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Ross f/4.5 Xpres lens, direct
and reflex view-finders, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case. As new . £16 0 0
si X 2i Cameo, double extension, Aldls-Butcher f/4.6 lens,
9-ln. Dallon f/6.6 Telephoto lens, 3 plate-holders, Rollex roll-
fllm holder, leather case . £9 17 6
3t X 21 Zeiss Ikon Bebe, Zeiss f/4.6 Tessar lens. D.A. Compur
shutter, speeds 1 to l/260th sec., 6 plate-holders, leather case
£11 17 6
3i X 2J Makina II, Antlcomar f/2.9 lens, built-in range-finder,
Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/200th sec., 3 plate-holders,
F.P. holder, 2 filters, lens hood, leather case . £27 10 0
Postcard Regular Sanderson Hand or Stand, wide-angle
movement, 6.4-ln. Dallmeyer f/0 Btigmatic Convertible lens,
Compound shutter, 3 double plate-holders, canvas case
£9 0 0
4i X 31 N. & G. Sibyl de Luxe, double extension, Zeiss Series
Vila Convertible Protar lens f/6.3, 6 plate-holders, F.P.
holder, leather case . £12 12 0
41 X 31 Universal Palmos, double extension, rising and cross
front, also swing movement, Zeiss Series Vila Convertible
f/6.3 lens, 6 double plate-holders, leather case. . . . £22 10 0
Cine-Kodak Eight-20, Kodak f/3.5 anastigmat lens, leather
case . £7 15 6
18-mm. Model K Cine-Kodak, for 50-ft. or 100-ft. fllm, 2
speeds, f/3.6 Kodak anastigmat lens, leather case. . £17 10 0
9.6-mm. Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, Zeiss f/2. 7 Tessar
lens . £10 10 0
16-mm. Ensign Simplex Pockette Cine Camera, Dallmeyer
1-ln. f/2.9 lens In focussing mount, 3-in. Dallmeyer Telephoto
lens, complete with case . £26 10 0
41 X 31 Roll Film and Plate Carbine. Ross f/4.5 anastigmat
lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/20Uth sec., focussing
screen, 12 plate-holders, leather cose . £5 12 0
41 X 31 Ica Lloyd Roll Film, Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur
shutter, direct-vision finder, rising and cross front. . £9 12 6
3i X 2i Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Peutac lens, focal-plane
shutter, 3 double plate-holders, leather case . £12 12 0
8.5-cm. Zeiss Triotar f/4 Lens, for Contax camera £12 0 0
Fotb-Derby (16 exp. on V.P. Film), f/3.5 anastigmat lens,
focal-plane shutter. Soiled only. As new . £3 17 6
31x21 Goerz Roll Film Tenax, Goerz f/4.5 Dogmar lens,
Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/250th sec . £5 5 0
Postcard Ica Nixe Roll Film, double extension, Carl Zeiss
f/4.6 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, focussing screen, 6 plate-
holders. In good condition . £13 10 0
Praxidos Vertical Enlarger, Automatic Model, for 4x4 cm.
negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat lens . £9 12 6
41x31 Kodak Graflex Reflex, revolving back, Kodak f/4.6
anastigmat lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder. In
good condition . £12 16 6
“AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY”
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Roll Film and Plate Bargains. — i-pl. Kodak,
f/6.3 Zeiss, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec. ;
cost £9/9 ; £5/5.— Below.
R.F. 2^x3^ Voigtlander Prominent, f/4.5,
Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec., range¬
finder ; cost £15/5 ; £4/12/6. — Below.
R.F. V.P. Tenax, f/4.5 Dogmar anastigmat lens,
Compur, 1 to l/250th sec. ; cost £10/10 ;
£5/5. — Below.
alx2i Nagel R.F., f/4.5 Xenar anastigmat,
4 D.A. Compur, 1 to l/2o0th sec., D.V. and
brilliant finders ; cost £7/17/6 ; £4/4. — Box 8426,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4031
BALDA (16-on-3ix2i), Hugo-Meyer t/2.9, Com¬
pur D. action, optical D.V., pan. cover ; as
new. — .Bear, 18, Church Rd., Portslade-on-Sea,
Sussex. [4032
THORNTON-PICKARD Junior Special Reflex, i-pl.,
reversing back, Zeiss Triotar f/4.5, 8 slides,
F.P.A. ; good, £5. — R. Horwill, 23, Beaconsfield
Rd., Twickenham, Middlesex. [4034
l-PLATE Soho Reflex, Ross f/4.5, 6 double slides,
4 F.P.A. , tripod, £7. — Bosanquet, 2a, Seafield Rd.,
Hove. [4040
BALDAX 16-on-2ix3i. f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan,
good condition, £6/17/6, with case, or near
offer ; deposit system. — Simson, Sillwood, St.
Andrews. [4041
HEIDOSCOPE 6x13, F.P.A., Rolleidoscope roll-
holder, 10 plate-holders, leather case ;
as new ; bargain, £25. — Barclay, 68, Queen’s Drive,
Glasgow. Tel., 1790 Queen’s Park. [4042
Motors to rmi all projectors,
32/-
CAMERAS AND LENSES
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Universal,
A.C. and D.C. — Illustra.
Highly sensitive Photo-electric Cells, for
talkies, no first stage required.
Q K /_ Standard Camera, in running order, no
0«J/ -Jlens, daylight-loading. — Illustra.
/< Q /_ Beaded Screen for super projection, perfect,
‘yrO/- 48x36, worth double. — Illustra.
NO Catalogue, is available of bargains too
numerous to list, therefore your inspection
invited ; CamerasJSand Projectors, 30/- to £99.
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London, W.l. Oxford St. end. Gerrard
6889. [4038
1 ^-MM. Gebescope Sound-on-Film Talkie Projector ;
AO new condition ; cost £95 ; genuine bargain,
£60.— Wood, Flat 7, No. 5, Cleve Rd., N.W. [4035
PATHESCOPE Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens, perfect
working order ; bargain, £4. — Brown, 36,
North Lindsay St., Dundee. [4039
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NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
1ST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargera,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own COTstme-
tion ; postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Ensign Midget Enlarger, for 2ix3i pictures
from 3x4 cm. and 2-on-V.P. negs.
without cutting, T.T.H. f/7.7 lens, automatic white
margins, printing and pilot light, 2 lamps, only
45/-, cost over £6 : Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger
for Leica, complete with baseboard, lamp, etc.,
reconditioned, 63/- ; Second-hand porcelain dishes,
i, i and whole-plate, and i-pl. porcelain plate
washers at bargain prices. — Woollons, 254, Hendon
Way, N.W.4. [4017
ACCESSORIES
‘SHADIT”
HOOD
Grips the front cell firmly
and enables clear pictures
to be taken against the
light. Instantly detachable,
in 1 1 sizes :
For lens mounts :
*. h I. IJ. li. If. li in.
diameter . 2/-
For lens mounts :
If, If, If, 2 in. diameter
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices .
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Slides.—” A.P. Paris,” single Metal Dark
Slides, main fittings T.-P., Zeiss, Cameo,
KUto, Contessa, Zodel and Block Edge, etc. .
3ix2i 1/4, 4Jx3i 1/6, 9x12 2/3, etc., postage
extra, from Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square,
London, W.C. [0036
ENSIGN
SPRING LENS
.2/6
“HOLBORN” ROLL
FILM HOLDER
TWO - ON
MODEL
For reflex and
plate cameras
with single metal
slides. Takes
standard 8-
exposure 3^x2^
roll film, or 16
half-size pictures
if desired. Turns
the film In the
same way as a
roll-film camera.
Specify camera
when ordering.
23/6
“PEDIGOS”
BODY
UNIPOD
An ideal unipod for
miniature cameras, en¬
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firmly braced against
the chest. With two
extensions and adjust¬
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easily in pocket.
17/6
CELLOFILE
NEGATIVE ALBUM
See your negatives crystal clear. They can be examined
in detail without removing from Cellofile. In stout
cover with numbered index. Holds 100 negatives.
No. 20, for 2ix3i negatives and all smaller . 3/-
No. 21, for 2^x4^
negatives and all
smaller . 3/6
No. 22, for 3Jx4J
(quarter-plate) nega¬
tives and all smaller,
3/6
No. 23, for 3^x5i
(Postcard) negatives
and all smaller . .5/-
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July I, 1936
DUNSCOMBE’S
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ROLLEIFLEX Green Filter ; cost 15/- ; 9/6 ;
perfect condition. — E. R. Hallows, Dama,
Bramhall Park Rd., Bramhall, Cheshire. [4036
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Con taxes with
f/2 lenses. Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Rolleifiexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleifiexea ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
WANTED. — N. & G. Special B, i-pl. or 9x12,
Protar, cheap. — 45, Newington Butts. S.E.ll.
[0037
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
fiexes, Enlargers and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Walnstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Model II Leica, in good condition.
and 13.5-cm. lens, also Rolleiflex or similar ;
reasonable -J.ii price. — Davies, 6, Belgrave Place,
Camden, Bath. [3980
WANTED. — Leather Camera CShe, about 12 in-
long. 6 in. broad, 8 in. deep. — Russell.
Auburn, Alexandria, Scotland. [3981
WANTED. — i-pl. Hand Camera, D.E., Sinclair
Una preferred, without lens, with good
F.P. shutter ; price reasonable, details, approval.
— Durance, 85, Heanor Rd., Ilkeston. [3982
EXCHANGE.--Miroflex. 9x12 cm., f/2.7 Tessar,
l/3rd to 1 /2,000th, perfect, for Makina II. — Box
8419, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4010
WANTED. — Sibyl Baby and V.P. Dallmeyer
Speed, plate models, ' full particulars. — P.
Dept., Seaholme, Pakefield, Lowestoft. [4011
ZEISS Delturis Prismatics, 8x40; wanted Leica
or other Miniature ; cash offers. — Dearing, 2,
Ferry St., Millwall. [4020
MATERIALS
Photographic Materials, Good, cheap. — White
Silk-grain Bromide Normal Postcards, 1/-
100, post 6d. ; many other amazing bargains ;
Films, Plates, Papers, etc. ; lists free. — Kimber’s,
61, Grand Parade, Brighton. (0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS. — First quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3ix2J, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders ; Postcard. 2/- 100 ; 3ix2i, 1/6 100 ; J-pl.,
50 2/- : Whole-plate. 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards. Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works.
Southport. [0002
ATTWOOD PHOTO WORKS, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3i X 2i, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2i. 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value.
3ix2L 1/6 gross ; i-pl., 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-, 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
i-plates, 400 and 600 H. & D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATOWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. & D., 3ix2i 1/3. i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, i-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
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PLATES. — Best value in the market, i-pl. 1/-,
Whole-plate 3/- doz., post free ; list. — 179,
Downham Rd., London, N.l. [4013
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PROCESSING EXPERTS.
CASH BARGAIN OFFERS!
Zeisf Soper Ikonla x Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid, 1 to l/400tb
sec., with D. A. release . 228 6 0
Contax II, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, focaI>pIane shutter to ll/260tlt,
with D.A. . £50 0 0
Cootax I, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, elow-tpeed model . £41 0 0
Contax 1, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, E.R. case. Cost £42 1 48. 6d. Perfect
£31 15 0
Contax I, Tessar f/3.6. Cost £31. New condition .... £21 0 0
Contax 1, Zeiss Sonnar f/1.0, E.R. case. Cost £57 10s. Perfect
condition . £44 0 0
Zeiss Sonnar Telephoto f/4, 13.5-cm., for Contax. Cost £21 7s. 6d.
As new . £10 10 0
BoUeiflex 2ix2j Anto., f/3.6 Teesar, Compur shutter, 1 to l/600th
sec., E.R. case, lens hood, filter, Froxars. Cost £30. Splendid outfit
£2140 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 16>on-31x2I, Tessar f/3.6, Compur shutter,
1 to l/400th sec . £18(12't6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 21 x 2i, Tessar f/2. 8, Compur Rapid, 1 to l/400th i
Cost £28 10s. Equal new . . £24 6 0
Ensign Doable-8, Ensar f/4.5. List price £3 128. 6d. Shop-soiled
£2 19 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 21 x 21, Tessar f/3.6, Compur shutter, 1 to
l/400th sec. uiCost £25 6e. New condition . £19 10 0
Voigtlander^Bessa 8 or 16 on 31x2t, Skopar f/4.6, Compur D.A.
shutter, 1 to l/260th sec. Cost £8 Ss. Equal new . £6 16 0
Zeiss Ikoflex I, Novar f/4.6, Derval shutter, ^ l/26th to 1/lOOth
sec. Cost £7 16s. Splendid condition . £6 12 0
Kodak la, Kodak f/6.6, Diomatlo shutter, 1/lOth
to 1/lOOth sec. Cost £3'28. 6d . £1 12 »6
Kodak la, Kodar f/7.9, Kodex^shutter. Cost
47e. 6d . £1 10 0
Kodak 3a Special, Tessar f/6.3, Compound
shutter, 1 to l/200th sec. Cost £15. Perfect
condition . £3 5 0
ALL ENQUIRIES
SOLICITED FOR
EXCHANGE
: GUARANTEED BARGAINS
J from the
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# THE Quotations by return.
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5, HIGH ST., NEWPORT, MON.
Ensign Selflx 20, f/4.5 Ensar lens, 3-speed shutter. In
new condition. List £3 ISs. For . £2 15 0
Foth-Derby 16-on-V.P., f/3.6 lens, focal-plane shutter.
l/6th to l/600th sec., As new. List £6 68. For £4 4 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.6 Schneider lens, Compur. Perfect.
As new. List £10 10s. For . £6 15 0
: Zeiss Contax, f/2 Zeiss Sonnar, fi-cm., latest model. As
new. List £41. For . £31 0 0
Bald! 16-on-VJ., f/3.5 Meyer lens, Compur Rapid,
’zip soft leather case. As now. List £7 10s. For £5 5 0
Makina V.P., f/S Plaubel lens, Compur, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case. Perfect condition. For. . £6 10 0
Zeiss Kolibri 16-on-VJ*., f/3.5 Novar lens, Telma shut¬
ter. As new. List £8 2s. 6d. For . £4 15 0
Ensign Midget, Model 33, All-distance, in slip case.
As hew condition. List S3s. For . £1 5 6
VoigUander Superb, 21 square pictures, f/3.6 Heliar
lens, Compur shutter. Absolutely new condition. List
£19 28. 6d. For . £16 10 0
Wiigin Double Extension 3} x 2^, f/3.6 Zeranar lens. Com¬
pur shutter, R. and 0. front, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather¬
ette case. List £8 7e. For . £5 0 0
Polysoop Stereo, f/6.6 Bausch Omnar lenses, shutter
l/3rd to l/250th sec., auto.-plate magazine. Perfect.
For . £3 15 0
Voigtlander Double Extension Avus 9 x 12 cm. and 1-pl.,
A f/4.6 Skopar lens, Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
J leather case. Perfect. In new condition. For £5 10 0
J Voigtlander 31 x 21 RoU Film, f/4.6 Skopar lens, Compur
W shutter. Perfect condition. For . £4 5 0
^ Voigtlander Avus, double extension 31 x 21, f/4.5 Skopar
“ lens, Compur shutter, R. and C. front, 6 slides. For £4 15 0
Ensign 1-pl. Reflex, f/4.6 Ross lens, F.P. adapter, 3 D.D
slides, hide case. As new. For . £9 17 6
Ensign Carbine 1-pl. Roll Film, f/4.8 Doppel lens, Compur
shutter, R. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0
Pathe £6 6s. Motocamera. As new. For . £4 0 0
Ensign Carbine Hpl. Roll Film, f/6.3 Lumar lens, Trichro
shutter, R. and 0. front. Perfect condition. For £2 IS'.lO
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON. Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
R ALTON. Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours.
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Bd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harbome.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argryle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON Folders, tuck-in Postcard : Heayy-weight,
2/- 60, 3/6 100 : Light-weight, 1/6 50, 2/6
100 ; 3}x2i, 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12X10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; 4-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 41X2J 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON " Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous, 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets ; 10x8 6/- ; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper; 11x21, 1/6 gross;
34x24, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 44x2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; 4-pl-, 2/- 36 sheets.
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : 4-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 34x24, 4 dozen 5/-. backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
11x24, 9/- dozen : 3ix2i, 9/- ; 24x4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures : 34x4i, 18/- ; SixSi, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
4-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 34x24. 4 dozen 5/4; 4-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; 4-pl., 3 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, 18x24 and 34x2i, 10/- dozen,
24 X 4i. 12/- : 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; 1-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
[0009
HAYHORST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
B CRT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. : all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards, Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 34x24, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 44x21 and 4-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
4-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 86. [0026
Allens. — super Oasllght (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
RETOUCHING
Retouching. — Flrst-class work promptly exe-
ti'cuted. — Miss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canterbury.
[3024
HOW MANY REALLY
GOOD PICTURES
DO YOU GET ON AN
8-EXPOSURE FILM ?
“BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS”
explains In simple language
every phase of Amateur Pho¬
tography.
ALL YOUR PROBLEMS EXPLAINED
IN AN EASY INTERESTING MANNER.
From all good Photographic
dealers or direct from :
CORONET CAMERA CO.
310, SUMMER LANE, BIRMINGHAM, 19
Send for descriptive leaflet.
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
43
4 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July I, 1936
STANDARD
Roll Films
it
1300
H.&D.
Buy your roll films at Whole¬
sale Prices and Save Money.
THESE films are very fast, being
1300 H. & D., also Orthochromatic.
Supplied in usual sizes, and also a
NEW 6d. Film (
4 exposures
3ix2i
)
Guaranteed to keep for more than two years.
4 exposure 3^-x2|^ . . 4/6 per doz.
8 .... 8'- .. „
8 „ I|x2|^ .. 7/6 „
6 „ 41x2| .. 9/- „
Not less than 6 films supplied at these prices.
SHOWCARDS FREE.
Terms; Cash with Order or C.O.D. Post extra.
Send 6d. for 4-exposure or 9Jd. for
8-exposure, as a trial.
You run no risk in buying these films as
they are backed with our “Craftsman”
guarantee of satisfaction or money re¬
funded.
Marshall & Co ■ (Nottm.) Ltd.
Dept. M, Photo Worki,
Ford Street, NOTTINGHAM.
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and sixzi, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. ii6 (2iX4i) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3— 5iX3j 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
J dozen — 8J x 6^ enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— X 4i enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 J dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15x12 1/9 each — 12x10 1/3 each — 10x8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION I ^^^’lIicest^er*!'''’
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
JV O from email film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
T TNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
U previous lists: 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for : prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Enlargements, high-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [3594
SUPERIOR Postcard Enlargements, send your
negatives, quick service, quality cards, 21-
dozen, 6 1/-. — Riley, 401, Rossendale Rd., Burnley.
[3984
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
Postcard Printing, l/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
tY/Q PER GROSS, 42/- per 1,000, or 9d. per
I leJ dozen, best Photo Postcards on Kodak
Bromide ; Enlarged from small negatives 12/-
per gross, 1/3 per dozen ; minimum order, 3 dozen.
— Below.
Lantern Slides ; singles 1/3, 6 assorted 5/9,
12 assorted 10/6 ; copying from print 1/- extra.
— Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3ix2i lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
POSTCARD Printing, 9d. per dozen. Views 7/-
per gross. — Slater, Sawtry, Huntingdon. [3408
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 3Jx2i 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [3686
REPAIRERS
Repairs. — cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gladstone Rd.,
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
Repairs to Cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
Inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Damages). Holborn 3126. [0062
“THE AUTOCAR”
The World’s Leading Automobile Journal.
Every Friday. 4
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SELL Your Photographs to illustrated newspapers,
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Avenue, Cambridge. [3679
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SUPER'MIDAS
Combined Camera and Projector,
F/2.5 Taylor*Hobson Lens.
0 A splendid CAMERA and also a motor-driven
PROJECTOR which gives clear pictures 3-ft.
to 4-ft. wide. Complete with special lamp ;
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PRICE £6:5:0
0 Ordinary MIDAS converted into Super-
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July I, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Sit pplemtnt) 5
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
2ix8t *mAGEE SELF ERECTING ROLL FILM, f/4.5
anastlginat, D.A. Compur shuttet Aa CA C A
new. List price £0 lOs . • O • U
i-pl. ENSIQN CAMEO, f/4.6 Aldla, Com- O a O, ^
pur ehutter, F.P. adapter, canvas case. . . . 3tO •Ia* O
31 >^21 ZEISS IKON MAXIMAR, f/4.6 Tessar, D.A. Com¬
pur, rise and cross, double extension, 3 C 7 • 7 • C
slides. As new. List £12 7s. 6d . X# • f *0
2i 3i ENSIGN SELFIX, f/4.5 Ensar anas- C /I • 1 O • C
tigmat, D.A. Compur. Cost £6 15b. Unused X^.IJI.D
8 or 16 on 21 x 31 ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA, f/4.5
Tessar, D.A. Compur, coupled range-finder. Cl 0.1 'T.C
Cost £17 17s. 6d, Excellent condition . XXO#lf*D
9x12 cm. ETUI FOLDING PLATE, f/4.6 Tessar, D.A.
Compur, 6 slides in wallet, F.P. adapter, stout C Q • 1 7 • C
hide case. Cost £17. Excellent condition. .. . XO#l.#«D
9.6-mm. CORONET CINE CAMERA, f/3.9 oi .IQ^C
anastigmat. New condition . XX •X9«D
21 X 31 ZEISS IKON NETTAR, f/4.6 anastigmat, C O • 1 Q .C
D.A. Telraa shutter. List £6 108. New condition XO*XJ/*D
3x4 cm. {16-on-V.P.) NAGEL RANCA, f/4.5, 3-speed
shutter, optical finder, leather case. Excellent CO.IC.A
condition . Xm*XD • U
3x4cm. (16-on-V.P.) FOTET, f/4.& anas- CO,17,C
tlgniat, Compur shutter . XO*X#»D
31 X 21 GOERZ TENAX, f/C.8 Dagor, 8-ipeed C O * 1 ft , H
shutter, F.P. adapter, case . XO«XU» IF
TO-DAY’S GREATEST VALUES
IN NEW CAMERAS.
The“WIRGIN”
SPECIAL
21x31 RoU FUm
Camera.
Takes 8 or 16 pictures
on standard spool.
Pitted D.A. Compur
shutter, f/3.9 Roden-
stock lens, self-erect¬
ing front, hinged back,
pressure plate. Pan¬
chromatic covers, and
optical D.V, and bril¬
liant reversible finders.
A camera that em¬
bodies every refine¬
ment and is perfectly
finished.
6Gns.
The “WIRGIN”
JUNIOR
Takes eight 2^x3^ ex¬
posures. Fitted with
10.5-cm. f/4.5 “ Wirgiu ”
Gewironar anastigmat —
a first-class lens giving
irreproachable definition.
Prontor 11 shutter, fully
speeded from i to i/i75th
sec., and fitted with
delayed-action device.
£3/18/6
! EASY terms: i
! 10 MONTHLY Q/£» |
I PAYMENTS OP 0/ 0 j
LEICA.CONTAX.EXAKTA, SUPER IKONTA,
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FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.
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Easiest of easy terms-12 months to pay
GAMAGES
CONTAX
BARGAINS !
Contax II, latest chromium, Sonnar f/2. Unsoiled. £87 10 0
Ever-ready Case, for above. As new . 27s. 6d.
Contax I, Tessar f/3.d. As new . £22 10 0
Contax Plate Back, 8 slides. As new . £3 17 6
Contax Yellow Filters. As new . 8s. 6d.
Contax Green Filters. As new . 12s. 6d.
Contax Red Filters . 128. 6d.
Contax Ptoxars. As new . 13s. 6d.
Contax Universal Case. As new . £2 0 0
GE€R€E CHILDE
PHOTO-CHEMIST: . ,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds 4^057 .
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the conveniehce of our customers a whole¬
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following :
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BLACKBURN. Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD. G. & F. A. Wilman, 32, Westgate.
BRISTOL. H. Satanson & Co.. Ltd., 20, High St.
CARDIFF. H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Qneen St.
CARLISLE. J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM. C. & P. James, 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY. C. D. Spedding, 92, Saville Road,
Saville Town.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Comer.
Wands, Ltd.. 29, Belvoir Street.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81t
Dale Street.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.6-
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCA8TLE-0N-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. AUen. Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate .
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19
Change Alley.
W. J. Jones Si Co., Ltd., 30, Uardol.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
DUBLIN.
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We Offer : —
ONE EXAKTA, f/4.5. List 12 128. As new... £8 10 0
ONE EXAKTA, f/3.6. List f 18 ISs. As new ... £12 16 0
It you wish to exchange your present camera, please let ■■
ULTRASORBAN
Colour Filters
for cloud effect* and correct
rendering of tone values. Optical
fiats, stained during fusion (no
gelatine), yellow, green, red and
blue, single or in sets of three,
screw-cap slip-on metal rims for
all lens diameters.
Ask your deader or write for fully
descriptive leaflet from :
F. MORAT & CO., LTD.
68, Basinghall St., London, E.C.2
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone: Holborn 8484
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M&W. ENLARGER M&W.
(48 Different Models made)
From £6: 10:0 to £80:0:0
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
takes up to 6x6 cm. filmR and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, 1/4.5
double anastigmat, orange ^ I I • fi • X
cap and condenser. .....
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street* B.C.4
USE ATRIPOD!
AND GET BETTER
PHOTOGRAPHS
The ‘ANGULAR ’TRIPOD
The constmctioa of this Tripod makes
it stronger than any telescopic tripod
made of round brass tubes, the sections
being triangular. The ball-and-socket
top can be instantly and securely
clamped with the camera pointing in
any direction.
Price 12/6
Leather Case, 58. 6d.
Without ball-and-socket top
Price 10/6
Leather Case, 4s. 6d.
The ‘TRI-SECTION’
LIGHT-WEIGHT TRIPOD
A new light-weight Telescopic Tripod
with outer sections covered in black
ribbed celluloid. This Tripod is stronger
and more rigid than the ordinary
tubular tripod, the sections being trian¬
gular in shape. The height when
extended is 47 in. Length when closed
10 in. Complete in leather case, with
glove-button fastening and carrying
handle.
Price, including case ■ . . . 22/6
The ‘WALLET’
POCKET TRIPOD
This new de luxe quality
Pocket Tripod is made of light
metal, the outer sections
covered in black ribbed
celluloid. The Tripod folds
flat when not in use, and
weighs only 15 oz., including
the leather case. The length
of the Tripod when closed is
81 in., and the height when
extended is 46 in. The leather
case measures 9 ^ 24 x 1 in.,
and has a glove-bntton
fastening. It is fitted with a
loop for attaching to the
waist-belt or for carrying on
the shoulder-strap of a
camera case.
Price, including leather
case .
The ‘MINIATURE’
POCKET TRIPOD
This new de luxe quality Pocket
Tripod is m^e of light metal, the
outer sections covered in black ribbed
oelluloid. The height of the Tripod
when fully extended is 44i in. Length
when closed 7 in. Fitted with non-slip
rubber shoes. The weight, including
the leather case, is 14 oz. only. The
case has a glove-bntton fastening
and is fitted with a loop for attaching
to the waist-belt or for carrying on
the shoulder-strap of a camera case.
A perfect Tripod for use with a minia¬
ture camera. Price only, including
leather pocket case... . 42/-
BALL - AND - SOCKET
TRIPOD TOPS
“THE MIDGET”
Can be conveniently carried in a waist¬
coat pocket, and used on any metal
tripod. The top revolves and can be
instantly secured in any position.
Price, 2s. 6d. Postage 3d. extra.
Heavier pattern as supplied with
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(Supplement) 7
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July I, 1936
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OWL No. 4
C.eneral- purpose popular
size roll-film camera of
modern design, fitted
with the fast ^^'ray
Supar f/4.5 anastigmat
in focussing mount, tak¬
ing pictures 3^x2^ in.,
self-erecting front, hinged
back, pressure-plate, eye-
level finder, speeds
i/25th, i/5oth, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible
release, covered metal
body 6^x3 X !§• in.
PRICE 55
Brown leather sling case,
velvet-lined, lock and
key. Price 7s. 6d.
If you have cine appar¬
atus for disposal, we
would like to make a
cash or exchange offer.
BARGAIN
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AND
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NEW
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Also latest literature, post
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THE NEW
Automatic Film Wind. New Type
Reflex Hood and larger Magnifier.
Depth of focus and Focussing Knob
combined. Engraved Exposure Plate.
Both models take all RoUeiflex
accessories, excepting only the angle
mirror.
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and Compur
T‘;“lnd”I(r‘.^'"": £14:10:0
With Zeiss Triotar
1/3.5 Compur
Ever-ready Case . £1 0 0
ROLLEICORD MODEL II
In stock at these addresses
London
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
£16:0:0
Generous Exchange Allowance.
Deferred Terms Arranged.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch, i, Copthall
Chambers, TErogmorton St., E.C.2.
3^, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
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65, Notting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
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Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston.— 30-32, Thames St.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Ombrux Exposure Meter. Good
. £1:17:6
4ix3i Kodak Graflex Reflex Series
B, 5i*in. Kodak f/4.5, i D.D. slide,
F.P. adapter, case.
Fair condition . X^*X#«U
3Jx2i Icarette, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, direct-vision fiiider. Good
. £5:15:0
4^x3^ Contessa Duroll, f/4.3
Tessar, Compur, double extension,
3 slides, screen, case. C fi • ^ . 0
Very good condition XU.J.vr
10x15 cm. lea Ideal, double exten¬
sion, 61-in. Zeiss Double Protar f/6.3,
(iii-in. f/ii), Compur i/2ooth sec.,
F.P. adapter, case. jCfi.IC.ft
Good condition .... XU.XtJ.U
3^x21 N. & G. New Special Sibyl,
4l-in. Dallmeyer Serrac f/4.5, 6
slides, case. Good CTrTrfi
condition . Xl.I.U
3ix2i Ensign Autorange, f/4.5
Tessar, delayed Compur, filter, Proxar
lenses, case. As new £9:17:6
3^x2^ Mentor Compur Reflex,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur, 3
slides, F.P. adapter, Cll.IC.n
case. Good condition ill. XU. V
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, for 16
pictures on 3jX2i film, Tessar f/3.5,
£13:17:6
13.5-cm. Hektor Telephoto t/4.5
Lens, auto-coupled for Leica, case. A s
new. List £19 14s £14.10:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, for 8
and i6 pictures on 3 J x 2^ film, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Com- £14. 1ft. ft
pur. Asnew . (*,A**.XU.W
6ix3i Tropical Ensign Sanderson,
6}-in. Ross Combinable anastigmat
f/5.5 (i2j-in. f/ii), Compur i/2ooth,
wide-angle rack, drop base, reversing
back, 3 postcard slides, adapter back
for 3JX2J, and changing-box, 12
£19:10:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
3t^x2^ Carbine Roll Film
Reflex, Aldis Uno f/6.3.
Good condition £1:12:6
2^x11 V.P. Kodak Series
III, f/6.3 anastigmat, 3-speed.
£1:12:6
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
f/4.5 Novar, Derval shutter,
case. Asnew £3:3:0
3i X 2J Etui, f/4.5 Radionar,
delayed Ibsor shutter, 3
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good con- rC.ft.ft
dition . iU.U.U
4ix3i T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, revolving back, 5i-m.
£5:15:0
3^x2} Zeiss Ikon Trona
210/3, Tessar f/.}.5. delayed
Compur, double . extension,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
£8:0:0
3ix2^ Zeits Ikonta, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur Rapid,
^.^As new. £9.17.5
2i X 21 Voigtiander Superb,
Skopar f/3.5, delayed Com¬
pur, pair Focar lenses, yellow
filter, ever-ready case. Good
condition.. £12:12:0
Above are at
12 GEORGE ST.
CROYDON
Telephone: Croydon 0781.
31 X 21 Zeiss Contessa Net-
tel, f/6.3 Nettar, Derval shut¬
ter, 6 slides, case. Fair
condition.. £1.12.6
31x21 Nagel 65, f/6.S
anastigmat, 3 speeds. Very
good condition £ 2 * 2 * 0
31x21 Zeiss Ikonta, Novar
f/6-3y 3 - speed. Slightly
shop-soiled.. £3.10.0
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby Focal-
plane, f/3.5 lens. Fair
condition.. £3.12.6
3J^x2i Tropical No. 7
Ensign Carhino, rise aad
cross, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, case. As
£8:15:0
3^x2i T.«P. Junior Special
Reflex, 5-in. Cooke f/4.5, 3
slides. A s new £9:9:0
3x4 cm. Nagel Pupille
Miniature, f/2 Schneider
Xenon, Compur i/30oth, 2
filters x 2 and x 4, case.
d^on^: £12:15:0
Model III Leica, f/3.5
Elmar. Very good con-
£24:0:0
Above are at
2 Northumberland
Avenue, London, W.C.2
Telephone: Whitehall 3301.
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash
or C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any
of these addresses. Deferred terms on application.
Good exchange allowance.
Justophot Exposure Meter.
As new . 12s. 6d.
Bewi Exposure Meter, case.
Good condition . 18s. 6d.
3^x2^ Etui, Radionar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, 6 slides,
£6:10:0
41x31 T.-P. Ruby Reflex,
5i-in. Cooke anastigmat f/4.5,
revolving back, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter. Cfi.1ft.fi
Good condition XU.IO.D
31x21 Mentor Sports Reflex,
4l-in. Meyer Helioplan f/4.5,
D.V. finder, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, lens Cft.IC.ft
hood, case. .. dUO.AU.vr
31x21 Ensign Special Reflex,
5l-ia. Ross Xpres f/4.5, revolv¬
ing back, 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
Fair coridition. C ft . 1 7 . C
List £16 2S. 6d. Xu. If. ft
4.5x6 cm. Nettel Baby
Speed Deckrullo Focal-plane,
8-cm. Tessar f/2. 7, 3 slides,
F.P. A., case C1ft.17.fi
Fair condition XlU.ll .O
Above are at
281 OXFORD
31x21 Zeiss Ikonta, f/6.3
Novar, Derval shutter. Fair
condition . . .
£2:15:0
31x21 Ensign Carbine, En-
sar f/4.5, Compur, leather
case. Good
condition .
3x4 cm. Fotet Miniature,
f/4.5 Vidar, Compur, pouch
case. A s new
£4:5:0
£5:10:0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
f/3.5 Novar, Compur. As
Tiss £6:10:0
31x21 Ensign Auto. Speed
Focal-plane Roll Film, Aldis
Uno f/4.5, case. £7. 1ft. ft
As new . dU f
Latest 9.5-mm. Dekko, f/1.9
Ross, lens hood, filter, combina¬
tion case. Very good condition.
List £12 I2S. 6d £8.10.0
9x12 cm. (and 1-pl.) Voigt¬
iander Press, i8-cm. Heliar
f/4.5, rise and cross, focal-plane
shutter, double extension, 3
D.D. slides. tft.lfi.ft
F ait condition XO. lU.U
41x31 Soho Reflex, revolving
back, 13.5-cm. Tessar f/4.5,
3 book-form D.D. slides,
case. Good CO. 1C. ft
condition .... XU.XU.v
31x21 N. & G. Roll Film
Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, speeds
1 to i/i50th sec., rising front.
Good coridition. C 1 O, 1 C.ft
List £26 . XXX. XU. U
Above are at
35 BROMPTON RD.
London, S.W.3
Telephone: Kensington 2052.
4.5x6 cm. Meyer Miniature
Reflex, lens focussing, also
rack extension, 3i-in. Meyer ..
Trioplan f/3, revolving back,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £10:17:6
41x31 Marion Soho Reflex,
61-m. Cooke Series lla f/3.5,
revolving back, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, Mackenzie- Wish-
art A slide, 12 envelopes in
canvas case. C I O, 1 7,C
Good condition XXm.X/.O
31x21 N. & G. Folding
Reflex, 6-in. Dallmeyer Dal-
mac f/3.5, revolving back, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Splendid COO, 1ft, ft
condilion . XmU.XU.U
9x12 cm. and 1-pl. Nettel
Miroflex, 16.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/2. 7, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll - film holder for 3I x 2I
graduated sky filter. Lies
Exposure meter, case. Good
condition.... £32:10.0
ST. London, W.I
Telephone: Alayfair o&sg.
51x31 Autographic Kodak,
f/7.9 Kodar, rise and cross,
Kodex shutter. Good condi¬
tion . 15s. Od.
31x21 Contessa Nettel, f/6.3
Meyer, Derval shutter, F.P.
adapter. Good £ 1 . 1 A A
condition . XX.Xv:U
Ensign Selfix 20, for 8 and
16 pictures on 3IX2I film,
f/7.7 Ensar, 3-speed. Very
good condition. Cl 1 rj c
List £2 5s. xx:if:o
4|x21 No. 2c Kodak, range¬
finder, 15-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/6.3, Compur, rising front,
case. Good C O 1 A A
condition . XX:iU:U
41x21 Zeiss Ikonta, Novar
f/6.3, Derval shutter, case.
Excellent condition £3.0.0
41 X 21 Ensign No. 12 Carbine,
Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Compur,
frame finder, red window
cover. Good CO. ft, ft
condition . Xu:U:U
31x21 Etui, Radionar f/4.5,
3-speed, F.P. adapter. Very
£4:5:0
8ix4t Thornton - Pickard
Triple Extension Field, ma¬
hogany, reversing and swing
back, tilting front, Pantoplanat
f/8 lens, roller-blind, 3 D.D.
£4:10:0
3x4 cm. Voigtiander Perkeo,
Heliar f/3.5, Compur, case.
Very good con- CC.C.ft
dition . xd:u:U
i4bot>e are at
65 NOTTING HILL GATE
London, W.I I
Telephone: Park 6689
Branches at :
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
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Rd.. S.W.17.
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Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea.— 26, Castle St.
Come and compare the latest models at one of our addresses
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PEER ADVERTISEMENTS
3
HERE’S
Holiday
YOUR CHANCE TO GET A FINE
Camera in Perfect Condition
MISCELLANEOUS.
1— 6x 13 cm. Ica Polyscope, f/4.5 Zeiss TesHar lenses. Cumpur
Rliuttei-8, changing-box, leather case. Cost . £7 17 6
2 — 46x107 mm. Veraacope, f/ij.3 Ivrauss Zeiss Tessar lenses,
changing-box, leather case. Cost £15 . £2 17 6
3 — Pathe de Luxe Cine Camera, f/2.5 Jlerniagis anastigmat
lens, variable sjieeii moiiel. Cost £10 lOs . £8 8 0
4 — Pathe 9.5-mm, Model B, f/'i.o anastigmat lens, tunnel
direct-visioji linder. Cost £0 Os . £3 3 0
5 — 9.5 Pathe de Luxe. f/l.r» Meyer Kino Plasniat, and f/H.fi
lleniiagis anastigmat lenses. Cost £39 17b. Orl . £8 17 6
(J — 16-mm. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 anaHtigmat lens, direct-
vision and reiiwfing linders. Cost £25 . £6 6 0
7 — Filmo 16-mm., f/3.5 Taylor-ilohson C<ioke lens, timet
lieai], speeds 8 and 10 frames pc'r sec. Cost £57 lOs,. . £15 15 0
8 — Pathescope Double-claw Projector, resistance, motor ami
super attiichnieiit. Cost £13 28. Od . £3 17 6
9— 9.5-mm. Coronet Projector. Cost £2 15h . 27s, 6d.
10 — 5 4 Sinclair Una Hand and Stand Camera, f/5..5 Kosh
Coinidnalilc anastigmat lens in Sinclair J’erfect shutter, tan case.
G block-l'oMii slides. Cost £38 . £11 11 0
READ THIS:
Kadiior Park,
Clydebank.
24/4/3G.
“ J lli;ink you for the V'.P. Icarelte which I received last week.
I liave Ijccii deiighted vitli the camera and also the results
(jbtaiiicd liave been very satisfactory.
“ 'I'hanking you again for this excellent bargain.”
(Signed) A. 0.
REFLEXES, ETC.
11 1-pl. Thornton-Pickard ReHex, focal-plane shultci, ij'.'.Ji
DalliiMfycr Press lens, rev. bac-k, 12 S.M. sli-Jes, J-M’. adapter.
[.la<-k case. Cost £21 10s . £7 17 6
12- 9 12 Zeiss Miroflex Folding Reflex, 172.7 Zei.ss Tessar
U‘ns. focal-plane Hhiitler, l/3rd to 1/2, booth sec., 4 .S..M. slides.
I'M’, adapter, brown caae. fVist £G5 . £23 10 0
13 -3} 21 N. & G. Folding Reflex, Uoss Xjjres f/4.5 lens, focal-
plane Htintter, 1/JOtlL to 1 /80bth sec., 2 1). IJ. slides, F.P. adapter,
brown lealhercase. Cost £51 lOs . . . £15 15 0
14 - 3t 2h Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/3.5 Ihiion anastigmat
lens, focal-jilanc shutter, l/15th to l/l,50()th sec., 3 D.l>. slides.
I-’.P. iidaptei', brown leatlier case. Cost £47 lOs . £9 17 6
15- 3! 21. Dallmeyer Pentac Roll Film, ami i)late back, f/2,9
I’eiila^- lens, Coinpur shutter, 1 to l/2lK)Hi sec. Cost £15 158.
£7 17 6
16— l-pl. N. & G. Sibyl Roll Film Camera, Taylot-llobson
A\iar f/4.5 lens, sluitter speeiJs l,Jbtl» to J/80bth sec. Cost
£20 . £4 19 6
17 l-pl. Zeiss Nixe Folding Roll Film and Plate-back Camera,
f/4.5 ’J’esMar lens, D.A. Comjuir shutter, 1 to l /200tli sec., dtiuble
extension, ri.se and cross front. Cost £21 17s. Od . £7 7 ,6
18 - 31 • 21 Special Sibyl Roll Film, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 len.s.
ftiinlter ^ to i/Jb()tli sec. Cost £23 . £6 6 0
19— 3i- 2i Ensign Auto. Speed, rangc-linder model. Aldis-
Pulchcr 1,3.4 atiasiigrnat lens, focal-plane shutter. l'15th to
I;'5b()lh sec. Cost £15 J5s . £9 17 6
20— la Zeiss Icarette Roll Film and Plate-back Camera,
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, rising front. Cost £14 . £4 17 6
21 ~3j ' 2h Minimum Palmos Focal-plane, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5
lens, shutter spccls Z/15th tol l.buuth sec., I-'.P. adapter. Cost
£3(1 . £9 9 0
22 — i-pL Double Extension Field Camera, conical bellows.
f/8 lens in iris <liaphragm, li.B. shutter, i/l5tli to l,'75th sec.,
3 D.I). slile.s, J to \ pi. a lapter.H. Co.st £5 as . fL 2 6
23— 5 4 Sanderson Hand and Stand Plate Camera. f/C.5 tiiple
e.xteiision, DctektiA' Aplanat lens. O-specd aut«i. shutter, rising
and cross front. 3 D.I). slides, canvas case. Cost £15 £2 9 6
NO PART EXCHANGE —
tml any pitrehase will be exehaiigcd for goods to tlic same value
within 14 days.
24 — J-pl. Tiiple Extension Field Camera, f/8 Ross Ilomocentric
[eu8, Unicum shutter, also Wray 5 4 as W’ide Angle. 3 ilouhie
book-form slides. Cost £22 Kls . £2 2 0
25 — i-pl. Triple Extension Field Camera, f/(i.3 Panorthostigmat
lens, rising and cross front, rev. and aw ing liack, 3 double book-
form slides, tripod. Cost £10 lOa . £5 15 0
26 — l-pl. Ensign Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lena, focal-plane
shutter, 1 /15th to l/l,0()()lh sec., I’M’, adapter, Mackenzie- Wishart
aiiapLer, li. case. Cost £25 . £3 17 6
27 — l-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, f/4.5 T.T. I'c H. Cooke anas¬
tigmat lens, focal-plane shutter, l/lOtli to 11, booth sec., re¬
versing back, J’'.P. adapter, B. case. Coat £15 . £5 5 0
28 — Special l-pl, T.-P. Ruby Reflex, focal-plane simttei. 1 loih
to 1/J.ObUth sec., f/3.5 dlos.a lens, J2 S.M. alides, F.P. A., roll-
holder, canvas case. Cost £25 . £8 8 0
29 — 1-pI. R.B, Graflex Reflex, iloss Kodak f/4.5 unastiginat
lens, focal-plane shutter, 1/lbth to l/l,b00Lh sec., tan case,
roll-holder. Cost £27 10s . £6 17 6
30 — l-pl. Adams’ Reflex Camera, tropical model, f, 4.5 Zeiss
Tessar lens, focal-plane sluitter, I '8th to 1/1, booth sec., 1 i>.l>.
slide. F.P. adapter. Cost £55 . £15 15 0
31 — i-pl. Soho Reflex Camera, Ross Xpres f/3.5 lens, focal-
plane shutter, I /Kith to 1 /800th sec., revolving back. 3 D.K.
elides, F.P. adapter, case. Cost £51 3s . £12 12 0
AT A FRACTION OF
ITS ORIGINAL COST!
Although used, all bargains are fully guaranteed and are in
perfect working order when they leave our premises. All orders
in strict rotation ; first come, first served. No catalogue 0! these
goods is issued. Choose NOW from this page.
32 — 3^x2} Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, focal-plane
shutter, 1/lbth to 1/I,bb0th see., stiff canvas case, 3 liouble
alide.s. Cost £25 . £8 17 6
33 — V.P. Dallmeyer Reflex Camera, f/2.9 Pentac lens, focal-
plane shutter, 1 /10th to l/800th sec. Cost £33 . £15 15 0
34 — 31 • 2k Dallmeyer Press Reflex, f/3.5 Kallmeyer Press lens,
focal-plane shutter, l/15th to l/l,00bth sec., 3 S..M. slides, F.P.
adapter . £6 6 0
35— 3i ^ 2i Ensign Special Reflex, focal-plane shutter, 1/X5th
to l/l, booth sec., rev. back, 3 8.il. slides, F.P. adapter, black
case (no lens). Cost £10 lOs . £4 4 0
36 — 31 X 2\ Box Mentor Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur
shut., 1 to l/250th sec., 2 slides, F.P..-\., case. Cost£l8 £6 17 6
37 — Zk 2k Auto. Graflex Junior Reflex Camera, f/4.5 Kodak
anastigmat lens, focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th sec.,
roll-lioider, case. Cost £25 . £6 6 0
38— 31x21 Duoflex Reflex Roll Film, Ross Xpres f/4.5 lens,
focal-plane shutter, l/5th to l/800th see. Cost £9 10s. £3 17 6
39 — 1-pI. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher anas¬
tigmat lens, focal-plane shutter, l/15tli to 1/1, 000th sec. Cost
£14 14s . £6 6 0
40— J-pl. Adams' Aidex Folding Reflex, long extension, rev.
back, f/4.5 T. T. ^ It. Cooke Aviar lens, focal-plane shutter,
l/8th to 1, '400th sec. Cost £50 . £11 17 6
41 — l-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f 4.5 Aldis anastigmat lens, focal-plane
shutter, 1/lOth to l/l,000lh sec., 3 slide.s, F.P. adapter. Cost
£15 . £4 19 6
42— i-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, f 4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, case,
and I-'.P. aclapter, focal-plane shuttei', speeded 1 /I5th to 1/1. booth
sec. Coat £15 . £5 5 0
43 — i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, f,'5.(5 Cooke Convertible
anastigmat lens, focal-plane shutter, 1/I5th to 1,1,000th sec..
4 slides. Cost £K» . £4 12 6
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The REMARKABLE VALUE of these offers
does permit of EASY TERMS.
44 — P.C. Soho Reflex, f/().8 Dagor anastigmat lens, focal-plane
shutter, speeded l/18th to l/700th sec., Mackenzie-Wiahart
adapter ami case. Cost £30 . £3 3 0
45 -i-pl. Apem Reflex, f/5.9 Wray ;ina.stigmat lens, focal-plane
shutter, i/20th to 1/1. OOOthsec., 3slides. Cost£L0l0s. £.2 19 6
48— i-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, Adon Tele lens, focal-plane
shutter, l/15th to 1/1. booth sec., 3 sli’les, case, Cost£17 £5 12 6
FOCAL-PLANE CAMERAS.
47 — 31x21 Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane Camera, f/4.5 Dog-
mar anastigmat lens, shutter speeded 1/lGth to l/500th sec.,
(j 8.M. slides, F.P, adapter and case. Cost £30 . £7 7 0
48— i-pl. Ross Panros Focal-plane Camera, shutter speeded
l/15th to 1/1, booth sec., f/4.5 lioss Xpres lens, 3 D.D. slides.
F.P. adapter and case. Cost£30 . £9 17 6
49— 31x21 Ica Palmos, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, focal-plane
shutter, speeded l/15lh to l/750th sec., 3 D.D. slides an.l case.
Cost £32 . £10 10 0
59—5 4 Goerz Anschutz, f''4.5 Goerz Dogmar anastigmat
lens, shutter speeded 1/lOth to i/l,2U0tU sec,. 3 D.D. slides.
Cost £25 . £9 17 6
51 — 3' 2i Apem, f,'4.5 Apem anastigmat lens, shutter speeded
l T8th to l/SOOth sec., 3 S. slides ancl case. Cost £12.. £5 5 0
STEREO CAMERAS.
52— 45 107 mm. Stereo Tenax, f/4.5 Celor anastigmat lenses,
Compound shutters, 6 slides, F.P. adapter and case. Cost
£20 . £2 17 6
53 — 45 X 107 Ica Stereolette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lenses, Compound
sluitter. 1 to l/250th sec., F.P. adapter and leather case. Cost
£12 12s . £4 4 0
54 — 45x107 mm. Ica Polyscope, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lenses,
Compur slmtters, changing-box, leather case. Cost £35 £6 17 6
PLATE CAMERAS.
55 — 3^x21 Zodel, f/4.5 Zodellar anastigmat lens, D.A. Cum¬
pur shutter, 3 slides. Cost £8 8s . £4 9 6
56 — 31 21 Voigtlander Avus, f/4.5 Skopar anastigmat len.s.
Compur sluitter. 3 .slides aiul case. Cost £15 . £4 19 6
57 — 31 21 Dallmeyer Snapshot Film Pack Camera, f G anas¬
tigmat lens, 2-speed shutter. Cost £8 8s . £4 4 0
58 — 9x12 cm. Zeiss Ikon Maximar, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
D.-A. Compur shutter. 1 to l/20Utli see., 6 S.M. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Cost £17 11s . £6 17 6
59 — i-pl. New Ideal Sibyl, f 4.5 Ross Xpres anastigmat lens,
rise and cross front, 7-speed shutter, G slides and F.P. adapter.
Cost £25 . £6 6 0
60 — i-pl. Special Sibyl, f,'4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. 7-.speed shutter.
F.P. adapter. Cost £24 . £6 6 0
61 — i-pl. Zodel Junior, f'G.8 anastigmat lens, 3-speed shuttei-,
3 slides. Cost £3 3s . £1 5 0
62 — l-pl. Goerz Tenax, f/4.5 Dogmar anastigmat lens. Compur
shutter, F.P. adapter. Cost £15 10s . £5 5 0
63 — l-pl. Tropical Contessa Nettel, f/4.5 Cooke Aviar lens.
Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. A. Cost £LG 17s. Gil . £4 17 6
64— 3i • 2> Zeiss Niklas, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. Compur
shutter, 3 slides. Cost £10 lOs . £4 4 0
65— 9 12 cm. Agfa Standard, f/4.5 Solinar anastigmat lens,
speeded .shutter, 4 to 1/iOOth sec., 3 slides, F.P. adapter. Cost
£3 10s . £4 4 0
66 — i-pl. Goerz Tenax, f/6.3 Tenastigmat lens, Compur shutter,
3 slides, F.P. adapter and case. Cost £5 173. Gd . £1 15 0
REFLEX CAMERAS.
67 — l-pl. Ensign Tropical Popular Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke Luxor
anastigmat lens, focal-plane shutter, speeded 1/1 5th to 1/1, 000th
sec., 3 slides ami F.P. adapter. Cost £19 . £5 12 6
68— i-pl. Ica Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter,
speeded l/i5th to l/l,000tb sec., 3 slides, F.P. adapter and case.
Cost £25 . £6 6 0
69 — 31x2) Latest Model Soho Reflex, f/2.9 Dallmeyer Pentac
lens, focal-plane shutter, rev. back, masking device, F.P. adapter
and case. Cost £37 lOs . . . £19 19 0
ANOTHER LETTER
S. Wales.
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“. . . am delighted with its wonderful value and good condition.
■■ I wish to tliaiik you for your courtesy and prompt attention to
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ROLL-FILM CAMERAS.
70— 3 4 cm. Korelle, f/4.5 Vidar anastigmat lens. 7-speed
shutter. Cost £3 17s. Gd . £1 9 6
71— No. 1 Ensignette, lin.sign f/G anastigmat lens, T. and 1.
.‘Shutter. Cost £3 Dls . 12s. 6d.
72— 3i • 21 Ensign Carbine, Liikos anastigmat. 3-8peed
shutter. Cost £4 1 5s . £2 5 0
73— 3i • 2i Tropical Ensign Carbine, f'4.5 Aldis-Butcher,
Compur shutter. Cost £11 5.s . £4 15 0
74— 3ix2i Ensign Carbine, f 4.5 Aldis Uno lens. Mulchro
shutter. Cost £0 Gs . £3 3 0
75— 3x4 cm. Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens. Compur
shutter. Cost £15 10s . £7 17 6
76 — 3i 2i Coronet Roll Film, single lens, T. and I. shutter.
Cost I4s. Gd . 7s. 6d.
77— 31 2i Roll Film and Plate, f/4.5 Zodellar anastigmat,
Compur .shutter, double extension. Cost £10 10s . £4 4 0
73—31 21 Roll Film Carbine. f;4.5 Ross anastigmat lens.
Compur shutter. Cost £10 los . £5 5 0
79 V.P. Planovista Twin-lens Camera, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan
lens. Pronto shutter. Cost £12 173. Gd . £4 4 0
89 —Ensign Carbine la, f/7.7 Aldis Uno anastigmat lens, 3-
speed shutter. Cost £3 15s . 12s. 6d.
81 — la Pocket Kodak. f/G. 3 anastigmat lens, 2-speed Kodex
shutter. Cost £3 178. Gd . 15s. Od.
82— 31x21 Roll Film Dallmeyer, Pentac f/2.9 lens, Compur
shutter, i to i/200th sec. Cost £18 lOs . £6 17 6
83 — l-pl. New Ideal Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. 7-speed
shutter. Cost £30 . £6 17 6
84--2C Kodak Series III, f/7.7 Kodak anastigmat lens. 4-speed
Diomatic shutter. Cost £5 17s. Gd . £1 2 6
85 — l-pl. Roll Film and Plate Carbine, f/6.8 Cooke-Butcher
anastigmat lens. Lukos Ilf G-speed shutter. Cost £G Gs. 19s. 6J.
86 —2c Special Kodak, f/G. 3 Kodak anastigmat lens, Compur
shutter, range-finder. Cost £4 lOs . £2 12 6
87 — P.C. Kodak, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
range-hiider. Cost £18 10s . £3 15 0
88 — P.C. Special Kodak, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
range-finder. Cost £18 2s. 61 . £4 4 0
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and ileseribe fully the article you wish to purchase. This will
save lots of trouble anci assures immediate delivery.
89 — 2c Special Kodak, f/4.9 Zei.ss Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
range-fiinler. Cost £15 . . . £2 19 6
90— 3|x2i Auto-speed, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, focal-plane
shutter, speeds l/15th to l/500th sec. Cost £19 10s.. . £6 6 0
91 —P.C. Tropical Contessa, fM.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, 1>.V.
and brilliant tln<ler. Cost £24 . £3 3 0
92— la Pocket Kodak Special, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat lens,
Kodamatic shutter. Cost £12 . £4 19 6
93 -P.C. Roll Film Kodak, f/8 R.R. lens. 3-speed shutter.
Cost £5 5s . 93. 6d.
94 -l-pl. Pocket Kodak Special, f/5.G Kodak anastigmat lens,
7-.speed shutter. Cost £8 10s . £3 15 0
95— la Kodak Series III, f/G. 3 Kodak anastigmat lens. 4-speed
Diomatic shutter. Cost £4 17s. Gd . £1 9 6
96 —P.C. Roll Film and Plate Tenax, f/4.5 Dogmar lens. Com¬
pur shutter. 3 slides and case. Cost £21 lOs . £11 15 0
97 — l-pl. Roll Film Kodak, f/8 R.R. lens, 5-speed shutter.
Co.st £5 os . 7s. 6d.
98— i-pl. Kodak Series III, f/G. 8 Kodak anastigmat lens.
Koilos shutter. Cost £7 158 . £1 12 6
99 -2c Kodak Series III, f/7.7 Kodak anastigmat, 4-3peed
Diomatic shutter. Cn.st £G lOs . £19 6
100 — V.P.K. Model B, single lens, T. and I. .shutter. Cost
£1 5s . . 9s. 6d.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July I, 1936
An excellent example of the wonderful quality and
tonal balance that C£in be £ichieved by using Ilford
Soft Gradation Panchromatic Plates. These plates
have ample speed for fast work, are fully colour
sensitive, and yield beauty of tone that is unsurpassed.
DAMSON BLOSSOM
IN LYTH VALLEY
Negative by
J. HARDMAN. ESQ.,
on an
ILFORD SOFT GRADATION
PANCHROMATIC PLATE
ILFORD
PANCHROM AT I C
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PLATES
700 H. & D. TO DAYLIGHT
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'The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer.'^ Wedyiesday, July Sth, 1936.
fe/lMATEUR
OTOGRAPHER
^ ClINfE^lVIATOGFLAPHELR.
The Journal for Everybody with a Gamera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, July 8th, 1936.
No. 2487.
This picture won a £100 prize for the photographer. This is what he says : “ With any hope of success in either child
or animal studies one must have a camera that is able instantly to accept every opportunity that presents itself. When I took my
prize-winning picture I immediately saw my chance, and in a/most as many seconds I had taken three exposures — and then my
opportunity was gone for good. The Rolleicord gives all the essentials for this class of work. The image is so clear on the screen
that every change of expression can be noted, whilst it is next to impossible to focus incorrectly. With a Rolleicord the amateur
stands to score every time over the professional studio photograph. For all classes of work, under all conditions, the Rolleicord is
the ideal camera." — H. D. H. VALLIS. Rolleicord Model II, with many new features and Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 lens, £14 lOs., or
Zeiss Triotar f/3.5, £16.
Ask your dealer to demonstrate Rolleicord Model II, or write for illustrated prospectus and name of nearest stockist to Sole Importers :
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
There'S no Ouesiion:
lao^ i^u mudi tide a pxuvcJhAx^nudlc. ^i£tn . . .
Kodak AN ATOMIC^^ Film — the film of superfine grain —
for all ordinary outdoor subjects — landscapes, portraits, etc. It’s superb for
enlarging.
Or
Kodak SUPER SENSITIVE PANCHROMATIC Film
— the film of lightning speed — for all quick-action shots where a high
shutter speed is demanded — sports pictures, etc. This is also the film for
all photography by artificial light.
Both these Kodak Panchromatic Films are made in Roll Films and Film Packs, and
in 35mm. form for use in the "Retina," " Leica," " Contax " and other miniature
cameras. From Kodak Dealers everywhere.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
TAKEN WITH A RUBY FOCAL.
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SPEED WORK
PRESS
WITH A
CAMERA
Strong, Simple and Fast. Fitted with Quick Change Loading.
Full-size Disappearing Wire Finder in place of Direct Finder,
17/6 extra.
OUTFITS
with F/4.5
ANASTIG-
MATS.
ROSS
XPRESS,
£22 : 0 : 0
ZEISS
TESSAR,
£21 : 10 : 0
1936
Booklet
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NEW WALLACE HEATON COMPETITION
For users of 35-mm. STILL CAMERAS
USERS OF LEICA, CONTAX,
CONTAFLEX, RETINA, ROL-
LEIFLEX, and ROLLEICORD
(if used with cin6 film) can
all compete.
Here is a new Competition, open only to
users of cameras taking 35-mm. film as its
negative medium.
The Competition is open from July 1st until
September 30th. Your photographs can be
of any subject^but they must be taken on
35-mm. film. Prints should not be smaller
than 6x4 inches, nor larger than I2x 10.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any
one week, but each photograph must have
the coupon attached. In addition to the
big prize, a weekly prize of £1 Is. will be
awarded for the best photograph submitted
in that week.
Each photograph must have on the back a
coupon as below, and the name and address
of the sender, the make of camera and
material used, exposure, etc.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRY TO :
‘COMPETITION’
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition
July 8th, 1936.
ONE GUINEA WILL BE
AWARDED FOR THE BEST
PICTURE RECEIVED EACH
WEEK. THERE’S NO EN¬
TRANCE FEE.
For photographs which appeal to us, not
necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the
right to purchase the copyright by payment
of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners
by the payment of an extra 21/-. The copy¬
right of the £25 prize-winning print must be
made over to us without further payment.
In addition we are offering a special prize of
£1 Is. per month for the best photograph
submitted depicting a person or persons using
a camera purchased from Wallace Heaton Ltd.
All prints will be judged at the end of the Com¬
petition for the final prize of £25 cash. Accep~
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condition of entry.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, IQ36
BRING US THAT CAMERA IN
FIRST EASY
PAYMENT
SECURESYOUR
CHOICE OF
CAMERA !
“ ROLLEICORD II ”
Automatic film wind. New
type reflex hood, and larger
magnifier. Depth of focus
and focussing'knob combined.
Engraved exposure plate.
Takes all RoUeiflex'^ acces¬
sories, excepting angle mir¬
ror. Takes 12 exposures on
3ix2i roll film for 1/-.
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and
Compur shutter, l/300th,
T B £14:10:0
Triotar f/3.5
Nine monthly payments of
88;10 or 37/4.
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER “ BESSA”
With coupled range-finder and
optical view-finder fitted next to
the focussing control. The famoos
trigger release is fitted under the
baseboard. Yellow fllter^is in¬
corporated for use when required.
Compur Rapid shutter speeded to
l/400th'8ec. Helomal^f/3.6 lens.
£16 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 38/6.
ZEISS IKON
“ IKOFLEX ”
The twin-lens camera for 12
pictures o^|3i x 2 J S-exposure
roll fllm.T^arge finder lens,
compensation of parallax.
Novar f/4.5 lens, in Ikoflex
.butter £7:15:0
Nine monthly payments of
18/1.
NEW IKOFLEX U ALSO
IN STOCK.
T.-P. JUNIOR
RUBY REFLEX
Made in 3ix2i, 4^x31 in. and
61^x9 and 9x12 cm. sizes.
With Ruby self-capping time
and instantaneous focal-plane
shutter. Revolving back, reflect¬
ing mirror of specially prepared
glass, quick-wind, 3 single metal
slides. With T.-P. Cooke f/4.5
'iZT.. £12:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 28/-.
AGFA
“ SPEEDEX ”
A first-class 31 21 roll-film
camera. Get this handy little
iustrumeut in time for the holiday
season. Fitted with f/4.5 lens
and Compur shutter, direct-vision
and reflecting view-finders.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments of 14/9.
“ROLLEIFLEX”
The easiest roanipulate<l
camera you could buy.
.Shows your picture full
size an<i right way up on
ground-glass screen. Fitted
with Compur shutter, speeded
to i'oOOth sec., T. and B.,
and Zeiss Tessar f;’3.5 lens.
£25 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments of
58,4.
FILMO
“ STRAIGHT 8 ”
Easy daylight loading. Takes
30-ft. reels, 4 speeds. Built-
in exposure chart, f/2.5 lens.
With case.
£20 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments ol
47/10.
KODAK
“ REGENT ”
The latest model, taking 8
or 16 pictures on 31x21 roll
film. Has coupled range-finder,
optical eye-level finder, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5 lens. Compur
shutter, speeded to 1 /400th
sec., complete with leather
£20:0i0
Nine monthly payments of
46/8.
“ DOLLINA ”
Takes 36 pictures at a loading
on 35-mm. cin6 film. Fitted with
direct optical view-finder. Di¬
mensions of the camera are only
6 X 31 X li In. over all projections.
Rapid opening — easy to use. Has
f'2 Xenon lens and Compur
Rapid shutter, speeded to 1 'oOUth
sec.
£15 : 15 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 36/9.
THE
“ BESSA
Takes 8 exposures on 31 x 21
roll film. Fitted with detach¬
able mask, for t&kia.' 16
pictures when required. F/4.5
lens and Compur shutter.
Nine monthly payments of
17/-.
CIN^ - KODAK
Halves mnning costs. — With fixed-
focus f/3.5 lens, exposure guide,
footage indicator and eye-level
finders incorporated in the handle
of the camera. Holds 25 ft. of
special film, only half the width
of which is exposed at a time.
£9 : 17 : 6
Nine monthly payments of 23/1.
KODAK
DUO
16 pictures on 31x21 S-expo¬
sure film. Lens shoots to
position at touch of button.
Focussing from 31 ft. to
infinity. Direct-vision view¬
finder.
With Pronto *' 8 shutter
and Kodak f/4.5 anastigmat.
Nine monthly payments of
14/-.
LEICA MODEL III
With f/2 Sommar Lens.
Automatic focussing, 8 shots in
10 secs., anj^hing up to 36 pictures
one loading, double exposures
impossible. For holidays, travel,
or for photographs at night or in
any weather, Leica is the ideal
camera.
£39 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 92/2.
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SUPER IKONTA
Takes 1 1 pictures on 3^ x 2\
8-exposure roll film. Dis¬
tance meter coupled with the
focussing. Direct built - in
view-finder, Compur Rapid
shutter, speeded to i/400th
sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
lens.
Nine monthly payments of
66/-.
July 8, 1I936
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Kodak Cine-Eight Camera, f/3.5 lene, Kodaacopo £ight-30 Pro¬
jector. As new . £15 10 0
Visual Victor, 8, 16, 24, 32, 04 frames, f/2.9 Triple, 3-in. Tele and
case. List £64 10s . £87 15 0
Siemens Cine, 8, 16, 64, f/2.8 Busch, L/case. As new.
£32 . £21 10 _0
Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens. Fort. lens, filter and case £3 15 0
Cine-Kodak model B, f/3.5 lens, L/case . £7 12 6
Siemens C Cine, f/1.5 Plasmat, L/case. As new. List £62 10s.
£43 0 0
Gebescope Model B Home Talkie Outfit, latest model. As
new. List £135 . £88 0 0
Filmo AU-gear Projector, Model JX., outfit complete. List
£98 . £47 15 0
Standard Siemens Projector. New condition. List
£60 . £43 10 0
Ensign Antokinecam, f/2.6 Oinar lens, L/case. List £18 18s.
£8 15 0
Model n Leica, black, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case £21 0 0
3x4 cm. Dolly, f/3.5 Meyer, Compur shutter, 1 to l/SOOth
sec . £4 14 9
3x4 cm. Baldi, f/4.5 Yidanar, Vario shutter, l/25th to 1/lOOth
sec . £3 6 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenon anastigmat, Compur shutter,
L/case . £8 10 0
530 Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tesaar, Compur shutter,
purse case . £14 13 6
620 Roll-Op Camera, f/2.8 Anticomar anastigmat. Rapid
Compur shutter, leather case . £15 12 6
31 X 2^ Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur shutter,
1 Gather case . £12 12 0
31 X 21 Ensign Selflx 20, f/4.5 Ensar, D.A. Compur shutter.
leather case . £4 17 6
3i X 2^ Salex de Luxe, f/4.5 Correckta anastigmat, Compur
shutter, rising front, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, L/case.. £4 7 0
3^x2i Contessa Folding Plate, f/6.3 Zeiss Triotar anas.,
Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec., rising and cross front, 3
slides, F.P.A., L/case . £3 18 9
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5
i-pl. Contessa Folding, f/6.8 Nettar, Everset shutter, 6 slides
j>i« ^£150
6 X 4i cm. Ica Baby, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, fully-speeded
shutter, 4^-6lides . £3 17 6
3ix2i Ensign Reflex, Dallmeyer Serrac f/4.5, self-capping
focal-plane- shutter, .Mackenzie slide, 10 envelopes. . . £8 5 0
i-pl.'^Zodel Folding Pocket, f/4.5 Zodellar, D.A. Compur and
leather case . £5 10 0
Postcard T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5. self¬
capping focal-plane shutter, revolving back, roll-holder £10 17 6
9x12 cm. Mentor Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, single
slide adapter and 6 slides . £11 17 6
12-in. i/5.6 Dallon, focussing mount, iris . £11 17 6
3^x21 Salex Focal-plane, f/5.5 Salex anastigmat, focal-plane
shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A . £2 19 6
Whole-plate Salex Studio, oak throughout, rising front, long
extension, swing and repeating back, 2 repeating slides. As
new . £5 18 6
Model II Leitz Leica, Hektor £/2.5, coupled range-finder,
focal-plane shutter, ever-ready case . £22 10 0
21 square Voigtlander Superb, Heliar f/3.5, Compur shutter.
New condition . £13 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, Ross Xpres f/3.5, self-capping
focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £13 17 6
3J X 21 T.-P. Victory Reflex, Cooke f/4.6, rack focussing, self¬
capping focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 5 slides, roll-holder
and case . £6 7 6
31x21 Ross Panros, Ross Xpres f/4.5. focussing, self-capping
focal-plane shutter, speeds to l/l,0U0th, 3 slides, F.P.A., roll-
holder, leather case . £8 17 6
31x21 Ensign Speed Roll Film Reflex, Dallmeyer Serrac
f/4.5, 9'in. f/6.6 Dallon, interchangeable, self-capping focal-
plane shutter, complete in leather case. New condition £10 10 0
1-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5, focal-plane
shutter, 6 slides, leather case . £9 12 6
9x12 cm. Sonna C!ollapsible Focal-plane, Heliar f/4.6, self¬
capping focal-plane shutter, 6 slides, leather case. . . . £19 10 0
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
P.C. Doable Extension lea, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 8 slides, L/case
£8 6 0
Model II Coupled Leica, f/2.6 Hektor, L/case . £21 10 0
620 Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, L/case . £8 17 6
3x4 Roll Film, Xenar f/4.6 anas., Compur, purse. . £4 10 0
6x6 or portions of 3}x2i Noxa Vertical Enlarger, f/6.8
anas., electric fittings, base easel . £4 10 0
3ix2ii Tropical de.Luxe Cameo, all-metal, f/3.5 Xpres, Com¬
pur, Gjslidea . £12 10 C
3i X 2i T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 6 slides. ... £6 15 I
3^x2i Miraphot Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3 Novar anastigmat,
base easel, electric fittings . £5 17 6
16-ex.-on-3i x 2i Baida, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur D.A. shutter,
L/case . £6 10 0
Pathe Home Movie Cine Camera, 9.5-mm., f/3.5 lens, L/case.
Cost £11 lOs . £4 17 6
16-ex.-on-3i x 2i Super Ikonta, f/4.6 Tessar, D.A. Compur
L/case . £13 10 (
Zeiss Contax, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, ever-ready case. .. . £16 0 I
Several Good Microscopes by eminent makers at bargain prices
Details on application.
Baby Automatic RoUeiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, ever-
ready case . £13 17 6
X 2k Nettel Deckrullo Collapsible Focal-plane, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, 5 D.D. slides, F.P.A.; L/case . £10 17 6
630/16 Super Ikonta. f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar, E.-R. case £23 10 0
3ix2i Double Ex, Zodel, f/4.6 Tessar, D.A. Compur, Distar
lens, filter . £6 6 0
6x6 RoUeicord, f/4.6 Triotar, L/case . £10 10 0
V.P. Goerz Tenax, f/4.5 Dogmar lens, Compur, purse £4 7 6
Zeiss Ikoflex, f/4.5 anastigmat, KUo shutter, L/case £6 17 6
3!lx2i Latest Soho Reflex, f/2.9 Ross Xpres, 11-in. f/5.5 Ross
Teleros, 3 book-form elides, F.P.A., L/case, magnifiers. Cost
£53 106 . £35 0 0
Reproduction Device for Leica, No. 2 and 3 front lenses, etc.
£3 10 0
16-mm. Turret Head Victor Cine Camera, i/1.5 Dallmeyer
Speed, L/case. Cost £45 . £25 0 0
54 LIME ST
LONDON, E.C.3 Phone: Mansion House 0180
la Folding Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastig. lens . £1 17 6
3ix24- Agfa Speedex, f/8.8 anastig. lens . £17 6
3i X 21 Icarette, f/6.3 Novar anastig. lens, Derval speeded
shutter . . £1 19 6
31x21 Nettar Roll Film, f/4.5 anastig. lens,' D.A. shutter
£3 15 0
31x21 Nettar Roll Film, f/6.3 anastig.* lens, speeded shutter
£2 12 6
41x6 Goerz Tenax Folding Plate, f/4.5 Celor^ anastig. lens,
Compound shutter, 6 single slides . £2 19 6
V.P. Rollette Roll Film, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compound shutter
£2 17 6
Model B V.P. Kodak, Rapid Landscape lens . 13s. 6d.
4x3 Baby Ikonta, i/4.5 anastig. lens . £3 3 0
1-pl. Ross Panros Focal-plane, f/4.5 Xpres, 6 D.D. slides, leather
case . £10 17 6
5x4 Soho Focal-plane, f/4.5 Cooke Aviar anastig. lens, 6
D.D. slides, leather case . £9 17 6
P.C. Tropical Model T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, constructed of
teak, brass bound, 7-in. f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, revolving back,
3 double book-form dark slides, F.P.A . £16 16 0
P.C. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, quick-
wind shutter, 6 single slides . £6 17 6
1-pl. Dallmeyer Naturalist Boxform Focal-plane, 81-in. f/3
Dallmeyer Portrait lens, iris, Telenegative attachment, focal-
plane shutter, 6 D.D. slides and case . £5 17 6
1-pl. Double Extension C.B. Field, R.R. lens, 2 D.D. elides
£1 11 6
1-pl. D.E. C.B. Field, f/6.8 anastig. lens, roller-blind shutter, 3
double book-form dark slides, tripod and case . £3 3 0
31 X 21 Contessa Folding Plate Camera, f/6.8 anastig. lens,
speeded shutter, rising front, 3 slides and focussing screen
£12 6
31x21 D.E. Tropical Model Folding Camera, constructed of
teak, brass-bound, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compound shutter,
6 slides, F.P.A. and case . £7 10 0
31 X 21 N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar, speeded shutter, 12 single
metal dark slides . £6 15 0
84ALDERSGATEST
LONDON, E.C.1 Phone: NAT. 0591
9.5-mm.
DEKKO
Three speeds — half, nor¬
mal, slow. For snapshots,
time exposures, single
and animated. Dali-
Ross or Dallmeyer f/1.9
£10:18:6
Nine monthly payments
of 16/2 or 25/6.
“ OMBRUX”
METER
The photo-electric cell
meter with a marvellous
lens which makes it the
finest instrument on the
market at such a price.
Gives dead-accurate
readings for still camera
work. In ever- jO
ready case .... V ■ / U
BLENDUX, for
cin6 work .
67/6
1936 “SALEX SUPREME”
Unapproachable in Value. Unobtainable elsewhere.
£3:3:0
With all the splendid up-to-date
features shown below .
Or with f/3.8 Steinheil Cassar lens, Prontor II
Sector speeded shutter, 1 to l/175th sec., T. and B.
£5 6 0
Tan Hide Case, velvet-lined, with lock and sling strap
6s. 6d.
Easy terms if desired.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July, 8, 1936
A cameraman risked his life to get
this photograph of “ unconquered ”
Everest. And to make the hazard
worth while ... to make certain
of results — only the world’s best
lens was considered good enough
— a Taylor-Hobson lens !
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0 B S 0 N
E N 8 E S
Made by
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“ Time$ Photo.
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PRODUCTS ensure the maximum results with the minimum effort. Every day
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useful articles specially written by our own experts. A complete list of all materials is also given,
including many new lines. If you have never communicated with us before, write to-day for
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V
NO. INCHES.
N.27 irx2J"
N.29 1" x3"
N.20 2i"x3i"
S.20 2J"x3i" Sex.
N.I6 2i"x4i" Sex.
EX. PRICE.
Sex. 1/-
6ex. lOd.
Sex. 1/-
1/-
1/3
Obfainahle thrash all branchts of Boots The Chemists: stocked by
. Timothy Whites and Taylors and Taylors Dispensing
ChemistSt and all Good Dealers.
o^h
all branches of Tim
NURO, THE NEW
ALL-BRITISH FILM HAS
THIS NEW QUALITY
'‘Lastic Latitude'' is an extra feature
which, in addition to the outstanding
quality of NURO Film, helps you to
make better pictures. Scientifically cor¬
rect density of every NURO negative is
made very much more certain by " Lastic
Latitude," which is the ability to absorb
and automatically correct errors in expo¬
sure. Try a spool of NURO Film and test
this remarkable new feature for yourself.
NURO (Biggleswade) LTD.
BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND
Tel.: Biggleswade 234. Grams: "NURO" Biggleswade.] '
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
The new EXAKTA REFLEX
will make pictures at I0 INCHES OT MILES AWAY
Is the only Miniature Reflex
that will take Telephoto Lenses.
For V.P. Films, 4x6.5 cm. PRECISION WORKMANSHIP-
Self-capping focal-plane shutter, l/25th to l/1, 000th sec., slow speeds 1/lOth
to 12 secs., delayed action from 1/I,000th to 6 secs.
EXAKTA
HANDBOOK
Just published. Fully
explains this beauti¬
ful camera.
Post free . 3/6
Prices for ** MUHT-SPEDD ** UODEX B.
Exaktar Anas, f/3.5 . £19 10s.
Zeiss Tessar Anas. f/3. 5 . £23 lOs.
. f/2.8 . £27 10s.
Meyer Primoplan f/1.9 . £39 10s.
Extra ;
Tele-Magor Hugo Meyer 15 cm. £11 10s.
ADAPTING BINGS FOB
CLOSE-UPS :
Tube A, for 15 inches, 6/6
Tube B, for 10 inches, 6/6
Illusiraied Brochure oj Cameras and Accessories post free,
PAPMPR 5L inUPC I TR polebrook house, golden
bnliNtn & Junto LIU., SQUARE, London, w.i
Phone : GEBBABD 2300.
There is no better
than the
ALDIS
FREE on request, Aldis Lens Book. For
Test Chart postcard^ please send x^d. stamp.
ALDIS BROTHERS, SPARKHILL, BIRMINGHAM
Address that film to Will R. Rose Ltd.
just drop your exposed film in the nearest post office box and your
snaps will be returned within a few hours. Snapshots sent to Will R.
Rose Ltd. show consistently clear reproduction because they are
developed and printed by expert technicians who are also artists,
trained to get the best out of every snap.
Dfagna Prints** (re^cf.) Unless otherwise ordered all negatives up to No. 2
Brownie size will be printed the “Magna** way — magnified to quarter-plate size.
Whatever the size of your camera, “ Magna ** prints coat only 2id. each.
How to send your films.
Wrap your spool most securely (envelopes
are not safe). Don’t forget to enclose your
name and address. Prices standard
throughout. Send for illustrated booklet
price list, and a free supply of special
wrappers in which to send your future
films.
It pays to rely on
WILL R. ROSE LTD.
(Dept. AB)
23, BKIDOE STREET ROW. CHESTER WSflM, HIOH STREET. OSEORD
2S, THE PROMENADE, CHELTENHAM
PRACTICAL HINTS
Always rest your camera
on a Hgritf support for
lengrtHy exposures.
BOW MUCH DO / PAY/N DUTY?
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thought about it !
THAT’S just it ! . . . it is hard
to get smokers to realise that by
smoking RHODIAN they not
only get a delightful smoke but a
better one for the money because
the duty is lower than on American
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July 8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
vii
EXCITINGLY
NEW !
RANGEFINDER BESSA
The Voigtlander Bessa is an established favourite — now comes
a new model with features far in advance of its time. Like
every Bessa, its trigger release, fitted under the baseboard,
enables the camera to be held in both hands at eye-level. Like
every Bessa it takes half-size or full-size pictures, but this new
model has the added advantage of an optically perfect range¬
finder which makes accurate focussing simple and certain.
A particularly pleasant “ streamlined ” body makes this new
“ slip-in-the-pocket ” Bessa decidedly handy. Study its features
and prices listed below — and then ask to see it at your dealers.
You 11 say this new Rangefinder Bessa is the camera event
of 1936.
FEATURES IN ADVANCE OF ITS TIME
VALUE IN EXCESS OF ITS PRICE
★ Rangefinder coupled to lens
standard, automatically sets tens
to correct position at every
distance.
★ Focussing, before or after open¬
ing, by large milled wheel with
engraved distances and hyper-
’ focal chart.
★ Optical view-finder with mask
for half-size pictures.
Yellow hinged filter attached to
lens mount.
★ Tfigger release fitted so that
finger falls readily on to it
after focussing.
★ F/3.5 Voigtlander anastigmat
lens and Compur Rapid de¬
layed-action shutter.
With Helomar (3-element) f/3.5 lens,
£16:10:0
With Skopar (4-element) f/3.5 lens, £18 15 0, and Heliar (5-eIement) f/3.5
lens, £21 0 0. Compur Rapid delayed-action shutter (1 to 1 /400th sec.),
fitted as standard.
Write for the Voigtlander Catalogue to :
SCHERING LTD. (Voigtlander Dept. A)
188-192, HIGH HQLBORN, W.C.I
SoU Ag^ntt in Irish Free Slate: Pollock & Co, {Ireland) Ltd., 60, Grafton Street, Lublin, l.F.S.
. . is a Joy for ever”
THE
(Rolleifle)(
CAMERA, like some of its asers, is
thing of beauty,” and it is certainly “a
joy for ever.” It is a miniature camera
which is different — so simple to use — yet
giving such exquisite results. The fact that
the Rolleifiex has figured so largely amongst
prize-winners of recent photographic com¬
petitions proves its established supremacy
amongst roll-film reflexes. Every picture
you take with a Rolleifiex can be a thing
of beauty,” and, like the camera, bring you
joy for ever.
Here are some of its features : 12 pictures
on 3i X 2i roll film for 1/- — enlargement
expense eliminated. Simplest, most efficient
focussing, with magnifier and ground-glass
screen. Picture seen actual size, right way
up, even during exposure. Instant readiness,
with ^^stop,” speed and focussing all in
view. Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens. Compur shutter
from 1 to l/500th sec. and T. and 6., D.T.
finder for speed subjects. Option of plates
or cine film. PRICE £^5
58/4 DOWN AND 8 MORE
MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Let us quote our allowance on your
present camera against a new Rolleifiex.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
THE MINIATURE CAMERA SPECIALISTS
119, NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W. I
and at 47, Berkeley Street, W.l, and
43, Kensington High Street, W.8
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
THE NEW SIMPLICITY
AND CERTAINTY
Mr. OLIVER G. PIKE,
F.Z.S., F.R.P.S., M.B.O.U., writes:
“ My film, ‘ Nursery Island ’
. . . owes the excellence of its
exposures entirely to your ‘AVO’
Meter .... My 'AVO ' told me
the right stop every time, and I
cannot speak too highly of it.”
Prov.
Patent
BRITISH
63/-
Morocco ever-ready C/
{as Ulustrated) .. ->/*®xtra
Fully descriptive leaflet post free from :
THE AUTOMATIC COIL WINDER &
Winder House, Douglas Street, London
Real
case
with which perfectly correct exposure
is ascertained at the actual time of
taking the photograph, has won a
wealth of enthusiastic praise for the
New “ AVO Exposure Meter. It is
the simplest and most dependable meter
ever made as well as tiie quickest to
use. It is a boon to professional and
amateur photographers alike, saving
time, material and opportunities.
The New
AVO ”
EXPOSURE METER
FOR "STILL” OR
CINE CAMERAS.
I Unique method of ex*
posure indication.
# Greater sensitivity. Gives
exposures from 60 secs,
down to i/2 oooth of a sec.
MADE ^ Exceedingly compact, for
vest pocket. Size only
2^X2^X I in.
0 Ii^uenced solely by light
received from normal
picture angle.
Can be held and operated in one hand*
without removal jrom the leather case.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Co., Ltd.
, S.W.l Phone: Victoria ^404/7.
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WEDNESDAY, July 8th, 1936.
ONCE a year our readers have
the opportunity of seeing
for themselves the original
prints that are awarded prizes month
by month in our competitions. The
prize-winning pictures, and a selec¬
tion from those awarded honourable
mention, in “The A.P.” Competitions
for the past twelve months form
the current house exhibition at the
Royal Photographic Society, 35,
Russell Square, W.C. As a great
number of these photographs have
been reproduced in our Art pages the
visitor, who is also a regular reader,
will be able to compare them with
the reproductions, and, in view of
the fact that in many cases ' the
originals are “ difficult ’’ from the
block-maker’s standpoint, it will
be admitted that our renderings
generally do the originals justice.
This exhibition of prize prints wiU
demonstrate the high quality of the'
work submitted to “ The A.P.’’
and justify our frequently repeated
comment that the entries are “ well
up to exhibition standard.’’ The
special award for the best print
sent in during the past twelve
months has been made to Mr. H. 'W.
Lambert. The exhibition is open
until the end of the month, and ad¬
mission is free on signing the visitors’
book.
Gnomes among Fairies.
Watching photographers at their
work on various outdoor occasions
these summer weeks, at village fetes,
sports, and so on, we have thought
how useful it would be if someone
could invest the photographer with
a chameleon cloak so that he would
merge into his surroundings. He
would get better pictures and be
less of an intrusion. He is tolerated
because at all costs we must have it
in the papers, or have a record of it
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
On the Broads.
A typical snapshot taken in a favourite
spot for holiday makers with the camera.
VoL. Lxxxn. No. 2487.
somewhere ; but we saw a pretty
village festival the other day in
which some daintily-dressed per¬
formers carried out elaborate danc¬
ing on the green which was a little
spoiled because photographers, ama¬
teurs included, would get in among
the performers to obtain a better
view. Wells’s invisible man would
be highly successful as a photo¬
grapher, though means would have
to be taken to make his camera
invisible also.
Standardisation in the Cinemato¬
graph Industry.
One of the great achievements in
standardisation which was applauded
at the annual meeting of the British
Standards Institution the other day
was the setting up of a national
standard for educational sound films.
Owing to the absence of any national
standard for the i6-mm. sound films
for educational, industrial, amateur
and other purposes, their develop¬
ment in this country, it was stated,
has been severely hampered. There
have been two specifications avail¬
able, one American and the other
German. Those directly interested
in the manufacture and marketing of
the apparatus and the building up
of film libraries were unanimously
of the opinion that a single national
standard was essential, and they
approached the British Standards
Institution on the matter. The
proposal from a representative con¬
ference that decision should be
secured by arbitration was agreed
to, and Lord Riverdale acted as
arbitrator and gave his award in
favour of the standard prepared by
the Society of Motion Picture En¬
gineers of America. The British
standard specification was shortly
afterwards issued implementing
the arbitrator’s award. National
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standardisation bodies throughout
the Empire have been advised of the
result of the arbitration, and it is
confidently expected that they wiU
aU endorse the British standard
specification. The South African
Standards Institution has already
taken this course. Recently at a
conference of the cinematograph
industry it was unanimously decided
to request the British Standards
Institution to set up a balanced and
fuUy representative Industry Com¬
mittee to be responsible for aU indus¬
trial standards for the cinematograph
and allied interests of this country.
The Age of Invention.
An international congress of
chemical engineering was held in
London a few days ago, and any one
attending it who was not familiar
with the ramifications of modern
chemistry was in for surprises.
At the end of the several days’
sessions, after hearing a multitude
of speeches in all sorts of languages,
we were left with the idea that the
chemist, after aU, is the real Atlas
who bears the world on his shoulders.
The chairman of one of the sessions,
an eminent Swedish chemist, remark¬
ed that twenty years ago he heard
a debate among politicians and
economists, who pessimistically de¬
clared that the age of invention was
over, that it had its hey-day in the
nineteenth century, and that with
increasing populations it would be¬
come difficult to produce and dis¬
tribute the necessary supplies. They
had forgotten, said this Swede, the
resources of the chemist. He be¬
lieved that the future lay with
chemical engineering, which would
vastly augment the possibilities of
civilisation and raise the standard
of living. _
Pictures on Loan.
It has come at last, what we have
before now suggested in these
columns as an idea worth pursuing,
namely, a lending gallery of good
works of art. The prospectus is
before us, and it appears that by
paying an insignificant percentage
per month of the value of one of a
big series of pictures by any one of
a large number of modern artists
one may borrow the work for that
length of time, and also, by a series
of instalments if desired, secure it
altogether. But a month, after all,
may be as long as one wants to
have any modern work on one’s
walls. The idea that once a picture
is hung in one’s home it must be
there for all time accounts for not
a little of the lack of artistic appre¬
ciation in this country. There are
very few pictures that one cares to
make permanent inmates of one’s
home, but a vast number that would
be welcome as guests for a short
stay. If the idea catches hold it
should be an important element in
popular art education. For a rela¬
tively small sum, not beyond the
means of most persons of taste and
culture, it would be possible to have
a dozen pictures in succession grace
one’s walls in the course of the year,
and they would provide an ever-fresh
stimulus to oneself and one’s friends.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Potassium Bromide.
Sometimes in a formula I find so many grains of potassium
bromide, and in another formula so many minims or drams of
10 per cent potassium bromide solution. Then I am told that
sometimes negatives need bromide in the developer , and some¬
times they don't. Am I supposed to make up two developers,
with and without ? Is there any possible way otit of all this
confusion D. C. (Clapham.)
We think you can solve all these problems in a very simple
manner by keeping at hand a stock solution of potassium
bromide. Apart from any academic hair-splitting what we
suggest is practically sound, and works quite satisfactorily.
Buy an ounce bottle of potassium bromide, and dissolve the
contents in about 8 fluid ounces of water. Make up the solu¬
tion to 9 oz. I dr. and put it in a bottle, where it will keep almost
indefinitely. Write on the label “ Pot. Brom. igr. = iomin.”
At any time you can measure out as many ten-minims of the
solution as you require grains.
Suppose a formula prescribes 25 grs. of potassium bromide ;
you need not weigh out that quantity, but you measure out
250 minims of solution, this is 4 drs. 10 min. (The heavens will
not fall if you make it just 4 drs.) But if the formula tells you
to add a certain quantity of 10 per cent solution of potassium
bromide, measure out that same quantity from your stock
bottle, and neither you nor anyone else will be able to tell from
the result that you have been using a solution which is not in
a strictly scientific sense a 10 per cent solution.
As to your negative developer you can make it up without
any bromide at all. If you think that negatives will be the
better for bromide — as in the case of over-exposure, or perhaps
stale material — you can add the appropriate amount. Suppose
you are using 4 oz. of developer ; see how much bromide would
be right for 20 oz. and add one-fifth of that amount, securing
the number of grains by measuring out that number of ten-
minim doses.
Photographing Fonts.
In my wanderings I have photographed a few fonts — with
varying success — but I now propose doing this sort of work more
systematically. What do you consider the best camera for it ?
R. R. B. (Malvern .)
For some classes of work it is not possible to specify even
a type of camera that is definitely better than several other
types ; but owing to the conditions and limitations of photo¬
graphing fonts certain recommendations can be made.
We should be inclined to select a quarter-plate stand camera,
with reasonably long extension, rising and falling front, and, of
course, a focussing screen. For the lens we should prefer a
good f/4.5 anastigmat of about 5-in. focus. Considerable
stopping down is necessary, but the large aperture facilitates
arranging and focussing the subject, especially as the lighting
is often poor.
A shorter focus lens, say 3J in., would be a useful addition, as
space is sometimes restricted. Long camera extension is
required when selected detail is to be photographed on a large
scale.
A large focussing cloth, and a focussing magnifier are help¬
ful, and the focussing screen should have one or more" clear
spots.”
The tripod should be adjustable for a low camera position,
and the points should have rubber or cork caps to prevent
slipping on smooth floors. Other methods can be used to
prevent this trouble, such as standing the tripod on a mat.
As exposures are generally lengthy they can conveniently
be given by means of a lens cap instead of a shutter, and there
is no real necessity for more than medium speed in the sensitive
material, especially if full exposures are given. These are
nearly always necessary on account of the deep shadows,
and sometimes strong contrasts of light and shade. In every
way a very high standard of technique is demanded for such
work.
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13 6 CinEMATQGiy^PHER a
ot Weather Work
Even in England’s hottest summer photography can scarcely be said
to be conducted under tropical conditions. But there is no doubt that
the rise in temperature which can usually be expected during the middle
months of the year, necessitates alterations in the amateur photographer’s
methods of working, if certain photographic faults are to be avoided.
OUR bodies adapt themselves so
readily to changes in the
weather that we are often
unaware of the ten degrees or so
rise in temperature which results in
over-developed and fogged negatives,
stained and veiled prints of poor
colour and contrast, frilled edges and
blisters on the gelatine — and often
frayed tempers.
The wise photographer uses a good
thermometer and reads the makers’
instructions before developing plates,
films or papers, but when conditions
are such that the most pessimistic
manufacturer has overlooked them,
special methods are necessar3o
Effects of Temperature.
It is probably best to take con¬
ditions as they are found, and not
to try to reduce the temperature to
the figure thought desirable by adding
ice or cold water. Water from the
mains is generally several degi^es
colder than room temperature, and
water intended for rinsing should be
left in a jug in the dark-room for half
an hour or so before use.
Freshly-made hypo will sometimes
be near freezing point and is a fre¬
quent source -of annoyance, while
hypo solution left in dishes will often
become so concentrated owing to the
evaporation of water that crystals of
hypo will appear.
The remedy is obvious in each case
— test the temperature and wash the
thermometer well, and keep an eye
on the liquid level and some warm
water handy to add when it drops.
It is well worth while to use an acid
hardening fixing bath in very hot
weather to offset the softening effect
of warm solutions on the gelatine.
Users of metol-hydroquinone de¬
veloper should remember that the
latter chemical’s inert habits during
the cold winter months are lost and
replaced by an added energy, which
too often is not allowed for, and results
in badly over-developed negatives.
The makers’ developing tables allow
for this and must be studied if good
results are to be obtained. When in
doubt curtail your time ; a clogged
negative is nearly hopeless, but there
are several good papers available on
which to print. a soft, well-graded one.
Chemical fog is also a summer
trouble, again avoidable by curtailed
development, or if slightly false tonal
values are not objected to it may be
reduced by adding a little potassium
bromide 10 per cent solution to the
developer ; the effect of two or three
drops to the ounce should be tried first,
as it slows up the action considerablv.
A Hot- Weather Developer.
The softening effect of warm liquids
on gelatine is aggravated by the
carbonate of soda present in most
developers. For this reason it is
worth while trying amidol developer in
hot weather. This is made up with
sulphite of soda only, and gives fine
clean negatives and prints, while
variations in temperature have little
effect upon its activity. Good for¬
mulae for amidol developers have been
given frequently in “ The A.P.”
Amidol has the additional summer
merit of refusing to keep for long in
solution. The word " merit ” is used
advisedly, for thousands of prints
must be ruined annually by stale
developer. A little is left ready for
use for half an hour in a dish, or is
taken from a bottle which has con¬
tained mostly air for a fortnight,
and the hot weather demon shows his
hand again, oxidation having made
the solution practically useless. Made-
up amidol developer will keep for
perhaps a day if well corked, and
though its short life raises one’s wrath
at times, it does make the would-be-
lazy photographer use a fresh solution
when he ought to.
Factorial Development.
The foregoing remarks apply equally
well to negatives and prints, save
perhaps that the use of too much
bromide may result in a poor colour
in bromide prints, but there is another
method of overcoming increased de¬
veloper activity which is best applied
only to prints, that of factorial
development. This process has often
been described in these pages ; it
consists of developing for a total time
which is a suitable multiple of the
time of appearance of any image
on the paper after immersion 'in the
developer, and will give correctly
developed prints over quite a large
range of temperatures.
A very valuable addition to the
dark-room chemicals in hot weather
is some dilute hydrochloric acid. A
drachm added to a pint of water makes
a good “ stop-bath ” for rinsing prints
after development and before fixation.
The use of this will prevent stains, and
if several prints are being developed
together they may safely be transferred
one after the other to the stop-bath and
left there until all are ready to be fixed.
Formalin.
A ten per cent solution of formalin
also proves invaluable in hot weather,
being used to harden the soft gelatine
after the prints and films have had
the same adequate washing which
they would be given in colder weather.
Five minutes’ immersion in the forma¬
lin will harden the gelatine on a plate
to a point where it may be safely
wiped with a viscose sponge or a piece
of wet chamois leather to remove scum
and surface moisture. This will hasten
the drying, give a clean negative,
protect the film from subsequent
scratching when dr^^ and discourage
the summer insects which often elect
to picnic on the wet emulsion.
Ventilation.
Finally, some mention must be made
of that most insidious enemy of good
technical work, bad ventilation in the
dark-room. This makes itself felt
most in hot weather, when the desire
for more cooling air is often conquered
by anxiety to keep the room thor¬
oughly dark at all costs.
Efficient light traps which enable
plenty of air to pass them are easily
made of three-ply wood or of card¬
board, but if these seem too ambitious,
try leaving all the natural ventilators,
cracks under doors, etc,, unblocked.
Experience, aided b}?- simple tests
with scraps of bromide paper, will
show if conditions are safe for printing,
while a roll of dark material laid on
the floor a couple of inches away from
the door will effectively prevent the
light, but not the air, from spreading.
The ideal arrangement, if it can be
managed, is to have an air inlet at
the floor level — say at the bottom of
the door — and an electric fan to take
the warm air out at the top, but
properly light-trapped. Such an ar¬
rangement ought not to be beyond the
range of the “ handy-man,” especially
if the room is used regularly for
photographic work. M. L. H.
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July 8th, 1936
The Photograjyhy of Lightning
By EDGAR HONNOR.
/%N extremely fascinating branch of amateur
r\^ photography, and one that is not so difficult as
it would appear at first glance, is the photo¬
graphy of lightning at night. For this the best oppor¬
tunities are likely to occur during the present time of
year, when thunderstorms are frequently the finish of
a sultry day.
A big advantage from the beginners’ point of view is
that the simplest apparatus is not only capable of giving
good results, but is actually the best for the purpose.
The only requirements are a lens aperture of f/8 or f/ii
and a shutter capable of giving time exposures. Even
a stand can be dispensed with. The accompanying
illustrations are from a number taken with the camera
held in the hand, and the largest aperture used was f/8.
Equally good results are obtained with either " chrome ”
or ordinary film.
The method of procedure is as follows : —
The shutter is set at “ time,” the scale at infinity,
and the aperture at f/8 or f/ii. By studying the fre¬
quency and position of the first few flashes as the storm
approaches, a good idea is obtained of when and where
the next flash is due to take place. The camera is
then placed to the eye (a direct-vision finder being the
best type to use), and the shutter opened. Be careful to
note that there are no street lamps, lighted windows, or
other illuminations in the field of view, or these will be
registered on the film as mysterious streaks.
A wait of a minute or more may be necessary before
the flash occurs, but this will not matter if the night
is dark, as until the discharge there is nothing to regis¬
ter. When the flash does occur it will “ take itself.”
Both the photographs reproduced above were taken as described in this article.
FjS. Verichrome Film.
If the operator’s judgment has
been correct he will see the flash
through the finder, and have the
thrill of knowing that he has made
a successful “ catch.” The shutter
is then closed, and the film wound
on for the next ” shot.”
If a particularly spectacular (but
untrue) picture of lightning is want¬
ed, two or more flashes can be
registered on the same film. In
this case it will be well to have the
camera fixed on a tripod, or the
foreground objects will have double
or treble outlines, and give the
game away.
With regard to processing, the
only rule to be observed is to give
fuU development, as the result is
in the nature of a silhouette. It
may also be necessary to use a brom¬
ide or gaslight paper of ” vigorous ”
grade to give contrast.
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July 8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XI
• AUTOMATIC FOCUSSING
by Quick-Action Lever
coupled to Range-Finder.
• F/4.5 ENSAR ANASTIGMAT
or other lenses to choice.
• MULCHRO, PRONTOR or
COMPUR SHUTTERS.
• RISING & CROSS FRONT
MOVEMENTS.
• DIRECT OPTICAL VIEW¬
FINDER built into range¬
finder casing.
THE BRITISH
• FILM REGISTERING DEVICE
ensures absolute flatness of
the film.
ENSIGN
ENSIGN,
Limited,
HIGH
HOLBORN,
LONDON,
W.C.I
PRICES :
With Ensar Anastigmat f/4.5, Mulchro Shutter .. £7tl0:0
With Ensar Anastigmat f/4.5, Compur Shutter . . £9: 15:0
With Ross Xpres Anastigmat f/4.5, Compur Rapid £14! 15:0
With Zeiss Tessar Anastigmat f/4.5, Compur Rapid £13: 17:6
AUTO-
- RANGE
FOR PICTURES 21'x3i"
The camera which incorporates all the
worth-while refinements at a moderate
price.
With the coupled range-finder you save
all the worry of focussing and are able
to concentrate on composition and
exposure. The quick-action lever is
adjusted until the two images in the
range-finder coincide. The lens is
then automatically in exact focus.
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need recording with a good Camera
Every keen amateur photographer likes to
possess a really rapid anastigmat. The
ideal anastigmat for work all the year round ,
summer and winter, bright or dull days,
indoors or outdoors, is one possessing an
aperture of f/3.5. “ Ah ! ” we hear some¬
one say, “ But what about the expense ? ”
The expense is probably much less than
many imagine. For example, the Nettar,
a high-class 100 per cent self-opening
camera carrying the Zeiss Ikon trade mark
and guarantee is now supplied equipped
(With the Zeiss Ikon Nettar anastigmat f/3.5
and Rapid Compur shutter (1 /400th sec.) —
rapid, because a fast lens must have a fast
shutter speed — for the extremely moderate
price of £9 10s.
The Nettar takes any make of roll
film, but preference should be given
to Zeiss Ikon film, on account of
its extreme rapidity and its fine¬
ness of grain, itsj ability to render
colour correctly in monochrome,
and the latitude permitted in expo¬
sure and development,
Zeiss Ikon products are obtainable
from most high-class dealers.
Name of nearest stockist, together
with 24-page photogravure booklet,
post free on request.
KON
NETTAR
Of course other equipments are available fitted
with f/6.3 and f/4.5 lenses. These are listed
under, but use the f/3.5 Nettar for preference.
With Nettar f/3.5, Compur Rapid shutter . £9 10 0
With Nettar f/6.3, Derval shutter . £3 15 0
With Nettar f/4.5, Telma shutter . £5 10 0
With Nettar f;4.5 and Compur normal shutter . £7 5 0
With Zeiss Tessar 1/4.5 and Compur normal shutter £9 17 6
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Readers’ Tips and l^adgets
DISH DEVELOPMENT OF CUT FILMS AND FILM PACKS.
HE development of a single cut film or a film from a
film pack is quite satisfactory by the dish method, but
when more than one film is developed in the same
dish there is a general tendency for the films to get into a
bunch when the dish is rocked, and this often causes uneven
development and scratches.
The simply constructed device illustrated is suitable for
the development of twelve 3J x 2J cut films or the contents of
a complete film-pack, and entirely obviates this diificulty.
It consists of five strips of thin brass, three of which are
i2-in. long (i.e., the length of the dish) and the other two 10 in.
(the width of the dish).
It is necessary to interlock each strip and in order to do this
cuts are made halfway through the width of each strip as
illustrated. Holes must also be made in the strips, preferably
near the bottom. This is to allow the free circulation of the
developer.
By placing the strips so that each cut coincides, a framework
is made. This is then placed in the dish and a film put into
each compartment.
When the developer is poured in the dish it will run freely
into each partition and the dish can be rocked gently without
the negatives slipping.
A cover, such as a piece of card or three-ply, placed over the
dish will then save it from stray light, and it can be safely left.
The size of the dish, etc., need not, of course, be adhered to,
as it depends largely on the size and the quantity of films to
be developed, and the various sizes given can be adjusted to
suit individual requirements. L. G. Hone.
SOME HINTS ON GLASS-CUTTING.
NE of the uncertainties about glass-cutting is the tendency
of the straight-edge to slip on the polished surface of
the glass while the cut is being made with the glass-
cutter, which may be either a wheel or, diamond.
Unless two hands are on the straigM-edge, one each end,
it is almost bound to slip, particularly if a long cut is being
made. Two flat rubber bands slipped over the straight-edge
will solve the problem, and if they are each placed at an angle, as
shown in the sketch, there is sufficient rubber to grip the glass,
and yet sufficient clearance is given to clear the stroke of the
glass-cutter both at the beginning and the end.
A good hint on cutting glass to a certain size is to mark or
trim a piece of white paper to the size required. Place this
under the glass and simply use it as a guide for the cutter.
This ensures accuracy and squareness.
It often happens that the finish of the stroke under pressure
fractures the glass at the edge. To avoid this, place another
piece of glass against it opposite the cutting line as shown in
the lower part of the sketch. The cut can then be taken right
through the main glass without the cutter dropping at the edge
and possibly splintering the glass. Always clean the glass
before cutting, as a trace of grease causes the cutter to lose
its cut and a second try on the same line is troublesome.
A. Bridge.
1■^HERE is no doubt that the wire
or cable release is excellent for
releasing the shutter without
jarring the camera, but the push-button
end to the release is not as comfortable
as it might be.
The device shown here improves the
wire release and can be fitted in a second
by any one. It also has the advantage
of providing a means of securing the cable
to the camera or case to prevent it being
mislaid. First obtain a flat, circular
washer (the one illustrated' was obtained
from a radio shop), and see that the
centre hole is just large enough to slide
over the shank of the stationary collar,
but not too big that it will pass right
IMPROVING CABLE RELEASES.
over the end of the collar. A 3/i6ths-in.
diameter hole is usually about the right
size. If it is desired to attach the cable
release to the camera, drill another small
hole near the edge to take a cord.
The washer is then placed on the collar
as shown, and all that is necessary to
secure it in position is a rubber band
wound round the cable shank many times.
Apart from being more comfortable
to use, this device offers a greater cer¬
tainty about the moment of release, as
it seems to make the thumb push more
sensitive.
If the' diameter of the washer is too
large to permit it being packed with the
camera, a small piece can be cut from
the left and right of the washer.
C. B. Angus.
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P 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER q
a little care photographs of exhibi¬
tion standard may be secured. The
illustrations to this article are in¬
cidents from pageants that are over,
but wiU give the reader a good idea
of what to aim at.
To obtain the best results it is
advisable to obtain permission from
the organisers of the pageant to
move about at the sides or in front
of the seating accommodation, thus
avoiding the disadvantages of work¬
ing from a fixed position. As a rule,
provided the photographer does
A frolic at Samuel Pepys’. The Penn
Pageant at Jordans, ij^oth sec., fjS.
not make a nuisance of himself,
good photographs of the performance
will be welcomed by the organisers,
if they are produced in ample time
for reproduction.
If the secretary or pageant master
is approached some time before the
date of production he or she will
probably allow photographs to be
taken at the dress rehearsal. This
will much simplify matters, for
there will then be no risk of ob¬
structing the view of other people.
The programme should be care¬
fully studied and any parts of the
action, or tableaux, which appear
likely to provide striking pictures
marked beforehand. Then, while
these scenes are in progress the
King Henry VIII at Pageant of England, Langley Park, Slough,
ijiooth sec., fl^.S, pan. film.
The season for pageants has again started, and
they are being organised for a variety of pur¬
poses in all parts of the country. Most of
them wiU be held out of doors in suitable
landscape surroundings, and the camera enthusiast should
try and secure as many pictures as possible, whenever
the opportunity offers.
The subject is a very attractive one, and good pictures
are obtainable with the simplest apparatus, while with
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Queen Elizabeth with her Court, Langley Park. Taken from roof of grandstand, ij^oth
sec., fl^.s, 1500 H. cS- D. Press plate. Dull day and raining.
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\NTRY
An attractive outdoor topical
subject for the amateur ^
photographer. V
camera can be kept ready for im-
mediate use.
As the players move about it ‘
will be noticed that at times they
are grouped very attractively, and
the exposures should only be made
at these moments if really “ live ”
pictures are required.
Of course, the usual precautions
should be taken with
Farewell to the "Welcome.'''’ Penn Pageant at Jordans.
backgrounds need careful watching or trees or un¬
wanted figures in the distance may mar the pictures.
Panchromatic material is the best for this subject
as a large number of the costumes are almost
sure to be red, though a fairly good rendering can
also be obtained on a plate of the self-screen type
Parade of the Pageant makers, zj^oth sec., fjS, pan. film.
Betrothal of Lady Blanche Plantagenet. A scene at the Kemps-
ford Pageant, Gloucester. i/iooth sec. f 16, S.S. pan.
or a fast ortho film such as Selochrome or Verichrome.
A lens of moderate speed will be found suitable as,
the pageants being held in summer, the light wih be good
even if the weather is cloudy. High shutter speeds are
seldom wanted, as the action is generally slow and
deliberate.
In the event- of it being necessary to work from a
seat, a place should be booked either in the front row or
next to an aisle which will enable photographs to be
taken without obstructing the view of others. A tele¬
photo lens will sometimes be found a great help, as
otherwise, if the
seats are a fair dis¬
tance away, it wiU
be necessary to re¬
sort to consider¬
able enlarging to
obtain a print of
any size.
Of course, much
can be done by
posing the per¬
formers before or
after the pageant,
but great care is
necessary if the
results are to ap¬
pear natural. Some
fine costume fig¬
ure studies can
be obtained in this
manner, and
heads on a large
scale should also Rural Pillow-Lace makers. At a Girl
be attempted. Guides' Pageant.
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News and reviews
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
Readers who have been considering
joining " The A.P.” Continental Photo¬
graphic Motor Rally should make their
decision without delay, as the time is
approaching when the list must be
closed. Particulars of the itinerary and
details of the cost, etc., have already
been published in these pages during the
past few weeks. They will be supplied
on application to the Editor of " The
,\.P.,” or to Autocheques, Ltd., I’ic-
cadilly House, 33, Regent Street, S.W.i.
A reader (li. F. B.) who is anxious to
join the party makes the following
proposition : He is e.xperienced in
Continental driving, knows the roads
in the proposed itinerary, and is a
keen photographer and speaks h'rench.
He will either (i) provide a car (10 h.p.
Ford Saloon, with accommodation for
two passengers and luggage in comfort)
in return for passengers sharing his
expenses, or {2) offers services as driver
to anj’ one wanting a relief, etc., in
return for expenses or major proportion
of them. An}' reader interested will
please address R. F. B., c/o Editor,
“ A.P.,” and mark letter " Motor Rally,”
Ensign, Ltd., are adopting a striking
method of advertising Ensign films
during July and August. Special air¬
craft will visit the entire coast of England
and Wales during the holiday season,
and the inhabitants and visitors at the
seaside towns will see, written in the
sky, the message " For Better Snaps
use Ensign Films.” This will be in
the form of an enormous streamer that
will be easily readable. Messrs. Ensign
are to be congratulated on their enter¬
prise.
An attractive catalogue of the " Baida ”
cameras has just been issued by The
Norse Trading Co., Ltd., 37. Rathbone
Street, W.i. This range of cameras
include the well-known ” Baldina,” the
” Baldax,” the ” Baldi,” the ” Baldax-
ette,” the “Venus Wafer” plate camera,
and a new twin-lens reflex — the ” Re-
flecta.” These are all fully illustrated
and described, and particulars are also
given of the ” Perplex,” ” Superplex,”
“Perkino,” and ” Superkino,” “Juno-
plex ” and " Simplc.x ” developing tanks,
.-t copy of the list will be sent free on
application to the above address.
A new camera club has been formed
under the auspices of the Edinburgh
Y.M.C.A., at South St. .Andrew’s Street.
All the usual facilities will be provided,
and any amateur photographers in
Edinburgh who are interested should
apply for full particulars from the
Secretary, J. D. Jack, Edinburgh
Y.M.C.A. Camera Club, 51, Roseburn
Terrace, Edinburgh.
A novel weekly competition is an¬
nounced by Wallace Heaton, Ltd., for
•readers of ” The A.P.” This is open
only to users of cameras taking 35-mm.
film, such as I.eica, Contax, Contaflex,
Retina, Rolleiflex and Rolleicord (if
used with cine film). £1 is. will be
awarded every week until September
30th for the best print sent in, when a
prize of /zy will be given for the best
jirint sent in during the three months.
Further particulars and coupon will be
found in Wallace Heaton’s advertisement
on another page in this issue.
The Camera Company, of Vauxhall
Bridge Road, S.W.i, advise us that in
their advertisement of the ” Avo ”
meter in last week’s ” A.P.,” an illus¬
tration of the original model was used
in error instead of one showing the new
model to which the advertisement
referred.
The Coronet Camera Co., of 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, iq, have
issued a well-illustrated leaflet folder
containing particulars of the full range
of Coronet cameras. A copy will be
sent free on application, also an illus¬
trated booklet dealing with the Perutz
film.
A change of Secretary is announced by
the \Valkden and District Photographic
Society. .-HI communications should now
he addressed to Mr. W. E. Partington,
474, Manchester Road E., Little Hulton,
.\r. Bolton, Lancs.
The well-known range of Bessa
cameras made by the firm of Voigtlander
has been added to by a new model,
the ” Rangefinder Bessa.” This, as
its name indicates, has a range-finder as
an integral part of the instrument and
works in conjunction with the focussing
adjustment, which moves the complete
lens. An optical view-finder is also
fitted and the
operation of
focussing is
controlled by
a large milled
wheel conveni¬
ently placed.
The entire
movement is
simple and effi¬
cient, and cor¬
rect focus is ar¬
rived at in a
minimum of
time. The shut¬
ter is the Compur
delayed action,
with speeds
from I to I /400th sec., and T. and B., and
is actuated by a trigger release pro¬
truding through the baseboard. The
convenience of this will be appreciated
by every practical worker who tries it.
A Voigtlander yellow filter is hinged to
the shutter front and can be placed in
position instantly when required. The
camera can be closed with the focussing
setting in any position, or the focus can
be set with the camera shut. Provision
is made for sixteen half-size or eight
full-size 3JX2J exposures, and the
finder opening is adjustable for either
size. The camera is strongly made and
beautifully finished, with leather-covered
stream-lined body, and well up to the
high standard set by this firm. The
prices range from £16 los. with Helomar
f/3.5 lens, to £21 with Heliar f/3.5.
The sole British Agents are Schering,
Ltd., 188-192, High Holborn, W.C.i,
who will supply further particulars of
the Bessa cameras and the complete
Voigtlander catalogue free on application.
A new catalogue containing particulars,
illustrations and prices of the full
range of cameras and accessories supplied
by R. F. Hunter Ltd., "Celfix House,”
51, Gray’s Inn Road^ London, W.C.i,
has just been issued. It is an excellent
and informative booklet that our readers
should hasten to secure for themselves.
.•V copy will be sent post free on applica¬
tion to the above address.
Ilford Ltd., in conjunction with Mr.
Stewart Bale, have arranged an exhibi¬
tion of photographs of R.M.S. Queen
Mary in the Hall Annexe, India Build¬
ings, Liverpool. About 150 pictures
will be on view, including those recently
shown at the Ilford Gallery, High
Holborn. The exhibition will be opened
by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, on
Monday, July 13th.
The winner of last week’s Wallace
Heaton Competition is Mr. R. Moore,
13, Georgeville Gardens, Barkingside,
Essex. Particulars of the latest com¬
petition for ” A.P.” readers will be
found in Wallace Heaton’s advertise¬
ment in this issue.
An exhibition of photographs of life,
scenery and industries of New South
Wales, presented by ” Sun Newspapers,”
of .Australia, will be opened in the
Australian Court Exhibition Galleries,
Imperial Institute, South Kensington,
to-morrow afternoon (July Qth), by
The Hon. B. S. B. Stevens, Premier
of New South Wales.
Addresses wanted. — Mr. A. \\emy.ss,
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Mr. A. R.
MacKinnon, of Edinburgh, have written
to the Service Company of 289, High
Holborn and the Westminster Photo¬
graphic Exchange of 81, Strand, W.C.2.
respectively, both in regard to apparatus,
but have forgotten to send their full
addresses. If they are readers of ” The
A.P.” will they kindly oblige.
The Hon. Secretary of the Lincoln
Camera Club, Mr. R. David Harris,
advises us that his address in future
will be Haydnholme, Sudbrooke, Lincoln.
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July 8th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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‘UUf-
tXTH I BITION PICTURfS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLI.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. FRANK
MACEY.
Photography holds its greatest appeal to me
when childhood is the theme ; and I have spent
many happy hours with suitable kiddies as my
stars. Unfortunately a Peter Pan has so far eluded me ;
they will persist in growing up just when we have become
accustomed to each other's funny ways.
“ Being a sun-worshipper I will photograph anything
if his genial rays are showing the subject at its best ; and
I always ask myself this question before making an expo¬
A New Part.
Frank Macey.
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sure, ‘ Will this beat the other fellows in open competition ? ’
“ The cameras I use are a quarter-plate Sanderson, very-
old but very good, and a 3 J X aj Grafiex, with a 5|-in. lens
and a i2|-in. Telephoto — an ideal combination for child
portraiture. This Grafiex is an old comrade, and as we
have both been knocked about a bit we have a perfect
understanding, and I would not exchange him for the
finest modern reflex.
“ Panchromatic ■ roll and cut films have now displaced
orthochromatic varieties in my esteem, and I also
use Ilford S.G. plates, desensitised in pinacryptol
green, and developed with Rytol by inspection.
“ Enlargements are made from all nega¬
tives, whether they look promising or not, and are
pasted in albums. If on inspection I And a print
which I consider good enough to raise a hair on an
ej^ebrow of a jaded photographic judge, then I
make a 10x8 Kodak Royal enlargement, carefully
spot it, and steam it at the mouth of a kettle. As
my beard grows longer my sense of humour grows
stronger, and my spirit of tolerance ever more
pronounced ; so that faked prints do not arouse
in me a single spark of anger. But I do try to keep
my pens, brushes and paints for my Whatman
paper and Bristol boards.
“ Whenever possible I use a tripod when making
an exposure, and if there is any novice reading this
who knows less than I do, my advice to him is to
go and do likewise. Probably that seed will fall
on stony ground, but it has been fully tested.
Another good friend of mine is the Burroughs
Wellcome Diary and exposure calculator, and
immediately after making an exposure full details
of light, time, etc., are entered in it. If necessary,
the circumstances under which an exposure was
made at any time during the last five years can be
found.
“ All my negatives are stored in numbered
albums and envelopes, and a book containing the
titles and numbers of my negatives and albums
enables me to obtain any particular one without
handling the others.
“ In conclusion I should like to render unto
Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, for whatever
photographic knowledge I possess is due to the
diligent study of The Amateur Photographer. Con¬
stantly striving to improve my work, faulty nega¬
tives and prints are laid as stepping-stones to better
photography, for I hold an inquest on every one.”
(A further example of Mr. Macey’s work is repro¬
duced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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IlHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
!ta 6 CINENATOGRAPHEI? e
July 8th, 1935
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
SUMMER MORNING/' hy W, Ecclestone.
Despite the severity with which
the subject material has here
been restricted, the picture, as a
whole, attains a high measure of
success, and there is no suggestion
either of meagreness or the lack of
interest that arises from insufficient
material. Nor is there any sensation
of emptiness that might have hap¬
pened were the space inadequately
filled.
On the contrary, it seems
remarkably complete and
finished. The material, too,
is of a somewhat unusual
character, for most people
would not think of trying to
make a picture with a set of
old piles for the centre of
interest, and yet it is these,
in conjunction with the sense
of brilliance imparted by the
sparkling reflections of the
sunlight, that give the subject
its attraction. The unusual
character of the subject mat¬
ter does, in fact, enhance that
attraction by the addition of
a suggestion of novelty, and
this is stressed by the choice
of a downward looking view¬
point.
The group of piles at (i),
with their forceful darks,
dominate the picture. Not
only have they a strength of
tone which is self-evident, but
they hav'e strength of posi¬
tion, and the emphasis they
derive from the placing of
certain of the most brilliant
lights in their vicinity.
The depth of tone, in a
scheme that consists almost
entirely of lightish half-tone,
immediately attracts the attention.
The lights, by force of contrast, seem
to intensify the strength of those darks
and confer an additional power, while
the position of this group — occurring
at one of the points of intersection
formed by divisions of thirds vertically
and horizontally — is full of force and
imparts yet a further measure of
attraction.
With the main attraction so strongly
concentrated in the vicinity, the
impression of unity is well sustained,
and the remaining elements fall
naturally into place. The dots of light
in the upper portion at (2), for instance,
seem to occur in just the right place,
for the horizontal line in which they
lie counters the upward thrust of the
line suggested by the direction assumed
by the splashes of lighter tone lower
down at (3) to (i). Below this line,
is another stretching from (3) towards
(4), also indicated by touches of
brilliant tone, and this, again, is
opposed by a further line formed by the
foam of the breaking wave which runs
down to the bottom corner at (5).
This arrangement of hne imparts a
feeling of a zigzag formation that
immensely adds to the impression of
unity by the connection it establishes
throughout the picture. It is akin
to the well-known “ S ” curve or line
of beauty, and, except for the fact
that it has an additional curving
return tagged on at the top, might
be taken as an example of that
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formation. The effect is much about
the same, at all events, and it does
add a certain grace to the composition
that could scarcely be achieved by
other means.
Nevertheless, it is highly improbable
that any of these details of arrange¬
ment were thought out and consci¬
ously adopted at the time of exposure.
It might be that the position of the
piles was determined after
considering them in relation
to the rest of the subject
content, and a certain
judgment exercised in the
selection of such a moment
for making the exposure when
the splashes of light seemed
satisfactorily disposed ; but,
there being no time for any¬
thing else, what choice there
was must have been purely in¬
stinctive, and the actual in¬
clusion of the “ S ” formation
would be wholly fortuitous.
There is a further probability,
too, that a great deal more
than appears in the print was
included in the negative, and
that the present boundaries
were only determined after
careful thought as to the
portion to be included and
what could be left out.
During that stage of after-
treatment, it might well be
that the zigzag formation was
observed and the print trim¬
med to make the most of it,
but composition at the time of
making the exposure is rarely
a practical proposition, and,
as here, it js generally a case
of a vague instinctive selec¬
tion with a large margin for
contingencies.
At any rate, most exhibition pic¬
tures by our most prominent workers
seem to be built up on lines such
as these, and, as far as a long ex¬
perience of work in the field dis¬
closes, it is a sound and fruitful
method, for not only does it enable
full advantage to be taken of a
momentary inspiration, but it also
provides ample opportunity for de¬
veloping it afterwards and displaying
it to the best possible advantage.
" Mentor.”
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July 8, 1936
Th[AMA1[UR PHOTOGRAPHtP
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SUMMER MORNING.
{From the Advanced Workers' CompelUicn.)
Bv \V. CccLesTOiV’E,
July 8, 1936
k AMAIEUP PHOIOGPAPHER
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A SUNNY CORNER,
[From the Advanced U'orkei's’ Competition.
Bv Hubert M. Bond.
July 8, 1936
Till AMAIEUR PHOIOGRAPHFR
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STICKS.
(See article, “ Hcys 1 make my Exhibition Pictures.")
Bv Frank Macev.
July 8, 1936
lMt/J^1AlEUPPH0I0GRAPH[e
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS* COMPETITION.
2. — “ Tenby."
By John Hothersall, JuHi
5. — “ Sty Head Tarn"
By A, E. Wood,
3. — “ Pride and Envy,"
By J. C. Fitzgerald.
I. — “ The Reaper."
By I'. Breeze.
6. — “ Harvest."
By John PoppleUrn,
4. — “ Morning Sunlight."
By S. P. Parr.
July 8th, 1936
iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CIMEMAJQGR/\PHER s
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS o„
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
The first and last of the prints
reproduced on the opposite
page — " The Reaper " (i), by
V. L. Breeze, and “Harvest” (6),
by John Poppleton — have points of
similarity, for they are both farming
subjects and both contain groups of
horses and men.
Distinctions and Differences.
“ The Reaper,” perhaps, has a
certain advantage in that the scale
of the group, owing to the well-
judged viewing distance, is just about
right, whereas, in No. 6, there is rather
more than a suspicion of restriction
owing to the greater relative size of
the cart and figures, and the conse¬
quent diminution of the proportion
allowed for the setting.
Both show good sky renderings,
and, technically, there is not much
between them. No. i shows its
group at a better angle than the other,
for it discloses a three-quarter view
as compared with the almost broadside-
on presentment of the latter. On f)his
account its form is more graceful,
and it has another advantage inas¬
much as the figure seems to “ come ”
better against the sky, and the fore¬
ground and distance do show an
indication of opposition of line.
On the other hand, the flails of
the reaper strike a rather “ liney ”
note, and, if they are not very insistent,
they do not show so attractive a shape
as the load of the cart in the other.
No. 6, too, conveys a better feeling
of action, but suffers, to some extent,
from having two figures, of equal
prominence, in different parts of the
picture. This causes a division of
interest that is only too obvious, and
it is a pity, also, that the one on the
right betrays his knowledge of the
presence of the camera.
Figures as Features.
Camera-consciousness of this kind
should always be guarded against, for,
while it is recognised that it is not
easy to prevent, it introduces a
suggestion of an outside influence that
minimises the effect of whatever
action the figure is shown as being
engaged in.
How to avoid it is always a problem,
but keeping the camera concealed
until the last possible moment is
often an aid, and, on other occasions.
it has been found that open display
of it and the making of dummy expo¬
sures so familiarises the subject with it
that they lose their interest and take
no notice of it at all.
However — camera -consciousness or
none — both examples, with their fig¬
ures, show up well in comparison with
No. 4, “ Morning Sunlight,” by S. P.
Parr, where their lack, in view of the
emptiness of that stretch of fore¬
ground, is severely felt.
If the effect of morning sunshine
were really and truly suggested, their
absence, perhaps, would pass un¬
noticed. But there is not enough
shadow to make the sunlight evident,
nor, in such circumstances, can it
take rank as an effect. A long stretch
of shadow tone in the immediate
foreground might make a considerable
difference, but nothing of the sort
exists, and, of course, it cannot be
manufactured.
Landscapes and Skies.
The sky, with its well-shaped cloud,
is a very good feature, nevertheless,
but it is scarcely enough to sustain a
pictorial interest in itself.
In this respect it displays an ad¬
vantage over No. 2, “ Tenby,” by
John Hothersall, Jun., where the lack
of sky tone is most regrettable. There
is, too, a similar insufficiency of tone
in the water as well, and, while a
softer grade of printing paper might
be expected to offer some improve¬
ment, it would not be so effective as
if a light filter had been employed in
the first instance.
This is an extremely useful ex¬
pedient, particularly when employed
in conjunction with fully colour sensi¬
tive plates or film. Even with the
“ Iso ” or “ Ortho ” variety, it usually
enables skies and clouds to be more
truly rendered ; but, of course, it also
involves a considerable increase in
the exposure time.
With more tone in sea and sky,
together with a bit of sunshine,
“ Tenby ” could be made into quite an
attractive thing, for it does disclose
a good idea of arrangement and is
not without grace of form. In a
somewhat similar way, the idea and
arrangement of No. 3, “ Pride and
Envy,” by J. C. Fitzgerald, are quite '
sound ; but, in a subject like this,
where all the interest lies in the
foreground, it would have been wiser
to have arranged for the entire ex¬
clusion of the sky.
Stance and Viewpoint.
A considerably higher viewpoint,
and one that is directed at a more
downward looking angle, seems to be
needed. Such a stance would, be¬
sides avoiding the inclusion of that
annoying piece of sky, also have the
advantage of bringing the faces of the
figures against a darker portion of
the setting.
It might also, if the existing rela¬
tionship were retained, have the
disadvantage of showing them either
in too much of a line or in such a
way that one obscures the other.
However, this is a contingency that
could be avoided by the choice of a
moment when they were more favour¬
ably disposed.
When changing the viewpoint, it
would also be found desirable to view
the subject from a little farther off.
The setting seems very much cur¬
tailed, and both the boat and the
figures are shown on a scale that is too
great for it. At the same time, it
would be as well to endeavour to
avoid the inclusion, also, of that out-
of-focus line in the bottom right-
hand corner. It appears to arise
from a portion of the rigging of a boat
very close to the camera, and intru¬
sions such as these can very easily
spoil the best of work.
The Central Position.
“ Sty Head Tarn ” (5), by A. E.
Wood, appears to have been taken
when conditions — judging from the
presence of such a quantity of snow — -
were somewhat arduous and far from
encouraging.
Under such conditions it is far
from easy to give the question of ar¬
rangement the consideration it needs ;
but, in landscape especially, it is very
important that a figure should not
be placed so precisely in the centre.
The forms of nature, almost without
exception, are the reverse of formal,
and very seldom indeed even approach
symmetricality. Placing the figure
centrally involves a formal suggestion,
which is therefore incongruous, but a
trim of half an inch from the left
removes the disability. “ Mentor.”
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IHE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
A BIT OF FAKING.
IDO not propose to enter into a discussion of the pros
and cons of what is comprehensively known as “ fak¬
ing ” in photography. There will never be general
agreement as to where to draw the line between the legiti¬
mate and the reprehensible. Many disputants take the
extraordinary- line that you may do anything you like,
or can, with a negative, but that the print from it must be
absolutely " straight.” Others claim that it does not
matter in the least how the final picture is produced so long
as the result desired is secured.
There is no doubt that many of those who so loudly
and virtuously condemn faking, do so not because thev think
it is '■ wrong,” but because they cannot do it themselves,
'they are “purists” from necessity, not from honest
choice.
Here is an example of the sort of case that arises when
faking is discussed. A negative is too weak for its pur¬
pose ; it would be better if it were strengthened by intensi¬
fication. Very good ; we pour over a solution which will
do the trick, or we bleach the image and redevelop it.
It is chemical action, and the strictest of purists approve.
But suppose that only certain parts of the negative need
strengthening. One man may protect the already strong
parts by painting them over with rubber solution, before
applying his intensifier ; another may paint on the bleacher
with a brush only where it is wanted. The purists are
horrified ; for although precisely the same chemical actions
are involved, a brush has been used, and with considerable
skill and judgment. This is an artist’s job, and therefore
a photographic crime.
('rime or no crime, I am going to de.scribe a useful bit of
brush faking. I am a hardened criminal myself, and stick
Fig. I. Fig. 2.
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July 8th, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
-a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER cs
at nothing if there is a decent chance of not being found out.
With all our skill and care it is a common thing to get
negatives that are too thin and clear in parts. These parts
come out darker than we want them in the print, and they
are of such a nature that we cannot put things right by
local shading.
In the days of glass negatives of reasonable size, from
quarter-plate upwards (not downwards), two methods of
" dodging ” were in common use. The first was to flow
matt varnish over the glass side (and up the sleeves), and
when it was set to scrape it away with a knife where it
was not wanted. The retarding action was increased by
using red or yellow varnish, or by working on the varnish
with pencil, stump, or pigment.
The second was to take a sheet of translucent paper, as
free from grain as possible, attach it by its edges to the
glass side, and work on that with blacklead, etc., as in the
case of matt varnish. A good draughtsman could work
wonders in this way, sometimes too wonderful to be true.
There were many other dodges as well, which I will not
reveal now, but you can take it from me that the reputation
of the “ old masters ” was not based on a purely photo¬
graphic foundation.
A rather later dodge was to paint over the thin parts of
a negative on one or both sides, the depth and colour of
the wash retarding the printing more or less as required.
The red dye, coccin, was generally used, or sometimes red
ink as a substitute.
The obvious difficulty is to judge the printing effect of a
red tone compared with the grey tones of the negative,
and the effect would be much greater with enlarging on
bromide paper than with printing by daylight. For this
and other reasons I welcome the introduction of Johnson’s
Retouching Dye, which was recently briefly reviewed in
this paper. It is about the same colour as Payne’s Grey,
and goes well with the tones of a “ clean ” negative. I
also found it easy to apply.
My first test was on the negative from which the illus¬
trations are made. Both negative and subject were poor,
so that there was no risk in experimenting, but I now have
no hesitation in treating similarly any negative that
requires it.
The negative is soaked for a time, and the surface moisture
removed with chamois leather or Agfa sponge. A film
negative is laid on a piece of glass for treatment, and this
or a glass negative can be supported in a retouching desk
if one is available. Anyhow, light must be reflected
through the negative.
A drop of the dye is put on a palette or saucer, and
diluted with water to the tone required — generally a very
pale one. This tint is applied to the film, in a thin even
wash, with a sable brush. The wet gelatine helps to even
the wash, and several pale washes can be applied at intervals.
The differences between Figs, i and 2 are partly due to
the use of slightly different papers, but far more to the
application of the dye. Some of the modifications are
lost in reproduction.
It is clear, however, that the dark building at the back
has been lightened, so that the woman’s shawl stands out
better against it. A wash was taken over her apron, and
over the shadows of the man’s face and so on. The only
way to learn how much can be done by this method is to
try it. With a small brush and light touches even a
miniature negative can be thus “ faked.” But experiment
first on wasters ; you will soon be anxious to try others.
W. L. F. W.
DARK-ROOM ECONOMY
ONE must have proper photographic
dishes for most purposes, but they
can be usefully supplemented by
cheaper articles to be had for a few
pence from the domestic bazaar.
Enamel pie-dishes costing sixpence
each make deep whole-plate size con¬
tainers for water, hypo and other
solutions used in fair quantity. Not
having had photographic uses in mind,
the makers finish these dishes with
rounded corners that just prevent a
whole-plate print from lying
flat on the bottom, but half-
filled with solution they will
hold a number of such prints
with plenty of room for move¬
ment.
Another handy article is a
shallow glass bowl, about 4 in.
diameter at the rim, intended for
sugar and sweetmeats. This is
just the thing for developing
roll film by the dipping method
recently described in “ The A.P.”
After soaking, the film is held
by a clip at one eiid and raised
and lowered into the developer,
rolling and unrolling in the
process.
After trying several patterns
of tank and methods of dish
development, I have standard¬
ised a system that yields clean.
By H. W HATES.
undamaged negatives evenly developed,
and free from fog. For what it is worth,
this is the arrangement, as used to develop
films of the sixteen-on-3 J x 2^ variety.
On the bench from left to right are :
(i) A deep |-plate dish nearly full of
pinacryptol-green desensitiser ; (2) a
whole-plate pie-dish of water ; (3) a
glass bowl, as mentioned, with three
ounces of double-strength Azol (40
minims to the ounce), and (4) a similar
bowl with 5 ounces of acid fixing solution.
In total darkness, detach film from
backing-paper, unroll it into the water,
attach clip at end, and raise and lower
in water until it hangs limp full length.
Immerse in desensitising bath by the
same method for three minutes, count¬
ing the " ticks ” of a cheap alarm clock,
which most considerately registers pre¬
cisely a hundred ticks to a minute.
Switch on safelight. I always use a
yellow bromide screen, equally suitable
for desensitised pan. or fast ortho film.
In this bright light it is easy
to process the film in small
quantities of developer and hypo.
But before transferring to the
developer the film should be
rinsed, and again, between de¬
veloper and hypo.
An objection sometimes raised
to hand development of roll
film is the occurrence of ” aerial
fog.” My impression is that this
mysterious disease is simply
old-fashioned light fog showing
itself on fast emulsions. By
using stronger solutions for half
the normal time chances of fog
are minimised.
One word of warning. When
buying cheap enamel and glass¬
ware, run a finger-tip round the
inside and choose specimens
free from rough spots.
Work-bench arranged for roll-film development.
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July 8th, 1936
icture Points
No. 7 (New Series) by RICARDO
eluded, it would be far from
pleasing. Let us take a
lower viewpoint and see
if, by cutting out the top
half, we can obtain a more
interesting arrangement.
I'nless there are more boats
in the foreground it is
possible that we should get
something like that in the
lower sketch. The whole
motif is changed — it is now'
mainly reflections and the
surface of the water is the
deciding factor of the nature
of these reflections.
It must be remembered
that at least a portion of
the original subject should
always be included to pro¬
vide the key-note.
The Case for Reflections
IN last week’s series of
“ Picture Points ” we
discussed the disad¬
vantages of photographing
reflections in still w'ater
purely for their novelty in
duplicating the original sub¬
ject. But because reflections
can be too much like a
mirror, it does not follow
that they should be avoided
altogether. Here we have
a case in point. The top
sketch shows a boat at
anchor in harbour, a favour¬
ite subject with many. If
w'e were to photograph it as
such, with the miscellaneous
irritating packing cases in-
Don't cutoff the '■'•Feet"
WE are so used to
seeing every living
or animate object
provided with an adequate
means of support, that as
soon as they are deprived
of it, or they appear to be
falling over, we are quick
to sense it. If the sugges¬
tion is made photographically it becomes disturbing and likely
to affect what other good points the print may possess. In
actual life, as soon as an object loses its support it topples
over until it finds another form of support, but capture it
with a camera about to fall over, and reproduce it on paper,
we are, literally speaking, waiting for the crash, and this is
uppermost in our mind all the time we are looking at the print.
This question of basic support is really the fundamental of
balance, a highly important item in pictorial composition, and
it is only by studying its various forms can we develop
a sense of good balance.
In the top sketch both
the figure and the tree are
shown unsupported at the
base and, although they are
both in natural positions,
as can be seen in the lower
sketch, we are conscious
that the "feet ” are missing,
and so we judge the picture
to be weak. Compare it now
with the lower sketch and
feel the satisfaction of seeing
them both on a firm support.
There is now no tendency
in this second sketch to
follow the figure and the
tree out of the bottom of
the picture, and the base
also links the two together
and gives added unity to
the general arrangement.
On Leading the Eye out of the Picture
All good pictures should attract the eye to some point inside their four edges,
where the main point of interest should be, appro.\imateiy. If any line or
mass tends to lead the attention away from this point then the print loses
interest because of the mental effort required to disregard this counter-attraction.
Immediately there is any conflict aroused in the mind’s eye between the various
items that go to make up a picture, it loses its appeal.
There are various devices that can be employed to coa.x the eye into the picture,
the most simple of these being a line, and the straighter it is the stronger it is and
the quicker it can be followed. When,
however, we have two straight lines
converging at a point to form a wedge
shape, it is almost impossible to
disregard them. So that whenever
we find in our prints any such wedge
shapes, we must either see that they lead to the main point of interest or else
weaken them in some way or other by breaking them here and there, or by varying
the neighbouring tones with the same intention.
The left hand sketch illustrates the pulling power of wedge shapes, and it is
immaterial whether they contain dark or light tones. The point of each wedge is
marked with a cross. The attention is consequently reciprocating between both
sides of the print and there is no one resting point.
The right-hand sketch shows the faults remedied. A figure is placed near the
point and the other point is brought nearer the centre by lowering the viewpoint of
the camera. Notice that the figure is looking into the picture space.
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using a RED FILTER
By KEN. G. BILBE.
Sunshine after rain.
Cumulus and wind.
Most amateurs turn their atten¬
tion at one time or another
to landscape and seascape photo¬
graphy, and those who do their own
printing are nearly always anxious to
bring out cloud effects.
Very few fully exposed and developed
unscreened negatives will produce clouds
unless masked or otherwise controlled
in printing, and even when this is done
it is generally the reproductions of
monochrome effects only, such as storm
clouds, that are recorded.
^11 emulsions, even those that are
non-ortho, are capable of recording
such cloud forms, and the use of filters
with any type of
emulsion would not
materially alter
them, although
with pan. films or
plates there would
be a general im¬
provement of tone
values throughout
the negative.
However, when
there is colour in
the sky, a yellow
or pale green filter
can work wonders
with almost any
modern film. The
’chrome type films
respond consider¬
ably to a pale
yellow or even a
green filter, but to
photograph
through a red one
a panchromatic
film is needed.
To get the most
striking effects for
this special variety
of over - correction,
the sky should be
a definite blue. If
a piece of red glass
is held to the eyes
when looking at
white clouds in a
blue sky, the in¬
creased colour-con¬
trast caused by the
blue parts being
darkened will be
very marked. The
film or plate is af¬
fected in practically
the same way.
rvne weuiner ciuitas ana sunsnine
An Ilford Micro 5
filter is as good as
any for this purpose,
but the e.xposure
must be multiplied
about four times
when it is in use.
A certain haze-cut¬
ting effect is another
advantage of such
a filter, and also,
in landscape work,
it will be noticed
that certain greens
are lightened while
others seem to be
darkened. A pano¬
rama of field patch-
work is greatly en¬
hanced in this way,
because of the great¬
er contrast between
hedges, trees and
grass and earth.
One very good
point about the
red filter may be
seen when a photo¬
graph has been
taken of an ex¬
panse of water on
a bright day. The
blue of the water
is darkened in the
same way as the
sky, and the
sparkle and reflec¬
tions are brought
into prominence.
In general work,
a red filter is use¬
ful for lightening
any objects of red¬
dish-brown colour,
or if one has to
photograph some¬
thing or somebody
against a blue sky.
In this case it will
darken the sky
background so that
it emphasises the high-lights of the
subject to advantage.
But it is with cloud effects that the
red filter will prove most attractive to
the amateur. All landscape workers
realise the value of cloud formations in
landscape compositions, and also in
imparting certain atmospheres such as
wind, rain, storm or sunshine. Yet only
by getting them all on the same negative,
without having recourse to printing- in,
can these features be faithfully rendered.
Those who have not yet tried a red
filter with pan. plates or films should cer¬
tainly do so. They will be delighted
with the results, and even if they may
be over-corrected the dramatic effects
will be definitely pictorial. It must not
be supposed, however, that a red filter, or
one of any other colour, can be used for
all subjects . Their effects must be studied,
and they must be used with discretion.
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A CONDENSER SUBSTITUTE.
Sir, — Having read in " The A.P.” so often of difficulties
with condensers may I give the following hint ? Having bought
an old half-plate camera I made an enlarger. All went well
except the light. I did not intend to go to the expense of a
condenser, so I made a square frame and glued a sheet of
ordinary greaseproof paper to it as an experiment. I can
assure you it was wonderfully successful. I have done en¬
largements up to i2Xi.t and from Midget negatives. If any
reader wishes to try it they will never want to worry about
condensers again. The paper is about 6 in. in front of the
lamp, loo-watt pearl, and 3 in. behind the negative. — Yours,
etc., H. BILLINGS.
THE QUARTER-PLATE CAMERA.
Sir, — The fact that two photographers writing in your
issue of June loth both favour a quarter-plate Press-type
camera with coupled range-finder is, I feel, much more than
a coincidence.
Only last week I came to the conclusion myself that just
such a camera would be ideal. Most serious photographers
prefer the quarter-plate camera, the only disadvantage of
which is the focussing, the slowness of which frequently results
in the loss of a picture, or alternatively an unpleasant "fuzzi¬
ness ” through incorrect focus.
Is it too much to hope that a British firm will take this
matter up seriously and produce such a type ? Its sale is
assured amongst amateurs and Pressmen alike. — Yours, etc.,
DEREK SURTEES.
JUDGING EXPOSURES.
Sir, — Granted that the use of an exposure meter is always
to be strongly advised, there are times when it is impracticable
to use one. There may not be time, or it may even have been
left at home. Those who, like myself, began by trying to get
the best possible results from a Box Brownie, may find the
following tip useful.
Kodak’s informed me that the approximate exposure and
aperture of a Box Brownie is i/25th at f/13.3. To simplify
matters let us say f/n. Now a fair amount of experience with
a Box Brownie enables one to estimate if there is too much or
too little light for a snap. Thus, using a more expensive type
of camera, if one imagines a Brownie in hand, and mentally
calculates from i/25th at f/ii, I venture to suggest that the
result will not be far wrong.
Personally, I havx obtained some good results by guessing
along these lines, even with indoor exposures. It really
depends on how much e.xperience one has had with a Box
Brownie. — Yours, etc., ERIC \V. PAGE.
MY IDEAL CAMERA.
Sir, — There have been several letters with this or similar
titles, and I do not propose to add to them so far as to describe
my ideal— if I have one — but there are one or two points in
previous letters which are of interest, and to which I should
like to refer in detail.
First is the suggestion that film manufacturers should make
3JX2J films with a second set of numbers dividing the film
into twelve parts. This seems an admirable suggestion which
may well be commended to the manufacturers. Such a film
would then do for the 3iX2j, the 2J square and the i6-on-
3j X 2j cameras. \ beginning might be made on those films
most useful to the small camera, i.e., fine-grain panchromatics.
Secondly, a correspondent wants — quite rightly — a rising
front of three-quarters of an inch, and also an f/2.9 lens ; his
lens will need to have a covering power of 3 inches square.
In addition to this, in order to enlarge adequately he will want
a first quality lens, and I think he will find that that, with a
Compur shutter, will leave him a very small margin for the rest
of his camera ; at least such is the impression I gather from
July 8th, 1936
looking through the catalogues of first-class lens makers.
Thirdly, the idea of a telephoto lens being formed in front of
the back component of the normal lens is interesting ; at
present with a roll-film camera and between-lens shutter there
is no way of changing lenses, except to a slight extent by
supplementary lenses. It may interest the correspondent who
suggested this to know the result of one or two tests which I
have made. A 3-in. lens was first focussed on the ground glass
and the camera fixed in this position. The front lens being
removed I put on an Adon variable telephoto, and adjusted
this till I obtained a good image of reasonable magnification ;
I then measured the effective focus of the Adon as so adjusted
and also that of the resulting compound lens, and found as
follows, the figures for convenience being merely approximate ;
Back combination 6 in., telephoto 20 in., result 10 in. Tests
with another lens gave back combination 13 in., telephoto
30 in., result 20 in. That is, a 3-in. lens can be transformed
into 10 in. and a fi^-in. to a 20-in. Of course either the com¬
bined telephoto would have to be used at a fixed focus, or
another scale would have to be provided. I should have said
that the definition was quite good, so far as a visual examination
showed ; as good as the original lens. Of course, too, in
practice a very simple form of telephoto would be requireij,
nothing either so heavy or so complicated as the Adon.
Finally, if the camera is to be really ideal, a wide-angle lens,
or a supplementary lens, vdth power to rack back sufficiently,
is needed, again with either fixed focus or a third scale.
But when the amateur gets all this he will find himself far
on towards the cost of some of the already-established models.
—Yours, etc., C. E. FALKNER.
CAMERA SUGGESTIONS.
Sir, — I heartily endorse Mr. Robins’ letter, and it may inter¬
est him to know that a number of my serious photographer
friends have been discussing this matter.
In spite of the magnificent results obtainable with miniature
cameras, they are pre-eminently suitable for close-up work,
but do not give the quahty obtainable with larger instruments
when photographing landscapes.
The camera I would suggest should be 3J X3f for roll film,
made of light metal to reduce weight when carrying. The
extreme robustness of some makes seems quite unnecessary,
as a serious photographer does not play football with his
camera.
A single-lens type is preferable, with a choice of lenses to
suit the pocket of the purchaser. Focal length about 5 inches,
with suitable supplementary distance lenses.
The shutter should be of the i to i/iooth sec. type, everset,
like the Ensign Mulchro. High speeds and delayed action are
seldom needed, and the added expense is not justified.
A 3iX3i print makes an admirable picture for album use
when it is not desired to enlarge.
Will any British manufacturer come forward with a simple
instrument on these lines, and would one of them give some
idea of what it would cost ? — Yours, etc., C. G. M. H.
A KODACHROME HINT.
Sir, — May I pass on, through the medium of your excellent
magazine, a good dodge I have devised with regard to econ¬
omising on Kodachrome film ? Due to the peculiar effect
of colour upon constant vision, it is possible to project colour
film at a slower rate than is the case with monochrome. If
this is done, the speed will have to be balanced up, and so
the Kodachrome may be exposed at a speed of twelve frames
per second, unless, and this is very important, there is an
excess of white in the scene, in which case this rule may not
be applied.
This is in effect equivalent to increasing the aperture by
about one stop, which is in itself a great asset whilst filming
when the light is none too good, or by the bane of every Koda¬
chrome user’s life — artificial light.
» Another point not to be despised is the saving effected by
using Kodachrome at twelve frames per second. In fact, on
being worked out, it is found that Kodachrome may be more
cheaply used than super pan. monochrome at normal speed.
— Yours, etc., J. BOULTBEE.
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iHi AMATEUR PHOTOQRAPl-IER
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mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS,
Cinematography
The Complete Holiday Film s.eTm.
JUDGING from the many amateur
reels which are projected at open
meetings, there is little doubt that
the holiday film is far and away the
most popular of any. Nor should this
occasion any surprise, since at one and
the same time the enthusiast has ample
leisure, interesting material and (for the
main part) extraordinarily good weather,
all entirely at his disposal.
Some of the films, however, leave a
great deal to be desired. Many of them
are far too short. Others fire one with
an instant longing to take them away
and do the cutting all over again. There
is a feeling, too, that insufficient care
has been taken to select only the most
appropriate viewpoints.
But the greatest and most obvious
failing is undoubtedly a general lack
of completeness.
Preparation.
Now, it is almost impossible to obtain
this quality in a film without a certain
amount of careful preparation before¬
hand. Indeed, any reel that will have
to endure a great deal of subsequent
showing and criticism must essentially
enjoy as much preparation as the holiday
itself.
The first step should consist of the
drawing-up of a written " plan.” This
should then be developed by the sectional
method — in which separate attention is
devoted to every phase or section of the
holiday. The usual and familiar phases
are (i) Getting Ready, (2) The Journey,
(3) Arrival, (4 to, say, 7) Holiday
Activities, (8) An ' revoiv ! and (9)
Home Again !
Touring and other holidays which do
not conform to such sequences can
nevertheless be treated in strict accord¬
ance with the original suggestion.
Sequences.
The first sequence, in which both the
planning of the holiday and actual
departure scenes are shown, can be
filmed without undue haste or flurry.
It is best to start at the very beginning
— showing, if possible, the main reason
leading to the selection of the particular
resort which will feature in the later
sequences.
The opening of the film itself should
be deliberately and strongly carried out,
two of the principal objects here being
to strike a high quality of production
and to establish as many characters as
possible, prior to the departure proper.
Packing and departure scenes should
be painstakingly rehearsed before the
shots are made, such rehearsal not only
making for an economy of action, but
also accustoming “ raw ” characters to
the presence of the camera. The re¬
hearsal method cannot, of course, be
applied to the filming of departure scenes
at a railway station or boat jetty —
though all but the close-up shots can be
secretly taken provided suitable "cover”
for the camera-man be available.
The journey and arrival sequences
should be the shortest in any film of
the familiar holiday. Given technical
facilities, both can be combined and
presented as a series of dissolve shots,
great care being taken to avoid breaking
the continuity with preceding and
following sequences.
Activities.
In the suggested plan, four sequences
have been devoted to holiday activities.
Considering the length of vacations
available to the average cinematographer
and his friends, these may not appear
sufficient ; but the fact remains that
holiday “ action ” is not varied so
much as repeated — and the number of
sequences suggested should not be
exceeded except in warrantable cir¬
cumstances.
There will be the usual glories of sea¬
bathing, the customary sunning on the
sands, and the inevitable strolls along
the promenade . . . also the ever-present
temptation to film their types of action
time and time again. Hence the need
for adhering strictly to the plan and
regarding as taboo any casual type of
action as soon as its personification in
suitable or concerned members of the
party has been recorded.
Indeed, the high-spots of the film
will develop in unusual action. A strik¬
ing shot of father being swept over¬
board by the swinging boom of the
Saucy Skylark, his happy rescue (effected
not without some ■ assistance from the
pike-billed boat-hook) , and his subsequent
refusal to pay the apologetic owner
represents a not-too-far fetched example
of surprise footage available to any
Shots of beach action cannot be dispensed with in the seaside holiday film. The
“characters'" should be members of the family party and should not be aware of the
presence o the camera.
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cinematographer with an alert mind and
a ready camera.
Action less painful but still of the
same type presents itself immediately
that little terrier comes back to worry
mother at her knitting. These and a
fair number of similar shots are there
to lift the holiday film above the level
of the mediocre. And whilst none of
them can with any certainty of execu¬
tion be included in the written plan, one
can be tolerably sure of obtaining at
least a few such shots before the holiday
comes to a close.
Final Sequences.
Two further short sequences are
represented in the leave-taking of new
friends and the return home. The
dissolve expedient should not be re¬
peated here ; nor is it sufficiently
effective to close the film (as more than
one experienced producer has done)
with a fading shot of the' , home-coming
train receding into the distance. After
all, the home has a great attraction for
the majority of people, and this attrac¬
tion should be stressed as a means of
preserving an entirely happy atmosphere
even into the anti-climax of the film.
So the end should come, perfectly
as the film began, in the home itself.
Trite, pseudo-smarty titles should be
avoided here ; and whilst one does not
care for hackneyed finales of the " And
so to Bed ” type, the theme is certainly
applicable in the present instance. It
can be worked out in several ways . . .
but let the enthusiast improvise on these
for himself.
I do not want the responsibility for
another batch of “ pull down the blind ”
films laid at my door !
Exhibitions and Competitions FUTUR]^^^
T/i« name and aildress in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, July 31. Rules in the issue of June 24.
Wallace Heaton " 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. .Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, t6, Madrid.)
Folkestone C.C. Competition in connection with
Folkestone Floral Festival. — Open, July 8-18. Cash
prizes. Entry forms available from photographic
traders in Folkestone. (E. F. Davidson, 44, Wear Bay
Crescent, Folkestone.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title " Conversation Pieces.” — Open, July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
First selection in The Listener of July 22. (Editor,
The Listener, Broadcasting House, London, W.i.)
Western Salon of Photography.-^pen, July 11-18.
(Rev. R. J. Attfield, Hennock Vicarage, Newton
Abbot, Devon.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Knipy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
I International Kunstphotographische Austellung
in Karlsbad. — Open, July i8-.August 9. (Hugo
Heyer, Schulgass, 26, Karlsbad.)
Thirteenth Midland Salon of Photography. — Open,
June 20-JuIy 18. (Geo. T. Boulton, The Art Gallery’,
Pall Mall, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Societe Franyaise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (ge).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Inter¬
national de Photographic. — Entries, July 15 ; open,
Au^st 9-30. (M. Rene Chalseche, Avenue Marie-
Therese, 13, Spa, Belgium.)
I Salon Intemacional deFotografiade San Sebastian.
— Entries, July 15 ; open, August 5-20. (Sr. Secre¬
tario General, I Salon Intemacional de Fotografia de
San Sebastian, Calle San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian,
Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Entries,
July 25 ; open, August 28-September 12. (W. H.
Hammond, Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography,
2, Gould Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29. (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede " Focus ” Fotosalon. — Entries, August 10 ;
open, September 12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Entries, August
14; open, October. (Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg
P.S., P.O. Box 7024, Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition, —
Entries, August 14 ; foreign entries, July 31 ; open,
September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S., 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, August 15 ; open, September 6-27.
(H. \V. Schonewolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,
N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. Levisohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open.
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfera, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition .Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9.
(Secretary, Magyar Amatbrfenykfipezdk, Orsz. Szo-
vets^ge, Budapest VII, Erzs^bet-komt, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition.— Entries, September 21 ; open,
October i4-i7- (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd. Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holbom,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. — •
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. — ■
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, November
(Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographic
Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November 1 ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., A.R.P.S., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur
Photographic .Association, Lucknow University,
Lucknow.) Entry forms obtainable also from the
Editor of The Antaieur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr
69, Antwerp.)
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “ The .A.P.” who are Novices ; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor. 1
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are vep' simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices have all the summer in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which tvill be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th. This will give new readers who are Novices, and who intend entering this competition, every opportunity
of improving their work during the next three months by reading The Amateur Photographer every week and obtaining their competition prints during the summer holidays.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows ; The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked " Novices’ Competition.”
Further reference to the competition will be made week by week, and hints given for the best treatment of various subjects for Novices.
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ih[ amateur photographer
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have theiv meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, July 8th.
Blackburn and D.C.C. Mr. Waddington’s Competition. Last day for entries.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Demonstration Competition.
Reading C.C. Visit to Messrs. Johnson’s Works at Hendon.
Southampton C.C. Outing to Shawford. Misses Jones and Stubbs.
Thursday, July 9th.
Bedford C.C. Aspley Heath and Brickhill.
Bury P.S. Lantern-Slide Making.
Camberwell C.C. Open-Air Meeting : Brockwell Park. R. C. L. Herdson.
Hammersmith H.H.P.S. “ Bromide Printing.” C. B. Casson.
Medway A.P.A. Discussion at Camera Cottage, 7.50 p.m.
N. Middlesex P.S. ” Mounting the Print.” Rest Cartwright.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Melbourne. C. P. Straw.
Oldham P.S. Evening Ramble : Tandle Hill. J. W. Ratcliffe.
Rochdale P.S. Trimming the Picture.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Outing to Dorking. H. Colebrook.
St. Helens C.C. Chadwick Green.
Friday, July 10th.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. One-Man Portfolio. Landscapes (Bromoil). G. F. Prior.
Sheffield P.S. Moor Head : 7 p.m., Fox House. Mr. Hoyle.
Saturday, July 11th,
Accrington C.C. Reddisher Woods.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Ledsham and Ledston.
Beckenham P.S. Shoreham.
Bristol P.S. Old Sodbury and/or Dodington.
Bournemouth C.C. Thfroop. Throop Mill, 3 p.m.
Bradford P.S. Ilkley and ” Yonville ” Middleton.
Hull P.S. Driffield and District. R. E. Craggy.
Leeds C.C. Joint Outing with Doncaster C.C.
Letchworth C.C. Weston. Cycle or Motor. Harry
Luton and D.C.C. Essendon. L.N.E.R., 1.3 p.m.
N. Middlesex P.S. Totteridge. C. E. Holdup.
Saturday, July 11th {contd.).
Northants N.H.S.P.S. Hazelborough Woods.
Norwood C.C. Greenwich. Greenwich Pier, 3 p.m.
Plymouth Inst. P.S. Opening of the Western Salon of Photography.
Rotherham P.S. Hooten Pagnell. A. E. Camp.
Sheffield P.S. Treak’s Cavern, Castleton. L.M.S. Stn., 2.22 p.m.
S. London P.S. The City. A. R. Thomas.
St. Helens C.C. Hall Nook and Fiddler’s Ferry.
Stockport P.S. Alderley to Prestbury. W. J. Parry.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Oxshott. 3 p.m., Oxshott Station.
Sunday, July 12th.
B.P.F. Eynsford. (Victoria: Platform 6, 9.40 a.m.)
Blackburn and D.C.C. 12.10 Train to Gisbum.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Ely. S. J. Gollop.
Ilford P.S. Croxley Green. Ilford Station, 10 a.m.
Medway A.P.A. Sevenoaks.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Whipsnade Zoo. T. Finch.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Sevenoaks.
Wood Green P.S. Hertford.
Monday, July 13th.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Third Lantern-Slide Demonstration. J. Stubbins.
Southampton C.C. Amateur Portraiture Evening at the Club.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Chingford Hatch. Meet ; Wilfred Lawson.
Tuesday, July 14th.
Manchester A. P.S. Lecturettes, without slides.
Wednesday, July 15th.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Jumble Sale.
Hackney P.S. Gadgets.
Meyer, Northants N.H.S.P.S. Evening Walk : Harpole to Flore.
Rochdale P.S. ” Some Pictures and Why They were Made.” H. Gidman.
Stockport P.S. ” Lecturettes ” by Members.
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and forraukc are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed,
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5iX3frX3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ‘‘ Facts and Formula?.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d.
14.
INTENSIFIERS
1.— Chromium.
A. Pot. bichromate i oz. 50 grm.
Water . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
B. Pure hydrochlo¬
ric acid . . 2 oz. 100 c.c.
Water to . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
NEGATIVES can be treated immediately
after fixing and washing, but if the negative
has been dried it should be soaked in water
for fifteen minutes before applying the
intensifter.
The degree of intensification depends on
the proportion of B in the mixed solution.
The greater the quantity of acid the less
the additional density gained.
For considerable intensification take of
A, 2 oz. ; B., i oz. ; water, 10 oz.
For less intensification take of A, 2 oz. ;
B. , 4 oz. ; water, 10 oz.
The negative should be bleached right
through in the solution and then thoroughly
washed to remove all yellow stain.
It is then redeveloped in any non-staining
alkaline developer, such as metol-hydro-
quinone, but with no bromide. The re¬
development should be conducted in white
light. The process can be repeated if
extra density is required.
The mixed bleaching solution will not
keep, but A and B willtemain imchanged in¬
definitely if kept separate.
For BROMIDE PRINTS that are weak in
tone or of poor colour, the bleaching solution
should be made up of A, 2 oz. ; B, 6 oz.,
water, 10 oz. Redevelopment in M.Q.
developer will then produce rich black tones
of greater strength than by direct develop¬
ment. Still stronger tones can be secured
by repeating the treatment, but if the
original image is fiat and veiled it should
first be cleared with dilute “ Farmer’s
Reducer ” (see Formula 7), and well washed
before applying the intensifier.
15. MAXIMUM EXPOSURES
FOR MOVING OBJECTS
(F. S. BAWTREE.)
The following shutter exposures
are calculated to give a maximum
movement of i/iooth in. on the
focussing screen or focal plane (film or
plate) with 5-in. lens on quarter-plate.
At 25 yards.
j Object moving
1 M.P.H.
Yards per
second.
Across Field bf
Film or Plate.
To or from, at
angle of 45°
1 To or from,
1 head on.
At 50 yards
across field of
film or plate.
sec.
sec.
sec.
sec.
60
30
1/720
1/480
1/360
1/360
40
20
1/480
1/330
1/240
1/240
30
15
1/360
1/240
1/180
1/180
20
10
1/240
1/160
1/120
1/120
10
5
1/120
1/80
1/60
1/60
5
24
1/160
1/40
1/30
1/30
2
I
1/24
1/16
1/12
1/12
I
4
1/12
1/8
1/6
1/6
The shutter speeds should be set to the nearest
available fraction of a second to those calculated in
the above table, but are not necessarily the correct
exposures for the plate or film.
With a 2j-in. lens on a smaller plate or film the
shutter times given above can be doubled to secure
the same effect.
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U AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CiriEMATOGRAPHER e
*Deaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : “The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
and Cinematographer , Dorset House, Stamford Street, Loudon, S.E.i,’’ and in ever>* case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
CoNTRiBtiTiONS. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be t>'pewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him. but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
EsguiRiES AND Criticism. — .Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
Should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. {3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. {4} On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title {if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ’’ or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query “ or “ Criticism,’*
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each w’eek, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Film Speeds.
I have been advised that it is best for exposure
meter purposes to assume that all films are a little
slower than their advertised speeds. Is this
correct ? A. C. W. (Shrewsburj’.)
The whole question of the speed
numbers of sensitive material is in such
hopeless confusion that it is impossible
to pass any opinion upon such a point
as you raise. Personally, we should
think it wise to keep on the safe side
by assuming that a plate or film is
slower than it is advertised to be.
Focussing by Scale.
At what point on the camera is the starting point
for measuring the various distances on the engraved
scale ? Is it the film or the front of the lens ?
J. B. (London.)
strictly speaking, the distance should
be measured from the diaphragm inside
the lens, but it will be sufficiently
accurate if you measure the distances
from the front of the lens. It should
not be measured from the focal plane
of the camera, the po.sition of the film.
lights are on, with possibly spot lights
(not coloured lighting), exposures of
one to two seconds should be sufficient
with the lens aperture of f/4.5, and speed
of panchromatic plate you mention.
If the lighting is coloured, or less than
what you may regard as normal, it
may need two to four seconds. It is
assumed that you will be moderately
close to the stage when taking the
pictures, as the greater the distance from
the stage and the lighting the longer the
exposure will be. An average of two
seconds would probably give you fully-
exposed negatives. The usual course
is either to charge a fee for the work and
a nominal sum for each of the prints, or
to charge nothing for undertaking the
work, but ask a higher price for
original prints, up to, say, los. fid. each.
For this sum they should be en¬
larged above the contact size. You
should, of course, make it clear that you
retain the copyright, so that you may
also sell the prints for reproduction if
necessary.
Marks on Negatives.
What do you suggest is the cause of the circular
rings on the enclosed negatives ? The camera
is of the twin-lens reflex type, 2I in. square, which
is always kept in an ever-ready case with the red
window protected with black tape, so that it is
not a question of light leakage. It has happened
before with a V.P. camera, and again the window
was protected. T. T. (Birmingham.)
From the particulars you give we are
unable to identify the causeofthe trouble.
It is possibly not due to light at all, but
to the numbers setting off on the film,
especially in the presence of damp.
This sometimes occurs when the printing
ink on the numbers comes off and is
transferred to the adjacent emulsion
when the film is rolled up tightly.
Shutter Construction.
Where can I obtain books dealing with design and
constructions of various lens shutters ?
H. A. (Leamington Spa.)
There is no book available that deals
with the construction and working of all
the shutters available. The Compur
is one of the most efficient and reliable
of modern shutters, and, if you get a
camera with one of these fitted, you need
not worry yourself about its construction.
Markets for Photographs.
Spending much of my time travelling, I have
collected many snapshots and am thinking of
selling these and future prints. .As I use only a
- roll-film camera, what camera do you sug¬
gest would give better results and be more suitable
for travelling ? H. G. A. (Devon.)
Within reason, the actual camera you
use is a matter of but small importance.
A far greater problem would be to find
a market for your prints. The supply
is now so great that a print has to be
of very special interest to stand any
chance of acceptance. We think your
best plan would be to see how you get
on with larger prints made with your
present camera, and, if you meet with
any success, it might then be worth your
while to consider the purchase of another
instrument, .'\lthough the technique
of each photograph should be as good
as possible, it is mainly the subject matter
that sells the print.
Camera and Enlarger.
I am thinking of purchasing a half-plate camera
and condenser to make up an enlarger. Do you
think this will make a satisfactory job ?
W. L. .A. (Manchester.)
It is quite impossible for us to pass
any opinion as to the suitability of the
camera as part of an enlarger. To cover
a half-plate negative the condenser
would have to be in. in diameter,
and such a condenser would cost more
than you are asked for the whole outfit.
The focal length of the lens must
approximate to that of the condenser,
and if you enlarge from smaller negatives
you will be wasting most of the light,
and the distance required will be in¬
conveniently great. On the whole we
should not recommend the proposition
as a satisfactory one, particularly if only
small negatives were being enlarged.
Stage Photography.
Can you give me some approximate idea of
exposure for taking various groups on a stage
ivith full stage lighting ? What is the usual
procedure regarding selling prints for private and
reproduction purposes? A. G. (London.)
In reply to your enquiry, the question
of lighting is the doubtful factor in your
case, as this may vary enormously, and
will obviously affect the exposure. If,
however, by " ordinary stage lighting,”
which you mention, the full range of
Over- corrected Greens on Panchro¬
matic Film.
How can I prevent the greens from appearing
too light, almost white, in my prints ? I am
using panchromatic film. F. S. (London.)
We do not see any reason why the
greens in your subjects should be out of
tone or over-corrected with panchro¬
matic film. This is assuming that your
exposure and development are reasonably
correct. Otherwise, it will be necessary
to use a correcting colour filter, and a
very light orange filter should meet the
case. If you could send us an example
of what you consider unnatural tone or
colour values, Ave might be able to
pass an opinion upon it.
Photographic Cluhs.
Will you kindly send me the address of the
nearest club to this locality ?
C. T. M. (Manchester.)
The two best-known societies in your
locality are the Manchester Amateur
Photographic Society, the Secretary of
which is Mr. H. Chapman, 34, Radstock
Road, Stretford, Nr. Manchester ; and the
Manchester Photographic Society, the
Secretary being Mr. W. Rigby, 29, Lind¬
say Street, Salford, 5, Lancs. If you
apply to the Secretaries at the addresses
given, all the particulars will be sent
to you.
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XVll
REASONS WHY, IF WE WERE YOU, WE WOULD BUY
OUR MINIATURE CAMERA FROM US
As things are, when we want to use a camera for any particular purpose, we just wander down to our second-hand
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Were positions, however, reversed, and we had to buy our camera like any other amateur, we should unhesitatingly
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doctor in preference to an alienist for our tonsils. It would also occur to us that a small and compact firm operating
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LEICAS ;
Leica Model Ilia, fitted latest pattern rectilinear focussing f/1.9 Helrtor. Unsoiled
in any way . £45 0 0
Leica Model 1 1 la, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new. . . .£31 10 0
Leica Model 111, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. Excellent condition
£30 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2 Summar lens. As new . £27 15 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2.5 Hektor lens. As new . £22 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case. As new . £19 10 0
Leica Standard Model, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £11 17 6
Leica Model 1, f/3.5 Elmar lens, non-intercbangeable. Good condition. .. .£8 5 0
Leitz 3.5-cm. f/3.5 Elmar, chromium . £6 15 0
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled (non-rectilinear). Excellent condition. .. .£18 10 0
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled, rectilinear focussing. As new . £21 0 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar Lens, coupled. As newii . £11 17 6
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar Lens, uncoupled. Good condition . £7 5 0
Leitz 13,5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor Lens, coupled. As new . £!3 10 0
15-cm. f/2.3 Astro Identoscope Telephoto Lens, for Leica, with magnifier and reflex
attachment. Listed £95. As new . £67 10 0
2.8-cm. Hektor f/6.3 . £8 17 6
Vidom View-finder, chromium . £3 3 0
Leitz Synchroflash Attachment . £3 5 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new
£42 10 0
Contax, as above, but with f/2 Sonnar lens . £37 17 6
Contax, as above, but with f/2. 8 Tessar lens . £25 17 6
Contax, as above, but with f/3.5 Tessar lens . £23 17 6
(We can supply the Contax Model I with the improved slow-speeds shutter, but the
earlier type range-finder, at a reduction of £3 10s. on each of the above prices.)
Zeiss 18-cm. f/6.3 Tele-Tessar, for Contax. As new . £20 10 0
Zeiss I2-in. f/8 Tele-Tessar, with filter and special case. Cost £48. As new £30 0 0
Zeiss i3.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar, for Contax. Excellent condition . £16 15 0
MISCELLANEOUS :
Multispeed Exakta, f/2. 9 Dallmeyer Pentac lens, case. Good condition. . . .£17 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar lens, case. As new . £13 17 6
Model A Exakta, f/2. 8 Tessar lens, case. Good condition . £17 15 0
Model A Exakta, f/3.5 Exaktar lens, case. Good condition . £11 10 0
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case. As new . £55 0 0
Automatic Rolleifiex, 6x 6, f/3. 8 Tessar, ever-ready case. Excellent condition £16 15 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £11 17 6
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar, case. As new . £8 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, latest type, normal Compur, ever-ready case.
Indistinguishable from new . £17 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x 6, f/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready case. As new . £20 10 0
Foth-Flex, 6x 6 cm., latest slow-speeds model, f/3.5 lens. As new . £7 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 530/LCPR, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As
new . £14 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 3iX 2L f/3.8 Tessar, case. Cost £24. As new . £19 10 0
Pianovista, V.P. size, f/2. 7 Macro Plasmat. As new . £11 15 0
Planovista, f/3.5 Trioplan. As new . £8 15 0
Rubyette, f/4.5 Dallmeyer, roll-film adapter and 3 slides. As new . £8 7 6
Zeiss Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. As new . £8 7 6
3ix 2\ Etui, f/3.9 Supracomar, Compur, F.P. adapter, 6 slides. New condition £9 15 0
Kodak Nagel Six-20 Duo, f/3.5 Kodak lens, Compur shutter, 2 filters and case. As
new . £7 17 6
Nagel Rolloroy, f/2 Xenon lens, case. Good condition . £12 10 0
Kodak Pupille, f/3.5 Xenar, special reflex attachment. Good condition . £9 15 0
SOMETHING NEW
Simplex Daylight Loading Tank, for 3^X2^ negatives . £| 17 6
Teitel Scratch-proof Solution. Per bottle . 5s. Od.
Teitel “ New Life " Preparation. Per bottle . 5s. Od.
“ Meritol,” Johnson’s new super fine-grain developer. Keeps excellently both in its
crystalline form or in solution, 20 oz. 2s. Od. ; 40 oz. 3s. 6d.
SUPER FINE-GRAIN DEVELOPERS .-
Leicanol, the latest German fine-grain compensating developer. Requires no increase
whatever in exposure. Each 2s. tin makes 20 oz., and is sufficient to develop
6 Leica films.
Tetenal Ultrafin SS. Claimed as surpassing paraphenylene in the production of
fine-grain negatives. Price 4s. per carton.
Paraphenylene-GLYCIN. Our own formula. Especially suitable for portraiture. Price
Is. 2d. per tin, making 20 oz.
Buffered Borax. Perhaps the most popular “ all-round ” fine-grain developer. Price
Is. per tin.
Acid Stop Bath and Hardener. Our own formula. 3s. per dozen packets.
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New CONTAX Model II
With range-finder and view-finder combined in the one
unit. Speeds from 1 to 1/l,S00th sec.
Delayed-action release. All controls conveniently situ¬
ated at top of camera. The most advanced camera
of its type in existence.
With f 2 Sonnar
£50:10:0
Or 12 payments of
£4 8 11.
F/3.5 model £40 10 0
12 payments of £3 10 0
Welta “WELTUR”
Takes i6 pictures on 3 J x 2 J
film. Unique design of
combined range and view
finder in the one unit.
The most modem camera
of this type in existence,
with f/2.9 Schneider Hadio-
nar, Compur D.A. shutter
£17:17:6
12 payments of £1 11 3
F/3.5 model
£18:10:0
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readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.l.
For some considerable time we have refused to
insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
his practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
C.AMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [2472
Allens. — ^iss super Nettel, Tessar f/2.8,
£17/10 ; Super Ikonta, 16 on 2B, Tessar
f/3.5, £12/19/6 ; Filter, 7/6 ; Zip Case, 3/6 ;
6x6 Praxidos Enlarger No. 506, f/3.5 7.5-cm.
lens, with condenser, £14/19/6.
4LLENS. — Kodak Cine-Eight, f/1.9 lens, £10/9/6 ;
Filter, 6/6; Kodak Titler, £1/7/6; Tempo-
phot Electric Exposure Meter, £2/9/6 ; Optochrom
31x2i Tank, 25/-.
Allens. — 6x6 Latest Automatic Rolleiflex,
Tessar f/3.5, £18/10 ; E.R. Case, 21/6 ;
Medium Filter, 10/6 ; Latest Clip-on Lens Hood,
10/6 ; Proxar Lens, Set 1, 27/6 ; Plate Back,
18/6 ; 2 Slides and Case, £l/5/6 ; Iris Stop, 16/6.
Allens.— Leica .Model HI, Elmar f/3.5, £21/19/6 ;
Ikoflex II, Tessar f/3.5, £17/19/6 ; V.P.
Correx Tank, 18/6; V.P. or 3x4 cm. Dolly,
Meyer f/3.5, Compur, £5/10.
Allens. — The Miniature Camera Dealers, 168,
Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone, Colly-
hurst 2980. Closed, 7 p.ra. [0087
SUPER Nettel, f/2.8 'Tessar, hood, filter, ever-
ready case, £19 ; cost £28 ; nearest offer. —
Knox, 35, Harriet St., Glasgow. [4044
Leica I, S-cm. Hektor f/2.5, for sale. — Thistle-
thwaite, 1, South Row, Blackheath, S.E.3. [4045
Leica II, E.R. case ; new condition, £14/10. —
Marsh, 125, Northcote Rd., S.W.ll. [4046
31x24 Cameo, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher, Compur, 3
2 slides, F.P.A., case, £3/5 ; Ensign Midget,
f/6.3, 32/6, — Elliott, 48, Mandrake Rd., S.W.17.
[4047
l-PLATn Reflex Popular Pressman, f/3.4 Aldis
4 anastigmat lens, 12 slides and colour screen ;
bargain, £6 ; good condition, with leather case. —
Brett, 125, Osborne Rd., Wisbech, Cambs. [4049
1-PLATE T.-P. Reflex, f/3.5, D.D. slide, F.P.A. ;
4 perfect, £9/10. — 9, Dowson St., Nottingham. [4065
Send your miniature films to us for individual Fine
Grain treatment. We have one of the finest process¬
ing factories in the country.
NORFOLK
Miniature Model
The perfect minia¬
ture camera at a
most reasonable
price. Well designed
and constructed,
self-erecting, takes
standard 3i x 2 J film.
16 pictures 4:^x6
cm. Automatic film
window covers for
use with pan. film.
F/2.9 Schneider Ra-
dionar. New type
Compur D.A. shutter,
with speeds to
I /400th sec.
£7:19:6
Or 9 monthty payments of 18s. 7d.
With Compur, speeds to i/zsoth sec. Cfi • '4 C • A
Or 9 monthly payments of 15s. 9d. • lO ■ U
We are Miniature Specialists of long standing. Leica,
Contax and other good miniatures in stock tor immediate
delivery. Established over 50 years.
Grams: Photo, Sheffield. Phone 22079 (2 lines).
SHEFFIELD PHOTO C9r?
NORFOLK ROW.(FARCATE)
SHEFFIELD — One mim/ttmlb from Tom fUH
Leica Model ll, Elmar f,3.5, cver-ready case,
short release, e.xcellent condition, £17 ; Weston
Model 650 Leicameter, in case, as new. £4 ; the
two, £20. — 42, Hunters Grove, Kenton, Middlesex.
[4050
SANDERSON Tropical i-pl., perfect order, all
movements, Dallmeyer f/0 Stigmat Convertible
in Koilos shutter, 1 to l/200th, 3 teak double
dark slides, 2 film-pack adapters, focussing screen/
daynay folding wooden tripod, almost new (cost
25/-), Bewi Junior exposure meter (cost 21/-), com¬
plete set colour and sky filters, leather case ;
will accept £6/17/6. — Box 8452, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4051
Ensign Midget, f/O.3 anastigmat, purse case,
colour and sky filters, release ; cost £3'18 ;
perfect ; accept £2. — Box 8453, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4052
DOUBLE-EIGHT (Ensign), f/4.5 anastigmat,
colour and sky filters, release ; as new ;
cost £4/13 ; accept £2/7/6. — Box 8455, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4054
J[-PLATE Goerz 'Tenax Film and Plate, f/4.5, 6
4 slides, perfect, 75/- ; Ensign Midget 33, as
nery, £1 ; Upl- Sanderson, 3 double slides, 10/-.
—177, Westmount Rd., S.E.9. [4056
Model II Leica, coupled range-finder, f/2.5
Hektor lens, E.R. case, £20 ; Leitz 13.5-cm.
f/4.5 Hektor Lens, coupled, with case. £12/10 ;
Frame Finder, £1 ; all perfect working condition.
— Apply, Secretary, 12, Norfolk Crescent, W.2. [4060
31x2} Voigtlander Range-finder Prominent Roll
4 Film Camera, with f/4.5 Heliar and delayed-
action Compur, including leather case, £12/10 ;
e.xcellent condition ; list price £21 ; on view — •
Photographic Dept., Army and Navy Stores,
Victoria St., Westminster, S.W.l. [4064
ROLLEICORD 6x6, Triotar f/4.5, ever-ready
case, few months old, absolutely new condition,
£9, seen Birmingham or approval deposit ; Ombrux,
£2/5. — Box 8494, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4071
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you CAN DUAL JN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM,
July 8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
ARE YOU
PEANY WISE
and 63/- Foolish ?
Have you considered the amount of money
that you have waited on spoilt films? — to
say nothing of the disappointments.
Many years’ experience and developing of
amateurs' films have shown us that easily
50% of the failures are due to guessing at
exposure. There is NO GUESS-WORK
with the
MEW “AVO ”
PHOTO-ELECTRIC
EXPO/URE METER
I
ACTUAL SIZE
63/- ONLY Case 5/- extra.
Yours for 5/8down and 11 similar monthly payments
• Extremely Compact, 2^ x 2^x1 in.
• Suitable for Cin6 or Stills.
• Highly sensitive cell, reading up to 60 secs.
• No calculations.
After exhaustive tests we can confidently claim
that the Avo meter is equal in every respect to
others listed at double the price. Hundreds of
letters from delighted customers confirm our
experience.
If your old visual meter is “ letting you down,”
send it to us.
We are in a position to offer you maximum
exchange value in exchange for an Avo meter.
POST THIS TO-DAY.
Please send me full details of the new ‘ Avo *’
Model II Exposure Meter, in which I am interested.
Also please quote me, without any obligation on
my part, your highest allowance on my present
meter, which is a
Name . .
Address
THE CAMERA Ca
320. Vaux/uill nridgt ^Hoad, Victoria. SMV.I.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
□
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, oiler the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31 X 2i Thornton-Pickard Horizontal Ruby Reflex,
2 Dallrneyer anastigmat f/4.5, 3 slides, roll-
holder ; fine condition, £5/10,
5x4 Gandolfl Folding Hand or Stand Camera,
double extension, rising and swing front,
revolving back, no lens, 1 book-form D.D. slide ;
absolutely as new, £6/10.
8 -IN. Ross Corabinable Lens f/11 (single
component), brass iris mount, complete with
flange : as new, £4/15.
31x2i Tropical Model No. 6 Watch Pocket
4 Carbine Roll Film, focussing, rack rising
front, reversible and wire-frame finders, Aldis
anastigmat f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250tb,
focussing screen, 3 slides, F.P.A., £4.
VEST Pocket Nagel Rolloroy Roll Film, taking
16 pictures on 127 film, direct finder
focussing, Leitz Elmar f/3.5, Compur shutter,
1 to 1 /300th, leather case, also Zeiss Ikon Helinox
Enlarger, £11/15.
9x 12 and J-pl. Mentor Folding Reflex, rising
front, deep triple focussing liood, quick-
wind focal-plane sliutter to l/l,300tb, 15-cm.
Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.P. iiolders, leather case, £7/10.
9x 12 Etui Pattern Folding Pocket, rack focussing,
rising front, reversible finder, fitted Goerz
Trilentar f/6.8, Compur sliutter, 1 to l/250th,
3 slides, F.P. adapter, roll-holder, £3/15.
31 X 2o Tropical Model Erneniann Press Focal-
2 plane, direct finder, quick-wind focal-plane
shutter to 1 /1,000th, fitted Ernon f/3.5, focussing,
3 D.P. hcldcrs, F.P. adapter, roll-holder, leather
case ; fine order, £13/10.
31x2J Tropical Model Ensign Special Reflex,
2 focussing adjustment, rising front, sky-sliade,
deep triple detachable focussing hood, revolving
hack, quick-wind, focal-plane sliutter, l/15th to
l/l,000tli, fitted Aldis-.Butcher anastigmat f/3.4,
also Dallnieyer 12-in. Popular Telephoto lens t/6,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, 2 filters, one for Aldis
and otlier for Telephoto lens, £15.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re-
Iiairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
FOTH-FLEX 6x6, anastigmat f/3.5, leather case,
£7/10 ; Ensign Cameo 3^x2^, Aviar f/4.5, Acme
shutter, 11 slides, F.P.A., leather case, £2/10 ;
Blocknote Gauinont 4.5x6, Krauss Tessar f/6.3,
8 slides, £2 ; Magazine for same, 30/- ; Whole-
plate Brass-bound Square-bellows Camera, 3 D.D.
slides, £4 ; Hermagis Portrait Lens f/3.5, for
whole-plate, £2/10 ; Perken Optimus 14-in. Eury-
scope Lens f/7, for whole-plate, 30/- ; J-pl. T,-P.
Field Camera, T.-P. shutter, 3 D.D. slides, £3 ;
Stereoscopic Camera, 6Jx3}, T.-P. shutter, Clement
(dilmer f/6, 3 D.D. slides, £1. — Green, 2, Allderidge
Avenue, Hull. [4061
SUPER Ikonta 3ix2:}r, 8 or 16, Tessar f/4.5,
leather case ; perfect, £12/10. — Madgwick,
Bahuoral Rd., P’orest Gate, E,7. Deposit. [4069
CUNNINGTON, Broadmead Rd., Folkestone. —
520 Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
£9/9 ; Six-20 Kodak (latest), f/4.5, £3/17/6 ;
la Kodak Junior, Doublet lens, 32/- ; all as new ;
highest exchange allowances. [4073
ZEISS Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur shutter,
pictures lixil, unused, £7. — 122, Warwick
Rd., N.ll. [4075
1-PLATE T.-P. Reflex, latest model, all movements,
4 Cooke f/2.9, also Zeiss f/4.5, 3 D.D., F.P.A.,
case ; new condition, £12. — Below.
RUBYETTE No. 2 T.-P. 3ix2i, Dallrneyer f/3.5,
revolving back, Stevens’ screen, (3 slides,
roll-holder, case ; unscratched, £10. — Learoyde,
Queens Rd., Ashton-on-Mersey. [4076
Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane 5x4, Dagor anastig¬
mat f/6.8, 3 D.D. slides, £2/10, or exchange
for Salex 3ix2i P’ocal-plane. — F. Hand, 212,
Langsett Rd., Sheffield, 6. [4078
SUPER Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, coupled range¬
finder, plates and films, exposui’e meter ;
perfect condition, £20. — Box 8496, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4081
Kodak Pupllle, f/2 xenon lens, Compur shutter,
reflex attachment, distance meter, 2 view¬
finders, cases : cost over £30, £12. — Thompson, 35,
Waterloo St., Hove. [4083
SERVICE” WAFER
FOLDING PLATE 3ix2J
With f/3.8 Meyer
Trioplan, delayed
Compur shutter, 1
to l/250th sec.,
T. and B., rise and
cross front, double
extension, brilliant
and direct-vision
view-finders, hooded
focussing screen, 3
"erh £6:12:6
Or 12 payments
of 11/8 per month.
F.P.A . 8s. 6d.
Roll-film Adapter,
17a. 6d.
Slides . 2s. 3d.
Leather Case, best
quality. . . .12s. 6d«
RANGE-FINDER BESSA
FOR 8-EXP. OR 16.EXP. ON SixlL
The range-finder control moves the entire front vrith the lens and shut*
ter along the baseboard instead of only separating the lens elements*
The trigger shutter release is only 1 in.
away from the range-finder control, thus
the exposure can be made immediately
after focussing.
PRICES :
Model SI. Range-finder Bessa with
3-element Helomar f/3.5 lens, Compur
Rapid shutter . £16 10 0
Or 12 equal payments per month of
£1 8 10.
Model S2. . Ditto, with 4-element
Skopar f/3.5 lens . £18 15 0
Or 12 equal payments per month of
£1 12 9.
Model S3. Ditto, with 5-element
Heliar f/3.5 lens . £21 0 0
Or 12 equal payments per month of
£1 16 8.
Special velvet-lined Tan Leather Case, _
with lock and key, shoulder sling, etc . 12s. 6d-
‘SERVICE’ GEM
New Improved Model in Unbreakable
Bakelite, Fine-grain Finish.
Takes 16 pictures on standard 21 x 31
roll film, fitted with f/2.9 Stemheil
Cassar Anastigmat, delayed-action
Compur shutter, speeded from 1 to
l/250th sec., T. and B., direct optical
view-finder, leather bellows, focussing
adjustment. Price
£6:15:0
Or 12 equal payments of 11s. 9d. per
month.
Velvet-lined Leather Case.. 7s. 6d,
Ever-ready Case . 123. 6d.
THE POPULAR BRILLIANT
With the large reflex finder, for 12
exposures 21 X 21. Taking the stan*
dard 8-exposare 21x31 roll film.
PRICES :
With f/7. 7 Voigtar lens £2 5 0
Or 6 equal monthly payments
of 8s. 4d.
With Voigtar f/6.3.... £3 15 0
Or 9 equal monthly payments
of 9s. Od.
With Skopar f/4.5, Compur shut*
ter . £5 15 0
Or 12 equal monthly payments
of 10s. Od.
Extra for Compur Rapid £10 0
Ever-ready Case for f/7, 7 model
7s. 6d. extra.
Ever-ready Case for f/6.3 and f/4.5
models . 10s. Od. extra.
SERVICE POPULAR GASLIGHT PAPERS
at Normal Prices.
Vigorous and Normal, Glossy and Velvet. The finest value obtainable
at the price.
Size. l-gross. Post. 1 gross. Post.
V.P . 1/- 3d. 1/10 4d.
31x21 in. . 1/6 3d. 2/8 4d.
41x2|in . 1/9 3d. 3/- 6d.
4ix3Jin . 2/- 3d. 3/6 6d .
61x4i (1-plate), 36 sheets 2/-, post 3d.
81x61 (Whole-plate), 36 sheets 3/6, post 4d.
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889.
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
BB WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
SUMMER SALE
Crazy Bargains during our Summer Sale. All Tested and Perfect.
Seven Days' Approval against Remittance. Immediate Refunds if
not DELIOhTED (or Deposit “A.P.” if fee paid).
Superlight Lenses, for 200-B Pathe Projectors, giving 300 per cent
more light and crisp dertnitiou of 10-imu. quality. Essential for
every 2UU-B perfectioir. List £5 os. New. Cash sale 63s. Od.
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, Cooke i,4.5. self •capping 1 loth to l;1.0UUlh, revolv¬
ing back, sky-shade, slides, case . if 3 19 6
41 X 31 Zeiss Ikon Maximar Plate, Zeiss Dotninar f/4.5, Compur, double
ex., rise, cross, wire tinder, slides. As new . £4 4 0
i-pl. Ensign Pressman Reflex, Aldis f/4.5, 1/loth to 1, l.duuth, reversing
back, double ex., slides, case . £3 19 6
Ensign Midget Roll Film Camera, f 'O.il, case. As new . 29s. 6d.
16-on-3t X 21 Zeiss Ikonta, f/6.3, 3-speed, latest. As new. .47s. 6d.
3ix2l Kodak Roll Film, f'7.9, 2 speeds, all-iuetal . 15s. 6d.
3ix2i Zeiss Palmos Press, Zeiss Tessar f. 4.5, seif-capping i/lOth to
l/I, booth, double slides, case. Coat £34. Cash sale.. £8 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Reflex, Aldis f/4.5, self-capping 1/lOth to l/l,0U0th,
deep hood, long extension, reveising back, slides. Bargain
£4 4 0
31 X 21 Ensign Special Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5, self-capping 1.10th to
1/1, booth, double ex., revolving back, D. slides, case. .£660
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/3.5, self-capping 1/lOth to l/i,000th,
reversing back, hinged hood, sky shade, slides, case. Cost £17
£5 17 6
Zeiss Mirax Enlarger Attachment. Hardly used . 35s. Od.
1-pl. Wirgin Plate, f/4.5, Compur, double ex., rise, cross, slides 4ds. 6d.
34x21 T.-P. Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f,'4.5, latest self-c.apping l.TOth to
1 l.UUOth, latest hood, revolving back, case. Like new £7 15 0
31 X 21 Latest Mentor Compur Reflex. Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, D.A. Compur.
all metal, small, compact as iiolleitlex. slides, case. . . . £15 15 0
31x2i Voigtlander Roll Film, 3 spueua, self-erecting. .20s. 6d.
Ideal for Holidays. — 16-mm. Simplex Ensign Wafer Camera, f/3.5,
2 speeds, l-in. thidk only, slips in the pocket, one onlv left
£12 12 0
16-mm. Ampro Projector, 750-watt KD Super, case, resistance, all-
bronze latest. Cost £5b. As new. :^ale . £39 10 0
8 X Prestex Prism Binoculars, centre focus, case. As new 45s. Od.
200-B Projector, and resistance. As new. Cost £10 128. (id. £9 17 6
16-mm. Ampro Projector, 5bU-watt, case, resistance. As new
£29 10 0
400-ft. Films, 16-mm., Chaplin, Western Comedy, etc. Few. .45s. Od.
8-mm. Dallmeyer Telephoto, suit Keystone, Egutix . 65s. Od.
i-pl. Ensign Latest Sanderson, chromium fittings, Koss Homoceotric
Convertible f/0.3, D.A. Compur. slides, case, 1930... £14 14 0
9i-mm. Miller Camera, similar to Dekko, but all-metal leather-covered
unbreakable body, with Pathe type super gate, Dallmeyer f/1.9
in focus mount, 3 speeds, latest. Jake uew. Real bargain
£6 17 6
8- mm. Stewart-Wamer Projector, and transfonner. Bargain £5 17 6
16-mm. Eumig Projector, latest 4bU-watt, resistance. Like new
£19 19 0
10-in. DaUmeyerf.6 Telephoto, suit - 21 reflex. Likenew £4 17 6
31x2j T.-P. Rubyette Reflex, Dallmeyer f,4.5, No. 1 vertical entail
model, similar size Itolleiflex, slides. As new . £6 17 6
Eorelle Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, latest self-capping, 12 pictures on
31x21, interchange lenses, case . £13 13 0
Leica Developing Tank. Hardly used . 14s. lid.
16-mm. Victor Bronze Camera. Dallmeyer f/2.9, 3'leD6 turret, multi
speeds, luo ft. Hardly used. Real bargain . £27 10 0
31x21 A^a RoU lilm, f/4.5, D.A. C«Jinpur, Speedcx, automatic
erecting, hingeci back, all inlaid. Superb camera. . . £4 4 0
16-mm. De Vry Projector, 2bf)-watt, resistance, case, one of the finest
small compact proje<-tor8 made. Likenew . £9 17 fl
16-mm. Agfa Camera, f 3. .5. 50-ft. Hardly used. Bargain £4 17 6
31x24 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f, 4.5, self-capping 1/lOtb
to l/l,00Uth. modem compact motlel, slides . £4 17 6
41x31 Adams' Folding Mtnex Reflex, Ross Combiuable Convertible
lens, latest shutter, double ex., revolving back, slides, case.
Beautiful worknianship, super new condition . £55 0 0 '
400-ft. Wire U.S.A. Patent Reels. Four for . 11s. 6d.
01-inm. Pathe Lux Projectcr. resistance, case. Bargain.... £9 17 6
31x21 Coronet Roll Film, f 6.3, 3-8peed. latest self-erect.. .35s. Od.
6 ■ 6 Rolleiflex, Zeiss Tessar f 3.5, latest type. As new.... £16 16 0
34 2l Ensign Reflex, DulltueytT f,4.5, l.itest self-capping 1 15th to
1 l.ObOth. revolving back, compact, slides. As new, . £5 17 6
16-mm. Keystone Projector, 5bb-watt, bronze, resistance. .Snip
£15 15 0
50 40 Beaded Crystal Projection Screen, rollers . 37s. 6d.
50 ' 40 Ditto, automatic metal case. Cost £4 . 46s. 6d.
49 30 Dilio, auto. -erect., leather-covered wood case . 65s. Od.
50 • 40 Ditto, automatic erect., leather-covereil wood case.. 75s. Od.
Screens new, cases soiled outside only. Summer Sale,
i-pl. Etui Wafer Plate, Tessar i 4.5, Compur, double ex.. . £6 17 6
3j - 24 Dallmeyer Snapshot, f/6 a.nastigmat. F.P.A., case.. 25s. Od.
34 - 24 Mentor Folding Reflex, no lens, D. slides, case . £2 17 6
9- in. Dallmeyer f 8.5, suit Rubyette . £3 7 6
Photoshop Photo-electric Exi.osure Meter . 19s. 6d.
51-in. Ross Xpres f 4.5. Bargain . £4 17 6
13-in. Ross Teleros f 5.5 Telephoto. Like new . £8 17 6
Ensign Compact Titler, for Kinecam. As new. 16-mm.. 17s. lid.
31 21 Ihagee Folding Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f 3.5, latest Ltbth to
i/l, 000th, revolving uui»iue back, sir Ics, c.tse. Likenew £22 10 0
31 21 Ensign Cameo Latest Plate, Kuss Xpres f/3.5, D..A. Compiii,
double ex., rise, cross, clip-on sliiles, case . £8 17 6
18-mm, De V17 Famous Talkie Projector, 750-watt, 1.6oo-ft. arms,
10-watt minimum volume, in two cases. Likenew. Snip £85 0 0
V.P. Certo Roll Film, f/4.5, 3-speed, self-erect. As new.. 39s. 6d.
31 X 24 Lancaster 4 Vertical Enlarger, no lens. Cost £7.... £3 17 6
4 X 4 Miniature Anto. Rolleiflex, Tessar f/ 3.0. Likenew.. £12 12 0
16-mm. Victor Bronze Projector, 75i»-watt, case, resistance £37 10 0
31 X 2l Nagel Roll Film, f 4.5, 1 to 1. 100th, carton . 47s. 6d.
16-mm. FUmo Projector, 250-watt, resistance, case . £11 11 0
18-mm. Craig Soper Splicer, carton. As new . 37s. 6J.
Talkie Films, 300-ft. SMPE. Few only. 16-mm . £3 17 6
Egoflx Cine Walking-stick Unipod. Essential for steady long shots,
avoiding “fuzzy" definition . 17s. 6d.
3[ - 21 Autographic Kodak, f'6.3 anastigmat. As new.. 29s. 6d.
31x21 Ensign Tropical Roll Film No, 7, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, D.A.
Compur, rise cross front, radial focus, latest . £5 17 6
31x21 Ensign 7 Roll Film, f/4.5, 1 to 1/lOOth, rise, cross, latest
£3 17 6
ILFORD Tonelle Postcards, Bromide. Glossy, pearl, matt, semi-matt,
cream-grained, cream peail. Normal, medium, hard. Gaslight
in glossy. Hard or normal.
25’8 1/-, post 3d, 4 to 9 boxes post fid.
50*8 1/9. post 4d. 2 to 5 boxes post fid.
loo's 3/-» post 5d. 2 to 3 boxes post 6d.
EDWIN GORSE,
f/4.5
case,
Rd.,
[4089
case ;
CAMERAS AND LENSES
EXAKTA a, f/3.5 anastigmat lens, F.P. shutter
to 1/1, 000th sec., E.R. case ; as new, £11. —
Below.
V.P. Soho Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac lens, F.P. A.,
brown hide case ; as new, £13. — Below.
Ii'V-IN. Ross Tele-Ross 3-power f/6.3, in velvet-
f lined case, screw-in K 2 filter, panel for
i-pl. Soho, as new ; cost over £22 ; take £12/10. —
Below.
Perplex Tank, takes any size film, cost 25/-,
take 15/- ; Ensign Carbine Tank, new. cost
21/-, take 15/-. — Below.
1-PLATE Stand Camera, 3 D.D. slides, wide-angle
2 lens, take 25/-, — Williamson, 24, Townhead .St.,
Hamilton, Lanarkshire. [4079
CONTAX, Sonnar 1 ; 1.5, f/5, with E.R. case;
as new, £30. — Box 8495, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4080
Ensign Auto-Range, triple finders. Tessar f,'4.5,
Compur Rapid ; as new ; cost £13/17/6 ;
take £10/17/6. — Burr, Barclays Bank, Canterbury.
[4086
SUPER Ikonta 2ix21, f/3.5 Tessar, as new, hardly
used, cost ,£25 '5 ; bargain, £17,17. — 32,
Norman Avenue, Harborne, Birmingham. [4037
COMPLETE Outfit.— Etui 34x2L Zeiss f/4.5,
D.A. Compur, tripod, enlarger, tanks, dishes,
chemicals, £1000 : stamp details. — Hubert, St.
Johns Parade, Ealing, W.13. Ealing 3651. [4088
13 X 2| in. Adams’ Vest Pocket Vesta,
4 Zeiss Tessar, 6 slides, F.P. A.. leather
£5 ; deposit system. — Taylor, 12, Osborne
Clifton, ISristol.
Rolleiflex, t/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready
as new, unwanted gift, £’20 or near offer.
Phone, Normandy (Guildford) 56. [4090
PICCOCHIC 3x4 cm., f'2.9 Vidanar, Compur;
really good, £4/10 ; }-pl. Refiex, f/5. 6 Ross,
condition fair, £3. — Joughin, 198a, Peckham Rve,
S.E.22. [4092
T.-P. Horizontal Reflex 31x21, Dallmeyer f,'4.5.
1/lOth to I'l.OOOtli, 6 slides, case, Jaynay
tripod : perfect condition, £6'6. — Wood, 30,
Raeburn Avenue, West Kirby, Cheshire. [4093
31x24 Contessa Nettel, Tessar f 4.5, O.P. Compur,
2 D.E., ri.se and cross, 6 slides, R.F. holder,
case, £4/19/6 ; deposit. — Hill, 44, Plum Lane,
S.E.18. [4094
Mentor Press, 3 D.D. slides, cost £30, £13/10,
bargain ; Zeiss Trona, D.A. Compur, double
extension, 8 slides, £7 10; Both 3ix24, Tessar
f/4.5, F.P. A., leather case ; bought new ; perfect.
— 69, Cambridge ltd., Southport. [4095
Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, range-finder, cassettes,
hood, hide case, spooling machine, condenser
enlarger, all splendid condition, £12 the lot ;
or would exchange Rolleiflex or roll-film Sibyl
3ix2L witli cash adjustment if necessary. — -
Monk, 93, Mosspark Drive, Glasgow. [4096
01x21 Vollenda, f/6.3 Nagel anastigmat, 3
04 speeds ; perfect, 37/6. — Bean, 9, Brackley
St., Sheffield. [4097
4x6.5 cm. Roll Film Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar,
case, filter, £6/6 ; cost £20,:— How, 109,
Thurlow Park Rd., London, S.E.21. [4098
OELL. — Agfa V.P., f/3.9, Compur, case, portrait
kJ attachment, £4 5. — Bannatyne, Wellington Col¬
lege, Berks. [4099
1-PLATE Refiex, Uallineyer f/2.9 I’entac, 6 slides,
4 F.P. adapter, case. lG5th to 1 1,000th. £12 10.
— Geesoti, 27, Townley Rd., Bexley Heath. [4100
Ol ' 2J Vesta, Ross-Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. Compound.
O2 6 slides, case,
Edghaston, Birmingham
1-PLATE Ensign Special Reflex, Aldis
4 revolving back, slides. F.P. A., leather
£7. — Davies, I.ittle Cressingham, Tlietford,
CONTAX I, as new. slow speed.s, f'2.8, £19/10 ;
F '2 Sonnar, £13/10; purchased this year;
11, Kenton Gardens, Kenton.
[4105
Leica I, f 3.5 Elmar, range-finder, hood, filter.
Drem meter, leather cases, etc. ; mechanically
and optically perfect, £10. — A.shley, 22, Kenilworth
Avenue, Hull. (4106
1-PLATE T.-P. Press Camera, f 4.5 lens. 1 D.D.
4 .slide, M.-W. slide, envelopes, ease ; bargain.
£9/10. — Pickles, Kirkgate, Otiey. [4107
T.-P, Special Refiex 31x21. 6-in. f/3.5 Ross Xpres,
R.F.H.. F.P. A., 4 filters, £12/10.— Broad-
bent, 67, Wakefield Rd., Huddersfield. [4103
SOHO Reflex 21x31, Ross Xpres t/3.5, masking
device, revolving back, slides, adapter,
biters, magnifiers, case, £23 10 ; F/6 Dallmeyer
Telephoto, £5/10. — 241, Richmond Rd., Kingston-
on-Thames. [4109
Foth 31x21, f/4.5 lens, D.A. — Herbert,
~ 43, Dyke Rd. Drive, Brighton. [4110
Double Extension Folding Camera, 9x12, fit¬
ted 1-pl.. f/5. 4 double anastigmat, Compur
shutter, 1 to 1 /200th sec., screen, 2 slides, release,
leather case and tripod, £2/10, perfect. — Box 8504,
c/o " The Amateur Photographer.” [4115
£4 1 0 — 30, Francis
Rd.,
[4102
f 4.5,
ease,
[4103
bargain. — Engert ,
(Harrow 4002).
EICA I, f 3.5
Drem meter.
SUPER BES8A
F/3.5 SPEED
The cameraTyou have been
waiting for — 3^x2^ Voigt¬
lander Super Bessa, coupled
range-finder focussing by
large milled knob, situated
near the shutter release,
which is conveniently
placed on baseboard, oper¬
ating like a revolver in
action. D.A. Rapid Com-
pur, I to i/4ooth sec.,
unique yellow filter fitting
to the lens by hinged
mount (other filters inter¬
changing), one of the finest
practical features evolved.
Smooth “ stream-lined
body. Takes 8 or i6
pictures on 3^X2^ roll
film. Beautifully made to
Voigtlander high standard.
• Buy the Super Bessa NOW, it will •
be the envy of your friends
Voigtlander f/3.5 Speed, Compur Rapid . £16 10 0
Skopar f/3.5, Compur Rapid . £18^15 0
Heliar f/'3.5, Compur Rapid . £21 0 0
Exchange your Camera NOW, and get used to
it before the Holidays. Write TO>DAY.
Hire Purchase . Seven Days’ Approval.
Take Your OWN Talkies
This Year
We are now Sole British Agents for the new 16-mm. RCA
Camera, which is causing a sensation at its new low price,
taking talkies or silent pictures. F/3.5 lens, 3-lens turret
head, and every possible feature for high quality. Designed
to a perfection that a child can use it, by the famous
RCA engineers. The most silent vibrationless running
ever designed for amateur use. ,_Take your own talkies
with an R C A camera this year. (You can use it silent,
interchanging if desired.) Kodachrome can be used too,
if desired, giving talkies and natural colour.
Exchanges. Hire Purchase .
£98 : 10 : 0
Get Yours NOW — Before the Holidays.
“EGOFIX” S.S. DOLLY
9 16 on 3} X 21; 12 on 31x21; or V.P. Plates. #
Takes i6 pictures on
3I X2I, 12 pictures on
3lX2l, or V.P. plates,
all interchanging, three
cameras in one, auto¬
matic erecting, hinged
back, inlaid leather com¬
pact metal body with
nickelled edges of the
finest workmanship and
finish, reverse spooling,
so that the film can be
rewound and a plate ex¬
posed at any time, clip-
on quick-action slides,
direct optical finder, com¬
plete with 3 slides, hooded
screen, instructions car¬
ton.
F;3.5 Anastigmat, 3-speed, D. action . £7 0 0
F, 3.5 Anastigmat, Compur. D. action . £9 9 0
F/2.9 Meyer, Compur, D. action . £10 10 0
F/3.8 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, D. action . £13 13 0
F, 2.8 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, D. action . £15 7 6
^ ir The New Wonder Camera
7 Days' Approval. • Exchanges. • Post Anywhere.
EDWIN GORSE
86, ACCRINGTON RD., BLACKBURN
40
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
July 8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) i
HOW MANY REALLY
GOOD PICTURES
DO YOU GET ON AN
8-EXPOSURE FILM?
“BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS”
explains in simple language
every phase of Amateur Pho¬
tography.
ALL YOUR PROBLEMS EXPLAINED
IN AN EASY INTERESTING MANNER.
from all good Photographic
dealers or direct from :
CORONET CAMERA CO.
310, SUMMER LANE, BIRMINGHAM, 19
Send for descriptive leaflet.
CAME2RAS AND LENSES
VEST Pocket Goerz Tenax, £/6.8 Tenastigmat,
Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th, £5/5.—
Gooch, Westgate, Southwell, Notts. [4111
31x21 R.F. Enolde, Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
J rack focus. Telerange, leather case ; excellent
condition, £4/15. — Below.
1-PLATE Ensign Reflex, Tessar f/4.5, 18 slides ;
4 perfect, £4/5. — Stockdale, East Grimstead,
Salisbury. [4112
EXAKTA Reflex, f/3.5 lens, leather case, £9/5 ;
Vertical Enlarger, fit Exakta' lens, 20/- ;
Kodak Tank, 6/- ; lot £10/5. — Lennox, 24, Totley
Brook Rd., SheflBeld. [4113
SOHO Reflex i-pl., Ross f/4.5, 3 double slides,
F.P.A. ; as new, £14, or near offer. — 18,
Hedsor Buildings, E.2. [4114
CONTAX I, f/2, £25 (cost £41) ; Zeiss Ikon 12x9,
double extension, F.P.A. , f/4.5 Tessar and
Tessar Telephoto f/6.3, both in Compur shutters,
£24. — Box 8505, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4116
SUPER Nettel, Contameter, for immediate dis¬
posal, £16 : first genuine offer accepted. —
Box 8506, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4117
LEICA ina, as new, chromium, t/2 Summar,
speed 1/1, 000th ; perfect, no exchange, £33.
—Box 8507, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4118
CONTESSA Nettel 9x12 cm., fitted with Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5 lens, 5 D.D. slides and synchro¬
nised Sashalite unit, £15 ; deposit system. — Box
8508, c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.” [4119
l-PLATE T.-P. Imperial Triple Extension, f/6 lens,
§ 3 slides, shutter, 3-fold tripod, case ; new
condition, £3/5.— Smith, 50, Sedgley Avenue,
Sneinton, Nottingham. [4121
ROLLEICORD Reflex, 6x6, Zeiss f/4.5, Compur
l/300th, E.R. case ; as new ; approval
against cash or deposit. — 24, Seddon Rd., Morden,
Surrey. Mitcham 3728. [4122
6x6 Rolleicord, f/3.8, E.R. case, green and
yellow filters, sunshade ; perfect, imused,
guaranteed, £13, quick sale ; exchange cheaper
camera and cash. — Simpson, 4, Windsor Crescent,
Whitley Bay. [41^
TWO Typical Pelling Bargains. — Super Ikonta,
t/4.5 Tessar, Compur normal, 8 or 16 on 120,
£11/10, fine condition ; Dekko Cine, f/1.9
Dallmeyer, hardly used, £8/15 ; all leading
cameras in stock. We will buy or exchange
your present apparatus ; send for particulars.
-Pelling, 17, Thirnham Green Terrace, Chiswick.
Chis. 2784. [4125
31x2i Roll Film Camera, Salex f/4.5, 8-speed,
4 case, perfect, 52/6 ; Westminster, f/3.9,
8-speed, case, as new, 50/- ; Wanted, 12-on or
16-on roll. — ^Fennell, Rose Lane, St. Ives, Cornwall.
[4128
T.-P. Junior Reflex, 3ix2i, Cooke f/3.5, solid
leather case, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, tripod,
colorm filters, focussing magnifier, £13. — -Wood, 1,
Maison Dieu Rd., Dover. [413(1
LEICA in, f/2 Summar, as new, £27 ; Accessories,
cheap : Valoy Enlarger, f/3.5 lens, £8/10 ;
Makina H, coupled, £20. — White, 219, Camwadric
Rd., Thornliebank, Glasgow. [4131
T.-P. Junior Special 2ix3i Reflex, not suitable
for experiment purchased for, Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5 lens ; new at WRitsuntide ; accept 10 gns. — ■
Studio, 2, Marine Gardens, Margate. [4132
Latest T.-P. Junior i-pl. R.B. Reflex, Aldis
f/3.4, 7-in., 12 film slides, leather case, 12
developing hangers, gross Kodak super sen.,
fresh ; perfect condition, £16, or nearest. — Box
8512, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4134
LEICA III, Elmar f/3.5, as new, and a snip at
£19/18. — A. L. Smith, c/o P.O. London,
S.W.5. [4136
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movies with Colour. — The Illustrachome Multi-
Colour Wheel will enable you to give your
movies in a fully professional manner by introducing
delightful chromatic and atmospheric effects.
YOU can present your feature opening with a
blaze of glorious multi-tinting and then
throughout the subject create a sense of reality
that you have never before enjoyed ; then at
the end pass from sunset to twilight in restful
conclusion.
YOU will be more than satisfied with the
knowledge that you have given a perfectly
artistic presentation by employing this aid to
better movies.
6/_ To fit all Projectors, including the B-200 ;
/ post free.
CAMERAS, Projectors, Screens, Films ; your
inspection invited.
F LUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London, W.l. Gerrard 6889. [4123
£22: 10s.
EASY
TERMS ;
12 MONTHLY
PAYMENTS of
I £1:19:6
Rapid
range-finder.
GAMAGES
Note our Terms for Zeiss Ikon Cameras
ZEISS IKON
“NETTAR**
Outstanding Value, f/4.5 Nettar
anaatigmat, S-speed Telma shutter
£5:10:0
[EASY TERMS: j
112 MONTHLY
I PAYMENTS
I OF
Ditto, but with Compur
shutter.. £7:5:0
OB 12 MONTHLY
PAYMENTS OF
12/9
3-8peed D.A. Pronto shutter. Good condition. '
2i X 3i No. 7 ENSIGN CARBINE, f/4.5 Zeiss C C . 1 7 •
Tessar, D.A. Compur, rise and cross front. . . • 1 # • U
X 2k ENSIGN BOLL FILM, f/6 Series II Aldis anastigmat,
5-8peed, T. and B. shutter. Good con- £1:15:0
2i X 3i ENSIGN AUTOBANGE, f/4.5 Ensar, Mulchro
shutter, coupled range-finder, rise and cross. £ C • 7 • fi
List £6 108. As new . • O
ENSIGN 2tx3t ROLL FILM REFLEX, f/4.5 Ensar. focal-
plane shutter. List £6 178. 6d. As new.... £4:12:6
2ix3i: VOIGTLANDEB BESSA. f/4.5
Skopar, D.A. Compur. As new. List £8 Ss.
ZEISS IKON CONTAX I, f/3.5 Tessar,
coupled range-finder. List £31. As new..
£6:12:6
£24:17:6
HIGH-GRADE BRITISH FILMS
AT HALF-PRICE
An immense purchase of the famous
‘‘LEEDA” FILMS
in the popular 2^ x 3^ (6 X 9 cm.) size.
Six exposures per spool.
Rapid Isocliromatic Bmulflloa, for development up to September,
1937. These are perfect goods and in fact are superior to some
at double their price, the guaranteed speed being 26’’ Scbeiner.
EVERY FaM GUARANTEED.
7 SPOOLS 3/.
I (42 exposures)
It is specially emphasized that
these are high-grade six-exposure ^
spools, and not
to be confused
with cheap four
exposure name¬
less products.
Secure a good
supply now at
this wonder¬
ful price for
the holidays,
tour or cruise.
Post orders executed in strict rotation.
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1 Phone: Holborn 8484
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
41
2 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
SALANSOH LTD.
Best in the West.
CAMERAS EXCHANGED.
HIGHEST ALLOWANCES.
24x36 Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Rapid Compur,
3 filters, brown leather case . £8 17 6
Certo Super Sports, f/2.9 Xenar, D.A. Compur, 3
slides, focussing screen and masks . £9 18 6
530/2 Zeiss Super Ikonta, as new, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur . £15 17 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar, Compur, suede case
£5 7 6
3ix2i R.F. and Plate Carbine, f/4.5 DaUmeyer,
Compur, 4 slides, focussing screen . £6 17 6
3ix2i Ensign Tropical Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis, Compur,
leather case . £5 5 0
3i X 2J Wirgin, f/2.9 Hermagis, D.A. Compur, 6
slides, roll-holder . £8 15 0
3Jx2i lhagee, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur, roll-
holder, F.P. adapter, 3 slides, leather case ..£715 0
i-pl. Klimax, f/4.5 Lukos, Compur, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter . £2 17 6
5x4 Sanderson, f/6.5 T.T. & H. Cooke, Automat
shutter, 6 D.D. shdes, leather case . £3 19 6
16-mni. Zeiss Movikon, i-in. f/1.4 Sonnar, 3-in. f/4
Telephoto, filters, leather case . £75 0 0
Model III Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £26 15 0
12-in. Dallon Teiephoto f/5.6, filter and case
£6 15 0
Ensign Midget Enlarger . £3 15 0
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
VoigtIander Perkeo 16-on-V.P., Skopar f/4.5, Compur.
New condition . £6 15 0
Ensign Selflx 3ix2i, f/4.5 Ensar, Compur shutter.
New condition . £3 15 0
Watch Pocket Carbine, Aldis f/6.3, Lukos 7-speed
shutter. New condition . £3 10 0
lhagee 3ix2i R.F., f/4.5 anastigmat, Ibsor shutter.
Perfect condition . £3 15 0
Zeiss Ikon Icarette, Novar f/6.3, rising front. As new
£4 12 6
Ensign Regular Roll Film or Plate,'Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
3' slides and screen . £5 5 0
Ensign 4^x2^;Roll Film, Aldis-Butcher f/6.3,bCompur
shutter. As new . £3 10 0
PLATE.
4^x6^Plaubel Makina, Anticomar f/2.9, 6 slides,' F.P.
adapter, case. New condition . £6 0 0
N. & 6. 3^x2)^ Folding Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3
slides, F.P. adapter, hide case. New condition £21 0 0
i-pl. lea Press Focal-plane, Tessar f/4.5, 12 snap-in
slides, F.P. adapter . £12 10 0
Stereo 6|x3i lea make, pair Beck Isostigmars f/5.8,
6 slides . £2 0 0
Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/1.5 Meyer. As new, with
case. Cost £32 . £16 0 0
i-pl. Field Camera, revolving back, 3 D.D. slides, R.R.
lenses (3), and stand. Beautiful condition _ £2 15 0
NEW— LEICAS, CONTAXES,
EXAKTAS, and all the latest designs.
KODACHROME, DUFAY, and other
COLOUR FILMS.
C, BAKER
244, High Holborn, London, W.C.1
Estd. 1765. Phone : HOL. 1427.
GINEMATOCBAPH APPARATUS |
PATHESCOPE Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens, perfect
working order ; bargain, £4. — Brown, 36,
North Lindsay St., Dundee. [4039
For Sale, Bargain. — 16-mm. Beautiful Condition
Ensign Auto-Kinecam, f/2.6 lens, complete
in strong leather case ; paid 16 gns., price £8/10.—
Hesket, 9, Church Avenue, Sidcup, Kent. [4043
CORONET Cine, 5 chargers, and Dekko
Projector, 30/- each ; 3ix2i Plate,
Koilos, f/4.5 Protar, 5/-. — 10, Hillensdon House,
Ebury Bridge, S.W.l. [4066
BELL-HOWELL Model 70a, f/3.5 Cooke lens,
case, £13/10 ; Dallmeyer f/1.5 Lens, £4 ;
DaUmeyer Telephoto 4-in. t/4 Lens, £3 ; Bolex
Paillard Model C 16-mm. Projector, resistance,
Meyer wide-angle lens, case, £12/10 ; also
Bell-Howell Screen, Splicer, Range-finder, cheap. —
T. H. J., 5, Hamilton Court, Ealing, W.5. [4067
1 ^-MM. Ensign Simplex Pockette, Ensar f/3.5,
Xvl fixed focus, new, pigskin case ; cost £21 ;
£17, or exchange Kodak 8-mm. and Projector. —
B. Wagstaff, 12a, High St., Roehampton. [4074
1 /[^-MM. Vitesse Cine Camera, Dallmeyer f/3.5 ;
lU bargain, £5/10.— Reid, 21a, Elm Rd.,
Sheen, S.W.14. [4077
PATHE 9.5 Cine Processing Tanks, complete.
17/6 : listed 70/- ; 16-mm. Film Mender, 2/9-
— 299, Lower Addiscombe Rd., Croydon. [4085
PATHE B, f/3.5, £3/3 ; Blendux Meter, £2/5 ;
Craig 16-mm. Rewind Board, geared, 15/- ;
Various Cine Accessories, list. — Elliott, 48, Man¬
drake Rd., S.W.17. Appointment only. [4048
CINE-KODAK Model K, f/3.5 lens, complete
with case, set of filters ; good condition, £20.
— Apply, Grimble, 129, Westboume Terrace, W.2.
[4120
Kodak 16-mm. Model K Cine, leather case ;
like new, f/1.9 lens, £20 ; cost double. —
17, Lyndhurst Gardens, Barking. [4126
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
j^ANCASTER
gNLARGERS.
'ITERTTCiHj and Horizontal, for every size
T negative, from Leica to 12X10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour Illumination.
J^IST, fuUy illustrated, post free on request.
T. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
fJ Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion ; postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Lancaster Cresco vertical Enlarger, Form A,
3i X 2i, £2 : Watson J-pl. Condenser Horizontal
Enlarger, £2 ; Archer ft'ojection Lantern, with
lens and condenser, 7/6.— kireen, 2, Allderidge
Avenue, Hull. [4062
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Slides. — “ A.P. Paris,” Single Metal Dark
Slides, main fittings, T.-P., Zeiss, Cameo,
Klito, Contessa, Zodel and Block Edge, etc. :
3ix2J 1/4, 4ix3i 1/6, 9x12 2/3, etc., postage
extra, from Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square,
London, W.C. [0036
Roll Film Tanks, take all sizes, 5/6 ; New
Dish Tank, 3^x2^, cannot spoil film, 8/6 ;
9-mm. Process Tanks from 22/6. — White Photo
Accessories, 18, Murgatroyd St., Bradford. [3604
BEWI Electric Exposure Meter, latest model,
leather case, perfect ; cost £4/15 ; accept
50/-.— Box 8454, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4053
OMBRUX, £2/10 ; Largodrem, 230-volt, 15/- ;
Bulow Tripod, 13/- ; Ensign Carbine Tank
No. 2, 3ix2i, 10/- ; Primus Perfect Stereoscope,
10/-. — Green, 2, Allderidge Avenue, Hull. [4063
Leica Small universal Finder, latest angular
finder, 50/-. — Box 8511, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4133
IQQCi Foot Model Aerograph, unused, com-
Xt/OO plete, £5. — Box 8513, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer. ’ ’
[4135
ESTAB’D
20 YEARS
Johnsons
- 30, GLOUCESTER RD., -
BRIGHTON
1082.
SOUTH COAST CAMERA MART
THIS WEEK’S OFFERS
Contax n, Zeiss Sotmar f/2, focal-plane shutter to l/1.250th
sec. with D.A. release . £50 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 2i x 2i, Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid, 1
to l/4U0th sec., with D.A. release. . £28 5 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 16-on-3ix2i, Tessar f/3.5, Compur
Rapid, 1 to l/400th sec . £18 12 6
Contax I, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, slow-speed model.. £41 0 0
Contax I, Tessar f/3.6. Cost £31. New condition £19 10 0
Contax I, Zeiss Sonnar f/1. 6, E.R. case. Cost £57 10s. Perfect
£44 0 0
Contax I, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, E.R. case. Cost £42 148. 6d.
As new . £29 15 0
RoUeiflex 2i x 21, auto., Tessar f/3.5, Compur shutter, 1
to l/500th, E.R. case, lens hood, filter, Proxars. Cost £30.
Splendid outfit . £21 0 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 21 x 2R Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid,
1 to l/400th. Cost £25 58. New condition . £19 10 0
Zeiss Sonnar Telephoto f/4, 13.5-cm., for Contax. Cost
£21 17s. fid. As new . £16 10 0
Albada Finder, for Contax. Listed at 30s. As new 17s. 6d.
Ombrux Electric Exposure Meter, and case. Cost £3 76. 6d.
As new . 358. 6d.
Uno Cameo 31x2^ Plate, Aldis £/6, all movements, Com¬
pound shutter, 1 to l/250th, 12 slides, leather case £2 0 0
Puck Stereo Camera. Listed at 21s. Shop-soiled lOs. 6d.
Six 2a Brownies. List price i5s. Shop-soiled only 8s. 6d.
Agfa Speedex 3t x 21 f/8.8. Cost 608. Perfect order,
35s. Od.
Ensign Double-eight, Ensar f/4.5. List Price £3 128. 6d.
Shop-soiled . £2 10 6
Kodak P.C. 3a Special, Tessar f/6.3. Compound shutter,
I to l/200th. Cost £15. Perfect condition . £3 6 0
Kodak la, Kodak f/6.3. Cost £3 3s . £1 19 6
Kodak la, Kodar 1/7.9, Kodex shutter. Cost £2 78. 6d.
£19 6
Zeiss Ikoflex I, Novar f/4.5, Derval shutter. Cost £7 ISs.
Splendid condition . £6 12 0
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7. Overhauled - £1 17 6
WRITE FOR NEW ZEISS CATALOGUE
NOVI FLEX
REFLEX CAMERA
Takes twelve 2^ x 2^ pictures on
standard 8-exp. 3^x2^ roll film.
Micrometer focussing. Interchangeable lens
mount. Focal-plane shutter, 1/20 to 1/1,000
sec. and Time. Sturdy precision construction.
Leather covered all-metal body.
Prices from : £10 10 0 to £16 10 0
Other miniature cameras :
GOLDI CAMERA and BEIRA CAMERA
Ask your Dealer, or write for particulars to :
LUMINOS LIMITED
22, Bartlett’s Buildings, Holborn Circus, E.C.4
Tel. : Central 1821.
42
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR i>£i>OS/r SYSTEM.
July 8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
BRADY &
MARTIN IIP
SELECTED
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
J-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, Cooke f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
case . £8 0 0
41 x2,} Goerz Roll Film Tenax, Dogmar f/5, Compur.
As new . £4 10 0
6x6 cm. Ikoflex, Novar f/4.5. As new. Cost
£7 15s. For . £5 10 0
Leica Standard, Hektor f/2.5, case, range-finder.
As new . £14 17 6
Leica Eldia Printer . £1 5 0
“ Dist ” Distance Meter. Shop-soiled. .. .17s. 6d.
Justophot Exposure Meter, in case . 15s. Od.
Leica Valov Enlarger. As new . £7 0 0
Leica Printing Board, Felis . £1 15 0
Zeiss Ikon Ideal 9x12 cm., Tessar f/4.5, 3 slides,
F.P. A., case. Latest model. As new £11 10 0
i-pl. Field Camera, 3 D.D. slides, R.R. lens, T.-P.
shutter . £1 5 0
5Jx3i Roll Film Goerz Tenax, Dagor f/6.8, Compur,
case . £3 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Ideal 3^x2^ Tessar f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. As new . £8 10 0
Six-20 Kodak Duo, f/4.5, case. Cost £6 gs. As
new . £4 2 6
Ensign Kinecam, f/2.6 lens, case. Cost £18 i8s.
As new . £12 12 0
Pathe Luxe Motocamera, f/2.5 and Telephoto, with
case. Cost £18 i8s. As new . £12 10 0
Rolleillex 6x6 Automatic, f/3.8, case. Good con¬
dition . £16 10 0
Part Exchange. Easy payments can be arranged.
29, MOSLEY STREET,
NEWCASTLE-upon-TYNE
Established 1855.
SIMPLEX
AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT- LOADING
DEVELOPING TANK
Writ« for full particulars of other pricod tanks for Letea and
V J*. sizes to the sole importers :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London) LTD.
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.l
Telephone ; MUSEUM 4142.
For roll films
(2jx3j Inches)
Is the latest and
definitely the sim¬
plest tank yet ob¬
tainable. There
are absolutely no
spare parts whatso¬
ever. Convenient
loading in broad
daylight, thereafter
developing, fixing,
and washing are
done without re¬
moving the film
from the tank.
Entirely constructed! of bakelite, therefore proof against
acids and easy to clean. NO APRON, am /a
Price, complete with wooden box for storage, wi/U
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange oT photographic apparatus Is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
GECFfGE CillLDE
PH OTO -CH E M'l ST '£>£,• LTD I
228.Roundli&y RA Lee,^S , 42057 j
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
'l^’’ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
TT tl2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
for these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holbom, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — ^Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane. London,
W.C.2. [0012
WANTED.— Cine-Nizo 9.5, f/1.5, also 9x12 cm.
Press. — 45, Newington Butts, S.E.ll. [0037
T TRGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei-
U flexes. Enlargers and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd..
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
STEREO Camera Wanted, roll films or film
pack : lull details to — Box 8456, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4055
WANTED. — Ikonta 520L, Tessar, Compim Rapid ;
good condition.— Lowke, Albio nPlace, North¬
ampton. [4059
ANTED. — Contax II with case, f/1.5 or 2 ;
TT also latest Weston Meter. — Box 8493, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4070
Exchange.— Baby Sibyl (f/4.5 Xpres) and
3ix2i Reflex (f/4.5 Aviar), for Rolleiflex or
similar. — 115, Blenheim Rd., North Harrow. [4072
WANTED. — Film Camera, reliable make, 3ix2i,
smaller considered, f/4.5, Compur ; details. —
Box 8497, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4082
WANTED. — i-pl. Single Metal Slides, block
edges, also Film Pack Adapter. — Write, 4,
Pine St., Blackburn. [4084
WANTED. — 3ix2J' Etui Camera, also 9x12 cm.
D.D. Slides for Contessa Nettel. — 108, Second
Avenue, Clydebank. [4091
Exchange. — Cine-Kodak BB junior, case,
new condition, for Rolleicord, or sell, £11.-
Pearson, 113, Oak St., Wolverhampton. [4104
Exchange. — F/2.8 20-mm. Meyer and 3-in.
Telephoto, standard mount, new condition,
for 1-in. lens. — Box 8510, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4129
MATERIALS
Photographic Materials, Good, cheap. — White
Silk-grain Bromide Normal Postcards, 1/-
100, post 6d. : many other amazing bargains ;
Films, Plates, Papers, etc. ; lists free. — Kimber's,
61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS.— First quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3i x 24, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders : Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3ix2K 1/6 100 ; i-pl.,
50 2/- : Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
ATTWOOD photo works. Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3i X 2i, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2i, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
3ix2i, 1/6 gross ; i-pL, 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-, 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
J-plates, 400 and 600 H. & D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300, 600,
1,200 H. & D., 3ix2i 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, i-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — ^Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh Essex.
[0025
Allens. — super OasUght (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
DUNSCOMBE’S
^'PERSONAL”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
ABOUT LOVE
Love is said by some to be funny stuff, and we
all know that there are all kinds of love as
associated with purely ** platonic ” affairs,
crooners, mothers-in-law, and the love of a
male for a female in species of the human race,
as also among the birds, beasts and hshes.
This is altogether a natural state of our every¬
day life — in fact, love enters our lives to no small
extent, and can be considered the high-spot
of modern conversation.
Cassell’s Celebrated Pocket English Dictionary
defines love as “ A strong feeling of affection,”
and further goes on to say, “ Be very fond of.”
This puts the whole thing in a nutshell and
allows us to introduce love in association with
photography and say we can supply you with
a lovely camera, lovely films, lovely service — in
fact, promise everything except lovely weather.
The love of a camera can be aptly applied to
any of the famous miniature models such as
the Leica Model III with Summar f/2 lens, or
the popular Zeiss Super Nettel, not only for
appearances sake, but as delightful apparatus
touse. Weshould loveto supply you with either
of these instruments of precision, or for that
matter, any other type of camera you require.
Furthermore, we will go so far as to say that
as apart from taking your old camera in part
exchange and allowing you to pay the balance
by ” easy payments,” we shall make you a
customer friend of ours for all time — and won’t
that also be lovely ?
OUR CORRESPONDENTS
No, Colonel Gump, it would be well-nigh
impossible to swop your old sword and pair of
spurs for a Rolleiflex. Wait till the next weur.
Gladys Rite asks if she could dye her hair in
stale developer if it’s one of the fine-grain types.
Yes, Gladys, you can always try.
Jones Junior writes from college to know if we
can give him a formula by which he can make
a fast pan. emulsion, and could he coat sheets
of paper tom from The History of England.
S. Holmes tells us he has discovered how to
separate two exposures taken on one negative,
and asks what is the invention worth. We
replied : ** Dear Sidney (not being sure his
Christian name is really Sherlock), — Why not
try the film makers ? They might pay you
well to keep your secret off the market”
A gentleman from the Elast Ekid wants to buy
a Zeiss Contax with Zeiss lens in perfect con¬
dition for not more than £2 I Os. We have
written to say so do we.
GET A GOOD DEAL
FROM DUNSCOMBE’S
. . . AND BE HAPPY
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
43
4 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
(ietkedtem
THE PERFECT EXPOSURE METER
Three New and Exclusive Features I not to be found in any other
Electric Exposure Meter.
2
3
Range of daylight
exposures I /1, 000th
sec. to 8 minutes,
without reference to
tables or making cal¬
culations.
Will indicate the cor¬
rect exposure by ar¬
tificial light for pan¬
chromatic material.
Gives a direct read¬
ing when a filter Is
used without refer¬
ence to tables or
making calculations.
Price £3 15s. Od.
Leather Case 5/- ex¬
tra. From all dealers.
DREM PRODUCTS LTD.
37, Bedford Street, Strand, London
BARGAINS IN HIGH-GRADE
PRECISION CAMERAS
Each carefully reconditioned
and guaranteed for six months.
Kodak Regent, f/4.6. coapled range-finder, case, 2 filters-
Afl new . £14 18 6
NageL 1/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compar. As new. . £7 17 6
Kodak 020 Dao, f/4.5. New condition .... £4 7 0
Voigtlander Prominent, f/4.5, Compur, coupled range*
finder, maker’s caee. As new . £15 10 0
Kodak Pupille, f/2 Xenon, 2 filters, lens hood, maker’s
case. Cost £25 recently . £16 0 0
Agfa Speedez 0, VJP., f/3. 9, Compur. Asnew.. £3 19 6
Beflecta Twin-lens Beflez, f/4.5. As new - £4 15 0
Ensign Antorange, f/4.5 Hose Xpres, focal-plane shutter.
UnsoUed condition . £12 10 0
Plaobel Makina II, f/2. 9 Antlcomar, with extras. Cost
£55. New condition . £28 10 0
Pilot Twin-lens Beflez, f/2. 8 Tessar, Compur, 16 on V.P.
Fine condition . £13 10 0
Kranss Peggy I, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, filter, ever-
ready case. As new . £12 17 6
THE
AMATEUR CINt SERVICE Ltd.
MINIATURE CAMERA AND
HOME MOVIE SPECIALISTS,
52, WIDMORE RD., BROMLEY, KENT
City Photo Works BLUE LABEL
Gailieht and Bromide Papers are the easiest to work,
non-staining, and give clean prints, lull ot detail.
36 sheets. 72 sheets, i gross.
V.P . — lOd. 1/6
3tX2i .. lid. 1/6 2/6
4iX2i ..1/1 21- 3/4
4iX3i ..1/4 2/3 3/9
16 sheets. 36 sheets.
6*X4} . 1/3 2/3
8ix6J . 1/10 3/9
POSTCARDS.— 50, 1/9 ; 100, 3/- ; 500, 11/6.
GASLIGHT PAPER.— 3ix2i, from 1/6 gross.
WRITE NOW tor BIQ FREE CATALOGUE giving particulars
of Papers, Postcards. Plates, Roll Films, Uounti, Wallets,
Folders, Chemicals, Developers, etc.
Sample of Gaslight Paper free on leQuest.
City Photo WORK/
ll9,£asCboume Rd., SCUTHPCRT
“THE AUTOCAR”
The World's Leading Automobile Journa'.
Every Friday. 4
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
R ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
R ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price Ust free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
R ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
R ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
R ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harbome.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
R ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
R ALTON Folders, tuck-ln Postcard : Heavy-weight,
2/- 50, 3/6 100 ; Light-weight, 1/6 50, 2/6
100 : 3Jx2i. 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
R ALTON “ i^ltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet.
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single
weight and double-weight ; 20x16 6/3 dozen
15 x 12 4/3 ; 12 x 10 7/3 36 sheets ; 10x8 5/-
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ,
1-pl. 3/6, 4i X 2j 3/6, 3i x 2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
IT ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
JV rough, double- weight vigorous, 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
R ALTON Gaslight Paper : lix2i, 1/6 gross ;
3Jx2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2l and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; J-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ;
backed 5/9 ; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures ;
I4x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures : 31 x 4i, 18/- ; 51 x 3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 : 1-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
R ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D-
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lfx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2i X 41, 12/- : 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9; 1-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
[0009
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Pap^,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, SnowMll,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards, Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces; 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix21 and 1-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 : whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces ;
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
■ — Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
‘y/Q PER GROSS, 42/- per 1,000, or 9d. per
I / dozen, best Photo Postcards on Kodak
Bromide ; Enlarged from small negatives 12/-
per gross, 1/3 per dozen ; minimum order, 3 dozen. —
Below.
LAN’rEEN Slides : Singles 1/3, 6 assorted 5/9,
12 assorted 10/6 ; copying from print 1/- extra.
— Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
•SHARLAND0
SHOP-SOILED BARGAINS I
Contax I, f/3.s Tessar, l/c. Asnew £18 15 0 9
Contax I, as above. Unmarked £21 10 0 5
Contax II, Sonnar f/z and Contameter. 9
S Perfect . £38 0 0 9
Leica III, Smnmar f/2, chrome. Shop-soiled 9
only . £33 10 0 9
9 Super Ikonta, f/4.5, case and filters, etc. 9
New condition . £13 5 0 9
Ikoflex II, f/3.5 Tessar. Shop - soiled. 2
Wonderful condition . £15 10 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens. Perfect, in case
£4 0 0
Let as have your Enquiries,
9/10. THAVIES INN.
HOLBORN CIRCUS. E.C.l^
Central 4751 -
GALLOWAYS
THE CAMERA AND CINE
EXCHANGE OF THE
MIDLANDS, WHERE STOCKS
ARE COMPREHENSIVE
AND UP-TO-DATE
EXCHANGES A SPECIALITY
VICTORIA SQUARE «Sr.5«7o.
BIRMINGHAM
• SAYILLE’Se
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
Kodak Begeat, f/4.6 Tessar, coupled range-finder,
case. Demonstration soiled only . £17 6 0
Zeiss Soper Nettel, f/3.6 Tessar. As new. . £17 10 0
Paths Hotocamera Model B. Cost £6 Ss. .. £4 4 0
Zeiss Donaia 3^x21, Tessar f/4.5, Compur. case, 4
slides, F.P. adapter. As new . £9 10 0
Super Ikonta 8 or 16 on 31x2^, Compur Rapid,
Tessar f/4.6, Proxar, case . £16 5 0
Cine-Kodak Model B, f/3.5 lens, case . £6 19 6
N. & G. Two-Shatter Reflex, 1-pl., Cooke Aviar f/2. 6,
Ross Telecentiic f/6.8, 17i-ln., Protar f/0.3, F.P. adapter,
24 slides, lens hood, leather case . £35 0 0
Marion Reflex, i-pl., Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, Dallmeyer f/4.6,
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DEVELOP YOUR FILMS
THE “CORREX*’ WAY
Quite apart from saving money, think of
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HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
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Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — SJ-x 6J enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 J dozen
X 43 enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 J dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 X 10 1/3 each — 10 X 8
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Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
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RICHMOND (SURREY).
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Dishes. Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
Al l CMC OLOHAM ROAD,
MlwLiEiriO mAnchester.4
Leioa Model I, f/3.6 Elmax, cassette, filter, case . £8 10 0
Siz-20 Dao EodaJi, 16-on«8-expo8.-3t x 2^. f/3.5 anastigmat lens,
in Compur shutter, filter, leather case. New April. 10 gna., for
£7 15 0
Bolleiflez 6x6 cm.* 1/3.8 Zeiss Teasar, Compur. Cost £26. Perfect
condition . £17 10 0
RoUeicord 6 X 6 cm., Zeiss Triotar, Compur. As new.... £9 5 0
Aptos While*you*Wait 2k x 13, de luxe model B. rev. bac^ f/3
anastigmat, Luc shutter, tripod, tanks, complete outfit. Practically
new. List £16. For . £4 10 0
Aptos While-yon-Wait 23 x I3, tripod, tanka, complete. . £2 10 0
Wirgin Folding Plate 3i x 2k, D. ext., 1/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, in D.A.
Compur, all movements, 3 slides. As new. Only . £7 15 0
Zeiss Maximal Folding Plate 33 x 2k, D.E. and all movements,
1/4.6 Zeiss Tessar, D.A. Compur, 4 slides, F.P, adapter, leather case.
As new.. . £9 10 0
Ensign Cameo Folding Plate, B.E., Ensar f/4.6 anastigmat, Mulchro
shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth sec., all movements, 3 slides . £4 10 0
Ensign Boll Film Beflex 33 x 23, Eosar f/4.5 anastigmat, F.P.
shutter, l/25th to l/500th sec. Indistinguishable from new £5 0 0
Auto Revolving Back Graflex i-pl., dble. extension, 18-cm. f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, detachable panel, takes lenses 6 to 12 in., F.P. shutter, 1/lOth
to l/l,000th sec., 2 D.I). slides, lens hood, leather case. Like new.
Listed £50. Bare bargain . £16 0 0
Ensign Popular Reflex i-pL, f/4.5 Cooke, F.P. shutter, l/15th to
1/l.OOOth sec.. B. and T., 4 sllcies. Perfect . . . £5 10 0
Sanderson 5x4 Hand or Stand, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter.
6 D.D. slides, case. All movements. Bargain . £3 10 0
Soho P.C. Reflex, no lens, F.P. shutter, l/18th to l/850th sec., 6
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case. Beautiful outfit, as new.
List £30 . £10 0 0
Goerz Anschutz f/6.S Dogmar anastigmat, F.P. shutter, 1/1 0th
to l/i,000th, 3 D.D. slides, leather case. Bargain . £4 10 0
T.'P. Ruby Triple Extension Field i-pL, f/6 lens, R.B. shutter, 3
D.D. slides, tripod. Perfect condition . £2 19 6
Triple Extension Field i-pl., Busch f/8, R.B. shutter, antinous
release, quick lock nuts throughout, automatic true verticals, 2 D.D.
slides. Perfect condition, all movements . £2 10 0
Lancaster Doable Extension Field, f/8 lens, 2 D.D. slides, tripod
£15 0
Etiaign Midget Magnaprmt Enlarger, horizontal, f/6.3, electric
£1 19 6
Lancaster Ampins No. 4 Vertical Enlarger 3^x23, f/4.5 Dallmeyer,
condensers, electric . £6 10 0
Lancaster No. 2 Enlarger P.C. Form A, 7-in. condensers, special
m.asking carrier. List £6 6b. Unused . £4 5 0
T.-P. Imperial Enlarger i»pl., f/6 anastigmat, 5-in. condensers.
As new . £6 15 0
Another, f/7.7 . £5 5 0
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EVERY FRIDAY 6d.
_ 'yfie Patent
ETUI CAMERA
With D.A. Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec.
IS NOT
A MINIA¬
TURE
CAMERA
31 X 2k Junior
Model Patent Etui
Camera, with f/4.5
Radionar lens in
focussing mount,
vith F.P. holder
and focussing
screen.
With Varlo 3-speed
shutter.. £6 6 0
With D.A, Ibsor 7-
speed shutter, 1 to
l/126th sec.
£7 10 0
. £8 10 0
31x21 in. Patent Etui Camera, single extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.5
Tessar lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/250th sec . £14 12 6
43 X 33 in. Patent Etui Camera, single extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.5
Tessar lens, Compur shutter, speeds 1 to l/200th sec.. . £16 6 0
Prices include 3 plate-holders in wallet.
NOW YOU GAN ENJOY
The ADVANTAGES OF A
REFLEX CAMERA
With f/6.3 Lens
£3 : 13 : 6
Or with f/4.5 Lens
£5:5:0
You See on the
ScreenWhat You
Will Get on the
Negative.
The K.W. Reflex is
the smallest and light¬
est reflex camera tak¬
ing 33x23 in. roll
film. It measures
only 43x33x43 in.,
and weighs only 31 oz .
All-metal shutter, giv¬
ing exposures l/25th,
l/50th and 1/lOOth
sec., also Brief and
Time exposures.
Write for Illustrated Prospectus and Price List.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
Vhe
^ Pilot
MINIATURE
ROLL-FILM
REFLEX
The smallest reflex camera
on the market. Measures
only 6x23x13 In. Magni¬
fier over ground-glass screen
for ultra-sharp focussing.
Simple lever movement to
change the film ; automa¬
tic exposure indicator. Size
of picture 3x4 cm., 16
exposures on V.P. film.
With f/3.6 Zeiss Tessar lens,
in Compur shutter, 1 to
l/300th sec. .. £17 10 0
With f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
lens, in Compur shutter, 1
to l/300th sec. £20 0 0
Extra charge for Rapid
Compur shutter, 1 to
l/500th sec . £15 0
Velvet-lined Leather Case,
with slinc .... £1 0 0
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
BARGAIN
LIST
AND
GUIDE TO
NEW
MODELS
Also latest literature, post free
anywhere.
SPECIAL ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR PRESENT
APPARATUS IN PART
PAYMENT FOR THE
NEW
ZEISS CONTAFLEX.
2}xl| Autographic V.P.
Kodak, g-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/6.8. Fair con- ri.C.A
dition .
2ix2i Watch Pocket Car¬
bine, 7.5-cm. Zeiss Triotar
f/6.3, Compound shutter, i
to i/3ooth sec., T. and B.,
frame finder.
Fair condition . . X ^ • U • U
4^x2^ No. la Pocket
Kodak, f/6.3 Kodex shutter.
/Is new and un- £2:5:0
41 X 6 cm. Salex Focal-plane,
anastigmat f/4.5, 6 slides in
wallet, F.P. adapter, pouch
case. Good con-
dition .
Weston Leicameter 617,
case. As nno. . £4:7:6
4^x3i Ensign Popular Re¬
flex, 6-in. Aldis f/4.9, reversing
back, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £5:10:0
41x21 Goerz Roll Film
Tenax, Dogmar f/5, Compur,
micrometer focussmg, rising
front, case. CC.I7.C
Good condition Xv. X I .O
13x18 mm. Minilex, 36
exposures, 2.5-cm. Meyer
Trioplan f/3.5, Compur, tubu¬
lar direct tinder, soft purse.
Good condition. CC.C.A
List £8 17s. . . . XD.O.U
31 X 21 Adams’ Vesta Focal-
plan e, ii2-mm. Ross Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, self-capping
focal-plane, 12 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. C C . C . ft
Good condition . . X O . U . U
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD
MODEL II
In stock at these addresses
London
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch, i, Copthall
Chambers, Throgmorton St., E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
65, Netting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.t.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30-32, Thames St.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
31 X 21 Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Ensar.
£4:19:6
4}x3i T.-P. special Ruby
Reflex, 5i-in. Cooke f/4.5,
revolving back, 6 slides, case.
Good condition . . . £5:0:0
3i X 2} Etui, f/4.5 Radionar,
delayed Compur, 3 slides, F.P.
£5:15:0
3x4 cm. Fotet, f/4.5 Vidar,
Compur. As
new .
31x21 Mentor Reflex, 4i-in.
Goerz f/4.8, revolving back,
Mackenzie- Wishart A slide and
12 envelopes, F.P. adapter,
case. Goodcondi- CC.C.ft
tion . XO.U.U
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, f/3.5
Tessar, Compur, purse. Ex¬
cellent condition . .
With Zeiss
Triotar f/4.5
and Compur
shutter i/300th
sec., T. and B.
£14:10:0
With Zeiss
Triotar f/3.5
and Compur
£16:0:0
£8:8:0
4.5x6 cm. Eraemann Fold¬
ing Reflex, f/3.5 Emon, 8
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £9:17:6
Voigtiander Prominent, 8
or i6 on 3^X2^ film, f/4,5
Heliar, delayed Compur,
coupled range-finder, exposure
meter Excel- £13.10;0
Ever-ready
Case £10 0
lent condition
Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta, 8
or i6 on 3iX2l film, f/3.8
Tessar, Rapid Compur, i/4ooth
sec As nz. £17.17.0
Generous
Exchange
Allowances.
Deferred T erms
A rranged.
List £22 los.
Above are at
17 Topsfield Parade,
Crouch End, London, N.8
Telephone: Mountview 2410.
21xif Kodak Series III,
f/6.9 anastigmat, Kodex shut¬
ter, portrait attachment, case.
Good condition . . . £1:7:6
31x21 Kodak 620 Junior,
f/7.7 anastigmat, Kodon shut¬
ter. As new. .
£1:15:0
3^x2^ Etui, f/4.5 Radionar,
delayed Ibsor shutter, F.P.
adapter. Good
condition .
£4:10:0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/3.5
Novar, Compur, case. Very
good _ condition. £6:6:0
List £8 13s.
3}x21 Voigtiander Avus,
f/4.5 Skopar, delayed Compur,
double extension, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. £8:8:0
As new.
31x21 Nettel Deckrullo Focal-
plane, i2-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, 6 D.D. slides, case.
Good condition £10:10:0
3^x2^ Certotrop, f/2.9
Schneider Xenar, delayed Com¬
pur, double extension, 3 slides,
Rollex roll-film holder, detach¬
able lens and shutter, rise
and cross, -’^^£14;12;6
good condition . . «
3^ X 2i Latest N. & G.
Folding Reflex, 144-mm. Ross
Xpres f/2.9, 6 D.D. slides,
filter, case. Very good con-
dition. List £29:10:0
£63 7s. 6d, . .
Above are at
537 PINNER RD.,
North Harrow, HARROW
Telephone; Pinner 2780.
3.5- cm. Elmar Wide-angle t/3.6
Lone, for Leica. Fair £4.17,1:
condition . X'x.Jll.O
Latest Weston Leicameter, Medal
£4:17:6
8x6 cm. Reflecta Roll Film Reflex,
focussmg finder lens and f/4.5 Nedar
lens, 3 speeds, case. £4,17.C
' As new . X**. X f .O
6-cm. Hektor f/2.6 Lens, auto,
coupled for Leica. £7.17,11
Good condition ....... Xf.Xl.U
21x11 N. & G. Roll Film Baby
Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar. Good condition.
£8:15:0
6x6 cm. Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, case. Good £0,1 C, ft
condition . XO. lO.U
31x21 Makina, Plaubel f/2.9 lens,
Compur, roll-film holder, filter, F.P.
£12:10:0
13.5- cm. Hektor Tele f/4.5 Lens,
coupled for Leica, case. As new.
£14:10:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, for 16 pictures
on 3iX2l film, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid
Come and compare the latest models at one of our addresses
D^LLOMD
/qiTCHIS^n
LTD.
ESTD.
1750.
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash
or C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any
of these addresses. Deferred terms on application,
■cha
And at : —
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Upper Tooting, — 216, Upper Tooting
Rd., S.W.17.
Cattord . — 62a, Rushey Green.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Chaltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
31x21 Agfa Sptadex, f/8.8 anastigmat,
3-speed. Fair coruiition. (At 216, Upper
Tooting Rd., S.W.17.) .... 0^
31x21 Foth, Foth f/4.5, delayed 3-speed.
Fair condition. (At 30, Thames £ 1 4 A A
St., Kingston-on-Thames.)... Xl.iU.U
31x21 Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat, Kodex
shutter. Good coondition. £1,1 ft, ft
(At 26, Castle St., Swansea.) Xi.iU.U
41x6 cm. Vest Pocket Goerz, f/6.8
Dagor, speeds 1 to i/iooth sec. and Time,
6 slides. Fair condition. (At 66a, Seven
Compur, i/50oth sec. As new. List _ _ __ _
“ . ,^14^12:6 l;^/..''"-...«°“°"^''£l:l9:6
° ' 31x21 Ensign Selflx, f/6.3 Ensar, leather
case. As new. (At 66a, Seven £0,C,ft
Sisters Rd., Holloway, N.7.). . XX.O.U
Ombrux Exposure Meter, case. As
new. List £3 7s. 6d. (At £0,7.
73, Lord St., Liverpool.) .... XX. I .U
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta, Novar f/6.3,
3-speed. Good condition. (At £0,1 ft, ft
I, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.) XX. XU.U
31x 21 Dollond Owl, f/4.5 DoUond, Compur,
case. Good condition. (At £0,1 ft, ft
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C. 2.) XO.iU.U
21 X 21 Voigtiander Brilliant, Skopar f/4.5,
Compur, case. As new. List £6 6s. 6d.
(At I, Copthall Chambers, £4*10*0
^’gi^xif' ' Kodak 620 Duo Miniature,
Kodak anastigmat f/4.5, delayed Pronto
shutter. Good condition. (At £4, 1ft, ft
73, Lord St., Liverpool.). . . X**. ZU.U
31x21 Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ensar,
Mulchro shutter. As new. List £7 los.
(At 30, Thames St., Kingston-
on-Thames.) .
Zeiss Super Ikonta (for 8 or 16
pictures on 3IX2I film), f/4.5 Tessar,
delayed Compur. £14,1C,ft
Good condition ....
21x1t Exakta Model A, f/2.9
Xenar, ever-ready £1C.i7.<I
case. Good coruiition Xi«J.X I .W
21x21 Zeiss Super Ikonta 630/16,
f/3.5 Tessar, delayed Compur, i /400th
F2'5-r5l^ £18:0:0
6x6 cm. Welta Supertakta, f/3.8
Tessar, delayed Compur. As new.
£22:10:0
7.3-cm. Hektor t/1.9 Lens, coupled
for Leica As new. £22:10:0
List £29 5S.
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone : Regent 1228.
Good exchange allowance.
31 X 21 Kodak Auto Graflex Junior Reflex,
4-m. Cooke f/4.5, 4-aperture focal-plane,
i/ioth to i/i,oooth sec., F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition. (At 35, £C,C,ft
Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.) . XO»0»U
31x21 Voigtiander Roll Film, Skopar
f/4.5, Compur, hinged back, direct finder,
leather case. Good condition. £ C , 1 7 , C
(At 35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.) XO« X I .D
4.6x6 cm. Contessa Monocular Ergo, f/4.5
Tessar, a Detective camera, permits unob¬
served photography of objects at right angles
to left or right of user, with Zeiss prism
view-finder, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition. Cost £15. (At ££.|I,ft
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.)... XD.O.U
10x16 Ernemann Press, 16.5-cm. Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, F.P. adapter, case. Good
£6:17:6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar. As new.
List£ioios. (At 30, Thames £7.1 C. ft
St., Kingston-on-Thames.). , X I . xO.U
Voigtiander Virtus, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur,
16 pictures on 3I X 2I film. Good condition.
List £ii 5S. (At 191-2, £0.1 ft. ft
Totteaham Ct. Rd., W.I.) . . XO*XU»V
2^x2^ Rolleicord, Zeiss Triotar f/3.8,
Compur. As new. List £14. (At 43, Com¬
mercial St., Newport, Mon.) £12:0:0
4x4 Auto RoMoiflox, f/3.s Tessar, Com¬
pur, case. As new. (At £1C.iC.ft
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C. 4.) XXiJ.iil.U
9x12 cm. Zeiss Miroflox, 16.5-cm. Tessar
f/4.5, speeds i/3rd to i/2,oooth sec., 5
slides, 2 roll-film holders, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition. (At £22:10:0
£5:0:0
DOLLOND
OWL No. 4
General-purpose popular size roll- '
film camera of modem design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas¬
tigmat in focussmg mount, taking
pictures 3! x 2I in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/5oth, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible release,
covered metal body 6J X 3 x if in.
PRICE 55/-
Brown leather sling case, velvet-
lined, lock and key. Price 7s. 6d,
73, Lord St., Liverpool.)
If you have cine apparatus for
disposal, we would like to make
a cash or exchange offer.
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July 8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
3
HOLIDAY CAMERAS
ON WALLACE HEATON’S
EASY PAYMENTS
Generous allowance on your present camera in part exchange !
LEICA CAMERA
We are the leailing Leica specialiats.
T'iVeiy Leica accessory in stock
atnl every Leica camera. Mo^Jl•■]s
on easy payments from
61/10 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
CONTAX II
With combined ilistance
and large view-finder. Chro¬
mium finished model Speeded
A to l/l,‘2r)()th sec. Inter-
chungeahle f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
lens from . £43 5 0
£5:1:0 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 11 pictures on 3ix2i
8-expo8ure roll film. Distance
meter coupled with the focussing,
Compiir shatter, speeded to
1 •KKith sec., f/2.8 Zei.ss Tessar
lens . £28 5 0
66/8 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
For the miniaturist :
EXAKTA
For V.P. roll film. Picture is seen in
the finder mirror exactly as it will
appear in the film. Fitted with au.viliary
minor fur eye-level work and magnifier
fuT' fine work, speeds from 12 to
1/1. (MlOthsec. . f/;kr« lens. from £19 10 0
45/6 down
And 8 more similar monthly payments.
KODAK “RETINA
With Schneider Xenar f/3.o
lens, in Coinpmr .shutter,
<Jaylighl-loadiiig with Kodak
.■{.'i-mm. film cassettes — takes
:!() exp«)sures for ha. (id.
£10 10 0
24/6 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
“ DOLLINA”
Takes hC pictures at a loading
on ho-mm. cin6 film. Fitted
with direct optical view-finder.
Has f/2 Xenon lens and Com-
pur Kai)id shutter, speeded
to I/.oixith sec.... £15 15 0
36/9 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
ROLLEIFLEX
Shows your picture full
si/e and right way up,
Compur shutter, speeded
to l/5()(Jthsec., T.and B.,
Zeiss Tessar f/h.5 lens.
I'akes 12 pictures on
31 2 \ roll film £25 0 0
58 4 down
And 8 more similar
monthly payments.
ZEISS IKON
“IKOFLEX”
For 12 pictures on 3i 21
H-exposure roll film.
Large finder lens, com-
I^ensation of parallax,
Novar f/4.5 lens, in 3 kofiex
shutter. From £7 15 0
18/1 down
And 8 more similar
monthly payments.
“SIX-20” KODAK
ENSIGN
AUTORANGE
The popular si/e roll - film
camera with coupled range¬
finder. Automatic focussing.
With Ensar 1,4.5 lens, fiom
£6 10 0
15/2 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
Range-finder BESSA
With coupled range-finder
and optical view-finder fitted
next to the focussing control.
Yellow filter is incorporated.
Compur Rapid shutter, speed¬
ed to 1 40(.ith sec., Sko})ar f 3.5
lens . £18 15 0
43/9 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
The clever camera. In one
Miovement the front drops and
the lens springs out for the
picture. 8 exposures on 31 x2i
film. With K.S. f, 4.5 lens, and
Compur shutter. ... £7 7 0
17/2 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
IKONTA
The Zeiss Ikon 31x2] roll -film
camera. Metal body, self-erecting
leather bellows. Novar f'4.5
lens, and Compur Rapid shutter
£10 15 0
25/1 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
Newcastle-on-Tvne.
5. 4 36.
“. . . Please accept my heartiest
thanks fur concluding our transaction
in such a straightforward and efiicieiit
maimer.” J. R.
Phones : MAYFAIR 0924-5-6-7.
WALLACE HEATON LTD
119 & 127, NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W.l
Also at 47 BERKELEY ST., W.l, and 43, KENSINGTON HIGH ST.. W.8
“ REGENT
Taking 8 or 1 1! pictures on
• 21 loll film. lias coupled
liiiige-liiider. iij)tu'al eye*le\el
finder. Zei.ss Tessar 1/4.5
leii.s, Compur .shiittei speeded
to 1 4(»(ith see _ £20 0 0
46 8 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
AGFA “SPEEDEX”
A fust-class 3) ^ 21 roll-film
camera. (fet this hamly little
insti ament in time for the holiday
.season. l'’itted with f/4.5 lens and
Coiiii>ur shutter, direct-vision and
rertecting view-finders.. £6 6 0
14 9 down
And 8 more similar monthly
payments.
27th May, l'J3G.
■■ I have now paid the final instalment
on tile Zodel Pie.ss Camera which 1
purchased from you, and must say tliat
i am satisfied in every way.
” Again 1 would like to make use of
your easy payment system. Would
you kiiull>- send t>n the necessary form
at your earliest.”
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOCRA PHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 8, 1936
Every snap on Selochrome is a tribute to British
research and maniitacturing skill. Selochrome
gives you truer tones and better gradation, and
with it you can use your camera earlier and later
in the day
rome
The Extra Fast ROLL FILM
Negative by Charles E. Brown
Made in England by —
ILFORD
LIMITED
ILFORD
LONDON
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Reading.
The Amafeur Photographer can tie otitained aliroail I'rorn the following : Uxited State.s : The International News Co.. New York. France : \V. H. Smith & Son, 248, Rue Rivoli, Paris ; Hachette et
Tie. Rue Reaumur, Paris. Belou'-m: M’. H. Smith & Son. 7l-7o. Boulevard Adolphe Ma.x, Brussels. Australia: Gordon & Gotch, Ltd., Melbourne (Victoria), Sydney (N.S.W.), Brisbane (Queensland).
Adelaide (3..^.), Perth (W.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand: Gordon & Gotch, Ltd., Wellington. Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. India: A. H. Wheeler St Co., Bombay.
Allahabad and Calcutta. Canada: Imperial News Co., Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver; Benjamin News Co., Montreal ; Gordon & Gotch, Ltd., Toronto. SouthAfrica: Central News Agency, Ltd.
'"The Amateur Photngraplier and ( incmatographer. Wednesday, July 15th, 1930.
/IMATEUR
OTOGRAPHER
CllVE:iVIA.XOGRAPHE.Ii-
^ The Journal for Everybody with a Gamera —
Vol. LXXXIL
Wednesday, July 15th, 1936.
No. 2488.
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the TJ.K.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15. 1936
For pictures; fliot are pictures;
use one of these Kodiak Panchromatic Films
For the majority of your outdoor shots you need Kodak
" PANATOMIC" Film. It has exactly the right balance of qualities
super-fine grain (which results in surpassingly fine enlargements): anti¬
halation backing : fully adequate speed : and, of course, complete
panchromatic sensitivity.
For those occasions that demand a film of extremely high speed — quick-
action shots on dull days and all photography by artificial light — Kodak
SUPER SENSITIVE PANCHROMATIC Film becomes your first choice.
This is the film of lightning speed. It too, is anti-halation backed, and like
“ Panatomic " gives negatives of true, rich, panchromatic quality.
Both these famous Kodak Panchromatic Films are made in Roll Films and
Film Packs.
Kodak Limited,
KODAK HOUSE • KINGSWAY • LONDON • W.C.2.
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July 15, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
WALLACE HEATON COMPETITION
FOR USERS OF 35-mm. STiLL CAMERAS
USERS OF LEICA, CONTAX, CONTAFLEX,
RETINA, ROLLEIFLEX, AND ROLLEICORD
(if used with cine film) can all compete.
Here is a new Competition, open only to users of cameras taking 35-mm. film as its
negative medium.
The Competition is open from July 1st until September 30th. Your photographs can
be of any subject — but they must be taken on 35-mm. film. Prints should not be smaller
than 6x4 inches.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any one week, but each photograph must
have the coupon attached. In addition to the big prize, a weekly prize of £1 Is.
will be awarded for the best photograph submitted in that week.
Each photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and address
of the sender, the make of camera and material used, exposure, etc.
For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve .the
right to purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize¬
winners by the payment of an extra 21 /-. The copyright of the £25 prize-winning print
must be made over to us without further payment. In addition we are o0ering a special
prize 0/ £1 Is. per month for the best photograph submitted depicting a person or persons using
a camera purchased from Wallace Heaton Ltd. All prints will be judged at the end of the
Competition for the final prize of £25 cash. Acceptance of these rules and conditions is a specific
condition of entry.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES AT ONCE TO:
“ COMPETITION ”
WALLACE HEATON LTD., 119&127, New Bond street, London, W.l
NO ENTRANCE FEE!
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
3S-mm. Film Competition.
July 15th, 1936.
THE ORIGINAL LEICA SPECIALISTS
Being first in the field — we naturally have had most experience of miniature cameras.
This experience is at your service when you deal with us. Why not write or call at
Bond St., and let us answer your miniature camera problems ?
WE HAVE OVER
500 DIFFERENT
ACCESSORIES for the
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
IN USED “MINIATURE” APPARATUS
1 — Leica Model III. Black, Elmar flS.5
leiiB, focal-plane shutter, 1 to ] /500th sec.
Cost £30 10s . £23 10 0
2 — Leica I, f/3.6 Elmar lens, focal-plane
shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec. Cost £15
£9 9 0
3 — Standard Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, focal-
plane shutter, l/20th to T'500th sec. Cost
£16 IOb . £10 10 0
4 — Leica Model III, Black, f/2 Surmnar
lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to l/500th
sec. Cost £39 lOs . £33 10 0
6 — Leica Model III. Black, f/2 Suininar
lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to l/500th sec.
Cost £39 lOe . £33 10 0
6 — Leica II, Chromium, Elmar f/3.5 lens,
focal-plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec.
Cost £27 17b . £20 10 0
7 — Leica II, Black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens, focal-
plane shutter, l/20th to l/600th sec. Cost
£26 lOs . £23 10 0
8 — Leica II, Blaok, f/3.5 Elmar lens, focal-
plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec. Cost
£26 lOs . £19 19 0
BOOKS YOU MUST NOT MISS
Sonne uber See und Strand, By Paul Wolff.
The latest book of photographs, 100 holiday
pictures with technical details and the most
beautiful reproductions possible. German
edition only. lOs. Od.
Ski Kamerad Toni. By Paul Wolff*
A similar book of winter sport pictures*
German. 10s. Od.
My First Ten Years with Leica. By Paul Wolff .
New English edition. 200 pictures with
technical tables and reading. 218. Od.
The Leica Manual.
500 pages, 300 illustrations. 21s. Od.
Leica Amateors Fictore Book.
160 pages of Leica pictures with some reading
matter and all technical data. 21s. Od.
How to Use Your Miniature Camera.
Contains 56 pages of illustrations and
rudimentary Instruction in loading and
handling the Leica. 10s. 6d.
The Exakta Handbook.
Just published. All about the Exakta and
its many uses. 3s. 6d.
Portraiture wiUi the Miniature Camera.
By Minlcam. 8s. 6d.
WE ALSO STOCK EVERY DEVICE FOR USE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH EVERY MINIATURE
CAMERA.
FOR REPRODUCTION OR COPYING
Leica photography of small close-up specimens, etc., the
ORE30 equipment is invaluable. It comprises a rotating
stage carrying the camera and a full-size vie5ving device,
permitting of the most exact focussing and composition.
Extension tubes are available for ultra- CQ . fS • ft
close subjects. ORESO . SrJI* U
FOR USE WITH THE MICROSCOPE
A simple and convenient attachment allows you to use
your Leica for photomicrography. The angular eyepiece
permits of accurate focussing and arrangement, and allows
the specimen to remain under examination even while the
exposure is taking place if desired. Supplied in box.
complete with coupled wire release, fill • *7 • (R
MIKASAUTAS . *liL . I • D
WALLACE HEATON LTD., Ttw MINIATURE
119 and 127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l .
47, BERKELEY ST., LONDON, W.r
CAMERA SPECIALISTS
. TELEPHONE ; MAYFAIR 0924-5-6-7
43, KENSINGTON HIGH ST., W.S
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15, 1936
SIEMENS 16-mm.-
__Busch-Glaukar anastigmat f/3.8 lens brings every subject
“within your scope. The aperture automatically controlled.
Instant daylight loading. Speeds 8, 16, and 64 pictures per second. Direct and reflecting view¬
finders. Model B, 3 speeds .
Nine monthly payments of 70/%
£30:0:0
T.-P. Junior RUBY REFLEX
Made in Six 2^, 41x31 in. and 6i x 9
and 9 x 12 cm. sizes. With Ruby self-
capping time and instantaneous focal-
plane shutter. Revolving back, reflect¬
ing mirror of specially prepared glass,
quick-wind, 3 single metal slides.
With T..P.{iCooke f/4.6 lens, A
size Six2t, from .
Nine monthly payments oi 28/>.
FILMO
DOUBLE “EIGHT”
Accommodates 16-mm. film and exposes half a1
a time. Fitted ^ith f/2.5 lens. Four speeds
Built-in exposure chart. Fine Bell-Howel
quality
£22 : 10 : 0
Ninelmonthly payments ot 52/6.
All The HOLIDAY APPARATUS!
Whatever you
need*— a * still*
or cine camera
or accessory-—
we have it ac¬
tually in stock.
“ROLLEIFLEX”
The easiest manipulated
camera you could buy.
Shows your picture full
size and right way up on
ground - glass screen,
fitted with Compur shut¬
ter, speeded to I /500th
sec., T. and B.. and
Zei£« Tessar f/3.5 lens.
£25 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments
I o| 58/4.
‘ROLLEICORDir
Takes all RoUeiflex ac¬
cessories, excepting angle
mirror. Takes 12 expo¬
sures on 31x21 roll
film for 1/-.
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5
and Compur shutter,
~B. £14:10:0
Zeiss Triotar f/3.5
£16:0:0
Nine monthly payments
ot 33/10 or 37/4.
ENSIGN
SELFIX “ 20
19
One of the smallest cameras made.
Very sturdily built of light metal.
Opens like a book to aid simple
loading. Strong bellows, reflex
view-finder, Trichro shutter, l/25th,
l/50th, 1/lOOth sec.. Time and
Bulb, with flexible release. For
standard 3Ix2t roll film.
£nsar anastig¬
mat f/4.5 .
Nine monthly payments ot 8/11.
£3:15:0
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 11 pictures on 31 x 21 S-exposure
roll film. Distance meter conpled with
the focussing. Direct built-in view¬
finder, Compur Rapid shutter, speeded
to l/400th sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
lens.
£28 : 5 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 66/-.
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS!
31 X 21 T.-P. Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/3.9 anastigmat, rack
focussing, self-capping focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 3
slides, F.P.A., leather case . £7 7 0
1-pl. Goerz Anschntz. Dogmar f/4.5, self-capping focal-plane
shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A. and leather case . £14 10 0
31 X 21 Super Ikonta Roll Film, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur shutter,
coupled range-finder, ever-ready case . £13 17 6
31 X 21 Kern Folding Pocket, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter,
revolving back, 3 slides . £5 17 6
21 sqaare Carbine Roll Film, Carl Zeiss Triotar f/6.3, speeded
shutter and leather case . £1 17 6
1-pl. Goerz Roll Film Tenax, Dogmar f/6.3, Compur shutter,
leather case . £3 15 0
9 X 12 cm. Midas Camera-Projector, f/2.5 Cooke. .. . £2 2 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Imp, complete with motor, super-reel attach¬
ment and resistance. As new . £5 6 0
31 X 21 No. 1 Series 111 Kodak, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compnr
sector shutter. Nice order . £6 17 6
1-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Aldls-Butcher, focal-plane
shutter, speeds to 1/1, 000th, reversing back, 6 slides. F.P.A.
£5 17 6
6x41 cm. Ememann Focal-plane, Goerz Dogmar f/4.5, 3
slides and leather case . £7 12 6
16-on-31 21 Ikonta Roll Film, f/6.3 Novar, Derval shutter,
speeds to 1/loUth . £3 12 6
l-pl. T.-P. Press Focal-plane, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, self-capping
focal-plane shutter, Mackenzie slide, 12 envelopes, and leather
case . £13 10 0
Postcard Marion's Soho Reflex, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, focal-
plane shutter, 6 D.D. slides . £8 7 6
31x21 Ensign Autorange, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur
shutter, D.A., leather case . £9 15 0
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
ALL FULLY GUARANTEED !
Model B Cine-Kodak, (/1.9 anas., for 50 or 100 ft., long-focus
Telephoto, L/case. Cost £52 . £21 0 0
17-inm. Up-to-date Pathe Home Talkie Outfit, complete with
amplifier, etc. Guaranteed perfect. Cost £60 . £37 10 0
9.^mm. Pathe Cine de Loxe Camera, f/3.5 lens, L/case. Cost
£11 lOs . £5 5 0
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer anas., 3-ln.
f/4 Telephoto, L/case . £14 6 0
4x4 Baby Automatic RoUeiflex. f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, ever-
ready case . £13 17 6
16-mm. Victor Cioe Camera, turret bead, special finder, variable
speeded shutter, 20-mm. wide-angle f/3.5 Dallmeyer, 1-ln. f/1.9
high-speed Ross Xpres, 3-in. f/3.5 long-focus Telephoto, L/case.
Cost £70 . £45 0 0
Several Good Microscopes by weU-known makers at bargain
prices. Details on application.
Zeiss Contax Focal-plane, f/3.6 Tessar, ever-ready case
£15 10 0
Latest Model III Leica, coupled, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case
£24 10 0
530A6 Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur ever-
ready case . £24 10 0
31x21 Latest Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres, 13-in. f/6.3
3-power Ross Teleros, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, hood, screen,
case. As new . £28 10 0
16-ex. on 31x21 Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, L/case
£13 17 6
Limited Number of 1985/36 Borrooghs WeUcome Diaries
and Exposnre Calculators. 1935, lid. each. 1936, Is. 6d. each,
la Super Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, range-finder, ever-ready
case . £13 17 6
Foth-Derby Focal-plane, f/3.5 anastigmat, purse _ £4 7 6
54 LIME ST
LONDON, E.C.3 Phone: Mansion House 0180
CIN£ - KODAK
II
8”
Halves Running Costs. —
With fixed-focus f/3.5 lens,
exposure guide, footage indi¬
cator and eye-level finders
incorporated in the handle
of the camera. Holds 25 ft.
of special film, only half the
width of which is exposed at
£9:17:6
Nine monthly payments o(
23A.
THE “ BESSA ”
Takes 8 exposures on 31 x 21
roll film. Fitted with detachabh
mask for taking 16 pictures whec
required. F/4.5 lens and Compui e
shutter.
£7:5:0
Nine monthly payments of 17/-.
The Ideal Popular-
Priced Holiday^
Camera !
1936
“SALEX SUPREME
Unapproachable in Value.
Unobtainable elsewhero.t
With all the splendid up-to-date ^
features shown on right . • O •
Or with f/3.8 Steinheil Cassar lens, Prontor II Sectoi 1
speeded shutter, i to i/t75th sec.,T. and B. £5 6 C '
Tan Hide Case, velvet-lined, with lock and sling strap I
6s. dd.!
Easy terms it desired.
CITY SALE
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
iii
ON EASY TERMS-84-Page List Free !
KODAK “DUO”
15 pictures on 3^x2} S-exposure
^Im. Lens shoots to position at touch
>f button. Focussing from ft. to
nfinlty. Direct - vision view - finder.
S^lth Pronto “ S ” shutter and Kodak
/4.6.Xanastigmat.
£6:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 14/*'.
“ FOTH - DERBY ”
Takes 16 pictures on stand*
ard V.P. roll film. Fitted
with Foth f/3.6 anastigmat
and focal-plane shutter, giv¬
ing instantaneous exposures
from l/25th to l/OOOthsec., al¬
so Time exposures. Delayed-ac-
tionmovement. Newpc* e« A
type view-finder,
Nine monthly payments of 12/3
“ BRILLIANT ”
Takes the standard 31x2i
8-expo8ure roll film at 1/-,
but gives 12 2i-in, square
pictures. The brilliant image
shows almost full size. With
Compur shutter. High-grade
£5:15:0
Nine monthly payments of
13/5.
ACFA“SPEEDEX”
A first-class 3ix2i roll-film
camera. Get this handy little
instrument in time for the
holiday season. Fitted with
f/4.5 lens and Compur
shutter, direct-vision and
reflecting view- fCaCaA
finders . X»0-DiU
Nine monthly payments of 14/9
PATHf “B”
Strongly made with f/3.5
high-grade lens. Strong
motor drive exposes a reel
at one winding. Takes
30-ft. of 9.5-mm. film.
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments of
14/9.
Zeiss Ikon “IKOFLEX"
The twin-lens camera for 12
pictures on 3t x 2i 8-expo8ur©
roll film. Large finder lens,
compensation of parallax. No-
var f/4.5 lens, in 4^7 * 1 R ■ A
Ikoflex shutter. . • HI • W
Nine monthly payments of
18/1.
NEW IKOFLEX 11 ALSO
IN STOCK.
“ OMBRUX”
METER
LEICA MODEL III
With f/2 Snmmar Lens.
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER ‘BESSA’
|i 'he photo-electric cell meter
Ij dth a marvellous lens which
f lakes it the finest instrument
j n the market at such a
1 rice. Gives dead-accurate
j eadings for still camera work.
I Q ever - ready
I' use .
il'LENDUX, for
work .
67/6
67/6
Automatic focussing, 3 shots in
10 secs., anjrthing up to 36 pictures
one loading, double exposures
impossible. For holidays, travel,
or for photographs at night or in
any weather, Leica is the ideal
camera.
£39 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 92/2.
With coupled range¬
finder and optical view¬
finder fitted next to the
focussing control. The
famous trigger release
is fitted under the base¬
board. Yellow filter is
incorporated for use
when required. Compur
Rapid shutter speeded to
l/400th sec. With 4-
element Skopar f/3.6
£18:15:0
NEW CONTAX II
Chromium-plated and black leather
finish. Metal focal-plane shutter,
delayed action, wind and release
from top position, speeds from i
to 1/1, 250th sec., readily adjusted
interchangeable lens mount. Com¬
bined distance and large view¬
finder.
With f/2.8 Tessar . £43 6 0
With f/2 Sonnar ...... £50 10 0
With f/1.6 Sonnar _ £65 15 0
CINE- KODAK
You’ll bejsure of good results with
this camera. Like every other
16-mm. camera, this model gives
perfect results with the new Koda-
chrome colour film.
With f/3.5 lens £13:13:0
With f/1.9 lens £18:18:0
KODAK
“ REGENT ”
The latest model, taking
8 or 16 pictures on''3ix2i
roll film. Has coupled range¬
finder, optical eye-level finder,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Com¬
pur shutter, speeded to
l/400th sec., complete with
leather case. . £90!n!n
BRILLIANT
REVERSIBLE
FINDER
ACCUJJATELV
SPEEDED
SHUTTER
D.V.OPTICAL
FINDER
WITH MASK
MEVER
ANASTIGMAT
FOCUSSINO
SCALE
NICKEILEO
StlF-LOCKIMO
STRUTS
SELF ERECTINC i
ROCK RIGID \
FRONT
TIME EXPOSURES
LEATHER BELLOWS
AND COVERING
STRUT FCSR
Nine monthly payments
of 43/9.
Any model on easy terms.
Nine monthly payments of 31/11
or 44/2.
Nine monthly payments
46/8.
ALL O N EASY TERMS !
Pathe Motocamera de Luxe, f/3.5 Hermagis lens, double-claw
Projector, super attachment, added resistance for use off any
voltage, all guaranteed in perfect condition. Originally cost
£20 . £8 15 0
Victor Cine Camera, f/1.6 Dallmeyer Speed anastig. lens,
variable speeded motor, leather case, Bolex Projector for 9 and
16 mm., added resistance, complete in travelling case. All in
perfect condition. Cost over £80 . £45 0 0
Latest Model Ensign 16-mm. Projector, for use off any voltage
£9 9 0
9.5- Cine Projector, for use direct off house mains.. . .178. 9d.
9.5- mm. Coronet Projector, for use off 200-230 volts. Un-
soiled . £1 18 6
X Goerz Prism Opera Glasses, central screw focussing
£3 3 0
4x3 cm. Baby Box Tengor, Frontar lens . 13s. 6d.
3^ X 211 Blocknote, f/6.3 Tessar, 6 slides . £2 17 6
3i X 2| N. & G. Sibyl, f /4.6 Zeiss Tessar, 12 sUdes - £6 6 0
31x2^ Ensign Boll Film Reflex, f/7.7 anastig. lens.. 19s. 6d.
3i x 21 Ensign Boll Film Beflex, f/6.3 Boss Homocentric lens
£1 17 6
Kodak Cine-8 Cine Camera, f/3.5 anastig. lens. Cost £9 178. 6d.
£6 17 6
Kodak Betina BoU Film, complete in leather case and colour
filters. As new . £7 12 6
31 X 21 Ensign Boll Film and Plate, f/6.8 Taylor-Hobson Cooke
lens. Hex General Everset shutter, speeded from l/5th to 1/lOOth
and Time, focussing screen, 3 slides . £2 7 6
P.C. Kodak Boll Film, f/6.3 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, Compound
shutter . £3 3 0
P.C. Horizontal Beflex, f/4.5 anastig. lens, S.G. shutter, speeded
to 1/1, 000th, Mackenzie-Wishart slide, 6 envelopes.. £5 5 0
84ALDERSGATEST
LONDON, E.C.1 Phone: NAT. 0591
GENEROUS EXCHANGES!
THE HOUE OF HOUE MOVIES.
Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/3.5 lens, leather case. Perfect
order. Cost £11 68 . £5 7 6
Latest 9.5-mm. Ditmar Camera, many unique features, 2
speeds, f/2.9 Oassar anastigmat. As new . £9 9 0
Zeiss Ikon Kinamo 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/2. 7 Zeiss Tessar
lens. Cost £21 . £5 18 6
Weston Electric Meter. Perfect . £3 7 6
Agfa 16-mm. Movex Camera, f/3.6 lens. 2 finders. .£450
Visual Victor 16-mm. Camera, all speeds 8-64, 100-ft. capacity,
prism focus. As new. In leather case . £35 0 0
Latest Dekko Camera, multi-speed, fitted with 1/1.9 Boss
lens. Listed £10 IBs. 6d . £7 17 6
Siemens Model B Camera, 3 speeds, f/2.8 Busch-GIaukar.
leather case . . £21 10 0
Coronet Cine Camera, f/3.9 lens . £1 19 6
3i X 2i N. & G. Folding Beflex, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 3 double
slides, F.P. A. and case. First-class condition . £19 17 6
3^ X 2k Ememann Focal-plane, self-capping shutter, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar lens, 3 slides and case. New condition £11 17 6
1-pI. N. & G. Boll Film Sibyl, f/4.5 Cooke lens, leather case.
New condition . £6 17 6
4x4 Bolleiflex, automatic, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter,
leather case . £16 17 6
1-pl. Ensign de Luxe Reflex, double extension, revolving back,
f/2.6 Cooke lens and 12-in. f/5.6 Dallmeyer Dallon, 6 D. plate-
holders, F.P. A., leather case . £18 17 6
4i X 6 cm. Goeiz V.P. Tenax, f/3.5 Dogmar lens, 6 slides, F.P. A.
and case . £4 12 6
3x2 No. 2 Ensignette BoU FUm, f/6.8 anastigmat, speeded
shutter . 253. 9d.
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.6 Novar, Derval shutter £326
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5
EXCHANCE
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15, 1936
takes to
make this
BETTER
“chrome”
film
Voigtiander ** Illustra '* film is made to
exacting standards. No fewer than six
chemical layers are necessary to ensure that
Illustra ” will remain highly sensitive,
free from fog, anti-halo, scratch-proof and
firm in processing. Then three outer
protective wrappers are needed to make
certain that ** Illustra ” is safe in your
camera. Try this new and better film with
its speed of 18'’/I0 DIN and its fine grain ;
the results will please you.
ASK YOUR DEALER for ‘ILLUSTRA’
In case of difficulty write to :
SCHERING LTD. rSIp^A')
188/192, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.l
What it
ARE YOU INTERESTED
IN:
ARCHITECTURE
PORTRAITURE
HIGH-SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY
TELEPHOTOGRAPHY
ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY
or any other specialized branch of work ?
IF SO, write for booklet PS I on the choice of a
LENS
BEST FOR EVERY CLASS OF WORK
TARI 7FISS (London) I trl Mortimer house. 37-41,
C.A\r\L Z.CIOO (Lonaon) HQ. London. W.l CSl^J
REFLEX-KORELLE
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
ter and film wind, focal -plane
shutter I /25th to I /500th,
full-size D.V. finder. 12 pic¬
tures on x2J film.
From £10 : 10 : 0
With f/3.5 Vi«ar.
R. A. FLEMING & Co.. Ltd.
32, LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
FOLKESTONE
£25 “ The Gem of the South Coast " £25
Invites you to win Twenty-five Pounds Cash
Two Photographic Competitions (under the auspices of the
FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB. Hon. Sec.. Ernst. F. Davidson,
Town Hall, Folkestone), commencing July 8th,
closing September 30th, 1936.
(1) . Best Photographs of the Folkestone Floral Festival.
(2) . Best Photographs of Folkestone.
2 First Prizes of £5 cash. 2 Second Prizes of £2 cash.
2 Third Prizes of £1 cash. 36 Consolation Prizes of 5/-.
Also novel prizes are being offered by the Folkestone Hotel and Boarding House
Association, providing free accommodation at mutually convenient dates.
THIRD EDITION — Revised throughout
PHOTOGRAPHY
MADE EASY
By R. CHILD BAYLEY
By careful study of this book the novice with a
camera will be able to get a greater proportion of
successful photographs than would usually be the
case. It should form as much a part of the outfit as
the camera itself.
Price 2/- net By Post 2/3
Obtainable from all leading booksellers, or direct by post
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
V
MINIATURE CAMERAS
A PART-EXCHANGE OFFER
The response to our previous advertisements in this
connection has been almost more than we bargained for,
and we may have to withdraw our offer in the near future.
However, this week we again repeat it.
At this season of the year we find it sometimes difficult
to obtain adequate stocks to cope with the great demand
for guaranteed second-hand miniature apparatus. In
an endeavour to cope with this seasonal shortage, we are
prepared, in the case of customers considering the purchase
of new miniature cameras such as the Leica, Contax,
Exakta, Rolleiflex, etc., to quote really unprecedented
part-exchange allowances on existing apparatus. We
are particularly anxious, of course, to obtain the miniature
cameras in which we specialise. However, in respect of
any first-class apparatus not exceeding 3Jx2J inches in
negative size, our prices and allowances either for cash or
for part-exchange will for a short period be higher than
we have ever paid before. When replying, customers are
requested to describe their apparatus as fully as possible,
and to mark their letter or envelope, “ Part-Exchange.”
R. G. LEWIS
The Miniature Camera Specialist
202, High Holborn, LONDON, W.C.i
{HOLborn 4780.)
This anent
LEICA — and the
WESTMINSTER
0 With just one and the
same LEICA Camera you
can do an infinite variety of
work — covering virtually the
whole range of photography.
That, in itself, makes for much
saving of time, trouble, space,
labour in carrying, and cash.
Thus, for the price of your
LEICA you are gaining many
advantages — advantages es¬
pecially typical of LEICA.
9 ® ®y ^ call at “ the West¬
minster ” you can learn with
pleasure all that there is to know about
LEICA. At the same time you can know
how (readily and economically) you can
Part-Exchange your present Camera
for a LEICA, settling any balance Out-
of-Income — or, of course, you can buy
outright on that basis.
This is the LEICA
Model Ilia, having
shutter speeds up to
z 1 1,000th of a second,
fjz Summarlens, and,
^of course, completely
automatic focussing.
It costs or can he
acquired bv 9 monthly
payments of £5 o 4.
There are other models
from £16.
WESTMINSTER
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE, LTD.
119 Victoria Street, S.W.1
{Victoria 0669)
111 Oxford Street, W.1
{Gerrard 1432)
81 Strand, W.G.2
(Temple Bar 2710)
24 Charing Cross Road, W.C.2
(Temple Bar 7165)
TAKEPROJECT
YOUR OWN MOVIES
WITH ONE MACHINE
PRICE
77/6
MOTOR DRIVEN COMBINED
CINE CAMERA^PROJECTOR
• F/3.5 ANASTiGMAT LENS
FOR TAKING
• F/1.9 FOR PROJECTING.
• IRIS DIAPHRAGM.
• GARRARD LONG - RUN
MOTOR.
• PATENTED FLICKERLESS
SHUTTER.
Send for descriptive leaflet of the Campro or ask
to see a Demonstration at your local dealers.
HOME CINE CAMERAS Ltd., 18, GRAY’S INN ROAD,
(Dept.AP) LONDON, W.C.I
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If you use a Film Pack
choose a
Obtainable from photographic dealers
in the following sizes: — 2| x If,
Sj X 2j, X 3f, 9 X 12cm., 10 x 15cm.
Selo Hypersensitive Panchromatic
Film Packs are aloo available
SEOih rome
FILM PACK
and become as enthusiastic about this
remarkable film pack as thousands of
other keen amateurs. Andno wonder for
Selochrome has no equal for simplicity,
certainty, and superlative results.
The tabs of Selochrome Film Pack
are of varying length. It is almost
impossible to pull the wrong tab,
and each film is brought into position
with eise and accuracy.
Selochrome Film Pack is completely
light-tight and does not show tracer
of ^'fog," even on the edges of
the films.
Films are kept absolutely flat and
remain so when removed.
Films may be removed without
opening the pack or taking it from
the adapter.
Made in England by
ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
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WEDNESDAY, July i5th, 1936. Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper Vol. LXXXII, No. 2488.
for transmission in the U.K.
Next week’s issue of The
Amateur Photographer will
be our Special Summer
Number, and will deal, as its title
indicates, with a great variety of
those subjects and applications of
the camera that appeal to the
amateur during the summer months.
It will be considerably enlarged, and
in addition to a double number of
Art plates will contain many extra
pages of matter and illustrated
topical articles. It is an issue in
which every camera user will be
interested, and we advise our readers
to obtain their copies as early as
possible. They will also be di)ing
their photographic friends a good
turn if they introduce it to their
notice — especially to those about to
take their holidays. An all-over
cover in full colour will render “ The
A.P.” Summer Number particularly
attractive and difficult to miss on
the bookstalls. ' Note the date of
issue : Wednesday next, July 22nd.
“ The A.P.” Index.
Once more we have pleasure in
informing our readers that the index
is available for the last half-yearly
volume — No. LXXXI, January to
June, 1936. We have followed the
usual practice of dividing it into
three sections — Letterpress, Illus¬
trations and Contributors. The first
contains the titles of all articles,
letters and replies to questions, with
cross references where necessary ;
the second, the titles and authors of
all illustrations appearing on the
Art pages, including the beginners’
prints selected for criticism ; the
third, the names of those who. have
contributed articles, letters or prints.
The price of the index is 3d., by
post qd. The usual cloth binding
covers are also available, and with
a copy of the index included they
Holiday Greeting.
A striking snapshot at the coast, depicting
the holiday spirit.
cost 4s. id. post free. Both are
obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset
House, Stamford Street, London,
S.E.i.
An Appeal from the British
Museum.
Our readers during their holidays
with the camera can render the
British Museum a service and at the
same time secure some interesting
records for themselves. The De¬
partment of British Antiquities is
organising a survey of Anglo-Saxon
and Celtic sculpture in England,
and is anxious to secure a compre¬
hensive series of photographs of
these relics to make a national
collection. The Anglo-Saxon and
Celtic crosses are often of great
beauty and interest, and are widely
distributed over the country. To
those who have good negatives
illustrating these carvings the Mu¬
seum makes an appeal for prints ;
to those who are looking for subjects
for their holiday activities, informa¬
tion will be gladly supplied as to the
sculptures in the area to be visited.
Close-ups of detail in particular are
wanted urgently. All those who are
able to help by sending prints or
would like to hear of crosses to be
photographed should communicate
with Mr. T. D. Kendrick, Depart¬
ment of British and Mediaeval Anti¬
quities, British Museum, London,
W.C.i.
Research on Illumination.
The “ annual inspection ” of the
National Physical Laboratory drew
a great concourse to Teddington the
other day, and there were arranged
for their edification equipments and
demonstrations to the number of
900. One new development seen
for the first time is a photometry
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laboratory, which has been made
necessary by the rapid growth of
research into the problem of illumi¬
nation. It includes a room 145
feet long for the measurement of
different types of projectors, such
as motor car head -lights, search¬
lights, and signals. Some work has
been done on the recovery of the
eye from the effect of glare. The
study of the contraction of the
pupil under a glaring source of light,
and its gradual expansion again
when the source has been removed
has been made by a cinematograph
film using infra-red radiation, which
does not affect - the phenomena
investigated. Another new . piece
of work represented an investigation
into the proper illumination for
clerical work. This, too, depends
upon the records made by a 9.5-mm.
cinematograph camera capable of
taking single exposures. The rather
remarkable photographs include in
each exposure the reading of an
electrical instrument, the time, the
date, the distinguishing number of
the person whose action in switching
on the light automatically causes the
exposure to be made, and also
whether the general lighting is in
operation in the room he occupies
as well as his separate desk light.
For this investigation eighteen
typists occupying positions at dif¬
ferent distances from the windows
are being taken as subjects.
Yellow Lights.
The French Government has been
recommended by a technical com¬
mittee to malce the use of yellow
lights for motor car head-lamps
compulsory. Thereupon the Ministry
of Transport in Great Britain has
asked the British Medical Associa¬
tion to look into the matter, but that
medical body finds no ground for
any definite recommendation. The
yellow light is said to be superior
to white because of the improvement
in visual capacity which it gives,
but on the whole the expectations of
improved vision in these conditions
have not been realised. Every
photographer knows that the inter¬
position of colour filters causes a
lowering in visual acuity. As for
appreciation of differences of bright¬
ness contrast there is some- indica¬
tion that at low illuminations yellow
is inferior to all colours except red.
One worker has given the colours
in the following order of merit :
green, yellow, red, and blue. As
for giving increased perception of
colour and accentuating certain tints,
it seems pretty clear that yellow
light would rob the eye of one of its
most important aids in the recog¬
nition of objects. There would be
great difficulty, for instance, in
recognising the colour of the globe
of a Belisha beacon under the yellow
illumination of the sodium dis¬
charge tube. At the same time,
many motor car drivers do prefer
yellow light. Their preference is
probably psychological, which merely
means that it is not understood.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Copying Arrangements.
I frequently have to copy photographic prints, any size up to
whole-plate, and am hampered by the uncertainty of the exposures.
1 use a double-extension quarter-plate camera, .with //4.5 lens,
and dark slides. Is there any easy way of standardising exposure
with some form of artificial light? E. L. (Totnes.)
To do copying successfully requires considerable technical
skill, but it can soon be acquired, and it is a very great help
to standardise the procedure as far as possible. Probably this
can be done more easily by artihcial light than otherwise.
To begin with, your apparatus sounds suitable for the
purpose, as a focussing screen is practically indispensable, and
a large aperture is an advantage in arranging and focussing
the print, although it is generally advisable to stop down a
little for the actual e.xposure.
The diagram reproduced herewith gives an idea of the
layout, which may be arranged on a table or a large board.
The easel, E, should of course be large enough to take the
whole-plate prints, and whatever the size of the prints they
should be fastened up centrally on the easel. The camera, C,
should be firmly supported so that the lens is exactly opposite
the centre of the easel. The back of the camera must be
perfectly parallel with the face of the easel. It is best to keep
the easel fixed, but to make some arrangement for sliding the
camera backwards and forwards without losing parallelism.
You do not say what light you have available. It is quite
possible to use a couple of paraffin wax candles, one on each
side and to the front of the easel, as at LL. Electric lamps,
say of 40 or 60 watt power, are better. The lights should be
level with the middle of the easel, and it is best to keep them
always in exactly the same position, whatever the size of the
print. Any variation in position or distance will materially
affect the lighting.
One lamp can be used instead of two, if half the e.xposure is
given with it on one side, and the remainder with it on the
other.
Reflectors, R R, can be made with two pieces of white card,
bent into a curve with pieces of thin string at top and bottom,
and stood on end. They serve two purposes : to reflect light
on to the print, and to screen the light from the lens. They
must be just out of the " line of fire ” as shown by the dotted
lines.
We should advise you to use the same brand of plates always,
and you will find a fine-grain ordinary as good as any.
You must take into account the change in the value of the
f/ numbers of the stops according to extension. Focus the
lens on a distant object and measure the distance from stop
to screen. Suppose this is 5 in., and that when making a
certain copy you find it is 9 in. What is then the value of
f/8 ?
5 : 9 ; : 8 : =72 4-5 =f/i4-
A similar simple sum meets all cases.
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Exhibition Print
Those photographers who intend to submit their best work for the
autumn exhibitions will be well advised to consider the matter without
delay. The following article gives some hints upon important matters
that should receive attention.
IT is the ambition of most keen
photographers to see their work
upon the walls of the leading
exhibitions. None will deny that there
is great satisfaction in having work
accepted, and all successful photo¬
graphers are aware of the value of
submitting their best work to the
selecting committees of the leading
shows as a test of progress. Regular
submission of work is a test of ability,
and also an indication that the stand¬
ard once reached is maintained.
It is a wise course for any photo¬
grapher who decides to submit work
to the selecting committees of the two
important exhibitions that open in
September, that of the Royal Photo¬
graphic Society and the London Salon
of Photography, to give immediate
consideration to the entry.*
It is possible that last-minute efforts
may be accepted, but it is far more
likely that the photographer who
starts in good time and gives con¬
sideration to the subject from every
angle, with a view to producing the
very best possible print, will reach the
desired objective.
There is the advantage that prints
produced in good time may be lived
with, and given careful study. It
frequently happens that faults which
are not evident at the time of pro¬
duction are seen after a little time, and
it is a fact that faults that may escape
attention in the case of a last-minute
production, become noted after longer
acquaintance, especially if the photo¬
grapher has cultivated the faculty of
stern self-criticism.
Two Courses Open.
The photographer who aspires to
produce an exhibition print has two
courses open. He may examine his
collection of negatives, putting aside
those that show promise, or he may
make a direct effort at the production
of an exhibition print that will carry
out a preconceived idea. In the
latter case there is the advantage that
the subject may be studied, under
different conditions, and if necessary
repeated exposures made, until the
right kind of negative is obtained.
Essentials.
The would-be exhibitor will do well
to consider the qualities that are looked
for by selecting committees. Every
picture must reach a high standard
of pictorial excellence. In addition
to this the work must display origin¬
ality of outlook . Work which is merely
good will not be likely to secure
acceptance, nor will the picture which
is commonplace in treatment find a
place upon the walls.
While the selecting committees are
concerned mainly with pictorial quali¬
ties, the photographer will find it very
necessary to pay attention to tech¬
nique. Perfect technique is necessary
in order to make the best presentation
of a good subject, while poor tech¬
nique will place the print under such an
obvious disadvantage that its re¬
jection is certain. It must also be
pointed out that, with the high stand¬
ard of excellence reached by modern
materials, there is no excuse for poor
work. The selectors have far too
much really good work to choose from
to hang the productions of a poor
technician, no matter how well seen
the subjects may have been.
Size and Printing Process.
In these days, when almost every
photographer uses a small camera,
printing will be by enlargement.
There seems to be a tendency on the
part of some photographers to make
their prints too large, to the detriment
of the subject. Actually, there is
little merit in making the largest
possible print from the smallest pos¬
sible negative. It may well be that a
print of good quality may be made up
to 15x12 in., but there is a marked
falling-off in quality when larger
prints are made.
The size of the print should be in
relation to the subject. A landscape
or seascape subject, presenting a wide
expanse, may need to be on the large
scale, while a portrait or flower
subject, or a “ new angle ” presenta¬
tion of some commonplace subject,
itself on a small scale, is better in a
smaller size.
Very large prints should be made
when the subject demands them, and
when the photographer’s technique
can produce them perfectly. Exhibi¬
tion prints should be deeper in tone,
and stronger with regard' to contrast,
than those made for home decoration,
in order for them to stand the stronger
lighting of the gallery, and to compete
with the other prints which surround
them on the walls.
The photographer will be well
advised to make his prints by the
process with which he is most familiar,
rather than to attempt a new one.
In order to produce the most perfect
results by any process, experience is
necessary.
Mounting.
Many otherwise excellent prints are
spoiled by careless mounting. Bad
mounting becomes very much in
evidence, and can entirely ruin the
artistic excellence possessed by a print.
It is a pity to jeopardise the chances
of success through this cause, and
especially as in most cases the rules
permit of mounting being done by
someone else. Care should be taken
to follow the suggestions as to the
colour of the mounts, generally cream
or light tone, and also to ensure that
the mounts are of the dimensions
stated.
In General.
Lastly, the rules governing the
exhibition should be carefully read
and observed. A breach of the rules
may mean disqualification, and it is
a wise procedure to check up the entry
with the rules before despatch. Spe¬
cial attention should be given to those
sections of the rules dealing with the
name and address of the exhibitor
and the title of the print that must
appear upon the back of the mount.
The entry should be carefully
packed, and care taken to see that
the packing is of a kind that will not
only protect the entry on its outward
journey, but will also serve to protect
it during the return home. Many of
the complaints made of damage to
pictures, and their return in a damaged
condition, may be attributed to lack
of care in the original packing.
There is no better method of packing
than placing the prints between thin
three-ply boards, the exhibitor’s name
and address being attached to each
board.
The parcel should be sent off at
least two days before the closing date,
in order to avoid any risk of late
delivery through postal delay.
* The sending-in day for the Royal Photographic
Society’s Exhibition, 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C., is August 14th. For the London Salon of
Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i,
the latest date is September 2nd.
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Photographing with
Polarized Light
A Note on the new Pola Screen.
IN order to understand
the use of a pola-
screen it is necessary
to have a clear knowledge
as to what polarized light
really is. Ordinary light,
either from a lamp or the
sun, is composed of vibra¬
tions in all directions at
right angles to the ray
itself, whilst in the case
of polarized light all vibra¬
tions have been eliminated but one.
To visualise this state of light, the
accompan.ying diagram will serve as
a graphic illustration, but, of course,
must not be accepted as an authentic
picture of light waves. In Fig. i the
line A-B represents the axis of the
light ray, which as ordinary light is
shown as a tubular shape on the left-
hand side, L. When this meets the
pola-screen, P, all movements have
been cut out except in an up and down
direction, which is shown as a flat
vertical ribbon, P-Pi.
The handle of the pola-screen H
has been arranged in a line with , the
vibration plane of the screen, so that
if a second screen is placed in the
beam of polarized light as shown in
Fig. 2, with the handle in the same
direction as the first pola-screen, the
polarized light will pass through both,
but if the second pola-screen is turned
through a right angle, until the handle
is in a horizontal position, as in Fig. 3,
it will cut out the polarized light.
In order for the light to pass it
in this setting, it would be necessary
to turn the first pola-screen P into a
horizontal position, when the move¬
ment of the polarized beam would then
be in line with the vibration plane of
the second pola-screen.
In this way, two pola-screens, used
one in front of the other, could be
employed as a variable density filter,
and it is obvious that if such a screen
is to be used effecti\ely in front of a
By BERNARD ALFIERI, Jun.
camera lens, it must be mounted so
that it can be easily turned through a
right angle.
Messrs. Kodak Ltd. have kindly
lent me an experimental pola-screen
in order to provide illustrations, and
write from actual practice, and it will
shortly be possible to obtain such
screens. These will be mounted in a
strong framework having a handle
in a line with the vibration plane.
A separate holder will be supplied
to clamp on to a lens
mount, which has been
constructed to allow the
screen to be turned through
a right angle, and as it has
a slight light - scattering
power, it must be used
with an efficient lens hood.
In Fig. 4 a notable
property of polarized light
is illustrated. Light re¬
flected from a polished
non-metallic surface at an angle of
approximately 30° becomes polarized
by the action of reflection, and to
demonstrate this a glass dish has been
placed before a window so that day¬
light reflected on its surface reaches
the lens at an angle of about 30°.
A pola-screen has been placed before
the camera lens, with the handle in
a horizontal position, and, as we can
see from this photograph, the reflection
prevents us from tracing the pattern,
due to excessive reflection. In Fig. 5
the handle of the pola-screen has been
turned until it is in a vertical position,
that is, the vibration plane of the
screen is at right angles to the direc¬
tion of the vibration of light from the
reflecting surface of the glass. These
are now cut out by the screen, and only
the non-polarized portion of the light
passes to the lens and film. The
pattern on the underside of the glass
is left clearly visible.
In Fig. 4 a piece of glass stands at
the side of the dish, to reflect an
image of the dish iir a vertical plane,
that is, a reflection, the vibration
plane of which is at right angles to
the direct reflection from the flat
dish itself.
In the first (horizontal) position of
the screen no reflection can be seen
in the glass mirror, due to the fact
that the vibration plane of the screen
is at right angles to this reflection.
But when the pola-screen is turned
through a right angle, so that the
Fig. 4.
Fig. 5-
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^THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH
A fine week-end left us bankrupt of ideas. For the life of us we could not think out a coating for our usual advertising pill. This
being the case, we are forced, with many apologies for our lack of modesty, to fall back on the following plain statement of fact.
We still remain the only firm specialising exclusively in miniature apparatus. Selling cameras with us does not amount to a
purely mechanical function like doling out butter or cough syrup over a counter. We use and take a professional pride in our
knowledge of the instruments we sell, and are able to offer our customers a unique service of advice in the selection of ap¬
paratus for their particular purpose. Notable introductions in miniature apparatus — as conscientious readers of The Amateur
Photographer will probably by now have realised — are first obtainable from us. The “ Miniature Only ” Developing and Printing
Service recently introduced has been acclaimed with enthusiasm by serious miniature camera users who are without time or con¬
venience to do their own work. In fact, we do not think it can be called an overstatement when we say that the photographic
public in general has realised that where miniature precision is concerned, specialist service is the best.
We have just received our first delivery of the new Contax Model III and of the Super Nettel Model III.
The Contax Model IJI resembles closely in its general specification the Chromium Model II, but has the addition of a built-in
photo-electric exposure meter. It is thus the first miniature camera of the range-finder type to be equipped in this way. We might
add that the increase in bulk is negligible. Price, with f/2.8 Tessar lens, £55 17 0; with 1/2 Sonnar, £63; with f/1.5 Sonnar,
£78 5 0.
The Super Nettel III differs radically from the Super Nettel II. In appearance it resembles the Contax Model 11, but is definitely
more pocketable. The speeds on this camera remain from l/3th to l/l,000th sec., but the lens has been made interchangeable.
Telephoto lenses of two different focal lengths will be available for this model.
Prices: With f/3.3 Tessar, £28 5 0; with 1/2.8 Tessar, £32 0
Buy your Contax III or Super Nettel III from the Miniature Camera
exchange.
THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF USED
MINIATURE CAMERAS FROM OUR STOCK. WE HAVE, BESIDES
THESE, THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF NEW
MINIATURECAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES TO BE FOUND IN GREAT
BRITAIN. OVER FIVE HUNDRED DIFFERENT ACCESSORIES FOR
THELEICA CAMERA ONLY ARE TO BE SEEN AT OUR SHOWROOMS
WITH EACH OF THE SECOND-HAND CAMERAS LISTED
BELOW WE GIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION. .
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, fitted latest pattern rectilinear focussing f/1.9 Hektor. Unsoiled
in any way . ^45 0 0
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. As new . . £34 10 0
Leica Model 11, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new . £21 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar. Excellent condition . £18 10 0
Leica Model 1, f/3.5 Elmar lens, interchangeable. Excellent condition . £10 10 0
Leica Model 1, f/3.5 Elmar lens, non-interchangeable. Good condition. .. .£8 5 0
Leitz 3.5-cm. f/3.5 Elmar, coupled, chromium . £6 15 0
Leitz 2.8-cm. f/6.3 Hektor, chromium. As new . £8 17 6
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled, non-rectilinear focussing. As new . £18 10 0
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor, coupled, rectilinear focussing. As new . £21 10 0
Leitz l3.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar lens, uncoupled. Good condition* . £7 5 0
Leitz Synchroflash Attachment, £3 5 0. Angular Bracket, I3s. 6d. Bench Film Winder,
9s. 6d. Self-timer, 12s. 6d. Soomp Lens Hoods, 7s. 6d. Panorama Head for 5-cm.
lens, 7s. 6d. Fipos Filter, 13s. 6d. Firad Filter, 14s. 6d. Figro (No. 1) Filter, 12s. Od.
Angular Finder for Model I, 22s. 6d. Small Universal Finder, latest pattern, 45s. Od.
Copying Arm, with rotating plate to fit enlarger column . £6 17 6
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, 20-in. column . £7 15 0
Ditto, with 40-in. column . £8 4 6
Leitz Filoy Enlarger . £5 15 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . 1 . £42 10 0
Contax, as above, but with f/2 Sonnar lens . £32 17 6
Contax Chromium Model II, f/2 lens, ever-ready case. As new . £39 10 0
The following Telephoto Lenses will fit either the Models I or II Contax : —
Zeiss 8.5-cm. f/2 Sonnar lens As new . £26 10 0
Zeiss 18, 5-cm. f/6.3 Tele-Tessar. As new . £20 10 0
0.
Specialist. We shall be pleased to take any existing apparatus in part
CONTAXES— contd. :
Zeiss 12-in. f/8 Tele-Tessar, with filter and special case. Cost £48. As new £30 0 0
Contax Plate Back, £3 5 0. Extra Slides, 5s. 6d. each. 42-mm. Filters : Dark Red.
I2s. 6d. ; Green, I2s. 6d. ; Light Yellow, 9s. 42-mm. Proxars ; No. 1, 12s. 6d., No. 2,
12s. 6d. Contax Magniphot Enlarger, to take lens from camera. Excellent condition.
£6 17 6.
ROLLEIFLEXES :
Latest 1936 6x6 cm. Automatic RoIIeiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-ready
case. As new . £19 15 0
Automatic RoIIeiflex 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-ready case . £16 15 0
Automatic RoIIeiflex, f/2.8 Tessar, latest type, normal Compur, ever-ready case. As
new . £17 10 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £I 1 17 6
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar lens, case. As new . £8 15 0
RoIIeiflex Iris Stop, 18s. Od. Rolleipars, 16s. each. Latest type Lens Hood, lls. 6d‘
Duto Lens, No. 1, 15s. Od. 4x 4 cm. Plate Back, I8s. 6d. Slides for Plate Back, 1 Is. Od-
each.
MISCELLANEOUS :
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case. As new . £55 10 0
Contaflex, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case. As new . £49 10 0
Foth-FIex 6x6 cm., latest slow-speeds model, f/3.5 lens. As new . £7 17 6
Reflex-Korelle, f/3.5 Radionar. As new . £9 9 0
Reflex-Korelle, latest improved type, f/3.5 Tessar, ever-ready case. Practically unused
£14 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee anastigmat. Good condition . . £11 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition . £13 17 6
Exakta, latest lever-wind Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new. . . . ; . £19 10 0
Enlarger, for use with Exakta lens. Shop-soiled only . £3 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar. As new . £11 17 6
Volgtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar, de luxe case. As new . £14 10 0
7i-in. f/5.5 Tele-Xenar for Korelle-Reflex. Cost £11 I5s. As new . £8 15 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/LCPR, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. As new. .£14 15 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new . £13 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case. Cost £24. As new
£19 10 0
Zeiss Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur. As new . £7 7 6
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens. Excellent condition . £3 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/2. 5 lens. Excellent condition . £5 12 6
Voigtlander Virtus, f/3.5 Heliar, case. As new . £8 17 6
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“ . . . The distance meter’s fine, so easy to operate. Why
is that ? ”
“ The distance meter of Contax II works on the wedge
principle, Sir. It’s a patent, and only found on Zeiss Ikon
cameras.”
“But aren’t these thmgs rather delicate? Can you
assure me that this distance meter is reliable? ”
“ Yes ; the long base makes it very accurate, and with
our wedge system there aren’t any little parts, such as com¬
plicated levers and hinged mirrors, to go wrong.”
“That’s fine; but where’s the view-finder? This
camera doesn’t seem to have one.”
“ But you have just been looking through it. In the
Contax II the view-finder is combined in the same window
as the distance meter.”
“ H’m . seems a perfect little job.”
And the Contax II is truly the perfect miniature camera, for in
addition to the combined distance meter and view-finder, we give a
choice of 12 interchangeable Zeiss lenses, an incorrodible metal focal-
plane shutter working to a real I /1,250th second, built-in delayed-action
release, detachable back, and other important exclusive features.
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reflection on the glass dish has been
killed, it has at the same time passed
the vertical reflection, and we can now
see the dish reflected in the glass.
A practical application of reflecting
surfaces is shown in Figs. 6 and 7,
where white blossom has been photo¬
graphed against water, at an angle
of - roughly 30° to the surface of the
stream. Fig, 6 is a straight photo¬
graph taken without a screen, and the
white of the blossom has been lost
against the bright reflection on the
surface of the water. In Fig. 7 a
pola-screen was used in front of the
camera lens, with its handle in a
vertical position. In this position it
absorbs the polarized reflection, and
deepens the tone of the water, allow¬
ing the white blossom to stand out.
A pola-screen is of great assistance
in interior or architectural work, where
the relative brightness of walls or
ceilings can be slightly controlled and
objectionable reflections reduced al¬
most to nothing.
No exposure factors can be given
when using a single screen in daylight,
as it will depend on the percentage
of polarized light that is present, and
Fig. 6.
this can only be determined by experi¬
ment, but as a rough guide. Fig. 7
Fig. 7.
was given double the exposure of
Fig. 6, using panchromatic film.
Readers^ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
PROTECTING COLOUR FILTERS.
This is a hint that will interest' all users of colour filters
of the square glass type th^slide into-a standard metal
holder. If the glass fiasco protecting raised edge, the
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scraped on the metal holde^ as it is pushed into position.
To overcome this, it occur^d to me that it needed only a
narrow binding on two opposite edges of the filter to lift the
glass surface clear of th^ metal. A long thin strip of roll
film backing-paper was cut about in. wide and was wrapped
round each of the tw^ opposite edges, as shown. As each
layer was made a t\un smear of glue was added, and when
about four or five l/yers are made the filter is set aside to
dry. The r^son ryxiy one strip of paper is used, instead of
separate pieciis, is tmat it protects the two ends of each binding,
and if both bmdiiigs have an equal number of layers, the filter
will be perfectly /parallel with the filter holder. These bindings
are also some ^otection to the filters when they are removed
and returned and kept in the filter boxes, and provide a con¬
venient means of handling. R. Edgeware.
A UNIVERSAL CAMERA- HOLDER.
s
INCE a tripod is usually a trifle too
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attached to its making. It consists,
chiefly, of a “ claw ” clamp ; this has
the majority of the arm cut off, the
remainder is tapped, threaded to suit
a certain bolt (which will fit the tripod
socket of the camera) and the bolt
screwed in tightly. The hexagonal
head of the bolt is then cut off, a lock¬
nut screwed on, and the job is finished.
Clamps are procurable at considerably
lower prices than the two aforementioned
articles, and if the larger type of “ claw,”
with swivelling jaws, is used, the camera
can be used in any desired position.
The jaws themselves, having a 4-in.
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on to uneven surfaces, such as a wedge,
or stone, anything up to the limit of the
span. I have had mine fastened on a
drain-pipe and tested it with my weight ;
it did not even hurt the cork.
If a normal clamp is used, a ball-and-
socket head enhances its scope a lot.
J. N. Greenwell.
55
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ih[ amateur photographer
tD 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER cs
July 15th, 1936
By J. F. MANN.
Monday.
VERY many amateur photographers must have at some time or
other asked the ojd, old question, " What shall I take nexh? ”
They mean, of course, that they want to take photographs for
the sheer enjoyment which is to be deriv-ed from our hobby, but
hav'e run out of ideas.
This thinking-up of ideas is greatly facilitated by the making of series
of pictures. There is no need to wait for “inspirations” to come your way.
j ust take a pencil and jot down the first simple things that come to your
mind, like this : “ Days of the Week ” (with which this article is illus¬
trated), series of seven pictures ; “ Months of the Year,” series of twelve ;
" The Seasons,” series of four ; “ The Alphabet,” series of twenty-six ;
Holidays ” (Christmas, Easter, August Eank Holiday, etc.). With
just a little thought, you will be amazed at the length of your list and the
speed with which it grows. For those who have a liking for portraiture,
a series, entitled " Moods,” would open up scope for numerous pictures.
Having made out your list (the length of which would seem to be limited
only by the length of time you spend writing it out), take one subject and
sub-divide it into the various sections of which it is capable. If you write
these out, it will help you to put the thing into concrete form — it is far
better than just thinking them out. Having sub-divided your subject.
Tuesday.
Sunday.
you will find, on looking at your list of
sections, that at least one section (prob¬
ably more) simply shouts for a picture.
The idea for your first one or two pic¬
tures has arrived already. Make a note
at once. This is probably the easiest one
of the series, but it has started the ball
rolling, and other pictures to go with it
will soon come up before your mind’s eye.
You can, of course, write out the whole
series of pictures before commencing
operations, or you can make exposures
for the first few you have thought of,
and deal with the others later. You
could even run two or three series at the
same time. In any case, you will find
that ideas begin to flow in thick and fast,
and it will be a long, long time before
you are " stumped ” for ideas for really
good pictures.
One word of warning may not be amiss
When you are at a loss for an
idea for making pictures, and “in¬
spirations ” just won’t come your
way, try this — it’s a real tonic. It is
equally suitable for all, whether your
camera is an expensive de luxe
arrangement or a humble “ box,’’
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56
July 15th, 1936
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a 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
Photographs
in SERIES
here. Just because you have got a whole lot of ideas in
advance, don’t rush the pictures. A series may easily take
weeks to complete, and be all the better for it. Treat
each picture as you would your individual photographs,
remembering that although it is only a part of the series'
Wednesda*^.
and if bad, it is quite capable of making or marring it.
One of the beauties of this series-making is the remarkable
number of times that alternatives occur. For instance,
take the series illustrated : Monday could be alternated
with a picture
Thursday.
of the actual
washing opera¬
tions ; Sunday
could be alter¬
nated with a picture of pastry-making or
church-going, or even the existing pic¬
ture could be altered, added to, or sub¬
tracted from in various ways. Or, again,
the whole outlook of the series shouts for
alternatives. The present series shows
the days of the week as they affect the
average housewife’s work. This could
be alternated by a series of a man’s
work ; or, to show the days of the week
as they affect the community at large.
Concerning apparatus. Here again
the alternatives help us greatly. You
may think up an idea which proves too
much for your camera, but it is almost
certain that there is an alternative
which is well within the scope of the
humble " Brownie,” or similar camera.
Look once again at the illustrations.
They could all have been taken with a
■' Brownie,” with possibly the addition of
a portrait attachment. The interiors
would present no technical difficulties,
as a shillingsworth of flashpowder
(using hyper-pan. film) would enable
an f/ii camera to take two or three
series of this sort.
Friday,
Saturday.
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6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
July 15th, 1936
N
EWS
ITEMS OF
AND REVIEWS
GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
The Western Salon of Photography,
organised by the Western Counties
Photographic Federation, was opened
at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum,
Exeter, on Saturday last, July iith,
and remains open until July i8th.
There was a very large entry of Jlritish,
Continental and American work, all of
a high standard, and the Western
Federation Class also attracted a notable
number of good prints. Both the Open
and Federation classes for lantern slides
were well supported. The Hon. Salon
Secretaries are to be congratulated on
the success attending their work.
An attractive book of pictorial photo¬
graphs has just been published, entitled
“ A Leica Amateur’s Picture Book.” It
deals with the work of Rudolf Pestalozzi,
and is a collection of some of the pictures
made with a Leica camera by this worker
during the past four years. They are all
fine examples of straight photography,
taken in various parts of the world, and
are an eloquent testimonial for the
camera in question. The book, which
is of large size, with 160 pages of pic¬
tures in photogravure, is published at
2 IS., and is obtainable from the Fountain
Press, ig, Cursitor Street, London, E.C.q.
At the Batsford Gallery, 15, North
Audley Street, W.i, an exhibition of
photographs, " Ballet in Action,” was
opened on Thursday last, July gth, bv
>Ime. Fokine. The photographs are b\'
Merlyn Severn, and w’ere all taken w'ith
the Contax camera. The exhibition
remains open until July 31st, and ad¬
mission is free.
“ The Farmer’s Home,” the weekly
photogravure supplement to our sister
publication. The Farmer and Stock-
Breeder, announces a novel and interesting
competition with valuable cash prizes
amounting to £2^0, of special interest
to country photographers. The com¬
petition is to discover the most charming
country girl to represent ” Milkmaid
Charm.” Each county in England and
\N ales will provide a winner who will
be judged from the photographic por¬
traits sent in to “ The Farmer’s Home,"
and from these Regional Dairy Queens
an absolute winner will be selected.
Full particulars of the competition are
printed in the current issue of 'J he
Farmer and Stock-Breeder .
, A new model of the Campro Cine
Camera-Projector has been introduced
and is well worth the attention of readers
in search of a low-priced g.5-mm. cine
outfit. The Campro is a remarkable
little instrument that not only takes the
picture but projects it afterwards, and
is entirely self-contained. It is very
strongly made,
the body being
a stout metal
casting. It has
a particularly
smooth - run¬
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motor, and will
take the stand¬
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film with one
winding. The
lens takes at
f/3-5. with fixed
focus from 4 ft.
to infinity. For
projecting it is
opened out to f/i.g, and when connected
up with a small portable battery gives
a brilliant tw'o-foot picture. A double¬
claw movement produces an extremely
steady result. The Campro is easy to
load, the interior adjustments being both
simple and effective in action. A foot¬
age indicator is fitted and a direct-vision
view-finder. The release is conveniently
placed, and an ingenious rewinder is
supplied with the camera. Altogether it
is an attractive proposition as it costs
only £'}, 17s. 6d., or £(> 6s. if fitted with
f/2.5 anastigmat. It is made and sold
by Home Cine Cameras, Ltd., 18, Gray’.s
Inn Road, W.C.i, who will supply all
further particulars on application.
An exhibition of photographs of
topical interest of " The British Fleet in
the Near East ” was opened on Thursday
last, July gth, at the Ilford Galleries,
loi. High Holborn, W.C.i, by Rear-
Admiral Geoffrey Layton. Nearly all
the photographs were taken by Mr.
Charles Brown while he was with the
Fleet at Alexandria. Those showing the
Fleet Air Arm are of particular interest.
.“Admission is free.
We regret to have to record the death
of Dr. P. H. Emerson, who died at
Falmouth on May 12th, at the age of
80. after a long illness. Dr. Emerson was
well known to the older generation of
photographers as a pioneer in pictorial
photography, and his book on the
subject, ” Naturalistic Photography,”
published in 1899, has become a classic.
In addition to this book he wrote a
great number of others on East Anglia,
illustrating them with remarkably fine
pictures of the Norfolk Broads. He
was, in fact, one of the first photo¬
graphers to discover the pictorial pos¬
sibilities of the Broads nearly fifty years
ago. In recent years he was devoting
his time to the production of a work on
the history of photography, and awarded
medals to all those he considered worthy
of inclusion in its pages. The Royal
Photographic Society awarded him the
Progress Medal for his work in ” the
advancement of artistic photography.”
The Photographic Convention at Norwich. (Photograph by Coe,
Group of members of the P.C.U.K. taken in the Grounds of Norwich Castle on Wednesday, July ist.
58
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Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLII.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Miss D. E.
LAYARD.
The great majority of my exhibi¬
tion work comes under the
heading of Natural History ;
I will therefore confine myself to dealing
with that class of subject. Three golden
rules which I have made for myself are :
Be patient — be thorough — be prepared
for hard work.
“ As far as apparatus goes, I have now
what I consider the very best possible
with the means at my disposal. ’'l use
a J-plate Soho reflex with a Dallon
1 2-in. telephoto lens. The only draw¬
back to this combination is the weight —
about 7 lb. ; but it is quite worth the
slight inconvenience to have such an
outfit.
" My ammunition is film-pack, for
reasons of speed and lightness. 1 use
either Selochrome or Agfa Isochrom,
both of which give excellent results. I
His Majesty.
also use a Dallmeyer x 2 filter, when the
quality of the light permits and the
subject demands it.
'' Most of my subjects, except the
ordinary domestic animals, are taken at
the London Zoo, a very fruitful field of
action. 1 aim at. getting technique as
perfect as possible, as this is vital to the
rendering of fur, feathers, etc. I de¬
velop in a tank, and use Azol, i in 60,
and I generally give rather longer than
the table suggests. I aim at getting
negatives which will need not more than
60 seconds in my enlarger.
" I enlarge by reflected light, and
prefer negatives of not too great a
density. In selecting negatives for en¬
larging for exhibition purposes I choose
those which are as technically perfect as
possible, and which will produce prints
needing the least amount of after¬
Miss D. E. Layard.
treatment. The ‘ straighter ’ the print
the more it pleases me, though I am not
a conscientious objector to a little arti¬
ficial help. When enlarging I do not
make trial strips ; I prefer to use a whole
sheet. My method is to keep records of
exposures of my prints. When making
the first enlargement from a new negative
I find another negative of similar type,
look up my record for the time of expo¬
sure necessary, and use that as a guide.
It rarely fails.
" As regards paper for enlarging I
find that one or other of the Kodak
Royal papers gives me the best results.
This paper is now made in so many
varieties that a suitable brand can gener¬
ally be found for any subject. I use an
M.Q. developer, and always an acid
fixing bath. I try never to attempt
any enlarging if I am tired or rushed.
I cannot get the best results unless I
give my whole attention to it. This
applies to any photographic process, but
more particularly, I think, to enlarging.
It is not merely a chemical process, but
it demands personality and concentration
in a high degree.
“ I almost always intensify my exhibi¬
tion prints with chromium, whether it
appears to be necessary or not. It
brightens up the prints, and improves
the colour, especially when a paper is used
that has a cream base. As a final
process I use the oil-reinforcement me¬
thod. First an application of turpentine,
then megilp, well rubbed in so as to
prevent smearing. Any paint needed
for darkening can then easily be applied.
Even if no working-up is necessary the
oiling will give an added richness to the
print.
" Both the examples here are straight
prints, oiled as described, with portions
of background darkened. The oiling
should be done at least three days before
mounting, so that the print should be
free from all stickiness.
" In theory, I always have my exhibi¬
tion prints ready in very good time ;
in practice, I very often rush them
through at the last minute, despite all
my good resolutions.”
{A further example of Miss Layard's
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
59
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July 15th, 1936
ih! amateur photographer
p 6 ClhEMATOGRAPHER o
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
THE NEW MANCHESTER/' hy B, R. Fishwick.
The beauty of an effect of sunshine
is very well conveyed in this
example of work in urban
surroundings, and the effect gains in
value from the form of the building
on which its influence is manifested.
From the position of the shadows
and the strong illumination of the
vertical planes, it may be inferred
that the lighting was that of either
early morning or evening with
the sun shining from a com¬
paratively low altitude. Such
a lighting is about the best
of the day for pictorial work,
for not only has it a soft and
mellow quality in itself, but
it also has the power of em¬
phasising the vertical planes,
and stresses the attraction of
those particular portions of
the subject content which it
is usually found desirable
to accentuate.
The point is exemplified in
this instance. The main at¬
traction of the picture rests
in the sunlit facade of the
building in the middle dis¬
tance (i), and, because the
position of the sun was low,
its walls are much more
brightly lit than — for ex¬
ample — the horizontal streak
of sunshine stretching across
the foreground. It also
attains such a degree of
brightness that it seems to
glow against the darker tone
of the sky behind, a feature
that, besides endowing the
building with a beauty that
it would not ordinarily pos¬
sess, could scarcely be ob¬
tained with a noontide light¬
ing when the sun would be
considerably higher in the heavens.
But this brightness is also of service
in the arrangement of the composition.
As the most brilliant light, it attracts
and holds the attention, so much so
that the building becomes the self-
evident centre of interest. The value
of the light is further stressed by the
sombre tone prevailing elsewhere,
and the placing of the front in ques¬
tion — it falls across two of the points
of intersection formed by vertical
and horizontal divisions of thirds —
also lends it the emphasis of strength
of position. This strength is further
supported by the leading lines of the
roadway and eaves in perspective,
which happen to fall most happily' —
probably in consequence of a con¬
siderable degree of care in the choice
of the viewpoint — and, altogether,
the arrangement makes up remarkably
well.
The fact that the chief centre of
interest at (i) coincides with the
maximum expression of the effect lends
the latter the greatest possible signi¬
ficance, and, moreover, is of value in
conferring a satisfying measure of
unity upon the work as a whole. It
is very pleasing indeed, and, in con¬
nection with the form of the building,
it will be observed that there is the
main front, which takes the major
interest and greatest mass of the
illumination, and a series of smaller
frontages, which both break up the
surface and provide a succession of
accents emphasising the force of the
first.
Incidentally, it could be wished,
perhaps, that there were a little greater
weight in the intervening shadow
tones, and, possibly, a somewhat
greater depth of tone in the upper
reaches of the sky. Whether it would
be possible for such an adjustment to
be macie or not could, in the absence
of full technical data, scarcely
be definitely stated, but it may
be that the substitution of a
slightly more vigorous type
of printing paper in place of
that formerly employed would
be found effective. It should,
at all events, enable a more
definite decisiveness to be
incorporated — a quality in
which the present rendering
of the building is somewhat
deficient — and the consequent
gain in presentation would
considerably enhance the im¬
pression the work conveys.
Another thing that is no¬
ticeable is the absence of
figures. This, in a town
subject, seems rather anom¬
alous, and leads to the
suggestion that the scene
was taken either on a Sunday
or a holiday, when the cus¬
tomary evidence of business
and activity would not be
present.
As a corollary, there is a
feeling of peace and quietude
which is not altogether in
accord with the nature of
the surroundings, and, when
subjects of this sort are
dealt with, it will usually be
found desirable — and much
more congruous — to arrange
for the inclusion of something — either
figures or traffic of some description —
to convey an idea of the activities
ordinarily associated with the neigh¬
bourhood.
This suggestion, of course, would
add considerably to the difficulties of
obtaining a picture, but difficulties
only exist to be overcome.
Nevertheless, the work, in its pre¬
sent form, shows a great deal of
promise and an eye for an effect, and,
in arrangement, it is very well de¬
signed. “ Mentor.”
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THE NEW MANCHESTER,
[From the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
By B. R. Fishwick.
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ALEXANDER.
{See article, “ Hone t make my Exhibition Pictures.'’)
By Miss D. E. Layaru
July 15, I((36
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DANCE OF THE ASSEGAI WARRIORS.
{From ''The A.P." Overseas Competition.)
By C. V. Houcaard.
{Johannesburg.)
July 15, 1936
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PRINTS FROM " THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — “ Old Preston Church."
By U'. ^'elson.
2. — “ The Path by the River."
By J. A . Holdcroft.
5. — “ The WishingAVelL"
By Roy E, Smith.
3. — "The Old Cottage." 4. — "Among Tyrolean Heights."
By James Wood. By E. J . Wanstall.
6.—“ Horsey Mill."
By E. S. Green.
July 15th, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS m
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
Apart from the intrusion of the
overhanging hits of twigs on
the left-hand side, No. i of the
prints reproduced on the oppc^site
page — “ Old Preston Church,” by
W. Nelson — seems to display a well-
chosen subject, and it really has a not
inconsiderable beauty of effect, but it
does suffer from a serious drawback
in that there is a great deal too much
contrast in its presentation.
Print and Presentation.
It appears quite clear from the side
of the tower in shadow that there
ought to be a definite indication of the
texture of the stonework on the sunlit
side, but, for all practical purposes, the
latter side is shown devoid of any
tone at all, and it certainly does npt
convey the impression that the eye
would perceive.
It is not a question of depth of
printing, for, in view of the intensity of
the darks, any move in this direction
would only result in a general choking
up. What is wrong is that the print¬
ing paper is too vigorous for the
negative, or, putting it the other way
round, the contrasts of the negative
are too great for the range or scale of
the printing paper. If there should
be any special reason for the employ¬
ment of the particular grade of print¬
ing paper adopted, the negative should
not have been developed for so long
a time. Its scale of tones and the
contrast between them depend on the
time for which development is allowed
to proceed, and, as far as can be
judged, somewhere about half the
time would have been fully adequate.
In that event, a print on the same
paper would reveal the lights and
darks in a more harmonious relation¬
ship, and the present excess of contrast
would be avoided. Not only would
the light on the tower be fully detailed,
but there would be a better gradation
in the sky, and, at the same time, there
would be no over-printing of the darks.
Scale and Contrast.
But the negative has now been
made, and the adoption of this
treatment is impossible. It is true
that certain processes of reduction
might be employed to minimise its
contrast; but, at best, they are not
too reliable, and the device of making
a. transparency and a new negative
from it, while effective enough, is
somewhat lengthy and laborious. The
only practical expedient remaining is
to change the grade of the printing
paper, substituting a much ” softer ”
grade for that employed.
Most classes of development papers
made to-day are supplied in three
grades — vigorous, normal and soft.
If it should be the case, in this instance,
that a vigorous grade were used, the
probability is that a soft would pos¬
sess the necessary characteristics for
coping with the contrasts of this
negative ; but if a normal or soft paper
were employed, it will, most likely,
be found necessary to have recourse
to a- different and softer type alto¬
gether.
Speaking generally, gaslight papers
are the most vigorous ; bromide
papers, P.O.P. and self-toning papers
are appreciably softer ; and chloro-
bromide papers, carbon and platinum
are softer still. There may be, how¬
ever, a certain amount of overlapping
— a vigorous type of chloro-bromide,
for example, might be of greater
contrast than a soft bromide — but the
range is pretty wide and more than
sufficient to correct the excess of
contrast in the example under dis¬
cussion.
Harmony and Vigour.
The right paper would, of course,
have to be found by experiment, but
the effect of the substitution would be
practically equivalent to a reduction
in the time of development of the
negative, the print, while retaining a
needful measure of vigour, becoming
more harmonious and free from the
existing excess of contrast.
No. 2, “ The Path by the River,”
by J. A. Holdcroft, shows a similar
defect, but not to the same degree, the
stream being too light in tone and
the hillside and foliage being too dark.
It is not, perhaps, so noticeable as in
the former case, for there is no sky,
and the nature of the subject is such
that quite wide differences in repre¬
sentation would be equally accept¬
able. The print, however, goes beyond
this permissible latitude, and the light
tone of the water is too bright in
comparison with the depth of tone
elsewhere, yet the surroundings could
not truly be recorded in any deeper
one.
A substitution of printing papers
is again indicated, but in this case
the probability is that the next
softer grade would do — i.e., from
normal to soft or from vigorous to
normal.
Technical Treatment.
After the question of exposure, the
matching of negative to printing
paper or the reverse is the most
important element in technical treat¬
ment, and, in Nos. 3 and 4, “ The
Old Cottage,” by James Wood, and
” Among Tyrolean Heights,” by E. J.
Wanstall, a very near approach to a
proper scale of gradation has been
achieved.
In neither case is there any lack of
detail either in the lights or darks.
In “The Old Cottage,” the brightest
notes — those of the cottage wall —
show distinct differences of tone, and,
at the same time, there is modulation
in the shadows of the foreground,
which represent the opposite extreme.
There is tone in the sky of No. 4,
and the darks of the trees in the
middle distance are by no means
excessive. In both, the full range of
the paper has not been employed, and,
while vigour is not lacking, it does not
extend so far as to create an impression
of harshness or excess of contrast.
It is possible that a still softer
rendering might be preferred by some,
but it would be a matter of opinion,
and, in any case, the prints do indicate
a step in the right direction.
A Question of Taste.
Tastes differ and there is a reason¬
able amount of latitude, but the
theoretical condition that there shall
be a margin at both ends of the scale
is satisfied and any further hmitation
can be left to personal inclination.
In the case of No. 5, “The Wishing-
Well,” by R. E. Smith, the subject
material seems rather confused, but
the print is not technically unsound,
and, with the existing lighting, it
would be difficult to obtain a better
rendering. On the other hand, “ Hor¬
sey Mill” (6), by E. S. Green, is an
improvement as far aS arrangement
is concerned, but its contrasts, un¬
fortunately, are again inclined to¬
wards excess. The remedy has already
been indicated, and the degree is
about the same as No. 2. “ Mentor.”
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Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography.
SPEED NUMBERS.
SOME weeks ago I was talking about
early snapshot work, and pointed
out that good results were
obtained with lenses and plates so
slow that modern photographers might
well suppose that such results were
impossible. Whereupon an old friend
of mine, Mr. J. A. Lomax, sent me
a print which is reproduced on this
page. The tone values of the original
are excellent ; and yet he tells me
that the print was made in 1907,
from a negative on a Marion plate with
an H. & D. speed of 230, the exposure
being i/i, 000th of a second at f'6.8.
You might specially note the speed
number — H. & D. 250 ; because I am
going to take the opportunity of
saying something about present-day
speed numliers. It is a matter that
is causing an enormous amount of
confusion, doubt and annoyance —
and no wonder.
The old wet-plate was absurdly slow,
partly because it was more or less
insensitive to all the colour rays in
light except those near the violet
end of the spectrum. When the dry-
plate came along, photographers were
told, of any particular brand, how
many times it was faster than a wet-
plate. Hence, for example, the Paget
XXXXX, which, in spite of its sug¬
gestion of super-strong beer, was sup¬
posed to be five times the speed of a
wet-plate.
Later on, as speeds of emulsions-
became higher and more varied, the
Hurter and Drifheld method of sensi-
tometry was introduced. After care¬
fully standardised exposure and de¬
velopment the resulting densities in
the negative were measured and plotted
out, and the different “ density curves”
thus obtained gave a reliable com¬
parison of the “ speed ” of the various
emulsions so tested.
I may say here that on the Continent
they have a different method of
” reading ” the density curve, so
that they arrive at a speed from two
to three times the H. & D. figures as
we understand them. I venture the
personal opinion that such numbers
are fictitious, although I should not
have any objection to them if they
were given some other designation
than H. & D.
A great deal of the present con¬
fusion about plate speeds is the
result of the continuous improvement
in the colour-sensitiveness of emulsions.
What we understand by “ daylight ”
contains all the rays that give the
the spectrum — violet, indigo, blue,
green, yellow, orange, red — and some
more besides. It is clear that a plate
that is ” sensitive ” to only three of
those groups of rays will not be affected
by daylight to the same extent as a
plate that is sensitive to five or seven.
So that, quite apart from the
inherent speed of the silver emulsion,
much depends on the range of the
colour rays to which that emulsion
has been made sensitive. Given the
same initial speed, orthochromatising
an emulsion will make it faster, and
panchromatising it will make it faster
still. Exposure to daylight is assumed.
The testing of sensitivity, as it must
be done systematically, involves a
standard light ; and a standard light
must be an artificial light ; and no
At a Horse Show.
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artificial light has exactly the same
constituent rays as daylight. You
can no doubt see why a method that
would give reasonably consistent re¬
sults with wet-plates or “ ordinary ”
dry-plates will break down when it
comes to orthochi'omatic and panchro¬
matic emulsions, and to the use of
different standard illuminants.
Another method of arriving at
comparative speeds is the Scheiner,
the figures being given in degrees, as
20°, 21°, 22°, etc. The higher the
number the greater the speed. A
still later method is DIN, in which the
speed is indicated by the numerator
of a fraction with 10 as its denominator,
as 8/10, 16/10, 20/10, etc.
Now, plates and films, if they are
given a speed at all, may have it in
British H. & D., Continental H. & D.,
Scheiner or DIN ; and exposure
meters may be calibrated according to
one or more of these systems.
And, as I frequently have occasion
to point out, these systems cannot be
consistently converted from one to
another.
If you do not believe me, listen tq^
this from a scientific journal. “ In
order to determine whether there was
any satisfactory relationship between
the two methods of expressing sen¬
sitivity (Scheiner and DIN) the authors
examined 18 types of film, deriving
the required .DIN and true Scheiner
values. The results obtained show
that it is possible to have two emulsions
with identical Scheiner values, one of
which is ten times as sensitive as the
other according to the DIN values,
the difference being partly due to the
spectral differences of the illuminants
used.”
I could multiply that sort of thing
indefinitely, till you would be reduced
to a condition in which confusion
was worse confounded.
Committees are at work trying to
evolve some sort of order out of the
undoubted chaos. Whatever the
result I will venture on another
personal opinion ; namely, that no
single " speed number,” by whatever
system determined, can possibly indi¬
cate the capability of a plate or film
under all conditions of exposure.
You may have two plates which are
indistinguishable as regards speed
when exposed in the middle of the day,
and one of them may be twice as fast
as the other by the yellow evening
light, and ten times as fast by half-
watt light.
What speed will you allot to each I
With certain exposure meters, cal¬
culators and tables, there is no need
to worry about different and conflicting
systems for ordinary daylight work.
The makers and authors have classified
all current plates and films, and in
some cases given them a definite factor
or other indication. This classifica¬
tion you should follow, ignoring any
speed numbers (often purely fanciful)
given by the makers of the material.
The classification is necessarily approxi¬
mate, but it will work with the par¬
ticular meter or table for which it has
been made.
When I use a Watkins meter I
take the Watkins speed number from
the Watkins list ; when I use a Wynne
meter I take the f/ number from the
Wynne list ; when I use the Burroughs
Wellcome calculator I pin my faith
to B.W. and let Scheiner and DIN
go hang.
Or, if I were using a meter cali¬
brated for DIN speeds, and a film
with no such speed given, it would
not take me long to find which number
to call it.
Quite apart from the reliability of
speed numbers, there is no doubt that
we have available the fastest and finest
emulsions that have ever been made,
and we need not worry about the
numbers on them. W. L. F. W.
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to ns at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, July 15th.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Jumble Sale.
Hackney P.S. Gadgets.
Northants N.H.S.P.S. Evening Walk : Harpole to Flore.
Rochdale P.S. “ Some Pictures and Why they were Made.” H. Gidman.
Stockport P.S. “ Lecturettes ” by Members.
Thursday, July 16th.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” Facts about Focal Length and the Field Camera.”
Mr. Storey.
Bedford C.C. Harrold.
Camberwell C.C. Open-Air Meeting — Dulwich Park. J. H. Colman.
Hammersmith H.H.P.S. ” Finishing the Print.” S. I. Elfick and H. Taylor.
N. Middlesex P.S. ” Kodachrome.” S. T. Temouth (Kodak).
Oldham P.S. Technical Lecture. W. R. Ashley.
Oldham E.P.S. Committee Meeting.
Friday, July 17th.
Sheffield P.S. Exchange St. 7 p.m., S.P. & T. Mr. Oliviera.
Saturday, July 18th.
Accrington C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Stockport.
Bath P.S. Bathampton and ” I--Kaya ” for Tea.
B.P.F. Greenwich. Charing Cross (Villiers St.), 2.30 p.m.
Bristol P.S. Ilford Manor (Freshford Station).
Blackburn and D.C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble ; Stockport.
Bournemouth C.C. Brockenhurst.
Bury P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble : Stockport.
Camera Club (Leica Section). London Docks.
Cripplegate P.S. Hampstead Heath. H. T. Cattell.
Dennistoun C.C. Yachting.
Hackney P.S. ” The Zoo.” G. H. Capper.
Leigh L.S.P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble : Stockport.
Liverpool A.P.A. L. and C.P.U. Ramble : Stockport.
Manchester A. P.S. Stockport. (L. and C.P.U.)
Northants N.H.S.P.S. Ravensthorpe Reservoir.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Brackenhurst Hall, Southwell. J. F. M. Chambers.
Oldham P.S. Stockport (L. and C.P.U.).
Oldham E.P.S. Stockport (L. and C.P.U.)
Plymouth I. P.S, Western Salon closes.
Sheffield P.S. KirkstaU Abbey. C. B. Howdill.
Southampton C.C. Brockenhurst. Southampton Central, 2.13 p.m. train.
Saturday, July 18th {contd.).
Stafford P.S. Seven Springs. J. D. Jones.
St. Helens C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble : Stockport.
Stockport P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble : Stockport.
Wolverhampton P.S. Clifton Reynes. F. Cooper.
Woolwich P.S. Combined Meeting and Social.
Sunday, July 19th.
Beckenham P.S. Westerham to Sevenoaks. J. B. Holgate.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Epsom Downs. W. D. McAvoy.
Harrogate P.S. Spofforth. V. B. Cooper.
Leeds C.C. Outing to Derbyshire,
Leicester and Leics. P.S. Day Outing : Lathkill Dale, Derbyshire.
Oldham E.P.S. Ramble to Middlewood.
S. London P.S. Car Excursion : Penshurst, Groombridge and Scotney Castle.
D. E. M. Wright.
Wimbledon C.C. Wimbledon to Effingham Junction.
Windlesham C.C. Bramshill Park (Joint Outing).
Worcestershire C.C. River Trip.
York P.S. Richmond.
Monday, July 20th.
Luton and D.C.C. Barton Hills. Bus, Williamson Street, 6.20 p.m.
Oldham E.P.S. Bromoil Process. G. Ryder.
Southampton C.C. ” Odds and Ends.” W. R. Kay.
S. London P.S. Discussion and Arrangement of Winter Syllabus.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Lecturettes by Members.
Tuesday, July 21st.
Hackney P.S. Portraiture by Artificial Light.
Manchester A.P.S. ” Faces we Meet.” E. D. Rodway.
Norwood C.C. Informal Meeting at Headquarters.
Reading C.C. Competition Evening : Railway Photographs. Judge : L. Early.
Windlesham C.C. Winchester and District. Major L. H. Lloyd.
Wood Green P.S. Evening Outing.
Wednesday, July 22nd.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Roundhay. Tram Stop, Canal Gardens, 7.13 p.m.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Alliance Competition Prints, 1935.
Bristol P.S. Saltford.
Leigh L.S.P.S. Winwick (Bus, 6.30, Spinning Jenny St.)
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icture Points
No. 8 (New Series) by RICARDO
Hints on Animal Photography.
An always popular subject with beginners, animals can be
the most patient of models and seldom suffer from
camera-consciousness like human beinge. But they
all have their best “ side ” or viewpoint, and much patience
is called for unless they can be persuaded to sit in the right
position. One cannot give the best viewpoint for every animal
and bird, as all have their own characteristics, which must
be studied individually ; but a few hints on the more common
animals will be of help.
If we compare the two portraits of the bear on the left we
can appreciate the advantage of a reasonably high viewpoint
as seen in the lower sketch. \'ery often, the quaint general pose of the animal persuades
us to make an e.xposure, but if it is only the head that we require, then a low viewpoint will
accentuate the snout and only give a foreshortened view of the structure of the head.
If the position of the animal happens to be ideal, but the background is nothing but iron bars,
it is better to e.xpose as it is and remove the bars from the print later. It is immaterial if the
mouth happens to be open, but do not expose should the tongue be hanging out.
.\nother mistake that beginners are prone to make with four and even two legged animals
is that of exposing when both or one of the farther legs are immediately behind the nearer legs.
This is shown in the hrst sketch of the horse, which appears to have only two legs. Always
endeavour to show the right number of legs, as seen in the second sketch, even if it means altering
the viewpoint of the camera; a three-quarter front view is generally the best. Notice, too, how
a lower viewpoint prevents the horizon from coinciding with the horse’s back. If, after all, the
animal, or whatever it may be, is listless and uninterested, very often an unusual noise, such as a
squeaker or some peas in a small tin, will arouse its interest and result in a very spirited pose.
Very seldom is a three-quarter front view, such as we have just discussed, the best for birds, and
here a prohle is often the most interesting. With a bird like the swan in the top sketch, the
graceful curves are seen at their best in this side view.
Record versus Pictorial Prints.
The beginner in photography usually regards a camera as a technical instrument for pro¬
viding an exact reproduction of any subject that is before the lens. The sharper the
definition of that subject, the more satisfied he is and, of course, he prefers the negative
and print to be on the “ hard ” side, as this seems to improve the detail. Then comes the time,
the transitional stage, when he begins to realise that there is something more than merely
copying or recording the various subjects, whether they are relatives in the garden or pretty
villages.
It is the arrangement of these subjects that
should be considered before the exposure is made,
and when he aspires to competition and exhibition
work he realises that the technical side of the
hobby, although vitally essential, is but a means
of producing a negative and print, and that unless
the idea, the composition and lighting, etc,, are
pleasing, the print loses marks.
The sketch on the right is what would be termed
a “ record ” of the doorway and, although excel¬
lent for its purposes, w'ould not have such a
general appeal as the left-hand sketch of the
same subject. The door is still the main point of
interest, but the different viewpoint and the lighting have resulted in a pictorial
presentation instead of a ‘‘ copy.”
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July 15th, 1936
iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
When to Use Camera Angles “ACTINOGRAPHIST.”
" y^AMERA angles” first came into
I prominence through the great
part they played in the early
work of present-day serious cinemato¬
graphers. Because they regarded this as
something new, sculptors, " still ” wor¬
kers and poster artists became attached
to the principle, so much so that to-day
it is impossible to consult any advanced
work without encountering virile ex¬
amples of this attachment.
However, camera angles are not
merely " something new " to the re¬
sponsible cin6 worker ; they have now
become part of the recognised plan of
film construction. With their aid pic¬
torial composition — not always an easy
thing in motion-picture work — can be
effected, ideas can be expressively corfi
veyed and various moods can be empha¬
sized. With their aid, too, emotions
and reactions can be created, meaning
can be laid bare without confusion, and
the dramatic force of acting — even
amateur acting — can be greatly en¬
hanced.
It is in its ability to accomplish these
things that the device of camera angles
proves its worth, but it is in knowing
when to apply the device that amateur
cinematographers find their greatest
difficulty.
Selection.
Angles are not arrived at or determined
by haphazard selection. If they were,
it is probable that more harm than good
would result. Instead, each is chosen
for a particular purpose and because it
will produce an effect more satisfactorily
than will any other shot.
The particular purposes for which they
are chosen and the extent to which the
angles are exploited will, of course, de¬
pend upon the worker’s own knowledge
of what their introduction can accom¬
plish. And although this knowledge
may not be possessed by every beginner,
its acquisition is merely a matter of
developing " film sense.”
Impersonation.
Probably, however, camera angles will
for a long time to come be employed
mainly for their value in impersonation ;
that is to say, in presenting the spectator
with exactly the view he would enjoy
were he actually watching the occurrences
in person.
For this purpose, the camera can
indeed be made to take his place at the
actual filming, for — since the angle
subtended by the camera lens does not
appreciably vary with the angle of
human vision — the screened version will
lose nothing beyond that which any solid
arrangement loses when it is reproduced
in plane.
Practical Notes.
To secure best results in this particular
case, it is necessary to remember little
beyond the fact that the angle of the
camera must always coincide with
that from which an imaginary spectator
would himself witness the action. Thus,
assuming the spectator to be a police¬
man engaged in watching the attempts
of a burglar to escape over the roof¬
tops, the camera would be made to
incline violently upwards.
Conversely, to place the spectator
for a moment or two in the position of
the burglar carefully observing the
manoeuvres of the policeman, the camera
would be taken to the roof-tops and a
sequence of shots — looking downwards
— would be made from that point.
Reactions.
To create moods and emotional reac¬
tions, it is necessary to understand the
feelings normally produced in real life
when objects or persons are regarded
from different angles — geometrical angles.
If, for example, the cinematographer
be inclined to go down into a cellar and
to look (at an angle inclining upwards)
through the cellar flap, objects and beings
beyond it will be found to assume far
greater importance and significance than
they would were he to view them from,
say, an upper storey window (where the
angle formed would be more acute as
well as inclining downwards). In this
latter case, the objects would lose in
significance ; and that represents the
whole basis of angle work undertaken
with the object of creating different
moods and emotional reactions.
Dangers.
Like most other good things, the
device of camera angles is liable to
abuse and misuse. It may, as the
writer has already pointed out, be
adopted merely because it represents
" something new,” and not because it
fulfils one of the positive capacities for
cinematic interpretation which he has
attempted to outline in this paper.
A good example of the correct use of the high viewpoint camera angle.
ihi amateur photographer
p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
This misuse of the device is fraught
with danger, for instead of enhancing
the filmic beauty of any shot the effect
will be to create a freakish or, at least,
a puerile impression.
Another danger in the application of
angle technique is repetition. This
can, up to a certain point, be sustained
in most things — and then monotony
must inevitably creep in. The use of an
appreciable number of camera angles.
provided they are diverse and varied, is
not necessarily repetition and may.
therefore, be indulged in with less
fear of ill consequences resulting. But
the frequent repetition of any particular
angle or angles, even when applied to
different shots — is a definite cause of
monotony and boredom.
There are, of course, other dangers
more remote than the above, but they
are not likely to be encountered or even
July 15th, 193G
to be recognised by the majority of
enthusiasts, fn any case, it is impossible
within the scope of a short article to
deal with more than the main features
of angle work as it affects the ordinary
amateur. Nor must it be forgotten
that the technique is by no means a
settled or fixed matter. New uses and
applications are constantly being found
for it, and we cannot advance beyonrl
the times.
Filming the Unfilmable NORMAN HUNTER.
IDO not think I should be far out if
I said that light is one of the chief
difficulties with which the amateur
cinematographer is faced. Not so much
the difficulty of judging the correct
exposure for varying light conditions ;
there are plenty of efficient and not
very expensive appliances for this
purpose on the market ; but the difficulty
of getting sufficient light on many inter¬
esting subjects.
For instance, you may be taking some
scenics and probably you find one or
two interesting churches which you
want to include. As far as the outside
of these buildings is concerned everything
is plain sailing. But what about the
interiors ? Without a shot or two of
the interiors your scenes are incomplete ;
yet there is neither sufficient natural
light nor the means of introducing
sufficient artificial light. The fastest
film, the slowest motor speed, and the
widest lens aperture together are not
equal to the occasion.
There is, I admit, one very easy way
round the difficulty. But it is only a
way round and not a final solution of
the problem. You can take a snapshot,
or rather a time exposure with your
ordinary camera, and film an enlarge¬
ment from the negative in your title
maker. If it is kept on the short side
it may prove satisfactory.
Here is the method I used recently
to get a moving shot of the interior of a
warehouse which I had to include in a
commercial film I was making. There
was nothing like enough daylight in the
building and no means of getting enough
artificial illuminant. I had two still
photographs taken by flashlight. Both
were taken with the camera in the same
position, but it was swung round slightly
for the second shot. This gave me two
pictures which, when matched together
and mounted as one, formed a single long
print. I put this in the title maker and
drew it slowly through with the camera
filming it as it went. Result, a perfect
“ pan.” shot.
Another way of using a still photo¬
graph without producing an utterly
lifeless effect is to put the photograph in
the title maker and run a title along the
bottom describing the scene. Film with
the camera upside down, using stop
action, and remove the title letter by
letter. The final result will give a still
picture with the title running itself
across the bottom.
Talking of photographs used in the
title maker brings me to an easy method
of making wipe dissolves without the
need for cutting the film or making any
complicated joins and splices.
Take two photographs, one of each
scene you wish to form the dissolve.
Lay Scene i on top of Scene 2 in the
title maker upside down. Film a short
length of Scene i then remove it and cut
it neatly through the middle, vertically.
Put it back, upside down as before.
Start your camera and slowly draw the
two halves of the photograph apart — one
to the right and the other to the left
and completely out of the title maker,
leaving Scene 2 visible beneath it.
When you splice that length of film right
way up in its position afterwards you get
Scene 2 visible first, then Scene i slides in
from each side, the join down the middle
vanishes and leaves Scene r complete.
Needless to say you can make a run of
half a dozen or more scenes like this.
All you need is a still photograph of each
scene. As long as you use only a short
shot of each scene the fact that they are
not actually moving scenes will not be
apparent, providing there are no close-
ups of living beings. If you use a series
of these changes have the pictures
sometimes run in from side to side,
sometimes from top and bottom, some¬
times diagonally. It is only a matter
of cutting the picture accordingly.
A Prize Competition for Noviees
This competition is specially for those readers of “ The A.P.” who are Novices ; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices have all the summer in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates {for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows ; —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. 'Fhis must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th. This will give new readers who are Novices, and who intend entering this competition, every opportunity
of improving their work during the next three months by reading The A mateur Photographer every week and obtaining their competition prints during the summer holidays.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked " Novices’ Competition.”
Further reference to the competition will be made week by week, and hints given for the best treatment of various subjects for Novices.
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July 15th, 1936
lH( AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CIUEMATOGRAPHER o
Exhibitions and Competitions FUTURE.
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, July 31. Rules in the issue of June 24.
VVallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographie de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fc^ografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calie del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
Folkestone C.C. Competition in connection with
Folkestone Floral Festival. — Open, July 8-18. Cash
prizes. Entry forms available from photographic
traders in Folkestone. (E. F. Davidson, 44, Wear Bay
Crescent, Folkestone.)
The Listener. Cash prizes for photographs under
general title ” Conversation Pieces.” — Open, July 8-
August 25. Entries, Monday morning of each week.
First selection in The Listener of July 22. (Editor,
The Listener, Broadcasting House, London, W.r.)
Western Salon of Photography. — Open, July 11-18.
(Rev. R. J. Attfield, Hennock Vicarage, Newton
Abbot, Devon.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo*
her 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
I International Kunstphotographische Austellung
in Karlsbad.— Open, July i8-August 9. (Hugo
tleyer, Schulgass, 26, Karlsbad.)
Thirteenth Midland Salon of Photography.— Open,
June 2o-July 18. (Geo. T. Boulton, The Art Gallery,
Pall Mall', Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs.)
XXXIe Salon International D'Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci^t^ Fran(;aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy. Paris (qe).)
Radio Photo-Club de Spa. IVme Salon Interna-*
tional de Photographic.— Open, August 9-30. (M.
Rend Chalsdche, Avenue Marie-Therdse, 13, Spa,
Belgium.)
I Salon Intemacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian.
— Open, August 5-20. (Sr. Secretario General, Salon
Intemacional de Fotografia de San Sebastian, Calie
San Marcial, 26, San Sebastian, Spain.)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Entries,
July 25 ; open, August 28-September 12. (W. H.
Hammond, Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography,
2, Gould Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Museum and Public Library, Maidstone. Exhibition
of Nature Photography. — August 15-29, (C. E.
Fisher, Museum and Public Library, Maidstone.)
Tweede ” Focus ” Fotosalon. — Entries, August
10 ; open, September 12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon,
Bloemendaal, The Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Entries, August
14 ; open, October. (Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg
P.S., P.O. Box 7024, Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Entries, August 14 ; foreign entries, July 31 ; open,
September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S., 35,
Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, August 15 ; open, September 6-27.
(H. W. Schonewolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo,
N.V., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Entries, August
19 ; open, September 9-16. (James F. Levisohn,
B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive, Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb. Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Entries, August 20 ; open, October.
(Fotoclub Zagreb, Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfern, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV’ International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9.
(Secretary, Magyar Amatorfenykepezok, Orsz. Szo-
vetsege, Budapest VII, Erzsebet-kdrut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition . Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, November
(Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographic
Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Johnson’s ” Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., A.R.P.S., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur
Photographic Association, Lucknow University,
Lucknow.) Entry forms obtainable also from the
Editor of The Amateur Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937, (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every 'issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulse are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
” A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ x 3^ x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ” Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs, lliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d.
16. MOUNTANTS
pHOTOGUAPHIC prints are mounted on card
or mounting paper by one of the follo^ving
methods.: (1) by being “ tipped ” on with a strong
adhesive, such as Seccotine,” applied to the back
at the two top comers or the top edge only ; (2) by
being pasted all over the back with a suitable paste
before affixing to the mount ; and (3) by dry
mounting.
The first method is obvious in its application.
The third will be dealt with in a later contribution.
The second method is the one most frequently used
by amateurs, and the following are suitable pastes
or mountants for the purpose.
starch Paste.
This is a very qtiickly prepared paste, is clean
and very adhesive when fresh, but does not keep
well. It is made by mixing pure starch with a
small quantity of cold water to make a very stiff
cream. Boiling water is then poured on in a thin
stream, stirring the mixture all the time until the
mass turns to jelly. It is ready for use as soon as
it is cold. Apply with a stiff brush.
Dextrine Mountani.
This is the most reliable paste for mounting
photographs. A good formula is as follows : —
Best white dextrine . . . . . . 14 oz.
Water . 20 oz.
Oil of wlntergreen . . . . 20 drops.
The water should be heated to about 160® Fabr,
The dextrine is then stirred in slowly until it is
dissolved. The oil of wlntergreen is added, and
the stirring continued for some time. Pour into
suitable wide-mouthed bottles to cool. It will
take several days to set into a firm white paste,
and is then ready for use. This paste keeps well.
Starch-Dextrine.
This combination makes a good paste for all¬
round purposes and keeps well.
Pure starch . . . . . . . . 120 gra.
Best white dextrine . . . . . . 4 oz.
Sodium carbonate . . . . . . 10 grs.
Oil of wlntergreen . . . . . . 20 drops.
Water . 10 oz.
Mix in the above order to make a thin cream free
from lumps. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time,
and pour into jars. This will take a day or two to
set and it is then ready for use.
17. AN ENLARGING TABLE
Distances from negative to lens and from lens to paper.
Focus of
TIMES OF ENLARGEMENT.
Lens, in.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
2
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
3
2f
2*
2i
2*
2*
2*
n
10
12*
15
17*
20
22*
3i
Si
Si
3
3
2B
2|
3
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
4k
4
3|-
S'i
3*
3f
3|
CO
m
14
17*
21
24*
28
31*
4f
4*
44
4
4
4
4
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
6
5*
5
41
4?
4*
4*
4^
13^
18
22*
27
31*
36
40*
6
5f
5*
5*
51
5
5
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
6f
6
6f
5*
5k
I6k
22
27*
33
38*
44
49*
Si
6*
64
6t\
6t
6fV
6
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
9
8
7*
7*
7
6a
H
7
21
28
35
42
49
56
63
10*
9*
8|
8f
Si
8
7*
8
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
12
lOf
10
9i
9*
91
9
First ascertain the fbgal length of lens in enlarger. Then
decide on number of times enlargement to be made. This is
found by comparing the length of diagonal of the negative with
that of the enlargement decided on.
The point of intersection of the vertical and horizontal columns
gives the distances required.
The greater of the two numbers where the two intersect is
the distance from lens to the sensitive paper. The leaser is
the distance from lens to negative.
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ih[ amateur photographer
■D 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
IDeaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : “ The Editor, The Afnateur Photographer
and Cinetnaiographer , Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be t^J^written, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him. but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rides must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General *’ above. {2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned., (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed w'ith competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly w’ritten, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ’* are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query ” or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but ^ questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Paper Roll Negatives.
Can you oblige me with the developing and re¬
versal formula suitable for the paper roll negatives ?
J. O. (Buxton.)
If the paper films to which you refer
are what we expect them to be, they
are intended to be developed as negatives,
and are not capable of reversal. The
negative is set up in a good light and
re-photographed to give a bromide
print. It is intended that this work
shall be done professionally, and is
almost outside the scope of the amateur.
Photographing Bronze Figures.
I have to photograph a good many old bronze
figures, and as you see from sample herewith they
do not come out well. They are too dark, except
the high-lights. Where am I going WTong ?
L. P. (Purfleet.)
Assuming the specimen is a fair
sample, you are very seriously under¬
exposing. The high-lights are too strong
and crude, and there is neither form
nor detail in the shadows. Put the
figure a little farther from the window,
and use a reflector on the shadow side,
but not close enough to suggest a second
source of light. Give such an e.xposure
that the shadow detail comes out readily,
and stop development before the high¬
lights become too dense.
Negative from Print.
I want to get a new negative from an enlargement
which has been considerably w’orked up. Can it
be done by contact, exposing through the paper ?
P. W. E. (London.)
It can certainly be done after a
fashion, but we should not recommend
such a method. You would get a
grainy image, and if the enlargement is
of considerable size the plates would be
very expensive. The working-up may
have a different effect by transmitted
light from what it has by reflected light.
The best plan is to set the print up in
even diffused light, copy it, and make
enlargements from the negative.
Drying Plates.
When I put a dozen 3i x zj plates in a rack to dry
they take an enormous time. How can I hasten
matters ? C. C. (Ilford.)
By taking them out of the rack.
Remove surface water from both sides,
and stand the negatives on edge singly
along a shelf, with the top edges leaning
against the wall. They will dry evenly
in a few hours.
Rapidity of Lenses.
Is it a fact that all lenses at f/4.5, whatever their
focal length, would require the same exposure
under the same circumstances ? Or can a
quicker exposure be given if the lens has a short
focus ? S. F. (Highbury.)
The relation between the diameter
of the stop and the focal length remains
the same ; that is to say, the diameter
of the stop f/4.5 is between one-fourth
and one-fifth of the focal length, whatever
that may be. Theoretically, therefore, the
exposures should be the same at that
aperture, fn practice, the amount of
light passed is not the same in all cases
owing to variations in construction. In
a general way, the larger the number of
separate component glasses the smaller
is the percentage of light passed.
Formalin.
I should like to try formalin for hardening prints
before glazing, as I have noticed that you recom¬
mend it. How is it made and used ?
R. E. F. (.Aberdeen.)
Get from a dealer a small bottle of
formalin, which is in liquid form.
Measure out a fluid ounce of it, and add
9 oz. of water. When the prints are
washed, put them into this solution,
and keep them moving about for three
or four minutes so that the solution has
free access to the gelatine, which it soon
hardens. Transfer the prints straight
to the glazing slabs. The solution can be
used again and again, but becomes
weaker, as the prints carry water into
it and take formalin out of it.‘
Monthly Competitions.
When do the rules of your competitions appear,
and what are the conditions ? R. W. (Toronto.)
The rules governing our monthly
competitions are published, together with
the names of all the prize-winners of the
preceding month, in the last issue of
each month. The conditions of entry
are clearly given, so that we can offer
you no further information on the subject,
as it would require too much space for a
short reply.
Paper Negatives.
How are paper negatives enlarged ? They seem
too opaque to print in the usual way.
F. A. P. (Newport.)
The sort of negatives to which we
expect you refer are set up in a good
even diffused light and photographed
on to bromide paper in order to get a
print. It is intended that this work
shall be done by firms with the necessary
apparatus and equipment, and it is a
rather difficult matter for an amateur
to tackle successfully.
Fixing- Hardening Bath.
Can you tell me of a simple solution to add to my
hypo bath so that it will harden the films while
fixing them ? W. D. (East Ham.)
Make up the hypo solution first to a
strength of half a pound in 30 oz. water.
Then prepare the following, dissolving
the ingredients in the order given.
Warm water
• • 4
OZ.
Sodium sulphite . .
•• i
OZ.
Glacial acetic acid
■ ■ i-
02.
Alum
OZ.
.\dd this very slowly to the hypo solution
with constant stirring.
Two-colour Print.
Can you tell me how the two different colours have
been obtained on the enclosed print ?
M. M. (Cork.)
We have no doubt that the warm and
cold tones have been obtained by the
familiar double toning of self-toning
paper. With most papers of this type
you can get a much colder (bluer) tone
by giving a preliminary bath of common
salt. Instead of immersing the print
for this purpose, the salt solution is
painted on to parts of the dry print with
a brush, and allowed to act for the time
stated in the instructions. The print is
then washed and placed in the usual
hypo bath. The parts not treated with
salt are then warmer (redder) than the
others.
Sulphide Toning.
Will you please give me the necessary formulae
for the sulphide toning of bromide prints ?
C. H. (Bolton.)
After thorough washing bleach the
prints completely in the following bath :
Potassium ferricyanide . . 300 grs.
Ammonium bromide . . 100 grs.
Water . . . . . . 20 oz.
Wash well and redevelop in ;
Stock sulphide solution . . 3 oz.
Water . . . . . . 17 oz.
The stock solution referred to is made
by dissolving 2 oz. of sodium sulphide
in boiling water to make a total volume
of 10 oz.
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SOHO Reflex i-pl., Ross f/4.5, 3 double slides,
F.P.A. : as new, £14, or near offer. — -18,
Hedsor Buildings, E.2. [4114
31x21 Ensign Reflex, f/2.5 Cooke and 1/5.6
2 Dallon ; excellent condition, many acces¬
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Brown, 25, Princes Avenue, Woodford. [4137
Qlx2i Zeiss Ikon Nettar, f/4.5 anastigmat,
O4 D.A. Telma shutter ; almost new, 85/- ; cost
£5/10. — Andrew, 6, Raikes Rd., Bolton. [4139
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IN D.D. slides, F.P.A., leather oases : cost £30 ;
as new, £12/10. — 44, Trinity Rise, Tulse Hill, S.W.2.
[4146
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
fs Q V.P. and halt Dolly, Certar f/4.5, Vario,
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ZEISS 34x24 Miroflex, f/4.5 Tessar, slides, F.P.A.,
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PLAUBEL Makina II, f/2.9 Anticomar, f/6.3
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15, 1936
SBead-hand
46342. 3i X 2i Kodak Junior Graflex. Bauscb >1: Loinb f/4.5 Tessar
lens, cbaijging-box for 12 plates, very small and compact £6 17 6
40721. 31 • 2J Junior Graflex, Carl Zeiss 1/4.5 Tessar lens, Gra-
flex roibbolder and cut>6lm magazine. In good condition 18 8 0
46532. 3i 24 T.-P. Special Ruby, revolving hack, 5*dn. Ross
f/4.5 Xpres lens, 3 double plate-bolders, F.P. ht>lder8, leather case.
All in good condition. List price £23 10s. For. . . . £12 12 0
46292. 34 21 Adams’ Tropical Model Minex, brass-bound
teak body, revolving back, double extension, rack rising front,
51-in. Ross f/5.0 Coinbinable anastiguiat lens, single lenses 8 in.
and 9} in. focal length, Mackenzie Model A adapter, 12 envelopes,
F.P. holder, Gratlex roll-holder, 6 double plate-holders, set of
Ilford Colour filters, leather case, A very complete outfit in
good condition. List price about £115, for . £40 0 0
46729. 3ix2i T.-P. Junior Ruby, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5 lens,
F.P. holder, canvas case. In good condition. List price £12 15s.
For . . . £7 12 6
46785. 31 X 21 Ensign Tropical Model Roll Filin Reflex, T.
and I. shutter, Aidls Uno anastigmat lens f/7.7.... £2 5 0
47042. 31x21 Kodak Graflex Series B, revolving back, Carl
Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case. In good condition . £12 10 0
47045. 31x21 Tbomton-Pickard Special, revolving back,
Carl Zeiss f/4.d Tessar lens, 3 double plate-holders, roll-holder,
F.P. holder, case. Good condition. List price £23 10s. For
£15 0 0
46996. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Duplex Roby, revolving
back, long extension, Rosa f/3.5 Xpres lens, 3 double plate-
holders. In first-class condition . £20 0 0
46941. 31x21 Ensign Special, revolving back, f/4.6 Aldis-
Butcher anastigmat lens, 3 plate-bolders, F.P. holder, leather
case. In good condition . £7 12 0
46914. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Junior Special Ruby, revolv¬
ing back, Dallmeyer f/3.5 Press anastigmat lens, 9 single plate-
holders, leather case. In good condition. List price £18 lOs.
For . £10 10 0
47079. 31 X 21 Thoroton-Pickard Horizontal Ruby, f/4.5
Aldls Ensign anastigmat lens and 9-in. f/6.d Gallon Telephoto
lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder, canvas ease. List price
£18 158. For . £12 10 0
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LIST OF CAMERA BARGAINS !
46799. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Special Ruby, revolving back.
T.-P. Cooke fy4.5 anastigmat lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P.
holder, leather case. List price over £20. For . £9 12 6
46854. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Junior Special Ruby, revolv¬
ing back, Dallmeyer f/4.5 anastigmat lens, 6 plate-holders,
canvas case. Good condition. List price £13. For. . £7 12 6
46576. 31x21 Thoroton-Pickard Junior Ruby, revolving
back, liisto stop. Dallmeyer f/3.5 anastigiuut lens, 3 plate-holders,
New condition. List price £10 ISs. For . £12 12 0
45775. 31 X 21 Ensign Tropical, revolving back, 5i-in. Aldis-
Butcber f/3.4 anastigmat lens, 3 single plate-bolders. In new
condition . £12 10 0
46443. 31 X 21 Tbomton-Pickard Junior Special, revolving
back, f/3.5 Cooke anastigmat lens, 3 single phite-holdera. In
new condition. List price £15. For . £10 10 0
46594. 41 - 31 T.-P. Tropical Model Duplex Ruby, revolving
back, extra long extension, brass-bound teak body, 01-in. Ross
f/2.9 Xpres lens, 0 double book-fomi plate-holders, leather case.
In good condition. List price £05. For . £25 0 0
M538. 41 ^ 31 Soho, latest pattern, 64-ln. Ross f;3.3 Xpres
lens, 3 double plate-holders. In new condition. List price
£37 108. For . £27 10 0
46853. 41 X 31 Tbomton-Pickard, reversing bac-k, 0-in.
Plaubel f/2.‘J Antlcomar lens, F.P. holder, 0 plate-holders.
Good condition . £9 9 0
46943. 41 X 31 T.-P. Junior Special Ruby, revolving back.
Ross f/4.5 anastigmat lens, 6 plate-holders, canvas case £8 8 0
46958. 41 X 31 Tbomton-Pickard Junior Special Ruby, re¬
volving back, Cooke f,3.5 anastigmat lens. 6 plate-holders,
F.P. holder, canvas case. List price £17 lOs- For.... £10 10 0
46966. 41 - 31 Ensign Popular, reversing back, Cooke f/4.5
Luxor anastigrmat lens. 6 plate-holders . £5 12 6
47034. 41 - 31 Thornton-Pickard Special Ruby, revolving
back. Cooke f/2.5 lens, 6 double plate-holdere, leather case. In
good condition. List price £4U 28. Ud. For . £25 0 0
45521. 41 - 31 Dallmeyer de Luxe, revolving back. Dallmeyer
f/3.3 Dalmac lens, 3 double plate-holders. In excellent condition.
List price £25. For . £15 15 0
45983. 41 31 Adams* Minex de Luxe, revolving back, Ross
Zeiss f 0.3 Convertible Protar lens, also ll-in. Ross f/b.8 Tele-
centric Telephoto lens, Mackenzie adapter, 12 envelopes, F.P.
holder, leather case. All in good condition . £22 10 0
46G64. 41x31 Popular Pressman, reversing back, ll-in.
Ross f,5.4, Teleceiitric Telephoto lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P.
holder. leather case . £10 10 0
46699. 41 ' 31 N.-S. Front Shutter Reflex, revolving back,
f/4.5 Koss-Tessar lens, also 10}-ln. Bis-Telar Telephoto lens, 6
double plate-holders, leather case. Good condition £12 10 0
47066. 41 31 Soho, latest model, 6-ln. Carl Zeiss f/4.5
Tessar lens. 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder. In first-class
condition. List price £35 58. For . £23 10 0
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5 -IN. Series Vila Cooke Primoplane W. - angle
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1 to 1 /500th sec.. Compur, perfect condition,
soft leather ease, filter, £17/10. — Trehane, Little
Copse, Ferndown, Dorset. [4160
1^-ON-2tx3i Voigtlander Virtus, Compur, f/3.5
J.O Heliar, latest, as new, leather case ; list
£11/5 ; £8. — Jones, 2, Amherst Rd., Fallowfleld,
Manchester. [4162
FOTH-DERBY, takes 16 on 27 film, f/2.5 anas¬
tigmat, D.A. focal-plane shutter speeded
to l/500th sec., suede case. Carbine daylight
developing tank ; outfit in new condition, £6/10. —
Tatlow, Eckington, Derbyshire. [4165
LEICA 1, with Elmar f/3.5, Avo meter and filter,
£10/5, as new ; wanted 3 or 4 in, Telescope.
— Kerridge, 20, Downscourt Rd., Purley, Surrey.
Upland 3446. [4167
CHANGE your camera for a Leica or Rolleiflex
from Cyril Howe, Cheap St. (Close to Abbey),
Bath.
Model hi Leica, Elmar f/3.5, as new, £22/10 ;
Model II Leica, f/3.5, good condition, ever-
ready case, £18 ; 10.5-cm. Coupled Elmar, £6/17/6 ;
F/3.5 Wide-Angle Coupled Elmar, £5/17/6 ;
Black Vidom and case, as new, £3 ; Ever-ready
Case, 12/6 ; part exchange and approval. — Cyril
Howe, Bath, recommended by Messrs. E. Leitz for
Leica developing and enlarging. Send for price
list.
FOTH-FLEX 21 square Reflex, F.P. shutter, f/3.5,
£6. — Cyril Howe, Bath. [4168
Ensign Autorange, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro, 1935 ;
new condition, £5. — Jones, Talgarreg, Llan-
dvssul. [4169
ZEISS Cocarette 21x3}, f/4.5 Tessar, delayed
action Compur shutter ; as new, £6/5.— 41,
Church Lane, Charlton, S.E.7. [4170
SUPER Nettel 24x36, Tessar f/2.8, Albada
view-finder, lenS hood, filter, ever-ready case ;
as new, £19 ; deposit. — 82, Hereford Rd., London,
W.2. [4171
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1 OF BUSINISS Vsss TO 7»w MONDAY TO SATURDAY
6x 13 Heidoscope Stereo Reflex, takes singles,
change box, 6 slides, F.P.A., 4 filters, viewing
box (£3) ; excellent condition, £25. — ^Mrs. Neville
Kingston, A.R.P.S., 1, Cobb House Flats, Lyme
Regis, Dorset. [4174
LEICA Standard Model, new Whitsun, once
used, 13 gns. ; North London.— Box 8578,
c/0 “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4176
Norfolk 3Jx2J Plate, Zeranar f/3.5 anastig-
mat in D.A. Compur, 1 to 1 /200th, double
extension, rise and cross, 6 slides, F.P.A., case,
lens hood, Optochrom pale yellow filter, Dalian
plate tank 34 x 2i, taking 12 plates, £7 the lot ;
all in very good condition ; deposit system.—
Box 8580, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4178
IKONTA 3ix2J 520/2LR, Tessar f/3.8, Compur
Rapid D.A., filter, case; cost £17; as new;
price £11, no offers ; seen Kensington.— Box 8591,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4179
ZEISS Ideal, f/4.5, delay Compur, perfect, £10 ;
Icarette, f/4.5, Compur, £3 ; Ihagee Electric
Enlarger, f/6.3, £2 ; giving up ; particulars from
6, Diamond Avenue, Plymouth. [4180
POSTCARD Kodak Roll Film, Goerz f/6.3.
Compound shutter and developing tank ; cost
£17 ; ■ accept £4/10 ; deposit system. — Pinner,
28, Highdown, Worcester Park, Surrey. [4181
BALDAX 16-on-3ix2i, f/2.9 Trioplan, D.A.
Compur, fitted Leitz range-finder and Rhaoo
view-finder ; cost £12 ; perfect, £6/10. — Below.
DOLLINA II (coupled range-finder), for Leica
cassettes, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar, ;^pid Compur,
E.R. case ; hardly used ; list £20 ; accept
£15/15.— BCM/PROVIDENS, London, W.ll.l. [4182
yOIGTLANDER Virtus 16-on-120, f/3.5 Heliar,
D.A. Compur, Focar, hood ; as new, £7/15. —
C. H. Hardy, 47, Clarendon Rd., Bristol, 6. [4184
31x24 Ica Trona, Zeiss f/4.5, Compur shutter,
2 double extension, slides, F.P.A., case, £6.
— Cuthbert, 43, Carlton Avenue, Broadstairs. [4185
Q K /. Kodak, f/6.3, 3i x 2i, practically new, leather
OtJ/ case, portrait attachment.— Buss, Court-
wood, Shorne, Kent. [4186
1-PLATE T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, Taylor-
4 Hobson f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P.A., case ; just
returned from complete overhaul by makers,
£0/18/6 ; 3 days’ approval deposit. — Robinson,
Manchester House, Lowestoft. [4187
Newman & GUARDIA 3ix2i Folding Reflex.
Ross , Xpres f/4.5 ; perfect condition, £18. —
H. P. L. C., Pierhead House, Wapping. [4188
New Ideal Sibyl 3tx2i, Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3
slides, F.P.A., case, £8/10. — Cockram, Wood-
beck, Retford. [4189
SUPER Ikonta 3ix2i, 8 or 16, Tessar f/4.5,
leather case ; perfect, £12/10. — Morris, 81,
Ainsworth Rd., Radcliffe, Lancs. Deposit. [4190
CARBINE Film Developing Tank, 10/- ; Ensign
V.P. to P.C. Daylight Enlarger, 6/-. — Below.
ZEISS Super Ikonta 530/LCp, 16-on-3ix2i,
Tessar f/3.5, Compur, coupled range-finder ;
excellent condition, £12. — Gillott, Hillcrest, Bladon,
Oxon. [4191
Leica hi, chromium, £17 ; Summar f/2,
collapsible, £11 ; together, £27. — 6, Gawsworth
Avenue, E. Didsbury, Manchester. [4192
5x4 Goerz Anschutz, f/4.8 Celor, 3 slides, 70/-. —
Warbutton, 4, Monk Rd., Bristol. [4193
Cockrette 3ix2i, Tessar f/4.5, delayed-
dw I / I action Compur. — Henwood, 8, Tamworth
Avenue, Woodford, Essex. [4195
SUPER Ikonta, £28/5 model, Tessar f/2.8, case,
Proxar, filter ; as new, £23 ; deposit system.
— Box 8585, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4197
CONTAX n, f/2 Sonnar collapsible, unused, gift,
fortnight old ; accept £42 ; approval. — Box
8587, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4199
l-PLATE T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, Aldis f/3, rev.
4 back, M.-W. adapter, 12 envelopes, filter, £8/10 ;
deposit system. — Box 8590, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4202
Leica No. I, interchangeable, ever-ready case,
stereo attachment, viewer, filter, Correx tank ;
excellent condition ; half list prices. — Ross, 128,
(Daks Avenue, Worcester Park. [4203
J,-PLATE Naturalist Reflex, 7i-in. Cooke f/3.5, 6
4 book-form slides, F.P.A., direct-vision finder,
automatic time valve, reversible mask. Alpha
filter, lens hood, spare panel, focussing magnifiers,
large Ashford tripod, case ; cost over £50 ;
£19/10 ; consider exchange Rolleiflex. — Rogers, East-
field, Douglas, Isle of Man. [4205
1-PLATE Soho Reflex, Ross f/4.5, 14 D. dark slides,
4 F.P.A., magnifiers, Dallmeyer 12-in. f/5.6,
tripod, case ; cost £40 ; accept £28, or offer.-
Woollons, 18, Belsize Avenue, N.W.3. [4209
1-PLATE Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, l/15th to
4 1/1, 000th, F.P.A., 2 D.D. slides ; bargain, £3/10.
— Brampton, 34, Ropley Rd., Bournemouth. [4212
1 i2-ON-3i Baldax, Hugo Meyer f/2.9, delayed
J.O Compur, optical direct finder ; cost £9/5 ;
as new, £6/7/6. — Bear, 10, Chxirch Rd., Portslade-
on-Sea, Sussex. [4214
SERVICE
BARGAIBfS-
CASH, EXCHANGE, OR TERMS
3 X 4 cm. Fotet Sports, f/2 Xenon lens, in Compur shutter,
and purse . £6 7 6
3|x2^ Kern, double extension, revolving back, f/4.5
Keam anastigmat lens, Compur shutter, 3 slides, roll-film
adapter and leather case . £4 17 6
4.5x6 cm. Tropical Contessa, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter . £4 17 6
^-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar lens, 6 slides and
leather case . £2 7 6
9.5*mm. Pathescope Motocamera, f/2.9 Zeiss Triotar
lens. As new . £6 19 6
9-in. f/6.5 Dallmeyer Telephoto Lens . £5 5 0
5 X 4 N. & G. Special B, f/6 .3 Zeiss lens and leather case
£2 18 6
4.5 X 6 cm. Vesta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compound shutter,
12 slides, F.P. adapter and leather case . £4 7 6
4.5 X 6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Ross f/4.5 Xpres and 5-in.
f/6.5 Dallon Telephoto lens, filter, lens hood, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter and leather case. Nice condition. . £12 17 6
V.P. PiCCOlette, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter,
and leather case . £2 7 6
Dolly Super Sports (16-on-3ix 2J), f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan,
in delayed Compur shutter, 3 slides, focussing screen.
As new . . £8 7 6
1- pl. Ralli Focal-plane Press, f/6.8 anastigmat lens, 3
D.D. slides and case . £2 18 6
3 X 4 cm. Kolibri, f/2 Sonnar, Compur shutter. £13 17 6
4.5x6 cm. Dallmeyer Speed, focal-plane shutter, f/2.9
Pentac, 2 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter . £6 18 6
3^x2} Makina II, built-in range-finder, f/2.9 Plaubel
anastigmat lens, delayed Compur shutter, 3 slides. As
new . £27 17 6
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/6.3 anastigmat lens and case
£2 2 0
3ix2i Ihagee Roll Film, f/4.5 Ihagee anastigmat, in
Compur delayed shutter . £5 2 6
3ix2i Voigtiander Inos I, f/4.5 Skopar, in Compur
shutter . £5 7 6
Duo-Kodak (16-on-3ix2i), f/s-s anastigmat, Compur
shutter .and purse. As new . £7 18 6
Baldax (16-on-3ix2J-), f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, in delayed
Compur shutter . £6 19 6
3^x2^ Ensign Tropical Roll Film Reflex, Aldis f/7.7
£1 12 6
10x15 cm. Linhoff, with Tessar f/4.5 lens. Compound
shutter, F.P. adapter, canvas case . £8 15 0
Kodascope Eight-30, for 8-mm. film, motor drive.
Good condition . £6 6 0
16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Projector, motor drive, loo-watt,
variable resistance . £8 7 6
J-pl. Anschutz, f/4.8 Celor lens, 6 D.D. slides and
leather case . £5 7 6
J-pl. Mentor, focal-plane, f/2. 7 Tessar, Leica range-finder,
changing-box, 3 D.D. slides, filters, all in case. Fine
condition . £27 10 0
7-in. f/3.5 Aldis Anastigmat, in sunk mount . . £4 7 6
16-mm. Ensign 100-B Projector, in self-contained’
carrying -case. Nice order . £11 15 0
Pathescope 200-B, with variable resistance. . £12 18 6
16i-in. tor 12x10 in. T.T. and H. R.R. f/8, iris mount
£1 10 0
3ix2j^ Ensign Speed Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis lens
and case . £4 18 6
3ix2J T.-P. Reflex, f/3.4 Aldis lens, 3 slides and case
£5 12 6
Model III Leica, f/2 Summar lens. New condition
£30 0 0
8i-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres, in sunk mount . £8 10 0
3i-in. f/3.6 Ross Zeiss Planar, in iris mount. .£118 6
No. 3 1/1 Bausch W.A., rotating stops . £1 0 0
Cabinet Portrait Lens, and stops in case . £1 0 0
4}-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres, in focussing mount. ..£218 6
4|-in. f/7.7 Aldis Anastigmat, iris mount . 15s. Od.
3-in. t/1.9 Ulliastigmat Lens, iris mount.... £2 7 6
13.5 t/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, in focussing mount. ,. . £2 7 6
4}-in. f/4.5 Goerz Dogmar, in sunk mount . . £2 10 0
2- in. t/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, iris mount . £119 6
IJ-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres, in focussing mount. .£118 6
5|-in. t/4.5 Cooke Anastigmat, sunk mount.. £2 18 6
Phone: Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889.
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15, 1936
ESTAB’D
20 YEARS
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THIS WEEK’S OFFERS
Contax U, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, focal-plane shutter to 1/1, 280th
sec., with D.A. release . £50 10 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 21 x 21, Tessar f/2.tt, Conipur Kapid, 1
to l/400th sec., with D.A. release . £28 5 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 10-on>31 x 21, Tessar f/3.5, Compur
Rapid, 1 to l/400th sec . £18 12 6
Contax 1, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, elow-speed model. . . . £41 0 0
Contax I, Tessar f/3.0. Cost £31. New condition £19 10 0
Contax I, Zeiss Sonnar f/1.5, E.R. case. Cost £87 lOs.
Perfect . £44 0 0
Contax I, Zeiss Sonnar f/2, E.R. case. Cost £42 148. 6d.
As new . £29 15 0
RoUeiflex 21 x 21, auto., Tessar f,3.5, Compur shutter, 1
to l/60Uth, E.R. case, lens hood, hlter, Proxars. Cost £30.
Splendid outfit . £21 0 0
Zeiss Snper Ikonta 21x21, Tessar f/3-5, Compur Rapid,
1 to l/4U0th. Cost £25 08. New condition . £19 10 0
Zeiss Sonnar Telephoto 1/4, 13.5-cm., for Contax. Cost
£21178.6(1. As new . £16 10 0
Albada Finder, for Contax. Listed at 30s. As new. 178. 6d.
Ombrux Electric Exposure Meter, and case. Cost £3 78. 6d.
As new . 35s. 6d.
Uno Cameo 31 x 24 Plate, Aldis f/6. all moTemeuts, Com¬
pound shutter, l to l/250th, 12 slides, leather case. . £2 0 0
Puck Stereo Camera. Listed at 21s. .'^hop-soiled 10s. 6d.
Six 2a Brownies, l.ist pilce 15e. Shop-soiled only 8s. 6d.
Agfa Speedex 31 - 21, f/8.8. Cost SOs. Perfect order
358. Od.
Enaign Double-Eight, Ensar f/4.5. List price £3 12s. 6d.
Shop-soiled . £2 10 6
Kodak P.C. 3a Special, Tessar f/6.3. Compound shutter,
1 to l/200th. Cost £15. Perfect condition . £3 5 0
Kodak la, Kodak f/6.3. Cost £3 3s . £1 19 6
Kodak la, Kodar f/7.9, Kodex shutter. Cost £2 "s. 6d.
r, . £19 6
Zeiss Ikofiex I, Novar f/4.5, Derval shutter. Cost £7 158.
Splendid condition . £6 12 0
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7. Overhauled _ £1 17 6
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
Latest 3^x2} Soho Reflex, excellent condition,
f/4.5 4i-in. Ross Xpres, revolving back and
mask, slow-speed device, j to 3 sec. (new), 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter. Riteway roll-holder (new),
leather case ; cost £40 ; £15/10. — -Clapham, 16,
Elm Avenue, Sowerby Bridge. [4215
T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, 3Jx2i, f/4.5 Cooke,
R. back, case, 6 slides, F.P. A., filter, mag¬
nifier, tripod, £5/10 ; 1-pI. Kodak Roll Film, f/6. 6,
Compound shutter, 1 to l/250th, rising front, 45/- ;
Ensign Carbine, f/4.5, Mulchro, £4/5 ; Kodak
Junior, f/7.7. Portrait attachment, L/case, 30/- ;
10/6 Agfa Flashgun, 5/- ; Kodak Printing-box, 5/-.
— 14, East St., Newton Avenue, Wakefield. [4217
N. & G. 3ix2i Roll Film Sibyl, Ross Xpres;
case, accessories, de luxe outfit ; recently
cost £26 ; new condition, £10. — 1, Coulsdon Rise,
Coulsdon. [4218
LEICA Ilia, Elmar f/3.5, as new, chromium,
£23. — ^Kennett, 46, Chapel St., Islington. [4219
IQQ^ 3ix2i Voigtlander Tourist de Luxe,
JLt/OO f/4.5 Heliar, D.A. Compur, over D.E.,
3 slides in wallet, F.P.A., leather case, finder
magnifier, all as new, almost unused, genuine
bargain, £11/19 ; also J-pl. Klito, f/7.7 anas.,
sector shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth, R. and C. front,
3 slides. L/case, quite sound, 10/- ; V.P.K.,
and case, as new, 9/- ; Trofl Range-finder, unused,
half-price, 10/6 ; 3ix24 Dalian Tank, perfect, 12/- ;
Leudi Meter, 2/6. — M., 48, Windermere Gardens,
[4221
31x2i T.-P. Junior Ruby, Cooke f/3.5, plate-
4 holders. F.P. A., R.F.A., filter, magnifiers,
lamps, £7/10 ; approval ;
Chelsworth, Ipswich,
[4222
Ilford, Essex.
Ix2i T.-P. Junior
4 holders, F.P. A.,
case, frames, dishes,
other bargains. — Housden,
Suffolk.
CONTAX, f/1.5 Sonnar, unused, £42, or nearest.
— Parker, 10, Cambridge Gate, London, N.W.l.
[4223
ROLLEICORD 6x6, f/3.8, as new ; offers. — Snape,
2, Hawthorn Rd., Chorlton, Manchester. [4224
FKX Magazine, Aldis f/6 anastigmat, 20/- ;
Folding, R.R., 4 double slides, case, 12/6 ;
Kodak Postcard Autographic, 10/-. — 118, Shandon
Rd., Worthing. [4228
LEICA I (non-intefchangeable). No. 1 filter,
range-finder, lens hood, Bewi meter, guaranteed
splendid condition. £8/15 ; or exchange V.P.
Speedex and cash. — Sykes, The Lodge. Great
Northern St., Huddersfield. [4229
SUPER Ikonta. f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
new May, unmarked, leather case, 13 guineas. —
Tyneheys, Gillway, Tamworth. [4230
ERNEMANN V.P. Focal-plane, l/l,000th sec.,
f/1.8 Zeiss lens, F. screen, 18 slides, case, £15/10.
Bouth View, Marsworth Avenue, Pinner. [4232
STANDARD Leica, Elmar 5-cra. f/3.5, chromium.
interchangeable lens ; practically new, £12.
— Leatham. 6, Waterloo Rd., Milford Haven. [4231
1-PLATE Ensign Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, all move-
4 ments, 3 D.D., F.P. A., Ilford filter, case, etc. ;
good condition, £3/19/6. — Purnell. 33, Stanwey.
Exeter. [4233
CONTAX Model I. f/2.8 Tessar, E.R. case, as
new. £25, or nearest : cost ■ £35. — Pinn,
Fremington. Hurst Close, Hayes, Kent. Phone,
Bishopsgate 8836. [4236
BALDAX 16-on-3ix2L Meyer f/2.9, D.A. Compur,
flex, case, 2 Zeiss filters, hood ; as new. £6. —
Chitt, Heathhall, Dumfries. [4238
Latest Model standard Leica, 5-cm. Elmar, new
condition, hood, case, £11 ; deposit. — Box
8597, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4242
3x2 Voigtlander, f/4.5 Heliar, Compur to l/300th,
2 finders ; as new, £4/15. — Box 8598, c/o
The Amateur Photographer.” [4243
NO. 3a F.P.K.. T.T. & H. anastigmat f/6. 8 lens,
Velosto shutter, leather ease ; as new, £2^0 ;
cost £9. — Below.
Three lOO-ft. Spools Kodak S.S.P. 16-mm.
Films, new May, £2. — -Box 8599, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4244
ROLLEIFLEX 4x4, Tessar f/2.8. lens hood,
green filter, case ; nearly new ; perfect con¬
dition, £20. — Box 8601, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [4246
Dallmeyer Dual, 16-on-3ix2i, Dalmac f/3.5,
^ < D.A. Compur, self-erecting, D.V. finder,
leather case ; as new ; cost £13. — Box 8602, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4247
EICA, as new, model HI, and f/2 Summar lens,
chromium ; cost £43 ; any offers ? — F. Hananla,
Dower House, Fairway, Merrow, Surrey. [4248
71/2.8 Super Ikonta, 2i square, as new, ever-ready
^ case, £18. — 44, Lovett St., Cleethorpes. [4250
I "^OOKE 6|-iu. f/4.5, semi-sunk mount, 52/- ;
'o' Dallmeyer Anastigmat 8.1-in. f/6.3, 42/- ;
Portrait Lenses. Achromatic Lenses, 5 in. to 16 in.,
from 7/6, unexcelled for portraits ; Telephoto
Lenses, cheap, and attachments ; Condenser Lenses,
all sizes ; Anastigmata repolished cheap ; lists
free, stating requirements. — Premier Optical Co.,
63, Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [4216
r
YOU GET I
I “A GOOD DEAL ” |
{from the •
NEWPORT CAMERA I
i EXCHANGE t
9 5. HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, MON.
2 ALL CAMERAS FROM A BROWNIE TO A LEICA
0 Fokh-Derby 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter*
^ l/5th to l/500th sec. As new. List £5 58. For £4 4 0
A Kodak Betina, f/3.5 Schneider lens, Compur. Perfect.
A As new. List £10 10s. For . £0 15 0
X Zeiss Contax, f/‘2 Zeiss Sonnar, 5-cm., latest model. As
W new. List £41. For . £31 0 0
9 Baldi 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Meyer lens, Compur Rapid,
Szip soft leather case. As new. List £7 10a. For £5 5 i
Makina V.P., f/3 Flaubel lens. Compur, 6 slides, F.P
{adapter, leather case. Perfect condition. For. . £6 10 '
Zeiss KoUbti 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Novar lens, Telma shut
ter. As new. List £8 2s. 6d. For . £4 15 (
Ensign Midget, Model 33, All-distance, in slip case
SAa new condition. List 33s. For . £1 5 <
Wirgin Double Extension 3^ x 2i, f/3.5 Zeranar lens. Com
:pur shutter, R. and C. front, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather
ette case. List £8 78. For . £5 0 0
Polyscop Stereo, f/5.5 Bausch Omnar lenses, shutter
^ l/3rd to l/250th sec., auto-plate magazine. Perfect,
# For . £3 15 0
A Voigtlander Double Extension Avus 9x12 cm. and i-pL,
2 f/4.5 Skopar lens, Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
Z leather case. Perfect. In new condition. For.. £5 10 0
2 Voigtlander 31x2^ Boll Film, f/4.5 tikopar lens, Compur
shutter. Perfect condition. For . £4 5 0
Voigtlander Avos, double extension. 3^x2^, f/4.5 Skopar
lens, Compurshutter, B. and O. front, 6 slides. For £4 15 0
0 Ensign l*pl. Reflex, f/4.5 Boss lens, F.P. adapter. 3 O.D.
2 slides, hide case. As new. For . . £9 17 6
2 Ensign Carbine l-pl. Roll Film, f/4.5 Doppel lens, Compur
X shutter, R. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0 2
# Ross Telecentric 17-in. f/5.4, in leather case.’ Perfect •
0 condition. As new . £8 15 0 0
SCarl Zeiss Telonar 12x40 Binoculars, In solid leather 0
case. As new. Cost £22 10s. A genuine bargain £13 10 0 0
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Square, High Holborn,
{Phone ; Chancew 65M) W.C.I
For the Connoisseur
Super-Sport
The only miniature camera of such universal use. Takes
12 pictures 21x2i or 16 pictures 21x1} on standard 31x2}
roll film. Takes also plates 21x1} (6x4.5 cm.). Reverse
spooling. Interchangeable wide-apeiture lens in delayed-
action Compur. Counting dial for 12 exposures 21x21.
Focussing screen and 3 plate-holders. Also available : Tele¬
photo lens 21-cm. ; Extension tube for close-ups to 12 In.
With Meyer Trioplaa f/2.9, Compur S . £10 10 0
With Schneider Xenar f/2.8, Compur 3 . £12 17 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 3 . £15 7 6
Compur Rapid shutter, extra . £1 6 0
di$k your dealer for cataXogue or write to Sole Importere for
CEBTO CAMERAS.
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July 15, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) i
DUNSCOMBE’S
PERSONAL”
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
ABOUT BABIES
Reading in a somewhat obscure ladies’ journal
mainly devoted to knitting and slimming we
learn that last week was National Baby Week,
the aims and objects of which were presumably
to make every effort to increase the nation’s
population (apparently all in seven days).
This national event permits us to tie-up with
photography and in particuleu" — cameras,
leading us back to the time when the stork paid
its first visit to the Wetzler factory of Messrs.
E. Leitz, from whence the now famous Leica
camera was born, thus commencing the mass
production of baby cameras.
• • •
It has been said that if we were intended to
wear top hats and spats, these would have been
provided at the very outset of life, which, of
course, is perfectly ridiculous, especially when
the same argument is applied to the baby Leica
camera, which would have no conception at
birth as to what “ trimmings ” would be ex¬
pected of it in later years. The Leica body
natural is just as likely to be christened Aroog,
Achoo or Adkoo, depending upon the size of
its “ eyes ” (see page 4 of Leica price list, free
on application).
• • •
This is not too depressing for the baby Leica
having the knowledge when old enough to
bear the burden of its own family circle, con¬
sisting of Thambar as first cousin. Aunt Hektor,
chromium-plated old Uncle Suramar, not with¬
standing twin-brother Elmar and Grandma
Hoopy. Surely it behoves one of us to write
the private life of the world-famous baby
camera and the entire Leica family, details of
which we will gladly supply on request.
• • •
Baby-farming just isn’t done in the best of
society except when applied to the baby Leica
camera, in which quite a considerable amount
of trade is exchanged every day, so you can
write to us or call for the latest Leica Stock
Prices and inspect the baby before purchase on
seven days’ approval, which is more than we
could do with young George.
MORE CORRESPONDENCE
Dear Charlie, — Atomal does not prevent night
starvation ; it is a developer.
Winnie from Waterloo asks if it is all right to
over-expose during the winter. Well, Win — it
all depends,
To Anxious Annabelle.— Fiakuchrom is just
the code name for a Leica ball-jointed tripod
head in chrome finish (price 10s. 6d.).
No, Connie — Hyposulphite of Soda is not the
cutiest thing in slimming salts, but it will fix
fotos.
Prof. Kutzy propounds the theory that if he
makes an enlargement the size of a house, it
will be difficult to get it out of the dark-room.
We have agreed.
GET YOUR BABY LEIC-A
CAMERA and all accessories
from
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
I CAMERAS AND LENSES
1 Q K-CM. Elmar f/4.5, uncoupled, £6 ; Leica
iO.eJ Reflecting View-finder, £1. — 109, Church
St., Edmonton, N.9. [4213
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Ehnar, coupled, £10/10 ;
or exchange for similar lens for Contax.
— Clark, 8, Coombe Corner, N.21. [4239
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
/_ Kid Projector, for 9-mm. Aims, by Pathe,
with screen, 42/- only. — Illustra.
KK/_ Camera, 9-mm., with f/3.9 anastigmat,
tJtJ/ motor drive. Many others. — Illustra.
Beaded 48x36 in. highly reflective Screen,
\J\J/ rigid in use, packed in a moment.
O/^/. Screen Panel, 8 ft. 6 in. x6 ft., for
0\7/ mounting as permanent screen, non-
directional silver.
QQ/. 16-mm. Projector, 6-ft. pictures from
iyiJ/ mains or accumulator, fitted device for
stills.
ml Pathescope 9-mm., with super attachment.
/ Other Projectors from 21/-.
PROJECTORS and Cameras from 21/- to £99.
Your Inspection invited.
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London, W.l (Oxford St. end). Gerrard 6889.
[4240
Pathescope Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens, perfect
working order ; bargain, £4. — Brown, 36,
North Lindsay St., Dundee. [4039
For Sale. — Pathescope 9.5-mm. Home Movie
Projector, double claw, Krauss lens, C
type motor, dual resistance with ammeter, super
attachment, automatic rewind, C type lamp and
spare, screen, super reel, Motocamera B, f/3.5,
supplementary lenses and filter in case, 4 chargers
loaded R.O.F., one P.S.P., film mender and
cement ; perfect order, £12 the lot ; first cheque
secures or deposit system. — Johnston, 35, Finsbury
Terrace, Swansea. [4140
9pr-MM. Pathe B Motocamera, f/3.5 lens, 2
.tJ spare cliargers, leather case ; excellent
order, .£3/17/6. — M., 34, Clarendon Villas, Hove. [4157
8 -MM. Keystone Projector, 200-watt and resistance ;
cost £16 ; like new, £9/17/6. — Gorse, 86,
Accrington Rd., Blackburn. [4196
PATHE, f/3.5, Motrix, filters, supplementary lenses,
chargers, case, 30/-. — Little, 204, Old Church
Rd., Chingford, E.4. [4204
NIZO 9.5-mm, 100-ft., f/2.9 Cassar, £17 ; cost
£36. — 6, Thames Close, Leigh-on-Sea. [4207
Kodak Cine-8, with projector, scarcely soiled,
£10, or offers. — Davies, Foregate, Stafford. [4210
Pathescope Motocamera de Luxe, f/3.5.
Home Movie Projector, case, £9/10. — Begg, 42,
Brookdale, N.ll. [4234
CINE-KODAK 8 Outfit, comprising 8/20 Camera,
f/3.5, sling case, 8/30 Kodascope, and self-
erecting screen ; all in new condition ; list £23 ;
sell, £15. — Box 8596, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4241
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERs]
ANCASTER
INLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON. LTD., 54, Irving St..
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion ; postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — ^All sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Slides. — “ A.P. Paris,” single Metal Dark
Slides, ffiain fittings, T.-P., Zeiss, Cameo,
Klito, Contessa, Zodel and Block Edge, etc. :
3Jx2i 1/4, 4ix3i 1/6, 9X12 2/3, etc., postage
extra, from Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square,
London, W.C. [0036
PHOTOSKOP Photo-electric Exposure Meter in
leather case, with instructions ; perfect, £1/17/6.
— Arthur Porter, Hockley, Essex. [4156
COLOUR FILTERS
CYCLIST TRIPOD
tripod to be carried on a bicycle as unobtrusively
dinary pump. Price, per set . 2s. 6d.
nuAce
The Original and Finest
MOUNTING CORNER
Essential for
landscape and
pictorial work,
where the dif¬
ferences in tone
of green, yellow,
orange and
brown have to
be accurately re¬
produced. Made
in three den-
sities increasing
exposure by 2,
3 and 4 times.
In seven sizes.
No. 3, to fit lenses up to 1^ in., complete with spring
mount . 6s. 6d.
Set of 3 densities with spring mount, in case...l4s« 6d.
" Optigrad ” Graduated Sky Filters, in five sizes.
No. 17, to fit lenses up to in., with spring mount, lOs. 6d
VIEW-FINDER MAGNIFIER
This very useful lit¬
tle accessory fits on
to the view-finder
and is provided with
an adjustable mag¬
nifying lens which
enables the picture
to be seen in much
greater detail and
well shaded from
outside light.
No. 0. For Ensign
Selfix.
No. I. For view¬
finders fxf in.
No. 2. For view¬
finders J-Si V -Ui in.
1 h '' l (>
Price 4s. 6d.
There are do slots or
slits. A NnAce corner
is secured to each corner
of the print by turning the
corners and dampening
them. You then moisten
the four corners of print
and gently press into album.
STANDARD WIDTH. In
Sepia, Grey, White, Black,
Silver. Gilt. Red. Green.
Packet of 100 comers (gilt
and silver 60 only) 6d.
OF ALL
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
ENSIGN
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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2 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15. 1936
GUARANTEED CINE
BARGAINS
GeBescope Model B, demon-
stration-soiled only . dLXvO*\l«U
Bell & Howell Model 129D, 750'Watt, i,6oo-ft.
reels, de luxe case, speciaj tapped I.K.V.A.
transformer. Absolutely new iCA • H • A
condition . XOU*U»U
Ensign 300B Silent Sixteen,
300-watt. As new . XX9«Xf *0
Agfa Domestino, loo-watt. £14:19:6
Pathe Home Movie, with super attachment,
motor drive, dual resistance. £ Q , 1 fk • 0
Perfect condition . XO • XU • U
Pathe Home Movie, super attachment, am¬
meter, resistance. Perfect con- O C . 1 T . C
dition . XU . 1 / : O
Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/3.3 Krauss
anastigmat. Perfect. . . £5:17:6
Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/3.3 Hermagis
anastigmat, leather case. Set 3 CC»in»n
portrait ienses. Perfect condition XU • XU • U
Cine-Kodak Model K, f/i.g in- COC • ft • 0
terchangeable lens. As new. . X^U • U • U
PEARSONS DENHAM
(PHOTO) LTD.
BOND STREET,
LEEDS.
Phone
22114
Ettd.
1875
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
FOR ALL THE
LATEST
MINI A TURES
SUPER PART-EXCHANGE
ALLOWANCE
CONTAX 1 & 11
SUPER IKONTA (All Models)
ROLLEIFLEX
ROLLEICORD 1 & 11
DOLLINA I & II
EXAKTA
LEICA SPECIALIST
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE.
Phone - 22653.
ACCESSORIES
ENSI(5N Trade Printer, £2 ; Baynton Rotary
Print Washer, 15/- ; Rotary Dryer, electric.
£4 ; Three 10-gal. Tanks, stoneware, £3 ; Magnaprint
Enlarger, electric, £4 ; Kodapan (Veiling Light, £1 ;
Kodak Immersion Heater, £1 ; all items in excellent
condition. — Laker, Esplanade, Gurnsey. [4220
OMBRUX Meter, little used ; excellent condition,
£2. — Lloyd, 153, Thicketford Rd., Bolton. [4251
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
Y^ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Contaxes with
IT f/2 lenses, Leicas, Super Ikontas, Ikontas,
Rollciflexes and Exaktas, and any accessories
tor these ; the highest cash prices in the trade given
for miniature outfits. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature
Camera Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London,
W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniatiue Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexcs ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane. London.
W.C.2. [0012
WANTED. — Cine-Nizo 9.5. f/1.5, alsA 9x12 cm.
Press. — 45, Newington Butts, S.E.ll. [0037
T 7RGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei-
U flexes. Enlargers and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd..
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
ANTED. — Contax Model II, in exchange for
6x6 Rolleiflex, f/3.8, non-automatic; as
new ; cash balance. — John Barnett, 12, Stamford
Hill, N.16. Stamford Hill 2345. [4138
WANTED. — Super Ikonta, or Miniature Reflex,
also cheap 3ix2i Film Camera. — A. Purchen,
5. Heathfield Park, N.W.2. [4145
Exchange. — Salex Focal-plane, f/3.9, for Reflex.
— Louis, 32, Manor Avenue, Northolt. [4148
TX^ANTED. — i-pl. Reflex, cheap, state make, also
IT Valoy Leica Enlarger. — Marks, 69, King St.,
Leicester. [4149
YIJANTED for Prompt Cash. — 9i-mm. and
IT 16-mm. Cameras, Projectors, Films and
Accessories ; Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes and
Modern Cameras. — Frank, 67, Saltmarket, Glasgow.
[4150
Miniature camera required, any high-class
make ; also accessories ; full particulars
and lowest price for cash. — L. R., 57. Eerntower
Rd., London, N.5. [4161
WANTED. — T.-P. Horizontal Reflex Outfit, 3}x24.
— Smith, Station Garage, Pickering, Yorks.
[4166
WANTED. — Correx or similar tank, 31 x 21 ; good
condition.- — Ruble, 52, Riches St., Wolver¬
hampton. [4172
WANTED. — Rolleiflex, E.R. case ; good condition,
particulars. — Pattison, 18, Mill St., Paislev.
[4173
WANTED. — Universally Adjustable Stand for
10x8 camera, cheap. — Box 8579, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.’’ [4177
Exchange. — Voigtlander Bessa 31x21, f/4.5
Voigtar, Pronto D.A., new, for 31x21 Reflex.
— P. Peet, Rock Hill, Bromsgrove. [4183
WANTED. — W.-A. Lenses, 1-pl., 5 to 51 in.,
and 3i-m. focus ; or exchange Avo Meter I,
or sell 30/- ; cash adjustment either way. — Hall,
10, Gregghouse Crescent, Sheffield, 5. [4194
WANTED. — Retina, in good condition. — Box
8586, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4198
Folding Reflex, modem, large aperture lens
(or without lens) want^, 1-pI. or smaller. —
Box 8588, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4200
Reflex 31x21 wanted, recent type, revolving
back, new condition and appearance, large
lens ((/3.5 or f/2.9 preferred) and telephoto,
together or separate ; cash or Rollei.— Box 8589,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4201
WANTED. — Avo Photo-electric Meter, latest
model preferred. — 17, Cranley Place, London,
S.W.7. [4206
WANTED. — Ensign Magnaprint HI, perfect work¬
ing order. — 77, Hove Park Rd., Hove. [4208
WANTED. — Ikonta 520, 520/2, or Dolly S.S.
— Henry, 4, Orby Parade, Belfast. [4211
WANTED. — i-pl. and 31x21 Plate Camera. —
25, Grace St., South Shields. [4225
WANTED. — Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, interchangeable,
reasonable price. — Lotimer, Thickwood, Elm-
stead Lane, Chislehurst. [4226
T\7 anted. — 31x21 Goerz C.D.V. Tenax, Ica
IT Behe, or Wafer Camera, f/4.5. — Palmer, 45,
Craven Rd., W.2. [4227
WANTED.— Good Slides for i-pl. T.-P. Junior
Reflex. — Wrigley, Warlaby, Northallerton.
[4235
WANTED. — Rolleiflex or similar Miniature, price
reasonable ; full particulars. — 34, Lavers
Rd., N.16. [4237
VOIGTLANDER
SUPERB
Boll Film Reflex Camera.
Takea 12 exposures 2ix21 on
standard S-exposure 31x2^ Him .
Direct-vision view-finder, com¬
pensated for parallax.
Fitted with Skopar f/3.6 lens in
delayed-action Com-
pur shutter . *1 « •IZ.D
Fitted with the famous Heliar
f/3.5 lens . £19:2:6
SPECIAL DEVELOPING SERVICE
ART SURFACE POSTCARDS
from Miniature Negatives, de- D.
veloping 6d., Panchromatic 9d.
Special envelopes tor sending aim»
to us supplied FREE. _ EACH.
^ 1/6 ORDERS POST PAID
AGFA
SPEEDEX
COMPUR
31 X 21 Roll Film Camera.
Self-erecting, Apotar f/4.5
lens, Compur shutter
speeded from 1 to
l/250th sec. £6;6:0
Rapid Compur model
£6 16 6
Agfa Speedex 0, for
full-size V.P. pictures,
f/3.9 Agfa Solinar lens,
Compur shutter to
i/25oth.... £5:5:0
jk I I ly C oldmam road,
ALLIinO MANCHESTER, 4
LIGHT
PANCHROMATIC
FILTERS
FOR PANCHROMATIC EMULSIONS
OPTOCHROM Green Glass Filters give normal contrasts
with daylight exposures. Exposure factor 2 to 3 times.
OPTOCHROM Blue Glass Filters are for artificial light
exposures. Exposure factor 2 to 3 times.
OPTOCHROM Red Glass Filters are recommended when
extreme contrast is required. Exposure factor 6 to 10 times.
To fit lens mount
19 to 21 mm. diam.
22 to 24
25 to 28 ..
29 to 33 ..
34 to 38 ..
39 to 43 ..
44 to 47
48 to 53
54 to 58 „
Yellow, Green t
Reform
Blue or Red.
or UV.
.. 8/6
11/3
.. 10-
12/6
.. 10/.
12/6
.. 11/3
15/.
. . 12/6
17/6
.. 15/. ..
22/6
.. 16/3
28/9
.. 18/9
32/6
.. 21/3
40/.
FOR ROLLEIFLEX,
LEICA & CONTAX
CAMERAS
Set of four Fillers, one each
Yellow, Green, Blue, and
Red, in velvet-lined case.
To fit Rolleiflex lens, 28.5
mm. diam . £2 5 0
To fit Leica lens, 36 mm.
diam . £2 10 0
To fit Contax lens, 27 mm.
diam . £2 0 0
To fit Contax lens, 42 mm.
diam . £3 0 0
N EW ! Set of three Optochrom Filters in chromium-finished
mounts to match chromium-finished Leica cameras. No. 1
Green, No. 2 Green, and Bluet in velvet-lined case £2 12 6
Write for Prospectus and Complete Price List to :
SANDS HUNTER & CO., JLTD.
37, Bedford St., Strand, London, W.C.2
36
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK,
July 15, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement] 3
MOTOR DRIVEN
MOVIE CAMERA
for 75t
Just what you have been
wanting — a real Cine Camera
which takes perfect moving
pictures, simply by pressing
a button. Supplied at a price
to suit your pocket — 75/-.
Unbelievable value. Klote
specification in adjoining panel.
This Cine has made moving
picture taking cheap and
simple. You load in daylight,
wind it up, press the button,
and there you are. 30 ft. of
standard 9.5 film perfectly
taken of your favourite subject.
8 CORONET
FEATURES
t. Anaiiigmat F.j-^ Lent
(Set 10 -oaopj inch) i
human hair ihieknen
3. htt Diaphragm
J. Daylight loading
6. Non-Roraiing Key
p. Taker ilandard mm.
film!
8. Metal parts either triple
eoated Dlaek Enamel or
Chromium Plated
CORONET
310, Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19
3^EMPIRE
BRAND
All British, first quality Printing Papers
— Gaslight and Brom ide. Soft, normal,
vigorous, extra vigorous — all surfaces.
NOTE THESE PRICES-;^o«'//
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3/4
3/8
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4iX2j
41X3}
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Special prices for quantities.
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8}x6i .. 12/8
10 X 8 18/3
MARTIN
PHOtOCRAPHIIC CHEMIST
SOUTHAMPTON
I EXCHANGE! AND WANTED |
“I^iAdSlTED. — Leica 11 or III, also Telephoto for
T T same. — Box 8600, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4245
Enlarger, }-p1., T.-P. imperial, 8}-in. con¬
denser, f/4 objective ; exchange 3} x 2} ; sell,
£3/10. — Kidd. 14, Joppa Rd., Edinburgh. [4249
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot
for photographers in South Wales.
R ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London. 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harbome.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON Folders, tuck-in Postcard : Heavy-weight,
2/- 50. 3/6 100 : Light-weight. 1/6 50, 2/6
100; 3ix2}, 1/6 100, 6/- 500.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
}-pl. 3/6, 4}x2i 3/6, 3}x2} 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
I-’' ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
IV rough, double-weight vigorous, 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper : Ij x 2i, 1/6 gross ;
Six 24, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross ; 4ix2f and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; }-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ;
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
l|x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600:
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
R ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lSx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i, 12/-: 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 : Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
[0009
CITY PHOTO WORKS. — First quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3i x 2i, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities).;
Folders : Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3ix2i, 1/6 100 ; i-pl.,
50 2/- : Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works.
Southport. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHDRST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — ^Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards, Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 : Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2t- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3}x2ii', 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4}x2i and }-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
6916 BOLEX PROJECTOR. latest model .C07«1A«A
with resistance and case. Cost £50. As new XO#*AU«U
2t X 3i ZEISS IKON ICARETTE. f/4.5 Tessar, D. A. Compur,
rise and cross, double extension, plate £|A«10«C
back, 3 slides. Cost £17 lOs. As new....
2i X 31 ENSIGN No. 6 CARBINE, f/4.5 Aldis- £ 9 • 1 O .I!
Butcher, old-pattem Compur, rise and cross
21x31 NETTAR ROLL FILU. i/6.3 anastigmat, S-speed
shutter. Cost £3 12s. 6d. Shop-soiled ^2* 7*6
4i X 0 cm.* vi’.’ KERSHAW ROLL ‘mM, C 1 .1 O .C
f/6. 3, Ilex 5-speed shutter. Good condition
9.5-mm. PATHS DE LUXE MOTO- £^*17.^
CAMERA, special f/3. 6 Krausa. Good condition X^»l #
ANOTHER, htted f/2.9 Zeiss Triotar. £Q«1C«A
Excellent condition . XII*XiJ*U
16-on-V.P. (3x4 cm.) ZEISS BABY IKONTA, C 9 • 7 • ft
£/6. 3, 3 speeds. List £3 12s. 6d. Shop-soiled only XX» # •!>
2i SQUARE VOIGTLANDER BRILLIANT, C9. 7. ft
f/6.3. List £3 158. As new . XX • #• O
8 or 16 on 3i x 2k VOIGTLANDER BESSA, f/4.5 Voigtar.
D.A. Compur, fitted pan. covers. Cost Cl%*19«ft
£7 lOs. As new . XO*XX«U
METROPHOT PHOTO - ELECTRIC CELL £1.17.1:
CINE METER. List £4. New . X 1 . 1 # .O
“CAMPRD”
Six-volt battery . . . .2/6
Transformer . 7/6
‘1
! DELIVERED ON FIRST |
I OF 12 MONTHLY-
• PAYMENTS OF
7/-
COMBINED
CINE
CAMERA &
PROJECTOR
for standard
9.5-TnTn. film.
New and improved model.
Pitted with f/3.5 lens,
double-claw movement,
fine quality Garrard
clockwork motor. Pro¬
jects up to 60 ft. of
Pathe film. Illumination
is provided by a 6-volt
battery, or with the help
of a transformer direct
from A.C. mains.
l£3:i7!6l
The“WIRGIN”
SPECIAL
21x31 Roll Film
Camera.
Takes 8 or 16 pictures
on standard spool,
fitted D.A. Compur
shutter, f/3.9 Roden-
stock lens, self-erect-
lai; front, hinged back,
pressure plate. Pan¬
chromatic covers and
optical D.V. and bril¬
liant reversible finders.
A camera that em¬
bodies every refine¬
ment and is perfectly
finished.
6Gns.
; EASY TERMS:
■ 12MONTHLY«f tm
I PAYMENT 11/3
The “WIRGIN”
JUNIDR
Takes eight 2^x3^ ex¬
posures. Fitted with
10.5-cm. f/4.5 “ Wirgiu
Gewironar anastigmat —
a first-class lens giving
irreproachable definition.
Prontor 11 shutter, fully
speeded from i to i/i75th
sec., and fitted with
delayed-action device.
£3/18/6
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.l
; easy terms ; |
! 10 MONTHLY O #C I
I PAYMENTS OF O/D {
Phone: HoUom 8484-
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15. 1936
• SAVILLE’S#
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
Kodak Regent, f/4.5 Tessar, coupled range-finder, case.
Demonstration soiled only . £17 5 0
Rolleicord. f/4.5 Triotar, Compur, filter. Unscratehed
£9 5 0
Super Ikonta 16-oa-31 2i, Tessar f/3.5, Compur.
As new. Previous owner two weeks . £16 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur. . £16 5 0
Leica Model 3a, f/2 Suirunar, chromium. . . . £35 10 0
Ensign Cameo 3ix2i, Allis f/4.5, Mulehro shutter,
F.P. adapter,^ G slides, case . £3 10 0
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. As
new. Originally £5 15s . £4 15 0
Kodascope Elight Projector, £9 Os. model. . . £6 10 0
Ikofiez I, f'4.5 Novar, Compur . £8 19 6
Super Ikonta 8 or 16 on 31 • 2i, Compur Rapid. Tessar
f 4.5. case, Proxar, Perfect . £16 10 0
4, Goodramg:atei
=YORK^=l
LIOS-SGOPE
The smallest, simplest and light¬
est optical exposure meter.
Direct reading through eyepiece
of time of exposure. Clear and
lucid arrangement of scales.
(Sensitivities given in H. & D.,
Scheiner and DIN®), adaptable
for cind cameras. Price ISs. Od.
Other specialities : Lios-Grando«
scope exposure meter for en¬
largements : Lios Periscope for
examining and sharply focussing
enlargements : Vertex Vertical
Knlargers, Ultrasorban Colour
Filters, etc.
Ask your dealer or write for
descriptive leaflets from 8ole
British Concessionaires :
F. MORAT & Co. Ltd.
68, Basinghall StrMt,
LONDON, E.C.2
Phone: MET. 3131.
B.K.D. CINE HEAD
PAN and TILT
15/-
Send for lists of this and
other useful accessories
to
PEELING & VAN NECK, LTD.
4/6 , Holborn Circus, London, E.C.
BATHES BARGAINS
21 X II Zeiss Ermanoz, f/1.8 Emostar, focal-plane, l/20th
to l/l,000th sec., 12 slides and case. New outfit
£25 0 0
31 X 2l Super Ikonta. f/4.5 Tessar, Compur. Unscratehed
£13 10 0
3i X 2i Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 AJdis-Butcher,
focal-plane, I/25tb to l/500th sec. As new. ... £5 19 6
V.P.E. Special, f/4.5 Tessar, Diomatic shatter £4 5 0
Fathe Uotocamera de Luxe, f/3.5 Hermagis.. £6 6 0
SERVICE and SATISFACTION
MATERIALS
Photographic Materials, Good, cheap. — White
Silk-grain Bromide Normal Postcards, 1/-
100, post 6d. ; many other amazing bargains ;
Films, Plates, Papers, etc. ; lists free. — Kimber's,
61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238 ; price list free ;
satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD First Quality Glossy Gaslight Paper,
3Jx2i, contrasty and normal grades, 72
sheets 1/-, gross 1/10 ; quantities 1/6 gross ; other
sizes at proportionate prices ; Solar Roll Films,
3ix2i, 9d. spool.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, exceptional value :
3Jx2}, 1/6 gross; i-pl., 36 sheets 1/6,
whole-plate 2/6, 10x8 3/6, 12x10 5/-; 20x16
Rough Enlarging, 12 sheets 4/-.
ATTWOOD Superfine Quality Bromide and
Gaslight Postcards, glossy, satin, matt,
contrasty and normal : 25 1/-, 50 1/9, 100 2/9,
250 6/6, 500 12/-, 1,000 22/6.
ATTWOOD Plates, outdoor, giving soft gradation,
f -plates, 400 and 600 H. & D., 2/9 dozen,
6 dozen 14/6.
ATTWOOD Acme Brilliant Plates, 300. 600,
1,200 H. & D.. 3ix2i 1/3, i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 3/- dozen, 6 dozen 15/6.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — Bromide Cream, silky
linen grain, and matt smooth, f-pl. 1/6 36
sheets, whole-plate 2/6 ; prompt dispatch, all
post paid. — Attwood, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex.
[0025
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen. 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
-Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo. 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
fid. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards.— Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3Jx21 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received : 3ix2i 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints fid. — Everard Studios,
91. Lupus St., S.W.l. [3686
POSTCARD Printing, 9d. per dozen. Views 7/-
per gross. — Slater, Sawtry, Huntingdon. [4155
ENLARGEMENTS
1/Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1. — Postcards
/O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included.— Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists : 8f x6i KM., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. : price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Enlargements, high-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [3594
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
SELL Your Photographs to illustrated newspapers,
new 1936 Press Courses ready ; write im¬
mediately for Free Prospectus “ Making Money
with your Camera.”— World’s Photographic Aca¬
demy, 45, Maple Avenue, Whitefield, near
Manchester. [4141
FINISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 2/- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES !
Price list contains ail prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
^eluding D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film C!)lips.
Oishes* Films* Chromium and Ferrotype Plates* etc^ etc.
All p U Q les, OLDHAM ROAD,
MkkCllO MANCHESTER,4
SPECIAL OFFER!!
FRENCH MANUFACTURER'S
STOCK OF
8x26 MM. PRISMATIC
Pocket TELESCOPES
with Case Ifi EACH
Complete O f / O Post Free.
AT LESS THAN HALF USUAL PRICE
Weight 7 oz. Length 4^ In.
An Ideal Pocket Companion.
BROADHURST, CLARKSON & CO.
Telescope House,
63. FARRINGDON ROAD. LONDOR* B.ai
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3 J X zj, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. 116 (2j X4H 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3— Six 3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — 8i x 6i enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6i X 4} enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 i dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 X 12 1/9 each — 12 X 10 1/3 each — 10 X 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
AU the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write lor list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION I '^^I'cester!"*'’
THE CAMERA AND CINE
EXCHANGE of the midlands
(STOCKISTS OF
EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC
USED CAMERAS — See our windows
for real bargains.
YOVR OLD CAMERA TAKEN
JN PART EXCHANGE AT—
GAL LOWAYS
VICTORIA SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM
(Oppoiite G.P.O.)
Phone : UID. 5670.
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BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
July 15, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 5
£’s worth of humour free !
“So
frightfully
good-tempered ”
An authoritative statement on
photography
by FOUGASSE
Free on application to
your Photographic Dealer,
or from ENSIGN, Limited,
High Holborn, London, WX.i
SHOOT OF HAMPSTEAD
CAN SUPPLY YOUE NEW MINIATURE CAMERA OR
EQUIPMENT. TOMEINAND_SEB_THEMJ
_ ^ a AllPhotographlc
Expert advice Supplies,
and assistance Exchanges.
- Let me quote you 1
S. I. SHOOT, 179, West End Lane, N. W. 6
tFacing We$t Hampstead Mel. Station.) _ Phone : MAIda 7902,
ROLL FILMS
NEW STOCK Develop by 1938.
With Craftsman money-back guarantee.
SHOWCARD FREE TO DEALERS.
4/6 for 12 rolls, 4 exposures 3i X 2i ; 8/- for 12 8-exp.
Retail at 6d. and 1 /-. Send 6d. for 4-exp. or 9Jd. for
8-exp. film as a trial.
MARSHALL & CO., (Nottm.) LTD., Dept. M
PHOTO WORKS. NOTTINGHAM
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1:1:0
Sensa*
tional
Offer
£1:1 : 0
The new “Trofi ” Bange-finder, latest optical type. Absolutely
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. Supplied complete with novel shoe
for detachable screw-in mounting on any camera with tripod bush,
R. E. SCHNEIDER, 46, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4.
MATHER’S for
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
Send for Photograj>kic List.
Tel.: BLAckfrlars 6183. Telegrams: Sensitised, M/c
MANCHESTER
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange of photographic apparatus is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
GE€I\GE CiilLDE
HIOTOtCHSM'IST ,
'Phone r
2 28. Roundh&y RA Le^S i 420S7
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M&W. ENLARGER M&W.
(46 Different Models made)
From £6:10:0 to £80:0:0
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
takes up to 6 X 0 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5
double anastlgmat, orange ^ I I • ft • A
cap and condenser . ■* ’ ■
R. E. Schneider, 46, Fairingdon Street, E.C.
REPAIRERS
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TEPAIRS. — Cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
V speciality. — Watkins, 48, Gladstone Rd.,
parkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
TEPAIRS to Cameras, focal-plane and other
V shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
ondon, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
TOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
j undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
autters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
isured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
iquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
amages). Holborn 3126. [0062
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PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED |
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3HOTOGRAPHS Wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
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venue, Cambridge. [3679
RE TOUCHING
TJETOUCHING. — First-class work promptly exe-
JLV cuted. — Miss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canterbury.
[3024
GET PERFECT PICTURES
AGAINST THE LIGHT
w fha ZODEL^
LENS HOOD
' Easily fixed and fits
almost any camera.
WALLACE HEATON Ltd.
119 & 127, NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W.l
■
\ Ensign Autokinecam Turret Head, w
1 Dallmeyer f/1.9 lens, with case, for £30 ^
a Perfect. Approval. Several others aa
-j similar. Unwanted apparatus taken. r-j
I PHOTO SUPPLIES LTD. 4
h 7, PELHAM STREET. NOTTINOHAM. Tel : 3445. ti
Jl ; i:z9»s£a U
SPECIAL OFFER!
S^xSi Glazed Prints 2i^kch
From any negative, on KODAK
paper. Minimum order 3 forVid.
Send P.O. udth order to ;
A 1VIVI ITVr 2. DEEWENT STREET
r rC/AlNIVI-illN, SUNDERLAND
THE CITY PHARMACY
FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES
WANTED URGENTLY !
LEICAS, CONTAXES, ROLLEIFLEXES
AND ENLARGERS. Good cash prices given.
27, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C.2
ELECTRIC
EXPOSURE
The “Prinsen” is
the simplest expo¬
sure meter con¬
trolled by a photo¬
electric cell. It
needs only one
simple adjustment
according to the
speed of the plate
or film to be used,
and will ^en indicate
the correct exposnre
at any lens aperture.
Model I, H. & D.
Model II, DIN scale.
PRICE ONLY
£3:3:0
Ever-ready case, 6/-
Case with sling, 7/6
Obtainable from all Photographic Dealers, or
SANDS HUNTER & CO. LTD.
37, Bedford Street, Strand, London.
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BIjACRBURN.
Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. WUman, 32, Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
3. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY.
C. D. Spedding, 92, Saville Road,
Saville Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
EINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Dnrbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Ooxner.
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81,
Dale Street.
LONDON.
Dnrbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM.
Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Dorbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHEEWSBUEY.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin. 112, High Street
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
- -
WE CAN GIVE YOU HELP AND ADVICE
with your PHOTOGRAPHIC TROUBLES
Stockists for ZEISS IKON, CONTAX, LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX, ROLLEICORD, SUPERB.
REFLEX-KORELLE, EXAKTA, PATHESCOPE
AND DEKKO CINE, ETC.
PLATES, FILMS, PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
77-79, OXFORD ROAD,
MANCHESTER, 1
'phone : ARDwick 2282. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Sats.)
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
July 15, 1936
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR PRESENT
APPARATUS IN PART
PAYMENT FOR THE
NEW ZEISS
CONTAFLEX.
31x21 Agfa Standard Roll Film,
f/4.5 lens, delayed Compur. Good
£4:10:0
3x4 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.3
Skopar, Compur. Good CC.IC.A
condition .
31x21 Zeiss Ikonta 520/2, Tessar
f/4.5. delayed Com- C7.19,C
pur. Good condition I #
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Tessar f/3.5,
Compur, filter, case.
Good condition .... X I • XO*U
13.5‘Cm. Elmar f;4.5 Lens, for
Leica. As new . . . . £7:15:0
Latest 3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta
520/18, Tessar f/3.5, Rapid Compur
i/5ooth. ,4s new. CO.IC.n
List 410 los . XO*iv*w
Beira Miniature, f/3.5 Xenar,
Compur (for 36 pictures 24 X 36
mm. oil 35-mm. film;, CQ.C.ft
ever-ready case. Asnew XI/.O.U
3x4 cm. Dolly Miniature, f/2
Xeuar, Compur. Good CQ.I^.C
condition. List £12 15s. X I .U
31x21 Ensign Autorange, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur j/400th,
filter, Pro-xar lens, CQ.lV.fi
case. Asnew . I^/.Xf.D
4.5 x6 cm. T.-P. Bijou Reflex, 3|-in.
Cooke f/2. 5 (size 4IX4IX5I in.), 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition.... £10:17:6
Interchangeable Leica Model I,
f/3.5 Elmar, range-finder. Good
£11:15:0
9.5-mm. Multi-speed Miller Camera,
f/1.5 Dallmeyer, C 1 1 . 1 (J.fi
case, ,4s new.. AXX.XtJ.lr
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo, f/3.5
Cooke, case. Good £ ■! 9, 1 0*0
condition . IX^.XU.U
6x6 cm. Kodak National Roll
Film Graflex Reflex, f/3.5 Bausch
and Lomb Tessar, focal-plane t /500th.
Good cotidition .... £12:15:0
5-cm. Meyer Plasma! f/1.5 /Lens,
£13:10:0
4^ X 2^ N. & G. Roll Film Excelsior,
136-nun. Ross Xpres f/4.5, rise and
cross front, direct finder. Very
good condition. List £14:15:0
6x6 cm. Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/16,
Tessar f/3.5, delayed Compur i/40oth.
Asnew. List £25 15s £19.15.0
2|x1g Latest Multi-speed Exakta,
Tessar f/2. 8, delayed action, case.
£30 ^ £23:10:0
Roland Miniature, 16 pictures on
3^X2j film, 7-cm. Plasmat f/2, 7,
delayed Compur, combined view and
range finder, auto coupled, ever-
n:^^.. £23:10:0
Model Ml Leica, f/2 Summar,
£29:10:0
Zeiss Contax Model I, f/a Sonnar,
ever-ready case. €99.10.0
Good condition .. lO^.XU.U
Latest 9x12 cm. Zeiss Miroflex,
16.5-cm. Biotessar f/2. 8, 6 slides,
£47:10:0
16-mm. Ensign Super Kinecam,
i-in. lens f/1.5, 2-in. Dallmeyer
lens f/1.9, also 4-in. Dallmeyer lens
f/4.5, 3 filters, case. C^Q.IT.fi
Good condition ... *“*»/**i«U
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone : Regent 1228,
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AND
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London :
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281, Oxford St., W.I.
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Chambers, Throgmorton St., E.C.2.
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2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
65, Netting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.r.
35, Ludgate Hill, K.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30-32, Thames St.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.'
Liverpool. — 73. Lord St.
Leeds.— 37, Bond St.
With Zeiss
Triotar f/4.5
and Compur
shutter i/3ooth
sec., T. and B.
£14:10:0
W' i t h Zeiss
Triotar f/3.5
and Compur
£16:0:0
Ever-ready
Case €10 0
Generous
Exchange
Allowances.
Deferred Terms
A rranged.
Cine-Kodak Titler. Good
^HenuUst £1.5.0
Electric Bewi Exposure Meter.
Good condition. jCO.in^A
List £4 . X^JIU.U
2^x1g Vanity Kodak, f/6.3
lens, Dioraatic shutter, in green ^
with green morocco case to
£2:10:0
4ix2i Kodak Six-16, f/6,3
lens, O.V. shutter. As neiv.
List £3 17s. 6d £2.10:0
Photoskop Exposure Meter.
£/:5T...':"‘ £2:15:0
MinifeXy f/3.5 Vidar, 3-speed,
for 36 pictures 13x18 mm.,
softcase. Good
condition .
3^x2^ Ensign Carbine, En-
sar f/4.5, Compur, case. Good
condition . . £4:5:0
3x4 cm. Fotet, Vidar f/4.5,
£5:10:0
4ix31 T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, 6i-in. Cooke f/3.5,
revolving back, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case.
Fair condition X I • X f • U
Voigtlander Prominent, f/4.5
He liar, delayed Compur, for
8 or 16 pictures on 3^x2^
film, case. Ex- f 1 C* 1 C.O
celle^it condition XvcU
16-mm. Zeiss Movikon, Son¬
nar f/r.4, case. Excellent
condition. List jC7t«I«n»n
£100 17s. 6d.. 3y I 0«U«U
Above are at
35 BROMPTON RD.
London, S.W.3
Telephotie : Kensington 2052.
4.5x6 cm. Gaumont Block-
note, 72-mm. Krauss Zeiss Tes¬
sar f/6.3, speeded shutter, 6-
slides, case. C 1 • 1 7 • C
Fair condition X X« X f *0
3i X 2|^ Voigtlander, Skopar
f/4.5, Compur, frame finder.
Good condition. £JQ«X7«C
Cost £6 17s. 6d. XO* X f tO
3^x2} Marion Soho Dainty
Reflex, 5-in. Cooke f/4.5, 3
D.D. sUdes. C4.17.R
Fair condition X*** X I • V
3i X 21 Cocarette, Tessar f/4.5,.
Compur, frame finder, case^
Fair condition . . £5:5:0
3ix21 Nettel Tropical Cocar¬
ette, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur,.
rising front, frame finder.
Good condition £6:17:6
Zeiss Ikonta 520 F, 16
pictures on 3IX2I film, Novar
f/3.5, Compur. €C.17.C
Asnew. List £9 dLw*i • bv
41 X 2-1 Icarette 502, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, frame
finder, plate back for 3iX2l, 3
slides, screen, case.
/Is new . XO«0#U
4.5x6 cm. Meyer Miniature
Reflex, revolving back, rack
focussing, with 3i*in. Meyer
Trioplan f/3, in helical focussing
mount, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good tQ*17*fi
condition ..... X5/*Xl*U
3Ax2A Zeiss Miroflex, Model
859/3U, Tessar f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. As new.
List £40 £25:0:0
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: A/av/at> 0859.
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1750.
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash
or C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any
of these ogresses. Deferred terms on application.
Good exchange allowance.
And at : —
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Upper Tooting. — 216, Upper Tooting
Kd., S.\V.i7.
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Watford. — 142, St. Aibans Rd.
Canterbury.— 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
3ix2JEtui, Radionar f/4.5, 3 speeds,
F.P. adapter. Good con- CO. A. ft
dilion . . ij:u:u
6)x4| T.'P. Triple Extension Field, 8^-in.
Rodenstock Trinar f/6.3 lens, roller-blind
shutter, 3 D.D. slides, also 5-in. Wide-angle
lens on separate panel, €9»9»n
case. Good condition ....
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera, f/3.5 lens, case.
Good condition. List C/I.lft.ft
£6 i6s. 6d . X**. lU.U
”4}x3i T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, revolv¬
ing back, 53-in. Cooke 1/4.1, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Fair coridition £5:0:0
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, 7.5-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 2 slides, F.P, adapter,
case. Good condition . . £5:0:0
4.5 X 6 cm. lea Bebe, Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
6 slides, F.P. adapter case.
Very good condition .
4^x3] Ensign Popular Pressman Reflex,
revolving back, 15-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
12 slides, case. Fair con- CC.Ilt.ft
dition .
3.VX2.V Ensign Special Reflex Model
SR 14, 5-m. .Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter. Good con- CC.IO.C
4.5x6 cm. lea Minimum Palmos, focal'
plane, 8-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. 6 slides.
F.P. adapter, case. Very €7«17»fi
good condition . Xf*XI»LI
Above are at
12 GEORGE ST., CROYDON
Telephone : Croydon 0781.
£7:10:0
£8:10:0
£8:17:6
3ix2t Ensign Carbine, rise and cross
front, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur,
frame finder. Good con- CC.d O
dition . XD.y.D
3i X 2j Ensign Focal-plane Roll Film
Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/3.4, €7«1fl»fl
leather case. Good condition X# •Xv«U
4-in. Wide-angle Ross Xpres f/4 Lens,
in delayed-action Compur shutter, i/2ooth.
covers 5x4 in. (the onlv lens which can be
used for infra-red and ordinary photos
without variations in focus). As new.
Cost appro.iimately £i6..
Sj-in. Cooke Aviar f/4.5
Lens, with flange. As new
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 lens, 2
filters, case. Good condition.
4.^x3} Adams' Hand, 5i-in. Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, self-capping focal-plane, i/Sth to
i/i,oooth,T. & B., 12 slides, CQ.17.C
case. Good condition . XD«X# #0
4Jx3J Thornton-Pickard Press, 6-in.
Meyer Trioplan f/3, 3 D.D. €19. 1ft. ft
slides, case. Good condition SX^.ZU.U
16-mm. Cine-Kodak B, f/r.Q lens, case.
. £13:10:0
4x4 cm. Latest Rolleiflcx, f/2. 8 Tessar,
sunshade, x 2 filter, ever-ready case. Good
condition. List £28 8s. 6d. £16:17:6
16-mm. Ensign Model 6, Dallmever f/1.5
lens, set of filters and ^17*1 0*0
holder, case. As nrw ..
Above are at
73 LORD ST., LIVERPOOL
Telephone : Bank 4927.
DOLLOND
OWL No. 4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of modem design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas-
tigmat in focussing mount, taking
pictures 3i X 2J in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/5oth. i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible release,
covered metal body 6] X3X1I in.
PRICE 55/-
Brown leather sling case, velvet-
lined, lock and key. Price 7s. 6d,
If you have cine apparatus for
disposal, we would like to make
a cash or exchange offer.
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The new miniature roll-
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F/2. 8 lens model £64 12 6
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LEICA
Leica Mod-^*! T, f/3.s lens, non-interchangeable £8 17 6
Leica Model 11. t/3.3 lens . £18 18 0
Leica Model III. f/3.5 lens . £22 10 0
Leica Model 111, chromium, f.'a . £34 10 0
Leica Model Ilia, chromium, 1/2 . £37 10 0
All good as new.
Leica Model II, black, f'd.r) Elmar lens, focal-plane shutter,
I 'Jbth to l/5(mtli S9c. Cost V26 10s . £19 19 0
Leica Model I. f Elmai' lens, focal-plane shutter. l/‘2(Jtli
to i/oUOth sec. Cost t Hi lbs . £9 9 0
Leica Model I, f :L.5 Elmar lens, focal-plane shutter. I 2()th to
i Tiooth sec. Cost tld lo.s . £9 9 0
Leica Model II, black, f ;i..5 Elmar lens, fojal-plane shutter.
1 •20th to 1 500th sec. Cost t:‘2f) 10s . £19 19 0
Leica Model II. black, f''2 Sfimmar lens, focal-pl.ine shutter.
I to I TfOOthseo. (.’osttao lO.s . £33 10 0
Leica Model II, caromiutn, f ':h5 Elmar lens, focal-plane shutter.
I *2(^11 to i'.500t.h sec. Cost f2 7 17s . £2110 0
MISCELLANEOUS
6x6 cm. Auto. RolleiSex, f/:i.« Tessar leius, Co.npur shatter.
1 to I'iJOOth sec. Cost £'2*2 iOs . £16 16 0
6 6 cm. Noa-Auto Jiatic Rolleiflex, f/:i.8 Te.ssar lens. Coinpur
.shutter, 1 to l,;iOOthsec. Cost tie lOs . £10 10 0
16-on. V.P. Gucki Camera, f/*2 Xenon lens, Compur shutter, i
to I 300th sec. Cost LlO Ids . £11 11 0
4x3 cm. Kolibri Roll Film Camera, Zeiss Tessar f 3.5 lens.
Compur .shutter, I to 1/30 0th sec. Cost L 12 1 7s. 0 1 . . . £3 17 6
Minifex Miniature Camera, f;3.5 Victor lens. Vario shutter.
Cost tH 15s . £1 18 6
6x6 cm. Non-Automatic Rolleiflex, f/4.5 lens. Compur shutter.
1 to l/300th sec. Cost £L8 lOs . £9 9 0
V.P. Weeny-Ultrix Roll Film, Zeiss Tessar f '3.5 lens. Compur
.shutter, I to 1. '300th sec. Cost £14 . £9 9 0
Peggy 35-3im. Roll Film Camera, Tessar f/‘2.H lens, Compur
shutter. 1 to 1 300th sec. Shop-soiled. Cost £31 Ids. £23 10 0
16-0n-2B Ikonta, Tessar f.4.5 lens. Compur shutter. I to
] '300th sec. Cost £10 . £? 7 0
Kodak Retina 35-mm. Camera, Xenar f,'3.5 lens. Compur
shutter. 1 to I 300th sec. Cost £10 los . £7 7 0
CONTAX
Contax, origiml niDdel, f/3.5 lens . £15 15 0
Contax, slow-speed model, f/2, 8 lens . £19 19 0
Contax, slow-speed model, f/2 lens . £32 10 0
Contax, slow-speed model, iji.s lens . £42 10 0
All fully guaranteed.
Contax Model I, f'1.5 rtonnar lens, focal-plane shutter. 1 to
l/l,oootli sec. Cost £5(1 5s . £42 10 0
Contax Model I, f,3.5 Tessar lens, focal-plane sluitter, A to
1,'l.OOOth sec. Cost £31 . £24 10 0
Contax Model I, f/1.5 Somiar lens, focal-plane shatter. 4 to
1 l.OOOtli sec. Cost £5fi 5s . £42 10 0
Contax Model I, f/3.5 Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter, t to
1 l.oooth sec. Cost £31 . £24 10 0
Contax Model I, f 3.5 Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter, 4 to
1 l.oooth sec. Cost £31 . £24 10 0
Contax Model 1, slow-speed model, f'1.5 5-em. Sonnar lens,
focal-plane shutter, 4 to I T. 000th sec. Cost £5(3 5s . £42 10 0
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'' "The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer." Wednesday, September 2nd, 1936.
/Imateur<s
OTOGRAPHER
CIIVEIVIAXOGFLAPHE^R.
The Journal for Everybody wilh a Gamera^-^
Vol. LXXXIL
Wednesday, September 2nd, 1936.
No. 2495.
THIS
Picture
. . , with its dramatic composition and powerful delineation of character, shows yet another versatile feature of the Roileifiex — that
of successful portraiture. Shots like the above automatically come into the scheme of things in the same way as landscapes, sports
or just holiday snaps ; in any light or weather. Roileifiex Is easily manipulated — you see your picture full size and right way up on
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September 2, 1936
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★
This snap won a cash prize in a recent
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PRIZE
will be awarded for the
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Why not buy this easy way and
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The photo-electric cell meter with
a marvellous lens which makes it
the finest instrument on the
market at such a price. Gives
dead-accurate readings for still
camera work. In ever-
ready case .
67/6
RANGE-FINDER
“ BESSA ”
With! coupled range-finder and
optical view-finder, fitted next
to the focussing control. The
famous trigger release is fitted
under the baseboard. Yellow
filter is incorporated for use when
required. Compur Rapid shutter,
speeded to i/400th sec. With 4-
£18:15:0
Nine monthly payments of 43/9.
“ DITMAR ”
Visible footage indicator. Two
speeds. Parallax compensation.
Single picture device. Telephoto,
portrait, wide-angle and filter
attachments fitted by Universal
screw mount. D-tt) m-tt) .A
F/2.9 lens....
Nine monthly payments ot 29/6.
» EXAKTA ”
For V.P. roll film. Picture is
seen in the finder mirror exactly
as it will appear in the film.
Fitted with auxiliary mirror for
eye-level work and magnifier for
fine work, speeds from 12 to
i/i,oooth sec., iMOain-n
f/3.5 lens, from » I • I U
Nine monthly payments ot 45/6.
SUPER IKONTA
Takes ii pictures on 3^x2^ 8-
exposure roll film. Distance
meter coupled with the focussing.
Direct built-in view-finder, Com¬
pur Rapid shutter, speeded i
to i/400th sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss
£28:5:0
Nine monthly payments of 66/-.
KEYSTONE “8”
One of the smallest and lightest
cin<^ cameras in the world. Simple
loading by daylight or at night.
Is fitted with direct-vision and
auxiliary view-finders. 3 speeds.
Strong, silent motor takes 25-ft.
films at a winding. Footage
indicator, geared to mechanism.
Interchangeable lenses. With
strap handle
carrying.
With f/r.g lens
F/3.5 .
for convenient
£16:16:0
£10:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 39/3
or 24/6.
“ROLLEICORD II
Automatic film wind. New type
reflex hood, and larger magnifier.
Depth of focus and focussing
knob combined. Engraved ex¬
posure plate. Takes all Rolleiflex
accessories, excepting angle mir¬
ror. Takes 12 exposures on
3^X2^ roll film for i/-.
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and
Compur shutter, i/3ooth, T.
£14:10:0
f?iT £17:10:0
Nine monthly payments ol 33/10
or 40/10.
THE NEW 16-mm.
“ MAGAZINE ”
CINE-KODAK
Magazine loading with 50-ft.
spools. Footage indicator, three
speeds — 8, 16 and 64 frames.
Takes five interchangeable lenses,
and is fitted with f/1.9 lens as
standard. Universal view-finder.
Complete with either sling or
combination case £40:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 93/4.
THE NEW
“ CONTAXIII”
with built - in photo -
electric exposure meter
In other respects Contax III
does not differ from Contax II.
Fitted with Zeiss Tessar lens,
2 -in. focal length.
f/3-5 £53 : 0 : 0
f/2.8 . £55:15:0
f/2 . £63 : 0 : 0
f/i.5 . £78 : 5 : 0
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ROLLEIFLEX
The easiest manipulated camera
you could buy. Shows your
picture full size and right way up
on ground-glass screen. Fitted
with Compur shutter, speeded to
i/5ooth sec., T. and B., and Zeiss
Tessar f/3.5 lens. . £25:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 58/4.
“ REGENT ”
The latest model, taking 8 or
i6 pictures on 3iX2j roll film.
Has coupled range-finder, optical
eye-level finder, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5
lens, Compur shutter, speeded
to i/4ooth sec., complete with
leather case. ... £20:0:0
Nine monthly payments ot 46/8.
Kodak Six-20, as well as other
Kodak models from 5/- upwards,
all in stock.
September 2, 1936
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rough idea of the hundreds of similar values we have in stock. Every instrument, although used, is fully
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54 LIME STREET 90/94 FLEET STREET
.ONDON, E.0.3 MANSION HOUSE 0180 LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 0391
3ix2t Latest Makina, coupled
range-finder, with parallax movement,
f/2.9 Pentar lens, 3 slides, diaphragm
ring. Never used CQO.n.A
a^unsoUed . X04.U.U
Model II Leitz Leica, coupled,
1/3.5 Elmar, L/case . . £19:0:0
Zeiss Oontax, f/s-s Tessar, high
and low speeds, ever-ready case.
Cost £3* 8s. fid..... £22:10:0
4ix6 Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9
Pentac lens, 6 slides, C'T.'in.A
F.P.A., case . X#:iU:U
3^x21 Carbine Roll Film, f/4.5
£5:12:6
3|x2} Tessco Folding, double
ex., f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar, Compur,
L/case'“"“:...^''^'^ £6:17:6
3tx2i N. & G. New Special Sibyl,
f/4.5 Xpres, F.P.A., £7,1 7, C
L/case, a slides. ... •< f • A I *0
3^ X ii Mentor Compact Reflex, f/4.5
Carl Zeiss Tessar, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P.A. and case .. £5.17.0
3tx2| Ensign Verticai Enlarger,
4t-in. condenser, f/6.3 anastigmat
lens, electric fittings, CC,7,C
base easel. As new .. XO.I .O
Several Good Enlargers at bargain
prices. Details on application.
6x6 Rolleicord, f/3.8 Carl Zeiss
£11:17:6
3x4 Perkeo, f/3.5 £C,7,C
Skopar, Compur .... oLw . f .U
V.P. Dallmeyer Baby Speed Reflex,
revolving back, f/2.9 Pentac, focal-
plane shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A., L/case.
£14:17:6
200-B Pathe Cine Projector, adjust¬
able resistance . . . , £13:17:6
^ Pathe Home Cine Projector, type
C motor, group resist- jpQ,17,C
ance, super attachment XO. X I .O
16-mm. Siemens-Haiske Cine Cam¬
era, f/2.5 Busch Glaukar lens, slow
motion, variable £01.1 A. A
speeds, L/case.... XXl.lU.U
Latest Model K Cine-Kodak, f/1.9
. £27:10:0
3}x2^ Compact Graflex Reflex,
f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 D.D. slides,
L/case. Cost £25 . . £5:17:6
, N. & G. Baby Sibyl, f/4.3 Cooke
|i lens, 3 D.D. slides , F.P.A., supplemen-
1 tary reflex finder, £7»7»fl
I 16-ex. on 3^x2^ Baida Roll Film,
ii f/2.9 Zeiss Trioplan lens, D.A. Com-
f . £6:17:6
I Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 anastig-
I; L/case £8:15:0
^-pl. Planex Reflex, Cooke f/6.5,
focal-plane shutter, 4 slides, roll-
holder, leather case. .. . £4:4:0
21 square Rolleicord, f/4.5 Carl
Zeiss Triotar, Compur fO.Q.A
shutter, leather case. . . . X:7.3 .U
21 square Voigtiander Brilliant,
f/4.5 Skopar, Compur £4.1 7, C
shutter, leather case
9.6-mm. Pathe Model B Moto-
camera, f/3.5 anastig- £4.10.C
mat, motor drive.. «#^2.XAi.U
Postcard No. 3a Special Kodak,
Goerz Dagor Series Ill f/6.8. Com¬
pound shutter, can- £0.1 0.C
vas case . XX.XX.O
31x21 Ensign Selfix, Ensar f/4.5,
Mulchro shutter, leath- £0.1 C. A
er case . XO.Xv.U
1-pl. Soho Reflex, Ross Xpres
f/4.5, Kershaw focal-plane shutter,
revolving back, 6 double slides, F.P.A.,
leather case. Splen- £ 1 C • 1 C .A
. did order . X 10 . 10 .U
31x21 No. 6 Carbine Roll Film,
Aldis f/4.5, Compur £0.1 0.C
shutter, leather case . . •< *3 . X O . U
31 X 21 Venus Wafer Folding Pocket,
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur
shutter, 6 slides, Proxar and Distar
lenses, filter' and leather case. Indis¬
tinguishable from new £10:7:6
3^ X 2^ Zeiss Ikon Ikonta, Cad Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter. New
. £9:17:6
31x21 Maximar Folding Pocket,
Dominar f/4.5, Compur shutter,
6 slides and case . . . £4:15:0
^-pl. National Enlarger, Petzval
objective, negative carrier, plano¬
convex condenser, gas £4:17:6
Whole-plate Watson’s Acme Conical
Field, R.R. lens, swing and reversing
back, 2 slides, tripod iJC.C.A
and case .
V.P. Goerz Tenax, Dogmar f/4.5,
F^r“.^.“.'.’ £3:15:0
l-pl. Ensign Vertical Enlarger,
f/6.3 anastigmat, plano-convex con¬
denser, carrier, elec- £7»17»fi
trie fittings . Xf.A# .U
9x12 cm. Mentor Folding Reflex,
Ross Homocentric f/5.6, focal-plane
shutter, 3 slides, £Q.1Q.C
leather case . XO.iO.O
45x107 Voigtiander Stereo Flecto-
scop, f/4.5 Heliar lens, Compur
shutter, leather case. £1A.1'7.<5
Nice order . XlU.Xl.O
1-pl. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane,
Dagor Series III f/6.8, sell-capping
focal -plane shutter, £C.17.C
2 D.D. slides . XO.lf.D
31 X 21 lea Reflex, T.-P. Cooke
f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, revolving
back, 6 slides, can- £0.10.0
vas case . X«3:1j:D
84 ALDERSGATE ST.
LONDON, E.C.1 Phone : NAT. 0591
Ensign |-pl. and 31 x 21 Magnacam
Enlarging Attachment for use with
own camera. Electric £1.1. A
fittings . Xi:i:u
1-pl. Kodak Roll Film, f/6.8 Goerx
anastig. lens, fully- 00_ AJ
speeded shutter.... OOS» UQ.
1-pl. Sanderson Field, all usual
movements, f/y Ross Zeiss Con¬
vertible anastig. lens, 14 and ill in-
in the singles, roller-blind shutter,
3 slides, tripod and £Q.Q.A
case . Xv.:/.!/
31 X 21 Dallmeyer Pentac Roll Film,
f/2.9 anastig. lens, £C.C.A
Compur shutter .
5 X 4 Anschutz, f/6.8 double anastig.
lens, 2 D.D. slides.. £3:3:0
i-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, revers¬
ing back, f/3.9 Cooke anastig. lens,
i3-in. f/5.5 Teleros, interchangeable,
reversing back, 6 dC.iC.A
slides, F.P.A. & case XXU#XO*U
i-pl. Ensign Roll Film, f/7.7
Alois, fully speeded gJJ
shutter . llfS* OCl.
i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex,
6-in. f/4.5 Dallmeyer Serrac lens,
reversing back, 6 slides, F.P.A. ,
case . £5:17:6
V.P. Autographic Kodak, f/7.7
anastig. lens, focussing £1:7:6
V.P. Speed Graphic Roll Film,
focal - plane, f/5.6 £0.1 C. A
Cooke lens . iAf.xv.v
P.C. S.C. Goerz Anschutz, f/4.8
Celor, 3 double slides, F.P.A.,
“^"‘Lercase . £4:15:0
Z^x2i T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 T.-P.
Cooke, revolving back, 3 double
plate - holders and £7:10:0
3i X 2^ Carbine Roll Film and
Plate Camera, f/4.5 Lumar anastig.
lens, Compur shutter, focussing
screen, 3 slides .... £3:19:6
4-drawer 2-in. Diameter Telescope,
high- and low-power eyepieces, leather
covered and sling . . £3:3:0
}-pl. New Ideal Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres, rising and cross front, 6
single slides. As new . . £7:7:0
3^x2^ Salex D.E. Folding, f/6.8
double anastig. lens, Compur shutter,
6 slides, roll-film £Q.1IC.A
holder and case.... XO.Ail.vr
6| X 3i Stereo Goerz Anschutz
Focal-plane, f/6.8 Goerz Dagor lenses,
6 D.D. slides, leather £6:17:6
45 X 107 Glythoseope Stereo Camera,
6 slides, leather case . . £1:2:6
45 X 107 Verascope, f/6.8 Dagor lens,
changing-box, leather £4:12:6
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5
Cine-Nizo 9.5-mm., f/2.8 lens, hand
crank, for trick effects, complete
with carrying - case. £7.1 0.£
First-class condition Xf.Xu:D
Model 70 Filmo, loo-ft, capacity,
f/3.5 Cooke lens, 2 speeds, complete
£16:10:0
Model 0 Kodaseope Projector,
Universal resistance, loo-watt lamp,
still - picture device. £0.11 C
Cost £18 i8s . xo:i/:o
Ensign Autokinecam Model 6,
f/1.9 Dallmeyer lens, 3 speeds, in
carrying-case . £14j17.0
Cine-Kodak Model B, f/3.8 lens.
. £7:12:6
Dekko Cine Camera, f/3.3 lens,
with Motrix drive. Cost £10 los.
Working order . £1*15*0
Campro Camera-Projector, 9.5-mm.,
complete with carrying - case. Cost
£1:18:6
200-B Pathe Projector, motor drive,
tilting base. Con- iriA.IA.A
dition as new . dLXV.AV.U
Latest Model 5 Victor lO-mm. Cine
Camera, with 5 speeds, Prismatic
focussing, parallax finder, loo-ft.
capacity, fitted i-in. f/1.5 Speed and
4-in. Telephoto lens, complete in
fvS’S,-":.'”' £43:10:0
4x4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8
Zeiss Tessar, ever- £1'7-1A.A
ready case . XI# •1U:U
Model 617 Weston CC.'t'y .C
Exposure Meter . XO.Af:0
Ombrux Photo-electric £0.0. A
Meter, in case . XX.Z:U
Photoscop Photo-electric Meter,
. £1:9:6
i-pl. T.-P. Imperial Enlarger, f/6.8
anastigmat lens, 5i-in. condenser,
electric fittings. New CA.1'7.C
condition . Xfi:i/:D
i-pl. Ensign Cameo, f/4.5 Aldl*
lens, Compur shutter, double exten¬
sion, 3 slides, F.P.A., £0.1 7. £
and leather case XO.lf .Q
35-mm. Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar
lens, ever-ready case. £7.17.C
New condition . X I • A I :0
la Pocket Kodak, f/6,3 anastigmat,
Kodak shutter . . £1:17:6
i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex,
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 6 £7.7.C
slides and case . X I : I :0
4i X 6 V.P. Meyer Reflex, f/3 Meyer
anastigmat, with Telephoto attach¬
ment, 6 slides, roll-holder, focal-
plane shutter, revolving back,
£13:17:6
i-pl. Marion Soho Reflex, f/4.5
Zriss, 6 slides, leather £15:0:0
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September 2, 1936
The Xew SIMPLICITY
and Certainty
with which correct exposure can be ascertained
with the New “ Avo ” Exposure Meter has
won enthusiastic praise from professional and
amateur photographers alike. It is the sim¬
plest and most dependable meter ever made.
The quickest to use. A boon to all photo¬
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0 Firs vest pocket. Size only
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0 Influenced solely by light
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Ilford Auto-Filter Plates, H. & D. 400, are
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WEDNESDAY, September 2nd, 1936.
yiT the London Salon the last
/A prints to be laid before the
selection committee are being
delivered to-day ; at the R.P.S. the
usual mass of entries has been under
treatment for a fortnight. In a
few days both exhibitions will throw
open their doors, and this is a sort
of signal for the opening of all sorts
of photographic activities up and
down the country for the “ winter ”
season — a more lively and busy one
than the “ summer.” New societies
are springing up, new syllabuses are
beginning to appear, and in many
other directions there are unmistak¬
able signs of vigorous photographic
life and enthusiasm. The possibili¬
ties and interests of photography
are greater and more numerous
now than ever before, and the
hobby is decidedly perennial instead
of seasonal as it once was. Which is
all to the good.
Cheerful Dark-rooms.
It makes us cheerful — as weU as
the dark-rooms — to read in a manual
for radiographers which has just
come our way a plea for brighter
dark-rooms. The walls, it says,
should not be painted black or red.
Light and cheerful colours are pre¬
ferable for psychological reasons,
when, as happens among radio¬
graphers, so many hours of the day
must perforce be spent in the dark¬
room. The ceiling may be painted
light green if a green ceiling reflector
safelight is used, or buff if red safe-
lights are employed. The general
illumination should be indirect. It
is unfortunate that photography
should have had such funereal associa¬
tions. Every jest about the profes¬
sional features his black cloth, and
the idea which many people have
of the amateur is of someone who
belongs to his dark-room as much
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The Shrimper.
A contre-jour study. This type of subject
is always interesting .
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2495.
as the monk of old to his cell.
Improvements in material, appara¬
tus, and processes, as well as better
knowledge of the science of illumina¬
tion, have wrought some deliverance.
Off the Main Line.
We wish some diligent compiler
would make a volume about the
achievements of the amateur, not
in photography alone. We have
just been reminded that even the
great scientific activities of Sir
Isaac Newton were strictly those of
an amateur, and that his real business
was that of director of the Royal
Mint. William Gilbert, who estab¬
lished the magnetic nature of the
earth, and was the father of modern
experimental science, and gave the
word “electricity” to the language,
was in all these respects an amateur,
his profession being that of court
physician to Queen Elizabeth and
James I. The greatest astronomers
were, all of them, amateurs at the
game. The difference between an
amateur pursuit and a profession has
been weU put : You adopt a profes¬
sion ; a hobby adopts you. The
choice of a profession means strain
and thought, whereas one usually
slips into a hobby. There has been
some controversy whether it is
better to have a hobby which bears
indirectly on one’s main work in
life or one which is as far away from
it as possible. It is a dispute which
can never be settled. It depends
entirely upon the individual, whether
he has a one-way or a two-way mind.
When Something Turns Up.
One of the perennial delights of
photography is the unexpected —
the thing that turns up in the pic¬
ture when you never knew it was
there. Every photographer has had
that experience, even the most
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iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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casual- — or perhaps one should say,
especially the most casual. You
feel rather like the hen that has
hatched out a duck's egg. Appar¬
ently even in the world of the
painter such things are also pos¬
sible, to judge from a story which
Mr. E. V. Lucas, in one of his latest
books, tells against himself. He
describes how he was sitting for a
portrait by Sir William Fiothenstein
in the latter’s studio. There he
sat through three afternoons while
Rothenstein measured, recorded and
talked. The talk was e.xcellent, and
the picture, when finished, was a
perfect likeness of Beerbohm Tree !
Dare we hint that photographers
have similar surprises ?
A Photographic Department de
Luxe.
The new Anatomy Building of
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in Char¬
terhouse Square has a photographic
department calculated to excite
envy even among those least ad¬
dicted to that vice. It is really one
of the finest departments we have
ever seen, and, to use a hackneyed
phrase, no expense has been spared
in its furnishing and equipment.
There was a time when it was
thought, especially in colleges and
such places, that because photo¬
graphic operations had in part to
be carried out in darkness, therefore
subterranean quarters, cramped sur¬
roundings, and primitive conditions
generally would serve the photo¬
grapher. In this new department
the photographer has an oppor¬
tunity to breathe, and he has
everything to his hand. The en¬
larger alone, we believe, has cost
some £120, and the photo¬
micrographic apparatus about £300.
Another feature of the Anatomy
Department is the museum, which is
divided into bays, each bay devoted
to a special subject in medicine, and
in addition to the specimens on the
shelves, there are on the walls of
each bay photographs, photomicro¬
graphs, and X-ray films further
illustrating the subject — an idea
which might be more pursued in
museums in general.
"The A mateur Photographer” EXPOSURE T ABLE— September
EVERY MONTH a brief exposure table will be provided for the assistance of our readers in their practical work. A glance at
the current approximate exposures as here given will serve as a reliable guide for most purposes. The subjects will be varied
to suit the time of year. The following exposures will serve as a working guide for any fine day during the month, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon, with the sun shining, but not necessarily on, the subject. Stop used, f/8. The
exposure should be doubled if the sun is obscured, or if stop f/ii is used. For f/i6 give four times the exposure. For f/5.6
give half. From 8 to 10 a.m. or from a to 4 p.m. double these exposures. From 6 to 8 a.m. or from 4 to 6 p.m., treble them.
N.B. — The times given above are by “ sun time." The exposures, therefore, which are laid down as suitable for 2 to ^ p.m., for instance, will be those to
be given between 3 and 5 p.m., by the clock, during “ summer time.”
Subject.
Ordinary.
Medium.
Rapid.
Extra Rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Open seascapes and cloud studies . .
1/25
sec.
1/40
sec.
1/75
sec.
1/100
sec.
1/120 sec.
Open landscapes with no very heavy
shadows in foreground, shipping studies
or seascapes with rocks, beach scenes . .
1/15
1/25
9 9
1/45
99
1/60
99
1/75
99
Ordinary landscapes with not too much
fohage, open river scenery, figure studies in
the open, light buildings, wet street scenes
1/8
1/12
99
1/25
9 9
1/30
99
1/40
99
Landscapes in fog or mist, or with strong
foreground, well-lighted street scenes . .
1/5
1/10
9 9
1/20
99
1/25
9 9
1/30
99
Buildings or trees occupying greater portion
of pictures, river scenes with heavy foliage
1/3
1/4
9 9
1/8
9 9
1/12
99
1/15
» 9
Portraits or groups taken out of doors, not
too much shut in by buildings . .
n
1
9 9
2/3
99
1/3
99
1/4
99
Portraits in well-lighted room, light sur¬
roundings, big window, white reflector . .
5 secs.
4 secs.
2 secs.
H
99
1
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As a further guide we append a list of some of the best-known makes of plates and films on the market. They have been divided into groups, which approximately
indicate the speeds referred to above. The hypersensitive panchromatic plates and films require less exposure than the ultra-rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Agfa, Special Portrait.
„ Isopan ISS Film.
„ Su^r-speed Film.
„ Isochrom Film.
„ Ultra Special.
Basnet, Press and Super Press.
„ XL Super-speed Ortho.
„ Soft Panchromatic.
„ Studio Fast.
„ Ultra Rapid.
Eastman, Par Speed Cut Film.
„ S.S. Cut Film.
„ S.S. Pan. Film.
Gbvabrt, Super Sensima.
„ Sensima Fast.
„ Sensima Ortho.
„ Super Chromosa.
„ Roll Films and Packs.
Ilford, Golden Iso-Zenith.
Ilford Iso-Zenith.
„ Hypersensitive Pan.
Plates and Films.
„ Portrait Film (Ortho
Fast).
„ Monarch.
,, Press.
„ S.S. Ex. Sens.
„ Zenith Ex. Sens.
„ S.G. Pan.
Illingworth, Fleet.
„ Super Fleet.
„ Super Fleet Ortho.
„ Pan. Fleet.
Imperial, S.S.S. Press Ortho.
,, Eclipse.
„ Eclipse Ortho Soft.
„ Eclipse Soft.
„ Eclipse Ortho.
„ Eclipse Pan. Soft.
Kodak, Verichrome Film.
„ Super Sensitive Pan.
Film.
„ Panatomic.
Marion, Record.
„ Iso Record.
Selo, Selochrome Roll Film and
Film Pack.
„ Selo. Pan. Roll Film.
VoiGTLANDER, Illustra Film.
Wellington, Anti-screen.
„ X Press.
Zeiss Ikon, Pemox Roll Film
and Packs.
Extra Rapid.
Agfa, Chromo.
„ „ Isolar.
„ Extra Rapid.
,, Isolar.
„ Iso Rapid.
Agfa, Iso Rapid Chromo.
„ Roll Film.
Barnet, S.R. Pan.
„ Studio Ortho.
Ensign, Roll Film.
Gevaert, Filtered Ortho.
„ Chromosa.
„ S.R.
„ Regular Cut Film.
Ilford, Auto. Filter.
„ S.R. Pan.
„ Pan. Film.
„ Rapid Chromatic.
luFERiAL, Non-filter (new series).
„ Eclipse Pan. B.
„ S.S. Ortho.
Kodak, Roll Film and Film Pack.
Pathe, Roll Film.
Selo, Roll Film.
Zeiss Ikon, Roll Film and Film
Pack.
Rapid.
Barnet, S.R.
„ Self-screen Ortho.
Ilford, Screen Chromatic.
„ S.R.
„ Commercial Ortho Film.
Imperial, Non-Filter.
S R
", S.R. Ortho.
Kodak, Cut Film.
Medium.
Ilford, Empress.
„ Chromatic.
Ordinary.
Barnet, Ordinary.
Gevaert, Ordinary.
Ilford, Ordinary.
„ Rapid Process Pan.
Imperial, Ordinary.
„ Pan. Process.
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I
thi amateur photographer
merit, it is most necessary that they should be free from defects.
This article deals with some common faults, and shows how to
trace the causes.
IT is very important for the
modern photographer to do
all in his power to prevent the
possibility of scratches, spots, or
any similar defects in his negatives.
This is the case because most workers
in these days use small, or “ minia¬
ture,” sizes, and the slightest im¬
perfection renders the negative use¬
less for its purpose.
The first step is to ascertain the
cause of the defect in order that it
may be prevented in future. This
should always be done, whether the
negative affected is a valuable one
or not.
This is one of the most comrnon
causes of defects in negatives and
one of the most difficult to trace,
as to cause, and especially in the
case of a film camera. The fog may
be general, or confined to patches ; it
may appear upon some negatives,
and not in others.
If there are fogged areas at the
edges of the film at the top or bottom,
it may be caused by a badly fitting
back on the camera. Sometimes,
however, the cause is a thin place
in the bellows, or light may ” creep
in ” between the blades of the
shutter.
A simple way of finding out
exactly where light enters is to
tajse the camera into the dark-room
and to cut a sheet of rapid bromide
paper so that it fits into the back
of the instrument. The bromide
paper is backed with a piece of black
paper from a discarded film, and
the camera closed in the usual way.
It is then exposed to light action,
preferably out of doors, for several
hours. The bromide paper, when
removed, is developed and fixed, and
will generally indicate where the
light enters. It may be a simple
matter to repair, or the instrument
may be sent to a trade house
specialising in this work.
There are many possible causes of
scratched negatives. In the case
of plates the scratches may be
caused by rubbing the surfaces of
two plates together, when removing
from the packing. Scratched nega¬
tives will also result if the draw-out
shutter of the dark-slide is bent, or
dented, and touches the film in
passing. This kind of scratch is
of the “ telegraph wire ” type, simi¬
lar to that found upon roll films.
It must be realised that in the
case of small plate-holders there is
a very little clearance between the
film of the plate and the shutter.
The roll-film user needs to be
especially careful to avoid the several
causes of scratched negatives. These
are more rare than was formerly the
case, through the fact that most
manufacturers give the film a coat
of protective varnish which acts
as an effective preventive.
The familiar “ telegraph line ”
scratches, which run across the
film in the direction that the film
travels through the camera, are
generally the result of some rough¬
ness on the surface over which the
film runs. It may be due to the
rollers being too tight, or the pres¬
sure plate exercising its function
too strongly.
Care must be taken not to wind
the film with the camera closed,
there being so little clearance between
the film surface and the bellows
that there is risk of scratching the
film.
Another point that needs atten¬
tion is that the camera must be free
from dust, or grit; the latter, es¬
pecially, if coming into contact with
the film while the latter is being
wound, or under pressure, will
certainly cause scratched negatives.
This is very important when loading
the camera upon a sandy beach,
and especially if wind is blowing.
Provided that it is properly
threaded, the well-designed camera
will permit the film to be wound with
sufficient tightness to prevent light
from entering. Some photographers,
when removing the spool after
exposure, twist the spool to tighten
it with a view to preventing the
admission of light. This practice
is to be deprecated, for not only is
it unnecessary, but it is a very
fruitful cause of scratches.
Film-pack negatives should be
free from scratches, provided that
the draw-out shutter of the adapter
is smooth, and free from indenta¬
tions.
Apart from pin-holes, which are
caused by dust inside the camera, or
by dust deposited upon the plates
during loading, spots upon negatives
arise from several causes, and some
of these are very difficult to detect.
A very common defect is the white
clear spot, due to air-bells upon the
film during development, which pre¬
vent the solution from reaching the
emulsion. Care in working, swab¬
bing the surface of the plate or
film during development will prevent
these, as will the use of water that
has been boiled and allowed to
cool for making up solutions.
Photographers are occasionally
puzzled as to the cause of black
spots, or comet-lffie markings, of
irregular form. These are the result,
in most cases, of lack of care in
working. They may be caused by
chemical dirt in the form of small
particles of developer such as amidol,
that have been spilt and not pro¬
perly wiped up. These, finding their
way to sensitive material, cause
black spots.
The same can be caused by the
use of solutions which contain un¬
dissolved chemicals, or by shaking up
a developer that has a precipitate
thrown down after storage. Irregu¬
lar markings, mottling over the
negative, are due to insufficient
agitation of the developer in tank
or dish.
These defects are obviously due
to lack of care, and the photographer
should regard them as warnings,
and be thankful if they appear upon
unimportant negatives.
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[Thi amateur photographer 1
U 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER .d
SHADOWS
own SAKE
for their
By
S. ALTSON PEARL.
COMING events, it is said, cast their shadows before.
Before what, the proverb does not bother to mention ;
but certainly not before the lenses of our cameras. I,
at least, have never had the privilege of photographing either
a coming event or its shadow; nor have I heard of any brother
photographer who has experienced this psychic thrill.
On the other hand, many completely material objects throw
shadows which are not only as real as anything this side of
relativity can be, but which provide excellent subjects for
our cameras. Shadows of a kind can. of course, be found
in very nearly every photograph taken, but as a rule, although
they may be quite strong in intensity, as in the average scene
Steel Shadows.
lit by sunshine or strong artificial light, they play quite a
subordinate part in the composition.
Shadows for their own sake are, however, what I am advo¬
cating ; photographs in which strong, well defined shadows
are the chief part of the composition. Of course, there is
nothing at all new in the idea of snapping interesting shadows;
there must be few possessors of cameras who have not done
it at some time or other ; but I think even fewer make a
habit of consciously looking for interesting shadow effects.
To those who intend to follow my advice in this matter, a
further word. Do your shadow-seeking for the most part
when the sun is fairly low in the sky, that is, when shadows
are at their longest and best — and remember that very few
shadows are to be found at or near eye-level ; the most attrac¬
tive “ patterns ” are generally to be seen on the ground
beneath your feet, or on vertical surfaces above your head.
For instance, the illustration " The Spire,” showing the
shadow of a church spire spread over the surrounding streets
and gardens, represents about the most strenuous piece of
5 P-'ni-
photography I have ever attempted, necessitating an advent¬
urous climb up 150 feet of steeplejack’s ladder to the top
of the spire. I must admit that I would never have accom¬
plished it without the constant encouragement of one of the
’jacks ; the worthy fellow followed me up all the way, encour¬
aging me with light jest and quip, whenever, as frequently
happened, my spirits showed sign of failing. The shadows
of both of us are visible as small "bumps” just below
and to the left of the spire’s tip.
" 5 p.m.” was
obtained at the cost
of some slight dis¬
comfort, though not
the faintest risk, by
leaning as far out as
possible over the
parapet of a vertical
embankment. On
the other hand the
other illustration
did not call for any
acrobatics whatever,
beyond those invol¬
ved in pointing the
camera up.
Having, then,
found your shadow
subject, the rest is
simple. To empha¬
sise the shadows, it
is as well to give a
trifle less exposure,
and an equally
small amount more
development of the
negative, than nor¬
mal; in other words,
aim to produce a
negative of fairly
strong contrast, but
do not overdo it. The Spire.
to
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September 2, 1936
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Readers’ HiiitS9 Tips and Gadgets
A NEW USE FOR ROLL-FILM SPOOL-HOLDERS.
The empty spool-holders of the wooden type that are
usually thrown away when the films have been de¬
veloped can be put to further use for drying the films.
Take a number of these spools and clear out the central
bore with a skewer or drill so that they can be run easily on
string. As will be seen in the illustration, any number of these
spools can then be threaded on string to accommodate the
roll films to be dried. The top of the film is pinned to the
wooden spindle. At the bottom of each film a further spool
is pinned and it will be found convenient to thread these
spools in a similar fashion to those above. In this way, each
film is secured taut for drying purposes and is also prevented
from blowing about, and possibly injuring the next one
to it. The surplus water can also be removed more readily.
Where space is restricted, the spools can be put closer
together as suggested in the right-hand sketch and the total
number supported on a wooden bracket fixed to the wall out
of the way. As before, a spool-holder can be pinned to the
bottom of each film, and, if necessary, the centres can bp
wired together to keep them perfectly still. If this method is
used, allow as much space as possible between the films in
order to hasten drying. R. H. Collins.
FOOLPROOF LIGHTING FOR THE DARK-ROOM.
Having had the white light accidentally
switched on for me while I was
developing out some bromides under
the safelight, I set out to devise a foolproof
lighting circuit that would, prevent any
similar catastrophe in the future.
The following device is both practical
and simple enough for any amateur to do,
although it is as well to get an electrician to
do it if in doubt.
In the diagram, the safelight and the
white light are shown with A and B, the
two switches (both left in open circuit) that
work these lights.
When the switch A is switched on on first
entering the room the white light only
appears, the safelight being still out. When,
however, the switch B is switched on, the
white light is automatically extinguished,
and the room is illuminated only by the
safelight.
This arrangement makes it impossible
to switch on the white light before having
first extinguished the safelight, and this
action of putting out the safelight acts as a
reminder, to check and assure oneself of any
the white light can be only extinguished
finally at the door, when leaving the
room.
The wiring of the arrangement is perfectly
straightforward — -A is a double-pole, one¬
way switch, and B is a double-pole, two-
way change-over switch. Note that both
the switches are in the earthed lead of the
mains supply.
The working details are as follows :
The switch A is closed on entering the room,
and the white light appears. When work
is to commence, the switch B is moved, and
the safelight comes on, automatically ex¬
tinguishing the white light. The white light
will appear again only when the safelight
is extinguished. Should the switch A be
touched when the safelight is on, the room
will be in total darkness.
Apart from the safety given by this
arrangement in safeguarding the accidental
fogging of sensitive material, the saving in
sensitive material left exposed electric current, when reckoned over a
before the white light is put period, and by the safelight not being in use
on. Only one of the lights can when the white light is on, is quite appre-
appear at the same time, and ciable. D. Aldwyn James.
A SIMPLE WAY OF AVOIDING CAMERA-SHAKE.
A COMMON cause of camera-shake
when using a small instrument,
fitted with a diaphragm shutter,
at eye-level is the fact that the body of
the camera is held firmly by one hand
only, the other hand being partly
occupied in manipulating the shutter
release. To hold the camera firmly with
both hands it is advisable that the
release should be on the camera body
itself, so that it can be operated with
one finger only. This can be arranged
as illustrated.
A cable release of greater length than
normal is used (9 in. is a good size) and
is passed through the supports of the
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carrying-handle before being screwed
into the shutter mount. The camera
may then be held firmly against the face,
and a slight movement of the forefinger
is sufficient to release the shutter. In
the illustration the end of the cable
release is shown some distance away
from the camera for the sake of clearness ;
in use the part normally held between
the fingers is prevented from moving
by the carrying-handle support, against
which it rests. Using this method, it
has been found possible to give exposures
of I /5th second without camera-shake
being apparent in the negative.
S. R. Pitman.
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September 2nd, 1936
Phc
By DONALD G. SHELDON.
When you go away for holidays you probably take a
selection from your lighter apparatus and trust to luck. At
home you can have it all to go at, choosing the articles most
likely to be required on each outing. What is more important
still, you can develop each day’s “ bag ” as you get it, without
any of the difficulties encountered when away from home.
Then, if you find you have spoilt a picture, you may still
have the chance of taking it again. This is more satisfactory
A dock corner.
than arriving from abroad to
find that you have made some
fatal error and cannot repeat the
exposures.
While you are about it, you
should explore any parts of the
town where you don’t often go.
Try all those side alleys ; poke
your nose into old yards. Inspect
road repairs and building opera¬
tions — the British workman on
the job makes a good model.
Look in at the railway station and
the goods yard. If your town
has a river or docks the water¬
side will bristle with opportunities
for picture-making. Don’t neglect
the market ; you will probably
find here more subjects than you
have films for.
A word about your methods
In the station entrance.
A LTHOUGH the railway and bus companies, using
/ \ Press announcement, illustrated circular and pic-
£ % torial poster, exhort us at all times of the year to
explore the beauties of Britain instead of going
abroad, why not spend at least a part of your holidays in your
own town or district ?
If you are a slave of routine, going to work by the same
route at the same hour, visiting the same parts of your town
with monotonous regularity day after day, try this idea.
Set off one day on the old familiar route, but at a different
hour. You will be astonished at the number of things you
hadn’t noticed before. The people you meet are different ;
buildings and vistas are transformed by the change in the
angle of the lighting.
When you see these famil¬
iar sights in new guise,
your camera should have
a busy time. Moreover,
you’ll have time to loiter
now ; time to wait for suit¬
able figures or groupings
in your scene ; time to
seek fresh viewpoints.
Have you noticed that
when you visit another
town you can usually find
something good to take ?
You go in an enquiring
mood, expecting to find
pictures — and you do.
Well, your home town
has got subjects worthy of
your attention also, and
if you adopt the “ visitor
attitude ” you will come
across all sorts of things
that you had missed before. A riverside snap.
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togral^hs
at Home
when seeking subjects including groups
of people or single figures. If you wish
to get pictures without camera-conscious
models, your apparatus should not be
too conspicuous. It is no use expecting
to rig up tripods in the market-place.
I find it best to prowl about with a
small camera, focussed at
promenade.
within the scope of almost any camera, so if you haven’t done
any before, begin now. Whether you can take night " snap¬
shots ” including figures will depend on your lens and the
brilliance of the lighting ; street scenes without figures can be
done with any camera whose shutter will give a time exposure.
Finally, as a contrast, try the parks. Here you will be
alert for snapshots of children playing games, fishing for
tiddlers, or feeding the ever-popular swans on the lake. The
drinking fountain, tennis courts and bowling greens, children’s
paddling pool, and refreshment booths are all good places to
watch. If you still have any plates or films left after haunting
these regions for an hour, you had perhaps better ignore this
article and go abroad for your holiday after all.
The accompanying illustrations are not supposed to be
pictures of exhibition standard. I took them on my own
home holiday, and I put them in to let you see that I have
practised what I preach.
What is that ? You have already been away for your
holiday ? Well, the best of the sort of holiday I am suggesting
is that it may be seized at any time, even if only for an hour
Yacht racing in the Park.
with the lens-hood on and shutter set. This preparation often
gets me pictures before my victims are aware of my presence,
and at that distance the perspective is good. To have to
grope in pocket or case for your camera and get it ready after
you have found your subject, is to ask for disappointment
in this class of work.
If the weather should be unkind, visit your local churches
and museums. These will probably reveal many interesting
subjects which are new to you. Permission to photograph is
usually readily granted by the vicar or curator, provided that
you do not intend to use flashlight. Here you will find subjects
and lighting to test your skill to the utmost. If you are
unsuccessful you can gain information from your failures and
try again with more hope of success.
Do not forget that your town looks very different after dark,
and that one or two evenings should be reserved for night
photography. Fast panchromatic materials have brought this
Lunch-time interval.
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The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, September 2nd.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. “ Thoughts on Art/* T. F. Garnish.
Thursday, September 3rd,
Camberwell C.C. Lecture — Colour Process.
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. “Colour and Stereoscopic Photography.”
A. Hill and O. G. Wheeler.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Suggestions for Winter Syllabus.
N. Mid^esex P.S. Competitions — Prints — Slides — Members’ Queries.
Rochdale P.S. Gadgets. H. H. Stansfield.
Sinclair P.C. " The A.P." Prize Slides.
Friday, September 4th.
Sheffield P.S. 246, West Street. “ Optics." Mr. Andrews.
Saturday, September 5th.
Accrington C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Blackburn and D.C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Bolton C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Bradford P.S. Goit Stock, Harden. J. F. Mather.
Bristol P.S. Almondsbury.
Bury P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Cripplegate P.S. Epping Green. A. F. Snell.
Dennistoun C.C. Blantyre and Calderwood Estate. T. Hamilton.
Derby P.S. Calke Park.
Hackney P.S. Outing — Greenwich. A. Miles.
Hull P.S. Houghton Woods. E. Tomalin.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Outing to Georgetown.
Leigh Lit. S.P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Letchworth C.C. Oughtonhead. N. J. Bowyer-Lowe.
Liverpool A. P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble.
Medway A.P. A. Cooling Castle. J. Stacey.
Norwood C.C. Strand-on-the-Green. A. W. Ketteridge.
Oldham P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Oldham Equitable P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Rotherham P.S. Edwinstowe and the Dukeries. E. G. Alderman.
Sheffield P.S. Youlegreave Church. V. J. Watson.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Saturday, September 5th {contd.).
Singer C.C. Greenock.
St. Helens C.C. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Stockport P.S. L. and C.P.U. Ramble to Liverpool.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Last day of Annual Exhibition.
Sunday, September 6th.
Blackburn and D.C.C. Coniston. J. Elvidge and H. Holden.
Bournemouth C.C. Outing to Sandbanks.
Harrogate P.S. Hackfall and Mickley. C. E. Hartley.
Ilford P.S. Essex Outing. Mr. Styles.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. Hascombe. B. C. Payment.
Leigh Lit. S.P.S. Ashurst Beacon. W. H. Holding.
Sinclair P.C. A Visit to Whipsnade Zoo.
Southampton C.C. Beginners’ Evening. Demonstration — Preparing the Exhibition
Print.
Stafford P.S. Kinver Edge. B. Sinkinson.
Monday, September 7th.
The Camera Club, Leica Section. Informal Meeting.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Holiday Prints and Cine Films.
Leeds C.C. Demonstration on Mounting Prints. David Holmes.
Luton and D.C.C. Meeting to discuss Winter Syllabus.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Advance, Novice and Technique Print Competitions.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. A Talk on the Exhibition.
Tuesday, September 8th.
Hackney P.S. My Recent Holiday. Several Members.
Manchester A.P.S. Question Evening.
Swansea and D.C.C. Best Holiday Print.
Windlesham C.C. Photographic Alliance Competition Prints, 1935.
Wood Green P.S. Miss Dorothy Wilding’s Portfolio.
Wednesday, September 9th.
Solihull P.S. Competitions. “ Landscapes or Seascapes.”
Stockport P.S. “ Autumn Photography." P. S. Wilkinson.
Stretford C.C. Monks Heath. Mr. Higgins and Mr. Howard.
A Prize Competition for Novices
This competition is specially for those readers of “The A.P." who are Novices; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries v^l be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices still have time in which to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll filnj or plates {for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “ Novices " Competition.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ?-A New Competition
IN the Summer Number of The Amateur Photographer,
published on July 22nd, a new competition was announced
in connection with articles that appeared in that issue
dealing with “ pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
that by judicious application of the camera, combined with
unusual viewpoints, or by double exposures, results were
obtained that on their face value appeared to bo unreliable.
In this competition, prizes are offered for the best photo¬
graphic “ untruth,” but the prints must be quite straight and
from untouched negatives. Combination prints, or prints
that have been built up by cutting out other photographs
and copying, or prints that have been obtained by various
” control ” methods, are not eligible for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea
and 10s. 6d. They will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the camera " untruthful.”
The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also
be given regarding the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned above.
A special competition coupon, which appears each week
in the advertisement pages, must be affixed to the back of
each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur
Photographer , Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,
and should be marked on the envelope, " Special Competition.”
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Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCXLIX.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. A.
PITMAN.
“ ■]% aim in photography is to record impressions, and
Y/| not to follow slavishly the works of far better
exponents and technicians than myself. I believe
that photography should be the visible expression of the
individual, and for that reason I wonder why so many
photographers appear to look at a subject, not with a view
to reproducing their own impressions, but rather as though
they wonder whether the result will be a compositional
success.
Gossips. A. Pitman.
“ Most of my present work is done with a Rolleicord
camera, a very versatile instrument, and one which has the
additional advantage of allowing the photographer to view his
subject while the exposure is being made. Also always in my
pocket is an Ikonta, which is my constant companion ; so much
so that when I am without it I do not feel fully dressed. My
cameras will not, of course, tackle every job — few could ; but
within the limits of any camera the results depend entirely
on the operator. The man behind the camera is the dominating
factor, not the camera itself.
“ As to negative material, I use Panatomic film almost
exclusively for ordinary subjects, relying on Ilford Hypersen¬
sitive for night work. I expose fully, to such an extent as to
render development, in D76, fully complete in three minutes.
Short development is essential to minimise the incidence of
grain, a very important point to consider if big enlargements
are contemplated. I do not use a tank, preferring the old-
fashioned see-saw method, mainly, I think, because I do like
to see the subject grow under my hand, as it were.
“ I like a negative which, while not too dense, is of sufficiently
robust quality to permit of printing on a normal grade of paper.
After development and fixing, the film is washed for at least
one hour, is then given a rinse in a dilute acetic acid bath, re¬
ceives a final wash in running water, and is then wiped off with
a soft pad of chamois leather which has previously been damped.
" My enlarger (home-made) is of the condenser type, fitted
with an Ensar f/4.5 lens of loo-mm. focus. Most prints are
perfectly straight, but when necessary I have no objection to
local control while enlarging, and will even descend to doctoring
a print subsequently if improvement is gained thereby. Various
makes of paper have been tried from time to time, but now I
use nothing other than Gevaert or Barnet bromide, both of which
give, as far as I am concerned, as full a tonal range as is needed.
I keep at hand a packet of half-plate paper of cheaper quality
ori which I make test prints.
“ For developing prints I use the Ilford M.Q. formula, I.D. 20,
and always develop to finality, as I think that by this method
alone is it possible to exploit fully the entire range of any paper.
After fixing, washing in running water follows, again for at
least one hour. This process must be thorough, especially if
subsequent toning is contemplated. A large number of prints
are bleached and redeveloped, this method giving richer blacks
than are, I consider, obtainable by single development. The
final processes of spotting, stumping and mounting are, perhaps,
by no means the least fascinating of them all.
" I would, in conclusion, endorse the remarks so often ex¬
pressed on this page. If you have not already done so, join
a photographic society. The knowledge you will gain, and the
friendships you will make, will richly repay you for the sub¬
scription charged. Also the competitions arranged by the
society, together with those appearing in The Amateur Photo-
graphey, will supply the incentive so necessary to the would-be
serious picture-maker.”
(A further example of Mr. Pitman’s work is reproduced oh
one of the centre Art pages.)
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Pictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
SUN AND MIST/' hy Wm, Jackson,
ONCE again the virtue of simplicity
is convincingly demonstrated.
As far as subject material
is concerned, it is limited in this
picture to nothing but a boat and
sea and sky. It is true, no doubt,
that the sky is embellished by the
inclusion of the sun arid a few light
clouds, and that the water is relieved
by its ripples and reflections, but, for
all that, the three elements
provide the essentials, and,
while nothing more seems to
be needed, it is certain that
nothing could be taken away
without adversely affecting
the appeal of the impression.
The restriction of the sub¬
ject matter not only has the
effect of lessening the prob¬
lems arising in connection
with the arrangement of the
composition, but it also en¬
ables the features suggested
by the title, which constitute
the pictorial motive, to be
well and truly conveyed.
The feelings of light and
atmospheric mist are beauti¬
fully suggested, and, in ad¬
dition, there is a sense of
peace and quietude that ren¬
ders the picture very satisfy¬
ing and restful to dwell upon.
Much of this suggestion of
restfulness arises from the
static impression which fol¬
lows upon the predominating
influence of horizontal and
vertical lines. Practically
all of them are either one or
the other. The lines of the
clouds, the ripples on the
water, and the hull of the
boat are inclined towards the hori¬
zontal, and those of the reflections
and the sail are, to all intents and
purposes, perpendicular. Some of
these lines are slightly curved, but,
while the variation is sufficient to
avoid anything in the nature of an
impression of monotony, the departure
from the true level and upright is
small and does nothing to mar the
suggestion of quietude.
It is exceedingly well conveyed, and
the subject was caught at a most
fortunate moment. Its choice reveals
a high measure of artistic vision, and.
in the arrangement, the standard
achieved is almost equally good. The
boat naturally attracts the attention,
in the first instance, as the most
prominent element of the picture.
Its mass and depth of tone are con¬
siderable and carry more weight than
anything else, and the attraction
so exerted is enhanced by force
of position and by the suggestion of
imitation imparted by its reflection.
Its supremacy seems unquestionable,
and its weight of tone allows the
lesser attraction of the sun and the
path of light it casts along the water
to serve as supporting accents.
Such an arrangement is perfectly
satisfactory and does not offer any
occasion for adverse criticism, but,
just as was the case with another
picture reviewed in our issue for the
26th August last — “ Scintillation,” by
H. W. Lambert — it is possible that a
composition of somewhat greater
strength might result if the light of the
sun and its reflections were brought
more into conjunction with the dark
of the sail and its repetition below.
It is probable that this state of
affairs would have happened had the
exposure been deferred a moment or
so, for the boat appears to be travel¬
ling towards the left and it would
not take long for it to get into line
with the sun.
There might be some little
advantage in the alternative
arrangement, and it would
be interesting to make a
comparison between the two.
Which would be preferred is
largely a matter of personal
taste, and, for all that is
known about the circum¬
stances prevailing at the time,
there may have been some
condition or other which ren¬
dered it impossible for the
revised arrangement to be
secured. Still, the possibility
is one that is worth considera¬
tion, and, on another occasion,
might well be tried.
Another point that arises
in connection with the ar¬
rangement is the placing of
the boat. The student of
composition is frequently
warned against placing the
principal object in the centre
or on either the vertical or
horizontal centre lines. In
the general run of subjects,
the rule is one that should
be observed, but, in a case
like this, although the hull
of the boat rests practically
dead on the horizontal centre
line, it is made to appear
above it because of the long stretch
of reflections below, or, put in
another way, the reflections create an
illusion that it is higher in the picture
space than it actually is. To put it
higher would involve a suggestion of
eccentricity in the choice of a view¬
point, and, if it were lower, much of the
value of the reflections would be lost.
The exigencies of the subject seem
to demand a departure from the normal
form of arrangement. That being
so, the violation of the rules, which
should not be arbitrarily regarded, is
certainly justified. '' Mentor.”
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SUN AND MIST,
[From the Advanced Worker$' Competition.)
By Wm. Jackson.
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FULL STEAM AHEAD.
{From the Advanced Workers' Competition )
By Arthur Keen.
September 2 1936
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I.— “ Queen’s View, Loch Tummel." 2.—“ The Woodland Path."
By A. G. England. By G. Brown.
5. — “ Morning on the Banks."
By E. W . Barton.
3- — “ !n the Shadows of Box Hill."
By F. G. Reid.
6. — “ Poplars."
By Joan K. Holland,
4. — “ Post Hill Bridge."
By Ella B. Sykes.
September 2nd, 1936
hi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners' prints reproduced on the opposite page
There are the makings of an
excellent landscape subject in
No. I of the prints reproduced on
the opposite page — " Loch Tummel,”
by A. G. England. The lines, how¬
ever, do not fall quite as happily
as they might ; the weather conditions
could, perhaps, be more favourable ;
and there are bits of intruding foliage
on each side which form a disturbing
feature.
Line in Landscape.
In a subject of this type, the distance
is of considerable importance. The
.summit of the mountain, even if it
does not happen to be the centre of
interest, attracts a good proportion
of the attention, and, in order that its
position should be strong enough to
maintain that attention, it should ’'be
placed more towards, but not too
■near, the centre.
Roughly, it should be placed about
three-quarters of an inch to the right,
but the existing arrangement of the
middle distance should be 'much about
the same. It is the relationship between
the hillside coming down from the
left and the mountain that is at fault,
so that it is not a question of altering
the line of sight, but of changing the
point of view. The choice of a stand¬
point more to the right is indicated,
ior this would bring the distant
mountain more to the right while
leaving the hillside as it now stands.
The change would also involve a
revision of the foreground, but it is
quite likely that one that makes up
•equally well could easily be found, once
The proper relationship between middle
-distance and distance had been settled,
.and then the lines of the composition
would fall more happily together.
Weather Conditions.
If the print is any criterion, the
weather conditions were very dull at
The time of exposure. There is a
slight suggestion of luminosity in the
sky, nevertheless, but it is scarcely
sufficiently pronounced to take rank
a,s an effect and, from the pictorial
point of view, the -subject seems rather
lacking in motive.
The vitality and life that only
sunshine seems to confer is absent,
a,nd, for this sort of thing, no better
weather can be chosen than when
sunlight is intermittent and alternating
with stretches of cloud shadows.
Here the clouds are too continuous,
and, until they broke, the conditions
that are in mind would not arise.
Still, it is something to note that a
very good rendering of the sky, such
as it was, has been secured, and this,
having regard to the manner in which
blank skies predominate in the work
of beginners, is something to have
achieved.
An equally good rendering of cloud
forms is to be seen in No. 6, “ Poplars,”
by Joan K. Holland, and, in this
instance, there seem to be some
traces of sunshine in the lighter tones
of the meadow towards the right.
It might have been appreciably more
pronounced with advantage, and the
small tree in the foreground would
have been better omitted. The choice
of material, otherwise, is decidedly
promising, and, perhaps, another visit
to the same spot might result in an
improved composition.
Position and Placing.
Without an exact knowledge of the
ground, it is scarcely possible to offer
a definite opinion, but it does seem
as though a viewpoint more to the
right and looking somewhat to the
left might prove productive.
It would, at all events, be worth
the trouble of making another visit,
and, at the same time, it would be as
well to keep in mind the possibility
that an upright picture, instead of a
horizontal, might be better suited to
the character of the trees. With No. 5,
‘‘ Morning on the Banks,” by E. W.
Barton, the rendering of the sky does
not attain the same standard. It is
regrettably blank and lacking in tone,
and does not compare at all favour¬
ably with the prints already discussed.
Nor are Nos. 3 and 4, “ In the Shadows
of Box Hill,” by F. G. Reid, and
” Post Hill Bridge,” by Ella B. Sykes,
any better. Some improvement, no'
doubt, could be obtained, in each of
these three cases, by arranging for
printing to be carried a shade or so
farther, but it is questionable, even
if this were done, if the skies would
show as good a range of tone as
Nos. I and 6.
The probability is that only the
expedient of using a sky filter at the
time of exposure would have enabled
an equivalent representation to be
produced, and now, unfortunately.
it is too late for the suggestion to be
adopted. The point should be borne
in mind for future guidance.
Light Filters and Skies.
It is a distinct advantage to note
such matters as this, for there is no
doubt but that, used in conjunction
with colour-sensitive plates or films,
a light filter does enable a better
rendering of sky tone to be secured
than can be obtained by any other
means.
In other respects. No. 5 shows a
good idea of arrangement, though the
tree on the left would be better placed
if it were put about a quarter to half
an inch to the right. The light stretch¬
ing across the print just beyond the
foreground strikes a pleasing note of
variegated tone, and the distance
completes a well-chosen scene.
In No. 3, the intruding branches on
the right are a bit distracting, and
either the whole of the tree, to which
they belong, should be included, or
they should be omitted altogether.
The lighting is too full on the side
of the bridge that is presented to the
viewer to be quite satisfactory in the
case of No. 4, for there is no shadow
to relieve its tone and not a little of
its beauty of form is lost in consequence.
A glancing light would be far more
effective, for not only would it be
inclined to introduce the required
shadow tone as a relief, but it would
also show the texture of the stonework
to much better advantage.
Woodland Subjects.
No. 2, “ The Woodland Path,” by
G. Brown, avoids the difficulty of
obtaining a rendering of sky tone by
the simple expedient of excluding it
almost altogether, the small bit showing
through the foliage being neither here
nor there.
It is, however, a woodland subject
and of a different character from any
other on the page. All the same, it
would be as well if some of those bits
of light could be toned down a trifle,
particularly near the edges, as they
are inclined to draw the attention
away from the sunlit path, which,
judging from the title, is intended to
be the main attraction, and which,
so long as those lights are present,
cannot maintain its supremacy.
“ Mentor.”
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September 2nd, 1936
WORKING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
IF I were in a more cynical mood
than I happen to be, I should
probably blurt out that photo¬
graphers work under difficulties at
all times and in all circumstances ;
but there is no disputing the fact that
there are occasions — very rare in my
experience — when even-thing happens
to be in favour of our getting what we
want, or something approaching it.
This is a story of difficult conditions.
I made a brief pilgrimage — there
one day and back the next — to the
little Suffolk town of Lavenham.
Time was when it was one of t he most
flourishing weaving towns in East
Anglia — and that is saying a good
deal. Xow it is so fast asleep that it
has not even a cinema or a Sunday
train, and very few people have so
much as thought of “ improving ”
their Tudor houses.
But my first difficulty arose from
the fact that nearly all the few streets
of the town were dug up to lay water
mains, and the old market cross was
hidden by stacks of pipes. Whenever
I selected a typical house or a quaint
street I found a foreground of trench,
heaps of clay, pipes and notice-boards.
I don’t know why all this should have
been reserved for my visit, when
nothing of similar magnitude has
been undertaken for two or three
centuries.
What with the water question and
the gloomy weather
I retreated into the
fifteenth - centuiy'
church, familiar to
me by photographs
and engravings ;
but not having in¬
tended to go there
till later, I had
no focussing cloth
with me. But I
had my tripod, and
the focussing screen
of my 3^ X 2^ cam¬
era had a folding
hood, which got in
the way of my
nose even if it did
not shut out much
extraneous light.
If the sun had
only peeped
through it would
have been in just
the right position
for the elaborate
porch. Fig. i. But
I had to make the
best of a rather
flat lighting, and
did what I have
often done with
apparent success in
similar cases. I
gave a full expo¬
sure, and instead
of getting contrast
Fig. 2.
by prolonged development 1 got it
by subsequent intensification of the
full-detailed but rather thin result.
I think this dodge has its advantages.
Even without a focussing cloth I
managed the font and aisle and some
general views, focussing at f/4.5 and
stopping down to f/i6 — a good all¬
round stop, I think, for interior work.
When it came to a carved oak screen,
in a corner of the north aisle I simply
could not see parts of it even at f/4.5,
and had to judge the invisible from
the visible. By stopping down again
to f/i6 and giving an exposure of a
couple of minutes I got the rendering
reproduced on the back cover, which
reveals the further fact that I was
working on Selochrome film pack.
The pew-end in Fig. 2 involved me
in the most extraordinary bodily
contortions in tiying to study the-
image, and I suddenly realised that
I was arousing the curiosity, not
unmixed with apprehension, of a
couple of American visitors. I have
no doubt I shall figure as the subject
of a side-splitting travel yarn.
In the dark recesses on the left of the-
pew are some carved misericordes.
There was no getting a tripod in the
space, so I stood my camera on a
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laxge book on the shelf of
the pew, and tilted up the
back with another book. But
however I squinted and
squirmed I could not see the
subject properly. So I open¬
ed a hymn-book and stood
it on the top ledge of the
miserere, focussed on that,
judged the position of the
rest, removed the book, and
gave an exposure of four
minutes at f/i6.
Then I slid books and
camera along the pew op¬
posite the next carving, and
repeated the operation. The
next shift gave me — this time
in three minutes — the one
shown in Fig. 3. I think
the other two are better, but
I show this one, as it repre¬
sents the " pelican ” tearing
its own breast to nourish its young
— a legend pictorially told by the
Egyptians some three thousand years
ago.
Before I left the town I managed
to pick up by degrees some more
outdoor subjects. Some of theik,
when the light was better, were the
usual average snaps at i/25th of a
tig. 3'
second with f/8 or f/ii. In several
cases I did what I think might well be
done oftener when focussing screen
and tripod are available. At my
leisure I arranged the subject on the
screen — viewpoint, composition, rise
or fall of front, stop, shutter speed —
and then awaited a favourable mo¬
ment for firing the shutter. It is a
“ snapshot ” carefully arranged be¬
forehand.
In the end I found myself with some
thirty whole - plate prints, which,
although I say it, convey an excellent
idea of the characteristics of Laven-
ham. I worked under difficulties,
but difficulties, it is said, are made to
be overcome. W. L. F. W.
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FAIR PLAY FOR THE VERTICAL LIXES
A LARGE amount of ink has been spilled by various
writers on the subject of perspective — especially
with regard to buildings and the treatment of their
perpendicular lines.
The traditional method of depicting these is, as everyone
knows — to retain their uprightness — in photography by
means of rising front or swing back, or a combination of
both. During the last few years, however, a new school
of thought has come into being, the disciples of which have
decided that vertical lines must (or may) be treated in the
same manner as horizontal parallel lines, that is, they must
(or may) converge as they recede upwards.
Let us examine one or two aspects of this problem, which,
so far as the writer is aware, have not as yet been discussed.
Suppose we consider the position of the eyes. Nature has
set these in the face or head horizontally, not only in the
case of man but of all other animals ; in the latter case,
no doubt, for the purpose of being able to appreciate any
threatened danger, which, of course, would come, not from
above, but from a more or less horizontal direction. No
one can dispute the fact that the range of vision horizon¬
tally is a verj'’ much wider one than vertically.
Now, in looking along a street or railway track the eyes
are able to take in the whole of the length from a distance
of a few feet without consciously moving the eyes. What
happens, though, when we view, say, a six-story hotel or
factory from across the street ? Viewing either of these in
the same manner as the railway track, one cannot see
comfortably, and without some movement of the eyes, much
above the second or third story ; the whole of the building
(vertically) has to be viewed in continuous sections from
base to top, or vice versa, by upward and downward
movement of the eyes (and head).
A more distant view, then, is required to take in the
building without moving the eyes.
Now the writer would like to ask the stunt merchants
of the converging vertical lines school to say, honestly,
if at this farther distance the opposite sides of the hotel
(or factory) do appear to converge.
In the majority of instances, space, we know, is restricted,
but that is the photographer’s misfortune, not his fault.
The fault lies in not taking advantage of an apparatus which
will enable him to get vertical lines vertically on the plate.
The advent of the miniature camera, with its ease of
manipulation and lack of rising front, is, in the writer’s
opinion, responsible for 99 per cent (or more) of the weird
photographs of apparently drunken buildings.
Let us take another point of view (in both senses of the
phrase). If the receding verticals of a building are to be
treated as are receding horizontals — edges of pavements,
etc. — the position of the photographer should be similar in
both cases. Now in viewing the latter (edges of pavements,
etc.), for example, the photographer is upright, that is, the
line of his body is at right angles to the ground. Notice
the difference when viewing the hotel. Instead of being
at right angles, he is parallel to the walls (and verticals),
and this is the reason why he cannot appreciate the full
extent of the building as he can of the street.
Therefore, for the two cases to be comparable the photo¬
grapher must lie on his back, and look upwards along the
front of the building, and then, and then only, will he be
able to see it with its perpendiculars assuming convergence.
Now if these people are honest and consistent in their
attitude to the laws of perspective, let them photograph
their tall buildings from this worm’s-eye viewpoint, or,
conversely, imitate the child’s idea of receding horizontal
parallels, and reproduce these as really parallel lines. We
know (and they know) that this is impossible, but the
rendering of vertical parallels is possible.
Herbert Mills.
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September 2nd, 1936
icture Points
No. 15 (New Series) by RICARDO
Lines Running
into Each Other ^
This is a fault very
frequently found in
prints from both be¬
ginners and advanced workers.
If we compare the two
different sketches of the books
we can see immediately the
effect of allowing lines or
contours of shapes to run
into each other.
In the top sketch, this
fault has been made in many
places in order to emphasise
its weakening effect. The
lines of the background Just
coincide and run into the
edge of the books as well as
those of the frame and base.
Not only does this destroy the
effect of depth or modelling,
but it makes it rather difficult
to determine the exact shape
of objects, and so becomes
uninteresting. By compar¬
ing the two sketches we can
see how this fault can be
avoided and note the improve¬
ment made. It so happens
that only straight lines have
been dealt with in this in¬
stance, but it can also occur
with any other type of line,
whether a gradual or sharp
curve, or whether it is well
pronounced or softly defined.
It is very difficult to re¬
move these faults once the
print is made, so it will save
much time and trouble if it
is borne in mind before the
e.xposure is made.
Watch the Corners.
Like many other points
in composition, it seems
trivial in itself, yet it
is a point well worth watching,
and will contribute towards
good composition.
In the top sketch the
subject matter has been so
arranged that the contour
lines are running to each of
the four outside corners. Because they meet exactly at the
corners they have the effect of drawing the attention towards
each corner away from the main point of interest, which lies
elsewhere in the picture space. It will be noticed that they
need not necessarily be thin lines but can be the contours of
any tone. Should the contrast between the two tones be
strong, like that in the top left-hand corner of the portrait,
it has naturally a greater attraction. Again, should two or
more lines meet exactly at the corner, the pulling power of
this corner is further increased.
The reason is not hard to see. If we have two lines, whether
straight or curved, meeting at a point, there is a natural ten¬
dency for the eye to go to this point of intersection. This is
illustrated in the lower sketch where the horse just meets the
chimney-pot at A. The attention is greater than it would be
if the horse were removed a little downwards towards the left
thus avoiding a
point. In each of
the four corners of
the lower sketch
the fault has
again been made,
but with varying
degrees of attrac¬
tion. Such a fault
can only be re¬
moved by either
trimming or re¬
touching, and a
suggested trim is
marked in dotted
lines.
Repetition — Further Good and Bad Examples.
IT must be emphasised again that wherever repetition is used it must not be so
pronounced and so evident as to draw attention to itself, or it will imme¬
diately become uninteresting and monotonous. It should always be introduced
so that it is quite subordinate to the main point of interest and yet uncon¬
sciously strengthen and support the general design.
Repetition can take the form of lines or shapes and light or dark tones.
It can also be found in any type of subject once the device is recognised. The
two illustrations here show further e.xamples of the use of repetition, both good
and bad. On the left a dual lighting
has been arranged so that the shadow
on either side repeats the contour of
the flower group, while further repeti¬
tion is obtained by the use of a
polished surface in which the shape of
the vase is again duplicated. The
effect of so much and such pronounced repetition obviously weakens the general
arrangement and has defeated its purpose.
On the right, we have a similar object, but now with only one light placed at a
suitable angle. The shadow is now not so exact a duplicate of the group, and the
contour is much more pleasing. We have again obtained repetition, but in a more
varied form, and this is the best illustration of what is meant by good repetition.
In order, to emphasise this point, the lines concerned have been made purposely
thick and bold in both sketches.
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of getting Newton’s rings. Price, with 20-in.
upright, £16 40-in. upright, 17s. Od. extra.
THE LEITZ “ HIGH
INTENSITY’* Vlll-K
PROJECTOR
For the Projection of
35->mm, Dufaycolor.
^ The Leitz VI 1 1-K Projector is by far
' the most satisfactory for use with
35-mm. Dufaycolor, Agfacolor, etc.
Some of its most attractive features
are : Special water cooling system,
ability to take a very high powered
projection lamp ; to take plates or positive films. Before the lamp is a three-lens
condenser ensuring faultless illumination right up to the edges of the screen.
The front lens is interchangeable in order to allow variation of the condenser to
take lenses of various focal lengths. Price : With front attachment, £18 6s.
With 120 projection lens, £22 3s. 6d. Write for full description.
THE FINE-GRAIN DEVELOP¬
MENT OF MINIATURE FILM.
OUR SERVICE
We are the only firm undertaking exclusively the fine-grain development of miniature
film. Where enlargements not exceeding approximately 10x8 inches are required
from Leica negatives, our normal tank development in fine-grain developer is perfectly
satisfactory. In the case, however, of customers requiring very considerable en¬
largement from their negatives, or very special work for exhibition purposes, etc., we
instituted at the beginning of the year our now well-known “ Paraphenylene Service."
Films for paraphenylene treatment are developed individually in Correx tanks, each
film, from the time it goes into the tank until it finally leaves the drying cupboard,
being handled throughout by a photographer with a ten years’ experience of
miniature technique.
IMPORTANT
In view of the confusion' existing on the question of the previous exposure required
where paraphenylene development is intended, we would particularly draw the
customer’s attention to the following points, which are based on experience gained
from thousands of spools developed in this manner.
1. — SUPER-SPEED PANCHROMATIC FILMS (Agfa ISS, Kodak Super X, Perutz,
Peromnia, etc.) it is not essential to increase the exposure when paraphenylene-
diamine development is contemplated. In many circumstances, especially
under artificial lighting conditions, this is in any case impossible. If customers
will state when forwarding their films whether exposure has been normal, ample
or even short, we will vary the constituents of the developer accordingly. A
" straight ’’ paraphenylene-diamine developer does not require over-exposure,
but it is true that by the addition of glycin a slightly finer grain is obtainable,
and in this case about half again to double the normal exposure is desirable.
2. — FINE-GRAIN PANCHROMATIC FILMS (Agfa FF, Panatomic, Perutz, Rectepan
etc.). — In no circumstances must these films receive more than normal exposure.
This fact, which does not seem to be generally appreciated, is of utmost impor¬
tance. An over-exposed fine-grain panchromatic film developed in parapheny¬
lene-diamine will produce a dense, contrasty negative of poor enlarging quality
and by no means of the finest grain.
Finally, customers sending their miniature films to us for development may do so with
the full confidence that they will not be just well developed, but that we will produce
from them undoubtedly the finest results it is possible to obtain at the present stage
of photographic dark-room technique. (Prices for standard fine-grain development.
Is. 6d. per spool. For individual development in paraphenylene-diamine, or in any
other developer selected by the customer, 5s. 6d.)
ALL FILMS DEVELOPED BY OUR SPECIAL PARA¬
PHENYLENE SERVICE ARE TREATED WITH -TEITEL’S
SCRATCHPROOF.”
OUR MINIATURE CAMERA REPAIR
SERVICE
We are now able to place at the disposal of miniature camera users a well-
equipped repair department. Repairs to miniature apparatus call for a high
degree of technical skill, long experience and many special tools. Previously,
damaged or expensive cameras usually meant waiting weeks — often months —
while they were returned to Germany. We can now undertake practically
any repair and return the apparatus within a few days. Repairs to miniature
cameras only can be undertaken.
THE FOLLOWING CAMERAS REPRESENT A VERY
SMALL BUT TYPICAL SELECTION OF OUR SECOND¬
HAND STOCK. WE HAVE A LARGE CHOICE OF
SECOND-HAND LEICAS, CONTAXES, EXAKTAS,
SUPER IKONTAS AND ROLLEIFLEXES. ALL ARE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN OUR WEEKLY LIST WHICH
WILL BE SENT ON REQUEST. A GUARANTEE
OF OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL PERFECTION
ACCOMPANIES EACH CAMERA.
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model II, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £23 17 6
Leica Latest Standard Model, black, fitted snort base range-finder and case. As
new . £14 7 6
Latest Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar lens. Rapid Compur shutter, ever-
ready case. As new . £20 10 0
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £23 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/2.8 Tessar lens, leather case. Excellent condition . £17 10 0
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £55 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar lens. Rapid Compur shutter, ever-ready case.
As new . £18 17 6
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Hoiborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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the'RETINA’
The Precision-Made ^Miniature'
You CAN Afford
The ‘Retina’ is very modestly priced as
‘Miniatures’ go. It is excellently equipped,
nevertheless, and the fact that it was chosen by
the Everest Expedition speaks for its utter
reliability under far worse conditions than you
are ever likely to experience. Leading features :
Schneider or Zeiss Tessar/3.5 Lens ; Compur
or Compur-Rapid Shutter, with speeds up to
1 /300th or 1 /500th second respectively; auto¬
matic exposure counter ; optical eye-level view¬
finder. The ‘Retina’ holds 36 exposures at
a loading, using Kodak 35 mm. Film — “Pan-
atomic” or Super Sensitive Panchromatic grades.
A fine little, capable little camera. See it at
your Kodak Deder’s.
KODAK LIMITED, KODAK HOUSE. KINGSWAY, LONDON. W.C.2
DON’T GUESS ;
DON’T GAMBLE!
The NEW EXAKTA REFLEX
IS THE BEST OF ALL THE MINIATURES
Self-capping focal-plane shutter, l/25th
to 1/ 1, 000th sec., slow speeds 1/lOth
to 12 secs., delayed action from
1/ 1, 000th to 6 secs.
For V.P. Films, 4x6.5 cm.
Prices for *• MULTI-SPEED " MODEL B.
Exaktar Anastigmat f/3.5....£19 10s.
Zeisa Tessar Anastigmat f/3.5 £23 10s.
Zeiss Tessar Anastigmat f/2.8 £27 10s.
Meyer Primoplan f/1.9 . £39 10s.
Extras :
Tele-Megor Hugo Meyer, 15 cm.
£11 10s.
Wide-angle Tessar f/8, 5.5 . .£13 10s.
Ditto, D^lmeyer f/1 1. 2f in . £6 Gs.
EXAKTA HANDBOOK
Just published. Fully explains this
beautiful camera. Post free, 3s. 6d.
THE LABORA TANK
Exakta fitted with electric Vacublitz With Patent Apron. Best and easiest
attachment for standard fiash-bulbs, to use. Each . ....25s. Od.
extra . £2 5s. V.P., 3ix2i and Leica sizes.
lUusirated Brochure of Cameras and Accessories post free*
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EASILY THE MOST SENSITIVE PHOTO¬
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Gives' direct readings in relatively dark interiors as well as very bright exteriors. Scale
clearly shows readings from l/l,000tb second to 4 minutes. The “ SIXTUS ” has no tables,
yet it is capable of use with any film or plate from 6 DIN, 17^ Scheiner to 21 DIN. 32**
Scbeiner, and with lenses from f/1.4 to f/45. The protective-case of the ** SIXTUS**
is securely fixed to the instrument and serves the dual purpose of a carrying case and con¬
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case the “ SIXTUS ** weighs only 5 oz. and measures 21 x 2 x 1 in. Can easily be operated
by one hand.
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NEW “SIXTUS” METER FOR THE “LEICA”
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Exhibitions and Competitions ^^FUTURK
Tht nam$ and address in brackets indicates t o tthom to apply for further particulars.
.iThe Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, September 30. Rules in issue of August 26.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Films for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
,JTh$ Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
Illustrating " Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30. u
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue,
f XVme Salon International de Photographie de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
K Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close
September 30. Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Aiex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
XXX le Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci^t6 Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (qe).)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Opjn,
August 28-September 12. (W. H. Hammond,
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography, 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Tweede “ Focus ” Fotosalon. — Open, September
12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon, Bloemendaal, Tne
Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
ohannesburg. South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Open, September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Open, September 6-27. (H. W. Schone-
wolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Open, September
S16. (James F. Levisohn, B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive,
eysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Saion of Photography. — Entries, September
2 ; open, September 12-October 10. (Hon. Secretary,
London Salon of Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East,
London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Entries, September 5 ; open,
October 15-November 12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146,
Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23—
November 13. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, Septembe r 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Ciasses for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.)
ly International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Amat6rf6nyk6pezok, Orsz. Szovets6ge,
Budapest VII, Erzs6bet-k6rut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Aiderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Hoiborn,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Slimmer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo September 30 ; open, November
(Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographic
Salon, Tokyo Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
— Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee li.oo.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Entries, October i ; open,
October 31-November 30. (Graham Fletcher, Nether-
lea, Kirk Ella, East Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs.
— Entries, October 14 ; open, November 9-14. (P. H.
Crosby, Hon. Sec., G.E.C. Photographic Society,
General Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association. Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20. 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
FACTS and FORMULAE
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulte are intended to be cut o«t and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ x 3^ x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the “Facts and Formula.’* They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
30.
SURFACE DOPE FOR PRINTS
ENLARGEMENTS which look flat
and lacking in sufficient contrast
can be made to look richer in tone quality
and reveal shadow details by treating the
surface with the following mixture : —
Turpentine . . . . 2 parts
Mastic varnish . . r part
Linseed oil . . i part
All of the above should be of artist’s
quality tor clarity and permanence. Mix
thoroughly and apply liberally on a
wad of cotton-wool to the print surface.
When the entire surface has been covered,
take a fresh wad of cotton-wool and re¬
move as much as possible of the dope
applied. The print should then be set
aside to dry for a day or two.
This dope will remove any pencil or
cont6 retouching, but will not affect water¬
colour spotting. But if large areas have
been treated with water colours the dope
will tend to reveal the brush marks. For
this purpose, it is better to dope the surface
first and then retouch the large areas
with an oil pigment of suitable colour.
This dope can be used on most surfaces
or types of photographic paper, and by
increasing the proportion of turpentine
it will dry quicker, but the sheen will not
be so bright.
INDEX FOR
FACTS AND FORMULAE
For the benefit of readers who are preserving
the complete series of Facts and Formal®,
the following index of the first thirty is given herewith
for ready reference.
The numbers refer to the order in which they appeared
I. Roll Film Sizes and Numbers.
2. Metol-Hydroquinone (M.Q.) for Negatives and
Bromide Papers.
3. Fixing Baths.
4. Lens Apertures and Relative Exposures.
5. Toning Bromide Prints.
6. Focal Lengths of Lenses, and Sizes Normally
Covered.
7. Negative Reducers.
8. Colour Filters.
9. Amidol Developer.
10. Weights and Measures.
II. Fine-Grain Developers.
12. Miniature Camera Sizes.
13. Hyperfocal Distance.
14. Intensifiers.
15. Maximum Exposures for Moving Objects.
16. Mountants.
17. An Enlarging Table.
i8. Permits.
19. Exposures for Moving Objects.
20. Self-toning Papers.
21. Depth of Field.
22. Factorial Development.
23. Focussing Point.
24. Gaslight Papers.
25. Copying Rule.
26. Quick Drying for Negatives.
27, Supplementary Lenses.
28. Desensitisers.
29. Calculating Lens Apertures,
30. Surface Dope for Prints.
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September 2nd, 1936
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Making Nature Films H. E]vSeTT.
The animated photography and photomicrography of Pond Life on cin6 film is not so difficult as most
amateurs think, as the following article proves.
Those of us who attend the local
cine theatre have seen occasion¬
ally such wonderful films as the
" Secrets of Nature,” or " Crystal
Growth under the Microscope.” One
has wished for more of this class of
work, for, after all, what is more wonder¬
ful, or so instructive, as the presentation
of Nature’s secrets upon the cine screen ?
We may think that this is a highly
specialised branch of photography, but
the making of such films is well within
the scope of the amateur, both from a
technical and financial point of view ;
in fact, the whole outfit for a home¬
made cine-micrograph apparatus costs
far less than many still cameras to-day.
The filming of such subjects as stickle¬
backs or tadpoles can be accomplished
quite easily in a small rectangular
glass tank, this being more or less
proportional to a single frame of 9.5-mm.
film. The tank can be made of two
half-plates and wood strips made suit¬
ably water-tight. In such a tank I
have kept tadpoles aliv^e from the frog-
spawn stage up to their transition into
frogs, by adding fresh water once a
week and putting in a little watercress.
The Water Tank.
The filming of tadpoles is very little
different from the making of cine titles —
one has only to put the tank at the
same distance away from the lens as
one would a printed title, to ensure that
the focussing is correct. The lighting is
the more important, and by experiment¬
ing with back (transmitted) light one
can obtain beautiful results, similar to
those seen in a well-lighted aquarium.
Experimenting with the subject soon
decides which is the correct angle of
lighting, and whether a black, grey or
white background is the most effective.
My own chief difficulty in the filming
of tadpoles was not one of technique,
but consisted in getting the tadpoles to
swim about in the open, instead of
grouping together in clusters on the
bottom and in the corners of the tank.
I found that sudden sharp taps upon
the table caused them to scatter in all
directions, and it was during these
active moments that I set my camera
going.
To make a successful film one must
have plenty of tadpoles in the tank, say
about 100 in a tank holding about half
a pint of water.
Any pond in summer-time contains
a wonderful supply of life of many types.
Apart from our familiar tadpoles, there
are various forms of minute life, such
as water-fleas, cyclops and diatoms.
For the Aiming of these minute forms,
one requires a microscope in combination
with a cine camera — -a low-power instru¬
ment will suffice — ^and an objective of
about ^ in., sufficient to reveal the
structure of our friend the water-
flea.
Photomicrographic Apparatus.
My own apparatus for this class of
work — usually described as cin6-micro-
graphy — -consists of a baby Path6 camera,
microscope and a Pointolite. The whole
apparatus is arranged horizontally with
the camera resting on an adjustable
support, so that the lens can be brought
almost in contact with the microscope
eyepiece if desired, as shown in the
illustration.
When a water -flea is to form the
subject of the film it is withdrawn from
the pond-bottle by means of a thin
glass tube, and is placed on the centre
of a microscope slide. A little Plasticine
ring is then pressed down around it,
about ^ in. high, and after it is filled in
with a spot of water, a microscope
cover-glass is pressed gently on the top.
We have now got the water -flea in a
little sealed-up panel, all on its own, so
that it cannot move far in any direction.
It is now placed under the microscope
objective and the Pointolite switched
on. The next procedure is to cut a
little piece of thin ground glass of such
dimensions that it will At neatly, matt
side nearer the lens, in the film gate of
the camera, so that the subject can be
placed in position and focussed by means
of the microscope focussing screw.
This is essential for sharp focussing.
All is now ready for filming ; remove the
focussing screen, load the camera,
wind up the motor, and film for about
five to ten seconds at a time, observing
the movements of the subject on the
microscope stage at the same time by
means of a magnifying reading glass.
In my own case of filming this wonder¬
ful form of pond life I was able to obtain
a full thirty feet of film showing almost
every possible movement of legs, an¬
tennae and internal organs.
Semi-transparent Objects Best.
The water-flea is a good subject, both
for photomicrography and cine-micro¬
graphy, because of its delicate and semi¬
transparent nature. It is very common
in ponds, and one can obtain many
specimens merely by filling a bottle
with pond water taken at random.
I have given only a rough outline
of the methods I myself have used,
though I hope sufficient to give a
‘‘ spur ” to those who wish to undertake
this fascinating class of work.
A great asset in cine-micrography is
to possess a camera the lens and lens
mount of which will screw out. I have
The illustration on the left shows the back-lighted tank of tadpoles. On the right
is a short strip of 9.5-wm. film of the water-flea, also photographed in animation.
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243
I
had my own camera altered in design
by the manufacturers, so that this can
be done. By dispensing with the camera
lens one can focus directly on to the
cine film, and utilise
the whole field of
the film. However,
this alteration,
though an advan¬
tage, is not essen¬
tial ; I have made
successful films
with and without
the camera lens in
position.
When an ordinary
Pathe camera is
used for cine-mic¬
rography its lens is
placed close to the
microscope eye¬
piece. The rays
of light from the
eyepiece pass
through the cam¬
era lens, the lens
being of no value
at all in forming
the image on
the film. How¬
ever, because the
lens is in position
the image formed
on the film is within a circle of about
two-thirds of the film frame, but when
the film is projected this circular effect
is not displeasing, for it is a common
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thing in scientific work to display photo¬
graphs within a circular mask.
Pond life will live in a large glass
bottle for twelve months or more, if
fresh water is added occasionally ; in
fact, the inhabitants of the bottle tend
to increase rather than to decrease as
time goes on. One can easily observe
the movements of the water-fleas and
Cyclops with the naked eye by putting
a bright light behind the bottle.
The film I have used chiefly in cine-
micrography has been Pathe R.O.F., and
I have had no trouble with exposure or
development of same.
It is wise to make a trial test on a few
inches of film to ensure that exposure is
correct, before running off the whole
thirty feet.
In the case of filming " growing
crystals ” I have had very pleasing
effects by using ordinary slow film, and
developing it only to the negative stage,
this procedure giving a practically
grainless result upon projection.
I have found such films have met with
great applause when projected with my
ordinary cine films of sports, etc., at
shows during the winter months. There
is no " news value ” about Nature films,
but they can be shown often, without
losing interest; like “good books,” time
has no effect upon them.
l^EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
We have just received the new Zodel
book from Wallace Heaton, Ltd., a fully
illustrated catalogue of 36 pages of
cameras and equipment, together with
current prices. This catalogue will be
sent post free to all readers on application
to this firm at 127, New Bond Street,
London, W.i.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition was Wil¬
liam E. Jordon, 47, Dollis Road, Church
End, Finchley, N.3, to whom an award
of 21S. has been made. Full particulars
of this competition will be found in our
advertisement pages.
There is a movement in the Harpen-
den district to form a photographic
society, and it is probable that a prelimi¬
nary meeting will be convened at the
end of September or early in October.
Meanwhile, those interested in the propo¬
sition are requested to communicate
with Mr. J. H. L. Adams, 12, Moreton
Avenue, Harpenden, Herts.
A developing tank for roll films that
is instantly adjustable to take any of the
most popular sizes of films is the out¬
standing feature of the “ Perplex ”
tank. It consists simply of an inner
cage which holds the film, and the outer
case which is fitted with a removable
lid and holds 16 oz. of solution. It is
made throughout of hard moulded
material which is impervious to all the
usual solutions. The cage is shaped like
a spool-holder with very large circular
ends. On the inside faces of each of these
two ends is a continuous spiral groove
into which the film is fed, and which
supports the film at an even spacing
throughout all the various processes.
There is thus no need for an apron ;
the spiral channel has a pitch of J in.,
and is ^ in. deep, and allows free access
of the solution to the film. The film
must be loaded into the cage in the dark¬
room, but it enters and rolls round in the
top and bottom spiral grooves very
easily. One of the two ends slides up
and down the middle spindle and auto¬
matically drops into position for each
of the various widths of film, 2IX4J,
2JX3J, 2x3, iiX2^- and 35-mm. (12
exp.). A key- way down the centre
spindle provides accurate alignment for
the adjustable end, so that the beginning
of each of the two spirals exactly coin¬
cides for loading purposes. Running
along the bottom of each spiral groove
there is a series of slots which afford a
free flow of solution to the entire surface
of the film. When the cage is loaded
with the film it is placed into the
outer case and the lid fitted while still
in the dark-room. All further operations
of developing, fixing and washing can
now be carried out in daylight, and the
solutions are poured in, and removed by
two cavities in the light-tight lid. A
separate key spindle allows the cage to
be rotated in the outer case for agitating
the film in the solutions. The “ Per¬
plex ” tank, price 25s., is obtainable
from The Westminster Photographic
Exchange, in, Oxford Street, London,
W.I, or any of its branches.
Readers who are for any reason
unable to attend or belong to a photo¬
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know that the Eorest Hill Postal Club
has a few vacancies for keen workers of
the intermediate class. Full particulars
from the Hon. Secretary, C. W. H.
George, 20, Gordonbrock Road, London,
S,E.4.
A new book, entitled “ X-ray Manual,”
has just been published by Kodak, Ltd.,
Kingsway, London, W.C.2. It deals
with all Jhe various aspects of radio¬
graphy and is an excellent, well-illustrated
handbook for all who are engaged in
this work. The apparatus, exposure,
shadow formation, intensifying screens
and the dark-room equipment and
processing, etc., are all dealt with in
detail. It will be sent gratis to all who
are actually engaged on X-ray work on
receipt of their trade card or letter
heading.
A course of photographic lecture-
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the Herefordshire Education Committee.
Eor the whole course of about sixteen
lectures the fee is only three shillings.
The series commences on Monday,
October 19th, and early application to
join should be made to Mr. P. H. Alder-
Barrett, St. Owen’s Evening Institute,
Hereford.
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ultra-violet rays. These two different
rays cannot be brought together at one
single point, on the negative, by a cheap
Meniscus lens and needs a Meniscus
achromatic lens, which is corrected for
these two rays. The difference between
the actinic and visual focus is about
I /40th of the focal length, so that for
a 4-in. lens we should have to move
the lens i/ioth in. nearer to the film
after focussing.
Under-developed Negatives.
Can you tell me if the enclosed negative is under¬
exposed or under-developed ?
A. G. A. (Birmingham.)
The negative is obviously under¬
developed because detail can be seen
even in the clearest or shadow portions,
and this denotes that exposure was
ample. The negative is “ soft ” or
" thin ” because the developer was not
allowed to work on the emulsion long
enough to build up the correct contrast.
If the negative were under-exposed there
would have been no detail visible at all
in the clear parts, while the denser
areas would have been dark according
to the time the negative was in the
developer. We advise you to intensify
the negative in the chromium intensifier.
Viewing Filter.
I have in my possession a dark yellow brown
glass, li in. square, and have been told this is a
viewing filter. Is this so, and what is its exact
purpose ? J. G. T. (London.)
From the description supplied we
think it is the Wratten Monochromatic
Viewing Filter, made by Kodak, Ltd.
It is intended to be used for viewing the
subject to be photographed and should
be held about an inch away from the eye.
The colours in the subject are then
neutralised as far as possible so that
their tone values will approximate to
those ultimately given by the monochro¬
matic rendering in the negative. It is
for use in conjunction with orthochro-
matic negative material and normal
yellow filter.
Mottled Films.
What Is the cause of the curious mottling on the
enclosed plate ? It is typical of many I develop,
even thoi gh the plates and the developer were
perfectly fresh. Can they be removed ?
T. T. (London.)
The marks are undoubtedly due to
uneven development caused through the
developer being allowed to act on the
emulsion without occasional rocking.
This fault is more common with dish
development than with tank develop¬
ment. Although it is quite unnecessary
to keep the dish or tank rocking all the
time, an occasional agitation in both
directions, to ensure uniform develop¬
ment will prevent such marks occurring.
There is no remedy for them once they
are evident on the negative.
Grammes to Grains.
If weights of chemicals are given in grammes how
can 1 find the equivalent in grains ?
G. B. B. (GuUdford.)
It will be sufficiently accurate for
photographic purposes if you reckon
a gramme as being 15^ grains.
Cut Films.
Are there any disadvantages with cut films, as
very few amateurs seem to use them ?
J. D. F. (Brighton.)
The main reason why amateurs do
not use cut films is that they require a
little more care in processing than plates,
and necessitate extra carriers for the
dark slides. These are perhaps the
only disadvantages with cut films. They
are, however, superior for reducing bulk
for storing purposes, compared with
plates, and are considerably cheaper
than film packs. They have a much
thicker base than either pack films or
roll films, and do not damage so easily.
There is, of course, no difference in the
emulsion compared with their corres¬
ponding plate, pack or roll film.
Chemical Focus.
What is the meaning of chemical focus when
applied to a lens ? J. D. M. (Guildford.)
If you substitute " actinic ” for
“chemical” it is easier to understand.
It is used in contradistinction to the
visual focus of a lens and in practice
they are both applied to Meniscus lenses
that to-day are fitted only in very cheap
film cameras. If we were to place a
ground-glass focussing screen in place of
the film and focus (if possible) a distant
scene, we would find that when we
substituted a film for the ground glass
and made an exposure, the scene would
be quite fuzzy. If, however, we were
to move the lens a little nearer to the
film instead, the picture would then be
quite sharp. The reason is that we
focussed the subject by means of the
“ visual ” light, to which the eye is most
sensitive to the yellow rays, but the
photograph was made mainly by the
“ actinic ” or “ chemical ” light, or the
Drying Marks.
What is the cause of the mark on the enclosed
negative ? It was not there after developing
or fixing. O. D. F. (Halifax.)
There seems little doubt that the
marks were caused by uneven drying
after the final washing. Always make a
practice of swabbing the negative free
from all surplus water on the emulsion
side before putting it aside to dry. It
is equally important to see that they
are not left to dry where they can be
splashed again, and this could easily
have been the cause of your negative
being marked. When plates are placed
in a rack to dry, place them all one way,
i.e., emulsion of one plate facing the
glass side of the next, and allow at least
half an inch between each two If they
are not dry all over when required they
must not be removed and dried off by
heat, as this will be almost sure to cause
a “ tide-mark ” to show round the
damp portion when it is finally dried.
Small Stops and Definition,
Is it a fact that greater detail can be secured by
using a smaller stop on the lens ?
W. E. M. (Wembley.)
It depends on the type of lens used,
and on whether " greater detail ” means
a greater depth of field. On many of the
old types of single lenses sharp definition
of the focussed object could only be
secured by comparatively small stops,
because of the poor corrections between
the visual and actinic rays. With the
modern anastigmat, provided that a
certain point on an object were correctly
focussed on the plate, it should be just
as sharp at f/4.5 as it would be at f/32.
The depth of field and its definition,
however, increases as the lens is stopped
down, whether it is an anastigmat or
a simple meniscus lens.
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wooden lox for storage.
37/6
Write for full particulars of other priced tanks for Leica and
V .P. sizes to the sole importers :
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Telephone : MUSEUM 4142.
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Voigtlander Perkeo, half-VJ*., f/3.5 Skopar, Compur
£5 10 0
Coronet Cine Camera, 9.5. As new . £2 5 0
1-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 6 slides
£7 10 0
Super Ikonta, 31x21, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur.. £12 10 0
Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar, Derval shutter.... £2 2 0
A few Box Cameras, from 4s. 6d. to 8s. 6d.
ALL OUR SECOND-HAND CAMERAS ARE IN
PERFECT WORKING ORDER.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) i
REFLEX-KORELLE
For 12 exp. (2 J x' 2i)
on b-e.xposurc Hk x
21 roll film, f/3.6
VicLar lens
£10 10 0
F/2.9 Virtar lens
£11 11 0
F/3.5 Tessar lens
£17 17 0
F/2.ti Tessar lens
£19 19 0
New focal - plane
shutter, l/25th to
1 /500th sec.
LATEST MULTI¬
SPEED EXAKTA
PLATE-BACK
MODEL
Self • capping focal-
plane shutter, speeded
from 12 secs, to
1/1, 000th sec. De¬
layed ■ action device
■with f/2.8 Tessar lens
£30 10 0
■With f/3.6 Tessar
£26 10 0
Takes full-size V.P.
film and < omplete
with 3 single metal
slides.
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Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
TO
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8 or 16 on 21 x3i SUPER IKONTA, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A.
Compur, ever-ready case. CJost £19. All £14:12:6
16-on-21x31 VOIGTLANDER VIRTUS, f/3.6 C7.1 7.fi
Hellar, Compur shutter, case. As new. ... *r # • 1, # aD
16-on-V.P. (3x4 cm.) VOIGTLANDER PERKEO, f/3.5
Skopar, Compur shutter. Good condition £5:17:6
35-mm. CONTAX, f/3.6 Tessar, coupled range-finder, latest
siow-epe^ focal-plane shutter. List £31. £22:17:6
8* X 2J SOHO REFLEX, f/3.5 Ross Xpres, 3 D.D. sUdes,
hide case. All as new. Magnificent outfit CO^•7e^5
costing £35 . I .D
VOIGTLANDER BRILLIANT, f/6.3. 3-speed shutter, ever-
ready case. List £4 5s. 6d. As new... £2:15:0
21x3i AJAX BOLL FILM, f/6.3 anastig-
mat, 3-8peed shutter .
CAMPRO 9.5-mm. COMBINED CINE CAM¬
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£1:7:6
£1:15:9
TO-DAY’S OUTSTANDING VALUE
IN NEW CAMERAS
The “WIRGIN”
This special model takes 8 or 16 pictures on 2i x 3i roll
film. F/4.6, Prontor II shutter
speeded 1 to l/160th sec. Two
finders, self-erecting . .
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£4:5:0
DELIVERED ON FIRST OF 9 fl /.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF I U/
J NEW AND IMPROVED MODEL ■-
“CAMPRO” COMBINED
CINE
CAMERA &
PROJECTOR
for standard
9.5-mm. film.
Fitted with f/3.5 lens,
double-claw movement,
fine quality Garrard
clockwork motor. Pro¬
jects up to 60 ft, of Pathe
film. Dluminatlon Is
provided by a 6-volt
battery, or with the help
of a transformer direct
A.C. mains.
Six- volt battery . 2/6
Transformer . . . . 9/6
• DELIVERED ON FIRST ■
i OF 12 MONTHLY
■"“I PAYMENTS OF
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NEW “IHAGEE ULTRIX" CAMERAS
AT A BIG REDUCTION
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Fitted f/4.6 Ihagee anaatigmat,
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rapid and absolutely rigid self-
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simple loading device. Fully
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Daliyeredonfirstot
A
BAKER^S
OF
HOLBORN
WEEKLY BARGAIN LIST
Zeiss Ikon Ikofiex Camera, Novar f/4.5 lens, Compur
Rapid shutter, in ever-ready case. Cost£iii8s. £8 5 0
Presentation Model V.P.K., f/6.3 anastigmat, speeded
shutter. As new . £1 19 6
Zeiss Contax Camera, with f/2 lens. As new
£31 0 0
3 J X 2| Soho Reflex, latest model, Xpres f/4.5 lens, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, changing-box, in case. As new
£18 10 0
4Jx6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane Camera, Tessar f/4.5
lens, in case. As new . £11 10 0
4^x6 cm. Ernemann Reflex, Ernostar f/4.5 lens, purse
case . £15 0 0
4ix6 cm. Adams’ Vesta, f/4.5 Ross Tessar leus, 6 slides,
in case . £3 19 0
3i X 2i T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/4.5 lens, 3 sUdes, roll-holder
£6 0 0
9x12 cm. lea Focal-plane Press Camera, f/4.5 Tessar
lens, 12 lock-in slides, F.P. adapter. Fine condition
£12 10 0
Bewi Photo-Electric Exposure Meter, in case ..£315 0
Dallmeyer Telephoto Lens, 3-in. f/4, suitable for i6-nim.
Cine Camera. As new . £3 17 6
Dallmeyer Aden Telephoto Lens . £1 10 0
LIBERAL ALLOWANCE ON YOUR
OWN CAMERA IN EXCHANGE.
C. BAKER
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.G.1
Phone: HOLbom 8484
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Or that Super Part-Exchange
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2 (Supplement) The Amateur Photographer and Cinemaiographer
September 2, 1936
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\ CAMERAS AND LENSE^
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused. — 45.
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
Allens. — Contax I, latest wedge range-finder,
Sonnar f/2, £29/17/6 ; Baby Ikonta, Novar
f/4.5, £2/19/6 ; Ensign Roll Film Reflex, Ensar
f/4.5, £4/5.
Allens. — 3i x 21 Mentor Reflex. Tessar f/4.5, case.
slides, F.P.A., £12 ; Super Ikonta, 8 or 16,
Tessar f/4.5. Rapid Compur, £14/10 ; Nagel
Rolloroy, Elmar f/3.5, Compur, case, lens hood,
£8/10.
Allens. — Zeiss Adoro Episcope, £11/10 ; latest
IkoHex II. 'Tessar f/3.5, £16/10 ; Ensign
Midget, Doublet lens, 22/6. ,
Allens. — 3a Kodak, Tessar f/4.5, range-finder,
Compur, £5/5 ; 3}x2i Ihagee Auto. Ultrix,
f/4.5, Compur, £4/15 ; Foth-Derby, f/2.5. £5/17/6.
Allens for Generous Allowances. — 168, Oldham
Rd., Manchester. 4. Closed, 7 p.m. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. [0087
Nagel Pupllle, Leltz Elmar f/3.5, Leitz range¬
finder. filter, leather case ; condition as new ;
cost £18 ; accept £9. — Harris, 80. Wardour St.,
W.l. [4526
Retina, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur Rapid, l/500th,
case, filter ; new condition (1 month), £8/10.
— Fairholme, Famham, Surrey. [4702
Baby ikonta, 16-on-V.P., Novar f/4.5, Derval
shutter, soft leather case, good condition,
£3/7/6 ; Zeiss Ikon Kinamo SIO, Tessar f/2.7.
leather case, good condition, £7/12/6. — McLaren,
Dalriada, Forsyte Crescent, S.E.19. [4705
ROLLEICORD n, exceptional opportunity, latest
model, Triotar f/4.5, unpacked and unused ;
week old, £11/10 ; no offers.-^reenstone, 6, Cecil
Hill, Bournemouth. [4707
Available from
our Stock ^ow!
The Wonder** Camera
CONTAX III
THE "LAST WORD” IN A MINIATURE.’
1. — Fitted with Photo-
Electric Meter, giving
correct exposure in¬
stantly.
2. — Combined range- and
view-finder in the one
eye-piece. Metal focal-
plane shutter, speeds
from I to 1/ 1, 250th sec.,
with delayed action, with
f/2 Zeiss Sonnar.. £63
Or 12 monthly payments of £5 lOe. 3d.
SOME MORE SUPER
BARGAINS FOR “A.P.”
^READERS
Zeiit Ikon Icarette 2^x3^, f/4.3 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur shutter . £6 5 0
Icarette Roll Film and Plate Model, f/4.3 Zeiss Tessar
lens, Compur D.A. shutter . £9 15 0
3ix2i Norfolk Boll Film Camera, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan
lens, Compur D.A. shutter . £3 IS 0
3ix2i Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur D.A.
shutter . £7 15 0
21x31 Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 Nagel anastigmat lens.
Pronto shutter, colour filter, release . £3 10 0
Voigtlander Virtue (16 on 120), f/3.5 Skopar lens, Compur
shutter, Rhaco colour filter and lens hood in case, zip
purse . £7 7 0
Standard Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar lens, lens hood,
charger, leather case . £11 19 6
Leica Model III, f/2 Summar, Universal finder, refiecting
finder, leather case. As new . £36 8 0
3^ X 2i Etui Plate Camera, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur
D.A. shutter, rising front, 3 single slides, F.P. adapter
£8 8 0
31x21 Ensign Auto-Speed Roll Film, Aldis Uno anastig¬
mat f/4.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, rising front, leather
case. New, special offer . £10 10 0
Foth Roll Film, Doppel anastigmat f/4.5 lens, 3-speed
shutter . £2 10 0
la Cocarette, f/6.3 Conastigmat lens, Derval shutter,
leather case . £1 15 0
Six-18 Kodak, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat lens, Compur
shutter, D.A., release. Camera unused . £6 19 6
Bell & Howell Filmo Projector Model RT, 750-watt, with
resistance and case. Condition as new . £42 0 0
Home Movie 9.5-mm. Projector, latest type, double
claw, complete with motor and super attachment, also
double resistance . £7 7 0
Ditmar 9.5-mm. Camera, 2 speeds (16, 32J, Berthiot f/i.8
lens. Condition as new . £12 12 0
Model B Pathe Motocamera, f/3.5 lens . £3 15 0
Coronet Cine Camera, 9.5-mm., f/3.g anastigmat lens,
leather case . £1 18 6
Dekko 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f/2.5 T.T. & H. lens, latest
type gate, complete with de luxe combination carrying-
case. New condition . £6 12 6
All are in guaranteed good condition.
5 days' approval against deposit.
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Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.I.
For some considerable time we have refused to
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bis practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
SALEX 3Jx2i Reflex, f/4.5, hooded back, 3
slides, F.P.A., hide case. 3 gns., offer
considered. — Wood, 10, Peverell Park Rd., Ply¬
mouth. [4710
BESSA, Voigtar f/4.5, Prontor, trigger ; as
new, £4/5. — Pike, 22, Furnival St., E.C.4. [4711
POSTCARD Kodak, f/fi.3 anastigmat, Velosto
l/300th, 35/- : Dallmeyer Convertible f/6.3,
4i. 6, 12 in. focus. Acme 1 /300th. 35/- ; both
perfect ; deposit system. — Guy, Ropery Cottage,
Willington (juay. [4712
AS New. — Baldi 16-on-V.P., f/2.9. Rapid Compur,
1 to l/400th sec., case : list £9 ; bargain. £6/6.
— Marshall, 278, Witton Rd., Aston, Birmingham.
[4713
Qlx2i T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke,
O2 8 slides, F.P.A., case. £7 ; or near offer.
— Tyson, 4, Cleardene, Dorking, Surrey. [4715
Leica Model Illa, chromium, Summar lens f/2,
brown leather case ; cost £44 ; never used ;
any offers ? — Box 9083, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4716
ENSIGN Midget and half-V.P. Magnaprlnt
Enlarger ; coat £4/10 ; as new, £3/3. — Box
9084, c/o " The Amateur Photographer.” [4717
Regent Kodak, Zelss Tessar f/4.5, built-in
range-finder ; guaranteed perfect ; new con¬
dition, £14. — Major Young, Hawthornes, Chorlton
Lane. Cheltenham. [4719
ZEISS Trona, Compur, list £17, £8 ; Mentor
Focal-plane, cost £30, £13 ; both 3i x 2i,
f/4.5 Tessars, leather cases. F.P.A.’s : bought new,
perfect.^ — 69, Cambridge Rd., Southport. [4721
31 X 2J Soho Reflex, latest model, as new, Zeiss
2 f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A. ; bargain, £18. —
Box 9086, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4723
Ensign Folding camera 3i x 21, double extension,
plate baek, f/4.5 lens, Compur, £4/10. —
42. Radlett Rd., Watford. [4724
Apparatus and Literature, etc., useful to
intending free-lance ; stamp lor particulars. —
Clift, 27, Hugh Rd., Smethwick, Staffs. [4741
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September 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 3
DUNSCOMBE’S
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUFREIKE’
NOW
PASTE THIS
IN
Your Album
ABOUT PROCESSING
We take great pride and care In all classes of
DEVELOPING. PRINTING and ENLARGING,
as well as special photographic work which Is
either too difficult or too niuch bother for
other folks to do.
If you require anything out of the ordinary In
the way of that maligned term “ photo
finishing,” just let us know and we wlll quote
by return giving fullest information.
We do NOT advocate a rush service as it Is
not possible to achieve the best possible
results, but prefer to take our own time and
do the job properly WITHOUT EXTRA
CHARGE to the usual standard prices.
Extensive alterations to our plant and new
equipment recently Installed for high-class
work by fully-trained staff.
MINIATURE PROCESSING
of all types of film emulsions (Including
Dufay-Leica colour films), using the finest
chemicals and most suitable formula. Contact
printing on continuous perforated paper.
Positive film printing for projection. Contact
or enlarged Lantern Slides In black-and-white
or tinted finish. Enlargements from 3jx2^
to 22x 16 in.
GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK.
Copying and Reproduction Negatives by
contact, reduction or enlargement. Lantern
Slides from large or small negatives'or prints.
Black-and-white or Toned Enlargements of all
sizes supplied on any grade of Kodak or Agfa
papers of customer’s^ own^cholce — again
without extra char^^e.
Originals, Negatives, Prints, Legal Documents,
Drawings, Maps, etc., and all classes of private
photographic work treated with absolute
confidence and despatched by registered post.
Prints or Enlargements dry-mounted on
mounts or In customer’s own albums, and
titled If desired. LARGE SELECTION of
loose-leaf and bound ALBUMS at popular
prices from pence to pounds.
• • •
Any make of camera from 5/- to £50 supplied
right away for Cash, Exchange, or on Hire
Purchase Terms financed entirely by this old
and widely respected company.
GET A GOOD DEAL
FROM DUNSCOMBE’S
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7. ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Recent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, oiler the following bar-
' gains : all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance tor saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
41x6 Ernemann Folding Rocket, focussing
2 adjustment, rack rising and cross front,
reversible finder, fitted Ernotar f/4.5, Chronos
shutter, 1 to l/300th, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather
case, £3/15.
9x 12 and i-pl. Zeiss Ikon Mirofiex Folding
Reflex, cross front, wire frame and reflex
finder, quick-wind focal-plane shutter, 3 to
l/2,000th, fitted Tessar f/4.5, yellow filter, 6 slides,
F.R. adapter, leather case, £26/10.
WESTON Universal Exposure Meter, Model 650,
for still or cine cameras ; list price £5/19 ;
our price, £4.
POSTCARD Klimax Folding Pocket, rack focus¬
sing, rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, fitted Aldis Uno anastigmat f/7.7, Lukos
III shutter, also 4-in. Ross W.A. Symmetrical
f/16, 10 slides, F.P. adapter, £3/15.
1-PLATE Thomton-Pickard Ruby de Luxe Reflex,
4 rack rising front, rack focussing, deep triiile
detachable focussing hood, revolving back, quick-
wind focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, fitted
Dallmeyer Pentac 1/2.9, 3 U.P. holders. F.P. adapter,
roll holder, leather case ; fine order, £17/10.
1-PLA'J’E Thornton-Pickard Reflex, rack focussing,
4 rising front, sky-shade, deep triple detachable
focussing hood, reversing back, quick-wind focal-
plane shutter, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, fitted Dallmeyer
anastigmat t/4.5, 12 slides, leather case, £8.
31x2i Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex, Serrac
2 f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather
case, £18/10.
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Duplex Ruby Reflex,
4 full double extension, rack rising front, sky-
shade, deep focussing hood, revolving back,
focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, fitted
Dogmar f/4.5, Mackenzie slide, 6 envelopes, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £8.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
00/_ Ensign Midget, in carton, 12/6 ; Voigt-
zW/w/" lander Brilliant, f/6.3, ever-ready case,
filter, as new, unused, cost £4/15/6, £3/15, or
offer. — 26, Bradford Rd., Wrenthorpe, Wakefield.
[4726
LEICA in, f/3.5, chromium, case, hood, filter.
Manual, Bewi meter ; cost £40, all new
July ; accept best offer over £27.— Whittick, 3,
Orchard Rise, Kingston-on-Thames. [472’7
WHOLE-PLATE Thornton-Pickard, shutter, lens,
3 D.D. slides, new condition, 35/- ; i-pl.
Dallmeyer, square, shutter, lens, 3 D.D. slides, 30/-.
L. M., 89, Upper Stanhope St., Liverpool, 8. [4728
CERTOTROP 3Jx2i, f/2.9 Xenar lens, D.
ex., Compur D.A., 6 slides, F.P.A., leather
case, filter ; all as new, £9.-295, Dill Hall Lane,
Church, Accrington. [4729
Qlx2i Mentor Reflex, rack focussing, revolving
02 back, f/1.9 Prolinear anastigmat, 5i-in.
focus, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A., L/case, £14. — C.
Burke, 34, Corfe Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex.
[4730
31x2} Ensign Reflex, revolving back, Aldis
2 1/4.5, l/15th to l/l,000th sec., 12 slides,
roll-film holder, 3 filters, holder, case, £5/5 ;
good condition. — Holbrook, 94, Mansfield Hill,
Chingford, E.4. [4731
Beaufort Tropical Reflex, teak, brass bound,
3}x2} (also takes 3i-in. square), triple
extension, 6 book-form double-baeks, F.P.A.,
Ross Tessar 6-in. f/4.5 and 13-in. f/7 Bistelar,
fair second-hand condition, £12 ; Ross Telecentric
13-in. f/6.8, £6 (almost new). — Shone, Fors, Meols
Drive, Hoylake, Wirral. [4732
OLD Age compels selling out ; all good condition,
dead cheap ; }-pl. H.S. Sanderson, anastigmat,
case, slides ; Whole-plate Triple Extension, slides,
lens ; anastigmats, portraits, Rectigraphs, sundries ;
stamp for particulars. — Box 9099, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4736
ICARETTE 4ix2}, f/4.5 Tessar, films, plates or
packs, Compur D.A., Proxar, filter, adapter, etc.,
£9. — Lunsden, 103, Old Road West, Gravesend,
Kent. [4742
BEST EXCHANGE &
DEFERRED TERMS
OFFERED BY THE SERVICE COY.
ROLLEIGORD II
AND
ROLLEiFLEX
ROLL- FILM
REFLEX
Purchase by
Service Terms,
0x6 cm. Aatomatie RoUeiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, new l/500th
eec. Compur shutter . £9^ ■ 0 ■ 0
Or 12 equal payments of £2 3 9 per month. ■ v ■ v
Mode) II 6x6 cm. New Eolleicord, f/3.5 Zeiss £17*10*0
Triotar. Compur shutter to l/300tb sec . ** • ■ I V aV
Or 12 equal payments of £1 10 7 per month.
6x6 cm. RoUeicord, f/4.6 Zeiss Triotar, Compur £14:10:0
Or 12 equal payments of £1 5 4 per month.
Prices ^vith :
F/3.6 Victar . £10 10 0
F/y.9 Victar . £11 11 0
r/3.5 Zeiss Tessar . £17 17 0
F/2.y Zeiss Tessar . £19 19 0
REFLEX-
KORELLE
A POPULAR
MIRROR
REFLEX
For 12 exposures
(2jx2i) on 8-
exposure 3^x2^
roll film.
Focal-plane shutter —
one control for setting
and changing film,
speeds 1/lOth to
l/500th sec. and B.,
Beflex and D. V.
focussing.
Or 12 p ayments :
Per month . 18/4
Per month . 20/2
Per month . 31/2
Per month . 34/16
IKOFLEX MODELS
MODEL n.
F/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, in
Compur Rapid shutter, 1 to
l/50Utb sec., T. and B.
Reflex focussing with large
magnifier, also direct-vision
finder, automatic numbering
device, well finished in fine
leather covering. . £20 10 6
Or 12 eqoal payments of
£1 15 10 per month.
With f/3.8 Zeiss Triotar
£14 15 0
Or 12 equal payments of
£1 6 10 per month.
lEOFLEX 1. — An inexpensive-
model.
Twin-lens roll-film reflex as
illustrated, 6x6 cm., 12 ex¬
posures on 31x2i film.
With Novar f/6.3 lens, Derval
shutter . £8 12 6
Or 12 monthly payments
of 11/7.
With Novar f/4.5 lens, Derval shutter . £7 15
Or 12 monthly payments of 13/6.
The Latest
WESTON
EXPOSURE
METER
For still or
cini. i-A
Pr,ira fC . |0 .f) Or 9 etnal pasrmentsot' 13/11 per month
rriWC • 17 cU Bescriptlve price list free.
Phone ; Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.l
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 2, 1936
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Roll Film Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar, £5/5 ; also
Special 4-valve A.C. Mains Radiogram, new,
£10 ; genuine bargain ; would exchange modern
Camera. — How, 109, Thurlow Park Rd., London,
S.E.21. [4744
LEICA III, Chromium, Summar f/2, zip pouch,
numerous gadgets, Leitz tank. Ensign Magna-
print Enlarger, tltted tor Leica ; all unscratched,
£35. — 271, High St., Hounslow. [4745
Ensign Autorange, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro, leather
ca.se ; new, July, 1936 ; £6 ; deposit system.
Cockin, Highgate, Haden Hill, Old Hill. [4746
31x2i Zodel de Luxe, double extension, f/4.5,
2 D.A. Compur, F.P.A., roll-holder, wide-angle.
Telephoto attachments, filters, case ; as new, £6.
• — Cooper, 35, Hoop Lane, Golder’s Green, N.W.ll.
[4748
ROLLEICORD, Triotar f/4.5, Compur, leather
case ; as new, £7/10 ; deposit system. —
Kuchlin, Nortonthorpe, Bexhill-on-Sea. [4749
COUPLED Baldaxette, f/2.8 Xenar, D.A. Compur,
parallax corrected ; cost £18/15 .; perfect,
£13/10.— BCM/PROVIDENS, London, W.C.l. [4750
Leica Illa, f/2 Summar, chromium, used four
times only, as new, £35 ; Zeiss Nettar, f/3.5
Novar, Compur Rapid, cost £9/10, £7, as new ;
Rolleicord, Model I, f,'3.8 Triotar, cost £14, as
new, £12 ; Nagel 2ix3i Plate, 1/6.8 Nagel anastig-
mat and F.P.A., cost over £5, as new, £2/10 ;
exchanges considered ; many other bargains. —
Felling, Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick. CHIS.
2784. [4751
V.P. Korelle, f/2.9 Xenar, 6 slides, F.P.A.
— 39, Ninth, Ashington, Northumberland.
[4753
Rolleicord, f/3.8, perfect condition, new June,
maker’s guarantee, £10/10 ; Proxars No. 2, £1 ;
Morocco Case, 12/6 ; Zeiss Folding Wood Tripod,
7/6. — D. I’onton, 66, Ashburton Rd., Croydon. [4754
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, as new, E.R.
case, £17 ; approval against deposit ; otters. —
F. R. Hall, 8, Glasslyn Rd., Crouch End, N.8. [4755
Amaze yoor friends by taking your own personal talkies this year
with the New RCA Sound Camera, 16-mm. type, turret head, latest
new model taking silent or sound with perfect quality, absolute silent
running, built to high precision by the world-famous RCA engineers,
yet simple to use as an ordinary silent camera.
New Low £95 Price
We are New British Agents for this new latest model that is having a
sensational demand.
EXCHANGES. INSTALMENTS^ 9. 12. 18. 24 MONTHS
500 WATT. 1,600 ft.
£39 : 10 :0
The New De Vry 16-mm. Projector, triple-claw action, 500-watt
DIRECT illuininution, large f/l.Gd lens, booster retlector, takes any
reel iUO ft. to 1,000 ft. (the latter giving one hour show at one thread¬
ing). Built by the famous De Vry engineers, who are setting a new
high standard to 16-mm. by machines made on sturdy 3d-mm.'De
Vry lines, giving highest possible quality. Complete in ready-for-
action case.
CUNNINGTON, Broadmead Rd., Folkestone. —
Rolleiflexes and Rolleicords in stock ; ex¬
ceptional exchange terms.
Korelle 3ix2i Folding RoU Film, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, as new, £6/6 ; Optochrom Automat
Developing Tank, new, 25/-. — Above.
Baby Slbyl, Xpres, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A. , hood,
filter, case, £7. — Above. [4756
SUPER Ikonta, 8 or 16 on 2Ix3i, f/4.5 Tessar,
E.R., filter, Optochrom daylight tank, lot
£13/10, or exchange Leica H, f/3.5 Elmar, 5-cm.,
E.R., cash adjustment. — 2, Pengwern Terrace,
Wallasey, Cheshire. [4757
Agfa Speedex, f/3.9, Compur, with Rhaco
view-finder ; as new, cost £5/18 ; sacrifice,
£4/4. — Swarbrick, 103, Queen’s Rd., Blackburn. [4758
LEICA I, with range-hnder, in leather case, perfect
condition ; first £7 secures ; no otters.—
Good, 42, The Larches, N.13. Tel., Palmers Green
4883. [4759
ERNEMANN 4ix6 cm., f/1.8 Zeiss, focal-plane,
1/1, 000th sec., 20 slides, screen, case, £14 ;
or exchange Contax Enlarger and cash. — West,
10, Mincing Lane, E.C.3. [4760
Ensign speed Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis Uno,
K2 filter, £4/10 ; no offers.— Box 9107,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4762
Ensign Multex, Ross Xpres f/1.9, 16 on V.P.,
new last June, ever-ready case, £24.—
Box 9108, c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.” [4763
Seven days' approval against remittance willingly.
PROJECT
Your Dufaycolor natural colour pictures, or make fascinating
lantern slides from your pictures, and surprise your fiiends by pro¬
jecting them on a screen.
Edwin Goree introduces this new Home Projection Lantern that
will give you a 6-ft. picture, and show your pictures to advantage.
All-metal body, compact home design, ample ventilation, hinged
back door, 6-ln. focus lens, double condensers, slide carrier, complete
In case.
Your pictures are better projected. Take up this new hobby now
and surprise your friends by a projection show.
50/-
ENSIGN Reflex, i-pl., Cooke f/4.5, F.P.A., roll-
film adapter, 2 slides, fair condition, £4 ;
also Set Supplementary Lens, 10/-, Sky Filter, 8/6 :
Daylight Tank, for 2ix3i, 5/-; Daylight Enlarger,
i to whole-plate, £1 ; or exchange. — C. Ridge, Milton
Damerel, Brandis Corner, N. Devon. [4'764
ZEISS Super Ikonta 2ix3J, Tessar f/4.5, ever-
ready case and 2 portrait lenses, £12 or
best ; deposit system. — Box 9112, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4766
X 15 cm. P.C. Adams’ Minex Folding Reflex, S.C.
focal-plane shutter, 6 D.D. slides, 8-in.
Cooke f/5.6, case, excellent condition, £20, or
nearest: also 31x21 Zeiss Icarette, latest model,
Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter ; as new, £7. —
Box 9111, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4768
t)QO-MM. (lli-in.) f/5.5 Teleros Lens, focussing
mount, adapter for N. & G. and
31x21 Miroflex, perfect, £6 ; 17-in. Teleros, 3-
power f/6.3, screw fitting for shutter, or with
focussing mount, perfect. £10 ; Zeiss Helios
Ej^osure Meter. £2/10 ; 145-mm. 51-iu. f/6.3
Zeiss Tessar, focussing mount, £4. — Bowyer-Lowe,
Commerce Lane, Letchworth. [4701
Seven days' approval against remittance. Immediate refund if not
delighted. Or 10/- down and 2/6 weekly.
“INTERMITTENT”
The New ‘^DE VB7 ’* Projector has set a new high 35-mm. type
standard to 16-mm. projection, giving 35-mm. high quality perfection.
16-mm. De Vry Intermittent Snperloi Projector, large f/1.65 lens.
750-watt (or 1,000-watt) direct Illumination, 1,600-ft. capacity,
radial type illuminated dial showing all controls in the dark, the
famous So-riim. De Vry “ gear chain ” drive, largest 35-mm. super
condensers, and everything built for 35-mm. quality. The Secret
is — the new system De Vry Intermittent sprocket drive (like all 35-mm.
machines). No claws, no grabbing, no wearing him. Intermittent
always in contact with five perforations at edges of film.
The World's Finest 16-mm. Superlux Proiector.
75 gns.
TALKIE Model, 165 gnS.
EDWm GORSe
86, ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [4692
B. & H. 400-watt 57GG Projector, oval base.
pilot light, var. lamp res., spare bulb, all
movements, case, with 200-250 volt mains
tnansformer, very little used, perfect, £32 .
deposit. — 'The Yews, Haywards Heath, Sussex. [4659
1 ^-MM. Silent Projector, Ensign SS300B, spare
XU lamp, etc., as new, £18 ; Silver Screen,
8x6 ft., on rollers, £2 ; demonstration. — Hill, 19,
Thayer St., W.l. [4722
SIMPLEX Pockette, American Model CC, Dali
meyer 1-in. f/2.9 lens and 3-in. f/3.5 Telephoto,
with 2x filter, all contained in special flat sling
case : as new, £20. — Box 9097, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4734
Movies at Home. — How to make your own
Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope (A), Pear Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
[4761
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
E
ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
T. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
fj Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster. 54. Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion : postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
MAGNIPHOT Enlarger, with special Zeiss
anastigmat, new condition, £7 ; Zodel
Stereo Roll Film Camera, £5. — Box 9100, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4737
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Your camera and Barker’s concentrated Light
Cabinet will do anything, enlarge to 28 in.,
do copying and project ; 15/- ; approval. —
Barker, Shore Place, Gourook. [4604
OPTOCHROM Daylight Loading Developing
Tank, 3ix2i ; new condition, 25/-. — Lloyd,
71, Clarendon Rd., Leeds. [4704
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikont^, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas. Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — Uity Pharmacy, 27. Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given.— Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
1,-PLATE Anschutz or Palmos Press Camera, f/4.5
4 lens ; good condition. — Turner, 136, Main
St., Alexandria, Scotland. [4703
WANTED.— T.-P. 31x2i Horizontal Reflex;
deposit system. — Box 9044, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4706
WANTED. — Slide Projection Lantern, about
16-in. focus, electric; price, particulars.—
Box 9060, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4709
Exchange.— Exakta Model A. f/2.8 Tessar,
Dallon f/5.6, for Super Ikonta. — Box 9085,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4718
WANTED. — Elmar f/3.5 and Summar f/2 Lenses.
— BM/BRCN, London. [4725
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September 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 5
A COMPETITION OPEN TO^
ALL USERS OF CORONET S
MIDGET CAMERAS.
-V' s . *
Any number of 3^ by 2i in.
prints may be submitted.
Jf.’ The only condition is that
P-;’ the pictures must be taken
j,’ with a CORONET Midget
Camera on CORONET
Midget Film. ^
I CLOSING DATE:
^ SEPT. 30th, 1936.
1st PRIZE: 25 GUINEAS
^2nd PRIZE: 10 GUINEAS
3rd PRIZE: 5 GUINEAS
10 PRIZES OF I GUINEA
i‘ ASK YOUR NEAREST 't
f*; DEALER FOR FREE
ENTRY FORM AND
FULL PARTICULARS.
CORONET CAMERA CO.;'i“
BIRMINGHAM. 1 9.
'■ ■■ ■ ■ mTJ
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
WANTED for Cash. — Anastigmat Lenses, 5 to 14
in., f/7.7 to f/6. — ^Optical Exchange, 99,
Waterloo St., Glasgow. [4733
WANTED Urgently. — 3Jx2J Reflex, highest grade,
Adams, Soho, Mentor, etc. ; must be
latest model with easily interchangeable lenses ;
about 5-in. and 8-in. and telephoto, f/3.5 or f/4.5 ;
send full particulars to — Box 9098, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4735
Folding Reflex wanted. — N. & G. Special or
similar ; also 9-in. or 10-in. large aperture
Telephoto for reflex. — ^Box 9101, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4738
WANTED. — Mentorette, Exakta, Mentor-Compur
or Superfekta ; also Dallineyer or similar
V.P. Reflex. — Box 9102, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4739
WANTED. — Hand-Stand Focal-plane, Adams’
Vaido or similar ; size immaterial, but
price must be low. — Box 9103, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4740
WANTED. — Resistances, lamps, films and acces¬
sories Pathe Home Movie ; wanted — Leica,
Contax. — Below.
Exchange, Sell. — Ross Wide-angle Binoculars,
Stepnada, £10 ; also New Special Sibyl,
many accessories, £7/15. — 317, Shirley Rd., South¬
ampton. [4743
WANTED. — 3ix2} Graflex or Soho ; Six-20
Duo Kodak. — 1, Ringwood Crescent, Not¬
tingham. [4747
WANTED. — 45 x 107 Stereo Accessories, Voigt-
lander and Ensign Cameras. — Thornley, Ros-
sendale, Marple, Cheshire. [4752
WANTED.— Enlarger, miniature negs., preference
Magnaprint ; state price, lens, etc. — Box
9109, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4765
WANTED — Twelve used i-pl. Meta] Slides, good
condition, state price. — Box 9110, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4767
MATERIALS
Brighton. — Klmber’s “[Brighton ” Gaslight
Paper, in Soft, Normal, Vigorous, and Extra
Vigorous, 3ix2.i, 2/- gross, post 3d. ; 4ix2f,
2/8 gross, post 4d. ; superb quality. I have also
about £800 of surplus material at exceptionally
low prices ; lists and samples free. — ^Kimber’s, 61,
Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS.— FirstT Quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3i x 2i, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities)
Folders Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 34x2i, 1/6 100 ; i-pl.,
60 2/- : Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy interior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST.— Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — ^Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades ; 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — 4-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0()25
Allens. — Super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens.— Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
Leather case
5/- extra.
YOURS FOR 518 down and 11 similar
monthly payments.
Visit us at 52, CH EAPSI DE, E.C.2
IT WILL PAY YOU.
NEW MODEL DEKKO
Entir.ly
down
And II similar
tnontkly payments.
CASH PRICE
A NEW MODEL
16 PICTURES ON
SIANDARD3V2!i
FILM
UNBREAKA81I
’BODY
REALIEATHEB
’BELLOWS'
• SHIFTER SPEEDS
A FROM 1sec-F»sec
AUTOMATIC
DELAYED
ACTION \
OPTICAL
VIEW FINDER
.F/2-9
ANASTIGMAT
The above Vauxhall camera represents the most stupendous
value ever ottered. The unbreakable body is fitted with
all the latest refinements, such as automatic pau. window
covers. Remote shutter control, etc., etc.
GET YOURS NOW 0/0 Down and 11 similar
FOR 0/5J monthly payments.
Or with Compur ** S,*’ £6 IS 0. Compur Rapid, £7 19 6.
THE CAMERA CO.
320, VAuxha,ll Hoad, Victoria. $Mlt.
TIUEPHONf VlCTOft.lA . 5402 AND S46J
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YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 2, 1936
The NEW
NEW ^
SUPRAMIN
Finest of Fine>grain Developer.
The ONLY Non- poisonous. Non-staining
Paraphenylene Diamine Developerm
NEW FEATURES— only obtainable from
SUPRAMIN **
0 Compensates for variations in exposures and
produces uniform gradation.
0 Can be used repeatedly. One 36-oz. carton
wili develop 4 to 6 Leica films.
0 Requires no increase of exposure.
0 Keeps perfectly In solution.
0 Gives still finer grain.
0 Negatives can be intensified and retain finest
grain.
COMPLETE Devalopment Chart. No increase of price.
To make Smaller size to ey iJt
78oz. .. *♦/ make 36 OS...
Obtainable from all dealers, or direct from :
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179, WEST END LANE. LONDON, N.W.6
Phone: MAI DA VALR 7902.
Sole Agents for Irish Free Swte ; BROWNE & NOLAN,
LTD., 41/2, NASSAU STREET, DUBLIN.
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole*
sale stock of Granville Products Is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM. Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN. Edwin Gorse, 86. Aecrlnaton Road.
BRADFORD. G. & F. A. WUman, 32, Westcate.
BRISTOL. H. Salanson & Co., Ltd.. 20. High 8t<
CARDIFF. H. Salanson A Co., Ltd.. 119, Qneen St.
CARLISLE. J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM. C. & P. iamei, 29, Tbe Promenade.
DEWSBURY. E. 7. Williams. 92. Sarille Road. SaviUe
Town.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd.. 41-42, Nassau
Street.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINQSTON-ON'THAMES.
Dorbins, 24. Market Place.
C. A. S. Bnttenden, Hyde Park Comer.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
Durbins. 66, Broadway. Ealing, W.6.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE*ON*TYNE.
Brady dt Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. AUen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory. 22. Lower Goat Lane*
NOTTINGHAM. Bassett Greenwood. 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins. 83. HiU Street.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
W. Martin, 112, Hiih Street.
DUBLIN.
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LONDON.
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The POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL
* o/ PHOTOGRAPHY
gives complete courses of instruction in
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITURE,
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY,
RETOUCHING, FINISHING, AND
MINIATURES.
Day and Evening Classes.
The School Year commences : — Day School,
22nd Sept., Evening Classes, 28th Sept., 1936.
Full Particulars from the Director^of Education ;
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MATERIALS
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Wednesday, 1 p.m.
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Prices less postage to callers.
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R ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harbome.
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K ALTON " Kaltona ’’ Bromide, glossy, velvet,
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15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets: 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; I-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix21 3/6, 31x21 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON " Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous; 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets. 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gros.s ;
3Jx2I. 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 grross ; 4Ix2J and
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3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- : Postcard,
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hacked 5/9 ; 3i x 2i. 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates. 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
18x2i. 9/- dozen: 3ix2i, 9/-: 21x4i 11/-;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i. 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 350, 3ix2i. 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000 : 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lix2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2i X 4i 12/- ; 6 exposures. 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 6/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure; 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross : i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
BURT'S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT'S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces; 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4J x2J and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
The LEUDI
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THE SIMPLEST. SMAL¬
LEST AND CHEAPEST
EXPOSURE METER
PRICE
ONLY
Leather Purse Case I /•
From all dealers,
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37, BEDFORD ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
THE
BIRMINGHAM
AGENTS
ARE
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- STILL AND CINi -
GALLOWAYS
VICTORIA SQUARE
Opposite G.P.O.
Phone : MID. S670.
TO
MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
If you really are particular about FINE
GRAIN PROCESSING by Specialists
you need not hesitate about sending your next
film to use
W« really are experts In this most important branch
of photography, and yet YOU PAY NO MORE
for this specialised service.
Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4d. each
will convince you of what Quality Enlarging really Is.
POST YOUR NEXT ORDER TO
COVERDALES
19. PARLIAMENT STREET,
YORK
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 In. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 31x21 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd.. Bootle, Liverpool. [^29
DEVELOPLNG and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 31x21 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Kverard Studios,
gi. Lupus St.. S.W.l. [4493
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1 i I : 0
Sensa¬
tional
Offer
£1:1:0
The New “ Trofl ” Bente-Siider, lateet opUcal type. Abiolutely
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for detachable acrew.in mounting on any camera with tripod buab.
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MATHER’S for
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
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MANCHESTER
ij.
JOHN DALTON
STREET,
38
BB WISE iN TIME— USB OUS DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
September 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 7
RAINES—
for LEICA Service
A Complete Service for all who
use a Camera. For over 40
years RAINES have been
famous for Developing,
Printing and Enlarging.
Normal Prices. Send for particulars,
RAINES & CO. (Ealing) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING. W.5
Phone: EALING 3177.
FILMS WASTED!
BECAUSE yOUR EXPOSURES
ABE INCORRECT.
PRACTOS
Expoivt Meter is atwars reliable.
Never varies.
Soientlfloally desianed and speoi&l*
I7 acearate for Interiors, Colour
work and Artiflelal Light. Film
speeds up to 6,000 are marked In
both B. A O. and Hohelner values.
Modal II, with Sky-blue View¬
finder . 27/6
Model 1 (without Finder),
ditto . 22/6
“Junior" Model . 15/-
All in Leather Cases.
GARNER & JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square, W.1
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
- SERVICE -
WE CAN GIVE YOU HELP AND ADVICE
with your PHOTOGRAPHIC TROUBLES
Stockists for ZEISS IKON. CONTAX, LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX. ROLLEICORD. SUPERB,
REFLEX-KORELLE, EXAKTA, PATHESCOPE
AND DEKKO CINE. ETC.
PLATES, FILMS, PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
77 79, OXFORD ROAD,
MANCHESTER,!
*pbone ; ABDwick 2232. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 p.m. Sats.)
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film' Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3! x 2I, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. 1 16 (2jX4l) 1/8— 4iX3j 1/3— 5ix3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
I dozen — 8J x 6^ enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 1 dozen
— 6} X 4I enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/61 dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 X 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 X la 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
A1 the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write tor list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, '“LlfcKTER?*' '
ENLARGEMENTS
1/Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Poatcard.s
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue. Oldham. (0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each : Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, 81x61 1/-. — Paik, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : 1-pl., Postcard. 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, high-class, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
COLOURED Enlargements from 9d. ; Retouching,
Finishing. — Dawson, 68, Doughty St., London,
W.C.l. [4720
REPAIRERS
REPAHIS to Cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holhom, London, W.C.l. Holbom 4780. [0044
BOWEN'S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; Instruments
Insured whilst on premises ; dealers' and Press
Inquiries Invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holbom 3126. [0062
Repairs. — cameras and Projectors ; shutters a
speciality. — Watkins, 48. Gladstone Rd.,
Sparkbrook, Birmingham. [3726
TUITION, BOOKS, etc. I
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace. Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.3. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
Evening class. — Crlpplegate Institute, Golden
Lane, City (3 minutes Aldersgate St. Met.
Station), instructed by John H. Gear, Hon. F.R.P.S. ;
Wednesdays, 6.30-8 ; commencing 30th September ;
open to ail ; Miniature, Pictorial, Commercial,
General Photography ; fully practical ; three
months' course, 15/- ; particulars write Manager
Institute. [4714
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED
CHILDREN and Animals, also any other subject
that is suitable for reproduction on calendars,
only realiy good attractive subjects required,
state price with specimen. — G. Robinson, Calendar
Publisher, 30, St. Nicholas St., Ipswich. (4652
PHOTOGRAPHS Wanted, see " Profitable Photo¬
graphy," specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [4708
MISCELLANEOUS
CAMERA Insurance covers all risks, annual
premium from 6/- ; see full details in last
week's advt. or write — Norwich Union Insurance
Societies. Norwich, or 49, Fleet St., E.C.4. [4636
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From' £6:10:0 to £80:0:0
l.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
UkM ap to 6 X 6 cm. fllim and platei. ont
band lever, floe end ooeno focuulng. f/4.6
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3x4 Kodak Pupllla (as new), f/2.8 Tessar, Compur,
leather pouch . 614 15 0
V.P. Icarette, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, suede pouch
£4 19 6
16-on-2B Dallmeyer Dual, f/3.5 Dallmeyer, Compur,
leather case . £8 15 0
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur
£6 15 0
31x21 Ensign Roll Film and Plate Camera, f/6.3
Tessar, Compur, 4 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case
£4 17 6
la Cocarette, f/4.5 Sonnar, Compur, leather case
£5 17 6
31 X 21 N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, light filter and leather case. . £10 10 0
i-pl. Cameo, f/6.3 Tessar, Compur, 8 slides £3 17 6
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £17 17 0
I-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis, 6 slides _ £3 17 6
7Hn. Ross Homocentric f/4.5, in flange. . £2 5 0
6I-in. t/3.5 Cooke Anastigmat . £2 17 6
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/3.5 Dallmeyer
£4 17 6
Highest Allowances inPart Exchange
20. HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
AND
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
•SHARLAND0
! SECOND-HAND bargains!
2 Dekko Cine Camera, f/2.6 Taylor lena. In floe
w condition. Unsoratched . £5 10 0
W Siemens Model B 16-mm. Cine Camera, with f/2.3
{lens. A bargain . £22 10 0
Fathe 200«B Projector. Demonstration model only.
^ As new . £12 10 0
2 Movikon Cine Camera Outfit, with S-ln. Telephoto
W lens and case. The enthusiast’s outfit £39 0 0
^ Rangefinder Bessa, f/3.5 Helomar. Perfect con-
Sdition . £12 6 0
V.P. Kodak Antographio . ISs. Od.
0 Let as have your Enquiries.
S 9/10, THAVIES INN,
•holborn circus, E.C.I
^ Established 75 years.
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ROLL FILMS
NEW STOCK Develop by 1938.
With Craftsman money-back guarantee.
SHOWCARD FREE TO DEALERS.
4/6 for 12 rolls, 4 exposures 3iX2j ; 8/- for 12 8-exp.
Retail at 6d. and 1/-. Send 6d. for 4-exp. or 9id. for
8-exp. film as a trial.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.), LTD., Dept. M
PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
SPECIAL OFFER!
5|x3il Glazed Prints 2^^kch
From any negative, on KODAK
paper. Minimum order 3 for7ld.
SeiJ P.0, with orJer l» :
G. FRANKLIN, •’SSL’S""
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39
8 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 2, 1936
IN STOCK AT
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No threading. Magazine
loading, 60-ft. 16-nim. 61m.
Each magazine has footage
Indicator. Speeds S, 16, 64.
Scene»tlmer. Five inter¬
changeable lenses available,
universal 6nder, Panchro¬
matic, Super-Sensitive Pan¬
chromatic and •* Koda-
chrome ” 61m available. Price,
with Kodak f/i.U lens and
£40:0:0
London ;
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers,
E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD II
With Zeiss Tiiotar f/4.5
£14:10:0
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5
£17:10:0
Ever-ready Case, £10 0
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR OWN
CAMERA IN
PART PAYMENT
THE NEW
ZEISS CONTAFLEX
★ New Model Zeiss
CONTAX III
in Stock
6^x3i Voigtlander Roll Film,
f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. Very
good condition . £3 10 0
4ix2^ Kodak Series III,
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur. Very
good condition . £5 15 0
5x4 Goerz Anschutz Press,
i5-cm. Celor f/4.8, F.P. adapter,
filter, case, ^ood
condition . Xv*Xl*0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, Novar
^3.5, Compur. -Cfi*! 7*R
Good condition XU# X I
Retina, f/3.5 Xenar. As
£8:5:0
2^x11 N. & G. Roll Film
Baby Sibyl, Tessar f/4.5. Good
£8:15:0
3i X 2i Makina, f/2.9 Plaubel,
roll-hlm bolder, F.P. adapter,
case, filters. CIO. in. A
Fair condition oUXdfc<#XU#w
4ix2i N. & G. Roll Film
Excelsior, Ross Xpres f/4.5.
Very good condition. List
£14:15:0
63x4} (13x18 cm.) T.-P.
Double Extension, 8}-in. Heliar
f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter.
£16:16:0
6)x3i Tropical Sanderson,
6J-in. Ross Combinable f/5.5,
Compur, 3 postcard slides,
also 3^X2^ changing-box, 12
£19:10:0
9x12 cm. Zeiss Miroflex,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5. 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Good
^^‘ion.Cost £19.15.0
Model II Leica, 2-in. DaU-
meyer Super- Six f/1.9, E.R.
case. Good condition. List
£25:0:0
Contax II, Sonnar f/a.
£5o"tos £45:0:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D,, or may be seen by appointment a* any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on applied inn. Bargain
list and guide to new models. Also latest literature, post
free anywhere. Please state requirements.
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/5.6 lens,
Diomatic shutter. Good condition.
List los . £1 17 6
5^x3J Carbine, 6-in. Ross Xpres
f/4.9, Compur, leather case. Good
condition . £1 19 6
3x4 cm. Ensign Double 8, case.
As new. List £3 12s. 6d.. . £2 12 6
9.5 Coronet B, case. Very good
condition. List £4 5s . £3 0 0
Weston 650 Leicameter. Good
condition. List £5 19s. ..£319 6
9.5 Dekko, f/2.5 Taylor-Hobson.
Good condition. List £7 16s. 6d.
£5 10 0
78-mm. Kodak Tele f/4.5 Lens,
for Cine-Kodak B. Good condition.
£6:17:6
16-mm. Zeiss Projector, loo-watt.
Good condition . . £7:10:0
4}x3} Kodak Revolving Back
Graflex Reflex, 6f-in. Kodak f/4.5, 2
D.D. slides, case. CQ.IC.n
Good condition . Xv.XO.U
16-mm. Cine-Kodak B, f/i.g inter¬
changeable lens, case. CIO, 10,0
Good condition .
4x4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8
Tessar, lens hood, filter, E.R. case.
£16:17:6
16-mm. Ensign Kinecam 6, i-in.
DaUmeyerf/i.5,case. Cl 7. 1 A, A
As new. List £25.. IXf.XU.U
4}x3} Latest Triple Extension
Linhol, 13.5-cm. Tessar f/4.5, delayed
Compur, 12 slides. As CIO. 17. C
new. Cost £40 . liU.lf.O
Above are at
73 LORD ST.
LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone: Bank 4027.
Bewl Standard Exposure Meter^
case. Good condition . £3 3 6
33x23 Adams’ Vesta Focal-plane.
Ii2-mm. Ross Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
12 slides, F.P.A., case. Good condi¬
tion . £5 17 6-
3i X 2i Tropical Cocarette, f/4.5 Tes¬
sar, Compur, rising CC.I 7,C
front. Good condition. XO.Xf.O
33x23 T.-P. Junior Special Reflex.
5-in. Cooke f/4.5, revolving back,
6 slides, F.P. A. Fair CC,17.C
condition. Cost £13 4s. ID. A I .O
3x4 cm. Baby ikonta, Tessar f/4.5,
case. As new . £7 15 0
9x12 cm. Miraphot Enlarger.
Novar f/6.3 (adapters J-pl. and
U.;1h £7:15:0
23x2} Foih-Flex Reflex, f/3.5
Foth, case. Good con- C7,17,C
dition. List £10 19s. I# .X I .U
43x3} Adams' Videx Reflex, 150-
mm. Ross Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 4 D.D.
slides, lens hood, filters, C7,17,C
case. Good condition . . I • . X f .D
23x23 Noviflex Reflex, f/3.5 Meyer
Trioplan. As new. cb.17.C
List £12 I2S . 10: X I :U
Leica II, f/2.5 Hektor, E.R. case.
Good condition .... £19:10:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo 57A^
2-in. lens, 200 or 250 watt, case.
Good condition.. £25:0:0
9x12 cm. Nettel Miroflex, 16.5-cm.
Tessar f/2.7, 6 slides, F.P. A., sfxaj
roll-film holder, filter, Lios exposure
meter, case. Good C70.1A.A
condition . I04i:XU:U
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
DOLLC7NPS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
S.P. Cino Projector Tripod.
Good condition. List £5 los.
£3 0 0
3x4 cm. Vollenda, f/3.5 Radio-
nar, Compur. Fair condition
£3 15 0
9.5 Patho Motocamera B. Good
condition. List £6 6s.. £4 4 0
9.5 Patho Luxe Motocamera,
f/3.5 lens. Good condition
£4 to 0
Kodascope Eight. Good con-
£7:7:0
9.5 Pathe Luxe Motocamera,
f/2.5 lens, also Tele attachment,
£11:0:0
16-mm. Ensign Autokinecam,
f/2.8 Cinar, case. As new.
List£t8r8s. £15.15.0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak BB, f/1.9
interchangeable lens, case. Verv
good condition. TIC. 1C, A
Cost £27 los. . . IlU.XiJ.U
Bell-Howell Straight Eight.
f/2.5 lens, case. As new. List
£18:18:0
16-mm. Kodascope A. Good
£20:0:0
16-mm. Siemens Home Pro-
Lu^£36'^^""^ £30:0:0
16-mm. Ensign Super Kinecam,
f/i.5 Cinar, also 3-in. Dallmeyer
fh-5, case. Good OOr.A.A
condition. List £59 IsJsJ.v.l/
Zeiss Contaflex, Tessar f/2.8,
filters, case. List C C^ .A . A
£68. As new..
Above are at oar Stock
Exchange Branch
1 COPTHALL CHAMBERS
Throgmorton St., London, E.C.2
Telephone: Metropolitan 5351.
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri,
f/3.5 Novar, delayed Telma,
case. Very good condition
£4 4 0
Voigtlander Virtus, i6-on-
33x23 film, f/4.5 Skopar.
As new . £4 17 6
Ensign Magnaprint V2
Enlarger, negatives up to
4i X 33. Ensar f/6.3. Good
condition. CC.IC.n
Cost £13 13s. id:xo:u
43x33 T.-P. Junior Spe¬
cial Reflex, 5i-in. Cooke
f/4.5, filters, Rollex R.F.
adapter, F.P. A., 6 slides,
case. /4s new. CQ.Q.A
List £16 15s... lO.O.U
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar,
E. R. case. E-*'CQ.Q.A
cellent condition I»7 .17 .U
33 x23 Zeiss Double Ex¬
tension Icarette, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur,
plate back, 3 slides, F.P.A.,
screen. Protar and Distar
lenses, filter, case. Very
good condition. Cost
£11:15:0
9x12 cm. Nettel Deck-
rullo Focal'plane, i5-cm.
Ememann f/3.5, Leitz range¬
finder coupled to lens, 9
single and 3 double slides,
F. P. adapter, case. Good
condition £13.10:0
Leica I, Elmar f/3.5,
also 4-in. Dallon Tele
f/5.6, range-finder, case.
£14:10:0
Above are at
537 Pinner Rd.
North Harrow,
HARROW
Telephone: Pinner 2780.
ESTD.
1750
43x33 Goerz Roll Film,
f/6.3 Tenastigmat, Com¬
pur, rise and cross, case.
V cry good condition ti tb 0
43x23 Kodak Series Ml,
f/6.3 Kodak, Diomatic
shutter, rising front, case.
/4s„«. £3:15:0
33x23 Wirgin Auto,
f/4.5 Wirgin, Prontor de¬
layed, I to i/i5oth sec.,
direct finder. Shop-soiled.
List£4i4S.6d.£3.17.g
33 X 23 Ensign Double
Extension Cameo, Ersar
f/4.5, Mulchro shutter, 5
slides, roH-film XJC.A.A
holder. Asneiv lO.U.U
43x23 Kodak Six-16,
f/4.5 Kodak, delayed Com¬
pur, case. As new. List
£6:10:0
3^x2^ lea Folding Re¬
flex, Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
i^condi- £7.10.0
4Jx3j T.-P. Junior
Special Reflex, 6-in. Dall¬
meyer Press f/3.5, also
i2-in. Dallmeyer Tele f/4.5,
F.P.A., 6 slides, case. Good
"rros.£15:15:0
33x23 N. & G. Special
Folding Reflex, 53-m. Pen-
tac f/2.9, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, lens hood,
case. Good condition.
Cost£6r3s £27.10:0
Above are at
2 Northumberland
Avenue, London, W.C.2
Telephone: Whuehall 3301.
And at : —
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
13, Hign St., Kensington, W.8.
65, Notting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
2i6, Upper Tooting Rd., S.W.17.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
Wattord. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Kingston. — 32, Thames St.
Cattord. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
hewport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Veovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
DOLLOND
OWL No. 4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of mtxlem design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas-
tigmat in focussing mount, taking
pictures sj X zj in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/zsth, i/soth, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., fle.xible release,
covered metal body, 6iX3Xi| in.
PRICE 55/-
Browu leather sling case, velvet-lined,
lock and key. Price . 7s. 6d.
40
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September 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR RHOTOGRA PHER ADVERTISEMENTS
3
WH/
TO
LEICA
\ li«‘ most poimlar Minia-
lure (
camera. Models
fruni .
£16: 19:0
All models in stock.
Type
illustrated is
Model
IJIa, with f/2
lens . .
£43:0:0
REGENT
Kodak's Latest Camera.
I'or 8 or 16 pictures on
roll him. Has
coupled range- hiider,
Cornpur shutter and f/4.5
Xeiss Tessar lens. With
leather case £20:0:0
Nine monthly payments
of 46 8
T WE DO
HELP YOU/
. . . below are some of
the exclusive facilities
we offer to miniaturists
and amateur cine users
FOR THE MINIATURIST
Free “ All Risks ” Insurance on Miniature Cameras, value £10 or
over, whether bought from us or not.
Leica News ” free monthly to all registered Leica owners.
Free Instruction Cards for Leica users.
Exposure Cards free to all Miniature Camera users.
Special hne-grain developing service for miniature film.
Automax (Regd.) 3ix2i enlargements from miniature negatives, 29.
dozen.
Colour films for miniature cameras.
All the latest books on miniature cameras in stock. State what make
your camera is and we will tell you the book which gives you the
best advice on its uses.
FOR THE CINE ENTHUSIAST
Every make of cine film, colour or black-and-whiie, Kodachrome,
etc. Fresh stock always.
Free processing and prompt despatch all " Reversal ” films.
Free criticism of customers’ films in our own demonstration theatre,
and aids to cine photography.
Free use of our cine theatre to customers.
Demonstrations by experts at customer's own home or in our studios.
Splicing, Editing, Titling, etc., on the premises promptly and cheaply.
Cine photographs of weddings and other functions.
Evening shows by expert operators in customers’ homes, anywhere in
England.
Very complete lending library of all sizes of sound and silent cine
films.
HAVE YOU HEARD OF OUR
SPLENDID NEW SERVICE ?
Our “ MJCKOTUX ” Service tleveloping in Panijihenylene-Diamine and
other agents ensures the best results from your Him ; results which have so
minute a grain si/e that they will enlarge twenty diameters or more without
the grain becoming apparent, but owing to the nature of this tlevelopment
it is essential that films for " MICROLUX ” development receive at least
twice the normal exposure. Providing this extra exposure is given, nega¬
tives flevcloped by our “ MICROLUX ” process possess a quality that
cannot lie equalle.l by ordinary methods, but to submit a film which has
received merely tlie bare minimum exposure to this form of development
vjll not yield good results. The latter we can also develop finder the same
■■ INDIVIDUAL " conditions, but in this case the results are not of such
microscopic grain size. We tiffer this service, confident in the belief that
it will meet the reciuirements of those careful workers who would always
do their own proces-sing had they the convenience.
“MICROLUX” and “INDIVIDUAL” Development Prices.
Leica, Contax and similar films : Pei‘ aO exposures. 4s. 6d. ; per 12 or
1 8 exposures, 3s. 6d.
All other 0, 8, 12 or 16 exposure films (fip to x 2i size) ; Per film, 3s. 6d .
Note. — When sending films for this special treatment it is more than visually
necessary to advise us as to the make and type of Him useti.
CONTAX III
.Splendidly improved and
fitted with built-in photo-elec-
tric exposure meter. As
usual, we have tlie first models
ready for immediate tleliveiy.
F/2.8Zei8sTe3sa .£55:17:0
K/2 Soniiar. . . . £63 I 0 ! 0
P/1.5 Sonnar . . £78 I 5 ! 0
See it now at Bond St.
TRY THESE DEVELOPERS
“ W.H.” Paraphenylene-Diamine. The finest fine-
t'rain developer. Sufticient per tin for 20 oz. Is. Od.
Tetenal Ultrafin. Non-poisonous fine-grain developer,
can be used six times . 4s. Od.
Supramin. Non-poisonous paraphenylene developer.
Can be used repeatedly . 2s. 4d.
Johnson's Fine-grain Developer. Can be used re¬
peatedly . Is. Od.
Buffered Borax. Per tin for 32 oz . Is. 9d.
Agfa Atomal . . 2s. Od,
Johnson’s new Ultra Fine-grain developer, containing
Meritol, per 20-oz. tin . 2s. Od.
Eukobrom. The new compensating developer for
enlargements. Per tin . 3s. 6J.
SPECIAL USED BARGAIN OFFERS
SECOND-HAND GUARANTEED MINIATURE CAMERAS.
1 — Contax Model I 35-mtn. Miniature, Tessar f^2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 25th to
1 1,000th sec. Cost £30 . £20 10 0
2 — Leica Model Ill, chromium. Summar f,2, focal-plane shutter, I to I 500th sec.
Cost £40 16s . £34 10 0
3 — Leica Model 11. black, Elmar f 3.5, focal-plane shutter, 1 20th to I 500th sec. Cost
£26 lOs . £19 19 0
4 — Leitz Elmar f/3.5 5-cm. Chromium Lens, for Leica (coupled), in metres. Cost
£8 14s . £6 6 0
5 — Leitz Elmar f;3.5 5-cm. Chromium Lens (coupled), for Leica. Cost £8 14s. £6 17 6
6 — Contax 35-mm. Miniature f/3.5 Tessar, focal-plane shutter, ^ to l/l, 000th sec.
Cost £31 . £19 19 0
7 — Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50-mm. Lens, for Leica, coupled for range-finder. Cost £8 10s.
£5 5 0
8 — Leitz Thambar f 2.2 9-cm. Telephoto Soft and Sharp-focus Lens, for Leica (coupled).
Cost £21 19s . £18 18 0
9 — Zeiss Sonnar f 4 1 3. 5-cm. Telephoto Lens, for Contax (coupled). Cost £21 1 Is. 6d.
£14 14 0
10 — C!k)ntax 1 35-m-T». Miniature, Tessar f, 3.5. focal-plane shutter. I 25th to ! 1. 000th
sec. Cost £27 10s . £19 19 0
HERE ARE TWO RECENT TESTIMONIALS :
Birmingham.
/ must say how pleased I am with the way
you have dealt with this transaction. Your
part exchange terms are very fair and service
is very prompt indeed." J. H. R.
Penzance, Cornwall.
\7th July. 1936.
“. . . It looks a fine bargain and I thank
you for the consideration you have given."
T. W.
ANYTHING ON NINE MONTHLY INSTALMENTS
AND GOOD ALLOWANCE ON YOUR USED OUTFIT.
LISTS OF ANYTHING FREE FOR 2d. POSTAGE.
As advertisements on these covers go to press a fortnight in advance some of these second-hand items may be sold already, but similar outfits are usually available.
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Also at 47, BERKELEY STREET (
Tourist Headquarters^
TELEPHONE: MAYFAIR 751 1 (8 lines)
Established and continuous since 1839. Contractors to H.M. Government.
), LONDON, W.1, and 43, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, LONDON, W.8
.g THE ESSENTIALS OF OUR BUSINESS
are quality, service and COUIVrESY
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ev APPOINTMENT
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September 2, 1936
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‘Sfphhrome
FILM PACK
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Hon. F.RrP.S.
It leaves nothing to be desired in richness
of detail and tone gradation.
Remember the six big advantages of
Selochrome Film Pack — No fogging.
Every film lies flat. All tabs are
of different lengths. No sticking or
slipping. Any film can be removed
for development before the whole of the
pack is exposed. Correct register with
all adapters.
Mode in England by ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
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i/lMATEUR<
OTOGRAPHER
&L CllVE:iyiAXOGFtAPHE<R.
W The Journal for EfVerybody with a Gamera^w
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, September 9th, 1936.
No. 2496.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 9, 1936
You're always right in choosing
Kodak Film
because there's a grade for every picture need
KODAK LIMITED • KODAK HOUSE • KINGSWAY • LONDON W.C.2
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September 9, 1936
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127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
THE LEICA
SPECIALISTS
’Phone 75^1 (8 lines). Also at 47, Berkeley SU, W.i^
and 43, Kensington Hieh St.. W.8.
ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT
TO WIN A PRIZE IN WALLACE HEATON’S
35>mm. Still Camera Competition
Open to users of cameras taking 35-mm. film as their negative
medium, such as Leica, Contax, Contaflex, Retina, Rolleiflex (if
used with cin6 film attachment).
The Competition Is open until September 30th. Your photographs can be of any subject — but
they must be taken on 35-mm. film. Prints should not be smaller than 6x4.
Any number of prints can be sent In in any one week, but each photograph must have the coupon
attached.
Each photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and address of the sender,
the make of camera and material used.
£1 Is. AWARDED FOR EACH WEEK’S BEST PICTURE
For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to pur¬
chase the copyright by payment of C2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of
an extra 21/-. The copyright of prize-winning prints must be made, over to us without further
payment.
In addition we ore offering a special prize of £ I Is. per month for the best photograph sub^
mitted depicting a person or persons using a camera purchased from Wallace Heaton Ltd.
FinfT PRIZE OF £25 CAFH
Awarded for the best picture submitted during the run of competition.
All prints will be judged at the end of the Competition for the final prize of
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SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES NOW TO: COMPETITION/*
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WITH
The PIONEER Miniature Camera
Leica created the miniature camera vogue, and is
to-day the acknowledged leader. Night photo¬
graphy without the aid of special lighting is only one
of its many assets. The Leica pictures on the right are
the merest indication of Leica possibilities. In
addition it will give superlative results of portraiture,
architecture, animals, flowers, and close-up work of
all descriptions. It is also largely used by doctors
and research workers for intricate detail work.
Model II, with f/3.5 Elmar 10 0 cash, or 9 monthly paymentt of 61/10
Mode] III, with f/.3.5 Elmar £10 10 0 cash, or 9 monthly paymenti of 71/2
Model III, with f/2 Suiiimar £39 10 0 cash, or 9 monthly payments of 62/2
Model Ilia, with f/2 Sutumar£43 0 0 cash, or 9 monthly payments of £6 0 4
The most gerterous exchange allowances in the trade.
Ash for particulars of special Wallace Heaton facilities to
registered Leica owners. Over 500 Leica Accessories
actually in stock.
This snap won a cash prize in a recen
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send YOUR efforts as soon as possible
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WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Film Competition.
September 9th, 1936.
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September 9, 1936
. THAXKS FOR YOUR PROMPT
THE ABOVE IS AN EXTRACT FROM A RECENT LETTER-
“ ROLLEIFLEX ”
The easiest manipulated camera
you could buy. Shows your
picture full size and right way up
on ground-glass screen. Fitted
with Compur shutter, speeded to
i/50oth sec., T. and B., and Zeiss
Tessar f/3.5 lens £25 ;0 iQ
Nine monthly payments of 58/4.
u
REGENT”
The latest model, taking 8 or
i6 pictures on 3^X2^^ roll film.
Has coupled range-finder, optical
eye-level finder, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5
lens, Compur shutter, speeded to
i/400th sec., complete with
leather case . . £20:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 46/8.
Kodak Six-20, as well as other
Kodak models from 5/- upwards,
all in stock.
SUPER IKONTA
Takes ii pictures on 3jX2i
8-exposure roll film. Distance
meter coupled with the focussing.
Direct built-in view-finder, Com¬
pur Rapid shutter, speeded i
to i/4ooth sec. With f/2.8 Zeiss
£28:5:0
Nine monthly payments ol 66/-
KEYSTONE “8”
One of the smallest and lightest
cin^ cameras in the world. Simple
loading by daylight or at night.
Is fitted with direct-vision and
auxiliary view-finders, 3 speeds.
Strong, silent motor takes 25-ft.
films at a winding. Footage
indicator, geared to mechanism.
Interchangeable lenses. With
strap handle for convenient
carrying.
With f/1.9 lens £16:16:0
F/3.5
£10:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 39/3
or 24 6.
((
ROLLEICORDII”
Automatic film wind. New type
reflex hood, and larger magnifier.
Depth -of -focus and focussing
knob combined. Engraved ex¬
posure plate. Takes all Rolleiflex
accessories, excepting angle mir¬
ror. Takes 12 exposures on
Sixzi roll film for i/-.
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and
Compur shutter. i/3ooth, T.
and B. ...
£17:10:0
Zeiss Triotar
</3.5 .
Nine monthly payments of 33/10
or 40/10.
£14:10:0
OUR TERMS ARE THE EASIEST. We give you
nine months to pay, and you start using your purchase after
making the first payment. No harsh formalities. Only 50/0
is added to cash price — or 5/- if under £5. You can make your
choice from the finest range of apparatus in the country.
90 94 FLEET STREET
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
3^x2^ Nettar Roll Film, f/4.5 anastig-
mat, Telmar shutter. -C^ein^fl
New condition . 3C^«Xv#U
i-pl. Dallmeyer Reflex, f/3.5 Press
anastigmat, focal-plane shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A., leather case,. £9:17:6
3*x21 Salex Focal-plane, f/3.9 Murer
anastigmat, focal-plane
shutter, 4 slides . XOSXoSO
Model Six-16 Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat,
Compur shutter, leather
case. As new . XD«Xl *0
2i square Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar,
Compur shutter, leather
Eight 9x12 cm. Palmos Double Dark
Slides, 7s. 6d. each, or
the lot .
35-mm. Kinex de Luxe Projector,
Cooke lens, resistance to €Q«Q*n
8x30 mm. Zeiss Deltrintem Prism
Binocular, leather case
6x4^ cm. Voigtiander Pocket, Colinear
f/6.3, 6 slides, F.P.A. £2*15*0
Ensign Midget Model 33, complete
ill purse. New condition £1:4:6
1-pl. No. 3 Series Ml Kodak, f/4.5 Cooke
Aviar, Compur shutter,
leather case .
i-pl. Ensign Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke, self-
capping focal-plane shut-
ter, 6 slides .
5x4 Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, Celor
f/4.8, focal-plane shut- .CC.17.R
ter, 3 D.D. slides . 3tO*X # *0
13-in. Cooke Series II f/4.5 Portrait
Anastigmat, iris, diffusion CQ*7#R
focussiiig adjustment, in case XO* f #0
^-pl. No. 3 Kodak, f/6.8 Goerz anastig¬
mat, Compound shut- £1:5:0
2^ square Voigtiander Brilliant, f/4.5
anasligraat, Compur, 44.1 V.fi
leather case . Xri.i# .U
34x2^ Venus Wafer Folding Pocket,
Carf Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur,
12 slides, Pro.xar and 40.1 IJ.n
Distar lenses. As new. .
Whole-plate Watson’s Acme Conical
Field, every movement, R.R. lens, 2
D.D. slides, tripod and £6:17:6
9x12 cm. Nettel Focal-plane, Aldis
f/6 anastigmat, focal- f4.1Q»fi
plane shutter, 3 slides..
16-mm. Minifex, fitted with f/3.5
anastigmat, Vario shut- £1:18:6
3ix2i Voigtiander Prominent, Heliar
f/4.5, Compur shutter, exposure meter,
leather case, coupled f1Q.17.fi
range-finder . lAO.ll.U
6x4i cm. Ermanox, f/i.8 Emostar,
focal-plane shutter, 6 ^Ifi.l 7.fi
slides, F.P.A. , leather case IiO.il. O
84 ALDERSGATE ST.
LONDON. E.C.1 Phone: NAT. 0591
Model I Chromium Leica, f/3.5 Elmar,
ever-ready case. Un-
soiled. Cost £19 9s... XXO*U*U
10.5 f/6, 3 Elmar Telephoto, complete
in leather case. Cost
£ii IS . XO2I/ZO
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Schneider anastig.
lens, complete in case. CQ.IC.n
Cost £12 los . dCO.XO.W
4x3 cm. Piccochic, f/3.5 Meyer Trio-
plan in Ibsor shutter, speeded from i to
i/i5oth sec. and Time. . £4:19:6
la Icarette Roll Film and Plate, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter, focussing
screen, 3 3Vx2i metal UC.I'T.C
slides . . xo:1i:d
3^x2^ Salex Focal-plane, f/3.g anastig.
lens, 3 slides, F.P.A.. . £4:12:6
P.C. Salex Focal-plane, f/4.5 anastig.
lens, 6 slides, F.P.A . £3*3*0
i-pl. Voigtiander Roll Film, double
extension, f/6.3 Colinear lens, Koilos
fully-speeded shutter. . . . £2:2:0
45 X 107 Glythoscope,
6 slides, leather case . XX* I *0
3ix2i Sibyl, f/4.5 cfi.fi. n
Zeiss Tessar, 6 slides.... XU*U*U
P.C. T.-P. Revolving Back Reflex,
7-in. f/4.5 Tessar, quick-change back,
6 single slides . . £12:10:0
i-pl. All-British Planex Reflex, f/4.5
Cooke anastigmat lens, revolving back,
. £4:19:6
i-pl. Cameo D.E., f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur shutter, 6 slides £6:17:6
9.5 Pathe Home Movie Projector,
double claw, super attachment, motor
drive, added resistance £7:10:0
9.5 Projector, ready for i 7^ QJ|
use off house current . . X f S* 9Q*
9.5 Miller Cine Camera, i-in. f/3.5
Dallmeyer lens... £6:2:6
16-mm. Model BB Cine-Kodak, f/1.9
£15:15:0
3ix2i T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 anastig.
lens, lo-in. f/6 Dallmeyer Popular Tele¬
photo lens, revolving i?11*11*n
back, 6 slides . XXX*XX*U
i-pl. Salex Horizontal Enlarger, f/4.5
Dallmeyer anastig. lens, orange cap,
5i-in. condenser, complete with electric
fittings. UnsoUed.. £7:15:0
3^x2^ D.E. Foiding, f/4..5 anastig. lens,
D.A. Compur shutter, 3 C/I.17.C
slides, F.P..^. and case X'l.XI.D
i-pl. Sanderson Field Camera, all the
usual movements, f/4.5 Aldis lens, roller-
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YV^DNESDAY, September 9TH, 1936.
From the exhibitions of the
Royal Photographic Society
and the London Salon of
Photography, both of which open
to the public on Saturday next, the
reports to hand indicate that two
very fine shows will be presented
this year. The entries have been
more numerous than ever, and in the
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The New Stamp.
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people all over the world a wrong
notion of the quality of British
art. It is true that it is less than
one square inch of space that has
to be fiUed, but when it is multiplied
twenty million times a day — for
that is what it amounts to — it is
worth while filling it as pictorially
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London Landscapes (No. 45).
Bathing in the river at Bishop's Park,
Fulham.
246
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as possible. All these wreaths and
scrolls and meaningless emblems
have made the British postage stamp
not worth studying, which is the
more of a pity because England is
the home of the postage stamp, and
the first stamp, the ‘‘ penny black,”
issued very nearly a hundred years
ago, was both simple and beautiful.
We have a new reign which already
has broken away in many respects
from conventionality, and a King
who, notwithstanding his forty-
three years, has a head and features
which bear the stamp of youth, and
it is certainly worth while that the
portrait of him which his subjects
and others wiU most commonly see
should be a living lOreness, not
an artist’s convention, and should
be unencumbered by stereotyped
decorations. The portrait on the
new stamps is one that should, in
any case, appeal to oirr readers, as
it is practically a direct reproduction
from a photograph. The original
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Too Close-ups.
In the Olympic games in Berlin
cameras were attached to the blades
of the oars in the rowing events, and
in the mounted events to the saddles
of the horses, also an automatically
steered camera was fixed to run on
a rail beside the lOO-metre track.
This idea appears capable of infinite
extension. We are sure the manu¬
facturers of cameras would not
object if miniatures were used as
bails on the wickets in test matches
in order to get good views of the
approaching baU and of the swing
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the place of the button on the point
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of tlie fencing foil. A really riotous
film might be made, if it has not
already been done, by attaching a
camera to the tail of the electric
hare in a dog race. Spain has got
other things to think of than bull¬
fights just now, but what a view of
the dancing matador if a camera
could be mounted on the bull’s
horn ! Have our friends who spec¬
ialise in Zoo photography thought
of this possibility for more adven¬
turous pictures ?
Weighty Tomes.
Photographic te.xtbooks grow big¬
ger and bigger. Wall’s “ Dictionary
of Photography ” in its thirteenth
edition ran to 645 pages, itself a
reduction on the previous edition,
which ran to 681. R. C. Bayley’s
“ Com]>lete Photographer ” was of
very modest length, taking not
quite 400 pages, and the proceedings
of the International Congress held
in London in 1928 were compressed
into fewer than 600. But what is
one to say of the latest edition of
L. P. Clerc’s “ La Technique Photo-
graphique,” which occupies nearly
1,000 pages — 960, to be exact — of
large size and small print ? It is
occupied, too, entirely with tech¬
nique, and does not enter into those
questions of pictorial photography
on which it is so easy to be expansive.
It is the second edition of the work ;
the first edition, published a few
years ago, took only 566 pages, so
that there has been considerable
enlargement in the meantime. One
feature of the work is a bibUography,
which shows how vast a library has
accumulated on photographic sub¬
jects, and another is a chronology,
with, on the average, a discovery or
invention or notable happening for
every year since Tom Wedgwood.
What a prolific writer, by the way,
is Mons. Clerc himself. His writings
on photography go back to the
closing years of the last century, and
here he is, as fresh as paint, with
1,000 pages up to date.
Map -making by Photography.
An American Society of Photo-
grammetry has recently been formed
at Washington. It is intended to be
a clearing house of information on
the subject of maps made from
photographs. Incidentally, it is sur¬
prising how many and varied are
the uses to which photogrammetry
is now being put, from the stereo¬
scopic plotting of the details of a
street accident to the mapping on
the scale of i : 5,000 of the crater
of a volcano. A camera buUt in
Munich is now being used to take
colour photographs on aeroplane
surveys.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Effect of Stops.
If the lens is not in the correct position for giving a sharp
image the picture will be fuzzy. How is it that a small stop will
make it sharper ? If the position is wrong, how can stops put
it right ? R. R. (Hounslow.)
In such a case the small stop does not necessarily put matters
right, as you suggest, but it may make a considerable difference
to the definition. In fact, if the error in position is only
slight, and a sufficiently small stop is used, the definition may
be quite satisfactory.
The diagram will help to make the matter clear. It is
purposely exaggerated to show what happens.
A single point in the object being photographed is represented
by O ; the diaphragm in the lens is marked D ; the plate is
at A, but the lens is too near it, and is bringing the image of
the point O to a sharp point on the plane B. The cone of
rays of light passing through the stop has its apex at B instead
of at A : therefore on the plate A the image will not be a point
but a circle — the circle of confusion. The diameter of this
circle is indicated by the part of the line A lying between the
lines showing the boundaries of the cone.
In Fig. 2 the stop D is a smaller one, and therefore passes a
smaller cone, it will be seen that the circle of confusion at
A is much smaller than before, although the plane of sharp
definition is still at B.
If B were nearer the lens than A, the effect would still be
the same. The apex of the cone would fall on B, and the rays
would then begin to diverge again, so that by the time they
reached A they would form a disc instead of a point. The less
the distance between A and B the smaller would be the disc, and
with a small stop it might easily become a point.
Interior Exposures.
In the beginners' lessons mention has been made of the expo-
sttres for interior subjects. I have so far no experience of this
work, but cannot understand why they are so long. Why should
the inside of a church, for example, want sixty times the exposure
for the otttside of it ? R. S. E. (Tenby.)
The outside of the church is receiving light from a vast
area of sky, and this light is almost entirely excluded from the
inside by the roof and walls. On entering some interiors when
the light is brilliant outside, they seem very dark. After a
time the eyes accommodate themselves to the weaker light,
and the interior details become clearer and more easily visible ;
but there is a great difference between the power of the light
inside and outside, even if the interior is well lighted by large
windows with clear glass. The difference is much greater if
the windows are small, low down, filled with stained glass,
and obscured by buildings or trees.
There is another point to remember — the falling off of the
light as we move farther from its source.
Imagine a long passage lighted by a single window at one
end. An object one foot from the window may be nearly
as well lighted as if it were outside ; but at two feet it is receiv¬
ing only one-fourth of that light, and at ten feet only one-
hundredth of it. This in itself is a sufficient explanation of the
necessity for long exposures with many interior subjects.
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f?AKE IT IN COLOUR!
By A few remarks on the simplest of the colour processes concern
By
H. E. GRIME.
A few remarks on the simplest of the colour processes concerning
subject matter, exposures, cost, etc., from the beginner’s standpoint.
SINCE the mosaic-screen types of
colour transparency, such as
Dufaycolor and Agfacolor, have
been available in roll-film form I have
exposed as many spools as rather
limited means would afford. The
results, to my own uncritical eyes,
have been quite satisfactory, and I still
like them in spite of their obvious faults.
The Attraction of Colour.
On my non-photographic friends,
however, their effect has been astound¬
ing. Even those whose knowledge
of photography should have taught
them better looked upon them as
little short of a miracle. The first
question was, invariably, " How do
you put the colour in ? ” But even
after explaining that it was merely a
matter of pressing the button they
remained awestruck. They still get
aching arms and cricked necks, holding
them up to the nearest window.
The first talking picture, I am
sure, caused less sensation in our
little town than my bundle of colour
photographs. Persons I had never
spoken to before called to ask if they
might take them home to show their
wives. At my office, business was
dislocated, and I was in bad odour
with my boss until he, too, saw them
and joined the admiring throng.
I gained a quite undeserved reputation
as an expert, which was highly amusing
to the few real experts whom I know.
I quote this fragment of auto¬
biography because I somehow think
that many beginners are rather fright¬
ened of colour films. The fact is that
if they will realise the limitations and
observe the few simple rules, they will
find that it is actually easier to produce
good colour transparencies than the
same quality of black - and - white
prints. Of course, I do not suggest
that colour films are more than a
side-line, as it were, but still, they
are a fascinating novelty, and are
guaranteed to cause a minor sensa¬
tion among “ laymen.”
Using Colour Films.
First of all, they are quite easy to
handle, being loaded into the camera
in the same way as an ordinary film.
No filter is needed except when
using artificial light, and the only
” extra ” is a safety cover over the
red window to protect the panchroma¬
tic emulsion. There are six exposures
only on the popular 3^X2^ size of
film, but those who, like myself, use
2JX2J will find it possible, with care,
to squeeze eight exposures from the
same length. Anything less than this
last size I consider unsatisfactory,
except for special requirements, which
do not concern us here.
Exposures.
Correct exposure is even more
important than with ordinary films.
A black-and-white negative which has
been wrongly exposed can, by the
choice of printing paper, or by treat¬
ment of the negative itself, produce a
passably good print. A colour film,
on the other hand, must abide by the
exposure, although there is a good
deal of latitude in the emulsion.
Over-exposure, which is rare, gives a
" wishy-washy ” result, lacking in
contrast, whilst under-exposure, the
most common fault, gives wrong
colour values and produces effects that
look quite unreal. Green objects,
such as grass and vegetation, suffer
greatly if the film is under-exposed,
whilst blue is the colour which is
least affected. A brown object may
be almost lemon-coloured.
The makers give an exposure chart
with each film, which should be used,
and it may be checked by the use of
the Burroughs Welcome calculator,
using the light factor of J. It will
be found, however, that except under
really good conditions, exposures are
quite long and a tripod or support for
the camera is almost a necessity.
Subjects.
As for subjects, action photographs
are more or less ruled out because of
the length of exposure which is
necessary. Still life is perhaps the
best, and apart from the obvious,
such as flowers and fruit, there are
a surprising number of objects which
will make good colour subjects. Por¬
traits are quite good, but they demand
a lot of care and can be embarrassing
if one values the good opinion of the
sitter. Landscapes, except where
there is a lot of foreground, tend to
be disappointing, and intensely blue
skies should be avoided.
Clouds, of course, are quite charm¬
ing, and have none of that ‘ ‘ approach¬
ing storm ” effect which a filter often
gives to a black-and-white negative.
Very strong sunlight, whilst s];iowing
all colours to advantage, also produces
deep shadows, which tend to repro¬
duce as an unpleasant purple.
One subject which I have found
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very satisfactory is a really good
sunset which, if the exposure is
shortened produces startling results.
The moderately high cost of these
films has one advantage in that one
is thereby extremely careful and
exacting with each exposure. This
may mean, on the other hand, that
the colour film will remain in the
camera for quite a long time during
which many ordinary pictures are
missed. Some method such as a
reverse winding key, which enables the
film to be taken out or replaced at any
stage, will be found particularly useful.
Processing in the case of roll films
is perhaps best done by the makers, al¬
though, again, the charges are quite high.
Still, the finished results are handsome¬
ly mounted on card which makes them
easy and safe to handle and they are
accompanied by a criticism of the
exposures by the examiner;
How to Look at Colour Films.
Examining the results can be quite
an arduous business, as they have to
be held up to the light to see them
properly. To obviate this, a viewing-
box can be made fairly easily. It
consists of two wooden frames set
at an angle like a retouching desk.
A mirror is fixed into the base and a
holder for the transparency above. If
it is held so that the light passes
through the film, the image will be
reflected in the mirror and may be
examined at leisure.
The best way of showing colour
transparencies, however, is to project
them through a lantern. The rich¬
ness of the colour in a well-exposed
example can only be fully appreciated
in this way. The films will stand up
well to the heat and light of the
lantern, but it is unwise to leave them
too long, a minute or two should be
the limit, although I have left them
as long as five minutes without ap¬
parent harm. It is better, perhaps,
to use copies instead of the originals,
if they are to be shown a good deal,
as intense light undoubtedly has a
deteriorating effect in time. Similarly,
they should not be left too long in
direct sunlight.
If there is one tim.e of the year which
simply shouts for colour treatment,
it is that which is approaching now,
when the leaves begin to turn. I hope
that many of my fellow beginners will
try to capture some of that brief
autumn glory on a colour film.
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NIGHT
Photography
OUT- of- DOORS
By HAROLD G. GRAINGER.
The availability of increasingly rapid
emulsions has played an impor¬
tant part in the popularising of
night photography, not only indoors,
but out-of-doors as well.
Possessors of apparatus embodying
large-aperture lenses naturally enjoy
extra advantages over those whose equip¬
ment is less expensive, for smaller lens
apertures prohibit the inclusion of
moving figures. Plenty of pleasure and
satisfaction are obtainable, however, by
those (the great majority, by the way)
who, though only using economically-
priced cameras, are able to discriminate in
their choice of subject. Given suitable
circumstances, plates or films of aj speed
of 2,000 H. & D. will permit snapshot
exposures of i/ioth sec., and will yield
negatives which, though thin, are of
A street scene at Eastbourne. 20 secs., //6. 5. S.G. Pan.
the most beautiful examples is the fountain on Cheltenham
Promenade, an illustration of which is given here.
Quite a different type of subject is the Eastbourne street scene.
The source of illumination, the powerful lights of a cinema, were
fortunately masked by intervening buildings. Here again the
camera had to be used on a support to permit the exposure of
20 secs, at f/6.5 on an S.G. Pan. plate. Motors and buses were
passing along the street during the exposure. This trouble was
overcome by holding from time to time, as necessary, a letter
wallet in front of, but not touching, the lens.
A paramount necessity if glare from lights outside the margins of
the subject is to be avoided — a condition which inevitably causes
serious loss of quality in the negative — is a lens hood. When plates
are used they should be backed, not only because lights have to
be considered, but contrasts in the subject are always steep.
Care is necessary in the development of negatives taken under
such conditions. The type which gives the best print is one
that might be called thin ; this involves a shorter development
time than usual.
The Fountain, Chelteyiham Promenade.
Orange light. S.G. Pan. plate. 6secs.,fj^.s.
good printable quality, at apertures of
f/4.5. It should be remembered, how¬
ever, that if it is feasible for one to five
seconds to be given, negatives are
decidedly superior.
As in ordinary photography, colour
and darkness or lightness of tone of
subject has an important bearing on the
length of exposure necessary. Distance
from the subject and the strength or
power, as well as the colour of the
illumination, must be taken into account.
Not only seaside resorts but some
inland towns which specially cater for
an influx of visitors appear to spare no
expense in providing, in addition to the
usual white lights, arrangements which
show the subject bathed, in turn, in
all the colours of the rainbow. Among
The Bandstand at Night, Scarborough Spa. 3 secs.,fl^.^. Eclipse plate.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Some Critical Comments
on Nuro Film
Enthusiastic Amateurs give
their opinions on the New and
only entirely British Film . . .
Every day more amateurs are
responding to the exceptional
appeal of NURO Film. Testi¬
monials from all parts of the country
prove the enthusiasm with which
NURO, the first All-British film, is
being received.
Very Fine Grain.
The extra-fine grain of NURO Film
ensures that the smallest details and
gradations of tone are captured.
L. B. (Edinburgh) writes :
“ I am not backward in cursing products
that I do not find satisfactory, so do not
let me hesitate to commend you on your
very satisfactory Roll Film. I have used
during these last few months about two
dozen and a half and I have had a larger
percentage of good results both in electric
light and daylight . I find the grain of
these films of yours quite fine for en¬
larging up to full-plate size.”
Consistently Good Results.
The possibility of error is greatly
reduced with NURO on account of
its greater latitude.
A. A. M. (Kelso) writes :
“ I feel under an obligation to forward
you the enclosed photographs. Unable
to reconcile your claims in regard to the
latitude of NURO Film with its very
modest price, I subjected it to a very
exacting test by exposing a 6d. film on
• Celluloid Casting Machines.
A. S. (Horley) writes :
“ I should like to tell you how delighted
I was with the results. They were exposed
behind a focal-plane shutter, at exposures
rating from i/35th sec. to i/8oth sec.,
and although they were all exposed under
very different conditions of lighting, the
results were excellent in every way ;
gradation of tone was excellent, and none
of the high-lights showed the slightest sus¬
picion of clogging. Where figures were
taken under trees, detail was in evidence
in the darkest shadows. I must certainly
congratulate you on putting such a re¬
markably fine film upon the market at
such a reasonable price.”
An Excellent All-round Film.
In their determination to produce a
roll film a little nearer to perfection
than any other, the makers of NURO
have incorporated every feature which
can help to provide the amateur with
the film he has been looking for.
(The speed is 27° Scheiner).
Made Entirely in Britain.
The production of NURO Film
marked an epoch in roll-film manu¬
facture. For the first time a British
roll film is being manufactured
throughout in this country, in British
factories, by British workpeople, and
using British-produced celluloid. .
Obtainable through all branches of Boots The
Chemists, Timothy Whites & Taylors, Taylors Dis-
pensing Chemists, and from all progressive dealers.
STANDARD SIZES AND PRICES.
NURO (Biggleswade) LTD.
BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE.
The Research Laboratory, Every day
samples of Nuro Film are tested to
ensure maintenance of NURO quality.
EXCEPTIONAL LATITUDE.
NURO'S “lastic latitude ” with the
greater variety of exposures it allows
opens up fascinating, new possibilities
to the amateur photographer.
one subject in a series
of quick snapshots,
allowing myself time
to make, and note,
changes in aperture
and exposure settings.
These varied from f/16
to f/6.3, and from
i/iooth sec. to I /25th
sec. Thereafter the
film was developed . . .
and yielded, much to
my astonishment, six
very excellent nega¬
tives.
“ Such consistent results have encouraged
me to send you the results of my test.”
S.B./T2.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 9, 1936
W dnolher
Zeiss Ikon Miniature"!
“What ! another Zeiss Ikon miniature,” we hear our friends say. Yes,
we believe that the miniaturist should have as large a choice of instru¬
ments as the devotee of the larger size cameras. That is why we are
now introducing the Nettax to our range of miniature cameras.
The Nettax completes the Zeiss Ikon range of “miniatures.” It is a
beautiful instrument, and the body is shaped somewhat similarly to that
of the Contax 1 1, with chamfered corners and chromium finish. All the
controls are situated on top of the camera, and the whole range of
shutter speeds from l/5th to 1/ 1, 000th of a second are visible on one
dial, in the centre of which is conveniently located the shutter release.
No external parts move during exposure.
NETTAX
The Nettax, although not as
versatile asthe Contax, never¬
theless provides a choice of
wide-angle and long-focus
Zeiss lenses, and focussing
is performed by a coupled
distance meter. The back of
the Nettax is detachable for
cleaning and permits use of
a plate back.
The Nettax, on account of its
somewhat simplified construc¬
tion, is more moderately priced
than the Contax, but nothing has
been sacrificed in respect of
quality of workmanship.
Ask your nearest high-class camera dealer to demonstrate the Nettax. Name of
nearest stockist on request. A new publication dealing with all Zeiss Ikon miniature
cameras — Contax, Nettax and Super Nettel — has just been published, entitled
"Unfettered Photography." Copies free on application.
ZEISS IKON LTD.
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September gth, 1936
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Readers’ HmtS9 Tips and Gadgets
A SINGLE LENS MAGNIFIER FOR THE REFLEX.
The device described and illustrated here costs little and
is easy to construct. As will be seen, it uses but a
single lens like those in the miniature reflexes, and takes
up less room than the larger proprietary makes and, of course,
can be adapted to suit individual requirements.
The first thing to do is to measure the distance between
the eyes in the customary position and the ground glass in the
hood, and then take along a piece of news print or something
similar to the local optician or stores and choose a lens that
will suit the sight and give correct focussing for this distance.
If an old spectacle frame is available, the lens can be fitted into
this and a piece of wire soldered to each side, as shown in
the illustration. Failing the convenience of a spectacle frame,
a piece of thin three-ply wood is easily cut to suit and will be
quite strong enough for hard wear.
The easiest and most practical way of finding the correct
distance is to focus on a pencil mark on the ground glass with
the camera pointing to the sky or some blank white object.
This prevents confusion that might arise if the magnifier were
focussed on the usual subject matter. with varying planes.
Find the best position in this way between the eyes and
ground glass for easy focussing, and sew a small leather loop on
either side of the lens at this distance. The magnifier and
frame is then slipped in and out when required.
D. Aldwyn James.
FLOATING GRIPS FOR PRINTS AND FILMS.
The gadget described affords a very
practical method of suspending the
print or film in the water while it is
washing, where deep dishes are available.
It consists simply of a large bottle
cork and an elastic band. Cut the cork
down the centre and then make a
chamfer on the top inside edges to form
a fairly deep V-cut, as shown. Next
place the two pieces together again and
twist the elastic band round the lower
portion sufficiently tight to grip a piece
of paper and to keep the two pieces
in place. It will be found easier to
cut the cork if the knife is sharp and
dipped frequently into water. By this
means a straight, clean cut is obtained.
and no pieces are torn out of the middle
of the cork, which would spoil the grip.
For small contact prints it is better
to grip them in the middle of one edge
than to use the corner only. For larger
prints, and also for shallow baths,
prints can be kept afloat, face down¬
wards preferred, by means of two corks,
one on each of the opposite sides of the
print. It has been found practical to float
an entire length of roll film by means of
two of these corks, one each end, and
kept apart by a thin wire cut to a suit¬
able length. In this way the film should
be floated face downwards to allow the
hypo present in the emulsion to sink to
the bottom of the dish. G. B. Weir.
ADJUSTABLE PAPER-HOLDER AND FRAME.
JF your enlarger is not fitted with a
masking carrier, the following pro¬
vides a simple method of obtaining
prints with white margins from any
particular portion of a negative, as well
as providing an adjustable holder for
any size of paper.
It does away with the necessity of
cutting special negative masks of varying
sizes when the portion to be enlarged is
at variance with the paper size used.
Cut three angles from a piece of stout
cardboard. Make them an inch or t\Vo
inches wide and about two inches longer
than the largest size of paper to be used.
From one of these, trim off the width of
white margin desired, and glue it down
underneath angle A so as to form a
rebate. This rebate is indicated by the
dotted line.
If there is any doubt that the card¬
board is opaque, it is advisable to
treat it with dead black, or face it with
the black paper from a packet of bromide
paper. In fact, the black face will be
found to be very helpful when choosing
the best portion of the negative, as the
black absorbs the surrounding image and
so allows one to concentrate on the
most suitable area.
Then mark off in sections of, say, i in.,
as illustration. White ink or paint will
be easily discernible in the dark-room.
Pin this with the rebated side flat to
the easel in the form of a letter L.
It will be found that suitable wide
elastic bands, ^ in. in width, stretched
round the easel will allow the angles to
be moved freely and yet grip them
sufficiently tight while printing.
The remaining angle is inserted beneath
the rubber bands where it can be freely
adjusted so as to include exactly what
you desire.
It is important to mark off the
measurements correctly on the fixed
angle or the picture will be out of square.
P. Walsham.
BOJBtER. MIID.S OVEKFlArM
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“ Look pleasant, please.”
ONE can imagine no better settings for pictures of
children than gardens or parks. Of the two,
gardens offer the better opportunities for photo¬
graphic child studies, as the comparatively
confined space compels the youngsters to ” slow
up a bit,” for in parks and large open spaces healthy children
naturally run and scamper
all over the place.
Given a beautiful garden
and one or two pretty
children one would suppose
that an hour spent with
the camera would result in
dozens of excellent pictures.
But although a number of
happy souvenirs can easily
be secured, outstanding pic¬
tures are usually the result
of careful planning, a deal
of cunning, and an inex¬
haustible supply of patience.
The difficulties of this
work in the average subur¬
ban garden are perhaps not
apparent until one gets to
work, for although the gar¬
den ma}^ abound in delight¬
ful settings, there may be
an equal number of bad
ones. One has to avoid
wireless poles, brick walls,
dust-bins, and other un-
picturesque adjuncts of most
suburban gardens, and the
success of our pictures de¬
pends upon onr ability to
entice the children to the
right settings.
This is why I mentioned
cunning, for children often The Rose.
^HILDREri
Vlx By R. MOORE, '
Of course, if it is possible, it is always best to
photograph the children entirely unposed, and,
by ” stalking,” some very charming pictures
can be secured. But it will be found that the
quickest plan is to pre-arrange a setting, choosing
a suitable background, and then enticing the
models on to the ” stage.” Have the camera on
a tripod ready focussed and shutter set so that
one is free to play with the children until the
required interest is aroused in their ” staged ”
occupation, and then, stepping back, release
the shutter.
Children are born natural imitators, and a
very good scheme is to act just as you
have to be coaxed into poses by really
shameful and deceitful ruses. Unless
you had actually assisted in arranging
the picture ” Great Expectations,” and
had personally fixed the pin to the
piece of string and sat those two
infants down to fish, you cannot
realise the pangs of a guilty con¬
science, the shame of deceit. I even
placed a jam jar ready to receive
their catch. Nevertheless, I shall be
forgiven when they grow up and they
count this picture as one of their
cherished possessions.
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Great Expectations.
" The Rose ” was secured in this manner. It was only
necessary to have the camera set ready on the tripod, and
then casually walking by the flower I stopped to smell it,
and, without a word, my little model followed suit. In
such cases it is essential not to miss the first pose, for a
child will not so successfully repeat it, if at all.
In the case of “ Look pleasant, please,” the little girl
was actually allowed to take a photograph, and she is now
the proud possessor of her very own snap of her dollies.
Of* course, this is running a certain amount of risk
unless you are confident the child will not tamper with
Water Flowers.
GARDEN
Inland Waters.
your camera should she find it lying about later on.
Such realism, where possible, greatly helps the photo¬
grapher in his co-operation with his little models on future
occasions.
Assistants are, of course, useful at times, provided they
work strictly to your instructions. Tell them exactly
what you are after, otherwise they may attract the child’s
attention just at the critical moment. In the majority of
cases, however, it is better to work single-handed. There
is no attempt at fussing then.
A final word — if you are photographing a child, especially
a very young one (and decidedly if it is a baby) in the back
garden, see that its mother is keenly interested in the
flowers in the front garden. Your chance of success will
be greater then.
And another final word. Whatever the delays, mistakes,
disappointments and bad shots — and you cannot possibly
hope to escape them — keep your temper, or at any rate
keep up the appearance of doing so. An atmosphere
of care-free jollity is essential ; the whole thing must
be taken as an opportunity for some rare fun. What
a lark !
wish the child to do, and in ninety-
nine cases out of a hundred it will
say ‘‘ May I do that ? ” For instance,
if you want a child to sit on a box
and blow bubbles, place the box and
camera in position, and then sit on the
box yourself and indulge in a few
minutes’ legitimate bubble-blowing.
The child will soon intimate that you
are encroaching upon its rights, and
will want to take your place. Then
is your opportunity.
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EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition is N. G.
Baguley, ii. High Street, Kenilworth,
who has received an award of 21s. Full
particulars of this competition will be
found in our advertisement pages.
The Kentish Town Camera Club com¬
mences its winter session on Thursday,
September 24th, at the Kentish Town
Men's Institute, Holmes Road, N.W.5.
The Club possesses a well-equipped dark¬
room, and apparatus and materials are
available for the use of members. Full
particulars can be obtained from the
Hon. Secretary, Mr. T. Carey, 36, Fallow
Court Avenue, North Finchley.
It is proposed to form an amateur
film society in the Streatham district.
The members will have an excellent start,
for the Dyson Studio is being placed at
their service. Any one interested is
invited to write to the Secretary, Dyson
Studio, 1 1 9, Mitcham Lane, S.W.16.
A new Circle of the Leica Postal
Portfolios is now being formed for the
circulation of large prints (maximum
size 15x12 in.). Leica readers of
" The A.P.” can obtain a copy of the
rules by applying to the Hon. Gen.
Sec., Mr. A. Greenslade, 115, Worple
Road, Wimbledon, S.W.20. .
Readers in the vicinity of Stoke
Newington and Upper Clapton in London
who are interested in miniature photo¬
graphy are cordially invited to join the
new miniature club which has just been
formed in that district. Full particulars
from the Hon. Secretary, Mr. C. C.
Stewart, 7, Alcester Crescent, Upper
Clapton, London, E.5.
The Harrow Camera Club have for
the coming winter season again organ¬
ised a comprehensive series of demon¬
strations and lectures for both beginners
and advanced workers, and cordially
September 9th, 1936
invite all keen photographers in the
district to their meetings on Tuesday
evenings at the Conservative Hall,
Lowlands Road, Harrow. The season
begins with a talk by James Jarche
on Press Photography on September 15th.
Readers who contemplate using the
dark-room lighting circuit given in last
week’s " Hints and Tips ” page are
advised, according to the I.E.E. regula¬
tions, to transpose the words " live ”
and ‘‘ earthed ” given for the mains
connection.
A photographic club has recently
been formed in the district of Horn¬
church, Essex. Readers interested are
invited to write to the Hon. Secretary,
Mr. F. Buckley, 14, Woodhall Crest,
Hornchurch, Essex.
On Sunday, September 13 th, the
photographic party of the Southern
Railway ramble will visit the picturesque
Avon valley and Stonehenge. The
special train leaves Waterloo at 9.36 a.m.
and arrives back in London at 9.16 p.m.
The return fare is 5s. Leader, Mr.
A. E. Daly.
THE R.P.S.
This Exhibition will be held at 35, Russell Square, from
Saturday, September 12th to Saturday, October loth, both
days inclusive. The Exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to
9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The following lantern lectures will be delivered on Tuesdays
and Fridays during the exhibition at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15th. — “ Southward Bound.” Records
of a Cruise to Dalmatia and the Mediterranean in Dufaycolor
and Kodachrome. By Frank R. Newens.
Friday, September i8th.— " The Cream of Cornwall.” By
Dr. P. Habberton Lulham.
Tuesday, September 22nd. — " The Scope for Photo¬
graphy.” By Olaf Bloch.
Friday, September 25th. — The Lantern Slides accepted for
the exhibition will be projected on the screen.
EXHIBITION
Tuesday, September 29th. — " Hill Cities of Tuscany and
Umbria.” By W. I. Croome.
Friday, October 2nd.— " F^s the Mysterious — the Inviolate
City of Morocco.” By James Shaw.
Tuesday, October 6th. — ‘‘ Stories from Nature’s Wonder¬
land.” By Oliver G. Pike.
Friday, October 9th. — " The Private Life of a RoU Film
Spool.” By H. Baines.
Seats for these lectures may be reserved in advance at a
charge of 6d. each, but seats so reserved must be occupied by
6.55 p.m. Admission to the exhibition is free.
The Society issues two publications in connection with the
exhibition — the Illustrated Catalogue, price is., by post is. 3d.,
and ” The Year’s Photography,” containing a selection of
pictures from the Pictorial, Natural History and Record
Sections, reproduced in photogravure, price 2s. 6d. paper
cover, by post 3s. ; cloth bound 5s., by post 5s. 9d.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, September 9th.
Solihull P.S. Competitions. “ Landscapes or Seascapes.”
Stockport P.S. ” Autumn Photography.” P, S. ^Vilki^son.
Stretford C.C. Monks Heath. Mr. Higgins and Mr. Howard.
Thursday, September 10th.
Hury P.S. Annual General Meeting.
Camberwell C.C. Oil Pigment Demonstration. J. H. Clark.
Hammersmith H.H.P.S. Discussion on Prints. By Five Members.
Liverpool A.P. A. Informal Meeting.
N. Middlesex P.S. Schoolboys’ Holiday Film. C. J. N. Redfem.
Oldham P.S. How I make my Exhibition Prints.” F. W. Ferguson.
St. Helens C.C. Evening Ramble to Shaley Brow.
Stretford C.C. Portrait Portfolio. Long^’orth Cooper.
Friday, September 11th.
Shefi6eld P.S. (Portrait Group). General Meeting of Group.
Saturday, September 12th.
Bath P.S. Lacock. G. E. Gibson.
Beckenham P.S. Otford. F. H. Elliott.
Bolton C.C. Hall-i’-th’-VVood. Leader, S. Lomax.
Bouniemouth C.C. Outing to Kinson and Longham.
Bristol P.S. Stapleton Glen.
Hull P.S. Lincoln (Day E.xcursion). L. Kirk.
N. Middlesex P.S. Saturday Outing to Hampton Court. E. F. Fincham.
Northampton N.H.S. Hazelborough Woods.
Sheffield P.S. Longshaw. Miss L. E. Chapman.
Southampton C.C. Outing to Compton. R. W. Pyne.
Societies will have iheiv meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time,
Saturday, September 12th — [contd,),
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Outing to the Temple. A. E. Marden.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. St. John’s Church and Gate.
Woolwich P.S. Chislehurst and Caves. Leader, Mr. Boon.
Sunday, September 13th.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Littledale via Caton.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. A Ramble in Essex. Captain A. G. Buckham.
British Photographic Fellowship. Windsor.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Whole-day Outing to Blyth Valley and Suffolk Coast.
Luton and D.C.C. Little Brickhill. W. H. Harle.
Worcester C.C. Bredon.
York P.S. Knaresborough and Plumpton Rocks.
Monday, September 14th.
Bolton C.C. Council Meeting at 7.30.
Oldham Equitable P.S. ” How I make ray Exhibition Prints.” W. Miller.
Southampton C.C. Outing for Night Photography — Preliminary Talk. R. T. Bruton.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Pathe Cin^ Demonstration. Miss E. A. Miller.
Tuesday, September 15th,
Hackney P.S. Paper Negatives.” G. Crosby.
Manchester A. P.S. “Ten Great English Cathedrals.’* T. Burton.
Palmers Green Cin^ S. Discussion. Home Processing ?
St. Bride P.S. .\11 Sorts of Apparatus. G. M. Maynard.
Wood Green P.S. ” Making the E.xhibition Print.” S. Bridgen.
Wednesday, September 16th.
Reading C.C. Visit to R.P.S. Exhibition.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Magazine Evening.
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September 9, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
MINIATURE CAMERAS
OF DISTINCTION By R. G. LEWIS.
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Besides the cameras themselves, we have about 500 accessories for the Contax and
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Exakta and Super Ikonta, all fine-grain developers and every type of miniature film.
THE CONTAX
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Interesting points about
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three accessories only (we would draw special attention to the Contameter, another
unique Contax device), but we would suggest to any customer considering the
purchase of a Contax that a call at our showrooms, where the full range may be
demonstrated, would be repaid. We believe that we were the first people to realise
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THE CONTAMETER
This ingenious optical device makes it
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This instrument is especially adapted for making copies
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photographic technique will permit. This week we propose to say a few words about
printing.
We make two kinds of enlargements from 24x36 mm. negatives: “Enprints ” and
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For our first-quality work we have in normal use fifteen different kinds of bromide
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Sonnar lens. Indistinguishable from new . . £55 10 0
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Super Ikonta 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar lens, ever-ready case. As new . £20 17 6
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September 9, 1936
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Methods and ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCL.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. L. W.
OFFORD.
photographed appealed to you at the
time because perhaps you saw only
certain things in it ; or your mind
conjured up a picture knowing the
story of the place ; or it may have
been the peacefulness, sombreness and
so on that made an impression. Small
wonder, then, that when your prints
present merely the stark facts you
are disappointed.
“ My object then is to try to get
into my prints the feeling as well as
the facts. And what is the method ?
It is not easy to answer that. It must
necessarily differ with every print ;
but one thing is certain — you must
know what you are aiming at. Like
the artist, if you are not certain of
what you wish to convey in the print
you cannot make a good picture,
though you may make a perfect print.
“ I use all sorts of methods to try
to get the print I am aiming for,
copy negatives, paper negatives, mul¬
tiple printing, and even bromoil.
Feeling is obtained by accentuating the
effect aimed at, and subduing all
things not helpful to that effect.
“ If the peacefulness of the subject
is the main idea in view, simplify
and simplify again ; take out all the
‘ fiddling ' things, and keep the print
soft. If sunshine is the theme, rich
deep shadows and brilliant high-lights
make the sunlight sing 1
" There is a great difference between
a straightforward record and a really
pictorial photograph.
“ This article should really be
entitled ‘ How I try to make my
Exhibition Pictures.' It is difficult
to live up to one’s ideals. In other
words, control is not easy, but it is
great fun ; and occasionally, when
your print stirs the same feeling in a
friend as the original inspired in you,
you feel that, after aU, the failures
have been worth it.”
(A further example of Mr. Offord’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
” 1\ yfY idea of a picture is something
IVA which may be hung on the
walls of a room and give
permanent pleasure ; a pretty good
test, and difficult to live up to. This
idea certainly rules out photographs
of such things as a piece of cotton,
two hairpins and a banana, grouped
gracefully, with spotlight complete.
” I am convinced that a picture is
born at the moment of exposure. If
one does not visualise the finished
print, and how it will be presented,
at that moment, the probabilities are
that the negative will never be used
with much success. As soon as I see
a subject that appeals to me I take it
quickly ; then think about it, study it,
and take it again. Many a good
opportunity is missed by not taking
a subject promptly, and hesitating
too long in consideration.
" I find my Rolleiflex a great help
in this respect ; the stop, shutter and
focus can be adjusted in a few seconds.
The negatives are on the small side,
and need taking care of if 15x12
enlargements are to be made without
trouble. I use Isopan film, and with
suitable development I find that a
2j-in. square negative will enlarge to
15 X 12 in. on contrast Royal bromide
without a sign of grain. This is not
an advertisement, but praise where
praise is due.
“ When I have obtained the negative
the next important step is to see that
the print reproduces to others the
exact effect that appealed to me at the
time of taking the negative. Now,
very often the picture one sees, and
attempts to photograph, is not there
at all, as one soon discovers on printing
the negative. The thing you have
Farmhouse Backway.
L. W. Offord.
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Ih( amateur photographer
o 6 CIMEMATOORAPHEB o
September gth, 1936
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
AN OLD DOORWAY/' hy C. F. Lonsdale.
effect of evening sunshine is
J[ very attractively recorded in
this picture, and it is interesting
to note how the angle at which the
light is falling tends to stress the
details of the architecture and the
texture of the wall, while the in¬
troduction of the figures lends a touch
of human interest that considerably
enlivens the literary content.
Almost inevitably, the figures as¬
sume pride of place as the
centre of interest. The door¬
way may be indicated by the
title, but it does not follow
that the title indicates the
motive, for, in other circles,
it has become a fashion to call
a ^picture after any quite
subordinate incident, so much
so that it was recentlj'- more
or less creditably reported
that an exhibitor was only
restrained from calling a nude
study, where the undraped
figure was placed against a
perfectl}' plain and nebulous
setting, " The Red Shawl,’’
by the frank and very pointed
comments of his less sophis¬
ticated colleagues. However,
in this example, the doorway
does exist, and indeed is
quite an important item,
although, of course, it is
outweighed by the greater
attraction excited by the
human element.
There is not much in it as
far as placing is concerned,
both figures and doorway
occupying equally strong
positions, with the doorway,
perhaps, having a slight ad¬
vantage on account of its
proximity. But this is not sufficient
to swing the balance over in its favour,
for, apart from the human interest,
the figures are presented in a depth of
tone of appreciably greater weight and
strike a much more forceful note.
Moreover, the contrast contained
within the outlines of the figures is
the greater. There is no light else¬
where so brilliant as that of their
collars, nor is there a dark so intense
as that of the garments the figures
are wearing. Extremes of tone in
conjunction create a considerable con¬
centration of interest, and the greater
the contrast the greater the attraction.
On these several grounds, therefore,
principality rests with the figures,
and the doorway fulfils a secondary
and quite subordinate function.
1 1 serves to embellish the wall which
forms the setting, and, indeed, its
architecture lends it more than ordi¬
nary interest. Its attraction is en¬
hanced by the play of light and shade
upon it, an effect which also extends
to the wall itself towards the left,
where the shadow of an element
outside the picture further diversifies
the background and lends value to
the sunshine. The shadow is useful,
again, in that it establishes a con¬
necting link between the two chief
items of the subject material — the
figures and the doorway — and it also
links up with the lamp on the extreme
left and above the figures. The con¬
nection confers a sense of cohesion
upon the picture, and creates the
necessary degree of- unity.
But it also has an influence in
imposing an order of precedence in the
elements of the subject. The figures
(i), as the chief centre of interest, are
opposed by the secondary attraction
of the doorway (2), but the opposition
is dissipated or balanced by the
introduction of the lamp (3).
In effect, it amounts to this. The
doorway, in view of its position, size,
and proximity, might possibly be
held to conflict to some degree
with the attraction of the
figures. The eye would first
be attracted to the figures,
would pass from them to the
doorway, and would not tend,
despite the introduction of
the intervening shadow, to
return so quickly or inevit¬
ably as it should. With the
inclusion of the lamp on the
other side of the figures,
another interest arises which
attracts a certain attention
and turns the balance over
to the left-hand side. It
takes from the pull of the
doorway and enhances the
attraction of the figures ; or,
put in another way, it turns
what might have been a source
of div'ision of interest into a
source of strength, by reason
of the fact that the pull of the
two elements, the doorway and
the lamp, join to emphasise
the figures lying in between.
Needless to say, it is scarce¬
ly possible that such a placing
was consciously predeter¬
mined in this way. It is far
more likely that the setting
was first of all chosen and the
figures waited for, the time of
exposure being initiated by an
instinctive appreciation that, at that
moment, they seemed to be just where
they ought to be, and appeared to fit
in well with the rest of the subject.
It happened to fall out very well,
and the composition makes up very
satisfactorily, but, from the technical
standpoint, the presentation suffers
not a little from the indeterminate
way in which the image is defined.
A greater care in focussing seems to
be needed, and, having regard to the
slight depth of field, there should not
have been any great difficulty.
“ Mentor.”
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I — “ Shunting.”
By Dr. K. B. Allan.
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS' COMPETITION.
2. — "Modern Transport,”
By D. J. Reece.
5- — “ In Dry Dock.”
By C. J Henderson.
3- — “ R.M.S. ‘ Queen Mary 4. — The 5.30 Running into Abbey Station.”
By L. J. Parris. By H. Parker.
6. — "About to Take Off.”
By R. H. Donaldson.
September 9th, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
The means of moving about,
whether by sea or land or air,
have always proved a source
of interest. It is an interest that is
fostered, in our childhood, by toy
trains, motor cars, and model boats
as well as, nowadays, by aeroplanes
and dirigibles. It persists as we grow
up, and it is no wonder that such of
us as are also interested in photo¬
graphy seek to portray something of
that attraction that lies in most forms
of mechanical transport.
Ships and Engines.
It is possible, with such niaterial,
to find subjects of considerable pic¬
torial appeal, although, as a general
rule, it is necessary to embody the
elements or an eifect of nature as the
means. More often, however, the
interest is topical or purely restricted
to that innate in the material itself,
and it is in this category that No. i
of the prints reproduced on the
opposite jDage — " Shunting,” by Dr.
K. B. Allan — happens to fall.
In this instance it is a railway
engine that forms the centre of interest.
It is well taken, and, apart from a
slight excess of contrast in the render¬
ing — a fault that could be corrected
by the substitution of a softer grade
of printing paper — it does not call
for any serious criticism as far as the
photography is concerned.
The engine and its immediate
surroundings are sharply focussed, the
exposure is well judged, and there is
no visible trace of dilfusion of the
image arising from movement of the
subject during exposure. It is ques¬
tionable, however, if it were wise to
allow the engine to be placed so low
and so much in the corner of the
picture. It would tell to much greater
effect if it were higher up and more
to the right or more " in ” the picture.
, Spacing and Movement.
Even if it were only a little bit
farther back it would claim a greater
share of the attention, but it would
be better still if it could be placed on
the right-hand side of the picture so
that more space were shown in front
of it than behind.
The idea is that the greater space
in front conveys a suggestion of
motion. It seems to give a moving
object space to move in the direction
it is going, and, whenever possible,
the point should be kept in mind when
the portrayal of objects in motion is
essayed. No. 4, ” The 5.30,” by
H. Parker, provides an instance.
The engine, here, is too centrally
placed, and its position should be
corrected by trimming three-eighths
or half an inch from the right ; but,
even as it stands, it conveys a better
sense of motion than No. i, and this
simply because it shows a relatively
greater space in front.
The workmanship, too, is better,
and the tonal harmony achieved
compares favourably with its pre¬
decessor, there being less of a sug¬
gestion of ” soot and whitewash ”
about it.
It is good clean work and provides
an excellent record of the miniature
train. No. 2, ” Modern Transport,”
by D. J. Reece, seems slightly under¬
printed, but is otherwise equally good,
and, here again, the illusion of the
possibility of movement is sustained
by the fact that there is more space
in front of the machine than behind.
Angle of View.
The sliape of the machine is nicely
disclosed, a feature which is attribut¬
able to the fact that it is seen from
a three-([uarter point of view. This
applies to most things, and not only
in this instance, but the placing of the
engines in Ncs. i and 4 also shows
the wisdom of choosing this angle for
viewing such subjects.
Airother aeroplane, but a diminutive
model this time, also forms the subject
of No. 6, ” About to Take Off,” by
R. H. Donaldson. Plere, again, the
machine is seen from a three-quarter
point of view, more inclined to broad¬
side, perhaps, but still one that shows
both front and side. It may not quite
convey the same suggestion of the
streamlined grace of form of No. 2,
but this is not altogether due to the
line of sight, as the two types of
machine differ appreciably, and No. 6
has scarcely reached the same stage
of development as the other.
But, as far as the beauty of shape
is concerned, there is little that can
compete with a racing yacht. The
fact is evident from No. 5, ‘‘In Dry
Dock,” by C. J. Henderson, where the
fine sweeping curves of the hull are
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shown to advantage. The angle of
view is well selected, but, for similar
reasons to those already outlined, it
would have been better if it had been
found possible to allow more space in
front of the bow than at the stern.
Subject and Environment.
The boat may be stationary, but,
whether moving or at rest, the same
feeling persists concerning the manner
in which it should be placed.
It is something of a pity, too, that
the environment was so scrappy and
inclined to fussiness. A dry dock, of
course, is seldom characterised by
any attractiveness of shape, and it
must be admitted that there was little
hope of securing anything much better.
A higher viewpoint might possibly
avoid that very busy sky-line, but
it would probably be found that, if
anything of the sort were attempted,
something of the beauty of line of the
vessel would be lost.
The root of the matter is that boats,
like swans, are best seen in their
natural environment, and, on land,
they never attain the same appeal
as they do on the water.
Similarly with aeroplanes ; the best
setting that can be chosen for them is
the sky, but to get them in anything
like a decent scale when they are
actually in flight takes a bit of doing,
and not only is it necessar}^ to employ
a very high shutter speed to avoid
blurring of the image, but it demands a
very nice judgment as to the moment
for releasing the shutter, and con¬
siderable rapidity of action.
Another Problem.
In the case of a subject like No 3,
" R.M.S. Queen Marv,” by L. J.
Parris, the problem is of a different
order. The size of the vessel demands
a very distant point of view, which,
if she is at rest or approaching a
harbour, is not easy to find.
Here, it seems evident that it was
not possible to arrange for the whole
of the vessel to be included, and, in
such a case, it is not the bow that
should be sacrificed, but the stern.
The loss would be felt, of course, but
the effect would be better if the stem
were visible, for all the lines seem to
lead to it, and there is a decided
impression of failure about a rendering
in which it is omitted. ” Mentor.”
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Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography.
NOTE ON FILTERS.
IN the issue of August 19th there
was an article on filters. It
gave a great deal of useful in¬
formation, and I am supplementing
some of the hints then given by a
practical example.
Many beginners become uneasy if
they are not using filters. They find
that the most successful photo¬
graphers use them as a matter of
course, and they conclude that they
are handicapped by neglecting this
aid to good results. They arc quite
right. A great many subjects can¬
not possibly be rendered so well
without a filter as with one.
This is no reason for the beginner
flying to the other e.xtreme and
laying in a stock of miscellaneous
filters — plain, graduated, pale, deep,
yellow, orange, red, blue and green —
without understanding either their
purpose or their use. He had much
better start with a simple yellow
filter, that will require doubling, or
at the most trebling the exposure.
and see what difference it makes in
his results. He can do this only
by making a number of pairs of
exposures, one with the filter and
the other without, and comparing
the resulting prints.
Fig. I and Fig. 2 form such a
pair — both on orthochromatic film,
the first without a filter and the
second with a plain yellow filter,
which with this film demanded an
exposure three times as long.
Fig. 3 is a key plan showing
what the principal groups of flowers
are, namely :
A. — Scarlet geraniums.
B. — White daisies.
C. — Yellow calceolaria.
D. — Salmon-pink geraniums.
E. — Light mauve violas.
F. — Light and dark blue lobelia.
Now the chief effect of the yellow
filter is to allow the yellow rays to
act throughout the longer exposure,
while at the same time it cuts out
bluejjrays which would otherwise be
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Fig- 3-
over-exposed. That is why the yellow calceolaria come
out much brighter in Fig. 2, while the blue lobelia, not¬
withstanding the extra exposure, come out darker.
Greens, which contain both blue and yellow rays,
are not so noticeably affected ; but with a yellow filter a
yellow-green will tend to be lighter in tone, and a blue-
green darker.
In the original prints the violas are slightly darker
in Fig. 2 than in Fig. i, owing to the damping down
of the blue. The white daisies naturally show no
difference, neither do a few scattered pansies which are
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as near an approach to black as a flower can well make.
Also in the original prints, much more than in the repro¬
ductions, the scarlet geraniums are distinctly lighter in
tone in Fig. i. Considering that the film was orthochromatic,
and not panchromatic, why should this be ? With a
panchromatic film, sensitive to red, they would have been
lighter still in Fig. i, and still lighter in Fig. 2. But on
orthochromatic film, insensitive to red, it might be ex¬
pected that they would come out equally black in both.
This is the explanation. The scarlet geraniums reflect
a certain amount of bluish sky light. It is not apparent
to the eye because of the overwhelming predominance of the
strong red rays ; but it is there. These weak blue rays are
cut out by the yellow filter, and that is why the geraniums are
darker in Fig. 2.
The salmon-pink geraniums are distinctly lighter in Fig. i
than in Fig. 2. I prefer to receive an explanation of this
rather than offer one. Sky light is not sufficient here.
The main lesson the beginner should learn from these
actual examples is this : He should use a yellow filter when
he wishes to lighten objects rich in yellow rays, and to darken
objects rich in blue rays. Hence the value of such a filter
in the familiar example of yellow clouds against a blue sky.
A pale yellow makes a difference ; a deep yellow makes more ;
a red exaggerates the contrast so that it is not realistic.
The most useful all-round filter is a medium yellow.
When red rays are in evidence a panchromatic film should
be used to do them justice. Sometimes a yellow filter is
needed to hold back some of the blue rays, and sometimes
not. There is no filter that is suitable for all subjects and
conditions, and that is another reason why the beginner should
walk warily at first. * W. L. F. W.
THE “ OPTOCHROM ” TANK.
Sir, — I note that your contributor, Mrs. K. M. Parsons,
deplores the lack of a developing tank which gives negatives
free from scratch or blemish.
I have used an " Optochrom ” tank continuously for eighteen
months, and can definitely state that it gives absolutely
unblemished negatives. There is, of course, no apron, so
that it is impossible to mark the negatives in any way. The
ease of its daylight loading and the convenience of fixing and
washing in the same tank have made it my most treasured
accessory. The main point I find for successful operation is
to keep the developer agitated throughout development.
Apart from being a satisfied user I have no interest in
“ Optochrom ” products. — Yours, etc., J. C. JENKIN.
LATITUDE IN EXPOSURE.
Sir, — In your issue of August 19th a letter from a Mr.
Paddock expresses surprise at a, presumed, statement about
Ilford Dufaycolor film exposures.
It is apparent that a misconception exists here. On page 1 1
of the Ilford Book, “ The Dufaycolor Process,” the following
statement appears : —
“ Variations in exposure of at least 8 to i will not cause
serious divergencies in the colour positives if they are processed
individually in accordance with the methods given here. If all
exposures are developed for a fixed time, the latitude is of the
order of 4 to i, hut can he increased hy subsequent reduction or
intensification. Nevertheless, transparencies of maximum
brilliance will only be obtained by correct exposure.”
The emphasis is mine. As, later in the same chapter, we
find detailed instructions for intensification and/or reduction of
individual transparencies, during the course of processing, the
estimated latitude of 8 to i is explained.
Personally, with two seasons of extremely successful Dufay¬
color exposures behind me, I find that one need not worry
unduly about latitude, provided that an accurate exposure
meter be used on all occasions.
The range of subjects “ shot ” includes (a) interiors of crypts
and ancient chapels, whose only illuminant was that of small
stained-glass windows, (b) sparkling sea shots against the
light, (c) portraiture, (d) a variety of gardens, and (e) almost
innumerable beach, sea, sky, cliff and cave shots, so that
accuracy of exposure was quite important. — Yours, etc.,
W. F. ELLIOTT.
LENS FOCUSSING.
Sir, — I was interested to read, in your issue dated 26th
August, your correspondent Mr. J. A. Miller’s letter under the
heading of " Lens Focussing,” and I personally cannot agree
with him in his contention that it is easier to estimate dis¬
tances in yards than it is in feet. For myself I would find it
extremely difficult to visualise distances in yards, and in any
event the range of markings suggested would not, in my opinion,
be suitable for general hand-camera work. I could not recon¬
cile myself to use a camera with nothing on the scale between
6 and 12 feet, and the suggestion that distances could be
adjusted to suit one of^the standard yard distances engraved
on the scale savours of adapting the job to suit the tool, instead
of adapting the tool to the job, which is surely the only common-
sense method.
The real solution of the focussing problem is, of course, the
use of some form of range-finder which effectively eliminates
all guess-work, and although range-finders are at present only
found on the more expensive type of camera, I think the day is
not far distant when they will be fitted as standard on the
cheaper class of instrument. For many years I used roll-film
cameras with focussing scales marked in feet and cannot say
that I ever experienced great difficulty in obtaining accurate
focus, but I recently purchased a camera of the popular twin-
lens miniature reflex type which has effectively banished all
focussing worries, and I am convinced that any amateur who
has tried a camera with some form of visual focussing, or a
range-finder, will never readily go back to the old method of
an engraved scale and the estimating of distances. — Yours, etc.,
J. C. ARTHUR.
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icture Points
No. 16 (New Series) by RICARDO
Where Central Interest
is Justified.
Early in this series of
picture points it was
advocated that the
centre of interest should be
placed on one of the " thirds,”
and a diagram was given to
illustrate it. This is very
good advice, particularly for beginners, but as with all so-
called laws and principles, it has its exceptions. Two examples
are given here. The left sketch has been taken from an actual
war memorial in Austria, and it would be difficult to find a
more impressive picture of it than one taken from the exact
centre of the subject. It gives a dignity and reverence that
would be missing if the camera were .so placed that the
cross came on one of the thirds and giving more variety in
the placing and size of the two figures. Here a central position
is perfectly justified.
In the case of the portrait, all attempts at placing the head
out of the centre line of the picture to make a more interesting
arrangement would at once lose the dramatic touch that is so
obviously the motif of the picture. It is not intended that
the portrait in this instance should portray the character so
much as the emotion, and there is a big difference between
these two subjects.
The conclusion we can draw from placing the interest in
the centre line of the picture (and this does not necessarily
mean the centre point of the picture) and placing the interest
on one of the thirds, is that we must compensate for the lack of
pictorialism by increasing the dramatic and impressive effect.
Variety of Areas.
Following somewhat on the lines of repetition, areas or
shapes have also to be considered with regard to variety
and monotony. There is just as much danger in repeat¬
ing a shape too closely as far as area and shape is concerned,
as there is with lines.
In the first sketch the landscape has been purposely divided
into three sections, each of approximately the same area and
the same shape. The question of tone does not enter into
it at the moment, so that the tone of each is the same through¬
out. Were it not for the slight variation in the hedges, the
subject would be far too monotonous and uninteresting. Witha
landscape such as
this there is only
one remedy and
that is to select
a viewpoint that
would provide
more variety,
something like
that in the lower
sketch where the
three divisions
are varied in
area. The effect
here is much
more pleasing
and interesting.
The same point
can be found in
every type of
subject. Should
it be impossible
to get variety in
the various parts
of the picture, we
can relieve the
monotony by
varying the tones
of each. This will
be illustrated
later on.
Suitable Lighting for Still-Life Subjects.
There is no doubt that artificial lighting is easily more popular than day¬
light, because of its convenience and constancy. While there are many
good points to be said in favour of daylight, both diffused and direct, it
is seldom available in the right direction and intensity at the right time. Although
artificial lighting can be varied in direction, intensity and concentration, there is a
danger of overdoing the number of sources of light.
An e.xample is given in the left-hand sketch, w'here two lamps have been used
at an equal distance and direction on either side of the subject. Consequently, it
has set up a division of interest by
causing a double shadow as well as a
double high-light on each of the
objects. It is always bettdr to aim
at one main source of lighting with a
secondary light so placed to relieve
slightly the shadows caused by the first. If we re-arrange the lighting, as shown in
the second sketch, we can see the better effect of using a major and minor lighting.
There is now variety in the high-lights as well as the shadows, and a much better
light and shadow arrangement is possible.
At the same time, it will be noticed that the composition has also been re-arranged
and shows corrections of faults previously discussed in the series, i.e., central
placing, blank, monotonous tones, and lines running into each other.
It may be as well to point out, also, the fault of having a hard, unbroken, straight
line to divide the ground from the background, as in the first illustration.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN-
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
mateur
Possibilities of
The majority of amateur films imi¬
tate commercial ones — their sub¬
jects, plots — even their titles.
But is it worth attempting to compete
with big studios who can afford those
expensive sets and skilled players which
alone make fiction films convincing ?
Amateurs should surely be doing what
big studios cannot and dare not do —
experimenting with documentary films 1
I do not mean the old-fashioned type
of “ interest '' picture whose scenes were
merely thrown together ; but the
modern documentary like Turin’s
" Turksib," Grierson’s " Drifters,” or
Buchanan’s ” Cinemagazine,” in which
the material is skilfully and deliberately
organised.
Tackled properly, this type of film
can be made as dramatic as any murder
plot, and far more original. From the
amateur’s point of view it has the
advantages of cheap production and
absence of sets — actual everyday " sets ”
being used instead. It also provides
technical practice for the individual
worker.
How, then, should a documentary
subject be tackled ?
We will choose the subject " Railway,”
for example. Since that vaguely sug¬
gests a chain of ideas, including stations,
disasters, holiday travel, etc., we must
be more definite and select a particular
aspect of our subject.
A thrilling little film might deal
merely with a single train journey —
start with shots of the station, continue
with crowds pouring into it, moving
luggage, hurry, people boarding train,
train starting, farewells, gathering speed
of train ; and finish with the engine
approaching the buffers at the terminal
station.
Another might deal exclusively with
railway labour — an entirely different
theme. It could record the labour of
a single day, thus formulating itself
into something more definite. This
film might start with early morning
shunting operations, show shunters,
repair workers, wheel tappers, etc., at
work, and finally, trains being put to bed
in their sheds.
Having chosen a particular angle on
our subject, the next thing is to think
round it and collect as much material
as possible from books and your own
head. Then search for locations. Inci¬
dents and objects seen on a railway
journey may suggest ideas. Conversa¬
Documentary Films ORLTON WEST.
tions with railway workers may provide
human touches which you can intro¬
duce if you have an eye to ” enter¬
tainment value.”
Make notes all the while, and then,
from your mass of material, select what
you can use, and, with it, sketch a
scenario.
This should not be too rigid, since the
structure of a documentary, unlike a
story film, is not strictly controlled by
movements of players and development
of plot.
When preparing the schedule do not
forget that the officials, and all the people
who are responsible for the care and
welfare or whatever it may be, are
undoubtedly the finest source of in¬
formation regarding the subject in
question. A courteous approach and
explanation will usually get their whole¬
hearted support.
But beware of after-thoughts and wild
ideas. Those which occur to you while
using the camera should be included
only if they fit in with the general
scheme of the picture, and do not shoot
off at a tangent from it. When for
example, recording activity on a railway
station, it would be unwise to expose
many feet on traffic in the street outside
it, just because the traffic is moving
pleasantly. The point of the sequence
is " station,” not ” street ” traffic.
Confusion of thought — or purpose — is
fatal to documentation. Planning is
essential, or you will find yourself running
wild with your camera, and shooting
various odds and ends which cannot be
assembled in the finished picture without
destroying its force.
Those interested in the science — for it
is a science more than an art — of con¬
structive editing, will find full scope for
experiment in the documentary film.
Bursts of action can often be intro¬
duced — and periods of inaction to
contrast with them. Returning to our
Children in the Park. A subject full of action and colour for the cine worker at this
time of year.
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railway example, the series of shots of
the railway station would be quite
static, but that of crowds entering the
station would be full of rapid move¬
ment — long, medium, and close shots
of people, handbags, luggage trolleys,
porters, taxis, all moving in the same
direction— towards the train.
A single long shot was the old-fashioned
way of means of treating such scenes. It
was the method of the theatre, not of the
cinema.
Again, in filming the train journey,
passing stations, signal boxes, signals,
etc., could be best presented in a series
of brief scenes to suggest their flashing by.
Whatever technique you employ, a
shooting schedule is necessary, that is
to say, a list of all scenes to be taken on
particular locations. If station scenes
occur at the beginning, middle, and end
of your scenario, your schedule should
tell you to take them all on the same
morning or afternoon as the case may be.
If brevity is the soul of journalism,
good photography is the soul of film
documentation ; for when you are
dependent upon action and light and
shade for the pictorial value of your
scenes, a single obscure shot due to poor
camera work may ruin a whole section,
and cause a break in continuity and
interest of your audience.
The wide variety of lighting and com¬
position met with on exteriors gives
valuable experience to the amateur
camera-man, and if you do not use an
exposure meter, it is worth making notes
of apertures, lighting conditions, etc.,
for future reference.
This system of planning may sound
rather complicated, but it may be
applied to any subject under the sun,
even those upon which professional
producers are engaged.
Amateurs who live in cities are even
better provided with subjects. A recently
completed film tells the story of London's
docks. Think of the possibilities there !
Ships steaming up the river — men work¬
ing the filling and emptying locks —
ships docking — crews leaving, meeting
families — cargoes being unloaded — load¬
ed — cranes working^ — incidents on the
quayside — ships departing. Even a
simple story could be worked against
such a setting.
Joris Ivens, a Dutch experimenter,
has made films dealing with such simple
events as a shower of rain, and a bridge
of the Tower Bridge type opening and
closing to allow the passage of vessels.
The latter picture was built with
shots taken from many different angles
— another fruitful field for experiment.
Another successful little picture sug¬
gestive to the amateur dealt with the
River Thames, tracing its history, and
its course, from source to mouth.
Present-Day Pitfalls T. F. LANGLANDS.
From the examination of the films
taken by over a hundred different
amateurs during the last few
months, it is clear to the writer that each
year sees a still higher standard of
technical excellence being obtained by
even the veriest beginners. To-day,
that old bugbear, correct exposure, no
longer floors the amateur— partly because
of the more general use of meters — -and
the shots that are spoilt fail from quite
different reasons.
Such exposure errors as one does meet
with are on two extreme kinds of sub¬
ject — long-distance views, and close-
ups taken in the shade ; and it does not
seem to be sufficiently well understood
that there is tremendously more punch
in the light when taking a distant scene,
particularly as a lot of light may be
reflected from the ground. Most be¬
ginners who do go wrong trip up mostly
on near portrait subjects which often
suffer from gross' under-exposure.
The passion for filming babies in dark
areas with blackened brick walls for
backgrounds is a mania which has to be
seen to be believed, and it is really a
most common occurrence only equalled
by the anxiety to find dark banks of
shrubbery and hedges for posing other
close-up portrait shots to obtain contrast.
Why people have to be propped up
near dark walls or hedges to be taken
is a mystery, but it is being done every
day and causes other troubles, apart
from the actual exposure problem.
We have all seen portrait snapshots
taken on the beach on a sunny day ;
the light reflected from sea and sky
eats into the head and shoulders, giving
an indefinite misty outline devoid of
details and contrast. That is halation,
and it is always present, lurking ready
to bite into the dark shadow portions
of the picture whenever dark shadows
come against high-lights.
That introduces one of the arguments
in favour of always using panchromatic
film, not because it is faster or more
colour - sensitive, but because of its
superior anti-halation properties over the
general run of ortho films, thereby re¬
ducing the spilling-over of light into shade.
It is best, then, to avoid too contrasty
effects, particularly with portraits, and
aim at getting all the range of tone even
at the expense of making the picture a
trifle flat. A shot with too much contrast
will lack finer details, and it is surely
detail that is chiefly prized on sub¬
standard films.
Two trial shots of any test subject,
one taken in sunshine, the other in
shade with a medium grey background,
each with its appropriate exposure,
will show that the less contrasty shot
will be the truer, more pleasing, and show
the greatest detail.
Coming now to other faults, the chief
one that mars so many efforts is the
irritating, nervous way in which cameras
are jerked about. Animated pictures,
certainly, but why so many dislocated
ones ? Why will amateurs stand a
few yards away from a building and
swing the camera up and down, left and
right, getting it all in, bit by bit, jerk
by jerk, when a shot taken from a
slightly greater distance will save film
and give better perspective.
Why not take moving objects by
keeping the camera reasonably steady and
letting the moving figures, traffic, etc.,
move across the field of view, instead
of swinging the camera to and fro so
that the whole street flutters jerkily
along ?
That is certainly the major fault in
most amateur films, even in the case of
those with a great deal of experience,
and makes one wish at times that tripods
were still necessities.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ?-A New Competition
IN the Summer Number of The Amateur Photographer,
published on July 22nd, a new competition was announced
in connection with articles that appeared in that issue
dealing wth “ pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
that by judicious application of the camera, combined with
unusual viewpoints, or by double exposures, results were
obtained that on their face value appeared to be unreliable.
In this competition, prizes are offered for the best photo¬
graphic " untruth,” but the prints must be quite straight and
from untouched negatives. Combination prints, or prints
that have been built up by cutting out other photographs
and copying, or prints that have been obtained by various
“ control ” methods, are not eligible for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea
and 10s. 6d. They will be awarded for what are considered
to be the best efforts in making the camera " untruthful.”
The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also
be given regarding the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned above.
A special competition coupon, which appears each week
in the advertisement pages, must be affixed to the back of
each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur
Photographer , Dorset Elouse, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i.
and should be marked on the envelope, " Special Competition.”
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Exhibitions and Competitions
The fiame aiid address in brackets indicates to whcnn to apply for further particulars.
The Afuaieur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, September 30. Rules in issue of August 26.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Films for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? " Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mra. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
a<lvertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May^October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close,
September 30. Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open; July 23-OctO'
her 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci{5te Franc^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (pe).)
Forty-fifth Toronto Salon of Photography. — Open,
August 28-September 12. (W. H. Hammond,
Secretary, Toronto Salon of Photography, 2, Gould
Street, Toronto, Canada.)
Tweede ” Focus ” Fotosalon. — Open, September
12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon, Bloemendaal, The
Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Open, September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Open, September 6-27. (H. W. Schone-
wolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, BuSalo, N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Open, September
9-16. (James F. Levisohn, B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive,
Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Open, September
i2-October 10. (Hon. Secretary, London Salon of
Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfern, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Entries before September 10 ; open, October.
(Secretary, Sociedad Fotografica de Zaragoza, Plaza
de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Entries, September 10 ; open, October 23-
November 15. (Exhibition Secretary, Canadian In¬
ternational Salon of Photographic Art, National
Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Entries, September 10 ; open,
September 25-26. Classes for members (Beginners,
Advanced, Professional, also Open Class). (J. C.
Hayward, Hallgrove, 'Bagshot, Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Entries,
September 15 ; open, October 24-November 9. (Secre¬
tary, Magyar Amatbrf6nyk^pez6k, Orsz. Szovets^ge,
Budapest VII, Erzsebet-kbrut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, November
(Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographic
Salon, Tokyo, Asahi. Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
— Entries, October i. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $1.00.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Entries, October i ; open,
October 31-November 30. (Graham Fletcher, Nether-
lea, Kirk Ella, East Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs.
— Entries, October 14 ; open, November 9-14. (P. H.
Crosby, Hon. Sec., G.E.C. Photographic Society,
General Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s ” Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936. (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K, N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr,
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formul® are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies sho^d be missed.
” A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ x 3^ x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the ” Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Ilifife & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
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DRY MOUNTING
A VERY popular method of mounting
^ photographs, as it permits prints to
be mounted perfectly flat on any kind of
support, permanently and \vithout marking
the print. Briefly, the method consists of
the use of thin sheets of tissue paper as the
adhesive, which have been saturated with
a solution of shellac and dried. A sheet
of this tissue is applied to the back of the
print by touching it here and there with a
hot iron or the back of a metal spoon,
heated to about 160 to 170® Fahr. This
melts the shellac where touched, and makes
it adhere to the print. The print and
adherent tissue are then trimmed together
to the required size and laid down in the
correct position, previously selected, on the
mount. The print and mount are then
placed under pressure between thin metal
plates in a dry-mounting press, in which
metal pressure slabs are heated to about
170® Fahr. for approximately 15 seconds.
The heat and pressure cause the shellac
to melt, and the print becomes firmly
cemented to the mount. Several small
appliances are on the market for dry mount¬
ing for amateurs, but the large machines
stUl give the best results. The use of the
ordinary flat-iron, suitably heated, has
been suggested for dry mounting prints,
but, although it can be used, it is not an
entirely satisfactory substitute.
Dry - mounting tissue is best bought
already prepared, but may be made by
saturating suitable tissue paper in a solution
of the resinous gum known as sandarac
or gum juniper. It is usually sold in small
tears averaging about a quarter of an inch
(6 or 7 mm.) in diameter, these tears being
nearly colourless. The price is about the
same as that of shellac. One part by weight
of the sandarac, dissolved in from one and
a half to two parts by weight of industrial
alcohol, will give a suitable solution for
saturating the tissue paper. The prepared
sheets are hung to dry flat before use.
TO FIND FOCAL
LENGTH OF LENS
' I 'HE focal length of a lens is the distance between
the node of emergence of the lens and the centre
of its focal plane when the lens is focussed on infinity.
There are many different methods of calculating the
focal length of a lens. For exact measurements an
optical bench is necessary, but for most amateurs’
purposes there are a few methods which need but little
apparatus and will give results accurate to i/32nd in.
One popular method is described below and is suitable
for use where the entire lens is moved to and fro
for focussing and where the camera has a double
extension and a focussing ground glass.
First, focus the lens on infinity, on, say, a church
spire some little distance away, and mark the position
on the baseboard where the focussing pointer rests.
Next take a piece of white card about 3x2 in., and
cut it into two’ (3 X r in.). Pin one of these pieces on
a wall, rack out the lens panel of the camera to give
double extension and focus the lens on it to give an
image of exactly the same size. The second piece of
card serves as a convenient check for the image.
Mark again the position of the focussing pointer on the
baseboard extension, and the distance between these two
baseboard marks is the focal length of the lens. This
method is based on the optical law that the focal
length of a lens is doubled to obtain an image the same
size of the object in focus.
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^Deaderd Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed: “The Editor, Tlu AmaUur Photographer
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
Ah contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actuaUy accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as pennKSion to reproduce
it without fee.
Enqi’iries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General *’ above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must ba sent saparately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to tWs rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can 1 take interiors ? ” or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? “ are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query or “ Criticism, “
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A. selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Focal Length of Lens.
What advantages are there to a lens the focal
length of which is an inch longer than the diagonal
of the plate used ? W. E. M. (Cambridge.)
One advantage is that the image is a
little larger than that which would be
given with a lens of normal focal length.
Or conversely, one could stand a little
farther away to get the same size
image. If a 6-in. lens were used in
place of a 5-in. lens the image would be
one-fifth as large again in lineal dimen¬
sion. If the camera is fitted with ta
generous rising lens front it would ^e
an advantage to have the longer focal
length of lens as it would have a greater
covering pow'er, if the two lenses were
■of the same type.
Blue Spots on Prints.
Whether my prints are sulphide-toned or not I
get small blue spots on them. What is the cause,
and how can I remove them ?
J. D. (Huddersfield.)
The most likely cause is due to the
presence of minute particles of iron rust
in the water supply. Try fastening a
piece of thick flannel over the tap next
time you draw off water and note if the
spots occur again. Dilute some hydro¬
chloric acid to half strength with water
and apply to each spot with a pen.
Blot quickly as soon as the acid has
acted and finally wash the print well to
remove all traces of acid.
Right of Way.
What is the law regarding the right of a person
to photograph property on the right of way ?
J. J. G. (Southend.)
One may photograph anything that
can be seen from the right of way,
whether it is a public highway or a public
footpath. Thus, a photograph can be
made of any private property that is
visible from the public road, but imme¬
diately one sets foot on private ground
to make the photograph, then the owner
can prosecute. Should, however, a
photograph be made of persons while
they were on the public road and the
reproduction made them appear as
though deformed or ridiculous, the
photograph could be restrained from
further use on the grounds that it might
injure the plaintifis’ reputation.
Focal-plane Shutter.
Does it weaken the spring of a focal-plane shutter
or lens shutter to leave it set at high tension ?
P. O. (London.)
It is always advisable with any type of
focal-plane shutter to slacken off the
tension when finished for the day.
The same applies to any type of lens
shutter which requires to be wound up
or ‘‘ set,” like the Compur shutter. Do
not leave it for any length of time ready
set for an instantaneous exposure, par¬
ticularly if the indicator is set for a high
speed.
Amidol Stains.
I find that amidol developer stains the finger-nails
badly; what will prevent this ? A. G. (Birmingham.)
We are doubtful whether there is any
absolute preventative for staining the
finger-nails when using amidol fre¬
quently. One thing that has been recom¬
mended is to have at hand a basin con¬
taining water slightly acidified with
hydrochloric acid, to rinse the fingers in
this after each immersion in the solution,
and then to rinse them in clean water
and dry them. After the work is finished
the nails should be thoroughly scrubbed
with a brush, soap and hot water.
Photographs for Reproduction.
Why is it that contrasty prints are preferable for
reproduction purposes ? G. M. L. (Eastbourne.)
If the photographs are reproduced by
the half-tone process, as with all the
newspapers and most magazines, and
by the litho. process, the dot screen
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which enables the varying tones to be
printed causes a certain loss of tone
and flatness. To overcome this, the
original is preferred to possess a little
more contrast in tone, to compensate.
For the gravure process, by which some
of our weekly periodicals are printed,
the originals are preferred to be of full
gradation but not contrasty. Although
there is a screen present in this process
as well, it is very much finer, which,
together with the different principle of
ink application, gives a much longer
scale of tones, and for various other
technical reasons it does not have the
same effect of tone loss as with the other
two methods.
Title Strips.
How can I make negatives of lettering for 'title
strips ? I enclose a sample, but cannot myself
get sufficient contrast. E. S. (Ilford.)
It is quite a simple matter to produce
the sort of negative you require if it is
done in the proper way. The first step
is to get the lettering in black on white
card ; the lettering may be done by
hand with Indian ink, or on a printing
press, provided the ink is black and the
outlines sharp. The original is then set
up in a good even light and photographed
on a process plate. It is the use of pro¬
cess material that is the secret of success,
and with suitable exposure and develop¬
ment it is possible to get the densest
black, with the letters showing as per¬
fectly clear gelatine.
Perspective.
I have been told that for holiday snapshots the
V.P. size is no good as the perspective is much
distorted. Should I do better to get a 3! X aj size ?
W. T. G. (Slough.)
What you have been told about the
perspective is very unreliable. The size
in which any given object is rendered
when photographed depends upon two
things — the distance from the object,
and the focal length of the lens ; and
has nothing to do with any particular
make of camera. Holiday snapshots are
quite successfully made in vest-pocket
size with a short-focus lens suitable to
that size of camera. If you photo¬
graphed the same subject from the
same spot with a V.P. camera, and also
with a 3iX2j camera, the chances are
that the only difference would be in the
size of the pictures. The perspective
would be the same.
Metol-Adurol.
Some time ago you published a formula for a oae-
solution developer containing Adurol. I made
this up and found it very satisfactory, but I have
now lost the formula. Can you repeat it for
me ? J. S. (Bristol.)
The formula for which you ask is as
follows : —
Metol . . . . . . 30 grs.
Adurol . . . . . . 120 grs.
Sodium sulphite . . . . 750 grs.
Potassium carbonate . . 2 oz.
Potassium bromide . . . . 17 grs.
Water . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
Dissolve in order in water at a tem¬
perature of about 160 degrees. For
ordinary use dilute with seven times
its bulk of water.
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September g, 1Q36 THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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A PRIZE
COMPETITION
FOR NOVICES
This competition is specially for those
readers of “ The A.P.” who are
Novices ; that is to say, amateur
photographers who have never won an
award of any description in a photographic
competition, and preferably those who are
only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best
snapshots of subjects that the beginner
usually attempts. These include snapshots
of the family, groups, or single figures
taken at home or on holiday, either indoors
or outdoors, and landscape and beach
scenes, etc., with figures. The arrange¬
ment of the subject and the pose of the
figure or groups is a matter left entirely
to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact
prints. These may be mounted if preferred,
and the smallness of any print will not
affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple,
but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices still have
time in which to make their prints for this
competition, and the prizes are worth
having.
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The First Prize will be —
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Twelve Prizes of —
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FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be
encouraged to continue their photographic
activities throughout the year with a
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RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the
back a coupon which will be found in our
advertisement pages each week. This must
contain title of print, and name and address
of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is
September 30th.
The decision of the Editor in all matters
relating to this competition must be accepted
as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows :
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Dorset House, Stamford Street, London,
S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
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holders, case. List price £45. For . £20 0 0
Model II Leica, Elmar f/3.5 aiiastigmat lens, shutter speeds l/20th
to l/600th sec., chromium-plated model. In new condition. List
price £27 ITs. For . £22 10 0
Model in Leica, Elmar f/3.5 anastigmat lens, range-finder, shutter
speeds 1 to l/600th sec. As new. List price £39 10s.. . . £33 10 0
3ix2i Goers C.D.V. Tenax, Goerz f/4.5 l>ogmar anastigmat lens.
Compound shutter, 3 double plate-holders, film-pack holder. Good
condition . £5 5 0
3x4 cm. Nagel Rolloroy, Xenon f/2 anastigmat lens, Compur shutter,
range-finder, leather case. Original price £2.3 IGs. For.. £12 12 0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Ikon Eolibri, Carl Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur
shutter, Proxar lens, yellow filter, case. In good condition £9 9 0
4i X 3t Newman & Guardia New Ideal Sibyl, rising and cross front,
Ross f/4.5 Xpres lens, Orafiex roU-film holder, best quality pigskin
cose. In excellent condition. List price £32. For.... £12 10 0
3Ix2i Ermanox, Emostar f/1.8 anastigmat lens. 3 double plate-
holders. film-pack bolder, changing-box, leather case. All in excel¬
lent order. List price £05. For . £30 0 0
3i X 2^ Ernemann, Enion f/8.5 anastigmat lens, 3 double plate-
holders, film-pack holder, leather case . £12 12 0
3ix2i Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Pentac anastigmat lens, 3 double
plate-holders, leather case. List price £26 68. For... £12 12 0
41x3^ N. & G. Sibyl de Luxe, double extension, Ross-Zeiss Con¬
vertible Protar lens f/6.3, 5-in. and 9-in. focus, rising and cross front,
6 plate-holders, leather case. In good condition . £9 17 6
3i X 2* Makina II, f/2.9 Anticoniar lens, also 21-cm. Telemakina
f/6.3 lens, f/6.8 Wide-angle Orthar lens. 6 plate-holders, film-pack
holder, Plaubel roll-film holder, filter, leather case. In new condition.
List price £66 98. 6d. For . £40 0 0
31x2i N. & G. Sibyl, Carl Zeiss £/6.3 Tessar lens, 6 plate-holders,
in purse cases . £3 12 6
4tx3t Tropical Model Sanderson, Goerz f/6.3 Convertible Pantar
lens, in Volute shutter, 4 book-form plate-holders, leather case. All
in good conditi m . £12 12 0
9x 12 cm. Ica Ideal, double extension, rising and cross front, Carl
Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, film-pack holder, leather case.
Good condition . £8 8 0
Postcard IcaNixe Roll Film, double extension, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar
lens, Compur shutter, 6 plate-holders, focussing screen, leather case.
Good condition . £13 10 0
4t X 3i Tropical Model Soho Reflex, Roes f/4.5 Xpres lens, 6 double
book-form plate-holders, film-pack holder and leather case. All in
good condition . . . . . £19 12 6
4t X 3i Soho Reflex, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 T&ssar lens, and a 12-in. Dallon
f/5.6 Telephoto lens. 3 double plate-holders, film-pack holder, leather
case. All In excellent conrlition. List price £54. For.. £35 0 0
Cine-Kodak Eight-20, Kodak f/3.5 anastigmat lens, leather case
£7 15 6
Model E Cine-Eodak, for 50-ft. or 100-ft. 16-mm. film, f/3.5 Kodak
anastigmat lens, leather case. List price £36 10s . £17 10 0
9.5-mm. Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, Zeiss f/2.7 Tessar lens
£10 10 0
Ensign Simplex Pockette Cine Camera, Dallmeyer 1-in. f/2.9 lens,
in focussing mount, also 3-in. Dallmeyer TeKphoto lens, complete
with case . £25 10 0
16-mm. Ensign Kinecam, Cinar f/2.8 anasti/mat lens, leatner case
£12 15 0
41 X 31 Sanderson, latest model, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, Zeiss Distar lens, 6 double plate-holders, film-pack
holder, 2 leather cases. Cost £33 58. *For . £21 0 0
9 X 12 cm. or 41 X 31 Patent Etui, Carl Zeiss f/4.6 Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, 6 plate-holders, film-pack holder and leather case
£11 17 6
12-in. Dallmeyer Popular Telephoto Lens f/6 . £4 4 0
12-m. Dallmeyer Adon Telephoto f/4.5, with hood . £7 10 0
Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto Lens, wdth extra 1-in. Tele¬
negative lens, leather case. List price £10 10s. For . £5 5 0
41 X 3i N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Rosa Xpres, also ll-in. Ross f/3.5 Teleros
Telephoto lens, 6 plate-holders, film-pack holder, leather case. List
price about £43. For . £19 10 0
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September 9, 1936
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BUY BY POST - FOR PERFECTION.
Used! Bargains. Seven Days’ Approval against remittance. All
in stock. Duplicates of most.
8-mm Kodascope Projector, resistance, case. As new.... £5 5 0
3ix2l Super Ikonta, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, coupled range-dnder, D.A.
Compur. Hardly used. As new . £13 13 0
16-on-VJ». Zeiss KoUbri, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, new Compur. . £5 17 6
31 X 21EnsignRollFilm Reflex, Aldia fM..'), l/2oth to 1/oOOth £3 17 6
lG-on-3i X 21 Super Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, case. Like new.. £13 13 0
]-pl. Zeiss Miroflex Folding Reflex and Press. Zeiss Tessar £/4.5,
latest l/3rd to l/2,0U0th. slides, case. As new . £21 10 0
G916 Bolex Projector, 9i/16-mm., 600-watt, res., case. As new ^
Contax f/3.5, slow speed, latest, case. As new . £17 17 0
3)x2l Cameo, Aldis f/4..'», Mulchro, double ex., slides - £3 15 0
3- in. ballmeyer f;3.5 Cine Telephoto. Cost £10. Asnew..£5 17 6
Exakta Latest Slow-speed Model, Tessar f/2.8. Like new.. £25 0 0
Regent Kodak, latest, carton, case. As new . £14 14 0
40x30 Beaded Projection Screen, luxe auto. case. As new £3 17 6
3x2 RoUotte, Xenar f/4.5, Compur, self-erect. Bargain - 39s. 6d.
31x24 T -P. Latest Reflex, Cooke f/4.6, latest 1/lUth to 1/1, 000th,
latest hinged hood, sky shade, revolving back, elides. Like
ne . . ^ 0 17 6
91-mm. Pathe Motocamera Luxe, f/3.5. Cost £10 lOs. L^e
16-mm. Kinecam, f/2.8, latest. 3 speeds, 100 ft., case. new
Brilliant Voigtlander Reflex, f/4.5 Compur, twin lens, case. . £4 4 0
V P Zeiss Bebe Plate, Tessar f/4.5, Compur, slides. As new £4 17 6
34 x*2i Zeiss Plate, Tessar f/4.5. Compur, double ex., case. . £4 17 6
16-mm. Ampro KD Projector, 750-watt, case. Lovely machine.
Snip . . . ®
i-pl. Zeiss Plate, Zeiss Dominar f/4.5, Compur, double ex., nse, cross,
automatic bellows catches, wire finder, Lovely outfit £4 17 6
16-mm. Ensign Simplex Wafer Camera, 1 in. thick only, f/3.5. yiips
in the pocket for daily use. Cost £20. Superb camera £14 14 0
Midas Camera-Projector, fllms, transformer, carton. Ix>t..39s. 6d.
3ix24 T.-P. Compact Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5,^8Ude8 ^
34 X 2i Norfolk Plate, f/2.9 Speed, D.A. Compur, double ex. £6 17 6
60 X 40 Beaded Screen Projection, luxe auto. case.
34x24 Mentor Sports Reflex, Tessar f/3.5, D.A. Compur, latest.
' Like Rolleiflex, but takes large 34 X 24 pictures, slides £16 16 0
i-pl. Etni Wafer Plate, Meyer Trioplan f/4.5, Ibsor 1 to 1/luUth, 1-in.
thick only, slips In the pocket like a note-book, slides. . £4 4 0
94-mm. Pathe Camera and Camo Motor, f/3.5. Bargain . 298. 6d.
34 x24 Zeiss Famous Palmes Press, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 1/lUth to
l/i.OOOth.famoushorizontalself-capping.D. slides, case £8 17 6
1- pl Ensign Special Reflex, Aldis f/4.5, 1/lOth to l/l,000th. deep hood.
sUdes. Cost £20. Fine bargain . £4 17 6
94-mm. Pathe Ace Projector, and resistance. As new . .298. 6d.
2- in. Dallmeyer f/1.5 Super Speed Cine Telephoto . . . £7 15 0
i-pl. Adams’ Folding Minex de Luxe Reflex, Ross Combinable f/5.o,
triple extension, rise, swing, revolving back and latest features,
6 D. slides, F.P.A. and Adame' case. Cost £85. Like new
£39 10 0
4- d1 Sanderson. Bush f/6, 1 to 1/lOOth, all Sanderson movements
65s. Od.
1- pl. Ensign Pressman Reflex, Aldls-Butcher f/4.6, 1/lOth to l/l,0U0th,
deep hood, reversing back, sky shade, slide, case . £4 4 0
16-mm. Victor Bronze Latest Camera, f/1.5. turret head, visual focus,
reverse action, and latest features, case. Like new. ^Co^^£54
8-mm Keystone Super Projector, 200-watt, bronze, latest £9 17 6
3i X 21 Wirgin Roll Film, f/4.5. 3-epeed, wire ftnder. As new . .398. 6d.
34x24 Ensign Latest Roll Film. Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro, I to 1/lUOth,
latest rise cross front, radial focus, wire finder. Like new 69i. 6d.
4x4 Automatic RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.5. tiny, compact. ^
121 Filmo 16-mm. Wafer Camera, f/3.5. latest. Like new £13 13 0
6 “ 6 Korelie, f/2.y Radionar, latest type finders. As new. . £9 17 6
34 x24 Ihagee Folding Reflex and Press, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 Siieed,
self-capping 1/lOth to l/l.OOOth, sUdes. case latest. Cost £50
£19 19 0
16-mm. Filmo Bell-Howell Camera, f/3.5, 2 speeds, lOO-ft. Cost £40
£14 14 0
94-mm. Miller Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.5, 3 speeds, interchanging lenses.
like Dekko, but all metal and inlaid leather covere<l . £7 15 0
Gaumont-British 16-mm. Talkie, Super. Cost £175. Like new ^ ^
5\-in, Ross Xpres f/3.5 Speed, focus mount, suit reflex. Press £4 17 6
37-mm. Superligbt Lens for 200-B, giving 300 per cent more light and
crisp definition of quality. Lost £5 Ss. Uiiusei . 63s. Od.
9A-mm. Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.5. Cost £6 6s. Like new. .65s. Od.
3a Autographic Kodak, f/6. 3. Compur, rise front, case. Like new
47s. 6d.
8 X Prestex Prism Binoculars, centre focus, case. Like new. Snip
45s. Od.
34 X 24 Agfa Speedex Roll Film, f/4.5. D. action, 1 to l/150th. latest.
As new . £3 15 0
34x21 Agfa Speedex Plate, f/4.5, 1 to 1/lOOth, single ext.^^Carton
16-mm. Keystone Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9, 7 speeds, bronze. Cost
. . . • £9 17
8-mm. Keystone Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9, 3 speeds. Bargain £9 17 6
16-mm. Victor Turret Camera, f/3.5, f/1.9, 2-in. f/1.9, 3-in. f/4 lenses,
filters, in case, black model, 100-ft. Cost £80. Bargain outfit
£29 10 0
94-mm. Pathe Home Movie Projector, super reel, motor, resistance.
Snip . £5 17 6
Gaumont-British Talkie Cost £95. Latest. Like new.... £65 0 0
4-pl. Kodak Graflex Reflex, f/4.5, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th. F.P.A., case
£4 17 6
2- in. Dallmeyer Cine f/1.9 Telephoto. As new. Cost £10.. £6 6 0
34x24 Ensign Press Roll Film, f/4. 5, latest l/25th to 1/OOOtb, case
£5 17 6
16-mm. De Vry Projector, 200-watt, case. Finest little machine
mskde . £9 17 6
V.P. Wirgin Roll Film, f/4.5, S-apeed, self-erect. Like new £1 19 6
Ensign Latest Moltex, 16 on V.P., Ross Xpres f/1.9. Cost £27
£19 19 0
16-mm. Victor Compact Latest Talkie, 500-watt/5-watt, J,6oo ft.
£75 0 0
50 X 40 Beaded Projection Screen, auto, metal case, hanging. .57s. 6d.
94-mm. Coronet Latest Camera, f/3.5, latest improvements. As
new . 45s. Od.
Three 34x24 Soho Folding Roll Film, f/11, instructions. As
new . 7s. lid.
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LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
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4 f/4.5 lens, leather case and tripod ; all perfect,
— Vesty, 28, Macdonald St., Birmingham. [4770
LEICA III, Elmar f/3.5, £22 ; Elmar f/4, 9-cm.,
£6 ; Universal Finder, £2 ; Correx Tank,
10/- ; Filter and Shade, 5/- ; all as new, £30
lot ; deposit.— 143, Forest Rd., Tunbridge Wells.
[4771
■CONSIGN Autorange, Xpres f/4.5, Compur (D.A.),
JLLPtde luxe case, tank, as new, cost £16, bargain,
£8/10 ; Cine Titler (21/-), 7/6.— S. Gaw, Bangor.
Belfast. [4772
fSQ 4ix6 cm. Salex, f/4.5 Tessar, F.P.A., 6
slides, focal-plane.— 52, Ley St., Ilford. [4773
Get a Good Projector
now— for the Autumn showing
of your Summer films.
PATH^SCOPE 200-B
PRICE
£15:0:0
Or
12 monthly
payments of
26s. 3d.
Resistance
for high volt-
tages35s.0d.
KEYSTONE
8-mm.
” The finest value obtainable.”
200-watt lamp, fan cooled,
motor rewind, takes 200-ft.
reels, clear, steady projection.
Sturdy construction.
PRICE £13:13:0
Or 12 monthly payments of
23s. lid.
Resistance . 393. fid.
Carrying -case . 27s. fid.
AMPRO
l6-mm.
500-watt Model J.
Motor drive, reverse,
rewind. Gives rock-steady
projection with the
greatest light of any
500-watt machine, due to
special optical system.
Constructed on engineer¬
ing principles.
With de /30. m.n
luxecase . 1 W.U
Or 12 monthly payments
of £3 9s. 2d.
SOME MORE CAMERA BARGAINS FOR
“A.P.” READERS.
Victor Model III, single-lens model, with Dallmeyer
f/i. 5 Speed anastigmat lens . £14 14 0
Ensign 180 Projector, complete with carrying-case
£10 10 0
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, with f/2.5 T.T. & H. lens,
latest type gate, complete with de luxe combination
carrying-case. In new condition. List price (fi 17s. 6d.
£6 12 6
Kodascope Eight-30 Projector. New condition £7 7 0
Ensign Super Kinecam, turret head, tri-optical synchro¬
nising view-finder, f/2. 6 Cinar anastigmat lens, de luxe
leather case . £26 0 0
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
l-PLATE New £15/15 Ensign Reflex, Aidis f/3.4,
4 full guarantee, £9/10 ; particulars from — 18,
Ritherdon Rd., S.W.17. Streatham 2114. [4774
ROLLEICORD, f/3.8 Triotar, E.R. case, Correx
tank, £11/11 ; Voigtlander Brilliant f/7.7,
E.R. case, 35/- ; both new condition ; deposit
system. — Box 9160, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4776
PATHESCOPE Motocamera B, absolutely as new,
£3/10 : Weston Universal Meter (latest),
£4/10.— Below.
l-PLATE Watkins Time Developing Tank, 9/6 ;
4 i-pl. Klimax ditto, 10/6, both perfect ; V.P.K.
Tank, as new, 7/6. — Below.
ZEISS Mirax 31x2i Enlarging Attachment, shop-
soiled only, 47/6 ; Giraffe Tripod, 5/6. — Below.
F^-CM. Coupled Elmar, perfect, £5/15;
3.5-cm. Wide-Angle Elmar, £5/5 ; Vidom
and case, £2/12/6 ; 7.3 Hektor f/1.9, £20.— Below.
Above from Cyrll Howe, Leica and Cine
Specialist. Abbeychurohyard, Bath. Re¬
commended for Leica developing and enlarging by
Messrs. E. Leitz, London. [4777
alx2i Agfa, Compur D.A., f/4.5 Apotar, as new,
4 4 gns. ; also 3i x 2i. Reitzsohel f/4.5, Compur,
£2. — Goldfinch, 19, Kent Rd., Margate. [4778
NO. 1 Leica. range-finder, E.R. case, £8/10 ;
Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger, £2 ; wanted,
Voigtlander Superb. — Blake, 102, Alleyn Rd.,
S.E.21. [4779
IKONTA, Tessar f/4. 8, Compur ; as new, £5/15. — •
Hart, 63, Abbott; Crescent, Clydebank. [4781
Kodak Regent, as new, £16/10 ; deposit. —
Box 9161, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4782
l-PLATE Zeiss Maximar, Tessar f/4.5, D.A.
4 Compur,' 3 slides-, F.P.A., Distar, Proxar,
colour filter, Zeiss lens hood, leather case ; all
as new, £12 ; deposit system. — Box 9163, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4784
Kodak la, f/6.3, 1 to l/2()0th sec., D.V., brilliant
finders, leather case, bargain, 32/6 ; wanted,
Optochrom Tank. — Robinson, Edgmond, Shrop¬
shire. [4788
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
33
2 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 9, 1936
ALL CAMERAS FROM A BROWNIE TO A LEICA
YOU GET
“A GOOD DEAL”
from the
NEWPORT CAMERA |
EXCHANGE |
5, HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, MON.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Foth-Derby 16-on-VJ*., f/8.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
l/5th to l/500th sec. As new. List £5 Ss. For £4 4 0
ZeUs Coataz, f/3 Zeiss Sonnar, 5-cm., latest model. As
new. List £41. For . £31 0 0
Zeiss EoUbri 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Novar lens, Telraa shut¬
ter. As new. List £d 2s. 6d. For . £4 15 0
Ensign Midget, Model 33, All-distance, in slip case. As
new condition. IJst 33a. For . £1 5 0
Polyscop Stereo, f/5.5 Bausch Oinnar lenses, shutter
l/3rd to l/2oUth sec., auto-plate magazine. Perfect. For
£3 15 0
Ensign Carbine l-pl. Boll Film, f/4.d Doppel lens. Compur
shutter. R. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0
Zeiss 520, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur Rapid shutter.
Cost £11 176. 6d. As new . £9 0 0
Voigtlander Virtns, f/3..5 8kopar lens. Compur shutter.
Cost £9 17s. 6d. Perfect . £8 7 6
Kodak Six-Twenty, fy6.3 Jens, leather case. Cost £4.
As new . £2 10 0
Thomton-Pickard Junior Special ReSex 3i x 21, f/4.5
Ross Xpres, roll-film adapter, F.P. adapter, cable release,
solid leather case. Perfect . £8 10 0
Kodak Six-20, f/4.5 lens, delayed-action shutter. Cost
£5 5s. As new . £4 4 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 2l'x2i, f/2.8 Tessar lens. Compur
Rapid shutter. Cost £28 5s. As new . £21 10 0
Voigtlander Avus 3| x21, double extension, f'A.f} Skopar
lens, Compur shutter. 6 slides. Perfect condition £4 15 0
Zeiss 3ix2i Roil Film Icarette, latest Compur. As
new. Cost £13 5s . £7 10 0
Ensign Midget, 553. model, f/6.3 lens. As new £2 0 0
Ensign Speed Roll Film 31x21. f '4.5 KDs.ir lens, focal-
plane model. As new. Cost, with case, £12 IDs. £6 15 0
CAMERAS with a
P. & D. GUARANTEE
PLATE CAMERAS.
3*x2i Voigtlander Avus, Skopar f/4.5, D.A. Compur,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, Tele-Focar lens, fi
leather case. As new . • X # • U
3ix21 Voigtlander Avus Skopar f/4.d, Compur shutter.
6 slides, F.P. adapter, citse. As new.. £5:17:6
31x21 Etui, Zeiss Tessar 1/4.5, D.A. Clrt.lA.H
Compur, 6 slides. F. P. adapter. Shop-soiled HU«XU*U
i-pl. Ica Ideal, Zeiss Tessar f,'4.5, Compur shutter, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, leather case. As new.. £6:10:0
i I-pl. or 9x13 cm. Ica Ideal. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. Compur
shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather *10*0
31x21 Graflex Focal-plane, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 6 i).D.
slides. F.P. adapter, filters, focussing magnj- £Q#‘f ft.A
fier, leather case Splendid condition.... XlI«XU*v»
31x21 T.-P. Junior Special, T.-P. Cooke f/3.9, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, focussing magnifier, case.
31x24 T.-P. Junior Special, Ross Xpres f/4.5. 6 slides.
F.P. a^lapter, set Vera.v filters, case. Cin*in*n
Splendid condition . ilU*Xw»U
I-pl. T.-P. Special Raby Re3ex, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Splendid condition £5:12:6
ROLL FILM.
4|x2t Ikonta, Novar f/6.3, st>eeded
shutter. As new . 10*0 *11
44x24 la Kodak Ssries III, Kodak anas- CQ . C • A
tigniat f'fi.3. Diomatic shutter. As new.... • U
I-pl. Roll Film Carbine, with plate back. Ross Xpres f 4.5
Acme shutter. 1 to l/3U0th8ec. Spleiniid £0 * 17, C
3| ^ 21 No. 1 P.K. Special, Kodak anas. CQ , C , A
f/5.6. Kodaroatic shutter. Splendid coxulition • i/ • U
V.P.K. Special, Ross Xpres f'4.5, Compur CQ , C , A
abutter. Splendid condition . . • U
PEARSON 8 DENHAM
(PHOTO) LTD.
BOND ST , LEEDS VaVi
NEGEETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all appar.itus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
\7‘OIGTLANDER Brilliant, 12 exposures on
3Jx2i film, Voigtar f/7.7, speeded shutter;
list price £2/5 ; as new, £1/12/6.
31x21 Dallmeyer Press Reflex, focussing, rising
2 front, sky-slmde, deep triple detachable
hood, reversing back, quick-wind focal-planr
shutter, l/15th to 1/1, 000th, fitted Dallmeyer
Press f/3.5. Riteway roll-holder, 5 slides, canvas
case, £6/15.
ZEISS Ikon Helinox Print Enlarger, 1411/2,
complete with electric bulb for 220 volts ;
as new, £1/5.
9^ Cine-Nizo Camera, taking 9.5 Pathe films,
fitted Cassar f/2.8 ; perfect condition,
£7/10.
31x2J Newman & Guardia Sibyl Vitesse Folding,
2 focussing adjustment, rising and cross front,
N. & G. reflex finder, fitted Ross Xpres f/3.5,
speeded shutter, i to l/150th, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, Wratten filter, tripod board,
leather case ; good condition, £20.
9 -IN. Dallmeyer Dallon Telephoto Lens f/5.6,
iris mount, sky-shade, £5/17/6.
1 Q r: -CM. Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, adapted for
lO.eJ 9x12 and i-pl. Miroflex Reflex, focus¬
sing mount ; as new, £7/15.
nl-IN. Ross Telcros Lens f/5.5, iris mount.
2 complete cap and flange, £8.
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Triple Imperial Field
2 Camera, all possible movements, fitted Beck
Symmetrical, T.-P. T. and I. roller-blind shutter,
1 D.D. slide, tripod, canvas case ; fine condition,
£3/17/6.
1 -PLATE, same as above, all movements, fitted
5 same lens. 2 book-form slides, tripod, canvas
case ; fine condition, £4.
ArixUn Jule.s Riclmrd Vera.scope Reflex, and
TreJ direct finder, R.R. lenses, T. and 1.
siiutter, 0 single slides ; good order, £1/10.
'I'lLVNTKD to Purchase for Cash, High-class
T T Apparatus.
1^0 Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
is receive prompt and careful attention.
T^XllEl’TIONAL Deferred Payment Terms ; Rc-
Fj pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETIT and ZAMBRA. 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
LEIC.\ IH Chromium, Summar i/2, ever-ready
case, latest model, used twice ; accept £31 or
best offer.— 44, Savile St.. Hull. [4787
V.-P. .4gfa. Solinar f'3.9, Compur shutter, D.V.
and brilliant finders, leather case, also
pochette ; exeellent condition, £3/15. — R. Weil,
Yewbank, Sanderstead, Surrey. [4789
4UTOMATrC Rolleifiex, 1936, 4x4, Tessar f/2.8,
Compur, filter, ever-ready case ; cost £28 ;
perfect condition ; sell, £18/10. — 282, Norburv
Avenue, S.W.16. [4790
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention, — Humphrys, established
1840, 269'273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
1-PL.\TE Sanderson, f'6.8 Goerz, w'ith screen, 3
4 double slides, 37/6 ; perfect. — Below.
1-PL.4TE Gas-fit ted Standard Condenser Enlarger,
4 42/-. — Gill. Carona, Harrington Villas. Brighton.
[4792
ZEISS Miroflex 9x12 Folding Reflex, Tessar
f/4.5, and Teletc.ssa f'6.3 lenses, 10 plate-
holders with i-pl. adapters, film-pack adapter,
black leather case, lined velvet, and straps ;
just overhauled by makers ; cost £75 ; bargain,
£30. — Ellison, 6, Sandilands, Troon, Ayrshire. [4793
1-PLATE Reflex, horizontal, Cooke f '4.5 anastigmat,
4 6 slides, case, £5. — Martin, 58, Belgrave Rd.,
Victoria, S.W.l. [4794
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Special Reflex, f'4.5
4 G-in. Zeiss Tessar, 12-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto,
interchangeable, 6 slides, F.P. A., R.F.A., 2 leather
cases ; perfect, £12. — Below.
I’T x4 Sanderson, 3 double slides, adapters to 1-pl.,
f/6.8 Goerz Doppel, in Unicum, leather case,
£3 ; 5i-in. Double Condenser, mounted, 15/-.
Meriden Avenue, Wollaston,
[4797
Range-finder, 8-16 on 2},
f'4.5 Radionar anastigmat;
carton, £8'5. — -Box 9173. c/o
Photographer.” [4799
— (Griffiths, Hilioroft,
Stourbridge.
'IT/'ELTA Conpled
T» D.A. Compur,
cost £12'17'6.
‘‘ The Amateur
SPECIAL OFFER
We list below details of a number of Second-hand
Cameras, EACH GUARANTEED IN PERFECT
CONDITION.
Voigtlander Prominent 3ix2i, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur shutter, leather case. Good as new.
For . £12 5 0
Zeiss Ikon Miraphot Enlarger, quarter-plate,
Tessar lens f/4.5. List price £14 15s. Shop-
soiled only. For . £10 10 0
Rolleicord 6x6 cm., f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-
ready case. Like new . £11 0 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter
£7 10 0
Pathe Motocamera B, {/3.5 lens. Equal to
new . £4 5 0
Cine-Kodak Model K, f/1.9 lens. List price
new, £35. For . £24 0 0
Cine-Kodak Junior, f/i.g lens, latest model.
For . £12 17 6
J-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 double
slides and F.P. adapter, solid hide case. All in
beautiful condition. For . £20 0 0
Bell & Howell Model 75 Filmo 16-mm. Cameras,
f/3.5 lens. For . £12 15 0
31x21 Zeiss Ikon Roll Film Camera, f/4.5 lens,
Compur, leather case. For . 75s. Od.
2c Folding Brownie, R.R. lens. For . 15s. Od,
Tropical Carbine 41x2j, Ross_f/4.5 lens. Com-
pur, leather case. For . £5 0 0
POLLOCK & STEWART
Photographic Dealers,
41, RENFIELD STREET
GLASGOW, C.2
Telephone : CENT, 4066.
DoHina
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
CERTO)
For 36 ezposores 24 x 36 mm., on cine uiai of standard width.
External focussing control to set camera ready focussed while
still closeil. Tubular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully-erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse S;)00ling. Automatic locking and
film-counting device, die-cast body. etc.
Model II (with coupled range-firuler). with ^<1 O ■ 1 7 ■ ft
CASSAR f/2.9, Compur 1 to L;50uth sec.
With Schneider Itadionar f/’i.O, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.
£14 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 1 to'l /500th sec. . . £18 18 0
Witli Schneiiier XENON P/2j Compur Q * Q " H
1 to l/5U0th sec . a# I ^ • I ^
Ank your dealer for catalo'jur, or write to Sole Importers for
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34
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
September g, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 3
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
BALDAX, f/2.9, Compur, 16-on-2ix3i. £5.-5,
A)bion St., W.2. [4801
VOIGTLANDER Bessa, 3ix2i, 1/6.3 Voigter,
Prontor, leather case, many accessories ; all
as new, £2/10. — Chard, Balnacoil, Virginia Water.
[4804
31x2i Cameo, 1/4.5, Mukhro, F.P.A., 6 slides,
2 case, £3/15 ; Magnacam Enlarger, £1/15 ;
Dallmeyer Adon Telephoto, £2/10. — Howe, 90,
North Rd., Withernsea. [4807
ROLL-OP 16-on-3ix2i, Anticomar 1/2.8, Compur,
coupled range-finder, automatic film number¬
ing ; perlect condition, £13/10, or oiler. — Scholes,
48, Woodgate St., Bolton. [4809
VOIGTLANDER Brilliant, 1/6.3, as new, case,
45/-. — Markham, 24, King Richard St.,
Coventry. [4814
SUPER Sport, Tessar 1/3.8, D.A. Compur, month
old, leather case, £12/15. — Jones, 33, Radnor
Rd., Bristol, 7. [4815
LEICA hi (slow speeds), with ever-ready case,
fitted Summar 1/2 lens ; perlect, £27. — C.
Crompton, Hollywood, 79, Mulgrave Rd., Sutton,
Surrey. [4816
9x12 cm. Press Deckrullo Nettel, Tessar 1/4.5,
Tele Tes.sar 1/6.3 ; cost £50 ; any oilers ? —
Bos, Boughton, Worcester. [4818
IKOFLEX, unwanted gilt ; cost £6/12/6 ; unused ;
oilers to— 31, Goodge St., W.l. [4819
V.P.K. Special, 1/5.6 Kodak anastigmat, Diomatic
shutter, filter ; perlect condition, £2. — •
Crossley, 106, Folkestone St., Bradlord, Yorks. [4821
31x2^^ Nettel Press, 1/2.7 Zeiss, slides, F.P.A.,
2 case ; splendid condition, £12 ; seen. —
1, Myrtle Grove, Enfield. [4822
ZEISS Super Ikonta, 1/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Rapid
Compur, 8 or 16 on 3i x 21 film ; as new ;
lowest, £11/10. — Cox, Berrington Chambers, Tetten-
hall Rd., Wolverhampton. [4825
MAKINA II 3Jx2i, latest super model, parallax
compensated view-finder, Anticomar 1/2.9,
with detachabie universal 1/4.5 anti-glare stop,
coupled range-finder, slides, etc. ; as new in
maker’s wrapper, complete with 30/- ca.se and
maker’s guarantee : cost £41 ; accept £33 cash. —
Box 9181, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4827
SOHO Reflex 3ix2}, rising and swivelling Iront,
Ross Xpres 1/4.5, interchangeable new Adon
1/4.5 Telephoto, book slides, roll adapter, filter,
magnifier, etc. ; all unscratched ; cost £50 ;
accept £33. — Box 9183, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4829
LEICA II, 1/3.5 Elmar, black, E.R. case, perlect,
£18/18, approval ; F/4.5 Ensign, 8-speed, 55/- ;
wanted, Leica III. — Box 9187, c/o " The Amateur
Photographer.” [4830
Bargain.— Contax I, Tessar 1/2.8, J to
l/l,000tli sec. : as new, perlect, ever-ready
case ; cost £33/15 ; £21/15.— Box 9188, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4831
EXAKTA Model A, Exaktar 1/3.5, ever-ready case,
filter, adapting ring ; excellent condition, £13.
Box 9189, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4832
EXAKTA Model A, Tessar 1/3.5, latest Avo
meter, Correx tank, £14 cash. — Box 9190, c/o
The Amateur Photographer.” [4833
Elmar 1/4, 9-om., coupled lor Leica : absolutely
as new, 9 gns.— Box 9162, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [4783
Dallmeyer 1/2.9 Pentac, S-ln., £15.— Palmer,
29, Leaside Avenue, N.K). [4795
ZEISS Biotessar 1/2.8 lens, 16.5 cm., sunk
mount fitting, with lens shade : new, £17/10.
— Haswell, Christ Church Vicarage, Sunderland. [4796
n-IN. Dallmeyer Telephoto Lens 1/5.6, perlect
condition, £10 ; 4-pl. Enlarger, 84-in.
condenser, gas, £4 ; Tilney’s 25/- “ Photographic
Pictorialism,” 12/-. — 4, Winton St., Ryde. [4808
NSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
Movie Cameras, Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [4692
VICTOR V, as new, with 1-in. 1/1.5 Dallmeyer
Speed and 3-in. 1/2.9 Dallmeyer Triple anas¬
tigmat, £42/10 ; or without Telephoto, £37. —
Brewster, Peaslake, Surrey. [4780
PATHIC Motocamera B, used once only, £4/10 ;
also Tempophot Meter, £2/2. — Thomas, Rover-
age, West Drive, Harrow Weald. [4812
Siemens 16-mm. Model B Cine Camera, 1/2.8
lens, 3 speeds ; new condition, £18 ; deposit
system. — Box 9180, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4826
“ ECONOMIC”
MOUNTING PADS
A series of art boards made up Into perforated pads —
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets (4
black, _4^cream, 4 white), also available in cream or^white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . I/-
No. 2 „ 12x10 . 1/6
No. 3 15x12 . 2/.
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
BOOK BOXES
LIBRARY ALBUMS The new idea in
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, It
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there. Each al¬
bum takes 100
3^x2^ prints,
slip-in, two on a
page.
No. 3085. For
1003^ X 2l prints
2/6
A simple method of stor¬
ing your pictures system¬
atically on the bookshelf.
100 prints are contained
loosely in each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
edges blocked.
No. 0. All sizes
to 3^x2^
No. 1. Postcard
Six3i
No. 2. 4-piate
6ix4?
No. 3, l/f-plate
Six 6^
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FOR CASH, EXCHANGE, or TERMS
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£3 7 8
3ix2i Korelle, f/4.5 Radionar anastigmat, delayed
Compur shutter and case. As new . £4 17 8
4x4 cm. Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, plate
back, I slide and ever-ready case . £l3 17 8
520 Ikonta (16-on-3ix 2i), f/4.5 Novar, Compur shutter
£5 17 8
620 (16-on-3Jx2i) Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur
shutter . £13 7 6
3x4 cm. Gold!, f/2.9 Zecanar anastigmat, in Compur
shutter. As new . £5 9 8
Ensign Midget, 1/6. 3 anastigmat, purse and filter
£2 2 0
8i-in. t/6.8 Goerz Dagor, iris mount . £2 7 8
8*-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres, iris, sunk mount. ... £7 18 8
6jn. f/6.S Ross Telecentric Telephoto Lens. . £3 18 6
54-in. f/4.5 Ross Xpres, sunk iris mount . £3 17 8
6- in. f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, focussing mount. ... £1 18 8
2-in. f/3.5 Ross Xpres, focussing mount .... £2 7 8
2-in. f/3.6 Ross Xpres, iris mount . £1 12 6
1 - in. f/2.9 Ross Xpres, sunk mount . £1 10 0
5-in. f,'5.6 Ross Homoceniric, sunk mount.. £1 15 0
2- in. f/3.5 Krauss-Zeiss Tessar, iris mount., £1 10 0
2-in. f/4.5 Voigtiander Heliar, iris mount.... £1 10 0
9-in. f/6.5 Dallon Telephoto, iris mount . £3 18 8
5|-in. f/4.5 Cooke, iris mount . £2 12 8
4|-in. f/4.5 Goerz Dogmar, sunk iris mount . . £2 5 0
7- in. f/3.5 Aldis Anastigmat Lens . £3 19 6
5-in. f/4.5 Cooke, iris mount . £2 2 0
Whole-plate W. A. Zeiss Protar . £2 2 0
3jx2J 1936 Model T.-P. Junior Special, with f/4.5 Dall¬
meyer anastigmat lens, revolving back, 3 slides. As new
£7 7 6
3j x2J^ T.-P. Junior Special, with f/2.9 Plaubel anastig¬
mat lens, revolving back, 12 slides and case, Dallmeyer
direct finder . £6 15 0
3J^x2J Mentor Folding Reflex, with Zeiss Tessar lens
1/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, all in case. . £6 18 6
34x24 Salex Reflex, with revolving back, f/3.g Murer
anastigmat lens, 3 slides and case . £4 10 0
31 X 2i Graflex, with revolving back, f/4.5 Kodak ana¬
stigmat lens, 3 D.D. slides, leather carrj'ing-case. In first-
class condition . £7 12 6
31x2J T.-P. Junior Special, with 5i-in. f/2.5 Cooke lens,
revolving back, F.P. adapter, 3 slides and leather carrying-
case. In good condition . £12 10 0
3}x2,l T.-P. Junior Special, with revolving back, f/3.5
Dallmeyer anastigmat lens, 3 slides, roll-film holder
£7 19 6
31x21 T.-P. Reflex, with reversing back, fitted with
an f/3.4 Aldis anastigmat lens, 3 slides and case
£5 12 6
34 x21 T.-P. Reflex, with f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, revolving
back, sunk lens bo.\, 3 slides, F.P. adapter and roll-film
adapter . £7 7 6
i-pl. Popular Pressman, with reversing back, f/4.5 Aldis
lens, 4 slides, F.P. adapter . £4 19 6
J-pl. Soho Reflex, with revolving back and a Goerz Celor
lens f/4.8, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter and carrying-case
£7 12 6
1-pl. Soho Reflex, with revolving back, Zeiss Tessar
lens f/4.5, 6 D.D. slides, carrying-case . £9 18 6
l-p1. Adams’ Minex de Luxe, f/3.5 Cooke lens, F.P.
adapter and case . £13 0 0
10x15 cm. Adams’ Minex, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, F.P.
adapter and case . £15 0 0
i-pl. Ensign Model A Reflex, f/5.8 Ensign anastigmat
lens, revolving back, i dark slide . £3 19 6
J-pl. Special Ruby, with an f/4.5 Cooke anastigma
lens, revolving back, 3 slides, F.P. adapter and case
£4 17 6
i-pl. Ensign Tropical, reversing back, SJ-in. f/4.5 Ross
Xpres lens, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, and case £15 10 0
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September 9, 1936
THE
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The use of the
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eliminate the
possibility of
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ment during ex¬
posure and will
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sharp pictures.
It has been
successfully used
with almost every
type of heind
camera, including
miniature, reflex
also cin4 cameras.
Price
7/6
Send for one to-day
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OUR NEW GASLIGHT
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Write fpr full details and range of samples.
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Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
l^^cluding D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips*
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
ALLENS 'Z
IBS. OLDHAM ROAOr
MANCHESTER, 4
SPECIAL OFFER!!
FRENCH MANUFACTURER’S
STOCK OF
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Pocket TELESCOPES
ifi each
Post Free.
with Case
Complete
AT LESS THAN HALF USUAL PRICE
Weight 7 oz. Length in.
An Ideal Pocket Companion.
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City and Guilds of London Institute.)
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Enrolments : September 17th and 18th.
Full particulars of all classes on application to the Principal.
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
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^ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON. LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion : postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington. London, N.l. [0083
TLFORD Electric Exposure Meter, new, leather
i case : cost 63/- ; 42/-. — Box 9174, c/o " The
Amateur Photographer.” [4800
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3. Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holbom, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
■ITFANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
T 7 and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane. London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED for Cash. — Anastigmat Lenses, 5 to 14
in., f/7.7 to f/G. — Optical Exchange, 99,
Waterloo St.. Glasgow. [4733
D ALLAPE Piano Accordion, recently cost £65 ;
accept £48 cash ; take Leica and accessories
part exchange.— Dearing, 2, Ferry St., Millwall. [4775
WANTED. — Modern Developing Tank for 3ix2J
Films. — 237, Upton Rd., Bexley, Kent. [4802
Exchange de Luxe Six2i Etui Outfit for
RoHeiflex ; cash adjustment. — 40, Rochester
Rd., Coventry. [4803
Five Pounds offered best camera, 3ix2i or smaller.
— BM/ALMO, London. W.C.l. [4805
WANTED. — Photo-electric Meter, also Electric
Enlarger suitable Exakta. — Vicar, Abbots-
kerswell, Devon. [4808
WANTED. — i-pl. Reflex, complete but without
lens, also 3-in. f/4.5 lens, with iris for
enlarger. — Taylor, Pedders Lane, Preston. [4810
Baby Slbyl or Vesta (plate) wanted.— C. Mead,
17, Harbour Terrace, Falmouth. [4811
WANTED. — Postcard Reflex, with revolving back ;
particulars and lowest price to — Rex, Savile
House, Torquay. [4817
WANTED. — 3ix2i Meyer Compur Reflex. —
Moorings, Downs Hill. Beckenham, Kent. [4820
WANTED. — Electric Enlarger, also Daylight
Developing Tank for films 3|x2i. — 19,
Eversley Crescent, Isleworth. [4824
ROLLEIFLEX, in first-class condition, wanted
by Birmingham advertiser ; details and price.
— Box 9182, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4828
MATERIALS
CITY PHOTO WORKS.— First Quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3i x 2i, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders: Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3Jx2i. 1/6 100 ; i-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines,
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
Good-bye
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and any unwanted object
from prints with the great¬
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It
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LIMITED-
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
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Stockists for ZEISS IKON, CONTAX. LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX, ROLLEICORD, SUPERB,
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PLATES, FILMS. PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
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HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
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Your film Developed and i Veiox glazed print made
from each negative ; V.P. and aixzi, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. II6 (2jX4i) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3— 5iX3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — 8i X 6i enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6i X 4| enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 i dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives, zo X i6 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 X 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each— 10 X 8
1/- each.
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September 9, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 5
CHRISTMAS
Folders
Mounts
Calendars
1936-7
FINEST SELECTION EVER
Artistic Designs. Colourful Printing.
Exceptional Value.
BUY
EARLY
THIS
YEAR
while
stocks are
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FOR POSTCARDS, CABINETS, AND
AMATEUR SIZES.
SLIP-IN AND PASTE-ON FOLDERS
from 3/6 100 to 2/6 dozen.
SPECIAL SAMPLE OFFER
We will send a BUMPER PARCEL of Assorted
Christmas Folders for I/- post free, or for 2/6 will
Include some better-class lines *and one or two
Calendars. Large Selection of Christmas Cards and
Calendars 5/-. All samples unmarked and saleable at
a profit. Order early while stocks are complete.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD.
Dept. A.P.. PHOTO WORKS. NOTTINGHAM
FINLAY
COLOUR PROCE/r
Exquisite and accurate colour results obtainable,
time or instantaneous, by this remarkably simple
process of Direct Colour Photography. Any
number of duplicates in Colour, also Contact
Prints or Enlargements in Black-and-white.
CALL OR C. BAKER WRITE TO :
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244, HIGH HOLBORN, W,C, 1
Sols London Distrlbotors for Amatenr and Scientiflo
soppUss of FINLAY COLOUR MATERIAL oi Trade
enqolriss and Process Homes,
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174, MILL LANE, HAMPSTEAD. N.W.6
THE AUTOCAR
9J
MATERIALS
The World’s Leading Automobile Journa',
Every Friday. 4d.
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photographers in South Wales.
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Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
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Prices less postage to callers.
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9 to 7 : Wednesday, 1. Please call.
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Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON. Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen;
1,5x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; 4-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 34x24 2/6 gross. 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: ljx2f, 1/6 gross;
34x24, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 44x2J and
4-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; 4-pI., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/0 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates ; 4-pl.. 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 34x24, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
R ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures ;
18x24, 9/- dozen; 34x24, 9/-; 24x44 11/-;
6 exposures: 34x44, 18/-; 54x34. 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 34x24, 3
packs 5/3 ; 4-pl.i 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
1-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
4-pI., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 34x24, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; 4-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K Alton RoU Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, 18x24 and 34x24, 10/- dozen,
24x44 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
R ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 2,700, 34x24,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross : 4-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
HAYHDRST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 8/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — ^Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 34x24, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : 4-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — 4-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen. 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for 4-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 'whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
Allens. — Super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
A LLENS. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
I\ free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
OUR ANNUAL
STOCKTAKING SALE
AND YOUR OPPORTUNITY
to secore that ** miniature at a fraction of original coat.
Each item has been carefoUy overhauled and reconditioned,
and a written guarantee as to mechanical and optical per¬
fection is issued with each. Five days’ approval.
LEICA
Leica Ilia, f/1. 9 Rectilinear, Hektor. As new.. £42 17 6
Ueica Ilia, f/2 Sumiunr, E.R. case . £33 7 6
Leica Ilia, f/2.5 Hektor, E.R. case . £25 7 6
Leica HI, chromium, f/2 Summar, E.R. case . . £29 7 6
Leica II, f/2.S Hektor, as new, E.R. case . £20 7 6
Leica II, f/3.5 Elmar, as new, E.R. case . £18 16 0
We have second-hand models of all the Leica cameras, and
we can supply these with, any lens at equally attractive
prices. We have an excellent selection of accessories and
leases, both second-hand and demonstration-soiled.
ROLLEIFLEX AND ROLLEICORD
Latest Model f/3.5 Rolleidex. Dem.-suUed. . . . £18 17 6
RolleiSex, f/3.8 Tesear. As new . £15 17 6
Rolleiflex, non. auto., f/4.5 Tessar, case . £8 17 0
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar, case. As new . £8 7 6
RoUeicord II, f/3.o Triotar. As new . £13 15 0
Rolleicord, f/3.S Triotar. As new . £12 12 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Contax II, f/2.8 Tessar. Mouth old . £35 17 6
Contax II, f/2 Sonnar. Demonstration-soiled., £39 18 6
Dollina Range-finder, f/2,9, Compur. As new.. £9 16 0
Kodak Regent, f/4.5 Tessar. As new . £14 17 6
Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Compur. As new . £7 7 0
Prominent, f/4.5, Compur, coupled R.P . £13 17 6
Pilot Twin-lens Reflex, f/2.8 Tessar . £13 6 0
Zeiss 620 Ikonta, f/3.0 Novar, Compur. As new £6 19 6
Ensign Donbie-8, f/4.5 anastigmat . £2 12 6
Voigtlander BrilUant, f/7.7 . £1 12 6
Ihagee Weeny-Ultrix, f/3.5 Tessar . £6 6 0
Mentor Three-Four, £/3.5 Tessar, Compur . £8 19 6
Super Ikonta 530/2OCpR. Cost £19 . £14 12 0
Zeiss Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar . £10 17 0
Pupille, f/2 Xenon, Altera, hood and R.P . £15 15 0
020 Duo, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Dem.-soiied. . £8 19 6
ENLARGERS AND PROJECTION APPARATUS
Zeiss Miraphot. Unsoiled . £9 18 0
Leitz Valoy. Unsoiled . £7 17 0
Ensign Magnaprint, for 35-inia. and Leica lens. £3 16 0
Ensign Magnaprint, f/4.5. Model V/l*. . . £5 17 6
If your requirements are not listed please wilt© ns. This
advertisement goes to press a fortnight prior, and our stocks
are constantly changing. Accessories and lenses for
miniature cameras of all types, at very attractive prices.
MINIATURE CAMERA AND
HOME MOVIE SPECIALISTS
52 WIDMORE R? BROMLEY. KENT
'Pfione,RAV.I926
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 9, 1936
LIGHT FILTERS
FOR PANCHROMATIC EMULSIONS
“OPTOCHROM ** UOTVERSAL GREEN FILTERS are recommended
for nse with Panchromatic or Orthochromatic emulsions, for daylight
exposures. Exposure table supplied.
OPTOCHROM ” BLUE FILTERS are recommended for artificial
light exposures with Panchromatic emulsions.
Set of 3 filters, Universal
Green, Nos. 1 and 2, and
Bine, iu velvet • lined
case.
To fit Rolleifiex lens,
28.5-mm. diameter
£1 13 9
To fit Leica lens, 36>
mm. diameter
£1 17 6
To fit Contax lens,
27-mm. diameter
£1 10 0
To fit Contax lens,
4^mm. diameter
£2 5 0
■y pm I Set of 3 Optochrom filters in cbrominm-finisbed moonts
"tww • to match chrorainm^floished Leica cameras. No. 1 Green,
No. 2 Green, and Blue, in velvet-lined case . £2 12 0
Writ» for Illuntrated Protpectut and Price Lilt.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD. **lTliSrw.cT-
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole-
sale stock of G
ranville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRBnNGHAM.
Galloways, 79. New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse. 86. Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. WUman. 32. Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. SalaniOQ & Co., Ltd., 20. High St.
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119. Queen St.
CARLISLE.
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CHELTENHAM.
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DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williami, 92, Saville Road. Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
EINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Darbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
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Wands, Ltd.. 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81. Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Darbins, 66. Broadway. Ealing, W.5.
Darbins. 131, High Street, Putney.
HEWCASTLE-OK-TYNE .
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
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NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM.
Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Darbins, 38. Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30. Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin 112, High Street.
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Brighton. — Kimber’s ■■ Brighton ” Gaslight
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BURT’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
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BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
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Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
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postcards. — Shawyer. Swindon. Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3Jx2i lOd., post
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1 /Q DOZEN. 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
1/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 84x64 lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all i’hoto-
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
I ENLARGEMENTS of Quality, Postcard Printing,
li etc. : price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
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Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : 4-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson. Beverley, London Rd.. Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, lilgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
REPA I RERS
Repairs to cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis. The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holhorn, London, W.C.l. Holbom 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimate submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries Invited. — 114/H5. Holhorn, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holbom 3126. [0062
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
Learn to use your Miniature Camera ; expert
gives individual tuition. — Francis. Flaxmau
4133. [4813
FILMS WASTED!
BECAUSE YOUR EXPOSURES
ARE INCORRECT.
PRACTOS
Exposnre Ueter ia always reliable.
Never varies.
Scientifically desired and special¬
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work and Artificial Light. Film
speeds up to 5,500 are marked in
both H. & D. and Scheiner values.
Model II, with Sky-blue View¬
finder . 27/6
Model I (without Finder),
ditto . 22/6
“ Junior ” Model . 15/-
All in Leather Cases.
GARNER& JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square, W.1
TO MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
't If you really are particular about FINE
!; GRAIN PROCESSING by Specialists
*1 you need not hesitate about sending your next
\ film to us.
I* We really are experts in this most important branch
I* of photography, and yet YOU PAY NO MORE
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|i Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4d. each
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■| POST YOUR NEXT ORDER TO
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<19, PARLIAMENT STREET, YORK.
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52 xSo Glazed Prints 2l^ach
From any negative, on KODAK
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September g, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 7
THE
SUPERKINO
DAYLIGHT LOADING
DEVELOPING
TANK
For all 85-mm.
cin^ films up to
5 ft. iu length.
Direct Daylight
Loading from
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No rollers. No apron. No spare parts.
Developing* fixing and washing in daylight.
Price £3:3:0 complete
Ask to see this Tank at your dealer's, or write for full particulars
to the sole importers and distributors : —
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MODEKNXZE YOUR CAMERA
£1:1:0
Sensa¬
tional
Offer
£1:1 : 0
The New Trofl Range-finder, latest optica] tjpe. Absolutely
correct from 3 ft. to liiGulty. Supplied complete ^th novel shoe
for detachable screw-in mounting on any camera with tripod tmsh.
R. E. SCHNEIDER, 46, Farrlngdon Street, London, E.C.4.
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange of photographic apparatus Is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
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Evening Class. — Crlpplegate Institute, Golden
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Station), instructed by John H. Gear, Hon. F.R.P.S. ;
Wednesdays, 6.30-8 ; commencing 30th September ;
open to all ; Miniature, Pictorial, Commercial,
General Photography ; fully practical ; three
months’ course, 15/- ; particulars write Manager
Institute. [4714
I PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED |
CHILDREN and Animals, also any other subject
that is suitable for reproduction on calendars,
only really good attractive subjects required,
state price with specimen. — G. Robinson, Calendar
Publisher, 30, St. Nicholas St., Ipswich. [4652
Photographs, Boys, ages 12 to 14, for cash
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studies only ; state price, with specimen. — Box
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8 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 9, 1 936
IN STOCK AT
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No threading. Magazine
loading, SO'ft. 16*mm. film.
Each magazine has footage
indloator. Upeedf) 8, 16, 64.
Scene-timer. Five inter¬
changeable lenses available,
universal finder. Panchro¬
matic, Snper-Seneitive Pan¬
chromatic and Koda-
chrome ” film available. Price,
with Kodak f/1.9 lens and
£40:0:0
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock -Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers,
E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD II
With Zeiss Triotar i/4.5
^dcom- £14.10:0
with Zeiss TrioUu- f/3.5
aodCom- £17.10:0
Ever-ready case, £10 0
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR OWN
CAMERA IN
PART PAYMENT
THE NEW
ZEISS CONTAFLEX
New Model Zeiss
CONTAX III
in Stock
Chromium Leica Universal
Finder (Vidom). As new. List
£4 8s . £3 0 0
3ix2i Adams’ Vesta Focal-
plane, Ross Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, self-capping, lo
slides, F.P. adapter, leather
case. Good condition £6 5 0
3x4 cm. Voigtiander Perkeo,
f/3.5 Skopar, Compur. Good
condition . £615 0
3ix2i Zeiss Cocarette, Tes¬
sar f/4.5, delayed Compur.
Good condition . £5 17 6
4ix3i Zeiss Nixe Roll Film,
double extension, 13.5-cm.
Tessar f/4.5, Comptir. Good
condition . £5 17 6
3.5-cm. Wide-Angle Elmar
1/3.5 Lens, for Leica. As
new. List £9 £6:5:0
3^x2^ Goerz Double Exten¬
sion Ten ax p Dogmar f/4.8,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll-film holder, case. Good
£6:15:0
9-cm. Elmar 1/4 Lens,
coupled for Leica. Excellent
condition. List C O . 1 C . A
£ii 17s . 3to:l«):U
6x6 cm. Welta Perfekla,
f/3.5 Meyer. Compur, E.R. case.
£^5 £11:5:0
5-cm. Summar f/2 Lens,
for chromium Leica. As new.
List £17 143 £13.0:0
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar.
Vtry good condition. List
£18:15:0
6^x4} (13x10 cm.) Uni¬
versal Sifar, triple extension,
8i-in. Plasmat set f/4.5, also
Wide-angle Meyer f/1.9, Com¬
pound also focal-plane shutter,
3 double also 3 single slides.
£37:10:0
.^boue arc at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Any item sent on five days’ approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be wen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on applicatim. Bargain
list and guide to new models. Also laleit literature, post
free anywhere. Please state requirements.
9.5 Midas Combined Camera and
Projector, and case. Good condition
£2 0 0
3^x2} Glunz Double Extension,
Xenar f/3.8, Compur, rise and cross,
frame finder, F.P. adapter. Fairly
good condition . £3 15 0
4ix2i Zeiss Ikonta, Novar f/6.3,
Telma shutter. Shop-soiled £5 0 0
3} X 2i German Double Extension,
unnamed, f/3.8 Salexon, delayed
Compur, F.P. adapter, roll-film
holder, 6 shdes, case. Very good
condition . £5 5 0
Baldax, 16 pictures on 3JX2J film,
f/3.5 Meyer, Compur. As new. List
£7 7S . £6 12 6
3ix2J Goerz Tenax, for roll film
and plates, Dogmar f/4.5, Compur,
screen, 8 shdes, case. Good condi¬
tion . £6 15 0
3^x2^ Ememann Focal-plane,
Emotar f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Very g7.1A.A
good condition . XI.AU.U
31 X 2^ Latest T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, 5-in. Cooke £0.1 A. A
f/4.5, 3 slides. Asnew XO.IU.U
3x4 cm. Kodak Pupille, f/3.5
Tessar. Shop-soiled. 1*1 1 . 1 1 .A
List £15 15s .
3ix2i Voigtiander Prominent, f/4.5
Heliar, case. Good
condition .
3^x21 Dallmeyer Press Reflex,
revolving back, 5-in. Dallmeyer Press
f/3.5, also lo-in. Dallmeyer Popular
£15:10:0
3x4 cm. Nagel Pupille, f/a Xenon,
r2frol^"."^.-:^.“.‘ £17:10:0
i46oi;e are at
37 BOND ST., LEEDS, 1
Telephone: Leeds 25106.
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.5 Foth.
Fair condition. List £5 5s.
£3 3 0
4i X 3J Kodak Series III si-in. Rosa
Homocentric f/6.3, Compur, rising
front, case. As new. Cost £10 5s.
£4 4 0
4ix3i Folding Ensign Reflex,
5i-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides.
Good condition . £6*17*6
4ix2J Voigtiander, f/4.5 Heliar,
delayed Compur, case, g 7 , 1 7 , C
Good condition . X f • X f .0
3ix2i Ensign Special Reflex
SR51, 5i-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3
shdes, F.P. adapter. Fair condition.
. £9:17:6
9x12 cm. Ernemann Folding Reflex,
16.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P.A., filter, jC1C,17,C
case. Good condition XXO.X f .0
5x4 Soho Revolving-back Reflex,
16.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, also
i68-mm. Goerz Dagor f/6.8 lens on
spare panel, 2 D.D. slides, F.P.
adap ter, filters, case. dO-iQ-n
Good condition.... XXO»XO*U
3ix2i Kodak Regent, f/3.8 Xenar.
£18:18:0
3^x2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex,
6-in. Dalmac f/3.5, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. A., case. Splendid
condition. List ^56. X^O*XU*U
3ix2^ Zeiss Miroflex, 12-cm. Tes¬
sar f/3.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, roll-
film holder, case. Good condition.
cost£58i2s6d £32:10:6
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
T tlephone ;
London, W.I
Mayfair 0859.
[30LL0NC7S
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
Zeiss Range-finder, case. As
new. List£i 17s. 6d. £17 6
4tx3t Continental Double Ex¬
tension, 13.5-cm. Excellor f/4.5,
Compur, 4 shdes. Good con¬
dition . £2 17 6
3^x2^ Etui, Radionar f/4.5,
F.P. adapter. Good
condition . XO*U*U
3^x2^ Etui, Radionar f/4.5,
delayed Ibsor, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good gC.A.A
condition . XsJ.U.U
3^ X 2^ Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex, Aldis Uno f/4.5,
case. Good coiuiition. gC.C.A
List £8 i6s. ......... XU.O.U
Zeiss Ikonta 520 ICP, 16 on
3iX2j film, Novar f/4.5, Com¬
pur. Very good condition. List
£5:15:0
Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, range¬
finder in feet, E.R. case. Good
£8:15:0
3^x2i Ensign Super Speed
Cameo, f/3.5 Ross Xpres, delayed
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll - film holder. Very good
c^^iUon. List £11.15.0
9.5 Dekko, f/t .9 Ross, also
Dallmeyer Tele f/4, X4 filter,
lens hood, case. As new. Cost
over£i7r5s £12:10:0
3^x2} Mentor Compur Reflex,
revolving back, Tessar f/3..‘),
F.P. adapter, 4 slides, lens hood,
case. As new. List over £37
£27:10:0
Above are at
12 GEORGE ST.
CROYDON
Telephone: Croydon 0781.
3^x2^ Kodak Six-20
Junior, f/8.8 anastigmat,
3-speed, direct finder. As
new . £1 19 6
3tx2t Ensign Selflx-20,
Ensar f/4.5. As new. List
£3 15s . £2 10 0
6ix3t Kodak Special
Rangefinder Model, f/6.3
anastigmat, Compur, rise
and cross, leather case. Fair
condition . £2 15 0
3x4 cm. Ensign Double-8,
Ensar f/4.5, case. Good
condition. List £3 12s. 6d.
£2 15 0
3i X 2} Zeiss Focal-plane,
Zeiss Unar f/4.5, 2 D.D.
shdes, F.P. adapter, case.
Fair condition .. . £3 0 0
4ix3^ (and 9x12 cm.)
lea Nixe Double Extension
Roll Film, 13.5-cm. Zodel-
lar f/4.5, Compur, rise and
cross, plate back, 6 slides
(9x12 cm.). Good con-
dition.... £4.10:0
3^x2^ Voigtiander Avus,
Skopar f/4.5, Compur, 5
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £5:5:0
3^x2i Ensign Focal-
plane Roll Film Reflex,
Ensar f/4.5, case. As new.
£6:0:0
3^x2) T.-P. Horizontal
Ruby Reflex, Dallmeyer
f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll-film holder. Fair con-
£?r:4s.':"‘ £6:10:0
Above are at
30, Thames St.
Kingston-on-Thames
Telephone: Kingston 3324.
ESTD.
1750.
4.5 X 6 cm. lea Bebe, 7.5-
cm. Tessar f/4.5, Com¬
pound, i/25oth, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Fair
condition . £2 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathe B Moto-
camera, case. Good con¬
dition. List £6 6s. £3 15 0
3ix 2j Ensign Carbine 6,
Ensar f/4. 3, Compur lea¬
ther case. Good condition
£4 5 0
4Jx3i Popular Press¬
man Reflex, 5j-in. Aldis
f/4.5, reversing back, 6
slides, case. Fair condition
£5 15 0
4 j X 3i T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, 5|-in. Cooke f/4.5,
revolving back, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Very
£7:17:6
9x12 cm. Mentor Fold¬
ing Reflex, 15-cra. Tessar
f/4.5. 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter (for 9x12 cm., 4J
X3i, and 3*^x2!), case.
Excellent con- jC *7 • 1 *7 • C
dition . X/.l # .0
5tx3j^ Kodak Special,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, case.
Geo,f„W,Eo«.£8:15:0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak BB
Junior, f/1.9 lens, combina¬
tion case. As new. List
£20 8s £14:17.6
4x4 Automatic Rollei-
flex, Tessar f/3.5, case.
Good condition. List
£15:10:0
Above are at
35 BROMPTON RO.
London, S.W.3
Phone : Kensington 2052.
And at : —
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
13, High St., Kensington, W.8,
65, Netting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd., S.W.17.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Crouch End. — 17, Topsheld Parade.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catford. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canteroury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
DOLLOND
OWL N0.4
General-purpose popular size roll-
film camera of modem design, fitted
with the fast Wray Supar f/4.5 anas-
tigraat in focussing mount, taking
pictures 3i X aj in., self-erecting front,
hinged back, pressure-plate, eye-level
finder, speeds i/25th, i/50th, i/iooth
sec., T. and B., flexible release,
covered metal body, fljxyxif in.
PRICE 55,-
Brown leather shng case, velvet-lined,
lock and key. Price . 78. 6d,
40
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My First Ten Years with Leica. liy Paul Wolil.
New I'liiKliah eililion. ‘ihU pictures witti teelinical
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How to Use Your Miniature Camera. Contains .'ll;
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The Exakta Handbook, .lust puiilislieil. All about
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Portraiture with the Miniature Camera, liv
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USED ‘MINIATURE’
CAMERA OFFERS
1 Contax Miniature Camera, Suimar f/2 leius.
focal-plane shutter, -t to I'l.OOdth sec. Cest
i:4I . . . . . £34 10 0
2 Leica Model II, black, Elmar f X.i) lens, focal-
plane shutter, 1 2uth to 1 oOoth sec. Cost
Ids . £19 19 0
3 Six-Twenty Duo Kodak, f 4.5 anastigmat.
t’osl td . £4 15 0
4 Minifex Miniature Camera, f;.’L5 Victur
£3 18 G
5 4 3 cm. Pupille R.F. Camera, f/2. 8 Tessar
lens. Oompur shuttei-. 1 to i;;h)0th sec. Cost
t:i8 10s . £14 14 0
G 4 3 cm. Zeiss Kolibri Roll Film Camera,
'Tessat' f d.r) lens. Compur shutter, 1 to I dOOth
sec. Cost £12 17s. (id . £8 17 G
7 IG-on-V.P. Gucki Camera, f/2 Xem.r lens.
Compur .shutter, 1 to 1 dOUth sec. Cost £lt! His.
£11 11 0
8 V.P. Korelle Roll Film Camera, Tessar f 4,.5.
D.A. Compur shutter, 1 to l/25()th sec. Cost £10
£8 17 6
9 lG-on-2B Baida Roll Film, TriopUm f/2.ii
lens, (^ust £8 Ifis . £6 G 0
10 -Non-automatic Rolleiflex 6x6 cm. Reflex,
f.4.5 I’essar lens. Compur shutter. 1 to 1 .TOOth
sec. Cost £18 . £9 9 0
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MIORoLUX " development receive at least twice the normal exposure. Providing
Ihis extra exposure is given, negatives developed by our " MICROLUX " process
possess a ()uaiity that cannot lie eijuallel by oniinary metho.is, but to suiunit a
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Splendidly improved and fitted with built-in photo¬
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f/2. 8 Zeiss Tessar . £55 17 0
f/2 Sonnar . £63 0 0
F/1.5 Sonnar . £78 5 0
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Agfa Atomal . 2s. Od
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taining Meritol, per 2u-o/. tin . 2s. Od
Eukobrom. The new compensating developer for
enlargements. Per tin . 3s. Gd.
FOR THE CINE USER
W'e have the finest stock of apparatus in the
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MINIATURE OFFERS
11 — Zeiss Ikoflex I Roll Film Reflex, f 4.5
Novar lens, Klio 8-speed shutter. Cost £8 lOs.
£6 6 0
12— 6x6 Foth Reflex Roll Film Camera, f,2.5
F<ith anastigmat. focal-plane shutter. 1 2.3th to
l oliDth sec. Cost £10 17s . £7 7 0
13— Six-20 Duo Kodak Roll Film. f/4..3 anas¬
tigmat. D.A. Pronto shutter. Cost £6 £4 15 0
14 — 16-on-V.P. Baida Roll Film, f;2.t) Cassar
lens. D.A. Compur shutter. 1 to l/2.3()th sec.
Cost £8 . £6 15 0
15 — Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar, focal-plane.
l '20th to 1,500th sec. Cost £15 . £9 9 0
16 — Leica Model III, black. Elmar f/3.5. focal-
plane, i to l/5(M)thsec. Cost £30 lOs. £24 10 0
17 — Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar,
f(wal-plane shutter, 1 to 1 /.300th sec. Cost
£40 His . £34 10 0
18— 6x6 CD
lens. Compur
£2.3 10s .
19 — 6 X 9 cm.
Compur shutter.
£17 17s. 6d
Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar
lutter. A to 1 500th sec. Cost
. £19 19 0
Super Ikonta, f 4.5 Tessar lens.
J. to 1 /250th sec. Cost
. £14 14 0
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September 9, 1936
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— &. C.IlVE,MA.TOGR,API-IE,R,
^ The Journal for Everybody wilh a Oamera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, September i6th, 1936.
No. 2497.
Copyright— Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the IT.K.
FOR SPORfS AMO SPEED SUBJ ECTS
-a S^firrt. ...... 'mA
CAMERA
SERES' WITH IVIRY ’TRY
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA HHER A PVERTISEMENTS
September i6, 193G
Take Super pictures
this Aatiimn on
Kodak Super Sensitive
Panchromatic Film
Outdoors, The light is a little softer, yellower, these days. I
Now’s the time when Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film comes to the
rescue. Its extra speed and high sensitivity to yellows and reds enables you to
get fully-exposed pictures all through the year.
Indoors, the Kodak Night Photography Aids — “Photoflood” Lamps and
“Kodaflector” Reflectors — give plenty of light for photography with any camera.
Here again you need Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film. It works
splendidly with these lighting aids because it is so highly sensitive to artificial light.
Indoors or out, at this time of year, use Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic
Film for SUPER pictures. Your Kodak Dealer has it in Roll Films, Film Packs,
and in 35 mm. form for “miniature” cameras.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
NEW MINIATURE CAMERA LITERATURE
AND ALL THE NEW FINE-GRAIN DEVELOPERS
Wallace Heaton ** leaves no stone unturned** in the effort to assist miniaturists in every way.
Anything and everything which can be of the least help is always in stock at the Bond Street Store,
and expert advice is always free.
MY FIRST TEN YEARS WITH
THE LEICA. (By Dr. Paul Wolff.)
A beautifully bound volume containing about fifty
pages of valuable reading matter, and nearly two
hundred full-page reproductions of outstanding
Leica photographs and full teohnical details for
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DON’T MISS THESE BOOKS.
Sonne nber See und Strand. By Paul Wolff.
The latest book of photographs. 100 holiday pictures with technical details and
the most beautiful reproductions possible. German edition only. 10s. Od.
Ski Eamerad Toni. By Paul Wolff.
A similar book of winter sport pictures. German. 10s. Od.
My First Ten Years with the Leica. By Paul Wolff.
New English edition. 200 pictures with technical tables and reading. Sis. Od.
The Leica Manual.
COO pages, 300 illustrations. Sis. Od.
Leica Amateurs Picture Book.
160 pages of Leica pictures with some reading matter and all technical data. Sis. Od.
How to Use Your Miniature Camera.
Contains 66 pages of illustrations and rudimentary instruction in loading and hand¬
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The Ezakta Handbook.
Just published. All about the Exakta and its many uses. 3s. 6d.
Portraituie with the Miniature Camera. By Minlcam. 3s. 6d«
NEW DEVELOPERS YOU SHOULD TRY.
*‘W.H.*’ Paraphenylene-Diamine. The finest fine-grain developer. Sufficient per
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Tetenal Ultrafln. Non-poiaonous fine-grain developer, can be used six times. .4s. Od.
Sopramin. Non-poisonous paraphenylene developer. Can be used repeatedly. Ss. 4d.
Johnson’s Fine-grain Developer. Can be used repeatedly . Is. Od.
Buffered Borax. Per tin for 32 oz . is. 9d.
Agfa Atomal . 2s. Od.
Johnson's new Ultra Fine-grain developer, containing Merltol, per 20-oz. tin, Ss. Od.
Eukobrom. The new compensating developer for enlargements. Per tin, 3s. 6d.
ALL THE LEICA
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down
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MODEL II, with f/3.d Elmar # ■ / ■
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MODEL III, with f/3.5 Elmar ^ i
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MODEL HZ, with f/2 Summar
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MODEL nia (chromium model), with f/2 Sum-
mar lens, speeds to 1/1, 000th ^ m
sec., £43 0 0 cash, or for. . . *1/ *4 down
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September i6, 1936
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One of the smallest and
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world. Simple loading by
daylight or at night. Is fitted
with direct-vision and auxil¬
iary view-finders, 3 speeds.
Strong, silent motor takes
25-ft. films at a winding.
Footage indicator, geared to
mechanism. Interchangeable
lenses. With strap handle
for convenient carT>’ing.
£16:16:0
F/3.5.
£10:10:0
Nine monthly payments of
39/3 or 24/6.
“REGENT”
The latest model, taking 8 or
16 pictures on 3i x 2^ roll film.
Has coupled range-finder,
I optical eye-level finder, Zeiss
Tessar lens, Compur
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£20:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
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The famous trigger release is
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Yellow filter is incorporated
for use when required. Com¬
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to i/40oth sec. With 4-
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£18:15:0
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Automatic film wind. New
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Engraved exposure plate.
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Takes 12 exposures on
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Darwen, Lancs.
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and
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andB £14:10:0
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2-in. large-apfcriure projection leiiS,
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double-claw action, simple threading,
geared rewind, screw action tilting,
rich bronze finish. . . £25:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 58/4.
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4x3 Kodak Vollenda, f/4.3 anastig.
lens, Nagel shutter. As CQ.C.h
new . XO.a.w
4x3 cm. Box Tengor, tl.Q.fi
f/6.3 anastig. lens . Xl.O.U
4x3 Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur
. £5:12:6
Model I Standard Leica, 10.3 f/6.3
Elmar. Unsoilecl. . £24:0:0
Model II Leica, f/3.3 F.lmar, complete
with ever-ready case. . £22:10:0
Model II Chromium-plated Leica,
f/2 Summar, 10.5 f/6.3 Elmar, com-
. £40:5:0
V.p. Kodak, f/7.7 01_ CJ
anastig. lens, focussing. UVa.
Jcir; 22s. 6d.
12s. 6d.
Voigtiander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, pair
of Focar lenses, 2 colour filters, lens hood,
leather case. All in new PI C,f|,n
condition . XiU.U.U
Rolleicord Model II, f/3.5 Triotar,
plate back, 2 slides, CIQ.fl.fl
leather case . XiO.U.U
3^x2^ Kodak Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter, micrometer
screw focussing, leather CC.17.fl
case. As new . U.X # .D
P.C. 3a Special Kodak, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter, C4.1Q.fi
complete in case . X'i.il/.O
520 Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, speeded from i CQ.17»fi
to r/5ooth. Unsoiled. . . . . X f .O
3^x2} D.E. Ememann Folding, f/6.S
anastig. lens, fully-speeded shutter, i
to i/iooth, 3 slides and £1:15:0
3i X 2^ Cameo, tlS Rectilinear lens,
speeded shutter, F.P.A. 19s. 6d.
Ombrux Exposure Meter. CO.y.fi
As new . X4i. f .O
Tempophoi Exposure £2:12:6
i-pl. All-British Planex Reflex, f/4.5
Cooke anastig. lens, 2 C4.1*?.fi
D.D. slides, case . X'l.X^.U
5x4 Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane,
f/4.5 Xpres, 3 double slides, F.P.A.,
£10:17:6
6x6 Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Tessar, plate
. £13:17:6
9x12 lea Ideal, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur,
. £7:15:0
4x3 Baby Ikonta,
f/4.5 lens .
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5
6x6 Voigtiander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar,
Compur shutter, leather C4»1*? fi
case. New condition ....
3x4 cm. buck!, f/2 Xenon, Compur
shutter. New condi- 1*0.10 4?
tion . xif:iZ:o
P.C. Model Ilia Kodak, IQ. OJ
f/7.7 lens . IjS. If a.
i-fl. Ensign Popular Reflex, f/4.5
Aldis anastigmat, 6 shdes, C *7 . 1 O . C
F.P.A. and case . Xf .X^.D
6x6 cm. Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Triotar,
ever-ready case . . . £8:17:6
6x6 cm. Wolta Perfekta, f/3.8 Meyer
:huufr““‘’...."™ £10:10:0
3i X 2i Certo Folding Plate, f/2.g Xenar
anastigmat, delayed-action Compur shut¬
ter, rising and cross front, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and case . £9:15:0
3^x2.^ Zeiss Trona, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar,
delayed-action Compur shutter, rising
and cross front, Proxar, Distar, filter, 6
slides, F.P.A. and Cl/I.IC.fl
leathercase . Xlft.lO:!)
3ix2i Nagel Folding Plate, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar anastigmat, delayed-action Com¬
pur shutter, leather £7:17:6
3^x2^ Zeiss Cocarette, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar lens, delayed-action Compur
shutter, leather case... £7:17:6
3ix2i Tropical Ensign Carbine, f/6.3
Aldis anastigmat, speeded fil,17,C
shutter, canvas case . XX«X I iD
No. 1 Pocket Kodak, £1,11.fi
f/3.9 Kodar lens.. . XX«XX»0
P.C. Zeiss Nixe, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat, Compur sector shutter,
double extension, plate back, rising
and cross front. New £li.C#f)
condition . Xil»«J»U
3^x2^ Salex Supreme, f/3.3 Salex
anastigmat, delayed-
action Compur shutter . .
520 Baldax, f/4.3 Vidar anastigmat,
Vario shutter, purse £3:12:6
Bolex Model P.A. Projector, resistance
and case, complete .... £18:10:0
180-watt Ensign Silent Sixteen Pro¬
jector, resistance and £12:15:0
16-mm. S.P, Home Talkie, 300-watt
lamp, 6-watt output, complete with
speaker. As new . . £49:15:0
16-mm. Bell & Howell Filmo 70 Camera,
f/1.9 lens, and case. . £14:0:0
16-mm. Visual Victor Model V 1936,
f/2.9 Triple anastigmat, CQI.IC.H
and leather case. As new XOX.iiJ.W
Cine-Kodak Eight Camera, f/3.5 lens,
leather case, Kodascope 8-30 Proiector
£15:10:0
16-mm. Ensign Autokinecam, f/1.9
lens, 3 speeds and fiQ.1C.fl
leathercase . lO.XrJ.w
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< Zeiis Contax, f/3.5 Tessar, high and
low speeds, ever-ready
ease. Cost £31 10s .
Latest 3ix2i Makina, f/2.9 Plaubel
Anticomar, Compur, corrected for paral-
£31:10:0
4^x6 V.P. Ernemann Speed Focal-
plane, f/1.8 Emostar aiiastigmat, F.P.A.,
L/case. Cost £56.... £10.10:0
lii 6 X 6 Latest Ikoflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar,
high - speed Compur, Cl '7.11. ft
filter, L/case . il/.U.U
3ix2i or 6x6 or Smaller Zeiss Mira-
phot Vertical Enlarger, f/b.3 anas., base
easel, electric fittings. CC.'|'7.C
As new . XU.Xl.lJ
2^x2^ Voigtiander Brilliant, f/4.5
Skopar, Compur . . £4:17:6
41x6^ Dallmeyer Baby Reflex, f/2.9
Pentac, revolv. back, 3 D.D. slides.
UnsoUed. Cost £32 . . . £19:10:0
16-ex.-on-3|x2i Baldax Roll Film,
l[2.g Meyer Trioplaii, CC,1'7.<I
D.A. Compur, L/case. . . . XD.X f .O
L 3^ X 2^ Graflex Reflex, f/4.s Koss
Xpres, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A. CC,1'7.C
L/case. Cost £25 . • 1. f .O
W Several Good Microscopes, by well-
known makers at bargain prices. De¬
tails on application.
i''''16-mm. Model B Cine- £1 ft. 1ft. ft
Kodak, f/ I .q anas . liU*XU*U
^ Pathe Model B Cine-Kodak, f/3.5
anas., L/case ... £4:17:6
Model I Leitx Leica, f/3.5 Elmar lens,
range-finder and case. . £10:17:6
6x6 or portions of 3^x2^ Noxar
Vortical Enlarger, f/6.8 anas., electric
fittings, base easel . . £4:10:0
3^x2} Tropical de Luxe Cameo, f/3.5
£12:10:0
630/16 Super Ikonia, f/2.8 Zeiss Teesar,
everready case £23:10:0
Model B 200-watt 16-mm. Kodascopa
Projector, resistance and £Oft,ft,ft
case. Cost £110 . XXv.U.U
4-In. t/6.e Cooke Primoplan Wide-
Angle Anastigmat . . . £2:17:6
9.6-mm. Cine-Nizo Camera, f/3-S
Meyer anas., L/case . . £3:18:6
P 6x13 Stereo Nettel, pair f/4.5 Tessars,
a D.D. slides, focM- £ift,l’7»C
plane shutter, F.P.A. . . X ivr. 1 1 »\J
Zeiss Contax, f/3.5 Tessar, high and
low speeds, ever-ready £22:0:0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur,
purse. Cost £14 los. . £11:7:6
Model I Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, range¬
finder, L/case . £8:17:6
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PATHESCOPE 200 - B
9.5-MM. projector
With 200-watt lighting. Picture lo
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9.5-mm. Pathescope B Motocamera,
f/3.5 anastigmat, motor drive, set of
supplementary lenses, £4,1 C, ft
and leather case . X^.iv.U
9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, double claw,
resistance to 250 volts. £4,1 'T.C
Nice order . X'x.Af.D
Campro Cine Camera £0.9.C
and Projector, combined. .. . XX, 0,0
35-mm. Kinex de Luxe Projector,
Cooke projection lens, rQ.Q.ft
resistance to 250 volts . XO.O.O
8x30 Zeiss Deltrintem Prism Bino¬
cular, complete in £1ft.1ft,ft
leather case . XAU.Xv.O
J-pl. Mahogany Enlarger, f/6.8 anastig¬
mat, long extension, reversible negative
carrier, condenser, roomy C tR
light chamber . X‘*,i#,0
i-pl. Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 Ensar,
condenser and electric £^«17»fi
fittings. New condition. . XO, A I ,0
3ix2i Salex Focal-plane, Ross Xpres
f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, £C,1'7,f»
6 slides, F.P.A . XO.Xf ,0
3Jx2J Zodel Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5,
self-capping focal-plane shutter, revolving
back, 3 D.D. slides, £7:12:6
^-pl. Ali-Britlsh Planex Reflex, Cooke
Series III f/6.5, rack focussing, focal-
plane shutter, revolving
back, 3 slides . It* t *0
square Rolleicord, Carl Zeiss Triotar,
Compur shutter, focus- £9:0:0
i-pl. No. 3 Series III Kodak, Cooke
Aviar f/4.5, Compur shut- £0,1 Q.f!
ter. Very nice order . XX.XtX.O
3^x2^ lea Tronar Folding Pocket,
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter,
double extension, F.P.A. £6:6:0
3ix2i Ensign Roll Film, Carl Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter. In
condition equal to new. . £7:17:6
i-pl. Voigllander Folding, Heliar f/4.5»
D,A. Compur, double extension, 6 slides,
roll-holder, and leather £8:19:6
16-mm. Model BB Cine-Kodak, f/1.9
anastigmat, yellow filter £14,l'7,fi
and leather case . XX‘*,AI ,0
Blendux Exposure Meter, £0,7,C
complete in case . XAi,l ,11
Multilite Outfit, with three lamps,
complete with stand, triangular base,
in case. Excellent con- £Q,1fi,C
dition . X0,10.0
Model 57 J.S. Bell & Howell 16-mm.
Filmo Projector, motor drive, resistance
to 250 volts, complete in case. In con¬
dition equal to new . . £47:10:0
3^x2^ Agfa Standard Roll Film, f/4.5
anastigmat, speeded shut- £4, 4, ft
ter, complete in case . Xt,t,'U
2i-in. square Voigtiander Brilliant,
Skopar f/4.5, Rapid Compur £C,1 9,ft
shutter, complete in case X«/, X A<,U
Still more
praises from
our
customers !
Shrewsbury.
'* I am keeping the
Sanderson, as I think it is
the better one, not oniy
as a camera, but in value.
In fact, it is City Sale and
Exchange value, and I
cannot say more. Thank
you for all the trouble
you have taken.”
J. E. B.
Exeter, Devon.
” I may say the
camera is more than up
to my expectations, and
must congratulate you
on the fine way you dis¬
patch your goods. It
being in perfect con¬
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” I feel I must write
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” I should like to state
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Nine monthly payments of
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“CONTAX III”
with built-in photo-electric
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In other respects Contax
III does not differ from
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Zeiss Tessar lens, 2-in. /,
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£78 : 5 ; 0
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Magazine loading with
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“SUPER IKONTA”
Takes 11 pictures on
3J X 2i 8-exposure roll
film. Distance meter
coupled with the focussing.
Direct built-in view-finder,
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speeded i to i/40oth sec.
With f/2.8 Zeiss JPOO Ke
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“SELFIX”
Simple loading. Strong
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Trichro shutter, i/25th,
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£3:15:0
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The universal miniature precision camera
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wedge distance meter, detachable back,
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The de luxe precision miniature camera.
In addition to the features of the Contax
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With built-in photo-electric exposure
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WEDNESDAY, September i6th, 1936.
The visitor to London who is
interested in photographic
matters can have no com¬
plaint to malce this week at the
variety and extent of fine pictures
on view for his edification. Both
the Royal Photographic Society’s
exhibition, at 35, Russell Square,
and the London Salon of Photo¬
graphy, at 5a, Pall Mall East, are
now open, and both are first-rate
shows. The former, with its variety
of exhibits, pictorial, technical, and
scientific, as well as a selection of
apparatus, makes a general show
that will appeal to every class of
camera user. The Salon is entirely
pictorial in character, but has prob¬
ably some of the finest prints that
have yet been seen in this country.
At the end of the week the exhibition
of camera portraits by the members
of the Professional Photographers’
Association opens at the Prince’s
Gallery, Piccadilly, and will provide
yet another display of pictures
worthy of attention. Preliminary
notices of both the R.P.S. and Salon
shows appear in this issue.
In our next issue, which will be
the Special Autumn Number of
The Amateur Photographer, further
notices will be given of all the shows,
and extra pages of reproductions
wiU be a feature. Our readers are
advised to order their copies early.
It will be published on Wednesday,
September 23rd.
Colour Prints at the Shows.
At the two shows now open in
London, and at the exhibition of
Commercial Photography just
closed at the Prince’s Gallery, Pic¬
cadilly, one very notable feature is
the excellence of the prints demon¬
strating modern colour processes.
Most of these appear to have been
made by commercial three-colour
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September Sport.
A topical snapshot of Grouse Shooting ^
on the Yorkshire Moors.
VoL. LXXXII. No. H9T.
carbon processes from three-colour
negatives, but the quality is
surprisingly high, and far in advance
of the colour prints we have seen
at previous exhibitions. If only
the processes were more simple and
easily worked by the amateur they
would provide an adequate reply
to the question of whether colour
photography is a success to-day.
There is still a tendency, however,
on the part of the users of these pro¬
cesses to exploit bright colours to
the full. This is a mistake, as an in¬
spection of the prints at the present
shows will demonstrate. The most
satisfying examples are those in
which there is very little colour.
Pall Mall East.
Visitors to the London Salon of
Photography, after they have com¬
pleted their round of the pictures,
may like to devote a few moments’
attention to the house in PaU Mall
East in which the exhibition is
hung. It is more than a century
old, having been erected in 1821,
about which time the water-colour
painters, whose home it is, decided
to exhibit their productions sepa¬
rately from other artists. The Royal
Society of Painters in Water Colours
was formed in 1804, and its first
exhibition was held in Brook Street
in 1805. At one time the work of
the Society was blended with that
of the Royal Academy, but by the
beginning of the reign of George IV
the water-colour painters proclaimed
their separation by erecting a home
specially equipped for their work.
Among the water-colorists who were
still flourishing in the early days of
this house were William Blake,
J. M. W. Turner, John Constable,
John Sell Cotman, and David Cox.
A glance might be given to the
elegant doorway of the house.
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Ta 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER a
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FIRST NOTICE. Society's Exhibition
COMPREHENSIVE in scope and
embracing a wide field illus¬
trative of many of the in¬
numerable phases of the applications
of photography of to-day, the 8ist
Annual Exhibition of the Royal
Photographic Society, which opened
on Saturday last, the 12th September,
at 35, Russell Square, London, W.C.,
offers a display which not only has
interest for pictorial workers, but also
caters for those whose inclinations
lie in the direction of scientific in¬
vestigation, nature study, or simply
the making of records.
As in former years, the pictorial
section is to be found in Rooms i and
2, and there is also a small collection
of colour prints in Room i. In the
studio, the lantern slides and colour
transparencies are shown, while Room
3, on the second floor, is devoted to
natural history, stereoscopic prints
and transparencies, the scientific and
technical applications of photography
being on view in Room 4. There is
also a further section relating to
apparatus and materials, which are
displayed in the outer and inner
entrance halls, in the library, on the
staircase and landings, and in Rooms
3, 4 and ,5.
The Pictorial Section.
Most of us will, however, find the
greatest interest in the pictorial sec¬
tion. It is international in scope and
includes examples from all parts of
the world. Numerically, it runs to
just over 200 prints ; it is well chosen
and forms quite a good show, in which
landscapes, as a class, are in the
ascendant. Of these. No. 3, a picture
entitled “ Family Group,” by A.
van R. van Oudtshoorn, attracts
favourable notice on account of its
expression of an admirable sense of
luminosity, a feature which is repeated
with excellent effect in ” London
Pride,” by H. A. Murch (6). It
derives a certain novelty from the
height of the viewpoint, and shows the
subject material in an unfamiliar
aspect, which, although it is a sort
of thing that has often been done
before, still retains a feeling of fresh¬
ness and individuality.
” Helping Hands” (41), by Adolf
Fassbender, is very attractive in its
suggestion of sunniness, but it does
seem somewhat overfull of matter, and
the figures, in consequence, do not
stand out from the background as
they should. J. Ainger Hall has a
landscape of great breadth of treat¬
ment in No. 56, " Gave de Pau at
Sunset,” and it gives full effect to the
majesty of the mountains which it
portrays. " Distant Fields ” (67), by
J. B. Eaton, is of a more pastoral
type, and ” Tongue, N.B.” (69), by
S. Grimshaw, deals with mountains
of lesser height and softer contours ;
but, in both, the quality of light is
very finely expressed and lends an
attraction that is decidedly out of the
ordinary.
Two very sunny figure studies are
to be seen in “Canyon Depths” (81),
by Forman Hanna, and “ The Family ”
(94), by Alexander Keighley. Both
are delightful pieces of work, and so
is “ Pellestrina” (118), by J. G. St.
Aubyn, where a huge sail in sunshine
is displayed against a darker sky.
A notable work, of considerable appeal,
is to be seen in “ The Bridge ” (149),
by F. G. Korth, and of small size,
but none the less attractive for that,
is No. 206, “ Quai du Miroir, Bruges,”
by R. Midgley. It is very dainty, and
its tone values are soft and exceedingly
well blended.
There are comparatively few por¬
traits, but No. 175, “ Opal,” by J. V.
Dorin, is very distinctive in its delicacy
of key, and, in the nudes, “ Mural
Section ” (126), by R. G. Spencer,
stands out in a class of work that is
also not very fully represented.
Good work in this section is also
sent in by G. L. A. Blair, Walden
Hammond, Robert Chalmers, Marcus
Adams, T. H. B. Scott, Will Till,
Bertram Park, H. Cazneaux, J. Dud¬
ley Johnston, Monte Luke, Pirie
Macdonald, G. L. Hawkins, Dr. Julian
Smith, and many others.
The Science of Photography.
Most of us are vitally interested in
the shutter speeds of our cameras.
The actual speeds may differ quite
considerably from those that are
marked, and a method of determining
the actual exposure and the efficiency
of the shutter is the subject of one of
the most prominent exhibits (1382).
Another interesting item is that ex¬
plaining the microspectrograph, an
apparatus which records the optical
properties of microscopically small
crystals. The use of the X-ray in
making examinations of old paintings
is demonstrated, and, in a similar
sphere, the medical applications of the
same rays are also represented.
Further sections are devoted to
astronomy, photomicrographv, which
will doubtless prove attractive to those
whose interests lie in these directions,
but a more universal appeal will be
made by the examples of photography
in the service of natural history.
Some of the exhibits are not only
fine examples in their class, but make
exceedingly pleasing studies, and, as
a rule, their technique is above re¬
proach. No. 725, “ Fulmar Petrel in
Flight,” by H. S. Thompson, for
example, is a remarkable study, and
what appears to be unique in that it
is the first time it has been photo¬
graphed in this country is Ralph
Chislett’s “ Temminck’s Stint ” (733).
Another rare subject is his “ Dartford
Warbler ” (734-5), and more good
work in the same sphere is contributed
by E. J. Hosking, H. E. Evans and
V. H. Chargois.
Considerable progress in colour work
on paper has been made during
the year, but, while most of the
examples on view might be said to
represent their subjects accurately
enough as far as a literal transcription
is concerned, their treatment has
quite a long way to go before it even
approaches the pictorial standard
achieved in monochrome. The colour
prints on the whole are very good from
the technical standpoint, but the
most satisfactory are those in which
strong vivid colours have been
avoided. This is particularly the case
in the dainty little print of a butterfly
on thistledown by F. W. Westley.
New Apparatus.
In the section reserved for new
apparatus, the miniature camera, in
several varieties, is well to the fore,
and there are many other fine examples
of craftsmanship in other types of
instrument. This section and other
features of the exhibition will be
dealt with in subsequent notices of
the show.
The exhibition is open daily at the
Society’s house at 35, Russell Square,
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., except on
Tuesdays and Fridays, when lectures
are being given and it will close at
6 p.m. The titles of the lectures were
published in last week’s “ A.P.” The
show terminates on the loth October.
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which in his saner moments he would normally consider, and a reminder is
therefore appended.
Returning from holidays is
always accompanied by a sense
of thrill, and sometimes with
apprehension, for the amateur ; since
he usually has a large batch of exposed
negatives to be developed and doubts
already have begun to pass through
his mind as to whether these exposures
were carried out correctly, or whether
something has gone mechanically
astray with his instrument. This
leads to one of the biggest pitfalls in
the photographer’s career ; it means
a rush to get them developed.
Press photography naturally needs
haste, but for the ordinary amateur
the policy is to go steady, and to do
the processing at the same pace as
he does the occasional exposures
secured at week-ends or odd times.
Method in the dark-room is more
essential at this time than at any
other.
The Dark-room.
If the worker will remember that
many of the exposures he is about to
handle may never be possible of
duplication, he will realise how essen¬
tial it is that nothing shall go wrong
with the more mundane processes of
developing, fixing and washing. A
little time spent on preparing the
dark-room will tend to ensure this
state of affairs. The bench should be
arranged according to the nature of
the material being handled, but, first,
good fresh solutions should be made
up for the occasion.
For developing, the amateur is wise
who adheres to one formula, of which
he already knows the capabilities, and
a good supply of this developer should
be on hand, so that the tendency to
continue to develop in an exhausted
solution is obviated. Fixing solution,
being so cheap, can be provided in
abundance, and should not be made
up just before operations, as the
difference in temperature of solutions
may cause trouble. However, the
wise worker always has a large supply
of this ready for use.
Where water is not laid on into the
dark-room, two or three buckets can
be taken in to assume the temperature
there prevailing.
The Bench,
For developing by hand either films,
plates or film packs, a regular lay-out
on the dark-room bench should be
adopted and firmly adhered to. A
large dish of clean water, and smaller
dish of developer, and a different type
of dish for fixer, is a very good arrange¬
ment. In the case of roll films this
gives a natural sequence, putting the
film through the water first until
thoroughly limp, then through the
developer for the allotted time, a brief
rinse, and then through the fixer.
With plates, a large dish which will
develop two at a time should be used,
and care should be taken ' that the
dish is kept rocking in all directions,
and that the plates do not slip across
one another. The preliminary rinse
in water can be omitted when dealing
with this type of material, although
some workers do it with the idea of
reducing pinholes.
Film packs can be developed in the
same way as plates Two dishes of
hypo are better than one, the negatives
being passed from the first one to the
second one after so long. The ex¬
haustion of the first bath will soon
make itself obvious, when the second
one should be used in its place, and
the first one placed second with fresh
hypo. Thorough washing can be
carried out. in the bath if a large
number of negatives have to be done,
while siphon washers are quite reason¬
able now if the amateur feels inclined
to invest in one.
Printing.
It is a very good rule to make contact
prints or small enlargements from
all negatives. It is much easier to
judge the value of the picture on a
print than from the negative, and it
also provides a handy system of filing,
since the negatives can be inserted in
small envelopes with a print pasted
on the outside.
Gaslight printing is by far the sim¬
plest and quickest way of doing small
contact prints, say, from V.P. size
upwards, though bromide paper will
naturally have to be used to make
small enlargements of miniature
negatives. Gaslight paper can be
purchased by the gross from reputable
firms at a ridiculously low price, and
will yield with ease good black-and-
white prints suitable for albums.
Choosing Enlargements.
Naturally, every amateur will want
to enlarge some of his holiday pictures,
but there is no sense in wasting valu¬
able sensitive material enlarging ob¬
viously unsuitable prints. In the first
case the purpose for which the enlarge¬
ment is desired must be decided upon,
and the negatives sorted and placed
in separate piles according to their
class, and then these classes — Press,
competition, exhibition — yet further
sub-divided into piles that will require
soft, normal or vigorous bromide.
This method will save much waste
of valuable paper, and if a test strip
of each grade is made the worker
will also save much time, since he can
do all the negatives of that particular
grade at one time.
Press enlargements will need to be
on glossy paper, but the other subjects
will be a matter of the worker’s own
particular taste.
No attempt should be made to
rush off these enlargements in one
evening, as this will inevitably lead
to disappointing results. Each nega¬
tive should be treated as though it
were about to produce an exhibition
print, and handled accordingly.
The Negatives.
The simplest way to store the
holiday negatives is to push them all
indiscriminately into an old envelope
and hope they won’t get scratched,
and every time you want a special
one you sort out the lot. The thinking
amateur will see at once how ridicu¬
lous this idea is. Transparent enve¬
lopes which can be inserted into a
loose-leaf file or into a filing cabinet are
the ideal, and these should be duly
numbered and indexed. Not a very
long job if you go to work with a will.
The Camera.
The extra work the camera has had
to do will have made its mark on it,
and it should be cleaned and well
dusted before starting work at home
again. Sand should be well shaken
out of the case.
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LONDON SALON of
Firs, N„,„. PHOTOGRAPHY
The Annual Exhibition of the
London Salon of Photography
the twenty-seventh of the series,
was opened on Saturday last, the 12th
September, at the Galleries of the
Royal Society of Painters in Water
Colours, 5a, Pall Mall East, London,
S.W.i, and, no less than in previous
years, shows a striking and attractive
collection of all that is best in pictorial
photography from all parts of the
world.
This is not surprising when it is
considered that, out of an entry of
something between 4,000 and 5,000
from nearly thirty different countries,
it is only possible to find space for just
over 400 prints — one in ten — and the
standard achieved in consequence is
extremely high.
The Show as a Whole.
To the photographic visitor to the
Salon this year the technical quality
of the majority of the prints on view
will make an important appeal. In
no previous exhibition have modern
printing methods been so fully and
satisfactorily demonstrated. A con¬
siderable number are on Gevaluxe,
but many that are not in this printing
process run it very close for richness
of the blacks and the range of tones
presented. The workers from the
Continent, particularly those from
Austria, Hungary and Czechoslovakia,
use glossy bromide paper for their
exhibition prints, frequently of large
size. These, when seen under glass,
also have a depth of tone, coupled with
high technique, which renders them of
outstanding interest. This method of
presenting exhibition work that will
be shown under glass is worthy of
attention by all regular exhibitors.
Again the Exhibition presents a
notable example of careful and success¬
ful hanging ; the universal adoption of
standard size, light tone or white
mounts — as first introduced many
years ago by the London Salon —
assists the arrangement of the pictures
in well-defined lines. The grouping of
subjects gives a vivacity and sparkle
to the show that is attractk-e. The
presentation of the show itself is a
task that is evidently carefully con¬
sidered by the Committee in addition
to the selection of the finest pictures.
Apart from a tendency towards
greater simplification in the arrange¬
ment of the subject material and an
increasing avoidance of diffusing de¬
vices, there does not seem to. be any
marked departure from the normal
treatment of the past few years.
There are fewer " stunt ” pictures and
a greater number of straightforward
representation of familiar subjects pre¬
sented in the modern way, although
most of the older members of the
Salon continue on the lines of pictorial
work with which they have become
identified in the past.
Work by Members of the Salon.
This is notably the case with the
veterans of the Salon, such as Alex.
Keighley, J. H. Anderson, F. J.
Mortimer, C. H. L. Emanuel, Pirie
MacDonald, Leonard Misonne and
Dr. E. G. Boon. The last named,
however, has shown an indication in
recent years of a more modern point
of view, particularly in selection of
subjects, and his still-life work is
notable in this respect.
Marcus Adams, needless to say,
deals effectively with child portraits
in his own inimitable fashion, and
C. J. Symes continues to show his
mastery^ of the bromoil-transfer pro¬
cess on the grand scale. There are
few workers to-day who can equal him
in dealing with this particular process.
Bertram Park continues to dally with
the nude, and we miss his strong
portrait work of the past, although
some of his latest efforts have been
towards theatrical photography with
a miniature camera.
Among the newer members, G. L.
Hawkins takes pride of place with
his big landscape subjects made in
Gevaluxe. These are easily the
strongest prints in the show, and are
treated with a bold, broad touch.
Angus Basil’s prints this year are
stronger than usual and tie has
managed to infuse greater brilliancy
into their treatment. G. L. A. Blair
remains true to his ship pictures, of
which several good examples are
shown, and Harold Cazneaux repre¬
sents Australia at its best in that his
subjects are well considered and always
decorative and technically perfect.
Two other Australian workers of
outstanding merit this year are Dr.
Julian Smith, with some fine portrait
work, and J. Eaton, of Melbourne,
whose dainty and expansive land¬
scapes are always a joy to the artist.
Pierre Dubreuil, of Brussels, another
member of the Salon, shows prints on
a larger scale this year, and, as usual,
taken from uncommon viewpoints.
The King’s Portrait.
The picture of the year, however,
and the one that attracts the greatest
attention, is also by a member of the
Salon, Hugh Cecil. His notable por¬
trait of the King, which was selected
for the new stamps, forms the centre
piece of one of the walls, and is a good
reply to the critics who insisted that
a painter and engraver should have
been responsible for the new stamps.
Other work by members of the
Salon are the small gum prints by
Harold Leighton, and the sunshine
effect by J. A. Lomax. A member’s
work that is missing from the present
show, and which is generally very out¬
standing, is that of Ortiz Echague, of
Madrid. We can only assume that the
present troubles in his country have
had something to do with his non-
appearance on the walls of the Salon.
A print of particular significance is
a fine silhouette group by the late
Herbert Lambert. This is a notable
contribution, and one that will not
only attract attention but is a
typical example of the work of a
member whose loss is deeply felt.
Among the British workers whose
prints call for attention after a first
glance aj; the walls, are those by
Leo Leigh, Rosalind Maingot, Walter
Bird, who with Madame Yevonde
takes the honours this year for the
colour prints, which are finer than on
any previous occasion, Harold Burde-
kin, Merlyn Severn, Ismay Taylor,
H. A. Murch, Yvonne, John Ahern,
Noel Griggs, Paul Shillabeer, Challoner
Woods, Walden Hammond, Stuart
Black and John St. Aubyn.
The foreign, American and Colonial
workers, who are responsible for more
than half of the complete Exhibition,
will be dealt with in a subsequent
notice, as theirs are among the most
attractive pictures in the show. In
the meantime, it should be noted that
the Exhibition is open until October
loth, daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Sundays excepted). .
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Readers’ Hints, Tips and l«adgets
USING A MINIATURE ELECl
''HE coR(’.eiis(.r of a projector can use only light coming
from a snirce small in area. Indeed, in theory, the
oTi.ly usable light in a lantern is light coming from a
point. The 'oforc', in an ilhiminant, compactness of source is
as much to be considered as is candle power.
There arc on the market special cycle lamps that use an 8-volt
miniatin' e screw bulb and two pocket lamp batteries connected
in series. The filament of the bulb is very close coiled.
With one of these bulbs in an enlarger, surprisingly short
exposures can be given. The bulb needs no ventilation at all,
so it is easy to make an enlarger out of an old bellows camera
and the lamphousc need be only a wooden box.
Instead of using two pocket lamp batteries I use three
two-cell lamp batteries. With these bigger capacity batteries,
and using short lengths of thick wire for leads, the resistance
of the circuit is low and the 8-volt bulb is being slightly over¬
run, and so you get the same high-actinic effect as you get
in the overrun lamps used for night portraiture.
I house the batteries in a box with two switches. One
position of switch A allows the full voltage of 9 volts on to
the lamp in the enlarger and the other position connects only
one of the batteries of 3 volts to the lamp and this gives a faint
image, noticeably red in colour and of very low actinic value.
The bromide paper can quite safely be positioned with this weak
light on, so that there is no need for an orange lens cap. The
other switch, B, lights an amber-covered lamp for the safe-light.
This lamp has got a 3.5-volt bulb in, but only one battery is used
LAMP FOR ENLARGING.
It is impossible to short-circuit any of the batteries, and it is
of no consequence if both lamps are illuminated. H. J. Hine.
LOCAL CONTROL DURING DEVELOPMENT.
SOMETIMES it is desired to make certain parts of a print
appear with a lighter tone than that, which would prevail
if a straight print were made from the negative. The
part required to be “ held back ” may be so small or so sharply
defined that the usual methods making use of a small piece of
cardboard, cut to shape, or a piece of cotton-wool held on the
end of a piece of wire, would cause risk of adjoining parts
being affected.
I have found the following method of control to be quite
satisfactory if a little care is exercised. A solution made
up as follows, and a camel-hair brush are the only accessories
required in addition to those in use normally during printing.
Potassium bromide . . . . . . . . 50 grs.
Glycerine . . . . . . . . . . . . J oz.
Water . . . . . . . . . ^ oz.
The correct exposure for the print is found in the usual
way and the print is placed in a dish with a normal developer
diluted to quarter strength to allow more time for watching
progress. The first appearance of the image is noted, and
when the portion that is required to be held back has nearly
reached the strength desired in the final print, the developer
is quickly poured off, and replaced with water. The prin-t is
allowed to remain in this water bath for a few seconds, and
the water is then drained off. The camel-hair brush is now
charged with the above solution, and the part that is desired
to be held back is covered over with the solution. Care
must be taken that none of it is allowed to get on to any other
part, as this solution has the effect of stopping any further
action taking place.
The solution is allowed to act for about a minute, after
which it must be removed carefully and quickly with absorbent
cotton- wool. A normal strength developer is now poured on
to the print, and development continued until the print has
attained its full strength, after which it is removed from the
developer, fixed and washed. The area concerned will now
be found to be of the right tone value and is quite permanent
and free from stain. D. Aldwyn James.
A HOLDER FOR GLASS NEGATIVES.
USEFUL holder for handling glass negatives, either one
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or zinc wire bent to shape as shown in sketch.
If the ends are given sufficient room it will be found that
two plates, back to back, can be processed at the same time.
The underneath wire end should give adequate space for the
lower plate and keep the emulsion clear of the dish, as shown
in the lower left-hand sketch in the illustration.
Care should be taken to wash and dry the holder after it
has been in the hypo bath, or, better still, make half a dozen
or so and leave them on the negatives until washing is complete.
One can then be sure that no hypo will be carried into the
developer when work is commenced on a new batch of plates.
The use of this little accessory entirely eliminates the bug¬
bear of scored negatives through the accidental scratching with
a finger-nail, and as the finger-tips do not touch the developer
pyro users will find the usual stains noticeable by their absence.
These holders also make excellent substitutes for a drying
rack. If the plates are swabbed of superfluous moisture they
can be re -inserted and hung up out of the way or laid on
one side of the wire, as shown. C. M. Crosby.
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September i6th, 1936
Reflections.
Y the
By F. READ.
Autumn Leaves.
PICTURES taken from the
water’s edge are usually
very attractive. For some
reason the novice “ falls ”
for a water picture every time, until
the time comes when he is able to
criticise his own work. He then
realises that successful pictures of
this type of subject need more skill
and thought than he at first devoted
to them. Water attracts in very
much the same way as do the glorious
greens of spring and russets of
autumn ; both so often are met
with on one’s rambles, and both
appeal to the eye for their colour.
Transferred into monochrome and
bereft of this attraction the average
“ water picture ” of the novice
becomes an uninteresting mass of
heavy tone with
reflection of the sky
as glaring patches
of unrelieved white.
Even the ad¬
vanced worker finds
some difficulty in
avoiding these ar¬
resting areas, and
sometimes adopts
the time-honoured
trick of throwing a
stone into the near
foreground ” so
that the spreading
ripples may induce
the observer on
viewing the print
to say, "How
pretty.” I have never tried the
stone-throwing, but am in agree¬
ment with the fact that ripples do,
at least, help to break the mono¬
tony of most water surfaces.
If a picture is taken of stiU water
and the high-lights are too prominent,
or if the patches of sky showing
through the branches and leafage
of the trees are disturbing to the
general effect, some effort must be
made to reduce their intensity.
Correct procedure, of course, is to
curtail the time in the developer of
The Swan's Nest.
such subjects, or to utilise the tank
method of development which is
ideal for securing the maximum
amount of detail and tone grada¬
tion without overdoing the density
of the high-lights.
Should a negative be inadvert¬
ently over-developed the persul¬
phate reducer may be tried. This
chemical tends to attack the high¬
lights first, and the negative is
removed from the solution when
action is considered to have gone
nearlyfar enough. Generally, how¬
ever, Baskett’s reducer is to be
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September i6th, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER a
IVA TERS
preferred for local reduction, as it
is more under control.
Composition is often a difficult
problem with these subjects. The
wise worker wUl soon eschew the
ordinary lake scene with its vast
stretch of water in the foreground
running half-way up into the
picture space, and try simpler
arrangements with strong fore¬
ground objects. An ideal method
is to alter the viewpoint to get
The high viewpoint.
irritating to the eye. An autumn day when the light is
softly diffused with light clouds is ideal, and will give
negatives that are full of softly flowing gradations.
When experience has been gained, then is the time to
try bolder schemes of lighting.
Reflections can often be used with good effect. In
two of the prints reproduced effective use is made of
these. A comparatively high viewpoint, with the
camera pointing down to cut out the sky, is a good plan
to follow. If “ against the light ” pictures are at¬
tempted care must be taken that the water does not
reflect the sun into the lens.
“ Water edge ” subjects are within the range of every
camera, though admittedly the instrument with a focus¬
sing screen the full size of the negative in use enables
the picture to be more easily studied and composed. A
tripod is a distinct asset on many occasions, particularly
when a snapshot exposure is out of the question.
A Shady Corner of the Lake.
some object such as a group of trees, a boat or even
a swan in one of the strong points of picture area to
give the eye a definite spot to rest on.
Sunshine for once in photography is not the great
asset it can be in other types of work. It can catch
the thousand leaves that sometimes are in the back¬
ground, and cause a myriad high-lights that are
Dockside.
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September i6th, 1936
Chancel with rood-screen.
If the photographer shows proper
interest, he may be allowed to photo¬
graph the plate and other treasures
usually locked away.
I should like to conclude with words
of advice, warning and encouragement.
First get permission from the rector or
vicar. This is usually freely granted.
Do not forget to offer him copies of what
you take ; he may not accept them, but
gratitude has never hurt anybody yet.
Finally, do not be afraid of the subject.
The accompanying illustrations were all
taken with a box " Brownie,” with a
portrait lens when necessary for the
close-up subjects. W. E. Cropley.
A sanctuary knocker.
PHOTOGR.\PHY of church interiors
is sometimes regarded by the novice
as the privilege of the man with an
elaborate camera litted with a rising
front, tilting back, wide-angle and other
special lenses and similar luxuries. The
greater part of the inside of the average
church can, however, be photographed
quite well with a box " Brownie ” or the
simplest type of folding camera. A
tripod or other firm support is, however,
necessary, as the e.xposures are never
short.
The chief snag is generally the height
of the roof. Fortunately churches usu¬
ally conform to a certain scale ; those
with high chancels and naves are usually
fairly long.
Church interiors can be taken on any
bright day, even during the winter
months. Most people will, of course,
prefer the summer months, as many
cameras hibernate !
Exposures,
These should rightly be calculated with
a meter, but what ‘‘ Brownie ” owner
is likely to run to a photo-electric
meter ? A good calculator such as
'■ Burroughs & Wellcome ” or “ The
A.P.” recent gift exposure calculator
gives e.xcellent results. The shorter the
exposure the less likely is halation to
appear round the edges of the windows,
but it is always better to err on the long
side for general work. If time allows,
it will show sharper definition if the
Close-up with portrait lens.
smallest stop is used. The exposure is
increased proportionately, but the results
are well worth the extra time taken.
My own film preference is Agfa Iso-
chrom, but any film of the 'chrome
variety with anti-halation backing will
show good results. At the moment of
writing I have not tried panchromatic
.“I typical font.
film, which should be much better for
coloured subjects such as stained glass
windows, etc.
Choice of Subject.
The number of e.xposures possible
will depend on the style and size of the
church. A big church in the Perpen¬
dicular style of architecture will show
a bewildering number of possible shots.
The general architecture can usually be
covered by three to six exposures.
Assuming the church to consist of
nave, chancel and aisles, the east end
and the west view can usually be taken
without much bother. A book or two
slipped under the tripod leg will some¬
times prove helpful. If the aisles are
sufficiently attractive, take a picture of
the more interesting end. One or two pic¬
tures taken diagonally across the church
will completely record the main building.
The font is usually worth at least one
picture ; some, with their carved panels,
are worth a whole roll of film apiece.
Some of those beautifully carved and
coloured Tudor memorials are worth
taking, while mural paintings, brasses,
and bench-ends should not be overlooked.
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September i6, 1936_ THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
SECOND-HAND MINIATURE CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES
The cameras listed below represent a selection from our stock of second-hand apparatus. Every second-hand camera we receive is
subjected before re-sale to the most careful scientific tests, and must satisfy our mechanic as being in every way perfect. We issue
in each case a written guarantee of mechanical and optical order ; a second-hand camera may, in fact, be purchased from us
with the confidence one usually associates with new apparatus.
lElCAS
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens . . . .£29 17 6
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, leather case
£23 15 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens..., £21 10 0
Leica Model li. black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case
(choice of 3) . £19 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar lens, non-interchangeable
(choice of 8) . £8 5 0
Leica Model I, f/2.5 Hektor lens, non-interchangeable
(choice of 2) . £1 111 0
Leitz Hektor 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Lens, coupled (choice of 2),
Rectilinear mount . £19 10 0
Leitz Hektor 5-cm. f/2.5, chromium, coupled.. £7 15 0
Another in nickel . £7 5 0
Leitz Summar 5-cm. f/2, chromium, coupled (choice of 2)
£13 17 6
Meyer Tele Megor l8-cm. f/5.5 Lens, coupled for Leica
£18 17 6
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready
case . £20 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar Lens, uncoupled . £6 17 6
Leitz 13. 5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar Lens, uncoupled. . .£7 17 6
Leitz Long-base Range-finder (choice of 4)..£1 5 0
Angular View-finder, chromium, for use with Model II
or III Leica . £1 7 6
Orange Filter, for Filoy enlarger . 12s. 6d.
Angular View-finder, for Model I Leica, black (choice
of 4)... . 12s. 6d.
Universal View-finder, for 3.5, 5, 7.3, 10.5 cm. lenses
£1 15 0
Reflecting Waist-level Finder . £1 2 6
Short-base Range-finder, up to 50 metres _ £1 7 6
Lens Hood, for Summar lens. Soomp . 7s. 6d.
Lens Hood, for all lenses from 5 cm. to 13.5 cm. Fikus
11s. 6d.
Lens Hood, for 5-cm. Elmar lens . Is. 6d.
Self-timing Accessory, to fit Leica . 7s, 6d.
Leica Film Cassettes, old type . 3s. 6d.
Ditto, latest type . 6s. 6d.
Film-cutting Knife . 4s. 6d.
Slow-speeds Attachment, speeds 1 /20th to 1 sec. £1 18 6
Angular Bracket, for panoramic tripod head.. 78. 6d.
Slip-on Case Spirit-level (choice of 3) . 4s. 6d.
Slip-on Filter, for f/2 Summar lens, green, each 14s. 6d.
Ditto, ditto. No. 2 Yellow . I2s. 6d.
Ditto, ditto. Ultra Violet . 13s. 6d.
Ditto, ditto. Dark Red . 14s. 6d.
Slip-on Filter, for 7.3-cm. f/1.9. Graduated Yellow 17s. 6d.
Ditto, ditto, No. 0 Yellow . 19s. 6d.
Correx Developing Tank . £1 1 0
Leather Case, to hold Leica camera, Telephoto lens.
Universal finder, angular finder, filters, etc. (choice
of 2) . £1 12 6
CONTAXES :
Contax Mode! II, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens . £34 10 0
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, with f/1.5
. Zeiss Summar lens, ever-ready case.... £43 0 0
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, with f/2
Zeiss Summar lens . £32 17 6
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, with f/2.8
Zeiss Tessar lens . . £24 10 0
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, fitted with
f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens . £21 10 0
The above specifications can also be had fitted
with the earlier type range-finder for £3 below
the prices stated.
30-cm. f/8 Zeiss Tele-Tessar Lens, for Contax. Cost £45
£30 10 0
Contax Plate Back, with one metal slide (choice of 3)
£3 3 0
Extra Slides for above, each . 5s. 6d.
Albada View-finder, for 5-cm. and 13. 5-cm. lenses
(choice of 2) . 19s. 6d.
Zeiss Direct-vision View-finder, for 18-cm. lens 1 5s. Od.
Zeiss Focussing Magnifier . 8s. 6d.
42-mm. Conical Lens Hood, each . 7s. 6d.
32-mm. Conical Lens Hood, each . 6s. 6d.
I X 42 mm. Proxar Lens, for Contax . 13s. 6d.
ROLLEIFLEXES :
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Tessar lens, ever-
ready case . £20 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 2ix2i, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
ever-ready case . . £17 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 2iX 2i, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
ever-ready case . . £14 15 0
ROLLEIFLEXES— contd.
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4 cm., f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, case . £17 5 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4 cm., f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens.
Compur Rapid shutter, ever-ready case. .£20 15 0
Rolleicord 2^X2^, f/4.5 Zeiss Triotar lens, leather case
£8 10 0
Rolleicord 2iX2i, f/3.8 Zeiss Triotar lens, leather case
£11 15 0
Plate Back, for 6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex (choice
of 2) . I7s. 6d.
Plate Adapters, for above, each . 11s. 6d.
Plate Back, for 4x4 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex (choice
of 3) . 16s. 6a.
Plate Adapters, for above, each . 11s. 6d.
Rolleiflex Stereo Attachment . 18s. 6d.
Panorama Head . 15s. 6d.
Angle Mirror, with leather case . £1 4 6
Lens Hoodo, old type, with case, each . 5s. 6d.
Ditto, latest type . I Is. 6d.
Detachable Iris Stop . 17s. 6d.
Duto Soft-focus Lens No. I . 16s. 6d.
Light Yellow Filter, to fit new-type hood . 9s. 6d.
Green Filter, to fit new-type hood . 9s. 6d.
Medium Yellow Filter, to fit new-type hood . 9s. 6d.
Proxar Lens Set No. I . £1 7 6
Proxar Lens Set No. 2 . £I 7 6
Agfacolor Filter No. 24, to fit new-type hood.. I Is. 6d.
Agfacolor Filter No. 30, to fit new-type hood.. 11s. 6d.
Pressure Back, for plate back attachment _ 11s. 6d.
As is generally known, the firm of R. G. Lewis
is the only one of its kind specialising exclu¬
sively in miniature apparatus. As miniature
camera specialists, we are able to offer un¬
equalled facilities and special services to
miniaturists.
We stock every kind of miniature negative
material, including, of course, colour films, and
a large variety of 3x4^ cm. plates used in
the Contax and Contaflex plate backs. We
have every one of the special fine-grain, de¬
velopers obtainable in Great Britain as well
as all the books published to date on Miniature
Photography. We would particularly draw
attention to OUR UNIQUE PROCESSING
SERVICE FOR THE MINIATURE CAMEf^
USER (we are the only people undertaking
exclusively the processing of the Leica size
film) and to our MINIATURE CAMERA
REPAIR SERVICE. Full particulars of this
ser\'ice will gladly be sent upon request.
Register with us for your free Monthly Copy of
Leica News and Technique," as well as the
I latest lists of makers’ booklets.
The Leitz quick winder attachment “ S.O.N.O.O.” may
now be seen in our showroom, and we shall be pleased
to demonstrate this accessory to interested clients.
MISCELLANEOUS CAMERAS :
2i square Zeiss Ikoflex Reflex, f/6.3 Novar lens. £4 17 6
2i square Zeiss Ikoflex Model II, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur Rapid shutter . £17 5 0
Makinette 4x3 cm., f/2 Supracomar lens.... £15 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/2.8 Tessar lens, leather case (choice
of 2) . ....£18 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six lens, leather
case . £21 15 0
Exakta Reflex 2Tx 1 1, f/4.5 Meyer Goerlitz lens, shutter
speed l/25th to 1/500th sec., leather case.. £9 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee anastigmat lens, shutter
speeds from l/25th to 1/1, 000th sec. (choice of 2)
£11 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, shutter speed
as above (choice of 3) . £13 17 6
Exakta Model B Multispeed, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
shutter speeds from 1/1, 000th to 12 secs., delayed
action, case (choice of 2) . £21 10 0
Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter (choice
of 2) . £6 17 6
4x3 cm. Rodenstock, f/2.9 Trinar, Compur shutter,
leather case . £4 17 6
4x3 cm. Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter
(choice of 2) . £6 15 0
2\X I ^ Planovista, f/2.7 Makro Plasmat lens, leather case
£10 17 6
MISCELLANEOUS CAMERAS— contd.
4x3 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar lens, Compur
shutter . £5 17 6
Miniature Marvel, f^2 Xenon lens, Compur Rapid shutter
£11 5 0
Welta Perfecta, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter,
case . £1 117 6
Kodak Duo, f/3.5 Kodak anastigmat lens, Compur
shutter, case . £7 15 0
Ditto, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat lens, 3-speed shutter
(choice of 2) . £4 2 6
Kodak Retina, 35-mm. film, f/3.5 Xenar lens, Compur
shutter . £6 17 6
Voigtlander Bessa, 3ix2i, f/4.5 Skopar lens, Compur
shutter . £6 17 6
4x3 cm. Piccochic, f/2.9 Vidanar lens, Compur shutter
(choice of 3) . £4 10 0
4.5x6 cm. Baldax, l6-on-3ix2i: film, {/3.5 Trioplan
lens, Compur shutter (choice of 2) . £5 15 0
Planovista, 2iX 1 1, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter
£7 17 6
Nagel Vollenda, 2iXlf, f/4.5 Radionar lens, Telma
shutter . £3 17 6
Voigtlander Brilliant, 2ix2i, f/6.3 Voigtar lens, 3-speed
shutter, leather case . £2 19 6
Foth-Derby, 4x3 cm., f/3.5 anastigmat lens, focal-plane
shutter . £3 12 6
Ditto, 1/2.5 anastigmat lens (choice of 2) . £5 5 0
4x3 cm. Dolly, f/2 Xenar lens, Compur shutter
£11 17 6
Voigtlander Superb, 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Skopar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, leather case . £11 17 6
Welta Camera, 16-on-3iX 2i film, f/2.8 Tessar lens, D.A.
Compur shutter . £18 5 0
Nagel Pupille, 4x3 cm., f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens, Compur
shutter . £9 9 0
Voigtlander Virtus, 4.5x6 cm., f/3.5 Heliar lens, Compur
(choice of 2) . £7 19 6
520 Ikonta, 16-on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter . £8 12 6
Super Ikonta Model 530/2, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur Rapid shutter, ever-ready case (choice of 3)
£18 17 6
Super Ikonta Model 530/2, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, leather case . £14 5 0
Super Ikonta Model 530, l6-on-3ix2:i film, Compur
shutter . £13 10 0
Super Ikonta Model 530/16, II pictures 2^x2^ f/2.8'
Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter, ever-ready case
£23 17 6
Super Ikonta Model 530/16, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, ever-ready case (choice of 2)
£19 17 6
Zeiss Ikonta Model 520, 16-on-3ix2i film, f/4.5 Tessar
lens, Compur shutter (choice of 2) . £7 7 0
Super Neitel, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, leather case
£17 15 0
Ditto, f/3.5 Triotar lens . £13 17 6
Zeiss Kolibri, 16-on-V.P. size film, f/3.5 Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, de luxe case . £6 17 6
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.. £55 0 0
ENLARGERS :
Praxidos Enlarger, without lens, for use with Zeiss
Contax lenses, complete with any voltage lamp
£8 17 6
Foth Enlarger, for negatives up to 4X4 cm., complete
with orange filters and lamp . £5 15 0
Exakta Enlarger, Model II, automatic focussing, for
2i square negatives . £15 0 0
Leitz Focomat Enlarger, complete for use with any
Leitz lens. New condition . £12 12 0
Fotofex Enlarger, for Minifex or any 16-mm. negatives
£6 17 6
Miraphot Enlarger, V.P. size, with f/3.5 Tessar lens,
negative carrier, lamp, etc . £7 17 6
Exakta Luminax Enlarger, for use with Exakta lenses
£3 15 0
Filmarex Enlarger, for 2^X 2\ negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat
lens. Shop-soiled only . £9 17 0
V.N. Enlarger, for 3^X 2^ negatives, with special adapter
for Leica negatives . £6 10 0
Ensign Magnaprint Model H.I. Horizontal, for 31x2^
negatives . £2 12 6
Leitz Box-form Enlarger, for daylight enlarging, 24x36
mm. negatives up to 6x9 cm . £2 12 6
Ditto, but for 9x 12 cm. enlargements . £3 17 6
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, for use with Leica lenses, com¬
plete with any voltage lamp . £7 17 6
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. W.C.I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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THE WESTEX
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A most efficient high-precision camera at a marvellously
low price. 16 picttirea 4x3 cm. on standard V.l*.
spool. Splendid results, easy manipulation. Quick,
self-erecting front, f/4.5 Vidanar anastigmat lens,
focussing down to 3 ft., Vario shutter, l/25tb, l/50th,
1/lOOth sec., T. and B. Direct-vision optical ^der.
Beautifully made, very compact,
slips easily into your pocket. f 9 >10 • 1%
Price (as above) . • l A ■ v
Nine monthly payments of Ss. 7d.
■Wlth'Eadionar f/2.9 anastigmat and Prontor shutter,
1 to l/175th sec., T. and B . • I O ■ |%
Nine^monthly payments of 13/2. • i A • w
AGFA <«SPEEDEX**
Improved Models
Takes standard V.P.
roU aims. Fitted f/3.9
SoUnar anastigmat, in
Compur shutter, speeds
I'.to l/SOath sec., T. and
B., self-erecting front,
optical direct-vision hn-
£5:5:0
Nine monthly payments
of 12/3.
3ix21, f/4.6 Agfa Soli-
nar anastigmat. delayed*
action Compur shutter,
speeds 1 to 1 /250th sec.,
£7:7:0
Nine monthly payments
of 17/2.
As above, but with
Compur Rapid shutter,
speeds 1 to I/400th
S S: £7:19:6
Nine monthly payments
of 18/8.
AGFA SPEEDEX RECORD
F/4.5 Apotar anastigmat, delayed-action Prontor II
shutter, 1 to l/l5Uth sec., T. and B. ■ C s'A
Nine monthly payments of 12/3. ^
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PATHESCOPE 200'B
9. 5 -mm. Projector
Fitted with highly efficient 200-watt direct
lighting system, giving a brilliant screen picture
10 ft. wide. Fhckerless projection. Very com¬
pact. Fan-cooled and asbestos-lined lamphouse.
Simple threading. Universal tilting movement.
Motor rewind, for use on A.C. or D.C. supply,
complete with lamp and motor drive for use on
100-volt circuit, 3U0-ft. empty C • A ■ A
reel and flex . I . U . U
Nine monthly payments of 35/>.
Resistance for use on volt- ^4 • ^ C • A
ages 200 to 250, extra .
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Cine Camera
For 9.5 -mm.
With 20-nim.
Dallmeyer ana¬
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I normal and
' slow motion, 64
pictures per sec.,
single picture
device, spring
drive motor
taking full 30
ft. at one
winding. built-
in telescopic
flnder. Body
of wear-resisting Bakelite, outside fittings,
film gate cbromi um -plated.. .
Nine monthly paymentsof 16/2 ■ ■ O •%>
F,2.5 Taylor-Hobson anas- PTal
tigmat (fixed focus) . •W
Nine monthly payments of 18/3.
F'1.9 Dallmeyer. with
micrometer focussing....
Nine monthly payments of 25 '6.
KODASCOPE
MODEL ‘«D’*
Gives a brilliant, steady picture, 40 x 30
in. at 14£ t. Takes 400 ft. of 16-mm.
film, amply sufficient for fifteen minutes
continuous running. “ Stills ” at will,
and rapid rewind. Smooth-running
motor drive, just plug-in to house
supply. 300-watt lamp, fan-cooled
lamphouse.
With supplementary resistance, splic-
£25:0:0
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versa, without any loss of footage. F/1.9
Kodak anastig¬
mat, option of
four telephotos
2 to 6 in.,
univeisal finder.
I Ask for full
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September i6th, 1936
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tX+TIBITION PICTUR€S
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLI.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. LANCELOT
VINING.
“ T AM a 'miniaturist,' and have always taken the
I standpoint that the real use of the miniature is
to carry on photography where other cameras
have left off. Now that I am trying to practise what
I have always preached I find my sphere of activity is
very limited, and as a result pictures up to the standard
for exhibition are few and far between ; so much so
that I collect the pictures from which I derive real
pleasure, and keep them in an album which I call my
‘ Tonic.’
“ Eighty per cent of my work is done by artificial
light, which includes photo-floods, but never flashlight
or Sasha-light ; and I work in film studios, theatres,
etc. I know of no more enjoyable way of spending an
evening than sitting in the first or second row of the
stalls at Covent Garden Opera House, photographing
the ballets. The more spirited the dancing the better
I like it, but I always feel that the men in charge of
the lighting are more against me than for me.
“ I like my pictures, where possible, to contain action;
my greatest handicap is that in this class of work
I rarely have any control over my subject, the
placing or lighting ; very often I cannot even
choose my position. Taking this into considera¬
tion, and the fact that a great many of my
exposures are near the border-line of under¬
exposure, it is not to be wondered at if I sometimes
lose heart, and feel like changing to easier subjects.
This is where my ‘ Tonic ’ has to be taken in
large doses, and it has never yet failed to restore
my enthusiasm.
“ My camera is the Contax II, having combined
range-finder and view-finder — the most impor¬
tant improvement in miniature cameras this
year. I have three Sonnar lenses — 2-in. f/1.5,
3|-in. f/2, and 5|-in. f/4. I also use the Conta-
meter optical near-focussing equipment.
“ When the light is weak, or I have to work
fast, I always use the Agfa ISS film, but when
I can be sure of plenty of light I prefer Agfa F
or Zeiss Pernox. I develop with Johnson’s
Fine Grain when near the under-exposed mark,
and with Supramin or the new Meritol when
exposures are ample. I use a Sixtus light meter,
and develop by time and temperature.
“ ‘ Hot Music,’ reproduced on this page, is
a twenty-diameter enlargement from a very
small portion of the negative. I used the 3|dn.
lens at f/2 from the fourth row of the stalls.
‘ Gipsy Love ’ was taken on the ‘ set ’ during
filming, at i/iooth of a second with the 2-in. lens.
I could have waited for a posed ‘ still,’ but I
wanted these two Hollywood stars in action, and
not ‘ dead ’.”
{A fiirther example of Mr. Vining’s work is
reproduced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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September i6th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
A WIND ON THE HEATH/^ hy Mrs. K. M. Parsons.
That the suggestion of wind
intimated by the title is amply
sustained by the picture is
evident at a glance. It seems ap¬
parent, too, that this impression in¬
spired its creation, but the feeling of
luminosity, perhaps, is no less attrac¬
tive, and the two effects rank jointly
and equally as the motive.
Much of the sense of movement of
the wind arises from the
prevalence of lines of an
angular tendency. Just as
verticals or horizontals create
an impression of quietude
or absence of motion, so do
lines that are inclined at an
angle suggest movement or
unrest. The line where the
hillside meets the sky, for
example, is inclined at an
angle to the baseline ; the
tree leans to the left ; and the
lines of the clouds, if tending
more to the horizontal near
the sky-line, soar upwards
from right to left in increasing
measure as they approach
the top. Moreover, the way
the foliage of the tree is all
disposed towards the left-
hand side heightens the im¬
pression considerably, and
not only suggests that the
wind has a more than ordinary
force, but that in direction it
is coming from the right.
The other motive — the feel¬
ing of luminosity — follows
upon the way the gradations
of the sky are disposed and
the way the darks of the
landscape and tree are con¬
trasted against its brightest portions.
There is a gradual deepening in
tone from horizon to zenith. The
lights and shadows of the clouds
intervene and provide a measure of
variety and relief, but the general
tone gets darker as it ascends. At
the base, where the light is strongest,
the intense dark of the tree stresses
its brilliance, and the feeling is
further heightened by the darks of
the foreground immediately below.
Both suggestions — wind and light —
are strongly and powerfully suggested,
and the picture attains a considerable
measure of success in their portrayal.
It does occur to one to wonder, how¬
ever, whether it was entirely necessary
to extend the contrasting tones over
so wide an expanse. It rather con¬
veys the idea of over-accentuation
and creates an impression that almost
amounts to harshness. It is true
that, with such a wind, it is very likely
that the atmosphere would be un¬
usually clear and no suggestion is
made that the rendering departs from
actual truth, but it is no less a fact
that, had it been found possible to
introduce an intermediate tone between
the dark of the landscape and the
light of the sky, much of the suggestion
of harshness would be avoided.
Such an intermediate tone could be
furnished either by a stretch of dis¬
tance or by a greater depth of tone
in the sky for about an inch above
the line of the edge of the landscape.
Neither, it would seem, was available
at the time of exposure, though,
possibly, a bit of dodging about with
the viewpoint might have produced
something in the nature of a distance.
At present, it seems rather low, and
from a higher standpoint it may be
that a further stretch of country
would be visible, but this could only
be determined on the spot. It is
problematical, too, if any reasonable
amount of waiting would have been
rewarded by a better disposition of
the sky, so that the only remaining
alternative is the adoption of
a measure of local control.
It would not be a difficult
matter to anyone with a
moderate facility for draughts¬
manship to introduce the
suggested modification either
in sky or landscape. It could
be done by oil reinforcement ;
conte crayon or powder colour
well rubbed in ; or by local
extra printing. Whichever is
most familiar could be tried,
for the method is immaterial
provided the working-up is
indiscernible. Properly car¬
ried put, the revision would
show a considerable advantage
over the present rendering,
and the trouble would be well
worth while.
In other respects, the work
is well designed. The tree
makes an effective centre of
interest, and, with its forceful
placing, holds the composition
well together. The lines fall
very happily into place, and,
radiating from the tree, tend
to emphasise its dominance,
while the excellent rendering
of the foreground indicates
an adequate exposure.
The choice of a low position for the
horizon is in accordance with the
best traditions of landscape compo¬
sition, and with the resulting large
expanse of sky, the joint motives,
which depend upon it to a large
extent, are well and truly expressed.
But that hard sky-line is a draw¬
back and appreciably diminishes the
appeal of what is otherwise a most
promising piece of work.
It should be noticed that the actual
material employed is simple and fam¬
iliar, but the atmospheric conditions
are naturally a matter of chance.
“ Mentor.”
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A WIND ON THE HEATH.
{From the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
By Mrs. K. M. Parsons.
September i6, 1936
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GIPSY LOVE.
(See article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By Lancelot \’inino.
September i6, 1936
TrtAMAMPHOIOGPAPrtRl
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DESIGN.
(From the London Salon of Photography
Bv T. K. Shindo.
now open at the Galleries of the Royal Water Colour Society, 5a, Pall Mall East, London.)
September i6, 1936
TkAMAIEUP PHOIOGPAPHtR
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PRINTS FROM “ THE 'A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — “ Soliliide.”
By Ljc. T. Woods.
5. — "Red Arches."
By Miss D. W. Stratford.
2. — “ Suspension Bridge." 3. — “ The Viaduct."
By Dr. K. B. Allan. By I. Coulter.
6. — “ Saltash Bridge."
By Master R. V. Bovett.
4. — “ The Mill Bridge, Lucerne."
By It'. G. Williams.
7. — “An Ancient Bridge.”
By Miss M. Reynolds.
September i6th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS m
the Beginners' prints reproduced on the opposite page
Up and down this country of ours
there are innumerable bridges.
There are bridges over roads ;
railway bridges of all types and
descriptions ; bridges over streams
and rivers ; town and country bridges,
and all of them seem to possess a
■power of attraction that, suitably
treated, may form the subject matter
for our pictures.
Subject and Treatment,
No. I of the prints reproduced on
the opposite page — “ Solitude,” by
L/c. T. Woods — shows a bridge over
a stream, bordered on each side with
foliage. It is seldom that a broadside-
on view is successful, but, in this
instance, it gets across very well,
possibly because the amount of the
bridge that is shown is more restricted
than usual, and does not present
that uncompromising appearance that
is only too common when this view¬
point is chosen.
The upper edge of the balustrading
makes rather a hard line against the
sky, and, if more tone could have
been obtained in the latter, or more
light on the bridge so as to lessen the
contrast between them, the effect
■would be much better.
In the case of No. 7, ” An Ancient
Bridge,” by Miss M. Reynolds, the
point of view again is almost broadside
on, and again not a few of the draw¬
backs have been countered b)^ the
introduction of masses of foliage on
each side. The reflections lend an
added interest, and the sunlight on
the bridge confers something in the
nature of a pictorial appeal.
Still, it does seem as though some¬
thing a little more attractive in
arrangement could have been secured
from a standpoint nearer the bridge
and looking more to the left, for this
would show it at an angle and render
its lines to better advantage. It
might not be feasible to include the
whole of the structure, but that is a
minor consideration, and what would
be shown would, or should be, perfectly
adequate.
Angles of View.
It often happens that a section of
a bridge, if properly handled, makes
«p much better than if an attempt to
include the whole is made, a point
which is exemplified in No. 4, " The
Mill Bridge, Lucerne,” bj^ W. G.
Williams.
Here, the angle of view has been
very well chosen, and not only does
it give a better idea of the character
of the structure than if a greater
proportion were shown, but it also
provides a composition of quite at¬
tractive lines, much better, in fact,
than any of the others on the page.
Nevertheless, it suffers from a very
regrettable lack of tone in the sky,
and much more might be made of the
sunshine. Supposing the gable end
of the building in the rear were a
little brighter in tone, as it should be,
and the sky, instead of being an
almost unrelieved white, were ren¬
dered in a tone that would corres¬
pond with a visual impression of its
blue.
A Pictorial Impression.
The result would be infinitely more
pleasing and something approaching
a real pictorial impression would be
achieved. It would make a picture
in place of the existing presentation,
which, in effect, amounts to little
more than a record of the place.
It is quite a good one, all the same,
but there is a distinct difference
between the two classes of work, and,
naturally enough, the pictorial ranks
considerably the higher.
No. 5,/‘ Red Arches,” by Miss D. W.
Stratford, scarcely shows any better
rendering of the sky, and, again, the
broadside view of the bridge does not
show it to the best advantage. It is,
too, very much inclined towards a
central placing, though, in this respect,
it could be corrected by trimming
three-quarters of an inch from the
base and a quarter of an inch from
the right-hand side.
The probability is that more tone
in the sky could have been secured
with the aid of a sky filter in both
cases, and that, in connection with
No. 4, the sunlight would be rendered
with greater vitality and vividness.
The expedient is one that is worth
trying, and, in nine cases out of ten,
it will prove of decided service.
Another print in which it would have
been a help is No. 6, " Saltash Bridge,”
by R. V. Bovett, but here the issue
is complicated by a general excess of
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contrast throughout. The defect
could be countered either by reducing
the time of development of the nega-
ti-ve or by the substitution of a softer
grade of paper for that at present
employed.
Unusual Aspects,
Nos. 2 and 3, “ Suspension Bridge,”
by Dr. K. B. Allan, and ” The Via¬
duct,” by I. Coulter, show an un¬
common aspect of the respective
bridges, but it is extremely doubtful
if anything more than an impression
of eccentricity is conveyed.
To attain even a slight measure of
success, examples of this type must
be exceptionally well done or they
fail to achieve the original intention.
No. 2 is technically sound in its
photography, but there is little that
is artistically attractive in such a
rendering, the unsupported right-
hand part of the bridge creating a
highly undesirable feeling of instabil¬
ity. No. 3 seems somewhat under¬
printed ; is equally deficient in
stability, and, on account of the
proximity of the viewpoint, presents
an impression of over-restriction.
They do, however, reveal an appre¬
ciation of the fact that the best view
of a bridge is to be obtained from an
angle, but the departure from the
normal way of looking at things on
the level quite spoils any advantage
that might otherwise have accrued.
The Normal Standpoint.
It is far better — at least, until a
thorough mastery of the technique of
picture-making has been attained — to
stick to the straightforward ordinary
way of looking at things, and to
refrain from endeavouring to take
a short cut to success by such dubious
means.
Reference to reproductions which
appear on our centre pages from time
to time, and which do show a departure
from the normal standpoint, also
indicate that, in the majority of cases,
the deviation is only incidental and
occasioned by the nature or disposition
of the subject material. There is
justification for it, and, in scarcely
any instance can it be said that the
departure was made with the sole
idea of achieving abnormality.
“ Mentor.”
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September i6th, 1936
Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing rmM -1 t/Li
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography. ^ - 1
PANORAMIC LANDSCAPES.
There was an article a week or so back on photo¬
graphing wide open spaces, and the two illustrations
accompanying it showed how pleasant such subjects
can be when properly selected and arranged. For a good
many years now, pure landscape, whether open or not.
but it is the quieter tjq^e of landscape that at present
receives less attention and appreciation than, in my
opinion, it deserves.
There is no doubt that the photographic beginner, with
his small hand camera, is disappointed by the results of
Fig. I. From the Hog’s Back, Surrey.
has not received as much attention as it formerly did, and
this applies to painting as well as to photography.
It would be easy to state rnany reasons for this com¬
parative neglect After a time there may be, I hope, a
reaction towards the quiet charm or dramatic impressive¬
ness of landscape, but there will always be healthy minds
and understanding souls to appreciate such things. Views
of mountainous country always seem to hold their own.
his landscape essays. They do not come up to his ex¬
pectations, and he is discouraged from further efforts.
A good deal of nonsense is talked about the lens “ dwarf¬
ing ” distant objects. It is suggested that if the lens played
anything hke a decent game it would make a man a mile away
as recognisable as if he were only across the road. A high
magnification telephoto lens would do much in this direc¬
tion, but what would become of the surrounding landscape ?
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Fig. 2. Corje Castle from the Swanage road.
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September i6th, 1936
In Fig. 2 the town from side to side probably extends
for a mile, and it would be interesting to know how we
could get this within the compass of a 3-in. negative without
“ dwarfing ” the houses, trees and other objects, to say
nothing of the more distant and extensive hills. The view
is as it appears to the eye, although the impression is
modified by our knowledge of the actual rather than the
visual size of things.
These wide panoramas are difficult to render with any¬
thing like adequacy by photographic or other graphic
means. The skilful painter comes nearest to doing them
justice, and many a glorious landscape has he stretched
before us, with its light and shade, its wealth of detail, and,
above all, its marvellous colour.
From a good vantage point our eye sweeps the horizon
from side to side, and ranges from foreground to distant
sky-line. We may easily scan an area of two or three
hundred square miles. Even if we could include all that
on a single negative, what could we expect of such a
compression ?
But we do not, in practice, include it all. Whichever
way we point our lens we are securing only a section of the
vast scene. It is a mere fraction, a sample, of what we saw.
The two illustrations are intended to be a suggestion of
a method of effecting some slight improvement in our little
snapshots. Both are from 3^X2^ negatives, the whole
length being used, but only about one-third of the height.
Both foreground and sky have been excluded. One im¬
portant result is that the long narrow shape causes us to
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^ 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
run our eyes backwards and forwards from side to side,
which is exactly what we do when viewing the scene.
In both there is some foreground interest — generally
very helpful for several reasons. In Fig. 2 is a reminder
that we should arrange our subject with the subsequent
trimming in mind. Both “ Mentor ” and “ Ricardo,” as
well as hundreds of observant readers, will let me have it
properly in the neck for running that railway line out at the
corner.
Sometimes it is well to restrict the foreground still more
in favour of an effective sky.
Special cameras, with swinging lens and a long narrow
film, have been made for these panoramic effects, and the
results are often good, in spite of the inevitable pranks
played with the perspective.
There is also the dodge of taking the scene in sections, so
that prints from the negatives can be combined to make
one long picture. This has its advantages — and its
difficulties.
Anyhow, I offer the beginner the suggestion I have made,
as a step in the right direction. He will, I hope, make
further attempts at this sort of subject with the deliberate
intention of using only a strip of the negative. Of course,
he must carry out the idea himself, and not entrust it to
hirelings. It is a question of studying carefully in each
case the best width of the strip to be used, and the exact
amount of foreground and sky respectively to be included.
There are no hard and fast rules, and each case must be
decided on its merits. W. L. F. W.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Hypo-Alum Toning.
Can I tone quarter-plate prints with hypo-alum, or is it only
suitable for enlargements ? If it is all right could you give me
an idea how to try it ? F. O. (Brixton.)
The fact that you want to tone only small prints makes it
all the easier for you to improvise an arrangement for trying
the process — a very good one, by the way.
Make up a good quantity of bath, as it keeps well, can be
used repeatedly, and improves with use. Suitable proportions
are hypo, 4 oz. ; alum, i oz. ; water, 15 oz. Use the water
hot, and take care that the alum is completely dissolved.
Put a few pieces of bromide paper — old stock will do — into the
solution for a start, or the bath will have a reducing action
on prints, and will not work so well.
Get a cheap baking tin, and a porcelain dish rather smaller,
but sufficiently large to allow plenty of room for keeping a
batch of prints moving in the solution. Put cold water in
the tin, and place in it two suitable supports so that when the
dish is stood on them it will be just above the surface of the
water.
Put the tin of water over a low gas ring, and stand on the
supports the dish containing the hypo-alum and the prints to
be toned. The water should be kept just short of boiling,
and the steam will gradually raise the temperature of the
toning bath. From the time this begins to warm up the
prints must be kept constantly on the move, and not allowed
to lie in heaps. Action is slow at first, but accelerates as the
temperature rises.
The longer the action the warmer the tone. A minute or
two before the desired tone is reached, turn out the gas, remove
the dish of prints, and stand it aside till the bath is cold. The
prints must then be very thoroughly washed to remove all
traces of hypo from the hardened emulsion.
Return the toning solution to the stock bottle for future
use.
To get good results the prints must be strong and fully
developed, or they will turn out weak and sickly after toning.
The change of colour generally makes the shadows appear
more transparent.
Reducing a Negative.
I often get negatives that are plainly over-developed, and this
causes trouble in enlarging. Is there a safe and reasonably
simple way of improving them ? R. D. [Dublin.)
Assuming that the negative was exposed with reasonable
correctness, it is possible to bring it back to the condition in
which it would have been had development not been carried
too far.
Into a bottle of suitable size pour 40 oz. of water. Make a
little bag of fine mushn and put in it 30 grs. of potassium per¬
manganate. By means of a piece of cotton suspend the bag
in the bottle just below the surface of the water, and let it
stand till the permanganate has all dissolved and difiused
itself through the water.
For use, to each ounce of this stock solution, add 2 oz. of
water and 3J minims of sulphuric acid ; e.g., stock solution
4 oz., water 8 oz., acid (say) 15 minims. Lay the negative,
previously soaked in water, in a white porcelain dish, pour over
enough solution to cover it well, and rock gently. As the
white dish will show, the solution soon loses its clear colour,
when it should be poured off, and a fresh lot applied.
The progress of reduction must be carefully watched, as
if the action is too prolonged shadow detail will disappear.
Keep on the safe side.
Rinse the negative quickly under the tap and place it for
five minutes in a 2 per cent solution of oxalic acid, as a pre¬
ventive of permanganate stain. Do not wash the negative in
the usual way, but give it three or four changes into clean
water at intervals of a few minutes. The method is a reliable
one, but should be tried first on a negative of no value, so that
the action and effect can be studied.
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September i6tTi, 1936
icture
Points
No. 17
(New Series) by RICARDO
Overcoming
Divided Interest.
WE have already, in this
series of “ Picture
Points,” given sev¬
eral examples of divided in¬
terest and shown how they
can be avoided.
Undoubtedly it is better
to look for such faults before
making the exposure, but
should it be unavoidable, or
circumstances are such that
the picture must be taken
without any hesitation, we
can often remedy the fault
either on the negative or on
the print.
The top illustration shows
an example where the atten¬
tion is divided, i.e., between
the boat and the figure, i and
2. The next step is to
decide which shall be the
main point of interest and
then set about subduing
the other. In this case, the
figure is by far the more
interesting, and in order to
give it the greater prominence,
we must tone down the light
tones of the boat. This has
been effected in the lower
sketch, with a decided im¬
provement. It could have
been secured on the negative
itself, but it would no doubt
be easier to do it on the
print, either by local extra
exposure in the printing, or
by handwork after, or by
shading down with pigment,
water colour or conte powder.
Awkward Contours.
CONTINUING on the
point of shadows in all
subjects, we must bear
in mind that the shadows
must be given every con¬
sideration when arranging the
direction of lighting. It is
not enough to secure a good
angle of light that would
reveal good modelling, con¬
centration of light, shape,
etc., if the consequent shad¬
ows are in themselves very
distracting. By this we mean
the contour of the shadows
rather than the absence of
tone values in the shadow
itself. To illustrate this, the
sketch at the top has been
purposely given an awkwardly
shaped shadow on the back¬
ground, and is further em¬
phasised by a bold outline.
If we compare this with
the lower sketch, we can see
how a much more pleasing
shadow shape can be secured
by altering the position of
the subject, angle of back¬
ground, and sometimes the
angle of lighting itself. It
is not always easy to detect
the shape of the shadow, either on the subject itself or on
the print, but if the lighter portions of the background itself
are viewed as shapes, such as i and 2, then it is often easier
to recognise the bad shape of the shadow.
This hint can be applied to all subjects, whether they con¬
tain prominent shadows or not. For example, the contour of
a tree silhouetted against a light sky can usually be judged by
the contour shape of the sky remaining.
No only is an awkward shape ugly to look at, but it always
detracts from the main point of interest.
Avoiding Monotony by Varying the Tones.
IN last week’s series of "Picture Points” we discussed and illustrated the efiect of
varying the area wherever the shapes were similar. By this means, we
avoided monotony of repetition and secured a more interesting play of shapes.
It is not always possible to alter the viewpoint to secure different shapes, however,
and the only remedy we can apply in this case is to vary the tones of the different shapes.
Supposing, for instance, we decided that the outside dimensions of a picture,
similar to the left-hand sketch, could not be altered in any way, we are left with
three shapes. A, B and C, which are,
approximately, of the same width.
Because of the constant widths, each
of the same tone, obviously there is
little variety in the subject, and the
only way to remedy the monotony
is to vary the tones. A much more
pleasing arrangement is now possible and an example is given in the right-hand
sketch where each of the three areas bears a different tone.
Falsifying of tone values is perfectly safe with all subjects where the colouring
is optional. We could not take liberties by varying the tones too much where
the subjects are known to be of a certain colouring or colour scheme. Here, how¬
ever, the tones of the walls can be varied with impunity without being obviously
false in tone value.
With some subjects, such as landscapes, however, there is a certain order of vary¬
ing the tones to avoid bad perspective effects, and this will be discussed later.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINE APPARATUS.
Cinematography
mateur
September with the Cine Camera s.ex.m.
SEPTEMBER is in many respects
the finest month of the whole year
for active cinematographers. It
possesses the greatest variety of outdoor
" action ” subjects, is neither too hot
nor too cold for comfortable working,
and provides certain atmospheric con¬
ditions which facilitate the attainment
of “ natural ” efiects.
A glance at the diary of " Action
Subjects ” for the month will show the
varied nature, but not the entire extent,
of these. Most of the events, too, may
be filmed as casual episodes ; though it is
frequently better to treat them as
parts of larger and more comprehensive
films — " Saturday ” (Bolton Amateur
C.A.) and " Speculation ” (C.S. Cine S.)
being two noteworthy examples of the
art of embodying action subjects in the
production of greater films.
Quite apart from the particular plan
adopted, however, it is important to
make the fullest use of all the favourable
conditions that present themselves dur¬
ing the month.
Light and Filters.
There will, for example, from the
point of view of film sensitivity, be a
more even distribution of the “ colour ”
in ordinary daylight — and this must in¬
evitably make for richer images. Hence
the filter technique which has served
all through the summer will require
certain seasonal modifications.
These particularly affect the yellow
and amber filters — which (except, of
course, in special circumstances) should
be used only during the middle hours of
the day. Failure to observe this pre¬
caution will result in many outrageous
effects, and indeed in a sacrifice of good
subjects.
Increasing use should, however, be
made of the green filters— deep green
being especially suitable when the light
is full, or when a wide- aperture can be
employed without risk of losing essential
definition. All green filters have the
advantage of avoiding those remarkable
" inverted ” contrasts — which, except
in few cases, display not cinematic skill
but a lack of it.
Shadows.
Shadows have always played a tre¬
mendous part in the dramatisation of
simple subjects, and here again Sep¬
tember prevails as the ideal month.
At early morning, and again in the
evening, extremely long shadows are
available ; whilst even at midday it is
easily possible to select angles which
will facilitate the showing-up of relief
or “ modelling ” in the subjects taken.
It must not be forgotten here that the
sun also will be low at the best hours for
working ; hence the need for an efficient
lens hood — or the camera may be even
better operated from within a tent,
shed, or other conveniently placed shel¬
ter. As in all such work, a set of
efficient reflectors is necessary. Without
such assistance, the images will be mere
silhouettes or worse.
Pictorial Effects.
It will be gathered from the fore¬
going that the month presents ample
opportunity for the filming of many
pictorial effects. In this respect, Sep¬
tember is a month for the exercise of
caution, since its natural beauty has
more than once betrayed enthusiastic
workers into filming uncinematic “ still ”
studies.
The most effective treatment here is
not to introduce extraneous action
(which must from first principles detract
from the picturesque), but to introduce
a filmic quality through studied move¬
ments of the camera. In this way, it
is possible to show many things that
cannot be better displayed through the
media of slides and prints.
Most useful of all the camera move¬
ments is the steady pan. The full
movement should be gone through once
or twice before filming, mainly to check
up on the tripod stance, but also to
disclose minor detractions — such as
gaps in the tree-tops and suddenly
intruding skies.
Other helpful movements include the
axial track and the panoram tracking
shots. The latter especially is a most
effective cinematic device, and all
workers of fair experience are urged to
master it. A start can be made with
the assistance of any object that moves
smoothly and easily (e.g., fair rounda¬
bout, gliding boat on smooth lake, car
pushed by hand on smooth road, etc.).
Remember always that the task will
seem much easier — and results much
better — with growing experience.
Which is the way of all things in
cinematography.
Although there is no “best” month for cloud studies, there are certainly some
magnificent formations at this time of the year. Colour filters should, therefore, always
he at hand when the cine camera is in action,
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September i6th, 1936
Jetters to the Editor
The Editor is not responsible for
the opinions of his correspondents.
LEICA FILMS.
Sir, — Methinks your correspondent C. A. Miller will incur
the wrath of all self-respecting Press photographers by advo¬
cating the marking of focussing scales i, 2, 4, 8, 10 yards ; he
thereby robs them of their beloved " 3-yarder ” and " 5-
yarder,” the most important distances for general purposes.
The purpose of this letter, however, is to advocate the
scale of 35-mm film for Leicas in cassettes of twelve exposures ;
they could be marketed in boxes of three, say pan. 3s. gd. and
ortho. 3s. I rarely take more than six exposures, so that
unless I can get back to my base or newspaper I have to send
up the full cassette, thereby wasting thirty exposures, apart
from the fact that I may have another job for another market ;
also, think of the popularity of the is. film for miniature
•cameras. — Yours, etc., R. J. HOBLYN.
ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS.
Sir, — When giving precedents for a suggested collection of
the King’s photographs you have omitted the most important.
This is a collection of Queen Alexandra’s photographs, en¬
titled “ Queen Alexandra’s Christmas Gift Book. Photo¬
graphs from my Camera.” The book was published in 1908
by the Daily Telegraph, and w'as sold for charity. — Yours, etc.,
T. A. JONES.
GRAIN AND DEVELOPERS.
Sir, — As a keen minature camera user I cannot help noticing
the announcement of one of your advertisers concerning the
exposure, etc., necessary when using paraphenylene.
Two of the greatest authorities on miniature camera work.
Dr. Paul Wolff and Dr. Sease, offer theories which do not
appear to agree with those put forward.
What I believe to be the generally accepted rule is that a
developer composed of paraphenylene and sulphite alone
yields the finest of all grain, but that with this it is necessary
that exposure be increased two or three times with the faster
films but not so much with the slow and ultra-fine films.
The addition of glycin to this developer, contrary to the
statement made, does not result in a finer grain, but has been
found to make the grain coarser, at the same time reducing
the necessity for over-exposure.
Dr. Sease has produced four formulae in which parapheny¬
lene and glycin are delicately balanced with gradually
increasing parts of the latter, enabling one to meet all require¬
ments as regards grain and to take into account the exposure
which has been given.
I cannot help thinking that in view of the authoritative
information which is available in, for example. Dr. Paul Wolff’s
book and the " Leica Manual,” some error has crept into
your advertiser’s announcement.
This letter is written in the hope that it may avoid disap¬
pointment on the part of anybody taking pictures on panchro¬
matic films wdth normal or brief exposures and having them
developed in paraphenylene in the belief that they will obtain
results comparable with those obtained by Dr. Wolff or similar
workers. — Yours, etc., P. P. D.
A MINIATURE CAMERA DANGER.
Sir, — I have read with considerable interest C. H. W. K.'s
letter on close-ups with the miniature camera, but while I am
in entire agreement with him on some points, I feel that as a
miniature enthusiast I cannot quite agree that it is the small
camera which is to blame for the disproportionate arm of the
labourer.
Even allowing that " beer may be best ” and also that manual
labour results in over-development of certain parts of the'
human frame, I think that the root of the matter is that the
camera was somewhat too close to the subject, and this would
be the same whether a miniature or a " normal ” type of
camera had been used, the only advantage being that the
miniature camera would have yielded more depth of focus at a
given aperture than an instrument of larger type.
This, if anything, is an advantage in favour of the miniature
camera in the sense that it can, if desired, be used very close up
to its subject at reasonable lens apertures, whereas the large
camera would require stopping down to a ridiculously small
aperture to produce the same results, but both instruments
will yield identical results from the same distance, and if good
perspective is required, whatever the camera, it is necessary to
keep back from the subject. — Yours, etc., H. N.
Sir, — In a recent issue of The A .P. and C. I notice a
correspondent falling into a common error, but one which is
difficult to understand in these days, in his letter entitled " A
Miniature Camera Danger.”
He blames the miniature camera for being responsible for
so much distorted " close-up ” work, on account of the short
focus. May I remind him that the size of camera has nothing
whatever to do with distortion of images, as this is entirely
dependent on the distance from the object that the camera is
used at.
So far from the miniature camera having short-focus lenses,
they actually have longer focus lenses than the average camera
of larger sizes.
Take the 2-in. lens as standard with the Leica. Working on
a negative with a longer side of if in. and you will find that
this is equal to a g-in. lens on a half-plate negative, which is
much longer focus than that normally supplied with this size
of negative.
There is an unwritten law among portrait photographers
never to use the camera n.earer than six feet from the sitter,
which means either using a very long-focus lens or enlarging
part of the negative to the required image for big heads.
So please, C. H. W. K., don’t prejudice others against the
best type of camera there is, when it is the fault of the user
through ignorance of the laws of perspective. — Yours, etc.,
H. L. KETTLE.
CAN THE MINIATURE CAMERA LIE ?
Sir, — I marvel at the restraint of C. H. W. K. in expressing
in a recent “ A.P.” his or her objection to H. D. H. Vallis’s
Baby and " Beer is Best.”
Both of these pictures struck me as being positively re¬
pulsive — the effect in each instance being pathological, i.e.,
the dropsical leg and the gorilla-like forearm, with their
apparently withered complements. Had I been indiscreet
enough to take such snaps the negatives would have' been
consigned to the waste-box — tout de suite. — Yours, etc.,
J. JOHNSTON.
CAMERA SUGGESTIONS.
Sir, — Under the heading " Camera Suggestions ” in a
recent ” A.P.,” your correspondent C. G. M. H. discusses
an interesting subject.
Has he thought of the possibilities of a second-hand quarter-
plate or postcard size film camera ?
These can easily be converted to take either twelve pictures
in place of the usual six to a spool ; to the popular 3f x 2J eight
spools, or to the panel shape 4JX2J, and still be available for
use with the original size.
A quarter-plate size will have a lens of 5 or in. focal
length.
Suitable supplementary lenses will increase this to 6 or
6f in. or reduce it to 4J or 4 in.
Price will range from los. upwards. Mine, with an f/6.8
anastigmat and a Compound shutter cost 17s. 6d. A friend
obtained a Kodak Special with f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar and Compur
shutter, in almost new condition, for 35s.
True, they are larger than the usual 3JX2J cameras, but
how can extension be obtained without some increase in size ?
— Yours, etc., F. R. W.\TTS.
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September i6th, 1936
News and reviews
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
Lost. — On Friday, January 30th, a
Zeiss Contax Camera, No. U. 54771, was
lost in a taxi in the West End. This
camera was used to record results of
medical research in a London Hospital,
and is urgently required again. Previous
attempts to trace it have failed. As
funds do not exist for its replacement,
would the finder please communicate
with the Editor.
Photographers who have a need for
accurate timing of various periods be¬
tween half a minute and ten minutes will
be interested in the Telometer. This
is a small clock with one hand only, and
a dial engraved from zero to ten minutes
in ^-minute intervals. It is set to any
predetermined time by moving the hand
to the time period required and this auto¬
matically winds up the clockwork and
an alarm bell spring at the same time.
As soon as one’s hand is removed the
clockwork is set in motion and immedi¬
ately the allotted time is up, and the
hand reaches zero, the alarm mechanism
is released and a warning is given by a
small bell with a pleasing but penetrating
tone. The alarm will ring when the
hand is wound any distance, but for very
short times of about ^ minute, the hand
is wound on to, say, six minutes, and
returned to the required time to give a
longer warning. Over a series of various
times it was found accurate within a few
seconds, so that it could be safely trusted
for timing of both very short and longer
periods up to ten minutes. It is finished
in nickel and enclosed in a small wooden
case enamelled dark brown. It measures
5 inches wide and 3 inches high. Price
IIS. 6d. post free from Accessories
Marketing Co., 45/49, Crown House,
147, Regent Street, London, W.i.
An Evening Class at the Cripplegate
Institute, Golden Lane, City, under the
direction of Mr. John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S., will commence the Winter
Session on the 30th inst., and will
continue every Wednesday at 6.30
p.m. This old-established class em¬
braces much of the technique and prac¬
tice so very essential to all camera users,
and it is open to all without restriction.
Miniature camera work and subsequent
great enlargement for all purposes is
a feature.
Will the customer who obtained a
2j'X3j roll-film camera, f/6.8, please
return to Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington
Road, Blackburn, for adjustment of
pressure plate, omitted.
Civil Service Portfolios. — Readers
who are enthusiastic amateur photo¬
graphers, whatever their stage of pro¬
ficiency, are invited to become members
of the C. S. Provincial Portfolios. New
members can be enrolled forthwith on
payment of the 1937 subscription of
3s., which includes a free quarterly copy
of the C. S. Photographer during the
coming year. There are six regional
sections in England, and one each in
Scotland and Wales. Portfolios circulate
at quarterly intervals, and members are
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able to send round specimens of their
photographic work for criticism, and
join in the discussions of other members’
pictures. The scheme is an extremely
interesting one, and provides a valuable
stimulus to the attainment of a higher
pictorial and technical standard. Fuller
details may be obtained by sending a
stamped addressed foolscap envelope to
Mr. W. A. Wood, Ministry of Labour
(U.I.2.), Montagu House, Whitehall,
London, S.W.i.
The winner of last week’s competition
organised by Wallace Heaton Ltd. is
P. S. Milne, Munchen, Tiirkenstrasse 58,
Germany, who has received the award of
2 IS. Full particulars of this competition
will be found in the advertisement
pages.
A photographic course is being held
at the Borough Polytechnic, Borough
Road, London, S.E.i, beginning on
Monday, 28th September, 1936. The
course, which is both theoretical and
practical and includes portraiture, re¬
touching, etc., is open to amateurs of both
sexes, as well as those engaged in the
trade. Also at The Dalston Literary
Institute, County Secondary School,
Colvestone Crescent, Dalston, London,
E.8, a similar class is conducted by the
same teacher, Mr. R. Coombe, open to
all photographers. Full particulars are
obtainable from the schools mentioned.
Photographic classes are again being
held on Tuesdays and Fridays at the
Walworth Men’s Institute, Beresford
Street, Camberwell Gate, S.E.5, under the
direction of Mr. W. Alan Wilson. Special
attention is given to beginners, and there
is a camera club open to students. The
opening date is September 29th.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, September 16th.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Alliance Competition Slides, 1935.
Reading C.C. Visit to R.P.S. Exhibition.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Magazine Evening.
Thursday, September 17th.
Camberwell C.C. “ Sights of London.” A. E. Marden.
Bury P.S. ” A Cruise to the Southern Cross.” T. Woods.
H.H.P.S. “ Unknown Nepal.” Major Brook Northey.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Contact Print Competition.
Medway'A.P.A. Discussion at Camera Cottage at 7.30 p.m.
N. Middlesex P.S. ” Early Efforts in Carbro.” R. E. Bennett.
Oldham P.S. Members’ Suggestions for Winter Syllabus.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Committee Meeting.
Rochdale P.S. Night Photography. Meet at rooms 7.30 p.m.
Stretford C.C. Studio Evening.
Friday, September 18th.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. ‘‘ Finishing Prints.” Donald Allen.
Sheffield P.S. Portrait Group. Demonstration. Mr. Godson.
Saturday, September 19th.
Blackburn and D.C.C. Trip to London. Red Book Day. H. Mullineaux.
Bolton C.C. Worsley and District. J. E. Balshaw.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Week-end Outing. The President.
Bristol P.S. Tortworth (alight Cromhall “ Red Lion”).
Cripplegate P.S. St. James's Park. J. C. Holloway.
Dennistoun C.C. Port Dundas. C. Graham.
Hackney P.S. Outing — The Forest. Harold Rose.
Hull P.S. Spurn. W. Jackson.
Ilford P.S. Curtismill Green.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Outing to Beith.
Letcbworth C.C. Ickleford. R. C. Carter.
Manchester A. P.S. Ramble to Disley. Miss H. Marsden.
Northamptonshire N.H.S. Red Book Day.
Norwood C.C. Red Book Day at the R.P.S.
Sheffield P.S. Rininglow to Hathersage. J. Mason.
Singer C.C. Glasgow Harbour. J. Feam.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Saturday, September 19th {contd.),
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Red Book Day at the R.P.S.
Stafford P.S. Teddesley District. R. G. Allen.
St. Helens C.C. Runcorn.' W. Woodbridge.
Stockport P.S. Haughton Dale. E. Miller.
Sunday, September 20th.
Beckenham P.S: Knole Park and District. D. E. Kimmins.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Week-end Outing. The President.
Derby P.S. Longnor.
Medway A.P.A. Rye. W. Willis.
N. Middlesex P.S. Sunday Outing to Braughing. Miss G. F. Kirk.
Monday, September 21st.
The Camera Club, Leica Section. Lecture — Animal Photography.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. Annual Exhibition.
Bournemouth C.C. Print Competition.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Chemicals for Photographing. E. Haslam.
Southampton C.C. Demonstration : Miniature Cameras using Cin4 Film. G. P.
Mair.
St. Helens C.C. Opening of the Winter Session.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Practical Portraiture by Members.
Tuesday, September 22nd.
Bridge of Allan and D.P.S. Annual General Meeting.
Hackney P.S. Home Portraiture. G. K, Rule.
Manchester A.P.S. Random Jottings. L. H. A. Carr.
Palmers Green Cin6 S. Production.
St. Bride P.S. “ Tank Development.” A. E. Avent.
Swansea and D.C.C. Annual Meeting. Best Expedition Print.
Whitehall C.C. ” Trees and Tree Photography.” R. C. B. Gardner.
Windlesham C.C. Printing Methods. Representative of Messrs. Kodak.
Wood Green P.S. Club Portfolio.
Wednesday, September 23rd.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ” Mains Hall.” Mr. Smith.
Birkenhead P.A. Annual General Meeting.
Rochdale P.S. Lantern Lecture. R. Welburn.
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Exhibitions and Competitions
The name a^yid address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
CURRENT AND
FUTURE.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, September 30. Rules in issue of August 26.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Films for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35-mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographie de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. {M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotograhea de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close,
September 30. Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
XXXIe Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Societ6 Frangaise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (qe).)
Tweede “Focus” F'otosalon. — Open, September
12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon, Bloemendaal, The
Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Open, September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Open, September 6-27. (H. W. Schone-
wolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A.)
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. — Open, September
9-16. (James F. Levisohn, B.Sc., 5, Douglas Drive,
Heysham, Lancs.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Open, September
i2-October lo. (Hon. Secretary, London Salon of
Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica, Zaragoza,
Spain. — Open, October. (Secretary, Sociedad Foto¬
grafica de Zaragoza, Plaza de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Open, September 25-26. Classes
for members (Beginners, Advanced, Professional, also
Open Class). (J. C. Hayward, Hallgrove, Bagshot,
Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secretary, Magyar Ama-
t^rfenykdpezok, Orsz. Szovetsege, Budapest VII,
Erzs6bet-korut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Entries, September 21 ; open,
October 14-17. (E. George Alderman, Ruardean,
Newton Street, Rotherham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, November
(Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographic
Salon, Tokyo, Asahi ShUnbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
— Entries, October I. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $1.00.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 216, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Entries, October i ; open,
October 3r-November 30. (Graham Fletcher, Nether-
lea, Kirk Ella, East Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs.
— Entries, October 14 ; open, November 9-14. (P. H.
Crosby, Hon. Sec., G.E.C. Photographic Society,
General Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936. (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr,
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S, Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formuhe are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ x 3I x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the “ Facts and F'ormulaj.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
33.
INTENSIFIERS
2.— Mercuric Chloride.
Mercuric chloride . . 144 grs. . . 27.5 grm.
Water .. .. 120Z. .. 1,000 c.c.
The mercuric chloride should be dissolved
in very hot water and the solution allowed
to cool before use. It can be used repeatedly
and will keep indefinitely. The negative,
which can be treated immediately after
fixing and washing, or after a fifteen minutes’
soak if it has been already dried, is placed
in the mercuric chloride solution and rocked
until the image is thoroughly bleached.
This will best be seen by examining the
plate from the back. After bleaching,
wash for a few minutes and immerse in the
following bath for a minute, rinsed and
followed by another similar immersion and
washed for three minutes.
Hydrochloric acid 30 min. .. 10 c.c.
Water . . . . 12 oz. . . 1,000 c.c.
The image, which should be of a very
light cream colour, is now ready for blacken¬
ing in either of the following solutions : —
1. — Any non-staining alkaline developer
such as M.Q., Amidol, etc. This gives
sufficient intensification for most work, but
for greater contrast the negative may be
bleached and redeveloped several times
until the desired contrast is obtained.
2. — Sodium sulphite, 10 per cent solution.
Only a slight intensification is gained with
this solution. If the contrast is insufficient,
the negative may be rebleached and re¬
developed as in (i).
The mercuric chloride solution should be
kept in a poison bottle and marked accord¬
ingly.
34. TESTS FOR HYPO
^O ascertain whether the hypo has been completely
eliminated from the emulsion of either negative
or print, the following permanganate test is quite
reliable for normal purposes. Dissolve to grains of
potassium permanganate in 10 oz. of distilled water
and keep this as a stock solution.
For use, take a little of this stock solution and
dilute it with plain water until it shows but a faint
pink colour. Take the negative or print direct from
the washing bath and allow a few drops of the water
from one corner to drip into the diluted permanganate
solution. If the pink colour changes to a greenish
tint, there is still some hypo in the emulsion and washing
must be continued until no discoloration takes place.
Another reliable test, the classic method for this
purpose, can be carried out, as follows.
Powder a little domestic starch and boil it up
gently in enough distilled water to make a tliin but
slightly viscous solution. (It is important that
distilled water only be used.) Dissolve a few flakes
of metallic iodine in alcohol, and add a drop or two
to the starch solution after it has become cool. The
starch at once assumes a deep blue colour. To a few
ounces of the wash water add a drop or so of the
iodine-starch solution, and if hypo is present the
blue colour will at once disappear.
In some districts the water supply contains a certain
proportion of impurities that would be sufficient to
change the colour of the hypo tester without the
addition of hypo, so it is advised to make first a test
of the direct water supply by allowing a little of it to
drip into the diluted testing solution. If no dis¬
coloration can be seen after a few minutes then the
hypo tester can be used with confidence.
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Im AMATEUR PHOTOOPAPHER I
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a I
^jDeaders^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed: “The Editor, The Amateur Pho^o^raf^her
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separcUe stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
{5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ” or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? “ are too
general to be dealt within this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked " Query ” or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. {7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Drying Negatives.
Does the methylated spirit bath have any bad
after-effect on the negative ? A. T. T. (London.)
If the commercial methylated spirit
is used, sometimes a light scum is
formed on the emulsion, which veils over
the portions affected and consequently
causes lighter patches on the print.
The methylated spirit drying bath
should only be used for plates as it
causes celluloid to cockle.
Telephoto Lens.
Is it possible to use a telephoto lens with a Rollei-
fie.x camera ? If so, how does one compensate
for the difference between the finder lens and the
telephoto ? G. L. (East Ham.)
The camera to which you refer is of
the twin-lens type, the two lenses being
most accurately paired. It is obvious
that in such a case the whole apparatus
would be thrown out of gear by the
slightest alteration in either of the
lenses fitted.
Copyright.
If I take photographs to someone else’s order, can
I sell the reproduction rights to a paper without
infringing their rights ? \V. G. (Ilford.)
If you take the photographs to the
order of someone else, the copyright is
his and not yours. If you take them
on your own initiative, and subsequently
sell some prints, you can do what you
like with any others which you may
possess ; the copjnight in that case
rests with you.
Failure in Glazing.
Could you account tor the greasy surface of the
enclosed prints ? I have scalded my glossing tins
and put beeswa.x and benzine on them, and also
changed my developer and hypo.
C. S. (Northampton.)
If you are not careful you will ruin
your glazing slabs by the scalding and
other treatment to which you are sub¬
mitting them. The only trouble with
your prints is that you are not squeegee¬
ing them down so as to exclude all air.
You should lay the prints face down on
the slabs with plenty of water between
the two surfaces, and then use a roller
squeegee to expel it all.
Focal-plane Shutter.
What is a focal-plane shutter, and to what does
its name apply ? A. G. (Hampstead.)
The focal plane is that on which an
image is brought to its sharpest focus
by a lens. The focal-plane shutter is
one that works as near to this plane as
possible. Its general form is a blind of
opaque material with a slit, generally
variable in width, passing across it from
side to side. The blind works on two
rollers actuated by springs and as it
passes from one roller to the other the
slit travels down close to the plate or
film and so makes the exposure.
Stripping Film from Celluloid
Negative.
Is it possible to strip the film from a roll-film
negative &nd transfer it to glass to make a glass
negative ? W. T. (Watford.)
Yes ; it is quite possible to do this, but
considerable care should be exercised as
the film is very thin and delicate. Soak
the film negative in the following solu¬
tion ; Caustic soda, lo grs. ; formalin,
10 mins. ; water, i oz. In a short time
after immersion in this solution the film
will show signs of detachment from the
celluloid and can then be rolled back
very gently with the finger-tip until it is
completely detached. It is then care¬
fully lifted and placed in hydrochloric
acid, 25 mins. ; glycerine, 25 mins. ;
water, i oz. In this solution the piece
of glass to form the final support is
slipped under the detached film which
is carefully adjusted on its surface. It
is then lifted in contact with the glass
and placed in plain water for a minute or
two, and finally lifted out in contact
with the glass, taking care there are no
air-bubbles formed between the film and
the support, and allowed to dry natu¬
rally. When quite dry and hard the
glass negative can be washed or treated
in any other way necessary as with an
ordinary glass negative.
Filtering.
How do you filter solutions ? G. B. (Acton.)
You should get at your dealer’s, or
through a chemist, a glass funnel and
some filter papers. The papers are like
white blotting-paper, and the dealer
will show you how to fold them into a
cone which fits the funnel. The solu¬
tion is poured into the funnel, and it
passes by degrees through the paper and
into the vessel in which the funnel is
placed. Sometimes it is equally effective
to put a plug of wet cotton-wool into the
funnel so that it covers the outlet.
Window Reflections.
How can I avoid reflections of trees and sky when
photographing a shop window ?
I. H. (Streatham.)
If when you look at a shop window
from the position of the lens you see
reflections in it there is no possible
means by which you can avoid their
coming out in the photograph. A plate-
glass window with a more or less dark
interior behind it naturally acts as a
mirror. The only chance of avoiding
this sort of thing is to take the photo¬
graph at night by artificial lighting, or else
by employing the "Pola-screen ” system
which was described in this journal of
July 15th, 1936.
Night Photography.
I am thinking of e.xperimenting with night
photography. Can you give me any suggestions
as to the best negative material to use and suitable
exposures to give for this class of work ?
D. S. (Wanstead.)
The choice of negative material de¬
pends largely on the type of night photo¬
graphy you wish to do. If it is intended
to make instantaneous photographs,
undoubtedly the fastest emulsion is the
super panchromatic variety, but for
slow exposures consisting from a few
seconds to minutes it is not so important
to choose the panchromatic material,
and the fast ortho emulsions will serve
quite well. It is strongly advisable to
have the plates or films well backed in
order to prevent halation that is so
marked when including street lamps,
signs, etc. It is just as impossible for us
to suggest accurate exposures for night
photographs as it is for daylight work.
The best way is to make a few test expo¬
sures, noting the type of subject included
and lighting, as well as the stop used.
By this means, you can make a few
notes of your experience and these will
be the best guide to future work. If in
doubt, always give double the exposure
you intended to, and develop the nega¬
tives for about three-quarters of the
normal time. This is to soften the harsh
contrast that is so evident in night
photography subjects when lights are
included. A good lens hood is also a
valuable accessory for night work.
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This competition is specially for those readers of “ The A.P.” who are Novices ; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
description in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
figures taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the figure or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
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•or by double exposures, results were obtained that on their face value appeared to
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In this competition prizes are offered for the best photographic “ untruth,” but
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A Ensign Midget, 55s. mode], f/6.3 lens. As new £2 0 0 a
S Zeiss ^1x21 Roll Film Icarette, latest Compur. As S
2 Toigtlander Avns 31 x21, double extension, f/4.5 Skopar J
9 lens, Compur shutter, 5 slides. Perfect condition £4 15 0 w
9 Zeiss Super Ikonta 31x21, f/2.8 Tessar lens, Compur ^
0 Rapid shutter. Cost £28 5b. As new . £21 10 0 ^
A Kodak 8ix-20, f/4.5 lens, delayed-action shutter. Cost A
A £5 08. As new . . £4 0 0 Z
S Thomton-Pickard Junior Special ReSex, 31x21. f/4.5 Z
X Ross Xpres, roll-6lm adapter, F.P. adapter, cable release, 7
9 solid leather case. Perfect . £7 15 0 9
9 Zeiss 520, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur Rapid shutter. 9
^ Cost £11 178. 6d. As new . £9 0 0 9
9 Ensign Carbine 1-pl. Roll Film, f/4.5 Doppel lens, Compur 9
0 shutter, R. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0 A
0 Folyscop Stereo, f/5.5 Bausch Omnar lenses, shutter Z
• l/3rd to l/250th sec., auto-plate magazine. Perfect. For ^
£3 15 0
V Ensign Midget Model 33, All-distance, in slip case. As
9 new condition. List 338. For . £1 5 6
S Zeiss Kolibri 10-on-V.P., f/8.5 Novar lens, Telma shutter.
As new. List £8 2s. 6d. For . £4 15 0
A Zeiss Contax, f/2 Zeiss Sonnar, 6-cm., latest model. As
Snew. List £41. For . £31 0 0
Fotb-Derby 16-on-T.P., f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter.
0 l/5th to l/500th sec. As new. List £5 5b. For £4 4 0 ^
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
All these cameras are definitely as good as new and most
of them indistinguishable from such. If the model you
want is here, wire or write at once, you are covered by
my guarantee.
24x36 mm. Zeiss Super Nettel, f/3.5 Tessar, focal-plane
shutter, i/5th to i/i, 000th, ever-ready case. . . . £17 10 0
24 X 36 mm. Welti Roll Film, f/2. 9 Schneider anastigmat,
Compur shutter, i to i/3ooth sec . £7 10 0
3x4 cm. Piccochic, f/2. 9 Meyer Trioplan, Compur i to
i/300th sec., D.V. finder, purse . £5 17 6
16-on-3ix2J Six-20 Duo Kodak, f/3.5 anastigmat,
Compur I to i /300th sec., range-finder . £7 10 0
16-on-3t:x2i Baky, 1/2.9 Steinheil, D.A. Compur and
ever-ready case . £5 2 6
2^x2^ Zeiss Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar, Derval shutter
£5 5 0
3^x2^ Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5, Compur . £4 10 0
3^x2| or 16-on Voigtiander Prominent, f/4.5 Heliar,
D.A. Compur, coupled range-finder, built-in exposure
meter, D.V'. finder with shield. Rare bargain. Cost £26.
Only . £14 10 0
31^x21 Norfolk Folding Plate, f/3.5 Zeranar anast., D.A.
Compur shutter, 6 slides . £4 10 0
3ix21 Wirgin Folding Plate, f/2. 9 Hellynx anastigmat,
D.A. Compur, double extension, rise and cross, 6 slides
£6 15 0
4}x3i Ensign Special Reflex, f/3.5 Aldis, focal-plane
shutter, i/i5th to i/r,oooth, F.P.A., R.F. holder £9 10 0
5:Vx3i Tropical Sanderson, all movements, lo-in. Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, 4 double slides, F.P. adapter . £25 0 0
5^x3^ Soho Reflex (no lens), 6 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case. As new condition . £10 0 0
F.E.J0NES^
3.0aEE2E HILL. LIVERPOOL. 9-
B AKER^S
of Holborn
This Week’s Bargains !
Leltz Model III Leica, f/3.5 Elmar. New condition,
with case . £23 10 0
Zeiss Ikon Contax, f/a Sonnar. As new, with case
£31 0 0
4ix6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/4.5 Dogmar,''3
sbdes, F.P.A. New condition . £11 10 0
4.Jx6 Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/3.5 Emon, 6 slides
and case. New condition . £14 10 0
41x6 cm. Ernemann, f/i.8 Emostar Refle.x, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter and case . £15 0 0
4i X 6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Aviar f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter and purse. Perfect . £8 10 0
Voigtiander Bessa, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A. Compur shutter.
As new . £7 10 0
3ix2i Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan, Vario shutter.
As new . £3 0 0
3Jx2i D.E. Contessa, f/6.3 Citonar, Ibso shutter, 6
slides, roll-holder and case. Perfect condition. . £3 10 0
9.6 Dekko Cine, f/1.9 Dallmeyer and case. As new
£7 10 0
16-mm. Bolex Cine, f/3.5 anastigmat . £4 10 0
3-in. Dallmeyer 1/4 Telephoto, for Cine. New. List £5 5s.
£3 10 0
1-in. Dallmeyer f/1.5 Anastigmat, for Cine. New. List
£10 . £7 10 0
100-tt. Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 . £7 0 0
LIBERAL ALLOWANCE ON YOUR
OWN CAMERA IN EXCHANGE.
C. BAKER
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1
i
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., 'in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immeciiate cash price. [0045
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused.— 45,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
Agents : special attention. — Huraphrys, established
1^0, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
Allens. — Baby Ikonta, Novar t/4.5, £2/19/6 ;
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, Ensar f/4.5, £3/19/6 ;
Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5, case, £7/10; 34x2j
Tropical Contessa Plate, Lukos t/4.5, O.P. Compur,
case, slides, F.P.A., £4/15.
Allens. — super ikonta, Tessar 1/4.5, Rapid
Compur, 8 or 16, £13/19/6 ; 4x4 Automatic
Rolleifiex, Tessar 1/3.5, £14/10 ; Nagel Rolloroy,
Elmar 1/3.5, Compur, case, lens hood, £8/10.
Allens. — Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar, cassette, E.R.
case, filter, lens hood, trimming template,
Zeiss Magniphot Enlarger No. 1455/11, complete
outfit, £60 ; cannot sell separate.
Allens. — 3ix2I Ihagee Auto. Ultrix, f/4.5 lens,
D.A. Compur, £4/19/6 ; Foth-Derby, f/2.5,
£5/17/6; 3ix2i T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, f/4.5
Dallmeyer, £4/10.
Allens for Generous Exchange Allowances.
— 168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m. [0037
Leica II, f/2.5, black, coupled range-finder,
ever-ready case ; excellent condition, £20. —
Sleigh, 53, Chesterton Rd., Cambridge. [4835
31x2} Contessa Nettel, f/4.5, Compur, D.E.,
2 4 slides, F.P.A., case ; perfect, 4 gns. — 15,
The Fairway, Bickley, Kent. [4836
ROLLEIFLBX 6x6 cm., f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar,
Proxar lenses, filter, lens hood, leather case ;
all best condition, £15 cash. — Studio, 22, Queen’s
Gardens, W.2. [4851
More CAMERA BARGAINS
from SHEFFIELD -
All are in guaranteed good con¬
dition subject to your approval.
Voigtiander Perkeo (16-on-V.P.), f/3.5 Skopar lens,
Compur shutter, Focar Portrait lens, pan., ortho, filter, Zeiss
filter (light). Infra-red filter, Wratten XI, leather case
£7 19 6
3}x2} Ensign Autospeed Roll Film, Aldis Uno anastig-
mat f/4.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, rising front, leather
case. Special offer, new . £10 10 0
3}x2i Norfolk Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan lens.
Pronto D.A. shutter, release . £3 10 0
Icarette Roll Film and Plate Camera, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
lens, Compur D.A. shutter . £9 15 0
Duo Six-20 Kodak (16-on-120), f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat
lens. Pronto D.A. shutter, release . £4 15 0
Baida Venus Wafer Plate Camera 34x2}, f/3.5 Meyer
Trioplan lens, Compur D.A. shutter, 3 single slides, release.
Exactly as new . £7 7 0
3} X 2} Zeiss Ikon T rona Plate Camera, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar
lens, Compur D.A. shutter, rising and cross front, double
extension, 3 single slides, F.P. adapter. Distar lens. Exactly
as new . £15 15 0
NORFOLK CAMERAS
are available only from us, and
the famous Zeranar lens also
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Zeiss Triotar lens, Compur shutter, ever-
ready leather case . £11 11 0
}-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, T.T. & H. Cooke Aviar f/4.5
lens, 6-in., 6 single slides . £7 7 0
3}x2} Etui Plate Camera, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur D.A. shutter, rising front, 3 single slides, F.P. adapter
£8 8 0
Standard Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar lens, lens hood,
charger, leather case . £11 19 6
8-mm. Kodascope Eight-30 Projector . £7 7 0
200-B Pathescope Projector, direct mains model, 200
volt . £11 17 6
Miller Cine Camera, with Dallmeyer f/1.5 .20-mm. Speed
anastigmat lens, leather case . £9 12 6
Ditmar 9.5-mm. Camera, Berthiot f/i. 8 lens. . £12 12 p
Latest Type Victor Model V Turret Type Camera, Dist-a-
sight finder, visual focussing and wind back, i-in. f/1.5
Dallmej’er Speed anastigmat lens, also 2-in. f/2. 9 Triple
anastigmat lens, 2 x filter, Mortimer leather case. List
£60 1 8s . £44 0 0
Cine-Kodak Eight-20 Camera, condition as new, with
f/3.5 lens . £7 7 0
NORFOLK MINIATURE MODEL
The popular miniature at a reasonable price.
Well designed and con¬
structed, self-erecting,
takes standard 3i x 2t
film, 16 pictures 4^x0
cm. Automatic film
window covers for use
with pan. film. F/2.9
Schneider Radionar.
New type Compur D.A.
shutter, with speeds
tol/400th £7*|9;5
Or 9 monthly payments
of 183. 7d.
Fitted with Steinheil
Caesar f/2.9, with Com¬
pur shutter, speeds to
", £6:15:0
Or 9 monthly payments of
15s. 9d.
Ever-ready Leather Case,
158. Od.
SHEFFIELD FHOTO C?L'?
NORFOLK ROW.(FARGATB
SHEFFIELD— One minufr malk from Town HtH,
Phone 22079 (2 lines). Grams : Photo, Sheffield.
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I CAMERAS AND LENSES~~|
ROLLEIFLEX, f/3.8 Tessar, leather case, filters,
Proxar lenses ; in perfect condition, £12. —
Below.
Leica hi, f/3.5 Elmar, used for two weeks’
holiday only and guaranteed absolutely as
new ; cost £31/16 ; a real bargain at £23/10.—
Below.
yOIGTLANDER 8}x2}, f/4.5 Skopar lens,
Compur shutter ; in perfect order and as
new, £5. — Below.
Leica Enlarger, latest type, double extension,
used two or three times only and perfect ;
cost £15 ; accept £7/17/6. — Below.
Highest Part-Exchange Allowances ; ask for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. Phone 2997. [4838
ROLLEIFLEX, f/3.8 Tessar, E.R. case, Lancaster
3}x2} Horizontal Enlarger, plate back (4
slides), Proxar lenses, 4 filters, lens hood and
case, Kodak tank and all accessories ; complete
outfit as new ; cost approx. £45 ; bargain, for
prompt clearance, £25. — Apply, 938, Warwick
Rd., Acock’s Green, Birmingham. [4839
Leica hi, black, Elmar f/3.5, £21 ; Super
Ikonta, 530/2 UCpR, £15 ; both as new. —
Ward, 50, Exeter St., Tavistock. [4840
1-PLATE Ensign Popular Reflex, Dallmeyer f/2.9,
4 12 slides ; perfect condition, case, £10. —
Cox, 21, Victoria Parade, Torquay. [4843
Retina, in new condition, zip pouchette, £7/7/6 ;
Kodak V.P. Developing Case, shop-soiled,
7/6. — Below.
ZEISS Icarette, 2} square, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, 77/6 ; 3}x2} Adams’ Vesta, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, 6 S.M. slides, F.P.A., leather
case, £4/17/6. — Below.
Three }-pl. Negative Storage Boxes (50), 10/- ;
set of sixty 3} square Lantern Slides, Village
Crosses, 12/6. — Cyril Howe, Bath. [4847
CONTAX I, latest, f/2. 8, E.R. case ; spotless, £21.
— Monty, 21, Nemoure Rd., W.3. [4850
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September i6, 1936
p||he. Scoper , dts*
||sl»'yers details
iirdden from the
paked eye, giving
&liem astound ittg
Iperspective, and
faking them
Itlmost plastic.
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PRINTS
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|if-ou Cdtinol
illy appreciate tl»« j
ieautyof y^iv pictures until you '
ItaVc exam them in a Scoper 5
FOR PRINTS
NOT EXCEEDING
SOLD BY ALL GOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC
BE WISE IN TIME— USE lOUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM
DUNSCOMBE’S
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COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
NOW
PASTE THIS
IN
Your Album
ABOUT PROCESSING
We take great pride and care in ail classes of
DEVELOPING. PRINTING and ENLARGING,
as well as special photographic work which Is
either too difficult or too much bother for
other folks to do.
If you require anything out of the ordinary In
the way of that maligned term “ photo
finishing," just let us know and we will quote
by return giving fullest Information.
We do NOT advocate a rush service as it 1$
not possible to achieve the best possible
results, but prefer to take our own time and
do the job properly WITHOUT EXTRA
CHARGE to the usual standard prices.
Extensive alterations to our plant and new
equipment recently installed for high-class
work by fully-trained staff.
MINIATURE PROCESSING
of all types of film emulsions (Including
Dufay-Leica colour films), using the finest ^
chemicals and most suitable formula. Contact
printing on continuous perforated paper.
Positive film printing for projection. Contact
or enlarged Lantern Slides in black-and-white
or tinted finish. Enlargements from 3^x2^
to 22x 16 in.
GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK.
Copying and Reproduction Negatives by
contact, reduction or enlargement. Lantern
Slides from large or smalt negatives or prints.
Black-and-white or Toned Enlargements of all
sizes supplied on any grade of Kodak or Agia
papers of customer’s own choice — again
without extra charge.
Originals, Negatives. Prints, Legal Documents,
Drawings, Maps, etc., and all classes of private
photographic work treated with absolute
confidence and despatched by registered post.
Prints or Enlargements dry-mounted on
mounts or in customer’s own albums, and
titled if desired. LARGE SELECTION of
loose-leaf and bound ALBUMS at popular
prices from pence to pounds.
• • •
Any make of camera from 5/- to £50 supplied
right away for Cash, Exchange, or on Hire
Purchase Terms financed entirely by this old
and widely respected company.
GET A GOOD DEAL
FROM DUNSCOMBE’S
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5 & 7, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE
BRISTOL
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, oiler the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
ZEISS Ikon Baby Box Tengor, 16 on a V.P.
spool, fitted Novar anastigmat f/6.3, focussing
mount ; as new, £1/17/6.
i-PLATE Kinka Folding Pocket Camera, double
4 extension, rising front, brilliant and wire¬
frame finders, fitted Stylor f/4.5. Acme shutter,
1 to l/300th, cable release, 6 slides, leather case,
£4/10.
1-PLATE Ensign Special Reflex, rack focus, rising
4 front, deep triple detachable hood, revolving
back, quick-wind focal-plane shutter, l/15th to
1/1, 000th, 6-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 14 slides,
Wratten filter, leather case, £11/17/6.
POSTCARD Klimax Folding Pocket, rack focus¬
sing, rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, fitted Aldis Uno anastigmat f/7.7, Lukos
III shutter, also 4-in. Ross W.A. Symmetrical
f/16, 10 slides, F.P. adapter, £3/15.
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Ruby de Luxe Reflex,
4 rack rising front, rack focussing, deep triple
detachable focussing hood, revolving back, quick-
wind focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, fitted
Dallraeyer Pentac f/2.9, 3 D.P. holders, F.P.
adapter, roll holder, leather case ; fine order, £17/10.
PATHESCOPE Projector, 9.5-mra., complete with
super attachment, resistance ; perfect order,
£5/17/6.
BELL-HOWELL Filmo 70, fitted Tessar f/2.7,
also 1-in. Cooke Cine lens f/3.5, with 1-in.
T.T. & H. modifier, lens hood, Cinephot exposure
meter in case, and leather case for camera,
instruction booklet ; perfect order, £25.
31x21 Ememann Tropical Model Press Camera,
2 direct finder, focal-plane shutter to 1/1, 000th
and time, fitted Ernemann Ernon f/3.5, 3 D.P.
holders, F.P. adapter, Graflex roll-holder, leather
case, £13/10.
VEST Pocket Newman & Guardia Baby Sibyl,
Ross Xpres f/4.5, speeded shutter to
1 /200th, 6 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case,
£8/15.
VOIGTLANDER 3ix2i Prominent, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur D.A. shutter, range-finder and exposure
meter, in leatlier case, £15.
1-PLATE Graflex, Series B, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, F.P. A.
4 and leather case, £9/17/6.
9x12 Mentor Super Speed Press Focal-plane,
Meyer Trioplan f/3, 3 D.D. slides, leather case ;
as new, £36 (new price £54).
31 X 2J Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex, Serrac
2 f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather
case, £18/10.
\X'’ANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
T T Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by postiwill
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms : Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
DEVEI.OPING, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.L
(0010
P.C. Graflex Reflex Roll Film, f/4.5 Tessar ;
new condition ; cost £30 ; £6/10. — Adams,
64, Mildred Avenue, Watford. [4848
REFLEX-KORELLE 6x6, Schneider f/3.5, E.R.
case ; cost £13/15 ; as new, £9/10. — 6,
Gawsworth Avenue, East Didsbury, Manchester. [4852
y.P. Plaubel Makina, plate, f/2.8, Compur, 12
slides, film sheaths, F.P. A., folding lens
hood, in solid leather case, £10 ; Dalian Tank, 12
V.P. film sheaths, 14/6. — Below.
ZEISS Kolibri, 16-on-V.P., Zeiss f/3.5. Compur,
light-trapped for panchromatics, leather case,
perfect, £7/10 ; Optochrom Filter Set, 36-mm., four
in case, 32/6 ; seen evenings after 7. — 47, Bad¬
minton Rd., Balham, S.W.12. [4853
ROLLEICORD TI, Triotar f/3.5, E.R. case, filter,
lens hood, auto. ; cost £21 2 months
ago ; as new, £14. — Dawson, Jeweller, Halesworth.
[4854
CUNNINGTON, 9, Broadmead Rd., Folkestone.
new and second-hand Rolleiflexes and Rollei-
cords in stock.
SUPER Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, £17 ; Ikoflex II,
f/3.5 Tessar, £15 ; Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Xpres,
£7.— Above. [4857
September i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
CAMERAS AND LENSES
..■’.‘STOCK-:"
of SECOND-HAND
CAMERAS./
CATALOGUE FREE^
4^x3^ Adams’ Minex de Luxe, revolving back, Ross-Zeiss f/6.3
CoDvertlble Protar leiia, focus, single components lli-ln.
focus, also 11-in. Ross f/6.tt Telecentric Telephoto lens, Mackenzie
adapter, 13 envelopes, F.P. holder, leather case. All in good con¬
dition . £22 10 0
41 X 31 Newman & Qaardia Sqaare Reflector, revolving back, rising ^
front, long extension, Ross-Zeias f/6.3 Convertible Frotar lens, Ol-ln.
focus, single components 91*in. focus, also an 11-in. Ross f/5.4 Tele-
centric lens 2 double plate-holders, changing-box for 12 plates, '
F.P. bolder. In good condition . SX7 12 6 .
41x31 Adams’ Videx Reflex, revolving back, double extension,
Ross-Zeiss Series Vila Convertible Protar f/6.3 lens, 61-ln. focus, |
single components lll-in. focus, 3 double plate-holders, case, in
good condition . £12 10 0
41x31 Popular Pressman Reflex, reversing back, 11-ln. Ross f/6.4 ;
Telecentric Telephoto lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather I
case . £10 10 0
41x31 N.>S. Front Shutter Reflex, revolving back, f/4.6 Roes- I
Tesear lens, also 10} -in. Bis-Tela Telephoto lens, 6 double plate-holders, |
leather case. Good condition . £12 10 0 ;
41x81 Soho Reflex, latest model, G-in. Carl Zeiss f/4.6 Tessar |
lens, 3 doable plate-holders, F.P. holder. In first-class condition. 1
List price £35 68. For . £23 10 0 |
31 X 21 Makina, Plaubel f/2.0 Anticomar lens, Compur shutter, I
range-finder, Plaubel roll-film holder, F.P. holder, 3 plate-holUeis,
2 filters, lens hood, leather case. List price £48 iOs. For.. £29 10 0
31 X 21 Zeiss Ikon Maximar, Zeiss f/4.d Tessar lens, D.A. Compur
shutter, film-pack holtler, leather case. As new . £8 12 6 ,
41 X 31 Triple Extension Linhof, Dallmeyer (/6 Stigmatlo lens, i
Compound shutter, 12 single metal piate-hulders, leather cose
£5 0 0 I
41 X 31 Gandolfl Universal, revolving back, Dallmeyer f/6 Stlgmatic t
lens, Compur shutter, 4 book-form mahogany plate-holders, F.P.
holder, leather case. In firet-chiss condition . £10 10 0
41 X 31 Sanderson, Goerz f/6.8 Dagor lens. Sector shutter. 3 double
plate-holders, leather caao . £6 12 6
Model III Leica, shutter speeds 1 to l/600th sec., range-finder,
Summar f/2 lens, ever-reody case. In new condition. List price
£40 18b . £30 10 0
4.6 X 6 cm. Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Peotac lens, F.P. holder, case
£9 0 0
41x31 Model B Graflex, revolving back, double extension, Dall¬
meyer f/2.9 Pentac lens, 4 double film-holders, cbanglng-box for 12
cut films, leather case . £27 10 0
31x21 N. & G. Folding Reflex, Ross f/4.6 Xpres lens, 3 double
plate-holders, leather case. In absolutely new condition. . £31 10 0
4.5 X 6 cm. Baby Soho Reflex, Ross f/3.6 Xpres lens, 3 dout)Ie plate-
holders, F.P. holder, leather case. In excellent condition £18 18 0
Ezakta Roll Film Reflex, Dallmeyer f/1.0 Super-tiix lens, leather
cose. In excellent condition. Cost £32 lOs . £23 10 0
3x4 cm. Pilot Miniature Roll Film Reflex, Zeiss f/2.8 Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, 1 to l/30Uth sec., leather cose . £15 15 0
41 X 31 Sanderson, latest.m idel, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur
shutter, Zeiss Distar lens, 6 double plate-holders, F.P. holder, 2
leather cases. Cost £33 6s. For . £21 0 0
9x12 cm. or 41x31 Patent Etui Camera, Carl Zeiss f/4.6 Tessar
ens, Compur shutter 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather case
£11 17 6
41 X 31 N. & G. Sibyl, Ross f/4.5 Xpres lens, rising and cross front,
12 single plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather case. List price £29 lOs.
For . £15 12 6
41 X 31 N. & G. Sibyl de Luxe, double extension. Carl Zeiss f/6.8
Series VllA Convertible Protar lens, rising and cross front, 6 plate-
holders, F.P. holder, leather case . £12 12 0
12-in. Dallmeyer Dallon Popular Telephoto Lens f/6 - £4 4 0
12-ia. Dallmeyer Adoa Telephoto Lens f/4.5, with hood. . £7 10 0
Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto Lens, with extra 1-in. Tele-
negative lens, leather case. List price £10 10s. For . £5 5 0
CAMERAS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE
The ‘WALLET’
POCKET
TRIPOD
This new de luxe quality pocket
Tripod folds flat when not in use and
weighs only 14 oz. It is of light
metal constroction throughout, the
outer sections being covered in
ribbed celluloid. Length when closed
8Hn. 46 in. high when fully extended.
In flat leather case. Price £1 10 0
SANDS HUNTER&GB
57, BEDFORD ST, STRANC
LONDON, W.C.2
9250,
[4864
case :
Som-
[4867
f/3.5
£7.—
Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, compur 1 /300th, month
old, £7/5. — R. W. Benson, 32, Gyllyngdune
Gardens, Seven Kings, Essex. [4858
ZEISS Ermanox 4^x6 cm., f/1.8 Ernostar, focal-
plane 1/1, 000th sec., 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
Ilford Gamma filter, leather case, Dalian 12
tank ; new condition, £16 ; deposit system. —
Till, 11, Alverton Avenue, Poole, Dorset. [4859
AS New. — Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5, Compur,
Portrait lens for same ; £4/15 ; deposit system.
— Box 9248, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[4862
SUPER Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, 16
pictures 2J x If, 3 Zeiss filters ; as new ; list
£20 ; accept £12. — Box 9249, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4863
ROLLEIFLEX Automatic 6x6, Tessar f/3.8, ever-
ready case, sunshade, practically new con¬
dition, £15 ; Plate Adapter Back, 3 slides, focussing
screen, slide, pair Proxars II, Rolleipar II, light
and medium filters, all unused, £8. — Box
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
Ensign Autorange, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro,
new £6/3/6 ; offers ?— End, Wellington,
erset.
Ensign super speed Cameo, 2Jx3i,
Dallmeyer, 6 slides, F.P.A., case,
P. Grant, Officers’ Mess, R.A.F., Market Drayton,
Salop. [4868
EXAKTA B, Tessar f/3.8, E.R. case, Practos
meter, Correx tank, £10/10, or offer. — White,
24, Ridgeway East, Sidcup, Kent. [4869
1-PLATE Soho Reflex, current model, new condition,
4 Ross Xpres f/4.5 and 13-in. Teleros, 3 double
slides, F.P. A., plate magazine, magnifiers, etc.,
leather case, £29/10. — 34, Cotswold Gardens,
N.W.2. [4875
A 1^x107 Stereoscopic, complete outfit, 30/- ;
exchange good M.C. Speaker. — Thomas, 47,
Commercial Rd., Bournemouth. [4879
New Baldax, 16-on-120, f/3.5, Compur, £5/10. —
Loveday, Norwood Grove, Bolton. [4881
Dallmeyer Dual, f/3.5, Compur, case, filter,
Dremoscope ; little used, £7. — Below.
/|p;xl07 Stereotenax, f/4.5 Dogmar, 3
tceJ slides, F.P.A. ; excellent condition,
S., 30, Arlington Mansions, Chiswick, W.4.
Latest Contax I, f/2 Sonnar, first-class condition,
£28/10. — Box 9201, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4886
EXAKTA, Multi-speed model, f/2.8' £18/10,
cost £27/10 : Rolleicord, f/2.8 and case, £10,
cost £15 ; both guaranteed new condition. —
Scott, 137, Sauchiehall St., Glasgow. [4887
Kodak Regent, as new, unused, £15/10 ; deposit.
— Box 9263, c/o “The Amateur Photographer.”
[4892
CONDENSER Lenses, first hand, 4)r-in. 10/- pair,
mounted 13/6 ; 5i-in. 16/6 ; 5i-in. 18/-,
mounted 22/- ; all sizes 1-in. to 10-in. diameter ;
Enlarging Lenses, Portraits and Lenses for all
purposes. Reflex mirrors resilvered. Binoculars
overhauled or repaired ; Anasti.graats re-ground
or repoliehed ; Achromatic lenses for portraits,
cheap ; lists free, stating requirements. — Premier
Optical Co., 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [4871
D.D.
£6.—
[4884
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [4692
Bargain.— £8, new condition, Pathe 9.5 Moto-
camera de Luxe, Zeiss f/2.9, tripod, Projector,
extra resistance, lens, auxiliary generator ; listed
over £20. — MacBean, 224, Blythe Rd., London,
W.14. [4849
BELL-HOWELL Filrao Straight 8, verv nearly
new, f/2.5 T.T.H. lens, £13/10.— Cox, c/o
Burton-on-Sea P.O., Stogursey, Somerset. [4855
OIQ/IK Pathe 200-B 250- watt Projector, with
^XO.' AfJ 3-bladed shutter, as new ; £1/5,
Universal Resistance for all voltages ; £4/5,
Dallmeyer Superlux Long-focus Lens ; £1/5,
Carrying-case for Projector, resistance, etc. ; £4/10,
Celfix Self-erecting Silver Screen, cost ^6/10 ;
£5/10, Pathe de Luxe 9.5-mm. Camera, f/2.7
Krauss lens ; £5, Ensign Pan. and Tilt Super
Tripod ; 15/-, Set of Supplementary Lens and
Filter (Herrnagis), in leather case ; 15/-, Velvet-
lined leather case for Camera, Blendux and
supplementary lens ; £3, Blendux Photo-electric
Exposure Meter, in ever-ready case, gives direct
reading ; or complete outfit, £35. — Pelling, 17,
Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick. Chis. 2784. [4873
ENLARGERS
ON SERVICE
DEFERRED
TERMS
The EXAKT
DE LUXE
ENLARGER
MADE IN NINE
MODELS
The Ideal Enlarger for
Miniature Specialists and
Profession^ Operators.
Space does not permit
U3 to enlarge on the
many features and ad¬
vantages associated with
the “ Exakt,” but we
shall be pleased to send
post free descriptive
prospectus.
Prices from
£12:15:0
NEW ENSIGN AUTOMATIG MAGNAPRINT
A first’Class instrument, sturdy and welt finished*
Model AV/0.— For all miniature negatives:
Ensign Midget, half-V.P., Leica, Contax,
and similar sizes. Fitted with 60-mm.
Dallmeyer f/4.5 anastigmat and 2l-in-
condeiiser — enlarges Ensign Midget and
half-V.P. to all sizes from 2J x 3i ic 15 x 12
in., other sizes in • 10*0
Special carrier for Leica or Contax negatives
instrip . 10s. 6d.
AV/1. — For all sizes up to 2tx.3i in.,
fitted with Dallmeyer f/4.5 anastigmat
and 41 -in. condenser, enlarges
2ix3i in. negatives from post¬
card up to 15 - 12 in., smaller
sizes in pro- / I Q • I 0 • 0
portion . fc.iw»iw»w
Lamps, Silvalux Opal, 100-watt
3s, 2d,
No. 2 “AMPLUS”
ENLARGER
Form A, for use with your own camera.
Form B, to accommodate your owD_len8.
Form C, complete with lens.
Form A .
Form B .
PRICES:
3i x2* in.
. . £2 12 6
.. £3 7 6
1 -plate.
£3 15 0
£4 10 0
Form C, with Achromat lens
£3 17 6 £5 0
Form C, with f/6.3 anastigmat
£5 2 6 £6 10
Deferred Terms any Model.
THE MIRAX
For use with own camera,
31 or 1-pl. Diffusa
type electric fittings.
1 -plate . £3 7 6
31x21 Adapter,
extra, 2s. 6d.
Mirax Easel and Stand,
for vertical use, extra
£1 17 6
Mirax used horixontally.
GNOME
Masking Frame
Entirely constructed of metal. Base In
white finish and marked in Inches.
Suitable for vertical or horizontal
enlargers and fitted with metal adjust¬
able mask giving a perfectly clean white
•border of varying width.
For all sizes up to 10 x 8 in. AA /A
Postage 9d. AA/U
For all sizes up to 12 X 10 in. 07 /fS
Postage 1/-. Al/W
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 fines).
EstabBished 1889
289,HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
35
4 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September i6, 1936
CAMERAS!!
FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE OR
EXCHANGE OF CAMERAS, CALL
OR WRITE TO:
ALLENS
And we also offer you a selection of Super
Bargains for cash — see Cameras and henses
Column in this issue.
168 OLDHAM RD., MANCHESTER, 4
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
in exchange for
Rolleicord,Rolleiflex, Leica, Super
Ikonta, Exakta, and all high-class
cameras and apparatus.
ALLENS
MANCHESTSR.4
Telephone: Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m.
THE PERKINO Developing Tank is the latest
and simplest Tank for developing 36-
exposure Leica Films. Entirely constructed
of bakelite. No
adjustment. NO
APRON. No
spare parts.
Price 25/-
For particulars write to
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London), LTD.
37. RATHBONE STREET. LONDON, W.l
Telephone: MUSEUM 4142.
I CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
GEBESCOPE Home Talkie, Standard Model,
as new ; cost £135, for £96. — McEwan, 41,
St. Ronan’s Drive, Glasgow. [4866
Turret victor, 3 lenses, 3 speeds, many
accessories ; perfect, £35, or near offer ; seen
London. — BM/TJW, London, W.C.l. [4876
Movies at Home. — How to make your own
Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope (A), Pear Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
[4890
Per Cent more light, 200-B Superlight
Ov7v/ Lenses, 63/- ; approval. — Gorse, 86,
Accrington Rd., Blackburn. [4894
I LANTERNS So ENLARGERS
J^ANCASTER
gNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free.- — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion ; postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Ensign Midget and half-V.P. Magnaprint
Enlarger ; cost £4/10 ; as new, £3/3. — Box
9084, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4717
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
GUARANTEED SNIPS
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur, Focar lens,
filter, E.R. case. Coat £7 Ss. As new . £6 6 0
81 X 21 T.*P. Victory Reflex, f/4.5 Zeias Planar anaatigmat
lens, 5 alldea, P.P. adapter. Perfect condition. .. . £6 17 6
t-pl. Sanderson, late model, black, f/6.0 Rosa Homocentrio
lens, Compur abutter, 6 double alidea, F.P. adapter, caae.
Perfect . £11 19 6
P.C. T,-P. Reflex, body only. Perfect . £1 16 0
31 X 21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Roaa Xprea lens,
leather caae. Coat £14. Aa new . £8 17 6
31x2i Ica Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Teasar, 1 double
slide, F.P. adapter, caae . £8 17 fl
l>pl. N. & 0. Reflex, f/6.3 Zeisa lens, f/4.5 Unar 136-min.
Roaa Zeias Variable Telephoto. Perfect . £8 0 0
31 X 21 T.-P. Special Reflex, f/4.5 Rosa Xprea lens, 14-in.
Roaa Teleroa Telephoto f/5.5 lens, 5 double slides, F.P.
adapter, roll-film holder, caae . £21 0 0
Standard Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, range-finder, E.R. case.
Perfect condition . £14 17 0
Leica 1, non-interchangeable f/3.5 Elmar. Perfect
£8 10 0
13.S-cm. f/4,5 Elmar Lens. Uncoupled. Perfect
£7 0 0
Super Ikonta, 8 or 16 od 31x21, f/4.5 Teasar, Compur.
Perfect . £13 10 0
1-pl. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke Aviar. Aa new £7 10 0
1-pi. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Rosa lens, 8 atidea, case £6 6 0
Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Zeias Teasar, Compur. As
new . £9 10 0
Zeiss Ideal 31x21, f/4.5 Teasar, Compur .... £7 6 0
\/'ALOY Enlarger, £7/10 ; F/3.5 Lena, £4 ; Tank,
12/6. — Knox, 35, Harriet St., Glasgow. [4872
N. & G. Enlarger for 3^X2} Sil)yl, £4/10;
16-on-3tx2) Agfa, 27/6; particulars. — Farn-
cote, Lynchford Rd., Farnborough, Hants. [4877
P.C. Ensign Horizontal Enlarger, 7i-in. condenser,
all movements, no lens, easel, 15x12, £3/10;
Wanted — 34x2) Vertical Enlarger; apply any
evening. — 36, Alberta Avenue, Cheam, Surrey. [4878
Enlargers. — )-pI. with stand camera front,
£3 ; i-pl. Condenser, framed on base, 27/6 ;
34x2) Daylight Enlarger, 7/6. — Smith, 3, Birch
Terrace, Hanley, Staffs. [4882
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Fine Enlargements. — Barker Concentrated Light
Cabinet, appro., 18/-. — Barker, Shore Place,
Gourock. [4874
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED’^for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas.
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei-
flexes. Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
Y^’^ANTED. — Gas Fittings suitable for half-plate
T T horizontal Enlarger. — S. Gaw, Bangor, Belfast.
[4834
Enlarger wanted for 6 x 6 cm. negatives, reason¬
able. — 41, Birchwood Rd., S.W.17. [4837
WANTED. — Metal slides, P.C. size, state price,
condition. — Short, Rollesby, Norfolk. [4841
WANTED. — Ensign Optiscope or similar modern
lantern, 30-40 ft. throw, strong tripod and
7-ft. roll-up screen. — Collinson, 16, Bath Rd.,
Felixstowe. [4880
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE. Phone ; 22655
• SAYILLE’S#
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
Super Ikonta II, Tessar f/3.b and Compur Rapid.
Cost £27. Used twice only . £22 10 0
Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5 Nettar and Compur Rapid £7 6 0
Agfa Speedex 0, Compur, f/3.9 SoUnar. ... £3 16 0
Kodak Six-Twenty, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur £6 6 0
Siemens 16-mm. Camera, f/3.5 and case. Shop-soiled
£16 6 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5, focal-plane shutter. Perfect.
Cost £5 56 . £4 4 0
Pathesoope Home Movie Projector, motor resistance,
super attachment for 9.5'mm . £6 6 0
Leica Ilia, chromium, f/2 Summar . £84 10 0
Ooutax I, f/2 Sonnar, latest model . £32 10 0
Marion Reflex i-pL, Tessar f/4.5, and Dallmeyer f/4.5
12-ln. Telephoto, D.D. slides, filters, case. Perfect
throughout . £21 0 0
APPROVAL. PART EXCHANGES. HIRE PURCHASE.
4| Goodramgate,
l YORK_ 1
SPECIAL OFFER!
S| X Glazed Prints 2|^kch
From any negative, on KODAK
paper. Minimum order 3 for7)d.
Send P.O. with order to :
G. FRANKLIN,
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M & w ENLARGER m a w.
(48 Different Models made)
From £6:10:0 to £33:0:0
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical)
takes up to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5
double anastigmat, orange / I I • A •A
cap and condenser . fcl I
B. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4.
36
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
September i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 5
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
ZEISS IKON LATEST CONTAX, f/3.5 Teeaar, Blow-apeed
shutter. List £31. As new . £22*V*6
16-on-2ix3i ZEISS IKONTA, f/-1.5 Tea- PQ. C.A
ear, Compur. Coat £10. Aa new . IiO • 0»U
ZODEL FOLDING PLATE, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur
shutter, roll-holder, slides and case . . £4*7*0
81x2) N. & G. SIBYL, f/4.5 Zeiss Teaaar, slides and case.
All In good condition. Coat £21 10a . £G*1V*6
8^x2) ENSIGN CARBINE, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter,
plate back, 3 slides, rise and cross front £4:7:6
i-pl, TROPICAL SOHO REFLEX, f/4.5 Iloss Xpres, 6
D.D. slides, F.P.A., case. Magnificent
outfit, costing £47. In splendid condition
“ CAMPRO ”
I DELIVERED ON FIRST I
! OF 18 MONTHLY
”1 PAYMENTS OF
COMBINED
CINE
CAMERA &
PROJECTOR
for standard
9.5-mm. film.
Fitted with f/3.6 lens,
double-claw movement,
fine quality Garrard
clockwork motor. Pro¬
jects up to 00 ft. of Patbe
film. Illumination is
provided by a 6-voIt
battery, or with the help
of a transformer direct
A.C. mains.
Six-volt battery ... .2/3
Transformer . 7/6
i
m i£3:17:6U
Note our Terms for Zeiss Ikon Cameras
ZEISS IKON “SUPER IKONTA”
Takes 8 or 10 pictures on 2) x 3i film.
F/3.8 Tessar, New Rapid Compur,
coupled range-finder.
£22 :iOs.
DELIVERED ON FIRST OF \
12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS •
OF ;
£1:19:61
ZEISS IKON
“NETTAR”
Outstanding Value, f/4.5 Nettar
anastigmat, S-speed Telma shutter
£5:10:0
I DELIVERED ON FIRST I
■ OF 12 MONTHLY PAY-
I MENTS OF
9/91
Ditto, but with Compur
shutter.. £7:5:0
OR 12 MONTHLY i A /Q
PAYMENTS OF * A/ ^
CAMACES
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
Reasonable offer wanted for two porcelain
tanks, capacity twelve films, glazing plates,
dryer, mahogany enlarger, clips, chemicals, papers,
etc. — Layton, 3, Finnemore ltd., Birmingham, 9.
[4842
WANTED. — 9x12 Reflex, revolving back, f/4..5
smallest. — 42, Deacon St., S.E.17. [4846
VIIANTED. — Leitz Projector Model Villa, with-
Tt out projection lens. — Tyrrell, 3, Lancaster
Terrace, Glasgow. [4856
T.T/’ANTED. — Optochrom Film Tank 34x2^ —
TT Rowse, 89, Bank St., Maidstone. [4860
WANTED. — Reflex i-pl., lens f/3.5 or larger ;
must be as new. — Box 9251, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4865
WANTED. — 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, about f/2.
Projector, splicer. — 38, Dryden Rd., Harrow
Weald. [4870
WANTED. — i-pl. Reflex Camera ; must be
Thornton-Pickard ; give full particulars. — •
Hutchinson, 139, Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk. [4883
Home Movie Motocamera B, Ikonta, £7/10 ;
preference, motor cycle, cash adjustment. —
28, Brinton Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax. [4888
Reflex (Folding) wanted, reversible back,
large aperture lens or without lens, Adams’,
N. & G., or similar ; also Telephoto. — IBox 9262,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4889
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone: Holborn 8484
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J\. photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours. 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
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Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 : Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON. Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38. Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
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K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: 14x2i, 1/6 gross:
34x21, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 44x2i and
4-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; 4-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates ; 4-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
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backed 5/9 ; 34 X 24, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
R ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
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6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 54x34, 21/-.
R ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i. 3
packs 5/3 ; 4-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
4-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
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R ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
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K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
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COMPLETE WITH STRETCHERS.
Also In finest Silver Surface .... . 17/6
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Packed in neat cardboard box. Carriage 1/3
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NOTE THESE POINTS
This new screen must not be confused with cheaply
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of finest quality. The woodwork is not stained,
which soils the hands, but is polished in eggshell
cellulose. The stretchers are of a new design and
allow for fixing the screen quickly without having
to remove the thumbscrews.
SPECIAL: 52 in.x40 in.
in silver surface only. Price
Screen
21/.
COMPLETE WITH STRETCHERS.
Only obtainable from the Camera Co.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September i6, 1936
CONSULT
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II Opposite G.P.O.
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FOR CAMERA EXCHANGES
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TO MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
If you really are particular about FINE
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you need not hesitate about sending your next
film to us*
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of photography, and yet YOU PAY NO MORE
for this specialised service.
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The NEW
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NEW FEATURES — only obtainable from
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0 Compensates for variations In exposures and
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0 Can be used repeatedly. One 36>oi. carton
will develop 4 to 6 Lelca films.
^ Requires no increase of exposure.
^ Keeps perfectly In solution.
0 Gives still finer grain.
% Negatives can be Intensified and retain finest
grain.
COUPLETS Dsyelopment Chart. Vo increase of price*
To make Smaller size to ijt
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LONDON, S.W.II
Principal: O. F. 0*RIOROAN. B.So. (Eng.),
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Head of Chemletrr Dept. ; J. KENYON. D.So.. F.I.O..
EVENIMQ CLASSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY.
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ELEUENTART AND ADVANCED, on TuMdaya and
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Beptember. 1930.
Enrolments : September 17tb and 18tb.
Fnll particnlars of all classes on application to the Principal.
“THE AUTOCAR”
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MATERIALS
ff
Brighton. — Klmber’s “ Brighton ” Gaslight
Paper, in Bolt, Normal, Vigorous and Jixtra
Vigorous, 3ix2J, 2/- gross, post 3d. ; 4ix2it,
2/8 gross, post 4d. ; superb quality. 1 have aiso
about £800 of surplus material at exceptionally
low prices ; lists and samples free. — ELimber’s, 01,
Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CllTY PHOTO WORKS.— First QuaUty British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3.x2t, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
f olders ; Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3f x2i, 1/0 100 ; f-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/0 ; write tor Free
Catalogue of all U. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Bancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo WORKS, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3i x 24, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : 4-pl.. <2 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 109 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15^
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — f-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for J-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
l-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send lor List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50. 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 60,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 34x2J, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 44 x2j and 1-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
4-pl.. 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, eemi-matt, cream, glossy ; Lelca Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x6 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 34x24 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6.
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as receiver 34x24 1/- :
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [4861
ENLARGEMENTS
1/Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes Included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
' Avenue, Oldham. [0017
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRUINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse, 86. Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. Wilman, 82, Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co.. Ltd.. 20. High St.
CARDIFF.
U. Saiausuu 6t Co., Ltd., 119, Queen SV.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. •Taoies, Ltd., 29. The Promenade.
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams, 92, SavUle Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassan
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Darbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Brittenden. Hyde Park Corner.
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomkinson Sc Oo., Ltd.. 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Darbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady Sc Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Alien, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory, 23, Lower Goat Lane,
NOTTINGHAM.
Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38. Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co.. Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
TWIN'LENS REFLEX
BARGAINS
Voigtlander Brilliant, Skopar f/4.5, Compar. As new
£4 0 0
Rolleiflex Auto. 6 X 6, Tcssar f/3.6. As new.... £18 0 0
RoUeicord, Triotar f/3.8, E.R. case. As new. ... £9 16 0
IkoQex 11. Tessar f/3.5, Compur. As new . £14 15 0
VoigUander Snperb, Skopar f/3.5, Compur, E.R. case.
Perfect . £13 6 0
Ikoflex 1* Novar f/4.5, Kilo shutter. As new.... £6 0 0
Exakta, plate back model, Tessar f/3.5. As new £18 10 0
Roileihex Aato. 6x6, Tessar f/4.5, E.R. case. As new
£14 10 0
CEOR€E4)lllil)E
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228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds
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12 sheet packets, 81x61 1/5, 10x8 2/%
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la 6d. and 1/* pa kett.
Asnd for fuU Hit of Platet, Papers,
Postcards. Mounts and Tissue.
MARSHALL & CO. iNottm.) LTD., Dept. H
PHOTO WORKS. NOTTINGHAM.
MATHER’S /
0 r
CAMERA EXCHANGES
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lA
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
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STREET,
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The New “ Trofl Range-finder, latest optical type. Absolutely
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for detachable screw-in mounting on any camera with tripod buah.
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September i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 7
•SHARLANDO
t SECOND-HAND BARGAINS S
5 - •
2 Contax I, f/3.6 Tessar. Aa new. Perfect £21 0 0®
X Contax I, f/2 Sonnar, case and Alter . £30 10 0 ®
9 Leica Model III, f/2, chromium . £32 0 0 ®
® Movikon Cine Camera Outfit, with 3*ia. Telephoto lena ®
9 and case. The enthusiast's outfit.... £89 0 0 9
9 Siemens Model B 16-mm. Cine Camera, with f/2.8 9
9 iena. A bargain . £22 10 0 A
9 Bangd'finder Bessa, f/3.5 Helomar. Perfect condition S
Z £12 5 0 2
V.P. Kodak Autographic . 16s. Od. 2
Let us have your Enquiries, 9
9/10, THAVIES INN, *
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FINISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR new gaslight
DE LUXE PAPER
31x2i SIZE is ONLY 2I~ PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples.
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES!
Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips.
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
All ETIUC^*** OLDHAM) ROAD,'
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HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3J x ai, 8 exposure,,
1/2— No. 116 (zl x<n 1/6— 4iX3j 1/3— jix3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
J dozen — 8^ x 6i enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6J X 4I enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 J dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 X i6 enlargements,
2/- each— 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 X 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write lor list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ’“^ISer^"-
TRY BATHES FIRST
FOR ANYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC
PART EXCHANGES ARRANGED
against any new apparatus.
We are stockists of all the leading
makes of Cameras and Projectors.
SERVICE and SATISFACTION
ENLARGEMENTS
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each : Developing and Printing and ail Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for : prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
IjllNEST Quality Enlargements on attractive
' papers, 10x8 1/3, 8ix6i 1/-.— Palk, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, high-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
I TUITION, BOOKS, etc. |
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
P'.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
Evening Class. — Cripplegate Institute. Golden
Lane, City (3 minutes Aldersgate St. Met.
Station), instructed by John H. Gear, Hon. F.R.P.S. ;
Wednesdays, 6.30-8 ; commencing 30th September ;
open to all ; Miniature, Pictorial, Commercial.
General Photography ; fully practical ; three
months’ course, 15/- ; particulars write Manager
Institute. [4714
Let Photography provide your winter’s joy ;
course for ladles and gentlemen on Tuesday
at 7.45 p.m. ; commencing 28th ; low fees, ma¬
terials and equipment supplied. — Dalston Literary
Institute, Colvestone Crescent. E.8. [4844
Evening classes. Photography in Theory and
Practice, at the following : Holloway Literary
Institute, Hilldrop Rd., Camden Rd., N.7,
Tuesdays ; Putney Literary Institute, Mayfield
School, West Hill. Putney, Wednesdays ;
Hammersmith Literary Institute, Brook Green,
Hammersmith, Thursdays ; Adult School, Roscoe
St., Bunhill Row, Mondays or Fridays, commencing
September 29th, fee 7/6. [4885
REPAIRERS
Repairs to cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Purse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0008
Modern Miniature Cameras, ail makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London, W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimates submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED
TL/pSCELLANEOUS Photographs wanted for use
iVl in children’s magazine, not less than t-pl. ;
must be good ; state price and quantity. — W. J.
White, K.ia-Ora, Hornchurch Rd., Romford,
Essex. [4845
Photographs Wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [4891
CATS, Dogs, Flowers ; good subjects required for
Christmas Cards and Calendars ; state price when
submitting. — Harvey Barton, St. Michaels, Bristol.
[4893
MISCELLANEOUS
SELL Your Photographs to the Press ; WTite
immediately for Free Prospectus, “ Making
Money with Your Camera.” — World’s Photographic
Academy, 45, Maple Avenue, Whitefield, Nr.
Manchester. [4823
X Bruces ^
of Ealing
Offer a Full Amateur Service
FINE-GRAIN DEVELOPING.
LEICA CASSETTES RE-LOADED
WITH PANATOMIC, S S. PAN,
OR SUPER X FOR 1/6.
COMPLETE STOCKS OF ALBUMS,
PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
28a, BROADWAY, EALING
7e/. : EAHNG 1033.
RAINES
for LEICA Service
A Complete Service for all who
use a Camera. For over 40
years RAINES have been
famous for Developing,
Printing and Enlarging.
Normal Prices. Send for particulars.
RAINES & CO. (Ealing) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING, W.5
Phone: EALING 3177.
FILMS WASTED!
BECAUSE YOUK EXPOSUEES
ABE INCOBBECT.
PRACTOS
Expoiore Utter It alwajrt rallable.
Never carles.
Soitnitfloally detlgned and tptolal*
ly acourate for Inttriora, Oolour
work and Artificial Light. Film j
•peed* up to 6,600 are marked In • ■
both H. <h D. and Sobeiner valuta.
Model II, with Sky>blue Vif^w-
finder . . 27/9
Model i (without Finder), i.i!;
ditto . 22/6
Junior ” Medel . 16/-
All In Leather Cases. ' *'
GARNER & JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square,
W.1
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
- - —SER VICE -
WE CAN GIVE YOU HELP AND ADVICE
with your PHOTOGRAPHIC TROUBLES
Stockists for ZEISS IKON, CONTAX. LEICA,
ROLLEIFLEX, ROLLEICORD. SUPERB,
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AND DEKKO CINE, ETC.
PLATES, FILMS. PAPERS, CHEMICALS.
PART EXCHANGE— HIRE PURCHASE
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77-79, OXFORD ROAD.
MANCHESTER, 1
*phone: AEDwIckd2S2. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p m. <9 p jd. Sata.)
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM,
39
8 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September i6, 1936
IN STOCK AT
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No threading. Macazlne
loading, 50-ft. 16*mra. film.
Each magazine has footage
indicator. Speeds 8. 16, 64.
Scene'timer. . Five Inter¬
changeable lenses available,
universal finder. Panchro¬
matic, Super-Sensitive Pan¬
chromatic and “ Koda-
chrome " film available. Price,
with Kodak f/1.9 iens and
““ £40:0:0
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Br?n:h,
I, Copthall Chambers,
E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD II
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5
and com £14:10:0
with Zeiss TrloUr f/3.5
and Com £17:10:0
Sver-rea<l7 case, £10 0
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR OWN
CAMERA IN
PART PAYMENT
New Model Zeiss
CONTAX III
in Stock
THE NEW
ZEISS CONTAFLEX
Blendux Meter, case. Good condition.
. £1:17:6
Zeiss mirax Enlarging Attachment,
for own camera, 4iX3j or sixaj.
Good condition. List IJO.i O.C
£3 5s. 6d . xz.iz:o
4tx2J Zeiss Icarette, f/4.5 Pre-
minar, Compur. Good CA.A.ti
condition .
3x4 cm. German Miniature, Vidar
f/2.9, Compur, i/300th CC.C.rt
sec. Good condition... XD.O.vF
3ix2t Ensign Autorange, f/4.5
Ensar, Mulchro shutter, long release.
Alnwstnew. List £7 los. J0-0-O
4ix3i T.-P. Artist Enlarger, elec¬
tric, Aldis f/7.7 lens, condenser.
Good condition . . £6:6:0
3^x2^ Dallmeyer Press Reflex, re¬
volving back, 5-in. Dallmeyer Press
f/3-5, direct finder, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good
condition . If.XtJ.U
4ix3J Sanderson, rise, swing and
drop front, wide-angle rack, reversing
back, i2-cm. Coerz Dogmar f/4.5,
Compur, i/2ooth sec., 2 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, Zeiss Proxar and Distar
lenses, case. Good con- CQ.Q.A
dition . XO.O.U
33x2i Wirgin Gewir Double Ex¬
tension, f/2.9 Zeranar, delayed Com¬
pur, 3 slides. As new. £0,0, ft
List £995 . X0,0.ll
4.5 X 6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Ross
Xpres f/4.5, speeds 1/200 th sec., 5 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, £8:15:0
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Bargain
list and guide to new models^ also latest literature, post
free anywhere. Please state requirements.
Good condition
Above are at
17 Topsfield Parade,
Crouch End London, N.8
Telephone: Mountview 2410.
9.5 Ooronet B, 2 portrait
lenses, sky filter. Almost new.
List £4 as. 6d. £2:17:6
Leica Daylight Reading Desk,
for examination of negatives,
etc. Excellent condition. Cost
£3:3:0
3^x21 Ensign Carbine No. 6,
Aldis f/4.5, Mulchro shutter,
rising front. Fair
condition . U. f
Weston 650 Leicameter. As
£4:17:6
9.5 Miller, f/3.5 Dallmeyer,
5 speeds, filter, portrait attach¬
ment, case. Very good con-
is'Tos. £4:17:6
Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/4.5
Kodak, Compur, case. Good
. £5:15:0
4^x2} Voigtiander, Skopar
f/4.5 , Compur. £ C , 1 7 . C
Good condition «<*.»• Xf.W
4^x3^ Kodak Revolving
Back Graflex Reflex, 5i->ti- Ko¬
dak f/4.5, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £6:17:6
Kodascope Eight-30, resist¬
ance. Good £C,1Q.C
condition .
41 X 31 lea Reflex, reversing
back, 15-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
F.P. adapter. £7.1fl,n
Good condition
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 8 or 16
pictures on 3IX2I film, f/4.5
Tessar, ever-ready case. Good
condition.... £13:17:6
Roland, 16 pictures on 3I x 2I
film, 7-cm. Meyer Plasmat f/2.7,
delayed Compur, auto, coupled
combined view- and range-
finder,ever-ready£OQ,1 A.n
case. /Is nw . .
16-mm. Cine-Kodak K, f/i.g
lens Good £27:10:0
DOLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
ESTD.
1750.
Avo Meter. £J.5.Q
Good condition ....
3^x21 Dollond Owl, f/4.S Dol-
lond, Compur. £0,1 A. A
Good condition . . . oL w • Jl U • V
9.5 Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.3
lens case. Very CA.A.n
good condition .
41x31 Goerz Anschutz Press,
12.5- cm. Dagor f/6.8, self-capping,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case. Good £C.C.A
condition . XU.U.vr
Cine-Kodak Eight. Good con¬
dition. List £7, 7, A
£9 17s. 6d . X f . I .U
31 X 21 T.-P. Victory Reflex, re¬
volving back, 5i-in. Ross Xpres
f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case. £7.1 A. A
Good condition ... X I • i U .U
16-mm. Cine-Kodak B, f/3.5
lens, case. Good £7.10.0
condition . Xl.lll.U
21x21 Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Tessar,
£8:8:0
2}x21 Latest Rolleicord, f/4.5
Triotar, ever-ready case. Good
£10:10:0
7.3-cm. Hektor f/1.9 Lens,
coupled for Leica. Good condition.
List £29 5s... £23:13:6
31x21 N. & G. Folding Reflex,
13.6- cm. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 6 D.D.
slides, changing-bag, case. Good
£25:0:0
Leica III, f/2 Summar, case.
As new. List £42 £30:0:0
condition .
Above are at
28 OLD BOND 8T.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Above are at our Stock
Exchange Branch
1 COPTHALL CHAMBERS
Throgmorton St., London, E.C.2
Telephone: Metropolitan 5351-
9.5 Coronet Projector.
A s new . £1:16:0
41x31 Goerz Roll Film
Tenax, Dogmar f/4.5, Com¬
pur. Good £C.1C.A
condition .. Xil.Xil.U
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby,
ijx.i Foth, Good condition.
List£7 5s £5:15:0
31x21 Voigtiander, Sko¬
par f/4.5, Compur, case.
£5:17:6
31x21 Ensign Focal-
plane Roll Film Reflex,
Aldis-Butcher £C,C,A
f/4.5, case. . . XD.O.U
31 X 21 Glunz, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur,
£6:10:0
Voigtiander Virtus, 8 or
i6 pictures on 3^x2^ film,
Skopar f/3.5, delayed Com¬
pur. Very good condition.
List £9 15s £7:7:0
41x21 Kodak Six-16
Model C, Zeiss Tessar 1/4-5,
Compur, case. Excellent
condition. List £Q.Q-A
£n 7S. 6d . XO.O.U
31x21 Revolving Back
Kodak Graflex Junior Re¬
flex, 5l-in. Cooke f/4.5, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good £Q.Q.A
condition.. XO.O.U
31x21 Ernemann Erno-
flex Fofding Reflex, 13.5-
cm. Emon f/3-5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Goadron £14:14:0
dition. .
i4&ot;e are at
35 LUDGATE HILL
London. E.C.4
Telephone: City I540-
41x31 and 9x12 cm.
Etui, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan,
Ibsor shutter, 6 slides.
Goad ran- £3:19:6
dition. .
3i X 2\ Carbine Roll Film,
5i-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
Lukos Express, i/3ooth sec,,
plate back. Very good con-
£4:19:6
9.5 Alef Model B, f/2.8
Meyer. Goad £4.20.0
condition. . .
31x21 Wirgin Double
Extension, f/3.5 Zeranar,
sMer.'.." £5:19:6
31 X 21 Zeiss Palmos
Focal-plane, f/4.5 Tessar,
2 D.D. slides, F.P. A., case.
Excellent £0.1 7, C
condition
2.^x2^ Voigtiander Su¬
perb, f/3.5 Skopar, delayed
Compur, ever-ready case.
Good condition. Cost
£13:10:0
9.5 Pathe Luxe Moto¬
camera, f/1.5 Plasmat, in¬
terchangeable. Very good
L^’/^ios. £16:0:0
9.5 Bolex P.A. Projector,
case. As new. List
£27 7s 6d £20:0:0
9x12 cm. and 1-pl. Zeiss
Miroflex, 16.5-cm. Tessar
f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
2 F.P. adapters. Good con-
dition.... £22:10:0
41 X 31 T.-P. Junior Special Reflex.
5j-in. Cooke 1/4.5, reversing back,
3 slides, 3l X 2I roll-film holder, case.
Fair condition . £3:17:6
41x31 Ensign Popular Reflex, 6-in.
Aldis f/4.9, reversing back, F.P.
adapter, case. Good £C«iA.A
condition . XO.XU.w
41x21 Goerz Tenax, f/5 Dogmar.
Compur, case. Good £C» 17.fi
condition . Xv.if.O
3x4 cm. Zeca Goldi, f/3.5 Leitz
Elmar, Compur. As £7.1 7. fi
new. List £10 los... Xl.il.U
Certo Super Sports Model 213, for
8 or 16 pictures on 31 X 2I film, Tessar
f/2.8, delayed Compur, also focussing
screen and 3 slides for 4.5x6 cm.
plates. As new. £11.1A.n
List£i5 7s. 6d . Xll.lU.U
31 x21 Mentor Compur Reflex, f/4.5
Tessar, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition .... £11:15:0
4.5x6 cm. Nettel Baby Speed
Deckrullo Focal-plane, 8-cm. Tessar
f/2.7, 6 slides, H.P. adapter, filter,
case. ' Good condi- £13:17:6
Leica Enlarger (Filyt), 32-in. col¬
umn, 75-watt, f/3.5 lens, printing
board, etc. Good condition. Cost
£16:16:0
Zeiss Contax I, 5-cm. Tessar f/3.5,
Proxar lens, filters, also 13. 5-cm.
Sonnar f/4 coupled, 2 lens hoods,
case. Splendid con-
dition. Cost £46...
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
Leica
Cameras
Wanted
Super Ikonta Camercis
wanted for spot cash.
PLEASE MENTION "THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER" WHEN
Above are at
73 LORD ST.
LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone: Bank 4927.
CORRESPONDING WITH
Recent
16-mm.
Pro-
jectors
wanted
for
spot cash.
Let us
make you an
offer.
And at : —
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
65, Netting Hill Gate, W.ix.
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd., S.W.17.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd., North
Harrow.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catford. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
FOR SPOT CASH
ADVERTISERS.
40
September i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
3
OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE MINIATURE
CAMERA IS AT YOUR DISPOSAL . . .
Success as a “ miniaturist ” depends greatly on the dealer you choose. He must be, not just a salesman, but a specialist who
knows all the points about every miniature camera, not merely theoretically, but from actual experiment — the uses of the
endless range of accessories — and the circumstances under which it is necessary to use a change of optical equipment— he
should be prepared to help you in every way. There are many occasions when you look to your dealer to answer queries
regarding various points. We know the cameras we sell because we use them — we have been using the Leica, for instance,
ever since its first introduction to the country ; the knowledge thus gained is at your disposal— free ! We also offer many
other free facilities to all who register their cameras with us. Let us write and tell you about them.
A NEW DEVELOPING SERVICE WHICH IS JUDGE A BARGAIN BY ITS QUALITY THESE
BOUND TO BE OF GREAT INTEREST TO YOU HAVE QUALITY -AND THEY’RE CHEAP, TOO
Our “ MICIIOJ/UX ” Service of developing in Paraphenylene-Oiamine and other agents
ensures the l>e8t results I'roni your film ; results wliich have so minute a grain size that
lliey will enlarge twenty diameters or more without the grain becoming apparent, hut
owing to the nature of this development it is essential that films for “ MICROLUX ”
<ievelopment receive at least twice the normal exposure. Providing this extra exposure
is given, negatives develojred iry our “ MICROLUX ” process possess a quality that can¬
not he ecjiialled by ordinary methods, but to submit a film which has receive! merely the
Irai’e miniimmi exposure to this form of development will not yield good results. The
latter we can also develop under the same “ INOIVIDUAL ” conditions, but in this
case the results are not of such microscopic grain size. We offer this service, confiileut
ill the belief that it will meet the requirements of those careful wurkers who would
.'ilways do their own processing had they the convenience.
“ MICROLUX ” and “ INDIVIDUAL ” Development Prices:
l>eica, Contax and similar films : For 3<i expo.sure.s, 4s. 6d. ; per 12 or 18 exposures. 3s. tid.
All other li. 8. 12 or Ifi exposure films (up to 3Ix2| size) : Per film, 3s. 6d.
Note. — When sending films for this sjfecial treatment it is more than usually nece.ssary
to advise us as to the make and tyjfe of film used.
EVERY GOOD MINIATURE IN STOCK
You can always de¬
pend on seeing any
new apparatus at
Bond Street before
anywhere else. We
study our custo¬
mers from this point
of view, knowing
full well that it will
be to their advan¬
tage and interest to
know of each stride
that is made in the
advancement of
miniature appara¬
tus.
1 — 6 X 6 cm. Auto. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.8 lens, Com-
pur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec. Cost £20 . £16 16 0
2 — 6x6 cm. Foth-Flex Twin-lens Reflex, f, 3.5 anastigmat lens, focal-plane
shutter, I /25th to 1 /500th sec., D.A. Cost £10 17s. 6d . £8 17 6
3 — 4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f 2.8 lens. Compur
shutter, I to l/300th sec. Cost £26 . £16 16 0
4 — V.P. Multispeed Exakta Miniature Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 lens, focal-
plane D.A. shutter. 12 to I, 1.000th sec. Cost £27 10s . £22 15 0
5 — 16-on-2B Baida Roll Film Camera, Meyer Trioplan f/2.9 lens. Cost
£8 15s. . £6 6 0
6 — Six-20 Duo Kodak Roll Film Camera, f'4.5 anastigmat lens, in Pronto
shutter. Cost £6 . £4 15 0
7 — Contax 1 35-mm. Camera. Sonnar F2 lens, focal-plane shutter, i to
I I.OOOthsec. Cost £41 . . £32 10 0
8 — V.P. Korelle Roll Film Camera, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens. D.A. Compur
shutter, 1 to 1 250th sec. Cost £10 I Os . £6 17 6
9 — Leitz Hektor f^6.3 2.8-cm. W.A. Chromium L.ens, for Leica. Cost
£10 18s. 6d . £9 9 0
10 — Ombrux Exposure Meter. Cost £3 7s. 6d . £2 9 6
11 — Weston Universal Exposure Meter 617/2. Cost £7 . £2 9 6
12 — 3^x2^ Cocarette Roll Film Camera, f/4.5 Tessar lens, D.A. Compur
shutter . £6 6 0
13 — la Super Ikonta Roll Film, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter. I to
l /250thsec. Cost £19 15s . £16 16 0
14 — Bell & Howell Filmo 121 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/2.7 Cooke lens, 2
speeds, cassette loading. Cost £21 10s . £14 14 0
15 — Bell & Howell “ Straight 8 ’’ 8-mm. Cine Camera, f/2.5 lens, 4 speeds,
interchangeable lens. Cost £19 15s . £16 16 0
16 — Dekko 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f, 1.9 Dallmeyer lens. Cost £10 18s. 6d.
£7 17 6
17 — Siemens Model B 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/2.8 lens, 8, 16 and 64 speeds,
cassette loading. Cost £30 . £24 10 0
18 — Filmo 70 D.A. 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.5 Cooke lens, turret head, 7
speeds, 100-ft. capacity, critical focusser, case. Cost £73 ........ £62 10 0
19 — Leica Standard Camera, f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter. l/20th to l/500th
sec. Cost £16 10s . £10 10 0
20 — Leica Model II. black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, coupled finder, focal-plane
shutter, l/20thto 1,500th sec. Cost £26 10s . £19 19 0
21 — Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, ^ to l/500th
sec., coupled range-finder . £23 10 0
22 — Leica 1 1 la, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to I 1,000th
sec., coupled range-finder. Cost £43 . £37 10 0
As advertisements on these covers go to press a fortnight in advance some of these
second-hand items may be sold already, but similar outfits are usually available.
NEW CONTAX III with built-in photo-electric meter. Models are here
ready for delivery at prices from £55 17 0.
ZEISS CONTAFLEX. The twin-lens reflex with built-in photo-electric
meter. Speeded to I /1, 000th sec. Models from £64 12 6.
SUPER IKONTA. Takes 11 pictures on 3^X2^ 8-exp. roll film. With
Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 lens and Compur shutter, £28 5 0.
ROLLEIFLEX. The original roll-film mirror reflex. Shows your picture
full size and right way up. Zeiss Tessar f/3.8 lens, £25 0 0.
EXAKTA, ROLLEICORD, IKOFLEX II, RETINA, and EVERY
ACCESSORY FOR THEM AVAILABLE AT BOND STREET
Latest miniature books, new fine-grain and compensating developers all
terms.
THE LEICA TAKES AN IMPORTANT
PLACE IN OUR SCHEME OF THINGS
We have specialised in the Leica for over ten years. We have over 500 Leica
accessories actually in stock, and every Leica camera from £26 10s. (or 6! s. lOd.
down).
We make Automax (Regd.) 3iX2i prints from your Leica negatives at 2s.
per dozen.
Leica users are supplied free with D. and P. envelopes, Leica exposure record
cards, and periodical aids and advice.
Users of Leica or any other miniature camera which cost £10 or more (no
matter where it was bought) can have it insured free of charge at Bond Street —
write for details. Demonstrations of any miniature apparatus and absolutely
unbiased advice on your choice of instrument, given free.
Generous exchange allowances, and anything on easy
in stock.
Eight different free lists sent for 2d. postage.
* WALLACE HEATON UP
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W. I mayfV^T, , <8 ines)
R/i; _ _ _
Apt.oinlmcnt. Also at 47, BERKELEY STREET, W.I, and 43, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W.8
PLEASE MENTION “THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER” WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
4
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September i6; 1936
M.oments like this
Made in England by
ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
SELOchrome FILM PACKS are
available in all the popular sizes
intensely human moments . . . moments of sadness
as well as gladness .... all become treasured
possessions on Selochrome.
SLUhh rome
EXTRA FAST ROLL FILM
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Cl.\ssic Coloi r Press, Reading.
T/ie Amateur Pholonrapher cun be obtainerl abroad Irani the fallowing; United States: The luteniationul Xewa Co New York .p.f sv W V’BVislTnMUum^^^
Cie Hue Reaumur. Paris. HeloU-.m : W. H. Smith A; Son, 71-7.'), Boulevar.l Adolphe Max, Brussels. Afstralia: <*ordan A: (Ji.tch. Lt.l.. Melbourne (\ K;tona). >\dne\ (N>.\\ n.Bnshani (gueei^^^^^^^^
Adelaide (S A) Perth (W A) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand: Gordon A: Gotch. Ltcl., Wellington. Aueklaml. Chnstchureh and Dunedin. India. A. H. W heeler v ^
Allahabad and Calcutta. Canada : Imperial News Co.. Toronto. Winnipeg and Vancouver ; Benjamin News Co.. Montreal; Gordon A: Gotch. Ltd., loronto. ^outii Africa: Central News Ageiic>. Ltd.
/iMATEURO
OTOGRAPHER
&. Cl 1VE-MA.T0GFLAPHE,R,
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 1936.
No. 2498.
S.^ECIAL
Taken with an
The Precision Miniature that
can be ” worn " always in your
waistcoat pocket - — -
With Ensar f/6.3 Anastigmat 55/-
Copyright — Eegistered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K,
THE AMATEUR l^HOTOGRA PHER A DVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
Take Super pictures
this Autumn on
Kodak Super Sensitive
Panchromatic Film
Outdoors, the light is a little softer, yellower, these days.
Now’s the time when Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film comes to the
rescue. Its extra speed and high sensitivity to yellows and reds enables you to
get fully-exposed pictures all through the year.
Indoors, the Kodak Night Photography Aids — “Photoflood” Lamps and
“Kodaflector” Reflectors — give plenty of light for photography with any camera.
Here again you need Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film. It works
splendidly with these lighting aids because it is so highly sensitive to artificial light.
Indoors or out, at this time of year, use Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic
Film for SUPER pictures. Your Kodak Dealer has it in Roll Films, Film Packs,
and in 35 mm. form for ‘^miniature” cameras.
V _ J
KODAK LIMITED, KODAK HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON. W.C2
PLEASE MENTION "THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ” WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Perfect A Vertical
ENLARGERS
3 SIZES, 3|x2|, 2\x2\ and 24x30 mm. (Leica size),
giving approximately 4, 5 and 9 magnifications respectively.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
WEIGHT BALANCE RISE AND FALL.
REMOVABLE LENS PANEL.
RACK AND PINION FOCUSSING.
CAN BE USED WITH CUSTOMER’S OWN LENS.
DOUBLE PLANO CONVEX CONDENSER.
ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC FITTING.
DETACHABLE DIFFUSING SCREEN.
PRtCES :
- 2jx2j 24x30 mm,
WITHOUT LENS .. .. £5 12 6 £5 7 6 £5 7 6
WITH DALLMEYER F/4.5 £8 17 6 £8 12 6 £8 12 6
No. 3 (24x30 mm. size), fitted ready for customer’s Leica Lens, £6.
NEW
BOOKLET
POST FREE.
iHORNIONPimiiD
ALTRINCHAM, 7,
ENGLAND.
YOUR LAST CHANCE . .
TO WIN A BIG CASH PRIZE IN OUR
35-mm. STILL CAMERA COMPETITION
Open to users of cameras taking 35-mm. film as their negative medium.
The Competition is open until September 30th. Your photographs can be of any subject — but they must
be taken on 35-mm. film. Prints'should not be smaller than 6x4.
Any number of prints can be sent in in any one v/eek, but each photograph must have the coupon attached,
in addition to the big prize
A WE EhLY PRIZE OF H-hO
VYill be awarded for the best photograph submitted in that week.
Each photograph must have on the back a coupon as below, and the name and address of the sender, the make
of camera and material used.
For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the
copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The
copyright of prize-winning prints must be made over to us without further payment.
In addition we are offering a special prize of £1 Is. per month for the best photograph submitted depicting a person
or persons using a camera purchased from Wallace Heaton Ltd.
All prints will be judged at the end of the Competition for the final prize of £25 cash. Acceptance of these-rules and
This snap won a cash prize in a
recent Wallace Heaton competi¬
tion. Why not have a shot and
see what you can do ?
COUPON which must be
attached to your entry.
WALLACE HEATON
35-mm. Fiim Competition.
j ^eptemoer /.jra, iyje>. |
1 _ _ _ 1
PRIZE
will be awarded for the
best picture submitted
during the run of the
Competition.
SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES NOW TO: “COMPETITION,"
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ September 23, 1936
CITY SALE AND EXCHANGE m LTD.
FILMO “8" PROJECTOR
Has 400-watt lamp. Entirely gear
driven. Fitted with fast tl.6 pro¬
jection lens. Pilot light. Adjustable
tilt and efficient cooling. Safety cur¬
tain for stills.” Takes 200-fl. films.
"" £41:0:0
B.NtDe monthly payments of 95. 8.
ENSIGN 300 - B
Pitted with 300-watt O-coil single-
plane matched filament lamp with
matched reflector and condenser.
For IG-rnm. films. Operates on all
voltages 100-250 (A.C. or D.C.).
portable ‘ £29:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 68 10.
PATH^SCOPE 200-B
With 2<i0-wutt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
M ide e.a.sily obtainaide. Flickerless
projection, sprocket-fed. Threa<liijg one
side "Tilv. Single nut tilting device.
Works oh no volts. With lamp, plug,
flex, adapter ami one empty ^
300-ft. super reel . *1^
Nine monthly payments of 35,-.
Guaranteed Bargains
Cine-Kodak BB Camera, latest
model, f/3.5 lens and
case. List price £14 145.*' Xv.O.O
Pathescope 200-B Projector, latest
model with univer- €11.10 .ft
sal resistance . HX.XH.O
Ensign Auto. Kinecam Model 6,
3 speeds, f/ 1.9 DaU- ClO.IC.ft
meyer lens and case
Bolex G 916 Projector, takes both
9.5-mm. and i6-inm. hlms, 5oo*watt
illumination, complete with adjust¬
able resistance, for CQfi.in.ft
all voltages . XOO*lU»U
Latest Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9
lens, Multi-speed.. £7:10:0
Bell & Howell 70 Filmo 16-mm.
Camera. loo-ft. capacity, f/1.9 Dall-
meyer lens, 2 speeds, €1C.7.fi
leather case . HD. I .D
Pathescope Lux Projector, complete
with motor drive, resistance and
carrying-case. Cost €19.17»G
£30. Perfect .
S.P. Talkie Projector 16-mm.,
300-watt illumination, 3-watts sound
output, complete with speaker. First-
class condition. As £45:0:0
Pathe Home Movie Projector,
double -claw model, complete with
motor, super-reel attachment and
universal resistance. . £5:17:6
G.B. Gebescope 16-mm. Talkie
Projector Model B, complete with
double speaker unit. CQC.n.fl
Cost £135. As new UD.D.U
Blendux Electric Cine Exposure
£2:10:0
Latest Pathe Imp Projector, com¬
plete with motor, universal resistance
and super reel attach- £5:10:0
3ix2i Voi^lander Inos, f/4-5
Voigtar, Embezet shutter, delayed
action, leather case £4:12:6
Latest Model Avo Exposure Meter,
complete in case. . £2:2:0
Cocarette Roll Film, f/4-3
Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, delayed-
action Compur shut- t7**7*fl
ter, leather case. ... X # • I vw
3^x2^ T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex,
f/3.5 Cooke anastigmat, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P.A., gift. 1(1.0
leather case . XXU*XU*V
3Jx2i Agfa Billy Roll Film, f/4.5
anastigmat, delayed-action Compur
shutter, leather case.. . . £5:2:6
31x2^ Latest Model Soho Reflex,
f/3.5 Dallmeyer Dalmac lens, 3 D.D.
slides, filter and
leather case . X^X»Xv«v
3Ax2^ Welta de Luxe Folding
Plate, f/2.9 anastigmat lens, Compur
sector shutter, 3 slides, £8:8:0
10-in. f,4.5 Series CII.IT.C
11 Cooke Lens
i-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5
Cooke Aviar, 12 shdes, €0,0.0
F.P.. A., roll-holder .
45 X 107 Stereoflektoscope, pair f/4.5
Hehar lenses, Compur, changing-
box,F.P.A.,L/case..
J-pl. No. 3 F.P. Kodak, f/6.3 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur, L/case £2:7:6
V.P. Agfa Speedex Roll Film, f/3.9
anastigmat, Compur £4:10:0
9.5-mm. Pathe Kid €1*1
Projector . li.ll.D
Model BB Cine-Kodak, 50-ft.,
£16:16:0
16-mm. Siemens Model B Cine
Camera, f/2. 8 Busch €17- 17*0
('laukar lens . X X # . i I .U
8i-in. f 4.5 Cooke
Aviar anas. . lO.lJ.D
3i x2i Welta Perfekta Reflex, f/3.8
Trioplan, in D..A. €lfi*17»fi
Compur, L/case. . . » AD .If .D
16-mm. Kodak B Cine Camera,
f/3.8 anas., L/case. . £7:10:0
2^x2^ 530/16 Super Ikonta, f/2.8
Tessar, D.A. shutter, ever-readv
£25:10:0
HxH Miraphot Enlarger, < f/4.5
. £7:17:6
3^x2^ Record Enlarger, 4^-in.
condenser, revolv. carrier, chain
£4:10:0
i-pl. Ica Compact Reflex, f/4-5
Zeiss Tessar, focal-plane shutter,
12 slides. Cost £7:17:6
£>2
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar.
. £6:15:0
520 Ikonta, 21x1J, €7*Fi-n
f/3.5 Novar, Compur. . . «< •
3ix2i T.-P. Reflex, f/t.5 T.-P.
Cooke, 3 slides . . £5:17:6
3Jx2i D.E. Tessco, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, 12 slides, €i5.17.C
F.P. A., L/case . .A I .D
3/. x2i New Special Sibyl, f/4.5
Xpres lens, F.P.A.. £g.l5.0
No. 4 Kodak Panor- €1*1
am, with L/case.... Xl.U.D
V.P. Piccolette Roll Film de Luxe,
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, €Ii-17*fi
L/case . *■« . A I .U
31x2} Ensign Tropical Roll Film
Reflex, teak and brass bound, f/4.5
Tessar. f/6.5 Dallon £ ^5 . ^5 jQ
F.P. A. and leather case
Telephoto, L/case.
Special List of 9.5-mm. and 16-mm.
Cine Projectors, second-hand, at
greatly reduced prices. Details on
application.
59 60 CHEAPSIDE 54 LIME STREET
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone: CITY 1124/5 LONDON, E.C.3 MANSION HOUSE 0180
KEYSTONE
PROJECTOR
2 -in. large-aperture projection lens,
motor drive, forward and reverse.
Clarostat control. Special device for
stills, 50o-watt lamp, fitted super
optical system for added brilliancy,
fan-cooled lamphouse, new improved
double-claw action, simple threading,
geared rewind, screw action tilting,
rich bronze finish. , . £25:0:0
Nina monthly payments ot 68/4.
PROJECTORS,
AND CAMERAS
The finest range in the countrji
logue? First of nine monthlji
‘EXAKTA
For V.P. roll film
Picture is seen ii
the finder niirroi
exactly as it wii
appear in the film
Fitted with auxiliarj
mirror for eye-leve
work and niagniflet
for fine work, speedi
from l2to l/l.UOOtt
sec., f/3.5 lens, fron
£19:10:0
Nine monthly payments o! 45/6
“ ROLLEIFLEX
The easiest manipulated cam
era you could buy. Show:
your picture full size an(
right way up on ground-glasi
screen. Fitted with Compu
shutter, speeded to i/5ootl
sec., T. and B., and Zeis
Tessar f/3.5
lens .
£25 : 0 : (
Nine monthly payments o
58/4.
^
REGENT
99
The latest model, taking 1
or 16 pictures on 3^x2^ ro)
film. Has coupled range
finder, optical eye-level findet
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens
Compur shutter, speeded t
i/400th sec., complete witj
leather case. £20:0:(
Nine monthly payments o
46/8.
LEICA MODEL II
With f/2 Summar Lens.
Automatic focussing, 3 shot
in 10 secs., anything up t
36 pictures one loading
double exposures impossibk
For photographs at nigh
or in any weather, Leic
camem £39:10:(
Nine monthly payments (
92/2.
THE BEST FILM LIBRARY
ANYWHERE IN ENGLAND !
Absolutely all the latest films are included. Get
In touch with us now for free library list — it
shows ail the films and the moderate hire
exchanges. Don’t miss this great aid to home
entertainment — it’s unequalled anywhere to-day.
HERE ARETWC
Liverpool.
“ I have tested the Leica II receive
on the 19th inst., and am perfect!
satisfied with its performance. It
a marvellous camera and I would lit
to thank you for supplying it. ShouJ
I require any further apparatus,
will be pleased to place my order wit
you." A. J. M.
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September 23, 1936_ THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR EVERYTHING ON EASY TERMS !
ENLARGERS,
FOR AUTUMN!
—Why not write for free cata-
payments secures any item.
“ CONTAX III ”
with built-in photo-electric exposure meter.
In other respects Contax
III does not dlrter from
Contax II. Fitted with
Zeiss Tessar lens, 2*in.
focal-length.
F/3.6
F/2.8
F/2 . .
F/1.6
£53:0:
£55:17:
£63 : 0 :
£78 : 5 : 0
“ CONTAFLEX ”
The first camera with built-in
exposure meter. Takes 36 ex¬
posures at a loading. Speeded to
i/i, 000th sec. DcIaycd-action
shutter, Zeiss
Tessar f/2.8 lens *64 1 1216
Or on Easy Terms.
“ROLLEIGORD 11”
Automatic film wind. New type
reflex hood and larger magnifier.
Depth-of-focus and focussing
knob combined. Takes all Rollei-
flex accessories, excepting angle
mirror. Engraved exposure plate.
Takes 12 exposures on 31X2^
roll film for i/-.
With Zeiss Triotar f/-f.5 and
Compur shutter, i /300th, T.
£14:10:0
f/3.'5...“y *17:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 33/10
or 40/10.
RANGE - FINDER
” BESSA ”
With coupled range-finder and
optical view-finder, fitted next
to the focussing control. The
famous trigger release is fitted
under the baseboard. Yellow
filter is incorporated for use
when required. Compur Rapid
shutter, speeded to i/4ooth sec.
3 -element Helomar lens f/3.5
£16:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 38/6.
TESTIMONIALS
Darwen, Lancs.
“ Salex outfit arrived to-day ;
allow me to say I am indeed surprised
and pleased at the appearance and
value for the modest price charged.
I am in a position to judge, having on
previous occasions paid three times
the amount for a similar article.
Wishing you every success.” R. J.
All in Fine Condition!
V.P. Salex Focal-plane, f/4.5 Murer
anastigmat, 3 S.M.
slides and F.P.A . 1 I .U
3^x2} Watch Pocket Carbine,
Aldis Cno f/7.7 anastigmat, 3-
speed shutter. Nice
Pair of 6x30 Bausch & Lomb
Prism Binoculars, separate eye-cup
focussing and bend-
iiig bar . X**#^*"
6x4^^ cm, Plate Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and leather case X I • X I
No. 4 Carbine Roll Film 3}x2L
Aldis lens and can-
vas case . X<w« f #0
Bewi Electric Exposure £0,7*fi
Meter, and case . XO* I #0
Pathe Model B Cine Camera, f/3.5
anastigmat and leather case, motor
. £4:17:6
No. 2a Folding 17 OJ
Brownie, R.R. lens 1 I o* UU*
2^ square Voigtiander Brilliant,
f/4.5 Skopar anastigmat, Compur
shutter and leather £4:17:6
Model I Contax, f/2 Sonnar anastig-
niat, slow-specd shutter from I to
i/T,oooth, and ever-
ready case . XO^#XU*U
3fx2} Ncttar Roll Film, f/4.5
Nettar anastigmat, in Telma D.A.
£4:10:0
3}x2^ Ikonta Roll Film, Carl
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur
sector shutter, with delayed action.
New condition.. £8:17:6
Pathescope Home Movie Projector,
complete with re-
sistance . Xfl«XD*0
Ensign Silent Sixteen Projecter,
180-watt lamp, complete with re¬
sistance and wooden 0*1 7*R
carrying-case . X XO# X / #0
Kodascope Model B 200-wa(t Pro¬
jector, complete with resistance
and carrying-case. . £27:10:0
Bell & Howell Model il.S. Projector,
complete with resis- C4C*A*A
tance and carrving-case X^O#U#U
3.1 x2|^ Super Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar lens and delayed-action Com¬
pur shutter. Ex- C10#17#R
cellcnt condition.. XXO#X##0
Pair of Busch Ultralux Prism
Binoculars 6x25 mm., centre screw
focussing, bending- CO#lQ#R
bar and leather case XO#X4/#U
6x41 cm. Voigtiander Double
Extension, Kolliuear f/C.3 anastigmat,
in Compur shutter, rising and cross
front, 6 slides and £0.1C..A
F.P.A . XZjlotU
3Ax2.\ New Special Sibyl, f/4.5
Ross Xpres, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A.
and leather case.... £8:17:6
REFLEX CAMERA BARGAINS
7 Days* Clearance Sale for Cash
only.
V.P. Roth Reflex, f/3 Meyer Trio-
plan, revolving back, S.C. shutter,
. £8:15:0
Automatic 6x6 Rolleiflex, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, complete in leather
case Cost £24 £12:15:0
3Jx2^ T.-P. Revolving Back Re¬
flex, f/4.5 Cooke, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
canvas case. Cost CC.IC.A
£16 i6s . 3CD:1«).U
3|x2i T.-P. Victory Reflex, f/4.5
T.-P. Cooke, revolving back, 6 slides,
. £5:5:0
31x2^ Ensign Popular Reflex,
f/4.5 Aldis anastig. lens, revolving
back, 6 slides, F.P.A. •CQ#Q»A
As new. Cost £14 14s. XO#0#U
1-pl. Special Ruby Reflex, f/4.5
T.-P. Cooke, revolving back, 6
slides, leather case.
Cost £13 5S . XD.D.U
1-pI. Tropical Model Brass-bound
Beaufort Reflex, 6-in. f/4.5 Dallmeyer
Ions, revolving back, T.-P. Unit
S. C. shutter, speeded to 1/ 1,000th,
3 double, book-form dark slides,
leather case. Cost £7:5:0
t-pl. Special Ruby Reflex, f/4.5
T. -P. Cooke, revoh'iTig back, 3
D.D. slides, canvas C/|,10.C
case. Cost £21 _ dC'i.i.a.D
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, reversing back,
f/4.5 Cooke Lu.sor anastig. lens,
S.C. shutter, speeded to i/i,oooth,
daylight - loading C/I.IO.C
F.P..\. Cost£i2i5s. Xfl.lii.D
}-pl. Papular Pressman Reflex,
f/4.5 Dallmever anastig., reversing
£h';os.^“^".."“.^‘ £5:17:6
10x15 Folding Ernemann Reflex,
f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, focussing
mount, revolving back, shutter,
speeded to i/i,ooolh, 3 D.D. slides,
£3^.. £7:10:0
P.C. Ensign Horizontal Reflex,
S.C. shutter, speeded to i/i,oooth,
no lens, Mackenzie-Wishart slide,
,(r2Ts.‘°.".^."...".°.^‘ £1:17:6
P.C. Kodak Graflex Roll Film
Reflex, f/4.5 B. & L. Tessar lens,
rack and pinion fo- C^.IA-n
cussing. Cost £35 . . . I'i.lu.v
10x15 Box-form Bentzin Reflex,
no lens, long extension, revolving
back, shutter speeded to i/t,oooth,
£3:0:0
6x6 Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Tessar, Com¬
pur, plate bark, 2 riC*1C,A
slides, in leather case oLXv#Xv#VF
^-pi. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Texor lens,
£4:17:6
90/94 FLEET ST 84 ALDERSGATE St
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391 LONDON, E.C.1 Phone : NAT. 0591
EASY PAYMENTS AND BEST
EXCHANGE ALLOWANCES !
Buy your projector now on nine equal monthly
instalments. First payment entitles you to enjoy
its full use while paying the balance. We save
you money on your used apparatus in part
payment for a fresh purchase.
T.-P. IMPERIAL
ENLARGER
Micrometer screw focus¬
sing front, reversible
negative carrier, spring
controlled carrier guide,
bellows connection be¬
tween lamphouse and
condenser. Removable
diffuser. Without lens,
i-pl., iil-in. condenser
£5 5 0. Without U ns,
A-pl., 8J-in. condenser
£10 10 0
Nine monthly payments
of 12/4 and 24/6.
The F.nsign super-speed condenser
enlarger. Metal throughout, except
solid black liaseboard, metal parts
silk enamelled Pnish or plated. Double-
lined lamphouse fittetl with lamp-holder.
3^x2*. with Ensarf/G.S £0>iA*n
anastigmat . *0 . I V .V
1-plate, ^\ith Erisar
f/i).3 anastigmat. ... * I U • I w pW
Nine monthly payments of 19/10 or
24 6.
Zeiss Ikon
“ MIRA-
PHOT ”
3|x2i-
Enlarger
The ” Miraphot ”
enlarges both
films and plates.
Zeiss Ikon Novar 4^7*1 9 *l>
f/G.3 anastigmat....
W’ith Zeiss Tessar
f/4.0 anastigmat. ... * I w "U
Nine monthly payments of 17,10 or
23,8.
FOGOMAT II ENLARGER
The latest Leitz enlarger for 3ix2i
or Leica negatives.
This instrument is completely auto¬
matic. _^See it now. .j|t £46:10:0
Nine monthly payments of £5 9s. 3d.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
PRODUCTS
PRODUCE BETTER PICTURES
Whether used by the novice, the advanced worker or the professional, GRANVILLE
PRODUCTS ensure the maximum results with the minimum effort. Every day
we receive testimonials from new customers who are surprised and delighted —
surprised at the quality obtained at such a low price — delighted with the ease in
which such perfect pictures are obtained. If you are just beginning, start right
with “ GRANVILLE ” ; if you have years of experience, change to “ GRANVILLE.”
You will never change again !
“THE GRANVILLE GUIDE
99
This new publication is a superb 16-page de luxe illustrated edition. Specially issued for users of
Granville Photographic Products, it contains up-to-date working instructions, formulae, and many
useful articles specially written by our own experts. A complete list of all materials is also given,
including many new lines. If you have never communicated with us before, write to-day for
your copy. Applications should be addressed to: PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT, Granville
Gulliman & Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 3, Leamington Spa.
if you have previously communicated with us,
please do not apply, as a copy will be sent to you.
Telegrams and Cables
" GRANVILLE.
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and Showrooms :
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Telephone : Holborn 5688.
Price 63/-
FOR STILL OR
CINE CAMERAS
Real morocco ever-
ready case . . 5/-
Obtainable at all good
photographic stores.
photographs always
It’s so easy to make certain of getting brilliant,
sparkling photographs, no matter what the
light. The “ AVO ” Exposure Meter tells you
the correct stop and shutter speed for perfect
results. It measures the strength of light
accurately and gives instant, direct readings.
No calculations. It is the most sensitive
meter ever made — this makes it accurate even
in dim interiors. And it will retain its accuracy
permanently.
For winter photography, especially, you need
this better exposure meter.
7 POINTS
Definitely the most sensitive
exposure meter on the market.
Unique method of exposure
indication — simple, easily read.
Unequalled range : covers ex¬
posures from 60 secs, down to
1/2,000 of a sec.
Influenced solely by light
received from normal picture
angle.
Extremely compact. Size only
2ix2^xl in.
Can be held and operated in
one hand. 0/rect readings.
Robustly made for lasting
accuracy.
The New
‘AVO’
Photo-Electric
Exposure Meter
Descriptive Eeaflet post free from —
THE AUTOMATIC COIL WINDER & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO,, LTD.
WINDER HOUSE. DOUGLAS STREET. LONDON, S.W.I tilephone : victoria 3404/7.
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September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES YET !
% The great possibilities of Autumn and
Winter Photography are realised by only
a comparative few. Faster and more
versatile plates and films, however, now
make it easy to obtain good pictures, even
when the light is dull and difficult — and
that with the same camera that you have
been using throughout the summer.
Or, you may wish to exchange it for one
of more modern design and wider scope.
9 9 Let “ Westminster ” service and
facilities in EXCHANGING and OUT-
OF - INCOME settlement help you to"
do this.
«FILMAREX*
Vertical Enlarger
de Luxe
F/4.0 anastigmat, one haiffl lever
rise aDd fall, with automatic
locking, in three models for
negatives up to 4x4 cm., 6x6
cm. and 3i^x2i.
Model 1, 4x4 cm., enlarges 2 to
10 times linear. Complete with
condeuaer . , £9:13:6
Nine monthly payments of 22/7.
Model 2, 6 X G cm. Complete with
condenser . £11:8:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/8.
Model 3, 3J x 2i £-1 5 5 jQ
Nine monthly payments of 86/9.
ENSIGN
Magnaprint
Midget size. F/6.3 Ensar
enlarging lens, specially de¬
signed condenser for enl.arge-
ments up to 16 < 12 in., chart
giving various sizes. Takes
Leica, Contax, and all minia¬
ture negatives, also half-V.P.
and others. Complete with
electric fitting, less lamp.
Also special model for Stand¬
ard Leica lenses.
Either model
£4:15:0
Nine payments of 11/1.
Automatic Focussing
Model, with f/4.5DaU-
meyer len.s
£8:10:0
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 19/10.
Also for 8^ X 2}
^ For Most Successful
^ Autumn Pictures
Improved Model
‘VICTORIA’
F/2.9 Schneider Radio-
nar anastigmat, Rapid
Coropur shutter, 1 to
l/400th sec., T. and B.
£7:19:6
Nine monthly payments
ol 18/7.
THE
• ‘WESTEX’ Roll
Film Cameras . . <
Quite Unbeatable
WESTEX Four-Five”
8 or 16 on normal 8i x 21
film.
Very highest quality In
every detail. Superb
f/4.5 anastigmat, giving
exceptionally fine de¬
finition, In focussing
mount, delayed-action
Prontor II shutter, i to
1/luOth sec., T. and B.
Sturdy all-metal body,
plated edges, best leather
covering and bellows.
Quick self-erecting front.
Optical direct-vision and
brilliant waist-level fin¬
ders. Hinged easy-
loading back, panchro¬
matic safety windows.
Easy and delightful to
handle, yet suitable for
the most advanced work
anywhere. By far the
bert all-round value
offered. Obtainable only
at the Westminster.
£4:8:9
Nine monthly payments
of 10/6.
Velvet - lined Leather
Cose, 6/9 extra.
a
WESTEX Junior
8 pictures 31 x 21 on
standard film.
Fine f/6.3 anastigmat in
focussing mount. Self-
erecting front, ready at
a touch, direct-vialou
“ WESTEX
Miniature ”
A most efficient high
precision camera at
a marvellously low
price. 16 pictures
4x3 cm. on stand¬
ard V.P. spool.
Splendid results,
easy manipulation.
Quick, self-erecting
front, f/4.5 Vldanar
anastigmat lens, fo¬
cussing down to 3 ft.
Vario shutter,
l/2oth, l/50th,
1/lOOth sec., T. and
B. Direct-vision
optical finder.
Beautifully made,
very compact, slips
easily into youj
pocket.
Price (as above)
and brilliant finders.
Quite unparalleled at
its price 42/6
Nine monthly payments
of 6/3.
£3
■ C Nino monthly pay-
■ V ments of 8/7.
With Radionar f/2.9 anastigmat and Prontor shutter,
1 to l/175th sec., T. and B . i O ■ fi
Nine monthly payments of 13/2, ■ I A • U
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE^KODAK
Remarkable f
Production •
Charger loaded with 50-ft. 16-ram*
film in 3 seconds. Film instantly
interchangeable, e.g.. Kodacolor
to black-and-white, and vice
versa, without any loss of footage.
F/1.9 Kodak anastigmat, option
of four telephotos, *2 to 6 in.,
universal finder. Ask for full
description, or call and see.
Complete in leather case.
CAt\ monthly pay-
S'W ments of 93/4.
KEYSTONE i6'mtn.
750-watt Projector
Greatest Value Ever!
2-in. large-aperture projection lens, motor
drive, forward and reverse, Clarostat control,
special still device, 75(i-watt lamp, super
optical system for added brilliance, fan-
cooled lamphouse. New improved double¬
claw action, screw tilting, geared rewind,
simple threading. Complete with resistance,
splicer and carrying-case, at phenomenally
' £36:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 85/1.
Other Models from 14 gas.
KEYSTONE
8-mm. Cine Camera
Make a point of coming
to see the new Keystone
8-mm. Cine Camera.
Midget in size (slips
easily into a coat
pocket), giant in capa¬
city — and as simple and
economical as *' stills.*’
Weighs only 1 lb. 12 oz.
Every necessary equip¬
ment, everything made
easy. Quickly inter-
changoable lenses. Call
at any of the “ West¬
minsters,” or write for
list.
F/3.5 anastigmat, 3
speeds, direct-vision fin¬
der, visual footage indi¬
cator, exposure chart,
etc.,
etc.
Nine monthly payments
of 24/6.
SoVe, £16:16:0
Nine monthly payments
of 39/3.
Exceptional Value!
FOTH-FLEX
Twin Lens Reflex
12 pictures 21x2J on normal
3ix2V film. With f/2.5
Foth anastigmat, automatic
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September 23, 1936
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Has large finder lens and one-lever Compur Shutter for
setting and releasing, speeded to I '300th sec., T. and B.
Takes 12 pictures on 8-exp. roll film for I/-, or
can be adapted for plates or 35-mm. film, and will take
all Rolleiflex accessories excepting only the angle mirror.
Both models of Rolleicord II are leather covered. The
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With f;4.5 Zeiss Triotar lens
With f 3.5 Zeiss Triotar lens
£14 10
£17 10
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MOUNTING FOR AMATEURS
AMATEURS CAN NOW COME INTO LINE WITH PROFESSIONALS by the use
of a small dry-mounter. Simplicity, efficiency, inexpensive, these are the lines that
combine Dry Mounting.
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This machine will mount prints of any size
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cockling or damage of any kind. Maximum
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Each outfit includes everything necessary,
including a selection of border tints and
mounts, also adhesive tissue.
PRICES :
Heated by
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15
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Spirit . £3
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PRICE COMPLETE
12/6
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The most efficient trimmer of its
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size made to cut 8^- inches full.
Write for particulars of the new
MARGIN TRIMMER.
ADEMCO
DRY MOUNTING
TISSUE
Sold in all sizes saitable to the
Amateur, in small packets.
Prices, 9d. and 1/3.
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THE SOHO REFLEX
Full details from
SOHO LIMITED
The SOHO REFLEX - Acknowledged by
experts to be the best camera in the world, the Soho Reflex
may be relied upon for the finest possible work under the
most exacting conditions. In addition to its many other
uses, the Soho Reflex is invaluable in the studio for children’s
portraiture and similar work where quick focussing of a
difficult subject is essential.
The SOHO PRECISION speaks for
itself Read this extract from a letter recently addressed
to the London Camera Exchange Co., Ltd., by an advanced
amateur photographer : —
" You may remember you recently supplied a Soho ' Precision ’
Camera to me. This is worth its weight in platinum,
and is producing as good results as I formerly obtained with a
half-plate trifle extension camera.”
We could ask for no better confirmation of our claim that
the SOHO PRECISION possesses all the advantages of a
FIELD CAMERA and is, in addition, as MOBILE AS A
POCKET CAMERA.
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September 23, 1936
Part-Exchange of
Miniature Cameras
If you are considering the purchase of a camera
such as the Contax, Nettax, Leica, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, or Super Ikonta, etc., and wish to offer
your present miniature camera in part-6xchange,
we suggest your getting in touch with us.
As miniature camera specialists (we are the only
firm dealing exclusively in miniature cameras and
accessories), our turnover is quicker and we can
consequently afford to give higher than the usual
part-exchange allowances. At the moment we
urgently require second-hand Leicas (particularly
Models III and IIIa), and are prepared to give
a little higher than even our usually high allow¬
ances in respect of these.
Please mention this advertisement when replying.
■ R. G. LEWIS
The Miniature Camera Specialist
202, High Holborn, LONDON, W.C.l
(HOLborn 4780.)
THE MODEL THAT ASKS
NO FEES
.... Next time you
want a striking effect
let Harbutt’s Plasticine
help you. Keep a supply in your studio —
ready. This marvellous modelling material
lends itself perfectly to the photographer’s
arc. And not only does it photograph per-
fectly^it Is clean and easy to handle. Price !/•
per lb., obtainable in 16 colours.
Write for illustrated price lists to
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ATrue Reflex. Coupled shut¬
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From £10 : 10 : 0
With F/3.5 Victar.
R.A. FLEMING & Go., Ltd.
32, LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
A Prize Competition for Novices
Closing date, September 30th»
TH^ competition is specially for those readers of " The A.P.” who are Novices ; that is to say, amateur photographers who have never won an award of any
de^ription in a photographic competition, and preferably those who are only just starting photography.
The prizes will be awarded for the best snapshots of subjects that the beginner usually attempts. These include snapshots of the family, groups, or single
taken at home or on holiday, either indoors or outdoors, and landscape and beach scenes, etc., with figures. The arrangement of the subject and the pose of
the or groups is a matter left entirely to the discretion of the competitor.
The entries will be restricted to contact prints. These may be mounted if preferred, and the smallness of any print will not affect its careful consideration in this
competition. The rules are very simple, but should be read carefully.
Our readers who are Novices still have time in wfcdch to make their prints for this competition, and the prizes are worth having.
THE PRIZES.
The prizes in this competition will consist of supplies of roll film or plates (for those winners who happen to use a plate camera), as follows : —
The First Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR.
The Second Prize will be TWO ROLL FILMS EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
The Third Prize will be ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS.
Twelve Prizes of ONE ROLL FILM EVERY WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS.
The winners of these prizes will thus be encouraged to continue their photographic activities throughout the year with a supply of free film.
RULES.
Each print must have affixed firmly to the back a coupon which will be found in our advertisement pages each week. This must contain title of print, and name and
address of competitor.
The latest date for receiving entries is September 30th.
The decision of the Editor in all matters relating to this competition must be accepted as final.
All entries must be addressed as follows : The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the outside of the envelope or
package must be clearly marked “ Novices ” Competition.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE ?-A New Competition
Closing date, September 30th.
IN the Summer Number of The Amateur Photographer, published on July 22nd,
a new competition was announced in connection with articles that appeared
in that issue dealing with " pictorial inexactitudes.” It was demonstrated
that by judicious application of the camera, combined with unusual viewpoints,
or by double exposures, results were obtained that on their face value appeared to
be unreliable.
In this competition prizes are offered for the best photographic “ untruth,” but
the prints must be quite straight and from untouched negatives. Combination
prints, or prints that have been built up by cutting out other photographs and copy¬
ing, or prints that have been obtained by various “ control ” methods, are not ehgible
for this competition.
The prizes are 5 guineas, 3 guineas, 2 guineas, 1 guinea and 10s. 6d. They will
be awarded for what are considered to be the best efforts in making the camera
” untruthful.” The negatives of the winning prints and of any others must be
submitted for inspection if required. Technical data should also be given regarding
the production of the photographs.
There are no other conditions beyond those mentioned above. A special com¬
petition coupon, which appears each week in the advertisement pages, must be
affixed to the back of each print. The closing date will be September 30th.
Entries should be addressed to the Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset
House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and should be marked on the envelope,
“ Special Competition.”
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September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
Now for some
Prints from the
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One 3d. Packet of
JOHNSON’S
M-Q
DEVELOPER
will develop 36 3ix2i prints.
The making of prints is easy and very fascinating,
no dark-room is required for Gaslight printing.
For Enlarging on Bromide Paper use
JOHNSON’S AMIDOL PACKETS
These make from 4 to 10 ounces ----- 4d. each
Write for this trial set
and send P.O. 1/4 for
1 M-Q Packet.
I 4-0Z. Acid Fixing.
I Sepia Toning Packet.
Apply: PUBLICITY DEPT.,
Johnson & Sons
Manufacturing Chemists, LTD.
Hendon, London, NW4
PlanbeFs Makina 11
F/2.0 The ONLY
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with Coupled
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PLATES, FILM
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Price, complete with 3 ooQ.IA'ft
first quality slides . SiOtl.lU.U
Tele-Makinar, in leather n.|o.10>n
case, F/6.3 2 1 -cm., extra SiIa.Ia.U
Wide-Angle Orthar F/6.8 n— . c . A
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Plaubel’s New Roll- nn.lA.A
holder . fcZ . 1 U . U
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With just one and the
same LEICA Camera you
can do an infinite variety of
work — covering virtually the
whole range of photography.
That, in itself, makes for much
saving of time, trouble, space,
labour in carrying, and cash.
Thus, for the price of your
LEICA you are gaining many
advantages — advantages es¬
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® ® By a call at “ the West¬
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pleasure all that there is to know about
LEICA. At the same time you can know
how (readily and economically) you can
Part-Exchange your present Camera
for a I.EICA, settling any balance Out-
of-Income — or, of course, you can buy
outright on that basis.
• • •
This is the LEICA
Model Ilia, having
shutter speeds up to
if 1,000th of a second:
fjz Summarlens, and*
of course, completely
automatic focussing.
It costs £43, or can be
acquired by 9 monthly
payments of £5 0 4.
There are other models
from £16.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
These Selo Films are con¬
tained in a special Daylight
Cassette of patented design
which gives greater safety
in handling, prevents
scratching, and obviates
friction.
Made in England by
ILFORD LIMITED
ILFORD, LONDON
The new Selo films for users of Leica, Contax
and similar miniature cameras, set a new
standard for fineness of grain.
They yield enlargements notable for clear
detail and a sharpness which is almost indis¬
tinguishable from contact prints.
SELO H.P. FILM
Fine Grain Hypersensitive Panchromatic
As fas6 as a fine grain film can be and
remarkable for Its fineness of grain.
It enables difficult subjects with fast
movement to be photographed with
the certainty that well-exposed neg¬
atives capable of enlargement to
great size will be obtained.
SELO F.P. FILM
Extra Fine Grain Panchromatic
Definitely the finest grain film pro¬
duced and intended for the serious
and exacting miniature camera
photographer who wants perfect neg¬
atives of first rate enlarging quality.
SELOCHROME FILM
Special Fine Grain Orthochromatic
A splendid all-round film for almost
every type of miniature photography
by daylight. Anti-halo backed. For
the photographer who wants a film
of really fine grain at a low price.
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September 23rd, 1936
Fht AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
t:, 6 ClhEMATOQRAPHER a
TOPICS WEEK
Autumn Photographic Work.
HII^E it is inevitable that a
certain number of summer¬
time amateur photogra¬
phers discard their cameras as
autumn begins, it is a fact that many
thousands more than ever before
take a renewed interest in their
hobby as the dull days and dark
evenings approach. New subjects
present themselves for treatment
that could not be attempted in the
past. Modern cameras and materials
are responsible for this change of
attitude. With the large-aperture
“ miniatures ” and films of amazing
speed and panchromatic quality
snapshots out of doors are now
possible throughout the autumn and
winter months, and indoor photo¬
graphy has become equally easy.
Above all, the size of the majority
of negatives to-day demands the
use of an enlarger, and enlarging
is essentially a job for the evenings
at home. In this, the Autumn
Number of “ The A.P.,” the subject
of enlarging and other topical phases
of autumn work for the amateur
are dealt with, but we feel that it
needs no argument on our part to
suggest to our readers that their
interest in photography should not
be allowed to wane now that the
holiday season is over and the close
of “ summer time ” is very near.
Travel Lectures.
With the advent of the lecture
season a word may not be out of
place to those who have come back
with a set of slides of pictures ob¬
tained on their summer travels
and propose to construct a lantern
lecture. The first thing a travel
lecturer should remember is that
scenes which were interesting to
him simply because he was there
may not be so interesting to his
audience, who only see them and
hear about them at second-hand.
Nothing can be more dreary than
a travel lecture unrelieved by human
interest. Let the lecturer season
his narrative, and his pictures also,
with occasional trivialities, con¬
cessions to human weakness. Let
him tell his audience of an amusing
argument at the Customs, or an
exceptional meal, or an encounter
with an odd individual. Particulars
of shopping in foreign towns, or
adventures with the currency or
the ways of hotels seldom come
amiss. We know of one lecturer
who made the success of his lecture
by interrupting his eloquent account
of the Italian lakes to describe the
delicious character of an omelette
he got at a lakeside hotel.
Tone Elimination.
In an interesting article on another
page in this issue Mr. Stuart Black
describes his method of making
black-and-white prints minus half¬
tones, from ordinary negatives. In
a letter to us he reminds us that a
method for producing similar results
was put forward some years ago by
Mr. Rawlings (of oil-pigment fame),
but in that case a somewhat elabor¬
ate and complicated process of
pigmenting was employed. By Mr.
Black’s method very effective results
resembling lino-cuts are obtained in
a simple and direct manner by purely
photographic means. Our readers
who are experimentally inclined will
welcome this new departure as an
outlet for their activities.
mOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
At this time of the year instructional evening classes for photography are being started in all parts of the London area, in addition
to those available at the Polytechnics. In every case all further information and prospectus can be obtained on application to
the Heads of the Institutes. The duration of the session is from the end of September to the end of the following June, We are
indebted to Mr. C. L. Curtis, of Sydenham, for the compilation of the list that follows : —
LITERARY INSTITUTES.
City Literary Institute. Goldsmith Street, Drury Lane,
\V.C.2. Photography — Science and .\rt. Mondays, 7.30-
9.30 ; Thursdays, 7.30-9.30 ; Fridays, 6.30-8.30.
Dalston Literary Institute, County Secondary School,
Colveston Crescent, Dalston, E.8. Photography — Tuesdays,
7- 4.5-9-45-
Hammersmith Literary Institute, 50, Brook Green, Ham¬
mersmith, W.6. Photography — Thursdays, 7.30-9.30.
Holloway Literary Institute, Holloway School, Hilldrop
Road, N.y. Photography — Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30.
Goldsmiths’ College, New Cross, S.E.I4. Pictorial Photo¬
graphy — Mondays, 8—10. Photography (Technique) — Thurs¬
days, 7.30-9.30.
Putney Literary Institute, County Secondary School, West
Hill, S.W.15. Photography — W’ednesdays, 7.45-9.45.
MEN’S INSTITUTES.
Battersea Men’s Institute, Latchmere Road, Lavender
Hill, S.W.ii. Photography — Tuesdays, 8-10,' Wednesdays,
8- 10.
Bermondsey Men’s Institute, The Alma School, Southwark
Park Road, S.E.iG. (Classes meet at Galley wall Road School,
Rotherhithe New Road, S.E.iG). Photography — Tuesdays,
8-10 ; Thursdays, 8-10.
Bethnal Green Men’s Institute, 229, Bethnal Green Road,
E.2. Photography — Wednesdays, 8-10 ; Fridays, 8-10.
Deptford Men’s Institute, Clyde Street School, S.E.8.
Photography — Fridays, 8-10.
Downham Men’s Institute, Durham Hill School, Downham
Estate, Bromley, Kent. Photography — Tuesdays, 8-10.
Kentish Town Men’s Institute, Holmes Road, Kentish Town
Road, N.W.5. Photography — Thursdays, 8-10.
North Kensington Men’s Institute, Bevington Road School,
Portobello Road, W.io. Photography — Thursdays, 7.45-9.45.
North Southwark Men’s Institute, Orange Street School,
Union Street, S.E.i. Photography — Wednesdays, 8-10.
Poplar Men’s Institute, The Hay Currie School, Byron
Street, £.14. Photography — Tuesdays, 8-10 ; Fridays, 8-10.
Stepney Men’s Institute, The Raleigh School, Ocean Street,
E.i. Photography — -Thursdays, 7.30-9.30.
Walworth Men’s Institute, The John Ruskin School, Beres-
ford Street, S.E.5. Photography — Tuesdays, 8-10 ; Fridays,
8-10.
Woolwich, Vicarage Road School (apply to the Head of the
Westhorne Evening Institute, Nesbit Road, Briset Road,
Eltham, S.E.9). Photography — Mondays, 7.45-9.45.
Instruction will commence in the week beginning 28th
September, 1936.
Fees, students living in the Administrative County of
London : —
Literary Institutes (except Goldsmiths’ College), one class
per session, 7s. 6d.; each additional class, 4s. 6d. Admission
to all classes for the session, 15s. od.
Goldsmiths’ College, one class per session, los. od. ; any
number of classes, £1.
Men’s Institutes, any classes, per term, is. 3d. (there are
three terms in the session).
Students living outside the Administrative County of London
may, in many cases, be admitted at the ordinary London fee.
Particulars may be obtained from the Head of Institute.
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September 23rd, 1936
iHf AmTEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER 0
refyaring for Enlarging
With the opening of the exhibition season and the close of the holidays
the chief occupation of the keen amateur photographer during the autumn
v/ill be the making of prints. This means — in these days of miniature and
small cameras — the making of enlargements. The following notes are
intended for those who are now reaping the summer harvest.
/ALTHOUGH many workers do
enlarging all the year round,
the time is fast approaching
when enlarging will be far more
general, and the amateur will be put¬
ting his summer’s v/orl; to the test
of enlargement. Some preparation
now may save quite a lot of time
later, and an hour or so spent in
putting the enlarger and its accessories
into bondition will be amply repaid.
Putting the Enlarger in Working
Order.
Dust will almost certainly have
accumulated in quite large quantities
on an enlarger that has been laying
idle, and this is the first thing which
should be removed. A soft duster and
a camel-hair brush will soon accom¬
plish this, and then the business of
attending to the optical equipment
can be proceeded with.
Condensers are often an unsuspected
cause of trouble in enlarging ; dust
settles on those in the upright type,
or else they become smeared through
vaporisation. A very soft duster
should be used for polishing these,
and they should be taken out, prefer¬
ably over a cloth-covered table, in
case they should get dropped and
chipped. If the two condenser lenses are
in a brass mount it is seldom neces¬
sary to unscrew this unless the dust
has worked in through the ventilation
hole, but the amateur need have no
fear, so long as they are returned in
the correct way, with their curved
surfaces facing one another
The lenses should be cleaned in the
same way as the camera lens is usually
done, with a very soft well-washed
cambric handkerchief and a soft brush.
The carrier glasses should be cleaned
thoroughly, as these are often the
cause of imperfections in the enlarge¬
ments, it being remembered that
small spots are greatly magnified on
enlargement.
In the case of horizontal enlargers,
the easy running of the extension
should be attended to, and usually
just cleaning is enough for this,
although a suspicion of grease is
used by some workers, but is not
recommended.
If the easel is an integral part of this
type of enlarger it should be tested for
parallelism to the carrier, and adjusted
if necessary.
Illumination.
The illumination of the instrument
is another point that may need atten¬
tion ; one of the best forms of illumi-
nant is an opal electric lamp, some¬
where about 100 watts. The owner
of an old-fashioned enlarger may
adapt his lamphouse to take an electric
illuminant, and he will certainly
find it very much more convenient
than either oil or gas. Electric sets
can be purchased from most good-class
dealers at really moderate prices,
and need only sliding into the lamp-
house and correctly centring.
Naturally, the handy-man will
prefer to rig up his own form of
illuminant, and this is quite good,
providing he assures himself that
there is no danger from shocks.
.4ccessorfcs.
Masks for the carrier can also be
made by the handy amateur out of
thin brass, and will prove invaluable
when handling different-sized nega¬
tives. Masks should also be made for
the easel both for giving white borders
and for producing black borders.
Both these have been described at
different times in these pages.
Dishes are an important side-line
to the enlarger, and now is an excellent
time to invest in new ones. Enamelled
steel is the finest material for these
dishes, and if care is taken they will
last a lifetime. The dishes should be
of large size so as to allow room for
handling large prints. Of course,
makeshift dishes can be utilised, some
quite good oires being made out of
baking-tins coated with two or three
coats of Brunswick black or anti-
sulphuric enamel.
Workers using a vertical enlarger
usually have a sheet of plate-glass to
hold their bromide paper flat. Special
masking and fixing frames can be
secured for this, but run rather
expensive, and the plate-glass, pro¬
vided it is kept scrupulously clean, is
really ideal for the purpose, as its weight
ensures perfect flatness of the bromide.
Printing Papers.
The purchase of bromide papers
presents something of a problem for
the worker in a small way. He can
of course, buy his material in small
packets, and then he finds he wants
a number of grades of paper, so that
his expenditure on this commodity
threatens to reach alarming propor¬
tions. The best plan is to acquire
this paper gradually in larger quan¬
tities. Firms advertising in this
journal will supply three dozen or
six dozen sheets at a considerably
less cost per sheet than buying them
in small packets, and the amateur
is thus able to acquire various grades
gradually, and then to replenish his
stock gently without too heavy an
expenditure. It is extremely useful
always to have paper in stock, as one
never knows when one might want
an enlargement in a hurry.
Preparing the Negative.
An outfit for spotting and retouching
will be required, and should be kept
in a special receptacle, so that all
the contents are easily available.
The preparation of the negative
itself before enlarging is a matter
frequently overlooked or neglected
by the amateur. For instance, there
should be no finger-marks or other
marks of any kind on either side of
the negative, as these have a habit
of becoming very obvious and on a
large scale in the final print. Glass
negatives should be carefully polished
and the film side cleaned with either
methylated spirit applied with a wad
of cotton-wool, or else rubbed over
lightly with Baskett’s reducer and
polished. This applies also to films.
All pinholes should be spotted out
with a fine-pointed brush and a little
water colour. A small black spot on
the negative will give a white spot on
the enlargement, and this is easier to
deal with than to remove a black spot
from the gelatine surface of the print.
One or two other gadgets may be
prepared when getting the enlarging
materials in readiness. A piece of
cotton-wool on the end of a long piece
of wire is a useful accessory, as also
is a piece of dark card with a small
hole in it, which can be used for
vignetting and shading.
It should be mentioned, in regard
to the papers, that a dry place must
be found for the storage of these, and
no chemicals or fumes should be
allowed to come into their vicinity.
A note should be made of the exposure
necessary to make, say, a whole-plate
enlargement from a 3i-X2| negative,
and then a table can be worked out
for varying sizes.
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Second Notice.
81st Annual Exhibition
THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SECTIONS
IN our previous notice of this Exhi¬
bition reference was more particu¬
larly made to the Pictorial Section.
This, with the colour prints, contains
279 exhibits. The other sections —
devoted to Scientific, Technical, Re¬
cord and other phases of the applica-.
tions of photography — bring the total
up to 1,494 exhibits, including lantern
slides and transparencies.
In addition, displays of apparatus
and materials by leading manufac¬
turers are arranged in different parts
of the building, and further increase
the variety and interest of the exhi¬
bition as a whole.
At the opening of the show on Sep¬
tember nth, Mr. Dudley Johnston
stated that in the Pictorial Section 94
entrants from this country had 120
pictures accepted, 51 from America
had 62 pictures, the Continent pro¬
duced 28 contributors with 44 pictures,
and the Dominions and Colonies 18
with 24 pictures. He expressed the
opinion also that the finest pictorial
work to-day was no finer than that
done thirty years ago, but the general
standard is undoubtedly higher.
Colour Work.
What is said of the Pictorial Section,
that individual work may be no
higher, but the general level has been
raised, applies also to the Colour
Section. The President, Dr. D. A.
Spencer, said that some of the Auto¬
chromes made in 1909 would, from a
pictorial point of view, compare
favourably with some of the lantern
slides made now. But it is much
easier now to make a transparency.
The manufacturers have shouldered a
good deal more of the burden . ' They are
producing much more foolproof material .
This year there is a considerable
preponderance of Dufaycolor, and
unfortunately the lighting is rather
too warm to permit of their being seen
at their best. Each process requires
different viewing conditions, and the
arrangements at Russell Square are
a compromise with which perhaps no
one is quite satisfied. Colour photo¬
graphy is also responsible for some
quite remarkable records of skin
diseases — an application of colour
work which is finding increasing use in
hospitals, facilitating, as it does, the
spread of information among medical
men and assisting accuracy in diagnosis.
Lantern Slides and Transparencies.
The visitor to the R.P.S this year,
after seeing the Pictorial Section,
should turn to the Studio on the ground
floor and inspect the Lantern Slide
show. These are again displayed in
cases illuminated from the interior.
They represent a very high standard
of technical excellence and are con¬
tributed by many well-known slide-
makers, including W. A. Clark, James
Shaw, Fred Lord, W. E. Hughes,
R. Kermode, P. B. Dannatt, C. Cecil
Davies, E. R. Butcher, Charles Green,
Dr. A. Nawrath, G. B. Keary, Eric J.
Hosking, G. Bird, J. Ludlam, and
Frederick H. Low.
The colour transparencies will also
be found in this section, and some
striking results by the various colour
processes are to be seen, including
the Dufay process, Agfa, Finlay,
Autochrome and Filmcolour.
Scientific and Technical.
On the second floor there are the
sections devoted to Natural History
work. Scientific, Technical and other
applications of photography. The
Natural History Section is always in¬
teresting, and this year contains some
remarkably fine examples of this phase
of photography, including notable work
by G. B. Keary, F. W. Bond, E. J.
Bedford, R. W. A. Burgess, Ralph
Chislett, Harold E. Evans, Eric J.
Hosking, Oliver G. Pike, Douglas P.
Wilson, and Hugh G. Wagstaff.
In the room which houses the
Natural History Section are also to
be seen cabinets containing stereo¬
scopic exhibits. These are invariably
a great attraction to visitors, and in¬
clude both stereoscopic prints and
transparencies. Amongst the latter,
both in monochrome and colour, are
examples by H. Wormleighton which
are, as usual, of outstanding merit.
Others by R. E. Shawcross, K. D.
Sutcliffe, E. J. Bedford, and Dr.
W. R. Grove, are worth attention, as
also are the Grenz-ray transparencies
of flowers by the Kodak Research
Laboratories.
Awards.
In another room on the second floor
the visitor will be keenly interested in
the various apphcations of photo¬
graphy, and it is in this department
that awards have been made. The
Society’s Medal has been awarded to
Messrs. Edgerton, Germeshausen and
Grier, Massachusetts Institute of Tech¬
nology, for some remarkable specimens
of high-speed photography. The Rod-
man Medal has been awarded to
Thomas S. Beardsmore for photo¬
micrographs, and the Hood Medal to
J. Crowther Cox for still-life work.
Prizes given by Professor G. Wood-
burn Morison have been awarded to
G. Lovell Stiles and E. C. Le Grice
for X-ray photographs. Practically
every exhibit in this section is worthy
of attention.
Press photography is well repre¬
sented by contributions from James
Jarche, Lancelot Vining, International
News Photos, New York City, The
Times Publishing Co., Ltd., The
Morning Post, and James Maycock.
Advertising, Record and Theatrical
photography are also represented.
In the Meteorological, Aerial and
Astronomical Section, infra-red photo¬
graphs taken from the highest point
ever reached by man (at an altitude of
72,395 feet) are of great interest.
X-ray, Clinical and Geological photo¬
graphy have also some striking ex¬
amples, some of which may not appeal
to the taste of every visitor, but the
photomicrographs are always fascin¬
ating and the record photographs show
a number of fine examples.
Trade Exhibits.
The Trade is well represented by
exhibits from Ilford Ltd. and Ross,
Ltd., who have attractive exhibits in
the exhibition room on the second
floor. Agfa Photo, Ltd., David Allan,
E. Leitz (London), and Zeiss Ikon,
Ltd. have displays in another room
on the second floor. In the entrance
hall are displays by J. H. Dallmeyer,
Ltd., Kosmos Photographies, Ltd.,
Zeiss Ikon, Ltd., Kodak, Ltd., Elliott
and Sons, Ltd., Ilford Ltd. and
Gevaert, Ltd. ; while the Library is
occupied entirely by Kodak, Ltd. with
a display of their various apparatus
and materials. Sands Hunter and
Co., Ltd., and Soho, Ltd., are in
Room 3. On the ground floor, with
the Pictorial Section, are displays by
Cinex, Ltd., Ensign, Ltd., Pathescope,
Ltd., Williamson Manufacturing Co.,
Ltd. ; while on the staircase leading
from the first to the second floor there
is a display by The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer .
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Readers’ Hints, Tips and
A DEVICE FOR FRAMING PHOTOGRAPHS.
Gadgets
VERY few amateurs attempt to frame their own photo¬
graphs, except perhaps by the passe-partout method,
and although delightful effects are often obtained this
way, there is no doubt that in many instances a suitable wooden
frame is a decided improvement.
Certain tools are required when making photo frames, and most
important of all a cramp is necessary to secure and press the
corners together when glueing. Cramps are rather expensive
to buy, but a suitable device that will do instead is described.
It consists of four corner, pieces made from hardwood
blocks, each about in. thick by 4 in. square, cut to the
shape shown at A, and an iron staple is knocked into each
corner at the angle shown.
A glance at tire sketch clearly shows how the device is
used. After the two ends of each side are mitred, glue is
applied to the corners and each piece is placed in position
on a flat table. The corner pieces are now added, and a
strong piece of cord is threaded through the staples and along
each side. This is drawn very tight by inserting a piece of
stick and twisting the cord in the manner shown.
Care must be taken to see that the cord all the way round
is exactly over the frame being glued. Otherwise one or more
of the corner pieces will pull to one side and drop off while the
cord is being tightened.
When dry the corners will be found to be securely fastened,
but if further strength is required, small picture framing nails
may be driven in after the glue has set. J. Stobbs,
A DEVELOPING DRUM FOR ROLL FILMS.
Those workers who like to see their pictures developing,
but find the see-saw method rather tiring, especially
after the first film, will appreciate this little gadget.
As will be seen from the photograph, it consists of two vee
supports carrying a drum, underneath which the developing
dish is placed. It is as well to mention here, that although
the idea could be adopted for any size film, the dimensions
given here are for the popular 3JX2J in. 8-e.xposure type.
The main difficulty in constructing the drum was to find some
material that could be easily worked and yet not corrode.
For that reason, and because it does not absorb liquids, ebonite
was chosen. The ends of the drum are made from two 5-in.
diameter discs of -J-in. or -fV-in. ebonite with a -|--in. hole
at the centre. The two discs are then clamped together, and
eight equally spaced -jV-in. holes drilled round the circum¬
ference on a radius of 2^'^-in. After this the two are
separated, and in one disc the holes are opened up to a in.,
and the other is tapped J-in. Whitworth. The centre spindle
is also ebonite, 6-in. long and -|-in. or J-in. diameter. At each
end and in the centre a ;J-in. Whitworth hole is tapped about
J-in. deep. These two holes are for the spindles upon which the
drum revolves. For ease in bending, the one that forms the
handle is made from ^-in. brass rod, while the other end is of
ebonite. The actual rods that support the film (there are
eight of them) are from ^-in. round ebonite with one end
threaded to fit in the appropriate disc. Before assembling the
drum, the holes for holding the film clips must be drilled, and
the position is important, otherwise the film will be too loose.
One comes ^-in. from one of the struts in one disc, and the
other is I-in. from the same strut on the other disc, so
that when assembled the two clips are in a line. These clips
are of ebonite, and are shown at B.
The edge of the film is slipped in the slot, and the pin
inserted. When the eight struts are screwed in the disc, the
other in position and the centre spindle pushed in, the two
spindles are screwed in, each having a nut shown at A, which
when tightened locks the two discs firmly together. As can
be seen from the photograph, the drum revolves in a vee
slot in each of the two uprights. In use the whole is taken
into the dark-room, one edge of the film is held in one of the
clips, the drum is then turned, winding on the film, emulsion
side out, until the
other end can be slip¬
ped in the other clip.
The whole is then
slowly rotated over
the dish of developer
for the correct time.
It is, of course, im¬
portant to see that
each turn of the film
does not overlap its
neighbour and that
the emulsion side is
on the outside of the
drum. In view of the
fact that ebonite
does not absorb
water the fixing can
be carried out by the
same method, pro¬
viding the drum is
rinsed before using
again. N. Gates.
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September 23rd, 1936
Outdoors
By E. APPLEBY.
lens and give twice the exposure. This
is by no means the correct procedure.
It is essential that the worker use a
certain kind of material with a certain
filter all the time, so that he can be
reasonably sure of obtaining the same
effect every time. Thus, it often happens
that a two-times filter used with a
certain brand of plate will need twice ;
the exposure, while another brand of
sensitive material with the same filter may
require three times or even a little more. '
Autumn Clouds.
Many photographers are of the opinion that the
autumn is the best time of the year for outdoor
work, and this is certainly borne out by general
observations, though precautions must be taken
if the right effects are to be obtained. Let us look at some
of the conditions.
Perhaps the finest feature of the autumn landscape is
the wonderful colour of the trees and hedgerows, and as
these consist of really a range of tones they are particularly
suitable for photography. The edges of the woods are
very effectively clothed, and to get the best must need
special materials.
Without doubt panchromatic is the best material to
use, and as this is very easily obtained nowadays no difficulty
need be anticipated in that direction. To use this to its
utmost advantage, however, a filter is necessary, and here
is where many people stumble. There seems to be a
diversity of ideas on filters, many amateurs being under the
impression that you simply fix a two-times filter on the
The last of the Harvest.
Possessors of humble box cameras
need not put their instruments away
under the impression that they are of
no further use during the autumn and
winter. Of course, with the small
aperture of the lens the exposure will
be rather long, but the camera can be
rested upon something and a short time
exposure given. In this event it is
essential to keep a sharp eye on the
breeze in order that trees do not sway
too much.
The autumn season is also an ideal
one for clouds, and here again the same
filter can be used, although many workers
prefer a one-and-a-half times. This,
again, is a matter for the individual
Gathering Autumn Leaves,
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At'.itimn in the Park.
The Apple Crop.
be aids to pictorial effects. Swirling leaves can be caught on
windy days by photographers with cameras possessing large-
aperture lenses.
The negatives of autumn subjects will require careful hand¬
ling. Such things as the rain-swept city streets, for instance,
will respond best to the water-bath system, in order to avoid
too violent contrasts. Mist subjects must be very lightly
developed, otherwise the mist will be lost. Thin negatives
are the order of the day for autumn work.
The farm will provide good subjects for the worker within
easy reach of the country, and he would do well to spend as
much of his leisure time as possible searching the fields round
the immediate district. The plough will probably provide the
best studies, and even if the weather is dull this is not a diffi¬
cult subject where horses are concerned, since the photographer
has plenty of opportunity to choose his viewpoint and get
good backgrounds, which are essential in this kind of work.
Clouds should be secured with the landscape if it is at all
possible to do so.
One of the Old School.
through the mist also are very effective as pictures, and should
not be ignored.
Wet autumn days hold endless possibilities for the city or
town worker at this time of year, because following the heavy
showers one often gets a brilliant burst of sunshine, and the
consequence is that splendid reflections are found in the puddles,
while glistening mackintoshes and umbrellas all add to the
general pictorial effect of the scene.
Fallen leaves make a good subject for park workers, and
many subjects will appeal to the alert amateur. The keeper
brushing up the lecLV’es, and the children collecting, ^v^ll also
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AUTUMN
worker, and depends a good deal upon
his method of working.
Already there is a mist appearing in
the early morning, and this clothes
quite ordinary objects with an air of
romance which can be captured by the
wary amateur. Here the filter should
definitely be dispensed with, and the
“ chrome ” type of film is ideal for this
type of subject. Exposures are fairly
short, as the mist reflects quite a fair
amount of actinic light. Eyes should be
kept open for subjects which have been
ignored before ; the mist softens the
outlines and gives the new subject a
much better effect. Figures appearing
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AKING Good Bromide
ENLARGEMENTS
A Practical Article for the Beginner by J. M. BARNARD.
The perfect bromide enlargement
should look exactly like a contact
print made in a printing frame
from a good negative of large size. It
should be just as bright and clear and,
at the ordinary viewing distance, just
as sharp as the little contact print you
made “ to see how it had come out.”
To get a print to look like that you
must expose and develop correctly. If
a print from a good negative is fiat and
muddy, you may be pretty sure it is
over-exposed and under-developed. If
you give the next one about half the
exposure and keep it in the developer
a good deal longer, at least another
minute, you will •find you are on the
right track. An under-exposed print
will proclaim itself by being obviously
too light all over ; it is the over-exposed
ones that are apt to puzzle the beginner.
Trial Strips.
What exposure to give is, of course,
always a problem at first, but it should
not take long to get the hang of it, pro¬
vided you use one variety of paper only
at the start. It helps enormously to
keep a record of exposures, either in a
book or on the back of the print, mark¬
ing it with a soft pencil before you put
it in the developer.
If you alter the degree of magnifica¬
tion, that is to say, if you use only a
little bit of the negative to fill the whole
sheet of paper, you must record that too,
because the greater the degree of magni¬
fication the longer the exposure required.
If you keep these records you will be
able, after a time, to match up a negative
with an older one and give the correct
exposure right away.
At first, however, trial strips are an
absolute necessity, unless you want to
waste quantities of paper. The usual
method is to use a whole sheet, or at
any rate half a sheet, of paper, and to
cover it up in turn in three or four strips,
so that each strip has a different expo¬
sure ; you then develop the piece of
paper and decide which exposure is
correct. That method may suit you,
and perhaps it is the best right at the
start, when you don’t know whether
the exposure is likely to be ten seconds
or two minutes.
But very soon, if you consult your
records, you are more likely to find your¬
self in doubt whether the correct ex¬
posure is ten seconds or hfteen, and
then you will find there is a better
method available. Cut up one of your
sheets of paper into pieces about two
inches by one. Take one of these pieces
and fold it in half, with the emulsion
side outwards. Hold it, folded, against
the enlarging board where the densest
part of the image in which you require
detail comes ; this will probably be the
face in a portrait. Give an exposure
of, say, ten seconds. Now turn the
folded paper over, so that the other
half faces the light, put it approximately
on the same bit of the image and give
an e.xposure of, say, fifteen seconds.
- Now develop the paper fully, slip
it into the fixing bath, and you can have
a good look at it in white light. You will
have two little pictures, each an inch
square, of the same bit of image, and
they will be much easier to compare
than different parts of the picture. You
may find that one of the two exposures
is just right, or you may have to give
a little more or a little less or split the
difference. But at any rate, if you
have consulted your records and have
timed your e.xposures accurately, you
should not have to make another trial
for that particular negative, paper, and
degree of enlargement.
Development.
The secret of developing bromide
prints is to use the developer fresh,
strong, and with the right amount of
potassium bromide, and to give the
solution plenty of time to do its work,
so that it can develop the image right
down in the emulsion and not just on
the surface.
For this reason I advise amidol, because
unless it is freshly made up it won’t work
at all. It isn’t reasonable to take the
dregs of any old bottle of M.Q., made
up months ago, and e.xpect it to produce
a print of exhibition quality.
The amidol only takes a couple of
minutes to make up. Take a pint
of water, if possible with the chill off,
and put in one ounce of soda sulphite
crystals (or half an ounce of the ” dry ”
powdered sulphite, which dissolves
quicker), sixty grains of amidol and ten
grains of potassium bromide, and you
have got as good a developer as you
can want for any bromide paper you are
likely to use.
I know some people advise less
bromide, fearing greenish blacks, but if
you expose correctly you will have no
trouble, and your paper will keep clean
and stainless.
Your fingers won’t, though, if you
wallow in the solution, so why not learn
to use forceps ? Really good ones, in
stainless steel, cost a shilling. Personally,
I never put a finger into either the
developer or the fixing bath, and the
prints and I are all the better for it.
As regards the time of development, I
have never understood why manufac¬
turers suggest such short times as a
minute and a half or two minutes. My
own prints seldom take less than three
minutes and often as long as four or
five ; a print which seemed dark enough
in two minutes would almost certainly
prove to be of very inferior quality in
the blacks. I must admit that I de¬
velop by inspection, which is supposed
to be quite wrong, yet I never get a print
too dark unless, of course, I have over¬
exposed the paper.
Working in Comfort.
I believe in working in comfort, and
my dark-room is anything but dark.
The safe-light is a greenish yellow, well
diffused, and the paper seems to stand
almost unlimited exposure to it, at a
distance of three feet or so, but I cover
the dish with a piece of card until I
need to look at the print. That is the
way to combine comfort with safety.
From the developer the print is
removed with the forceps to a stop
bath, consisting of half an ounce of
acetic acid in 25 ounces of water. Still
holding it by the forceps I rinse it
round for a few seconds in this and then
transfer it straight to the fixing bath
made up to the Kodak acid-hardening
formula, fresh and strong, never used
before and never to be used again.
Moving it round for a few seconds and
making sure that it is really immersed,
face downwards, I at last let go, rinse the
forceps under the tap, hang them on a
hook over the developing dish and am
ready for the next print.
Fixing and Washing.
It pays to use plenty of fixing solu¬
tion, in a dish a good deal bigger than
the prints, and to give a little more time
than is thought to be necessary. Up to
half an hour will do no harm, and the
prints should be well moved round and
separated from time to time. A really
well fixed print will be pretty permanent
after considerably less washing than
many people believe necessary, while
no amount of washing will do any good
if the fixing has been scamped.
Washing must be thorough, of course,
but if it is done properly it need not
consume a great deal of water or time.
If the prints are well moved round in the
water and well drained each time it is
poured off them, half a dozen changes
for thin paper, or perhaps ten for thick,
should do all that is necessary, especi¬
ally if you make the early changes quick
and gradually increase the intervals.
This part of the job, for an amateur’s
small batch of prints, should never take
more than forty-five minutes, but you
must pay attention to it and see that
each print is properly treated if per¬
manence is wanted.
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By
DAVID CHARLES.
“Falling-front”
for a Hand
Attachment
Stand Camera
A quarler-Whiiworth" screw icith two jlynxtis com-
pleUs the '' outfit."
WHAT the little gadget shown in
Figure i has to do with a
‘‘ falling-front ” will at first
sight appear a mystery to most users
of a hand-stand camera. To many,
probably, the advantage of a falling-
front will seem just as mysterious, since
it is a provision which scarcely exists in
hand cameras, and consequently the
use of it is largely unknown in amateur
practice.
Yet there are quite a number of
circumstances in which a “ falling- ”
or “ drop-front,” as it is sometimes
called, enables a photographer to obtain
“ just what he wants ” in a way quite
impossible by other methods. For in¬
stance, those who delight in making
" firelight studies,” by the simple and
good old method of letting off a flash
in an otherwise empty fire-grate, or by
the better method of putting a photo¬
flood loosely wrapped in tissue-paper
there, will be familiar with the difficulty
of looking downward into the group
without making the said fireplace assume
peculiar and unnatural angles. If, to
avoid that unpleasant result, the photo¬
grapher assumes a low viewpoint, what
happens ? Uncle George’s legs, and the
side of his armchair, loom with tremen¬
dous prominence, and baby and dog
Toby tend to be partly hidden. Un¬
doubtedly, a view from above, as one
sees the group normally, is the best for
this type of subject, were it not for the
A, B, or at least C to every reader of
“ The A.P.”
Before proceeding to demonstrate
the " gadget,” shall I quote just one
more example of its application ? The
enthusiast in architecture will inevitably
have encountered the difficulty of
getting a looking-down view of a tomb or
similarly shaped object without dis¬
torting his ” uprights.” Yet such sub¬
jects very often do want looking down
at to appreciate them. From those two
examples I have no doubt the reader
will call to mind instances of his own
experience where this facility would have
given him improved results.
Well, with the extraordinarily simple
device shown here, any camera which
has rising- front is given an equal degree
of drop to the lens, by just inverting it.
Figure 2 shows it in actual use, and 3
explains how it is attached to camera
and stand. The whole thing consists
of a short length of flat strip-iron, which
can be obtained at almost any iron¬
mongers, and a " quarter- Whitworth ”
screw with two flynuts, which can be
obtained at the same place. Two holes
are bored in the strip about four inches
apart (according to the camera and stand
detail of unvvanted
wall above the group,
one still finds that
quite a lot of the
foreground of the
main subject is ex¬
cluded from the view.
The falling-front is a
device which allows
the lens to fall be¬
low its normal posi¬
tion, when it projects
upon the film or plate
less of the top part, and more of the
bottom part, of the view one is aiming
at. In other words, it does precisely
the opposite to what the rising-hont
does when one is photographing a tall
building. That, I hope, will be either
Fig. 3. One of the flynuts is used to hold the strip on to the normal tripod screw,
while the other nut secures the bolt when screwed tightly into the ca^nera bush.
used). One of the flynuts is used to
secure the strip to the stand, the other
being to tighten on the screw which is
inserted through the other hole in the
strip into the camera bush. And the
cost ? Fourpence !
distortion of vertical lines which usually
cannot be avoided.
I am perfectly well aware that it is
practicable to level the camera at the
higher viewpoint, but even if one is sat¬
isfied to enlarge from what comes in the
lower part of the negative, e.xcluding the
Fig. 2. By means of this
simple attachment a camera
can be inverted, when the
rising-front “falls” instead.
The Hampshire House Photographic
Society is proposing to make a photo¬
graphic record of all the antiquities
in the County of Surrey. This will
include not merely old buildings which
have existed for several hundred years,
but also barrows, camps and tumuli
of surpassing age. A few antiquities
are protected by H.M. Office of Works,
but many hundreds are doomed to
disappear with the rapid approach of
the builder, and the only records to
remain will be photographic. The mem¬
bers of H.H.H.P.S. intend to give them¬
selves the self-imposed task of visiting
the various places mentioned in the
Surrey County Council’s list and pro¬
ducing whole-plate prints of each and
every item — a total of about 650.
When complete the entire collection
of prints will be handed over to the
Surrey County Council. There may be
readers of " The A.P.” in the London and
Surrey districts who are interested in
this work of public importance and who
would like to assist. The general secretary
of the club will be pleased to hear from
any such readers if they will kindly write
to him at “ Hampshire House,” Hog
Lane, Hammersmith, London, W.6.
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September 23rd, 1936
he LONDON SALON of
Second Notice. PHOTOGRAPHY
NOW that the London Salon of
Photography has been open to the
public for a week a good idea of
its success may be gauged from its
reception by visitors to the Gallery at
5a, Pall Mall East. The general impress¬
ion is that it is a show of exceptionally
high merit and one of the best of the
series. This is due, not only to the ex¬
cellence of individual prints, but to the
remarkable "vitality” and brightness of
the exhibition as a whole. Probably no
collection of prints
of such superb tech¬
nical quality has
previously been
seen in London.
We have already
referred to the
work by the mem¬
bers of the Salon
and to that of
other British
workers. There are
others, however,
equally deserving
of reference whose
work is notable.
Merlyn Severn, in
particular, is a new¬
comer whose prints
of the Russian Bal¬
let are outstand¬
ing, and Leo. A.
Leigh is another
with some notable
figure work. Gil¬
bert Adams (son of
Marcus) shows that
he is progressing
on the e.xcellent
lines laid down by
his father, and the
same may be said
of Anthony Basil,
whose work already rivals that of his
father, Angus Basil. Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Ahern are both progressing on the same
lines with new angle photography very
successfully, and two fine portraits by
Richard N. Haile stamp him as a
master of his craft. Arnold Longman
is working worthily in the traditions
of the late Herbert Lambert, and Walter
Thomas continues his series of legal
portraits with a strong but rather over¬
dark portrait of the Lord High Chancellor.
We are glad to note that the British
workers make such a strong showing in
this year’s Salon. Xo less than 217
prints by 92 exhibitors are on view, and
the entire British Section of the Salon
has been invited to America for display
in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and
San Francisco, under the aegis of the
British Chamber of Commerce.
The variety of the exhibits at the
Salon is clearly indicated by the fact
that there are contributions from the
following countries, and all of high
merit ; United States, France, Germany,
Italy, Belgium, Spain, Holland, Switzer¬
land, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hun¬
gary, Austria, Czechoslovakia, India,
Ceylon, Australia, Java, Japan, Egypt,
China, New Zealand, Canada and South
Africa.
Amongst outstanding work from
abroad after that from the United
States, which is again e.xceptional, are
the prints from Hungary and Italy and
France, each of which makes a good
showing, and .Australia has some strong
exhibits. Among the American con¬
tributors we would particularly men¬
tion R. Bagby (New York), A. Bahnsen
(Ohio), Jack Barsby (Hollywood), A. de
Lardi (Drexel Hill), Forman Hanna
(Arizona), G. H. High (Chicago), Mrs. H.
Sheldon (New York), K. Dudley Smith
(New York), Dr. Ma.x Thorek (Chicago).
S. Grierson (New York), Miss F. Van-
damm (New York), A. B. de la Vergne
(Denver). W. West and S. Insull (Chi¬
cago), F. B. Bristow (Kansas), A.
Fassbender (New York), Miss R.
Brownell (Rhode Island), Dever Tim¬
mons (Ohio), and J. D. Toloff (Illinois) ;
while the Japanese element in America
is worthily represented by H. Fuku¬
yama, H. Y. Hayashida, S. Izumi, and
T. K. Shindo, all of Los Angeles.
From Italy, in addition to the work of
Dr. E. G. Boon already referred to,
notable prints are to be seen by F.
Balocchi (Florence), F. Biglietti (Turin),
Giulio Cesare (Turin), C. Fatini (Rome),
I. Bertoglio (Turin), F. Vender (Milan),
and M. Vittone (Turin).
The Hungarian pictorialists are
strongly represented this year, although
we understand that a number of exhibits
from this part of the world (and also
from Australia) arrived too late for sub¬
mitting to the Selection Committee.
Practically all the workers from
Central Europe use glossy bromide for
their exhibition
prints, and when
seen under glass
they have a quality
and strength that
compels attention.
This is notably the
case with the ex¬
hibits by Dr. T. de
Csorgeo, M. Eitner,
F. Csiz, I. Kins-
zki, B. Leavitt, G.
Halberg, J. Pecsi,
G. Seiden, K. Szol-
losy, all of Buda¬
pest, and Dr. R.
Forg and H. H.
Theyer, of Vienna.
Some fine head
studies are again
exhibited by
M. F. J. Coppens, of
Holland, and Jan
de Meyere of
Stockholm shows
his mastery in
high-key work of
a very individual
type.
This year a num¬
ber of good things
by Chinese workers
are to be seen,
those by Liu Shu Chong, of Shanghai,
and Chang Yin Chuan, of Peiping, being
typical and interesting.
Belgium, headed by Leonard Misonne
and Pierre Dubreuil, has also a good
showing, and the prints by C. Buyle, P.
Cools, Maurice Deckers, J. Duivepart
and V. Guidalevitch are worthy of note.
India is again well represented with
characteristic work by T. L. Bhalerao,
W. N. Bhat, S. K. Koparkar, N. N.
Sethna, S. Madon, L. Skvirsky, Dr.
Don A. Cavalho and S. J. Kharegat.
In addition to work by Harold Caz-
neaux. Dr. Julian Smith, and John B.
Eaton, of Australia, there is a fairly
good showing this year from that part
of the world and New Zealand, including
D. Fraser, Miss T. R. Kent, .4. L. Shmith,
F. W. Flood, H. E. Gaze and Monte Luke.
Canada is represented by J. Helders,
Y. Karsh, H. G. Cox, F. Halliday and C.
M. Johnston, while C. Kenny and Will Till
from South Africa show some good work.
A Corner of the London Salon of Photography.
An exposure made with 1/25/A sec. at flz-5. Agfa ISS film, Super Ikonta camera.
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HIGH JINKS.
{From the London Salon of Photography, now open at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in
Bv Paul Shillabekr.
Water Colours, 5a, Pall Malt East, London.)
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September 23, 1936
)
SHOWER BATH. By Dr. TiBOR DE Cst'jRGEO.
[I rom iJie London Salon of Photography, now open at the (lUlleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, 5a, Pall Mall Last, Lomlon.)
September 23rd, 1936
HARRY EMMETT.
A simple and practical method of using the enlarger
in a small space.
INCLINED
WHILE appreciating the con¬
venience of the vertical form
of enlarger as compared to
the horizontal, many amateur enlarg¬
ing enthusiasts choose to knock along
with their original home-made appara¬
tus rather than face the somewhat
formidable task of mounting it ver¬
tically because a vertical mounting
that will work smoothly and yet be
rigid requires rather more workshop
facilities than most of us possess.
I have, however, solved the problem
by adapting my horizontal enlarger in
the following manner ; the enlarging
unit proper simply slides up and down a
ladder or slide which is inclined at
an angle of about 20 degrees to the
wall. The easel consists of a drawing-
board laid across two arras which
project from, and at right angles to,
the lower part of the slide, the easel
thus making an angle of about 20
degrees to the horizontal. This angle
is small enough to make the bromide
paper or printing frame stay “ put ”
on the easel, but large enough in the
case of the slide to stop any tendency
of the moving part to tip forward.
The moving member is fixed at any
desired height up the slide by simply
pegging into a row of holes bored down
the side.
The two main points to watch in
construction are, first, that the distance
(D) between enlarging lens and slide
(see Fig. 2) is at least half of the largest
dimension of bromide enlargement
required, and, second, that the front
edge (E) of the moving part comes in
front of an imaginary line drawn from
the centre of gravity of the moving
unit perpendicular to the floor, other¬
wise it will be top heavy and tip
forward. In practice this latter point
is best taken care of by seeing that
the front edge (E) comes several
inches in advance of the enlarging
lens.
The slide may be made of two lengths
of 2^X1 in. planed timber running
parallel about six or seven inches
apart, and braced ladderwise on the
back by three pieces of wider stuff
nailed or screwed on at top, middle
and bottom.
If the affair is required to be portable,
however, it may be made much
shorter and some sort of stout base¬
board and upright will be required.
Alternatively, the bottom of the slide
may be lightly clamped or hinged to
the working bench and allowed to
lean against the wall.
Now for the moving part. The
enlarging lantern, which is presumably
already on some sort of baseboard, is
set up on two lengths of the 2^x i in.
timber (B) and two pieces of similar
wood (C) screwed across at each end
(Fig. i). Two more pieces are then
sawn (D) and screwed on so that the
Fig. I.
assembly will sit comfortably between
the runners and slide up and down
without too much side play. The
gadget for locking it at any desired
height on the slide is simply a piece
of stout sheet metal about 6x2 in .
bent as shown (F) and screwed on
preferably at the rear end of the
unit and so arranged that the free
limb of the bracket overhangs the
side of the slide. The overhanging
portion is drilled with a 3/i6ths-in.
or ^-in. hole (preferably before attach¬
ing) and a number of corresponding
holes bored down the side of the slide
so that by means of an iron peg
(a 6-in. nail does nicely) the unit can
be locked at any height up the in¬
cline. It will be found that the dead
weight of the unit on the peg effectively
rules out all possibihty of movement
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or vibration during exposures — an
important point.
The adjustment of height even in
the dim light of the dark-room is a
matter of seconds only. The unit
is simply slid to the required height
with the left hand while the right
hand " feels ” with the point of the
peg for the proper hole. When build¬
ing, the best plan is to leave the
boring of the holes to the last. A
pencil point can then be inserted
through the hole in the bracket and
the correct track for the hne of holes
clearly marked on the side of the
slide by pushing the unit once or twice
up and down the incline. Holes
may then be bored on this hne at
intervals of one or two inches and
extra ones added later if and when
required.
As an added refinement the holes
may be marked at leisure with num¬
bers denoting the exact degree of
enlargement and the whole painted
dead black with the foUowing mixture :
Methylated spirit . about 8 oz.
Powdered sheUac. . i heaped teaspoon.
Lamp-black ..2 heaped teaspoons.
Shake the mixture weU for five
minutes to make sure the sheUac has
all dissolved before applying. Inci¬
dentally, this is an exceUent black for
any optical work. It dries perfectly
in two minutes to a dead black matt
surface, does not rub, and is cheap
to prepare.
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September 23rd, 1936
By M. TAYLO|
“ There it is /”
Here is a suggestion for
autumn photography indoors
by daylight. For the amateur
to whom camera work out of
doors at this time of year
does not appeal, it offers
endless possibilities for picture¬
making in comfort.
Autumn sunshine.
WITH the sun fairly low in the sky, as it will be
for some time to come, attractive indoor
pictures can be taken at almost any window
with a clear view of the sky. Only slightly
longer e.xposures than those given outside will be neces¬
sary, and harsh shadows can be avoided if a white cloth
is hung over a chair or screen to reflect some of the
sunshine on to the dark side of the subject.
Look out for awkward reflections in the window-glass;
a small movement of the camera is usually all that is
required to eliminate them. Curtains, providing they
are of light-coloured thin material or net, stop very
Something doing
below.
little light, and
are useful in
serving to soften
the somewhat
hard, bare lines
of the window
frames without
unduly lengthen¬
ing exposures.
If much sky
can be seen
through the win¬
dow, it is best to
use panchro¬
matic material
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The last crumb.
September 23rd, 1936
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Window
and a pale yellow filter. This will
tone down the sky and avoid that
white, empty look, while interest
will be concentrated on the brighter
sunlit figure.
The actual exposures given for
most of the pictures reproduced
were i/25th of a second at f/4.5, in
October (between ii a.m. andg p.m.),
using Panatomic film with a medium
filter.
As the winter months approach
and the light decreases in power and
becomes more yellow in character,
faster panchromatic films or plates
should be used and the exposures
increased. The subjects are such.
however, that can be given up to one second’s ex-
posme without showing movement.
Although these are all pictures of children, the
window is equally suitable as a setting for portraits
of older people. The side lighting provided by the
sun slanting through the window, together with the
weaker light on the other side from the reflecting
cloth, gives excellent modelling to the features.
Transfers,
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Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLII.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Dr.
E. G. BOON.
” 1% exhibition jprints are made in no special way ; they
I y/ 1 are merely selected from the yearly batch I usually
produce. So may I use this method of selection as
a peg on which to hang a few remarks useful to aspiriilg
exhibitors ?
" I have been an exhibitor for more than forty years, and
during that time have sat on many boards of selection at
photographic shows. The best photographs of my yearly
batch are very often not suitable for exhibition on the walls
of a show, and so they are relegated to the portfolio.
“ For exhibition purposes, except in certain high-key pictures,
the interest must be concentrated, the shape conform to the
regulation size mount, and the intention of the photographer
be self-evident and not require prolonged analysis. It is
important also to remember that the print is going to have
neighbours, and that there must be no quarrelling. Technique
of a very high order is now required, and few pictures lacking
this, even if they are full of originality and design, will be
accepted. A few do escape the vigilance of the selecting
committee, but these gate-crashers are steadily diminishing in
numbers.
" It is often advised that the exhibition print should be
stronger than the portfolio print ; but this does not mean
that the effect aimed at and secured should be lowered in tone
for exhibition purposes. It is much better to consign the
print to the portfolio than to send it in for exhibition, bolstered
up for the occasion.
" Some of my prints are over-enlarged, and over-enlargement
for some reason or other always shows up on a wall,
and is very evident to the selectors. Any prints that
I am doubtful about for this reason I refrain from
exhibiting.
“ A point that is constantly being raised is the size
of the print for exhibition purposes, and many strongly
advise that anything smaller than 10x8 in. is un¬
suitable. This, of course, rules out some of the most
charming effects in photography. For many subjects
that are full of delicacy and pictorial suggestion lose
these qualities when enlarged.
" To some extent this is obviated in some shows by
having screens on which the smaller and higher-key
pictures are shown, and there one may find many
charming prints. As in other forms of graphic art the
size must be determined by the character and treat¬
ment of the subject. A miniature on ivory and a
gallery picture are very different things.
There is one thing I have learnt in a Tong experience
of photography — that it is quite impossible to make a
good photographic picture from a bad negative. All
my early work was done in platinum and carbon,
and these required negatives of a very high order.
Although now working in bromide and chloro-bromide
I find negatives of a different gradation are necessary
to produce exhibition prints, but the quahty must be
of the best.
Chemical fog is just as much an enemy in the
latter as in the former processes. The negative is,
in fact, the whole thing. I have met many men who
boast that they can make a good print from a bad
negative ; I have yet to see them do it. Many of the
prints sent in for exhibition bear evidence of their
failure to perform such a feat.
I believe it is customary in this series of articles
to add some technical detail as to the method of the
worker. I am not a miniaturist. I am old-fashioned,
using a quarter-plate reflex and panchromatic plates.
" Finally, the surest aid in the selection of exhibition
prints is frequent visits to photographic shows of the
standing of the London Salon and the R.P.S.”
(A further example of Dr. Boon's work is reproduced
on the opposite page.)
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at the fair : COPPER SAUCEPANS. Cy Dr. £. G. liooM.
{From the London Salon of Photography ^ now open at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, sa, Pall Mall East, London.)
{See article, “ How 1 make my Exhibition Pictures.")
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WINGS OVER THE SEA.
{From the London Salon of Photography, now open at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, $0,
By G. L. Hawkins,
Pall Mall Fast, London.)
September 23, 1936
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GIOCATORI.
{From the Royal Photographic Society’s Exhibition, now open at 35, Russell Square, Lonion,)
By Dr. M. Roccavilla.
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PRINTS JFROM THE
A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I, — “ Barbara'*
By R. Riley.
2. — “ My Missus.**
By F. N. Bailey.
3. — " Dancers.'*
By Arthur Harrop.
4.—“ Muriel." 5.—“ Long Journey.'
By Harold Oldroyd. By L. A. Hill.
6. — “ Portrait.**
By J. Naysmith.
7. — “ Making Friends.**
By W. H. Phillips.
8. — “ Outdoor."
By Charles W. H. Simcox.
Q. — “ Mother and Daughter."
By Dennis Gilchrist.
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
Like most other things, portraiture
j takes a bit of doing if it is to be
done well. A good deal of pre¬
paration and forethought is necessary ;
the lighting is a supreme considera¬
tion ; and pose and expression have
to be caught just at that moment
when they not only represent the
sitter most favourably, but also convey
an impression of his or her character
or personality.
Portraiture and Personality.
As far as personality is concerned.
No. I of the prints reproduced on
the opposite page — “ Barbara,” by
R. Riley — does manage to get it
across very well.
The lighting, except that it is
rather too close to the figure, is quite
well arranged, and the pose does not
call for unfavourable criticism. The
setting, however, is much too aggres¬
sive with its very noticeable pattern,
and the dress is a good deal too much
on the lightish side. With but a little
thought and contrivance beforehand,
both of these unfortunate features
might have been avoided, for the
advantages of a plain background are
obvious and do not need demonstra¬
tion, and, as far as the dress is con¬
cerned, if it were impossible for it to
be changed, its tone might have been
deepened by the simple expedient of
interposing a screen or limiting the
direction of the beam of light.
The head, perhaps, might be placed
a little lower in the picture space,
and a somewhat more distant view¬
point would afford a better per¬
spective, but these are comparatively
minor matters in relation to the
adverse effect of the setting and over-
bright costurhe.
Local Treatment.
It scarcely seems practicable to
endeavour to change the character
of the background now that the nega¬
tive is made, although it could be
blocked out and another substituted.
Such a device, however, requires a
good measure of experience before it
can be successfully attempted, but
it should be relatively easy to lower
the tone of the dress by shading the
rest of the picture during the printing
exposure.
The effect would be not only to
soften the assertiveness of that patch
of light, but the features — which are
the main reason for the photograph —
would be thrown into greater promi¬
nence. The whole thing, too, would
show a greater harmony of tone and
its standard would be appreciably
raised.
An opposite impression is conveyed
by No. 2, " My Missus,” by F. N.
Bailey, for, on account of the depth
of tone in the background, the features
are unduly accentuated. The con¬
trast between tlte two tones is too
great and the result is discord. Here,
it would be better if the tone of the
setting were raised. It would bring
the tonal values more into harmony
without any loss of dominance on
the part of the head, but, in the
rendering of the features themselves,
there is a further drawback arising
from the lack of modelling. This
appears to be attributable to the fact
that the lighting is too frontal and
too diffused, or, possibly, its source is at
too great a distance.
The London Shows.
Its direction should be more definite
and more to one side or the other,
so that one side of the face is brighter
than the other. As in the former
case, pose and expression are quite
good, but it would be instructive if a
visit were paid to the London exhibi¬
tions, which ate now open, with the
idea of finding out how these things
are managed ; to see how the masters
of photography deal with their sub¬
jects ; and to try and work out
methods of obtaining a like or even
a better standard.
It is not suggested that any example
should be imitated, but rather that
an endeavour be made to analyse how
the effects are secured, and to utilise
such of the methods as are applicable
to attain an end that is appropriate
for the sort of thing it is desired to
do. There are portraits and figure
studies of very many different types,
and it would not be impossible to find
a subject of the nature of No. 3,
” Dancers,” by Arthur Harrop, but
it would scarcely include so many
figures, and what there were would be
more effectually isolated.
It is far easier to make up a decent
composition with a smaller number
of figures, and it is not wise, in a
subject of this character, to allow
any portion of the legs and feet to
be cut off.
Scale and Subject.
Inevitably, these considerations
mean that what figures are included
should be shown on a smaller scale
and taken the vertical way.
The same considerations apply in
the case of No. 4, “ Muriel,” by
H. Oldroyd, as far as the scale of the
head is concerned, for it is too large
for the picture space and the view¬
point is too near. The scale creates
the impression that the head is re¬
stricted, and the proximity of the
viewpoint involves something in the
nature of an exaggerated perspective,
the size of the ear appearing too big
in comparison with the other features.
Moreover, if it were the intention to
show the profile, the sitter has been
allowed to turn her head too much
away from the camera, so that,
instead of the full profile, only a
portion is visible.
No. 5, “ Long Journey,” by L. A.
Hill, is better managed, and perhaps
it would not do to be too critical about
the choice of setting, seeing that, in
the circumstances, nothing else would
be available.
The background is better contrived
in the case of No. 6, “ Portrait,” by
J. Naysmith, and the tonal harmony
attains quite an excellent standard,
but the distance does not seem too
well judged, for the far shoulder is
better defined than the face and hair,
and the nearer arm is noticeably out
of focus.
Still, the head is better isolated
than in the majority of the others,
and the profile in No. 7, ” Making
Friends,” by W. H. Phillips, although
shown against a somewhat confused
setting, compares favourably with
No. 4. It was a mistake, however, to
permit the cage to become so promi¬
nent, and, were it placed a good bit
farther off, it would not compete so
much with the figure, which, of
course, should be the main interest.
Nos. 8 and 9, “ Outdoor,” by C. W. H.
Simcox, and “ Mother and Daughter,”
by D. Gilchrist, deal quite cleverly
with two figures, but, in each case,
there is a measure of under-printing.
“ Mentor.”
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MODIFYING PRINTS WITH OIL PIGMENT.
NOW that long autumn evenings are available for
indoor photographic work I am going to give a
few promised hints on what I consider a most
fascinating occupation. It is not only interesting, but of
the greatest value to those who wish to make the most of
their prints.
If any reader does not consider Fig. 2 better than Fig. i
he need not read any farther ; nor should he if he thinks
it a crime to “ fake ” a print. The modification shown in
Fig. 2 has been made entirely by hand work on the print,
but I do not believe that anyone examining the original
would find anything that would " give it away.” The
print looks “ straight.”
In the issue of August 26th I described how to spot a
print with water-colour, and how to ‘‘ dope ” it with one of
the varnish-oil-turpentine mixtures. At that stage it may
be finished, and require no further treatment. If so, all
the better ; the photographer has been lucky. But it is
often the case that some modification of the tone values is
desirable, and the print is ready for a treatment that will
accomplish this.
Perhaps the simplest way will be for me to say exactly
what I did with one of the eagle prints. Originally they
were identical whole-plate enlargements on a matt white
paper, developed with amidol. Fig. i is from the untouched
print, the light tones of which are brighter than in the
reproduction.
I treated Fig. 2 as follows : With lamp-black water¬
colour I touched out sundry light spots, including many on
the bough on which the bird is perched, especially those
near the edges of the print. I also ran a light wash of colour
over the other two perches.
Then I rubbed into the whole surface a little of the dope
given on August 26th.
Fig. I.
Fig. 2.
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Ready to hand were the
following : a piece of white
opal for a palette (glass will
do) ; a tube of lamp-black
oil colour ; the bottle of dope,
a small bottle of turpentine ;
a small sable brush (No. 2,
kept for this purpose) ; some
cotton-wool ; a small palette
knife ; and a piece of blotting
paper.
On the palette I squeezed out
some paint, about as large as
a pea, and a few drops of dope.
With the knife I worked these
together, dabbed a wad of
wool on the mixture, and
rubbed it quickly over the
print, missing the main mass
of the bird’s body. By degrees
a smooth grey tint can be
obtained, which can be light¬
ened with clean wool, darkened
with more pigment, and
smoothed and coaxed into
the right depths of tone.
To the depth of tone there
are limits. It is not like
painting black on with a
brush ; only a certain amount
of colour can be rubbed into
the surface, but this should be
all that is necessary. If the
original print has not got
proper depths of tone already
this treatment is not going to
supply them.
My next procedure was one to which I resorted long ago,
but which I find is little known and seldom practised. We are
told to clear away the pigment where it is not wanted by
mjeans of clean wool, wrapped round pointed wood for the
small high-lights, and used in wads for larger areas.
Try this, and you will find
it works very imperfectly. No
amount of wool will clear the
pigment right out of the paper,
and wool on a stick will not
follow sharp outlines such as
the beak and claws of the bird.
So, as usual, I took my
sable brush and applied a
trace of turpentine to the
beak, and at once blotted it
off — pigment and all. In little
bits I similarly removed the
colour from the claws, the
high-lights on the perch, and
then, with bolder treatment,
from the main body of the
eagle. Turpentine runs and
spreads quickly, so it must
be applied sparingly and with
care.
Both prints had white mar¬
gins, and those of the one
treated were covered with pig¬
ment. I defy anyone to clear
a sharp edge by rubbing with
wool, on a stick or off. I
laid a piece of paper on the
print, with a clean-cut edge
flush with the margin, dabbed
a trace or two of turpentine
on the smudgy margin, and
rubbed along the edge of the
paper with clean wool. As
will be seen, the margins are
3- clean and clear-cut.
Fig. 3 had practically a
repetition of the treatment given to the eagle. I chose
it because the sky and its reflection were practically
white. Over these parts pigment was rubbed, and cleared
off the high-lights as before. The whole operation took
perhaps ten minutes. W. L. F. W.
TONE ELIMINATION
HOTOGRAPHY is the medium
beyond all others for depicting
the tones and textures, lights
and shades of objects. As a purist
I want to see aU these things
rendered in all their subtlety and
beauty ; yet, after all, who is wholly
consistent ? Therefore, as an experi¬
mentalist, I have often wondered
whether some special effects could
not be obtained by concentration
on masses and the partial or even
total elimination of half-tones.
The reproductions on the next
page show the sort of results one
can get by absolutely straight¬
forward photographic methods, and
with no other chemicals than a
standard developer and fixing bath.
The process, however, is not
adapted to any and every subject,
but in any case it must have been
taken in sunlight, or there will be
no excuse for the extreme shadows
and high-lights that are the essential
feature.
Now to get down to technicalities :
“ Cement,” of which a print direct
from the original negative is also
shown, was taken at the famous
Mousehole quarry at about three
o’clock in September. The negative
is on Kodak Super Pan quarter-
plate film-pack stock and had i/25th
second with a K 2 filter. It was
taken with a soft-focus lens at
about f/6. The negative is distinctly
on the soft side, as it was somewhat
over-exposed and under-developed.
‘‘ Espanola ” was taken in a
garden on an Ilford Golden Iso
Zenith plate with a telephoto lens
at f/5.6 and a K i filter, exposure
about i/25th, and this also is a
very soft negative.
The material used for the inter¬
mediate stages was Ilford (photo¬
mechanical) stripping film. The
original negative was put into a
condenser enlarger, to get as much
contrast as possible, and, for the
sake of convenience in keeping
everything the same size, and for
economy, the enlarger was set to
give “ same size ” prints.
A trial exposure was made by the
strip-covering method, and the test
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developed as far as it would go. I used a standard
M.O. developer and developed for at least four minutes.
It is well to inspect the trial, when it is fixed, in a
bright light. It should be very contrasty and not
very thin, but with as few veiled high-lights as are
consistent with good contrast and “ body.” When
the best exposure has been found, the actual print is
made, and forced, if anything, even further in the developer.
The film is on a paper backing, and looks just like a
sheet of bromide paper, but it curls very badly in the wash-
water and should have a deep dish to wash in. In every
other way it can be treated like ordinary bromide, but
with care, as there is a tendency to frill.
The positive is put aside to dry, being hung up by
clips and not laid down on muslin, and no heat should
be applied. As soon as it is dry the paper backing can
Cement.
Espa>~tola.
be stripped off with a careful, steady puU.
The positive is again put into the condenser
enlarger, and exactly the same processrepeated,
again developing to the utmost limits the
film will stand. The resulting negative should
have practically no half-tones at all.
The printing gives one a choice of one or two
more increases of contrast if they are needed.
In the specimens with this article none was
needed, and the same paper was used for
contact prints from the final negative
as had been used for the enlargement from
the original. If, however, more contrast
is required the negative can be put
through the enlarger again, and/or the
prints can be made on a more contrasty
grade of paper, as there are now so many
available.
Do not try to make enlargements, at
any rate above whole-plate. They are
very disappointing. The best results seem
to be quarter-plate prints on a sheet of
whole-plate, which give the effect of lino-
cuts, but are absolutely straight photo¬
graphy.
In conclusion, it is an amusing variation
which can give very pleasing results of an
unusual kind, and, moreover, it is one
in which the purist can soothe his seared
conscience by muttering ” after aU, it’s
pure photography throughout.”
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GOLDFISH. By Shiasuka Izumi.
[From the London Salon of Photography, now open at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, 5a, Pall hlall East, London.)
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September 23, 1936
HOLIDAY. gy Robert Bagby.
(From the London Salon of Photography, now open at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, 5a, Pall Mall East, London.)
September 23rd, 1936
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pictorial Analysis
^ Notes on the Pictures reproduced on the Art pages in this issue.
OUR illustrations this week are drawn from the
two principal exhibitions of the year--that of
the London Salon of Photography, at 5a, Pall
Mall East, S.VV.i, and that of the Royal Photographic
Society, at 35, Russell Square, London, W.C.i — both of
which are now open and remain so until the lotb
October next.
Those who are in London, or those who are able to
get there, should make a point of visiting both shows
and of inspecting the originals for themselves, but, for
those who are unable to do so, this selection of repro¬
ductions, and those that will appear in future issues,
will enable some idea of the quality of the work to
be gathered. In the figure studies at the Salon,
“ High Jinks,” by Paul Shillabeer, was conspicuous
not only on account of its line portrayal of the figures
of an adult and child in poses instinct with the joy
of life, but also by reasou of its admirable suggestion
of sunshine and the open air. '
There is a vivacity and a vividness that are most
arresting, and much of its undoubted charm has its
origin in the choice of just the right moment for making
the exposure — through which the attractiveness of
pose and expression have been secured — and in the
contrasts and harmonies of the tonal scheme. The
sunlit portions of the bodies of the hgures derive a
considerable degree of brilliance on account of their
contrast both with the darker sky beyond and the
yet deeper adjacent shadows. But, while these lights
are appreciably lighter than any part of the sky, there
is not, as might be thought, any loss of luminosity.
(Jn the contrary, the impression is very well conveyed.
It owes its existence, in the first jdace, to the suggestion
of gradation in the sky itself, the tone, in general,
becoming darker as it ascends and being topped by the
much greater depth of the blue, and, in the second, to
the contrast afforded by the darks of the figures agaiust
its lighter passages.
Stability is assured by the choice of the base-line for
the feet of the adult, and while, perhaps, it might be
made a little more emphatic by the addition of a
fraction along the bottom, it is not a matter of much
moment and does not affect the appeal of the work
as a whole.
Incidentally, it may be mentioned that the print
is a glossy bromide and forms an example of an in¬
creasing tendency at the present lime to make use of
this class of paper for exhibition work. Naturally,
it demands — on account of its proneness to reveal every
defect and every little detail — an exceptional measure
of technical efficiency, but, this being assumed, it
lends a brilliance that cannot be approached by any
other means.
Another subject in which the same medium has
been employed is “Shower Bath,” by Dr. Tiber de
Csorgeo. It, too, is of a remarkable brilliance, but it
shows the fine shape of the model’s limbs, as well as
their texture, to perfection. It is certainly a very
fine print, and its richness and quality is a joy to
behold.
The subject is interesting, also, in that it forms an
example of a diagonal form of composition, of which
the trunk and near leg provide the main line. It is
strengthened by the opposition of the crossing lines of
the other leg, and by the curving lines of the masonry
behind. It is well designed and illustrates the modern
tendency towards the utilisation of pattern — arising
from the disposition of line in repetition — in developing
a sense of order in the arrangement.
It is highly finished and complete, and in the selec¬
tion of the subject material it is unique. It betrays
a decided originality in conception ; is characterised
by a pronounced individuahty ; and displays ■ an
artistic imagination of a high order.
Dr, E. G. Boon, who sends from Italy, is represented
by a fine series of still-life subjects, of which, “ At the
Fair : Copper Saucepans,” is typical.
it admirably shows his well-known capacity for
making the most of the slightest of subject material ;
his peculiar facility for reducing it to order and creating
a highly decorative pattern from purely fortuitous
placing in the subject matter itself ; and his ability
to suggest that idea of exactitude of placing that has
hitherto been regarded as almost an exclusive property
of the Japanese.
As to liis methods, he tells us all about them else¬
where in this issue, and to his remarks the reader is
referred. A further instance of the employment of
pattern as a compositional aid is to be seen in “ Wings
Over the Sea,” by G. L. Hawkins, where it arises,
in the main, from the placing of the birds in an irregular
sequence, and. in a measure, from the radial formation
occasioned by the presence of the rays of light from
‘the partially obscured sun.
The picture is remarkable for its highly attractive
impression of luminosity and the exceptionally for¬
tunate way in which the birds in flight have been
caught. The quality and superb finish of the print
is really outstanding. Blacks of great depth are
contrasted with lights of brilliance and purity, and,
though the work is strong it is wholly in harmony.
Its quality, too, is enhanced by its impressiveness of
size — the original is 23x18 in. — and, it is interesting
to learn, it was produced by enlargement from a
portion only of a negative 2J in. square, taken with a
Super Ikonta miniature camera, the exposure being
i/200th of a second at f/5.6! Not only is it a won¬
derful example of speed work — the judgment exercised
in choosing the moment for making the exposure was
most precisely calculated — but it is also a tribute to
the capacity and power made available by modern de¬
velopments in camera construction.
The fine grain of the film is a further help, and the
print itself is made on one of the most attractive of
modem papers — “ Gevaluxe " — which responds, most
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effectively, to the demands of the pictorialist. But the
print is one that should certainly be seen in the ori¬
ginal. The reproduction does, it is true, give a good
idea of the subject, its treatment, its arrangement, and
the beauty of its effect, but its impressiveness of scale
and its gorgeous quality can only be assessed from an
inspection of the print itself.
The group of card players in “ Giocatori,” by Dr.
M. Roccavilla, is well chosen and is an example that
comes from the pictorial section of the Royal Photo¬
graphic Society’s show. It is chiefly notable for its
arrangement, the figures assuming a pyranudal for¬
mation, and its achievement under what appears to
be poor lighting conditions.
The grouping is very natural ; the expressions on
the various faces arc faithfully recorded ; and there is
an entire freedom from camera-consciousness. This
is remarkable having regard to the circumstances
under which the photograph was taken, and does much
towards lending it a special interest. It forms a good
example in the “ genre ” class, but, while the heads
within the pyramid — see the dotted lines of the sketch
At the present time of the year,
when many photographers are
^ using the new Dufaycolor and
other colour films, there may be many
exposures made upon the gloriously
tinted foliage of autumn. There is no
doubt that these subjects are ideal for
colour photography, but there are one or
two important points to note.
The beginner at colour photography
is naturally attracted by the wide vistas
of varied colouring, which seem to pro¬
vide perfect subjects. This is not the
case ; far more effective colour pictures will
be made over comparatively small areas.
The best subjects for colour photo¬
graphy are those where a few brilliant
colours stand out in vivid contrast
against others, such as the dark greens
of firs. It is not enough to reproduce
one colour ; several are necessary.
The colour film, as is well known,
having a rather smaller margin of lati¬
tude than that allowed by ordinary plates
and films, those subjects having great
lighting contrasts should be avoided.
The contrasty subject fails not so much
by reason of limitations in the technique
of the medium, but because the deeper
shadows show very little colour.
On the other hand there are cases
where one or two colours stand out
— make up exceptionally well, the somewhat out-of¬
focus head on the left and the two figures on the right,
which fall outside the triangle, do seem unessential
intrusions which the picture would be belter without.
However, the difficulties associated witti this sort
of work are immense and it is creditable to have secured
such a result at all. These little drawbacks may,
therefore, be passed over with the hope that fortune
will be more kindly disposed on another occasion.
“ Goldfish," by Shiasuka Izumi, is another still
life of considerable charm, but, in this instance, the
work is really Japanese in origin. It is characterised
by a delicacy of key and a delightful feeling of daintiness,
while the limitation of subject material and its pre¬
cision in placing fully accord with the oriental tradition.
Essentially, there is but the bowl, the fan, and the
setting, though, perhaps, the goldfish might be said
to form additional elements. .-Vs they are shown,
however, they rather appear as embellishments of the
bowl and not as separate items. The point is not
very material, for, viewed from the Western stand
point, the bowl (r) is unquestionably the principal
object and the fan (2) its subsidiary. The centre of
the bowl falls almost exactly on one of the inter¬
sections formed by vertical and horizontal divisions of
thirds, any one of which provides a strong placing,
and its dominance is thereby assured.
Its proximity, too, gives it a further ascendancy over
the fan, which, also having regard to its relative weak¬
ness of position, naturally is relegated to a secondary
place. The soft tone of the setting rounds off the
scheme and completes an excellent arrangement.
There is, howev'er, a feeling of decorative design which
is ocasioned by the circular formation of the bowl and
the partial imitation afforded by the edge of the fan,
which considerably enhances the composition and
confers the modem touch. It is beautifully construct¬
ed, and no less attractive is the excellence of its tech¬
nique, for, within its designedly restricted range, the
tones are pure and full of quality.
A more extreme example of the modem school is
" Holiday," by Robert Bagby, where the line of sight
represents a decided departure from the normal level,
the camera being directed upwards at an acute angle.
The consequent raising of the vanishing point
introduces an unfamiliar perspective, which, when
viewed vertically in the usual way, does not seem
altogether right, but, if the print be placed above the
head and the head tilted backwards, an effect approxi¬
mating that seen by the camera becomes manifest
and the foreshortened and sloping figures and inclined
verticals seem to fall into their proper place. The
subject then seems to acquire normality — at least, to
some extent — but retains a certain novelty and fresh¬
ness of outlook because of the way it is being, and
renuires to be, viewed.
If,* immediately afterwards, the print be placed on
vividly against a darker background.
The latter may be ignored, and the fact
that the background is in shadow will
assist in making for the brilliancy of the
colours which form the subject.
The lighting, and its effect on colour,
is very important. The best results will
be obtained when the lighting is soft in
character. This gives brilliancy of colour
without the strong contrasts that the
colour photographer should avoid. The
lighting conditions can make or mar a
subject. Some of the best effects will
be secured, both with regard to brilliancy
and accuracy of various colours, when
the sun is shining through light clouds.
The best time of the day is the early
morning or late afternoon. The lighting
conditions are softer, there is less shadow
in the case of open subjects, through the
lower position of the sun, and the colour
rendering is better than under the most
brilliant sunshine conditions.
Wind is a troublesome factor that the
autumn colour worker has to contend
with, but early and late in the day this is
often less troublesome.
The new colour films are very success¬
ful with the rendering of cloud forms,
whicl} can be such an attractive feature
of the landscape at this season. Provided
that the subject is not too contrasty,
318
the wall and viewed in the ordinary way, most of the
unfamiliarity passes away and the noveltv persists.
It seems to show an ordinary scene in an extraordinarv
way, and, as it is very well done, it gets away with it
and gets it across. Moreover, it is not without a feeling
for pattern, and it does exhibit a fine effect of sunshine.
Technically, again, it is irreproachable, and, for once
in a way, it might be considered acceptable.
It is, however, the sort of thing that cannot be
repeated without creating an impression of being
overdone, nor, being in the nature of a " stunt,” can
it hope for acceptance by eventual incorporation in
the normal standards of arrangement in the way that
was done with design and pattern.
Nevertheless, it has a place in a show that is intended
to represent all possible phases of pictorial photography
of the present day, both new and old, and, in any case,
there is plenty to admire and much that will prove a
source of inspiration, whichever school claims our
adherence, at the London Salon of Photography.
“ Mentor.”
A note for the user of
the new colour films.
which may entail the loss of the sky
through the longer e.xposure required for
the shadow, it is possible to render the
sky and cloud forms very convincingly.
Golden foliage, green grass, with a blue
sky, make a combination that the colour
worker will find it hard to resist.
The autumn colour worker should be
very careful with regard to the e.xposure,
and the only safe course is to use an
exposure meter, as the lighting con¬
ditions are so deceptive that it is easy for
a photographer of experience to go
wrong. If in doubt, it is safe to give
a little more exposure, as it is possible to
remedy the effect of the latter during
processing.
A tripod will be necessary for most
subjects, because, while the modern
films are faster than the colour materials
of a few years ago, exposures will run
into a second or more.
The colour worker should be warned
against making exposures upon very dull
days, as it is then almost impossible to
secure brilliancy of colouring, no matter
how long the exposure. It must be
realised that brilliancy of colouring
depends in no small measure upon good
lighting conditions, and this should
be noted by all who would avoid disap¬
pointment. R. M. F.
Autumn Tints in Colour
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September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
“WHAT IS A SPECIALIST?”
Peculiar interpretations. of the word “ Specialist ” have led us in the past to call for dictionaries, wondering if we might possibly be labour¬
ing under a misconception regarding the meaning of that very simple term. The dictionary confirmed our previous belief that one could
not be a specialist without limiting one’s activities to a particular purpose or function. This forced us to come to the conclusion that
once again the English language was suffering violence for commercial ends.
It still seems that a “ Specialist,” if necessary and convenient, can be one who does not specialise in anything. Our own claim to this title
is, we believe, legitimate. Three years ago we decided to devote our attentions exclusively to miniature photography in all its branches-
No apparatus other than miniature cameras and their accessories, miniature enlargers, projectors, etc., is to be seen at our showroom. We
have an efficient repair service for miniature apparatus, and are the only firm undertaking exclusively the processing of miniature films
and enlarging from miniature negatives. It was to be expected that time would produce imitators. This, in itself, we take as a tribute
to our success, and we trust that we shall not be considered immodest in claiming that we remain unique — the only miniature camera
specialists.
EVERY MINIATURE CAMERA OF
DISTINCTION AND EVERY ACCES¬
SORY IS KEPT IN STOCK.
THE NETTAX. Zeiss new miniature camera for
24x36 mm. negatives, with removable back and
interchangeable lenses. Prices, with f/3.5 Tessar,
£29 5 0; with f/2.8 Tessar, £32 0 0.
THE PLATE BACK EXAKTA. The miniature camera
with the widest range of speeds. Prices, with f/3.5
Tessar, £26 10 0; with f/2.8 Tessar. £30 10 0
THE CONTAX MODEL HI. The leader of miniature
camera design, with built-in exposure meter.
Prices, with f/2.8 Tessar, £55 17 0 ; with f/2 Sonnar,
£63 0 0; with f/1.5 Sonnar, £78 5 0.
THE KORELLE REFLEX. Medium-priced miniature
reflex taking telephoto lenses. Prices, with f/3.5
Victar. £10 10 0; with f/3.5 Tessar. £17 17 0;
with f/2.8 Tessar, £19 19 0.
IMPORTANT TO LEICA USERS.
The new Leitz trigger quick-winder attach¬
ment, for which we are now taking orders, is
on demonstration at our showroom. The
quick-winder is essential for Press, sports and
theatre photography — in fact, for all quick-
action work.
PROCESSING of MINIATURE FILMS.
For miniature negatives, specialist processing
is absolutely essential. We are the only firm
in the country exclusively undertaking this
kind of work, and years of experience in minia¬
ture technique enable us to produce flawless
and virtually grainless negatives. We under¬
take two services : Standard Fine-grain
Development, for which the ordinary charge
of Is. 6d. per spool is made, and Paraphenylene
Diamine Development, for which we charge
5s. 6d. for a Leica size spool. The latter
service is positively the finest that at the present
stage of miniature photographic technique
it is possible to obtain. Extreme precautions
are taken to produce superlative results and
each film is, finally treated in “TEITEL”
SCRATCH-PROOF SOLUTION, rendering
it practically impervious to subsequent damage.
Write to us for full particulars.
WITH EACH OF THE SECOND¬
HAND CAMERAS LISTED BELOW
WE GIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE
OF OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL
PERFECTION.
LEICAS :
Leica Model 111, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-
ready case. As new . £31 15 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready
case. As new . £24 17 6
Leica Model 1 1 1, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £23 15 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £21 10 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready
case. As new . £20 10 0
Leica Model 1 1, black, f/3.5 Elmar. Practically new con¬
dition . £19 10 0
Leica Model I, f/2.5 Hektor lens, non-interchangeable.
Good condition . £11 11 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . £39 10 0
Contax Model II, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £34 10 0
Contax Model I, latest wedge-type range-finder, f/2
lens . £32 17 6
Contax Model I, wedge-type range-finder, f/2.8 Tessar,
ever-ready case. As new . £24 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS CAMERAS:
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar lens, tver-ready
case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £17 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex. 4X 4, f/2.8 Tessar lens, latest Rapid
Compur shutter, ever-ready case. As new £20 15 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As new
£11 15 0
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar lens, leather case. Good con¬
dition . £8 10 0
Multispeed Exakta, f/2.8 Tessar lens, case. As new
£21 10 0
2i square Zeiss Ikoflex Reflex, f/6.3 Novar lens £4 17 6
2i square Zeiss Ikoflex Model II, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur Rapid shutter . £17 5 0
Makinette 4X 3 cm., f/2 Supracomar lens. . . .£15 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/2.B Tessar lens, leather case (choice
of 2) . £18 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/1.9 Dallmever Super-Six lens, leather
case . £21 15 0
Exakta Reflex 2|;X 1 f ,^f/4.5 Meyer Goerlitz lens, shutter
speed l/25th to i/500th sec., leather case.. £9 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee anastigmat lens, shutter
speeds from l/25th to 1/ 1,000th sec. (choice of 2)
£11 17 6
MISCELLANEOUS CAMERAS— contd.
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, shutter speed
as above (choice of 3) . £13 17 6
Exakta Model B Multispeed, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
shutter speeds from l/l,()00th to 12 secs., delayed
action, case (choice of 2) . £21 10 0
Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter (choice
of 2) . . . £6 17 6
4x3 cm. Rodenstock, f/2.9 Trinar, Compur shutter,
leather case . . £4 17 6
4x3 cm. Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter
(choice of 2) . £6 15 0
2i X li Planovista, f/2. 7 Makro Plasmat lens, leather case
£10 17 6
4x3 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar lens, Compur
shutter . £5 17 6
Miniature Marvel, f/2 Xenon lens, Compur Rapid shutter
£11 5 0
Welta Perfecta, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter,
case . £11 17 6
Kodak Duo, f/3.5 Kodak anastigmat lens, Compur
shutter, case . £7 15 0
Ditto, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat lens, 3-8peed shutter
(choice of 2) . £4 2 6
Kodak Retina, 35-mm. film, f/3.5 Xenar lens, Compur
shutter . £6 17 6
Voigtlander Bessa, 3ix2£ f/4.5 Skopar lens, CZompur
shutter . £6 17 6
4x3 cm. Piccochic, f/2.9 Vidanar lens, Compur shutter
(choice of 3) . £4 10 0
4.5x6 cm. Beildax. I6-on-3ix2i film, f/3.5 Trioplan
lens, Compur shutter (choice of 2) . £5 15 0
Planovista, 2iX If, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter
£7 17 6
Nagel Vollenda, 2iXlf, f/4.5 Radionar lens, Telma
shutter . £3 17 6
Voigtlander Brilliant, 2ix2i, f/6.3 Voigtar lens, 3-speed
shutter, leather case . £2 19 6
Foth-Derby, 4x3 cm., f/3.5 anastigmat lens, focal-plane
shutter . £3 12 6
Ditto, f/2.5 anastigmat lens (choice of 2) . £5 5 0
4x3 cm. Dolly, f/2 Xenar lens, Compur shutter £1117 6
Voigtlander Superb, 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Skopar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, leather case . £11 17 6
Welta Camera, I6-on-3iX 2i film, f/2.8 Tessar lens, D.A.
Compur shutter . £18 5 0
Nagel Pupille, 4x3 cm., f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens, Compur
shutter . £9 9 0
Voigtlander Virtus, 4.5X 6 cm., f/3.5 Heliar lens, Compur
(choice of 2) . £7 19 6
520 Ikonta, !6-on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter . . £8 12 6
Super Ikonta Model 530/2, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur Rapid shutter, ever-ready case (choice of 3)
£18 17 6
Super Ikonta Model 530/2 f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, leather case . £14 5 0
Super Ikonta Mode! 530, 16-on-3ix2i film, Compur
shutter . £13 10 0
Super Ikonta Model 530/16, 1! pictures 2ix2i. f/2.8
Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter, ever-ready case
£23 17 6
Super Ikonta Model 530/16, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, ever-ready case (choice of 2)
£19 17 6
Zeiss Ikonta Model 520, 16-on-3ix2i film, f/4.5 Tessar
lens, Compur shutter (choice of 2) . £7 7 0
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, leather case
£17 15 0
Ditto, f/3.5 Triotar lens . £13 17 6
Zeiss Kolibri, l6-on-V.P. size film, f/3.5 Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, de luxe case. . . . . £6 17 6
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. .£55 0 0
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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September 23, 1936
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£1 IS 0. Super Attachment, 17s. 6d.
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F.P. adapter and leather case. List £21 . £3 17 6
3|x2i Etui, 1/4.5 anastigmat, D.A. Compur, 3 slides.
List £10 . £8 18 ‘
9x12 cm. Miroflex, f/4.3’ Zeiss Tessar, with 12-m. f/5.
Ballon, 6 slides, F.P. adapter and 2 cases. List £70
£27 17 G
3}x2j^ DeckruUo, f/4.5 Tessar. 3 double slides, F.P.
adapter and case. List £39 IHs. 6d . £13 15 0
Bell & Howell 16-mm. FU no, £/3.5 Cooke anasti^m^'t.
vanahJe speeds, case. List £54 . £14 17 6
Dekko, f/2.6 anastigmat, latest model with new type
gate. List £9 6s. 6d . £5 19 6
Dekko, 1/1.9 Ross, latest model, with new type gate.
List £10 18s. 6d . £6 19 6
Miller, f/2.6 anastigmat. List £9 6s. 6d . £5 19
3i X 21 Goerz Teoax, f/4.5 Dogmar. Compur. List £1
£4 19
3x4 Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Zeiss. List £3 178. 6d. £2 17 6
Kodak Retina, 1/3.5 Xenar, Compur. List £10 10s.
£6 19 6
31x21 Dallmeyer Roll Film, 1/2.9 Pentac, Compur.
leather case. List £16 16a . £6 17 6
21x11 Primarette Twin-lens Reflex, f/3.5 anastigmat,
Compur. List £21 . £8 17 6
RoUeicord, 1/4.5 Zeiss, Compur. As new. List £11 15s.
£8 15 0
Foth-Flex, f/3.5 anastigmat. List £10 7s. 6d. £7 15 0
Ikoflex I, 1 4.5 Zeiss, automatic flim wind. As new.
List £7 15s . £5 15 0
41 X 6 cm. Ememann, 1/4.5 Goerz, speeded shutter. 1
to i;300th sec.. 3 slides. List £.8 . 55s. Od.
9.S-mm. Cine-Kizo Model M, 1/2.9 Cassar, variable speeds.
Interchangeable lens mount, 50*lt. capacity. List £22
£8 17 6
BolexD.A. Projector, 400-watt model . £27 17 6
Model C Kodascope, with case. List £20 12s. £7 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, 1/4.5 Dalimeyer, revolving back, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. List £16 . £6 15 0
9x12 lhagee Folding Reflex, f/3.5 anastigmat. 3 slides,
F.P. adapter and rase. List over £40 . £11 17 6
31x21 Ibagee Folding Reflex, f/4.5 anastigmat, 3 slides
F.P. adapter and de luxe leather case. List £35 Ids.
£12 17 6
I- pl. Mentor Reflex, f;4.5 Zeiss Tessar. F.P. adapter. List
£32 . £7 17 6
Patbescope Home Movie Projector. List £6 15s. £3 19 6
Midas Camera-Projector, f/2.5 anastigmat. List £7 7s.
453. Od.
Patbescope Kid Projector, and resistance. List £2 los.
89s. 6d.
Patbescope Imp Projector, with resistance. List £4 12s. 6d.
£3 7 6
Model BB Cine-Kodak, f;3.5. New condition. List
£13 138 . £7 17 6
Campro Camera-Projector, f/3.9 anastigmat. List
£3 3i . 35s. Od.
Patbescope Motocamera de Luxe, f/3.5. List £10 lOs.
£4 12 6
Coronet Cine Camera, f,S.9 anastigmat. List £3 158.
32s. 6d.
21 x 12 Ikonta, t4.5 Zeiss, delayed action. List £6 28. Cd.
31x21 Ensign Selfix, f/6.3 anastigmat. As new. List
558 . 35s. Od.
Zeiss Ikon Contaflex, f,2.8 Tessar. Exactly as new.
List £64 128. 6d . 7 . £49 10 0
Ibagee Exakta, 1/3.5 anastigmat, ever-ready case. List
£16 6b . £10 17 6
31x21 N. & G. Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac, 3 double slides,
leather case. Almost new. List over £60.... £24 10 0
II- in. 1;5.5 Ross Teleros, to fit above, leather case.
List £18 lbs. 6d . £8 18 6
31 X 21 Ensign Antorange, f/4.5 Ross Xpres. leather case.
List £14 28. Od . £9 15 0
3x4 cm. Fotb-Derby, f/2.5 anastigmat. latest model with
pan. windows. List £7 »8. (Jd . £4 10 6
Patbe 200-B Projector, complete. List £15 .. £11 15 0
5x4 Goerz Anschutz, f/4.5 Dogmar, 4 double slides.
F.P. adapter and case. Exceptional condition. . £11 17 C
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmai lens. Asnew. ... £18 10 0
31x21 Ensign Selfix, f'7.7 anastigmat . £1 12 6
Vaoxball Roll Film (16-od-31 x 21), f,2.9 Meyer lens,
Compur, D.A. shutter . £4 19 6
1-pI. Double Extension Cameo, f '4.5 Aldis anastigmat,
Compur shutter, 3 slides . £3 19 6
Model III Leica, f/1.5 Meyer anastigmat. coupled range¬
finder . £33 17 6
31 X 21 Zoiss Super Ikonta. f '4.5 Zeiss Tessar. Compur
D.A. shutter, coupled range-finder . £12 17 6
1-pI. T.-P. Reflex, 8l-in. f/4.5 Xenar anastigmat, revolving
back, 3 sUdes . £8 15 0
Cine-Kodak Eight Camera, f/1.9 anastigmat, leather case.
As new . £12 12 0
31 X 31 Orion Boll Film, f/8.9 Laack anastigmat. Compur
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Leitz Valoy Enlarger, with base easel and electric fittings
£7 19 6
3.5-cm. f/3.5 Chromium Leitz Elmar Lens, coupled
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As new . £11 17 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Icarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. Compur shutter.
double extension, plate back . £6 19 6
41x8 cm. Goerz Tenax, f/6.S Goerz Dagor, Compound,
3 slides . £2 2 0
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iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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icture Points
No. 18 (New Series) by RICARDO
Singularity in Design.
There is no doubt that
we can make very attrac¬
tive pictures of such a
simple subject as leaves.
During the past few years
there have been many pre¬
sentations, all differing with
regard to lay-out, lighting and
viewpoint, but there are still
various ways of presenting the subject that is worth the
attention of all photographers. Both indoors and out, on the
ground and in the air, against the light and wdth the light,
there is sufficient variation to make many attractive pictures.
There are many points to consider when dealing with this
subject, and one of the major faults made is that of including
too many different points of interest, of which the sketch at
the top is typical. Although it is possible to make an attractive
study of these various items, the leaves as w'ell as the house¬
tops and sky, the beginner is strongly advised to concentrate
on one decorative theme like that in the lower sketch. There
is a singularity of purpose here that makes the most of the pat¬
tern of the leaves and, consequently, it is very strong and virile.
Although it is easier to pick out a small cluster as this, it
still requires individual attention to the arrangement of each
leaf. Notice how one spray of leaves is given greater promi¬
nence than the rest by way of tone contrast and placing, while
all the others are subordinate and yet supporting and con¬
tributing to the general design. One big advantage with this
type of subject is that should the natural grouping on the
tree or bush be unsuitable, the sprigs can be detached from
the tree and regrouped indoors as a still-life study.
Grouping in Still Life.
*N ever-popular subject for still-life studies, fruit, which
r\ is seasonable and in great variety at this time of the
year, also affords very good exercise in composition.
Possibly, the greatest danger when arranging a fruit study is to
employ too many different varieties when, similar to the point
on leaves on the right of this page, it is far better for beginners
to concentrate on one type only.
The top sketch, which, no doubt, many readers will recog¬
nise as being in common with their first efforts, shows how
confusing a mixed group can be. If a basket is chosen as a
receptacle, care must be taken that it should not be given too
much attention and prominence. Because this subject has
been portrayed so many times
a change of viewpoint is a wel¬
come relief, and a high angle
view, as shown in the second
sketch, is but one suggestion.
When there are many simi¬
lar shapes to be shown try
and arrange the lighting or
focussing or placing so that
one of the objects is given
priority over the others, like
that in front of the basket in
the second sketch. This will
provide the main point of
interest for the picture.
Another Aspect of Variations.
HARVEST-TIME subjects will, no doubt, be popular with photographers
during the next few weeks, and a word on this subject will be of interest.
The illustration on the left is based on a typical beginner’s print, and
leaves much to be desired in composition. The regularity of spacing is too mono¬
tonous, the tops of the sheaves just tipping the skyline is bad design, the lack of
contrast between the sheaves and surroundings is insufficient, the skyline is
half-way, and there is no strong point of interest.
The sketch on the right is a suggestion how such a subject can be tackled. A
much lower viewpoint for the camera
will cause the stacks to rise high
above the skyline, a change of posi¬
tion to the left will give us more
variation in the size of the stacks and
a closer viewpoint to allow the sheaf
shown on the right to give strength and support to the complete picture. There are
two ways of getting contrast in the tones, and the first is by making use of the
sunshine if present. A strong side lighting to give sufficient tone contrast, similar
to that shown, will convey the right type of atmosphere at the right time. The other
method is dependent on the colour of the sky. If it is blue, we can take advantage
of a colour filter, preferably a deep yellow, which will not only record the sky as
a dark grey, but will make the corn to appear cleaner and whiter than is usually
shown in straightforward prints. If, however, neither the sun nor sky be suitable,
we must rest content with the contour of the sheaves against the sky affording an
interesting pattern.
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News and reviews
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
An instructive leaflet, "Lantern Slides
in Colour by the Dufaycolor Process” has
just been issued by Ilford Ltd. It con¬
tains a lot of useful information for those
workers who are trying this attractive
colour process, and a copy will be sent
free on application to Ilford Ltd., Ilford,
London, E.
A new camera and cine club has been
formed at Poole (Dorset). At a meeting
in a studio in the town, the chair was
taken by Engineer-Captain E. J.
Mowlam, and Captain Graham Yeatman
was elected Hon. Secretary ; Mr. J.
Thomas, Hon. Treasurer ; and a Com¬
mittee was elected. They were in¬
structed to draw up rules, etc., for
submission to another general meeting.
All amateur photographers in the neigh¬
bourhood who are interested should
communicate with Mr. W. S. Stickley,
1 15, Ensbury Park Road, Bournemouth.
Stereoscopic enthusiasts will find in
Dr. J. Moir Dalzell’s new book on
" Practical Stereoscopic Photography ”
a literal storehouse of information. Every
aspect of the subject is fully covered
from both the technical and the aesthetic
point of view in such a highly interesting
and instructive manner that even the
veriest novice in photography could not
fail to understand it and follow it
throughout. The principle of this fascin¬
ating subject is explored from the medical
as well as from the technical point of
view in the first chapter, and, similar to
all the following sev'enteen chapters
from apparatus to processing and from
printing to cine work, it is very thorough
and practical. It is a remarkable fact
that there is not a single illustration,
photograph or diagram in the book, but
as one reads, it is felt that they are not
needed, so well are the various items and
methods described. While it is a complete
manual on stereoscopy, much of the text
deals with photography that will interest
the single-lens camera user, particularly
from the “miniature” point of view.
This book should do much to revive
the popularity that this fascinating
branch of photography so richly de¬
serves. Published by The Technical
Press, Ltd., 5, Ave Maria Lane, London,
E.C.4. los. 6d. net.
Readers who are contemplating re¬
newing their cine screens fpr the coming
winter season will be interested in the new
collapsible screens just placed on the
market by the Camera Company of
320, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London,
S.W.i. One is a silver screen type,
selling at 17s. 6d. each, and the other a
glass-beaded screen of a very light cream
colour, selling at 32s. 6d. each, each
complete in a stout cardboard box.
Both screens allow a full 40 x 30 in.
picture to be shown, and are of the
collapsible roll-up type with rigid side
stretchers. The stretchers are designed
so that it is only necessary to slacken
the thumbscrews for erecting or dismant¬
ling purposes. Slots are also provided to
allow maximum tension for a perfectly
flat surface throughout. The fabric
screens are both of good quality and
finish. The woodwork is substantial
and finished in black eggshell cellulose
throughout. On test, the screens were
quickly erected and gave good flat, taut
surfaces. The surface finish of each is
very good and showed excellent results.
A new photographic club has just
been formed in Lanark, and readers who
are interested are invited to write to
the Hon. Secretary, Mr. E. P. Prentice,
" Mavisbank,” Newlands Street, Lanark.
We have just received the winter
syllabus for the Hampshire House Photo¬
graphic Society of Hammersmith. Be¬
tween September of this year and April
of next the society has planned no fewer
than forty-one lectures and demonstra¬
tions and twelve exhibitions, besides
the various outings and meetings of the
special groups within the society, such
as the Bromoil Group, Portrait Group,
and the recently organised Miniature
Camera Group, which is proving so
popular. Those who are not members of
any camera club are always welcome to
the Thursday evening meetings at
Hampshire House (Hog Lane, Hammer¬
smith), when they can see for themselves
the working of an up-to-date photo¬
graphic society.
If any reader is offered the following
camera or can supply any information
regarding it, will he kindly communicate
immediatel)’- with this paper ; Rolleiflex
Camera No. 376799, Lens No. 1653315.
The winner of last week’s Wallace
Heaton Competition is Mr. F. S. Moore,
60, Arlington Road, Leeds, 8. Particulars
of this competition for " A.P.” readers
will be found in our advertisement
pages.
An error occurred in our issue of
September 9th, in announcing Mr. C. C.
Stewart as the Hon. Secretary of the
newly-formed Clapton Miniature Camera
Club. The Secretary is Mr. L. J.
Heaverman.
At the Battersea Men’s Institute
Camera Club a new dark-room has
been installed complete with enlarger
and washing facilities. A separate
studio fitted with electric lighting can
also be used by members. The session,
which begins on September 30th, will
include popular demonstrations and
lectures. Full particulars from the
Club Secretary, Mr. A. E. Lunn, 57,
Killyon Road, Wandsworth Road, Lon¬
don, S.W.8.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, September 23rd.
Birkenhead P.A. Annual General Meeting.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. “ Mains Hall.” Mr. Smith.
Rochdale P.S. Lantern Lecture. R. VVelbum.
Thursday, September 24th.
Bury P.S. Portfolio : “ Architecture.” E. R. Bull.
Camberwell C.C. Monthly Competition.
H.H.P.S. ” Portraiture with Faith, Hope and Charity.” C. Pollard Crowther.
N. Middlesex P.S. ‘‘ Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum.” E. A. Robins.
Northamptonshire N.H.S. Reunion at the Rooms.
Oldham P.S. Monthly Meeting. Nomination of Officers.
Stretford C.C. Lantern Lecture. Mr. Kitchen.
Friday, September 25th.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. “ A London Pilgrimage.” \Vm. A. Clark.
Sheffield P.S. (Portrait Group). Summary of Summer’s Work.
Windlesham C.C. First Day of Second Annual Exhibition.
Saturday, September 26th.
Beckenham P.S. Bankside and R.P.S. Exhibition. Mrs. V. M. Elliott.
Bristol P.S. Plinton and Dyrham.
Hackney P.S. Outing — White Webbs Park. A. B. Richardson.
Luton and D.C.C. Whipsnade Zoo. Bus, L.M.S. Station. H. Cooke.
Manchester .A-.P-.^. \'isit to ^V’orks of New Ches. Salt Works, Ltd. C. Eshbom.
Northamptonshire N.H.S. Althorpe to Holdenby and East Haddon.
Sheffield P.S. Ecclesall Woods. W. Shekelton.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Social Evening.
Windlesham C.C. Second Day of Second Annual Exhibition.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Saturday, September 26th {contd.).
Woolwich P.S. The Docks. Dr. German.
\'ork P.S. Joint Excursion with Scarborough Photographic Club.
Sunday, September 27th.
British Photographic Fellowship. Autoramble No. 74.
Wimbledon C.C. Wimbledon to Dorking North.
Monday, September 28th.
Bexley Heath P.S. ” Negative Making.” R, S. Beck.
Bournemouth C.C. Annual General Meeting.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Holiday Outing to Braes o’ Greenock.
Leeds C.C. Informal Meeting.
Oldham Equitable P.S. ” Copying with a Camera.” J. Langshaw. VV. Miller.
Southampton C.C. Competition Evening.
S. London P.S. Visit to R.P.S. Annual Exhibition.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Annual General Meeting.
Tuesday, September 29th.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Meeting at Headquarters.
Hackney P.S. ” Bromide Toning.” F. D. Osborn.
Harrow P.S. ” Chaucer’s Pilgrims’ W’ay.” R. P. Howgrave Graham.
Palmers Green Cin^ S. Discussion — Sound.
Singer C.C. Portraiture. Bring Your Camera. J. Robertson.
St. Bride P.S. Lecturettes. Four Lady Members.
Wood Green P.S. Still Life Photography (Practice).
Wednesday, September 30th.
Birkeahud P.A. “ Here and There in East Anglia.” B. G. A. Snelson.
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ANNUAL
EXHIBITION
Sept. 1 2th • Oct. loth
OPEN DAILY
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except
Sundays), Tuesdays and Fridays
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Admission Free.
at the Galleries of the
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35, RUSSELL SQUARE,
LONDON, W.C.I
THE
YEAR’S PHOTOGRAPHY
A fine selection of the prints and lantern slides
from the Annual Exhibition From your bookseller
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September 23rd, 1936
iHf AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
a 6 CINEMATOQRAPHER o
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Developing “Film Sense” s.e^l.m.
Most amateur cinematographers
naturally desire to make good
films, so they hit upon an
appealing subject, write up a scenario,
shoot the “ takes,” and enjoy a session
of editing.
In some cases the effort is a solo one ;
in others, access may be had to more
expert assistance. Nor need we stress
the fact that a film made with such
assistance will almost invariably turn
out better than one made without it — ■
albeit the amateur must forgo a great
deal of personal satisfaction.
In these circumstances, it is customary
for the beginner to go off and assist a
group of more .experienced workers
before making a start on his first ” real ”
film. This serves to teach him many
things, though such training alone must
not be regarded as sufficient. Something
else is necessary — and that something is
the development of " film sense,” through
the theoretical treatment of action.
Casual Work.
This work can be causally done in the
train, during leisure intervals and during
the evenings at home. No film whatever
is required for its development — all the
work being done with pen and paper.
To begin with, it is sufficient to jot
down a few words indicating any simple
piece of action — as ” man walks down
lane and meets friend,” ” child makes a
purchase in tuck-shop,” or ” woman
decides to visit dressmaker.”
The real work now consists of trans¬
lating these jottings into film details,
of giving each item as many alternative
” treatments ” as possible. Details to
elaborate are (i) the purpose of the
action, (2) the distance of the shots,
(3) the lighting, (4) any integral sounds,
(5) the film footage, and (6) .methods of
changing from one shot to the next,
e.g., cut, diffuse, fade, lap, mix or wipe.
At this stage it is possible for the
beginner to classify his alternatives
according to the manner in which they
appeal to him. Then, and only then,
should he take the notes along to his
club or local expert and ask for considered
opinions. Where the opinions are fa¬
vourable, he should discover what makes
them so ; where they are unfavourable
he should strive to find out his precise
weakness.
Harder Work.
Film sense will begin to develop with
proficiency in this simple task — after
which the enthusiast may pass on to
more difficult essays. Here, whole
sequences may be attempted. The
simple phrase will become an episode — •
as “ man walks down street, meets
friend and demonstrates to him the
ingenuity of a wire puzzle he carries in
his pocket” ; “ child spends last coppers
in tuck-shop, then admires expensive
toy — which is finally purchased and
presented by indulging stranger,” or
” woman decides to call on dress¬
maker, is visited by slim, energetic
friend and elects to try a course of
exercises instead.”
Obviously, the additional action em¬
braced in these examples represents a
larger number of alternative treatments.
And — as many treatments mean greater
confusion— steps must be taken to
simplify the scheme.
One way of doing this is to limit the
number of shots to five, six or seven — ■
which alone will cut out many of the
alternatives. Another way is to make
use of tracking shots, pans and other
devices of the moving camera, whilst
yet another is to film the subject in
abstract. Then, to simplify the sche-me
still further, it may be decided not to
mingle two or more of these suggestions
in any one treatment.
As in the case of the simpler essays,
finished treatments should be submitted
to an expert group or individual — after
which the advancing amateur may care
to try his skill on a complete synopsis
with a familiar subject.
Other Notes.
In the plan outlined above, the method
has been applied only to the scenario
stage. It may, however, be utilised
to much advantage in other branches
of film-making.
To this end, the cameraman may ask
an actor to stare impassively at an object
placed immediately before him ; then,
without any sympathetic movement of
the actor’s features, angles and lighting
should be arranged to suggest various
emotions (as fear, gloom, hatred, joy,
love, and rage).
Similarly, the construction and ar¬
rangement of sets, the various depart¬
ments of make-up, etc., may be tried
against theoretical alternatives.
At the Fishing Ports on the East Coast fine action pictures are obtainable at the present
time. These can be welded together to make an effective “ documentary ” depicting
*' Fish ” — -from the time they are caught by the trawlers at sea, until they appear as an
item of the menu. A familiar incident is shown in the above print.
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iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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The Amateur Photographer & Cinematographer
•ANNUAL-
Lantern-Slide Competition
I
Every reader of The Amateur Photographer who is interested in the making of lantern slides
should participate in “ The A.P.” Annual Lantern-Slide Competition. Not only are the
seven classes comprehensive in their variety of subjects to suit all workers, but inclusion of
slides in “ The A.P.” prize set which circulates throughout the British Isles can be considered as
the hall-mark of excellence, which every lantern-slide maker should strive for. Each succeeding
year the competition proves increasingly popular, and has come to be regarded as a test of merit in
lantern-slide production. We hope, therefore, that again this year every lantern-slide maker will
enter the competition. The conditions and awards are set out below. It should be noted that
the awards are made to individual slides and not to sets ; but every competitor can send as many slides into as many classes as he or
she desires. The slides are judged on the screen under the best conditions. After the judging the prize-winning slides, and a
number of others which are selected for purchase, form the exhibition collection which goes on tour to all parts of the country for a
year or more. Secretaries of photographic societies who have not yet booked the set of “ A.P.” Prize Slides should hasten to do so,
and submit alternative dates. This is necessary to enable a complete and expeditious itinerary to be arranged before the slides start on
their journey in November. In the meantime, those who intend entering this competition should note that the closing date for
receiving entries is Saturday, October 31st.
Classes and Subjects.
Cl.\ss I. — Landscape witli or without figures, sea
subjects and river scenery.
Cl.\ss II. — Portraiture and figure studies, whether
indoor or outdoor pictures.
Cl.\ss III. — Architecture, interior and exterior.
Cl.\ss IV. — Flowers, fruit and other “ Still-Life ”
subjects.
Class V. — Natural History subjects.
Cl.\ss VI. — Lantern slides in colour (not hand-
coloured) .
Class VIL— Champion Class. Open only to those who
have won silver or bronze plaques in
The Amateur Photographer and Cine¬
matographer lantern-slide competition.
Conditions and Awards.
(r) All classes are open to amateur and professional photo¬
graphers without any restrictions. All slides must measure
3i X and must be properly spotted for showing in the lantern.
(2) One silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and four certifi¬
cates are offered in each class except Class VII. In that, the
Champion Class, the award will be a mounted and signed exhi¬
bition picture by Mr. F. J. Mortimer, the Editor of The A mateur
Photographer and Cinematographer and Photograms of the Year.
is) All slides which receive any award will become the
property of The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer,
and will be sent round amongst the societies and such other
associations as apply for the loan of them. Any other slides
may be selected for circulation in this manner, and will be
paid for at the rate of half a crown each.
(4) Competitors may send any number of slides in any class,
and may be recorded as winning any number of awards ; but
no competitor will actually receive in the competition more
than one silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and one certificate,
on which all his awards will be recorded. Competitors may
enter in any number of classes.
(5) Each slide must bear the competitor’s name, its title
and its class. With the shdes must be sent an envelope con¬
taining the name and full address of the competitor, a list of
the titles of all the slides he is sending in, and the class in which
such are entered. Particulars as to make of plate, exposure,
developer used, etc., and other technical data which may be
of interest for incorporation in the notes which will accompany
the winning slides on their tour among the photographic
societies, should also be given where thought necessary.
(6) A stamped and addressed label (not loose stamps) should
be sent with the slides for their return if unsuccessful ; but in
no circumstances can the Editor or the Publishers accept any
responsibihty for slides sent in for competition, nor for their
return ; neither can slides be returned which are not accom¬
panied by stamps as above.
(7) Not more than one shde from any one negative can be
admitted, nor may any slide compete which has before won an
award in these competitions.
(8) The last day for receiving is Saturday, October 31st.
The slides must be well packed and addressed, " Slide
Competition, The Editor, The A mateur Photographer and
Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London,
S.E.i,” and all carriage charges must be prepaid.
(9) In any case of dispute, the competitor agrees to accept
the decision of the Editor of The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer as final.
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Exhibitions and Competitions ^FUTURE
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, September 30. Rules in issue of August 26.
The Amateur Photographer Novices’ Competition.
Prizes of Roll Films for Novices’ Prints. Closing date,
September 30. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Special Competition,
illustrating “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” Entries close
September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ 35*mm. Film Competition.”
Cash prizes every week. Open to readers of The
Amateur Photographer only. Full particulars in
advertisement page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographie de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotograhca de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
The Folkestone Camera Club, Competition for the
best photographs of Folkestone. — Entries close,
September 30. Cash prizes. (Ernst. F. Davidson, Hon.
Secretary, Folkestone Camera Club, Town Hall,
Folkestone.)
Chicago International Salon. — Open, July 23-Octo-
ber 4. (Alex. J. Krupy, Chicago C.C., 137, North
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.)
XXX le Salon International D’.^rte Photographiqiie
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Soci^te Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9E).)
Tweede “Focus” Fotosalon. — Open. September
12-27. (Focus, Ltd., Fotosalon, Blocmendaal, The
Netherlands.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg IhS., P.O. Box 702-1,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition.—
Open, September 12-Octobcr 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Buffalo C.C. Fourteenth Annual Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Open, September 6-27. (H. W. Schone-
wolf, 528, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography.— Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Open, September
i2-October 10. (Hon. Secretary, London Salon of
Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.)
BrigUouse Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.
Exhibition at the Smith Art Gallery. — Open, Sep¬
tember 2fi-Octobe!^ 23. (Chas. W. Roberts, Public
Library, Museum and Art Gallery, Brighouse, Yorks.)
Leica Competition. Cash prizes. Closing date, Sep¬
tember 30th. (Messrs. E. Leitz, 20, Mortimer Street,
London, W.i.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfern, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
XII Salon International de Fotografica Zaragoza,
Spain. — Open, October. (Secretary, Sociedad Foto¬
grafica de Zaragoza, Plaza de Sas, 7, Zaragoza, Spain.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Galler>' of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
Windlesham C.C. — Open, September 25-26. Classes
for members (Beginners, .Advanced, Professional, also
Open Class). (J. C. Hayward, Plallgrove, Bagshot,
Surrey.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secrctar>', Magyar Ama-
tdrfenyk^'pezok, Orsz. Szovetscfge, Budapest VTI,
Erzsdbet-kbnit, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition.— Open, October i4-i7- (E-
George Alderman, Ruardcan, Newton Street, Rother¬
ham.)
Service Co. (London), Ltd., Happy Camp Snaps
Competition. Cash prizes. — Entries, September 30.
(Service Co. (London), Ltd., 273, High Holborn,
I.ondon, W.C.i.)
Coronet Midget Camera Competition. Cash prizes. —
Entries, September 30. (Coronet Camera Co., 310,
Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Entries close in Tokyo, September 30 ; open, November
(Tokvo and Osaka). (Sec., International Photographir
Salon, Tokyo, Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan.)
Photographic Society of America 100 Print Salon.
— Entries, October I. Limit 4 prints. Entry fee $1.00.
(Dever Timmons, Salon Secretary, Box 21G, Cashocton,
Ohio.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Entries, October i ; open,
October 31-November 30. (Graham Fletcher, Nether-
lea, Kirk Ella, East Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry^) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs,
— Entries, October 14 ; open, November 9-14. (P. H.
Crosby, Hon. Sec., G.E.C. Photographic Society.
General Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry’.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday ” Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15.
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1037- (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaest ;
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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CARBRO
35.
T>Y this process a carbon print is made from a
bromide without the aid of daylight. The
bromide print or enlargement, which has been
thoroughly washed and dried, is placed in water
until limp. Carbon pigment tissue of the selected
colour and a quarter of an inch larger each way than
the bromide print is sensitised in the following
bath :
Stock Solution No. 1.
Potassium bichromate .. .. 1 oz. (25 gim.)
Potassium ferricyanide . , . . 1 02. (25 grm.)
Potassium broinide . . . . 1 oz. (25 grm.)
Water .. .. .. . . 20 oz. (500 c.c.)
Stock Solution No. 2.
Glacial acetic acid . . . . 1 oz. (10 c.c.)
Hydrochloric acid (pure) . . 1 oz. (10 c.c.)
Formaldehyde, 40 per cent .. 22 oz. (220 c.c.)
Water .. .. .. . . 14 oz. (15 c.c.)
From these stock solutions the working batlis
are made up as follows :
Working Bath No. 1 (A).
No. 1 stock solution . . . . 6 oz. (100 c.c.)
Water .. ... . . 18 oz. (300 o.c.)
Working Bath No. 2 (B).
No. 2 stock solution . . . . 1 oz. (10 c.c.)
Water . . , . . . . . 32 oz. (820 c.c.)
Immerse the pigmeut tissue in " A ” solution for
three minutes and, after draining, immerse it into
“ B ” solution for 10 to 20 seconds, according to
contrast and density required.
Meanwhile take out the bromide and place face
upwards on a sheet of glass. When the pigment
tissue has been in '* B ” solution for correct time,
remove it and squeegee it on to the bromide print,
taking care to avoid shifting when once in contact.
The bromide and pigment paper are removed
from the glass, allowed to remain for 15 minutes
between two sheets of waxed paper and then sepa¬
rated. A sheet of transfer paper slightly larger
than the pigment paper, after 6 minutes’ soak in
cold water, is placed on glass and the pigment paper
is squeegeed on to it and loft for 20 to 40 jninutes. 'i
In a dish of wann water, 100® F., the pigment
and transfer paper are allowed to soak until the
pigment oozes out at the edges, when the pigment
paper is gently detached. The transfer paper is
then developed by splashing with the warm water
until the image is clear of superfluous pigment.
Rinse in cold water and place into 3 per cent solution
of potash alum for 15 minutes. Rinse in cold water
and dry.
The original bromide after well washing may be
redeveloped for making further carbro prints.
36.
RETOUCHING THE
NEGATIVE
C MALL pinholes in the negative are best filled in by
^ spotting them with a very fine pen charged with
Indian ink. Tones, however, can only be altered by
reducing (Facts and Formuhe No. 7) and by retouching
the emulsion.
The easiest method of adding density to a tone is by
the use of a hard pencil after the area concerned has
been covered with a retouching medium. This medium
is best obtained commercially, but can be made up
as follows :
^ Gum dammar . . . . . . . . 10 grs.
Canada balsam . . . . . . , . 5 grs.
Turpentine . . . , . . . . i oz.
Apply the medium sparingly on a piece of linen
stretched over the ball of the finger. When dry, it is
ready for the pencil. Use a 3H pencil and sharpen it
to a long slender, point.
The density should be obtained with a series of fine
stipple dots, strokes, or “ commas,” as illustrated
below.
Neo-coccin, a red dye, can also be used to give
printing density to the negative. It is diluted and
painted over the area with a brush. To remove, soak
the negative in plain water.
For darkening the tones on the print the correspond¬
ing area of the negative must be lightened by a chemical
reducer (No. 7) or by a physical reducer such as
Baskett’s or methylated spirit, or by a sharp retouching
knife.
Baskett’s reducer is made by mixing 2 oz. of Globe
metal polish with 2 oz. of terebene and 2 oz. of olive
oil. It is rubbed lightly on the area with a piece of
hnen. In the same way methylated spirit can be
applied to reduce the density.
Various styles of pencU strokes for retouching.
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‘Deaders' Questions
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Developing Roll Films.
Is there any other method of processing roll films
that is not so tiring as the “ see-saw ” method or
as expensive as the tank method ?
L. M. G. (Bournemouth.)
In the " Hints and Tips ” page of this
issue there is a method and apparatus
described that develops, fixes and washes
a roll film by fixing it to a drum and
revolving it in a dish of the necessary
solution. There is another very simple
and convenient method that is not so
popular as it might be and that is by
using long, narrow dishes. These dishes
are just the right length of the film,
leaving sufficient at end of the film to
be gripped by a spring clip. These
clips are rested on the end of the dish,
and the film, which lies flat along the
bottom of the dish, can then be processed
in a similar manner to a plate. Quite
a small quantity of solution can be used
if the dish is continually rocked, and
there is no necessity to touch the
emulsion in any way as the film is
handled by the clips at each end. Zeiss
Ikon Ltd. is one firm which manufactures
these long dishes. Some workers prefer
to develop the roll film for a short time,
just long enough to see the divisions
between the negatives, and then cut it
into separate portions and develop, fix
and wash each separately.
Uneven Definition.
I have an old enlarger fitted with an f/4 lens, but
it does not give sharp definition on the edges of
big enlargements, but is quite all right for quarter-
plate and smaller sizes. What is the cause — ■
the lens, the condenser, or the lamp ?
J. J. (Oldham.)
Undoubtedly the lens is the cause,
since the lamp and condenser are
responsible only for the evenness and
intensity of illumination, and have no¬
thing to do Avith definition. The lens
is probably of the old “ portrait ” type.
which was designed to give a large
aperture to compensate for the slow
plates in use twenty and more years
ago. Its big drawback is that it has
a curved " field,” instead of a flat
" field,” as with modern lenses, and
this will e.xplain why your enlargements
are sharper in the middle than at the
edges. The only remedy is to focus on
the bromide so that the detail is sharpest
between the centre and the edges and
stop down the lens sufficiently so that
the detail is sharp all over the paper.
Defect in Negatives.
What is the cause of the series of light dots on
the enclosed negatives developed in a Kodak
tank ? A. D. E. (London.)
The trouble with your negatives is
almost certainly due to the film being
wound slack in the apron, so that the
emulsion side was in contact with the
small protuberances on the apron. As
we have frequently pointed out, when
winding the film into the apron you
should keep a check on the free handle
so as to keep the apron tight. This will
prevent similar markings re-'occurring.
Cleaning Dishes and Measures.
What is the best cleaner to use for removing stain
from porcelain dishes and glass measures ?
B. C. D. (Hastings.)
Pour a quantity of hydrochloric acid
into an equal quantity of water and
use this in the dish or measure with a
small dish mop. It can be used re¬
peatedly until it becomes exhausted. If
this is not strong enough, an alternative
solvent can be made up as follows :
Water . . . . . . 20 oz.
Sulphuric acid . . . . 2 oz.
Potassium bichromate . . 2 oz.
This can also be used repeatedly until
it is exhausted. Whichever solution is
used be sure to wash the dishes, etc.,
thoroughly in plain water afterwards.
Tap Water for Solutions.
What is the objection to ordinary tap water being
used for making up solutions ? B. H. (Hull.)
If the solution is not intended for
immediate use then distilled or boiled
water is to be preferred to water straight
from the tap. Tap water frequently
contains impurities which are responsi¬
ble for solutions deteriorating.
Silhouette Photography.
I understand that the correct procedure for making
, I silhouette portraits is to place the sitter in front
of the white sheet and the light behind the sheet.
If this is so, is it better to use several lamps or
to use only one lamp ?
.A. G. .A. (Birmingham.)
For a sharp outline to the portrait
it is undoubtedly better to put the sitter
between the white sheet and camera
and the light the other side of the sheet.
If the sitter is placed on the other
side of the sheet, together with the
light, no matter how close the head may
be to the fabric there is bound to be a
shght softening of the contour. There
is no advantage to be gained in using
more than one lamp as the illuminant ;
in fact, it would again tend to soften
the contour, and since it is usual to have
the silhouette a dense black, the question
of ample exposure does not enter into
it. We would suggest that one bright
lamp be placed in line with the head one
or two feet away, and all that is required,
as far as the e.xposure is concerned, is
to get sufficient illumination on the
white sheet to provide a correspondingly
dense background on the negative.
Scratches on Film.
What is the cause of the lines across the enclosed
film negative ? How can I remove them ?
M. A. (Torquay.)
The scratches on your film are appa¬
rently abrasion marks due to the film
being dragged over a rough surface,
and this can occur in or out of the camera.
Such marks are very often caused by
winding on the film when the camera
is closed, so that the bellows are in
contact with the emulsion ; but in
that case they are generally much more
serious than in the example you send.
When once the scratches are made in
the emulsion there is no way of re¬
moving them and the usual thing to do
is to retouch the print carefully. Such
scratches are not so prominent when
enlarged in a diffusion enlarger as they
are in the condenser type.
Curled Negatives.
Can you tell me how to prevent film negatives
from curling ? D. A. (Bumingham.)
All roll films have a tendency to curl,
in spite of the gelatine coating on the
plain side to counteract the “ pull " of
the light-sensitive emulsion, and, as
far as we know, there is nothing that
will prevent this. You do not say
how you keep your negatives, but if they
are put in envelopes in the usual way
they will not curl unduly. A temporary
remedy is to breathe on the emulsion
side, the concave side, for a few seconds,
Avhen the film will straighten out suffi¬
ciently long to place into position in the
printing frame or enlarger carrier.
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September 23, 1936
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223.,:6d.
CAMERAS ^
PROJECTORS
iWE HAVE
THEM ALL
IN STOCK
BOLEX •
G9I6 •
For 9.5 or I6mni. ^
films. Light — 0
500 - watt lamp 0
Motor — forward, 0
reverseand stills. ^
Interchangeable 0
gates, silent 0
running all gear 0
movement: f/2 Dallmeyer Lens ; O
a de luxe projector at . ■ II • w 0
Or 12 equal monthly payments at £4 2s. 3d. J
Model G.3, as above, for 8, 9.5 iM^A • A ■ A #
and 16 mm. films . ArOII ■ II ■ U ^
“KODASCOPE ”
EBGHT-30
Shows a 30x22 inch
picture at 14 feet.
Picture can be
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ty screen. lOO-watt
lamp. Capacity, 200
£9:9:0
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EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS |
3^ X 21 Thornton-Pickard Ruby Horizontal Reflex, A
f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens, with 6 slides and F.P. adapter.
Perfect condition . £5 19 6
Agfa Speedex 0, shop-soiled only, f/a.g Solinar
lens . £4 5 0
Zeiss Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar. List price £7 15s.
Our price . £5 19 6
Voigtlander Inos II, f/4.5 Skopar,inD..\. Compur
Perfect condition . £6 15 0
3i X 2i Plate, f/5.5 Doppel, in old type Compur,
I to i/25oth sec . 59s. 6d.
Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, in Compur
shutter, telescopic view-hnder. Shop-soiled
only . £8 17 6
Zeiss Kolibri, f/3.5 Novar, in Telma shutter,
delayed action, 16 pictures on V.P. him. As
new . £4 7 6
Foth-Derby Focal-plane, f/3.5 Foth, 16 pictures
on sjxaj film. In new condition. ... £3 19 6 #
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 Ensar. List price 55s. •
Our price . 42s. 6d, 9
3ix 2i lhagee, f/4.5 lens, delayed-action Compur O
shutter. New condition . £4 12 6 9
Ensign Popular i-pl. Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke-Luxor, 9
with 6 single metal shdes . £5 15 0 9
THREE DAYS’ APPROVAL. FULL CASH DEPOSIT 9
HIGHEST ALLOWANCES. CASH or EXCHANGE. J
“ECONOMIC’*
MOUNTING PADS
A series of art boards made up Into perforated pads —
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets (4
black, 4 cream, 4 white), also available In cream or white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . \L
No. 2 „ 12x10 . Vi/6
No. 3 ,, 15x12 . * 2/-
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
The new idea In
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, it
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there. Each al¬
bum takes 100
3^x2j prints,
slip-in, two on a
page.
No. 3085. For
100 x Imprints
2/6
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN. LONDON, W.C.I
BOOK BOXES
A simple method of stor¬
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100 prints are contained
loosely in each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
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No. 0. All sizes
to 3J X 2^
No. 1. Postcard
54X3^
No. 2. 4-plate
6^x41“
No. 3. 1/ 1 -plate
8^x6^
16
1/9
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
CAMERA
BARGAINS
BELLi has
BIG SALE
PLUS FREE GIFTS
LOOK. — 16-mni. De Vry Projector, lamp, resistance,
spool, carrying-case. As new. Bargain, £10 10 0.
Purchaser gets FREE De Vry 100-ft. Motor-drive
Camera, f/3.5. Perfect.
LOOK. — Alef 16-mm. Projector, sprocket feed
and take-up, resistance, lamp, spools. As new,
£4 15 0. Purchaser gets FREE efficient Hand-drive
16-mm. Camera.
LOOK. — Latest Coronet f/3.S Motor-drive Camera,
leather case. List £4 5s., new, for only £3 10 0.
Purchaser gets FREE, Decent Hand-turn Projector.
LOOK. — Try Stereoscopic Work.— Camera, pair
of Aplanats, screen, 3 sUdes, F.P.A., viewer, set
only £3 15 0. FREE.— 3 Dozen Plates.
LOOK. — Only Selection Cine-Nizos in Great
Britain. — Model L Nizo, for 50-ft. 16-mm., var.
speeds, hand crank, trick and motor drive, f/1.5
Meyer Plasmat, reverse rewind, case. As new,
£23 10 0. FREE.— Two 50-ft. 16-mm. Spools Film.
(Ditto, as above, in 9.3-mm. available.)
T,-P. Rubyette 3J y 2} Reflex, latest model, revolving
back, f/4.5 Dallmeyer, clip-on slides, self-erecting hood,
3 sUdes, F.P. adapter. Cost £15. .^s new.. £9 10 0
Supreme 3}x2i Self-erecting Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer
Trioplan . £2 10 0
Sibyl 3i x 2i Roll Film, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, N. & G. shutter.
Cost £23. Our price . £7 0 0
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 165-mm. focal length, in sunk
focussing mount, .‘\snew . £5 0 0
Voigtiander Brilliant, f/C.3, leather case, filter. Cost
£4 14s. As new . £3 7 6
T.-P. imperial Triple Extension J-pl. Field Camera,
Beck Symmetrical, roller-blind shutter, 3 D.D. slides.
Good condition . £2 5 0
T.-P. 3}x2V Reflex, revolving back, f/4.5 Cooke, self¬
capping, 6 slides . £4 10 0
T.-P. 41 x31 Reflex Junior Special, f/4.5 Cooke, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter . £5 10 0
Postcard Cameo Double Extension Plate, rising and cross
front, f/S Beck, speeded shutter, 8 slides . 30s. Od.
Terms. — Full cash deposit, 3 days’ approval. Your own
camera taken in part e.xchange. Cameras purchased for
cash, particularly modern coupled focussing.
LOOK. — Cine-Nizo K3, turret head, f/2.9 i-in.
anastigmat, 50 or 100 ft., 9.5-mm., all speeds and
movements. Cost £56. For £20 0 0. FREE. —
100-ft. Spool Reversal Film.
Ditto, with focus-on-filra, f/1.5 . £30 0 0
Ditto, less turret head, f/2.9 . £18 0 0
LOOK. — 9.5-mm. Super Projector, sprocket feed
and take-up, 400-ft. spools, lamp, resistance, carry¬
ing-case, £7 17 6. FREE. — 200-ft. Mickey Mouse
Film, “ Haunted House."
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BARGAINS IN PRESS & MINIATURE CAMERAS
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September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) i
SHOOT OF HAMPSTEAD
Can supply your new Miniature
Camera or other equipment.
Miniature Cameras from 13/6
COME IN AND SEE THEM
- ^ ® Photographic
Expert advice Supplies,
and assistance. Exchanges.
- Let me quote you I
S. I. SHOOT, 179, West End Lane, N.W.6
{Feeing West Hampstead Met. Station.) Phone: MAIda 7902.
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
in exchange for
Rolleicord,Rolleiflex, Leica, Super
Ikonta, Exakta, and all high.>class
cameras and apparatus.
FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE OR
EXCHANGE OF CAMERAS, CALL
OR WRITE TO:
ALLENS
168 OLDHAM RD., MANCHESTER, 4
And we also offer you a selection of Super
Bargains for cash — see Cameras and Lenses
Column in this issue.
A I' I KTIUC ni-DHAM ROAD,
MANCHESTER, 4
Telephone ; Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m.
CAMERAS!!
The -Scoper * dis¬
covers details
hidden from the
naked eye» living
^Hem astounding
perspective, and
'making ‘,thdm
almost plastic.
EACH
3fx2f
PRINTS
EACH
FOR PRINTS
NOT EXCEEDING
You cannot fully appreciate the
beauty of your pictures until you^ “
.have ex.-»min'cd theoj in a Scoper X|^
^S'OLD BY ALL“GdOD PHOfOGRAPHIC DEALERS
CORONET CAMERA CO.
3 ! 0 S U MM ERL A N E
BLR M I N dn I 9
GREAT “ENDOF SEASON”
CLEARANCE OF
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
J-pl. FOLDING PLATE CAMERA, 13.5-cin. f/4.o ZeUs
Tessar, large D.A. Compur, rise anJ cross, CC *17 • C
double extension, 3 slides. Splendid condition **0 • Xf • D
9- 12 cm. ICA FOLDING CAMERA, 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter, rise and cross, double extension,
6 slides, P.P. adapter, case. Good con- ^ A C
dition . xfi : 1 / : 0
3ix2i SOHO REFLEX, 1/3.5 Iloss Xpres, S D.D. sUdes,
F.P. adapter, leather case. Cost £34. As
ZEISS IKON LATEST CONTAX, f/3.5 Tessar, sIotf speeds
focal-plane shutter. list £31. As new.. £20 * 7 * 6
ANOTHER AS ABOVE, f/2.8 Tessar, ever- jC0C,10, £!
reatlycase. List £35 68. dd. Good condition
21 V 31 ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA, f/4.5 Tessar.
coupled range-finder, D.A. Compur. List CIO. 17. C
£17 178. 6d. As new . XxO*X # • D
2ix3i No. 1 POCKET KODAK, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Com¬
pur shutter, self-erecting front. As new £2 • 10*0
16-on-3i ' 2} ZEISS IKON IKONTA, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid
Compur. 1 to 1 /sooth sec. List £11 178. 6d. .CQ . 7 . II
3i ^ 2\ T.-P. JUNIOR SPECIAL REFLEX, f;4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
6 elides, leather case. List £17. As * 17 * 0
ROSS* TELEROS 'V5.5 ’9-in.' " TELEPHOTO, in standard
mount with iris, ideal for 3J ^ 2i rctlex. List C£t • 10 • C
£11 lOs. As new . XO • Xm • O
16-on-V.P. (3 4 cm.) VOIGTLANDER PERKEO, f/3.5
Rkopar, Compur shutter. New con- . 7 . C
dition . XD ; # : D
1-pI. KLITO FOLDING PLATE, f/5.0 Ross Horaocentric
Convertible anastigmat. Compur shutter, double extension,
rise and cross, 3 slides. Gooii condition. . . . £3:17:6
3l>2i VOIGTLANDER SELF-ERECTING ROLL FILM.
f/9 anastigmat, speeded shutter. As £1:9:6
3ix2i No. 1 POCKET KODAK, f/7.9 . 1 O •
Kodar, Kodex shutter. As new . XI • X^ • D
4i X 21 CONTESSA NETTEL ROLL FILM, f/6.3 anastig¬
mat, Derval shutter. New condition. . £1:19:6
9.5-mm. PATHE DE LUXE MOTOCAMERA, f/2.7 Zeieg
Tessar. Cost £18. Good condition.. £9:17:6
LATEST PAILLARD-BOLEX G916 PROJECTOR, for 9.5
or 16 mm. film, o00-^'att lamp, resistance, £Q^.1 7» (\
all voltages. List £50. As new . XO^X^X I • U
CORONET 9.5-mm. PROJECTOR. Good Cl •0*1%
condition . • U • U
CINE-KODAK 8-mm. CAMERA, f/3.5. CC.IO.C
List £9 Os. As new. . . . • Am • U
OUTSTANDING VALUE IN NEW CAMERAS !
The“WIRGIN”
SPECIAL
2} y 3i Roll Film Camera.
Takes 8 or 16 pictures
on standard spool. Fit¬
ted D.A. Compur shutter,
f/3.9 Rodenstock lens,
self-erecting front, hinged
back, pressure plate,
opti al D.V. and brilliant
reversible finders.
A camera that embodies
every refinement and is
perfectly finished.
I DELIVERED ON •
I FIRST OF 12 I
I MONTHLY <1 I
j '’*™Hi/3 1
DEFINITELY THE HIGHEST
ALLOWANCES IN THE TRADE
FOR YOUR OLD APPARATUS.
LEICA, CONTAX, EXAKTA, SUPER
IKONTA, PLANOVISTA, WIRGIN,
REFLECTA, DOLLINA, ROLLEIFLEX
etc., always in stock and available on
LONDON’S EASIEST EASY TERMS.
CAMACES
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone: Holborn 8484
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
122, WIGMQRE STREET, PORTMAN
SQUARE, LONDON, W.1
3x4 cm, Foth-Derby, f/3.5 anaatlgmat . £4 0 0
2| square Roll Film Reflex, f/3.5 Planar and case . £14 0 0
six 21 Ensign Tropical Blodel, f/4.5 Iloss Xpres, Compur shutter
and case . £6 0 0
3ix2t Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/7.7 Aldis . £1 10 0
3ix21 Thomton-Pickard Reflex, f/2.9 Cooke, 12 slides, roll-film
holder and case . £12 0 0
Photoskop Electric Exposure Meter, in case . £1 15 0
Jnstophot Exposure Meter . 12s. 6d.
6-in. 1/4.5 and 3-in. f, 2.9 Dallmeyer Lenses, with view-finders and
filters for Model K Cine-Kodak . £10 0 0
2-in. Zeiss Kino Tessar f/3.5 Lens, with hood for Bell • Howell
£5 0 0
1-yl. Kodak View Camera. 0 cut-film holders and case _ £8 0 0
Kodak Compact Home Portraiture Stand . £2 0 0
Well-made Studio Tripod . £4 10 0
i-pl. Automatic Vertical Enlarger, “Otofox,” with f/6.8 objectives
£10 0 0
Zeiss Einamo Cine Camera 16-mm., f/2. 7 Tessar . £10 0 0
Pathe Motocamera, f/3.5 . £5 0 0
Model C Eodascope Projector, with resistance . £15 0 0
9 x 12 cm. Qoerz Anschutz, f/G.8 Dagor, F.P. adapter and case
£6 0 0
1-pl. Adams* de Luxe Mlnex Reflex, O^-in. Ross Xpres, F.P. adapter,
hide case . £30 0 0
Model I Contax, f/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case . £28 0 0
Model E Bell-Eowell FUmo, f/1.5 lens and case (new condition)
£45 0 0
Thalbammer Stand . £8 0 0
The above have all been overhauled and are in
good working condition. Send remittance with
order. Packing and postage free.
SPECIAL OFFER
We list below details of a number of Second-hand
Cameras, EACH GUARANTEED IN PERFECT
CONDITION.
Voigtiander Prominent 3ix2i, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur shutter, leather case. Good as new.
For . £12 5 0
Zeiss Ikon Miraphot Enlarger, quarter-plate,
Tessar lens f/4.5. List price £14 15s. Shop-
soiled only. For . £10 10 0
Rolleicord 6x6 cm., f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-
ready case. Like new . £11 0 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter
£7 10 0
Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens. Lqual to
new . £4 5 0
Cine-Kodak Model K, f/1.9 lens. List price
new, £35. For . £24 0 0
Cine-Kodak Junior, f/i.g lens, latest model.
For . £12 17 6
J-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 double
slides and F.P. adapter, solid hide case. All in
beautiful condition. For . £20 0 0
Bell & Howell Model 75 Filmo 16-mm. Cameras,
f/3.5 lens. For . £12 15 0
3}x2} Zeiss Ikon Roll Film Camera, f/4.5 lens,
Compur, leather case. For . 75s. Od.
2c Folding Brownie, R.R. lens. For. . 15s. Od,
Tropical Carbine 4^x2^, Ross f/4.5 lens, Com¬
pur, leather case. For . £5 0 0
P0LL0CK& STEWART
Photographic Dealers,
41. RENFIELD STREET
GLASGOW, C.2
Telephone; CENT. 4066.
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
J>ot/ina
(CERTO)
-a
For 36 exposures 24 x 36 mm., on cln^ film of standard width.
External focussiug control to set camera ready focussed while
still closeil. Tabular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully-erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse spooling. Automatic locking
and film-counting device, die-cast body, etc.
Model II (with coupled range-finder), with i>‘f 9 ■ i T •
CASSAR f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/300th sec. ^ • ■ ■ • v
With Schneider Radlonar f/2.9, Compur 1 to 3 /500th sec.
£14 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2. 8, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.. . £18 18 0
With Schneider XENON F /2| Compur O ■ i Q • H
1 to l/oOOth sec . la.U
Ask your dealer for cataloTue, or vrite to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq., High Holborn, W.C.I
{Phone : Chancery 8541).
THESE
CAMERA BARGAINS
£11 V.P. Roll Film Zeiss Icarette, f/4.5 Tessar lens.
Compur . £4 10 6
£10 10s. Hal!-V.P. Roll Film Dolly, f’2 Xenon lens,
Compur. As new . £7 12 6
£10 10s. 3x2 Roll Film Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar lens,
Compur. Shop-soiled only . £8 10 0
£13 4i X 22 Roll Film Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tes.sar lens.
D.A. Compur. Excellent condition . £3 19 6
£17 ids. 32x22 or Hall-size Roll Film Zeiss Super
Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar lens, D.A. Compur. Excellent con¬
dition . £11 10 0
£20 10s. 8-mm. Bell & Howell Straight-8 Cine Camera,
f/2. 5 Cooke lens. Hardly used . £14 10 0
£22 7s. 6d. 9.5-mm. Pathescope Lux Projector, with types
0 and 5J lamps, resistance and case. Excellent condition
£14 10 0
£20 10s. 18-mm. Bell & Howell Cine Camera 121, f/3.5
Cooke. 2 speeds, in case. As new . £14 14 0
£70 16-mm. Victor Projector, 60U-watt lamp, case.
Shop-soiled . £39 10 0
Resistance, extra . £2 10 0
£67 10s. 16-mm. Ensign Super Einecam, turret bead,
1-in. f'1.5 lens, 20-mm. f/1.5 lens, 4-in. f/4.5 lens, 5 speeds.
in case. As new . £40 0 0
£17 10s. 1-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, f/3.5 Dallmeyer
Press, 6 sliiies, F.P.A., leather case. Excellent condition
£6 10 0
£19 53. 4i X 6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres,
9 specfls. 3 D.D. slides. Excellent condition. .. . £7 12 6
£18 15s. 32x22 T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, f/3.5 Cooke,
F.P. a<lapter. As new . . £7 19 6
£21 153, i-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby ^flex, f/3.5 Cooke, 2
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter. As new . £8 10 0
£25 42x6 cm. Dallmeyer Speed Plate, f/2.9 Pentac, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter. Telephoto lens, leather case
£12 10 0
r EXCHANGES A SPECIALITY. "I
LPhone MID. 5670 for a quotation,}
GALLDWAYS
Yes, we have
The De Luxe Miniature
THE CONTAX III
Fitted with Photo-electric Meter, com¬
bined range and view finder, metal focal-
plane shutter, and Sonnar F,2 5-cm. lens.
£63:0:0
THE LATEST PRECISION CAMERA
THE NETTAX
With built-in range-finder, F/2.8 Zeiss
Tessar lens in interchangeable mount,
metal focal-plane shutter. £32:0:0
Also a range of
LEICA CAM ERAS and Accessories
and an extensive range of
STILL AND CIN^ CAMERAS AND
PROJECTORS, New and Second-hand.
Particulars on application.
BRADY & MARTIN, Ltd.
29, MOSLEY STREET,
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.
■FESAGOL N’
THE DEVELOPER THAT
MAKES EXPOSURE
U NIMPORTANT— IT
COMPENSATES AUTO¬
MATICALLY FOR ERRORS
TESAGOL N’
IS used more and more by exhibitors, as
it produces perfect prints each time.
IT will develop more than twice as many
prints as any other developer.
IT definitely gives finer-toned prints and
will keep for years.
Price 4/6
to make
90 oz.
2/4 to make 35 oz.
Obtainable from all up-to-date dealers. Write
for full particulars to :
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The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer (Suppleineni) 3
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x2J Zodel Folding Pocket, double extension,
2 rack rising and cross front, reversible and
wire frame finder, fitted Zodellar anastigmat f/4.5,
Compur, 1 to l/250th, 3 slides, Jaynay tripod,
£3/17/6.
ZEISS Ikon Super Ikonta for 11 pictures 2ix2i on
3Jx2i film, fitted Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur
Rapid ; new condition ; list £28/5 ; our price,
£22/10.
Oix2i Gandolfi Square Bellows Field Camera,
02 mahogany, long bellows extension, 20i-in.,
swing back and front movement, specially made
for scientific infra-red photography, etc., fitted
Dallmeyer 4, 6 or 8 in. Convertible Stigmatic f/6,
Compur D.A. shutter, 1 to l/250th, and 3ix2i
Plaubel roll-film holder ; as new, £12/15 ; list
price £17/15.
ONE Optochrom Daylight Developing Tank ;
list price £1/15 ; 19/-, as new.
ONE 2i-in. Kodak Daylight Developing Tank ;
list price £1/1 ; 15/-, as new.
7x5 Wratten ^ Safelight Lamp, and extra
safclight ; list price £1/4 ; as new ; our
price, 18/-.
ONE Each, Ruby and Amber Electric Light
Shade ; list 7/- ; our price, 4/-.
ONE Ensign Hip Pocket Telescopic Tripod, in
case ; list price £1/5 ; our price, 18/6.
ONE Zeiss Ikon Tripod Top ; list 17/6 ; our
price, 11/-.
ONE Sinclair Lens Hood, screen holder and K 1
screen ; list £1/13 ; our price, 22/6.
ONE Zeiss Ikon Tripod Top, for cameras up to
whole-plate ; list price 36/- ; our price, 25/-.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused.— 45,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
SUPER Ikonta, 8 or 16 on 3Lx2J, Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, coupled range-finder, Compur ; in
excellent order, £12. — Dr. Williams, Clynderwen,
Pem. [4895
^lx3i Soho Reflex, 6-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
^4 6 double slides, F.P.A., magnifiers, excel¬
lent condition, £10 ; seen at 171, Brockley Rd,,
London, S.B.4. [4897
ITEISS Ikonta 3x2, Tessar f/4.5, Compur, as new,
MJ in leather case, £4/10 ; deposit system. — Box
9282, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4901
Now is the time to get
a good Cine Projector
for the Winter
We stock all the principal makes and can with
confidence recommend those illustrated below :
PATHESCOPE 200-B
This ]6 the
finest Talue
obtainable In a
9.6-min. pro¬
jector. Bril¬
liant steady
picture up to
9 ft. if desired.
Fan-cooled 200
watt lamp.
Motor rewind.
Takes the stan¬
dard 300-ft.
spools.
Price, for use
on 100 volts
£15:0:0
Resistance for
200/250 volts
36/-.
We are the OLDEST and BEST CINd DEALERS IN
THE COUNTRY— PROFESSIONAL PIONEERS.
KEYSTONE 8-mm.
Here Is just what the 8-mm. user
has long been waiting (or. A really
good S-mm. projector at a reasonable
price. Gives a steady, clear picture.
Fan-cooled 200-watt lamp, motor
rewind. Sturdy construction.
£13: 13:0
Resistance for 100/250 volts, 39/6
Or 12 payments of 37/4 for complete
outfit.
Any PROJECTOR or CAMERA can be supplied on
our CONFIDENTIAL HIRE-PURCHASE SYSTEM.
//| AMPRO
■ #11 16-mm
The ** Rolls Royce ” of 16
mm. projectors, constructed
on sound engineering lines.
Fitted with forward and
_ reverse switch. Still picture
device. Motor rewind without
use of lamp.
Model J, with 500-watt (an-
coolKl lamp £39.|Q.Q
• ■ / , Inclusive of de luxe carrying-
. .. ^ W case.
9^^^P JR Or 12 payments of £3 9s. 2d.
H’ 9^ '' W Transformer for high voltages,
£4 0 0
9 ^ 760-watt £44 10 0
Model KD, 760-watt £50 0 0
Transformer, £5.
SOME CINi BARGAINS in guaranteed good condition.
Ditmai 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, 2 speeds, Berthlot i/l.S lens. Con-
dition as new . £12 12 0
Home Movie 9.5-mra. Projector, latest type, double claw, complete
with motor, super attachment and double resistance . £7 7 0
209-B Pathescope Projector, direct mains mode], 200-volt 250-watt
3amp....... . £u 12 q
G.916 Paillard Projector, for 9 and 16 mm. films, 600-watt lamp,
EUplementary resistance. New condition . £39 10 0
* Siemens Model B 16-mm. Camera, f/2.8 Glaukar lens, 3 speeds,
complete with case . . £22 10 0
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
Allens.— Baby ikonta, Novar f/4.5, £2/19/6 ;
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, Ensar f/4.5. £3/19/6 ;
Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5, case, £7/10 ; 3ix2it
Tropical Contessa Plate, Lukos f/4.5, O.P. Compur,
caae, slides, F.P.A., £4/15.
Allens. — Super ikonta, Tessar f/4.5. Rapid
Compur, 8 or 16, £13/19/6 ; 4x4 Automatic
Rolleiflex, Tessar f/3.5, £14/10 ; Nagel Rolloroy,
Ehnar f/3.5, Compur, case, lens hood, £8/10.
Allens. — Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar, cassette, E.R.
case, filter, lens hood, trimming template,
Zeiss Magniphot Enlarger No. 1455/11, complete
outfit, £60 ; cannot sell separate.
Allens. — 3ix2i Ihagee Auto. Ultrix, f/4.5 lens,
D.A. Compur, £4/19/6 ; Foth-Derby, f/2. 5,
£5/17/6; 3Jx2i T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, f/4.5
Dallmeyer, 1^/10.
Allens for Generous Exchange Allowances.
— 168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m. [0087
1-PLATE Tropical. Sanderson, 5i-in. f/4.5 Ross
4 Xpres, in latest Compur, 3 D.D. teak slides,
3i-in. W.A. lens ; must sell ; what offers ? —
Box 9314, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4904
CONTAX Model I, f/1.5, as new, complete with
case, tank, enlarger, etc. ; cost £72 ; accept
£48. — Wilson, 30, Bramley Rd., Worthing. [4905
I ^-MM. Bolex Cine Camera, 100-ft., Meyer Kino
XO Plasmat f/1.5 lens and E.R. case, £13. — •
Below.
ZEISS Super Ikonta, 16-on-3ix2i (530 LCP),
latest model, in new condition, with E.R.
case, £13. — Below.
Above available on approval from Cyril Howe,
Bath, recommended by Messrs. E. Leitz for
Leica Developing and Enlarging. [4906
FOFLEX II Reflex, f/3.5 Tessar, leather case,
pan. filter, lens hood ; as new, £14. — Box
9317, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4910
Triple Vlcto 4-pl., Dallmeyer f/6 Stigmatic,
Pickard shutter, Watson W.A., Mackenzie
slides, £3/17/6. — Below.
Ensign Popular i-pl. Reflex, reversing back,
light-proof, Xpres f/4.5, perfect, 8 slides,
£5/17/6 : Wanted — i-pl. Sanderson Regular. —
Sunnymead, Bawtry Rd., Rotherham. [4911
31x2i Certo Plate, f/2.9 Xenar, D.A. Compur,
2 double extension, slides, F.P.A., case,
accessories, £12, or nearest. — Serraillier, 10, Lans-
downe Rd., Tunbridge Wells. [4915
Leica II, f/3.5 Ehnar, black, ever-ready case,
£18.^ — -Rising Sun Hotel, Fareham, Hants. [4916
OOI Latest 2i square Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Tessar,
oOrCJi lens hood, yellow and green filters, ever-
ready case ; condition and appearance definitely
as new ; guarantee if desired ; cost £32 ; no
offers. — Pye, 70, Legsby Avenue, Grimsby. [4917
ROLLEICORD, Triotar f/4.5, and Proxars, leather
case, all perfect ; seen in London daily ;
price £9. — Johnson, 2, The Avenue, W. Wickham,
Kent, or Phone, Museum 5042. [4918
LATEST 2ix2i Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Tessar,
filter, leather case ; immarked ; cost £30 ;
sacrifice, £23. — Box 9326, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [4920
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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4 [Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
The
Weltur
With
combined
direct-vision
and range
finder.
Coupled range-finder. Takes 16
pictures I|-x2j in. on standard
3ix2i in. roll film. With f/2.9
Radionar lens and Compur
shutter.
£17 . 17 . 6
Send for lists to Sole Importers:
PEELING & VAN NECK LTD.
4/6, Holborn Circus,
London, E.C.1
FILMS WASTED !
BECAUSE YOUR EXPOSURES
ARE INCORRECT
PRACTOS
Exposure Ueter is always reliable.
Never varies.
Scientifically desired and special¬
ly accarate for Interiors. Colour
work and Artificial Li^ht. P'ilm
speeds up to 5,500 are marked in
both H. D. and Scbeiner values.
Model II, with Sky-blue View¬
finder . 27/6
Model I (without Finder),
ditto . 22 6
“ Junior ” Model . 15/-
All in Leather Cases.
GARNER & JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square, W.1
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and sjxzj, S exposures,
1/2 — No. 116 (22x4!) 1/6 — 4ix 32 1/3 — 52 X 3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — 82 X 62 enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 2 dozen
— 62 X 4f enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1 /6 2 dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 2o x 1 6 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x to 1/3 each — lox 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write tor list.
122, East Park Rd.,
LEICESTER.
OSBORNE & CAMPION,
CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICA II, f/2 Summar, ever-ready case, £25. —
Below.
Telescope, sox, £3. — Russell, 4, west George
St., Glasgow. [4921
SNIP. — Contax, f/2 Sonnar, slow speeds, case,
like new, £27/10 ; Movikon 16-mm. Zeiss
Camera, f/1.4, case, like new, £85 ; Super Ikonta II,
f/3.8, hardly used, £21. — Gorse, 86, Accrington Rd.,
Blackburn. [4922
LEICA III, Elmar f/3.5, guaranteed perfect order,
£22/10. — Ellis, 110, St. James Rd., Bridlington.
[4924
LEICA Ilia, chromium, Elmar, almost new, also
new Special Sibyl, 32x22, Ross, F.P.A. —
Stone, The Lawn, Christchurch Rd., Bournemouth.
[4927
yOIGTLANDER Superb Reflex, f/3.5 Skopar, Focar
lenses, 2 colour filters, lens hood, ever-ready
case ; all new condition ; sell, £14/10, or exchange
32x22 Reflex. — Moore, 14, Ctiildwall Mount Rd.,
Liverpool, 16. [4928
SIX-20 Kodak, f/4.5, O.P.S. shutter, L/case ;
absolutely perfect, £4/4 ; wanted — Ikonta 520F.
— Kirk, Brancote Manor, Notts. [4929
LEICA III, f/2 lens, £25 ; Hektor 13.5 Lens, £12 ;
both as new. — Goodwin, Fairhaven, Furze-
field Avenue, Speldhurst, Kent. [4930
SUPER Nettel, f/2.8, E.R. case, hood, filter, £18.
—127, Barrs Rd., Old Hill. [4932
REFLEX-KORELLE 22x22. Schneider f/2.9.
handsewn ever-ready case ; list £14/14 ; new
condition, £10. — Mack, 47. Bandon Rise, Wallington,
Surrey. [4934
PMRKEO, f/4.5 Skopar, speeded, delayed, perfect,
70/-, deposit system ; exchange V.P. lea Bebe.
— Sayer, 14, Glebe Rd., N.8. [4935
Kodak Retina, 1936, Xenar, case, filter ; offer ? —
97, Southend Rd., Grays, Essex. [4936
LEICA 11, black, f/3.5 Elmar, coupled range¬
finder, ever-ready case ; excellent condition,
£16/10. — 26, Rectory Rd., London, E.12. [4938
RETINA, f/3.5, purse, filter, auxiliary lens,
tripod ; Lancaster Enlarger, f/2.1. Ensign
safety light, £12 ; or would sell separately. — Ewart,
Grammar School, Whitchurch, Salop. [4939
/tONTAX Camera, l/25th to l/l,000th and B.,
metal shutter, Sonnar f/2 ; perfect, £23/10. —
Mount Crozier, Compton Park Villas, Plymouth. [4941
LEICA Mk. Ill, Summar f/2 lens, chromium, as
new, E.R. case, £30 ; numerous accessories :
enlarger, Correx tank, automatic timer to 1 sec.
for Mk. II, delayed-action attachment. — Enquiries to
Smith, Jeweller, Grays ; would exchange good
2-pl. and cash. [4943
1-PLATE Tropical Sinclair Una Triple Extension,
4 fitted Ross Combinable leas, 2 foci, 6 and
102 in. f/5.5, D.A. Compur shutter, lens hood,
4 Optochrom filters, 3 double book-form slides ;
absolutely new ; cost £43/10 ; £27/10. — Write, T.,
Woodview, Hillcrest Way, Gerrards Cross. [4944
T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, leather
case, F.P. attachment; as new, £8. — Box
9328, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4948
31 x22 Cameo, Rosa Xpres f/4.5, Compur, R. and C.,
2 double ext., direct and reflex finders, 6 slides,
F.P. A., case and accessories ; perfect, £4/10, or
offer. — Innisfail, Highfield Drive, South Shields. [4950
ZEISS Ikonta No. 520, Tessar f/3.5. Rapid Compur,
as new, case, filters, £9/10 ; cash only. —
Sandercott, 21, Deri Rd., Cardiff. [4952
LEICA Hla, f/3.5 Elmar ; as new, £26/15 ;
cost £34. — Box 9333, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [4956
ZEISS Super Ikonta, 32x22, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur
Rapid, ever-ready case ; as new ; purchased
April : rarely used, £15 ; deposit system. — Box
9334, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4957
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6 Automatic, Tessar f/3.8,
perfect, £16/10.-42, Denning Rd., N.W.3.
Hampstead 6561. [4958
CONTAX, Tessar f/2.8, 1936 model, only 2 months
old ; perfect condition, £27 ; " A.P.” deposit
system. — Brown, 101, Rossall Rd., Lytham St.
Annes. [4959
LEITZ Hektor 2.8-cm. Coupled W.A. Chromium
Lens, £7/10 ; Wanted — 32x22 Super Ikonta.
— 40, King’s Rd., Barnet. [4951
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movies at Home. — How to make your own
Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope (A), Pear 'Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
' [4890
PAXLLARD H.16 Turret Camera, and case, f/2.9
lens ; absolutely as new, £35. — H. C., Plant
House, Holcombe. Bury. [4912
CAMERAS with a
P.&D. GUARANTEE
PLATE CAMERAS.
3lx2i Voigtlander Avas, Skopar f/4.5, D.A. Compur,
6 glides, F.P. adapter, Tele-Focar lens,
leather case. A# new . • A • • V
3i X Voigtlander Avos. Skopar f/4.5, Compur shutter.
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case. As new. . £5:17:6
3tx2i Etui, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. £10*1 0*0
Compur, 6 slides. F.P. adapter. Shop-soiled Jw * U • A y • V
i-pl. Ica Ideal, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, leather case. As new.... £6:10:0
i-pl. or 9x12 cm. Ica Ideal. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur
shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather £*7 •10*0
31x21 Graflex Focal-plane, Zeiss Tes-sar f/4.5. 6 D.D.
slides. F.P. lulapter, filters, focussing magiii- ( Q *1 0 *0
fier, leather case. Splendid condition. .. .
31x21 T.-P. Junior Special. T.-P. Cooke 'f/Ji.O, 3 sUdes,
F.P. adapter, focussing magnifier, case. ^7 • 7* fi
ROLL FILM.
41x21 Ikonta, Novar 1/6.3, speeded 07 •£ «n
shutter. As new . • U • U
41x21 la Kodak Series III, Kodakanas- 07 • ^ • 0
tigmat f/6..3, Diomattc shutter. As new. . • v • U
1-pl. Roll Film Carbine, ^nth plate back. Ross Xpres f '4.5,
Acme shutter, 1 to l/300th sec. Splendid CO *1 7, C
condition . *i0*ll*0
31x21 No. 1 P.K. Special, Kodak anas. 0^ • ^ *0
f/5.6, Kodamatic shutter. Splendid condition J • U
Standard Leica, Flmar f '3.5, interchange- 0in*17*fS
able. As new .
21x21 6-exp. Rolleifiex, Tes.sar f/3.8. mrrnil Com¬
pur, leather case. Splendid condition £7:17:6
41 X 21 Sibyl Excelsior, Ross Xpres f/4.5, O10«10«0
leather case. Splendid condition . *>XU • Aw •!!
PEARSONS DENHAM
(PHOTO) LTD.
zJm BOND ST., LEEDS
GNOME” Masking Frame
Ideal for use with any type of Enlarger. Entirely constrnoted of metal,
base in white finish and marked in inches. The adjustable metal mask
gives a perfectly clean white border of varying wiJth.
For all sizes np to 10 x 8 in . 22s. 6d.
For all sizes op to 12 10 in . 27s. 6d.
For all further particulars write to :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London) LTD.
37, Rathbone Street, London, W.1 Telephone: Museum 4142
BRUCE’S LTD. eaung
FOR
LEICA ENLARGEMENTS
SAMPLE AND PRICES ON REQUEST
LEICA & CONTAX CASSETTES
RELOADED WITH SUPER X, SS PAN.
OR PANATOMIC 5 FT. 3 IN. FOR 1/6.
MINIATURE PROCESSING
By photographic experts. All films receive
up-to-date fine-grain development, and
individual treatment.
Special Filing Envelopes lOd. a dozen.
Sample on request.
BRUCE’S
Eat abliihed 1895. Tel. ; Ealing 1033. '
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September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Stipplemevt) 5
DUNSCOMBE’S
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
NOW
PASTE THIS
IN
Your Album
ABOUT PROCESSING
We take great pride and care in all classes of
DEVELOPING. PRINTING and ENLARGING,
as well as special photographic work which Is
either too difficult or too much bother for
other folks to do.
If you require anything out of the ordinary In
the way of that maligned term “ photo
finishing," just let us know and we will quote
by return giving fullest information.
We do NOT advocate a rush service as it is
not possible to achieve the best possible
results, but prefer to lake our own time and
do the job properly WITHOUT EXTRA
CHARGP to the usual standard prices.
Extensive alterations to our plant and new
equipment recently installed for high-class
work by fully-trained staff.
MINIATURE PROCESSING
of all types of film emulsions (Including
Dufay-Leica colour films), using the finest
chemicals and most suitable formula. Contact
printing on continuous perforated paper.
Positive film printing for projection. Contact
or enlarged Lantern Slides in black-and-white
or tinted finish. Enlargements from
to 22x 16 in.
GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK.
Copying and Reproduction Negatives by
contact, reduction or enlargement. Lantern
Slides from large or small negatives or prints.
Black-and-white or Toned Enlargements of all
sizes supplied on any grade of Kodak or Agfa
papers of customer's own choice — again
without extra charge.
Originals, Negatives, Prints, Legal Documents,
Drawings, Maps, etc., and all classes of private
photographic work treated with absolute
confidence and despatched by registered post.
Prints or Enlargements dry-mounted on
mounts or in customer’s own albums, and
titled if desired. LARGE SELECTION of
loose-leaf and bound ALBUMS at popular
prices from pence to pounds.
• • •
Any make of camera from 5/- to £50 supplied
right away for Cash, Exchange, or on Hire
Purchase Terms financed entirely by this old
and widely respected company.
GET A GOOD DEAL
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CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
ILLUSTRA. — Bargains for callers or customers who
promptly remit to avoid disappointment ;
all in order and as described ; terms, cash with
order, or goods sent C.O.D.
1 Illustrascreen Silver Fabric,' 48 in. wide,
Xv7/" 10/- per yd. (any length cut, 48 in. wide).
n/ 35-mm. Standard 1,000-ft. Comedies and
/ ’ Travelogues, each complete with title.
1 / 9-mm. Films, each 300 ft. in length, big
L/^/~ selection also available for exchange.
Ml Titling Outfit, consisting of baseboard,
/" camera stand, lighting circuit and easel.
1 pr / Illustrascreens, 24x36 in., super silver with
iO/" stretchers, flawless fram^ surface, reliable
for transport.
1^/ Mickey’s “Jungle Jinks,” 16-mm., 100-ft.
J.O/* subjects at 16/- complete ; others 11/- each.
Rewinders, 16-mm., 18/- each ; 35-mm.,
21/- ; others up to 42/-.
Standard Film Kewinder, others up to
42/- : 16-mm. type, 21/-.
4>^/_ Standard Cine Camera, in perfect order ;
/wU/" a personal caller’s big opportunity.
Ol /- Illustrascreen, 36x48 in., Silver Screen,
/wl/“ rigid for projection, collapsible for transit.
4)1 /. Standard Projector, with automatic rewind,
/wj./" 2 spools, for mains, any voltage.
4)Q/_ Illustrascreens for Lantern Sliows, 48x48
/wO/” in. ; optical Lanterns from 30/-.
4)/j /_ Illustrascreen, 48x36 in., higtily reflective,
rigid in use, packed in a moment.
/_ Motors to run all Projectors, Universal A.C.
/WeJ/” and D.C. ; many available at 25/-.
4)i’Y /_ Bijou Projector, tor 9-mm. films, for
Ai i ! mains or battery use, with all lenses and
take-up.
4)0/ Screen, with super sih'er non-directional
/iO/” surface, 60x48 in. ; used 3 days ;
worth 60/-.
Q1 /. Beaded Screen, with perfect surface, easily
Ol/" transportable after the show, 40x30 in.
Q4) /. Highly Sensitive Photo-Klectric Cells, for
O/w/’ talkies, require.s no first stage,
opr / Illustrascreen, 48x60 in., easily rolled for
Oe)/’ transport after the show.
Standard Projector Meclianism, in running
order, with arms and len.s.
_ Kid Projector, for 9-mm. films, by Pathe,
with screen, 42/- only.
/jpr/_ 16-mm. Projector for all voltages, giving
‘^«)/“ perfect projection, with free film.
Silver Screen, with metallised surface,
giving beaded effect, 72x54 in.
_ Pathescope in perfect running order ; screen
and films included with this bargain.
Camera, 9-mm., with f/3.9 anastigmat,
motor drive, fitted for use on tripod.
Illustralight Outfits for Home Movies ;
brilliant projection without damage to stills.
_ Beaded 48x36 in. highly reflective Screen,
rigid when in use, packed in a moment.
_ Camera-Projector for 9-mm. ; serviceable,
inexpensive combination.
Sound Head for Talkies, with optical
system, other soimd equipment available,
lypr / 35-mm. Projectors, new model, gives 6-ft.
i fj! picturis from ail mains or 12-volt
accumulator.
_ Ensign 16-mm. Projector, in new condition ;
others at moderate prices.
_ Pathe Projector, with attachment for
supers, screen and films.
Standard Projector, in perfect order, fitted
with wide-aperture lens.
Qpr /_ Pathe Home Movie, with auxiliary re-
t)e)/" sistance and super-reel film.
QQ/ Illustrascreen, 8x6 ft., rigid; perfect pro-
\jCjI~ jection, brilliantly defined ; easily portable.
QQ /_ 16-mm. Projector, 6-ft. picture, from mains
or accumulator.
Pathescope, 9-mm., with super attachment
and case, other 9-mm. Projectors from 30/-.
De Vry Portable Standard Projector, 500-
watt model, £10 ; other 35-mm. from 30/-.
Pathe 200-B Projector, with motor and
200-watt lamp, £13, as new.
PATHE 9-ram. Super Films exchanged, 2/6 (plus
3d. postage) sent us with any Super Film you
may desire to change will bring you a fresh
subject from us ; send one or two and try this
service, it will more clearly convince you that
this is a worthwhile ser'vice than writing to ask
about it. Any film supplied by us in this
service will be taken in exchange for a further
2/6 at any time when another film is required ;
when sending film give a selection of numbers to
indicate your preference ; all the old favourites
and new novelties available. S for S, SB for SB.
Projectors and Cameras from 21/- to £99.
P LUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London, W.l, Oxford St. End, facing Gaumont-
British. Ger. 6889 ; your inspection invited ;
demonstrations daily. [496()
18/-
18/-
40/-
42/-
48/-
50/-
55/-
60/-
60/-
70/-
72/-
80/-
85/-
90/-
£6
£10
£13
“SERVICE” WAFER
FOLDING PLATE 3Jx2J
With f/3.6 Meyer
Trioplan, delayed
Compur ehutter, 1
to l/25Uth see.,
T. and B., rise and
cross front, double
extension, brilliant
and direct-vision
view-fin<lers, hooded
focusssing acreeb, 3
■'S£6:12:6
Or 13 payments
of 11/8 per month.
F.P.A . 88. 6d.
Roll-film Adapter
17s. 6d.
Slides . 2s. 8d.
liCather Case, best
quality . . . .12s. 0d.
RANGE-FINDER BESSA
FOR 8-EXP. OR 14-EXP. ON 31x2^.
The range-finder control moves the entire front with the lens and shut¬
ter along the baseboard instead of only separating the lens elements.
The trigger shutter release is only 1 In.
away from the range-finder control, thus
the exposure can be made immediately
after focussing.
PRICES :
Model SI. Range-finder Bessa with
3«elenient Helomar f/3.5 lens, Compur
Rapid shutter . £18 10 0
Or 12 equal payments per month o!
£1 8 10.
Model S2. Ditto, with 4-element
Skopar f '3.5 lens . £18 15 0
Or 12 equal payments per month of
£1 12 9.
Model S3. Ditto, with 5-eleinent
Heliar f/3.5 lens . £21 0 0
Or 12 equal payments per month of
£1 16 8.
Special velvet-lined Tan Leather Case,
with lock and key. shoulder sling, etc . 12s. 6d.
ZEISS IKON
SUPER
IKONTA
In five popular models
All taking the usual standard
roll films. Distance meter
coupled to lens foonssing,
with new Compur Rapid
shutter, all fitted Zeiss
Tessar lenses.
21x12 (10 ex, on 31x21
film), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar
£18 12 0
12 equal payments, per
month £1 12 6.
31x21 (8 or 10 ex. on 31x21
film), f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar
£22 10 0
12 equal payments, per
month £1 19 4.
41 x2i;(8or;i6?on^41x2i films), f/4.5 Zeiss Tes-^ar . £20 17 6
12 equal payments, 'per month £1 16 8.
21 X 21 (11 ex. on 31 x 21 film), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar . £25 6 0
12 equal payments, per month £3 4 2,
21 X 21 (11 ex. on 31 x 21 film), f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar . £28 5 0
12 equal payments, per monta £2 9 5.
ENTEE RANGE FINDER
Here is precision compressed into a very small and neat size, 21 x
i X i In. The mechanism works
on the double image principle.
You sight your object and then
turn the milled wheel until the
image become? sharp and free
from overlap. Price..., OKI-
Leather Case. 2/6.
CINE-HEAD PAN,
Til T 9-m. HANDLE |J/0
CONTROL, etc. ' ^/ '
Suitable for any tripod.
Ball-and-socket Head, small size
2/9 each.
Phone :|Holborn 0664 (3 lines).
Established 4889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
VSE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
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6 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
OPPORTUNITIES
Contaz 1I» f/2.8 Zeias Tesaar. . . . £35 7 6
Leica 11, f/3.5 Elmar, E.E. case . £18 16 0
BoUeiflez, f/3.6 Teasar, Eapid Compux . £18 17 6
BoUelflez, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur . £15 15 0
RoUeiflez, non-auto., f/4.5 Tessar, case . £8 17 6
RoUeicord Uodel I, £/3.8 Triotar . £12 12 0
Rolleicord Model II, f/3.6 Triotar . £13 15 0
DoUina, coupled R.F., 1/2.9 Steinheil . £8 16 0
Retina, f/3.5 Schneider, Compur . £7 7 0
Prominent, f/4.0 Heliar, coupled E.P . £12 17 6
Ihagee Weeny*Ultriz. f/3.5 Teasar . £5 15 0
Ihagee Woeny-Ultriz, f/4.5 . £4 15 0
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 . £1 10 0
Mentor Three-Four, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur . £8 19 6
PupUle, f/2 Xenon, Alters, R.F., case . £14 17 6
Makinette, f/2 Supracomar, Compur . £15 15 0
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar . £10 7 6
Wirgin, f/2. 9 Cassar, Compur, lialf-120 . £5 19 0
Ecolde, f/4.5, coupled E.F . £2 12 0
Zecanar Goldi, f/4.5. Pronto . £3 17 0
Vollenda, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur . £8 12 0
Vollenda, f/4.5, Pronto D.A. shutter . £3 7 0
Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Eoss, F.P. shutter. . , . £11 7 6
The above items represent only a small selection from our
large stock of used and demonstration-soiled precision
cameras. We have numerous Leicas with lens to your
choice at equally attractive prices. Your own apparatus
accepted in part payment, and the balance can, if necessary,
be spread over twelve equal monthly payments.
MINIATURE CAMERA AND
HOME MOVIE SPECIALISTS
52 WIDMORE R? BROMLEY, KENT
'Ffio/te, RAV. 1926
“LARGODREM”
ELECTRIC
EXPOSURE
METER FOR
ENLARGING
The perfect ezposnre
meter for use with any
make of vertical enlarger.
The Largodrem is
simply laid on the base¬
board of the enlarger,
the light switched on,
when the correct ezpo-
sure lor any make of
bromide paper can be
read on. the scale.
Price 30/-
Including “ Largodrem *’
Paper Tester.
Important. — Please state
voltage when ordering.
Obtainable from any Photographic Dealer, or
DREM PRODUCTS LTD.
37, BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M & W. ENLARGER M & W.
(48 Different Models made) nK
From £6:10:0 to £80:0:0 * lajrb
i.e. FILMAREX (vertical) m V
takes up to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5 1
double anastlgmat, orange ^ I I • D « /L J
cap and condenser . fcll«0«0
R. E. Schneider, 40, Farringdon Street, E.C.4
LANTERNS & RNLARGRRS
E
ANCASTEE
NLAEGERS.
■l^RTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
V negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
jj^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free.- — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construc¬
tion ; postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
MIEAPHOT 3Jx2i Vertical Electric Enlarger,
f/6.3 lens ; list £8/2/6 ; as new, £5/15.—
Legge, Park Avenue, Castleford. [4914
Enlarger for Leica, Dallmeyer f/4.5 lens,
iris mount, orange filter, Argenta lamp, £4/15.
10, Henville Rd., Bromley, Kent. [4925
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
Sc., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Fine Enlargements. — Barker Concentrated Light
Cabinet, appro., 18/-.- — Barker, Shore Place,
Gourock. [4874
Lancaster Postcard Horizontal Enlarger. Ton
of accessories. Cameras, Lenses, Tanks, etc. ;
state wants. — The Oaklands, Shaw’s Lane, Landy-
wood, Walsall, Staffs. [4907
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — -R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed.— City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Ensign Optiscope or similar modern
lantern, 30-40 ft. throw, strong tripod and
7-ft. roll-up screen. — Collinson, 16, Bath Rd.,
Felixstowe. [4880
WANTED. — 9x12 Press Camera, Palmos pre¬
ferred. — Warrilow, 179, Moorland Rd., Weston-
super-Mare. [4896
STEREOSCOPIC Camera Wanted ; must be
cheap but serviceable. — Chaplin, 109, Fisherton,
Salisbury. [4898
SMALLER Reflex wanted in exchange for i-pl.
Dallmeyer Reflex, fitted 6-in. Dallmeyer Press
f/3.5, reversing back, 6 slides, F.P. A., 3^x21
Rollex holder, velvet-lined case : perfect. — Box
9281, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4900
1-PLATE Condenser, Enlarger, or parts thereof
2 wanted. — Tily, Customs, Dunedin, New Zealand.
[4902
WANTED. — Auto. Rolleiflex, non-auto, con¬
sidered ; full particulars. — Davies, Spring-
field, 35, Clare Rd., Ystalyfera, Swansea. [4903
Exchange. — Largodrem, cash, for 31 x 21 Folding,
f/6.3. — Box 9315, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4908
WANTED. — Leica or Contax II, in exchange for
latest Paillard H.16 turret-head Cine Camera.
— H. C., Plant House, Holcombe, Bury. [4913
Latest Twin-Lens Planovista, f/3.5 Planars,
coupled helical focussing, irreproachable defini¬
tion, S.C. F.P. shutter, new, accept £11 ; exchange
Exakta ; offers ? — Junior, 20, Scarsdale, Littleover,
Derby. [4931
OQ/1 K Certo, V.P. or 16, f/3.5 Meyer, Compur,
3^0/ lej perfect ; wanted Twin-lens. — 1, Maiden
Rd., Watford. [4933
IKOFLEX I, state shutter, lens, lowest price —
3, Epwell Grove, Erdington, Birmingham. [4942
RAINES for
LEICA SERVICE
and processing of all
miniature films.
THE NAME OF RAINES
has stood for QUALITY for
over 40 years and is a guar¬
antee of first-class treatment
■ — ^from developing the films
to framing the enlargements
You pay no more for
Raines service — the
best in the World.
Send for particulars —
RAINES & CO. (Ealing) LTD.
THE STUDIOS, EALING, 'W.5
Telephone : Ealing 3177
ELECTRIC METER
The “ Prinsen ” is the
simplest ezposare
meter controlled by a
photo - electric ceil.
Only one simple adiust*
ment, according to the
speed of the plate or
film to be used, is
necessary, it will then
instantly indicate the
correct exposure at any
lens apertnre.
PRICE ONLY
£3:3:0
Ever-ready case . . . 5/-
Case with sling. . . .7/0
FROM
ALL DEALERS
r SANDS HUNTER &C?L"?
37, BEDFORD St. STRAND, WC2
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1:1:0
Sensa¬
tional
Offer
£1:1:0
The New “ Trofl ” R&nge-flnder, latest optical type. Absolulely
correct from S ft. to inflnity. Supplied complete with novel shoe
for detachable ecrew-ln mounting on any camera with tripod bush.
B. E. SCHNEIDER, 46. Ftrringdon Street. London, E.C.4.
52
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 7
Amateur Photographic Competition
OVER £250 in PRIZES
£50 Special and 57 other Cash Prizes.
Write for particulars and copy of attractive and inter¬
esting handbook containing amateur snapshots FREE
from ;
P. A. CLAQUE, Publicity Dept., Isle of Man, or
119, Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Sq., London, W.C.2
Make the most of your time and money this
year in the Isle of Man.
REGULAR DAILY AIR SERVICES. FAST STEAM¬
SHIP SERVICES. PARTICULARS on APPLICATION.
ISLE ®F MAN
FOR HAPPY- HOLIDAYS
MATHERS^-
Comprehensive
Stock of
CINE
t PROJECTORS
I & ENLARGERT
• Monthly Hire Purchase Terms Arranged
• CAMERA EXCHANGES
• HIGHEST ALLOWANCES
• Send or Call with your Enquiries.
2 Send for Photographic List.
^ Tel.: BLAckfriars G133. Telegrams: Sensitised, M/c.
• STREET MANCHESTER
SPECIAL OFFER!
5ix3| Glazed Prints 2|^kch
From any negative, on KODAK
paper. Minimum order 3 for 7id.
Send P.O. with order to :
G. FRANKLIN,
2, DERWENT STREET
SUNDERLAND
TESTED AND REVIEWED
in the British Journal Almanac, 1036, p. 296,
AREA, the only mounted flash-bulb syn¬
chroniser for LEICA, CONTAX, COMPUR
Shutters. Three different models, same
price. £1 : 7 ; 6
Stocked by all progressive dealers, or
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street,
London, E.C.4
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
FRANCIS-BAENETT Motor Cycle, Dommion
model, electric, insured, accessories ; exchange
Leica Apparatus or General Photographic Supplies ;
seen by appointment. — Allan, 12, Streathbourne
Rd., S.W.17. [4937
WANTED. — 3ix2i Plaubel Makina, with range¬
finder ; exchange i-pl. Graflex, Zeiss f/4.5,
0 D.D. slides, F.P.A., case ; perfect. — Lawrence,
Hamble, Southampton. [4940
WANTED. — Megoflex Attachment for Leica Ilia,
Summar. — Oliphant, 56, Parkfield Avenue,
Harrow. [4945
WANTED. — Leitz Eldur Printer for Leica Glass
Slides. — BM/BRCN, London, W.C.l. [4946
WANTED. — Electric Exposure Meter ; recent
model and good condition. — BM/BYAP,
W.C.l. [4947
■|yI,’’HAT Offers, photographic, for Italian Mandolin ?
T T Carbine Developing Tank wanted. — Brean, 193,
Ridgeway, Erdington, Birmingham. [4953
WANTED. — 6x13 Taxiphote or Oxford Viewer,
also good class Stereoscopic Camera, same size ;
would entertain purchase of complete outfit. — Box
9331, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4954
Leitz Auxiliary Reproduction Device wanted
for cash.— Box 9332, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [4955
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh. 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London. 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd-., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single
weight and double-weight : 20 x 16 6/3 dozen
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ,
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-, 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
17' ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
IV 3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen l2/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9 ; 3i x 2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
If x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
R ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lfx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6..
R ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i.
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, Ij-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight. Ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
Brighton. — Buy direct. Save money.
“ Brighton ” Brand Photographic Papers are
absolutely unbeatable for superb quality and
reasonable prices. Lists and samples with pleasure.
— Kimber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CHRISmAS
Folders
Mounts
Calendars
1936-7
FINEST SELECTION EVER
Artistic Designs. Colourful Printing.
Exceptional Value.
BUY
EARLY
THIS
YEAR
while
stocks are
complete
FOR POSTCARDS, CABINETS, AND
AMATEUR SIZES.
SLIP-IN AND PASTE-ON FOLDERS
from 3/G 100 to 2/G dozen.
Send for 8»page Illustrated Price List,
SPECIAL SAMPLE OFFER.
We have prepared some special sample parcels which
we are offering at the following rates
I/* (post free) parcel contains cheaper qualities only.
2/6 parcel contains larger selection Including better
class lines.
5/- parcel includes complete range of Folders and a
few Calendars.
10/- parcel embraces the full range of our Folders
and Calendars.
All samples are unmarked and saleable at a profit.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD.
Dept. A.P., PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
LEIGA PROCESSING
We were the first firm to specialise
in this work, and are still the best !
Films developed in Johnson’s F. G. I/-
•• „ ., „ Meritol 2/-
My own special cream pearl enlargements :
i-pl. 2id. : J-pl. 5d. : l/l-pl. 9d.
They have been a Rage this Summer.
GECI^CE CUIEDE
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The World’s Leading Automobile Journal.
Every Friday.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
THE DEALER
WITH A
Conscience !
A Customer writes :
Edinburgh.
• * . .1 assure you that I will try to place
all my future orders with you as I find that you
are very considerate and deal with all exchange
problems liberally and with a conscience. )
will without hesitation recommend you to my
friends .
(Signed) A. R. S.
W£ HAVE HUNDREDS Of SmiLAR
LETTERS FROM SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
LEICA SPECIALIST
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE Phone; 22655
SIMPLEX
AUTOMATIC 'DAYLIGHT-
LOADING DEVELOPING TANK
For'roU films 21 x 3f in.
Is the latest and defi¬
nitely the simplest tank
yet obtainable. There are
absolutely no spare parts
whatsoever. Convenient
loadingr in broad daylight,
thereafter developing, fix¬
ing, and washing are
done without removing
the film from the tank.
Entirely constructed of
bakelite, therefore proof
against acids and easy
to clean. NO APRON.
Price, complete with
wooden box for storage.
37/6
Write for full partimlnre of ether priced tanks for Lelea and
V J*. sizes to the sole importers :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London), LTD.
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.l
Telephone : MUSEUM 4142.
PART EXCHANGES I
TRY US FIRST for liberal |
allowances and a square deal T
AGENTS FOR ALL THE LEADING MAKES ,
OF CAMERAS AND PROJECTORS f
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MATERIALS
CITY PHOTO WORKS. — First Quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3ix2J, 2/-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders : Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3i^x21, 1/6 100 ; t-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, (^lemicals. Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2J, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
A'TTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — i-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
BURT'S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. : all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothio Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/0 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
21- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2J and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the Quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd..
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear. Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
Evening Class. — Crlpplegate Institute, Golden
Lane, City (3 minutes Alderagate St. Met.
Station), instructed by John H. Gear, Hon. F.R.P.S. ;
Wednesdays, 6.30-8 ; commencing 30th September ;
open to all ; Miniature, Pictorial, Commercial,
General Photography ; fully practical ; three
months’ course, 15/- ; particulars write Manager
Institute. [4714
Let Photography provide your winter’s joy ;
course for ladies and gentlemen on Tuesday
at 7.45 p.m. ; commencing 28th ; low fees, ma¬
terials and equipment supplied. — Dalston Literary
Institute. Colvestone Crescent. E.8. [4^
Evening classes. Photography in Theory and
Practice, at the following : Holloway Literary
Institute, Hilldrop Rd.. Camden Rd., N.7,
Tuesdays ; Putney Literary Institute, Mayfield
School. West Hill, Putney, Wednesdays ;
Hammersmith Literary Institute, Brook Green,
Hammersmitji, Thursdays ; Adult School, Roscoe
St., Bunhill Row, Mondays or Fridays, commencing
September 29th, fee 7/6. [4385
RE TOUCHING
Retouching. — First-cIass work promptly exe¬
cuted. — Miss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canterbury.
[3024
POOR Photographs greatly improved by Finishing ;
send to — Dawson, 58, Doughty St., London,
W.C.l. [4926
YOU GET
: “A GOOD DEAL”
J from the S
: NEWPORT CAMERA |
I EXCHANGE i
• 5, HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, MON. J
• - f
• ALL CAMERAS FROM A BROWNIE TO A LEICA •
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:
Contax I, f/2.8 Tpssar, ever-ready case. £3.3 15s. model.
In perfect condition . . . £22 15 0
Teleros ll-iu. f/5.5 Telephoto Lens, with flange mount,
for i-pl. Cost £14. Perfect condition . £4 10 0
Ensign Speed Roll Film 31x2i-, f/4.5 Ensar leus, focal-
plane model. As new. Cost, with case, £12 lOs. £6 15 0
Ensign Midget, ooe. model, f/6.3 lens. As new £2 0 0
Zeiss 31x21 Roll Film Icarette, latest Compur. As
new. Cost £13 5s . £7 10 0
Voigtlander Avus 3Jx2i, double extension, f/4.5 Skopar
lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides. Perfect condition £4 15 0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 31x21, f/2.8 Tessar lens. Compur
Rapid shutter. Cost £28 5s. As new . £21 10 0
Kodak Six-20, f/4.5 lens, delayed-action shutter. Cost
£5 5s. As new . £4 0 0
Thomton-Pickard Junior Special Reflex, 3i 2i, f/4.5
Ross Xpres, roU-tilm adapter, F.P. adapter, cable release,
solid leather case. Perfect . £7 15 0
® Zeiss 520, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur Rapid shutter.
# (?08t £11 178. ea. As new . £9 0 0 J
% Ensign Carbine 1-pl. Roll Film, f/4.5 Doppei lens, Compur 0
^ shutter, R. and C. front. Perfect condition. For £3 15 0 ^
S Polyscop Stereo, f/5.5 Bausch Oinnar lenses, shutter A
l/3rd to i/25Uth sec., auto-plate magazine. J^erfect. For A
£3 15 0 X
? Ensign Midget Model 83, All-distance, in slip case. As a
® new condition. List 338. For . £1 5 6 x
i Zeiss KoUbri 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Novar lens, Telma shutter. J
As new. List £8 28. 6d. For . £4 15 0
Zeiss Contax, f/2 Zeiss Sonnar, 5-cm., latest model. As A
new. List £41. For . £31 0 0 2
Foth-Derby 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, a
l/5th to l/5U0th sec. As new. List £5 5s. For. £4 4 0 ?
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54
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
September 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 9
“VERTEX”
The most comprehensive range of
Photographic Enlargers.
MECHANICALLY IMPROVED
PERFECTED LENSES
Specially deflignec] for enlarging
from uiliiiature negatives. Spacious
vell-ventUated lainphouse to pre¬
vent over-heating. Single type
condenser (the best for minimising
grain). THE ACME OF8IMPLICITY :
one-hand manipulation by means
of automatic column-lock, end
focussing on lens mount. Fitted
with red s^ving-fllter for rapid
M'ork. Anyone can easily master
its operation in a few minutes.
Models Nos. 204 to 200 make enlargements up to 12x12 in.
Prices from £6 6 0 to £8 8 0.
Models Nos. 210 to 219 make enlargements up to 16x10 in.
Prices from £7 7 0 to £10 10 0.
STOP GROPING IN THE DARK
Use the LlOS-Periscope
•when makirie enlarge¬
ments. With this
unique high-grade pre¬
cision instrument you
are able to examine
in detail your nega¬
tive (through the
image projected on
baseboard) and to
determine needle-sharp
focussing. Sol'l with a guarantee
of optical accuracy to within
l/25Uth inch. No more fiddling
with a magnifying glass. Any¬
one can use the - ,£4:4:0
Lios-Periscope. Price^
LIOS-
GRANDOSCOPE
Correct time of
exposure for
making en¬
largements de¬
finitely and
simply deter¬
mined.
Price
37/6
\ \ , ...1/
ifCOLQUR-FlUERS:^
ULTRASORBAN
Colour Filters
for cloud effects and correct
ren<lering of tone values,
Optical flats, stained d uring
fusion (no gelatine), yellow,
green, red and blue, single
or in sets of three, screw-
cap slip-on metal rims for
all lens diameters.
LIOS-SCOPE Exposure Meter . 15/-
“ FRAMEX ” Range-finder, with interacting area of sharpness
gauge. Price 32/6. Leather case 2/6 extra. '
Ask for fully descriptive leaflet.
Obtainable from all progressive dealers, or from Sole Conces-
sionares ;
F. MORAT & CO., LTD.
68, BASINGHALL STREET, LONDON, E.C.2
Phone : MET. 3131/2
FINISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 21- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES!
Price list confains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
J[j}cludmsf D. & P, Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
A I I BTIUC OLOHAIVT ROAD,
^kkCinO MANCHESTER. 4
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
Xl O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for : prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free.— Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, 8ix6i 1/-. — Palk, 19,
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only.—
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces ;
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy : Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, 3}x2i lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [2929
REPAIRERS
Repairs to Cameras, focal-plane and other
shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London, W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — ^R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London, W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimates submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn, E.C.l (near
Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED
Photographs wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
graphy,” speoimen free. — Matson. 36, Orchard
Avenue. Cambridge. [4891
Snaps wanted.— Airmen in Uniform, or Flying
Dress ; State price witli specimen. — Box 9316,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [4909
LOST
O K Reward for recovery 35-mm. De Vry Camera
oLO mislaid in transit ; deposit “ A.P.” — Gorse,
86, Accrington Rd., Blackburn. [4923
MISCELLANEOUS
SELL Your Photographs to the Press ; write
immediately for Free Prospectus, ” Making
Money with Your Camera.” — World’s Photographic
Academy, 45, Maple Avenue, Whitefield, Nr.
Manchester. [4823
DAVON Micro-Telescope, 35 x, case, 3 eyepieces,
light folding tripod ; cost over £13 ; £4. —
Jones, 4, The Gardens, High St., Hornsey,
London. [4899
Young Lady desires engagements as Model ;
use of studio with outdoor facilities (North
London) could also be arranged. — Box 9329, c/o
“ TTie Amateur Photographer.” [4949
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
BLACKBURN.
BRADFORD.
BRISTOL.
CARDIFF.
CARLISLE.
CHELTENHAM.
DEWSBURY.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
G. & F. A. Wilman 32, Westgate.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd.. 20, High St-
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
C. & F. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN. Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-32, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY. Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS. C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Corner.
LEICESTER. Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoii Street.
LIVERPOOL. W. H. Touikinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON. Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5-
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29. Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. Allen. Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate -
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 3S, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD. Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY. W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON. W. Martin, 112, High Street.
/B»yEMPIRE
BRAND
All British, first quality Printing Papers
— Gaslight and Bromide. Soft, normal,
vigorous, extra vigorous — all surfaces.
NOTE THESE PRICES— save money
144 144
Sheets Sheets
X 2j . . 2/6 6J X 4J . . 7/,
4}X2| .. 3/4 84x6i 12/8
4iX3i 3/8 10X8 .. 18/3
Send for FULL LISTandFREE SAMPLES
Special prices for quantities.
MARTIN
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMIST
SOUTHAMPTON
you CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
55
lo (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER A D VERTISEMENTS
September 23, 1936
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No threading. Magazine
loading, 50-ft., l6-min. film.
Each magazine has footage
indicator. Speeds 8. 16, 64.
Scene-timer. Five inter¬
changeable lenses available,
universal finder. Panchro¬
matic. Super-sensitive Pan¬
chromatic and " Koda-
chrotue " fllmavaiJable. Price,
with Kodak f/1.9 Jens and
£40:0:0
STOCK AT
London ;
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch,
1, Copthall Chambers,
E.C.2.
55, Brampton Rd.,S.W.3.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD II
with Zeiss Triotar t/4.5
£14:10:0
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5
pui £17:10:0
Ever-rcady case, £10 0
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR OWN
CAMERA IN
PART PAYMENT
THE NEW
ZEISS CONTAFLEX
★ New Mociel Zeiss
CONTAX III
in Stock
Arka Flash Attachment for
Leica. As new . £1 2 6
Changing-box for 4.5x10.7
cm. Heidoscop. Fair con¬
dition . £1 15 0
Blendux Meter. Good con¬
dition . £1 15 0
Bewi Telemeter, case. As
new . £2 15 0
Electro Bewi Meter, case.
Good condition . £3 5 0
2ix1| Tropical Makina Roll
Film, f/4.2 .■\nticomar, Com-
pur. Fair con-
dition . SiO • X f .D
9.5 Rathe Home Movie, double
claw, resistance.
nem. Cost £7123. 6d.
9.5 Rathe Home Movie,
double claw, super attachment,
C motor. Very good condition.
Cost £ir 17s £7.15.0
Wray Enlarger II, f/3.5 lens,
for all negatives up to 4x4
cm. As neio.
Cost £10 15s.. . Si f • 1 / .0
6x13 cm. lea Stereoscopic,
f/4.5 Tessars, clianging-box
and 12 slides. OQ.IC.A
Fair condition. Iv.XiJ.U
6x6 Rolleicord, f/3.8 Trio¬
tar As new £10:15;0
5-cm. Summar f/2 Lens, for
chromium Leica. As new. List
£13:15:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo D,
Dallmeyer f/1.9, also Dallmeyer
Tele f/4, case. Good condition.
cost£5o £18:10:0
31x2J Makina II, f/2.9
Anticomar, coupled finder,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll-film holder, filter, 2 cases.
Almost new. jCOQ*1C*A
List {.4-$ los.
16-mm. Ensign Super Kine-
cam, f/1.5 Cinar, also f/1.9
Dallmeyer, also f/4.5 Dallmeyer
Tele, filters, case. Good
Cost £49:17.6
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Bargain
list and guide to new models, also latest literature^ post
free anywhere. Please state requirements.
Planox Automatic Stereoscopic
Viewing Box for 6x13 cm. Rolleido-
scope (24 holders, each taking 20
slides). Very good rj.IC.n
condition. List £7105.
3x4 cm. Fotet, f/4.5 Vidar, Com¬
pur. Good condi- C A 1 C A
tion .
3.V X 2^ Agfa Standard, f/4.5 Heloslar,
Compur, 3 slides, F.P, adapter,
yellow filter, case.
Very good condition
3^x2^ T.-P. Victory Reflex, re¬
volving back, 5|-in. Cooke f/4.5, 6
slides, F.P. adapter, l?C*iA*A
case. Fair condition XO*X\l*U
9.5 Pathe Luxe Motocamera, f/2. 7
Tessar, case. Good C . 1 C . A
condition . XOrlDlU
3^x2^ Voigtiander Avus, f/4.5
Skopar, delayed Compur, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. CQ*Q*n
As new . X0*0*w
4i x3^ Goerz Anschutz Press, 13.5-
cm. Dogmar f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, case.
Very good condition XO*AO*v
3ix2^ Zeiss Ideal, Tessar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, 6 slides, case.
Good condition. List
£19 17s. 6d . XO.ll.O
9.5 Miller, f/2.9 Dallmeyer, also
Wray f/4.5 Tele lens. Very good
condition. List
£12 I2S. 6d . XJ/#JI»vr
18-mm. Kodascope D, 300-watt,
transformer. As dQ.lA.A
neiv. List £25 . . . . Xla.lU.U
6x13 cm. Rolleidoscope, f/4.5
Tessars, case. Very good condition.
List£54 7s6d £22:10:0
Above are at
537 PINNER RD.
North Harrow, HARROW
Telephone: Pinner 2780.
Wratten Safelight 10x8. Good
condition. Cost £2 is. £1:0:0
3i X 2} Ensign Carbine 6, AJdis Uno
f/4.5, Compur, leather CQ.I7.C
case. Fair condition XO.Xl.O
33x2i Cocarette, Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, leather case. CC.C.A
Fair condition . XO.O.U
Minifex, 36 pictures 13x18 mm. on
16-mm. film, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan,
Compur, purse. As CC-C.A
new. List £8 17s . XO.D.U
16-mm. Agfa Movex B, f/3.5 lens.
Good condition. Cost ifC.IC.A
£ioios . dtD:lD:U
4.5x6 cm. Minimum Ralmos Focal-
plane, 7. 5-cm. Tessar f/4.5, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. CC.10.C
Good condition . XO.iO.O
3.VX2.V T.-R. Junior Special Reflex,
revolving back, 5-in. Cooke f/4.5,
12 slides, case. Fair IJ'T.I C.A
condition . Xf.Xw.V
33 X 2^ Mentor Sports Reflex, Meyer
Helioplan f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
lens hood, case. Good CQ.IC.A
condition . XO.iO.U
9.5 Dekko, f/1.9 Dallmeyer, also
Wray Tele f/4.5, Cll.llt.n
case. As new . . .
6x13 cm. Heidoscop Stereo Reflex,
7.5-cm. Tessars f/4.5, Compur, f/4.2
finder lens, changing-box for 12
plates, case. Good con-
dition. Cost £61 5s.
3^x2^ Ermanox Focal-plane, f/i.8
Emostar, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
£29:15:0
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
D^LLONPS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
Leica Combination Case. Shop-
r;f7s.6d..‘:"‘ £3:15:0
9x12 cm. Tropical Tenax,
double extension, 14.3-cm. Con¬
vertible Dagor f/6.8. Compound
i/25oth, 3 book-form D.D.
£4:10:0
9.5 Rathe B Motocamera.
. £4:19:6
Zeiss Ikonta, i6-on-3t x 2^ him,
Novar f/4.5, Telma shutter.
Shop-soiled. List CC.O.C
£6 2S. 6d . XD.Z.D
3tx2t Ensign Autospeed, f/4.5
Aldis Uno, case. CC-I'T.C
As new . XD. 1 # .0
Leica Projector Villa (Udano).
As new. List ^7.1 A. A
£8 13s. 6d . X/.IU.U
3i X 23 Zeiss Bebe, Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adaoter,
case. As new.. £9:15.0
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen,
180-watt, resistance, case. Good
£12:15:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, i6-on-
3iX2j film, Tessar f/3.5, Rapid
Compur, i/5ooth. Shop-soiled.
List£i8i2s.6d £16:10:0
Contax I, f/3.5 Tes.sar, E.R.
case. Fair condi- C'\n .'tn .(\
Hon. List £28 17s. Xlf.ll.U
6x6 Latest Rolleiflex, f/3.5
Tessar. Shop- COA.iA.A
soiled. List £25 XXU.IU.U
Contax I, Sonnar f/2, E.R.
£35:0:0
Above are at
35 BROMPTON RD.
London, S.W.3
Telephone : Kensington 2052.
Zeiss Mirax Enlarging At¬
tachment (J-pl. or 33 x23).
Shop-soiled . £2 12 '6
3tx2i Ensign Carbine 3,
Hnsar f/4.5, ca.se. Good
condition . £2 17 6
9.5 Latest Campro Com¬
bined Camera and Pro¬
jector. As new. CQ-A.A
List £3 17s. 6d. lO.U.U
16-mm. Minilex, 36 pic¬
tures, f/3.5 lens, delayed
£3:15:0
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby,
1/3.5 lens, delayed action.
Good condition. CA^O^Ct
List £5 ss.. . .
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
double claw, resistance.
Fair condi- C^.C.A
tion . dL‘X#U*V
4.5 X 6 cm. Ernemann
Focal-plane, f/4.5 Emotar,
12 slides, F.P. adapter.
d^n £4:19:6
33x2| NeHel Fiduca
Double Extension, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, Compur, 6
slides, F.P. adapter. Fairly
goodcondi- £5.Q.Q
33x2^ Mentor Folding
Reflex, Tessar f/4.5, also
g-in. Dallon Tele f/5.6,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
Srifr' £11:15:0
33x2^ N. & G. Folding
Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition. List
£52 5S...
£22:15:0
Above are at
66a Seven Sisters Rd.
Holloway London, W.7
Telephone: North 3573.
ESTD.
1750.
3ix2J Ensign Roll Film
Reflex, f/6.3 Ross. Fair
condition.... £1.5.0
33x2^ N. & G. Sibyl,
Ross Tessar f/6.3, 4 slides,
case. Good. CQ.C.A
condition ... XO.O.l/
3ix2J^ Ensign Regular,
f/3.9 Lukos, Compur. Good
condition.. £4:10:0
3; X 2J Etui, Radioiiar
f/4.5, delayed Compur, 3
slides. As rC.C.A
new . dbtj vU •U
3^x21^ Ensign Focal-
planc Speed, Aldis-Butcher
f/4.5, Sports view-finder,
£6:10:0
4ix3i T.-P. Special Re¬
flex, C-in. Aviar f/4.5,
6 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good
condition.. Xl*0*U
3^x2.V Baida Venus Wa-
1/3.5 Meyer Trioplan,
double extension, Compur,
3 slides. Good jCQ*C*A
condition .... XOwD#\l
3^x2.V T.-P. Junior Spe¬
cial Reflex, f/3.5 Cooke
Series XI, F.P. adapter,
8 slides. Good condition.
List £15 rss £9:12:6
Eder Patent, 16 pictures
on 3^X2^- film, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur, f/4.5 fin¬
der lens, focussing screen,
direct finder. As new.
List£i5 15s £10.10:0
Above are at
191-2 Tottenham
Court Rd. London, W.I
Telephone: Museum 0852
(5 lines).
And at : —
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
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Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catford. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — ir4. Promenade.
Salisbury.— 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
Leica
Cameras
Wanted
FOR SPOT CASH
Leica lenses and acces¬
sories wanted for spot
cash.
Specially wanted.
9-cm. Elmar f/4 Lenses
and (Vidom) Univer¬
sal Finders for spot
cash at I, Copthall
Chambers, E.C.2.
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offer.
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ALL THE BEST CAMERAS FOR AUTUMN
As usual, the finest selection is in stock at Bond Street. Any model can be purchased on nine equal monthly instalments,
and you can start using your camera after making the first small payment. Why not write to us, or, better still, call
at our shop and let us show you the various models, there is absolutely no obligation to purchase.
WHEN IN TOWN FOR THE 'ROYAL” OR
THE SALON,” DON’T MISS OUR MINIATURE
CAMERA PICTURE EXHIBITION IN OUR NEW
GALLERY AT 127, NEW BOND STREET. OPEN
8.30 A.M. TO 6.30 P.M., FREE.
ROLLEIFLEX
To be able to see your picture
on the ground-glass screen,
actual size and right way up, is but one of the advantages of
the Rolleiflex. Lens stop, shutter speed and focussing can
all be seen and adjusted while the picture is being composed.
Takes 12 pictures on 3^x2| 8-exposure roll film for I -, and
may be adapted for plates or cine film. Fitted with Zeiss
Tessar f/3.5 lens and Compur shutter, speeded
to I /500th sec., T. and B .
N ine monthly payments of 58 A.
£25
ROLLEICORD II, RETINA, SUPER IKONTA,
BRILLIANT, ETC. ALL IN STOCK.
THE LATEST
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PRiMARFLEX
Takes 12 pictures 2i x 2:J in. on
standard 3|: x 2J roll films ;
also 4] X 6 cm. plates.
These special features are incorpo¬
rated in this splendid new model.
One revolution of winding-head
automatically and simultaneously
performs four functions — i.e.,
winds shutter, sets mirror, oper¬
ates film counter, winds film.
Self-capping focal-plane shutter,
I to I 1 ,000th sec., T. and B., deep
focussing hood with magnifier,
additional direct- vision finder,
interchangeable lens mount.
With lO-cm. f/2.8 Meyer Trioplan anastigmat . £31 10 0
N ine monthly payments of 73 6.
With Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens, in helical mount . £36 10 0
N ine monthly payments of 85/2.
Plate-holders, each . 7s. 6d,
Prices of interchangeable lenses on request.
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LEICA MODEL Ilia
Every Leica shot is successful. You can take distant
shots of animals or birds, close-ups, portraits, speed
subjects, or snapshots at night. The Leica measures
only in. yet will take up to 36 pictures with one
loading. Double or blank exposures impossible.
Five minutes to learn — call and let us demonstrate.
Generous allowances on your present apparatus.
Literature free on request.
Leica Model Ilia, with f/2 Summar (ens £43 0 0
Nine monthly payments of £5 0 4.
EXAKTA F.-PLANE REFLEX
For V.P. roll film. Picture is seen in the finder mirror
exactly as it will appear in the film. Fitted with
auxiliary mirror for eye-level work and magnifier
for fine work, speeds from 12 to I /1,000th sec.,
f 3.5 lens, from . 01 Q . 1 rt ■ rt
Nine monthly payments of 45 '6. I 51 ■ I w • U
NEW ZEISS CONTAX III
Splendidly improved and fitted with built-in photo¬
electric exposure meter. As usual, we have the first
models ready for immediate delivery.
F 2.8 Zeiss Tessar . £55 17 0
F/2 Sonnar . £63 0 0
F, I.SSonnar . £78 5 0
« Wallace Heaton Ltd.
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September 23, 1936
A SUPERB PICTURE
^Iplthrome
FILM PACK
No more conclusive proof of the
photographic efficiency of Selochrome
Film Packs could be provided than this
fine photog raph by L. F. Wastell,
Hon. F.R.P.S.
It leaves nothing to be desired in richness
of detail and tone gradation.
Remember the six big advantages of
Selochrome Film Pack — No fogging.
Every film lies flat. All tabs are
of different lengths. No sticking or
slipping. Any film can be removed
for development before the whole of the
pack is exposed. Correct register with
all adapters.
Made in England by ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
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"The Amateur Photogfapher and Cinematographer” Wednesday, September soih, 1936.
OTOGRAPHER
&L CllN[E:iviAXOGFtAPME:.R.
The Journal for Everybody with a Camera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, September 30th, 1936.
No. 2499.
it would be a stroke of Itick to get a picture of such rare beauty as this with an ordinary camera — but with a Rolleiflex
nothing is left to chance. It is so scientifically constructed that, with good judgment and an eye for the unusual, it is possible
for every exposure to be a real work of art. The shutter speed and lens stop can be seen from the taking position in a
small peep window above the finder lens, while at the same time, your picture is in view, full size and right way up, on the
focussing screen. Every control is placed within easy reach of the finger tips — thus manipulation becomes simplicity
itself. Rolleiflex has Compur shutter speeded to I /SOOth sec., T. and B., and f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. It takes twelve pictures
on XlJ 8-exposure film for I/-, or can be used with plates, 35-mm. cine film, or as a stereo camera, and takes numerous
special accessories making it really versatile. £2S.
Free illustrated literature and name of nearest stockist from the Sole Importers :
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Copyright— Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K.
the amateur photographer advertisements _ September 30, 1936
—more time for picture-making indoors
say the Kodak Night Photography Aids
This fine night-time study
was taken with
ONE
"PHOTOFLOOD” LAMP
in a
"KODAFLECTOR"
REFLECTOR
on
KODAK
SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC
FILM
Ask your Dealer for new
Kodak Night Photography
Booklet, re-written and
revised throughout, or
write to
KODAK LTD.
KODAK HOUSE.
KINGSWAY. LONDON. W.C.2
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September 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
1
NEW IMPORTANT “MINIATURE” SERVICE
You may own a good miniature camera, and know how to use it expertly — if you do get any mediocre pictures, it mostly happens through
inferior developing. All chance of this disappointment has been eliminated by a new developing device we have brought to the
miniaturist's aid — why not take advantage of it?
“MICROLUX”
GUARANTEED SECOND-HANDS
1 — V.P. Korelle R.F. Camera, Zeiss Tessar lens 1249768
f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec. Cost
£10 lOs . Our price £6 17 6
2 — Contax 1 35-mm. Miniature Camera, No. V37230,
Sonnar f/2 lens (1407637), focal-plane shutter, ^
to l/l,00()th sec.. Cost £41 ... .Our price £32 10 0
3 — Foth-Flex 6x 6 Reflex CZamera, f/3.5 Foth anastigmat
lens, focal-plane shutter, I/25th to l/500th sec.
Cost £10 173. 6d . Our price £7 17 6
4 — 6x6 Non-Automatic Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex,
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter. I to l/300th
sec. Cost £18 . Our price £9 9 0
5 — 4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, f/2. 8 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter, 1 to I /300th sec. Cost
£26 . Our price £18 18 0
6 — Leica Standard, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
l/20thto I /500th sec. Cost £16. Our price £12 12 0
7 — 6x6 cm. Super Ikonta R.F., Zeiss Tessar lens
f/2.8, D.A. Compur Rapid shutter, I to I /400th
sec., ever-ready case. Cost £29 16s. 6d.
Our price £23 15 0
8 — 6x6 cm. Super Ikonta R.F., Zeiss Tessar lens f/3.5,
D.A. (iompur Rapid shutter, 1 to I/400th sec., E.R.
case. Cost £26 I5s . Our price £19 19 0
9 — 4x 3 cm. Vollenda R.F. Camera, f/3.5 lens, Radionar,
Compur shutter, 1 to l/500th sec. Cost £9 15s.
Our price £6 6 0
10 — 6X 6 Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex Camera (Automatic)
Tessar lens f/3.5, Compur shutter. Cost £25
Our price £19 19 0
EASY TERMS AND EXCHANGES. — Anything on nine
monthly payments — our exchanges are the fairest
obtainable anywhere.
DEVELOPING SERVICE
Our “ MICROLUX ’* Service of developing in Para*
pbenylene'DianiiDe and other agents ensures the
best results from your film ; results which have so
minute a grain sue that they will enlarge twenty
diameters or more without the grain becoming ap¬
parent, but owing to the nature of this development
it is essential that films for “ MICROLUX " develop¬
ment receive at least twice the normal exposure.
Providing this extra exposure is given, negatives
developed by our *’ MICROLUX ” process possess
a quality that cannot be equalled by ordinary methods,
but to submit a film which has received merely the
bare mluimum exposare to this form of development
will not yield good results. The latter we can also
develop under the same “ INDIVIDUAL “ conditions,
but in this case the results are not of such microeoopio
grain size. We offer this service, confident in th#
belief that it will meet the requirements of those
careful w'orkers who would always do their own
processing had they the convenience.
“BIICROLUX and INDIVIDUAL ** Development
Prioes :
Leioa, Contax and similar films : For 36 exposures.
4s. fid. ; per 12 or 18 exposures, 3f. fid. All other
6, 8. 12 or 16 exposure films (up to Six 21 sue):
Per film, 8s. fid.
Note. — ^Vhe^ sending films for this special treatment
It is more than usually necessary to advise us as to the
make and type of film used.
A RECENT TESTIMONIAL
5th September, 1936.
“ I shall be showing you later the ama.-^ing Improve¬
ment In grain since using your developer. I have two
pictures here of identical grain— -the one from your
developer is 20 x enlargement and the one from the
other developer is 8 x enlaigement.” O. O.
GUARANTEED SECOND-HANDS
1 1 — 4X 4 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex Camera (Auto¬
matic), Tessar lens f/2.8, Compur shutter, 1 to
l/3()0th sec. Cost £26 . Our price £16 16 0
12 — Voigtlander Brilliant Reflex Camera 2^X21, Voigtar
f/7.7 lens. Cost £2 5s . Our price £1 15 0
13 — 6x6 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Automatic, Zeiss
Tessar lens f/3.5, Compur shutter, I to I /300th
sec. Cost £25 . Our price £18 18 0
14— Gucki Camera, 16-on-V.P., f/2 Xenon lens, Compur
shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec. Cost £16 16s.
Our price £1111 0
15 — Zeiss Contaflex 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2
Sonnar lens, focal-plane shutter, i to I /1, 000th sec.,
built-in photo-electric exposure meter, E.R. case.
Cost £74 . Our price £62 10 6
16 — Contax 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/3.5 Tessar
lens, focal-plane shutter, i to I /1, 000th sec. Cost
£31 . Our price £19 19 0
17 — Leica Model II, Chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens, focal-
plane shutter, l/20th to I/500th sec. Cost £16 lOs.
(Dur price £10 10 0
18 — 2ix3i Super Ikonta. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur
shutter, I to I/250th sec. Cost £17 17s. 6d.
Our price £14 14 0
19 — Contax Camera 35-mm. Miniature, Tessar f/2.8,
5-cm. Cost 03 I Os . Our price £19 19 0
20— Leica Model III, Chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens, focal-
plane shutter, i to l/500th sec. Cost £31 10s.
Our price £23 10 0
OUR GUARANTEE. — Every camera (new or second¬
hand) costing £10 or more is fully guaranteed by us fer
three years.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.,
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
47, BERKELEY ST., LONDON, W.i
The MINIATURE CAMERA SPECIALISTS
. TELEPHONE : MAYFAIR 751 1 (8 lines).
43, KENSINGTON HIGH ST., W.S
WALLACE
HEATON’S
TION
FOR GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANY
AMATEUR WITH ANY APPARATUS
NO RESTRICTION WHATEVER .45 TO SUBJECT, ETC.
Here’s a hew competition in which the beginner stands as much chance as the ex¬
perienced photographer. None of the tricks of the fuily-fledged worker are allowed
to improve his chances of winning — only photographs made straight from untouched
negatives are eligible. Enlargements, of course, are allowed — in fact, we recommend
an 8^x6J enlargement, as always looking best in the eyes of the judges. A prize of
21/- will be awarded for the best picture received each week in addition to the first
prize of £25 which will be awarded for the best effort received during the competition
(October 1st to December 31st). For photographs which appeal to us, not neces¬
sarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the copyright by payment of
£2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The
copyright of the £25 prize-winning print must be made over to us without further
payment.
Acceptance of the rules is a specific condition of entry.
NO RETOUCHING, FAKING, OR COMBINATION PRINTING— JUST HONEST PHOTOGRAPHY.
NO RESTRICTION AS TO SIZE AND TYPE OF CAMERA, OR MATERIALS USED.
which must be affixed to !
the back of each entry, i
I
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“OPEN COMPETITION.” j
30th September, 1936. I
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 30, 1936
ALL THAT’S BEST FOR HOME MOVIES
BOLEX G 916
PROJECTOR
For' both 9.5-min. and 16-mm. Filma.
This machine is entirely gear driven,
there being no belts whatever. When
fitted with a 5(i-vo)t 200-watt lamp and
the .'equivalent of a three-bladed shutter,
the screen luminosity ■ A ■ A
is 130 lumens . • U • V
Nine monthly payments of £5 7s. 4d.
KODASCOPE ‘D’
With .300-watt lamp. Takes 400 ft. of
16-mm. film. Fan-cooled. Automatic
rewind. Beautifully finished in bronze.
Gives silent, cle.ar and fiickerless pro¬
jection. including supplementary re¬
sistance, splicing O
and oiling outfits. , . . ■ W ■ V
Nine monthly payments of 58/4.
PATHESCOPE 200-B
For 9.5-mm. films.
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
wide easily obtainable. Flickerless
projection, sprocket fed. Threading
one side only. Single nut tilting device.
W'orks off 110 volts. With lamp, plug,
fiex, adapter and one empty 300-ft.
£15:0:0
Nine monthly paytnents of 35/-.
SIEMENS NEW
SIXTEEN-NINE Projector
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. films. Has
200-watt lamp. Speeds 12Ao 26 pictures
per second. Motor rewind. Single
picture device. Silent take-up. Simple
threading. Self-contained resistance,
centring device and
safety switch . X»39.IV.U
Nine monthly payments of £6 18s. lOd,
FILMO “8”
PROJECTOR
Has 400'watt lamp. Entirely gear
driven. Fitted with fast f/1.6 projection
lens. Pilot light. Adjustable tilt
and efficient cooling. Safety curtain for
" stills.” Takes 200-ft. films. For all
26^'.“ £41 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 95/8,
ALL THE VERY
LATEST ENLARGERS
New M & W Enlarger
Model FAM. With foolproof coupled
automatic focussing. F/4.5 double
anastigmat. Iris, and orange cap and
condenser. Rise and fafl movements by
one-hand lever. Fine and coarse
focussing. 100-watt opal lamp.
4x4 cm . £14M4!0
6x6 cm . . £18a18r0
Nine monthly payments of 84 3 or 44 '2.
ENSIGN AUTO¬
FOCUS MAGNAPRINT
For all miniature negatives, Ensign
Miilget. half-V.F., Leica and Coutax
and similar sizes. F 4.5 Dallmeyer lens
aD<t 2ii-in. condenser; enlarges to
all sizes from 21 < .31 to !•> x 12 in.
Baseboard fitted with spring paper
clamp . £8:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 19 10.
ZEISS IKON MIRAX
The Mirax converts one’s own camera into
a highly efficient enlarger, and it is within
the reach of the modest purse. It has
all-metal body and stand. Absolutely
light-tight. Electric bulb supplies the
illumination. For use with roll film or
plate cameras, 31x21 or £3:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 8/4.
LEICA FOCOMAT
Has automatic focussing and
makes perfect pictures up to any
size from 31x21 to 15x10 in.
Diffused illumination gives soft,
haxmonious enlargements. For
use with your ^ «
own Leica lens. I w •
Nine monthly payments of 38/2.
Zeiss Ikon MIRAPHOT
31X21 ENLARGER
The
and
Zeiss
f/6.3
With
f/4.5
" Miraphot ” enlarees both films
plates.
Ikon Novar
anastigmat. . . .
Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat. . . .
£7:12:6
£10:2:6
Nine monthly payments of 17/10 or
23. 8.
AXD BEST CAMERAS FOR AUTUMN SHOTS
The
“ ROLLEIFLEX ”
The easiest manipu¬
lated camera you
could buy. Shows
your picture fuU
size an<i right w’ay
up on ground-glass
screen. Pitted with
Compur shutter,
speetled to i;.>00th
sec., T. and B., and
ZelM Tessar f/3.5
lens
£25:0:0
Nine monthly pay*
ments of 58 4.
“CONTAX III”
with bnilMo photo-electric
exposure meter.
In other respects Contax III
does not diftcr from Contax II.
Fitted with Zeiss Tessar lens.
2-in. focal length, apo. Aa A
f/3.5, from _ *fOO • U • U
EXAKTA
For V.P. roll film. Picture is seen In
the finder mirror exactly as it will
appear In the film. Fitted with
auxiliary mirror for eye-level
work and magnifier for fine work,
speeds from 12 to 1/1, 000th sec..
f/3.5 lens, from £19:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 45/6.
LEICA MODEL III
With f/2 Sammar Lens.
Automatic focussing, .3 shots In 10 secs.,
anything up to 36 pictures one loading.
double exposures impos- £39:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 92./2.
“SUPER IKONTA”
Takes 11 pictures on 3ix21
8-expo3ure roll film. Distance
meter coupled with the focussing.
Direct built-in view-finder, Compur
Rapid shutter, speeded 1 to l/400th
sec. With f/2. 8 TOO • C ■
Zeiss Tessar lens • w ■
Nine monthly payments of 66/-,
2
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COMPLETE EDITOR I
Comprising : |
Viewer, Splicer and Rewind j
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price, or 51 - if under £5. Get in touch with
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Model B Self-threadiag Ciae-Eodak Projector*
200-watt lamp, resistauce and caee. Ck)8t
iillO . £21 10 0
Model B Cine-Eodak, f/i.9 an;i8tiRmat.
Cost £36 . £10 10 0
9.5-mm. Patbe Home Ciae Projector, type
0 motor, group resistance, super attachment
£8 17 0
Model A Cine>Eodak Projector, 20U-watt,
adjustable resietauee, travelling-case. Cost
£66 . £10 16 0
Model III Coupled Leitz Leioa, 1/2 Huiumar,
L/ca«e . £27 10 0
6x6 Bolleieord, f/4.6 Trlotar, L/cose
£0 7 6
Three New Salex All-way Enlarging Easels.
Cost £3 38. each. Eaeh . 45s. Od.
Latest Leitz Focomat Enlarger, condenser,
base easel, electric flttiugs. As new £13 17 0
Leitz Valoy Vertieel Enlarger, condenser,
base easel, electric titlangs . £7 17 6
31x24 Miraphet Enlarger, f/4.6 Tcssar.
special iris ring, electrie Ottings, base easel.
As new. Cost £12 . £7 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Enlarger, long ex., f/6 Aldis
anaatigmat, 5l-tn. cond^iser, electric fttilngs
£4 17 6
VJP. Piccolette Roll Film, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur, L/case . £6 6 0
Specially Good Enlargers, In various sizes and
types. Details on application.
31x21 Ensign Bell Film Beflex, f/4.6 Aldi^
anas., L/case . £4 17 6
41x6 Tropical Sennett, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compound shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A., 2 purses
£4 17 6
Exakta Beflex Vest Pecket, f/3.6 Zeiss
Tessar, L/case . £14 14 0
Mode) P.A. Belex Projector, 400-watt lamp,
f/1.9 lens, resistance . £19 19 0
31x21 Latest Range-finder Makina, f/2.9
Plaubel Anticomar, wide-angle and other
lenses, filter, hood, 8 slides, L/case. Coat
£53 . £39 10 0
31x21 T.-P. Horizontal Beflex, f/4.6 Dall-
meyer anas., also 9-iu. f/6.5 Dallon TelephotcT,
3 slides, F.P.A. and case . . £9 9 0
45 X 107 Volgtlander Stereereflectorscope, pair
f/4.5 HelJar lenses, Compound shutter, changlng-
box, F.P.A., stereoscopie viewer. .. . £8 8 0
31x21 Super Ikonta, f/4.6 Tessar, Rapid
Compur, L/caso . £14 10 0
Siemens Model B Cine Camera, f/2.8 Ulaukar
lens, slow motion, varied speeds. .. . £17 10 0
Model I Ikoflex, f/4.6 Novar lens. Rapid
Compur. As new . £8 7 6
31x21 Zeiss Maximar, f/4.6 Tessar, D.A.
Compur, 6 slides, roll-holder, F.P.A., L/oase
£8 17 6
31 X 21 Welta Perfeota, f/3.8 Meyer Trioplan.
D.A. Compur, L/case . £14 14 0
31x24 Murer Compact Reflex, f/4.6 anas.,
3 sUdes, F.P.A. , L/case,. . £3 17 8
Model 1 Leitz Leica, f/S.6 Elmar, range-finder,
L/case . £9 17 6
Several Good Microscopes by eminent makers
at bargain prices. Write for particulars.
21 X 21 Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
lens, D.A. Compur, ever-ready case £25 0 0
3x4 Baby Ikonta, f/3.6 Novar anas., Com¬
pur, purse . £6 17 6
31 X 21 Latest Toigtlander Bergheil, tropical
finish, f/4.5 Heliar lens, D.A. Compur, 6 slides,
F.P.A., L/case. As new . £14 14 0
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, electric fitting.i. New
condition . £7 10 0
31x21 Salex Reflex, f/3.9 anaatigmat, focal-
plane shutter, G slides, F.P.A., leather cose
£2 10 0
21 siaare Voigtlander Brilliant, f/6. 3 anas-
tigmat, speeded shutter and ever-reaily case
£3 5 0
31x21 Six-20 Eodak, f/4.5 Kodak anastig-
mat, D.A. Compur shutter and leather case
£6 0 0
16-mm. Siemens Cine Camera, f/2.3 anastig-
mat, 3 speeds, leather case. New condition
£24 0 0
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 anastlgmat, speeded
shutter . £1 18 6
34x21 N. & G. Folding Beflex, Ross Xpres
f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 2
slides, F.P.A. and leather cjise. . . . £19 19 0
16-mm. Bell & Howell 750-watt Projector,
motor drive, resistauce to 260 volts, in case
£45 0 0
Ensign Moltilite Ontflt. 3 lamps, reflectors
and stand, complete in case . £3 18 6
Model Ilia Leitz Leioa, Summar f/2, focal-
plane shutter, coupled range-finder, ever-ready
case . £33 16 0
21 square Rolleicord, Carl Zeiss Triotar f/4.6,
Compur shutter. New condition,. £9 0 0
1-pl. Latest Sanderson Band and Stand.
Rosa Homocentric f/6.3, Compur shutter, every
movement, revolving back, 6 slides, leather
ease. New condition . £12 17 8
1-pl. T.-P. Imperial Horizontal Enlarger,
Aldis f/4.5, reversible carrier, 61-in. condenser.
Nice order . £6 19 0
12-in. Dallmeyer Popular Telephoto f/6.
Iris . £5 19 6
6 X 41 cm. Baby Sibyl, Carl Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather case £6 17 6
31 X 21 Super Ikonta, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6.
coupled range-finder. New condition £13 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Contax, f/2.8 Tessar, coupled
range-finder, ever^ady case. New conditioii
£23 15 0
1-pl. Ensign Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5,
focal-plane shutter, reversing back, 12 slides,
F.P. adapter and leather case . £9 17 6
31x21 Dallmeyer Speed, Pentac f/2.9, focal-
plane shutter, 1 slide, F.P.A. and leather case
£11 12 6
1-pl. Ensign Magnapriut, f/6.3 anaatigmat,
5i-in. condenser, electric fittings. New
condition . £7 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Vertical Magnaprint Enlarger,
f/6.3 anaatigmat, electric fittings. New
condition . £7 10 0
Exakt Vertical Enlarger, f/4.5 anaatigmat,
electric fittings, semi-automatic... £11 17 6
31 X 2i T.-P. Vertical Enlarger, Dallmeyer
f/4.5, negative carrier, condenser and electric
fittings. New condition . £0 17 6
31x21 Voigtlander Prominent, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur shutter, coupled range-finder and
leather case . £13 17 6
6x44 cm. V.P. Ermanox, Emostar f/1.8,
focal-plane shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A. and case
£16 10 0
2S0-watt 16-Dim. Ensign Snper Projector,
motor drive, resistance to 250 volts. Nice
order . £19 19 0
100-watt Ampro Projector, motor drive,
with still and reverse movements, resistance
to 250 volte . £9 17 6
4x3 cm. Baldi Boll Film, f/4..5 anastig.
lens, Vario speeded shutter, direct-vision finder.
Uusoiled . £3 7 6
4x3 cm. Eosi^ Midget, f/6.3 anastig. lens
£1 19 6
' Eodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar lens. Rapid
Compur shatter. As new . £8 15 0
1-pI. T.-P. Press Focal-plane, f/3.5 Dalmac
anastig. lens, 3 slides and case.... £12 10 0
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £19 10 0
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 . £1 12 6
6x6 Voigtlander Brilliant, f/6.3 anastig.
lens . £2 5 0
31 X 21 Ensign Selfix, f/4.5 anastig. lens,
speeded shutter . £2 5 0
31x21 Salex Supreme, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan
£2 7 6
V.P. Ihagee Roll Film and Plate Camera,
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur shutter, plate back, 3
slides and screen . £6 17 6
31x21 Eodak. f/4.5 anastig. lens, D.A.
shutter. New condition . £4 12 6
la Icarette Roll Film, f/4.5 Tessar, in Compur
shutter . £6 10 0
l-pl. Cameo, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter . £6 6 0
31x21 Zodel D.E., f/6. 8 anastig. lens, 3
slides . £2 7 0
1-pI. N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. 6
slides . £6 17 6
34 X 21 New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Dallmeyer
Serrac, 6 double book-form slides, leather
case . £10 10 0
1-pl. N. & G. Boxform Magazine. Wray lens,
changing-box . 15s. 9d.
5x4 S.C. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, f/4.5
Ross Xpres, 6 D.D. slides and case £10 17 6
1-pl. D.E. C.B. Field, f/8 Rectilinear lens,
1 double book-form dark slide and tripod
£17 6
1-pl. S.C. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, 7-in.
f/4.5 Goerz Dogmar anastig. lens, 3 double
plate-holders, leather case . £10 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss anastig.
lens, reversing back, 6 slides, F.P. adapter
and case . £6 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Horizontal Enlarger, f/5.8 Beck
Isostigmar lens, 54-in. condenser. ... £5 17 6
Zeiss 9x12 Miraphot Enlarger, f/4.5 Tessar
lens. List price £14 lOs . £9 9 0
9 12 Plate and Film-pack Developing Tank
17s. 6(1.
21 sqnaro Eodak Developing Tank. .12s. 6d.
Smith and Beck Microscope, coarse and fine
adjustment, i-iu., 2/3rd8, 4/lOths, li-in. ob¬
jectives, 2 eyepieces, mechanical stage
£5 17 6
Beck Microscope, coarse and fine adjustment,
double nosepiece, ‘i/Srds, 1/Gth objectives,
2 eyepieces and case . £4 4 0
9.5 Enung 250-watt Projector, forward and
reverse movement, sprocket drive. . £22 10 0
9.5 Pathe Projector, hand turn, added resis¬
tance. Cost £7 58 . £3 17 6
9.5 Ray Projector, for use off house current
17s. 9d.
V.P. Eodak Special, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur
shutter . £4 17 6
V.P. Blocknote, f/6.3 Tessar, 6 slides
£17 6
Latest Model Cine-Eodak Special, fitted with
15-uun. f/2. 7 Wide Angle, 1-in. f/1,9, 2-in. f/3.5,
3-in. f/4.5, 4i-in. f/4,5, 6-in. f/4.6, complete
with range of filters, additional 100-ft. film
chamber, additional 200-ft. studio film eham-
ber, pan. and tilting tripod, rajige-finder,
Weston exposure meter, presentation ease.
New condition. list £284 18$. 6d. A Salex
super bargain . £175 0 0
750-watt Eodascope Model E, as new, com¬
plete with resistance and case. List price
£73 . £48 15 0
Latest Model S.P. Home Talkie Projector,
5-watt output, new condition, complete with
speaker and all leads . £47 10 0
Pathe Lux Projector, S *’ lamp, fan cooling,
automatic stills, automatic framing, complete
with resistance and carrying-case. As new
£11 15 0
Pathe Luxe Motocamera, f/3.5 lens, portrait
attachment, filter and leather case. Nice
condition. List £12 . £4 18 6
16-mm. Siemens Model B Cine Camera, f/2.8
anastlgmat and leather case. As new. List
price £31 10s . £20 15 0
16-mm. De Luxe Synohrophone Home Talkie
Ootflt, one unit, handsome walnut cabinet,
comprising talkie, silent and 6oan<l, 10-valve
aJl-wave radio and radiogram. last price
£145. A Salex Super Bargain at. .. . £52 0 0
Permarec 10-watt Recording Amplifier.
List price £60. As new. Perfect. . £25 15 0
Permarec Recording Turntable, cmplete
with straight-line tracking device, volume
indicator, leads and plugs, 38-l/3rd r.p.m.
List price £45 . £21 0 0
Permarec de Luxe Recording Microphone,
with 8-ft. adjustable microphone, beam arm,
complete. List price £14 14» . £5 15 0
HyvoUstar Radiogram de Luxe. 10-vaIve
super-het, 4-wave-band, nson tuning indicator,
autochange, auditorial speaker, handsome
walnut cabinet. List price £69 6s. £43 15 0
6 6 Voigtlander Brilliant Roll Film, f/4.5
Sikopar auaetigmat lens, Compur Rapid shutter,
ever-ready case. New condition. .. . £5 2 6
31 X 2i Voigtlander Bessa Roll Film, f/4.5
Skopar, delayed-action Compur shutter
£6 17 6
4x4 cm. Rolieiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar anas-
tigmat, complete in ever-ready case £13 10 0
31 X 21 Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
anustigmat, delayed-action shutter £7 7 0
3ix21 Zeiss Tronar Folding Plate, f/3.6
Zeiss Teasar anastlgmat, delayed-action
Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, filter
and leather case . £14 14 0
i-pl. T.-P. Imperial Enlarger, f/G.8 anastig-
mat lens, 51-in, condenser, electric fittin gs.
£5 5 0
3i X 21 Welta Camera, doable extension,
f/2.9 Schneider lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter and leather case . £7 17 6
31 X 21 Einemann Focal-plane, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, 3 D. slides and case . £12 7 6
1-pl. Zeiss Ikon Tronar, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur
shutter, 6 slides and case . £8 7 6
31x21 Miraphot Automatic Enlarger, f/6.3
Novar lens, bromide board, electric fittings
£5 17 6
V.P. Agfa Speedex 0 Camera, f/8.9 lens,
Compur shutter . £3 18 6
1-pl. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke lens, 3 D.
slides, F.P. adapter. New condition £9 17 8
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The Super Ikonta is made in four picture sizes for roll films. All models are
equipped with Zeiss lenses coupled to the rotating wedge distance meter, and in
addition there are two special models available which provide the advantages usually
found only in miniature cameras — the Super Ikonta II for in. pictures is
equipped with Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid shutter, interlocking arrangement be¬
tween film winder and shutter release that prevents unintentional double exposures.
For 16 pictures 2JxlJ, with Zeiss Tessar f/3.S, Compur Rapid Shutter.. £18 12 6
* For 8 pictures 3^x2^, with Zeiss Tessar f/3.8, Compur Rapid Shutter. .£22 10 0
* For 8 pictures 4Jx2J, with Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur Rapid Shutter. .£20 17 6
For 1 1 pictures 2Jx2J, with Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid Shutter. .£28 5 0
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* Also gives 16 divided pictures by using mask.
Ask your local dealer to demonstrate the Super Ikonta.
"^HE Super Ikonta is fitted with the Zeiss
■ Ikon patent rotating wedge distance
meter. The unique design of this distance
meter — which is only obtainable in Zeiss
Ikon cameras — permits a much greater
accuracy in focussing than with the usual
hinged mirror type of meter. And not
only is the Zeiss Ikon rotating wedge meter
more accurate, but also more durable
and less susceptible to injury, because of
the absence of moving pins and levers,
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WEDNESDAY, September 30TH, 1936.
Readers are reminded of the
approach of the winter season
by the announcement, which
appeared in last week’s issue, of our
annual Lantern Slide Competition.
This is a recurring event that is
looked forward to by all readers
interested in the making of lantern
slides. Not only are the entries in
this competition always of a very
high standard of merit, but the
prize-winning set is usually regarded
as containing the best slides of the
year, which are appreciated as such
wherever they are shown. Already,
a month before the competition
closes, applications for the prize set
have been received from photo¬
graphic societies in all quarters, and
there are but few dates remaining
vacant between the middle of No¬
vember, when the set starts on its
long tour throughout the country,
and the end of May, 1937. Honorary
secretaries of societies who still wish
to secure these prize slides should
send in their applications promptly,
with as many alternative dates as
possible. We will endeavour, if pos¬
sible, to fit them in so that long
journeys from society to society are
avoided. Full particulars of the
competition will be found on another
page in this issue.
Putting Back the Clock.
On October 3rd most newspapers
will contain some reference to
British “Summer Time’’ ending on
this date, and we shall be reminded
to put back our watches and clocks
one hour. There is still time for
the free lance to illustrate the end
of “ summer time ’’ for the local
newspaper. During the first two or
three years when British “ Summer
Time ’’ was regarded as a novelty
most newspapers illustrated the
beginning and ending of the period
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transraissioa in the U.K.
Autumn in the Woods.
Now is the time for panchromatic films
and filters to render adequately the golden
glory of the woodlands.
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2499.
by a photograph of a child moving
the hands of a clock. Although a
pleasing little reminder it has grown
somewhat stereotyped. Here, then,
is an opportunity for the photo¬
grapher with an ingenious turn of
mind to submit an unusual and
attractive picture to the Press
reminding readers to alter their
clocks before retiring to rest on
October 3rd. The subject is one
which calls for originality, but it
must not be overlooked that when
submitting to the Press the picture
must be perfectly sharp and clear.
Aim at producing a fairly contrast}^
print for reproduction purposes and
make enlargements on glossy paper.
Professional Portraiture.
The second half of the P.P.A.’s
Annual Exhibition at the Princes
Galleries, Piccadilly, W , was opened
on Saturday, September 19th, and
again indicated the high status of
British portrait photography by
members of the Professional Photo¬
graphers’ Association. The show
was both attractive and diversi¬
fied, and visitors found it of con¬
siderable general interest. Over 600
prints were hung in these fine
galleries, and special sections dealing
with pictures of “ hands ’’ in por¬
traiture and pictures of “ The Na¬
tions’ Workers ’’ were included. The
whole show was a very successful
demonstration of a phase of photo¬
graphy with a great public appeal.
Sharp Shadows.
“ Shadows for their own sake,’’
to borrow the title of a recent article
in these pages, are again exemplified
in the current exhibitions, and it is
borne home on us that the treatment
of shadows is a task demanding
something more than mere photo¬
graphic technique. Shadows have
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been defined as a partial substitute
in a picture for the ability to move
about and see the object from more
than one point of view. Few things
we depict can be so very attractive
or so very repellent as sharp, uniform
shadows, and whether they are
attractive or repellent depends very
much on the nature of the subject.
Such shadows are seen at their best
when the subject is one composed of
angles and straight lines, or very
simple elementary curves. But when,
as in the case of most pictures, the
“ drawing ” is of a much more com¬
plicated pattern the sharp shadow is
apt to be very unpleasing ; it needs
toning down and very delicate treat¬
ment. _ _ _
In Other Tongues.
The word “ photography ” is
pretty much the same in most
language s — “ photographie ” in
French, “ Fotografie " in German,
“ fotografia ” in Spanish, and the
same in Italian. But there are
some languages where, through un-
famtliarity, it seems to be much
more picturesque. Welsh has three
words which mean “ photography,”
and though one’s tongue may slip
in pronouncing them, they do have
something of the wind of the hiUs
about them. They are ‘‘ heulde-
biaeth,” “ goldebiaeth,” and “ lleu-
ferdebiaeth.” To go rapidly to the
other side of the globe, how pleasant
sounding is “ photography ” in
Japanese— it is “ shashinjutsu.”
Even more engaging is the phrase in
Persian “to take a photograph.”
It runs thus : “ shishah-i-ahsan-
dakhtan.” One feels how clumsy is
our own phraseology in comparison.
Multum in Parvo.
How much can be got into how
little is illustrated (in woodcuts) in
the Twentieth Century French Dic¬
tionary. Here, under the section
headed “ Photography,” there are
reproduced in a space measuring
no more than ten inches by eight as
many as forty-four separate pieces
of apparatus — a studio camera, fold¬
ing cameras for plates and for
films, shutters of different kinds,
stereoscopes, film pack, enlarging
lantern, one, two, three, four, five
kinds of dark-room lamps, and so on.
English dictionary-makers are less
prodigal in their illustrations and
less ingenious in compressing them.
“ Rush Work.
In the race against time the photo¬
grapher is always the leading runner.
The fact was again brought home to
us at a recent wedding in a West End
church. On the way out the bridal
party posed on the steps for a
photographer who had his camera
in the middle of the road. Groups of
the departing guests were also
snapped. The company adjourned
to a near-by hotel for the reception,
and were scarcely seated at the
little tables when in rushed a
number of girls with the prints,
sheaves of them, awaiting orders,
cash on delivery.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Enlarging from Contrasty Negative.
I wish to make an enlargement from a 36x24 mm. negative,
fully exposed and over-developed, so that the high-lights are
blocked up. I am told that reduction is undesirable. Is there
any other method, e.g., making a large print on soft paper, working
it up and copying it, or making a large negative by reversal,
and working on this ? S. li. N. (Eastbourne.)
If you make a print with the shadow detail suitable for
copying, the high-lights will be blank, and it is almost impos¬
sible to supply proper detail and gradation by hand. Much can
be done by making a positive on a suitable plate, reducing the
contrast by full e.xposure and shortened development, and
from this positive make a new negative which can also be
controlled as regards contrast.
This production of a new negative is of great utility, and
demands experience and skill. It is more difficult when
worked on a small scale ; an enlarged negative may not be
suitable for your enlarger, and if large enough for contact,
printing it becomes rather expensive.
We therefore advise you to make an enlargement by the
Sterry process, which is quite capable of doing what you
require. Make up the following stock solution :
Potassium bichromate . . . . . . . . i oz.
Water to . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
Ammonia (.880) . . . . . . . . . . i li. dr.
The working solution is a very weak one- — 50 to 100 minims
of the stock solution to each 10 oz. of water. The stronger the
solution the greater is the reduction of contrast, and it is
often necessary to make more than one attempt in order to
arrive at the strength appropriate to the particular case under
treatment.
Find, by strip tests, the exposure necessary to bring out all
necessary high-light detail when followed by development to
finality, and then give this exposure, disregarding the fact that
the shadows will be seriously over-exposed.
Now give the exposed paper three minutes in the weak
bichromate bath, taking care that it is fully submerged and
free from surface airbells, and rocking the dish gently all the
time. Pour off the solution, and wash the paper in continuous
changes of water for about half a minute.
Develop as usual. The action is slowed down by the treat¬
ment, and it takes considerably longer to reach finality. The
print is then rinsed, fixed in an acid bath, washed thoroughly
and dried. It should, if all has gone well, have the appearance
of a print from a properly graded negative.
If a second attempt has to be made do not use the same
developer again.
Film for Autumn Subjects.
I hope to do some landscapes this autumn, including forest
scenes. Can 1 use ordinary film, or must I change over to pan¬
chromatic ? Is a filter necessary ? S. L. N. (Buckingham.)
The " ordinary ” film you use is orthochromatic, and you
can get satisfactory results from it, especially if you use a
yellow filter when there are yellows in the subject. It is
often the case, however, that an autumn landscape includes
colours — orange, russet, red — beyond the range of sensitivity
of the ordinary film, and nothing but panchromatic film will
do them justice.
In such cases you will get better results with a panchromatic
film even without a filter, than with an orthochromatic film
with one. There is no difficulty in using panchromatic material,
except that the necessary arrangements for development must
be observed.
When mist is a feature of the subject It is generally advisable
not to use a filter, which has a tendency to " cut out ” the haze.
If you can manage it, you will learn a great deal by comparing
prints from ortho, and pan. negatives of the same or similar
subjects.
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n Visiting Exhibitions
This article is more particularly addressed to those photographers who are visiting
the exhibitions of the Royal Photographic Society and the London Salon of Photo¬
graphy now open in London. How to make the best use of the opportunity is
indicated, and how to apply the lessons to be learned to personal work.
The stimulus that comes from
frequent submission of work
to the larger exhibitions is
well recognised. Apart from this
there are benefits to be derived
from an intelligent study of the
selected pictures, whether the photo¬
grapher’s own work figures upon
the walls or not.
It is safe to say that the keen
photographer visits the major exhi¬
bitions with very pleasurable anticipa¬
tion. There are many who, to our
knowledge, each year that the exhi¬
bitions of the Royal Photographic
Society and the London Salon of
Photography are open, make long
journeys from the provinces to
London, in order to study what is
the best of the year’s work. They
are the first to admit, not only the
pleasure that they derive from
these visits, but also the benefit
that accrues from so doing.
It is well known that for any work
to be accepted for either of the
shows mentioned, a high standard
of excellence has been reached.
There is far too much first-class
work available for the selecting
committees to accept anything short
of the best. It is equally certain
that some pictures will appeal more
than others to individual workers,
and it may be accepted aS' a fact
that there is a very good reason for
the inclusion of every picture to
be seen on the walls.
This is pointed out because many
photographers, while giving atten¬
tion to those pictures which appeal
to them ignore those which do not.
To follow such a course is to miss
one of the greatest benefits from a
visit to an exhibition.
The Exhibition as a Whole.
It is suggested that the photo¬
grapher should first survey the
exhibition as a whole. This should
arouse feelings of pride in any
photographer that his art should
produce work of such a high stan¬
dard, whether his own prints have
beep selected or not.
\
It is a good plan for the visitor to
walk round the exhibition, taking
note of the pictures which appeal,
and then to walk round again
giving them more careful attention.
If time allows the prints which do
not attract should be examined.
There will be found pictures which
seem to have the sole merit of
originality, either with regard to
the subject, or its treatment, or
perhaps both. These prints which
may not at first appeal to the
photographer will, if carefully
studied, be found to express the
artistry of the photographer by
taking the subject from a new point
of view, or some phase that has not
been selected for treatment before.
The value of a visit to a photo¬
graphic exhibition is mainly in the
lessons that can be learned by the
observant photographer. , The exhi¬
bition shows pictures talcen from
new angles, modernistic interpre¬
tations of old subjects, as well as the
more traditional representations.
The photographer is able to see
how pictures may be made of the
most simple material, and how
little of the subject may be neces¬
sary. These rightly studied cannot
but be a source of inspiration.
A Warning.
It has already been said that the
annual visit to the high-class exhi¬
bitions is in the nature of a stimu¬
lus, but in this respect a note of
warning must be given. It is easy
to imitate successful work, not by
slavish copying, but by unconscious
imitation which is equally to be
deplored. The wise photographer
will try to place himself in the
position of seeing what can be done,
and in this way stimulate his own
mental vision with a view to finding
subjects for his own treatment.
It is a well-known fact that the
worker Who feels that he has ex¬
hausted the possibilities that his own
surroundings afford, finds in a visit to
an exhibition a new incentive to go
back to work with fresh ideas.
The modern exhibition amply
demonstrates the fact that the
modern artist with the camera finds
abundance of subjects amongst the
simple and commonplace material,
and that success is due to the culti¬
vation of the seeing eye, and a
mastery of the medium that is
selected for pictorial representation.
The Technical Side.
A point that is often overlooked
with regard to exhibitions which
are primarily of a pictorial character
is the technique of the work shown.
It may be taken for granted that
while the selecting committees are
mainly concerned with pictorial
work, they would not accept work
that displayed technical faults, no
matter how good the subject matter.
It is hardly possible that the photo¬
grapher who is not able to produce
results which are good technically
could produce a print which con¬
veyed the impression of the subject
as intended. The prints shown are
examples of good technical photo¬
graphy, correct exposure and devel¬
opment of the negative, and printing
process used at its best.
Comparisons.
There are many photographers
who, upon visiting an exhibition,
find their own work suffers when
compared witli the technique of
that shown. They may well find
that their choice bromide prints are
of poor colour, with a short range of
tone, when compared with the bro¬
mides seen. Not the least useful
result from a visit to a high-class
show of pictorial work is a healthy
dissatisfaction with the photo¬
grapher’s own work.
Lastly, the keen photographer
is able to see the results of the
different printing processes, as shown
by those who have attained a
mastery of them. Almost every
method of making prints, both old
and new, is to be seen, and it is
safe to assume that in each case the
process is chosen for its special
characteristics.
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September 30th, 1936
ihi amateur PHOTOORAPHER
p 6 CIMEMATOdRAPHER o
Snapshots in the
JOHN VALUERS . Theatre
ijOoth sec. at //2.8.
1125th sec. at fl5. 5.
IN these days of ultra-rapid film material and wide-aperture
lenses, action photography in the theatre or music-hall
during the performance is within the possibilities of almost
any amateur who possesses the necessary equipment. The only
requisites are a panchromatic film of the highest speed, such as
Agfa ISS or Kodak SS Pan., and a lens with a maximum aperture
of f/2. A lens working at f/2.8 or f/3.5 can be used under favour¬
able circumstances, but where there is fairly rapid motion in
the scene photographed, a certain amount of blurring of the
negative will be inevitable. But even with such lenses photo¬
graphs can be taken with success if the photographer does not
allow his enthusiasm to run away with him and attempt the
impossible.
Different theatres vary quite a good deal in the amount of light
used, and even in the same theatre the lighting depends largely
upon the scene. The front or second row of the stalls is not
a very good position from which to take photographs, as the
upward view often causes the feet of the performers to be cut off.
Some theatres have a horse-shoe shaped circle, and one or other
end of this horse-shoe provides an excellent viewpoint. From
such a position practically the whole of the stage will be in focus
with the aperture of the lens set at f/2, or, what is nearly the
same thing, f/2. 2.
The small cameras with large-aperture lenses of short focal
length and built-in range-finders coupled with the lens setting are
iliootk sec. at //2.
the ideal for this type of work. The range-finder makes
it easy to keep the principal actors in accurate focus
all the time, and the large apertures permit of shutter
speeds as high as i /Tooth sec. when the lighting is
powerful enough, as sometimes happens when the
figures of the actors are clothed in white and strongly
floodlit.
It is extremely difficult to give an indication of the
exposures used. Experience is by far the best teacher,
for meters are practically useless ; when they give a
reading at all the result is certain to be a bad over¬
exposure. The best plan is to give varying exposures
at the first attempt at theatre photography, and note
the results after development. If there is but little
motion in the scene photographed, exposures of
J or J sec. may be given, and others of a shorter duration
— from I /20th to i/iooth sec., if there is plenty of
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September 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
WRITING ADVERTISEMENTS
One of the unfortunate concomitants of running a successful business these days is the preparation of advertisements. We deplore the
necessity of having continually to blow our own trumpet in this way» but unhappily we have cause to appreciate the very considerable
effect that advertising has upon our business.
It is our practice to endeavour to keep our advertisements as simple and as straightforward as possible. We write them ourselves and
are flattered to notice that our amateurish efforts have met with such evident approbation from our distinguished friends in the trade.
If all else fails, we have decided to earn our living by conducting correspondence classes on the subject.
To come to the point. We are the only firm in Great Britain exclusively dealing in miniature apparatus. This is an objective statement of
fact. Our business is, of necessity, we believe, a highly individual one. We have one address only and have no intention of ever turning
ourselves into an impersonal company. Our staff, small in numbers but highly trained, is thoroughly conversant by personal experience
with every problem arising out of miniature photography. In this way we are able to offer a unique service of advice and assistance —
besides merely selling apparatus — to miniature photographers.
MINIATURE ENLARGERS
The enlarging season is at hand. We have actually in
stock every dependable miniature enlarger on the
British market. These include the Valoy, the Focomat,
the Vertex, the Ensign, Magniphot, Ikomat, Certos,
Filmarex, Foth, Miraphot, Lumimax and Exakt. We
shall be pleased to send lists describing these various
models. The enlarger we illustrate this week is the
new “ Fam ” automatic enlarger, two models of which
are available, for 4x4 cm. and 6x6 cm. negatives
respectively.
The new “ FAM ” automatic
enlarger, which we have Just
received, strikes us as being
essentially the Instrument for
the serious miniaturist. As in
the case of the leading miniature
cameras, Its keynote is adapta¬
bility, It can at any time be
converted for various purposes.
For instance, for the 6x6 model,
three instantly interchangeable
lenses of di'Terent focal length ,
are available, and in the case
of both enl irgers, simply by
adding a supplemealary con-
flenser and a lamphouse exten¬
sion piece, the en'arger is con¬
verted for power lighting.
Although the " FAM ” li fully
automatic, its range of magni-
Hcatlon is not therefore
restricted, as is often the
case. Enlargements of
ten diameters aie possible
on its 24 X 20 in. b;isiboard
(15 diameters when the
short-focuslenslsemploye 1)
and a supplementary hand
adjustment is provided by which, using the floor as an easel
with the lamphouse reversed, a virtually limitless enlargement is
obtainable.
The lamphouse is raised by turning a large porcelain wheel locateil
at its side, and is instantly lowered to any position by a t(nich of
the spring ; on releasing which it autonjatically locks at the
desired height. The “ PAM ” is provided with a most ingeniovis
negative holder enabling single negatives or strips to be uscil at
will. In the latter case, by simply touching a spring release,
the film may be drawn through the carrier from exposure to
exposure without any danger of ecrntching.
The enlarger is fitted with an f/4.5 enlarging anastlgmnt. the
stops of which are engraved on the side where they may be easily
seen. Masks for Leica size, H -.4 cm. and 4x4 cm. negatives
aie provided.
Prices: Fully automatic “FAM,” 4x4 cm., £14 14 0.
Fully automatic "FAM,” 6x6 cm., £18 18 0.
PROCESSING of MINIATURE FILMS.
For miniature negatives, specialist processing
is absolutely essential. We are the only firm
in the country exclusively undertaking this
kind of work, and years of experience in minia¬
ture technique enable us to produce flawless
and virtually grainless negatives. We under¬
take two services : Standard Fine-grain
Development, for which the ordinary charge
of 1 8. 6d. per spool is made, and Paraphenylene
Diamine Development, for which we charge
Ss. 6d. for a Leica size spool. The latter
service is positively the finest that at the present
stage of^ miniature photographic technique
it is possible to obtain. Extreme precautions
are taken to produce superlative results and
each film is finally treated in “ TEITEL “
SCRATCH-PROOF SOLUTION, rendering
it practically impervious to subsequent damage.
Write to us for full particulars.
A WRITTEN GUARANTEE OFMECHANICAL
AND OPTICAL PERFECTION ACCOMPANIES
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING USED CAM¬
ERAS. WE SUGGEST A CAREFUL COMPARI-
SON OF THE PRICES OF THE APPARATUS
DESCRIBED BELOW WITH EQUIVALENT
EQUIPMENT OFFERED ELSEWHERE.
LEICAS :
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-
ready case. As new . £31 15 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready
case. As new . £24 17 6
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £23 15 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2.5 Hektor lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £21 10 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready
case. As new . £20 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar. Practically new con¬
dition . £19 10 0
Leica Model I, f/2.5 Hektor lens, non-interchangeable.
Good condition . £11 11 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2 rigid Summar lens, case.
As new . £25 10 0
Leitz Tbambar, 9-cm. f/2.2, with special pigskin case.
Cost £22 1 9s. As new . £17 15 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor Lens, coupled. As new
£14 15 0
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar Lens, uncoupled. Excellent con¬
dition . £6 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar Lens, coupled. Very latest model.
In new condition . £8 17 6
Leitz 13.5-cm. Elmar Lens, coupled. Excellent con¬
dition . £11 15 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. Elmar Lens, uncoupled. Excellent con¬
dition . £7 10 0
Meyer Tele-Megor 18-cm. f/5.5 Lens, coupled for Leica.
As new . £18 10 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Mode II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model II, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . ^4 10 0
Contax Model I, latest wedge-type range-finder, f/2
Sonnar lens. As new . £32 15 0
Contax Model I, as above, but fitted f/2.8 Tessar lens,
ever-ready case. As new . £24 10 0
Zeiss 13.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar Lens, for Contax. As new
£16 15 0
EXAKTAS :
Exakta Model B Multispeed, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
shutter speeds from 1/1, 000th to 12 secs., delayed
action, case. New condition . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B, as above, but fitted f/3.5 Tessar, case.
As new . £19 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever-wind model, f/2.8 Tessar
lens, case. As new . £18 0 0
Exakta Model A, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six lens, leather
case As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Ihagee lens. Very good con¬
dition . £11 15 0
Exakta Junior, f/4.5 Meyer Goerlitz lens, leather case.
Elxcellent condition . £9 7 6
Dallmeyer Dallon 4-in. f/5.6 Telephoto Lens, for Exakta
camera Excellent condition . £6 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS CAMERAS:
Automatic Rolleiflex. 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar lens, very latest
model, fitted Rapid Compur shutter, ever-ready
case. As new . £19 17 6
MISCELLANEOUS CAMERAS— contd.
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x 6, f/3.8 Tessar, normal Compur,
ever-ready case. As new.... . £16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, latest model, with
viewing windows on top of finder lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £17 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4 cm., f/2.8 Tessar lens, very
latest model, fitted with Rapid Compur shutter,
ever-ready case. As new . £20 15 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As new
£11 15 0
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar lens, leather case. Good con¬
dition . £8 5 0
Zeiss Ikoflex, 6x6 cm., f/6.3 Novar lens, Klio shutter.
As new . £4 15 0
Plaubel Makinette, 16-on-V.P., f/2 Supracomar lens,
Compur shutter up to I/500th sec. As new
£15 0 0
Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter. As
new . £6 17 6
Rodenstock 16-on-V.P. Camera, f/2.9 Trinar lens, Com¬
pur shutter, leather case. As new . £4 15 0
Baldi Camera, 16-on-V.P., f/2.9 Trioplan lens, Compur
shutter . £6 15 0
Planovista V.P., f/2. 7 Makro Plasmat lens, Compur
shutter, leather case. As new . £10 17 6
Voigtiander Perkeo, 4x3 cm., f/3.5 Skopar lens, Com
pur shutter. Excellent condition . £5 15 0
Welta Perfecta, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter,
case. As new . £1) 17 6
Kodak Duo, f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, case. Excellent
condition . £7 15 0
Ditto, f/4.5 lens, 3-speed shutter, case. As new £4 0 0
Kodak Retina, 35-mm. Film Camera, f/3.5 Xenar lens,
Compur shutter, case. As new . £6 17 6
Voigtiander Bessa, 3^X2^, f/4.5 Skopar lens, Compur
shutter. As new . £6 17 6
PIccochic, 16-on-V.P., f/2.9 Vidanar lens, Compur shut¬
ter. Excellent condition . £4 10 0
Baldax, 16-on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shut¬
ter. New condition . £5 15 0
Planovista V.P.. f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur shutter.
New condition . £7 17 6
Nagel V.P., f/4.5 Radionar lens, Telma shutter O 15 0
Foth-Derby, 16-on-V.P., f/2.5 lens, focal-plane shutter.
As new . £5 5 0
Dolly, 4x3 cm., f/2 Xenar lens, Compur shutter. As
new . £9 10 0
Weltur Camera, l6-on-3iX f/2.8 Tessar lens, delayed-
action Compur shutter. Indistinguishable from
new . £18 0 0
Nagel Pupille, 3x4 cm., f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens, Compur
shutter. First-class condition . £9 9 0
Nagel Pupille, 3x4 cm., f/2 Xenon lens, Compur shut¬
ter. As new . £12 12 0
520 Ikonta, 16 on-3ix2i, f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur
Rapid shutter, leather case. Indistinguishable from
new . £8 12 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar lens, Compur Rapid,
ever-ready case.. Indistinguishable from new
£18 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
leather case. As new . £14 5 0
Super Ikonta 530, I6-on-3ix2i film, Compur shutter.
As new . £13 10 0
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
ever-ready case. As new . £19 17 6
Zeiss Ikonta 520, 16-on-3ix2i, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter. As new . £7 7 0
Dollina Model I, f/2.9 Radionar lens, Compur shutter.
As new . £7 5 0
Korelle Reflex, f/2.9 Radionar lens, the 2^x2^ reflex
made to take telephoto lenses. As new £9 9 0
Kolibri, 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
de luxe case. As new . £6 15 0
Contaflex« f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case. As new
£55 0 0
R. G. LEWIS, The
(HOLBORN H780)
Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
(Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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'the amateur photographer advertisements
September 30, 1936
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Apparatus ; for unrivalled EXCHANGE and OUT-
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Direct and immediate readings
from 1/4, 000th sec. to 2 mins.
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light, simple and most accurate.
In ever-reaily case.
Only 59s. 6d.
Nine monthly payments of 7/-.
New Model “H”
PATHESCOPE
MOTOCAMERA 9,5mm.
MARVEL OF COMPACTNESS AND
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Measures only 2^x41, weighs
only 2i lb. New, remarkably silent,
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Taylor A Hobson f/2. 5 lens. Brilliant
eye-level finder. Single picture device.
Loaded in a few seconds. Call and
see i. — or write for details.
Price £6:6:0
Nine monthly payments of 14/9.
Spc'-ial leather case for Camera and
2 films . 16s. 6d.
ZEISS
IKON
4'Fold
Tripod
Obtainable only at
, THE
WESTMINSTER.
Polished Maplewood,
self-locking clips,
revolving top.
17J In. long closed ;
open, 50 in. Weight
24 02. Cost 35/-.
Our -ICQ
price
Canvas case 5/3.
Postage 6d.
‘WESTEX’
Roll Film
Cameras^
Value Magnificent !
‘ Wcsfex Four-Five '
8 or 16 on normal 31 x 2i film.
Very highest quality in every detail.
Superb f/4.5 anastigiuat, giving
exceptionally fine definition, in
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12 pictures 21x21 on
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200-B
9. 5nim PROJECTOR
Fitted with highly efficient 200-watt
diiect lighting system, giving a brilliant
screen picture 10 ft. wide. Flickeriesi
prftjection. Very compact. Fan-
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Simple threading. Universal tilting
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light. It is seldom that i,/20th sec. fails to give a printable
result.
If one is fairly close to the stage, i/iooth sec. sometimes
fails to arrest movement when something really fast is going
on. But almost always — even in the fastest scenes — there is
a momentary period of rest during a movement, and this is
the moment to capture for the shutter’s release. Probably
everyone has noticed how a ballet-dancer pauses for a fraction
of a second after every turn, even when she is spinning like
a. top. Always is there such a momentary stasis, even in the
most rapid of scenes.
Development of films calls for care. Fine-grain processing
is essential on account of the rather coarse grain of the very
fast panchromatic emulsion used. Very successful results may
be obtained with developers such as Johnson’s Fine Grain and
Leicanol. (Johnson’s Meritol is not so successful — it requires
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rather a full exposure.) Amateurs who make up their own
solutions would -do well to try out one or two of the special
formulas advocated for this kind of work. Those containing
metol are particularly successful, for this developer brings up
the shadow detail very quickly. An extremely useful devel¬
oper is the well-known Eastman-Kodak Modihed D-76—
popularly known as “ Buffered Borax.” Over-development
must at all times be stringently avoided.
Lastly, the amateur who attempts theatre photography
will do well to secure permission before producing his camera.
Many theatres now, unfortunately, prohibit photography by
members of the audience during the performance, owing to
sundry abuses of the privilege in the past. If, however, a
courteous request is directed to the management with the
assurance that it is amateur work only and for no commercial
purpose, permission will generally be granted.
Readers^ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
A SIMPLE RETOUCHING DESK.
For spotting negatives and lantern slides, or for retouching
with pencil or dyes, it is essential that the negative be
held steady and rigid and have an even illumination
transmitted through it. A simply constructed desk costing
less than a .shilling is described.
The base is simply a piece of wood 9 Xg X J in. thick.
The sloping portion is made by glueing, nailing or screwing
together two pieces of thin plywood, also 9X9 in. In the
centre of one of these pieces a rectangular opening 4X3 in.
is cut out with a fretsaw, and in the other, an opening 4^ X3-I in.
When the two pieces are placed together, a 3/i6ths-in. ledge will
be provided all round for a quarter-plate negative. These
sizes are also suitable for lantern slides and smaller, if card
masks are cut for the smaller sizes.
The sloping negative carrier is fi-xed to the base by means of
two i-in. hinges and supported by two stays of |-in. stout strip
metal, as shown. A slot in the end of each of these strips
engages in a screw fixed to the side of the base and enables the
desk to fold up when not in use. Two perforated strips, two
angle brackets and two nuts and bolts, ” borrowed ” from a
Meccano set, will serve admirably.
A piece of white or silver paper should be pasted on to the
top of the baseboard to reflect the light, which should be above
and in front of the worker. For dense negatives, the electric
lamp can be placed immediately under the negative.
A. T. Bailey.
A CAMERA CLAMP FOR THE POCKET.
ALTHOUGH there are many good
proprietary makes of camera
clamps on the market, very few
are adaptable to hold the camera for
two different positions, while others have
a very limited clamping space.
The gadget described, which can be
used for two positions, costs but a few
pence and is reasonably light in weight.
It is fiat, will lie comfortably in the
pocket, and is very sturdy and rigid.
Obtain an iron clamp, like that
in the illustration, from an ironmonger
or from Messrs. Woolworth, about two
or three inches long, together with two
countersunk Whitworth screws. If it is
for a British camera they will be J-in.
diameter, but if it is a Continenftal
pattern, then they should be f-in.
diameter Whitworth screws. Approxi¬
mately, in the positions shown, drill and
tap the clamp with the same screw
thread of the screws used. If counter¬
sunk screws cannot be obtained, the
cheese-head or round-head type 'will
be quite suitable, but they will leave
a corresponding dent wherever the
clamp is used.
The screws are then screwed home
tight into the clamp so that they are
flush with the metal and, if convenient,
the heads are either soldered or burred
in to prevent them turning when the
camera is screwed on. The clamp is
now ready for use.
This type of clamp is also very useful
when holding the camera in the hand, as
it affords a kind of handle that can be
turned to any position to suit.
The camera can also be secured at
various angles if washers of suitable
thicknesses are placed over the screw
between camera and clamp bar.
For long exposures, such as for in¬
teriors, floodlighting and night photo¬
graphy, where there is generally a ledge
or railing available, and where a tripod
is not handy, this camera clamp will
be found quite efficient and w'ell worth
the making. K. G. Wells.
September 30th, 1936
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^^^round the
By “ FLEETWING.”
around the coast. For instance, you will find the
drifters at the northern ports in the summer months
and finishing up with the East Anglian campaign at
Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth in the autumn.
Pier-heads and jetties provide excellent places for
securing photographs of the fishing boats as they arrive
and leave the port. By selecting a day when the
sea is rough, interesting studies are obtainable worthy of
any exhibition wall. The old-time sailing smacks,
beloved by painters, still sail from Lowestoft and
Brixham. These craft are fast disappearing, being
converted into motor-driven vessels.
In the case of a visit to a trawling port, you will
find it necessary to make your visit to the markets
early in the morning. By using ’chrome films or
fast plates, pictures of the crews landing their catches
may be secured. A i/25th second is sufficient to
obtain a general view of the vessels, but nothing under
i/iooth second will arrest motion in close-ups of the
fishermen actually landing the catch. The photo¬
grapher will find the fishermen willing to assist in
making a picture if you work quickly and do not
waste time. A promise of a print or two is always
appreciated. By using the covered markets in con¬
junction with a lens hood, effective against-the-light
pictures are obtainable, but remember they require full
harly morning on the Irawl Market.
il50th sec., //4.5.
exposure and careful development. The
wet quaysides will provide attractive
reflections in the foreground.
As already stated, the herring season
is about to commence at Lowestoft and
Great Yarmouth, and these two ports
assume a busy atmosphere from about
the end of September to the beginning of
December. The herring industry is very
popular with photographers as it provides
plenty of life and action, and is an ideal
cine subject.
Hundreds of Scotch and local drifters
land the silvery herring daily at these
two ports. About the end of October,
when the season is in full swing, is the
best time to pay a visit. Unlike the
Lowestoft Fishermen unloading the herring catch at Scarborough .
The fishing industry offers the amateur photographer a
wealth of interesting material for picture-making. It
is usually carried on amid picturesque surroundings
such as old harbours and quaint quaysides, not for¬
getting the small fishing hamlets where the modern steam- or
oil-driven craft are unknown.
The fishing industry is mhinly divided into two classes,
the trawlers which catch plaice and soles, etc., and the drifters
which are engaged in the herring fishing. The former operate
all the year round at such ports as Grimsby, Hull, Lowestoft,
Brixham and Fleetwood, while the drifters follow the herring
East Coast Drifters discharging their catches direct into a Dutch sailing vessel at Lowestoft.
1/25/!; sec., fill. Ilford Auto-filter.
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Fishing Ports
with a CciTTierci
trawlers, the drifters are continually
arriving and leaving the ports, and some
attractive shots can be got from the
pier-head at Lowestoft.
You will find a host of subjects on
the fish markets, the drifter crews
landing the herring in baskets, the fish-
packers at work, vessels taking aboard
stores, and numerous other subjects
which will tax your supply of sensitive
material. No record of the herring in¬
dustry is complete without some shots
of the famous Scotch fisher lassies at
work. You will find them in ail
weathers at work on the pickling plots
near the fish markets at Lowestoft and
Yarmouth. If possible, choose a bright
morning so that it is possible to stop
■ the lens down to secure depth of focus
Mending the Nets. 1 1 50th sec. at //6.3
Golden Iso-Zenith.
i
A Scotch Jriernng j^rijur, lunen jyum the Jdier-head at Lowestojt.
-ibolh.fjS.
and, at the same time, use a fast shutter speed. The girls
work very fa.st, their speed will amaze you, and nothing less
than I /200th of a second will stop blurred photographs. You
will find the girls working at long troughs filled with herring,
and it is here that you will secure the majority of your
pictures. The girls are mainly dressed in black oilskins,
with their hair tied back with a handkerchief. They make
interesting portraits or close-ups, which you can usually get by
taking several 'at work and enlarging sections of the developed
negatives. The herring industry series can be concluded
with some shots of the foreign cargo steamers at Lowestoft,
loading the prepared barrels of herring for the Continental
ports. By using super-sensitive panchromatic material and a
wide-aperture lens, some attractive and interesting night
photographs present themselves, and are worth several exposures.
No special apparatus is needed for this very attractive subject.
A reliable hand camera with a good lens and shutter will serve
for any of the shots indicated. The miniature is very good for
the purpose with its extra equipment of films, or a reflex and
Scotch Fisher Lassies at Lowestoft. i/ioofA sec. af //6. 3.
plates may be used if not too bulky for
quick work. In any case, always take
plenty of material as there will be end¬
less pictures available.
After a day’s work at a fishing port
you will naturally be thinking of dark¬
room operations. Do not over-develop
the negatives. You may find that nega¬
tives which you expected to be under-
e.xposed are about right, due to the
reflection of the water in the harbour
scenes. Small prints seldom do justice to
the original scene. Half-plate enlarge¬
ments in black-and-white on bromide
paper and glazed will give satisf3,ction
and pleasure after a day with a camera
at one of our fishing ports.
Finally, do not forget to post off those
promised prints to those who may have
assisted you to get some good photo¬
graphs.
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
An Exhibition of Cinematography,
comprising films, stills and apparatus,
will be held at the Galleries of the Royal
Photographic Society, 35, Russell Square,
W.C.i, during the month of December,
1936. Lectures and demonstrations of
various aspects of cinematography for
amateurs will be given, and in con-'
junction with the exhibition a sub¬
standard film competition will be held,
open to all amateur workers. There is a
class for amateurs only, in which entries
will be limited to films not exceeding
fifteen minutes’ projection time. Entries
must be sent to the Secretary of the
Royal Photographic Society at the
above address on or before November
2nd. Full particulars and entry forms
will be sent upon application to the
above address.
The Liverpool Amateur Photographic
Association, which is one of the oldest
in the country (founded in 1853), is
still going very strong indeed, and is
starting a new session^ A society with
a record such as that of the L..\.P,A.
is well worth the consideration of all
photographers in the Liverpool district,
and those who are not already members
should apply for full particulars and
syllabus to the Secretary, Mr. E. H.
Austin, L.A.P.A., Bluecoat Chambers,
School I-ane, Liverpool.
An award of 21s. has been made to
Mr. H. F. Webster of 12, Beechwood
Avenue, Darlington, for the winning
print in last week’s M'allace Heaton
Competition. Full particulars regarding
a new Wallace Heaton competition will
be found in our advertisement pages.
A new camera that is a further step
towards the ideal miniature, and which
embodies many of the ideas that readers
have advocated from time to time, is
the " Primarflex,” which has just been
put on the market by Actina, Ltd.,
29, Red Lion Square, W.C.i . This camera,
which is a beautifully made piece of
apparatus, from the factories of Curt
Bentzin of Gorlitz, is a single-lens reflex,
taking pictures 2^
in. square and us¬
ing a 2iX3j roll
film, 12 exposures
being obtained.
Plates, either 2J
in. square or 4.5 x
6 cm., can also be
used without any
alteration what¬
ever to the camera.
A focal-plane shut¬
ter is provided,
giving a range of speeds from i to
I /i, 000th sec.. Time and Brief and
delayed-action release are also included.
The Elm and shutter wind are combined,
thus the only operations . necessary are
setting the speed of the shutter (all
speeds are given On one knob control).
winding film and shutter together with
one movement, and pressing the release
to take the picture. The change over
from films to plates is ingeniously ar¬
ranged so that single metal plate-holders
can slide into the same focal plane as
that occupied by the film. "This can
be removed bodily in a special neatly
constructed roll-holder. An automatic
numbering device indicates the number
of the picture taken, and a commendable
feature is the very gentle pressure re¬
quired to operate the shutter release,
and the fact that the mirror is spring
lifted /SO that no lag occurs between
pressing the release and the actual taking
of the picture. The mirror may be set
independently of the shutter wind should
the user wish to examine a subject on
the screen. The lenses normally fitted
are f/2.8 or f/3.5 anastigmat, while
Telephoto lenses of various focal lengths
are available. The price of this camera
with Meyer Trioplan f/2.8 is £;ii los.,
and the price with Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 is
£^6 los. Further particulars are obtain¬
able from Messrs. Actina, Ltd., at the
above address.
A particularly interesting pro¬
gramme has been arranged for the
opening autumn evening (at 6.30 p.m.
on October 5th) of the City of London
and Cripplegate P..S. A lecture on
Some Properties of Photographic Emul¬
sions” will be given by Mr. Olaf Bloch, a
Past-President of the R.P.S. In addition
the competition prints taken on the
1936 Tug Boat Outing will be judged, and
any who attended this outing will be
welcomed at the meeting. They may
bring their prints with them, or send
them in advance to -Mr. J. J. Butler,
Cripplegate Institute, Golden Lane, E.C.i.
Workers in colour photography who
wish to try the Finlay Process should
apply to Charles Baker, Ltd., 244,
High Holborn, W.C.i, for a copy of the
book of instructions and price list of the
process which has just been issued and
will be supplied free upon application.
Ensign, Ltd., 88/89, High Holborn,
W.C.I, have asked us to note that the
price of the Model AV/O Ensign Magna-
print Enlarger which was priced at
^8 los. in their advertisement in our
issue of September i6th, should have
been £8 15s.
A new session for photography is
just starting at the Battersea Polytech¬
nic. As in previous years, this is under
the direction of Mr. Edgar Senior, and
the syllabus both for elementary and
advanced students is very comprehensive
and complete. The photographic de¬
partment is extremely well fitted for
practical work. Full particulars are
obtainable frpm Mr. Edgar Senior at
the Battersea Polytechnic, Battersea
Park Road, S.W.ii.
September 30th, 1936
Readers are finally reminded that
to-day, September 30th, is the closing
date, not only of our monthly compe¬
titions, but also of the special competi¬
tion for novices and that for pictures
dealing with the subject ” Can the
Camera Lie ? ” Final coupons will be
found in this issue.
The question of polarised light and
its peculiarities in photography have
already been dealt with in “ The A.P.,”
and we are glad to note that a firm of
the eminence of Carl Zeiss (London),
Ltd., have now put a special polarising
filter on the market. This is called the
Herotar,” and the numerous advan¬
tages of polarised light, particularly in
the matter of cutting out objectionable
reflections, now becomes easily available
for the amateur photographer. In use
the filter is fitted to the front of the
lens in the ordinary way, and the increase
of exposure is only about two or three
times. The “ Herotar ” filter is made
by em¬
ploying
the ma¬
terial
known
as Hera-
pathite,
which
consists
of an
artifi¬
cially
obtained quinine and iodine compound.
In the “ Herotar ” a pale grey-green layer
of Herapathite, prepared by Professor
E. Bernauer’s method, is cemented
between two glass plates, and in use the
subject to be photographed is first
observed visibly through the ” Herotar,”
held in front of the eye or the view¬
finder, and in the case of a reflex through
the lens itself. The ” Herotar ” is
rotated about its axis until any dis¬
tracting reflected light such as that from
windows, mirrors, glazed pictures or
water, is extinguished. The " Herotar ”
at that angle on the camera lens then
enables the photograph to be taken
without the reflections being recorded.
In addition to a series of ” Herotars,”
supplied by Messrs. Carl Zeiss, we have
heard from Messrs. R. F. Hunter Ltd.
that they are now supplying the ” Hero¬
tar ” polarising screen specially for use
with the Rolleiflex and Rolleicord
cameras, and particulars will be supplied
to users of these cameras on application
to Messrs. R. F. Hunter Ltd., " Celfix
House,” 51, Gray’s Inn Road, W.C.i,
or for the general series of " Herotars ”
to Messrs. Carl Zeiss (London), Ltd.
Mortimer House, 37-41, Mortimer Street,
W.i.
A new catalogue of sub-standard films
has been issued by Messrs. Ensign, Ltd.
from their film library. These include
a remarkable variety of subjects to suit
all tastes, and the list should be obtained
by all amateur cinematographers who
are anxious to augment their projection
programmes. A copy will be sent' upon
application to the Ensign Film Library,
88/89, High Holborn, W.C;i.
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September 30, 1936
SrANNUAL EXHIBITION
SEPTEMBER 12th— OCTOBER lOth.
OPEN DAILY
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (excepting Sundays), Tuesdays and
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. only. Admission Free.
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flashed opal glass for equal diffusion of lighting.
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A safety switch is in the flex.
Enlargements from 4i x 6 cm. (V.P.) negatives
can be made up to 12x10 inches, or even
larger.
PRICES :
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The Year’s
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contains a
fine selection
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the best
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from the
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PEACE.
Sir, — Many of your readers must often feel that they would
like to use their photographic skill, as thousands of others are
applying their respective talents, in the services of the cause,
which, as the World Peace Congress and World Youth Con¬
gress have shown, is uppermost in all people’s minds in these
days — the cause of Peace.
In case any such do not quite know how they can best do this,
may I be permitted to suggest to them, through you, that they
get into touch with me at 59, Waterfall Road, London, N.ii,
as I can make good use of the services of anyone who is keen
enough to offer them voluntarily in this great cause. — Yours,
etc., HUMPHREY S. MOORE.
PREVENTION OF TRIPOD-SLIP.
Sir, — I read with interest your correspondent’s tip to prevent
tripod legs from slipping, as given in a recent issue of "The A.P.”
I overcame this difficulty by sliding an india-rubber
" thimble ” over each foot. These are obtainable from Wool-
worth’s (stationery counter), and have the advantage over
tubing that the rubber covers the points of the legs. — Yours,
etc., JOHN WILMOTT.
FOCUSSING SCALES.
Sir, — With reference to a correspondent named J. A. Miller
and his letter to you re lens focussing, I should like to give my
practical experience with the scale of lens focussing on the
modern camera. A few months ago I purchased a well-known
make of camera, 3JX2J, D.A. Compur, f/4.5 lens, and, con¬
sidering myself a new-comer in photography, obtained some
good results with one exception. Whenever I had to judge
the distance on my camera in many cases I had estimated in¬
correctly with the result that a good many pictures were
spoilt through bad focussing. It surely would be easier and
quicker if these distances on lenses were stated in yards instead
of feet and so make present-day photography more popular
and encouraging than it is at present. This sort of thing is
very discouraging to a new-comer with a fairly good price
camera. — Yours, etc., G. P.
Sir, — Your correspondent on " Lens Focussing ’’ has raised
an interesting point for amateurs.
Personally, I think the ideal thing would be a complete
change over to the metric system for weights and measures —
as a general standard ; but as this is not likely, I consider
" feet ’’ markings to be more useful to the general “ snap-
shotter ’’ than yards, especially as so many hand-cameras are
graduated to such fine limits (rendered necessary by the use of
larger lenses), such as 3, 4, 6, 10. 15 ft., etc.
After handling various makes of cameras in this country
and on the Continent, I have found no difficulty in obtaining
perfectly sharp pictures ; besides, to gauge one’s distance is
part of the interest. Things are becoming too mechanical.
For specialised subjects, of course, use a built-in “ auto, range¬
finder.” — Yours, etc., " ENTHUSIAST.”
Sir, — Regarding your correspondence on focussing, surely
it is easier to develop the habit of working at two, three or
four yards range than guessing at various odd feet shown on
a scale.
I have never had the consistent success with foot scales that
has attended this ” three-point ” method. And an examina¬
tion of novices’ results seems to prove which is the more simple
and effective.
Cheap cameras, of short focus and comparatively small
aperture, do not really need a range-finder if fitted thus.
I quite agree visual focussing is the ideal, with the small
twin-lens reflex possibly best. The surprising thing is that
manufacturers have taken so long to discover this. Most firms
doing amateur printing and enlarging must have noted the
inefficiency of the old foot scale years ago. — Yours, etc.,
A. W. FOSTER.
THE OPTOCHROM TANK.
Sir, — Your correspondent J. C. Jenkin mentions the ease
of loading the Optochrom tank, but I occasionally experience
difficulty in separating the paper from the film, and if 1 try
the alternative method of tearing off the paper and turning the
funnel, I cannot draw the end of the film into the tank, usually
spoiling the first negative. I should be interested to hear if
Mr. Jenkin has any special method to overcome this. — Yours,
etc., P. G. WOODLAND.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, September 30th.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Monday, October 5th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Electric Light Portraiture and Still Life.
Birkenhead P.A. " Here and There in East Anglia.” B. G. A. Snelson.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Prehistoric Sussex.” E. C. Curwen.
York P.S. “ Some Movie Pictures from Berlin and Stellingen Zoos.” F. A. Jordan.
Thursday, October 1st.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Some Movie Pictures from Berlin and Stellingen Zoos.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. “ Home Portraiture and Figure Work.” S.
Bridgen.
Bury P.S. “ Switzerland and Colour Films.” (Cin^.) E. S. Maynard.
Camberwell C.C. “ Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum.” E. A. Robbins.
H.H.P.S. “ Abroad with Car and Camera.” C. D. Notley.
Loughborough P.S. “ Photograms of the Year.” Members’ Slides criticised.
N. Middlesex P.S. Competitions, Prints, Slides, Members’ Queries.
Oldham P.S. Lecture and Demonstration : Slide-Making. G. B. Kearey.
Richmond C.C. The President’s Evening. W. Sanderson.
Rochdale P.S. Annual General Meeting.
Sinclair P.C. “ A Continental Mystery.” E. P. Huddy.
Wimbledon C.C. Extraordinary General Meeting. Reception by the President.
Woolwich P.S. “ A Year with Nature.” J. E. Roberts.
Friday, October 2nd.
Harrogate P.S. “ 5.000 Miles with Two Cameras.” F. A. Jordan.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. Print Criticism — Cloud Studies.
St. Helens C.C. Demonstration for Beginners. J. Gorse.
Walkden and D.P.S. “ Mood in a Picture.” J. White.
The Camera Club (Leica Section). Press Photography with a Leica. First day of
Exhibition of Press Photography.
Derby P.S. “ Church, Camera and Craftsman.” Dr. E. I.. Ashby.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Summer Competition Prints to be brought for Judging.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. “ The Cotswolds.” A. W. Lucas.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. Opening Night of Winter Session.
Luton and D.C.C. Annual General Meeting.
S. London P.S. Criticism of Prints and Slides.
Tuesday, October 6th.
Birmingham P.S. “ How it Works in Colour Photography.” D. A. Spencer.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Section). Joint Meeting with Still Section.
Harrow C.C. Beginners’ Evening.
Leamington and D.P.S. “ Geysers and Volcanoes.” Dr. Wilson.-
Manchester A. P.S. “ lie de Brehat — the Pearl of Brittany.” W, Stephenson.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. President’s Evening. H. Rutherford.
Newport and Monmouthshire P.S. ” Development.” R. S. Johns.
Norwich and D.P.S. ” How I make Enlargements.” C. W. Farrow.
Palmers Green Cine S. Demonstration — 8-mm. Films.
Portsmouth Camera and Cine C. First Print and Slide Competition, and Old Outing
Slides.
Reading C.C. ” Leica Photography.” K. N. Crowe.
Rugby and D.P.S. “ Modem Aids to Indoor Portraiture.” S. Schofield.
St. Bride P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” J. Lemon.
St. Helens C.C. ” Chloro-Bromides and Brown Tones on Bromide Papers.”
H. Chapman.
Whitehall C.C. Talk on Pictorial Photography. One-man Show. G. K. Rule.
Windlesham C.C. ” Pictures for Pleasure.” Slides by C. Clarke.
Saturday, October 3rd.
Howard de Walden P.C. Federation Portfolio.
Sinclair P.C. A Tour of the London Docks.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Outing to Famingham. F. J. Ashby.
Watford C.C. Annual General Meeting.
Sunday, October 4th-
Worcestershire C.C. Outing-^alwarpe.
Wednesday, October 7th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Elementary Photography of Animals and Birds.
Birkenhead P.A. Portraiture by Flashlight. F. W. Hollett.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Annual General Meeting.
Bury P.S. ” Jamaica, Queen of the Caribbean Sea.” J. Annitage.
Croydon C.C. ” The Camera Cannot Lie.” Dr. D. A. Spencer.
Dennistoun C.C. Opening Winter Session.
Shropshire C.C. “ A Home-made Enlarger.” D. Plant.
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[Hi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
^ 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER s
The Amateur
IN the first place let me confess that
this article is inspired by the
reply to a reader’s query appear¬
ing on page 267 of the issue of 7 he
Amateur Photographer of September
9th, under the heading "Right of Way.’’
It would require a courageous lawyer
to answer a question on photography,
and likewise it would be an equally
courageous photographer who answered
a question on law. What particular
difficulty had J. J. G. encountered to
spur him to raise his somewhat unusual
point in a photographic journal ?
Had he endeavoured to photograph
the forbidden Ann Hathaway’s Cot¬
tage, or to obtain a " scoop ’’ of some
attractive function ? And had he
been rather peremptorily commanded
to pocket his camera on pain of
expulsion ? It is with the object of
assisting those very select members of
society who have a hobby in common
with my own that this article is
written.
The right of the public to the use
of the highway (and a public footpath
is none the less a “ highway ’’) is
limited to that of passage and re¬
passage. The primary function of a
highway is to offer a convenient and
comfortable way of getting from one
place to another without committing
a trespass, but, in doing so, one is
allowed, for instance, to pause for
rest or to admire the view, and, pre¬
sumably, to take a photograph, pro¬
vided that no obstruction of the high¬
way is thereby caused, or, in other
words, provided that the right of
the individual is not used in such a
way as to interfere with the equivalent
right of others lawfully upon the
highway.
Although it might be considered
“The A.P.”
IT is a remarkable tribute to the popularity of " The
A.P.” competitions that the entries for August,
during the height of the holiday season, were as
numerous as ever. In all three sections not only were
the prints of high merit throughout, but a considerable
number of new names appeared from all parts of the
world, indicative of the far-reaching extent of the
circulation of the paper. The awards are as follows : —
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Harbour Scene,” by W. Ecclestone,
Cleveland House, Cleveland Street, Shrewsbury.
Second Prize. — ‘‘ Within the Shadows,” by J. H.
Clark, 304, Camberwell New Road, London, S.E.5.
Third Prize. — ” St. Dunstan’s,” by Geo. A. Slight,
18, Ewelme Road, Forest Hill, London, S.E.23.
Mounting Prize. — ” Queen of the Sea.” by Geo. H.
Fellows, 160, B>Tes Road, Glasgow, W.z.
Certificates of Merit. — ” Lady with Necklace,” by
Yahya Arif, De Menashe Avenue, Maadi, Cairo ;
” Harvest in the North,” by James C. Gilchrist,
Lanover, Pitlochry, Perthshire ; ” Longing for a Kiss,”
by Sorab J. Kharegat, 12a, Cusrow Bang, Colaba
Causeway, Bombay.
Photographer
By E. PICKLES, LL.B.
bad taste, there appears to be no
legal objection to anyone taking a
photograph from the highway of,
say, a family at tea on the lawn.
But let the photographer (or anyone
else, for that matter) himself step off
the highway and through the garden
gate, and he immediately becomes
a trespasser and liable to — what ?
Prosecution ? No ! The trespasser
renders himself liable to an action
for damages, and an injunction re¬
straining him from repeating the
trespass. The damages would be
nominal, unless the trespass were
accompanied by aggravating circum¬
stances, but the trespasser would
almost certainly have to pay the costs
of the action, and these might be
considerable.
If I, camera in hand, attracted by
some rustic scene, were caught red-
handed on Farmer Jones’s field, I
would apologise humbly, offer him a
shilling (actually producing and proffer¬
ing the cash) by way of compensation
for any damage which I might have
done, and take the shortest way back
to the highway. But Farmer Jones
knows only too well that all his
notices bearing the legend " Tres¬
passers will be Prosecuted ’’ are so
many wooden liars.
The second part of the reply to
J. J. G.’s query opens a very wide
door — the subject of libel. The dis¬
tinction between libel and slander is
irrelevant for the purposes of this
article, but, very briefly, slander is
perpetrated by word of mouth — a
transitory medium — while libel con¬
sists of the malicious publication, by
some more permanent medium (e.g.,
a photograph) , of a statement or repre¬
sentation which is untrue, and which
September 30th, 1936
and the Law
tends to expose the person of whom
the statement or representation is
made, to hatred, ridicule, or contempt.
For example, if the recent winner
of the Wallace Heaton Competition
had borne the slogan " Peter Gurney,
Tippler,” instead of " Beer is Best,” the
author of the photograph might con¬
ceivably have found himself defending
a libel action. There can be no
doubt whatever that a photograph
could, under certain circumstances,
form the subject of a libel action,
and apparently it would be of no¬
avail for the unfortunate photographer
to plead that he didn't really mean it,
and that the camera had lied. The
libel would be none the less " mali¬
ciously ” published.
Some of my readers may possibly
have gone to an open-air Shake.speare,
or to a sports meeting, armed with the
camera and a goodly supply of film,
only to see a notice posted prominently
on the entrance gate to the effect that
no photographs were allowed. The
position in this case is governed by
contract. The promoters of the show
undertake to provide the spectators-
with a display of some sort, and in
return for this they receive an entrance
fee, but the matter doesn’t finish there.
There is nothing to prevent the
promoters from imposing conditions-
to the contract — hence the notices
" Keep off the Grass,” " Spectators
are not allowed on the Running Track,”'
or " No Photographs Permitted.”
If photographs are taken in breach of
this condition, the remedy of the-
promoters would apparently be an
action for damages for breach of
contract, and perhaps an order for
the delivery up of the offending
negatives and prints.
Monthly Competitions
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped,
those in the hrst group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class i, Class 2, and Class
3 respectively.
Those awarded Honourable Mention are as follows :
Yahya Arif (Cairo) ; (2) J. H. Clark (London, S.E.) ;
Harold R. Clough (Wallasey, Ches.) ; W. Ecclestone
(Shrewsbury) ; H. Emmett (Northwich, Ches.) ;
{2) Wm. Jackson (Hull) ; Hilda Jordan (Tring) ;
Arthur Keen (Calgary, Alberta) ; Emile Laevaert
(Brussels) ; G. E. Oakley (London W.) ; Mrs. K. M.
Parsons (Reading) ; C. A. Pierpoint (Cricklewood,
N.W.) ; Geo. A. Slight (Forest Hill, S.E.) ; A. L.
Syed (Palanpur, India).
Intermediate Section.
First Prize. — “Over the Hills,” by H. Wild, r,
Garden Villas, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, Yorks.
Second Prize. — Boats,” by Leslie Towndrow,
Heriot, Hatherley Avenue, Great Crosby, Liverpool,
23-
Certificates of Merit. — ‘‘ Out for an Evening Swim,”
by C. M. Adcock, Grenehurst Park, Capel, Surrey ;
Seagulls,” by C. J. Lloyd, go, South Ealing Road,.
S. Ealing, London, W.5 ; ‘‘ Give us this day . . .” by
E. G. Roughton, 63, Havering Road, Romford, Essex ;.
” Lady of Quality,” by Eric W. Sykes, Little Or¬
chard, Weedon Lane, Chesham Bois, Bucks.
Beginners’ Section.
First Prize. — " Paddle Wash,” by F. A. Rawley,
42, Ventnor Gardens, Barking, Essex.
Second Prize. — *' The Old Staircase,” by R. H.
Swaffield. 17 Hamilton Road, Bedford Park, London,.
W.4.
Certificates of Merit. — " A Portrait,” by G. V.
Billson. The Mead, Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove,.
Worcestershire; ‘‘Shadow and Ruin,” by P. J.
Gorvin, 24, .Alice Street, Newport, Mon. ; ‘‘ On a
Chinese Screen,” by Z). W. Morrison, The Asiatic
Petroleum Co., Tientsin, North China ; ” Tadi Col¬
lector,” by S. N. Muley, Plot No. 50, Tilak Road,
Poona, India; “The Calm before the Storm,” by
C, H. \A'hitaker, c/o The Asiatic Petroleum Co. (N.C.)^
Ltd., .\o. I, The Bund, Shanghai, China.
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334
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLIII.
ihe amateur photographer
a 6 CINEMATOGR/^J)HER g
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. H. G.
MARTLEW.
" TT is twelve years since I first
X became interested in photo¬
graphy. For four years of that
time I played a lone hand and made
little progress. Then I joined a
camera club, and as a result began
steadily to improve — and I still hope
to go on improving.
“ From the time that I first turned
out a presentable print, I have made a
point of sending my work to various
exhibitions, and subsequently have
had pictures accepted at the major
shows. I have found that one cannot
hope for acceptances every time,
but to the beginner f would say,
constant endeavour will ultimately
meet with success, so do not be dis¬
couraged if at first your work does
not receive the recognition you think
it merits.
" In practice, nearly all my subjects
are taken out of doors, and I depend
on a 3^X2^ reflex. The full-sized
image on the screen enables me to
compose the picture to a nicety, also
I can judge the effect of differential
focussing. The weight of the camera
also makes for steadiness when ex¬
posing in the hand, no camera-shake
being apparent even when using
comparatively slow shutter speeds.
“ My time for photography being
limited, I often have to depend on
my holiday ‘ bag ’ for my exhibition
pictures, fn dealing with a large
batch of negatives, my method is to
develop four at a time in a dish,
combining time and temperature
with inspection. Any negative which
requires special development can then
be easily removed to another dish.
'■ I do not believe in dealing with
too many at one sitting, for I have
found to mx”^ cost that any attempt to
rush matters usually results in spoilt
negatives.
“ Half-plate prints are then made
from the whole of each negative,
care being taken to get the best
possible straight print on a bromide
paper of suitable contrast. A critical
inspection now follows, all those with
any pictorial merit being selected, and
the portion I intend to use marked
with a pencil-line. Notes are then
made as to any modification I con¬
sider necessary in order to bring the
print to exhibition standard.
“ After- work on the negative is
next undertaken, parts which require
lightening are treated with dye, and
unwanted high-lights subdued by
friction with methylated spirit. This
work I find tedious, but it pays hand¬
somely, avoiding much after-work on
the final print, which is not easily
disguised. My next step is to decide
on the process most suitable for a
successful result. Whenever it can be
used to advantage, I have a preference
for bromoil, in fact, many of my best
efforts are produced in this medium.
I consider it ideal when broad effects
of light and shade are called for, but
if the subject depends on delicate
degrees of tone then Fuse bromide or
chloro-bromide.
“ I have always felt the urge for
self-expression, and endeavour to get
individuality into my w'ork. I must
confess that the so-called ' modern
photography ’ has little appeal to me,
leaving, as it does, nothing to the
imagination. My quest is always for
a subject which when presented will
be capable of raising some emotion in
the mind. Such a picture will linger
in the memory, and can be enjoyed
again and again.”
(A further example of Mr. Martlew’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.) •
Penshurst [Bromoil). H. G. Martlew.
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19
September 30th, 1936
Im AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
n 6 C^^^EMATOOR<^PHER a
Pictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
THE BUTTERFLY/' hy Jaroslav Bohacek
although it has little to do
/\ with its pictorial value, it was
observed that, when viewed
at the current exhibition of the London
Salon of Photography, this picture
created considerable speculation as
to whether the butterfly was real and
had actually been photographed after
alighting on the flower, or if it were
one of those manufactured models
that so closely simulate the real thing
and had been placed in its present
position with " malice afore¬
thought.”
Most people seemed to
think it was the real thing,
but, leaving the reader to
form his own opinion, there
is little doubt that its in¬
troduction is the making of
the picture. As a study of
flowers, it would, perhaps,
show not a little merit, but,
with the butterfly, something
that seems to be alive has
been added, and this vitality
extends to the impression the
picture conveys. Further¬
more, it serves as an excellent
centre of interest. It does
this, first of all, because of
the inclusion of the living
element ; in the second place,
on account of its contrast of
tone ; and, in the third, by
reason of its force of placing.
The first consideration is
self-evident. As far as the
second is concerned, it is a
fundamental rule in the ar¬
rangement of light and shade
that extremes of tone attract
the attention. The darks of
the wing markings are as strong as
any others elsewhere in the picture.
The lights are also brilliant, and the
pull of the two extremes is united,
the contrast causing a considerable
concentration of interest. Besides this
there is the contrast of the butterfly
itself against its setting, which again
enforces its attraction. There re¬
mains the factor of placing, in con¬
nection with which it will be seen
that the butterfly is placed on one of
the intersections of divisions of thirds
and also happens to fall on the dia¬
gonal on which the flowers are dis¬
posed, vide the dotted lines of the
sketch.
The strength of the placing on the
points of intersection is unquestion¬
able, but it derives a certain emphasis
from the line of the diagonal, which,
in turn, establishes a connection
throughout all the subject elements.
So much, in itself, would be suffi¬
cient to ensure a complete and well-
balanced composition ; but there is an
additional feature that makes it even
more attractive in that the petals of
the centre flower form lines of radia¬
tion which provide yet another source
of emphasis to the dominance of the
butterfly. These lines have the
faculty of stressing the significance of
the point from which they emerge, and,
almost invariably, they lend a valuable
sense of order to the arrangement. It
is so in this instance, and the compo¬
sition is rendered very satisfactory and
well finished.
And so it has to be. The subject
material is very restricted, and, though
there is no suggestion of inadequacy,
there might easily have been were
the subject less effectively disposed.
It would not permit any deficiency
either in placing or in the arrangement
336
of tone, nor is it likely that any
departure from the established form
would be so completely successful.
The same completeness necessarily
has to extend to the presentment.
The print is in a comparatively high
key, but within its restricted range
the tones are rich and, full of quality ,
the minute patches of dark revealing
that intensity of tone that only
comes from correct exposure and the
full measure of development. The
print is one of the bromide
type, with a surface between
matt and glossy, and one
possessing a slight sheen that
lends distinction to the subtle¬
ty of the delicate gradations
which show to perfection
on the ivory white base. Its
technique is excellent, and,
if at all possible, a visit should
be made to the show while it is
still open — it closes on the
loth October next — with the
idea of making an inspection
of the original.
It is its high standard of
technique — both in the ar¬
rangement of the composition
and in photographic work¬
manship — that enables it to
convey such a fine impres¬
sion of luminosity and light.
These qualities lend it an
artistic attraction ofmo little
power, and its decisiveness
of expression, too, is wonder¬
fully well managed. It also
is not without a suggestion
of decorative pattern, and
it illustrates a class of work
that can be practised all
the year round and one that need not
depend on weather conditions, for it
can be essay^ed either in or out of
doors, under natural or artificial
fighting, and material can be found
in all sorts of objects, from domestic
utensils to bric-a-brac and articles of
vertu.
Such work, moreover, is invaluable
in inculcating an idea of composition
and arrangement, and, in the majority
of cases, it is easy to repeat an exposure
as soon as a mistake is discovered.
In fact the picture is a good example
of what can be done with simple
material in skilled hands.
" Mentor.”
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September 30, 1936
The AMATEUR PHOIOGQAPHLR 1
n f, ClhEMATOGPAPHEB ol
THE BUTTERFLY.
By Saroslav Boiiacek.
[From the London Salon of Photography, now open al the Galleries of the Royal Water Colour Society, 5a, Pall Mall East, London.)
September 30, 1936
TrtAMAIUR PHOIOGPAPHtl^
o L CINEMATOGPAPHEP »
BODIAM.
See ariicUf ‘ How I vidke iny Exhibition Pidures»^)
pv H. G. MartLEW,
September 30, 1936
TtiAMAl[UP PHOTOGRAPrtR
o c CINEMATOGPAPHEP o
CONTADINA ABRUZZESE. By F. Michele.
[Fyofn iSis London Salon 0/ Photography^ now open at the Galleries of the Royal Water Colour Society^ $0., Pali Mall East^ London.)
liiAMAM PHOIOGRAPHK
n f. CiriEMATOGPAPHER :7
September 30, 1936
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
1. — “ JAght and Shade by the River." 2. — ‘ A Village in Bucks."
By A. S. Bellinger. By Joseph Marie.
5. — “ The Island through the Trees *’
By A. P. E. Kent.
— “ jhe Falls Virsima IValjr.'* 4 — “ Sheepstor. ’
Bv W. A. Farley. By R- Norman Rook.
6 — ' Moonlight and Monsoon.**
By M. V. Fyzee.
September 30th, 1936
hi AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
^ 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER o
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS m
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
A SUBJECT like No. i of the
prints reproduced on the op¬
posite page — “ Light and Shade
by the River,” by A. S. Bellinger — ^is
not an easy one for a beginner to
tackle, as, for one thing, much of its
visual attraction depends on colour,
and this is lost in a monochrome
rendering, and, for another, its range
of tone is much beyond the normal
and demands special treatment for
its successful representation.
Normal and Abnormal.
Its difficulties, too, are increased by
the fact that it is seen against the
light. Even under the opposite light¬
ing, the shadows under the trees
would be more than usually heavy,
and the difference between them and
the light of the sky would be very
wide indeed, but, under a contre-
jour lighting, the shadows are deeper
still and the sky much brighter.
The range of tone is extreme. The
contrasts are so great that, unless steps
are taken to reduce them, they will
be beyond the capacity of the normal
printing paper to reproduce. There
are two methods of reducing subject
contrast. The first is to reduce the
development time of the negative,
and the second is to employ a printing
paper of softer type than is usually
chosen. If negatives are developed in
a tank or on a roll of film, it is scarcely
feasible to curtail development, that
is, of course, unless all the subjects are
of similar range. If plates are employed
and are individually developed, it is a
simple matter to make any adjustment
that may be considered advisable,
and, assuming the degree is correctly
calculated, the normal printing paper
should produce a print of full and
suitable gradation.
Method of Treatment.
But, in these days, film is more
generally employed, and plates, more
often than not, are treated in a tank.
Moreover, it is only the experienced
worker who observes the extension of
the normal range of subject, and, as
a general rule, excess of contrast
only becomes apparent after develop¬
ment has been completed.
So that, in cases such as these, the
only possible method of treatment is
to have recourse to the softer sort of
printing paper.
Reference to the print discloses the
facts that the sky is deficient in tone
and that the darks under the trees on
the left are so devoid of gradation
that they seem choked up. Over-
bright skies : a set of tones of too
steep a range ; choked up shadows ;
or a combination of them are a sure
sign of excessive development ; when
they occur — and it appears to take
some time before the symptoms are
recognised — the softer paper should
be immediately substituted ; and,
to get an idea of what a really good
print looks like, a visit should be paid
to one of the current exhibitions, or
a study made of the reproductions on
our centre pages.
It is possible that there may be
some degree of under-exposure in
this case, which would tend to aggra¬
vate the fault.
Skies and Filters.
There is, of course, another aspect
of the matter in that the tendency of
the usual run of plates and films is
to record the sky in tones that are
relatively too bright. This tendency
can be corrected, to a very great
extent, by the employment of light
filters of suitable characteristics. This
is especially the case if used in con¬
junction with panchromatic emulsions,
but an improvement may be expected
even with material that is described
as isochromatic or orthochromatic.
The adoption of this expedient,
however, involves an increase in
exposure, and over-development must
be guarded against, failing which
either the fault will be exaggerated or
an effect, usually and incorrectly
attributed to over-correction, will
make an appearance.
In No. 4, “ Sheepstor,” by R.
Norman Rook, the technical treatment
seems just about right. A little more
tone in the sky would not come amiss,
but exposure and the degree of
development seem well judged, and
the rendering of the sky approaches
the standard that is in mind.
From the artistic standpoint, how¬
ever, it could be wished that the wall
in the foreground had been omitted,
for it is not a good feature, and nothing
would be lost, and a good deal gained,
if a viewpoint looking over the wall
had been chosen instead. .
Undesirable Intrusions.
A like undesirable intrusion is
evident in the foliage on the right in
Np. 2, ‘‘ A Village in Bucks,” by
Joseph Marie. It seems unsupported,
and its presence demands an explana¬
tion.
It might have been found possible
to avoid it by taking the subject from
a viewpoint rather to the left, and,
if so, it should have been adopted
instead. As far as development of
the negative or choice of printing
paper is concerned, the rendering is
quite satisfactory, but the deficiency
of sky tone indicates the need for a
light filter.
” The Falls, Virginia Water " (3),
by W. A. Farley, provides another
example of a subject of more than
ordinary contrast, and, as in the case
of No. I, the treatment is inadequate.
The substitution of a softer grade of
printing paper is called for, and
should produce a much more har¬
monious rendering. At the same time,
it may be mentioned that, in a subject
of this kind, it might be better if the
sky were excluded altogether, for it is
not an essential element and only
introduces a competitive note.
Under-Exposure.
With Nos. 5 and 6, ‘‘ ITie Island
through the Trees,” by A. P. E. Kent,
and “ Moonlight and Monsoon,” by
M. V. Fyzee, it is to be feared that a
very considerable measure of under¬
exposure is present, as well as an
excess of contrast on account of
over-development.
Assuming that an inspection of the
negative confirms this inference, no
amount of dodging about with different
grades of printing paper is likely to
be able to provide shadow gradation
that has not been recorded, and an
improvement in the rendering of the
deeper tones can scarcely be expected.
Nevertheless, much of the violence of
the contrasts could be corrected, and,
if the subjects are valued at all, they
might be reprinted on a softer type
of paper with advantage.
The tree bole, in No. 5, is, however,
much too close, and its scale is out of
all proportion. A more distant view¬
point is indicated, and it would be
wise, as well, to arrange for a greater
depth of foreground. “ Mentor."
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Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography.
VARIATIONS IN RENDERING.
IT is often possible to render
even a simple subject in a
variety of ways. Photographs of
the most hackneyed subjects are
scarcely ever exactly alike, and now
and then a time-worn view is presented
in a novel form, or under unusual
conditions of lighting or atmosphere,
so that it at once becomes fresh and
interesting.
Let us look at the four illustra¬
tions, all different, but taken within
a small area of space and a few
minutes of time.
Fig. I shows the building as a
wayside cottage, and also gives
some idea of the character of the
road. In fact there is more way-
side than cottage. Simple as the
subject is, it is one over which the
beginner is likely to go wrong. Ffe
is aware of the bright sunshine, but
overlooks the masses
of heavy foliage and
the deep shadows in
the immediate fore¬
ground.
It is a case for
longer exposure than
for an open landscape
under similar bright
sunshine. The expo¬
sure in this case was
governed by the foli¬
age and shadows, and
was full enough to
result in the necessary
shadow detail coming
up quickly and easily so that de¬
velopment could lie stopped before
the sky and other light- parts became
too dense and blocked up.
In Fig. 2 the variation is brought
about simply by making the view
horizontal instead of vertical. This
has made the cottage more nearly
central, and has brought in some
more material on the right — not of
an interesting character. It would
have been the better version had a
flock of sheep or something equally
appropriate come round the bend
of the road, but the appearance of a
lorry would be far more likely. I
ran into a flock of
sheep later on, but the
surroundings were de¬
plorable.
I have found from
long and extensive
observation that the
great majority of
picturesque wayside
buildings stiU in ex¬
istence cannot possibly
be photographed from
the best viewpoint
without including a
telegraph pole. There
may or may not be an
Fig- 3-
Fig. 2.
advertisement board, a petrol pump,
a road sign, or some other modern
hideosity, but you can rely on the
telegraph pole.
Fig. 3 is a close-up of the building.
Note how in the first two versions
the trees beyond the cottage tower
above the chimney, while in the
closer view they have dropped
below it. This sort of thing has to
be watched when altering the view¬
point, which is bound to make a
difference in the relation to each
other of the objects included. There
might, for example, have been a
church tower rising up beyond the
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cottage in Fig. i, and
its greater height
would have been
obvious. But an ap¬
proach to the cottage
would cause the tower
to sink lower and lower
and at last disappear
altogether.
Another change in
Fig. 3 is that the tele¬
graph pole has been
dodged by keeping it
outside the picture-
space on the right.
The possibility of doing
this may seem a con¬
tradiction of what I
just said, but please
note that I remarked
that it could seldom be dodged from
the best viewpoint. This cannot be
called the best, as it reveals the
disconcerting fact that the end wall
has collapsed.
This will not surprise anyone who
has studied the construction and
material of many “ picturesque ”
old cottages, although some of them
stand up remarkably so long as the
Fig. 4.
inhabitants refrain from sneezing. I
have watched the disintegration of
old cottages and barns when there is
no one to continue to patch them
up with string and stamp-edging,
and a series of photographs is an
interesting but rather sad record.
A further slight shift gave Fig. 4,
where some more trees have been
brought in, and the collapsed wall
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has been skilfully con¬
cealed. This would no
doubt be the version
unhesitatingly selected
by anyone wishing to
find a purchaser for
the buHding.
It is a first-rate exer¬
cise for the beginner to
find a subject — it hard¬
ly matters what — and
try to make as many
different versions of it
as he can manage.
These will result from
varying the angle of
view and the distance
from the subject, and
he should study in
the resulting prints the
differences so caused. It will be all
the better if the subject is readily ac¬
cessible, so that he can extend the
variations by photographing it at
different times of the year, and under
a variety of conditions of lighting and
atmosphere. Further variations can
be made by different styles of print¬
ing, etc., but that is rather a different
story. W. L. F. W.
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icture Points
No. 19 (New Series) by RICAl^DO
Dominating Shadows.
WE have already seen and discussed the dangers of
allowing the shadows in various subjects to attract too
much attention to themselves instead of contributing
to the real point of interest. Excessive tone and size contrast,
lack of variety of tone in the shadow itself, and awkward
and ugly shapes, all these can contribute towards the shadows
dominating in the picture.
There is yet another point to be considered and, although it
deals largely with still-life photography, it can often occur in
other subjects. A quick, comparative glance at the two
illustrations will show immediately the effect of having the
background too near one of the objects in the group when
that particular object is not
the real point of interest.
Because of the closeness, the
shadow is very strong and at¬
tracts the attention away
from the motif, the fish in
the foreground. When the
background is removed to a
greater distance, the shadows
A Point on Night
Photography.
For photographers who
are not already hard¬
ened to the rigours of
night work, this time of the
year is ideal for practising
this fascinating branch of
photography. It is not yet
_ too cold and there is a slight
misty atmosphere about that
is very valuable for this kind of subject.
Ihe most usual fault made by beginners in this subject is
that too many lights are included in the picture, whereas it is
essential to pay more attention to the contours or shapes of
masses to compensate for the natural loss in modelling and
drawing, through the lack of general lighting. It is advisable
’'erv generous exposure in order that we can allow.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Societies Then and Now SIGURD MOIR.
The following article contains much information that will be appreciated by all
interested in the Society movement. Minor pitfalls are indicated and a healthy basis
of development — particularly applicable to modern societies — is touched upon.
IN a certain country house, where an
amateur film unit has recently been
spending its leisure week-ends,
there is an antiquated timepiece with a
large pendulum that swings low beneath
the clock dial. Occasionally, the pendu¬
lum catches the eye as it swings to the
right or to the left ; and the eye never
fails to observe the change of direction
as the pendulum comes to the end of a
swing.
I am reminded of this when I consider
the changing policies of amateur cin6
societies. They swung into being with
large member^ips, some professional
assistance, andmo very convincing idea
of what they were to do. To-day, their
pendulum has changed its direction ;
smaller memberships, the ability to
exist without professional " guidance,”
and at least an intelligent, purposeful
outlook are the characteristics of sur¬
viving organisations.
Mistakes.
The original societies failed for two
main reasons : they tried too closely to
copy the output of professionals, and
they admitted into membership large
numbers of people whose interest was
solely in the acting side.
Even at that time, it was obvious to
some of us that these were mistaken
notions. If we are to be afflicted with
professional films (which were then at
their worst), we argued, by all means
let us leave their production to the
commercial people — who alone have
adequate resources for their creation.
And somebody was tactless enough to
point out that all the enthusiastic play¬
actors could be utilised only by employ¬
ing them at the rate of a hundred or so
in each film !
Changes.
Although various social activities kept
the societies going for some time, many
of the promising workers disappeared,
and it became evident that certain
changes had to be brought about.
The first change in the right direction
came almost eight years ago, when
H. P. J. Marshall forced a policy for
serious work through an advanced group
known as the Film Guild of London.
However, Marshall left England and
ultimately became first assistant to
S. M. Eisenstein. His departure was
a great blow to a developing movement.
The Film Guild of London fell to pieces
— and although some societies (like the
Apex) were spending aU their time and
resources on making films, those films
were no better than the average profes¬
sional output and, quite frankly, should
never have been made by progressive
amateurs.
The next change came two years after
this, when the Civil Service CinI Society—
always a " non-social ” society — an¬
nounced its intention of concentrating
upon abstract, documentary and ex¬
perimental films. Such changes were
always followed by the resignation of
members who had joined solely for
acting experience, but there was a
compcirsating gain in the quality of
output. From producing films like
" Speculation ” and " Contraband,” the
C.S. Cin6 S. created the outstanding ab¬
stract, "Thirst,” “Retrospect,” and a
number of lesser documentaries.
Then the attention of other societies
was turned to true amateur endeavour.
The East Anglian Film Guild produced
“ Blue Elegance.” Horace Hughes and
Geoffrey Collyer (of the B.A.A.C.) re¬
flected the change that was coming over
amateur intentions in their very fine
“ Night Scene,” whilst Bolton amateurs
then produced what I consider to be
the finest film of its year in “ Saturday ”
(direction, G. N. Booth).
Attendances.
About this time came the greatest
falling-off in attendances — not because
resigning members were less serious, but
rather because no serious society can
carry large memberships and still manage
to keep all its followers actively occupied
on film work. In several instances,
resigning members actually formed the
nuclei of fresh bodies, most of which
carried forward the new spirit. Thus
were born Avant-Garde Productions,
the Sub-standard Film Society, the
West Essex Film Society, Film-Art
Group (makers of “ Beyond This Open
Road”), and the North London Film
Society (producers of ” Jubilee.”)
Attendances at these and the sur¬
viving representatives of the original
Society movement do not fluctuate over
brief periods. They are constant be¬
cause there is really interesting work for
everyone to do — constant because there
are no “ puppet ” members and no
The amateur cinematographer in search of topical action subjects at the present time should
not overlook the autumn effects and riders in the Parks. Early morning is the best time
__ for these shots.
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members who have to be pressed to
turn up at the next meeting.
Club Programmes.
It is not denied that there are still
two or three societies which have yet
to reach this happy pass. To them I
say. look to the club’s programme.
Every programme should include
lectures and early tuition on real cinema¬
tography ; every successful club nowa¬
days places strong emphasis on this
point. Real cinematography is concerned
more with cutting and the selection of
worth-while subjects than it is with the
purely photographic details of image
pictorialism and definition. Indeed,
these things are far better appreciated
Selection
Much of your ultimate success or
failure in cinematography will
depend on the attitude you have
toward it at this moment ; upon whether
you regard the cinema as a sort of
extension of the theatre or the novel, or
whether you acknowledge it to be a new
art medium.
There are two schools of thought on
the subject of cutting which arise from
those two possible attitudes. There are
those who dismiss cutting and montage
as a necessary and, to a certain extent,
skilful putting together of various parts
to make a whole, the length of each
scene being already fully determined
by its own merit and context. Others
regard this assembly, or composition, of
shots and sequences, with its possibilities
of tempo and selection, as in itself
creative. Cutting, they argue, is no mere
substitute for scene shifting. It repre¬
sents in the film the natural selectivity
of the mind.
Selection is, after all, a process which
is continually going on in people’s
minds, whether they know it or not. As
a rather crude example, imagine a group
of people invited to a drawing-room
concert, including a social climber, a
crook, a detective, a countess and
a music-lover. The social climber’s
1
when seen as lantern slides or " stills ”
— and since all cinematographers are
consciously or unconsciously aware of it,
the fact must be responsible for a great
deal of dissatisfaction.
Then there are still signs of an ill-
considered attachment to the professional
cinema. Men like John Grierson, Ber¬
nard Vorhaus, Andrew Buchanan, Alberto
Cavalcanti and other producers of
intelligent shorts are tremendously help¬
ful in shaping the course of serious
amateur cinematography. Their assis¬
tance is amongst the finest things that
have come to the Society movement,
but not every professional director spells
his name Alberto Cavalcanti.
With regard to the club’s practical
attention would be concentrated on the
countess, and what she said and did ; the
crook would be mainly concerned with
the countess’s pearls, the detective
would be watching the crook, and the
music lover would be fathoms deep in
the violin concerto.
Have you ever noted the sub-conscious
selection of your own mind at any
ordinary unemotional moment ? You
are at this moment receiving some bodily
impression from texture or position, or
contact with desk, table or book. There
is probably a clock ticking away some¬
where but, although you are not deaf,
you would have to listen before you
heard it. Out of the corner of your
eye you are aware of a more or less large
field of light and objects, but at the
moment your attention is concentrated
upon the printed page before you.
Then there is the inward, running
commentary of the mind, made up not
only of reasoned, consecutive thought,
but also of emotions, instincts, preju¬
dices, associations, visual images, yet all
building up, by process of selection, into
one steady attitude of mind and will.
It is said that when people lose their
reason in solitary confinement it is
because of this absence of a stream of
sensations to break the monotony.
September 30th, 1936
work, little can be said in this place.
Successful societies now make all their
films with a purpose — -hence the Bristol
" Survey ” film, the Hull “ Safety First ”
effort and the great anti-war production
now being made by Associated Societies.
" Stand up and Breathe ! ” is a " purpose ”
film — comparable only with the similar
production “ Beyond This Open Road.”
Finance need be no stumbling-block
in societies controlled by intelligent
leadership. Funds for most of the
films referred to were forthcoming either
before or after the filming, whilst in
cases where the necessary expenses
cannot come from outside — well, the
treasurer will not have to empty his
coffers to pay for a mere two-reeler.
How is the amateur cinematographer
to make visual images convey words,
with all their associations, the sense of
smell and touch, which are so powerful,
muscular sensations, sound with all its
tones ? All this has to be translated
into vision, which becomes, while we
gaze at the film, the sum total of all our
bodily impressions.
What have you already in your audi¬
ence upon which you can won-: ? In
them you have association, with which
to kindle their imagination and emo¬
tion. You, for your part, have visual
images, light and shade, the power to
speed up or to slow down those visual
images, and selection to emphasise
significance by means of camera angles
or close-ups. And it is by the final
cutting, by the juxtaposition of differing
shots, in lengths varying in accordance
with the mood or rhythm of the scene,
that the whole can be clearly stated, in
a continuous, logical order.
The film, so far as the amateur
cinematographer is concerned, runs in
perfect silence, like the mind with its
unspoken commentary, and it is for
the camera to record, and for you, in
cutting, to convey the rich jostle of
moods, impressions and emotions which
make up the stream of consciousness.
in Filming and Cutting
By M. A. LOVELL-BURGESS.
ACTION SUBJECTS
for the AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHER
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer's Diary of Forthcoming Events.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS DURING OCTOBER, 1936.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Oct. I.
Pheasant shooting commences.
Oct. 13-16.
Racing
Newmarket.
1-3-
Goose Fair
Nottingham.
„ 17-
Motor Racing
Brooklands.
.. 3-
Motor Racing
Donnington
,, 19-21.
Pleasure Fair
Salisbury.
Park.
,, 21.
Trafalgar Day . .
London and
.. 3-
Pageant
Clydebank.
Portsmouth.
„ 5-C-
Horse Fair
Ballinasloe.
24.
Autumn Race Handicap
Newbury.
9-10.
United Border Hunt Steeple-
.. 27-30.
Race Meeting
Newmarket.
chases
Kelso.
,, 31-
Hallowe’en Festivals.
„ 12.
Ancient Custom; "Mop Fair”. .
Stratford-on-
Avon.
During
Old Customs : Annual John
,, 12.
Judges’ Procession from West-
THE
Peel Commemoration
Caldbeck.
minster Abbey to the House
of Lords.
Month.
Oyster Feast
Colchester.
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in connection with the competitions can be undertaken.
(6) The entry of a print will be regarded as a decla¬
ration that it is eligible under the rules, and that the
competitor agrees thereto.
(7) No responsibility is taken for the safety of
prints, and the Editor’s decision on all points connected
with the competitions is final.
(8) The publishers of The Amateur Photographer
shall have the right to reproduce, without payment,
any print entered, or to allow its reproduction in any
other paper quoting from The Amateur Photographer.
(9) The closing date of each competition is the
last weekday of the month. Prints arriving late will be
entered for the next month’s competition.
(10) The cash prizes awarded in these competitions
are dispatched on the fifteenth of the month following
the announcement of the awards.
The closing date for the September competi¬
tion is to-day, September 30th, and for the
October competition, Saturday, October 31st.
The Awards in last month’s Competition will be found on page 334.
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formuhn are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5^ X 3J X 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
rso cards for pasting on the “Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe cS: Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.t. Price as. 6d., post free.
37. NEGATIVE REDUCERS
No reduction will take place until a milky
colour is seen to emanate from the image,
when the action should be continued for
a further 20-30 seconds. Examine the
negative quickly at this stage, as the action
then becomes rapid. When reduction is
complete, rinse the negative rapidly in
water and place in a weak hypo bath for
just one minute, i oz. hypo to 20 oz. water.
The negative is then washed for 15 minutes.
If the hypo solution is not available, a
quantity of 5 per cent solution of sodium
sulphite is an effective stop-bath.
This reducer is not always constant in
action, and should no signs of milkiness be
seen after two minutes, wash the negative
again for a minute and immerse in a fresh
solution of persulphate.
z.— Ammonium Persulphate.
'J'HIS reducer is suitable for contrasty and
hard negatives, as it has the character¬
istic of acting first on the dense areas,
thereby reducing the contrast.
Only one solution is necessary : —
Ammonium per¬
sulphate . . 150 grs. 34 gms.
Water . . . . 10 oz. 1,000 c.c.
Sulphuric acid (op¬
tional) . . . . 5 min. i c.c.
Use at above strength and make a fresh
solution for each time of use. It is advis¬
able to slightly acidify the solution, as it
makes the action more regular and certain.
The negative should be quite free from
hypo and be soaked for an hour in water
before reducing.
38. TEMPERATURE
EQUIVALENTS
Fahrenheit
Centigrade
Fahrenheit
Centigrade
212 . .
. . 100
90 ..
. . 32.2
210 . .
. . 98.8
85 ..
. . 29.4
205 . .
. . 96.1
80 ..
. . 26.6
200 . .
■ ■ 93-3
75 . .
. . 23.8
195 ..
. . 90-5
74 ..
■ • 23.3
190 . .
. . 87.7
73 ••
. . 22.7
185 ..
.. 85
72 ..
22.2
180 . .
82.2
71 . .
21.6
175 ..
■ ■ 79-4
70 . .
. . 21.1
170 . .
. . 76.6
69 . .
. . 20.5
165 . .
.. 73.8
68 ..
. . 20
160 . .
.. 71.1
67 . .
. . 19.4
155 . .
. . 68.3
66 . .
.. 18.8
150 . .
■ ■ 65.5
65 ..
. . 18.3
145
62.7
64 . .
. . 17.7
140 . .
60
63 . .
. . 17.2
135 ..
. . 57-2
62 . .
. . 16.6
130 . .
• ■ 54-4
61 . .
. . 16.I
125 . .
.. 51-6
60 . .
. ■ 15.5
120 . .
. . 48.8
55 ..
. . 12.7
115 . .
• • 44-1
50 . .
. , ro
no . .
■ • 43-3
45 . .
7.2
105 ..
■ ■ 40.5
40 ..
4.4
100 . .
■ . 37-7
35 ..
1.6
95 ..
•• 35
32 ..
. . 0
CONVERSION TABLES.
To convert Centigrade (C) into Fahrenheit (F) ■
Degrees CX9-^5+32=Degrees F.
Example. — What is the Fahr. equivalent of 30° C ?
30°X9 = 27o“; 270°-h5 = 54: 54° + 32° = 86° F.
To convert Fahrenheit into Cgntigrade : —
Degrees F— 32 x 5-F9=Degrees C.
Example. — What is the Cent, equivalent of 70° F ?
70° — 32°=38°; 38°X5 = I90°; 190° -=-9 = 21. i° C.
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ta 6 C!NEMATOGPAPHEP o
eaders^ Questions
ANSWERED
General. — All communications; for the Editor should be addressed: "The Editor, The Amateur Ptwfosrahher
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without e.vception must
give the name and address of the writer.
CcNTRiBUTiONS. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in ver>' legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee. .
Enquiries and CRiTiris.M. — .Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See " General " above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor Prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issu2.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as " How can I take interiors ? ” or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt tvith in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked " Query ” or “ Criticism,"
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Formalin.
I want to harden prints before glazing them, and
have bought some formalin. To what extent
should I dilute it ? Should I harden between
developing and fixing ? E. M. K. (Woodford.)
You should take i oz. of the furmalin
solution as bought and add 9 oz. of
water, and this can be used over and
over again. You shotdd not harden
the prints until the end of the final
washing, when you should place them
in the solution and keep them moving
for about four minutes, transferring
them straight to the slabs without
further washing.
Developing Film Packs.
W’hy is it that film packs require a longer develop¬
ment time to reach normal contrast compared
with roll films with a similar emulsion ?
J. E. M. (Gourock.)
Because of the pressure required in
a film pack to keep all the films flat,
whether it is a full pack or only one or
two, there is a risk of abrasion on the
emulsion as it is pulled over the roller
at the back. To obviate any likely
damage to the emulsion an extra coating
is laid on the light-sensitive side and in
development this necessitates a slightly
longer time for the developer to penetrate
and to reach normal contrast. About
25 per cent increase in development time
should be given.
Plate Mark.
Can you please explain exactly what is a plate
mark and its purpose on the mount ?
M. G. (Glasgow.)
The expression " plate mark ” was
originally used to describe the effect
made on an etching or gravure print
when the pressure required caused the
plate to sink into the paper and leave
a rectangular depression, the plate
mark, surrounding the illustration. A
similar mark can be made on photo¬
graphs or on the mounts to give them
a finish, but it requires a little experience
to accomplish successfully.
Copyright.
What is the procedure of obtaining copyright of
photographic prints for protection against illegal
reproduction ? B. T. D. (Barnet.)
The British law of copyright does not
require you to make any registration of
any kind, neither is it necessary to
print the word “ copyright ” on the
back of the print. The copyright of
any photograph you take automatically
becomes yours from the moment the
negative is made, and no one should
make a reproduction from a print of
that negative without your consent. If
you are taking the photograph on
someone else’s instructions or orders,
whether or not there is any monetary
consideration, the copyright belongs to
the person who ordered it and, as above,
his sanction is necessary before a repro¬
duction is made.
Enamel Ware for Acid Hypo.
Considering tlie comparatively high cost of
large earthenware dishes, I am tempted to invest
in the cheaper enamelled metal type, but am
wondering whether they are suitable for acid
hypo and for the usual chemical solutions.
T. D. (London.)
Provided that the enamelled surface
is sound and is not chipped or cracked
to any great extent, you will find that it
will not have any harmful effect when
using acid hypo and the usual chemical
developers. It is advisable that the
solutions are not left for any length of
time in the dishes, which should always
be rinsed out with clean water after
use. It is a very good plan to keep a
special dish for the hypo and another for
the developer to ensure thorough clean¬
liness.
Matt Emulsions.
What advantage is there in using matt emulsion
plates over the usual type, for general work ?
A. T. (Blackpool.)
A matt emulsion is particularly useful
where retouching is necessary. The
matt surface provides a suitable surface
September 30th, 1936
for the retouching pencil, and does not
require a coating of retouching medium
first, .-\lthough the surface looks some¬
what like ground glass, it has no notice¬
able grain in enlargements, but has a
slight softening effect that is very
suitable for portraiture and some types
of pictorial work. It is also claimed
that a matt emulsion prevents halation
more than ordinary emulsions.
Photographic Caricatures.
How can 1 make a caricature print from a straight
portrait negative ? M. E. W. (Brighton.)
There are several methods, but the
easiest way is to put the negative in
the enlarger and instead of placing the
brornide flat on the easel raise it here and
there to give the effect. The distortion
is somewhat limited to the flexibility of
the paper base and it will be necessary
to pin it down in several places to keep
it in place and perfectly still throughout
the exposure. The negative should be
focussed on a point half-way between
the highest and lowest planes of the
paper and stopped down sufficiently
to give sharpness all over. The dis¬
advantage with this method is that the
distorted effect cannot be seen until the
print is developed and viewed in the
" flat.”
Uranium Intensification.
Does the uranium intensifier require bleaching as
with the other iiitensifiers ? What is its character¬
istic and advantage, if any, over the others ?
H. Q, F. (Thornton Heath.)
There is no bleaching required as
it is a single-solution intensifier and
only strengthens the image by virtue of
toning the entire silver deposit an orange-
brown colour. This colour necessitates a
longer printing time. Wash the nega¬
tive thoroughly after fixing and immerse
in the following solution : —
Potassium ferricyanide . . \ oz.
Uranium nitrate . . . . J oz.
Glacial acetic acid . . 2| oz.
Water . . . . . . 25 oz.
Allow the negative to remain in the
solution until it reaches the desired
depth of stain. If it is too dark, pro¬
longed washing in plain water will lighten
or remove it entirely, or by adding a
little ammonia to the water the process
can be hastened.
Altering Lens Focus.
I have heard that it is possible to shorten the
focal length of a Tessar lens and similarly con¬
structed lenses by removing the front component.
If this is so, does it alter the aperture and de¬
finition ? G. M. L. (Eastbourne.)
By removing the front component of
the Tessar lens you will certainly
decrease the focal length and in theory it
should result in a slightly larger aperture.
The definition, however, leaves much
to be desired and only by stopping down
to a very small stop, such as f/22 or
smaller, can anything like satisfactory
definition be obtained, and then only
in the middle of the negative. Where
time is of no object and great magnifica¬
tion is required, and where the bellows
extension is somewhat limited, this will
be found to be a good makeshift, but
it will not compare with the performance
of the entire lens for good all-round
quality.
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30
September 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS'
The Amateur Photographer & Cinematographer
■ANNUAL-
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I
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should participate in “ The A.P.” Annual Lantern-Slide Competition. Not only are the
seven classes comprehensive in their variety of subjects to suit all workers, but inclusion of
slides in “ The A.P.” prize set which circulates throughout the British Isles can be considered as
the hall-mark of excellence, which every lantern-slide maker should strive for. Each succeeding
year the competition proves increasingly popular, and has come to be regarded as a test of merit in
lantern-slide production. We hope, therefore, that again this year every lantern-slide maker will
enter the competition. The conditions and awards are set out below. It should be noted that
the awards are made to individual slides and not to sets ; but every competitor can send as many slides into as many classes as he or
she desires. The slides are judged on the screen under the best conditions. After the judging the prize-winning slides, and a
number of others which are selected for purchase, form the exhibition collection which goes on tour to all parts of the country for a
year or more. Secretaries of photographic societies who have not yet booked the set of “ A.P.” Prize Slides should hasten to do so,
and submit alternative dates. This is necessary to enable a complete and expeditious itinerary to be arranged before the slides start on
their journey in November. In the meantime, those who intend entering this competition should note that the closing date for
receiving entries is Saturday, October 31st.
Classes and Subjects.
Class I. — Landscape with or without figures, sea
subjects and river scenery.
Class II. — Portraiture and figure studies, whether
indoor or outdoor pictures.
Class III. — Architecture, interior and exterior.
Class IV. — Flowers, fruit and other ” Still-Life ”
subjects.
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Class VI. — Lantern slides in colour (not hand-
coloured) .
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have won silver or bronze plaques in
The Amatetir Photographer and Cine¬
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Conditions and Awards.
(1) All classes are open to amateur and professional photo¬
graphers without any restrictions. All slides must measure
3 i X 3 J ill-, and must be properly spotted for showing in the lantern.
(2) One silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and four certifi¬
cates are offered in each class except Class VII. In that, the
Champion Class, the award will be a mounted and signed exhi¬
bition picture by Mr. F. J. Mortimer, the Editor of The A mateur
Photographer and Cinematographer and Photograms of the Year.
(3) All slides which receive any award will become the
property of The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer,
and will be sent round amongst the societies and such other
associations as apply for the loan of them. Any other slides
may be selected for circulation in this manner, and will be
paid for at the rate of half a crown each.
(4) Competitors may send any number of slides in any class,
and may be recorded as winning any number of awards ; but
no competitor will actually receive in the competition more
than one silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and one certificate,
on which all his awards will be recorded. Competitors may
enter in any number of classes.
(5) Each slide must bear the competitor’s name, its title
and its class. With the slides must be sent an envelope con¬
taining the name and full address of the competitor, a list of
the titles of all the slides he is sending in, and the class in which
such are entered. Particulars as to make of plate, exposure,
developer used, etc., and other technical data which may be
of interest for incorporation in the notes which will accompany
the winning slides on their tour among the photographic
societies, should also be given where thought necessary.
(6) A stamped and addressed label (not loose stamps) should
be sent with the slides for their return if unsuccessful ; but in
no circumstances can the Editor or the Publishers accept any
responsibility for slides sent in for competition, nor for their
return ; neither can slides be returned which are not accom¬
panied by stamps as above.
(7) Not more than one slide from any one negative can be
admitted, nor may any slide compete which has before won an
award in these competitions.
(8) The last day for receiving is Saturda}^ October 31st.
The slides must be well packed and addressed, " Slide
Competition, The Editor, The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London,
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the decision of the Editor of The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer as final.
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STILL APPARATUS
Leica Model III, Chromium, f/3.8 Elmar lens, ever-
ready case. Exactly as new . £25 0 0
Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar anastigmat lens, Derval
shutter . £2 15 0
Newman & Guardia V.P. Roll Film, 1/4.3 T.T. & H.
Cooke lens . £9 9 0
Ensign Midget (Black), f/6.3 Ensar anastigmat lens,
grey case . £2 7 6
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/7.9 Kodar lens . £1 10 0
SPECIAL OFFER.— New 3^x2} Ensign Auto-Speed
Roll Film, Aldis Uno anastigmat f/4.5 lens, focal-plane
shutter, rising front, leather case . £8 8 0
Foth Roll Film, Doppel anastigmat f/4.5 lens, 3-speed
shutter . £2 10 0
Ensign Selfix 20, f/7.7 Ensar lens, 3-speed shutter, leather
case . £1 19 6
3ix2i Ikonta, f/4.3 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur D.A.
shutter . £7 15 0
3ix2i Zeiss Ikon Icarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Com¬
pur shutter . £5 5 0
3ix2i Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 Nagel anastigmat lens,
Pronto shutter, colour filter, release . £3 10 0
3|x2i Certotrop Plate Camera, f/2.9 Schneider Xenar
lens, Compur D.A. shutter, rising and cross front, F.P.
adapter, release, leather case. New condition. . £12 0 0
CINE APPARATUS
G.916 Paillard Bolex Projector, 9 and 16 mm. films,
500-watt, supplementary resistance. New condition
£39 10 0
Pathescope 9.5-mm. Imp Projector, with super attach¬
ment and motor. Excellent condition . £4 17 6
Victor Model V Camera, 16 mm., latest type, turret front,
Dist-a-light finder, visual focussing and wind back, f/1.5
Dallmeyer Speed lens, Mortimer case. Condition as
new . . £37 10 0
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
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Allens. — 6X6 Latest f/3.5 Automatic Rolleiflex,
£18/10 ; E.R. Case, 22/- ; Pro.xar Lens, 27/6 ;
Filter, 10/6 ; Latest Lens Hood, 10/6 ; Plate
Adapter, 19/6 ; Two Slides in case, 25/- ;
Pressure Plate, 11/6 ; Focussing Screen. 11/6.
Allens. — 6x6 Rajar Enlarger, f/4.5, £7/15;
Weston Electric Exposure Meter, £3/15 ;
Super Ikonta, 8 or 16 on 2B, Tessar f/4.5, R.
Comp., £14/10 ; Ensign Roll Film Reflex, Ensar
f/4.5. £3/19/6.
Allens. — Nagel Rolloroy, Elmar f/3.5, Compur,
case, lens hood, £8/10 ; 31x21 Ihagee Auto.
Ultrix, f/4.5, D.A. Compur, £4/15 ; Foth-Derby,
f/2.5, £5/17/6.
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— 168, Oldham Rd. (Please note number),
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GRAFLEX 5x4. Aldis f/4.5, 2 double slides,
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200-B Pathe Projector, direct mains model, 200/250 volt.
New condition, with case . £11 15 0
8-mm. Kodascope Eight-30 Projector. Very good
condition . £7 7 0
Cine-Kodak Ejght-20, condition as new, f/3.5 lens
£7 7 0
Siemens Model B, f/2.8 Glaukar lens, 3 speeds with
coupled aperture ring, cassette loading, complete with case.
Very good condition . £22 10 0
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Gives a perfect picture
equal to the finest pro¬
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Has forward, reverse, still
device. Motor rewinds
400 ft. in a few seconds.
A sound engineering job.
Model J, 500-watt
£39 10 0
Or 12 payments of £3 9 2
Model K, 750-watt
£44 10 0
Or 12 payments of 77/11.
Model K.D., 750-watt . £50 0
Or 12 payments of 87/6.
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0()45
1-Pl- T.-P. Reflex, Ross f/4.5, 1/lOth
to 1/1, 000th, 6 slides, R.F.A.
(3ix2i), F.P.A. ; offers? — Powell. 96. Cornwall
Gardens, S.W.7. WES. 0036. [4972
Mentor Folding Reflex 3Jx2J, Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, 6 D.D. slides, roll-film holder, leather
case ; nearest offer £9. — Box 9388, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [4973
ROLLEICORD, f/4.5, latest £11/15 model ;
perfect condition, £7/10. — Osborne, 12, Cole
Park Rd., Twickenham. [4976
31x2i Soho Reflex, latest model, used few times
2 only, Zeiss f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. A.,
tripod : what offers ? — Moorings. Downs Hill,
Beckenham. Bee 0808. [4^2
ZEISS Ikon, Dominar f/4.5, Compur, 3ix2i, £4.
— Goodman, 8, Parkfleld Crescent, Harrow. [4984
1-PLATE T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, 10 slides,
4 F.P. adapter, leather case, Cooke f/4.5, £7 ;
Sanderson 5x4, stand, Aldis-Plano f/6.8, 1 to
1/lOOth, double extension, 30/- ; Daylight Enlarger,
V.P. to P.C., 12/6 ; offers.— Ryan, 4, Holborn
Place, Plymouth. [4985
CONTAFLEX, f/2 Sonnar, E.R. case, filter,
lens hood ; as new, £53. — Smith, 178,
Scarthoe Rd., Grimsby. [4987
CONTAX L 1/2 Sonnar, ever-ready case, Zeiss
green filter, £22. — Yates, Nirvana, Somali Rd.,
Cricklewood. [4989
VEST Pocket Reflex, f/3 Meyer, focussing mount,
bellows, self-capping, 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th,
revolving back, 3 double slides. F.P. a^pter,
case, £7/10 ; deposit system. — Box 9396, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [4903
BALDAX, f/2.9, Compur (16 on 120), case and
distance meter, £5. — C. Roweroft, 449, Tonbridge
Rd.. Maidstone. [4906
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September 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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“ ECONOMIC”
MOUNTING PADS
A series of art boards made up into perforated pads^
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets {4
black, 4 cream, 4 white), also available in cream or white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . I/-
No. 2 12x10 . 1/6
No. 3 15x12 . 2/-
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
(.ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
LIBRARY ALBUMS The new idea In
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, it
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there. Each al¬
bum takes 100
3jx2J prints,
slip-in, two on a
page.
No. 3085. For
100 3J x2J prints
2/6
BOOK BOXES
A simple'method’of stor¬
ing your pictures system¬
atically on the bookshelf.
100 prints are contained
loosely In each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
edges blocked.
No. ^0. All sizes | /
to 3^x2^ ■ / ”
No. I. Postcard | /■>
5ix3J •/«»
No. 2. i-plate I IJL
6ix4i '/®
No. 3. I /I-plate I /Q
Bix6i
ENSIGN
I CAMERAS AND LENSES |
■\JEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
PAIR Dallmeyer Series II Stigraatic Lenses f/6,
iris mounts ; optically perfect, £3.
41x6 Contessa Nettel Focal-plane Camera, focus-
2 sing adjustment, quick- wind focal-plane
shutter, l/7th to 1/1, 200th and time, fitted Tessar
f/2.7, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £12.
31 X 2i Newman & Guardia Imperial Sibyl N. & G.
2 Reflex, finder, rising and cross front, fitted
Tessar f/6.3, speeded shutter, i to 1/lOOth, 12
slides, F.P.A., leather case, £7.
31x2i Dallmeyer Speed Camera, Pentac f/2.9,
2 focal-plane shutter, l/8th to 1/1, 000th,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £11/10.
Hx2i Matador Folding Pocket, self-erecting front,
►2 reversible finder, fitted Trioplan anastigmat
f/4.5, focussing mount, 3 slides, £3.
31x2i Matador Folding, as above, fitted
2 Regulyt anastigmat f/6.3, focussing mount,
3 slides, £1/10.
3lx2i Thornton-Pickard .Junior Special Reflex.
2 rack focussing, rising front, sky-shade,
deep triple detachable hood, revolving back,
quick-wind focal-plane shutter. 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th,
fitted Pentac f/2.9, 6 slides. F.P. adapter, roll-
holder, leather case ; fine order, £15/10.
LUC Shutter, 2S-in. opening, complete with
cable release, £1/5.
'l^'^ANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
tT Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; , best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA. 122, Regent St., W.l.
roolo
LEICA in, Summar t/2, black, in case, £25. —
Bray, 26, Lymes St., Camden Town. [4995
Ensign special Reflex 3ix2i. f/3.2 Wray Lustra.
f/6.8 Dallmeyer Telephoto, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
roll-film holder, 15 gns. — 50, High St.. Tonbridge.
Phone 280. [4997
IKONTA 3x4 cm., 16-on-V.P., Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, purse, accessories ; as new, £5/10. — •
20, Hanover Sq.. Leeds. [5001
CAMERA Bargains. — Complete Sets, including
quarter, half and whole plates. Projecting
lanterns , state requirements. — English, 44a, Union
Rd., Camelon, Falkirk. [5007
LEICA Model III, Chromium, Elmar lens. Telephoto,
wide-angle, view-finder, filter, sun-hood, va¬
rious leather cases ; bought June ; cost £65 ; no
reasonable offer refused ; sell lot or separately.
-Barclay, 68, Queens Drive, Glasgow. Tel.,
1790 Queens Park. [5010
IKOFLEX II Reflex, Zeiss f/3.8, Compur, hood,
filter, leather case ; all new last month ;
perfect, £9/9. — Box 9402, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5014
MIROFLEX 3ix2i, Tessar f/4.5, as new, month
old, slides, adapter, case, £28 ; London ;
deposit system. — Box 9403, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5015
ERMANOX f/1.8 6x4i cm. Focal-plane, film pack
adapter, changing-box, Leitz distance meter,
Justophot exposure meter, Zeiss filter, 3 colour
filters, Dalian tank, walking-stick tripod, enlarger,
leather case, £25 the lot. — Box 9404, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5016
F/1.9 Hektor 7.5 cm. ; absolutely as new, £20 ;
Vidom and case, £3. — Cyril Howe, Abbey
Churchyard, Bath. [4978
CONDENSER Lenses, first hand, 4i-in., 10/- pair
mounted 13/6 ; 5i-in. 16/6 ; 5i-in. 18/-,
mounted 22/- ; all sizes 1-in. to 10-in. diameter ;
Enlarging Lenses, Portraits and Lenses for all
purposes ; Reflex mirrors resilvered. Binoculars
overhauled or repaired ; Anastigmats re-ground
or repolished ; Achromatic lenses for portraits,
cheap ; lists free, stating requirements. — Premier
Optical Co., 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [5000
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
CINE-KODAK Model K, f/1.9 lens, complete with
case ; as good as new, only used once ; offers.
— Bibbings, Queen St., Newton Abbot. [4961
SECOND-HAND
BARGAINS
FROM
THE SERVICE COY-
For CASH, EXCHANGE, or TERMS
6x6 Rollelflex (Non-automatic), f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur shutter and leather case . £10 12 6
3^x2^ Makina, f/2.9 Plaubel, delayed Compur shutter, 6
slides, F.P. adapter and leather case . £10 17 6
i-pl. V. & N. Enlarger, Vertical, f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens,
baseboard and negative carrier . £8 12 6
Leitz Leica Yalta Enlarger, f/3.5 Elmar lens and printing
board . £9 17 6
4x4 cm. and Miniature Foth Vertical Enlarger, f/3.5
anastigmat lens. As new . £6 12 6
i-pl. Kodak Autofocus Vertical Enlarger, Kodak anastig¬
mat lens . £5 5 0
Dollina, for 35-mm. film, built-in range-finder, f/3.5
Steinheil Cassar lens, Compur shutter. As new £11 10 0
Super Ikonta (16-on-3ix2i), f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter . jE12 17 6
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 anastigmat lens and purse £112 6
3ix2i Icarette Roll Film, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter . £3 18 6
3ix2i Voigtiander Inos, Skopar f/4.5 anastigmat,
D.A. Compur shutter . £4 18 6
3i X 2i Agfa Standard, f/4.5 Agfa anastigmat, speeded
shutter . £3 12 6
V.P. Kodak Series III, f/7.9 anastigmat, speeded shutter
£19 6
GNOME
Masking Frame
Entirely constructed of metal. Base in
white finish and marked in inches.
Suitable for vertical or horizontal
enlargers and fitted with metal adjust¬
able mask giving a perfectly clean white
border of varying width.
For all sizes up to 10x8 in. AA /A
Postage 9d. AA/V
For all sizes up to 12 x 10 in. A^ /A
Postage 1/- Af/O
620 Ikonta (16-on-3ix2i), f/4.5 Novar anastigmat,
Compur shutter . £5 12 6
520 Ikonta (16-on-3ix2i), f/4.5 Novar, Telma delayed
shutter, Rhaco finder . £3 8 6
3ix2i Ensign Roll Film Speed Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis and
g-in. f/6.3 Dallmeyer, Telephoto lenses, filter. All in
leather case . £7 18 6
Six-20 Kodak, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat, delayed Compur
shutter and leather case . £3 19 6
2i sq. Voigtiander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar anastigmat,
Compur shutter, filter and Portrait attachment, E.R.
case . £4 19 6
6x4 Graflex Reflex (no lens), F.P. adapter.. £3 3 0
Model II Leica, f/2 Summar lens. Nice condition
£26 17 6
Contaflex, f/2 Summar lens, built-in exposure meter
£55 17 6
Adon Adjustable Telephoto Lens, with hood. . £3 3 0
9-in. f/6.5 Dallmeyer Dallon Telephoto Lens and case
£3 12 6
9.5-mm. Pathe 200B Projector, motor drive and variable
resistance . £12 17 6
16-mm. Ensign 100B Projector, complete in self-con¬
tained carrying-case. As new . £10 18 6
16-mm. Model 75 Bell & Howell Cine Camera, f/1.5
Taylor-Hobson lens, leather case. As new. ... £14 10 0
Weston 650 Universal Exposure Meter, and purse
£4 0 0
9.5-mm. Campro Combined Cine Camera and Projector,
f/2.5 anastigmat lens . £4 4 0
Phone : Holbom 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889.
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 30, 1936
For pictures
size
30" X 20"
7/6 ^
Fqr pictures
size
40" X 30"
15/6
TM new t.S- m/m Projecter, with
Its many axcluiiva faaturat, will be
avaifable .very shortly4 We shall
be pleased to send detailed brochure
on applicationa
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Iliustra Enterprises, 159,
VVardour St., London. [5017
SIX Pathescope Super Films, £.3, or offer. —
Bardcr, Field House, Marlborough, Wilts. [4967
Miller 9.5 camera (3 speeds), Dallmeyer f/1.9,
£8/10 ; Pathescope 9.5 Motocamera (single
speeds), f/2.5, with tele-attachment, £8 ; 16-mra.
Kodascope D, £18/10. — Loader, 24, Chapel Rd.,
Worthing. [4969
Siemens B, f/1.5 Meyer, interchangeable, £35 ;
Victor Black Turret, 1-in. f/1.5, £26 ; Ensign
Turret, 1-in. f/2.8, case, £25 ; Ensign Kinecam, f/2.8,
case, £12/10 ; Filmo 75, t/3.5, case, £12/10 ; Filmo
70D, f/3.5 Cooke, £32/10 ; Zeiss Kinamo, f/2.7
Tessar, £10/10. — Amateur Cine Service, 52. Wid-
more Rd., Bromley. [0047
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
Ensign junior Projector, 17/6 (cost 25/-) ;
Film Tank (3}-x2H, 5/6 ; Watkin Plate Tank
(1-pl.), 10/-. — Chamberlin, 36, Grange Rd., Erding-
ton. [4980
VICTOR 3, 5 speeds, Dallmeyer f/1.5, filter, case ;
perfect condition. £16/16. — 17, Kenw^yn Avenue,
Blackpool. [4990
Dekko cine, f/1.5 lens, latest gate, as new,
with leather case, 3 chargers and Bell-
Howell Pliotometer, £12 or near offer. — Roper, 133,
Burnage Lane, Uidsbury, Manchester. [4994
PATHE Home Movie Projector, complete, super
attachment, motor and resistance, splendid
condition, £8/19/6 ; Pathe Camera, f/3.5 lens,
and extra portrait lens, £4/10 ; Coronet 9.5-mm.
Projector, 32/6. — C. Woollons, 19, Vivian Avenue,
Hendon, N.W.4. [5008
Kodak Model D Projector, resistance, etc., perfect,
£19 ; Ensign Camera Model 6, complete in
case, Taylor-Hobson f/2.8 lens. 50-ft. Kodachrome,
50-ft. Agfa pan., £14 ; Cinecraft Tripod, £3 ;
accept £34 for lot. — Box 9400, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5012
(lanterns & enlargers!
J^ANCASTER
gNLARGERS.
V'ERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
jj^IST, fuliy illustrated, post free on request.
T. LANCASTER & SON, LTD.. .54, Irving St.,
'J Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
Vy post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers.— List of parts for own constmetion ;
no.stage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Snips. — Ensign Midget Enlarger, from 3x4 cm.
to 3ix2}, cost over £6, 29/6 onlv ; Ensign
Leica Enlarger, complete, 63/-. — Woollons, 254,
Hendon Way, N.W.4. [4966
DUALITE Enlarger, i-pl., 5/- ; Ilalf-plate to
Lantern Reducer, with lens, 5/- ; Folding
Stereo, 37/6.— A. L. C.. 222, Woodbridge Rd.,
Ipswich. [4977
EXAKTA Model A, Lumimax Enlarger, Correx
tank, excellent condition, £12, cash or offer. —
Rogers, 9, Tufton St., Westndnster. [4998
SALEX 3ix21 Horizontal Condenser Enlarger,
all movements, electric fittings, £3. — Davies
(Draper), (>5, Aeland Rd., Bridgend. [5003
ACCESSORIES
CORONET CAMERA CO.
3li), SUMMER LANE.
BIRMINGHAM,
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Isiington, London, N.l. [0083
Fine Enlargements. — Barker Concentrated Light
Cabinet, appro., 18/-. — Barker, Shore Place,
Gourock. [4874
HALF-PRICE. — 50 Latest type Oak Floodlight
Stands, every possible movement, cable,
switch, adapter, 7/6 ; post free, approvai. —
Pallett, Shamrock, Berkhamsted. [5002
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Finest Crystal Glass Beaded Surface.
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THE LATEST MODEL
ROLLEICORD II
New type Reflex Hood and larger
Magnifier. For taking pictures at
ey>-level the object is viewed through
a mirror and double magnifier com¬
bined.
Depth of focus and focussing knob
combined.
Engraved exposure plate at back of
camera.
Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 lens, Compur abutter
to l/300th . fiU 10 0
Zeiss Triotar f/3.6 lens, Compur shutter
to l/300tb . £17 10 0
Ever-ready Case . £1 0 0
September 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
NEW
IKOFLEX II
Takes 12 2ix2J exposures on
8^x21 film. Plano-Convex collec¬
tive lens gives a bright image, right
side up, and even illumination.
AJl briijht p.urta chromium-plated.
Self-erecting, with large magnifier
for critical focussing.
Zeiss Triotar f/3.8 lens, normal
Compur . £14 15 0
Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens, Rapid
Compur . £20 10 0
Ever-ready Case . £1 11 6
Also for a selection of Super Bargains for
cash, see Cameras and Lenses Column,
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Water will not injure them. Pro¬
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Price, complete with full instructions
POST FREE.
Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
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GEORGE
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7 and 9, BAKER ST., LONDON, W. I
■I^'’ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam-
TT eras. Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however Jarge ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, 'W.C.l.
Holbom 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
■W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras : good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Enlarger to take up to i-pL, no
lens.— J. M.. 67, Trafalgar Rd., S.E.IO. [4970
Exchange. — 4-valve All-malns Radio for Kodak
Duo Six-20, Compur. — Prince, 9, Fernhill
Avenue, Liverpool, 20. [4964
WANTED. — 8-mm. Cine Projector, 200, 300 or 400
watt lamp ; cash price to — Barnato, 23
Frognal Court, N.W.3. [4965
WANTED. — Mentor Compnr Reflex, new con¬
dition. — Moorings, Downs Hill, Beckenham.
Bee. 0808. [4983
WANTED.— Bell-Howell Filmo, Double-Eight ;
perfect order, cheap. — G. Good, 26, Bath
Rd., Newbury; [4971
WANTED.— V.P., Half-V.P. ; good condition ;
also f-pl. Vertical Enlarger. — Frost, 90,
Ritherdon Rd., S.'W.i7. [4975
WANTED. — Exakta, reasonable price ; also
Meter. — Docker, 176, The Grove, S.E.5. [4981
WANTED. — 7.5-cm. or 3-in. Anastigraat. focussing
mount. — Reed, 17, Bridge St., Reading. [4986
'IX’’ ANTED for Cash. — -3^x21 Reflex Camera,
TT forward particulars.' — Oakley, Chepstow, Shep-
perton, Middlesex. [4988
WANTED. — 7 or 6x13 cm. Roll Film Holders,
also Postcard la smaller sizes, knife-edge
fitting, also Panorama Camera. — Frame, Cronkville,
Onchan, I.O.M. [4991
WANTED. — Microscope, good condition, with
condenser, l/6th, 2/3rds and l/12th oil
objectives, mechanical stage preferred ; full par¬
ticulars ; approval. — Hopkinsou, 151, The Rock,
Bury, Ijancs. [4992
PROJECTION Lantern (not cine) wanted, long
focal lens ; state focal length, luminant,
accessories and lowest price. — W. B., 35, Werter
Rd., Loudon, S.W.15. [4999
WANTED. — Certo Super Sports, Tessar f/2.8 ;
deposit. — 41, Stanley Rd., Teddington,
Middlesex. [5004
O A Cash and Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, 16-on-
3ix2J, case, as new, for best Zeiss Miroflex,
3ix2L f/4.5 or f/3.5 Tessar, recent model with
slow-speed shutter, offered. — Write, Advertiser, 12,
Montagu Gardens, Wailington. [5005
WANTED. — Two on 3ix2i, f/2.9, Compur, cheap.
—Wiltshire, 68, Everest Rd., Fishponds,
Bristol. [500(3
WANTED. — -Exposure Meter ; Electric Enlarger
for 2i-in. negatives ; Reflex Korelle, ever-
ready case. — 41, Dryden Rd., Gateshead. [5009
I OFFER £3/10 for Agfa Speedex O, 'V'.P., perfect ;
filters extra ; deposit system. — Box 9401,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5013
BR I G H T O N.- — Buy direct. Save money.
“ Brighton ” Brand Photographic Papers are
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reasonable prices. Lists and samples with pleasure.
— Kimber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CITY PHOTO WORKS.— First Quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, Six2h, 2/-
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Folders : Postcard, 2/- 100 ; 3ix24, 1/6 100 ; J-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
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Southport. [0002
CARTRIDGE and Spool for Leica, Contax and
Retina Cameras, 1/3 complete ; 35-mm. Super-
speed Fine-grain Panchromatic Film, 40 ft. 5/6, post
paid ; write or call. — B. S. Productions, 1, Mitre
Court, E.C.4. [4979
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 30, 1936
NEWPORT
CAMERA EXCHANGE
BARGAINS
Contax I, f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens. As new. List
price £41. A bargain . £31 0 0
Contax I, f/2. 8 Zeiss Tessar lens, ever-ready case.
£35 3s. 6d. list price. Perfect condition £21 10 0
Zeiss Ikonta 520, f/6.3 Novar lens, Derval shutter,
i6-on-3iX2L List price £4 17s. 6d. As new
£2 15 0
Zeiss Ikonta 520/15, f/6.3 Novar lens, Telma delayed-
action shutter, 4JX2J. List price £6. As new
£3 10 0
Popular Pressman J-pl. Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher
lens, 6 single slides, leather case. Perfect condition
£3 17 6
Kodak Horizontal i-pl. Graflex, f/4.5 Kodak lens,
3 D.D. slides. Perfect condition . £6 5 0
Six-20 Duo Kodak, f/4.5 Kodak lens, Compur shut¬
ter, i6-on-3tX2t. A perfect camera. As new. List
price £8 2s. 6d . £6 10 0
No. 3 Pocket Kodak, Series III, 4^x3^, f/6.3 Kodak
lens, Diomatic shutter, leather case. Cost about £9.
Perfect . £2 17 6
Pathe Motocamera, £6 6s. model, f/3.5 lens. Perfect
condition. Hardly used . £4 4 0
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K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
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weight and double-weight : 20 x 16 6/3 dozen
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whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ,
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3^x2^ 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : l/l-pL, 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2i and
i-pL, 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pL, 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix2i. 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates. 3 dozen 5/-.
R ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
14x24, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i 11/- ;
6 exposures ; 3ix4i. 18/- ; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
T/ ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
Iv i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/'-, 83/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
R ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000 ; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures. 14x2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2i X 4i 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
HAYHUEST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
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semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHUEST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD PHOTO WORKS, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous ; i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 : whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards. commercial, all grades : 1/9 lOO, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — hplates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — ^Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
SALANSON LTD.
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BARGAINS !
520 Zeiss Ikonta, i/3-5 Novar, Compur shutter
£6 6 0
i-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter . £7 17 6
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £19 17 6
Zeiss Contax, f/2 Soanar, ever-ready case £32 15 0
Pathe Lux Projector 9.5-nim., 32-mm. Hermagis,
resistance and case . £12 17 6
16-nim. Victor Projector (as new), 2-in. lens, 500-watt
lamp, case and transformer . £27 15 0
Sinclair Projection Lantern, triple extension, mahog¬
any body, lo-in. lens. Beards carrier . £9 15 0
Leitz Valoy Enlarger (no lens), with masking board
£6 15 0
Zeiss Miraphot, f/6.8 anastigmat . £6 12 6
Blendux Exposure Meter . £2 7 6
Ombrux Exposure Meter . £2 7 6
6-in. 1/5.6 Dallon Tele Anastigmat, for Exakta
£6 15 0
6i-in. 1/3.5 Cooke Anastigmat . £2 17 6
9-cm. f/4 Leitz Elmar Telephoto Lens. ... £7 15 0
Highest Allowances in Part Exchange.
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AND
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PRACTOS
Expotore Uetor li always reliabld.
Never varies.
Sclenttflcally designed and special*
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speeds up to 6,500 are marked in
both H. k D.and Schelner values.
Model lip with Sky-blue View¬
finder . . 27/6
Model I (without Finder),
ditto . 22/6
“Junior” Model . 15/-
All in Leather Cases.
GARNER & JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square, W.1
Tl IDNPR’Q
CAMERA EXCHANGE
is recommended by
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NEWCASTLE-on-TYNE
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
PRECISION CAMERAS Ltd.
are oSerlng tbU week a few second-hand and shoa-soDed
cameras in excellent condition at exceptional prices.
Eniign 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/2.8 Cinar lens,
variable speeds and leather case . £8 16 0
• Leiea I, interchangeable, 5-cm. Elmar lens
f/3 5, ever- ready case, lens hood and range-finder.
Cost £20 . £13 13 0
Zeiss Contax I, Sonnar lens f/2, ever-ready case.
Nearly new. Cost £43 . £33 10 0
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex Camera, Cooke lens f/4.5,
6 slides, leather case . £8 16 0
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BAKER’S
ot HOLBORN
This Week’s Bargains I
LeHx Model III Leica, f/3. 5 Elmar. New condition,
with case . £23 10 0
Zeiss Ikon Contax, f/2 Sonnar. As new, with case
£31 0 0
4^x6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/4.s Dogmar, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. New condition . £11 10 0
4} X 6 cm. Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/4.3 Emon, 6 slides
and case. New condition . £14 10 0
4Jx6 cm. N. & fi. Baby Sibyl, Aviar f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter and purse. Perfect . £8 10 0
Voigtiander Bessa, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A. Compur shutter.
As new . £7 10 0
3ix2i Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan, Vario shutter
£3 0 0
3ix2i Voigtiander Roll Film, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A.
Compur. New condition . £6 0 0
i-pl. Zeiss Ikon Maximar, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter. As new, with case . £10 10 0
i-pl, T.-P. Ruby f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter, 3
slides, F.P. adapter . £2 17 6
3Jx2i D.E. Contessa, 1/6. 3 Citonar, Ibso shutter, 6
slides, roll-holder and case. Perfect condition . . £3 10 0
9.6 Dekko Cine, f/1.9 Dallmeyer and case. As new
£7 10 0
16-mm. Bolex Cine, f/3. 5 anastigmat . £4 10 0
1-in. Dallmeyer 1/1.6 Anastigmat, for Cine. New. List
£to . £7 10 0
100-ft. Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 . £7 0 0
LIBERAL ALLOWANCE ON YOUR
OWN CAMERA IN EXCHANGE.
C. BAKER
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1
MATERIALS
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowbill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 8ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2} and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — Super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
TUITION, BOOKS, ete.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
Evening class. — Crlpplcgate institute. Golden
Lane, City (3 minutes Aldersgate St. Met.
Station), instructed by John H. Gear, Hon. F.R.P.S.;
Wednesdays, 6.30-8 ; commencing 30th September ;
open to all ; Miniature, Pictorial, Commercial.
General Photography ; fully practical ; three
months’ course, 15/- ; particulars write Manager
Institute. [4'714
Let Photography provide your winter’s joy ;
course for ladies and gentlemen on Tuesday
at 7.45 p.m. ; commencing 28th ; low fees, ma¬
terials and equipment supplied. — Dalston Literary
Institute, Colvestone Crescent, E.8. [4844
Evening classes. Photography in Theory and
Practice, at the following : Holloway Literary
Institute, Hilldrop Rd., Camden Rd., N.7,
Tuesdays ; Putney Literary Institute, Mayfield
School. West Hill, Putney, Wednesdays ; Ham¬
mersmith Literary Institute, Brook Green, Ham¬
mersmith, Thursdays ; Adult School, Roscoe St..
Bunhill Row, Mondays or Fridays, commencing
September 29th. fee 7/6. [4885
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
JV O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 8Jx6i lOd., Postcards 1/8
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.!E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
et«. : price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, 8ix6i 1/-.— Palk, 19.
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : 1-pl., Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCAKD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — ^Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon. Wilts. [0064
25473. 6-lii. Emon 1/3.6 Anastigmat Lons, In tunk focosslng
mount . £4 4 q
25464. 6-in. Boss f/6.8 Homocantric, in sunk mount £2 12 6
25453. 7i-in. Ross f/3.5 Xpres, In sunk mount. I.lst price
£16 lOs. For . 12 e
25446. 3-in. Carl Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar. in sunk focussing mount.
List price £9. For . £3 16 6
25408. 6-iD. Dallmeyer f/4.5 Serrac. In sunk mount. List
price £8 lOs. For . £3 15 6
26374. 6-jn. Snter Plasmat f^4, In sunk mount . £4 4 0
25310. 5-in. Dallmeyer f/3.5 Dalmac. in sunk mount. In
new condition. Ust price £10. For . £8 15 0
25223. Set of Ross-Zeiss Convertible Protar Anastigmats,
combined focal lengths 7, 61 and 6J in., Iris mount _ £5 12 6
25183. 12i-in. Ross Single Combinable.' in iris mount. List
pric-e £9 Qs. 6d. For . £4 12 6
25136. l|-in. Einoplasmat f/1.5. in focussing mount. List
price £19. For . £7 12 6
25512. 10-in, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar. In iris mount. List
price £20 6s. For . £12 10 0
25493. 8.2-m. Cooke Series II f/4.5 Portrait Anastigmat
« «« . £4 15 0
25486. 8-in. Ross-Zeiss f/4 Planar Anastigmat, In iris mount
« £5 12 6
25423. 5-in. Ross Homocentrio t/6.3, in focussing mount
25475. S-in. Ross Symmetric Anastigmat f/7.5. In iris mount
« - « £110
25488. 125-Dun. Ooerz f/4.5 Dogmar, focussing mount
*3 17 6
24295. 6-in. Ooerz f/6.8 Dagor, focussing mount. . £4 10 0
24373. 6t-in. Ooerz Convertible Pantar f/8, iris mount
14 10 0
24355. 6i-in. Ross-Zeiss Convertible Protar f/6.3 Anastigmat,
Iris mount, single components H*in, focus . £6 5 0
24762. 5-in. Ross-Zeiss Convertible Anastigmat, Iris mount,
single components 9-ln. focus . £3 10 0
3778. 8t-in. Rosa Ooerz Series III Anastigmat f/7.7, Iris mount
3464. 6l-in. Voigtiander CoUinear f/5.6, iris mount £2 10 0
28886. 4i-in. Dallmeyer f/6 Stigmatic, In Universal shutter
28883. 6-in. Carl Zeiss f/^.3 Tessar, in Compur shutter
£3 8 0
28079. Set of Ooerz Convertible Pantar Anastigmats, com¬
bined focal lengths, 6, 6t and 41 in., in Compound shutter, speeds
1 to l/150th sec . ' . £5 5 Q
28072. 168-nim. Ooerz f/6.8 Dagor, In Comiioond shutter,
speeds I to l/200th sec . £4 4 Q
28063. 5i-in. Beck Convertible Bystigmal f/6, in Universal
shutter . £4 4 q
27676. 12-cm. Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar, In Compur shutter.
In now condition . £4 7 6
80033. Set of i«pl. Beck Stei^sU Orthostigmat Lenses t/6.8,
combined focus 41 in., Sf and In., iris mount, case. .£560
30029. Set of f-pL Voigtiander Coliinear Anastigmats, com¬
bined focal lengths D-l/.'lrl, 41, 8-9/1 Oths In., Iris mount £7 10 0
7603. 3-in. Dallmeyer Popular Telephoto f/4, for BB Junior
Cine-Kodak. List price £5, for . £3 10 0
29984. 2.8-om. Leitz Hektor 1/6.3, for Leica. New condition.
List price £10 ISs. 6d. For . £8 5 0
28724. 3-in. Dallmeyer f/3.5 Telephoto, for Model B Cine-
Kodak. New condition . £6 6 0
28844. 86-mm. Carl Zeiss f/4 lidotar, for Contax Camera.
New condition. List price £16 17s. 6d. For . £12 12 0
28850. 12-in. Dallmeyer f/4.5 Adoo Telephoto Lens, with hood
£7 10 0
28838. Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto Lens, with hood.
In case . £3 5 Q
28811. 12-in. Dallmeyer f/6.5 Dallon Telephoto Lens, with
hood . £7 12 8
28834. 12-in. Dallmeyer f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto Lens £7 7 0
28843. 12-in. Ross £/5.5 Tsleios, with hood . £8 12 6
28813. 10-in. Dallmeyer f/5.6 Tele Anastigmat, with hood,
in focussing mount, for N. & G. folding reflex . £8 8 0
28837. Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto Lens, rack
focussing mount, leather case . £2 6 0
28828. 12-in. Dallmeyer 1/6.6 Tele Anastigmat Lens, with
hood. Id focussing mount, leather case . £13 10 0
28792. 13-in. Ross f/5.4 Telecentrio . £5 5 0
11237. 17-ln. Dallmeyer f/6 Adon . £8 10 0
28830. 9-ln. Dallmeyer f/6.6 Dallon Telephoto Lens, with
hood and leather case . £5 10 0
28438. 12-ln. Ross f/5.4 Telecentrio, in Acme Between-
ens shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec . £10 10 0
28507. 17-in. Ross f/5.4 Telecentrio Lens . £12 10 0
28839. 17-in.Rossf/5.5Teleros, in leather case. . . £17 10 0
28593. 22*in. Busch f/7.7 Bis-Telar Telephoto Lens, in leather
case . £6 10 0
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Price Is. 6d. monthly, postage 3d. extra.
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September 30, 1936
The “Rhaco ” Lens Hood and Filter Holder can be quickly
attached to the leus mount of almost any camera by means
of the spring grip of the filter bolder. The hood can be used
with or without the filter.
Model I. to fit lens ! in. to 1 in. diameter^ including green
filter and leather case . .128. (id.
Model II. to fit lens 1-in. to 11 in. diameter, including green
filter and leather case . 13s. 9d.
Model HI. to fit lens IJ in. to 14in. diameter, including green
filter and leather case . 18s. 0d.
SANDS HUNTER & CO. Ltd.
37, BEDFORD STREET. STRAND, W.C.2
MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
,-u^-u-.n.~-ur_v-vi.APPRECIATING QUALITY
p Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4d. each^
P 3/6 dozen, are worth your serious attention.
P We really are experts in this most important
p branch of photography.
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[j For Christmas we have introduced an entirely
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S GREETING CARDS at 6d. each. These cards are
5 sure to appeal and will be appreciated by amateur
5 photographers on the look out for something good
\ and original.
5 Send a negative, any size up to J^-plate, and 7^d.
5 stamps for specimen. You will be agreeably surprised.
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange of photographic apparatus is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
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PH OTO-CME/Vf-I ST DL
228. Roundh&y Rd.Le^S ^zayi
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
IjtILMS Developed and Printed, 3ix2} lOd., post
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
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SECOND-HAND BARGAINS*
Contax I, f/2 Bonnar, case and filter. . . . £39 10 0
Leica Model HI, f/2, chromium . £82 0 0
RoUeiflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £19 0 0
Movikon Cine Camera Outfit, with 3*in. Telephoto
lens and case . £89 0 0
Siemens Model B Cine Camera, 16>mm., f/2. 8 lens.
A bargain . £22 0 0
200-B Pathe Projector, complete . £12 10 0
Range-finder Bessa, f/3.6 Helomar. Perfect con¬
dition . £12 5 0
Dekko Cine Camera, f/2. 5, As new. ... £6 10 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5, focal-plane shutter. ... £4 0 0
V.P. Kodak Autographic . 158. Od.
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Super Ikonta II, Teesar f/3.8 and Compur Rapid.
Cost £27. Used twice only . £22 10 0
Leica Ilia, Chromium, f/2 Sunimar . £34 10 0
Zeiss Baby Miraphot Enlarger, paper bolder, lamp.
Perfect condition . £7 19 6
Zeiss Ikonta 16-on-3ix2|, Novar f/4.5 and Telma
shutter. Little used . . . £4 10 0
Marion Reflex, 1-pl., Tessar f/4.5 and Dallmeyer f/4.5
12-m. Telephoto, D.U. slides, Veiax filters, case. Per¬
fect throughout . £21 0 0
Contax I, f/2 Sonnar, latest model . £32 10 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5, focal-plane shutter . £4 4 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3. 6 Heliar, Compur. . £15 5 0
RoUeicord II, f/3.5 Triotar and Compur. Absolutely
as new’ . £14 5 0
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
September 30, 1936
Stocktaking Sale
Our annual sale prices are below present
values and cannot be repeated.
Roll Film
3ix2i Cocarette, Conastigmat
f/6.3. Fair condition . . £1 13 6
3x2 Rollette, Krauss f/5.5,
3 speeds. Fair condition £1 IS 0
4ix3i Kodak Series III,
Dagor f/6.8, Compur, rising
front. As new . £2 5 0
5Jx3i Kodak, f/6.3 lens,
Compur. Fair condition £2 7 6
3tx2i Ensign Carbine No. 5,
Aldis Uno f/4.5, Mulchro shutter.
Good condition . £212 6
Voigtiander, f/4.5 Skopar, de¬
layed 3-speed, i6-on-3iX2j film.
Good condition. List £4 7s.
£2 12 6
Si X 3i Voigtiander, Skopar
f/4.3, Compur. Very good
condition . £3 7 6
2ix1| Tropical Makina, Anti-
comar f/4.2, Compur. Fair
condition . £3 7 6
3ix2i Sell-erecting Unnamed,
f/4.5 anastigmat, delayed Com¬
pur. Good con- to, 10.fi
dition . iU.X^.U
3ix2i Six-20 Kodak, f/4.5
lens. As new. £0,1 C.O
List £5 15s. ... lO.lU.U
3ix2i Dollond OmI, f/4.5
lens, Compur. £0.17»fi
Good condition. . “W • X • sW
4ix2i Voigtiander, f/4.5 Sko¬
par, Compur. fQ.l7.fi
Good condition.. XiW.XI.W
Six3i Ensign, Ross Xpres
f/4.5. Acme i/300th, rise and
cross. Good con- f4«7»fi
dition . S'X.f.U
4i X 3i Goerz, Dogmar f/4.5,
Compur. Good f^.lO^fi
condition . *,‘*.XXi.U
4ix3i Zeiss Nixe, double
extension, Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
rise and cross. C A,‘i fi.fl
Good condition.. iT.Xw.U
4ix2i Series III Kodak,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur. Very
good condition. . £4:17:6
4ix3i Nettel Duroll, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, 3 slides, screen,
case. Very good fC,7.fi
condition . iw.i.U
2ix1f N. & G. Baby Sibyl,
Tessar f/4.5. f7.10»fi
Good condition..
Six 31 Kodak Special, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur. As
new. List£20ios. £7.15.0
4ix2i Super Ikonta 530/15,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur.
^ £12:15:0
3ix2i Super Ikonta, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, i6-on-3jX2i film,
E.R. case. Good £10.1 C. ft
condition . SXXi.Xw.U
Super Ikonta S30/16L, for ii
pictures 21 square on 3i X aj film,
Tessar f/3.5. Rapid Compur.
£19:15:0
Roland, i6-on-3iX2j film,
7-cm. Meyer f/2.7, Compur Rapid
£23:10:0
Special Offers
Faria Prism Binoculars, central
focussing, 8x25 mm., case.
£2:19:6
ZeissTelexmo Prism Monocular,
6x24 mm., case. £Q.1Q,C
New. List £6 6s. 10. 1^.0
Zeiss Telex Prism Binocular,
evepiece focussing, 6x24 mm.,
£7:15:0
Zeiss Delactis Prism Binocular,
eyepiece focussing, 8x40 mm..
So, £16:5:0
Miniature
3x4 cm. Zeiss Tengor, box-
form, case. Good condition 1 2s. 6d.
3x4 cm. Voigtiander Perkeo,
f/3.5 Skopar, Compur. Good
condition . £4 18 6
3x4 cm, Batdi, Trioplan f/3.5,
Compur. As new. £C.10.£
List £6 15s . 10: 10:0
3x4 cm. Baby
Novar, Compur.
Good condition. .
Kodak Retina,
As new. List
£10 103 .
Dollina, f/2.9 Radionar, Com¬
pur, for Leica or Contax Film.
£9%sr;....':"‘ £8:12:6
3x4 cm. Goldi, Elmar f/3.5,
?e^r; . £9:17:6
3x4 cm. Kodak Pupille,
Xenar f/2, Compur, case. Fair
£13:10:0
Contax II, Summar f/2. As
£50203 .':*^ £45:0:0
Ikonta, f/3.5
£6:17:6
f/3.5 Xenar.
£7:17:6
Folding Reflex
4tx3i Revolving Baek Goerz,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, F.P.A.,
filter, case. Good £7.1 C. ft
condition . If.XO.U
3ix2J N. & G., 13.5-cm.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, F.P. adapter, 3
D.D. sbdes, case. £ Ifi.i7.fi
Fair condition . . IlU.lf .O
3^x2} N. & G. Standard,
Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D. s'ides,
F.P. adapter, case. Good con-
£17:17:6
Latest 9x12 cm. Zeiss Miro-
flex, 15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, 6
£19:15:0
Latest 3}x2J N. & 6., 5|--in
Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter. case.
£29:10:0
3lx2k Latesl N. & G., si-in.
Pentac f/2.9, also 12-m. Adon
Tele f/4.5, F.P. adapter, 3 D.D.
slides, filters, case. Good con-
£32:10:0
Cine Cameras
9.5 Coronet. Good £O.C.ft
condition . Xdi.iJ.W
9.5 Dekko, f/3.5 Dallmever. As
£^8s.6d....':‘!! £3:18:6
9.5 Miller, f/3.5 Dallmeyer,
filter, portrait attachment, case.
Very good condi- C •(%
tion. Cost £8 los. X***# •U
16-mm. Agfa Movex 12, Agfa
f/3.5 lens, cassette loading, case.
. £6:5:0
16-mm. Cine-K^ak BB Junior,
f/3.5 lens, filter, case. Good
c^duion. Cost £10:17:6
9.5 Miller, Dallmever f/1.5,
case. As new.. £11.5.0
9.5 Alef, Mej’er f/1.5, multi¬
speed. Good £i4.i^*n
condition .... XtJ .w
16-mm. Cine-Kodak K, f/1.9
lens. Good C9fi.ft.ft
condition . ifcJ.U.U
16-mm. Ensign Super Kinecam,
i-in. Cinar f/1.5, also 2-in. Dall¬
meyer f/1.9, also 4-in. Dallmeyer
f/4, filters, case. Good condition.
£46:0:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo
70 DA, r*in. Cooke f/i.5r
2 in. Cooke f/3.5, also 4'in.
Cooke f/4.5, filters, rase. Good
Too £69:0:0
DILLON DS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. ESTD.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, 1750.
Roll Film Reflex
6x6 Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar.
Good condition. . £9:17:6
6x6 cm. Welta Perfecta, Meyer
Trioplan f/3.5, Compur, E.R.
ust£rfror £10:15:0
2ix1t Primarette Folding
Pocket, f/3.5 Mever, Compur,
=10.“”" £10:15:0
2i X 1 J Planovista, 3-in. Makro-
Plasmat f/2.7, delayed Compur,
Sc,i\r: £12:15:0
6x6 Automatic RoHeiflex, f/3.8
Te^^. Fair Cl fi.fi. ft
condtUon HO.il. U
Box Reflex
4}x3| Kodak Qraflex,
Cooke Aviar f/4.5, F.P. adapter.
Fair condition.. £4.12:6
41x3} Revolving Back Graflex,
Kodak f/4.5, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition .... £5:7:6
3.1x2} T.-P. Special Ruby,
5}-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, case. Good £Q.7.fi
condition . XO. f .D
4}x3} Soho, 15-cm. Tessar
f/4.5, 6 D.D. slides, case. Good
. £9:17:6
Stereoscopic
Changing-box, for4.5 x 10.7 cm.
Heidoscop. Fair condition. List
£6 . £112 6
6x13 cm. lea Stereoscopic, 10-
cm. ZeissTessars f/4.5, Compound
shutter, changing-box for 12'
slides, case. Good £fi.1fi.ft
condition . Xil.Xil.U
6x13 cm. lea, 9-cm. Zeiss
Tessars f/4.5. Compound i/2ooth
sec., changing-box and 12 slides.
Fair condition . . £9:15:0
4.5x10.7 cm. Heidoscop, 5.5-cm.
Tessars f/4.5. Compound shutter,
F.P. adapter, plate magazine, case.
co:f£53”""‘’"‘: £15:15:0
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash or C.O.D .
Good exchange allowance .... Deferred terms on application.
28 Old Bond St.
London, W.l
Cine Projectors
£1:10:0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double
claw, resistance. £4,fi,ft
As new .
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen,
loo-watt, resistance, case. Good
£6:5:0
Kodaseope Eight, case. Good
£6:19:6
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double
claw, C motor, super attachment.
Very good condition £7:15:0
Latest 9.S Pathe 200B. As
£11:17:6
16-mm. Kodaseope A, 200-watt,
resistance, case. f1Q.1ft.ft
Good condition .. XAIx.XU.U
Telephone ; Regent 1228.
Unclassified
Justophot Meter . 6s. 6d.
Resistance lor Kodaseope A,
100/250. Good condition 12s. 6d.
Case for Pathe 2006. Good
condition. List £i 15s... 12s. 6d.
Drem Cinemeter, case. As
new. List £i los . 15s. Od.
Walking Stick Unipod, 5-ft.,
panning bead . 158. 6d.
7-in. Light-weight Tripod, 9
section to 45 in. Good condition.
List £i 15s . £1 2 6
300-tt. Pathe Super Reel (2
parts), “ The Undying Flame.”
Good condition . £1 2 6
30 X 40 in. Rollup Silver Screen,
Good condition . £1 2 6
Photoshop Meter. Good con¬
dition . £1 10 0
Ombrux Meter. Good condition.
£1 12 6
Blendux Meter. Good con¬
dition . £1 IS 0
Kodaseope Eight Self-Recta
Screen, 30x22 in. As new.
List £2 19s. 6d . £1 17 6
Bewi Telemeter, case. As new.
Cost £3 15s . £2 5 0
30 x 40 in. Self-Recta Silver
Screen. Good condition £2 7 6
Electro Bewi Meter. As
new. List £4 los . £2 10 0
Leitz Dissecting Microscope,
X 10 and X 20, objectives, oak
case. Good condition. £3 5 0
7-in. Beck Neostigmar f/4.6,
in iris mount. CQ.7*fi
Fair condition. . . XO. I .U
6-in. Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9,
in iris mount. Cost £15. As
£7:17:6
Plate
3}x2} Agfa Standard, f/6.3
lens, 3 slides. Very good con¬
dition . £2 5 0
3}x2l Adams’ Vesta, f/6.8
Ross Homocentric, Compound
i/2ooth, 6 slides. Fair condition
£2 12 6
31x2} Curt Bentzin Wafer,
Meyer f/4.5, 3 slides. Good
condition . £4 12 6
3}x2} Adams’ Vesta, Ross
Tessar f/4.5, self-capping focal-
plane, 10 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition. . £4 18 6
9x12 cm. Double Extension
Goerz Tenax, is-cm. Dogmar f/4.5,
Compur, 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
Good condition . £5 7 6
3}x2} N. & G. New Special
SiOyli 4}-in. Dallmeyer Serrac
f/4.5, 6 slides, case. Good con¬
dition . £6 17 6
3}x2} Double Extension Un¬
named, f/2.9 Xenar, delayed
Compur, F.P. adapter, case.
As new . £7 17 6
3}x2} Makina, f/2.9 Plaubel, -
Compur, roll-film nolder, F.P.
adapter, filters, case. Fair
condition . £8 17 6
S}x3} Tropical Ensign Sander¬
son, wide-angle rack, drop base,
reversing back, 6}-in. Ross
Combiuable f/5.5, Compur, 3
slides, adapter for 3} X 2} slides
and changing-box for 12 slides,
case. As new . £15 10 0
4}x3} Adams’ Vesta, double
e.xtension, 5}-in. Ross Combinable
1/5-5, Compur, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter. Good condition.
List £47 . £15 12 6
3}x2} Makina II, f/2.9 Anti-
comar, delayed Compur, coupled
range-finder model, 3 slides,
Almost new. f9Q»1ft»ft
List £39 los.. XX*/«XU»U
3}x2} Sinclair Traveller Una,
all metal, Ross Combinable f/5.5,
roll-film holder, 3 D.D. sbdes,
F.P. adapter, case. Perfect
condition £29:10:0
6^x4} (and 13x18 cm.)
Universal Silar, triple extension
revolving back, swing front,
drop base, 8^-in. Plasmat set
f/4.5, also i8^-in. Plasmat f/ii
also 4-in. Meyer Wide-Angle f/9,
Compound shutter, also focal-
plane back, 3 D.D. slides, also
3 single slides. .C9Q.1ft.ft
As new. Cost i&o XXJ/.Xv.W
Leica
Green Filter (Fipos). Very
good condition . lOS. 6d.
O.V. Filter. As new. 10s. 6d.
Leica Telescopic Lens Hood.
Good condition. List i8s. 12s. 6d.
Leica Angular View-finder (for
Model I). Fair condition ^6s. 6d.
Arka Flash Attachment. As
new. List £i 7s. 6d. . . £1 2 6
Leica Range-finder, in feet,
case. Good condition.. £15 0
Weston 627 Leicameter. Good
condition . £2 10 0
Leica Daylight Reading Desk
for examination of negatives,
etc. Cost £4 15s. Excdlen, .
condition . £3 0 0
Leica Combination Case (3 -lens).
Very good condition. List
£4 17s. fid . £3 7 6
Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5
Fair condition . £8 17 6
Leica Model I, Hektor f/2. 5, .
interchangeable, E.R. case. Good
condition . £12 15 6
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/Imateur
OTOGRAPHER
&L CIlVE.MAXOGFtAI>HE.H.
The Journal for Everybody with a Camera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, October yth, 1956.
No. 2500.
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eica.
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The Leica photographer is not dependent on sunshine— the big
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lence for all-the-year-round photography— indoors and out.
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the amateur photographer advertisements
October 7, 1936
—more time for picture-making indoors”
say the Kodak Night Photography Aids.
This fine night-time study
was taken with
ONE
"PHOTOFLOOD " LAMP
in a
"KODAFLECTOR"
REFLECTOR
on
KODAK
SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC
FILM
Ask your Dealer for new
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2 — Contax Model I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2 Sonnar lens, focal-plane shutter,
i to I / 1 .CiOOth sec. Cost £41 . £32 10 0
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I to l/300thsec., leather case. Cost £18 lOs . £14 14 ()
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sec. Cost £18 . £12 12 0
5 — Leica Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to I/I,000th sec. Cost £43
£37 10 0
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£10 I8s. 6d . . £8 8 0
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shutter, 3 to 1/1, 000th sec., delayed action, built-in photo-electric exposure meter,
ever-ready case. Cost £74 . £57 10 0
8 — Leica Mc^el 111, Black, f/2 Summar lens, focal-plane shutter, I to 1 /500th sec.
Cost £39 14s . . . . . £33 10 0
9 — Six-Twenty Duo Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat lens, delayed-action Pronto shutter.
Cost £6 . . . . . £4 15 0
10 — 3x4 cm. Nagel Vollenda, f/3.5 Radionar lens, Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec.
List £7 I Os. Cash . £6 6 0
11 — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/3.5 Xenar lens, Compur shutter, 1 to
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PATHESCOPE “IMP”
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Pathe “Imp” Projector . £4 12 6
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SIEMENS NEW
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21 iqaaie BoIIslcord, f/4.6 Triotar. Nice
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ground illuminator, and Abbe condenser,
complete In case. Nice order. . . . £18 18 0
3i X 2i T.-P. Rubyette No. 1, f/4.6 DaUmeyer
lens, 12 single slides, F.P.A. . £9 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke lens,
6 sUdes and F.P.A. . £7 17 6
12x10 BB Lancaster M.I.P. Enlarger, 1
•llde . £1 15 0
9.5- mm. Pathe Hand Tom Cine Camera.
f/3.6 lens . £1 6 0
9.6- moi. Pathe Projector, home model,
complete with motor super-reel attachment
and resistance . £8 17 0
1-pl. Sanderson Latest Model, 5-ln. f/6.3
Ross Homocentric, D.A. Compur shutter, 6
D.D. slides, leather case. . . £10 10 0
Latest Mode! Leitz Valoy Enlarger, for use
with own Leica lens . £8 8 0
Sls-20 Kodak, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat. in
D.A. Compur shutter. New condition
£6 6 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Model B Cine Camera, f/3.5
anastigmat. Nice order . £4 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Projector, double claw,
complete with resistance . £4 17 6
V.P. Minimum Palmos Focal-plane, f/4.5
Tessar lens, 6 single slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £8 12 6
N. & G. Folding Reflex. f;4.5 Ross
Xpres, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A. aiui leather
case . £26 10 0
9 X 12 cm. Hiroflex Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar.
focal-plane shatter. 3 slides. F.P.A. £27 10 0
i-pl. N. & 8. Front Shatter Reflex, f/4..5
Carl Zeiss Tessar, 5 D.D. slides, leather case
£11 17 6
3} X 2\ Minex Reflex. Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
9 slides, F.P.A. and leather case. .. . £12 17 6
3i X 21 Salex Focal-plane, Ross Xpres f/4.5,
focal-plaiie shutter, 12 single metal slides,
F.P.A. and case . £0 15 0
i-pl. Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, f/4.8
Goerx Celor anastigmat, self-capping focal-
plane shutter, .3 D.D. slides, tingle metal
elide adapter and 5 S.M. slides, leather case
£9 17 6
6x41 cm. Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
lens, fully-speeded shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A.
and leather case . ^ 17 6
16-nun. 180-watt Ensign Projector, motor
drive, resistance to 250 volts. Very nice
order . £12 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Movie, complete with
group resistance, motor drive, super-reel
attachment . £7 17 6
16-mm. Bronze Model B Self-threading
Eodascope Projector, 200-watt lamp, resistance
to 250 volts, complete In case. In<iltijaguish-
able from new . £30 0 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Imp Projector, eomplete with
super reel attachment, mot«tr and dual resis¬
tance . £4 19 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Ace Projector, complete with
resistance to 250 volts . £1 9 6
i-pl. Marion*! Folding Reflex, Meyer Trioplan
f/4.3, focal-plane shutter, 4 slides and case
£7 10 6
21 tQoare BoUeicord, Triotar f/4.5, Compur
shutter. Nice order . £8 19 6
31x21 No. 1 Robyette. DaUmeyer f/4.5,
focal-plane shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A. New
condition . £8 17 6
VJ. Focal-plane Camera, constructed of
aluminium, f/4.5 Tessar lens, focussing, direct-
vision finder, 8.0. shutter, speeded to l/750th
and Time, all outside adjustments, 12 single
metal dark slides, leather case . £4 17 6
4x3 cm. Zeiss Ikon Kolibii, f/3.5 Carl Zeiss
Tessar lens, Compur shutter, complete in
case . £6 10 0
41x6 cm. Salex Focal-plane, f/5.5 auastig.
lens, focal-plane shutter, speeded to l/l,U00th,
3 sUdes . £2 2 0
84x21 D.E. Folding Pocket, f/6.8 double
anastlg. lens. Compound shutter to l/250th
and Time, 6 slides, F.P.A., canvas case
£2 19 6
6x0 Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 anastig. lens,
£1 17 6
4x8 Piccochic, f/3.0 Meyer Trioplan, Ibso
fully-speeded shutter . £4 2 6
41x6 D.E. Voigtlander Plate Camera, f/4.5
Heliar anastig. lens, Compur shutter, 2 slides,
F.P.A . £4 17 6
31x21 DaUmeyer Snapshot FUm-pack
Camera, f/6 anastig. lens . £1 12 6
31x21 N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar,
12 single slides . £6 17 6
31 X 21 Ernemann D.E. Folding Pocket,
f/6.8 anastig. lens, fuUy-speeded shutter,
6 slides . £2 6 0
31 X 24 Blocknote, f/6.3 Tessar lens. 6 slides
and purse . £2 7 6
1-pl. Rack Focus Elito Folding, f/7.7 anastig.
lens, speeded shutter, 3 slides . 138. 6d.
No. 1 Special Kodak, f/6.3 anastig. tens.
Acme fuUy-speeded shutter........ £2 12 6
1-pl. Goerz Ron Film Tenax, f/6.8 anastig.
lens. Pronto speeded shutter . £1 19 6
5x4 S.C. Goerz Anschuts Focal-plane, f/4.5
Ross Xpres, 3 D.D. slides . £9 9 0
P.C. Salex Focal-plane, f/4.5 anastig. lens.
3 slides, F.P.A . £3 6 0
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex. 1/4.6 Ross Xpres, revolving
back, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather case. . £9 9 0
9 X 12 D.E. Ica Ideal, 6-ln. f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
lens. Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A.
£6 2 5
i-pl. D.E. Folding, f/6.8 Goerz double anas-
tig. lens, 8.0. shutter, 6 slides . £2 10 0
la Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastig. lens
£17 6
Coronet Cine Projector . £1 17 6
Dekko Cine Projector, motor driven £4 12 6
Pathe Hand Turn Home Movie, complete
with resistance . £3 17 6
4x4 cm. BoUeiflex, f/3.5 Tessar lens, ever-
ready case . £13 13 0
4x4 and Smaller Size Vertical Enlarger,
f/3.5 anastig. lens . £6 6 0
9x12 Zeiss Miiaphot Enlarger, f/4.6 Tessar
£9 9 0
i-pl. Salex Junior Enlarger, constructed of
oak, long double extension, f/4 enlarging
objective, reversible negative carrier, adapters
to smaller sizes, complete with electric fittings.
New condition . £8 8 0
P.C. Coronet Horizontal Enlarger, 7-ln.
condenser, reversible negative carrier, rising
movement, f/6.3 anastig. Ions, iris, complete
with electric fittings . £8 5 0
31x21 Vertical Enlarger, electric fittings,
f/d.8 anastig. lens, case . £5 12, 6
45 X 107 Stereo Camera, f/6.8 double anastig.
lenses, Compur shatter, changing-box, 6
slides, leather case . £5 17 6
1-pl. Graflez Reflex, f/4.5 Kodak lens,
F.P.A,, 1 double dark sUde. As new £6 17 6
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£9 9 0
31x21 Zeiss Tropical Adoro, new condition,
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slides, F.P.A. New condition . £9 17 6
3ix21 Super Ikonta, b or 16 pictures, f/4.5
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31 X 21 T.-P. Reflex, revolving back, f/4.6
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1-pI. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 anastigmat,
focal-plane shutter, 6 elides and case. . £5 17 6
31 x21 Graflex, f/3.5 Cooke lens, 3 D.D. slides
and case . £5 12 6
9x12 cm. and 1-pl. Zeiss Ikon Miraphot En¬
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electric fittings and bromide board. ... £7 17 6
31x21 Ensign Speed Roll Film Reflex, f/3.4
Aldis anastigmat, focal-plane shutter, leather
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31 X 21 N. & G. Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Ross Xpres
lens, revolving back, 3 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case. Cost £50 . £21 10 0
31 X 21 Ensign Selflx, f/4.5 Ensar lens, Mulchro
speeded shutter. New condition.... £3 12 6
P.C. lUa Special Kodak, f/6.3 Tessar lens,
leather case . £3 2 8
31 X 21 Ensign Special Reflex, f/3.5 Dallmeyer
lens, focal-plane shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A. and
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Cost £59. As new . £35 0 0
Model in Chromium Leica, f/2 Summar, L/ciise
£33 10 0
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Six 21 Dallmeyer Reflex, revolv. back, focal-
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RoIIop Camera, f/2.b Anticomar, Rapid Compur,
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6x8 Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar, Klio shutter, ever-
ready case, filter and hood . £8 17 6
Ensign Midget Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3
an.is . £3 12 6
31x2V Ensign Boll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis
anas., L/case . £4 17 6
Exakta Reflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, focal-plane
shutter, L/case . £15 15 0
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P.A. Bolex Cine Projector, 4u0-watt lamp, f/1.9
lens, resistance . £19 19 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Movie, type C motor,
group resistance, super attachment. . . £8 17 8
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tamp, travelling -case. Cost £100.... £19 10 0
3i X 2* T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmeyer,
9-in. f/0.5 Dallmeyer Telephoto, 3 slides, F.P.A.
and case . £10 10 0
P.C. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar,
40 slides, F.P.A . £10 10 0
lO-in. f/4.5 Series 11 Cooke Aviar Lens, iris
£10 17 6
Luc Shutter, suitable for same . 17s. 6d.
31x21 Super Ikonta, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar, Rapid
Compur, L/case . £18 18 0
1-pl. Oak Enlarger, long ex., no obj., 51-in.
condenser, electric fittings . £4 15 0
309-B Ensign Cine Projector, adjust:%ble
resistance. As new . £19 10 0
520 Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar anas., Compur, L/case
£5 17 6
31x21 Zeiss Maximar Folding, double ex.,
f/4.6 Tessar, 6 slides, F.P.A., L/case. . £9 17 6
31x21 'Welta Perfecta Reflex, f/3.b Trioplan,
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3Vx2i Salex Murer Compact Reflex, f/4.d
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Up-to-date Model 1 Contax, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar,
high and low speeds, L/case . £26 10 0
21 square Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar,
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VJ. Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, L/case
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WEDNESDAY, October 7th, 1936.
WHILE it seems only yester¬
day we were drawing the
attention of our readers to
the latest date for submitting entries
to the big London autumn exhibi¬
tions, to-day we have to remind
them that only a few days remain
before these shows will be over.
Saturday of this week (October
loth) is the closing day for both
the Royal Photographic Society’s
exhibition and the Imndon Salon
of Photography. Each is a notable
show that should certainly be visited
by everyone interested in the pro¬
gress of photography, and both have
attracted large numbers of visitors
already. While there is still time,
readers who have not yet seen these
fine collections of pictures should
endeavour to do so. The “ Royal ”
is at 35, Russell Sqirare, W.C.
(Bloomsbury), and the Salon is at
5a, Pall Mall East (near Trafalgar
Square).
Faithfulness.
In retrospect the impression that
remains in one’s mind after many
visits to the autumn exhibitions is
that of a convincing wholesomeness.
If a composite picture could be
made of all the exhibits it would be
more or less a restful landscape.
And this is all so different from the
world we inhabit — a world with a
new scare every day, a world which
has its ear to the ground for the
sound of marching feet, and its eyes
in the sky for the approach of
hostile aeroplanes, a world living
amid the rumours of war. The
exhibitions — the London Salon per¬
haps particularly — were a recall to
the dear, peaceful, delightful things
which are always the same and yet
always revealing new attractiveness.
It is astonishing how faithful pic¬
torial photographers are to the
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
Signs of the Season.
The gulls are coming inland again and
are to be found in increasing numbers in
the parks, etc. This is a sign of the end
of "summer time ” at the coast, and pro¬
vides the amateur photographer with good
material for pictorial snapshots nearer
home than hitherto.
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2500.
morning dew, and the April shower,
and the sunlit boats on shadowed
waters (to take three titles from the
first nine pictures in PaU Mail East),
and in so being they are probably
rendering no little service towards
peace and sanity.
Approximating the Colour
Processes.
A sign of the progress towards
perfection of the colour processes
is afforded by the way in which the
results with different processes be¬
come well-nigh identical. There was
a time when, on seeing a colour
picture, one said at once that it
was by a particular process, and on
seeing another, that it was by a
different process, simply because of
the difference in rendering of certain
colours, the green being a trifle
metallic, or the red edging towards
purple. Recently we saw a col¬
lection of lantern slides in Dufay-
color, and a cinematograph film in
Kodachrome. Both showed the
same subjects, including some ladies
in period costumes, and it was
notable that the results with the
one process were indistinguishable
from the results with the other.
This is the more remarkable because
the processes are so different, the
one being subtractive and the other
additive.
Universal Standard for 16-mm.
Sound Films.
At an international conference
held at Budapest during September
an agreement was reached with
regard to the standard to be adopted
for 16-mm. sound film. The follow¬
ing countries were represented at
the conference : Germany, Den¬
mark, Belgium, France, Italy, Hun¬
gary, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Hol¬
land, United States of America
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and Great Britain, and it was
unanimously agreed that, from the
date of the meeting, the national
organisations of each country repre¬
sented would conform to the i6-mm.
standards adopted by the Society
of Motion Picture Engineers of
America (known as the “ S.M.P.E.
Standard ”). There will be no diffi¬
culty so far as this country is con¬
cerned in accepting this decision, as
it will be recalled that, in February
last, Lord Riverdale arbitrated on
the question, and decided that this
country should adopt the S.M.P.E.
standard. When this decision was
announced the hope was expressed
that the outcome would be that the
S.M.P.E. standard would become
the universal standard. It is grati¬
fying, therefore, to be able to report
that this result has been achieved
so quickly, as it will have far-reach¬
ing effects throughout the section
of the film industry associated with
the use and development of i6-mm.
sound hlms.
The Weather was too Good.
Usually photography, if it is
defeated at aU by the weather, is
defeated by bad weather, but one
case has just been put on record
in which the weather was not bad
enough for photography. It is a
communication about the last work
of the late Dr. Kund Rasmussen,
the famous Danish explorer, whose
premature death was such a blow
to geography. Almost his last piece
of work when exploring the south¬
east coast of Greenland was to
engage a small group of film photo¬
graphers in the Cape Farewell dis¬
trict to make pictures of the kayak
men and hunters who live there.
It had been Rasmussen’s wish to
show their magnificent skill and
absolute fearlessness by a series of
film pictures of the kayaks in
stormy weather. But the party
whom he left behind met with the
curious misfortune that they could
not get weather bad enough to enable
them to complete their task. In
spite of the time of year and the
fact that Cape Farewell is one of the
world’s stormiest corners, the wintry
wind simply would not blow, the
tempest showed no sign of coming,
and, disappointed, the party had
to return to Copenhagen without
the results they sought.
The A mateur Photographer” EXPOSURE T ABLE— October
EVERY MONTH a brief exposure table will be provided for the assistance of our readers in their practical work. A glance at
the current approximate exposures as here given will serve as a reliable guide for most purposes. The subjects will be varied
to suit the time of year. The following exposures will serve as a working guide for any fine day during the month, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, with the sun shining, but not necessarily on the subject. Stop used, f/8. The
exposure should be doubled if the sun is obscured, or if stop f/ii is used. For f/i6 give four times the exposure. For f/5.6
give half. From 8 to 10 a,m. or from 2 to 4 p.m. double these exposures. From 7 to 8 a.m. or from 4 to 5 p.m., treble them.
Subject.
Ordinary.
Medium.
Rapid.
Extra Rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Open seascapes and cloud studies . .
1/25
sec.
1/40
sec.
1/75
sec.
1/100 sec.
1/120 sec.
Open landscapes with no very heavy
shadows in foreground, shipping studies
or seascapes with rocks, beach scenes . .
1/15
1/25
» *
1/45
11
1/60
1 1
1/75
1 1
Ordinary landscapes with not too much
foliage, open river scenery, figure studies in
the open, light buildings, wet street scenes
1/6
1/10
1/20
11
1/25
11
1/30
11
Landscapes in fog or mist, or with strong
foreground, well-lighted street scenes . .
1/4
1/6
11
1/12
1 1
1/15
11
1/20
11
Buildings or trees occupying greater portion
of pictures, river scenes with heavy foliage
1/2
1 »
1/3
11
1/6
11
1/8
11
1/10
11
Portraits or groups taken out of doors, not
too much shut in by buildings . .
2 secs.
n
1 1
1
11
1/2
11
1/3
11
Portraits in well-lighted room, light sur¬
roundings, big window, white reflector . .
6
» %
5 secs.
3 secs.
2
secs.
n
11
As a further guide we app^xd a list of some of the best-known makes of plates and films on the market. They have been divided into groups, which approximately
indicate the speeds referred to above. The hypersensitive panchromatic plates and films require less exposure than the ultra-rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Agfa, Special Portrait.
„ Isopan ISS Film.
„ Super-speed Film.
„ Isochrom Film.
,, Ultra Special.
Barnet, Press and Super Press.
„ XL Super-speed Ortho.
„ Soft Panchromatic.
,, Studio Fast.
„ Ultra Rapid.
Eastman, Par Speed Cut Film.
„ S.S. Cut Film.
„ S.S. Pan. Film.
Ensign, Ultrachrome Film.
Gevaert, Super Sensima.
„ Sensima Fast.
„ Sensima Ortho.
„ Super Chromosa.
„ Roll Films and Packs.
Ilford, Golden Iso-Zenith.
Ilford, Iso-Zenith.
Kodak, Verichrome Film.
Agfa, Iso Rapid Chromo.
„ Hypersensitive Pan.
„ Super Sensitive Pan.
„ Roll Film.
Plates and Films.
Film.
Barnet, S.R. Pan.
„ Portrait Film (Ortho
,, Panatomic.
,, Studio Ortho.
Ensign, Roll Film.
Fast).
Marion, Record.
„ Monarch.
,, Iso Record.
Gevaert, Filtered Ortho.
,, Press.
Nuro Film.
„ Chromosa.
„ S.S. Ex. Sens.
Selo, Selochrome Roll Film and
„ S.R.
,, Zenith Ex. Sens.
Film Pack.
„ Regular Cut Film.
„ S.G. Pan.
,, Selo. Pan. Roll Film.
Voigtlander, lllustra Film.
Ilford, Auto. Filter.
„ S.R. Pan.
Illingworth, Fleet.
Wellington, Anti-screen.
,, Pan. Film.
„ Super Fleet.
„ X Press.
„ Rapid Chromatic.
„ Super Fleet Ortho.
Zeiss Ikon, Pemox Roll Film
Imperial, Non-filter (new series).
,, Pan. Fleet.
and Packs.
„ Eclipse Pan. B.
Imperial, S.S.S. Press Ortho.
Extra Rapid.
„ S.S. Ortho.
,, Eclipse.
Agfa, Chromo.
Kodak, Roll Film and Film Pack.
,, Eclipse Ortho. Soft.
,, „ Isolar.
Pathe, Roll Film.
Selo, Roll Film.
„ Eclipse Soft.
,, Extra Rapid.
„ Eclipse Ortho.
„ Isolar.
Zeiss Ikon, Roll Film and Film
„ Eclipse Pan. Soft.
„ Iso Rapid.
Pack.
Rapid.
Barnet, S.K.
,, Self-screen Ortho.
Ilford, Screen Chromatic.
„ S.R.
,, Commercial Ortho Film.
Imperial, Non-filter.
„ S.R.
,, . S.R. Ortho.
Kodak, Cut Film.
Medium.
Ilford, Empress.
„ Chromatic.
Ordinary.
Barnet, Ordinary.
Gevaert, Ordinary.
Ilford, Ordinary.
,, Rapid Process Pan.
Imperial, Ordinary.
„ Pan. Process.
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October 7th, 1936
thi amateur PHOTOORAPHER
15 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER 0
UTUMN-Weaker Lighting,
Lower Temperature
In the following article some points that should have attention by
amateur photographers at this time of the year are dealt with.
The coming of the autumn, with
the lessened power of the sun,
and lower temperature, brings
points for the consideration of every
amateur photographer, particularly
those who have only started this year
and have founded their knowledge
on the photographs they have taken
during the summer months.
We have known of cases where the
standard of work produced became
lower because the photographer, ac¬
customed to working under summer
conditions, has not noted the lessened
power of the light. This, while not
appreciably less to the eye, has a
reduced photographic value, as refer¬
ence to any exposure meter or reliable
exposure table will show.
Lighting.
The photographer who uses an
exposure meter will find that his
exposure problems are solved, pro¬
vided, of course, that the meter is
properly emploj'-ed. Those workers
who are still in the beginner stage, and
hitherto have had no exposure troubles,
owing to their work having been done
in good light with modern films of
considerable latitude, will do well
always to employ some form of meter
or calculator for autumn and winter
photography.
The photographer who is equipped
with a camera fitted with a lens of
small aperture will find that, with the
fastest of films, snapshot exposures still
produce good negatives during the
brighter hours of the day, but late in
the afternoon or early in the morning
under-exposure is likely if " snapshot ”
exposures are made.
The use of panchromatic material,
with its high sensitiveness to yellow
and red, will, however, increase the
length of the snapshotter’s day, al¬
though the cessation of “ summer
time ” has shortened it in another way.
The late afternoon light in autumn
becomes definitely yellow in character.
This will render ordinary films almost
useless for rapid exposures, but will
not affect panchromatic material.
Many photographers use plates and
films of medium speed for summer
work. Autumn calls for more speed,
and it is the custom of a great number
of serious workers to change over to
material of super speed. If the photo¬
grapher doubts his ability to use such
material through the greater care that
must be exercised with regard to
dark-room manipulation, it will mean
longer exposures, and possibly a tripod
will be necessary if the subjects con¬
tain a large proportion of shadow.
In all cases very great care must be
taken not to under-expose, as some of
the best subjects at this time of the
year contain a large proportion of
shadow.
While on the subject of lighting it
is well to remind the beginner that
some of the successful summer subjects,
if available, may be even more attrac¬
tive under autumnal lighting con¬
ditions, and often display startling
differences. Landscape subjects, wood¬
land scenes and the like will be found
to be very different, through the
lower position of the sun, while still
greater differences will be found in the
case of architectural subjects. Every¬
where there is a difference in the
lighting, the contrasts are less sharp,
and the sunshine has a softer character.
Lower Temperatures,
Those photographers who employ
tank development, including the grow¬
ing army of small-camera users, will
not need to be reminded of the impor¬
tance of ensuring that solutions are
of normal temperature. A low tem¬
perature during the night will cause
a definite fall in temperature also of
developers, etc., while the same result
will be noted on a cold wet evening,
and at various other times.
Care must be taken not only to
allow for an increased time of develop¬
ment through the lower temperature,
but also to see that the solution is not
too cold for effective working. Hydro-
quinone, for example, loses activity at
lower temperatures than 50° Fahr.
It is a good custom, although not
general, to test the developer when
making bromide prints at this season
of the year. Too cold a developer
may result in prints which lack depth
and vigour, and also have poor colour.
With regard to this question of
temperature it is well to point out
that the best course to pursue is to
keep the solutions, and the water
that is to be used for making up
developers, in a warm room for some
hours prior to use, or to adopt some
means of warming the dark-room.
It is of little or no use to add warm
water to the developer, because the
solution speedily falls in temperature
again. For example, pouring devel¬
oper into a tank of cold metal will
cause a drop of as much as 5° Fahr.,
and the same will happen if the
developer is poured into a large cold
dish. For warming the developer,
and maintaining it at a constant
temperature, the most simple plan is
to stand the dish on a couple of
bricks that have been warmed for an
hour or two near a fire, or in the
kitchen oven. A suitable thermometer
is really a necessity.
[An alternative method of warming
the developer will be found described
on another page (" Hints and Tips ”)
in this issue. — Ed.]
The Effect of Damp.
At the present time of the year the
photographer will also have to be on
his guard against the several possible
causes of defective negatives through
damp or atmospheric conditions. It
is very, necessary that apparatus
should be kept dry, especially lenses.
It is also necessary to exercise care
in order to safeguard plates and films,
as well as printing papers, from the
same injurious influence.
Cold weather conditions may cause
the formation of moisture on the lens,
and especially if the latter is taken
from a cold atmosphere into a warmer
one. Contact with the hand, when
setting the stop or the shutter, may
for a few seconds have the same
effect, and if such a deposit of moisture
is not seen it will mean negatives of
poor definition, if not a complete blur.
Regular inspection of the glass
surfaces is therefore essential, with
careful cleaning should this be neces¬
sary. If the deposit, almost imper¬
ceptible at first, is allowed to remain,
it will accumulate and form a tarnish
difficult to remove. This comes sooner
than may be thought possible, and
especially in a smoky or chemical-laden
atmosphere of a large town or city.
The same applies to lenses and con¬
densers of enlarging apparatus kept
in cold dark-rooms.
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fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
October 7th, 1936
fonruit oj a I' lea. About 4,000 times tije size.
CAN you photograph the hairs on a flea’s leg ? If you
were asked such a question, the probability is that
you would dismiss it as outside your capabilities.
Even if you had a camera and a microscope, the chances are
still that you would regard the problem as being outside your
scope. Yet given almost any sort of camera and practically
any make of microscope, it is possible to take what may be
termed the grosser sort of photomicrographs, for the ultra¬
microscope is outside this article. After all said and done, the
proposition resolves itself into recording on to a sensitised
emulsion what the eye normally sees when looking down a
microscope.
The simplest form of apparatus consists of a camera adapted
to the eyepiece of a microscope. Fig. i shows a thirty-year-
old five-shilling “ Brownie ” thus fitted to the eyepiece of a
Swift microscope. The front of this camera was made of
cardboard (as indeed most of this e.xcellent little camera was !)
and it is removable. All that has to be done with this and
similar cameras, is to make a new front, interchangeable with
the standard one, which will hold the camera firmly on the
eyepiece, due regard being paid to the central fit of the lens
hole. Portions of this new cardboard front may have to be
cut away so that access can be made to the shutter release and
time control. The illuminant used in this case was, at first,
daylight reflected through the microscope mirror, but I have
latterly been converted to electric light as being more constant.
The interior shell of the camera, which normally holds the
spool mechanism, was removed temporarily in order to check
the focus, because the eyepiece must be a little distance from
the camera lens ; in other words, the lens is not in the same
position as one’s eye might be, and even if it were, it cannot
accommodate as can the human eye. Therefore, first look down
the microscope and
visually focus the
object. M'hen all is
sharp, attach the
camera, minus its
shell, and verify
whether the object
is still in focus where
the roll film receives
it. This is achieved
by inserting a piece
of ground glass or
tracing - paper in
the correct position.
It will be found
that a slight turn
one way or the
other has to be
given to the coarse
adjustment of the
microscope. Note
carefully the
amount and direc¬
tion of this. We
will call it the
" compensating ad¬
justment.”
After these simple
preparations, all is
plain sailing. The
microscope slide is
put into position
and focussed by
viewing down the
tube. Then the cam¬
era, now' loaded, is
placed on the micro¬
scope, the compen¬
sating adjustment
is effected and the
exposure made.
For those who
possess other types
of cameras, apparatus a little more elaborate is required — but
not so elaborate that it cannot be made at home. It consists,
as shown in Fig. 2, of a baseboard, on which is fixed the micro¬
scope, the latter preferably in its horizontal position. Some
device should be incorporated whereby the microscope
always registers in the same position. In my own
case small saw-fretted pieces of plywood ensure this.
A rest for the camera to stand on at one end and
another at the other end for the electric light complete
the essentials. It is important to work to a centre
line and to the line of the optical axis, but this needs
no more than usual care.
The crux of the whole thing is the adapter which
connects the eyepiece of the microscope to the camera
lens. The easiest way of doing this is to cut out four
discs of cardboard — two of these have their internal
holes the same diameter as that of the eyepiece, the
other two having internal holes the same diameter as
that of the camera lens. The thickness of the cardboard
depends entirely on the lens flanges under consideration.
The two pairs are glued one on top of the other, so that
the result is a complete disc which has a central hole —
one side fitting the lens and the other side fitting the
microscope. (Continued on next page.)
Fig. 2. Normal arrangement of camera, microscope and illuminant.
Fig. I. A cheap box camera can be
used, as shown above.
10
352
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October 7, 1936
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Simplicitif in operation is the keynote
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has one control which winds the film,
winds the shutter, and sets the shutter
speed either before or after winding,
and in the centre of which is located the
shutter release. It Is therefore true
to say that alt the important controls are
contained together. The shutter is
speeded to l/l, 000th second and Time.
The folding baseboard protects the
Zeiss lens when out of use, and focussing
is performed by coupled distance
meter, and an automatic depth-of-
focus scale is provided.
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5 . .£18 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 . . £22 5 0
SUPER NETTEL II
is somewhat similar in design to the
Super Nettel I, and the manipulation
is also similar. The Super Nettel II
is, however, elegantly finished in
chromium plate, and special attention
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miniature precision camera de luxe.
The Super Nettel can truly be said to
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With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8....£28 2 6
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The controls of the Nettax are very
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made for Interchangeable lenses, and
In addition to normal lenses of 2-in.
focal length a wide-angle lens of l|-in.
focal length and a lens for long distance
work of 4|^'in. focal length are available.
Focussing is performed by a coupled
distance meter, and the metal focal-
plane shutter is speeded to 1/ 1, 000th
second. The finish is in chromium
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to the minimum without sacrificing efficiency, and
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All Zeiss Ikon miniatures are equipped with Zeiss
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IMPORTANT
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October 7th, 1936
thi amateur photographer
fa 6 CIHENATOGRAPHER o
Although Fig. 2 shows a Sanderson camera in situ, I can
fix, in its stead, a reflex, for which, of course, I have made its
own lens adapter. I prefer the reflex for many reasons ; one can
compose the resulting picture so much easier, and, in the case
of living specimens, capture the right moment for exposure.
This last factor prompts me to add that the baseboard with
its attachments can be used vertically, either by screwing to a
wall or supporting by means of brackets, and this brings the
microscope stage into the horizontal position.
With this home-made flt-up, I have been able to photograph
many slides from which lantern plates have been prepared to
illustrate lectures. I use a 60-watt frosted bulb and the
exposure, say, for the flea’s head shown in the illustration on
the previous page, was four seconds, H. & D. 350, the micro¬
scope having a No. i eyepiece and a two-thirds inch objective.
Ordinary F values, it is almost unnecessary to remark, have no
value under these considerations, but after a few experimental
exposures it will be found fairly easy to gauge the correct
time to give from a visual inspection of the brightness of the
image in the eyepiece. Even a cine camera can be installed
to record movements of microscopic life, but in this case a
more elaborate fitting is necessary and a more powerful illu-
minant will be required, but both are matters that can be
easily dealt with by any enthusiastic amateur who is also a
" handy-man.” The results will well justify any expenditure
of time and trouble spent in setting the apparatus.
Readers’ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
MOUNTING PANORAMIC VIEWS.
Many amateur photographers must, at some time or
another, have taken two or more photographs of a
scene with a view to joining them to form a panoramic
view, and experienced difficulty in mounting the finished prints
to form a continuous view and in concealing the joins. The
following method is both simple and effective, and quick in
operation.
Suppose that the three prints. A, B, and C, are to be joined
together, and because of the tones of the prints it has been
decided to place A and C both over B, as in the diagram.
First trim off the white borders of A and C, which interfere
with the continuity of the whole, and practice placing A and C
correctly on B. Then paste B very lightly on a sheet of rough
paper (newspaper will do) and in a similar manner affix A and C
in their correct positions over B. The prints have to be de¬
tached afterwards, so the minimum of paste should be used ;
a small border of paste near the edges should be sufficient to
hold them while they are being cut as a whole. The prints
and the paper to which they are attached can now be treated
as a single sheet from which a small rectangle is to be cut, and
the trimming lines, DE and FG can be marked and cut, and
the ends of the result squared up. The prints and paper are
again cut through, this time along lines slightly to the left and
right of HI and JK respectively. A is now cleaned up by
removing the paper backing and the piece of B adhering to it,
B and C are treated in the same way, and the three pieces
should fit flatly together. It will be seen that, however
carelessly the cuts near HI and JK were made, the affected
edges will be bound to join perfectly, since they were both cut
by the same stroke. When the whole is mounted, the joins
should be scarcely apparent, provided the original prints were
of similar tone and quality. To the worker who does not mind
exposing two negatives where he would normally expose one,
the confidence of getting good results which the above method
inspires opens up new fields of work and does away with the
need for a wide-angle lens. R. B. Jones.
A SIMPLE METHOD FOR WARMING THE DEVELOPING DISH.
Few simple and cheap methods of keeping developing
solutions warm in winter have been published. Electric
immersion heaters are expensive, a larger dish of warm
water surrounding the developing dish is awkward in use, and
the warm water must be constantly replenished to maintain
the temperature.
For some time I have used a simple piece of apparatus which
keeps the developer at a suitable working temperature in the
coldest weather without attention.
This apparatus consists of a large flat tin inside which a
nightlight is kept burning. The developing dish is placed on
the lid. The tin should be at least four to five inches deep and
the lid should be large enough to accommodate the dish
comfortably. Two rows of small holes, for ventilation, are
punched round the top and bottom of one or two sides of the
tin ; the exact number necessary and their size must be decided
by experiment. If the light goes out after a few minutes, more
holes must be made or the existing ones made larger.
No fogging of slow ordinary plates or bromide paper need
be feared from the very small amount of light which escapes
this light is non-actinic towards these materials.
The side of the box that is pierced with the holes should
be turned towards the wall, and if too much light is reflected
an opaque shield, such as a piece of blackened tin, should be
fixed inside the box, near the nightlight, to cut off the rays of
light on that side.
One nightlight will usually be found sufficient to keep the
developing solution in the region of 65° Fahr., and will last
for several hours. C. H. Giles.
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October 7th, 1936
utumn
By
CLARENCE PONTING.
daisies offer a wide selection, all being
artistically spaced along a decorative
stem, and in many cases give an effec¬
tive " line ” when the sprays of bloom
weigh down the stalks springing from
the base of the plants.
Another plant which gives decorative
sprays of secondary blooms in autumn
The Autumn Border.
The prevailing atmosphere of autumn is a great
asset to the garden photographer who likes to
take his subjects in situ. Even such common¬
place things as a trailing growth of Virginian
creeper, a climbing rose, or a dew-bespangled spider’s web,
isolated from the usual mundane background by an eth¬
ereal morning mist, have provided many an exhibition
picture.
)
Dahlia. “ Ullswater
Nowadays, with ultra-rapid films and plates, sensitive to
all colours, no difficulty exists in obtaining the correct
rendering of the autumn tints of foliage in monochrome.
The autumn flowers also have a charm of their own.
The large, flaunting flowers of the dahlia, carried on long,
arching stems, make very pleasing subjects for the cam¬
era, either when growing on the plant, or when cut and
“ posed ” in a vase. The perennial asters or Michaelmas
Polygonum baldschuanicum.
is polygonum baldschuanicum (the climbing knotweed, or
Russian vine). This rampant-growing flower produces long
racemes of bloom that droop earthwards from its support, and
are seen to advantage against a light morning mist background.
Out of doors, an exposure meter should be used, and a tripod
becomes a necessity, as the lens must be stopped down for
detail, and the exposure — even with a fast pan. film — may run
into seconds, especially if a filter is used.
Dahlias. "Jersey Beauty."
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October 7th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
^ 5 CINEMATOGRAPHER s
the Garden
Although the autumn flowers referred to will,
in certain circumstances, give a decorative de¬
sign in the open, and will produce a result worthy
of the exhibition wall, all lend themselves to
picture-making when cut and photographed
indoors. The business man, who is unable to
reach home in time to photograph the flowers
in their growing positions, will appreciate this
fact. Cut autumn flowers lend themselves to
decorative treatment when arranged in vases
packed with damp sand, or their stems held
in position by thrusting the end of the stalks
in a large lump of Plasticine.
The indoor exposure may take seconds, or
minutes, according to the lighting employed.
Some wonderful eSects of light and shade may
be introduced by arranging two or three
sixty-watt pearl electric lamps above and at
the side of the flowers. Or the now popular
photoflood lamps, which reduce the time of
exposure, may be used. My preference is for
magnesium ribbon, a cheap and reliable form
Asters. " Margaret Ballard."
of artificial light which can be controlled to give desired effects of lighting.
With most forms of artificial lighting hard shadows are produced. But
with magnesium ribbon, if kept on the move, no shadows form. If they
are needed the ribbon is burnt in one position, or only slightly moved (to-
prevent the formation of hard shadows) whilst burning. Very little is
needed, even when the lens is stopped down to f/ii, usually from 12 to
16 inches.
Backgrounds may be coloured mounting papers, where half-tones are re¬
quired ; black velvet for an even, jet-black ground ; or white blotting-paper
for a dead-white background. These backgrounds, pinned to a large sheet of
card, can also be used out of doors to isolate a group of flowers from a "busy"
natural background.
White or red-coloured flowers are generally better rendered when pictured
against black velvet. Pinks and intermediate shades give a better foliage
and stem rendering against a piece of grey paper.
Panchromatic materials may be used for very deep red or yellow flowers, but
with artificial light I find that orthochromatic plates and a X4 filter give
almost equally good results. Curiously enough, a filter increasing the
exposure four times when used in daylight, only requires double the
An Autumn Morning in the Carden.
quantity of magnesium ribbon. Why more
photographers do not use this ribbon 1 can’t
quite understand. You can buy one ounce for
the same price as one photoflood lamp, and it
will suffice for several hundred exposures.
Modern sensitive material makes this ribbon one
of the most useful adjuncts for artificial-light
photography, especially when stunt lightings
are desired.
No doubt a good many photographers will
do at least some of this autumn work in colour,
and, thanks to modern progress in colour
processes, this is reasonably simple, and highly
effective. For lantern slides particularly it is
a good idea.
Morning Dew on Spider's Web.
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October 7th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Zeiss Ikon have just issued an
attractive new booklet, entitled “Un¬
fettered Photography.” It is remarkably
well produced and illustrated with some
excellent examples of pictures made with
the Zeiss miniature cameras. It is
printed on art paper throughout, and
the text is written in a pleasing non¬
technical style. We commend it to the
attention of our readers, who can obtain
a copy free on application to Zeiss Ikon,
Ltd, 37-41, Mortimer Street, London,
W.i.
A photographic party will again join
in the Southern Railway’s ramble on
Sunday, October nth. Lewes and the
South Downs will be visited. A special
train leaves Victoria at 10.8 a.m. and
arrives back in London at 8.35 p.m.
Return fare 4s. Leader, Mr. A. E.
Daly.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition was R. T.
Cook, 176, Crompton Road, Hands-
worth, Birmingham, 20, to whom an
award of 2 is. has been made. Readers
will find all details and full particulars
regarding the Wallace Heaton compe¬
tition in our advertisement pages.
A film show of sub-standard amateur
films is being given at the Conway Hall,
Red Lion Square, Holborn, on Saturday
October 17th, under the direction of the
Brondesbury Cine Society. An attrac¬
tive programme is being provided, and
the whole of the proceeds will be devoted
to a fund to provide cinematograph appa¬
ratus for wounded ex-service men at
Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton.
As the cost of providing this apparatus,
films, screens, etc., will be approximately
£2^0, readers who are interested should
endeavour to attend this display and
possibly contribute to the fund. Two
shows will be given, at 4.30 and 8 p.m.
Admission to reserved seats by ticket
only. Tickets are 2S. 6d. and 3s. 6d.,
and are obtainable from Mr. B. Ludin,
134, Notting Hill Gate, W.ii, or 100,
Chamberlayne Road, N.W.io.
An attractive syllabus of fixtures for
next season has been published by the
King’s Heath and District Photographic
Society. Subjects useful for the novice
have, in particular, been concentrated
upon. If any readers, within this
district, who are not already members of
a society, are interested, they will be
welcome to this society, and full par¬
ticulars will be forwarded upon applica¬
tion to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. L. P.
Lowenthal, " Wayside,” 37, Hazelhurst
Road, King’s Heath, Birmingham, 14.
Lost ! In the train between Preston
and Manchester, on September 25th,
a Contax camera (lens, Sonnar, No.
1655422). If any reader can help to
trace this camera will he please commu¬
nicate with Mr. B. Lohse, at 28/29,
Bedford Place, London, W.C.i.
An attractive and beautifully pro¬
duced book on modern pictorial photo¬
graphy has just been published by The
Fountain Press. It is entitled “ Photo¬
graphy and the Art of Seeing,” and is
by Marcel Natkin. A number of fine
full-page illustrations in photogravure
by well-known workers are included and
the letterpress is not only instructive,
but is most effectively presented — in
many cases with explanatory diagrams
that add considerable value to the
analysis of the pictures reproduced.
It is a book that every picture-maker
should obtain and study. The price
is los. 6d., and it is sold by The Fountain
Press, 19, Cursitor Street, E.C.4.
Ilford Portrait Panchromatic film
is the subject of a new leaflet issued by
Ilford Ltd. It is strikingly illustrated
and well demonstrates the outstanding
qualities of this fine new material for
the photographer. A copy will be sent
free on application to Ilford Ltd., Ilford.
The John Ruskin Camera Club
commenced its winter session on Tuesday,
September 29th, at the Walworth Men’s
Institute, Beresford Street, Camberwell
Gate, S.E.5. The club is well equipped,
and instruction is given by Mr. W. Alan
Wilson. Readers in this neighbourhood
should apply to the Hon. Secretary, Mr.
A. E. Boniface, 5, Hillingdon Street,
Walworth, S.E.17, for all further par¬
ticulars.
A Leica camera was left in the 3 p.m.
train from Waterloo to Sherborne on
September 17th. The owner’s name and
address were in the ever-ready case.
The police at Sherborne, Salisbury and
Exeter, the Stationmaster at Sherborne
and the Lost Property Office at Waterloo
were notified without effect. The num¬
ber of the Leica (III) is 170268, with
Elmar lens f/3.5. No. 290237. Will any
reader or dealer to whom the camera is
offered kindly communicate with Mr.
Alan H. Todd, 20, Upper Wimpole Street,
W.I.
Exhibitions and Competitions ^^FUTUR^
Th$ name and address in brackets indicates to whom to applv for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, October 31. Rules in issue of September 30.
Wallace Heaton “ Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October, (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotograhea de Madrid.
(SeTor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
CalJe del Principe, i6, Madrid.)
XXX le Salon International D’Arte Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. E. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Society Frangaise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9E).)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Royal Photographic Society Annual Exhibition. —
Open, September 12-October 10. (Secretary, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
London Salon of Photography. — Open, September
i2-October lo. (Hon. Secretary, London Salon of
Photography, 5a, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.i.)
Brighouse Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.
Exhibition at the Smith Art Gallery. — Open, Sep¬
tember 2 6~October 23. (Chas. W. Roberts, Public
Library, Museum and Art Gallery, Brighouse, Yorks.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-Noveraber
12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secretary, Magyar Araa-
turfenyk^pezuk, Orsz. Szovetsege, Budapest VII,
Erzsebet-korut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Open, October 14-17. (E.
George Alderman, Ruardean, Newton Street, Rother¬
ham.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Interna¬
tional PhotograpMc Salon, Tokyo, Asahi Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.) *
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Open, October 31-November
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs.
— Entries, October 14 ; open, November 0-14. (P. H.
Crosby, Hon. Sec., G.E.C. Photographic Society,
Genei^ Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s ” Holiday Competition. Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography.
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
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December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December ; entries, November 2.
(J. F. Marshall, Hon. Sec., Kine Group, R.P S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.i.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotograpbische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
Twenty-ninth Scottish National Salon. — Open,
February 20-March 13 ; entries, January 23. (J.
J. Robertson, Hon. Salon Secretary, Art Gallery
and Museum, Perth.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 6r, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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October 7, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
MINIATURE
CAMERAS
We are the only firm in Great Britain specializing exclusively in miniature photo¬
graphy. Leicas, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, Exaktas, Super Ikontas — we have every
model, lens and accessory always in stock. Our MINIATURE CAMERA REPAIR
SERVICE is unique, and once again we are the only people undertaking exclusively
the processing of miniature films. We claim that specialist service is best.
SOMETHING NEW
FOR LEICA OWNERS. The new Leitz quick-wind
attachment is now in stock, and actually on sale. The
quick winder is essential for Press, sports and theatre
photography — in fact, for all rapid-action work. Price,
black finish, £3 7 6 ; chromium finish, £3 14 0.
New minidiure camera accessoncs are always first to be seen
at our showrooms.
HEROTAR POLAR SCREENS.— The new Herotar
polar screens, the principle and method of operation of
which was fully described in last week's Amateur Photo-
grapher, are now in stock. The prices are as follows : —
£4 7 6
£2 15 0
A WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF MECHANICAL
AND OPTICAL PERFECTION ACCOMPANIES
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING USED CAM¬
ERAS. WE SUGGEST A CAREFUL COMPARI¬
SON OF THE APPARATUS DESCRIBED
BELOW WITH THAT OF EQUIVALENT
EQUIPMENT OFFERED ELSEWHERE.
LEICAS :
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case.
As new . £20 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case. As
new . £19 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Hektor, ever-ready case.
As new . £21 10 0
Leica Model I. f/2.5 Hektor lens, non-interchangeable
model. Good condition . £11 II 0
Leica Model II, f/2 Summar lens, in rigid mount, case.
As new . £25 10 0
Leica Model I, f/3.5 Elmar, non-interchangeable, case
£8 8 0
Leitz Thambar 9-cm. f/2.2. with special pigskin case.
Cost £22 19s. As new . £17 15 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor Lens, coupled. As new
£14 15 0
MINIATURE
ENLARGERS
Half the joy of photography is in the production of one's
own enlargements. For the miniature photographer a
correctly designed enlarger is essential, as enlarging from
miniature negatives, like ail other branches of miniature
photography, calls for the application of its own special
technique if perfect results are to be obtained. The
purchase of the enlarger from R. G. Lewis is in itself a
guarantee of satisfaction. As miniature camera special¬
ists we exercise as much concern in the selection of the
miniature enlargers we stock as we do about the cameras
themselves.
The accompanying illustra¬
tions show the “ FAM ”
and Filmarex enlargers, de¬
signed to enlarge all nega¬
tives from Leica size to 6x 6
cm. No more conveniently
operated instrument exists
than the “ FAM," which is
fully automatic and adjusted
to various heights merely by
turning a porcelain wheel.
The " FAM " gives a maxi¬
mum enlargement of 10
diameters on the 24x20 in.
baseboard with which it
is provided, and an un¬
limited enlargement by
swinging the lamphouse and
using the floor as an
easel. It is provided
with an extremely in¬
genious negative holder,
permitting the negatives
LEICAS— Contd.
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar Lens, uncoupled. Excellent
condition . £6 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar Lens, coupled, very latest model,
chromium finish. New condition . £8 17 6
Leitz I3.5-cm, Elmar Lens f/4.5, uncoupled. Excellent
condition . £7 5 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. Elmar Lens f/4.5, coupled. Excellent
condition . £11 15 0
Meyer Tele-Megor 18-cm. f/5.5 Lens, coupled for Leica
£18 10 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model II, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £34 10 0
Contax Model I. latest wedge-type range-finder, f/2
Sonnar lens. As new . £32 15 0
Contax Model I, as above, but fitted f/2.8 Tessar lens.
ever-ready case. As new . £24 10 0
Zeiss 13.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar Lens, for Contax. As new
£16 15 0
EXAKTAS :
Exakta Model B Multispeed, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
shutter speeds from 1/ 1,000th to 12 secs., delayed
action, case. New condition . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B, as above, but fitted f/3.5 Tessar, case.
As new . £19 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever-wind model, f/2.8 Tessar
lens, case. As new . £18 0 0
Exakta Model A, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six lens, leather
case. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 15 0
Exakta Model A. f''3.5 lhagee lens. Very good con¬
dition . £11 15 0
Exakta Junior, f/4.5 Meyer Goerlitz lens, leather case.
Excellent condition . £9 7 6
Dallmeyer Dallon 4-in. f /5.6 Telephoto Lens, for Exakta
camera. Excellent condition . £6 10 0
to be used in strip form,
and is fitted with a
condenser and an f/4.5
anastigmat lens with an
iris diaphragm, the stops
of which are engraved
conveniently on the side.
In general construction
and detail, the Filmarex
corresponds exactly to
the " FAM," differing only
in that it is non-automatic.
PRICES :
"FAM" 4x4 £14 14 0
"FAM "6x6 £18 18 0
Filmarex 4x4 £9 13 6
Filmarex 6x 6 £11 8 6
Besides these two enlargers illustrated, we stock and
emphatically recommend the following : —
For the Leica. — Valoy, price £9 11s. 6d. ; Focomat,
price £16 6s. 6d., and the Vertex, price £6 6s. All these
enlargers are supplied without lenses and take the lens
from the Leica camera.
For the Contax. — Magniphot, price £10; Automatic
Ikomat, price £19 17s. 6d. ; and the Vertex, price £6 6s.
These enlargers similarly take the lens from the Contax
camera.
For Negatives up to 4x4 cm. — Certos, fitted f/4.5
lens, price £8 8s. ; Foth, fitted f/3.5 lens, price £8 15s. ;
Baby Miraphot, fitted f/4.5 lens, price £1 1 2s. 6d.
For Negatives up to 6x6 cm. — Vertex, f/4.5 lens, price
£8 17s. 6d. : Lumimax, fitted f/4.5 lens, £13 10s. ; Exakt,
f/4.5 lens, £18 10s. ; Focomat II, f/4 lens. £50 123. 6d.
We shall be pleased to send, post free, on application
the new Ensign booklet, entitled " The Fascinating Art
of Enlarging," also the Leitz booklet, " Enlarging
Equipment."
Let us take your present enlarger in part-exchange for
one of these up-to-date miniature enlargers. We give
the best allowances in the trade.
M/SCELMNEOL/S CAMERAS :
Automatic Rolleiflex 6X 6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur Rapid.
ever-ready case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, normal Compur,
ever-ready case. As new . £16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, latest model,
fitted with viewing window on top of finder lens,
ever-ready case. As new . £17 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, very latest model, fitted
Compur Rapid, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case.
As new . ^0 15 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, leather case. Good
condition . £11 15 0
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar, Compur, leather case. Good
condition . £8 5 0
Zeiss Ikoflex 6x6 cm., f/6.3 Novar, Klio shutter. As
new . £4 15 0
Plaubel Makinette, 16-on-V.P., f/2 Supracomar lens,
Compur shutter, speeded to i/500th sec. As new
£15 0 0
Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter. As
new . £6 17 6
Rodenstock, 16-on-V.P., f/2.9 Trinar, Compur, leather
case. As new . £4 15 0
Baldi Camera, f/2.9 Trloplan, Rapid Compur. As
new . £6 7 6
Westette. f/2 Xenon lens, Compur shutter, purse. Ex¬
cellent condition . £7 17 6
Baldi, f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, normal Compur shutter
£5 17 6
Planovista V.P. Camera, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan lens,
Compur. As new . . £7 17 6
Voigtlander Perkeo 4x3 cm., f/3.5 Skopar lens, Compur
shutter. Excellent condition . £5 15 0
Welta Perfekta, f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur, case. As
new . £11 17 6
Kodak Duo, f/3.5 lens, Compur, case. Excellent con¬
dition . £7 15 0
Ditto, f/4.5 lens, 3-speed shutter, case. As new £4 0 0
Kodak Retina 35-mm. Film Camera, f/3.5 Xenar lens,
Compur, case. As new . £6 17 6
Voigtlander Bessa 3^x2^, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. As
new . £6 17 6
Baldax l6-on-3ix2L f/3.5 Trioplan lens, Compur.
New condition . £5 15 0
Nagel V.P., f/4.5 Radionar lens. Pronto shutter £3 10 0
Foth-Derby 16-on-V.P., f/2.5 lens, focal-plane shutter.
As new . £5 5 0
Dolly 4x3 cm., f/2 Xenar lens. Compur. As new
£9 10 0
Weltur Camera 16-on-3iX 2i, f/2.8 Tessar, D.A. Compur.
Indistinguishable from new . £18 0 0
Nagel Pupille 3x 4 cm., f/3.5 Elmar lens, Compur, Mego-
flex attachment, case . £12 15 0
Nagel Pupille 3x4 cm., f/2 Xenon lens, Compur. As
new . £12 12 0
GUARANTEED SECOND-HAND
MINIATURE ENLARGERS
Filmarex 6x6, fitted f/4.5 lens, with diaphragm, con¬
denser and special negative carrier. As new
£8 10 0
Leitz Valoy, 20-in. column. As new . £7 15 0
Leitz Valfa, for negatives up to 6x6 (original type with
rigid condenser), fitted Leitz f/3.5 lens. Good
condition . £10 10 0
Zeiss Automatic Miraphot, f/4.5 Tessar, for negatives
3^x23. Good condition . £7 10 0
Zeiss Automatic Miraphot, for 6x6 negatives, f/3.5
Tessar. Good condition . £7 17 6
Automatic Praxidos, to take Contax lens (cost £13 I Os.).
As new . £9 5 0
Zeiss Automatic Miraphot, i-pl. size, fitted with special
negative holder, to take 3 Leica negatives in strip,
f/6.3 Novar . £7 17 6
Dremograph Enlarger, to take Leica or Contax lens.
Shop-soiled only . £4 0 0
Ensign Miniature Magnaprint, to take Leica lens. As
new . £3 15 0
Leitz Simple Boxform Enlarger, fitted with lens, for
enlargements up to 3^x2^. Cost £5 12s. 6d.
£3 3 0
Leitz Simple Boxform Enlarger, fitted with lens, for
enlargements up to postcard size. Cost £6 15s. lOd.
£4 5 0
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. W.C.I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
PLEASE MENTION “THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER” WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 7, 1936
CINE & ‘ STILL’ .
Whether your interests lie in the | apparatus and “incidentals” are
“ single-picture ” or the Cine I in stock, awaiting your inspec-
Camera, you can obtain the j tion — including, of course,
same service and facilities for j specially generous terms for
either or both at the West- j EXCHANGES and OUT-OF-
minster. The best and latest in \ INCOME purchase.
‘WESTEX’
Miniature ^
Obtainable only at
the Westminster.
A most efflcient hit^h^precision camera at a
marvellously low price. 16 pictures 4x3
cm. on standard V.P. spool. Splendid re¬
sults. easy manipulation. Quick, sell-
erecting front, f/4.5 Vidanar auastlgmat
lens, focussing down to 3 ft., Vario shutter,
l/25tli. l/60th. 1/lOOth sec., T. and li.
Direct-vision optical finder, beautifully
made, very compact, slips easily into your
pocket . • iO • C
Price (as above) . *»0 • BabO
Nine monthly payments of 8/7.
With Radlonar f/2.9 anastigmat and Prontor
^utter.^l to l/175th sec., * 1 2 * 6
Nine monthly payments of 13/2.
FOTH'DERBY
4x3 cm. Focal-plane.
Takes 16 pictures on V.P. Film.
F/3.5 or f/2.5 Foth anastitonat, self-capping
focal-plane shutter, l/25th to l/500th sec.
and B., delaved action, very compact.
F/3.5 lens, £5 8 6. F/2.5 lens, £7 8 6
(Nine payments 12/8.) (Nine payments 17/4.)
READY SHORTLY
NEW FOTH-DERBY
w^ith Built-in
Range-finder.
With f/3.5 Foth anastigmat £9:17:6
Nine monthly payments of 23/1.
Also available later with f/2.5 lens.
•PATHESCOPE
New Motocamera,
Model H, 9.5 mm.
Remarkably compact and
simple to handle. Loaded in
a few seconds. Size 4| in.
square by 2ft In. thick ;
weighs only 21 lb. Taylor,
Taylor and Hobson f/2.5 lens.
Extra smooth-running silent
mechanism ; single pictures
at will.
Price
£6:6:0
Nine monthly
payments of
14/9.
LEITZ
«FOCOMAT*
Takes the standard 6-cm. focus Letca lens,
screw-ln fitting. Scaled from 2 diameters up
to 10 diameters. Will take negatives 18x25
mm., 24x36 mm., 3x4 cm., and 4x4 cm.
ROLLEICORD
Improved Model.
With its notable im«
provements the New
RoUeicord becomes
a real “ Camera-de»
Luxe,’* despite its
economical price.
Film wind is now
automatic •. over¬
lapping of exposures
impossible. New
type hood and
larger magnifier,
and new ultra*
efficient eye • level
focussing arrange¬
ments. Focussing
knob combines
depth-of-focus in¬
dicator, and en¬
graved exposure
scales are provided.
Both f/4.5 and f/3.5
models take all
RoUeiflex accessories (angle mirror only
excepted). Both models, too, are leather
covered.
Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and Gompur shutter to
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Q 6 CIHEMATOORAPHER a
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers. No. CCCLiv.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
I FIRST started photography
when at school, and at once
acquired an interest which has
been maintained and intensified by
membership of the Walthamstow and
District P.S., and the Pearl Assurance
P.S. To those really interested in
photography I would recommend join¬
ing a club, society or class to further
their interests, and to read regularly
The Amateur Photographer, in which
sound advice, help, and criticism are
such regular features.
“ During the first stages I had to
make the most of a very limited
supply of material. Often I would
spend a whole afternoon and evening
in search of a subject worthy of
the one plate at my disposal. In
those days I used a box camera, but
subsequently secured a 3I X 2| reflex
camera, with which I have done most
of my work. Contrary to present-day
practice in the craze for miniatures, I
have obtained a quarter-plate Soho
Reflex, which, I hope, will be my
companion on my future travels.
“ With regard to the material used,
I prefer Ilford soft-gradation plates
with an appropriate filter. I develop
with pyro-soda upon the time and
temperature basis, and I make due
allowance for the degree of contrast
required. If there is a large batch of
plates to develop, I employ a tank
for the purpose. In printing, my
preference is for Kodak Royal Bro¬
mide, of a grade suitable to the subject.
I find that working with amidol at 68°
Fahr. this paper gives a glorious tone.
" The process of developing and
printing is more or less one of rule of
Mr. S. G.
EXLEY.
thumb, but as regards the subject
matter, and the final finish of the
print, each worker seems to be a
‘ law unto himself.’ I prefer moun¬
tainous scenery, even with its climatic
vagaries, for so often with the sudden
changes of weather very beautiful
effects can be secured. I try to
record any beautiful natural effects of
mist, cloud, rain and sun, for if I am
successful in one of these it invariably
results in a subject worthy of ex¬
hibiting.
“ When the print is secured, the
finish with which it is treated means
the difference between one of com¬
monplace nature and one of quality.
First, I lighten any portions requiring
that treatment with a careful applica¬
tion of the cyanide and iodine reducer.
The second stage is the most tedious,
as it involves intricate water-colour
paint treatment. The colour must be
matched with the print, and applied
with the help of gum arable. Any
small defects are obliterated so that
they cannot be detected. The third
application is the oil finish, which
makes the print of rich appearance.
Oil pigment can be applied to enrich
the masses where necessary.
" I leave the print to dry and finally
use the knife on any small defects
which require, removing, afterwards
matching the sheen of the print with
gum arable. The print is then ready
for trimming and mounting. Before
mounting the print I dry thoroughly
both the print and mount. This
practice enables the picture to be
mounted without risk of cockling,
which might occur if the mount
retained more moisture than the
print, or vice versa.
“ Above all, I try always to repro¬
duce, as a final result, what I saw ;
and confine my efforts to this purpose.”
(A further example of Mr. Exley’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
Fast Falls the Eventide. 6'. G. Jxxtey.
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October 7th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER g
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
THE HOOP/' by Eric G. Castle
*(
Dainty and charming as this
study of the draped figure is,
and attractive as the pose and
arrangement may be, it yet owes not
a little to two of the technical aspects
of its production, the first being in
the management of the lighting, and
the second in the delicacy of the key
in which it is presented.
The figure, it will be observed, is
seen practically dead against
the light. The main source
appears to be directly behind
and obscured by the body,
but there is also the proba¬
bility that, besides this, there
is a well-diffused general il¬
lumination coming from the
front. The effect of the first
shows itself in the trans-
lucency of the diaphanous
draping — from which arises
a fine feeling of light and
luminous cjuality — and the
secondary lighting provides
the shadow detail, prevents
an excess of contrast, and
renders possible the adoption
of the high key.
Very harmonious and
pleasing is the latter, and it
admirably sets off the nature
of the subject, but it is the
feeling of light that gives the
picture its distinctive pictorial
appeal ; for not only is it
attractive in itself, but it
enhances and outlines the
beauty of the figure, and
also emphasises the grace
expressed in the way the
draperies fall.
They are disposed m a series
of straight lines and curves.
The model, on the other
hand, is shown in a pose which is
mainly cur\ ed. The legs are opposed
in direction and above them the trunk
and head swing back and downwards,
the line being extended by the fall
of the hair. This makes a fine
sweeping curve, starting from either
foot, and it is stressed by the inclusion
of the draping, which, in some places,
follows the same directional tendency,
and, in others, lends it force by as¬
suming an opposite inclination. Ad¬
ditional strength is imparted by a like
opposition afforded by the arms, and
by the imitation and opposition of
the curve of the hoop, the upper
section repeating the curve of the
figure and the lower crossing the
lower limbs in the rear.
Line and counter line embellish
each other, and considerable artistry
has been exercised in the way the
draperies are arranged so that the
outline of the figure is lost and
found among them. In these respects.
particularly, the subject seems well
managed, and, though the composition
mainly depends on its arrangement
of line, the placing is equally satis¬
factory.
. The interest naturally centres in the
head, and that is placed almost
precisely on one of the strong points
of the picture, i.e., the points of
intersection formed by divisions of
thirds vertically and horizontally. It
could scarcely be put in a more
forceful position, and this power
again is emphasised by the contrast
of tone in the vicinity. The dark of
the hair is the deepest in the whole
picture. The light on the neck is as
bright as any elsewhere, and, as
extremes of tone attract the attention
and they occur in conjunction their
pull is united and the concentration of
interest is rendered exceedingly power¬
ful.
Insomuch, it is exemplary, but, in
connection with the pose — and without
depreciating its unquestion¬
able success — it may be men¬
tioned, perhaps, that it seems
to be intended to convey a
sense of action, or, if not
exactly that, a period in
which action is momentarily
suspended. The impression
that is imparted, however,
is static, and conveys the
suggestion of posing to simu¬
late action — as distinct from
actual movement or a period
of rest in a succession of
movements. It could not be
said that the subject is ob¬
viously posed, but it is not
altogether free from the sug¬
gestion, and, if it were pos¬
sible to incorporate more of
a feeling of movement, it
would seem more spontaneous
and the pictorial appeal would
be not inappreciably en¬
hanced. It is recognised, of
course, that the existing finish
in the arrangement of figure
and draperies could scarcely be
expected if the subject were
taken in action, nor would it
seem feasible with the existing
lighting, even if it were strong
enough to permit an instan¬
taneous exposure, so that,
in all probability, the best
that could be done has been done.
Still, it does occur to one to wonder
if, with a greater measure of co-opera¬
tion on the part of the model, it would
be possible to obtain a more spon¬
taneous impression, and, if so, it
would be well worth trying. Never¬
theless, the picture, as it stands, is a
work of exceptional merit, and one
that in the original — No. 69 at the
London Salon of Photography, which
only remains open until Saturday
next, the loth October — elicited a
considerable measure of admiration
and approval. “ Mentor.”
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October 7, 1936
TrtAMAlEUR PHOTOGPAPHLB
r, i ClhEMATOGPAPHEP o
THE HOOP.
{Frrmt the London Salon of Photography, now open at the Galleries
of thejioyal Society of Painters
in Water Colours, 53,
By Ertc G. Castle.
Pall Mall East, London.)
October 7, 1936
iitAMAIEUR PHOIOGPAPHER
o riMFMATOGPAPHEP oj
IN THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS.
{See article, “ How / make w*y Exhibition Pictures ' )
By S. G. Exley.
October 7, 1936
Th[AMA][UR phoiogpapher
O L CINEMATOGPAPHEP o
THE ROCK POOL, 3y 3 j Mortimer.
[From the London Salon of Photography^ now open at the Galleries of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, $a, Pall Mall East, London.)
October 7, 1936
IkAMAMPHOIOGPAPhWl
U f, CIMEMATOGPAPHEP o!
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
from Soeschenen Valley, Switzerland
By E. M. Hickmans.
2. — “ Serenity — France."
Bv Eisk.
3. — “ The Shadowed Path."
By Geoffrey Chambers.
4. — “ Inspiration."
Bv J. P Kelly.
5. — “ Hari'est."
By John Ellis,
6. — " Abbot's Pool."
By G. R. T. Lane,
October 7th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
SOMETHING of the impressiveness
and majesty of snow-capped
mountains has undoubtedly been
caught in No. i of the prints repro¬
duced on the opposite page — “ Soes-
chenen Valley,” by E. M. Hickmans —
but it also seems that not a little has
been lost, for the distinctions between
sunlit snow on the tops and blue sky
are by no means as marked as they
would appear to the eye.
Contrast and Compromise.
The trouble is partly a question of
contrast and partly of colour render¬
ing. As far as contrast is concerned,
the subject appreciably exceeds the
normal range, for while a dark that
is equivalent to the foreground trees
may often be encountered, it is rare
to have to include, at the same time,
a light as bright as that of the snow.
In all probability, the fact not being
appreciated, development has been
allowed to proceed for the normal
time. Consequently the excess of
contrast in the subject is reproduced in
the negative, and, being printed on
the usual type of paper, it has meant
that some of the lighter tones have
not been fully recorded. Printing
might be carried farther, but, if it
were, while there might be an im¬
provement in the rendering of the
lights, it would be accompanied by
an overprinting of the darks.
It therefore becomes apparent that
something in the nature of a com¬
promise is necessary. Development
might have been curtailed if the
result had been foreseen, but, as it was
not, it is necessary to have recourse
to a softer type of printing paper.
The latter, with its longer range,
would enable the lights to be more
fully printed without representing the
darks in too low a tone.
Skies and Light Filters.
The improvement would be marked,
but there would still be something of
a deficiency in the relative representa¬
tions of the blue of the sky, the clouds,
if any, and the sunlit snow.
This arises from the fact that the
plate or film is disproportionately
sensitive to blue, so that, in the
ordinary way, a blue tone of quite a
considerable depth according to the
eye would be recorded in an equivalent
tone to a white. The introduction of
a suitable light filter reduces the effect
of the blue and allows the plate to
distinguish between it and the brighter
white. The adoption of the filter,
however, means an increase in the
exposure time.
There are other factors which enter
into the question, and, if further
details are sought, reference should be
made to the many textbooks dealing
with the rendering of colour values
in monochrome, but the explanation
given is simple and enables the main
principle to be readily understood.
Assuming the employment of a
filter in this instance, the effect that
might be expected would be a clear-
cut distinction between the blue of the
sky and the snow, the former being
rendered in a much darker tone ;
the presence of clouds would be
revealed, and, incidentally, the dis¬
tance would be rendered with a greater
clarity.
Harmonious Values.
It is important to note, however,
that the employment of a filter would
not affect, to any appreciable extent,
the subject contrast, and it would still
be necessary to make the adjustments
recommended to deal with it.
No. 2, " Serenity — France,” by J.
Risk, does not disclose so wide a range,
but it is a bit inclined towards an
excess of contrast, and, as in the
former case, either could have done
with less development or have been
printed on a softer grade of paper.
It shows a nice effect of sunshine ;
it reveals a hint of tone in the sky,
and is not without a sense of good
arrangement. Much the same charac¬
teristics are displayed in No. 3, “ The
Shadowed Path,” by Geoffrey Cham¬
bers, and similar treatment is indi¬
cated. The sky showing through the
foliage towards the top is an unfor¬
tunate feature, and if it could be
disguised either by local extra print¬
ing or retouching on the print, the effect
would be considerably improved.
No. 4, ‘‘ Inspiration,” by J. P.
Kelly, is better in this respect, for
it manages to exclude all but a hint
of sky along the top, and its contrasts
do not appear so much inclined towards
excess. In arrangement, too, it is
not without a sense of form, but
it lacks the sunshine of its neighbour
and the reason for the choice of title
is obscure.
Pastoral Landscape.
Nos. 5 and 6, ” Harvest,” by John
Ellis, and “ Abbot’s Pool,” by G. R. T.
Lane, are landscapes of a different
type, the former forming a pastoral and
the latter representing a river scene.
In No. 5, the group is very well
caught, and, apart from an inclination
towards centrality, is well placed in
the picture space. Its position could
be corrected by trimming three-eighths
of an inch from the left, and the
adjustment also removes the trunk of
the tree on that side, the inclusion of
which seems rather a mistake. Its
foliage remains and, unfortunately,
cannot be removed without spoiling
the placing.
A viewpoint more to the right would
have enabled it to be avoided, and,
as far as can be seen, would not involve
any disadvantage. It would, however,
tend to emphasise the blankness and
lack of tone in the sky, which is now
only too much in evidence, and, here
again, the employment of a light filter
would afford a better rendering.
A possible alternative that suggests
itself, if the consequent restriction is
not objected to, is the entire removal
of the sky, the print being trimmed
along a line passing through the
middle of the line of trees. It would
have the advantage of removing the
competition of the sky, and would
strongly stress the importance of the
group. It would make a better
picture, taking everything into con¬
sideration, but the scale of the figures
would be somewhat large in relation
to the remainder of the picture space
and the effect would not be so good
as if the sky had tone and the trees
were omitted.
Length of Foreground.
The foreground, too, would seem
rather long, but would be justified by
the presence of the group. A specially
wide stretch of foreground always
needs something to lend it variety,
and, though the qualification is satis¬
fied in the amended version of No. 5,
the waste of water in No. 6, which
occupies pretty well half the print,
seems devoid of interest. The intro¬
duction of a boat ; a foreground of
reeds, or something to break up and
diversify its tone would provide the
required relief, and should be sought
on another occasion. ” Mentor.”
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October 7th, 1936
ih! amateur photographer
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER ca
A READER wrote to ask whether
he could copy a picture with
his film camera. That was all.
Some enquirers waste a good deal of
time — their own and other people’s —
by not giving sufficient information to
enable some sort of an answer to be
given. What sort of picture did he
want to copy ? What were the
equipment and movements of his
film camera ? If he had asked me the
question verbally I should probably
have asked him a dozen in return
before attempting an answer.
The illustration is a copy of an
oil-painting, and the negative is a
film.
That is information of a sort, but
does not convey much. I propose to
COPYING A PICTURE.
go into details a bit. and see if I can
throw some light on the question put.
I wanted a copy of this particular
picture. It is on canvas, unframed,
and was painted as long ago as 1807,
so that it is not surprising that the
surface is cracked and irregular. It
is 25 X 30 in., and I intended copying
it on a 5X4 plate, as a 24 x 30 in.
picture would have e.xactly the same
proportions. In view of the reader’s
question I decided to try copying it
on two unexposed films in a 3^X2^
pack.
Now, in the first place, my 3^X2^
camera has a focussing screen, which
can be brought into operation simply
by removing the pack adapter, and
I regard it as rather futile to attempt
a copying job unless a focussing screen
can be used. Even then it is none too
easy a task to get the image square
and true, properly included and placed
in the space, and correctly focussed.
The camera must also have sufficient
extension to permit of focussing on
a close-up object.
It will be understood, then, what
almost insuperable difficulties arise
with a roll-film camera with no screen.
The small finder is worse than useless,
and the focussing scale may not run
below six feet.
Readers often ask whether they
can use a ‘‘ magnifier ” in such a case,
perhaps with a fixed-focus box camera.
But even if they could decide the
exact distance of the picture to give
a suitable size on the negative,
they would have to fit a
supplementary lens of a focal
length equal to that distance.
They would need a special
lens for each case with which
they had to deal, and, after
all, this method is more or
less of a makeshift.
If a beginner were likely to
want to make, say, half a dozen
copies in a year or so, I
would advise him to get a
suitable camera with a focus¬
sing screen and sufficient
extension. He could probably
get one second-hand for about
ten shillings, and it would
have other uses as well.
Copying my picture indoors
by daylight, my first difficulty
was to minimise the reflections
from the irregular varnished
surface, and I had to turn
the picture away from direct
window light. I stood it
nearly upright on a chair,
leaning against the back. This
meant tilting the camera
slightly downwards so that
the back was parallel with
the picture. Having got
the image right and sharp
on the screen at f/4.5, I
stopped down to f/ii.
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364
October 7th, 1936
The film was orthochromatic — there
were no reds in the picture — and I
used a yellow filter (four times with
that film) for the sake of the yellow
hght in the evening sky.
My next difficulty was the exposure,
about ' which, in the conditions, I
was very much at sea. An extinction
meter might have helped. If I had
had an electric meter I suppose I
ought to have shown it the picture
and it would have told me the
" correct ” exposure. Perhaps. But I
cannot help thinking that its reading
must have been influenced by brightly
lighted objects around and beyond
the picture itself.
Anyhow, I chanced a minute on one
film, and two minutes on the other.
When I came to develop the whole
pack some days later I found, to my
surprise, that less than a minute
would have sufficed.
Had I used a 5 X 4 plate I should have
Th[ AfWEUR PHOTOORAPHER
fa 6 CIMEMATOQRAPHER o
developed it at once, and then made
another exposure if necessary. Al¬
though my film negative happens to
answer my purpose, the print does
not give the quiet mellow tone of the
picture, and in some sense is a failure.
But at any rate I have copied a
" picture ” on a “ film.” I hope I
have also suggested some limitations
in so doing, and that there are better
ways of doing such a job properly.
W. L. F. W.
I arge Developing Dishes
By
D. j. McCauley.
for Exhibition Prints
There has been much lamenta¬
tion on the part of secretaries
of various photographic societies
lately about the small percentage of
the newer members who exhibit in
their own annual exhibitions. On
enquiry, it has been found that this
abstinence is not due so much to the
belief by the novice that his work is
not good enough, but to the apparent
difficulty in producing exhibition prints
of the required size.
He may be used to making prints
up to the largest size he: can get into
his usual developing dishes, but he
realises that these are not big enough
for exhibition work. When he looks
up a price list he receives a nasty shock
at the cost of large dishes, and as two
at least are necessary he decides that
they are not worth buying, as he
will not need them very often ; and so
— no exhibition pictures.
It is true that he might be able
to borrow a large dish from the society,
or perhaps use their dark-room al¬
together, but being only a new member
he does not like to assert himself.
Moreover, there is always a rush for
the society’s large dishes before the
annual exhibition, and a novice would
be disheartened with repeated failures
to procure them.
It has probably occurred to many
amateurs to make developing dishes
of thfe requisite size themselves, but
nearly always the results have been
anything but successful, frequently
being nothing more than a shallow
cardboard box with candle-grease at
the joints, or plywood with plaster
of paris or wax at the edges. Service¬
able dishes can, however, be made quite
easily from papier mache, and it has
always surprised me that more use
has not been made of this material.
Papier mache dishes are quite the
best substitutes for porcelain or earth¬
enware ; they can be made very
simply at home, and the results are
perhaps superior to china dishes in
such considerations as weight, " non-
fragileness,” and certainly cheapness.
Only in length of life is the china
dish really superior.
The theory of the process is that
paper is moulded round an object of
similar shape to a dish so that it takes
the same shape as the dish. It is as
if a plaster-cast were made of the
outside of the object, only paper is
used instead of plaster.
The method of procedure is sim¬
plicity itself. Eirst a paste is made,
the best formula being ; — -
Elour . . 3 tablespoonfuls.
Size . . I tablespoonful.
Alum . . I tablespoonful.
The ingredients are mixed together
with a little water until a thin smooth
cream is obtained. The mixture is
next brought to the boil, stirring all
the while, and then allowed to cool.
Next, a large quantity of unglazed,
porous brown paper, or preferably
sugar bags, is procured, but the paper
used must not be of the glazed or hard
surfaced variety. Newspaper will do
if no other kind can be obtained, but
it is not altogether satisfactory and
much more is needed.
The only other necessary article is
a tray, box or flat block of wood whose
external measurements are the same
as the required internal measurements
of the new dish, and round which the
paper may be moulded. Better than
a tray or box is a developing dish of
the same size as that required to
be made, so that if one can be
borrowed for a short while so much the
better.
The dish (let us assume we have
managed to borrow one) is placed
base upwards on the table and vaseline
smeajed all round the bottom and
outside of the sides. Then the paper
is taken and torn (not cut) into pieces
about 2 in. square. These are taken
one by one and dipped into the paste
to make them limp, and are stuck all
over the bottom and outside of the
dish, each piece slightly overlapping
the other.
When it is completely covered, more
pieces, to make a second layer, are
stuck irregularly over the first pieces,
care being taken to press them firmly
down and to exclude all air bubbles.
Also care must be taken to get the
corners perfectly well covered and
rounded.
The whole process is repeated several
times until the whole of the outside
of the dish is covered with a built-up
jacket of paper at least ten layers
thick. It is then allowed to dry on
the outside for a day or so, and it will
be found that the thick paper ‘‘ shape ”
may be slipped off the original support,
giving a replica of the dish. The
vaseline was put on in order to facili¬
tate its removal.
The edges of the paper dish are
trimmed with scissors or a sharp
knife, and bound over with more
strips of pasted paper. The completed
dish is then allowed to dry thoroughly
for a week in a warm place.
When it is absolutely dry and hard,
inside and out, four coats of bath
enamel, Brunswick black, or best of
all, cellulose enamel are applied.
Each coat is allowed to dry before
applying the next. The dish is now
ready for use. For small dishes less
than ten layers will be sufficient, but
for dishes larger than 18x20 fifteen
layers are needed. The thickness of
the dishes depends on the size.
The total cost of making a 12 X 10
dish is 6d., and a little patience, and
it will remain serviceable for at least
a year, even if used frequently.
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icture Points
No. 20 (New Series) by RICARDO
The Effect of Light
on Modelling.
The term of " model¬
ling ” in photography
applies to the sug¬
gestion of the third dimension
on a flat surfa'ce— the print.
When the subject is said to
have good modelling it should convey the impression of solidity
as well as the shape, and the lighting used and its direction
is, no doubt, the most important item to be considered to
provide this effect. It is not meant that whenever a subject
has strong lighting and contrasty modelling that it is necessarily
good. In fact, when we become attracted by the nature of
the lighting used, instead of being conscious only of the subject
itself, then the lighting has defeated its purpose.
In the top sketch we can see the effect gained by using a
front lighting. There is, consequently, little or no suggestion
of the various planes on the hand and arm, and, although this
does not seriously detract from the design, i.e., the pose of the
hand, fingers and pendant, it would be much more interesting
to alter the angle of lighting to one side, as in the lower sketch,
so as to give greater relief to the parts concerned. The model¬
ling is, consequently, better; there is a pleasing variation of
tones in the blank spaces, and it is therefore more realistic.
It is a good point to remember that with objects with low relief
a side lighting will show the modelling to the greatest extent,
and the lower the relief the lower the lighting. Medallions,
coins, cameos, and all such low-relief subjects, are shown to the
greatest advantage when a strong side lighting is provided.
A Point on Good ^'■Drawing.''
There seems to be some confusion with beginners in
pictorial photography as to the meaning of good
“ drawing.” The term is often wrongly used when it is
meant to convey the impression of the ” third dimension ” or
the " modelling ” of the subject. While each is dependent
upon the other to a certain
extent, they are quite differ¬
ent in application.
A comparative glance at the
two sketches will show that the
lower sketch is the more
pleasing of the two because,
briefly, it looks more natural.
Perspective should not enter
into it, because both are
equally true as far as their
size and relationship is con¬
cerned in proportion to their
distance from each other, and
it is quite possible that a
negative similar to each could
be made from the same camera
from the same viewpoint,
moving only the objects. We
are so used to comparing one
thing with another when they
are in the same plane that
as soon as they are shown to
be contradictory in propor¬
tion. in the physical area on
the print, the false relation¬
ship tends to become irritat¬
ing, and so spoils the general
effect of the picture.
Holding in the Interest in the Picture.
OUITE apart from having only one major point of interest in a picture, all the related items
should be so placed that wherever the eye is allowed to rest within the four borders they
attract it into the picture and not out of it. It is not enough to use a darker sub-mount
round the print and to rely also on a generous margin of mount, but the print should be complete
in its arrangement before mounting.
There are several points that contribute to wandering interest, many of which have already
been discussed in this series, and the keen observer will, no doubt, recognise many of them in
the left-hand sketch. The fault concerned in
this picture point is not so much of divided
interest, lack of balance, etc., but rather with the
way the '' lines” of the ground, tree, clouds and
figure fall away towards the two lower corners.
No matter how strong the main subject matter
may be, it is weakened considerably when this
fault occurs.
After some experience in pictorial composition,
even a double sloping arrangement, such as this,
can be successfully countered, but the beginner
is advised for the time being to endeavour to
select or compose his pictures so that the form
at the base does not fall away at the corners but
rises instead, after the manner of the right-hand sketch. The eye now tends to
move in a circular direction, finishing up at the main point of interest, the figure.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
mateur
Shadows and Shadow Impressionism “ACTINOGRAPHIST.”
CINEMATOGRAPHY— in its efforts
to dissociate itself from stage
technique — is becoming more and
more a matter for impressionisms.
Especially where shadows are concerned
is the force of this statement apparent,
for very often it is possible to convey
not only points in the eduction of the
story, but also such emotions as fear,
pleasure, repulsion, etc., without the
need for outside assistance.
Now, impressions, although they repre¬
sent only one doctrine, may be of various
kinds. Of these, shadows may be
utilised to produce the following effects
or influences : i. Development of
action ; 2, Impressionistic indication of
settings and surroundings ; 3, Pictorial
and other effects.
Technical Details.
So far as the first of these objectives,
i.e., the development of action, is
concerned, I need say but little. Ob¬
viously, of course, the use of the device
must be mainly confined to close-up
shots — in which the moving shadows and
not the incidental actions are photo¬
graphed. American producers have
made most effective use of this device,
although it must be admitted that it has
few advantages over straightforward
action beyond that it may successfully
place the spectator into the position of
a character who himself sees the shadows
though not the authors of them.
This devic e also enjoys that allurement
which accompanies most novelties, al¬
though in this case it is by no means
certain that unqualified novelty is any
advantage.
Another of our objectives is the crea¬
tion of impressionistic indications of
settings and surroundings. By this is
meant that a character or characters can
be filmed against a plain, bare back¬
ground and some indication of the
pretended surroundings conveyed by
means of shadows carefully cast upon
the background itself.
This effect can, of course, be heightened
by the natural expedient of dressing the
characters in appropriate costume. Thus,
a man in prison garb could have not
only his locale but also the extent of
his alleged criminality suggested by the
shadow of a hangman’s scaffold flung
upon the screen just behind him, Or, if it
be intended merely to indicate conflne-
ment, the shadow of a barred window or
cell-door grating may be employed with
similar effect.
Models.
In order to secure these and certain
other shadows, it is necessary to impro¬
vise small, cut-out models — in the
construction of which three-ply wood or
even strawboard may be satisfactorily
employed.
The actual shadows may then be cast
with the aid of a large spotlight, care
being taken to ensure accuracy in such
details as the direction of beam and the
size and position of the shadow.
1 1 may be appreciated that this method
is admirably suited to amateur produc¬
tion, in so far as expenses must be kept
down to a minimum and because seldom
indeed are such properties used in their
original form more than once only.
Notwithstanding its humble nature,
large professional bodies have made great
use of the device at times when all the
resources at their command could provide
no better expedients.
Uses for Effect.
We come now to the consideration of
effect uses for shadows. These differ
from the purposes already dealt with ;
they may be said to rank with the close-up
in marking the point where the cinema be¬
gins to break away from stage technique.
Now, effects are necessary because it
is part of the skilled amateur’s job to
impress his spectators with the feelings
and emotional complexes that assail
the principal characters of his photo¬
play. For this reason, we endeavour to
dwarf a man when he is experiencing
fear ; we take our spotlight low down
in the foreground and direct its beam
at an angle upwards — so that the shadow
on the background is gigantic and
sinister, reducing the man himself to
puny and secondary dimensions.
This fearful wretch sees his antagonist
or the cause of his fear bold and predomin¬
ating ; no overpowering shadow is allowed
to dwarf /Aw, the shadows — if any — being
themselves small and secondary.
Another illustration of how this
device works to achieve its end is shown
in the method of creating suspense by
introducing merely the shadow of a
mallet held suspended. The moving
shadow of a door slowly opening can
also be used to emphasise sinister at¬
mosphere, whilst a hand with the fingers
crooked and claw-like can be made to
cast shadows suggestive of impending
calamity.
Further Hints.
The use of shadows should always be
resorted to where cheap strawboard
On every side Jootball, both " i^occer” and "Rugger," is in full swing, and endless
opportunities are afforded the amateur cinS worker .for ^obtaining good action subjects.
The Rugby game, in particular , offers excellent groupings.
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" cut-outs ” are employed in place of
large sets. A variation of this method
was used in the amateur film “ Fall of
the House of Usher ” — where the castle
in the gloomy and depressing exterior
setting to the traveller’s arrival was
merely a flimsy suggestion with ice¬
cream cones surmounting its circular
towers.
This film, indeed, contains many
ingenious and novel uses of the shadow,
but as these have by no means proved
themselves essential to the precise
technique of cinematograph)', it is not
advisable for the young amateur to
imitate them as correct forms of ex¬
pression.
Many of the effects referred to above
may be improved by means of slow-
motion photography. For instance, where
suspense or the agony of waiting is the
mood we wish to convey, the swinging
pendulum of a massively-built clock
may be recorded in this way. I find
the ultra-speed mechanism of the
“ Victor” camera admirably suitable for
these pictures ; even when the drive is
speeded up to maximum, the film is
kept correctly in track by means of a
special gate-tension which is brought
into play.
Finally, here’s a hint of caution about
this shadow cinematography. We can
make a film entirely from shadows — as,
indeed, we can from a succession of
silhouette scenes. But such a film
would rank merely as a “ stunt ” effort ;
and, in any case, it should be kept
extremely short.
Treatment and Synopsis S. E. L.^MOIR.
Every film has its origin in a theme.
It assumes literary form in the
synopsis stage — and becomes cine¬
matic for the first time during the pre¬
paration of the scenario. Since only the
scenario is filmic, it follows that success
in amateur production depends upon
the efficiency with which all three stages
are developed.
Naturally, the original theme is
seldom more than a bare idea. “ Know¬
ledge is a vailable to everyone,” “ Careless¬
ness leads to disaster,” and the well-worn
human triangle are examples of this.
Treatment, or the stressed aspect of
the subject, is developed to appear part
of the theme itself. This is done in
such a way that simplicity still prevails
— as may be seen from the e.xamples.
Knowledge is available to all who
utilise the Public Library ” and “ Care¬
lessness in driving leads to disaster on
the roads.”
The synopsis is a further development
constructed to present a written pricis
of the intended film. It should briefly
describe all the " incident ” which the
amateur wishes to exploit and should
also set down alternative situations.
At a first attempt, the task appears
to be fairly easy. But in the subsequent
translation from literary (synopsis) to
filmic (scenario) terms the many pitfalls
become obvious. Even the simple phrase
" Tom borrows a book on bimetallism ”
cannot be filmed as easily as all that. As
a result, the beginner will find it necessary
either to cut down the length of the
synopsis or to purchase an additional
quantity of film stock.
In shortening the synopsis, care
should be taken to cut out no detail
which is relevant to the incident dealt
with. More often than otherwise, this
will lead to confusion and difficulty in
following the narrative — so that it is far
better to take out whole passages which
deal with comparatively unimportant or
non-essential episodes.
In the adoption of this plan the real
narrative is left intact ; nor will the film
suffer through awkward continuity or
the lack of adequate explanation.
As there is now an overwhelming
demand in amateur circles for realistic
documentaries and playfilms of intent,
beginners should avoid any treatment
that promises to leave no lasting impres¬
sion upon an audience. Such treatments
are the familiar offering of ordinary
theatre films — which owe such interest
as they attract mainly to screen person¬
alities and other facilities to which the
ordinary amateur has absolutely no
access. But, even without these, suit¬
able treatments can enable him to
create lasting impressions.
Then as a means of assisting in the
satisfactory adjustment between synopsis
and film footage, it is suggested that no
general terms be adopted in the literary
precis. There is, indeed, great danger
in being too literary here.
For the same reason, all abstract
terms should be avoided. Instead of the
hazy statement ” Education is repre¬
sented,” the words " Chairman of
Schools Committee is present ” may be
preferred as being at once more concrete
and capable of easier translation in terms
of film image.
It is extremely unwise to make alter¬
ations to the scenario without first
noting their effect on the synopsis.
Here the full effect of such alterations
can be noted at a glance — for in the
scope of a good synopsis of, say, two
hundred words, it should be possible to
visualise any two-reeler.
Care should also be taken to avoid
including in the scenario itself numerous
shots which are problematical or which
cannot be secured with absolute cer¬
tainty. Imless this be done, there will
arise a fatal tendency to alter the script
during the shooting stage.
For, despite the many transgressions,
all fully-prepared films (excluding holiday
documentaries and the like) call for such
handling, and cannot give entire .satis¬
faction unless they follow the finished
plan of the scenarist.
The Jubilee of a Veteran Amateur Photographer
Tunbridge wells has been celebrating a photo¬
graphic jubilee, that of Ernest R. Ashton, a well-
known pictorial photographer some thirty or more
years ago whose name is hardly known to the present
generation. It is not that he has dropped his interest in
photography, or given up the use of his camera by any
means. He is just as keen as ever and each year he visits
some more or less remote corner of the earth and brings
back an interesting collection of photographic records
which he utilises for the travel lectures that he gives
locally ; but he has long since retired from the exhibiting
world, and it is probably a quarter of a century at least
since one of his pictures was seen in any of the major
exhibitions.
Ernest Ashton will long be remembered by the series
of pictures of India, Egypt and the East which were a not¬
able feature of the exhibitions of the late ’nineties and early
part of this century. Using the double- and triple-coated
Sandell plate he tackled successfully problems of light and
sunshine that would be difficult enough with the most
modern materials and equipment. He .was an early
member of the ” Linked Ring,” and original Salon, and
a contemporary and intimate of H. P. Robinson, Col. Gale,
B. Gay Wilkinson, and other stalwarts of the early photo¬
graphic world. He is, I believe, next to that remarkable
veteran, J. E. Austin, the senior member of the Camera
Club, of which he has been a member since the old days
in Bedford Street, Strand.
The exhibition at Tunbridge Wells in the hall of the
Literary Institute, held during the last two weeks of
September, comprised twenty of his original framed pic¬
tures in platinum or carbon, as shown at the Salon and
other exhibitions thirty to forty years ago. Pictures like
" The Home of the Great Mogul,” " In the Jasmine Tower,
Agra,” " Evening near the Pyramids,” and " A Cairene
Cafe,” are as fresh to-day as when they were made. In
addition there were about a hundred 10x8 enlargements
of travel pictures of more modern date, ranging almost
literallv ‘‘ from China to Peru.”
Altogether, the collection was a tribute not only to Mr.
Ashton’s pictorial skill but to his sustained interest in
photography over fifty years. J. Dudley Johnston.
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The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, October 7th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Elementary Photography of Animals and Birds.
Birkenhead P.A. Portraiture by Flashlight. F. W. Hollett.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Annual General Meeting.
Bury P.S. “ Jamaica, Queen of the Caribbean Sea.” J. Armitage.
Croydon C.C. “ The Camera Cannot Lie.” Dr. D. A. Spencer.
Dennistoun C.C. Opening Winter Session.
Edinburgh P.S. Opening General Meeting.
Howard de Walden P.C. ” Art and the Camera.” J. A. S. Bullock.
Shropshire C.C. “ A Home-made Enlarger.” D. Plant,
Thursday, October 8th.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” Finishing the Exhibition Print.” W. M. Womersley,
Bolton C.C. ” Rambling with a Kodak in Greece.” H. Riley.
Bury P.S. ” Home Movies I have Taken.” N. Duxbury.
Camberwell C.C. ” Holiday Recollections.” By Members.
Gateshead and D.C.C. ” Bewick’s Engravings.” Burdus Redford.
H.H.P.S. ” Modern Architecture.” E. Maxwell Fry.
Hull P.S. ” Here, There and An}^here.” Wm. Jackson.
Loughborough P.S. M C.P. Federation Prints and Slides. ” Stanford Bridge.”
N. Middlesex P.S. ” Corsica.” F. G. Newmarch.
Oldham P.S. ” Photomicrography.” T. Taylor and H. W. Eastwood.
Urmston and D.P.S. ” Colour Filters and Panchromatics.” Mr. Bloodworth.
Wimbledon C.C. ‘‘ Portraiture.” H. Bealey and C, W. Watkins.
Friday, October 9th.
Edinburgh P.S. First Night of Exhibition of Portfolio Prints.
Harrogate P.S. “ The English Lakes, with Hints to Beginners.” H. E. Illingworth.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. “ Pleasure Boating in the South Seas.” W. Wilson.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. “ The Realm of Photography.” H. Flower.
Walkden and D.P.S. Lantern Lecture, “ Pembrokeshire and Wales.” G. Grundy.
Saturday, October 10th.
H.H.P.S. “ The Development of Hypersensitive Pan. Plates.” F. B. Williams.
Howard de Walden P.C. Criticism of Photography Year Book.
N. Middlesex P.S. Saturday Night Outing. R. E. Bennett.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Night Outing to London.
Watford C.C. “ Some Folks and F'jords of Norway.” K. Baker.
Monday, October 12th.
The Camera Club (Leica Section). Exposures and Emulsions.
Bexley Heath P.S. ” The Sights of London.” A. E. Marden. Competitions.
Blackpool and Fylde P S. Photographic Question Night. C. H. France.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” Kodachrome Process.” S. T. Ternouth.
Kingston C.C. ” Photography of Animals.” A. H. Hollister. “Suffolk.” E. W,
Light.
Lancaster P.S. “ The Glamour of Morocco.” A. Keighley.
S. London P.S. “ Pictorialism.” J. H. Clark.
Southampton C.C. Exhibition Set of Slides. Jas. Shaw.
Southport P.S. L. and C.P.U. Set of Slides.
Tuesday, October 13th.
Birmingham P.S. " Sensitometry Made Easy.” H. Baines.
Guildford and D.C.C. “ Negative Development.” Mr. Hamilton.
Hackne.y P.S. “ Some Lincolnshire Highways and Byways.” F. M. Chapman.
Halifax P.S. “ Enlarging.” J. S. Waring.
Harrow C.C. Monthly Competition — Architecture.
Leeds P.S. Lecture Demonstration — Portraiture. F. Millard.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. Finishing the Exhibition Print. M. Pethick.
Manchester A. P.S. “ Through the Panama Canal.” C. Sutton.
Newport and Mon. P.S. Members’ Exhibition of this Year’s Work.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. M.C.P. Federation Portfolio and Slides, 1936.
Palmers Green Cind S. Projection Evening.
Portsmouth Camera and Cin^ C. Lantern Slide-Making. C. C. Davies.
Rugby and D.P.S. " Idiosyncrasies of Colour Photography.” L. Barrow.
Small Heath P.S. Members’ Demonstrations.
Stafford P.S. Whist Drive.
St. Bride P.S. ” The Story of Sea-Shell Dwellers.” F. Martin Duncan.
Warrington P.S. “ Big Little Things.” Dr. R. L. Okell.
Wednesday, October 14th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Demonstration of Roll Film Developing.
Birkenhead P.A. Criticism of Competitions i and 2.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Sec.). “ The' Applications of Cinematography.” J. Fraser.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Exposure Systems.” J. Radford.
Croydon C.C. Lecture on Portraiture. Howard Coster.
Dennistoun C.C. Beginners’ Night. “ What do you want to know ? ”
Edinburgh P.S. Meeting of Portfolio Contributors.
Solihull P.S. Successful Picture-Mal<ing for Beginners. E. A. W. Cave.
York P.S. Y.P.U. Pictorial Trophy Prints.
FACTS and FORMULvE
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formute are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every
regular worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is Si X 3J X 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the “ Facts and Formulas.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2S. 6d., post free.
39.
CHLORO -BROMIDE PAPER
This development paper is slower than
bromide but more rapid than gaslight
paper, and gives a variety of colours ranging
from warm black to brick red simply by
adjusting the exposure time and the de¬
veloper to suit. Unlike bromide or gas¬
light papers, chloro-bromide is available
in practically only one grade of contrast,
so that negatives for use with it should he
of good printing quality with a long scale
of tones.
Most makes of chloro-bromide are usually
available in two speeds, rapid and normal.
The rapid being intended for big enlarge¬
ments and the normal grade for contact work.
With a normal developer and correct
exposure for the stated development time,
the colour of the print is a warm black.
For warmer colours, the print must be
over-exposed and developed in dilute
developer, or for a shorter time in the
normal developer, or by varying the charac¬
ter of the developer.
For general warm-black tones, the follow¬
ing M.Q. developer is quite suitable.
Metol-Hydroquinone Developer.
Metol . . . . . . 10 grs. 0.8 grm.
Sodium sulphite (crys.) J oz. 25 grm.
Hydroquinone . . 30 grs. 3 grm.
Sodium carbonate (crys.) J oz. 25 grm.
Potassium bromide . . 30 grs. 3 grm.
Water up to . . . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
Development should be complete in
about li minutes at 65° Fahr.
For colours ranging from warm brown to
brick red the following developer is recom¬
mended : —
Chlorquinol Developer.
Sodium sulphite (crys.) i oz. 50 grm.
Sodium carbonate (crys.) i oz. 50 grm.
Potassium bromide . . 16 grs. 1.8 grm.
Chlorquinol . . . . 60 grs. 7 grm.
Water to make . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
Time of development, 2 to 3 minutes at
65° Fahr. For warmer tones, dilute with an
equal bulk of water, increase the exposure
(two to four times) and add more bromide.
The time of development will also he
increased.
40. RED AND BLUE
TONING
IN addition to sulphide toning (No. 5) for brown and sepia
tones, a variety of colours can be imparted to black-and-
white bromide prints by the following baths : —
RED TONES.
These are readily obtained with copper toning. If the toning
action is stopped at the right moment warm -black colours are
secured. Prolonged action produces red tones.
1. Copper sulphate . . . . . . 60 grs. 6 grm.
Potassium citrate (neutral) . . . . 1 oz. 30 grm.
Water ' .. .. .. ..20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
2. Potassium ferricyanide . . . . CO grs. 6 grm.
Potassium citrate (neutral) . . . . I oz. 30 grm.
Water . . . . . . . . . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
For use, mix equal parts of each and add an equal quantity
of water. The mixed solution will not keep.
In this toning bath the action proceeds slowly, so that the
alteration in colour can be noted. Toning should be conducted
in daylight, and the prints removed as soon as the desired effect
is reached. Wash the print thoroughly before toning, but for
ten minutes only after toning or the colour will be affected.
Red Tones can also be obtained on prints that have first
been toned brown by the sulphide method, and then, after
washing, immersed in the following : —
Ammonium sulphocyanide . . . . 30 grs. 2 grm.
Gold chloride . . . . . . . . 2 grs. .1 grm.
Water up to . . . . . . . . 4 oz. 100 c.c.
After toning for ten minutes in this bath the desired colour
should be obtained.
The prints are then reflxed in 10 per cent hypo solution for
five to ten minutes and finally given a good wash in running
water.
BLUE TONES.
The following bath will produce various tones of blue according
to the length of immersion.
1. Potassium ferricyanide . . . . 30 grs. 3 grm.
Pure sulphuric acid . . . . . . 60 min. 6 c.c.
Water .. .. .. .. . , 20 oz. 1,000 c.o.
2. Ferric ammonia citrate . . .. .. 30 grs. 3 grm..
Pure sulphuric acid . . . . . . 60 min, 6 c.c.
Water .. .. .. .. ..20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
■Use equal parts of 1 and 2. The mixed toner will not keep.
Prints should not be too dark as this toner intensifies. Wash
after toning to remove yellow stain.
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29
October 7th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
p G CINEMATOQRAWER o
^T^eaders^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
Gevf.ral. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed: “The Editor, The Amateur Photo^rahher
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permissiou to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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general to be dealt with in this section. (6) .All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query ” or " Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can vve give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Cleaning Lenses.
What is the safest and most efficient way of
cleaning a lens ? C. D. B. (Bristol.)
If it is only a matter of dust on the
surface, a soft camel-hair brush, kept
specially in an envelope, for the purpose
is all that it is necessary, but as soon as
finger-marks and smears are apparent,
then it is necessary to clean the lens
with either lens-cleaning tissue, obtain¬
able from Messrs. Ensign Limited, 88,
High Holborn, London, W.C.i, or with
a piece of clean old linen. After brushing
the surface, breathe on the lens for a
moment or tw'o and then with the
tissue or linen carefully rub the lens in
a circular direction, and not from side
to side as is often done. If this is not
effective a very light application of any
of the lens-cleaning fluids now on the
market, or alcohol, should be quite
effective. Only the merest trace of the
spirit should be allowed on the glass and
care should be taken that none* of it is
allowed to creep in between the glass
and mount. A fresh piece of tissue should
be used for the final polish.
Bromoil Pigment Drying.
What is the usual time taken for bromoil pigment
to dry for mounting purposes ? A. C. (Reading.)
It depends on several factors. The
consistency of the pigment mixture,
the humidity of the atmosphere and the
character of the paper base. Much
time can be saved by mixing in driers
with the pigment, but it then becomes
rather difficult to apply to the print, with
the usual pigment and medium. An
average bromoil, with not too many dense
areas, will take about a week to be
sufficiently dry to mount. When the
ink is no longer tacky to the finger-tip,
it is sufficiently firm to be handled. It
is, however, advisable to mount behind
a cut-out mount when time is short, as
this method does not require surface
handling.
Desensitising Roll Films.
Is it possible to desensitise an orthochromatic
roll film in the same way as panchromatic emul¬
sions so that they can be developed in a brighter
light ? D. M. C. (Clapham Common.)
It is quite in order to desensitise an
orthochromatic roll film, provided the
instructions regarding time of immersion
and the colour of safelight to use are
followed.
Filter Factor.
I have just bought a yeUow filter with a mark of
fix on the side. I am given to understand that
this means that six times the normal exposure
should be given to secure full exposure, but in
practice I found that I was over-exposing and
now I give three times instead with excellent
results. Why is this ? J. D. B. (London.)
You are right in assuming that 6 X
means six times exposure, but since you
find that three times is sufficient, it
goes to prove that the factor number
was not intended for the sensitive
material you are using. For instance,
many yellow filters which require three
to six times exposure with orthochromatic
material, may require only one and a half
to three times with panchromatic ma¬
terial. Again, the filter may be of an
old pattern and its multiplication factor
is not correct when used with modern
material.
M.Q. Developer for Bromides.
Please supply au M.Q. formula suitable for de¬
veloping bromides. J. J. (Edinburgh.)
The following makes up a good well-
balanced developer that gives good
contrast with maximum detail.
Metol . . . . 20 grs. 2.3 grm.
Hydroquinone . . 60 grs. 7.0 grm.
Sodium sulphite
(crys.) .. .. ij oz. 73.0 grm.
Sodium carbonate
(crys.) .. .. oz. 73.0 grm.
Potassium bromide 20 grs. 2.3 grm.
Water to make . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
For use mix with an equal quantity of
water.
Glass in Enlarging Easel.
Is it better to use a piece of flat glass on top of
the bromide in order to keep it fiat on the enlarg¬
ing easel than to pin the paper down at the comers?
D. C. B. (Ealing.)
If the glass is of good quality and
free from air-bubbles and scratches
there is no reason why it should not be
used to hold down the bromide paper
instead of having to pin it and so per¬
forate the corners. There is little or
no difference in the results obtained
from either method.
Range-finders.
What is the difference between a range-finder and
a coupled range-finder as specified on some
cameras ? Surely they are both used for focus¬
sing the lens ? C. B. Y. (Guildford.)
The ordinary range-finder which can
be used separately in the hand, or when
attached to the camera body, is intended
only to show the distance between the
eye and the object concerned. The
camera lens must be focussed separately
at this distance. The coupled range¬
finder is fixed permanently to the
camera and is so coupled with the lens
that when the object is focussed sharply
in the range-finder the lens has been
automatically focussed at the same time
on the film or plate. The coupling
betw'een the lens and the range-finder is
usually made by either gears or by a
cam. The coupled range-finder will also
show the distance between the camera
and object, but this is usually indicated
on the lens mount.
Steaming Prints.
In a recent article in " The A.P." t':e author
mentioned a method of steaming prints with a
view to finishing them. Can you explain how
this is done ? E. F. R. (Birkenhead.)
The purpose of steaming a print is to
“ fix ” any retouching made by either
water colour or conte pencil and to make
them less apparent. The usual method
is to bring a kettle to the boil and hold
the print by - the edges and pass the
emulsion side as close as possible to the
spout, moving it quickly from one side
to the other until the entire surface has
been covered. Care must be taken to
see that this is not overdone, as the
gelatine will begin to dissolve and so
ruin the print. As soon as the emulsion
becomes tacky, lay the print aside to
dry. When dry it also has the effect of
producing a slight sheen which helps to
bring out shadow detail. It is advisable
to experiment with a spare print before
“ steaming ’’ a valuable one.
Colour Filters.
Is there a book that deals, in simple language,
with the subject of colour filters and their various
uses ? G. F. (Harrow.)
A very clear and concise treatise on
colour filters and their various uses is
given in a booklet, " Panchromatism,”
published by Ilford Ltd., Ilford, Essex,
at 8d., post free, and in " Photographic
Rendering of Colour in Monochrome,”
by Dr. B. T. J. Glover, obtainable from
the Fountain Press, 19, Cursitor Street,
London, E.C.4, at is. 2d., post free.
The subject is also dealt with at greater
length in " Photography of Coloured
Objects,” published by Kodak, Ltd.,
Kingsway, London, W.C.2., at 2s. lod.,
post free.
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370
October 7, 1936
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Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. holder,
leather case. In good condition . £12 10 0
46958. 4ix31 Thornton-Pickard Junior Special Ruby, re¬
volving back, Cooke f/3.5 anastigmat lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P.
holder, canvas case. List price £17 10s. For . £10 10 0
47034. 4ix3i Thornton-Pickard Special Ruby, revolving
back, Cooke f/2.5 lens, 6 double plate-holders, leather case. In
good condition. List price £40 2b. 6d. For . £25 0 0
45521. 4i X 3i Dallmeyer de Luxe, revolving back, Dallmeyer
f/3.6 Dalmac lens, 3 double plate-holders. In excellent condition.
List price £25. For . . £15 15 0
45983. 41x31 Adams’ Minex de Luxe, revolving back, Ross
Zeiss f/6.3 Convertible Protar lens. 6l-jn. focus, single components
llj-in. focus, also 11-in. Ross f/6.8 Telecentric Telephoto lens,
Mackenzie adapter, 12 envelopes, F.P. holder, leather case. All
In good condition . £22 10 0
45067. 41 X 31 Newman & Guardia Square Reflector, revolving
back, rising front, long extension, Ross-Zeiss f/6,3 Convertible
Protar lens, SJ-in. focus, single components 9j-iu. focus, also an
11-In. Ross f/5.4 Telecentric lens, 2 double plate-holders, F.P.
bohler. In good condition . . . £17 12 6
46415. 41x31 Adams’ Videx, revolving back, double exten¬
sion, 6-ln. Ross f/6.3 Homocentric lens, 3 double plate-holders,
leather case. In good condition . £8 8 0
46622. 4i x3l jwams’ Videx, revolving back, double exten¬
sion, Ross-Zeiss Series Vila Convertible Protar f/U. 3 lens, GA-in.
focus, single components lij-ln. focus, 3 double plate-bolders,
case. In good condition . £12 10 0
g— y I NOW READY, 32-page Catalogue con-
P" ■ tainiug particulars of £20,d(KJ worth of
Second-hand Cameras by all leading makers
46664. 41x31 Pressman, reversing back, 11-in. Ross f/5.4
Telecentric Telephoto lens, G plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather
case . £10 10 0
47068. 41x31 Soho, latest model, 6-in. Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar
lens, 3 double plate-holders, F.P. bolder. In first-class con¬
dition. List price £36 68. For . £23 10 0
47079. 34 x21 Thornton-Pickard Horizontal Ruby, f/4.5
Aldis-Ensign anastigmat lens aiul 9-in. f/G.5 Dallon Telephoto
lens, 6 plate-holders, F.P. holder, canvas case. List price
£18 158. For . £12 10 0
46799. 34 x 24 Thornton-Pickard Special Ruby, revolving
back, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5 anastigmat lens, 3 double plate-holders,
F.P. holder, leather case. List price over £20. For.. £9 12 6
46676. 34 X 2A Thornton-Pickard Junior Roby, revolving back,
Insto etoj), Dallmeyer f/3.5 anastigmat lens, 3 plate-holders.
New condition. F'or . £12 12 0
46775. 34x24 Ensign Tropical, revolving back, Aldis-
Butcher f/3.4 anastigmat lens, 3 single plate-holders. In new
condition . £12 10 0
46443. 34x24 Thornton-Pickard Junior Special, revolving
back, f/3.5 Cooke anastigmat lens, 3 single plate^holders. In new
condition. List price £15. F’or . £10 10 0
46594. 41 X 3i T.-P. Tropical Model Duplex Ruby, revolving
back, extra long extension, biass-bound teak body, Ross f/2.y
Xpres lens, 6 double book-form plate-holders, leather case. In
good condition. List price £65. F^or . £25 0 0
46588. 44x34 Soho, latest pattern, 64*in. Ross f/3,5 Xpres
lens, 3 double plate-holders. In new condition. List price
£37 lOs. F’or . £27 10 0
46941. 34x24 Ensign Special, revolving back, f/4.6 Aldis-
Butcher anastigmat lens, 3 plate-holders, F.P. holder, leather
case. In good condition . £7 12 6
45239. Postcard Ica, 7-in. Aldis f/3.4 anastigmat lens, 12
plate-holders, F’.P. holder. In good condition . £10 12 6
46694. 5x4 Ensign, revolving back, Mackenzie adapter, 6
envelopes, leather case, without lens . £5 12 6
45994. 5 X 4 or Postcard T.-P. Ruby, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens,
3 double book-form plate-holders, 2 leather cases. . . . £10 10 0
46324. Postcard Soho, Goerz f/4.5 Dogmar anastigmat lens,
F.P. holder, canvas case. Cost £35. For . £16 12 6
45914. 6 X 4 or Postcard T.-P. Royal Ruby, revolving back,
Bausch & Lomb Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, 6 double plate-holdera,
leather case . £9 12 6
46405. Postcard or 6 x 4 T.-P. Tropical Model Ruby, brass-
bound teak body, revolving back, 8-in. Cooke f/5.6 anastigmat
lens, Mackenzie adapter, 6 envelopes, F.P. holder, 1 book-form
plate-holder. List price £55. For . £22 10 0
45322. 5x4 Adams’ Videx, revolving back, 7-in. Ross f/6.3
Homocentric lens, 3 double plate-holders . £7 12 6
4459. 6x4 Soho, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Tessar lens, 3 plate-holders
and case. List price £45. For . £20 0 0
BRITISH JOURNALALMANAC, 1936 EDITION,
OUT OF PRINT. A few left, 2/6 each, post free.
SANDS HUNTER & C?U.q
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GLASS SCREENS
STAGGERING VALUE
i
Finest Cr/stal Glass Beaded Surface.
32/6
SIZE: 30x40
CON[?{£.lL WITH STRETCHERS.
Also In finest Silver Surface . 17/6
COMPLETE WITH STRETCHERS.
Packed in neat cardboard box. Carriage 1/3 extra.
NOTE THESE POINTS
This new screen must not be confused with cheaply
made screens. The surface is very durable and
of finest quality. The woodwork Is not stained,
which soils the hands, but is polished in eggshell
cellulose. The stretchers are of a new design and
allow for fixing the screen quickly without having
to remove the thumbscrews.
SPECIAL ; 52 in. x 40 in. Screen
in silver surface only. Price .
COMPLETE WITH STRETCHERS.
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all the^Iatest refinements, such as automatic pan. window
covers. Remote shutter control, etc., etc.
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October 7, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, otfer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
3lx2i Tropical Model Ensign Focal-plane
4 Roll Film Reflex, focussing, quick-wind
focal-plane shutter, l/25th to l/500th, Aldis-
Butcher anastigmat f/4.5, also 9-in. Dallmeyer
Dallon Telephoto lens f/6.5, instructions, leather
case. £10/10.
1-PLATE Linhof Folding All-metal Camera, triple
4 extension, swing front, wire frame and direct
tipder, revolving back, fitted Tessar f/4.5,
Compur shutter. 12 slides. F.P. adapter, leather
case, £12.
1-PLATE Zeiss Ikon Maximar Folding, double
4 extension, high rack rising and cross, reversible
and wire frame finders, fitted Dominar f/4.5,
F.P. adapter, £4/5.
31x2i Dallmeyer Speed Camera, focussing,
2 rising front, wire frame finder, focal-plane
shutter, l/8th to 1/1, 000th, Pentac f/2.9, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £9/17/6.
31x2i Newman & Guardia New Special Sibyl,
2 rising and cross front, N. & G. refle.x finder,
fitted T.T. & H. Sibyl Cooke f/4.5, speeded
shutter, i to l/150th sec., 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £7/10.
9x12 Etui Folding Pocket, rack focussing, rising
front, reversible finder, fitted Goerz Trilentar
f/6.8. Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, roll
holder, £2/15.
31x2i Newman & Guardia New Special Sibyl,
2 rising and crosrf, N. & G. retlex finder,
fitted Dallmeyer Serrac f/4.5, 4 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £8/5.
1-PLATE Zeiss Ikon Maximar Folding, double
4 extension, high rack rising and cross, reversible
and wire frame finders, fitted Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, 3 slides. F.P. adapter, leather case.
£6/15.
31x2i Icarette Roll Film, double extension,
4 rack rising front, reversible and wire frame
finders, fitted Eros Convertible anastigmat f/4.5,
Compur, 2 yellow filters, 3 slides, leather case.
£4/15.
IQ PI -CM. Carl Zeiss Tessar f'3.5, sunk focussing
_LO.tJ mount, adapted for Miroflex reflex, £6/15.
1 Q pr -CM. Dominar Anastigmat f/4.5, Compur
10.0 shutter, £2/5.
6 -IN. Ross Xpres f, 4.5, sunk focussing mount
£4/15.
6 -IN. Aldis Anastigmat f/4.5, sunk focussing
mount, £3.
1 Q -CM. Goerz Dagor f/6.8, sunk focussing mount,
lO £3/15.
3 -IN. Taylor-Hobson Cooke Kinic f/2, iris
mount, £3/15.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing. Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
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[0010
SPECIAL OFFER to ‘A.P.’ readers
We have such confidence in the wonderful Norfolk
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APPROVAL and free trial against deposit, IF
NOT SATISFACTORY WE WILL REFUND THE
DEPOSIT IN FULL.
NORFOLK MINIATURE MODEL
The popular miniature at a reasonable price.
Well deaigned and con¬
structed, self-erecting,
takes standard 3^ x 21
film, 16 pictures 4^x6
ciu. Automatic film
window covers for use
with pan. film. F/2.9
Schneider Radionar.
New type Compur D.A.
shutter with speeds
£7:19:6
3r 9 monthly payments
of 18s. 7d.
Fitted with Steinhell
Cassar f/2.9, with Com-
pur shutter, speeds to
™ £6:15:0
Or 9 monthly payments
of 15t. 9d.
Ever-ready Leather Case
15s. Od.
New Model NORFOLK
3i X 21 (with masks also
for hal(*pictuie size
21xii)
The^finest value obtain¬
able in this type of
camera.
There has frequently
been a demand for a
roll-hlm camera of good
design with a fast lens
at a price below £5,
and here is the model
to fit that demand.
8elf-erecting model, well
designed, 2 finders. In¬
cluding one direct-vision
clear glass type, fitted
to side of camera with
neat mask on hinge for
tialf-plcture size.
Fitted w’ith f/3.8 Zeranar
lens and Prontor 11
shutter, 8 speeds, 1 to
l/160th sec., and de¬
layed action £4:19:6
Or 9 payments of 11s. 8d.
or 12 payments of 8s. 9d
NORFOLK Cameras are only available from the Sheffleld
Photo Co., Ltd.
PATHtSCOPE
200-B
PROJECTOR
The ideal of
every 9.5 user.
Gives up to a
9-ft. picture
with great cla¬
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ness. £15
Resistance for
high voltages
35,-
£16 15 0 com¬
plete or 12 pay¬
ments of 29/4.
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purchase
system.
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxeo, Rollelflexea, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Rress, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused. — 45,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought , largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840. 269/273, Rye Lane. London, S.E.15. [4791
Allens. — 6X6 Rajar Enlarger, f/4.5 lens,
£7/15 ; Weston Electric Exposure Meter,
£3/15 : Super Ikonta, 8 or 16 on 2B, Tessar f/4.5.
£14/10.
Allens. — Ensign Roll Film Reflex, Ensar f/4.5,
£3/19/6 ; Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/4.5. Comp.,
3 filters, £7/15 ; Nagel Rolloroy, Elmar f/3.5,
Compur, case, lens hood, £8/10.
Allens. — 3ix2i Ihagee Auto. Ultrix, f/4.5,
D.A. Compur, £4/15 ; Foth-Derby, f/2. 5,
£5/17/6; 6x6 Brilliant, f/6.3, and E.R. case,
£2/19/6, as new.
Allens.— 3i X 2i T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/3.5,
revolving back, slides, F.P.A., roll-film adapter,
case, £7/10 ; 2J square Latest Super Ikonta, Tessar
f/3.5. Comp., £20/15.
Allens. — For Generous Exchange Allowances, 168,
Oldham Rd.. Manchester, 4. Phone, Colly-
hurst 2980. (llosed 7 p.m. [0087
PICCOCHIC, f/2.9, Compur, filters, portrait,
hood, purse, £5/10 ; deposit system. —
Ottewell, 32, Field Drive, Alvaston, Derby. [5020
1-PLATB Zeiss Ideal, Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter,
4 Telenegative, slides, film paek, 3ix2i roll-
film adapter. Distar, Proxar, filter, case, £10.
— Below.
CINE-KODAK Model K, f/1.9 lens. Telephoto
lens f/4.5, 4}-in., filters, case, £26. — Box
9407, c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.” [5021
FOTH-DERBY 3x4 cm., f/3.5 lens, leather
case, £3/15.— Johnson, 14, Kinedar Crescent,
Belfast. [5022
STANDARD Leica, Hektor f/2.5, E.R. case, £11/10 ;
latest Valoy Enlarger. £6/15 ; Felis Printing
Board, 39/6 ; Fokoschrom Range-finder, case, 30/- ;
Figro Filter, ca.se. 15/- ; Leiea Manual, 13/6 ;
Bewi Electro Meter, case. £3/15 ; Correx Tank,
15/.. — Marsden, 42, Esplanade, Scarborough. [5024
9x 12 Zeiss Minimum Palmos, f/4.5 Tessar, 24,
single metal slides, case for camera, £12. —
D. O., Iliffe & Sons, Photographic Dept., Dorset
House, Stamford St., S.E.l. [5027
31x2i T.-P. Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, revolving
2 back, slides, F.P. A., R.F.A., case ; new
condition, £9/10, offers. — Box 9463, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5029
ROLLEIFLEX 6-cm., Tessar f/3.8. f/5 cm.,
practically unused, for £16 ; list price £25.
— Box 9466, c/o " The Amateur Photographer.” [5031
Miroflex 3^x24, Tessar f/4.5, latest model.
as new, slides, F.P.A., magnifier, tripod,
filters, case, £25. — Ashby, Customs and Excise,
Kilmarnock. [5034
CONTAX Model I, f/1.5, as new, complete with
case, filter, etc. ; cost £60 ; accept £42. —
Wilson, 30, Braraley Rd., Worthing. [5036
Leica hi, chromium, f/2 Summar, as new, ever-
ready case, green filter, £30. — Russell, 4.
West George St., Glasgow. [5042
For Sale.— Rolleicord, f/3.8, as new, in ever-
ready case, £10. — Sails, 38, Beach Rd., Gorle-
ston-on-Sea. [5043
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YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 7, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement)
ENLARGERS
All Popular Models— Miniatures, etc.,
ON SERVICE DEFERRED TERMS
No.
2 “ AMPLUS ”
ENLARGER
Form A, for use with your own camera.
Form B, to accommodate your own lens.
Form C, complete with lens.
Form A
Form B
PRICES:
3i X 21 In.
. £2 12 6
.£376
I'plate.
£3 16 0
Form C, with Achromat lens
£3 17 6
Form C, with f/6.3 anastii^mat
£6 2 6
£6 10 0
Deferred Terms any Model.
TheMIRAX
For use with own
camera, 3ix2i or J*pl.
Diffusa type electric
fittings.
i-plate . £3 7 6
3^x2^ Adapter,
extra, 2s. 6d.
Hirax Easel and Stand,
for vertical use, extra
£1 17 6
JUlrax used horizontally.
The EXAKT
DE LUXE
ENLARGER
MADE IN NINE
MODELS
The Ideal Enlarger tor
Miniature Speoialists and
Professional Operators.
Space does not penult
us to enlarge on the
many features and ad*
vantages associated with
the ** Exakt,’* but we
shall be pleased to send
post free descriptive
prospectus.
Prices from
£12:15:0
GNOME
^ Masking Frame
Entirely constructed of metal. Base In
white finish and marked in Inches.
Suitable for vertical or horizontal
enlargers and fitted with metal adjust*
able mask giving a perfectly clean white
border of varying width.
For ail sizes up to 10x8 In. Al> /A
Postage 9d. AA/O
For all sizes up to 12 x 10 in. 1)7 /C
Postage 1/. Af /U
‘SERVICE’ GEM
Two New Improved Models in TTn-
breakal)le Bakeiite, Fine-grain Finish.
Takes 16 pictures on standard 2i x 3i
roll film, direct optical view-finder,
leather bellows, focussing adjustment.
Fitted f/2.9 Badlonar lens, Bapld
Compur shutter, delayed action, 1
to l/400th sec., iAa A
T. and B . l9sV
Ditto, with Pronto CM ■ i Q ■ A
II shutter .
Deferred Terms any Model.
Velvet-lined Leather Case.. 73. 6d.
Ever-ready Case . 12s. fid.
Phone : Holborn 0E64 (3 lines). Established 1889.
CAMERAS AND LRNSKS
,289. HIQH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.1
SUPER Ikonta 530/2 UCp, f/4.5 Tessar, case
perfect condition and little used ; cost £18
bargain at £14. — Below.
THOENTON-PICKARD i-pl. Reflex, leather case,
6 slides, pack adapter, f/3.5 Taylor-Hobson-
Cooke lens ; all In perfect condition ; a really
excellent outfit and a bargain at £9. — Below.
T.-P. Reflex i-pl., f/3.5 Dallmeyer, Stevens’
screen, pack adapter, waterproof case ; pur¬
chased four weeks ago, and used for two packs
only ; guaranteed ; cost £19/7/6 ; accept £15/5.
— Below.
Highest Part Exchange allowances ; ask for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. Phone 2997. [5037
1-PLATE Etui, D.E., Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
5 Proxar, Distar, Beta, Delta, filters, collapsible
hood, 6 slides, F.P.A., Adon variable telephoto,
Troll range-finder, wood tripod, all excellent
condition, cost nearly £30, accept £14, or might
separate ; Baby Ikonta, Novar f/3.5, Compur,
2 filters, perfect condition, £6. — Simpson, Longmire,
Troutbeck, Windermere. [5038
1-PLATE T.-P. Press, f/4.5 Tessar, accessories ;
4 almost new, £12. — 34, Bombay Rd., Stockport.
[5044
FOTH-DERBY, f/3.5 lens, perfect, £3/10 ;
3ix2J Zeiss Ikon Folding Camera, f/6.3
Nettar, £3/2/6 ; Zeiss 3Jx2i Miraphot Enlarger,
Novar f/6.3 lens, as new, £5/12/6 ; Adon Adjust¬
able Telephoto Lens, £2/15. — A. Purchen, 5,
Heathfleld Park, N.W.2. [5045
DOLLINA, 35-mm., coupled range-finder, f/2.9,
Compur, £8/17/6. — Mills Radio, Northfleld,
Birmingham. [5046
BALDAX, f/3.5, Compur, 16 on 120, nearly new ;
bargain, £4. — Willoughby, 58, Dover Rd.
East, Gravesend. [5047
9x12 cm. and J-pl- Zeiss Miroflex, Tessar f/2.7,
and accessories ; excellent order, £25 ; con¬
sider exchange Rollelflex, Leica or similar. —
Redshaw, Wireless Station, Dorchester. [5051
9X12 cm. Miroflex, f/4.5 Tessar. adapted i-pl.
and 3ix2i, almost unused, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
2 filters, Zeiss leather case, Jaynay Quickset,
£17/10.-52, Fairholt Rd., N.16. Stamford Hill
5241. [5053
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6 Latest, f/3.5 Tessar, as new,
£19/19. — Cunnington, Broadmead Rd., Folke¬
stone.
SUPER Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, Albada, Proxar,
filter, collapsible hood ; new condition, £18/18.
— Above. [5057
ZEISS Super Ikonta 2ix2i, f/2.8 Tessar and
leather case ; perfect condition, results avail¬
able : £15/15, approval. — Box 9476, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5058
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Junior Special Reflex,
4 6 slides, f/4.5 Dallmeyer, extension panels,
case, also 12-ln. Dallon Telephoto ; little used, as
new, £15/10. — Box 9477, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5059
3ix2i Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Pentac, focal-plane
2 shutter, l/8th to 1/1, 000th sec., 3 D.D.
metal slides, lens hood, leather case ; good
condition, £12 or offer ; deposit system. — Box
9479, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5060
Leica hi, Elmar f/3.5, as new, £20 ; deposit. —
Cleeve, Forest Rd., Tunbridge Wells. [5062
1-PLATE T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 T.-P. Cooke, 8 slides,
4 F.P.A., R.F.H., leather case ; new August, £8/10.
— Pickering, Merlewood Avenue, Manchester. [5063
Automatic Rollelflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case,
green and red filters, lens hood, £17/15. —
Green, 13, Adam' St., W.l. [5066
CAMERA Bargains, complete sets, including
i-pl., i-pl. and whole-plates, slide projecting
lanterns, enlarging lanterns ; state requirements. —
English, 44a, Union Rd., Camelon, Falkirk. [5068
NETTAX. — F/2.8 Tessar, unused, ever-ready case,
2 filters, value £35/5 ; nearest offer to £27
secures ; genuine bargain. — Benbows, Ltd., Chem¬
ists, Werneth, Oldham. [5070
31x21 Soho, latest, f/4.5 Xpres, accessories,
2 case, coat over £36, £15/10 ; Contax I,
f/2.8 Tessar, slow speeds, ever-ready case, collap¬
sible hood, cost £37, £20 ; 45 x 107 Verascope,
latest focussing, f/4.5 Tessars, £12 ; Taxiphote,
3 sets oculars, short-focus mechanical model, £12 ;
all perfect condition. — T., Hollyoak, Eastbury
Avenue, Northwood. [5071
1-PLATE T.-P. Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5, revolving
4 back, 10 slides, roll-holder (3ix2i), £5 ;
V.P.K., Model B, 12/6 ; No. 1 Panoram Kodak,
leather case, £1 ; 2i-in. Kodak Daylight Roll
Film Tank, 12/6 ; Watkins i-pl. Tank, 10/- ;
V.P. to P.C. Daylight Enlarger, 10/-. — Purves,
Railway St., Berwlck-on-Tweed. [5074
1,-PLATB Reflex, Plaubel Antioomar lens f/1.29,
4 shutter speeded 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th and time,
6 single slides, £10, or nearest. — Marten, 39,
Woodmansterne Rd., Coulsdon. [5075
STOCKTAKING
BARGAINS
STOCK - SOILED AND
SECOND-HAND ITEMS
16 only, X 2 Light Filters, in holders, i-in. dla. Each 4s. 3d.
9 only, X 2 Light Filters, in holders, li-in. dia. Each 6s. Od.
25 only, 6-in. All-metal Print Trimmers. Each _ 3s. 3d.
3 only, Leica Push-on Filters. Each . 9s. Od.
49 only. All-metal Miniature Ball-and-Socket Heads.
Each 2$. 4d.
2 only. Light Filters, for Dekko cine camera. Each. .7s. 6d.
2 only. Portrait Lenses, for Dekko cine camera. Each 7s. 6d.
15 only. Film Negative Albums, with index, for 100 negs,
3iX2i. Each . 1s. 6d.
17 only. Film Negative Albums, with index, for Leica
strips. Each . Is. 6d.
29 only. Film Negative Albums, with index, for V.P.
Each . Is. 6d.
7 only. Table Magnifiers, on brass three-leg mount. Each
3s. 9d.
7 only. Spring Filter Holders, f-in. diameter. Each 2s. Od.
14 only, Zeiss Folding Lens Hoods (il, i^, 2 in.) Each 4s. Od.
Service Chamois Semi-matt Bromide Paper, double-weight :
24 sheets half-plate. . . .Is. lOd.
24 sheets whole-plate _ 2s. 9d.
24 sheets 10x8 . 3s. 1 0d.
Film Packs, good quality, 12 exposures 4.5 X 6 cm., three
for 4s. Od. i-pl-, three for 7s. Od.
11 High-power Folding Magnifiers . Each 2s. lOd.
25 Pocket Magnifiers, in metal mount . Each Is. 9d.
9.5-mm. 400-ft. Super Reels only. Three for 4$. lOd.
Light Filter and Holder, 2i-in. diameter. . 4s. 6d.
5 only, Oak Cine Cabinets, 15 in. high, 21 in. long, depth
9 in. Carriage is. 6d. extra. Each . 9s. 6d.
10 only, 16-mm. Ensign Reels, “Boxing,” 100 ft.
Each 5s. Od.
6 only. Adjustable Masking Frames, with metal margin
printer for all sizes up to 5 X4 in. Each . 5s. 3d.
i-pl. Papier Mache Dishes. Two for . 2s. 3d.
i-pl. Papier Mache Dishes. Two for . Is. 6d.
3ix2i Double Metal Slides, Klito and Cameo fitting
Three for 4s. 9d.
i-pl. Double Metal Slides, Klito and Cameo fitting.
Three for 5s. 6d.
Ray 9.5-mm. Cine Projector, hand turn . 14s. Od.
9.5-mm. Pathe Kid Cine Projector, hand turn _ 25s. Od.
9.5-mm. Pathe Ace, with variable resistance . 29s. 6d.
9.5-mm. Pathe Baby, hand-turned and resistance £3 18 6
22x18 in. Silver Screen, on rollers . 4$. 9d.
24 X 30 in. Silver Screen, on rollers with stretcher and metal
stand . 17s. 9d.
Six Goerz 10x15 cm. Single Metal Slides, for Tenax,
leather covered set . 9s. 6d.
Lantern Projection Lenses, s-in., lo-in. Each . 5s. Od.
7i-in. Bausch & Lomb Lens, in Unicum shutter . 5s. Od.
i-pl. Rectilinear Lens . 4s. Od.
i-pl. Rectilinear Lens . 6s. Od.
12x10 Taylor-Hobson Rectilinear Lens t/8 — £1 5 0
6i-in. Wray Rectilinear Lens . 5s. Od.
i-pl. Bausch & Lomb Lens, in 6-speed shutter - 4s. 6d.
6-in. t/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, focussing mount . £2 2 0
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 tines).
Established 1889.
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
BE WISE IN TIME-USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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2 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 7, 1936
Yes, we have
The De Luxe Miniature
THE CONTAX III
Fitted with Photo-electric Meter, com¬
bined range and view finder, metal focal-
plane shutter, and Sonnar F, 2 5-cm. lens,
£63:0:0
THE LATEST PRECISION CAMERA
THE NETTAX
With built-in range-finder, F/2.8 Zeiss
Tessar lens in interchangeable mount,
metal focal-plane shutter. £32:0:0
Also a range of
LEIGA CAMERAS and Accessories
and an extensive range of
STILL AND CIN^ CAMERAS AND
PROJECTORS, New and Second-hand.
Particulars on application,
BRADY & MARTIN, Ltd.
29, MOSLEY STREET,
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.
BRADSHAW’S BARQAiN WEEK ! ! !
HERE IS THE CAMERA YOU WANT AT THE RIGHT PRICE.
Sliehtly nsed and sbop-soiled models, all in perfect condition
and guaranteed equal to new. You can send your remittance
in confidence, it will te returned instantly if yon are not de¬
lighted with your purchase.
Zeiss Super Ikonta 580^217, 8 or lO.on 120 film, coupled range¬
finder, f/4. 5 Zei.ss Tessar. D. A. Compur Kapid. Cost £19
£12 15 0
Kodak Regent, 8 or Id on 120 film, coupled range-finder,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 1).A. Compur Rapid de luxe leather
case. Cost £20 . £12 19 6
Etui 31 X 24 Plate, douhle extension, screw rising front, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar. n..A. Compur, 6 elides and F.P. atlapter.
Cost £15 78. fid . £8 15 0
Wirgin 31 2l Plate, screw rise and cross front, double exten-
eion, f/2.9 Rodenstock Tiiriar, D.A. Compur, 3 elides.
Cost £9 9.^ . £6 6 0
Wirgin Miniature, Ifi-on-V.P., tubular extension, optical
view-finder, f/2.9 8chneider Radionar, Compur Rapid.
Co8t£7 1.5g . £5 5 0
Another. Siirilar, with Compur normal . £4 15 0
Wirgin 21 x 31 Roll Film, self-erecting, f/4.5 Rodenstock
Trinar, Prontor 4-Bpeed delayed-action shutter. Cost
£4 48 . £2 15 0
Another, Similar, with 3-8peed shutter . £1 17 6
Ensign Autorange, couple<l range-finder, Ensar f'4.5. Mulchro
shutter, screw rise and cross front. Cost £7 108. £4 17 6
Ensign Selflx 20, 8 or Ifi on 120 film, Ensar f/4.5, D.A. Prontor,
1 to I 125th. Coat £.) los . £3 17 6
T.-P. Jnnior Special Reflex i-pl., f/4.5 Dallmeyer. 12 elides,
P'.P. adapter, 2 - Dallmeyer screw-in filter, antinous
release, ash tripod, stiff canvas case. Cost £19 lOs.
£7 15 0
Dekko Cine Camera, T.T.H. Cooke f/2.5. fast and slow speeds,
single picture device. Cost £7 Ifis. fid . £5 5 0
Coronet Cine Camera, f/3.5. Cost £3 ISs . £2 10 0
Pathe Kid Projector, fitted with super attachment, two 200*ft.
reels, complete with variable resistance. Cost £3 ITs. 6d
£2 5 0
Ensign Miniature Magnaprint Enlarger, Ensar f/6.3. Cojt
£4 lo.«« . £2 17 6
Largodrem Electric Enlarging Meter, 230 volts. List 30s.
21s. Od.
Avo Exposure Meter. List £2 17s. fid . 29s. fid.
Sashalite Reflector Unit, 16-In., 4 extra clips. Baby Bulb
attachment. Cost £2 28. 8d . 258. Od.
Foth-Flex, leather case, view-finder model. List lls. fid.
78. 6d.
Phone : East 0782.
BRADSHAW’S
61 HYDE ROAD
GORTON
MANCHESTER
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Near Belle Vae Gardens iLake Entrance).
3 A Leica, Summar f/2, as new, £32 ; no exchange.
— Box 9485, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5077
l-PLATE Tropical Sinclair Una Triple Extension,
4 fitted Ross Combinable lens, 2 foci, 6 and
lOJ in. f'5.5, D.A. Compur shutter, lens hood.
4 Optochrom filters, 3 double book-form slides ;
absolutely new ; cost £43/10 ; £27/10. — Write, T.,
Woodview, Hillcrest Way, Gerrards Cross. [5078
Elmar 9-cm. f/4 Lens, unsoiled ; excellent
portrait, £8/15. — Box 9465, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5030
Dallmeyer f/4 O-ln. Enlarging Lens, £3/10
secures. Wanted — SB 9.5 Pathe Reels, any
quantity. — H. Barton, 163, Lord St., Southport. [5049
CONDENSER Lenses. 41-in. unmounted, 10/- pair.
mounted 13/6 ; 5i-in. 16/6, 5i-in. 18/-.
mounted 22/-. — Below.
CONDENSER Lenses, 8i-in., in box mount,
slight chip edge, 36/- ; 9-in., perfect, brass
mounted, 55/- ; 10-in., perfect, brass mounted, 65/- ;
all sizes from 1 in. ; Enlarging Lenses any focus.
Cinema Lenses cheap ; lists free stating requirements.
— Premier Optical Co., 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford,
London. [5052
Latest Elmar 13.5-cm., coupled, for Leica.
perfect, £8/17/6 ; Etnew Case, £2. — 54.
Park Lane, Norwich. [5055
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [5017
17MLM Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
’ 16-ram. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
I7UMIG 9.5 Projector, spare reels, 3-ply carrying-
li case ; cost over £29 ; as new, offers. — Box
9462, c/o ‘‘ The Amateur Photographer.” [5023
Baby Pathe, with Motrix, f/3.5, good working
order, 17/6 ; 200 B Projector, £10/17/6 ;
write for particulars of our Super Film Library ;
guaranteed programmes and first-class condition
of films. — C>'ril Howe. Cheap St., Bath. [5028
PATHESCOPE Latest 200-B, complete, enclosed
special projecting case, super reel, cine camera ;
cost £25 ; sell £15 ; consider exchange Automatic
Rolleitlex. — 31. Hampden Place, Halifax. [5054
Bell & HOWELL Pllmo 70DA. f, 1.5 Cooke lens,
Mayfair case ; as new, £45. — Box 9482, c/o
'■ The Amateur Photographer.” [5065
PATHE, f/2.9 Zeis.s, case, fine supplementary
lens. Posograph, etc., £7 ; 200-B, and resistance,
unused, £13. — Brooklyn, Lansdowne Avenue,
Romiley, Cheshire. [5069
X/IOVIKON, f/1.4 Sonnar, leather case, perfect, £65 ;
ill accept good Leica Outfit part exchange ;
Latest Dekko, f/2.5. £5/5. — Box 9483, c/o ” The
Amateur Photographer.” [5072
BELL-HOWELL, as new, S.T. 750-watt Projector,
unopened, maker’s original packing. Customs
receipt, spare lamp, £45 or near offer ; equally new
Model A Dalite Beaded Screen, 36X48 in., £6/10;
almost unused Filmo 250-watt Projector, model
57A, with variable resistance and voltmeter
spare lamp, Kodacolor, 21, 3i in. lenses, £25. —
Box 9478, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5079
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
J^ANCASTER
JgNLARGERS.
V'ERTICAL and Horizontal, lor every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J ^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone. Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster. 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — I.ancaster, 54. Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Ensign Horizontal, f/6.3, complete, easel, carrier
and lamp; as new, £3/12/6, or nearest:
deposit system. — Box 9472, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5040
VERTICAL Condenser Enlarger, f/7.7 Aldis
anastigmat, 2-on-V.P. or less, 70/-, photo,
sent : F/2.9 Dallmeyer 3-in. Pentac, non-iris
mount, excellent condition, nearest to 75/-. — Box
9471, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5041
The ‘MINIATURE’
POCKET TRIPOD
This new de laxe quality Pocket
Tripod is made of light metal, the
outer sections covered in black ribbed
celloloid. The height of the Tripod
when folly extended is 441 in. Length
when closed 7 in. Fitted with non-slip
robber shoes. The weight, including
the leather case, is 14 oz. only. The
case has a glove-botton fastening
and is fitted with a loop for attaching
to the waist-belt or for carrying on
the shoulder-strap of a camera case.
A perfect tripod for use with a minia¬
ture camera. Price only, including
leather
The ‘WALLET’
POCKET TRIPOD
This new de luxe quality
Pocket Tripod is made of light
metal, the outer sections
covered in black ribbed
celloloid. The Tripod folds
flat when not in use, and
weighs only 15 oz., including
the leather case. The length
of the Tripod when closed is
8i in., and the height when
expended is 46 in. The leather
case measures 9x21x1 in.,
and has a glove-button
fastening. It is fitted with
a loop for attaching to the
waist-belt or for cairying on
the shoulder-strap of a
camera case.
Price, including leather ,
case . JV/*
RUBBER TRIPOD SHOES
Will fit on the spikes
of most metal tri¬
pods and prevent
the tripod Upping
on polished floors.
Per set of three 9d.
Postage 2d. extra.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, Bedford St., Strand, London, W.C.2
SPECIAL OFFER
We list below details of a number of Second-hand
Cameras, EACH GUARANTEED IN PERFECT
CONDITION.
Voigtiander Prominent 3ix2i, Heliar f/4. 3,
Compur shutter, feather case. Good as new.
For . £12 5 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5 lens. Compur shutter
£7 10 0
Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.5 lens. Equal to
Cine-Kodak Junior, f/1.9 lens, latest model.
For . £12 17 6
j-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres lens, 3 double
slides and F.P. adapter, solid hide case. AU in
beautiful condition. For . £20 0 0
Bell & Howell Model 75 Filmo 16-mm. Camera,
f/3.5 lens. For . £12 15 0
31x21 Zeiss Ikon Roll Film Camera, f/4.5 lens,
Compur, leather case. For . 75s. Od.
2c Folding Brownie, R.R. lens. For. . . .153. Od.
Tropical Carbine 41x21, Ross f/4.5 lens, Com¬
pur, leather case. For . £5 0 0
Exakta Roll Film Reflex, 21x1|, Tessar 1/3.5
lens. Equal to new . £17 10 0
Rolleidoscope Stereo 6x13, f/4.5 Tessars, leather
case. As new . £30 0 0
P0LL0CK& STEWART
Photographic Dealers,
41, RENFIELD STREET
GLASGOW, C.2
Telephone: CENT. 4066.
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VSB OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
October 7, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
{Supplement) 3
For pictures
size
30" X 20"
7/6^
For pictures
size
UO" X 30^'
15/6
Coated with speciat alumlntuitt dope; aprayed
black i borderv: and black enamelled: wooden
rollers. ‘
In two sizes.
For pictures SO'xlO", 7/4
For pictures 40'x 30' 15/4 ' .
MODEST IN PRICE
EXCELLENT IN
P E R F O R H A N C E
Sold by afi gdod
Photographic Dealers
The new‘ f.5 nt/m Projector, with
its many exclusive features, will be
available. /Very 'shortly. ; We iShall
be'pleased to send detailed brochure
ori^applicatiohr :
C O R O N ET CAMERA CO
310. SUMMER LANE.
BIRMINGHAM. 19
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
KODAX Retina Vertical Enlarger, rising Retina
Camera as objective, new, complete with
spare lamp, £6/10. — Heath, Waldringfield, Wood-
bridge. [5050
MAGNAPRINT Ensign V/1, 3ix2b f/6.3 lens.
as new, £5/5 ; deposit system. — Webb, Caswell
Terrace, Leominster. ' [5067
MAGNAPRINT Midget, specially fitted Ross
Xpres f/3.5, iris ; perfect, £6/6. — Smart, 16,
Caldbeck Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey. [5076
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons. 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Fine Enlargements. — Barker Concentrated Light
Cabinet, appro., 18/-. — Barker, Shore Place,
Gourock. [4874
ITiNSIGN Junior Projector. 17/6 (cost 25/-) .
Hj Film Tank (3}x2J), 5/6 ; Watkin Plate 'Tank
(i-pl.), 10/-. — Chamberlin. 36, Grange Rd., Erding-
ton. [4980
LEICA Range-finder, 20/- ; Angular View¬
finder, 15/-. — H. M. Jackson, 165, New Park
Rd., S.W.2. [5035
WESTON 650 Leicameter,: absolutely unsoiled,
£3/15, deposit. — Box 9481, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5064
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei-
fiexes. Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
Exchange.— Foth-Flex Reflex, f/3.5, for
Leica 1.-171, Holders Hill Rd,, N.W.7. [5018
WA N T E D.— 3i Roll Film Sibyl, as new,
in exchange for i-pl. Model Sibyl, Xpres
f/4.5., F.P.A.. etc. : perfect. — Horley 47 [5019
WANTED. — Modern Miniature Camera ; exchange
beautiful well-trained small Pony, 5 years,
valued £25. — Clifton, The Garage, New St.,
Worthing. [5025
PHOTO-ELECTRIC Exposure Meter wanted ;
mention lowest price and full details. —
Billaux, 25, Manchester Square, W.l. . [5026
WANTED. — T.-P. Magazine Changing-box, i-pl.,
double slide fitting, — 31, Cluny Gardens,
Edinburgh, 10. [5032
WANTED. — Leica 11, Super Nettel, or similar, or
Half-V.P., coupled range-finder ; moderate
price. — Simpson, Longmire, Troutbeck, Winder-
mere. [5039
WANTED.^ — 3ix2i Optochrom Developing Tank.
— Walker, Romany, Redbourn, St. Albans.
[5056
WANTED.- — Leica III, f/2, enlarger, dark-room
lamp, etc.. Manual. — Box 9480, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5061
WANTED. — Enlarger, electric, horizontal or
vertical, suitable for 2ix2i negatives. —
Box 9464, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5073
MATERIALS
BR I G H T O N. — Buy direct. Save money.
“ Brighton ” Brand Photographic Papers are
absolutely unbeatable for superb quality and
reasonable prices. Lists and samples with pleasure.
— Kimber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
CIIW PHOTO WORKS. — First Quality British
Gaslight and Bromide Paper, 3ix21, 21-
gross (quantities) ; Postcards, 2/1 100 (quantities) ;
Folders: Posteard, 2/- 100 ; 3}x2J, 1/6 100 ; i-pl.,
50 2/- ; Whole-plate, 25 2/6 ; write for Free
Catalogue of all D. & P. and amateur lines.
Developers, Chemicals, Roll Films, Plates, Post¬
cards, Papers, Mounts, etc. — City Photo Works,
Southport. [0002
A series of art boards made up into perforated pads —
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets (4
black, 4 cream, 4 white), also available in cream or white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . I/-
No. 2 „ 12x10 . 1/6
No. 3 ., 15x12 . 2/-
“ CLUB ” MOU NTI NGS
For Enlargements and Exhibition Pictures.
Flexible linen-faced mounts in the standard sizes accepte
by exhibition committees.
Style I. Front Fawn ; back Cream.
Style II. Front Grey ; back White.
Size. Per doz. Size. Per doz.
10x8 . 1/6 20x15} . 5/6
12x10 . 21- 24x19 10/-
15x12 . 3/.
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
LIBRARY ALBUMS
The new Idea In
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, i
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there.
SLIP-IN for 100
X prints,
two on a page-
No. 3085.
PASTE-ON, with 72 pages for 3^x2|; and all sizes
up to Postcard. No. 3086.
BOOK BOXES
A simple method of stor¬
ing your pictures system¬
atically on the bookshelf.
100 prints are contained
loosely in each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
edges blocked.
No. 0. All sizes
to 3|x2J
No. I. Postcard
S^xU
No. 2. |-plate
6^x4|
No. 3. 1/ 1 -plate
Six 6^
I/-
1/3
1/6
1/9
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. W.C.l
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
35
4 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 7, 1936
For the Connoisseur
Super-Sport
The only miniature camera of such universal use. Takes
12 pictures 2i x 21 or 16 pictures 21 x 1 J on standard 31 x 21
roll film. Takes also plates 21x11 (6x4.0 cm.). Reverse
spooling. Interchangeable wide-aperture lens in delayed*
action 0>mpur. Counting dial for 12 exposures 21x21.
Focussing screen and 3 plate-holders. Also available: Tele¬
photo lens 21-cm. ; Extension tube lor close-ups to 12 in.
With Meyer Trloplan f/2.9, CJoropurS . £10 10 0
With Schneider Xenar f/2.8, Compur 3 . 112 17 8
With Zeiss Tesaar f/2.8, Compur S . £15 7 8
Compur Rapid shutter, extra . £1 5 0
Ask your dealer for ealalogue, or write to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTiNA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq., High Holborn, W.C.I
(Phone: Chancery 8541.)
for CLEAN, QUICK
and CERTAIN mounting
Grip-fix Photo Mountant is a strong
pure white adhesive that is most
economical because the thinner you
spread it the tighter it sticks. Ideal
for amateurs or professionals. In
aluminium containers with brush,
3d., 6d., 9d., I/-, 1/6 and 2/6
Manufactured by
HENRY C. STEPHENS, LTD.
57, ALDERSGATE ST., LONDON, E.C.I
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
R ALTON, Newcastle-on- Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
R ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
R ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.I.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harbome.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON " Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight ; 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets: 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
R ALTON " Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2}, 1/6 gross:
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2| and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
If x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2iX4i 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
1^ ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
JV i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lix2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i.
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pI., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
HAYHURST. — ^Why buy Inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — ^Northern Camera Ex¬
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ATTWOOD PHOTO WORKS, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
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2/6 : whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
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ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — i-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
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THIS WEEK’S
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 5
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
16-on-2ix3| ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA. f/3.6 Teaaar,
Rapid Compur shutter, 1 to I/500tb sec., coupled range'
finder, complete with filter and case. Cost
nearly £20. As new . Xl^x^lO^U
LATEST ZEISS IKON CONTAX, f/2.8 Tes- COC •I7.fi
sar, ever-ready case. Cost £35. As new.. X4iU.X#*D
2Ix3i ZEISS IKON SUPER IKONTA, f/4.6 Tessar, coupled
range • finder, Compur shutter. List .C10.17.fi
£17 178. (Td. As new . X10.1#.l>
LATEST PAILLARD BOLEX PROJECTOR, for 9.6 or
16'min. film, 600-watt lamp, resistance. CO>|.17*C
List £60. As new . XO't.ll.U
i-pl. TROPICAL SOHO REFLEX, f/4.5 Rosa Xpres, 8
D.D. slides, F.P.A., case. Beautiful outfit, COl .17* A
costing nearly £60. Excellent condition . . . X^ 1 • 1 I • U
ROSS TELEROS f/6.6 9-m. TELEPHOTO, in standard
mount with iris. Ideal for 3|^x2i reflex. Cfi.10.fi
List £11 10a. As new .
THE “DITMAR”
9.5-mm. CIN^ CAMERA
incorporating
many new
improvements
NOTE THESE INTERESTING POINTS :
Apertare Is adjustable while actually shooting— no need
to take eye from view-finder.
Normal or slow motion can be employed while shooting by
Jnst pressing appropriate button.
View-finder is on same level as lens for ^eater accuracy.
Film footage indicator visible in vUw-finder without interfering
with pictures.
AU-metal body with safety devices for preventing accidental
opening of camera when loaded.
Fitted with t/2.9 Cassar lens, 20-mm. locus.
WIRGIN CAMERAS
8 or 16 on 2ix 3}.
Fitted f/4.5 anastigmat, de¬
layed-action Prontor 11
shutter, fully speeded from
I to i/i75th sec., D.V. and
reversible brilliant finders.
Hinged back with pressure
plate.
Gamages
Special
Price.
£4-5-0
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always in stock and available on
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CAMACES
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Phone; Hoi bom 8484
MATERIALS
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers.
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowtall,
Birmingham.
BURT'S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; C!ommercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 34 x 24, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 44x2| and i-pL, 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
4-pl.. 1/6 36 : whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /Q DOZEN. 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
JL/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue. Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 84x64 lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each : Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service.
157, Borough High St.. S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater. Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
papers, 10x8 1/3, 84x64 1/-.— Palk, 19.
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl., Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross : surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Developing and Printing, quaUty work, re¬
turned same day as received : 34x24 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St.. S.W.l. [5011
Films Developed and Printed, 34 x 24 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing. 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
REPAIRERS
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — ^R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London. W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimates submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114A15. Holborn, E.C.l (near
Carnages). Holborn 3126. [0062
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
DUNSCOMBE'S
CAMERA
COLUMN
‘SERVICE SUPREME’
NOW
PASTE THIS
IN
Your Album
ABOUT PROCESSING
We take great pride and care in all classes of
DEVELOPING, PRINTING and ENLARGING,
as well as special photographic work which Is
either too difficult or too much bother for
other folks to do.
If you require anything out of the ordinary in
the way of that maligned term “ photo
finishing,” just let us know and we will quote
by return giving fullest information.
We do NOT advocate a rush service as It is
not possible to achieve the best possible
results, but prefer to take our own time and
do the job properly WITHOUT EXTRA
CHARGE to the usual standard prices.
Extensive alterations to our plant and new
equipment recently installed for high-class
work by fully-trained staff.
MINIATURE PROCESSING
of all types of film emulsions (including
Dufay-Leica colour films), using the finest
chemicals and most suitable formula. Contact
printing on continuous perforated paper.
Positive film printing for projection. Contact
or enlarged Lantern Slides in black-and-white
or tinted finish. Enlargements from 34x24
to 22x 16 in.
GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK.
Copying and Reproduction Negatives by
contact, reduction or enlargement. Lantern
Slides from large or small negatives or prints.
Black-and-white or Toned Enlargements of all
sizes supplied on any grade of Kodak or Agfa
papers of customer’s own choice — again
without extra charge.
Originals, Negatives. Prints, Legal Documents,
Drawings, Maps, etc., and all classes of private
photographic work treated with absolute
confidence and despatched by registered post.
Prints or Enlargements dry-mounted on
mounts or in customer’s own albums, and
titled if desired. LARGE SELECTION of
loose-leaf and bound ALBUMS at popular
prices from pence to pounds.
• • •
Any make of camera from 5/- to £50 supplied
right away for Cash, Exchange, or on Hire
Purchase Terms financed entirely by this old
and widely respected company.
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FROM DUNSCOMBE’S
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37
6 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 7, 1936
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. Wilman, 32, Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robsou. 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promeoada.
DEWSBURY.
£. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
EINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park 0)mer.
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. E. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5*
Durbins, 181, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. £. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane
NOTTINGHAM.
BassettGreenwood, 19. Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alloy.
SHREWSBURY.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30. Maxdol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin, 112. High Street.
;Bt^EMPIRE
BRAND
All British, first quality Printing Papers
■ — Gaslight and Bromide. Soft, normal,
vigorous, extra vigorous — all surfaces.
NOTE THESE PRICES —you'll save money
144 144
Sheets Sheets
3iX2j .. 2/6 6JX4i .. 7/.
4iX2| .. 3/4 8Jx6i .. 12/8
4iX3i .. 3/8 10x8 .. 18/3
Send for FULL LISTandFREE SAMPLES
Special prices for quantities.
MARTIN
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMIST
SOUTHAMPTON
MATHER’S Jor
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MANCHESTER
The WORLD’S PREMIER
M. &W. ENLARGER M. & W.
(48 different models.)
Filmarez 6x6 cm . £11 8 6
Filmarez 6.5x6 cm. . £17 17 0
With fllm*holder for oncnt film, plate*
holders, supplementary lenses, fine and
coarse focussing and f/4. 6 double anastl^mat,
with Iris and orange cap.
B. B. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4.
RETOUCHING
Retouching. — First-class work promptly exe¬
cuted. — Miss Lamb. 3. Orchard St.. Canterbury.
[3024
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED
Photographs wanted, see " Profitable Photo¬
graphy." specimen free. — Matson. 86, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [4891
MISCELLANEOUS
STUDENT Photographer desires part-time work
in studio, preferably mornings. — 26, Corfton
Rd., Ealing, W.5. [5048
IF YOU REQUIRE
A Superior Photographic Service
obtain your requirements from
ALLENS of MANCHESTER
THE LkTEST MODEL
ROLLEICORD II
New type Keflex Hood and larger
Magnifler. For taking pictures at
eye>level the object is viewed through
a mirror and double magnifier com¬
bined.
Depth of focus and focussing knob
combined.
Engraved exposure plate at back of
camera.
Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter
to l/300th . £14 10 0
Zeiss Triotar 1/3.5 lens, Compur shutter
to l/300th . £17 10 0
Ever-ready Case . £1 0 0
NEW
IKOFLEX II
Takes 12 2^x21 exposures on
31x21 film. Plano-Convex colleo-
tive lens gives a bright image, right
side up, and even Illumination.
All bright parts ohromium-plated.
Self-erecting, with large magnifier
for critical focussing.
Zeiss Triotar f/3.8 lens, normal
Compur . £14 15 0
Zeiss Tessar f/3.0 lens, Rapid
Compur . £20 10 0
Ever-ready Case . £1 11 6
Also for a selection of Super Bargains for
cash, see Cameras and Lenses Column,
A I I f ly Q 168, OLDHAM ROAD,
MLLIinO. MANCHESTER, 4
FILMS WASTED !
BECAUSE YOUB EXPOSURES
ARB INCORRECT
PRACTOS
Exposure Meter is always reliable.
Never varies.
Scientifically designed and special¬
ly accurate for Interiors, Colour
work and Artificial Light. Film
speeds up to 5,500 are marked in
both H. & D. and Scheiner values.
Model II, with Sky-blue View¬
finder . .27/6
Model I (without Finder),
ditto . 22/6
** Junior '* Model . 15/-
All in Leather Cases.
CARNER& JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square, W.1
ENLARGERS
Vertex, 3^x21 negs., f/4.5 enlarging anastigmat, orange
filter. Cost £6 178. 6d. Dem. soiled . £6 2 6
V Jf., for 31 X 21 negatives, f/4.5 Dallmeyer, iris diaphragm,
orange filter, lamp. Cost £9 ITs. 6d . £6 6 0
Ensign Magnaprint, for V.P.K. and Leica negatives, 2i-in.
condenser, f/6.3 lens, orange filter. Dem. soiled
£3 16 6
Ensign Magnaprint. similar to above, but f/4.5 Dallmever
£4 17 ■ 6
Zeiss Mirapbot 1444/16, f/6.3 Novar (focussing), for nega¬
tives up to i-pl., orange filter, lamp and Autoflx mask¬
ing frame up to 15 x 12 in. Cost £17 178. . . £9 17 6
MINIATURES
Contax II, f/2 Sonnar, E.R. case. Dem. soiled.. £38 12 6
Contax 11, f/2. 8 Tessar, E.R. case. Dem. soiled.. £30 17 6
Contax I, old type, f/2 Sonnar . £25 7 6
Super Ikonta 530/2UCpR. Cost £19 . £13 12 6
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar . £15 17 6
Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur . £6 12 6
Leica II, f/2.5 Hektor, E.R. case . £19 17 6
Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, Int., R.P. and E.R. case .£900
Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, non-int., E.R. case . £7 17 6
Retina, f/3.5 Schneider, Compur, sup. lenses.... £7 17 6
Miniature Camera and Home Movie Specialists.
52 WIDMORE R? BROMLEY. KENT
'Pfione,RAV./926
SIMPLEX
AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT¬
LOADING DEVELOPING TANK
For roll films 2^x31 in.
Is the latest and defl*
nitely the simplest tank
yet obtainable. There are
absolutely no spare parts
whatsoever. Convenient
loading in broad daylight,
thereafter developing, fix¬
ing and washing are
done without removing
the film from the tank.
Entirely constructed of
bakelite. therefore proof
against acids and easy
to clean. NO APRON.
Price, complete with
wooden box for storage.
37/6
Write for full partirulars of other priced tanks for Leica and
V.P. sizes to the sole importsrt :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London), LTD.
37. RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.l
lelepbou ; UUSEUU 4142.
KEYSTONE
There is no comparison I
7S0-watt 16-mm . £36 10 0
600*watt 16-nim . £26 10 0
800-watt 16-mm . £18 18 0
SOO'watt 8-mm . 113 13 0
Resistances, eplicere, and cases InoJuded.
Sole Trade Distributors :
B. E. Schneider. 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4.
38
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 7, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 7
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative: V.P. and sixzj, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. 116 (2iX4i) 1/6— 4iX3t1/3— 5iX3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — 8 J x fij enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6* X 43 enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1 /6 i dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x iC' enlargements,
21- each — 15 X 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 X 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ’^\|?c'*es?er”'' ’
SPECIAL OFFER!!
FRENCH MANUFACTURER’S
STOCK OF
8x26 MM. PRISMATIC
Pocket TELESCOPES
with Case Q7 /£l EACH
Complete Of / w post Free.
AT LESS THAN HALF USUAL PRICE
Weight 7 oz. Length 4^ In.
An Ideal Pocket Companion^
BROADHURST, CLARKSON & CO.
Telescope Hoose,
63, FABRmaDON BOAD, LONDON, E.C.l
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
Stockists of all leading makes of
CAMERAS and HOME CINE
AND ACCESSORIES.
PART EXCHANGE. ;; HIRE PURCHASE.
MANCHESTER, 1
IF YOU OWN A CAMERA
you must be interested in my
SPECIAL WINTER OFFER
For full particulars send a postcard to :
G. FRANKLIN/’
-•CRAFTSMAN” DE LUXE
ENLARGING BROMIDE
ALL SURFACES for Exhibition Work.
12 eheet packeta, 8^x61, 1/5, 10x8 2/-,
12 X 10 2/10, 16 X 12 4/9. Post free. Also
In 6d. and !/• packets.
Send for full list of PlaUs, Papers,
Postcards, Mounts and Tisstse.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD., Dept. U
PHOTO WORKS, NOTTraOHAU.
The WORLD'S PREMIER
M.&W- ENLARGERS M.&W.
(48 different models available.)
nimaros 4x4 om . £9 13 6
Fllmams for Leica . £8 8 0
FUmaros for Contaz . £8 8 0
One hand rise and fall, fine and coarse
tooussing, f/4.6 double anastigmat, orange
cap and condenser. 100 watt.
B. B. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street. E.C.4.
GECI2CE CHILGC
: PHOTO-dHEMIST’ *-TD
228, Roundhay Rd , Leeds
MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
,-uv-^^v^.-u•^-^^v^APPRECIATING QUALITY
Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4d. each,
3/6 dozen, are worth your serious attention.
We really are experts in this most important
branch of photography.
POST US YOUR NEXT OR TRIAL ORDER
For Christmas we have Introduced an entirely
new and original Idea in ROYAL CHRISTMAS
-j GREETING CARDS at 6d. each. These cards are
5 sure to appeal and will be appreciated by amateur
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stamps for specimen. You will be agreeably surprised.
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EXPOSURE METER
M.8.W. ENLARGERS M.&W.
There is no comparison !
(48 models to suit amateurs, professionals
and schools.)
FAU 4x4 cm . £14 14 0
FAM 6 X 6 cm . £18 18 0
FAU 6.5x9 cm . £20 0 0
Absolutely automatic. F/4.5 double anas-
tlgmat, orange cap, condenser, supplementary
lenses. All progressive dealers, or:
B. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4
BATHES BARGAINS
Voigtiander Perkeo, hall-V.P., f/3.5 Skopar, Com-
pur . £5 17 6
Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher, and
f/6.5 Dallmeyer Telephoto, case _ £8 10 0
Coronet Cin6 Camera, lenses and case. . £3 S 0
Metrophot Exposure Meters. Shop-soiled £2 15 0
3}x2J Carbine, No. 4, f/6.3 Aldis Uno £1 17 6
SERVICE AND SATISFACTION
PRICE
ONLY
Leather Purse Case I/-
from all dealers.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37. BEDFORD ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
FIHLAV
COLOUR PROCET/
AUTUMN TINTS
Photograph these, and take flash¬
light photos in your home during
the winter.
CALL OR C. BAKER WRITE TO:
Colour Pholografihu Specialists,
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.l
Sole London Disthbntors for Amatenr and Scientific
anppiies of FINLAY COLOUR MATERIAL or
Trade eadoiries and Process Houses to.
FINLAY COLOUR (LONDON) LIMITED
174, MILL LANE, HAMPSTEAD, N.W.6
WE ARE THE
BIRMINGHAM
STOCKISTS OF ALL
ZEISS IKON
CAMERAS and APPARATUS
CONTAX II, CONTAX III
AND NETTAX
Exchanges a Speciality at
GALLOWAYS
VICTORIA SQUARE
Opposite G.P.O.
Phone : MID. 5670.
^TRADer F I NISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE U ONLY 2/- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES!
Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Filn) Clips,
Dishes. Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
A I I due OLOHAM ROAD,
MLlBCRd MAnchestrr.4
GUARANTEED
BARGAINS
BoUeiflez Auto. 4x4, Tessar f/2.8, latest. As new
£16 10 0
Contaz I, wedge finder, Tessar f/2, E.B. case. Perfect
£25 0 0
Leica II, Hektor f/2.6, new condition, E.R. case £21 10 0
Leica III, Sununar f/2. noD-collapsible. Perfect.. £27 0 0
Valoy Enlarger, long column. As new . £7 17 6
Feluk Board. As new . £2 17 6
Focomat Enlarger, long column. As new . £12 6 0
Voigtiander Bessa, Skopar f/4.5, D.A. Comp. As new
£5 15 0
Voigtiander Superb, Skopar f/3.5, D.A. Comp., E.R. case
£12 15 0
Foth-Derby, Foth f/3.5. As new . £3 10 0
Retina, f/3.5, Comp., leather case. New condition £7 2 6
Baldina, Meyer f/3.6. Comp., 35-mm. film . £6 10 0
Ikonta, 16-on-120, Tessar f/4.5, Compur. As new £7 0 0
Agfa Speedez 0, f/3.8, Comp. As new . £3 10 0
Babv Ikonta, Novar f/3.5. Comp. As new . £5 17 6
Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5» Comp. As new . £7 17 6
Super Ikonta 530LCpR, Tessar f/3.6. Rap. Compur. As new
£13 0 0
Baidl, 3 X 4 cm., Meyer f/3.5. Comp. As new.... £5 6 0
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8 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 7, 1936
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No threading. Magazine
loading, 50-ft., 16-mm. BIm.
Each magazine hae footage
Indicator. Speeds 8, 16, 64.
Scene-timer. Five inter¬
changeable lenses available,
universal finder. Panchro¬
matic, Super-sensitive Pan¬
chromatic ' and *' Koda-
chrome ” film available. Price,
with Kodak f/1.9 lens and
. £40:0:0
New Model Zeiss
CONTAX III
in Stock
Ensign Silver Midget S5,
f/6.3 lens. As new. List
£2 15s . SI 17 6
Ombrux Exposure Meter.
Good condition . £1 17 6
3i X Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex R14, Aldis-
Butcher f/4.5, case. Fair con¬
dition . £6 15 0
3tx2t Ensign Autospeed,
Aldis Uno f/4.5, case. Stock-
soiled . £8 17 6
5i X 3i Zeiss Ikon Nixe 551/6,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
double extension, plate back,
3 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition . £9 9 0
4.5x6 cm. Nettel Baby
Speed Deckrullo Focal-plane,
8-cin. Tessar f/2.7, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Fair
condition . £10 17 6
4tx31 N. & G. New Ideal
Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, 6
slides, F.P. adapter, lens hood,
case. Good condition £11 15 0
9.5 Dekko, Ross f/i.g, also
3 -in. Dallmeyer Tele f/4.
new. List £16 3s. 6d.
£11 15 0
3ix2^ Ensign Special Reflex,
5-m. Dallmeyer Press f/3.5,
6 slides, roll-film holder,
case. Good condition £1115 0
3^ X 2i T topical Nettel Deck¬
rullo Focal-plane, 125-mm. Dog-
mar f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter. Fair condition
£11 17 6
3^x2^ Zeiss Ideal 250/3,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur,
6 slides, F.P. adapter. Distar
lens, filter, case. As new.
List £22 10s . £12 17 6
4.5x10.7 cm. Voigtiander
Stereoflektoscop (Ukiwo), Heliars
f/4.5, Compur, filters, changing-
box, case. Good condition
£13 13 0
4.5x10.7 cm. Nettel Cito-
scop, Zeiss Tessars f/4.5, Com¬
pur, plate magazine, 8 Auto¬
chrome plate-holders, filters, 6
slides, case. Splendid con¬
dition. Cost £40.. £19 10 0
^bot>e ore at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.l
. Tdephone : Mayfair 0859.
IN STOCK AT
SPECIAL
ALLOWANCE
ON YOUR OWN
CAMERA IN
PART PAYMENT the new
ZEISS CONTAFLEX
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Bargain
list and guide to new models, also latest literature, post
free anywhere. Please state requirements.
THE NEW
ROLLEICORD II
With Zeiss Triotar f/4.5
com- £14.10:0
With Zeiss TrioUr f/d.5
com; £17.10:0
Ever-ready case, £10 0
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, O.xford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers,
E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
Croydon, — 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
4^x31 Revolving Back Sinclair
Reflex, Ross Tessar f/4.5, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition . £3 3 0
6-in. Dallmeyer Press, f/3.5 lens,
in sunk iris mount with flange. Good
condition . £3 10 0
4^x3^ Goerz Anschutz Press,
Syntor f/6.3, 3 D.D. slides. £3 15 0
4^x3i Kodak Graflex B Reflex,
5j-in. Kodak f/4.5, i D.D. sUde,
F.P. adapter. Good condition £4 4 0
3^ X 2i Reitzschel Roll Film, Solinar
f/4.5, Compur, rise and cross, direct
finder, case. Good condition £4 4 0
3^x21 Agfa Roll Film Standard,
Trilinear f/4.5, delayed Compur.
Good condition . £4 15 0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double
claw, super attachment ... £5 0 0
di X si (and 9x12 cm.) Goerz Press,
15-cm. Celor f/4.8, time valve i to
5 sec., 3 shdes, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition . £6 6 0
3^ X 2i Mentor Compact Reflex,
Tessar f/4.5 (overall only 4JX5JX
3 in.), I D.D. slide, F.P. adapter.
Good condition . £7 7 0
16-mm. Kodascope C, i-in. lens,
resistance. Good condition £7 15 0
3x4 cm. Kolibri, f/3.5 Tessar,
purse. Excellent condition £8 8 0
3Jx2i Makina, Anticomar f/2.9,
Compur, F.P. adapter, filter, case.
Excellent condition . £11 10 0
9x12 cm. (and i-pl.) Zeiss Miroflex,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, F.P. adapter,
6 slides, case. Very good condition.
£20 10 0
Contax I, Sonnar f/2, E.R. case.
Good condition. List £42 14s. 6d.
£32 10 0
Above are at
17 Topsfield Parade,
Crouch End London, N.8
) Telephone: MoutUview 2^10.
POLLC7NDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. ESTD.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT 1750.
2i X 2i W.P. Carbine, 3-in.
Aldis - Butcher f/4.5, Compur
i/300th. Fair condition 19 6
3^x2^ Kodak Special, f/6.3
anastigmat, Optimo i/300th.
Good condition . £2 15 0
3t X 2i Cocarette, Preminar
f/4.5, Compur, rising front,
case. Good condition. .£440
5Lx3t Nettel Du roll, for roll
film and plates, double extension,
15-cm. Citonar f/6.3, Compur,
3 slides, screen. Very good
condition . £4 4 0
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera, f/3.5
lens. Good condition. . £4 10 0
4.5 X 6 cm. Contessa Monocular
Ergo, Tessar f/4.5, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. Very good
condition. Cost £15 ... £7 10 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar,
case. As new. List £10 14s. 6d.
£7 12 6
6^x4{ Goerz Anschutz Press,
8-in. Aldis f/4.5, self-capping, 3
D.D. slides, case. Good con¬
dition . £7 15 0
3^x2^ T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke, 3 slides.
As new . £10 10 0
3^x21 Ensign Special Reflex,
5.3-in. Wray Lustrar f/3.2, 3
shdes. Shop-soiled ..£10 10 0
4ix3i Nettel Deckrullo Focal-
plane, 125-mm. Dogmar f/4.5,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Fair condition . £10 15 0
10x15 cm. Nettel Deckrullo
Focal-plane, i8-cm. Tessar f/4.5,
3 D.D. shdes, case. Good con¬
dition . £10 17 8
3|x2} Ememann Focal-plane,
12.5-cm. Emostar f/i.8, 3 D.D.
shdes. Good condition £25 0 0
Above are at
13 X 18 mm. Minitex, f/4.5
Victar. Good condition
£17 6
9.5 Campro Combined
Camera and Projector. Good
condition . £1 10 0
9.5 Coronet Projector.
Good condition ..£117 6
13x18 mm. Minitex,
f/3.5 Victar. Good con¬
dition . £2 12 6
2Lx1i V.P. Kodak Spe¬
cial, f/5.6 anastigmat. As
new. List £3 los. £2 19 6
31 X 21 Glunz Double Ex¬
tension, Xenar f/3.8, Com¬
pur, F.P. adapter. Fairly
good condition ..£315 0
3x2 Nagel Sell-erecting,
f/4.5 Nagel, Compur. Good
condition . £4 10 0
3ix2i Voigtiander Inos,
Skopar f/4.5, delayed Com¬
pur. Very good condition
£5 5 0
2^x2^ Zeiss Ikoflex,
f/4.5 Novar, E.R. case.
As new . £6 6 0
4i X 3i Ensign Folding
Reflex, 13.5-cm. Zeiss Tes¬
sar f/4.5, 3 D.D. shdes,
roll- film adapter. Good
condition . £8 17 6
Kodascope 8.30. As
new. List £9 gs. £7 5 0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
double claw, motor, re¬
sistance, super attachment.
Good condition. . £7 17 6
3ix2^ Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5
Tessar, delayed Compur,
case. As new . . £9 9 0
3^x2^ Ensign Autospeed
A15, Aldis-Butcher f/3.4,
case. As new. £10 10 0
Above are at
35 LUDGATE HILL
London, E.C.4
Telephone: City 1540.
37 BOND ST.
LEEDS, 1
Telephone : Leeds 25106.
3x4cm.Fotet,f/4.5 Vidar,
case. Good condition t2 5 0
3ix2i Premo No. 12,
film-pack model, Bausch
and Lomb Tessar f/4.5,
Optimo I to i/30oth sec.,
T. and B., leather case.
Good condition ... £2 7 6
*ix3i Nettel Fiduca
Double Extension, 13.5-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/6.3, Compur,
3 shdes. Good condition
£2 10 0
3x4 cm. Ensign Double
8, Model D20, f/4.5 Ensar,
Trichro shutter, case. Good
condition. List £3 12s. 6d.
£2 12 6
4i X 21 Ensign Carbine
No. 12, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
Compur. Good condition
£3 0 0
3^x2J^ Kodak Anca,
f/6.3 Radionar, delayed
Pronto, rising front, 2
shdes. A s new. List £5 5s.
£3 5 0
3} X 21 Goerz Tenax,
135-mm. Dogmar f/4.5.
Compound i/25oth sec.,
T. and B., 3 D.D. shde.s,
F.P. adapter, case. Fairly
good condition . . £3 5 0
4.5x6 cm. Goerz Tenax,
f/6.3 Goerz, Compound
i/25oth, 3 D.D. shdes,
F.P. adapter, case. Very
good condition . . £3 5 0
dixSi Folding Reflex,
Unnamed, 150-inm. Meyer
f/4.8, focal-plane i/8th to
i/i, 300th and Time, F.P.
adapter, i D.D. shde,
leather case. Fairly good
condition . £4 IS 0
Above are at
65 Notting Hill Gate
London, W. 1 1
Telephone: Park 6689.
Voigtiander Brilliant, f/6.3 Voigtar,
case. Good condition . £2 15 0
3ix2J Ensign Cameo, double
e.xtension, Aldis Uno f/4.5, Compur,
6 shdes. Good condition £2 17 6
3ix2i Kodak Six-20, f/6.3 lens.
As new. List £4 2s. 6d. . . £3 2 6
9.5 Latest Pathe Home Movie.
Good condition . £3 10 0
3J; X 2i Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Roden-
stock, Compur, plate back. Good
condition . £3 15 0
9.5 Pathe Motocamera Luxe, f/3.5
lens. Good condition . £4 19 6
9.5 Dekko, f/2.5 Taylor-Hobson.
Good condition . £5 10 0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar,
case. Good condition . £6 6 0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak B, f/3.5 lens,
case. Good condition . £6 19 6
31x21 Zeiss Minimum Palmos
Focal-plane, Tessar f/4.5, 2 D.D. shdes,
F.P. adapter, case. Excellent con¬
dition . £9 17 6
31x2J^ Zeiss Bebe, Tessar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, 3 shdes, F.P. adapter,
case. Asnew. List£22ios. £12 17 6
16-mm. Synchrophone Octacross
Projector, 2-in. lens, 250-watt lamp
(suitable for 250 or 500 watt lamp).
Good condition . £15 0 0
9.5 Pathe Luxe Motocamera, Kino
Plasmat f/1.5, in Roth interchange¬
able mount. Very good condition.
List £27 los . £16 0 0
4x4 cm. Automatic Rolieiflex,
iJa.S Tessar, lens hood, filter, E.R.
case. Very good condition ttb i7 6
Above are at
73 LORD ST.
LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone: Bank 4927.
And at : —
13, High St., Kensington, 'iW.fi.
191-2, Tottenham Court .Rd., -W.i.
2, Northumberland Avenue, j.W.C.a.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd.," S.W.17.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner^Rd.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catlord. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine'',St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial_St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
Leica
Cameras
IVanted
FOR SPOT CASH
Leica lenses and acces¬
sories wanted for spot
cash.
Specially wanted.
9-cm. Elmar f/4 Lenses
and (Vidom) Univer¬
sal Finders for spot
cash at I, Copthall
Chambers, E.C.2.
Let us make you an
offer.
PLEASE MENTION ••THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER" WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
October 7, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
3
BRITAIN’S BEST
9.5 & 16mm. SILENT
AND 16mm. S.O.F.
LIBRARY
Every title in stock and hundreds
of fresh productions exclusiv'e
to Wallace Heaton customers.
It is now as cheap to hire them
by post as at our shop, because
the time taken in transit is
deducted from hiring charge.
Send for special list.
12 MONTHS’ FREE
INSURANCE
FOR MINIATURE
CAMERAS
Xo matter where your miniature
camera was bought, as long as
it cost £10 or more, we will insure
it free of charge for twelve
months against lire, theft, loss
or damage. We are the only
firm making such a concession.
Whether it’s miniature cameras, enlargers, home movies, home talkies, or any accessory for photography
or cinematography -you’ll find it in stock at Bond Street. Our , new store (probably the finest in the
world) is stocked with everything you are likely to need. Why not visit our exhibition rooms at
127, New Bond Street —there’s always something of great interest to you.
EASY TERMS AND
EXCHANGES
Anything on nine equal
monthly instalments. First
payment secures the goods.
Only 5 per cent added, or 5s.
if under £5. High allowance
on your present outlit in
part exchange.
t6-mm. KODACHROME
FOR AUTUMN TINTS
Why not take advantage of
the scope which autumn offers
to the users of this marvellous
colour film ? We have ample
supplies in stock, try some !
FILMO ‘8’ PROJECTOR
Has 400-watt lamp. Enlirelv
gear driven. I'ilted with fast
f/i.6 projection lens. Pilot light.
Adjustable lilt and efficient
cooling. Safety curtain for
“ stills.” Takes 200-ft. films.
£41:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 95 8.
FREELISTS
HOME TALKIES
“138” Filmosound.— Takes i,6oo
ft. films. 750'Watt lamp. New
sound head reproducer... £138
IVIarshall S.O.F. — Wallace Heaton
de Lu.xe Model, 75o-watt lamp.
With ample sound volume for
large audience . £135
Get them now!
Cameras, Cine .Apparatus,
Film Libraries, .-Vccessor-
ies. Guaranteed IJargains,
“Why a Telephoto Lens,”
etc. Any of these lists
will be sent free on receipt
of 2d. to cover postage.
De Vry. — i6-mm. Sound Projector, with the famous De \'ry
intermittent movement. 750 or i,oco watt lamp. Amazing
performance . 165 guineas
THE NEW PRIMARFLEX
See this latest miniature camera.
.Actually in stock at J^ond Street.
Demonstration willingly given
on request.
Takes 12 pictures 2]X2j
in. on standard 3iX2j roll
films; also 4.1x6 (in.
plates.
SPECIAL FEATURES ;
One revolution of winding-
knob automatic'ally and
simultaneously performs
four functions — i.e., winds
shutter, sets mirror, oper¬
ates him counter, winds
film. Self-capping focal-
plane shutter, I to i/i, 000th
sec., T. and JL, deep focus¬
sing hood with magnifier,
additional direct-vision fin¬
der, interchangeable lens
mount.
With lo-cin. f/2.8 Meyer Trioplan anastigmat I
(Nine monthly payments of 73 6.) Lm I
M'ith Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 .
(Nine monthly payments of 85 2.)
Plate-holders, each . 7s. 6d.
10:0
£36: 10:0
other prices on request
TEE IT HOW AT BOND TTREET
FOCOMAT II ENLARGER
The latest I^itz enlarger for
3IX2I or Leica negatives.
This instrument is completely
automatic. See
it now . *OU . 1 2 • O
Nine monthly payments of
£5 18s. 2d.
We have every enlarger in stock.
Full list sent on request.
NEW MAGAZINE KODAK
The very latest i6-mm. Cine
Camera. Loaded in 3 seconds
with 50-ft. film magazines.
No film threading — each magazine
has its own footage indicator.
Speeds: 8, 16 and 64 frames
per second. Interchangeable
lenses. Fitted with
f/r.9 lens . MU-U.U
Wallace Heaton Ltd.
127, NEW BOND STREET - - - LONDON, W.1
Phone: MAYFAIR 751 I (8 lines). Also at 47. BERKELEY STREET, W.l, and 43, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W.8
PLEASE MENTION ••THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER" WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 7, 1936
I’or eihcient operation anil consistent
success, the film pack user can always
rely on Selo Film Packs.
SELOCIIROME FILM PACK for
general use — multi-coated, anti-halation
backed, orthochromatic.
SELO HYPERSENSITIVE PAN¬
CHROMATIC FILM PACK— the
fastest fully colour corrected film made.
M^ith Selo Film Packs there is no
danger of fogging, not even at the edges,
labs of different length prevent pulling
round more than one film at a time.
No need to open the pack or remove
from the adapter when taking out films
for development.
Obtainable from photographic tlealers in the
popular sizes.
Alade in F.nijlanD by
Ilford Limited, Ilford, London
Photograph by ChuUoner Woods, Curling Studios,
on Selo Hypersensitive film Pack.
Printed in P>ngland for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.P.i, by The Classic CoLooui Pkfss, Reading.
Th'- Ainuleur Pholoijrapher can be obtaiiieil ahroa.l from the followintr : United States : The International News Co.. New York. Fraxce : W. H. Smith & .Son. 24^. Rue Uivoli, Paris • llachette el
bKLOie.M ; W . U. Smith 6i Son. 71-70, Bonlevanl Adolphe .Max. Brus.^els. .\n.<TK.\Li \ : Gordon Clotch, LtiL, Melbourne (V’ictoria), Syiiiiey ( N.S.W.). Brisbtine'ftJuernHltind).
.Adelaide (h. A.). I erth (\S ..\.) and Launceston (Tasmania). Ne>' Ze.\land : Gordon A: Gotch, Ltd.. ellinj-'ton. Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. India: .\. K. Wheeler a: Co.. Homfiav
.Vlluhabad and Calcutta. Canad.\ : Imperial News Co., Toronto. Winnipeg and Vancouver ; Benjamin Neus C<i.. Montreal ; Gordon & Gotch. Ltd., Toronto. SifCTii Afric.\ : Central News Ai ency Ltd.'
/Imateur
OTOGRAPHER
&L Cl ATOGFLAPHE.R.
The Journal for Everybodij with a Camera
Vol. LXXXII
Wednesday, October 14th, 1936
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K,
Reproduction by coarteiy of
the West Lancashire Evening
Gazette, Blackpool : and
Central News.
Night Pliatogrditliy indoors and out is
just as easy as making daytime snaps in
Summer if you use
Wt-ite'for free booklet, " Night 'Phottt'
graphy. Picture making at night —
indoors and out.”
cHi/petiieniitLVe
PANCHROMATIC ROUHIM
Mdc/e in England by
ILFORD LIMITED
ILFORD . LONDON
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 14, 1936
This alter-dark
|)iitiire was taken
vvitli a ^Brownie'
3 “Photoflood*’ Lamps in
“Kodaflector” Reflectors
were used, at the posi¬
tions and distances shown
in the diagram. Exposure:
I sec. f. I I . Camera; Six-
20 “Brownie.”
Plug a ‘Photoflood’ Lamp or two into the ordinary electric sockets, touch
a switch, and a brilliant, highly actinic light is instantly at your command
— at any time, in any room where electricity is available. Handy little
‘Kodaflector’ Reflectors enable you to use the light to the maximum
advantage, direct it on the subject at exactly the right angle. And with
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film in your camera you can give
very short exposures, because of this super-fast film’s extremely high
sensitivity to artificial light.
KODAK
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‘Kodaflector’ Reflector, 3/-
‘Kodaflector’ Outfit, includ¬
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of Flex, 7,6.
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At Bond St. you’ll find the best selection of Miniature Cameras and accessories in Britain, and the expert unbiased advice we give you will make
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you nGQ your copy J — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Xenar
M I I A BA A BJ I I A I O f/3.5 lens» Compur shutter, 1 to I /300th sec., E.R.
OT the LEICA MANUAL r case. Co8t£ll7s.6d . ...Our pnce £8 l? 6
2 — Zeiss Contaflex 35-mm. Twin-lens Reflex Camera,
The flnest book ever published on Leica photography. Nearly Summar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, delayed-
twenty authors, 500 pages, 300 illustrations, covering / action, i to l/l,000th sec*, built-in photo-electric
i-ii* I 1 cell exposure meter, L.K. case. Cost x/i i/s. od.
everythmg connected with Leica photography, post od. “■/ Our price £59 10 0
All the latest books on miniature cameras in stock, tell us the 3 — Zeiss Contax 1 1 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Zeiss
one you are after. Tessar f/2. 8 lens, focal-plane shutter, i to 1/1, 250th
sec., delayed action. Cost £43 58.
A FEW THINCS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU OUR NEV^^ SERVICE 4 — 6x 6 Super Ikonta Roll Film, Zeiss Tessar lens f/2.8,
FREE INSURANCE for any miniature camera «
£io or more. It does not matter whether you bought results from your film; results which have so e _ PvoL-ta C /'m T<»«aftr
it from us or elsewhere. minute a grain ilxe that they will enlarge twenty ^ r Exakta ^ ^ ♦ i /?^nnhfU
rpes; PYPAQIIRP Rprnpn TARD^ fnr T and diameters or more without the grain becoming ap- t/z.O lens, local-plane shutter, ll to l/l,UWth sec.,
FREE EXPOSURE RECORD CARDS for Lei<^ ana parent, but owing to the nature of this development plate-back model, brown case. Cost £30 lOs.
similar cameras for customers registered with us. it is esaentUl that films for “ MICEOLUX *' develop* Our price £23 10 0
FREE FILM POSTING BAG8| for films to be sent for ment receive at least twice the normal exposure. 6-~Zei8s Super Nettel 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Zeiss
developing, etc. h?* Tessar f/2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter. 1/lOth to
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AUTOMAX ENLARGEMENTS (regd.) from quality that cannot be equalled by ordinary methods, i //q c f’* price £18 18 0
miniature negatives at the cost of contact prints, but to submit a film which has received merely the 7 — Leica Model 1, Llmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
2d each minimum exposure to this form of development i/20th to l/500th sec., non-interchangeable. Cost
luivu j i *. ^’hl not yield good results. The latter we can also £15 . 0„|. nrice £9 9 0
REGISTER YOUR CAMERA WITH US NOW and let develop imder the same “ INDIVIDUAL *' conditions, o a^a Twin lens Automatic Rolleiflex Tessar
us send you “ Leica News’' or any other appropriate but in this case the results are not of such microscopio ^ in q n lens Automanc Ko^mex, lessar
literature, free, as published. grain size. We offer this service, confident in the Lompur shutter, I m l/3UUth sec. ^st
belief that It will meet the requirements of those x^O . . .Uur price xio lo U
creful workers who would slways do their own 9 — 6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex.
NtoAIIVt alUKAtjC OK/\JI\9 procewlng had they the convenience. Zeiss Tessar (13.8, Compur shutter, I to 1 /300th
Carrying 36 exposures on each side of each page. » micBOLUX ” and “ INDiyiDOAL ” Devslopment sec. Cost £22 10s . Our price £16 16 0
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the judges. A prize of 21/- will be awarded for the best picture received each week in addition
to the first prize of £25 which will be awarded for the best effort received during the competition
(October 1st to December 31st). For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize¬
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TERMS
model 1 Leiti Leica, i/3.5 Elmar and
caee . £9 15 0
Model 11 Leicftf i/3.5 Elmar and ever*
ready case. Cost £27 17s . £19 15 0
Model 11 Leica, cliroimum*plated. f/3.5
Elmar. Cost £29 ds . £21 0 0
Model 111 Chromiam-plated Leica, f/3.o
Elmar, ever*ready case. Cost £33 £25 0 0
Model 11 Chromiam-plated Leica. i/2
Sumniar and case. Cost £37.... £28 0 0
Model Ill Chromiam Leica, f/2 Snmmar.
Cost £42 . £31 10 0
Model in Leica Outfit, i/2 Summar, i/3.5
Elmar wide-angle, 13.5 Telephoto, reflex
finder. Cost £70 . £50 0 0
Model II Chromium Leica, f/3.d Elmar,
10.5 t/6.3 Ebnar. Cost £38 _ £29 10 0
6x6 Rolleifiex, i/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
•butter, leather case . £11 2 6
4x3 Kolibri, i/3.o Tessar, leather case
£6 10 0
4x3 Foth'Derby, {/3.5 anastig. lens, focal-
plane shutter . £3 17 6
V.P. Kodak Special, t/4.6 Tessar, Compur
shutter . £4 17 6
V.P. Ibagee Boll Film and Plate, i/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, plate back. 3 slides and focussing
screen . £6 15 0
3^x21 D.E. Folding, f/6.8 Ememann
ana^igmat lens, fully-speeded shutter, 6
slides . £2 5 0
i->pl. D.E. Zeiss Folding, f/4.6 Tessar,
Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A.. . £5 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/3.9 Cooke anastig.
lens, 14-ln. i/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, inter¬
changeable, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather case.
Perfect condition . £15 15 0
P.C. Revolving Back T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, SO single
metal slides . £14 10 0
10 X 15 Ememann Folding Reflex, 1/4.5
Zeiss Tessar lens, focussing mount, revolving
back, 3 double slides, leather case £7 10 0
5x4 Goerz Folding Reflex, f/6.8 Dagor,
reversing back, 4 double elides, leather
case . £4 12 6
5x4 Planex Reflex, shutter speeded from
1 to 1/1, 200th sec. and Time, i/4.5 T.-P.
Cooke. 2 D.D. sUdes . £5 19 6
i'pl. T.'P. Junior Special Ruby Reflex,
f/4.5 Texor, reversing back, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £5 17 6
i*pl. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Kodak, 1 double
elide. F.P.A . £6 17 6
31 X 21 T.«P. Revolving Back Reflex, f/4.8
Ruby anastig. lens, 6 slides, roll-film holder
£5 19 6
V.P. Salex Focal-plane, i/5.5 anastig.
lens. 3 slides . £2 2 0
12 X 10 Triple Imperial, all the usual
movements, f/8 Dallmeyer Rectilinear lens,
2 book-form sUdea and tripod. .. . £0 9 0
16-mm. Ica Einamo, i/2.7 Zeiss Tessar
lens. List price £22 . £6 15 0
Paths Motocamera ds Luxe, £/3.5 anastig.
lens, complete in leather case. Cost £11 Os.
£6 10 0
Hand-turn Pathe Cine Camera, f/3.5
anastig. lens . ^ 5 0
Pathe Model B Cine Camera, f/3.5 anastig.
lens . £4 4 0
9.5 Miller Cine Camera, i/3.6 Dallmeyer
lens . £5 12 6
9.5 Ray Projector, transformer. .17f. 9d.
9.6 Byngscope Projector, added resistance
19s. 6d.
Coronet Cine Prolector, lor nse off 230
to 260 volU . £1 9 6
Pathe Hand-tnm (flne Projector, added
resistance. Recent model . £3 19 6
Pathe Home Movie Projector, Kransa
Tessar lens, motor drive, super attachment
£7 17 6
200-B 16 and 9.5 Conversion Pathe Pro¬
jector. added resistance and travelling case
£14 17 6
45 X 107 Terascope, f/8 Rectilinear lenses,
changing-box, leather case . £2 12 6
Mahogany Taxiphote, with optical prisms,
storage capacity for 1,200 views. £12 10 0
LONDON, E.C.2
0.5-mm. Eumig Cine Camera, with coupled
photo-electric meter. Outfit complete
£23 0 0
Model A Eodascope, 2d0-watt, in perfect
condition . £18 10 0
Model B Eodascope, 400-watt, self-thread¬
ed. As new . £38 lO 0
Bolez G916 Projector, resistance and
case. As new . £38 10 0
Pathe Projector, motor and super attach¬
ment. In perfect condition _ £8 10 0
Gebescope Model B 1936, complete with
speaker. New condition . £96 0 0
16-mm. Synchrophone de Luxe. 500-watt,
home talkie, handsome walnut mobile
cabinet, comprising all-wave radiogram,
complete. List price £145.... £47 10 0
Bolex DJt. Projector, 400‘watt r^istance,
accessories and case, complete.. £28 10 0
40 50 Non-diiectional Silver Screen.
As new.., . iSs. Od.
4x4 cm. Latest Model Bolleiflex, f/2.8
Tessar, Rapid Compur shutter, complete In
ever-ready case. New condition £19 19 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenon anastigmat,
Compur sector shutter, leather case £7 17 6
31 X 2| Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ensar
anastlgmat. Rapid Compur shutter. New
condition . £8 7 6
31 X 21 Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 Nagel anss-
ti„.mat, Vario shutter, leather case £3 5 0
31 X 21 Agfa Standard Roll Film, f/4.5
Agia anastigmat, speeded shutter, 1 to
1/lUOth . £3 6 0
la Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat, delayed-action Compur shutter,
leather case . £15 15 0
520 Salex Baldax Roll Film, f/3.5 Meyer
anastigmat, Compur shutter. ... £5 19 6
6x6 cm. RoUeiflex, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat, ever-ready case.... £16 16 0
31x21 Zeiss Practical Adoro, Zeiss f/4.5
Tessar anastigmat. delayed-action Compur
shutter, rising and cross front, double
extension, 3 slides. New condition
£19 17 6
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3x4 cm. Fotet Roll Film, f/4.6 Vidar
anastigmat, delayed-action Pronto shutter
£2 15 0
8i X 21 Selflz, f/4.5 Boss Xpres anastigmat,
delayed-action Compur shutter, leather
case . £8 7 6
Six-20 Kodak Boll Film, f/4.5. delayed-
action Compur abutter. New oondition
£5 7 6
Siz-16 Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat, O.V.
•butter . £2 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Cameo, f/3.9 Lukos anastig¬
mat, Compur shutter, rising and cross
front, double extension, 6 slides, F.P.A.
and case . £4 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Reflex, f/3.6 Dallmeyer
Press anastigmat, revolving back, self¬
capping shutter. 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £8 12 6
41 X 6 cm. Ermanox, f/1.8 Fmostar anas¬
tigmat, self-capping shatter. 6 slides, F.P.A. ,
and leather case . £10 16 0
81 X 2l Salex de Luxe, f/3.8 Salexon anas¬
tigmat, delayed-action Compur shutter,
rising and cross front, double extension, 6
slides, F.P.A. and case . £4 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Press, f/d.5 Emoplast anastig¬
mat. seif-capping shutter, 1/lOth to l/l,U0Uth,
3 D.D. slides, F.P.A. and leather case
£17 13 0
31x21 Venus Wafer Folding Pocket.
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat. delayed-action
Compur shutter. 3 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £8 7 0
31x21 T.-P. Reflex, f/3.6 Cooke anastig¬
mat, self-capping shutter, revolving back.
6 slides, F.P.A. and leather case. . £10 10 0
81 < 21 Ensign Selflx BoU Film, f/4.5
Ensar anastigmat, delayed - action Compur
shutter, leather case . £5 5 0
31x21 Ensign Selflz BoU Film, (/4.5
Ensar anastigmat. Trichro shutter, leather
case . ^15 0
l-p1. T.-P. Imperial Enlarger, f/4.5 DaU-
me>er lena, electric flitlngs. complete
£7 17 6
^ IT M IT D O lie Highest allowances on your used
” I V t ■» W W camera in part payment for something
better ; Bring it to us and save
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EXCHANGES
BOLEX G 916
PROJECTOR
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. films.
This machine is entirely gear driven,
there being no belts whatever. VVben
fitted with a 50-volt 200-waU lamp
and the equivalent of a three-bladed
shutter, the screen luminosity
is 180 lumens. . £46:0:0
Nine monthly payments of £5 7s. 4d.
a
KEYSTONE
16-mm.
PROJECTOR
2-In. large-aperture projection
lens, motor drive, forward
and reverse. Clarostat con¬
trol. Special device for stills,
600-watt lamp, fitted super
optical system for added bril¬
liancy, fan-cooled lampbouse,
new improved double-claw
action. simple tbrending,
geared rewind, screw action
lUting, rch TOC -A* A
bronze finish • W • U
Nine monthly payments of
58/4.
PATH^SCOPE “ IMP ”
For 9.5-mm. films. With motor, super at¬
tachment for 300-ft. reels and resistance for
all voltages up to 250. If you do not want
the whole outfit you can buy the projector
only. The complete Outfit. . £7:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 16/4.
Pathe “ Imp ” Projector . £4 12 6
Super Attachment . 17s. 6d.
Motor Drive, with resistance .... £1 15 0
PATH^SCOPE 200 - B
For 9.5-mm. films.
With 200*watt lighting. Picture 10 ft,
wide easily obtainable. FUckerless projection,
sprocket fed. Threading one side only.
Single nut tilting device. Works off 110
volts. With lamp, plug, flex, adapter and
one empty 300-ft. super £15:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 35/-.'
FILMO “8”
PROJECTOR
J
Has 400-watt lamp. Entirely gear-
driven. Fitted with fast f/l.6 projection
lens. Pilot light. Adjustable tilt and /
efficient cooling. Safety curtain for ^
'* stills." Takes 200-ft. films. For 1
all voltages 110 to 250 £4Q ; Q S 0
Nine monthly payments of 93/4. ^
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HOME CINES, ENLARGERS AND CAMERAS
90/94 FLEET ST.
LONDON, E.C.4
Phone: CENT. 9391
54 LIME STREET
LONDON, E.C.3 Phone : MANSION HOUSE 0180
' model I ConUx, f/2.8 Zeiss Tesoar
£21 10 0
model I Leioa, f/3.5 Elmar, »ever-ready
case . £7 10 0
model I Contax, f/3.S Zeiss Tessar, ever-
ready case . £18 18 0
model 111 Leitz Leica, f/2 ^uiumar,
ever-ready case . £31 10 0
V.P. Exakta Roll FUm Reflex, f/3.5 Zeiss
Tessar, L/case. As new . £15 15 0
Zeias Super Nettai, f/2. 8 Carl Zeiss Tessar,
L/case. Cost £24 158 . £18 10 0
Latest x 2i Coupled makioa, (/2.9 Plaubel
Anticomar, corrected for parallax, 3 slides.
Uiisolled . £31 10 0
i*pl. S^ex de Luxe Enlarger, all-way
carrier, good obj., electric fittings, D4*in.
condenser . £7 17 6
i-pl. Oak Enlarger, long ex., f/6 obJ.,
electric fittings, 51-in. condenser, carrier
£4 17 6
34x24 magnaprint Vertical Enlarger.
f/6. 3 obj., condenser, base easel, electric
fittings . £6 10 0
Leitz Focomat Vertical Enlarger, electric
fittings, condenser, base easel. .. . £13 17 6
2o6-B Pathe Cine Projector, with resis¬
tance . £13 17 6
model K Cine-Eodak, f/1.9 lens, L/case.
As new . £26 0 0
Number ol Good Second-hand Enlargers,
at bargain prices. Details on application.
Model A Cine-Kodak Projector, 2U0-watt
lamp, adjustable resistance. Cost £56
£16 16 0
6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Zeiss
Tessar, L/case . £19 10 0
34x24 Mentor Compur Reflex, f/4.6 Carl
Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter, 3 slides,
F.P.A.. release, L/case. Cost £16 158.
£12 7 6
34 x24 Latest Makina, coupled range¬
finder, f/2.9 Plaubel Anticomar, wide-angle
Orthar, lens hood, colour filter, 3 elides,
roll-holder, L/case. Cost £53 28. Od.
£37 10 0
34 x24 Berghil Doable Extension Foiling,
f/4.5 Heliar, Compur, 6 slides. Unsoiled.
Cost £18 . £10 17 6
34x24 Enolde Folding, range-finder, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur, L/case . £7 7 0
6x13 Heidoscope, full-size finder, pair
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessara, roll-holder taking No.
120 films, 8 slides, pair Beta filters, 3 pairs
Ducar filters, 2 L/cases . £35 0 0
6x6 Ikoflex. f/3.5 Tessar, high-speed
Compur, filter, L/case . £17 10 0
44 X 6 Tropical Sonnet, teak, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P.A., 2 purses £4 17 6
9.5-mm. P.A. Bolex Projector, 400-watt
lamp, adjustable resistance . £19 10 0
34 X 24 T.-P. Compact Horizontal Reflex,
f/4.5 Dallmeyer, 9-in. 1/6.5 Dallmeyer Dallon
Tele, 3 slides, F.P.A.. and case. . £10 10 0
34x 24 or 16-ex. on 34x24 Super Ikonta,
f/4.6 Tessar, L/case . £13 17 8
Siemens Model B Cine Camera, slow motion,
f/2.8 Busch Glaukar. Cost£30.. £15 15 0
34x 24 Zeiss Maximar, double ex., f/4.6
Tessar, D.A. Compur, 6 slides, roll-holder.
F.P.A., L/case, As new . £9 17 6
Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anastigmat
and case. Cost £35 . £11 17 6
Model in Chromium-plated Leica, f'3.6
Elmar, ever-rea<iy case . £24 10 0
0.5-mm. Pathe Home Cine Projector.
Type C motor, good resistance, super attach¬
ment . £8 17 6
Bolex 9.5 Cine Projector, 250-watt lamp,
resistance, case, 30-ft. attachment £19 19 0
16-on-34 x24 V7lrgin Boll FUm, f/2.9
Steinheil. D.A. Compur. case.... £6 15 0
34 X 24 Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Tessar,
D.A. Compur . £10 17 6
34x24 Ica Ideal Folding Double Exiension,
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 3 slides. Unsoiled
£10 17 6
Ensign 16-mm. Soper Sixteen Projector.
250-watt lamp, motor drive, resistance to
250 volts. In case . £19 19 0
Bolex Projector, taking 9.5-ium. and
16-mm. film, motor drive, resistance to
250 volts. Complete in case ... . £18 18 0
9.5- mm. Pathe Home Movie, complete
with resistance to 250 volts . £4 6 0
4-pl. Sanderson Hand and Stand, Goerz
f/6.8 anastigmat, Unicom shutter, reversing
back, 3 elides . £3 18 6
Postcard Voigtlander Folding, Carl Zeiss
Tessar f/4.6, Compur shatter, 6 slides,
F.P.A . £5 17 6
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, electric fittings.
New condition . £7 7 0
Zeiss Ikon Contax, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8,
coupled range-finder, slow speeds, ever-
ready case. Lidistinguishable from new
£23 12 6
34x24 Ensign Antospeed, Ross Xpres
f/4.5. focal-plane shutter, in condition
equal to new . £8 17 6
16-mm. Siemens Cine Camera, f/2.8 anas-
tigmat, 3 speeds, motor drive and leather
case . £22 10 0
16-mm. Agfa Movex, f/1.6 Speed anastlg-
mat. 2 speeds, motor drive, leather case
£22 10 0
9.6- mm. Pathe Luxe Motocamera, f/3.6
anastigmat. motor drive. Nice order
£6 12 6
9.5-mm. Pathe B Cine Camera. {/3.5 anas-
tigniat, motor drive, set of supplementary
lenses and leather case. Splendid value
£4 13 6
4-pl. N. & 8. Reflex, Zeiss Patent Tessar
f/4.5. rack focussing, focal-plane shutter,
revolving back, 5 slides and leather case
£8 17 6
6x44 cm. Minimam Palmos, Carl Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5. eelf-capplug focal-plane aliutter,
3 slides, F.P.A. , roll-holder and leather
case . £9 12 6
34 X 24 Ensign Tropical RoU FUm Reflex,
Dallmeyer f/4..5. T. and I. shutter £2 17 6
6 X 44 cm. Ermanox, f/1.8 Emostar, focal-
plane shutter. 3 slides. F.P.A., leather case
£16 7 6
4-pl. T.-P. Reflex, Pentac f/2.9. self-
capping shutter, reversing back, 6 slides,
and leather case . £11 7 6
34 X 24 Agfa Speedex BoU Film, f/4.5
Apotar, delayed-action Compur shutter, and
leather case . £4 17 6
4''Pl. Salex Mahogany Enlarger, long
extension, Petzval objective, negative
carrier and electric fittings . £6 17 6
Model 57J Bell & HoweU 16-mm. Pro¬
jector, motor drive, resistance to 250 volts
and leather case. New condition £62 10 0
2i-in. sqaare RoUeicord, Carl Zeiss
Triotar f/4.5, Compur shutter and leather
case. Nice order . £8 17 6
3x4 cm. Rajah Vertical Enlarger, f/4.6
anastigmat, negative carrier, electric fittings.
Excellent condition . £4 17 6
3x4 cm. Perkeo RoU FUm. Skopar f/3.5,
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October 14, 1936
The Amateur Photographer & Cinematographer
•ANNUAL'
Lantern-Slide Competition
I
Every reader of The Amateur Photographer who is interested in the making of lantern slides
should participate in “ The A.P.” Annual Lantern-Slide Competition. Not only are the
seven classes comprehensive in their variety of subjects to suit all workers, but inclusion of
slides in “ The A.P.” prize set which circulates throughout the British Isles can be considered as
the hall-mark of excellence, which every lantern-slide maker should strive for. Each succeeding
year the competition proves increasingly popular, and has come to be regarded as a test of merit in
lantern-slide production. We hope, therefore, that again this year every lantern-slide maker will
enter the competition. The conditions and awards are set out below. It should be noted that
the awards are made to individual slides and not to sets ; but every competitor can send as many slides into as many classes as he or
she desires. The slides are judged on the screen under the best conditions. After the judging the prize-winning slides, and a
number of others which are selected for purchase, form the exhibition collection which goes on tour to all parts of the country for a
year or more. Secretaries of photographic societies who have not yet booked the set of “ A.P.” Prize Slides should hasten to do so,
and submit alternative dates. This is necessary to enable a complete and expeditious itinerary to be arranged before the slides start on
their journey in November. In the meantime, those who intend entering this competition should note that the closing date for
receiving entries is Saturday, October 31st.
Classes and Subjects.
Class I.- — Landscape with or without figures, sea
subjects and river scenery.
Class II. — Portrait and figure studies, whether indoor
or outdoor pictures.
Class III. — Architecture, interior and exterior.
Class IV. — Flowers, fruit and other “ Still-Life ”
subjects.
Class V. — Natural History subjects.
Class VI. — Lantern slides in colour (not hand-
coloured).
Class VI I. — Champion Class. Open only to those who
have won silver or bronze plaques in
The Amateur Photographer and Cine¬
matographer lantern-slide competition.
Conditions and Awards.
(1) All classes are open to amateur and professional photo¬
graphers without any restrictions. All slides must measure
SixsJin-.a-ndmustbe properly spotted for showing in the lantern.
(2) One silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and four certifi¬
cates are offered in each class except Class VII. In that, the
Champion Class, the award will be a mounted and signed exhi¬
bition picture by Mr. F. J. Mortimer, the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer and Cinematographer and Photograms of the Year.
(3) All slides which receive any award wiU become the
property of The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer,
and will be sent round amongst the societies and such other
associations as apply for the loan of them. Any other slides
may be selected for circulation in this manner, and will be
paid for at the rate of half a crown each.
(4) Competitors may send any number of slides in any class,
and may be recorded as winning any number of awards ; but
no competitor will actually receive in the competition more
than one silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and one certificate,
on which all his awards will be recorded. Competitors may
enter in any number of classes.
(5) Each slide must bear the competitor’s name, its title
and its class. With the slides must be sent an envelope con¬
taining the name and full address of the competitor, a list of
the titles of all the slides he is sending in, and the class in which
such are entered. Particulars as to make of plate, exposure,
developer used, etc., and other technical data which may be
of interest for incorporation in the notes which will accompany
the winning slides on their tour among the photographic
societies, should also be given where thought necessary.
(6) A stamped and addressed label (not loose stamps) should
be sent with the slides for their return if unsuccessful ; but in
no circumstances can the Editor or the Publishers accept any
responsibility for slides sent in for competition, nor for their
return ; neither can slides be returned which are not accom¬
panied by stamps as above.
(7) Not more than one slide from any one negative can be
admitted, nor may any slide compete which has before won an
award in these competitions.
(8) The last day for receiving is Saturday, October 31st.
The slides must be well packed and addressed, ‘‘ Slide
Competition, The Editor, The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London,
S.E.i,” and all carriage charges must be prepaid.
(9) In any case of dispute, the competitor agrees to accept
the decision of the Editor of The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer as final.
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October 14, 1936
To-day...
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WEDNESDAY, October 14TH, 1936.
Last year, when we held a special
Competition for Novices
with a novel series of
prizes (consisting of free roll films
every week for varying periods) the
great number of entries exceeded
our wildest expectations. This year
we repeated the competition with
similar prizes, and the entries are
literally overwhelming. It may take
several weeks before a decision can
be arrived at, but all those thousands
of readers who sent in prints are
assured that every entry will be
carefully examined and judged on
its merits. Another special “ A.P.”
Competition — devoted to the sub¬
ject “ Can the Camera Lie ? ” has
also just closed, and here again an
enormous number of prints have
been sent in. We did not know
that our readers were such experts
in producing pictorial inexactitudes.
The result in this competition will
likewise be announced as soon as
possible. In the meantime all those
readers interested in Lantern Slide
making are reminded of our Annual
Lantern Slide Competition and that
aU entries must be sent in not later
than Saturday, October 31st.
Accessories.
An exhibition of alpine photo¬
graphy at Geneva has had, as an
accessory, an exhibition of climbing
apparatus. Thus, in one’s keenness
to see a picture of a glacier, one
trips over an alpenstock lying on
the floor, or a study of a snow¬
bound chalet has below it some
examples of first-aid apparatus. The
idea is capable of indefinite exten¬
sion. An exhibition print of a river
or stream might be accompanied by
so-and-so’s celebrated fishing tackle,
travel pictures might be accompanied
by literature from the tourist agen¬
cies, and, better still, an exhibition
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The End of' the Season.
A topical autumn snapshot in the park,
embodying a novel and effective
composition .
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of child portraiture might have
a stall for bottles and comforters
and infant foods. We commend
the idea to secretaries of exhibitions
as a means of making exhibitions
pay. They might possibly think
the commercial edge worth while,
but, seriously, if anything of the
kind is attempted we hope it will
be restricted within certain limits.
It would be ruinous to the purpose
of a serious pictorial exhibition to
have it accompanied by a miscel¬
laneous and trivial bazaar.
Colour Schemes.
That colours represent emotions
we all know — red for anger, green
for jealousy, and so on. But the
idea seems to be worked out very
thoroughly in the new Tauchnitz
editions on sale in Continental
towns, where the book covers are in
colours corresponding to the nature
of the book. Thus a red cover
indicates a story of adventure or
crime ; blue, a love story ; green,
travel ; purple, biographies and
history ; yellow, psychology ; grey,
poetry; and orange, humour and
satire. Some of these strike us as
well chosen. Orange is certainly
a humorous colour, and crime, of
course, ought to be red or black.
But love stories are surely not to
be associated with the blues, and
poetry should have a livelier colour
than grey.
Photographing at Geneva.
A correspondent who is attending
the League of Nations Assembly at
Geneva writes that the palatial
new buildings of the League— prob¬
ably the most magnificent parlia¬
ment house in the world — offer
wonderful opportunities for photo¬
graphy. Innumerable comers of
this finely impressive architecture
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appeal to the eye, and at night the
building is floodlit, its white fac^ades
showing to great advantage amid
the surrounding green. The whole
of the interior decoration is in a
light key, walls, ceilings, and floors
of assembly rooms, offices and
corridors all being white or yellow-
white. The members of the League
staff who carry unobtrusive cam¬
eras have unrivalled opportunities
for indoor undress pictures of inter¬
national celebrities. The British
Foreign Minister is always a hand¬
some target, though no one can
more successfully evade the camera
if he wishes. But in addition there
are Asiatic potentates and dusky
sons of the equator, as weU as men
whose names are known in aU the
capitals of Europe, and the camera
has been more hard-worked at
Geneva than ever before. In the
Assembly HaU, also, every speaker, if
he is of any distinction, is likely at
a warm passage in his speech to
have five arc lamps above his head
burst into blinding brilliance, while
the low whirr of the cinematograph
accompanies his peroration.
The Film the Best Commercial
Traveller.
After reading Ludwell Denny’s
book “ America conquers Britain,”
we feel that what the British Govern¬
ment ought to do forthwith is to
subsidise the film industry, not
merely protect it. This author as¬
sures us that the rapid Americanisa¬
tion of the world’s markets is due
mostly to the indirect advertising
value of Holl5rwood films. A taste
and demand is created among foreign
audiences for the kind of motor
car used by the motion picture artist,
for the style of shoes he or she
wears, and for the domestic fixtures
displayed. Women emulate the
make-up and hairdressing styles of
the film heroine, and young men
affect the tailoring cut of the hero. ,
Shop windows advertise the soap
and other cosmetics which feature
in the film. The film even intro¬
duces American typewriters into
business offices and American gramo¬
phones into British homes. The film
is by no means an unreal, fantastic
thing which is wondered at and
forgotten ; it has its repercussions
on the dressing-table, in the ward¬
robe, in the bathroom, on the
office desk, and in the garage.
Lighting at the R.P.S. and Salon.
Possibly the outstanding differ¬
ence when a comparison was made of
the shows at the R.P.S. and at the
Salon was the effect of the available
lighting on the tone qualities of the
prints on view. The gallery of the
R.W.S., which houses the Salon, has
a lofty skylight roof, and pictures
have to be of supreme quality,
strong, and with a good range of
tones, to stand up to the penetrating
lighting. For this reason a print of
poor quality has no place in the
Salon. At the Royal Photographic
Society no daylight is admitted to
the main exhibition room on the
first floor, and the artificial lighting
is not ideal. Lighter toned prints
in consequence gain enormously,
while strong prints look heavy and
overdone ; in fact, the lighting
cannot do justice to a heavy, full-
toned print. Exhibitors should bear
this in mind for the future if they are
making prints specially for the shows.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Harsh Contrasts.
I send an enlargement which is the best I can get on a fairly
" soft ” paper. The negative is so contrasty that there is little
detail in the white dress : if I expose for the dress the face and
other parts are too dark. What do yon advise ? H. N. (Sutton.)
If the print you send is the best you can get on a soft bro¬
mide paper the negative is certainly much too contrasty,
doubtless due to over-development.
There are several methods you can adopt. You can reduce
the density of the negative with ammonium persulphate, with
the potassium permanganate reducer we recently described,
or by bleaching and only partial redevelopment. All these
involve risk to the negative, and are best avoided if you attach
value to it.
As an alternative you could make a new negative. This
involves some trouble and skill, but we have explained several
times how a new negative can be made having either greater
or Jess contrast than the original. In your case you require
less contrast. To secure this you should expose a plate of
medium speed in contact with the negative, just as you would
make a bromide print, although less exposure will be required.
By increasing exposure and shortening development you
can soften the result to any extent, but of course you must not
overdo it. The necessary tone and detail in the white dress
must be secured.
When a satisfactory transparency has been secured it is
dried, and then a negative made from it by the same routine.
Over the contrast of this negative you have the same control,
and with a little care should be able to produce one of suit¬
able gradation to produce an enlargement with natural and
harmonious tones.
Lastly, you can enlarge from your present negative and
give special treatment to the print. This may be the Sterry
process recently described in detail, or you might try another
method — little known but quite effective.
As in the Sterry process, you find by experiment the exposure
required to bring out the high-light detail, and then give this
exposure, regardless of the over-exposure of the rest. Using
either amidol or M.Q., add to 10 oz. of the developer three or
four drops of a 10 per cent solution of potassium iodide. This
slows development, and you must judge its completion by
looking through the print against the yellow light. Rinse and
fix as usual.
If the contrasts are still too great, add one or two more
drops of iodide, but the least excess will give a flat print with
a bluish colour.
Hyperfocal Distance.
I have been told that in a non-focussing camera the lens should
not be set for infinity, but for the hyperfocal distance. What
does this mean ? J. K. (Exmouth.) '
The hyperfocal distance indicates the plane on which to
focus the lens in order to secure the greatest possible range of
definition of the standard decided upon. The distance de¬
pends on the focal length of the lens, the stop used, and the
standard of definition chosen. Let F be the focal length of
the lens, f the stop, and D the standard of definition. Then
the hyperfocal distance is
(FxFxD)^f
When the lens is focussed on the distance so found the
definition will be up to standard from half the distance onwards.
If it is considered that a minute point may be rendered as
I /200th of an inch in diameter then D would be 200, but a
higher or lower standard may be adopted.
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/Jduantages of Photographic
The following article SoClCt V iVlClTlbcrshlp
is opportune at the ^
beginning of the photographic societies’ winter session. It shows the various
advantages of club membership, and how to secure the best from it.
The best advice that can be given
to the beginner, or in fact any
photographer who wishes to pro¬
gress, is that he should join a photo¬
graphic society. In support of this
practically every one of those photo¬
graphers who have contributed to
the series " How I make my Exhibi¬
tion Pictures ” in the pages of “ The
A.P.” have stated that they are
members of photographic societies,
and they admit that their progress has
in no small measure been due to
membership.,
A well-organised photographic
society provides for the needs of all
grades of amateur photographers, and,
contrary to the idea sometimes ex¬
pressed, beginners are always made
welcome. It is fully realised that the
beginners of to-day are the leaders of
the not distant to-morrow, and the
older members will be found quite
willing to devote their time freely to¬
wards assisting the inexperienced, and
to the solution of their difficulties and
problems.
Except in a very few instances,
where the society has been formed for
the furtherance of a special object, or
a definite line of work as indicated by
its title, photographic societies cater
for every photographic interest. While
most of the members are interested in
pictorial work, there are others, experts
in other branches, such as colour
work, stereoscopic photography, nature
work, etc. These workers, by associa¬
tion and discussion in informal groups,
afford mutual assistance.
How Clubs Help.
A glance through the " Week’s
Meetings ” as announced in “ The
A.P." indicates how the individual
worker is helped. Demonstrations of
up-to-date photographic methods and
processes, and lectures on photo¬
graphic technique, while they do not
figure in the syllabus as they did
thirty years ago, still have their place,
and much information is given in this
way.
The lectures of the " popular ”
type, given by well-known photo¬
graphers, are also helpful, apart from
the subject matter, because they indi¬
cate possible subjects, and in many
cases are an introduction to the
possibilities of the lantern slide.
There are also competitions arranged
for members of different degrees of
proficiency, followed by the helpful
constructive criticisms and advice
from the experienced members who
act as judges, which can be of the
greatest value to the beginner as
well as to the more advanced photo¬
grapher.
Added to this there is the assistance
that the older photographers are
always ready to give with regard to
the failures, difficulties and problems
that all photographers experience from
time to time.
In many cases the society offers
dark-room accommodation, with the
use of enlarging apparatus, lamps for
portraiture,- and other equipment.
The photographer resident in apart¬
ments where accommodation is limited
will find this of the greatest assistance.
After Joining.
The newly-elected member should
attend the first available meeting of
the society, and, if not already
acquainted, he should make himself
known to the secretary. The latter
will effect introductions to the other
members, and in a very short time
the new amateur will find himself
at home in the friendly atmosphere
which is a feature of every well-
organised photographic society.
The Members’ Part.
It is true to say that the success of
any photographic society depends
upon the efforts of individual mem¬
bers. Every member should give
loyal support to the efforts made by
the officers, by regular attendance at
meetings, by entering work in com¬
petitions, and subscriptions should be
paid immediately they becoihe due.
With regard to regular attendance
at the meetings, it may be pointed out
that if the society is able to secure the
services of a lecturer, who may under¬
take a journey of many miles and
possibly return the same night, every
member should support the officials by
attendance. It is embarrassing for
all concerned for excuses to be made
for poor attendance, the weather,
sickness, and so forth, and the circum¬
stances that call for them should be
avoided.
Postal Clubs.
So far we have dealt with photo¬
graphic societies which are situated in
the larger centres. There are many
photographers who are placed in
remote situations, far from the nearest
organisation. They are afforded a
means of contact with their fellows by
means of the postal clubs. There are
numbers of these organisations, which
are devoted to the various branches of
photography, the members being
linked up by means of circulating
portfolios. Each member contributes
a print as the portfolio reaches him,
and there is the opportunity for
comment, or criticism, that is helpful
to the photographer who wishes to
progress. There are also clubs devoted
to specialised subjects which appeal
to those interested in them. Much
help has been given, and many
pleasant associations formed, amongst
members of these clubs who have
never had the opportunity for personal
meeting.
But even if a photographer joins
either a local photographic society or a
postal club, or both, he must' not
conclude that he has done all that is
necessary, and that without further
effort he will automatically blossom
forth as a first-rate photographer and
exhibitor. He must work, and work
hard. The society membership is
only an aid and an incentive. It is
a means to an end, and not the end
itself.
The harder he works, and the more
progress he makes, the greater will be
the interest taken in him by his
fellow-members, and the more capable
he will be of doing credit to his
society. Further, he will soon be
able to lend a hand himself in helping
novices to overcome the difficulties
he has now surmounted.
A list of photographic societies,
including postal clubs, will be found
in Photograms of the Year, or the
Editor of “ The A.P.” will supply the
particulars if any reader desirous of
joining a society writes for the informa¬
tion.
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By
F. J. WRIGHT.
— a Fascinating
Autumn Subject
IN autumn the amateur photographer makes for the
woods; because he knows that there are to be found
tempting pictures of sunlit avenues bathed in rich
colours and carpeted with a soft layer of leaves, and he
knows that he can capture some of this beauty with reason¬
able care and the aid of the panchromatic films now
available.
If he is successful, he gets photographs which are \-erit-
able glimpses into Fairyland. But these are, as it were,
landscapes of Fairyland ; if
he penetrates deeper into
the recesses of the woods he
may hope to obtain even
more intimate glimpses —
pictures which may be called
close-ups of Fairyland. •
These are provided by the
fungi which abound in the
woods in autumn. Not only
are fungi of many and
varied shapes, and found in
all kinds of positions, but they
are often of hues so start¬
ling, and stand out against
their background with such
effectiveness, that some, at
least, of the mystery can be
captured on the film or plate.
It is true that fungi (pro¬
nounced, by the \va,y, fnn-jee)
are fond of dark places, but
it is often possible to direct
the slanting rays of the
autumn sun on them by
moving aside branches which
intercept the light, and, be¬
cause the lens of the camera
is directed somewhat down¬
wards, it is possible to make
use of light rays which come
from above and directly
in front.
A dark background is the
most effective, and this is
provided by the surrounding
undergrowth. Fungi are
often found at the base of
trees, and the trunk, out of
focus so as not to distract
the eye from the main object,
will serve admirably.
In order to get the stalks, where these occur, the camera
should be placed near the ground level and supported by
a stone or other object. A portrait attachment will often
be necessary for the smaller subjects, and in this case
care should be taken that there are no leaves or twigs,
unnoticed by the eye but certainly not forgotten by the
camera, in front of the lens.
The amount of exposure will vary with the light, the
film used, and the stop ; a small stop and a long exposure
will bring out detail which is the charm of fungi to the
photographer.
The most prominent order of fungi is comprised by
the agarics, which include the common mushroom ;
there are one thousand distinct species of this order in
Great Britain. Perhaps the best known of the “ toad¬
stools ” — which more or less approximate to the genus
A gar lens — is the Fly Agaric, common in birch and fir
plantations. It is very poisonous, but e.xtremely decora¬
tive, the cap being bright
scarlet or reddish umber,
studded with dirty white or
yellowish warts.
Another fascinating fungus
is the Giant Puftball, which,
if undisturbed in some neg¬
lected corner, will often grow
as big as a football. The
Earth-star, a beautiful fun¬
gus, prefers shady spots on a
sandy soil, while for inky-
caps we need search no
farther than the edge of the
garden lawn.
An account of the features
and habits of fungi cannot
be given in a short article.
The photographer is pri¬
marily interested in his pic¬
ture, and when he gets his
photograph of a startling,
wrinkled object attached to
the bark of a tree, or of little
tables seemingly expressly
designed for elves gleaming
in the depths of a wood, it is
easy for him to look up a
reference book and name
the species.
Some museums have col¬
lections of models of fungi
which render identification
easy, while some, again,
have those beautiful coloured
photographs illuminated from
behind which are at once
a joy and an inspiration to
the photographer.
Only one word of warning
is necessary. Such an un¬
promising subject as fungi-
hunting may prove so intensely interesting that one may
find that a good deal of one’s time — and money — is spent
in obtaining a series. Nature photographers know all
about the madness that coijies on when a whole gallery of
potential pictures dawns on the understanding. And
fungi will certainly provide weeks of active, interesting
work to the amateur photographer in the autumn. They
provide excellent training in technique, which will help
the photographer in dealing with other subjects.
Fly Agaric — a poisonous fungus.
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October 14, 1936
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CAMERAS TAKING 16 EXPOSURES ON V.P.
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Leica Model Ilia, chromium, ill Summar lens, ever-
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Leica Model III, chromium, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six,
ever-ready case. As new . £27 0 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
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Leica Model 111, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-
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Leica Model II, black, f/2 rigid Summar lens, ever-
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Leica Model II, black, f/2,5 Hektor lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £21 10 0
Leica Model 11, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £19 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable, f/2.5 Hektor lens.
Very good condition . £10 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable, f/3.5 Elmar. Good
condition . £8 8 0
15-cm. f/2.3 Astro Identoscop Special Telephoto for
Leica. Cost £95. Shop-soiled only.. £55 0 0
Leitz Thambar 9-cm. f/2. 2, with special pigskin case.
Cost £22 I9s. As new . £17 5 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. Elmar f/4.5 Lens, coupled. Excellent
condition . £11 10 0
Leitz l3.5-cm. Elmar f/4.5 Lens, uncoupled. Excellent
condition . £7 5 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. Hektor f/4.5 Lens, coupled. As new
£13 18 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar, coupled, chromium. As new
£8 15 0
18-cm. f/5.5 Tele-Megor, coupled for Leica. As new
£17 10 0
Leitz 5-cm. f/3.5 Elmar, coupled. Excellent condition
£6 0 0
Megoflex Attachment for Leica Model I _ £2 5 0
4-in. f/5.6 Dallon Tele-anastigmat for Leica 1 . .£2 10 0
Stereo Viewer for Leica. As new . £4 18 6
CONTAXES :
Contax Model II, f/2. 8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £34 10 0
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model I, a very special camera with latest wedge-
type range-finder, f/2 Sonnar lens, lens hood, 2
filters, ever-ready case. As new . £32 10 0
Contax Model I, latest range-finder, f/2. 8 Tessar lens,
ever-ready case. As new . £23 10 0
Contax Model I, earlier range-finder, but latest shutter,
f/2. 8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case. As new £2 1 0 0
Contax Model I, as above, but fitted f/3.5 Tessar lens
£18 10 0
Zeiss 13.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar Lens, for Contax. As
new . £16 15 0
Zeiss 12-in. f/8 Tele-Tessar, with special filter and case.
Cost £48. As new . £27 10 0
Plate Back for Model I Contax, £2 10s. ; extra Slides,
5s. 6d. each ; Copying .Arm for use with Magniphot
Enlarger, £2 15s.
OTHER MINIATURE CAMERAS FITTED WITH
COUPLED RANGE-FINDERS.
Super Ikonta, 530/16, f/2. 8 Tessar, 2 filters, ever-ready
case. As new . £22 15 0
Super Ikonta, 530/16, f/3.5 Tessar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £19 15 0
Super Ikonta, 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar lens, Compur Rapid,
ever-ready case. As new . £18 17 6
Super Ikonta, 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar lens. Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £14 i7 6
Super Ikonta, 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar lens. Normal Compur,
ever-ready case. As new . £13 15 0
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . £17 15 0
Super Nettel, f/3.5 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . £12 17 6
Ensign Autorange, f;4.5 Tessar, Compur, fitted especially
to take plates, with three slides and focussing screen.
Cost over £16. As new . £10 10 0
CAMERAS TAKING 16 EXPOSURES ON 3ix2i
FILM :
Dolly Super Sport, for films and plates, f''2.8 Tessar,
Rapid Compur, set of P.O. filters. F.P. adapter,
3 slides, focussing screen, extension tube, case.
Cost £22 6s. As new . £13 10 0
OUR MINIATURE PROCESSING
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For miniature negatives, specialist processing
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spool is made, and paraphenylene-diamine
development, for which we charge 5s. 6d. per
Leica spool. The latter service is positively
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photographic technique it is possible to obtain.
Extreme precautions are taken to produce
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MINIATURE CAMERA REPAIR
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We are now able to place at the disposal of
miniature camera users a well-equipped repairs
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usually meant waiting weeks — often months
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can now undertake practically any repair
and return the apparatus within a few days.
Repairs to miniature cameras only can be
undertaken.
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/4,5 Tessar, Compur. As new £7 7 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. As new £8 2 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur. As new £5 15 0
Kodak Nagel Duo, f/4.5 Radionar, Pronto shutter.
As new . £3 17 6
Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/3.5 Kodak lens, Compur shutter.
As new . £7 7 6
Voigtlander Virtus, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur, case. Excellent
condition . £8 0 0
Baldax, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur, case. Excellent con¬
dition . £5 15 0
CAMERAS TAKING 16 EXPOSURES ON V.P.
SIZE FILM :
Kodak Pupille, f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens, Compur shutter.
Good condition . £9 9 0
Nagel Pupille, f/2 Xenon lens, Compur shutter. Ex¬
cellent condition . £12 12 0
Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, fitted special reflex
attachment . £12 12 0
Foth-Derby, f/2.5 lens, focal-plane shutter. Excellent
condition . £5 5 0
Piccochic, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur shutter. Excellent
condition . £5 5 0
Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur shutter.
Excellent condition . £5 15 0
Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur Rapid, Asnew..£6 7 6
Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan, Normal Compur. As new £5 15 0
Baldi, f/4.5 Vidanar lens, Vario shutter. As new £3 3 0
Baby Ikonta. f,3.5 Novar, Compur shutter. Excellent
condition . £5 15 0
Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar, 3-speed shutter. Good
condition . £2 17 6
Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar, 3-8peed shutter. Good
condition . £2 5 0
Wirgin, f/2.9 lens, Compur. Excellent condition £4 5 0
Piccochic, f'2.9 Vidanar, Compur. Good condition
£4 7 6
Piccochic, f/4.5 Vidanar, Vario shutter . £2 7 6
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FINDERS FOR 35-MM. FILM:
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar lens. Normal Compur, case.
As new . £6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f, 3.4 Xenar lens. Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £8 8 0
Dollina, f''2.9 Radionar, Compur. As new.. £6 17 6
Wirgin, the new chromium model, Leica shape, f/2.9
Radionar, Compur. As new . £7 7 0
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Latest Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6. f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid
Compur. ever-ready case. As new . £20 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, ever-ready
case. Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/4.5 Tessar, ever-ready case.
Excellent condition . £12 17 6
Non-Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar, case. Good
condition . £9 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£16 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar lens. Rapid
Compur shutter, ever-ready case. As new
£20 10 0
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar lens, ever-ready case. As
new . £11 15 0
Voigtlander Superb, f 3.5 Skopar, ever-ready case.
Practically as new . £12 5 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar lens.^ Practically as new. .£10 17 6
Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, special lens hood, filter and
ever-ready case. Approximately £76. As new
£52 10 0
Exakta Junior, f/4.5 Trioplan, leather case. As new
£9 7 6
Exakta Model A, f/3.8 Tessar. As new . £15 15 0
Exakta Model A (latest lever-wind model), f/i.9 Dall¬
meyer Super-Six, leather case. As new. .£20 10 0
Exakta Mode! C, f/3.5 Tessar, 3 slides, focussing screen,
case. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Multipseed Model B, f/3.5 Tessar, case £18 17 6
Exakta Model B, latest lever-wind model, f/2.8 Tessar
lens, case. As new . £2! 15 0
Exakta Model B, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, case. As
new . £25 15 0
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto Lens for Exakta £6 10 0
9-in. f/6.3 Dallon Telephoto Lens for Exakta. .£8 10 0
Welta Perfekta, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur shutter. As
new . £10 17 6
Ikoflex, f/6.3 Novar, 3-8peed shutter . £3 10 0
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. As new
£3 17 6
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LENS
**KODAKS**
Picture Chances
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With focal - plane delayed - action shutter,
speeded from 2 seconds to l/500th second.
Takes 12 pictures 2|"x2-^-" on standard 3|"x2^"
roll film.
WITH FOTH ANASTIGMAT LENS
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Readers’ lliiits9 Tips and Gadgets
Many people are dissatisfied with
the results they obtain from
gaslight printing because they
will neglect the essential factor; a
constant distance from the light means
better results and less waste. It is
surprising how the placing of the printing
frame at a different distance from the
light each time can prevent a correct
estimation of the exposure required.
BETTER GASLIGHT PRINTS.
An easily constructed piece of appara¬
tus, which allows this essential factor to
be easily observed, can be made for a
modest sum.
Upon a wooden base 10x5 in. is
fastened a piece 12x2 in. and at one
end of the latter is placed a batten
lampholder connected to a switch upon
the base. Easily visible lines are marked
at distances 5, 7 V and 10 in. from the
lampholder. When using a quarter-
plate, or smaller printing frame, I find it
advisable to raise the level of the frame
by an extra thickness of the 12x2 in.
wood, to keep it approximately central
with the bulb in the lampholder. Mark
also this piece as above.
The normal exposure position of the
printing frame is at the lo-in. mark.
If time is limited or the negatives
somewhat dense you can speed up by
using the 7^ or 5 in. mark, so requiring
only half or quarter of the original
exposure, yet keeping the printing
distance constant. The advantage of
this is particularly noticeable when
printing several copies from one negative.
Another advantage of this apparatus,
over the printing-box particularly, is
that when printing negatives that have
normal foregrounds but skies slightly
too dense, or rather thin foregrounds with
normal skies, one can tilt the frame at
an angle toward or from the light and
so get an evenly graded and better
result more easily than by card shading.
S. Nicholson.
A BACK-CLOTH FOR HOME PORTRAITURE.
An inexpensive but effective back¬
cloth for home portraiture can be
easily made from a cheap, un¬
bleached bed-sheet, obtainable for about
half-a-crown.
The sheet should be tacked to battens
at top and bottom and .stretched out
on the floor with newspapers under¬
neath. It is first treated with the prim¬
ing used by scenery painters — a mixture
of whiting and size in the proportion of
7 lb. of whiting to ^ lb. of size. Dissolve
the size in hot water and add the whit¬
ing, stirring to a smooth paste of the
consistency of thick cream. This is
applied fairly liberally with a white¬
wash brush and worked in.
When dry, the sheet is ready to be
painted as desired, using water-colour
powders and size in the above propor¬
tions. The simplest method is to buy
a packet of grey distemper powder, add
size, and paint over one side of the
sheet with this. Then, while still wet,
sprinkle on black water-colour powder
in irregular patches and work in with
A NOVEL RUBBER STOPPER.
ANY readers of “ The A.P.” may
not know of the stoppers illus¬
trated in the accompanying
photographs. Cork is not always satis¬
factory for various chemicals, glass
stoppers sometimes stick, and both may
easily be mislaid in a dark-room.
The stopper illustrated consists of a
solid rubber ball, attached by two rubber
straps to a stout rubber band, which is
stretched over the top of the bottle
neck. It will fit any size.
To open the bottle the ball is merely
pushed off its seating and pushed back
after use. It seals the bottle effectively,
making an airtight joint. It is easy to
keep clean, wears well, cannot be mis¬
laid, and is cheap. I found them in
France about eighteen months ago,
and have recently discovered that they
are now obtainable in England at some
of the leading stores. They are well
worth the attention of the photographic
dealer and chemist.
Cecil E. Banbury.
the brush. The result will be a nonde¬
script cloudy pattern well suited for
your purpose — particularly if you are
using a small room and your sitter has
to be placed close to the wall. If the
correct amount of size has been added,
the colours will not rub off.
The other side of the sheet should be
painted in much darker tones, thus giving
you thechoice of light or dark backgrounds.
When the paint is dry, fasten the top
of the sheet to a batten and the bottom
to a blind roller. M. Barlow.
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The Farmyard Gate. Taken with delayed-action shutter. Note
the useful foreground shadow cast uy the low autumn sun.
The rules of composition will have taught the
photographer that a ‘‘ good ” picture should
contain but one cliief interest which, when suit¬
ably placed in the picture area, draws the
attention of the beholder and gives the eye and senses a
feeling of serenity and satisfaction. The trained mind feels
at once when confronted
with a print containing sev¬
eral equally strong points
of attraction a feeling of
discord, and at all costs
must this be avoided if one’s
efforts are to be successful.
One of the most useful
ways of securing this main
centre of interest is by the
use of a figure.
Though it is usually
easy (too easy) to get a
figure into your picture,
the addition needs careful
thought. It must always
be remembered that the
pull of the human interest
is usually so strong that
whatever else is contained
in the picture becomes
secondary, and also usually
interdependent on what
the figure is doing. The
figure will dominate the
scene, and unless both are
in accord there will be
a state of disunity in the
print which will defeat the
end in view. If the figure
is not to be the chief
interest one should see
that it is only rendered The figures here make a point of em-
on a small scale. phasis for the picture.
October 14th, 1936 !
Where figures are to be rendered on a
relatively large scale the difficulty is to | ■
get them perfectly natural. Take the
attitude of the old man in “ The Curio [|
Hunter.” Supremely unaware of the '
camera (he just toddled along when we !
had actually set the camera to take
the village street with its creeper-clad
houses), he turns a good setting into
a good picture. Also note “ The
Caller,” where the figure, though )
actually arranged, fits equally well into \
The Caller. The placing of the light-toned figure in
the dark doorway “pulls together" what would other¬
wise be a scattered composition.
a dark corner of an otherwise good subject, and
lifts it from a record type of subject into the
realms of pictorialism.
Another point one must beware of is to arrange
(or secure) the figure so that it keeps the interest
in the picture space. The kiddies in " Going
to Post ” were irresistible, but there was not time
to get them coming towards the camera, so they
were snapped as shown ; but they hardly satisfy
completely as they lead the eye and mind right
out of the picture. Similarly, if you arrange your
figure coming towards the camera full on it will
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WORK
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k. Phase of Outdoor Picture -making with
he Camera for Sunny Autumn Days.
usually be too assertive and dominate everything else.
Whenever possible, place your figure correctly
; according to the a.ccepted standards. The rule of
thirds can invariably be employed, and nothing is
I more satisfying to the aesthetic sense than to see
a suitable figure welded into the picture as the laws
j of art direct. The owner of one of the new shutters
fitted with a delayed-action device has a means of
often including himself, if necessary, in his proposed
picture.
The present time of year is ideal for figure work
in the open. On a sunny autumn day not only is the
lighting soft but the shadows are long and generally
The Curio Hunter.
Here the figure is the principal object in the picture.
can be given for a walking figure, while a fiftieth is often
better to make sure of perfect sharpness. W'ith walking
figures the legs should also be watched. Make the exposure
when the pace is full out, as otherwise the figure may come
out looking as if balanced on one leg. It will be noticed
that we are considering only incidental figures, and not
portraiture in the open.
Going to Post.
can be turned to good account for picture-making. With
fast panchromatic films or plates snapshot exposures for
these subjects can be given.
Technique for figure work as is outlined in this note is
not any different from that accorded to ordina.ry landscape.
One important point is that the figure must be the sharpest
point of the composition. Any camera will do, and the
exposure for possible movement must be taken into con¬
sideration. A twenty-fifth of a second is the maximum that
At a Street Corner.
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October 14th, 1936
N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Messrs. Sands Hunter (37, Bedford
Street, W.C.2) have sent for review and
test one of the new " K.W.” reflex
cameras — the “ Pilot 6." It at once
gives a favourable impression, which is
fully confirmed on closer examination.
Outside dimensions are only 4 X 3 1 X 3 in.,
and it takes 12 pictures 2|-in. square on
the 8-exposure 3iX2-|^ spool, or 6
pictures on 2^ X2j- film. A lever move¬
ment brings
the mirror
into working
position, and
at the same
time sets the
shutter which
makes the ex¬
posure as the
mirror travels
upwards.
Speeds of
I /25th, i/ioth
and i/icoth of
a second, brief
and time, are
available.
The lens fo¬
cusses from 3 ft. to infinity, and the
hooded screen at the top gives a full-
size image, and has a magnifying lens
to aid accurate focussing. A wire-frame
finder is also fitted, but is out of sight
when not required. The insertion and
removal of the films is easily and rapidly
accomplished. A wire release, sling
strap and tripod bush are included.
With an f/6.3 anastigmat the price
is £3 13s. 6d. ; with an f/4.5 it is £5 5s.,
and with an f/3.5 it is £•/ los. Suitable
cases and filters are available as e.xtras.
For a very low-price miniature reflex the
" Pilot 6 ” is well worth serious atten¬
tion and favourable consideration. It
is evidently the product of expert design
and workmanship.
This year’s volume of " The Year’s
Photography ” is, in our opinion, fully
up to the high standard of previous
issues. It contains 68 photogravure
reproductions of prints and slides shown
at the 1936 K.P.S. Exhibition. Com¬
ments on the pictorial section arc given
by Mr. J. Dudley Johnston, and these
are particularly valuable in those cases
where the picture referred to is repro¬
duced. Mr. D. C. Rowlett deals with the
lantern slides, Mr. E. J. Bedford with
natural history work, and Dr. E. E.
Jelly with scientific exhibits and what
he calls " The Chamber of Horrors.” The
book is published by the R.P.S., and is
obtainable through booksellers and
photographic dealers at 2.s. 6d., or bound
in cloth at 5s. Postage on the two
editioils is 6d. and gd. respectively.
The Polytechnic Photographic Society,
which is affiliated to the Royal Photo¬
graphic Society, has now commenced its
winter sea.son with greatly increased
facilities. These now consist of two
enlarging dark-rooms with six enlargers,
an ordinary dark-room, and also equip¬
ment for portraiture. Meetings are held
every Friday evening in the School of
Photography at the Polytechnic, Regent
Street, \V.i. Both beginners and ad¬
vanced workers are welcome, and applica¬
tion for membership should be made to
the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Desmond A.
Feldman, 30, Ashworth Road, W.g.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition was Mr.
S. Cassette, of 16, Av. Eng. Weinolder,
Schaerbech, Brussels,' to whom an
award of 21s. has beep made. Full
particulars of this competition are
published each week in our advertise¬
ment pages.
An exhibition of the pliotographic
work of the late Herbert Lambert of
Bath, and managing director of Messrs.
Elliott & Fry, I.td., is now open at the
Camera Club, 17, John Street, Adelphi,
London, W.C., and remains open until
Saturday, 24th October, 1936. The
e.xhibition will be open to the public
daily, from ii a.m. to 6.30 p.ra., except
Sundays. Admission is free.
The annual cine film competition of
the Scottish Photographic Federation was
adjudicated by Mr. Allan J. Harper, of
Leith, and from a large entry Mr. Harper
awarded the Brewster Trophy to Mr.
James Baxter, of Wishaw, who is a
member of the Motherwell Y.M.C.A.
Camera Club, for his film, entitled " The
Road to the Isles.”
“ Alpine Wonderland ” is an im¬
pressive volume just published at i8s.
by Messrs. Chapman & Hall. It con¬
tains some 250 reproductions of photo¬
graphs selected by Dr. J. J. Schatz,
the printing of the plates being done in
Germany. It is not perhaps surprising,
therefore, that no work of British Alpine
photographers is included. The book
deals very adequately with the whole
series of Alpine ranges from Yugoslavia
to Savoy and Dauphiny. An interesting
and informative introduction is from
the pen of Sir Claud Schuster.
Lost, on a Worthing train on October
4th, a Rolleiflex Camera, No. 134822.
A reward for its recovery is offered by
Mr. Posgate, 72, Mansfield Road, Luton.
Exhibitions and Competitions ^^FUTURE
The iuime and address in brackets indicates to xvhorn to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Deginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, October 31. Rides in issue of September 30.
The Amateur Photographer Annual Lantern Slide
Competition. Closing date, October 31. Rules in
this issue.
W'allace Heaton " Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
JJruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotograhea de Madrid,
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotograhea de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
XXX le Salon International D’Artc Photographique
de Paris. — Open, October 3-18. (M. H. Cousin,
Secretaire de la Societe Fran^aise de Photographique,
51, Rue de Clichy, Paris (9E).)
South .African Inten^ational Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masar>*kova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
Brighouse Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.
Exhibition at the Smith Art Gallery. — Open, Sep¬
tember 26-October 23. (Chas. VV. Roberts, Public
Library, Museum and Art Galleiy, Brighouse, Yorks.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-Novembcr
12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
.Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic .Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secretary, Magyar Aina-
tdrfdnyk^pezok, Orsz. Szovetsege, Budapest VII,
Erzsebet-kdrut, 9, Hungary.)
Rotherham P.S. Forty-seventh Annual Inter¬
national Exhibition. — Open, October 14-17. (E.
George Alderman, Ruardean, Newton Street, Rother¬
ham.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Intenia-
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, .Asahi Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull.— Open, October 3i-November
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, liast
Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third .Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of .Midland Federation Clubs.
— Entries, October 14 ; open, November 9-14. (P. H.
Crosby, Hon. Sec., G.E.C. Photographic Society,
General Electric Co., Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s ” Holiday Competition.” Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, r936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University. Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December; entries, November 2.
(J. F. Marshall, Hon. Sec., Kine Group, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, VV.C.i.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photc^raphy (.Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec. P'otographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.
69, .Antwerp.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
Twenty-ninth Scottish National Salon. — Open,
February 20-March 13 ; entries, January 23. (J.
J. Robertson, Hon. Salon Secretary, Art Gallery
and Museum, Perth.)
Fourth Scottish .Amateur Film F'estival, Final
.Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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October 14, 1936
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th[ amateur photographer
a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
Methods and ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLV.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. A. H.
DURRANT.
IT may be said that I follow in the footsteps of my
father, who was a keen photographer over
thirty years ago. Suffice it to say that from
his old negatives I learned to make my first prints on
home-made blue paper. Nowadays I use a quarter-
plate T.-P. reflex for studio work and also for outdoor
work where possible. For holida3's my favourite is a
6x6 Rolleicord which yields excellent results whilst not
being cumbersome to carrj^ I^anchromatic material,
exposed through an ‘ Alpha ' filter when necessary, is
invariably used— Ilford Soft Gradation plates for the
T.-P. reflex and Panatomic film for the Rolleicord.
“ I do not specialise in any one branch of work, but
seek subjects from any material or ideas which appeal
to me. Portrait sulrjects are carefully studied and
lighted with the object of suggesting character, whilst
I sometimes add a suitable background to help the com¬
position. To me portraiture is fascinating work, as one
has the lighting and modelling under complete control.
" The viewpoints of landscapes and seascapes are
carefully selected to obtain the maximum pictor¬
ial effect under the prevailing lighting conditions.
Skies play an important part in many of my
pictures, and I often wait for suitable cloud
formations before exposing. The sensitive ma¬
terials I use are so good, and I know them so
well, that I find it easy to give correct exposures
without the aid of a meter. I may say that I
always give a full exposure.
“ My plates are desensitised in a Pinacryptol
dj^e and developed, by the aid of a green safelight,
in M.O. developer. They are thoroughly fixed
and washed. Any small blemishes on the nega¬
tive are now touched up with retouching medium
and an H pencil.
“ For exhibition purposes I make a selection
from my negatives taken during the past year.
An examination of the proofs will reveal to me
if the whole negative should be printed or, as
often happens, only a portion. Enlargements are
then made on 15 x 12 paper. I prefer white
I<Codak Royal for portraits, and for most other
subjects I use a fast Chloro-bromide.
“If necessary, parts of the print are shaded
during the accurate exposure which is given,
and the print developed just to the full in M.Q.
developer. This ensures a fuU range of rich
tones. The usual fixing and washing is carried
out. After-treatment of the print merely consists
of spotting and slightly darkening any obtrusive
high-light. The prints are mounted on large white
mounts, finished off with a crayon line, and later
sent off to the selection committee. My thoughts
then turn to next year’s pictures and ‘ things
to come
{A further example of Mr. Durrani’s work is
reproduced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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October 14th, 1936
iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
WAITING/' hy H, W, Lambert,
Reference has often been made
in these columns to the desira¬
bility of placing the principal
item or centre of interest well “ in ”
the picture. The rule, in the ordinary
run of cases, is to place the centre of
interest on or as near as possible to
one of the points of intersection
formed by divisions of thirds vertically
and horizontally.
But it has also been remarked that
there is nothing arbitrary about it,
and, upon occasion and if it is justified
by the nature of the subject,
it is possible to make a very
considerable departure from
one of the positions in ques¬
tion without impairing the
success of the arrangement.
Even so, it is extremely rare
to find a centre of interest
placed so near the edge as in
this instance. The function is
served by the figure of the
girl (i), and, as will be seen,
she is in a position virtually
on the margin of the print.
If there were no accents of
importance elsewhere, or if
the setting were unrelieved,
such a placing would be
definitely unacceptable. It
would look wrong, and would
actually be wrong. Even if
the factor of human interest
were strong enough to confer
principality, it would still fail
to achieve that sense of com¬
pleteness that we are entitled
to expect a finished picture to
display, and the failure to
adhere to the rule would in¬
volve a self-evident weakness
in the arrangement.
Here, however, justification
for the unusual nature of the placing is
to be found in the fact that there are
two points of lesser attraction which are
so disposed as to afford a reasonable
balance to the point (i). These are the
base of the tree trunk (2) and the group
of points of light in the foliage at (3).
(2) is somewhat nearer to the left-
hand edge than (i) is to the right. Its
presence tends to draw the attention
momentarily to the left, and, in so
doing, to create something in the
nature of an illusion that (i) is more
" in ” the picture than it is. Its pull,
however, is shght in comparison with
the figure, and, by itself, it is not
sufficient to create an adequate
balance. The attraction at (3) is
a bit more forceful, but, alone, it would
be little more effective than (2). The
two points (2 and 3), together, manage
to offset and balance the placing of
(i), partly because they both pull away
from the right-hand side along the
respective directions of (b) and (a) and
partly because, in conjunction with (c),
they seem to suggest a triangular
formation which encloses, and there¬
fore unites, the three points of interest.
The unification of these three points,
especially having regard to the sug¬
gested triangle, entitles them to be
viewed as a group, and, composition-
ally, it might be said that it is the
group that counts and not so much the
individual elements of which it is com¬
posed. If this assumption be agreed,
the group could be taken as being
suitably placed in the picture space,
for it is somewhat more to one side
than the other and one of the aforesaid
points of intersection, and one only,
is enclosed. That one is nearest to
the figure (i) and it would seem
legitimate to take it that it lends the
required accentuation.
As it happens, there is some support
for the idea of the triangular forma¬
tion in the direction assumed by the
bench, which lies along the line (b),
and in the line of the edge of the path,
which connects (i) and (3), but by a
less direct route.
Viewed from this latter standpoint,
it might be argued that the
arrangement has been made
to accord with the conven¬
tions of composition and
there is no departure from
the accepted form. The con¬
nection between the points,
however, is inclined to be
tenuous, and, although the im¬
pression does retain some
influence, it is questionable
if it is strong enough to be
thoroughly maintained.
The first alternative — rely¬
ing upon the balancing
accents — seems the sounder
on analysis, but, in practice,
it is more likely that the dis¬
position of the material was
determined simply on the
ground that it looked well and
seemed to fill the picture space
acceptably, or, put in another
way, it was more a matter of
instinctive judgment than
conscious construction.
It is undeniably successful,
and it could be wished that
the rendering of the effect, on
which the subject depends for
its pictorial appeal, were
equally well brought out.
In the existing rendering, the sunshine
seems to lack brightness and vigour,
and the reason seems to lie in a
measure of over-printing. However,
this is a matter that could very easily
be corrected in another edition, and,
now that attention has been drawn
to the fact, it will doubtless be done.
The picture has the added advantage
of suggesting experiments in the direc¬
tion of departing more or less from
the accepted "rules” of composition.
Such essays are often of great interest.
" Mentor.”
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{See article, “ Ho-w I make my Exhibition Pictuies."}
By a. H. Durrant.
October 14th, 1936
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Every week an article will appear under this heading dealing
with a topic of interest to the novice in photography. —
COWS, AND OTHER THINGS.
Having an intention to say something about my
first experiences of hand-camera work as compared
with w'hat it is now, I made a search for one or two
early negatives, few of which have escaped destruction.
Fig. I is from a negative made with the first hand-camera
I ever had.
It was made of cardboard and cloth, with a single lens,
and a one-speed shutter worked with an elastic band ; and
the whole outfit cost fifteen shillings. I thought it a
marvel. And in many ways it certainly was, being possessed
by seven devils.
I have shown the whole of the negative. Two edges
were covered in the slide so as to waste as much space as
the whole area of some modern negatives. The other
two sides were exposed to the edges, and these frequently
frilled unless we rubbed a bit of w'ax candle along them.
Fig. I-
Fig. 2.
This stopped the frilling, and at the same time distributed
bits of wax over the surface, and these stepped develop¬
ment where they lodged.
It will be seen from the illustration that the definition
was good in the middle, but soon degenerated ; and that
the lens did not cover the corners. The fog at the bottom
was due to the leaky character of the slides. It was a
marvellous camera. Now in looking up this negative I
unearthed several others full of nothing but cows, and I
decided to postpone my remarks on early hand-camera
work and ask myself the question, “ Why photograph
cows ? "
I know why I took those in Fig. i. That absurd and
shoddy camera, in my estimation, worked wonders. I
photographed all sorts of things just to see them " come
Fig. 3-
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out.” I don’t know which were worse, my
subjects or my negatives ; but whatever the
subject, the negative, if it “ came out,” was a
thrilling and wonderful thing. I knew no¬
thing about other people’s negatives, but I am
sure there were very few as dense and contrasty
as mine, which often had to be printed in bright
sunlight to get an image on P.O.P. Of course
cows were worth photographing, and every¬
thing else as well.
Long after I had become more fastidious
about subjects I must have taken the cows in
Figs. 2 and 3. At that time I was using my
first long-focus lens on a reflex. Even cows
looked fine on the screen — and so did every¬
thing else. In Fig. 2, the four principal cows
are not bad, but there are bits of three others.
Fig. 3 is worse.
Fig. 4 is easily the best of the bunch, but I
cannot think of any valid excuse for taking it.
To the farmer and stockbreeder, or to a
dairyman, photographs of cows, as single specimens or in
herds, may well be not only interesting but valuable.
In that case, by all means let us photograph them to the
best of our ability. We may also take them just for
practice, as it were, or because we are still in the stage
where it is wonderful and exciting to photograph anything.
But the mistake beginners make is to suppose that their
cow portraits, just because they have ” come out,” are fit
and proper subjects for pictorial competition purposes.
Cows are often valuable subsidiary objects in landscape
pictures. A recent striking example was Stuart Black’s
" Cowscape ” at the R.P.S. It was really a cloudscape,
but the humorous title was justified, because the cows
made the picture.
This does not affect my contention that such things as
the four cow subjects here have no real “ pictorial ” signi¬
ficance whatever. The cows are quite nice creatures, and
their surroundings are natural and pleasant, but the prints
are trifling records, and not pictures.
Of course, my cows are a symbol. When I put the
question, ” Why photograph cows ? ” I could substitute
scores of other nouns for ‘‘ cows.” In all its forms it is
an important question ; and it would help us to better
things if we put it to ourselves before making an exposure,
if we have any idea of getting a result that shall be more
than a mere photographic record. When we look at a
proposed subject we should consider whether, after all, it
is only a “ cow.” W. L. F. W.
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41.
The moat popular of enlargement papers, bro¬
mide is the fastest and is available in a large
number of contrast grailes as well as surface finishes.
Because of its speed to actinic light, all bromides
must be handled in deep yellow, orange or red safe-
light.
The contrast grades usually available are : —
1. Soft. — For use with negatives which are either
harsh in contrast or dense. It has the longest
scale of tones of all the bromide range and,
consequently, calls for correct exposure and
development. It is also the fastest regarding
printing speed.
2. Normal. — For use with normal contrast nega¬
tives, that is, negatives of correct exposure
and development. About half the speed of the
soft variety.
S. Medium. — For use with negatives that are not
quite up to the normal standard.
4. Contrasty or Vigorous. — Suitable for negatives
which are under-exposed and/or under-devel¬
oped. Printing speed approximately two-
tMrds or half that of normal.
6. Extra Contrasty. — The most contrasty of all
the grades and suitable for only very weak and
under-exposed negatives. Also suitable for
copying line work.
Bromide prints intended for subsequent toning
should always be correctly exposed and fully devel¬
oped, that is, until no further details can be seen
to appear in the high-lights. This will ensure that
the toning will be of good quality and consistent
throughout the print.
Developers suitable for bromide papers are to
be found in No. 2 (Metol-Hydroquinone) and No.
9 (Amidol) in this series.
If difficulty is found in determining the emulsion
side of the bromide paper, particularly in the case
of matt papers, place a corner of the bromide paper
between the lips and it will be found that the
emulsion side will tend to adhere to one of them.
After development, the print should be rinsed
for a few seconds in clean water and then placed
in the fixing-bath of 4 oz. hypo to 20 oz. water
(see No. 3 of this series).
The prints should be kept moving in the fixing-
bath for about ten to fifteen minutes and then
washed thoroughly for about thirty for single¬
weight prints and about si xty minutes for double¬
weight prints.
Blot off superfluous moisture and hang to dry.
42. BROMOIL
Bromide prints or enlargements for converting
into broiuoils should be correctly exposed, fully
developed and of a good colour with an adequate range
of tones. V\’hile it is possible to make bromoils from
poor bromide prints, the Imest bromoils are always
made from good black-and-white bromide prints.
Several manufacturers make bromide papers specially
for broraoil, and these should be used where possible,
although bromide prints made on any good paper may
be used. The bromide prints should be thoroughly
washed and free from hypo and preferably dried before
bleaching.
Bleachers.
10 per cent copper sulphate solution . . 6 drm.
10 per cent potassium bichromate solution 2 drm.
10 per cent potassium bromide solution 4 drm.
Pure hydrochloric acid . . . . . . 2 drops.
Water to . . . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
or
A. Copper chloride . . . . . . ^ oz.
Sodium chloride . . . . . . oz.
Hydrochloric acid . . . . • . 3 drops.
Water to . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
B. Potassium bichromate . . . . 50 grs.
Water to . . . . . . . . 10 or.
For use take A, i part ; B, i part ; water, 2 parts.
After bleaching in either of the above — which should
be used at 65 to 75 degrees Fahr. — the print is well
washed for ten minutes to remove yellow stain, and
then fixed in plain hypo (i ozl to 20 oz. water). After
a final wash for half an hour the print may be dried,
or pigmenting proceeded with at once.
If the bleached print is dried it must be soaked in
water at a temperature of about 75 de^ees Fahr. for
half an hour before pigmenting.
After pigmenting, drying the finished bromoil can
be hastened by soaking the print in methylated spirit
for five minutes and hanging up in a warm current of air.
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icture Points
No. 21 (New Series) by RICAI^DO
Relevancy in the
Subject Matter.
IT is not enough that a
picture, of no matter what
subject, shall consist only
of good composition and
good photographic technique,
but that if two or more
objects are included, they
must be suitably related to each other in the natural order of
things. This is best understood by referring to the two sketches
above. Wholly unrelated subjects like the plant, decanter and
glasses in the top sketch are by no means uncommon in be¬
ginners’ prints. Perhaps there is a greater temptation when
composing a picture such as a still-life subject to keep adding
to the number of objects instead of eliminating and simplifying
the group. With subjects like landscapes, where one selects and
does not arrange the various items in the pictures, the danger
of including irrelevant objects is not so great. No matter
how good the composition or technique may be in such a
print, the fact that the subjects are quite unrelated to each
other is enough to weaken its appeal. One does not usually
associate these articles together, therefore it is equally unsuit¬
able to group them together.
Another instance of irrelevancy, although by no means so
common as the top sketch, is shown in the dog study. Here it is
little short of being ridiculous, as there is no reasonable chance
that an animal could be associated with such articles of cloth-
ing. Although there is not the slightest doubt that it was
amusing to the owner of the dog, it is not a suitable subject
for a pictorial print, and constitutes only a “record” print.
Sloping Lines.
IN last week’s “ Picture Points ” we discussed the danger
of allowing lines in the foreground to fall away at the
corners of the print, thus causing a feeling of insecurity
and divided interest. We have now a similar problem, that
of sloping lines when they appear near the edge of the print.
In the first sketch, the eye is attracted out of the left-hand
side of the picture because of the lack of space between the
boat and the edge of the print. If we take a viewpoint
more to the left, such as suggested in the lower sketch, and so
include more space between the base of the sloping line and
the edge of the print, we have a better chance of maintaining
interest in the picture. Although the subject in this
print is a boat,
the same prin¬
ciple applies to
any subject where
a strong line or
form is sloping
outwards and is
near the edge of
the print, par¬
ticularly if there
are no opposing
lines to restore
the direction to¬
wards the middle
of the picture.
Wherever a
print includes one
or more sloping
lines, particularly
if they are at
varying angles,
it is a great
help towards pre¬
serving a sense of
stability in the
print, if a vertical
subject, such as
that suggested by
the lighthouse,
can be included.
Under-exposure and Inadequate Lighting.
The immediate reaction to a print similar to that in the left-hand sketch would
be to say that the negative was under-exposed, because the details in
the shadows are missing. The age-old advice of exposing for the shadows
is sound, but unless there is sufficient light to illuminate the shadows any amount of
over-exposure will be futile. The result would be that the lightest tones would
become dense and unprintable in the negative, while the shadows would remain as
blank as ever and a contrasty print be inevitable.
With such a subject as illustrated on the left, where a single point of light was
the only illuminant, it is clearly a
matter of inadequate lighting, and
not so much under-exposure. Some
secondary source of lighting is es¬
sential, and although it is not advis¬
able to have two lights showing in
the picture, the subsidiary lighting should be to one side, the left, so that it would
relieve the shadows and so provide the complete contours of the books, as well as
revealing the modelling of the candlestick. This is shown in the right-hand sketch.
It is quite probable that the group illuminated by only one light looked quite
attractive to the eye, but it must be remembered that as the eye wanders from the
high-lights to the shadows, the iris of the eye is automatically and unknowingly
adjusting itself to the light. But the lens sees everything at once, and the only
way to compensate for this is to provide extra lighting so that the lens will “ see ”
into the shadows sufficiently to register the details.
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USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Opening of the Winter Cine Season “ ACTINOGRAPHIST.”
WITH the coining of darker months,
amateur cine activities are
wont to find their expression in
different though still attractive outlets.
Production work is ceasing to hold the
field ; and, in its place, renewed interest
will be talcen in lectures, projection and
the general indoor activities of a healthy
movement.
As an incentive to greater participa¬
tion in all these, the unattached worker
is strongly urged to link up with his
local club or society. Here he will
usually find a congenial atmosphere,
scope for working on the more important
products of co-operation and — above
all — opportunities for making contact
with helpful suggestions and new
ideas.
It is not suggested, of course, that the
new-comer should long remain a " pas¬
senger ” or become a retarding influence
to society activities. More than one
society does, indeed, suffer from a pre¬
ponderance of this class of member —
which perhaps explains why the positive
output of such bodies is appreciable only
in the work of three or four real en¬
thusiasts.
To overcome this, the beginner or new
member should take early steps to
demonstrate his enthusiasm. He should
not hesitate to join in society discussions
from the very outset. Nor should he
be afraid to advance criticism. It is
part of his job to see that his club is
justifying the place it holds in the
movement. It is part of his job at all
times to raise his voice in furtherance
of approved objects.
After all, societies thrive on keen
enthusiasm ; nor would it be the first
time that the introduction of " new
blood ” has come as a spur to the flagging
energies of older members.
One of the main features in which
enthusiastic members can advance the
welfare of their club concerns the
matter of programme selection. Gener¬
ally, a programme should not be too
technical or exacting ; nor, on the
other hand, should it fail through a too-
lavish attention to the demand for
" entertainment.”
The happy medium here implies a
programme that will afford to member¬
ships the utmost technical and filmic
training without any tendency to bore¬
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which invariably follows when the
training is too severe.
And, apart from the well-recognised
advantages of enlivened study, it should
not be forgotten that before entering the
club-room most members have probably
expended a good deal of energy in
following the very exacting duties of
vocation.
For a remedy, it is advisable as often
as possible to combine instructional
lectures with shows of good films. Thus
the evening could open with the screen¬
ing of one of the " classic ” films of the
movement — and this could be followed
by a capable lecture-criticism.
Again, the lecturer could open the
evening with a selected talk, a film or
films being subsequently shown to
illustrate the major points raised. Only
occasionally should the show of films be
omitted ; and at such times its place
should be taken by a general discussion
(to which the lecturer should reply).
Extreme care should be used in the
selection of speakers, though most of
those available in the field of cinemato¬
graphy are good. So, too, the best
lecturers will usually visit a serious
society without fee ; and, being busy
people, they like to select from alterna¬
tive dates. Incidentally, lecturers who
have good films to their credit are always
infinitely better than those who have
no films but abundant “ theories ” and
prejudices.
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through the “ inter-loan ” method and
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A Hint When Making Cine
By D. ALDWYN JAMES.
The average amateur cinematogra¬
pher puts the letters composing
the title, or sub-title, against a
plain black or white background. There
is no doubt that this procedure assists in
making the letters show up better. But
to use this method of titling thoughout a
production is too monotonous, and gives
an impression of lacking in imagination.
In the " silent ” days, when viewing
professional productions, this fact was
very noticeable. Plain backgrounds were
rarely used, but instead scenic or pictorial
ones. This method of technique had the
effect of strengthening the meaning of
the title in the minds of the audience.
The professional studio has facilities
denied to the amateur, but a little
ingenuity can compensate, sometimes,
for lack of resources available to another.
Every week The Amateur Photographer
gives beautiful pictures in the art pages
of the journal. The variety is such that
practically every subject is covered by
examples. Therefore, by using any one of
these pictures as an appropriate back¬
ground to a title, the title itself becomes
something more than a collection of words.
October I4tli, 1936
Sub-Titles
As most amateur cine films are pro¬
duced for purely private exhibition it
is not likely that objection would be
raised by the owners of the copyrights
for infringements. But, in any case,
if permission was asked, for the purpose
stated, it would in a" probability be
readily granted.
It will be appreciated that by utilising
the art pages of The Amateur Photo¬
grapher in the above manner an im¬
mense improvement in the technique of
presenting titles and sub-titles is bound
to make itself evident.
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, October 14th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Demonstration of Roll Film Developing.
Birkenhead P.A. Criticism of Competitions i and 2.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin6 Sec.). " The Applications of Cinematography.” J. Fraser.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ E.xposure Systems.” J. Radford.
Bristol P.S. “ Fes the Mysterious — the inviolate City of Morocco.” J. Shaw.
Croydon C.C. Lecture on Portraiture. Howard Coster.
Dennistoun C.C. Beginners’ Night. " What do you want to know ? ”
Edinburgh P.S. Meeting of Portfolio Contributors.
G. E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Combination Enlarging.
Hinckley and D.P.S. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1935.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Still Life — Practical Evening.
Solihull P.S. Successful Picture-making for Beginners.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. " Memoirs of London, 1884-1902.” P. Martin.
Worcestershire C.C. “ Portraiture.” Donald Allen.
Thursday, October 15th.
Armley and Wortley P.S. “ Windmills.” Ethert Brand. (V.P.U. Lecture.)
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. ” Bypaths in Lantern-Slide Making.” E. S. Maples.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. The K.P.S. 1936 Exhibition Slides.
Blyth and D.C.C. Members’ Print Criticism. C. E. Baldwin.
Bolton C.C. ” Lenses and their Production.” W. Spink.
Brighouse C.C. *‘ Oil Reinforcement.” A. Barraclough.
Bury P.S. Show of Members’ Summer Prints and Discussion.
Camberwell C.C. One-man Show. G. A. Slight.
Greenock C.C. Enlarging.” Dr. J. Nelson Russell.
H. H.P.S. ” Truth, Art and Photography.” H. Kanson.
Hull P.S. ” Miniature Negative Photography.” G. B. Macalpine.
Keighley and D. P.A. ” Preparing Negatives for Exhibition Prints.” H. Bairstow.
Liverpool .\.P.A. ” The Liverpool Cathedral.” Col. N'ere E. Cotton.
N. Middlesex P.S. ” Contrast.” E. Van Sorneren.
Oldham P.S. L. and C.P. Union Print Portfolio.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Combination Printing.” H. Swindlehurst.
Richmond C.C. ” Modem Aids to Indoor Photography.” S. Schofield.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. “ Spotting and Finishing Prints.” H. N. Usher.
Sunderland P.A. “ Enlarging Demonstration.” R. Chalmers.
Urmston and D.P.S. Mixed Cine Show.
Wimbledon C.C. ” The Tower of London.” E. W. Harvey-Piper.
Woolwich P.S. “ Print Reproduction on Bromide Papers.” B. L. Twinn.
Friday, October 16th.
Harrogate P.S. ” Picture-making and worth-while Photography.” H. G. Grainger.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” J. O. VVilkes.
Photomicrographic S. ” Section-cutting, etc.” Dr. G. S. Sansom and F. J. Pittock.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. ” Etchadine.” G. H. Potts.
St. Helens C.C. Demonstration for Beginners. J. Gorse.
Walkden and D.P.S. Members’ .\ight. ” Gaslight Printing.” j. W. Watkinson.
Saturday, October 17th.
St. Bride P.S. Second Annual Dance. A. J. Milne, M.C.
Watford D.C. Monthly Competition.
Monday, October 19th.
Blackburn and D.P.S. ” Making an Enlargement.” T. C. Egan.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ” Methods of Development.” L. Payne and P. C.
Harper.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. ” The Charm of Colour Photography.” F. P.
Bayne.
Derby P.S. Midland Counties Photographic Federation Portfolio and Slides.
Erdington and D.P.S. ” Cornish Memoirs.” L. T. Roberts.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ** The Cotswolds.” A. W. Lucas.
Kingston C.C. ” Practical Development.” B. B. Hill.
Lancaster P.S. '* How to Get the Best from your Bromide Prints.” C. Thomas.
Leeds C.C. ” Brom-etching Demonstration.” G. W. Perkin.
Leeds University P.S. Portraiture — a Demonstration. J. Manby.
Monday, October 19th (contd.).
Liverpool A. P.A. Demonstration — Lantem-SIide Making. Willis Nevitt.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. Monthly Competition — Slides.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Enlarging ” (Beginners). J. Y. Brown.
Southampton C.C. *' Ourselves as Others See Us.” (Cin^.) H. E. Isard.
Southport P.S. ” Leica Photography.” Messrs. E. Leitz, London.
S. London P.S. ” Architecture and Sunshine.” E. K. Bull.
St. Helens C.C. L. and C.P.U. Slides.
Walsall P.S. Demonstration, H. F. Lloyd.
Tuesday, October 20th.
Birmingham P.S. ” A Holiday Among the Birds.” J. S. Warwick.
Bridge of Allan P.S. Short Papers by Members.
Cardiff N.S. (Photo. Sec.). Architectural Photography.” S. J. Milner.
Exeter C.C. '* A Chat on Colour Filters.” S. Bridgen.
Grimsby P.S. ” The Miniature Camera.” D. H. Bloomer.
Guildford and D.C.C. ** Colour and Movie Films.” Lt. -Col. Younger.
Hackney P.S. ” Wind and Water.” T. D. Nunn.
Halifax P.S. Competitions. Y.P.U. Trophy Slides.
Harrow' C.C. ” The Zoo’s Who’s Who.” C. Roberts.
Howard de Walden P.C. Model Night.
Leamington and D.P.S. ” .“V Glimpse of Sunny Lands.” Miss D. Snoddy.
Leeds P.S. Some Movie Pictures from Berlin and Stellingen Zoos. F. A. Jordan.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. “ Artificial Light Photography and Desensitising,”
O. VW Seville.
Manchester A. P.S. ” Cameras and Their I'ses.” F. G. Curson.
Monklancls P.S. ” Composition.” Duncan F. Shanks.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. Members’ Print Competition Criticism.
Newport and Mon. P.S. Lantern Lecture — Dufaycolor Photography.
Norwich and D.P.S. ” After-treatment of Prints.” H. J. B. Hampson and A. V.
Bovington.
Norwood C.C. Demonstration — Portraiture. N. Button.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. ” Lantcni-Slkle Making.” C. P. Straw.
Palmers Green Cine S. Annual General Meeting.
Peterborough P.S. Developing a Negative — Demonstration.
Portsmouth Camera and Cine C. “ Italian Lake and Landscape.” J. Dudley
Johnston.
Reading C.C. Competition Evening — New .\ngle Photography.
Rugby and D.P.S. ” Outings ” Competition Evening.
Sheffield P.S. ” The Harrier Hawks and Some of Their Neighbours.” R. Chislett.
Small Heath P.S. ” Titling, Lettering and Printing.” J. W. Chaplin.
Stafford P.S. “ Lantern-Slide Making.” J. Eymer.
St. Bride P.S. Lecturettes. Bexley Heath P.S.
Warrington P.S. Talk on the Bromide Process. Mr. Du.xbury.
Whitehall C.C. Lecture by Messrs. Light and Glasse (Foreign Office).
Willesden P.S. ” Choice of Plates and Films.” A. E. Averit.
Windlesham C.C. Night Photography — Demonstration. Messrs. Agfa, Ltd.
Wednesday, October 21st.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. .\nnual General Meeting.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. ” People I Have Shot.” James Jarch^.
Birkenhead P..A. Demonstration — Bromoil. Dr. R. L. Okell.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). ” Designs for Titles.” Neville Smith.
Brighton and Hove C.C. ” A Bromoil Demonstration.” H. G. Martlew.
Croydon C.C. ” The Kodachrome Process.” S. T. Ternouth.
Ealing P.S. First Pictorial Competitions and Criticisms.
Edinburgh P.S. ” The Negative.” A. H. MacLiicas.
(LE. Mechanics* Inst. P.S. Practical Portraiture — Members’ Evening.
Hinckley and D.P.S. ” Demonstration on Enlarging.” T. H. Houghton.
Howard de Walden P.C. Whist Drive.
London School of Hygiene P.S. Gevaluxe Demonstration. R. S. Beck.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Isle of Man Competition Slides, 1935.
Shropshire C.C. Members’ Quer>’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. “ Some Pictorial Views.” E. C. Butcher.
Worcestershire C.C. Members’ Evening.
^'o^k P.S. Portraiture — Lecture and Demonstration. W. Richardson.
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iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
ACE Photography
with a
Miniature Camera
A Fascinating Indoor Subject for the
Amateur Photographer.
By PAUL I. SMITH.
Lace is probably one of the most difficalt materials
j to photograph if the enlarged bromide print is to
bear a very close resemblance to the original.
Electric light, although convenient, is inclined to
be rather hard and to exaggerate the contrast. It is,
however, possible to .obtain good results if the bulbs or
reflectors are draped with butter muslin so as to give a
softly diffused light, but it must be bright enough to
add sparkle to the lace. My method of photographing
lace is to pin it on to a blackboard which I place in a
sunny room so that it is evenly illuminated, but it is
Silk Lace Flouncing.
possible to obtain different
effects by altering slightly the
angle of light on the subject.
Experiments with my minia¬
ture reflex (Ikoflex II) have
convinced me that excellent
results may be obtained by
the use of this and similar
cameras when supplementary
lenses are attached and a fairly
small stop employed. By using
one of these cameras taking
twelve negatives on an eight-
exposure film working costs are
greatly reduced, and each expo-
Silk and Cotton Allovcr Lace.
sure need only take a minute or less with small stop and filter.
A filter is necessary, and I use a coloured disc of gelatine
(Gamma, Ilford), which I place between the first and second
components of the lens. The exposure has to be increased
six times, but this is no great inconvenience when usiug the
fairly rapid fine-grain panchromatic films. ]\Iy own favour¬
ite film is '■ Panatomic,” which I find give.s me negatives
rich in detail and of sufficient contrast to give sparkling
prints and enlargements on glossy paper.
The exposure has to be carefully calculated, and I always
give double the exposure
obtained by using an
accurate meter. The
reason for this strange
departure from the ortho¬
dox is that the use of
modern fine-grain devel¬
opers necessitates an
increase in exposure if
moderately plucky nega¬
tives are to be produced.
I use Johnson’s Fine-
grain Developer generally.
This little - practised
branch of amateur photo¬
graphy is very fascinating,
and, with a little care, the
miniature-camera enthu¬
siast can obtain prints of
quite remarkable beauty
Two-tone Silk Lace Flouncing. and technical value.
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^ 6 CINEMATOQIjAPHEB o I
October 14th, 1936
eaders^ Questions
ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed: “The Editor. The Amateur Pho^'isra^he-
and Cinemalofrapher, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up*to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticis.vi. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No e.xception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. {3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. {4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be speciftc and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? “ or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query " or “ Criticism,"
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. W’e endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered bv post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Tripod Bushes.
Can you advise me on altering the tripod bush
on my camera so that it will fit my tripod ?
H. E. (Brighton.)
You do not say which is the larger of
the two, the camera socket or the tripod
screw. We presume that although the
two screw threads are different in size they
are each the standard screw thread adopted
for both British and Continental cameras.
The larger thread is |-in. Whitworth,
and the smaller screw thread is J-in.
Whitworth. If your camera has the
larger thread, you can obtain an adapting
bush at most photographic dealers for a
few pence. If it is too long, it should
be sawn in half and a saw-cut be made
across it for the purpose of screwing it
into the camera socket with a screw¬
driver. The bush should then be screwed
in as hard as possible to prevent it from
becoming unscrewed and remaining on
the tripod screw. If the tripod screw
is the larger, instead, then you have no
alternative but to obtain a special tripod
head adapter that usually costs about
IS. or 2S.
Water-Bath Development.
What is the method of developing negativ’es by
the water bath ? What kind of developer is used ?
J. D. (Watford.)
The water-bath method of developing
negatives is very useful where the utmost
detail is required in the negative, where
it is desired to flatten out the tone
contrast and, to some extent, for under¬
exposed negatives. The procedure is
briefly this : the plate is first immersed in
a normal strength developer for about
ten seconds and is then transferred to a
bath of plain water and allowed to
remain there undisturbed for about two
minutes. It is then given another short
immersion of about 20 seconds in the
developer and replaced in the water bath
for a further two minutes. After this,
another short development is given, this
time for about 40 to 60 seconds and is
followed by a third water bath of two
minutes. The.se times are only approxi¬
mate, and need to be adjusted to suit
varying circumstances, but are approxi¬
mate for an M.Q. developer at 65° Fahr.
for a medium contrast negative. Almost
any of the usual non-staining developers
can be used with the exception of pyro,
as the prolonged immersion causes a
pronounced stain. It is essential to
remember that while the negatives are
in the water bath, the dish must on no
account be rocked.
Hydroquinone Developers.
a
As I do not wish to use metol, is it possible to
make up a developer with hydroquinone for
bromides ? T. T. V. (Dorchester.)
The following formula will make up
developer that w
orks quite well :-
Water
Hydroquinone
Sodium sulphite . .
Sodium carbonate. .
Potassium bromide
30 oz.
100 grs.
200 grs.
oz.
3 grs.
Drying Contact Prints.
Can you suggest a practical method of drying a
quantity of gaslight prints, without having to
pin them up and so that they will not curl in
drying ? H. N. (Godstone.)
Obtain some fine muslin, large enough
to accommodate all the prints that are
likely to be dried at once, and after
washing it to ensure absolute cleanliness,
attach each of the two opposite sides
to a rod or cane. This will provide a
sort of horizontal net that can be sus¬
pended by cords attached to each rod.
After washing, lay each print face
downwards on the fabric and it will be
found to dry reasonably flat, in a very
short time, especially if the net is
suspended near the ceiling in a warm
room. The net can afterwards be
rolled up, like a cine screen, and con¬
veniently stored away.
Firework Photography.
What exposures and materials do you suggest
suitable for firework displays ?
F. K. S. (Southend.)
If you wish to avoid movement of the
flames or sparks then it will call for an
instantaneous shutter speed fast enough
to suit the subject. Fortunately, there
is usually very little gradation between
bright light and deep shadow in a fire¬
work show, so that under-exposure is
not such a bugbear as with the more
usual subjects. It will, however, be
found that if a time exposure is made,
a very good effect can often be obtained
by including several different displays of
rockets, etc. Panchromatic material is '
ideal for this work, but the fast “ chrome ”
films will be quite good for all subjects
where orange and red do not predominate.
Lens Hoods.
What is the right length of lens hood to use for a
quarter-plate camera ? J. C. D. (Douglas.)
Even if you had supplied the focal
length of the lens to be used on the
camera and stated whether a rising lens
panel was fitted, as well as giving the
diameter of the lens hood (assuming that
a round hood is to be used), we could
only give you an approximate length of
lens hood to use By far the most
satisfactory way is tp begin with a
generous length of tube, say 2-in., and
after placing it in position on the lens,
point the camera to any even area of
light, preferably the sky. Examine
carefully the focussing screen and note
if the corners are darker than the middle.
If so, shorten the tube until the corners
are equally as bright as the centre. As
an extra check, stop down the lens, which
will show any dark corners more clearly
by a more pronounced line. If a rising
and cross front is fitted to the camera,
move the lens panel as far out of the
centre as it is ever likely to be used when
making exposures.
Anastigmat Lens.
What does the term " anastigmat ” mean when
applied to a photographic lens ? L. J. (London.)
An awastigmat lens is one that has
been corrected for astigmatism, the in¬
ability of a lens to give sharp definition
of both horizontal and vertical lines at
the same time, particularly when they
appear near the edge of the plate or
field of illumination.
Compur Shutter.
W'ill any harm come to a Compur shutter if the
outside ring is adjusted so that the indicator
comes between two markings ? Would the
shutter exposure be something between the two
stated times ? B. T. (Wolverhampton.)
We understand that it is quite in order
for a Compur shutter to be set anywhere
on the ring, up to the i/iooth, whether
on a stated speed or in between any
two marks, and that the speed will be
in proportion to the position. That is
to say, if the shutter pointer were set
between and i /5th, it would be
approximately i/3rd of a second. This
does not apply in any of the speeds
past I /i 00th, and it is not advisable to
move the indicator ring after the shutter
has been " set ” at the fastest speed,
particularly with the '' Rapid Compur."
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October 14, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleifiexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 47y0 for immediate cash price. [0045
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable oilers refused. — 45,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Patliescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, establislied
1840, 209/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
9x 12 Zeiss Minimum Palmos, f/4.5 Tessar, 24
single metal slides, case for camera, £12.
— D. O., Ilihe & Sons, Photographic Dept., Dorset
House, Stamford St., S.E.l. [5027
Allens. — Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5 lens,
Compur, 3 filters, £7/15 ; Nagel Rolloroy,
Elmar f/3.5, Compur, case, lens hood, £8/10 ;
3x4 Wirgin, f/2.9, Compur, £4/10.
Allens. — Weston Electric Exposure Meter, £3 '15 ;
Super Ikonta, Tessar f/4.5, 8 or 16, £14/10 ;
6x6 Raiar Enlarger, f/4.5, £7/15 ; Ikoflex I, Novar
1/4.5, Klio shutter, £5/17/6.
Allens. — 6X6 Brilliant, f/6.3 and E.R. case,-
£2/19/6, as new ; Foth-Derby, f/2.5, £5/17/6 ;
3ix2i Ihagee Ultrix, f/4.5, D.A. Compur, £4/10.
Allens. — 2J- square Latest Super Ikonta, Tessar
f/3.5, £20/15; 3ix2i Ikonta, Novar f/4.5,
Compur, £6/17/6.
Allens for Generous Exchange Allowances,
168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m. [0087
Etui 34x2i, Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur, ac¬
cessories, £8. — Ireson, Cambridge St., Welling¬
borough. [5084
SUPER Ikonta 3ix2j, f/4.5 Tessar; used once
only ; as new ; cost £19 ; £12/17/6. — 3,
King St., Twickenham. [5086
LEICA 3a, chromium, Summar f/2, cost £43 ;
as new, unused, £30. — 1, Mayfield Rd., Salford,
7. [5087
ROLLEIFLEX Automatic 6x6; latest, £18 ;
cost ,£25 : call after 2 p.m. — Smith, 39,
Hamilton Gardens, N.W.8. [5090
This is the Leading Cine
House in the Country—
We were originally a Professional Film
House dealing exclusively with Produc¬
tion of 35-mm. film and supply of theatre
apparatus.
Our energies are devoted now exclusively to
the needs of the Amateur Cinematographer, and
this unrivalled experience is at your service.
We supply every good make of sub-standard
apparatus, and will be pleased to help you
make a suitable choice.
PATHESCOPE 200-B
9.5-mm.
This Is the
ttuest value
obtainable in a
9.5*mni. pro¬
jector. Bril¬
liant steady
picture up to
9 ft. if desired,
fan-cooled 200-
watt lamp.
Motor rewind.
Takes the stau-
•lard yuo-ft.
spools.
Price, for use
on 100 volts.
£15:0:0
Resistance for
200/250 volts
35/-.
GEBESGOPE 16-mm. Sound Projector
The best
talkie avail¬
able, with an
e xten si v e
library and
modem films
for hiie, i.e.,
all the Tom
Walls ami
Ralph Lynn
series. "The
Iron iiuke,”
and hun¬
dreds of
otheis.
i^E^Escope ■ ModeL'A
MODEL A, complete with Speaker . £95 :0 :0
Or £23 15s. deposit and 12 payments ol £6 63. 6d.,
or 18 o! £4 6i. lOd.
Get a good Projector or Camera now on our
_ CONFIDENTIAL H.P, Terms. _
JUST A FEW SELECTED CIN^ BARGAINS
Siemens Model B Camera, with f/2.H Olaukar lens, 3 speeds. Mith
coupled aperture ring, cassette loa<llrig, complete with case. Very
good condition . £22 10 0
Bolex Model D Projector. 9 an<I 16 mm. fllms, 250-w’att lamp,
variable resistance and carrying -case. Good condition. .. . £23 10 0
Victor Model Ill Camera, turret head, 1-in. Dailmeyer f/1.0 lens,
also 1-in. f/3.5 Dallmeyer in focussing mount, and 4-in. Telephoto
lens f/4 . £28 0 0
Victor Model V Camera, latest type, turret front, Dist-a-light finder,
visual focussing and wind back, f/2.9 Dallmeyer anastigmat, also 2-iii.
Aldis f/3.1 lens. Condition as new . £38 10 0
Model B Eodascope Projector, 200‘watt lamp, case and variable
resistance . £20 0 0
Cine-Kodak Eight-20, condition as new'. f.'3.5 lens - £6 18 6
9.5-min. Coronet Cine Camera, f/3.9 anastigmat lens, poitrait
attachments and filter, also leather case . £2 5 0
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WARNING
We have received many complaints from our
readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Pboto-
graphlc Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.L
For some considerable time we have refused to
insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have receiv^ it would appear that
his practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, ollering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
f CAMERAS AND LENSE^
Lady wishes to dispose of unwanted Gift of
Contax H, f'2.8 Tessar, as new ; unscratched ;
list £43/10 ; hargain, £35/10. — Box 9533, c/o “ The
Amateur I’hotographer.” [5089
CGNTAELEX, f/2 Sonnar, E.R. case, filter,
lens hood ; as new, £53. — Smith, 178, Carthoe
Rd., Grimsby. [5092
Model hi Leica. Elmar, E.R. case, all as
new, £23/10 ; Vidom and Case, £3. — Below.
Ol’EULAL 250-voit Lamp Ensign Silent Sixteen
Projector, with resistance 50-250 volt mains,
and case ; as new ; hardly used. £15, — Below.
1 /'J^-FT. Model Cine-Kodak, f/1.9, leatlier case,
lUU £15, as new ; Cinephot Meter, unused,
case soiled, 15/6. — Below.
SEND for particulars of our Super Film Library.
— Cyril Howe, Cheap St., Bath. [5093
ROLLEIKLEX Non-auto 6x0, Tessar f/3.8,
case, excellent condition, lens hood, filter,
Justodrem meter, £10/10. — Williams, Passways,
Ditchling, Sussex. [5094
KOLIBRI, f/2.8 Tessar, 2 Pro.xars, green filter,
ball-and-socket head for stand, lens hood ;
excellent condition, £10/10 ; approval deposit. — ■
Rivington, 67, Warrender Park Rd., Edinburgh. [5097
CAMPRO Cine 9.5-mm., new condition, mains
transformer, offers; 31x2J T.-P. Junior
Reflex Special, f/3.5 Cooke, roll film and film
pack adapters, 3 slides, Dallmeyer Telephoto ;
perfect condition, cost £26, oilers, or exchange
Rolleifiex (or similar). — Summers, Olney. [5098
F/3.5 6x6 Auto. Rolleifiex, cost £25, Summar.
£17/10 ; Accessories cheap ; F/4.5 Ensign
Film, 45/-, approval ; wanted, Contax I. — Box
9536, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5102
ROLLEIFLEX, non-automatic, Compur, f/3.5,
£9, or offer. — Box 9537, c/o “ The Amateur
Photograplier.” [5103
Latest T.-P. Rubyette No. 2 3ix2i Reflex. 4i-in.
Pentac f'2.9, many accessories ; as new ;
cost £30, for £16/10. — Pranks, 37, Perrymans Farm
Rd., Ilford. [5105
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YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 14, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
ALLENS
MANCHESTER & DISTRICT
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPH ERS, you can see
MINIATURE CAMERAS
of every description and price at
including a
MINIATURE
MARVEL
for 16 pictures on V.P.
Film, fitted with
F.2
Xenon Lens In Compur
Rapid Shutter at
£12:17:6
E.R. Case 17/6, Filter 12/6
Special Pamphlet free.
Also F/2.9 Model fitted with Rapid Compur Shutter,
at : 19 : 6
ROLLEIFLEX
We have these Twin-Lens Reflex
Cameras in stock fitted with
TESSAR F/3.5 Lens and Rapid
Compur Shutter
|«ar £25 : 0 : 0
also
THE ROLLEICORD II
F/4.5 Lens at ....£14:10:0
F/3.8 Triotar Lens £17: 10:0
CONTAX II
Chrotuluiii-plated, block
leather covereil, delayed-
action Hbuttcr, speeds
from i to l/1.25nth sec.
ntted f/2.8 Tessar
£43 5 0
Fitted f/2 Soncar
£50 10 0
Fitted f/1.6 Sonnar
£65 15 0
FOTH-DERBY
Fitted with Foth
f/3.5 lens at
£5 5 0
Or f/2.5 leas
model £7 5 0
Fitted focal-plane Q;
delayed - action
shutter, for 1 6
exposures on V.P.
size dim.
And we also offer you a selection of Super
Bargains for cash — see Cameras and Lenses
Cofurnrt in this issue.
A I I IT C OV^HAM KOAO,
ALiLtniO MANCHESTER.A
MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
QUALITY
f Our 4x3 F.G. Enlargements at 4d. each,
|i 3/6 dozen, are worth your serious attention.
I* We really are experts in this most important
branch of photography.
f POST US YOUR NEXT OR TRIAL ORDER
5 iw For Christmas we have Introduced an entirely
5 new and original Idea In ROYAL CHRISTMAS
p GREETING CARDS at 6d. each. These cards are
j sure to appeal and will be appreciated by amateur
|i photographers on the look out for something good
S and original.
5 Send a negative, any size up to J-plate, and 7Jd.
S stamps for sDe<’imf‘n. You will bp ai^reeably surprised.
COVERDALES
19, PARLIAMENT STREET, YORK
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAJMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains : all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
u days approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x2i Wafer Folding Pocket, double extension,
2 rack rising and cross front, reversible and
wire frame finders, fitted Tessar f/4.5, Compur
D.A. shutter, 1 to 1 /250th, 3 slides, roll holder
and leather case, £7/10.
X/'OIGTLANDER Superb Camera, taking 12
T pictures on 3.lx2.t film, fitted Skopar f/3.5,
Compur D.A. shutter, ever-ready case, £12.
PATHE Imp-r-o-v-e-d Model Projector, with
resistance, fitted motor drive and super
attachment, £3/17/6.
CORONET 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.9 lens and
leather case ; as new, £1/15.
6x6 Rolleicord Reflex, Zeiss Triotar f/4.5, Com¬
pur, 1 to l/300th, cable release, ever-ready
case, £7/15.
1-PLATE Graflex Series Iff Reflex, rack focussing,
4 deep triple focu.ssing hood, focal-plane shutter,
1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, fitted Tessar f/4.5, FP
adapter, leather case, £7/10.
31 X 2i l^ewman & Guardia Square Reflector
2 Reflex, double extension, rack rising front,
deep triple focussing hood, revolving back, focal-
plane shutter, l/12th to l/800th, fitted Ross
Comliinable, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, cable
release, instructions, leather case ; fine order.
£17/10.
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Duplex Ruby Reflex,
4 ^ double extension, rack rising, skyshade, deep
triple detachable hood, revolving back, focal-
plane shutter, 1/lOth to 1 /1,000th, Dogmar f/4.5,
Mackenzie slfde, 6 envelopes, F.P. adapter, leather
case, £7.
31x23 Ihagee Folding Reflex, deep triple
2 hood, quick-wind focal-plane shutter, l/15th
to 1 /1,000th, fitted Meyer Veraplan f/4.5, focussing,
3 slides ; as new, £9.
9X12 Mentor Folding Reflex, rising and cross,
, quick-wind focal-plane shutter
to 1/1, 300th, fitted Tessar f/4.5, focussing, 3 D D
holders, leather case, £6/15.
I^-MM. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/6.5 lens, taking
J-\J 100 or 50 ft. film, with instructions, £2/5.
1^-MM. Boiex Cine Camera, Model B, taking
-1^” 100-ft. film, fitted f/3.5 Hermagis lens,
one 100-ft. Bolex Cine Film ; as new, £6.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
fOOlO
PRESSMAN Reflex 3-pl., Aldis f/4.5. Beta
screen, £4/10.— 9, Mayfair Gardens, South
Shields. [5106
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.5 lens, Compur
shutter, used once ; cost 10 guineas : £8
— Treweeks, Ramsgate. [5107
F/4.5 Ensign Focal-plane Film Reflex, £3/9 •
F/4.5 Ensign Folding Film, 39/- : approval
—22, Wharncliffe Rd., Shipley. [5108
CONTAX I, in ever-ready case, Tessar f/1.5,
nearly new, £35.— Young, 13, Chapel Rd ,
Worthing. [5109
Agfa Speedex 0, as new, portrait attachment
£4 : deposit system. — Box 9540, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5110
CONTAFLEX, Sonnar f/2, ever-ready case, perfect
cradition, £45 ; list price approximately
Box 9542, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
LEICA II, f/3.5, as new, E.R. case, slow speeds
attachment, £17, or nearest.— Box 9543, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5112
LEICA Ilia, f/2, purchased only few weeks ago •
listed £44 ; owner must sacrifice, £35 • with
leather case.— Box 9544, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5113
LEICA II, f/3.5 Elmar, used very little indeed
.and as new in every way ; cost £26/10 ■
bargain at £18/10. — Below.
Rolleicord, Trlonar f/4.5, Compur shutter,
good condition and a bargain at £9. — Below.
TTIGHEST Part-exchange Allowances ; ask for
A A quotation.
B. SALTER & SON, 34, Castle St., Shrewsbury
Phone 2997. [5114
Photography
STILL AND CINE APPARATUS,
NEW AND SECOND-HAND, ON
SERVICE DEFERRED TERMS
‘SERVICE’ GEM
Two New Improved Models in Un¬
breakable Bakelite, Fine-grain Finish.
T.ikea 16 pictures on standanl 21 x
roll film, direct optical view-linder,
leather bellows, focussing adjustment.
Fitted f/2.9 Uadionar lens, Rapid
Compur shutter, delayed action, 1
to l/4(i0th sec..
T. and B . ®
Bitto, with Prontor 1 Q • ft
II shutter . W
Deferred Terms any Model.
Velvet-lined Leather Case, 7s. 6d.
Ever-ready Case . 12s. 6d.
ENLARGERS
No.
FROM 25/-
2 “AMPLUS”
ENLARGER
Form A, for i
vith your own camera. Form
B, to accommodate your own lens,
complete with lens.
Form
C,
PBJCES:
3\x2i
Form A . . . . £2 12
*6'
i-plate.
£3 15 0
Form B ..£37
6
£4 10
0
Form C, with Achromat lens
£3 17
6
£5 0
0
Form C, with f/G.3 anastigmat
£5 2
6
£6 10
0
Deferred Terms any Model.
The ‘ 200 B’
BY PATHESCOPE
9.5-mm.
The outfit for use on
ever}’’ occasion, espec¬
ially when large and
brilliant pictures are
required. Poweiiul pro¬
jection lamp and motor
driven. For use with
300-ft. reels of film.
Ideal for hall, home
or classroom .... £15
Variable Resistance,
extra . £1 15 0
Or 12 equal payments
of £1 8 4 per month.
Write for Latest Accessory List.
STILL and MOTION
PHOTOGRAPHY
“SERVICE ” WOOD TRIPOD.
63 in. high.
Ideal for Reflex or Cind Cameras.
Adjustable sliding legs with clamping
Price ng
screws and T-screws.
Postage 6d. extra.
each
‘ SERVICE ” PROFESSIONAL
TRIPOD AND TOP.
P'or half- or whole-plate cameras.
Three-fold, C8 in. high,
18 in. closed. Price
18/6
SERVICE” BROMIDE PAPERS
Glossy, Semi-matt, Matt, Vigorous or Normal.
Per gross.
Post free.
72
Sheets.
Post.
36
sheets.
31x2} in. ..
2/8
1/9
3d.
—
4i X 81 in.
.. 3/9
2/3
3d.
—
6l X 4i in.
• • 7/-
3/9
4.1.
2/-
8i X in.
, . 11/-
6/-
6d.
3/-
10x8 in.
18/9
9/-
6.1.
5/3
12x10 in. ..
. . 23/9
12/9
9d.
7/3
Phone : Hoiborn 0664 (3 lines).
Established
1889.
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.1
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 14, 1936
Coated with special aluminium dope; sprayed,
black border, and black enamelled wooden
rollers.'
*' r /‘In two sizes.
For pictures 30' X 20', 7/4
For pictures dO'xBO'. IS/4
MODEST IN PRICE
EXCELLENTolN
PE RFORM ANCE
V Sold by ill good
Photographic Dealers
Tho new 9.5 m.'m Projector, with
its many exclusive features, will be
available, ^very shortly. We shall
be pleased to send detailed brochure
on ;app'lieation. ■’
CORONET CAMERA CO.
310, SUMMER lane,
BIRMINGHAM, 19
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Retina, Xenar f/3.5, Compur, filter, case ;
excellent condition, £8. — Salisbury, 97, Saluta¬
tion Rd., Darlington. [5119
VOIGTLAJSIDER Perkeo, 1/3.5, Compur, filters,
90/-; 45x107 Stereotenax, f/4.5’s, 6 D.D.,
80/- ; 3.tx2i Tenax, f/6.3, Compur, plate back, 40/- ;
wanted — Adams’ Postcard Slides. — E. L. Dunnett,
Garnalds, Cuckfield, Sussex. [5122
1/^xl5 cm. Goerz Stereo, f/6.8 Dagors, also
iLr f/4.5 Celor, .£4 ; i-pl., 'T.P. Reflex, f/4.5
Cooke, £4 ; Watson Postcard Reflex, 30/- ; de¬
posit system with pleasure.- — Firth, Park Rd.,
Bingley, Yorks. [5126
1-PLATE T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5, 5 slides, pack adapter ;
4 bargain, £4. — Mallinson, 308, Willowfield Rd.,
Halifax. [5130
opr Six-20 Kodak Junior, f/6.3, Kodon shutter,
OtJ/ ’ filter ; perfect condition. — Boucher, 42,
Welle.sley Rd., Colchester. [5131
Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur, light
yellow and yellow-green filters ; perfect
order, £5/10. — Simpson, Longmire, Troutbeck,
Windermere. [5135
STANDARD Leica, Hektor f/2.5, E.R. case, £8/10,
or near offer. — D. V. Budd, 32, The Village,
Charlton, S.E.7. [5136
9x 12 Triple Extension Alpin, rise and cross
front, f/6.3 Convertible anastigmat, Compur,
11 slides, F.P.A., R.F.A., filter, case ; good
condition, £5/10. — Box 9552, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5139
IKONTA 520/2, 'Tessar 1/4.5, leather case, Zeiss
G1 filter, Leitz range-finder, case, £8/10 ;
Vertical Enlarger, to 2ixll, Dallmeyer f/4.5
enlarging anastigmat, £4/10; Correx Tank, 3ix2i,
17/6 ; all in perfect condition. — Box 9553, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5140
IKONTA, Tessar f/3.5, 16-on-2Jx3i, Tempiphot
P.E. exposure meter, miniature tripod, zipp
case with each, and Optochrom tank, £14. —
Box 9555, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5142
9 -CM. Elmar t/4, chromium, £7/15 ; Chromium
Vidom, £2/15 ; 2.8-cm. Wide-angle Tessar for
Leica, with finder, £4/15 ; all as new ; also Leica
filters, etc. — Day, 534, The White House, Regent’s
Park, N.W.l. [5118
COOKE 4]-in., f/4.5, iris, 30/- ; Aldis 3-in-,
f/3, iris, 25/- ; Weston 650, latest, purse,
£:;/17, 6 ; Dallon 12-in., t/5.6, iris, £4/15. — David
Roberts, Welford-on-Avon. Phone 248 after seven.
[5128
3 -IN. .41dis Anastigmat f/3, 38/- ; 4-in. Aldis,
semi-sunk mount, f/4.5, 45/- ; 21-in. Cooke
anastigmat, f/3.1, 30/-. — Beiow,
^tONDENSER Lenses, fir.st-hand, 4i-in. 10/- pair,
^ bayonet mounted, 13/6 ; 51-in. 16/6, 5i-in.
18/- ; mounted 22/- ; all sizes, 1 in. to 10 in.
diameter ; Enlarging Lenses, Projection, Cinemas,
Portraits, and all purposes, cheap ; lists free
stating requirements. — Premier Optical Co., 63,
Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [5132
LICIC.-V Hektor 7.3-cm. f/1.9, coupled, green
filter, as new, offered for 13.5-cm. Hektor and
3.5-cm. Elmar, coupled ; similar condition, mutual
approval. — Bamford, 177, Didsbury Rd., Stockport.
[5143
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie Cameras, Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — lllustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [5017
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
Bell & HOWELL Filmo 70DA, f/1.5 Cooke lens,
Mayfair case ; as new, £45. — Box 9482, c/o
“ The Aniateur Photographer.” [5065
PATHESCOPE 200-B Projector, fitted special Dall¬
meyer lens ; cost £19 ; new condition, £13 ;
approval, deposit. — Treweeks, Ramsgate. [5080
PATHESCOPE Imp Projector, complete. Ensign
folding screen, lot £7. — 13, Hibernia Gardens,
Hounslow. [5083
PATHE 200-B Projector, with special 250-watt
lighting and 3-bladed shutter, as new, £13 ;
Universal Resistance, all voltages, £1 ; Dallmeyer
Superlite Long-focus Lens, 50-mm., £4 ; Celfix
Self-erecting SilVer Screen, cost £3/10, as new, £4 ;
Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, f/2.7 Krauss lems and
carrying-case, £5/15 ; Blendux Photo-electric Meter,
and case, perfect, £2/5 ; Carrying-case for
Projector, resistance, etc., £1 ; Ensign Pan and
Tilt Super Tripod, cost £7/10, as new, .£4/10. —
Pelling, 17, Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswh-k.
Chis. 2784. [5133
CHRISTMAS
Folders
Mounts
Calendars
1936-7
FINEST SELECTION EVER
Artistic Designs. Colourful Printing.
Exceptional Value.
EARLY
THIS
YEAR
while
stocks are
complete
FOR POSTCARDS, CABINETS, AND
AMATEUR SIZES.
SLIP-IN AND PASTE-ON FOLDERS
from 3/S 100 to 2/G dozen.
Send for S^page Illustrated Price List,
SPECIAL SAMPLE OFFER.
We have prepared some special sample parcels which
we are offering at the following rates : —
I/- (post free) parcel contains cheaper qualities only.
2/6 parcel contains larger selection including better
class lines.
5/- parcel includes complete range of Folders and a
few Calendars.
10/- parcel embraces the full range of our Folders
and Calendars.
All samples are unmarked and saleable at a profit.
MARSHALL & CO.(Nottm.) Ltd.
Dept. A.P.. PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
FINISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 21- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES!
Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips*
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc.
A I I CiyO OLDHAM ROAD,
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EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
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October 14, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
f
SAVED!
ALL your ROLL FILMS.
LEICA FILMS or CINE
FILMS can be perma¬
nently saved .
“ TEITEL’S
Scratchproof
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deliberate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
longed use will not harm them.
Price, complete with fuii instructions
POST
5/-
FREE.
Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
TO
We also supply Teitel's NEW LIFE
CINg /
USERS • for rejuvenation of old films.
Write for particulars
GEORGE
H. POTTS
LIMITED
7 and 9, BAKER ST.. LONDON. W. I
TO ENLARGE
WITH THE THORNTON-PICKARD
PERFECTA
ENSURES PERFECT
RESULTS
F/4.5 Dallmeyer lens, fine
focussing, matched conden¬
sers, adjustable lamp.
For 2jX2i in. negatives
£8 12 6
For 2lX3l in. negatives
£8 17 6
SPECIAL BARGAINS
Shop-soiled Rajah All-metal Enlarger, for 2^-ia.
square negatives, masks, etc . £11 10 0
Second-hand Agfa Speedex 0 Camera, f/3.g Solinar
lens, in Compur shutter, ajxil . £4 12 6
Second-hand Voigtiander Perkeo, f/3.3 Skopar,
in Compur shutter. As new . £8 17 6
3*x2.J T.-P. Ruby Horizontal Reflex, f/4.5 Dall¬
meyer lens, 6 slides and F.P. adapter. ... £5 19 6
Available at
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Siemens Model F le-mm. cine Camera, with
25-mm. f/1.5 and 50-mm. f/2.8 Meyer lenses,
leather case ; all as new ; cost £67 ; sacrifice,
£45. — Box 9535, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5101
I LANTERNS & ENLARGEI^
ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free.— Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
1-PLATE Horizontal Condenser Enlarger, complete
2 with electric fittings, smaller carriers ; accept
70/-, quick sale ; no approval. — S. Gaw, Bangor,
Down. [5082
Butcher Autoprlnt Enlarger, x 21 to 15 x 12,
with large dishes, plate or film-pack tank,
Wratten satelight, scales, measures, £6, or offer.
— Box 9538, c/o ‘‘ The Amateur Photographer.” [5104
MAGNAPRINT Vertical Electric Enlarger, f/6.3, in
perfect condition ; cost £8 ; £4/10 or nearest.
— Toynton, 6, Drayton Gardens, S.W.IO. [5121
Ai-pl. Enlarger, no lens, 8i-in. condenser, electric
fittings, 6-ft. enlarging table and ea.sel, also
old gas mounter, the lot, £6. — 52, Radnor St.,
Chelsea. [5144
ACCEISSORIES
Bellows. — ah sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Fine Enlargements. — Barker Concentrated Light
Cabinet, appro., 18/-. — Barker, Shore Place,
Gourock. [4874
BEWI Electro Exposure Meter, new, £2. —
Golding, Lavista, Southmeads Rd., Stoney-
gate, Leicester. [5088
Accessories. — 1,000 items Photographic Ap¬
paratus and Accessories ; must be cleared. —
Lloyd’s, 230, Westminster Bridge Rd., S.E.l. [5120
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and E.xaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — -Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
Leica standard Small Projector, Vidom finder,
135 Hektor, coupled. — Day, Norwood Lane,
Iver, Bucks. [5085
ANTED. — 2}X3J Ensign Cameo, also any
T T accessories ; new condition essential ; de¬
posit system. — Box 9534, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5091
WANTED. — Model J Mounting Press, Long-
focus Lantern Objective ; For Sale : 5-in.
Condenser, 15/- ; Distar 28.5-mm., 10/- : Ross
3-in. W.A. Lens, 15/- ; 6i-in. f/3 Portrait Lens,
stops, focussing, 17/6 ; Double Output M.L.
Motor Generator, 210 volt D.C. to 400 volt 125 m.a.,
and 6-9 volt 8 amps, £7. — Goodearl, 137, Des-
bnrnugh Avenue, High Wvcombe. [5095
TUTi’ANTED. — 20-mm., f/2.8 Fixed-focus Lens. —
”” Maior Redman, Strabane, N. Ireland. [5096
't^’’ANTED. — Enlarger, vertical, electric, 31x2}.
T T — Strath, 7, Merchiston Place, Edinburgh. [5116
FOR NEW CAMERAS
ON THE EASIEST EASY TERMS
VOIGTIANDER
Range-finder
BESSA
The low-price coupled
focussing camera, 8 or 16
exposures on 2^x3i, f/3.6
Helomar aoastigmAt, Ra¬
pid Compur shutter, op¬
tical view-flnder, trigger
release, yellow filter, hinged
for use as required.
Remarkable value
£16100
DELIVERED ON FIRST OF
12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF
29/-
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
ENSIGN ROLL FILM SPEED REFLEX, f/4.5
Aldis Uno, focal-plane shutter. List price C A m Q
£7 178. 6«1 . • # . U
FIRST QUALITY }-pl. SET, f/6.3 Aldis.T.-P. shut- £ O , C , n
ter, 3 D.D. slides, every movement. New condition tU
3x4 (le-on-VJ.) ZEISS IKONTA, f,/3.5 rC*10*C
Novar, Compur shutter. Condition as new..
DALLMEYER POPULAR TELEPHOTO 9-in. CO • 1 7 . C
f/6.5. List £5 58. As new .
X 21 ORION ROLL FILM, f/4.5 Laack C O . 7 . C
Pololyt, rise and cross. Splendid condition • f • O
PATHS 9.5-mm. MODEL B MOTOCAMERA, C*) • Q •
f/3. 5. Good condition. List £G Os .
16-on-2ix3t KODAK DUO. f/4.5, 3-speed . 7 . fi
D.A. shutter, case. List £6 58. As new . I** • f • U
31x2i ENSIGN AUTORANGE, f'4.5 Ensar C A^il e(t
anastlgraat, S-speed shutter. As new .
2i X 3i FOTH ROLL FILM, f/4.5, 3-speed £ 1 . 7 . fi
shutter . iX.I.U
NEW “IHAGEE ULTRIX” CAMERAS
AT A BIG REDUCTION
2i X 3i Folding Roll Film Cameras.
Fitted f/4.0 Ihagee anaatigmat,
delayed-action Compur shutter,
rapid and absolutely rigid self-
erecting movement, brilliant re¬
versible and direct-vision finders,
hinged back, pressure plate and
simple loading device.
Fully guaranteed.
Present List
Price £6 lOs.
GAMAGES r
PRICE ^ Qnj,
I Delivered on first of I
I 12 month-
, ly pay-
I ments
ireoonnrsioi •
>:9/3i
DEFINITELY THE HIGHEST
ALLOWANCES IN THE TRADE
FOR YOUR OLD APPARATUS
IN PART EXCHANGE FOR NEW
LEICA, CONTAX, EXAKTA, SUPER
IKONTA, MIRAPHOT, REFLECTA,
DOLLINA, ROLLEIFLEX, ETC.,
always in stock and available on
LONDON’S EASIEST EASY TERMS
CAMACES
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1 Phone: Holborn 8484
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 14, 1936
IVOTICE
On July 20th, 1936, at 8.50 a.m.,
opposite the ROYAL ACADEMY
in PICCADILLY, the latest and
most up-to-date Photographic
Showrooms and Cin6 Theatre
were opened by Messrs. Precision
Cameras Ltd., and in order to
advertise our unique establish¬
ment still more widely we are
offering each week one second¬
hand or soiled instrument, tested
and guaranteed, at precisely the
figure we paid for it. This week’s
bargain is a KODASCOPE D
PROJECTOR, complete and
barely soiled, for £16. The
Catalogue price Is £25.
Wotch this space for next
week's announcement.
PRECISION CAMERAS LIMITED
9, PICCADILLY ARCADE, S.W.I
(Opposite the Royal Academy). Phone : Regent 6225.
Optcdum
LIGHT FILTERS
OPTOCHEOM Yellow Glass Filters are for nse with ortho chromatic
plates or films. The REFOBSI Filter is gradoated from clear glass to
deep yeUow.
The U.V. Filter is for use on snow or distant mountain sabjects. No
extra exposure is necessary when using a Reform or U.V. Filter.
OPTOCHROM Universal Green Glass FUters, Nos. 1 and 2, are for
daylight exposures on panchromatic material.
OPTOCHROM Blue Glass Filters are for artificial light exposures on
panchromatic material.
OPTOCHROM Red Glass Filters are recommended when extreme
contrast is required, also for Infra-red emulsions.
Yellow, Green,
Reform
To fit lens mount
Blue or Red.
or U.V.
19 to 21 mm.
diameter
.. .. 8/6
11/3
28 to 24 mm.
. . 10/-
12/6
25 to 28 mm.
. . 10/-
12/6
29 to 33 mm.
15/-
34 to 38 mm.
.. 12/6
17/6
39 to 43 mm.
.. 15/-
22/6
44 to 47 mm.
.. 16/3
28/9
48 to 53 mm.
.. 18/9
32'6
54 to 58 mm.
>,
.. 21/3
40/-
Set of 3 filters, Uniyersal,
Green, Nos. 1 and 2, and
Blue, in yelvet-lined
case.
To fit Rolleiflex or Rollei-
cord lens, 28.5-mm.
diameter . £1 13 9
To fit Leica lens, 36-
mm. diameter £1 17 6
To fit Contax lens,
27-mm. diameter
£1 10 0
To fit Contax lens,
42-mm. diameter
£2 5 0
lUCy^ |. Set of 3 Optochrom filters in chromium-finished mounts
■ to match chromium-finished Leica cameras. No. 1 Green,
No. 2 Green, and Blue, in velyet-lined case . £2 12 6
Write for Illustrated Prospectus and Price List.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD. *STRAND?^c!2.'’
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
anted. — Full or i-pl. Watson’s Acme or equal,
TT with lens. — 11. Camberley Avenue, S.W.20.
[5099
1^’’ ANTED for Cash, 5x4 R.B. Box Reflex, with
TT lens. — Wood, 20, Beaufort Rd., Kingston-on-
Thames. [5100
SECOND-HAND Rolleicords and Rolleiflexes wanted
for cash. — Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5115
1X/ANTED. — Reflex, i-pl. or smaller. — G. L.,
TT 384, Hale End Rd., E.4. [5117
STANDARD Leica, 5-cm. Elmar (coupled) ex¬
change Microscope or Leica Lenses. — Noakes,
Cobden St., Leicester. [5124
'lA’^ANTED. — Bolex G916 Projector, Filmo 121
TT Camera, Celfix Beaded Screen. — 12, The
Gardens, Monkseaton. [5125
Exchange. — 4^x6 cm. Ihagee Plate, lor old-
model focal-plane Speed Graphic Body. —
Lee, 44, Victor Terrace, Bradford. [5134
Y^’ANTED. — Cine-Kodak Model K, 1/1.9 lens,
T T Telephoto lens and filters ; exchange 14-lt.
Mahogany Dinghy and Outboard, value £30 ;
also wanted, Siemens or similar Projector. — Box
9549, c/o " The Amateur Photographer.” [5137
WANTED. — 1936 T.-P. Junior Special Ruby
Reflex, 3^x24, cash waiting lor genuine
bargain. — Box 9551, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5138
WANTED. — Craig Senior 16-mm. Film Splicer
or similar. — Box 9554, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5141
MATERIALS
ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harbome.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bricige End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single
weight and double- weight ; 20 x 16 6/3 dozen
15X12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ,
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pI., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/-; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross ; 4ix2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures ;
lix2i, 9/- dozen; 3ix2J, 9/-; 2ix4i, 11/-;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and GOO ;
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, l|x2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
ff
The NEW
SUPRAMIN
Finest of Fine-grain Developer.
The ONLY Non-poisonous, Non- staining
Paraphenylene Diamine Developer,
NEW FEATURES — only obtainable from
SUPRAMIN ’*
^ Compensates for variations in exposures and
produces uniform gradation.
% Can be used repeatedly. One 36>oz. carton
will develop 4 to 6 Leica films.
0 Requires no increase of exposure.
% Keeps perfectly In solution.
0 Gives still finer grain.
% Negatives can be intensified and retain finest
grain.
COMPLETE Development Chart. No increase of price.
To make J§ / Smaller size to n IJ§
72 oz... make 86 oz...
Obtainable from all dealers, or direct from :
i L. A. LEIGH & CO.
179, WEST END LANE, LONDON, N.W.6
Phone: MAI DA VALE 7902.
Sole Agents for Irish FreeState : BROWNE & NOLAN,
LTD., 4112, NASSAU STREET, DUBLIN.
Each of the items described below has been subjected to
very careful testing and overhauling. With each outfit a
written guarantee is issued as to mechanical and optical
perfection. We will gladly demonstrate any apparatus in
our model theatre or will forward apparatus to you for three
days’ approval against deposit.
16-mm. PROJECTORS
Bell & Howell, 1.000-watt, transfonner and case £99 10 0
Siemens Snperlux, with Astro lens and case. Excellent
condition. Cost £95 . £59 10 0
Ealee, 500-watt, case and resistance . £42 0 0
Victor, 250-watt, case and resistance . £18 0 0
Bolex D, 260-watt, for 9.6/16-mm., case, resistance
£22 10 0
Ensign, 100-watt Alpha, resistance, case, motor. . £8 0 0
9.5-mm. PROJECTORS
Eumig, 260-watt direct Uiuznlnation. As new,. £91 0 0
Bolex P.A., 250-watt, resistance . £16 17 6
Pathescope Lux, resistance, case . £11 7 6
Patbescope Home Movie, D.C., 8.A., E.M . £7 18 6
Pathescope Home Movie,S.C., with resistance. .. . £2 17 6
MINIATURE CAMERA AND HOME MOVIE SPECIALISTS.
52 WIDMORE BROMLEY. KENT
'Pfione.RAV.l926
MATHER’S /
o r
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
Send for Photographic List.
Tel.: BLAckfriars 6133. Telegrams: Sensitised M/e.
17, JOHN DALTON
STREET,
MANCHESTER
M.&W. ENLARGERS M. &W.
There is no comparison !
(48 models to suit amateurs, professionals
and schools.)
FAM 4 X 4 cm . £14 14 0
FAM 6x6 cm . £18 18 0
FAM 6.5x9 cm . £20 0 0
Absolutely automatic. F/4.5 double anas-
tlgmat, orange cap, condenser, supplementary
lenses. All progressive dealers, or :
R, E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4.
36
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 14, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
SALANSON LTD.
Best in the West,”
Projectors and Enlargers
All Guaranteed.
Kodascope Model C, with resistance _ £10 15 0
Kodascope Model A, with resistance _ £22 15 0
Pathescope Home Movie (double claw) and re¬
sistance . £4 15 0
Pathescope Home Movie, Hermagis lens, super
attachment, motor and "dual resistance. .. . £7 7 0
Victor 16-mm. Projector (as new), 2-in. lens, 500-
watt lamp, transformer and case . £27 15 0
Pathe Lux Projector, 32-mm. Hermagis, resistance
and case . £12 17 6
Pathp Imp Projector, resistance and super attach¬
ment . £5 18 6
As new, Bell & Howell 70 D.A. Camera, f/s.s i-in.,
f/3.5 2-in., f/4 3-in., f/i.8 i-in., Mayfair case and
filters . £65 0 0
t-pl./5x4 T.-P. Ruby Horizontal Enlarger, f/6.8
Goerz, fij-in. condenser, electric fittings.. £7 10 0
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, no lens, with masking board
£7 15 0
3ix2J Zeiss Miraphot, f/6.8 lens . £6 12 6
Zeiss Helinox Enlarger, 24x36 mm. to 5ix3}>
with lamp . 23s. 6d.
Zeiss Magniphot (for Contax lenses), no lens
£7 17 6
Large and Comprehensive Cini Library.
All leading makes ot Projectors and Eniargers aiways
in stock.
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
AND
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
BRADY &
MARTIN LP
SELECTED
REFLEX CAMERA
BARGAINS
i-pi. Speciai Ruby Reflex, Aldis 1/4.5, fi slides,
case, F.P. adapter . £5 17 6
3|x2J^ T.-P. Ruby Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer
f/4. 5, 6 slides, case . £7 15 0
3i X 2^ Ensign Special Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
revolving back, 6 slides, F.P. adapter. ... £6 10 0
i-pl. Popular Pressman, Ross Tessar f/4.5, 6
slides, leather case . £7 10 0
i-pl. Apem Reflex, Cooke f/4.3, 6 slides £3 17 6
6x6 cm. Rolleicord, Triotar f/4.5, ever-ready
case . £8 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/3 .5 Tessar, leather case. Cost
£24 los . £16 16 0
All the above are guaranteed.
A large range of new Cameras,
Cinfi Cameras, Projectors and
Accessories, Part Exchange,
29, MOSLEY STREET,
NEWCASTLE-upon-TYNE
Established 1855.
MATERIALS
Be I G H T 0 N. — Buy direct. Save money.
“ Brighton ” Brand Photographic Papers are
absolutely imbeatable for superb quality and
reasonable prices. Lists and samples with pleasure.
— Kimber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample. Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
A'JTWOOD Special Line. — i-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
l-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid : prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh [0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, SnowMll,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality. 1/3 50,
21- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross; 4ix2J and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade Card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
ENLARGEMENTS
1/Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight. 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists : 8ix6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157. Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements ot Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Finest Quality Enlargements on attractive
Papers. 10x8 1/3, 8ix6i 1/-.— Palk, 19.
Mount Park Crescent, Ealing. [4352
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, high-class, reasonable ; send
lor list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
PHOX’S Brilliant Enlargements. — Postcards 14d.
Paper Negative work undertaken. — 4, Hawkes
Rd., Mitcham. [5129
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
-Lphoto Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London.
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 34x24 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91. Lupus St., S.W.l. [5011
BAKER’S
of HOLBORN
This Week’s Bargains!
Leitz Model III Leica, f/3.5 Elmar. New condition,
with case . £23 10 0
Zeiss Ikon Contax, f/z Sonnar. As new, with case
£31 0 0
44x6 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/4.5 Dogmar, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. New condition . £11 10 0
44 X 6 cm. Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/3.5 Emon, 6 slides,
and case. New condition . £14 10 0
44x6 cm. N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Aviar f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter and purse. Perfect . £8 10 0
Voigtiander Bessa, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A. Compur shutter.
As new . £7 10 0
34x24 Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer Trioplan, Vario shutter
£3 0 0
34x24 Voigtiander Roll Film, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A.
Compur, New condition . £6 6 0
34x24 D.E. Contessa, f/6.3 Citonar, Ibso shutter, 6
slides, roll-holder and case. Perfect condition £3 10 0
9.5 Dekko Cine, f/1.9 Dallmeyer and case. As new
£7 10 0
16-mm. Bolex Cine, f/3.5 anastigmat . £4 10 0
1-in. Dallmeyer f/I.S Anastigmat, for Cine. New. List
£10 . £7 10 0
100-H. Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 . £7 0 0
16-mm. Simplex Pockette Cine, f/3.5 anastigmat. New
condition . £13 0 0
16-mm. BB Junior Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anastigmat, hide
case and exposure meter. As new . £14 0 0
LIBERAL ALLOWANCE ON YOUR
OWN CAMERA IN EXCHANGE.
C. BAKER
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1
FOR INDOOR
PORTRAITURE
TYPE
This new Reflector is lor
use with Keron-Nitraphot
lamps and is fitted with
a switch on the cast-
iron base. The light
need not be switched on
nntil all is ready for
making the exposure.
Spun alaminium bowl
reflector, 101>in. dia¬
meter. Cast-iron base
with plnnger switch.
Snpplied complete with
9 ft. flex and B.C.
adapter . lOs. 6d.
Neron-Nitraphot Lamp,
275-watt, B.C. 6,000
lamens . 2s. 6d.
Please state voltage
when ordering.
TYPE « K**
This new reflector
is designed lor nse
with the high in¬
tensity Neron-Nitra-
phot lamps, screw
adapter.
Bow] reflector 6i-
in. diameter, com¬
bined handle and
holder of moulded
takelite fitted with
thumb switch. Re¬
movable cast-iron
base. This reflector
can be used on a
tripod if so desired.
Supplied complete
with 9 ft. flex and
2-pin 5-amp. plug,
12s. 6d.
Neron - Nitraphot
Lamps , 200-watt,
E.S. 6,000 lamens
78. ed.
500 watt, E.S. 11,000
lumens . . . .20s. Od.
Please state voltage
» ■when ordering.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.,
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 14, 1936
•SHARLAND9
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
Contax I, f/2 Sonna-r. case and filter. . . . £30 10 0
Leica Model 111, f/2. chromium . £32 0 0
Rolleiflex, t/3.d Tes&ar. As new . £19 0 0
Movikon Cine Camera Oatflt, with 3*in. Telephoto
lens and case . £89 0 0
Siemens Model B Cine Camera, 16>mm., f/‘2.3 lens.
A bargain . £22 0 0
200>B Fathe Proiector, complete . £12 10 0
Range-finder Bessa, f/3.5 Helomar. Perfect con¬
dition . £12 5 0
Dekko Cine Camera, f/2.5. As new. ... £6 10 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5, focal-plane shutter. .£400
V.P. Kodak Autographic . 15s. Od.
Let us have your Enquiries,
9/10, THAVIES INN,
HOLBORN CIRCUS. E.C.I
Established 75 Years.
»••••••• Central 6751 •••••••••
Leica Processing
We were the first firm to specialise
in this work, and are still the best !
Films developed in Johnson’s F.G. I/-
M M •« ’ *1 Meritol 2/-
TRY OUR CONTINENTAL STYLE
Leica Print with wide margins, deckle-edged, on
cream pearl paper, 3^x5 in., 3d. each.
There is nothing in this country to equal them.
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
Stockists of all leading makes of
CAMERAS and HOME CINE
AND ACCESSORIES.
PART EXCHANGE. :: HIRE PURCHASE.
MANCHESTER, 1
RENEW YOUR
CAMERA BELLOWS
NOW !
READY FOR NEXT SEASON.
ALL CAMERA REPAIRS BY
The ALTRINCHAM RUBBER Co.
EINGSWAY, ALTRINCHAM.
IF YOU OWN A CAMERA
you must be interested in my
SPECIAL WINTER OFFER
For full particulars send a postcard to :
G. FRANKLIN,
KEYSTONE
There is no comparison !
750-watt 16-mm . £38 IQ 0
500-watt Ifi-miu . £26 10 0
300-watt IH-mm . £18 18 0
200-watt 8-nim . £13 13 0
Resistances, splicers, and cases Included.
Sole Trade Distributors :
B. E. Schneider, 46, Farriogdon Street, E.C.4.
1 PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
rV Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
T^ILMS Developed and Printed, 34x2^ lOd., post
J' free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd.. Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
REPAIRERS
T)EPAIRS to Cameras, focal-plane and other
JV shutters, etc. — W. A. Purse (many years with
C. P. Goerz Optical Works), 55/56, Chancery Lane,
London. W.C.2. Note alteration of address. [0006
1\/| ODERN Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien-
iVl tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London, W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0()44
■pOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE. LTD.,
Sj undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
shutters, etc. Estimates submitted ; instruments
insured whilst on premises ; dealers’ and Press
inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn. E.C.I (near
Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
PHOTOGRAPHIC Apparatus Repaired ; camera
X fittings Catalogue, 2d. — Mason. 65, Shepherd’s
Lane, Leeds, 8. [5127
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
QCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO-
lO GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
pVENING Classes. — Photography in Theory and
Ej Practice, Wednesday, Putney Literary Insti¬
tute, Mayfield School, West Hill. Putney, S.W.15 ;
Friday, Adult School, Roscoe St., Bunhill Row, E. ;
fee 7/6. [5146
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED
PHOTOGRAPHS Wanted, see “ Profitable Photo-
L graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [4891
MISCELLANEOUS
A MATEUR Photographers sell your photographs to
the Press ; write immediately tor tree
prospectus, “ Making Money with Your Camera,”
— W’orld’s Photographic Academy, 45, Maple Avenue.
Whitefield, near Manchester. [5123
rpRANSFORMERS.— 200 volt to 240 volt A.C. to
X 12-volt A.C. 1 amp., absolutely new, 3/6 each ;
cost 25/-. — Below.
pOTARY Converters, 200-volt D.C. to 12-volt A.C.
Ft 1 amp., 9x6x6 in., absolutely new, 5/- each;
cost 25/- ; cash refunded if not satisfied ; postage
9d. extra. — Barnes. Ltd., 48, Kingston Rd.,
Portsmouth. [5145
The WORLD’S PREMIER CS—O
M.&W- ENLARGER M. & W A [ V
(48 diSerent models.) I |
Filmarez 6 X 6 cm . £11 8 6 — L 1
Filmarei 6.5 X 9 cm . £17 17 0 vlir^A
With film-holder for uncut film, plate- T
holders, supplementary lenses, fine and 1
coarse focussing and f ^4.5 double aoastlgmat, I
with iris and orange cap. ._ a
R. E. Schneider, 48. Farringdon Street. E.C.4.
^ TESTED AND REVIEWED
1 in the British Joomal Almanac, 1936, p. 296,
1 ABKA, the only moonted flash-bulb syn-
1 cbroniser for LEICA, GONTAX, COMPUR
1 Shatters. Three different models, same
priM. £1:7:6
Stocked off progresHre dealers, or
f’ R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street,
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole-
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79. New Street
BLACKBURN.
Edwin ^rse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. Wiiman, 32. Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St-
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St
CARLISLE.
J, L. Robsou, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, SavUle
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42. Nassin
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Dorbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Comer-
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Dorbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5-
Durbins, 131. High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady Sc Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM.
BassettGreenwood, 19,BridlesmitbGate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38. Hill Street.
8HEFFIELO.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY.
W. J. Jones & (k>.. Ltd., 30, Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
CITY PHOTO WORKS
Bromide and Gaslight papers give superb
results with little trouble. Write now for
FREE CATALOGUE OF ALL MATERIALS.
Sample of Gaslight paper free.
CAMERA BARGAINS.
Super Ikonta, 16 or 8 on 3^x21 roll film, t/4.5 Zeiss Teesar,
Rapid Compur, leather case. As new . £12 10 0
T.-P. Rubyette 3t x 21 Reflex, revolving back, f/4.5 Dallmeyer,
3 slidee, F.P. adapter. As new . £9 10 0
Kodak Series III, 31 x 2i, Cooke Avlar f/4.5, Compur £4 0 0
Toigtlander Brilliant, f/6.3. case, filter . £3 0 0
Snpreme 3f x 21 Sell-erecting Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer £2 10 0
V.P. Kodak, f/6.5 T.-P. Kodak . £1 0 0
Fnll Cash Deposit ; 3 days* approval. Exchanges.
City PHOTO work/
^>9.€asCb6i.vfe Rd, XCUTHPORT
Tl IRN PR’Q
CAMERA EXCHANGE
FOR ALL THE LATEST
MINIATURES
AND MINIATURE PROCESSING
9, PINK LANE, Phone: 22655
NEWCASTLE-on-TYNE
P-^sijQse,
NOV. II
38
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 14, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XXI
THE CINE EXCHANGE
OF THE WEST
AGENTS FOR ALL LEADING
MAKES OF CIN^ CAMERAS
AND PROJECTORS
Let us quote you in part exchange for a
modern projector.
• SAVI LIE’S •
GUARANTEED BARGAINS
RoUeicord lI,f/3.5 Triotar, Gompur. Aanew £14 5 0
Contaz I, f/2 SoDoar, latest model . £32 10 0
BoUeiflez, f/3. S Tessar, Compur, case . £11 19 0
Bolez 6916 Projector, 600*watt, reslstaace. New
condition . £39 10 0
Pathe Uotocamera Model B, f/3.5, 9.5-mm. . £3 15 0
Marion Befiez, 1-pU Tessar f/4.5 and Dallmeyer f/4.5,
12>in. Telephoto, D.D. slides, filters, case. Perfect
throughout . £21 0 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.6, focal^plane shutter . £4 4 0
Zeiss Baby Miraphot Enlarger, paper holder, lamp.
Perfect condition . £7 19 6
Super Ikonta 630/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur Rapid.
Perfect . £15 5 0
Leica ina, chromium, f/2 Summar . £34 12 6
Ensign Super Einecam, for 16>mm. films, 5 speeds,
f/1.6 I'in., f/1.0 2*ln., and f/2.9 S*ln. lenses, case.
Perfect order. A real bargain . £39 10 0 I
4, Goodrame:ate»
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YOUR ACCESSORIES FOR
WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY
GALLOWAYS
VICTORIA SQUARE, Opposite G.P.O,
BIRMINGHAM
ENLARGERS, FLASH-BULBS, SLIDES.
REFLECTORS, PROJECTORS, ETC.
Phone; Un>. 6670.
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : \'.P. and 3i X zi, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. iiO (2lX4i) 1/6— 4iX3l 1/^5iX3t 1/6.
Superior Poetcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — SJ x 6^ enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6 J X 4i enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 i dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20x16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each— 12 X 10 1/3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Ploass write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION “\if^‘EsTER“ '
RAINKS-=—
for LEICA Service
A Complete Service for all who
use a Camera. For over 40
years RAINES have been
famous for Developing,
Printing and Enlarging.
Normal prices. Send for particulars.
RAINES & CO. (Ealing) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING, W.5
Phone : EALING 3177.
FILMS WASTED ! ^
BECAUSE YOUR EXPOSURES ’
ARE INCORRECT
PRACTOS
Exposure Meter is always reliable.
Never varies.
Scientifically designed and special¬
ly accurate for Interiors, Colour
work and Artificial Light. Film
speeds up to 6,500 are marked in
both H. & D. and Scheiner values.
Model II, with Sky-blue View¬
finder . 27/6
Model I (without Finder),
ditto . 22/6
“Junior ” Model . 15/-
AU in Leather Cases.
GARNER & JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden
Square, W.1
This Book will Help you
to Pass the Driving Test !
MOTOR DRIVING
MADE EASY
By
R. F. BROAD
•na th« TECHNICAL STAFF ol “ THB AHTOCAS ”
Fifth Edition
All aspiring motorists who have to pass the
driving test will find this handbook of great
practical help.
It deals with the correct manipulation of controls of every
kind, and explains the handling of cars with free-wheel
transmission, synchromesh gears, pre-selection gears, and
fluid flywheel transmission. Advice is given on what to do
in emergencies and the motorist’s legal responsibilities are
set forth in simple language.
Size 7^x5 inches. 158 pages. Bound in paper
boards with attractive coloured jacket
PRICE : 2 6 net By Post 2/9
From all Newsagents and Bookstalls or direct
from the Publishers :
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COMPLETE
OLYMPIA SHOW
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dated October 16th
This special, enlarged number will cover the
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Accessories, Garage Equipment and Marine
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carefully classified and properly indexed.
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39
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 14, 1936
FULL HOUSE
FOR
ALL NEEDS
THE
NEW MAGAZINE
CINE-KODAK
No threading. Magazine
loading, 50*ft. 16-nun. film.
Each magazine has footage
indicator. Speeds 8, 16, 64.
Scene-timer. Five inter¬
changeable lenses available,
universal finder. Panchro¬
matic, Super-sensitive Pan¬
chromatic and Eoda-
chrome ’* film available. Price
with Kodak f/1.9 lens and
£40:0:0
MINIATURE
CINE
THEATRES at
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2 .
28, Old Bond Street, W.1.
12, George Street, Croydon.
537, Pinner Rd., North Harrow.
73, Lord Street, Liverpool, 2.
Cine-Kodak Eight, f/3.5 lens,
case. Good con- C'T.T.A
dition . • i .U
Kodascope Eight-30, case.
Excellent con- CT.IA.A
dition . .AU.U
10 x8 IL Silver Roller Screen,
with stretchers. CO.Q.A
.4s new . lO.O.U
Ensign Optiscope Model 10,
lo-in. Aldis-Butcher, also i6-in.
lens, 500-watt, case. Very
list"”.- £10:10:0
Exakt Enlarger II, for nega¬
tives up to 6x6 cm., f/4.5
Cassar, 75-watt. As new. List
£15:15:0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak BB, f/1.9
interchangeable lens, case. Very
good condition £15.15.0
8-mm. Bell-Howell Straight
8, f/2.5 lens, CIQ.IQ.A
case. As new
16-mm. Kodascope A. Good
£20:0:0
16-mm. Ensign Autokinecamp
Dallmeyer f/1.5, case. As
new. List £25 £20:0:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo
70A, Taylor-Hobson f/3.5, case.
Very good condition. List
£22:10:0
16-mm. Kodascope B, self¬
threading, 2-in, lens, 250-watt,
resistance, case, £On«n*n
Good condition 3COU*U*U
9.5 and 16 mm. Paillard
Bolex G916y resistance, case.
Very good condition. List
£38:10:0
Above are at oar Stock
Exchange Branch
1 COPTHALL CHAMBERS
Throgmorton St., London, E.C.2
Telephone: Metropolitan 5351.
LET US KNOW YOUR
REQUIREMENTS — WE
MAY HAVE THE VERY
ARTICLE YOU WANT I
Special allowance on your own projector in part payment.
The new
KEYSTONE 750-watt
i6-iiim. Keystone Model A-8r,
• theatre quality steadiness and
brilliancy. Picture size almost
unlimited. Reverse, motor re¬
wind, resistance,
case ....
£36:10:0
8-inni. KEYSTONE ‘8/200-
watt, motor rewind, swivel roller
guides, adjustable tilt, speed
control, stills, etc., £10.10. A
takes 200-ft. him XXO«AO*U
KEYSTONE ‘8’
Simplest 8-mm. camera. Size only
6-5/r6thsX2ix ij in., f/3.5 lens, 3-
speed, takes 25 ft. 16-mm. film.
Interchangeable £1fl*in*n
lenses available. XXU«XU«U
Let m send you descriptive leaflets.
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Bargain
list and guide to new models, also latest literature, post
free anywhere. Please state requirements.
3^x2^ Gandolphi Double Extension,
revolving back, 5|-in. Salex f/4.5,
Compur, Mackenzie-Wisbart slide
and 10 envelopes. Good £0*O*A
condition .
9x12 cm. (and i-pl.) Busch Double
Extension, 13.5-cm. Busch-Glaukar
f/4.5, Compur, 2 slides, F.P. adapter.
Good condition . . £2:5:0
9.5 Dekko, f/3.5 Dallmeyer. Good
condition. List C
£6 i8s. 6d . x4:iZ:D
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, super attach¬
ment, resistance. Good £c.c.n
condition . XO.O.U
3Jx2J T.-P. Horizontal Ruby
Reflex, 4-in. Dallmeyer f/4.5, 3 slides,
case. Good condi- £5:17:6
4ix2i Icarette, Tessar f/4.5, Com¬
pur, rising front, plate back, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, screen, Cfi.fl.fi
case. Good condition XD .11 .U
3^ X 2^ Ensign Special Reflex,
5-in. Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter. Good rC.IC.A
condition . XU.IO.U
9.5 Pathe Homo Movie, super attach¬
ment, double resistance, C motor.
Good condition. . £7:10:0
41 X 31 Ensign Folding Reflex, 5l-in.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D. £7.1 A. A
slides. Shop-soiled only ^ • . XU . V
18x24 mm. Korelle, Tessar f/3.5,
Compur, E.R. case. Good condition,
£7:10:0
4.5x6 cm. Meyer Miniature Reflex,
3l-in. Meyer Trioplan f/3, F.P.
adapter, 6 slides, Clfl-lfl-n
case. Good condition X xU • xU .U
i4bone are at
12 GEORGE ST.
CROYDON
Telephone: Croydon 0781.
31x21 Ensign Selfix 20, Ensar
£2:10:0
5|-in. Cooke 1/4.5, in iris moimt,
with flange, filter. £0,1 A •A
Good condition . Xm • X v • v
3^x2^ Ensign Cameo, double exten¬
sion, f/4.5 Lukos, Compur, 2 sbdes,
F.P. adapter, roll-film holder, leather
case. Good condi- CO..*! A -A
lion . XaSiUSU
3Jx2| Goerx Tenax, double exten¬
sion, Goerz Kalostigmat f/6.8, Ibso
shutter, 6 slides, Riteway roll-film
holder, case. Good £0,1 C,A
condition . Xv*X9*U
2ix1f Agfa Speedex 0, Solinar
f/3.9, Compur, case. £4,J,A
Good condition. List £5 ss.X**#**#!/
lea Reflex, reversing back,
15-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 6 slides,
case. Fair condition £4:17:6
31x21 Nagel Double Extension 18,
Nagel f/4.5, Compur, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good XJC.C.A
condition . XO.O.U
31x21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex R14,
Aldis-Butcherf/4.5,case.£C,'| Q,4J
Splendid condition .... XU . X U .O
41x21 Voigtiander, Heliar f/4.5,
Compur, case. Fair 4C.'|7.C
condition . Xu.X f .O
21x21 Foih-Flex Roll Film Reflex,
f/3.5 lens, case. List CT.I'T.C
£ioi7s.6d . Xl.ll.D
3x4 cm. Ensign Multex M/S6,
53-mm. Ross Xpres f/1.9, E.R. case.
Go^co^Han.Ust £19.15.0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo, 2 in.
lens, 200- watt, reverse, stills, resistance
200/250 volts. Good jCO'I.IC.A
condition . Xi&X.XU.V
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.l
Telephone : Mayfair 0859.
D^LL^NOS
DoUond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
Zeiss Tilting Tripod Head,
any angle to 90° and clamp.
As new. List U1.0.C
£i i6s . xi:z:d
30x40 in. Self-Recta Screen,
silver surface. C0.10.C
Good condition .. X4i.iX.U
21x11 V.P. Kodak Special,
f/4.5 Kodak, Diomatic shutter.
Good condition. . £2:17:6
31x21 Ensign Carbine No. 7,
Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro shutter,
rise and cross. CO.10.fi
As new . XO.XX.U
31x21 Zeiss Cocarette, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur, direct
£5:15:0
21x1f Planovista Flat Pocket
Type Roll Film Reflex, 3-in.
Makro Plasmat f/2.7, delayed
Compur, case. .4sC<0.iC .A
new. List £16 5s. X iO.U
3x4 cm. Kodak Pupille, Xenar
f/2, Compur i/3ooth, case. Fair
£13:10:0
5-cm. Summar f/2 Lens, for
chromium Leica. As new. List
£17 14s. . .
£13:15:0
3^x2^ Williamson Pistol Grip
Aircraft Camera, s^-in. Ross
Xpres f/4.5, speeds i/5oth to
i/20oth and B., 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good condition.
£21:10:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Regent 1228.
9.5 Midas, Camera and
Projector Combined. Very
&n £1:17:6
3i X 2^ German Un¬
named. Meyer Trioplan
f/4.5, Vario shutter, frame
finder. Good £0#1A*A
condition . . . XU«U
3^x2} Ensign Carbine,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
rising front, frame finder,
leather case. Fairly good
condition.. £4.10:0
2^x1f Agfa Speedex 0,
Solinar f/3.9, Compur, case.
m£5T;6d.£4:10:0
3^x2^ lhagee Horizontal
Model, lhagee Triplex f/4.5,
Compur, frame finder, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. Very
good condi- jCC.C.A
Uon .
9.5 Alef, Meyer f/2. 8,
£6:12:6
Kodak Retina, 1/3.5
Xenar. Shop-soiled. List
£iotos £7:10:0
3x4 cm. Gold!, Elmar
f/3.5, Compur. iCQ.A.A
Shop-soiled... lu.U.U
31 X 21 Zeiss Super I konta
(8 or 16 on 31x21 film),
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Com-
£15:0:0
Above are at
2 Northumberland
Avenue, London, W.C.2
Telephone: Whitehall 3301.
ESTD.
1750.
Leica Tempophot Expo-
£2:10:0
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera,
f/3.5 lens, case. Good
condition.. £3.15.0
9.5 Pathe Imp, super
attachment, motor, resis¬
tance. Good C/1.1A.A
condition... *4:iu:u
50x40 in. Sell-erecting
White Glass Beaded Screen.
Good condition. Cost
about £8 ‘OS. £4.15.0
4.5 X 6 cm. Dallmeyer
Speed Focal-plane, f/2. 9
Pentac, 2 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Cfi , A
Fair condition XD .D .U
41x31 Goerz Anschutz
Press, 5 1-in. Cooke Aviar
f/4.5, F.P. .A., 3 D.D. slides,
case. Good .C7.i7.fi
condition. . X f . X f .D
21 X 1 1 Planovista Roll
Film Reflex, Meyer Trioplan
f/3.5, delayed Pronto shut-
£8:15:0
6x6 cm. Zeiss Super
I konta 530/1 6P, Tessar f/2 .8 ,
Compur r/40oth. As new.
List £28 5s £23:5:0
Chromium Leica III,
f/3.5 Elmar, p.R. case.
£33”"; £27:10:0
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OTOGRAPHER
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The Journal for Everybody with a Camera-^
shows to what a high artistic level photography can rise when the camera is a Rolleiflex. Approaching his subject
from an unusual angle this Rolleiflex owner has made a study full of atmosphere — one feels the dignity and the implicit
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Because of its unique construction and Its all-round ability, the Rolleiflex can make a masterpiece out of any subject
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can shoot at exactly the right minute. Takes 12 pictures on 3^x2^ roll film for I /-. Zeiss Tessar f/3.S lens and Compur
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Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, October 21st, 1936.
No. 2502.
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 21, 1936
This after-dark
picture was taken
with a "Brownie"
3 “Photoflood” Lamps In
“Kodafleccor” Reflectors
were used, at the posi-
cions and distances shown
in the diagram. Exposure:
I sec. f. I 1 . Camera: Six-
20 “Brownie.”
Plug a ‘Photoflood’ Lamp or two Into the ordinary electric sockets, touch
a switch, and a brilliant, highly actinic light is instantly at your command
— at any time, in any room where electricity is available. Handy little
‘Kodaflector’ Reflectors enable you to use the light to the maximum
advantage, direct it on the subject at exactly the right angle. And with
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film in your camera you can give
very short exposures, because of this super-fast film’s extremely high
sensitivity to artificial light.
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SUPER SENSITIVE
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SECOND-HAND GUARANTEED MINIATURE CAMERAS.
1 — ^Zeiss Contax I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2 Sonnar lens, focal-plane shutter.
Cost £41 . £32 10 0
2 — Standard Leica (Chromium), body_ only. Cost £9 10s . £8 8 0
3 — Zeiss Contax I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2. 8 Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter,
i to I /1, 000th sec. Cost £33 5s . £22 10 0
4 — Leica Model Ilia 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2 Summer lens, focal-plane shutter.
1 to I/I, 000th sec. Cost £43 . £37 10 0
5 — Leica Model III 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2 Summar lens, focal-plane shutter,
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1 to I /500th sec. Cost £26 I Os . £19 19 ()
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shutter, I to 1 /400th sec., and E.R. case. Cost £29 16s. 6d . £23 13 0
9 — Zeiss Contaflex 35-mm. Twin-lens Miniature Reflex, f/2 Sonnar lens, focal-plane
shutter, i to 1,1,000th sec., built-in photo-electric cell exposure meter and E.R.
case. Cost £73 1 7s 6d . £57 10 0
10 — l6-on-2B Super Ikonta Roll Film Camera, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
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11 — Zeiss Super Nettel 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, focal-plane
shutter, I, '10th to I/l.OOOth. (2ost i^4 !5s . £18 18 0
12 — Zeiss Sonnar f/2 8.5-cm. Lens for Contaflex, chromium. Cost £37 2s. 6d. £32 10 0
13 — Leitz Elmar f/4.5 13.5-cm. Telephoto Lens, coupled for Leica. Cost £14 17s.
£11 11 0
14 — Leitz Hektor f/4.5 13.5-cm. Lens for Leica (coupled). Cost £18 12s . £14 14 0
15 — Zeiss Sonnar f, 41 3.5 Telephoto Lens for Contaflex, chromium. Cost £21 7s. 6d.
£17 17 0
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“ SUPER IKONTA ”
Takes 11 pictures on 3ix2i 8*expo8ure
roU film. Distance meter coupled with
the focussing. Direct built-in view¬
finder, Coinpur Rapid shutter, speeded
1 to r4U0th sec. With £28 * 5 ' 0
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The
“ ROLLEIFLEX
19
The easiest mani¬
pulated camera
you could buy.
tihows your pic¬
ture full size
and right way
op on ground-
glass screen. Fit¬
ted with Compur
shutter, speeded
to l/600th sec.,
T. and B., and
Zeiss Tessar f/3.5
lens.
£25 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly
payments of 58 4.
16-mm. Gebescope Model A, comprising Projector,
2 speeds (silent and sound). 21'Watt amplifier
and loud speaker. Perfect tone, perfect pro¬
jection. Handy and port- £95:0:0
PATH^SCOPE 200-B
For 9.5«mm. films.
138 Filmosound, Pathe,
Victor, and every other
make in stock.
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
wide easily obtainable. Flickerlesa
projection, sprocket fed. Threading
one Bide only. Single nut tilting device .
Works off 110 volts. With lamp, plug,
flex, adapter and one empty 300-ft.
super reel . . . £15:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 35/-.
BRAND NEW-HALF-PRICE “SNIP”
3^x2^ ZEISS IKON “ADORO
19
(TROPICAL MODEL)
With F/4.5 ZEISS TESSAR Lens
For plates or film packs. Body of well-seasoned teak
wood, brass bound. Double extension. Back and
pinion focussing. Ivorine focussing scale 6 ft. to
infinity. Ground-glass focussing screen and deep
hood. Rigid front with rising, falling and cross micro¬
meter movements. Leather bellows, D.V. and brilliant
view-finder, with spirit level. Bushed for tripod. Com¬
pur shutter with D.A. Three single nickel plate-holders.
List Price £22:5:0
Our Price £11:2:6
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BARGAINS-OVERHAULED & GUARANTEED
1936 Model 8-mm. Bolex 400-watt Projector. In new condition £18 15 0
1936 Filmosound Home Talkie Outfit, 75U-watt, auditorium speaker, com¬
plete with reversing prism, in first-class condition, guaranteed in every way.
List price £200. A Salex Super Bargain . £135 10 0
16-mm. Kodascope Model A Series K, 2j0-watt, extremely good running.
In excellent order. Original price £75 . £18 15 0
S.P. Home Talkie, for 16-mm. films, silent and sound, complete with all
connections, leads and speaker. In new conclition. List price £75 £47 10 0
Pathescope Home Talkie Projector, complete and perfect in every detail,
with carrying-case and trial film . £45 15 0
Pathe Lux Projector, motor drive, fan cooling, ammeter, rock-steady
flickerless picture, type S lamp, brilliant iuu lumens screen illumination, com¬
plete for all lengths of films, from 30 ft. to 400 ft., with lesistance aiui carrying-
case. List price £22 lOs . £12 10 0
1936 Model A Gebescope, in new condition, having been only used about
half a dozen times, owner invested in one of the high-power mo<lels. List
price £95 . 10 0
3* X 2J Zeiss Maximar Folding Plate, f/4.5 Zeins Tessar an;i8tigmat. (telayed-
action Coinpur shutter, double extension, 3 sliuea, F.P. adapter and leather
case . 12 6
3|x2i Ensign Cameo, f/4.5 Aldis anastigmat, Compur sector shutter. 6
slides, F.P. adapter, leather case . £4 12 6
3Jx2i Ensign Vertical Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 Ensar anastigmat,
complete with electric fittings. New condition . £6 6 0
3j • 2j Ensign Cameo, f/4.5 Salex anastigiuat, double extension, rising
and cross front, 6 slides. F.P. adapter . £4 2 6
31 X 21 No. 6 Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis anastigmat, Compur sector shutter.
plate back, leather case . £6 6 0
1-pL T,-P. Imperial Horizontal Enlarger, f/7,7 Aldis anastigmat. electric
fittings, complete . £4 17 6
i-pl. Lancaster Horizontal Enlarger, f/8 lens, electric fittings, complete
£2 7 6
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.o Xenon anastigmat, Compur shutter. 1 to
l/300th sec., leather case . £7 17 6
Kodak Autofocus Enlarger, Kodak lens, complete with electric fittings
£5 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ensign anastigmat. Rapid Compur shutter,
eather case. As new . £8 7 6
6 X 6 WeltaPerfecta, f/3.a Meyer, Compur sector shutter . £10 10 0
Ensign Vertic^ Midget Magnaprint, f/6. 3 lens. As new . £3 12 6
6x6 BoUeiflex, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Compur shutter, ever-
ready case . 21® 18 0
520 Salex Baida, f/3.5 Meyer anastigmat, Compur shutter, leather case
£5 19 6
Model n Chromium Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case. New condition
£21 19 6
1-pl. Salex Junior Horizontal Enlarger, no lens, complete with electric
fittings . S8 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Horizontal Enlarger, f/4.5 Dallmeyer enlarging anastigmat,
electric fittings. New condition . . £7 17 6
31 X 2l Ensign Selfix, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, delayed-action Compur
shutter, leather case . £8 2 6
31x21 Latest Model Soho Refiex, f/3.5 Dallmeyer Dalmac anastigmat,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case. As new . £18 18 0
V J. VoUenda Roll Film, f/4.5 RaUionar anastigmat, Compur sector shutter,
1 to l/300th sec., leather case . £5 17 8
End of Season’s Clearance Surplus-
Exchange Snips at Special Clearance Prices
41 X 6 V.P. Dallmeyer Baby Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac, 3 D.D. slides. Cost £33
£18 10 0
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, rev. back, f/4.5 Cooke, 9 slides, F.P.A . £5 3 8
31x21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmeyer, 6 slides, roll-holder,
F.P.A., L/case . £6 13 6
1-pl. Zeiss Ica Reflex, rev. back, f/4.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar, F.P. shutter, 6
elides . £7 7 0
1-pl. Ensign Refiex. revere, back, self-capping, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 3 slides,
L/case . £5 19 6
Bell-Howell 16-mm. D.A. Cine Camera, 1-in. f/3.5. 1-in. f/1.5, 32-in. f/3.6
lenses, case. Cost £90 . £49 10 0
Tares Campro Combined Cine Cameras and Projectors. Each. . . .38s. 6d.
Siemens Halske Cine Camera, f/2.8 Glaukar, variable speeds, slow motion.
Cost £30 . £14 17 6
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/3.5 Dallmeyer lens, sector shutter £4 17 6
£10 10s. Model Pathe Cine Camera de Luxe, f/3.5 anas . £4 17 6
i-pl. Standard Enlarger, 5i-m. condenser, good obj., electric fittings
£4 17 6
V.P. Exakta Roll Film Focal-plane Reflex, f/3.5 Tessar, L/case. . £14 7 6
No. 1 Standard Leica, f/3.5 Elmar and case . £7 17 6
Pathe Home Cine Projector, type C motor, group resistance, super attach¬
ment . £8 15 0
6x6 RoUeiflex Automatic, 1/3.8 Tessar leus, Compur, filters, L/case
£19 10 0
9.5-mm. Cine-Nizo, f/3.5 Meyer, trick movement, L/case . £3 17 6
Model B Pathe Cine Camera, f/3.5 anas., L/case. Cost £6 IGs.. . . £4 2 6
6x6 RoUeiflex, f/4.5 Tessar, L/case . £8 17 6
31 X 2i or 16 ex. on Super Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, ever-ready case . £13 17 6
31 X 21 Etui Folding, doable ex., f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, L/case . £8 17 6
16-ex.-on-21 x 31 Dallmeyer Dual, f/3.5 Dalmac, Compur shutter £8 17 6
Zeiss Contax, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case . £19 10 0
6X.13 Heidoscope, pair f/4.5 Tessars, fuU-size reflex finder, roll-holder, 6
slides, F.P.A. , 2 L/cases . £33 10 0
Several Good Enlargers at bargain prices. Write for details.
10-cm. f/6.3 Elmar Lens, for coupled Leica . £6 2 6
31x21 N. & G. New Special Sibyl, f/4,5 Cooke lens, 3 D.D. slides. F.P.A.
£8 17 6
i-pl. Latest T.-P. Ruby de Luxe Reflex, sunk lens box, swing front, latest
focal-plane shutter, f/3.5 Rosa Xpres, 3 D.D. sUdes, Stevens’ screen, L/case.
Unsoiled. Cost £33 . £22 10 0
34x21 T.-P. Reflex, f/3.5 Cooke, ll-in. f/5-6 Dallmeyer DaUon, 2 D.D.
slides, 8 single slides, filters, L/case . £19 10 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Cine Camera, f/2.8 Meyer Trioplan, variable speeds, self-
contained electric-cell exposure meter, L/case. Cost £33 . £13 10 0
Model III Leitz Ueica, f/2 Summar . £27 10 0
41 X 6 Zeiss Palmos, f/2.7 Tessar, 12 slides, F.P.A., L/case. Coat £36
£12 12 0
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
MONTHLY PAYMENT AT “CITY SALE"
SPECIAL ‘SNIPS’ that SAVE YOU POUNDS
14>in. f/5.6 Dallmeyer Dallon Telephoto, iris . £10 17 6
i-pl. Planes Reflex, Blitz focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 'i double
elides and leather case . . . . . £4 19 6
i>pL Plaubel Folding Pocket, double extension, f/4.2 Anticomar, Compur
■hutter, 8 slides and leather case . £4 10 0
16-on-31x2l Ikonta, Carl Zeiss Tesaar f/3.5, Compur shutter.. £7 17 6
31 X 21 No. 7 Carbine Roll Film, Ensar f/4.'d, Mulchro shutter, complete
In case . £3 17 6
l*pl. Triple Imperial Conical Field, Aldis f/7.7, reversing back, 5 slides and
tripod . £5 19 6
21 square Automatic Rolleiflex, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid
shutter, ever-ready case. As new . £19 19 0
136-mm. Elmar 1/4.5 Anastigmat, coupled for Leica II or III. . £11 17 6
Leica Universal View-finder, New condition . £2 7 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5. self-capping focal-plane
shutter, 3 slides, roll-holder and leather case . £6 19 6
Contax Miniature Camera, f/3.5 Tessar, coupled range-finder, ever-ready case
£16 16 0
21 square Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 anastigmat, speeded shutter and ever-
ready case . £1 19 6
3x4 cm. Zeiss Eolibri, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, Compur shutter and case
£7 7 0
3x4 cm. Perkeo, Skopar f/3.5, Compur shutter and leather purse £5 12 6
9x12 cm. and 1-pl. Zeiss Ikon Nelson Folding Pocket, double extension,
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. Distar and Proxar lenses, 6 slides, F.P. and leather
case . £8 17 6
8x26 Prism Monocular, oyecup focussing . £I 19 6
1-pl. T.-P. Press, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter and leather case . £13 10 0
1-pl. Salex Mahogany Enlarger, complete with objective, all-way negative-
carrier, Si-in. condenser, electric fittings . £7 17 6
i-pl. Ihagee Enlarger, f/6.3 anastigmat, negative carrier, electric fittings
£4 7 6
Leioa Valoy Enlarger, and electric fittings. Indistinguishable from new
£7 7 0
3x4 cm. Rajah Enlarger, f/4.5 anastigmat and electric fittings. Nice
order . £4 7 6
Blendux Photo-electric Cell Exposure Meter, in case . £2 7 6
21 square Rolleicord, i/4.5 Zeiss Triotar, Compur shutter, complete in
case . £8 19 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, double-claw, resistance to 250 volts. . £4 15 0
6x41 cm. Ermanox, Emostar f/1.9, focal-plane shutter, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case . £16 10 0
V.P. Purma, taking 16 pictures on a spool. New condition . £15 0
i-pl. Horizontal Magnaprint, f/6.3 anastigmat, negative carrier, plano¬
convex condenser and electric fittings . £5 17 6
31x21 Dallmeyer Speed, Pentac f/2.9, self-capping focal-plane shutter, 1
slide, F.P. A. and filter, leather case . £11 7 6
31x21 T.-P. Rubyette Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5, self-capping focal-plane
shutter, II slides. F.P.A . £8 17 6
31x21 T.-P. Reflex, Aldis f/3.4, self-capping focal-plane shutter, reversing
back. 3 slides and roll-holder . £7 7 0
Ensign Midget, f/6.3 Ensar anastigmat, speeded shutter, complete in purse
£1 18 6
31x21 Voigtlander Prominent, Heliar f/4.5, Compur shutter, coupled
range-finder and leather case . £13 17 6
9.5 Eumig 250-watt Projector, forward and reverse movement, sprocket
drive . £22 10 0
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar . £19 10 0
Model III Chrominm-plated Leica, f/2 Summar, 10.5 f/6.3 Elmar, complete
In case . £40 5 0
10.5 f/6.8 Elmar Telephoto, complete in leather case. Cost £11 la. £8 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Schneider anastig. lens, complete in case. Cost £12 10s.
£8 15 0
4x3 cm. Piccochic, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan, in Ibsor shutter, speeded from
1 to l/150th and Time . £4 19 6
la Icarette Roll Film and Plate, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar. Compur shutter, focussing
screen, three 3i X 2i metal slides . £6 17 6
45 X 107 Glythoscope, 6 slides, leather case . £17 6
9.5 Pathe Home Movie Projector, double claw, super attachtnent. motor
drive, added resistance . £7 10 0
1-pl. Salex Horizontal Enlarger, f/4.5 Dallmeyer anastig. lens, orange cap,
SJ-in. condenser, complete with electric fittings. Unsolled . £7 15 0
i-pl. D.E. Folding, f/4.d anastig. lens, Compur shutter, 6 slides. . . £3 19 6
3i X 2i Carbine Roll Film and Plate Camera, f/4.5 Lumar anaetig. lens,
Compur shutter, focussing screen, 3 slides . £3 15 0
i-pl. New Ideal Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, rising and cross front, 6 single slides.
As new . £7 7 0
6i x3i Stereo Goerz Anschntz Focal-plane, f/6.8 Goerz Dagor lenses, 6
D.D. slides, leather case . £6 17 6
i-pl. Panros Focal-plane, f/4.5 Xpres, S.O. shutter, speeded to 1/1, 000th,
3 double plate-holders and case . £9 9 0
. Dallmeyer Snapshot Film-pack Camera, f/6 anastigmat lens.... 33s. 6d.
3a Kodak Special, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compound shutter . £3 15 0
i-pl. Cameo D.B., f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter. 6 slides. . . £6 2 6
V.P. Salex Focal-plane. £/5 anastig. lens, shutter speeded to 1/1, 000th, 3
slides, F.P.A . £2 7 9
i-pl. D.E. C.B. Field, all the usual movements, R.R. lens, 2 dou)>le book-
form dark slides and tripod . £1 12 6
i-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Aviar lens, T. B. and 1. shutter, leather case
£8 2 6
31 x2i N. & G. Sibyl Plate, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 6 slides . £6 6 0
i-pl. Goerz Roll Film, f/6. 8 anastig. lens, speeded shutter . £1 19 6
6 X 13 cm. Stereo Nettel Focal-plane, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar lenses, fully-speeded
shutter, 6 slides, leather case . £6 17 6
31x21 Blocknote, f/6.8 Krauss Tessar lens, 6 slides, speeded shutter
£2 17 6
6 X 6 Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar. New condition . £9 9 0
5x4 S.C. Goerz Anschutz, f/4.5 Xpres, 3 double slides, leather case
£9 9 0
45 X 107 Stereo Reitzschel Camera, f/6.8 anastig. lenses, Compur shutter,
6 slides, leather case . £4 19 6
4x3 cm. Baby Box Tengor, Frontar lens, . lls, 3d.
16-mm. Ica Kinamo, £/2.7 Zeiss Tessar . £6 17 6
16-mm. BB Cine Kodak, f/3.5 anastig. lens. Cost £13 13s. As new £7 2 6
9.5 Coronet Projector, ready for use off house current . £1 9 6
Microscope, by Baker, 2/3rd8, 1/Gth objectives, coarse and fine adjustment,
double nose-piece, 2 eyepieces and case . £4 4 0
31x2i New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Xpres, 6 double slides, leather case
£10 17 6
i-pl. Roll Film Camera Body, usual movements. leather bellows.. 6s. 6d.
3ix2i Speedex Clack, double lens . £17 6
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and focussing model. Can be set
any degree of enlargement without
e slightest trouble. Models from
<4 cm. to Six 21 sizes. With
1.6 lens, from fg ; -| Q ; Q
Nine monthly payments of 19/10.
LEICA FOCOMAT
Has automatic focussing and
makes perfect pictures up to any
size from 3i x 2i to 16 x 10 in.
Diffused illumination gives soft,
harmonious enlargements. For
use with your A • A ■ A
own Leica lens. & I O • O • O
Nine monthly payments of 38/2.
ENSIGN AUTO-
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For all miniature negatives. Ensign
Midget, half-V.P., Leica and Contax
and similar sizes, r/4.5 Dallmeyer lens
and 2J-in. condenser ; enlarges to all
sizes from 21 x 31 to 15 x 12 in. Baseboard
fitted with spring paper
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BRAND NEW
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ZEISS IKON
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Hard polished wood. Self-locking
clips. 3 folds. Complete with
tripod screw. Sliding lower legs.
All metal parts heavily plated.
Absolutely rigid.
LIST £1 : 1 : 0
Our Price 12/3
Postage 6d.
ASTOUNDING VALUE!
NEW n/l & W ENLARGER
Model FAM. With foolproof coupled
automatic focussing. F/4.6 double
anastigmat, iris, and orange cap and
condenser. Rise and fall movemente by
one-hand lever. Fine and coarse
focussing. 100-watt opal lamp.
£14:14:0
£8:15:0
Nine monthly payments of 20/5.
Nine monthly payments of
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£18:18:0
ZEISS IKON MIRAPHOT
3i X 2i ENLARGER
The " Mlraphot ” enlarges both
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Zeiss Ikon Novar ■ O ■ A
f/6.3 anastigmat . . ■ A ■ O
With Zeiss Tessar Al A ■*! R "A
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October 21, 1936
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The golden russet tints of the foliage; the
mellow sunlight and the shortening days. . . .
These are reasons why the alert photographer^
out to catch the glory of late Autumn^ loads
with Ilford Special Rapid Panchromatic
Plates — specially colour sensitive.
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WEDNESDAY, October zist, 1936,
yt GAIN the indoor “ cine ” and
f\ “lantern” season is with us,
^ and the steadily increasing
number of society fixtures with
lantern lectures is reflected in our
page of “ Week’s Meetings.” Home
cinematography is also getting more
and more popular, and each year sees
a greater number of projectors as
well as taking cameras available.
Next week’s issue of “ The A.P.”
will be a special Cine and Lantern
Number, and in addition to many
extra pages of matter devoted to
these seasonable topics a very com¬
plete “ Buyer’s Guide ” wiU be in¬
cluded, giving particulars and prices
of all cine and lantern apparatus on
the market, also films and lantern
plates. It is an issue that every
reader should make a point of
securing early and keep for reference,
and societies will do well to order
extra copies for their reading-rooms
and files. Our readers are reminded
also of the closing date of “ The
A.P.” Lantern-Slide Competition :
October 31st. The special number
next week will contain some final
tips for those who have not yet
sent in.
Perils Aloft.
We have recently seen a number
of sketches which are very popular
just now in the picture postcard
shops of Switzerland, illustrating
the perils of “ Photographie a la
hauteur,” or, as they are labelled in
German ; “ Hohenphotographie.”
They are pictures of photographers
using their cameras from perilous
heights, and it is a comic expression
of a very human trait among those
who do photography on mountains.
There is a special value in a picture,
whatever its pictorial merits, which
nearly cost a broken neck. Un¬
happily, the picture itself does not
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
London Landscapes (No. 46).
The Green Park in Ocfoher.
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2502.
necessarily convey the fact that it
was taken in circumstances of great
peril. A comfortable street scene
which might very well have been
taken from an upper window gives
no notion of the fact that actually
the photographer had to get astride
a girder or climb a chimney, and,
on the other hand, some pictures of
yawning crevasses and fearful pre¬
cipices may have been taken from a
vantage point as safe as one’s own
bed. The only recourse is for the
photographer who has taken pictures
in circumstances of danger to have a
small inset showing himself actually
making the exposure.
The Private Life of a Roll -film
Spool.
The large audience which came to
the last of the R.P.S. Exhibition
lectures may have expected reve¬
lations, but they got only scientific
ones. It is true that Dr. Harry
Baines tried manfully to work up
to his title, “ The Private Life of a
Roll-film Spool,” by suggesting that
the spool had a lurid and trouble¬
some past, but reaUy the only thing
lurid about it seems to be the non-
actinic light, usually red, in which
the emulsification and aU subsequent
operations are conducted. It was,
however, a very interesting descrip¬
tion of the careful work which lies
behind the little spool that is slipped
so casually into place. The first
stage of manufacture of photographic
emulsions is the precipitation of
silver bromide in gelatine, a process
to be carried out under the most
precise physical and chemical con¬
ditions, with concentrations, volumes
and temperatures of the reacting
solutions very accurately controlled.
After emulsification the emulsion is
insufficiently sensitive to light, and
needs further treatment in order to
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October 21st, 1936
th[ amateur PHOTOORAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
impart the desired photographic
properties. It is maintained at a
certain temperature in a thermo¬
statically controlled water bath for
a definite time — a process known as
ripening — during which changes in
the physical character of the silver
bromide take place, whereby they
increase largely in size and sensi¬
tivity, and decrease correspondingly
in numbers.
Testing of Film.
Once a film is made it has to be
tested. Not only is roll film sub¬
jected to a very extensive and in¬
tensive series of tests for photo¬
graphic properties and mechanical
defects, but every roll of backing
paper, every batch of gelatine,
bromide, silver nitrate — in short,
every material which goes to malce
or comes in contact with a roll-film
spool — is tested not only chemi¬
cally, but for its photographic action,
and not only its immediate photo¬
graphic action, but, by exhaustive
incubation tests, for its probable
future action. Impurities may be
present in such quantities as to be
undetectable by chemical means
and yet exert a strong photographic
action. Dr. Baines, in his recent
lecture to the Royal Photographic
Society, pointed out that identity
and reproducibility of photographic
materials do not imply merely
chemical identity, but physical
identity of an extremely high order.
The difficulties of manufacture are
great, and are enhanced by the
conditions of illumination — or often
total darkness — under which most
of the operations have to be per¬
formed. The enhanced sensitivity
to light of modern roll films has
introduced an undesirable sensitivity
to moisture, heat, pressure, and
minute traces of impurities, which
has had to be overcome. And after
surviving unscathed aU these strin¬
gent processes and tests, the roll
film is purchased by somebody who
promptly exposes two views on the
same portion !
Non-Stop Film.
An unusual kind of international
congress has just been held in
London — a congress of people from
several countries to discuss oxy-
acetylene welding. The session for
papers and discussions which a
correspondent attended was by no
means crowded, but presently he
discovered that there was another
event in progress in a different hall
of the same building, namely, the
projection of film. And the output
of film on this narrow subject (as it
seems to the non-technical mind)
was astonishing. Looking through
the programme, our correspondent
counted no fewer than seventy-seven
separate reels of film, all dealing
with welding, and, being shown, so
to speak, end to end, with no dimin¬
ishing of interest on the part of an
eager audience. Really, if a subject
lilce oxy-acetylene welding is film-
illustrated in this thorough-going
manner, what is to happen when
other industrial subjects, perhaps
of larger scope, more numerous
variations of process, and larger
application come to be adequately
recorded on the film ? The divi¬
dends of our film manufacturers will,
in the classic phrase, go on and on
and up and up.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Fixing Prints.
Will you give me a few hints on the principles of fixing gaslight
and bromide prints, so that I may be confident that the process
is satisfactorily done ? A . T. {Newcastle.)
You are wise to be careful about the fixing of your prints,
as many troubles attributed to incomplete washing are due
to unsatisfactory fixing.
To begin with, it is a common mistake to suppose that the
stronger the fixing bath the more quickly and thoroughly it
does its work. It is possible to dissolve 10 oz. of hypo in
20 oz. of water, but such a solution would not perform its
task properly at all. It would shrink the gelatine in such a
way that the products that must be completely removed
would be, as is were, imprisoned. A good strength is 4 oz. of
hypo to the pint for a plain bath, and 5 oz. for an acid one.
It may even be slightly weaker, provided it is quite fresh, and
not overworked.
There is no excuse for running the risk of even approaching
the exhaustion point, as the ingredients of the solution, what¬
ever its constitution, are so cheap. Various tests for exhaus¬
tion have been suggested. One is to cut a fixed (?) print in
halves, and compare the two after one has been immersed in
the usual sulphide toning solution. If there is any clearly
marked difference in the whites the bath is not functioning
properly.
The time of immersion is important. In hot weather
especially, a seriously extended time is prone to cause slight
sulphurization of the image, and to render it more susceptible
to the troubles that may subsequently arise from damp or
from impure air.
Using plenty of active solution, gaslight prints, with their
thin emulsion, require about five minutes ; chloro-bromide
prints from five to ten minutes, and bromide prints from ten
to fifteen minutes. Double-weight papers should have about
half as long again in all cases. It is well not to let the tempera¬
ture of the bath fall below 60° Fahr.
It is important that the solution should have free access to
the whole surface of each print. As a print is placed in the
bath it should be drawn through the solution several times,
face up and face down, and left face downwards. The bottom
print is always the one to be removed when sufficient time has
elapsed. This brings the next print to the bottom, with its
face freely e.xposed to the solution.
A print must never be allowed to float, even partially, above
the surface, and there must be no imprisoned air between the
prints.
Infra-Red Plates.
Can I treat orth achromatic or panchromatic plates so that I
can get infra-red effects on them ? M. D. {Cork.)
You are evidently under a misapprehension. It is within
the scope of some photographers to bathe a plate in a dye that
will make it more sensitive to certain colours, and then to use
it in an ordinary camera with or without a filter. But far
more than this is necessary for infra-red work.
By various methods, plates and films can be made sensitive
to infra-red rays, but no novice could produce anything as good
as the materials supplied by Messrs. Ilford, Agfa, Kodak and
others. Further, a proper infra-red filter must be used, and
certain precautions taken with regard to apparatus.
If you wish to try this work we would strongly advise you
first of all to study one of the handbooks on the subject, and
so ascertain what is involved in this special branch of photo¬
graphy.
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SING ULTRA-RAPID
PLATES and FILMS
This article is opportune when many photographers are using
ultra -rapid plates and films for Autumn subjects. Points of import¬
ance with regard to this form of negative material are dealt with.
At the present time of year many
^ amateur photographers who are
attempting outdoor subjects
are turning their attention to ultra¬
rapid plates and films to compensate
for the weaker light available. Many
are also trying panchromatic material
for the first time in view of autumn
tones, and yellow lighting later in the
day. For the photographer also, who
will now be working indoors with
artificial light, ultra-rapid plates and
films, particularly the panchromatic
variety, are eminently desirable.
It must not be thought, however,
that these very fast plates and films
are difficult to use, but there is no
doubt that extra care must be ex¬
ercised, particularly in dark-room
manipulation, owing to their extreme
sensitiveness to light.
The Camera.
When using this material it is very
necessary to ensure that the camera
and plate - holders are in perfect
order with regard to the exclusion of
light, and, in particular, that the light-
traps of the slides (if plates or cut films
are used) and on the camera back (if
films are used) function effectively.
We have recently investigated a case
of fogged negatives when hypersensi¬
tive plates were used, patches of fog
appearing at the margins of the
negatives. No trouble had been ex¬
perienced when slower plates were
employed. The fault was traced to
a thin place on one of the folds of the
bellows.
It is a wise precaution to expose
loaded plate-holders to very strong
light as little as possible, and also to
avoid the need for having the plate
uncovered for exposure in the camera
for longer than is necessary.
In the case of film cameras it is also
undesirable to keep the camera fully
extended and exposed to strong light
while searching for subjects. Wait
until the subject has been decided
upon and then open, set and use the
camera without delay. This, of course,
applies to work in the open with very
fast material at any time of year. The
question of exposure is also an im¬
portant one with ultra-rapid plates
and films, and if colour-sensitive the
calculations for filters should be ascer¬
tained accurately, as it is a fact that
panchromatic material, when under¬
exposed, will produce negatives much
harder in contrast than fast plates that
are not fully colour-sensitive.
In the Dark-room.
It is very important to exercise
great care in the dark-room when
using these plates or films. The only
safe procedure is to load slides in
total darkness, for although special
safelights can be used for working with
this material, they are no longer
safe if the plate is exposed to direct
rays. Further, the visual illumination
given by them is so weak that they
are of very little practical service for
many amateurs.
Those who have never tried to do
so will be surprised to find how easy
it is to load slides in the dark. Plates
are generally packed in pairs, film to
film, and we know that if the first
plate is film side down, the next will
be film side upwards. Backed plates
also offer the advantage that the
slightly rough surface of the backing
makes it easy to tell by touch which is
the film side.
When loading plate-holders in the
dark the bench should be cleared of
everything not wanted at the moment.
The plate -holders, each with its
draw-out shutter removed, and in
contact with its fellow, should be
jilaced in a pile on the right-hand side.
In the centre is the box of plates.
After loading, the plate-holders are
put in a pile on the left.
In the case of films the camera
loading can, of course, be conducted
without the use of a dark-room, but
here special precautions should be
taken to load and unload in a shady
corner, as even autumn sunlight will
as readily fog a fast panchromatic film
as summer sunshine, and no risks
should be taken.
Speed and Latitude.
Those photographers who are not
familiar with the use of the fastest
plates will find that, although they
are now double-coated, there is - a
smaller margin of latitude in exposure
than is the case with those of lower
speed rating. This means that more
care must be exercised with regard to
exposure. Over-exposure tends to
produce flat negatives, with loss of
tonal quality. Obviously, the best
course is the careful use of a reliable
exposure meter.
Development.
The use of very highly sensitive
material brings problems with regard
to development. Unless the plates
are desensitised development by in¬
spection is not possible. Tank de¬
velopment, the tank being loaded in
the dark, is the best method with
material of extreme speed.
If tank development is adopted,
the photographer may well employ
one of the fine-grain developers, if
it is contemplated that the negatives
will be required to furnish prints of
large size. In most cases the fastest
material is not of the finest grain.
If the photographer has no tank,
and feels that he must watch the
progress of development, the use of a
desensitiser reduces the sensitiveness
of the fastest plates, so that develop¬
ment can be carried out in a compara¬
tively bright yellow light, but care
must be taken not to expose the plates
unnecessarily to the direct light.
Panchromatic or Orthochromatic ?
The photographer may be in doubt
as to whether to use panchromatic or
orthochromatic material at this time
of year for outdoor autumn subjects.
Both of these are obtainable of high
speed, and to normal daylight there is
little to choose between them, apart
from the obvious colour-sensitiveness
to the red, which is a feature of pan¬
chromatic material. If the light is
yellow, the orthochromatic plate be¬
comes a trifle faster, although not to
the extent that it may be called into
consideration with regard to exposure.
The pan. plate or film, through its
high sensitiveness to red, is faster to
artificial-light sources that possess a
high red content, and is generally
favoured for those subjects which are
illuminated by half-watt lighting. It
may also be pointed out that with
the super-speed orthochromatic plate
or film, fully-exposed negatives can
be obtained in half-watt light with
an exposure of one or two seconds
with a lens aperture of f/6.3.
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By J. C. HAYWARD.
y/ariations of the
^ Same Subject
A Note for the Free-Lance Photographer.
AT some time or other every amateur photographer
f\ has felt like giving up his camera on grounds of
expense — not thinking how easily money can be
made with it if used in the right way.
Assuming sufficient practice has been had in the
manipulation of his camera, and that the user has some
idea of what is, or is not, pictorial, it only remains to
choose a type of subject in which to specialise.
To have particular inter¬
est in any one subject, be
it children, animals, gar¬
den or landscape, is half¬
way to success. For each
of these branches of photo¬
graphy there are innumer¬
able papers clamouring for
pictures, at regular prices,
but the work must be good,
as competition is keen.
The illustrations on this
page have been chosen as
examples of the treatment
for a simple “at home"
subject, made during the
Tea in the Garden, No. 2.
Another cup for Bonzo.
Tea in the Garden, No. 1.
case of “ Tea in the Gar¬
den ” six shots were taken
of this subject, each having
a slightly different pose and
arrangement, but each illus¬
trating the same idea.
One, unfortunately, was
a failure in the matter of
pose, and one was fogged.
Four successful ones are
reproduced here, and it will
be observed that in two
cases the central portion of
the picture has been en¬
larged, which has created
a stiU greater difference.
AU four have been pub-
a prize.
an indication of what to
lished, and one has secured
These examples will give
attempt by the amateur who is aspiring to be a free-lance
photographer. He should bear in mind, however, that
good clean technical work is absolutely essential. The
negatives must be weU exposed and sharp, and the prints
made on glossy paper to enable them to be easily
reproduced. An attractive title or caption is generally
an aid to acceptance.
Tea in the Garden, No. 3. " Who said Cake ?”
past summer. The same idea can be carried out indoors
by artificial light or near a large sunny window.
Notice that in each of the pictures the child is doing
something naturally. Papers will not buy portraits unless
they are of celebrities and topical.
When undertaking work of this character a useful rule
to remember is : When you have chosen a good subject
always photograph it a number of times, making half a
dozen or more slightly different versions, and then, pro¬
vided the negatives are technically good, you will be able
to select different pictures for different papers. In the
Tea in the Garden^ No 4. A tit-bit for Donald.
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Optical equipment, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 or Zeiss Triotar f/3.5
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Readers’ lliiil;s9 Tips and Gadgets
USING A SAFELIGHT GLOBE.
ANY amateurs who have not a
permanent dark-room or do not
possess a properly equipped
safelight lamp make good use of the
" safelight ” globes that are obtainable
from most dealers, for fitting over an
■ordinary electric light bulb.
I recently purchased one of these
(orange for bromide work), but as I
have to plug into a top light with a two-
way adapter I could not use the globe
as intended (suspended). I therefore
made a little holder, which not only
takes the globe and provides a movable
safelight, but keeps it from getting
knocked over or otherwise damaged.
It is connected with the top-light adapter
with a flex and socket plug.
The sketch will help to make the
construction of this useful little dark¬
room accessory clear to other readers
who may wish to make a similar holder.
The back (6iX5fX-|^ in.) and the base
(6X5|x|^ in.) are dovetailed together
or screwed, according to the skill of the
individual. The top is three-ply (with
hole cut out with fret-saw to fit globe)
and is screwed down on top of the back.
The complete fitment is then glass-
papered and given a coat of varnish or
Chinese lacquer. Although not neces¬
sary, three caddy balls screwed into the
base make ideal “ feet ” and prevent
any rocking taking place should it be
placed on an uneven surface.
Although I have only mentioned an
orange lamp for bromide work, other
colours for different purposes are also
available. If these are required it is
not necessary to make a separate stand
for each one. By suitable adaptation
in construction the lamp covers can be
made interchangeable, and one lamp
will serve for them all. Without a cover
at all the lamp and stands are handy for
exposing bromide or gaslight papers, or
lantern slides. If the safelight covers
are coated with varnish of suitable
colour they should be handled carefully
so that they do not get scratched or
chipped. David Hodghton.
A HINT DEALING WITH DARK SLIDES.
Manufacturers of plate cam¬
eras advise, in the instruction
booklets that accompany their
cameras, that it is bad policy to keep
the " pull-out ” covers in the dark slides
when the camera is not in actual use.
It should be obvious to every amateur
that this advice is sound, but, unfor¬
tunately, very few follow it, with the
result that the covers are always in the
slides and frequently plates are also
allowed to remain for months.
Keeping the " pull-outs ” constantly
in the shdes causes the velvet pile
which constitutes the light-trap to
become flattened, and this, in turn,
allows light to enter the shde each time
the cover is pulled out, fogging the
enclosed plates. This can be very
annoying since it may happen at the
least expected moment.
There is a simple remedy for this
trouble, fortunately. And it takes very
little time to carry out. A kettle full
of water is allowed to reach the boiling-
point so that the steam issues freely out
through the spout. The slide, with
cover removed, is held so that the steam
from the spout impinges on to the velvet
pile. It will be observed that the pile,
instead of remaining flattened will come
back tO' its former shape.
Should any moisture condense on any
part of the slide it must be removed at
once. By making use of this hint,
amateurs will find it unnecessary to
scrap their slides because of this fault,
or to have the velvet replaced by a
repairer. D. Aldwyn James.
A CONVENIENT METHOD OF STORING FILM NEGATIVES.
This simple and practical method of
filing film negatives may appeal
to many who have no system at
present, or who may have tried other
systems and found them wanting.
The negative is simply
“ sandwiched ” between
_ White PftPSk
_ ; NESflTujE
_ PRINT
the print and a piece of white paper
(cut a shade smaller), and the “ pack ”
thus formed is fixed in the album by
means of mounting corners.
The white paper serves a triple pur¬
pose ; first, it protects the film side
of the negative ; secondly,
it shows up the detail of
the negative in good relief ;
thirdly, on it may be writ¬
ten the
- n»utiTm& details
of ex¬
posure
and
other
data.
The
simplest method
of working is to
ass e'_m b 1 e the
“pack,” then
slip the two upper
corners in place.
Moisten the gum¬
med backs and
press into posi¬
tion in the album.
The lower corners may then be affixed
in the same way.
It will probably be found best to
mount on one side only of the album
leaf. When both sides are used there
is a tendency for the mounting corners
to catch against those on the next leaf.
With this system, any wanted nega¬
tive is found at once by turning up the
appropriate print. If the work is neatly
done it is impossible to detect the
presence of the negative and its pro¬
tective backing. If, as frequently hap¬
pens, the prints may be trimmed slightly
smaller than the size of the complete
negative the latter can then be placed in
a thin white paper “ folder ” with the
print on top, and the sandwich made
up as before, otherwise the edges of the
negative will be seen outside the borders
of the print and spoil the effect.
Unless it is the intention to make up
an album of views for inspection by
visitors this method is a good one to
employ in any case in making a photo¬
graphic file and print record in a con¬
venient form, either as leaves of a book
or as a file index. In the latter case
numbered tabs should be added to each
“ sandv/ich ” and a further index kept
for reference to the whole collection.
C. Stanley Brown.
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October 2ist, 1936
REE-BOLE
By C, A. STEVENSON.
excels when the trunk is photographed against a sky con¬
taining apposite clouds. A green filter, whilst likewise
enhancing the beauty of cloud effects, will also give a slightly
more accurate rendering of the greens in the grass and
herbage surrounding the trunk. In horizontal pictures the
sky is often less prominent, whilst, occasionally, it can be
excluded absolutely. Films of the ’chrome type also yield
e.xcellent prints and may be used, too, with a yellow filter.
If an artistic rendering of the bole is desired, avoid
photographing it at a range so short that it monopolises
Bole of Fir Tree. Autunin morning.
J sec., //i6. Selochronie.
Oak. Evening light. 1 sec., fill.
Pan. film.
too much space in the picture.
Never approach nearer than fifteen
feet, whilst a slightly more dis¬
tant viewpoint is usually advisable.
Morning or late afternoon when
the sun is low are the most favour¬
able times for tree-trunk photo¬
graphy, because the bole should
E)e largely illuminated by sunlight.
This does not necessarily mean
that light and shade should be
absent from these pictures. But
at midday the foliage frequently
prevents the sun reaching the
trunk at all. A low sun, too,
obviates harsh lighting and pro¬
vides more effective shadows.
Side-lighting is good, but contre-
jour pictures should not be at¬
tempted. .The lighting question is
often far simpler when leaves are
sparse or when they have fallen ;
for this reason autumn and
winter are grand seasons for this
work. Should the photographer
TO portray flie loveliness of frees has
long been the bent of many amateur
photographers, but photographic stu¬
dies of tree-boles — or trunks — seem
rarely to be attempted.
The chief charm of the latter work lies in
the great variety of boles and their diversity
of situation. Vast opportunities are open to
the enterprising photographer. Yet the work
is not easy. Often it is difficult to discover
a sufficiently attractive bole with a suitable
background. But this makes the search
more intriguing and success more piquant
when attained.
Tree-bole photography can be pursued at
any period of the year, being quite as effective
in autumn and winter as in spring and summer.
It can be undertaken artistically or merely
to obtain records of the different trees. In the
latter case, “ close-ups ” of the trunks should
be taken, showing, in minute detail, the
characteristics of their bark. Solitary trees
in valleys or on hill-sides or trees on the edges
of woods and in clearings should be chosen.
In these positions the lighting is usually more
satisfactory and the background le.ss confused.
I anchromatic plates and films are best for
tree-bole pictures. If used with a light or
medium yellow filter, this material especially
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Ash. Early evening. J sec., //.i6. Pan, film.
Photography
AN IDEAL OUT-OF-DOORS
SUBJECT FOR THE AUTUMN.
Chestnut. Evening light. isec.,fli6. Pan. film.
Apart from an exhaustive collection of prints of tree-boles being
exceedingly interesting and instructive, splendid lantern slides
can be made from the negatives. Whether the pictures have been
artisticcilly conceived or taken merely as records, they might form
the basis of a lecture on this admirable subject. It could be treated
from a variety of angles. As records depicting the peculiarities of
the different trees, a series of prints might be offered to firms
publishing postcards or cigarette cards.
Artistic pictures of boles may often be utilised to illustrate nature
articles or books on trees. They may also be accepted readily by
Christmas card or Calendar producers. Finally, tree bole photo¬
graphy might be considered seriously by the expert worker seeking
a new subject for his exhibition prints.
In this country the felling of the hardwood trees is proceeding
so rapidly that, at some time or other, a collection of these tree-bole
pictures may be highly valuable.
One other point. Scattered about the country are a few trees
of special histoiiral or personal interest. Some are notable by
reason of their great age. In these cases it is the bole rather than
the complete tree that gives the best idea. These come under a
different category from nature studies, but are well worth adding
to the collection.
Silver Birch. Avtumn morning. ^ sec.,
//16. Selochrotne.
to illuminate a selected bole an exposure
of one or two seconds may be required at
f/i6. An exposure calculator or meter
should alwar^s be consulted. In any
case, a tripod is invariably useful,
allowing a thorough scrutiny of the
subject to be made on the focussing
screen or through the direct finder.
It is work which can be undertaken
leisurely ; and pains should be ex¬
pended to secure the best viewpoint.
If human or animal interest is in¬
cluded it must be held in secondary
importance by the strong placing of
the tree-bole.
wish to impart an autumnal atmosphere
to his pictures by retaining the mist in
the background, he must remember not
to use a filter.
A tripod must frct[uently be employed,
especially if the lens is .stopped down.
(Jften when the sun is sufficiently low
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lUEWS AND REVIEWS
A ^ ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
A particularly attractive exhibition
of photographs is now on view at the
Wallace Heaton Gallery, which is a
feature of the new premises of this
progressive firm, at 127, New Bond
Street, W. i. The- pictures are all
enlargements of considerable size from
negatives made with the Zeiss Contax
cameras, the Ikoflex, the Super Nettel
and the Super Ikonta, As examples of
what these miniature cameras will do
in capable hands they would be hard to
beat, and although in some cases the
enlargements are of extreme dimensions,
the absence of grain is remarkable.
Our readers who visit this show, and
they should certainly do so, will note
several pictures by workers well known
to them through our pages, such as
Lancelot Vining and Harold Burdekin.
Admission to the gallery is free.
A very substantial reduction in the
price of “ Sashalite ” Photo Flashbulbs
is announced by Sashalite Ltd., of 28,
Victoria Street, London, S.W.i. The
Baby " Sashalite " bulb, which gives
sufficient light for a photograph in any
room of ordinary size, and is therefore
particularly suitable for the amateur
photographer, now costs only 8d. The
large size bulb, with a light output more
than double that of the Baby, is now
priced at is. 3d.
Messrs. Soho, Ltd., of 3, Soho
Square, London, W.i, inform us that
they are now sole distributors to the
photographic trade of " Campro ” Cam¬
eras, “ Mynette ’’ Projectors and the
Peerless 916 Projector, which is made
for 9.5 and also for 16 mm. films, and
which will be ready for market at the
end of October.
A new photographic society, to be
known as the Harpenden and District
Photographic and Cin6 Society, has just
been formed. All amateur photo¬
graphers living in the district who are
interested should get into touch with
the Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. H. L. Adams,
12. Moreton Avenue, Harpenden.
A very successful exhibition has been
held by the recently formed Windlesham
Camera Club. Nearly 500 entries were
sent in including 130 in the open class.
This must be regarded as an excellent
achievement for a club only sixteen
months old. The exhibition was held
at St. Anne’s Hall, Bagshot, and was
visited by its patron H.R.H. the Duke
of Connaught, accompanied by Lady
Patricia Ramsay. Great credit for the
success of the show is due to the Hon.
Secretary, Mr. J. C. Hayward. All
workers in the district who wish to join
the club should get in touch with him.
His address is Hallgrove, Bagshot, Surrey.
In our recent reference to the newly-
formed Poole Camera and Cine Club,
the name of the secretary to whom appli¬
cation for information is made should
have been Mr. G. Yeatman, Browntiles,
Elms Avenue, Parkstone, Dorset.
Owing to an unfortunate mistake on
the advertiser’s part, the Exakt Enlarger
was priced at " from £8 los.” in Messrs.
City Sale’s advertisement in our last two
issues. We are informed by Messrs.
R. F. Hunter, the sole importers, that
the lowest retail price is ;^i2 15s.
A photographic society has been
formed at the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine (University of
London). This has been brought into
being by a few photographic enthusiasts
on the staff who arranged — earlier in
the year, a series of six lectures in the
school. These proved so successful that
there are now forty-four members. A
full programme has been arranged for
the coming winter session, and an
exhibition of members’ work will be
held. Mr. A. T. Atkins is the Hon. Sec-»
retary, and his address is London School
of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel
Street, Gower Street, London, W.C.i.
The Secretary of the Leicester and
Leicestershire Photographic Society
wants the exhibition secretaries of other
societies to send him entry forms for
October 21st, 1936
their exhibitions for distribution to the
members of his society. This society
has a very strong exhibiting group whose
acceptances totalled in the four months
January to April this year, 226 prints in
twenty-six salons, and in the four
summer months. May to August, ninety-
four prints in eight salons, a total of
320 prints in eight months. Address,
Mr. Max Pethick, Staveley, 31, Clarefield
Road, Leicester.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition, full par¬
ticulars of which appear regularly in
our advertisement pages, was Miss I.
Mercer, ii, Richborough Road, Crickle-
wood, N.W.2, to whom an award of
21S. has been sent.
Summer competitions were run
monthly by the new Photographic Group
of the Camping Club of Great Britain
and Ireland. Several hundred prints
were received, some of which reached a
very high standard. These will be on
view at club headquarters, 38, Gros-
venor Gardens, S.W.i, until Thursday,
October 22nd. The first Annual General
Meeting of the Group will be held at
club headquarters on 26th November,
at 7.30 p.m. Prints to be hung for
exhibition during the meeting are asked
for from members. The club is running
two winter photographic rambles. First
on Sunday, November ist. Meet Mr.
Cohen at Epsom Downs Station, ii a.m.
Second on Sunday, December 6th.
Meet Mr. Brimble at 1 1 a.m. at Chingford
Station for ramble in Epping Forest.
Particulars of lecture fixtures and all
details of the club will be sent on request
to the Secretary, Mr. J. Brimble, 23,
Beresford Road, Chingford, E.4.
A new booklet dealing with the Welta
“ Weltur ” Camera has just been issued
by Messrs. Peeling & Van Neck, Ltd.,
4/6, Holborn Circus, E.C.i. This little
camera, for pictures 4.5x6 cm., has
many outstanding features of interest,
notably a range-finder coupled to the
camera and view-finder. There are
several other attractive points about
this camera to which we hope to refer
in a future notice. In the meantime
readers should apply for the booklet,
which will be sent free on application.
“THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER” DIARY, 1937
Anew annual production from the offices of The
Amateur Photographer has just appeared in the shape
of a neat little Diary and Handbook. It is of con¬
venient shape and size for the pocket and the contents are
just what every amateur photographer wants to know
presented in the most attractive form. The centre portion
of the book is the Diary— one week to a page — giving ample
space for engagements and notes. The end portion of it
is devoted to an exposure guide — founded on the well-
known and popular monthly exposure tables of “ The
A.P.", but presented in a compact form for ready refer¬
ence and with a new and rehable grouping of the
best-known plates and films on the market. Accompanying
this is a series of pages for records of exposures made, with
spaces for all necessary - data.
The first part of the book will appeal to a great majority
of readers, as it contains a very complete series of useful
formulae for photographers, including lens facts and tables,
information regarding films, plates and filters, enlarging,
developers — with selected formulae, intensifiers, reducers,
toning and other processes, bromoil, Carbro and lantern
slides, etc., notes for the tourist and copyright information.
Altogether forty pages are devoted to these matters. The
little book contains 128 pages in all, and is well printed on
good thin paper, leather bound, complete with pencil.
The price is is. 6d. " The A.P.” Diary for 1937 is now
obtainable at all booksellers, bookstalls, and photographic
dealers, or direct from the publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons
Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,
post free is. yd.
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October 21, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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WIDE APERTURES FOR THE WINTER
The wide-aperture lenses available with modern miniature cameras have quite revolutionized the scope of modern photography. Using
an f/2 lens and a fast panchromatic film (such as Agfa ISS, or even F), street snapshots at night by ordinary artificial lighting are well exposed
at one-tenth sec., with the camera held in the hand. In the same way, stage and cabaret shots need I /25th — I /SOth sec., while the brilliant
flood-lighting employed at many boxing and wrestling rings often permits of so short an exposure as l/IOOth sec.
For night photography and general winter work, several excellent cameras suggest themselves to us. There is the Contax range, where
even an amazing f/ 1.5 lens is available ; the Leica, with its f/2 Summar or f/1.9 Hektor ; the Exakta, with the f/ 1.9 Primoplan ; and the very
reasonably priced Dollina, fitted with an f/2 Xenon lens. We have all these precision cameras in stock. We ourselves have thoroughly
tested their potentialities in the circumstances above described, and shall be delighted to place our experience at the service of customers
who are considering taking up night photography. To customers living in the provinces we shall be pleased, on request, to send very
complete literature on the subject. We suggest that those living in London call, where possible, for a demonstration and comparative
discussion of the various models.
The illustration is one of our best sellers, the Model C
Exakta. The Exakta is a true reflex taking 8 exposures
on the standard V.P. film or single plates. The Exakta
has the widest potentialities. It has interchangeable
lenses and a number of telephotos and wide-angle
lenses are available. The range of shutter speeds is
from 1 /1,000th sec. to 12 secs. The camera is quickly
adapted for copying or for micro, work. It is provided
with three slides and a focussing screen — a unique
miniature camera. Prices : With f/3.5 Tessar, £26 10s. ;
with f/2.8 Tessar, £30 10s. Please write for booklet.
MINIATURE ENLARGERS
As miniature specialists, we have on view at our show¬
room the completest selection of miniature enlargers to
be seen anywhere. For Leica size negatives we recom¬
mend the Valoy, price £9 I Is. 6d., or the Focomat, price
£16 68. 6d. For negatives up to 4x4 cm. we suggest
the Filmarus, £9 13s. 6d., or the fully-automatic “ Fam ’’
at £14 14s. For negatives up to 6x6 cm., no better
enlargers are available than the Filmarex, at £1 1 8s. 6d.,
or the bigger model of the “ Fam,” £18 18s. A striking
innovation is represented by the Lumimax enlarger/
projector, which, as its name suggests, serves the two
functions. This enlarger, for 6X 6 negatives, is priced,
without lens, at £10 10s., or with f/4.5 lens, at £13.
CONTAXES :
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model I, latest slow-speeds shutter, f/2.8 Tessar
lens, ever-ready case. Practically as new. £19 10 0
Contax Model 1, latest slow-speeds shutter, f/3.5 Tessar
lens, ever-ready case. Practically as new.£l 7 10 0
Zeiss l3.5-cm. f 4 Sonnar Lens, for Contax. As new
£15 15 0
Plate Back, for Model I Contax, £3 ; Extra Slides, 5/6
each ; Copying Arm, for use with Magniphot
enlarger, £2 15 0.
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-
ready case. As new . £34 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/L9 Dallmeyer Super-Six,
ever-ready case. As new . £27 0 0
Leica Model Ill, chromium, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £31 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready
case. As new . £24 15 0
Leica Model III, black, rigid f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £27 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £23 15 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case.
Excellent condition . £18 10 0
Leica Standard Model, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £11 17 6
Leitz Thambar, 9-cm. f/2.2, with special pigskin case.
Cost £22 19s. As new . £17 5 0
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar, coupled. As new . £8 15 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, coupled. Excellent condi¬
tion . £11 10 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. Hektor f/4.5, coupled. As new. £13 15 0
ROLLEIFLEXES AND ACCESSORIES :
Latest Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Tessar,
Rapid Compur, ever-ready case. As new. £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, ever-ready
case. Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar lens. Rapid
Compur shutter, ever-ready case. As new
£20 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4. f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. Slightly
earlier model . £14 15 0
Rolleiflex Plate Adapter, 18s. 6d. ; Extra Slides, 11s.
each : Angle Mirror, in purse, 25s. ; Iris Stop,
17s. 6d. ; Stereo Attachment, 18s. 6d. ; Panorama
Head, 15s.: Focussing Screen, 11s.; Proxars,
1 and 2, 27s. 6d. per set; Rolleipars, I and 2, 1 5s.
each; Duto Filters, 0 and 1, 15s. 6d, each; New
Sunshade, 1 Is. 6d. each ; Green and Yellow Filters,
new type, I Is. 6d. each, old type, 8s. 6d. each;
Ever-ready Cases for 6x6, as new £I ; De Luxe
Cases, as new, £1 .
PLEASE WRITE FOR DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE
OF THE VARIOUS MODELS.
The following list represents a very small selection of
our guaranteed second-hand miniature cameras, all
of which are subjected before resale to the most careful
tests. If you are looking for a second-hand miniature
camera which does not appear below, please write
for our complete list — we have practically every model
of miniature camera in guaranteed second-hand con¬
dition. Used miniature cameras may be purchased from
us with precisely the same degree of confidence as new
apparatus.
MISCELLANEOUS :
Voigtiander Super Bessa, fitted f/3.5 Helomar, and case.
As new . £12 15 0
Latest Type Super Ikonta Model II (8 or 16 on 3^X2^),
fitted Albada finder, coupled film transport and
shutter release, chromiumed metal parts, with ever-
ready case. As new. Cost £28 10s . £20 0 0
Noviflex, f/2.9 Trioplan, case. Cost£15I0s. As new
£9 17 6
Makina Model II, with coupled range-finder, f/2.9
Anticomar, 3 slides, roll-film holder. Practically as
new . £25 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS— contd.
Kodak 620 Duo, f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, case.
As new . £8 1 7 6
Mini-Fex, fitted latest f/3.5 Pantachar lens, Compur
shutter, purse (specimen of work done shown)
£5 17 6
CAMERAS TAKING 16 EXPOSURES ON 3^x2^
FILM :
Dolly Super Sport, for films and plates, f/2.8 Tessar,
Rapid Compur, set of P.O. filters, F.P. adapter,
3 slides, focussing screen, extension tube, case.
Cost £22 6s. As new . £13 10 0
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur. As new £7 7 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. As new £8 2 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur. As new £5 15 0
Kodak Nagel Duo, f/4.5 Radionar, Pronto shutter.
As new . £3 17 6
Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/3.5 .Kodak lens, Compur shutter.
As new . £7 7 6
Voigtiander Virtus, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur, case. Excellent
condition . £8 0 0
Baldax, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur, case. Excellent con¬
dition . £5 15 0
CAMERAS TAKING 16 EXPOSURES ON V.P.
SIZE FILM:
Kodak Pupille, f/3.5 Leitz Elmar lens, Compur shutter.
Good condition . £9 9 0
Nagel Pupille, f/2 Xenon lens, Compur shutter. Ex¬
cellent condition . £12 12 0
Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, fitted special reflex
attachment . £12 12 0
Foth-Derby, f/2. 5 lens, focal-plane shutter. Excellent
condition . £5 5 0
Piccochic, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur shutter. Excellent
condition . £5 5 0
Voigtiander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur shutter.
Excellent condition . £5 15 0
Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur Rapid. As new.. £6 7 6
Baldi, f/2.9Trioplan, Normal Compur. Asnew£5 15 0
Baldi, f/4.5 Vidanar lens, Vario shutter. As new £3 3 0
Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur shutter. Excellent
condition . £5 15 0
Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar, 3-speed shutter. Good
condition . £2 17 6
Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar, 3-speed shutter. Good
condition . £2 5 0
Wirgin, f/2.9 lens, Compur. Excellent condition £4 5 0
Piccochic, f/2.9 Vidanar, Compur. Good condition
£4 7 6
Piccochic, f/4.5 Vidanar, Vario shutter . £2 7 6
MINI A TURE CAMERAS WITHOUT RANGE^
FINDERS FOR 35-MM. FILM:
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar lens. Normal Compur, case.
As new . £6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.4 Xenar lens, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £8 8 0
Dollina, f/2.9 Radionar, Compur. As new.. £6 17 6
Wirgin, the new chromium model, Leica shape, f/2.9
Radionar, Compur, As new . £7 7 0
MINIATURE REFLEXES:
Exakta Junior, f/4.5 Trioplan, leather case. As new
£8 5 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.8 Tessar. As new . £15 15 0
Exakta Model A (latest lever-wind model), f/1.9 Dall¬
meyer Super-Six, leather case. As new £20 10 0
Exakta Model C, f/3.5 Tessar, 3 slides, focussing screen,
case. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Multispeed Model B, f/3.5 Tessar, case £18 17 6
Exakta Model B, latest lever-wind model, f/2.8 Tessar
lens, case. As new . £21 15 0
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
(HOLBORN 4780) {Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 21, 1936
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• THREE THINGS THAT MATTER •
Service. Stocks, Facilities — you will find them all in abounding measure, at the “Four
Westminsters.” An expert specialist staff whose knowledge and advice are readily at the
disposal of Photographic and Motion Picture Amateurs at all times. Extensive and infinitely
varied stocks (always Earliest with the Latest) ; Second-hand Bargains that speak eloquently
for themselves. EXCHANGE and OUT-OF-JNCOME arrangements that prompt the advice
from all who have experience — “ Go to the Westminster ; you cannot do better.”
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NEW
MAGAZINE
CINE'KODAK
Remarkable f
Production •
CharRer loaded in 50-ft. 16-min. film in
I-J secoiuls. E'ilm instantly interchangeabie,
e.if., Kodacolor to black-and-white, and vice
versa, without any loss of footage. F/l.i)
Kodak anar^tig-
rnat, option of
four telephotos
2 to G In.,
universal find¬
er. Ask for full
description, or
call and see.
Complete in
leather case.
£40:0:0
Kine monthly
payments of
83 4.
# F/2.9 Lens
“ WESTEX ”
Miniature
Superb Pictures
in Dull Light
The *' Westex ” is the lowest-priced high-
precision miniature, with the famous f/2.9
Radionar lens, of world-wide reputation. It
focusses to 3 ft., and will give critically sharp
pictures on winter days with cloudy skies ;
and the shutter is the well-known Prontor
11. giving 1 to l/175th sec.. T. and B. Cam¬
era takes 16 pictures 3x4 cm. on stai.dard
V.P, spool, and is fitted with high-class
optical direct-vision finder. Easy to manipu¬
late, and most handy to * 1 2 " G
Nine monthly payments of 13 2.
Also with Vidanar anastigmat f/4.5 and
Vario shutter, l/20th, £*>m ‘f n •
l/50th. 1/lOOth sec . • I sC ■ V
Nine monthly payments of 8/7.
THE
KODASCOPE
MODEL ‘‘D”
Cive.s a brilUaiit. 8tea<ly picture. 40 ■ .'50 in. at
14 ft. Takes 400 ft. of I(5-mm. film. ami>ly
sufficient for fifteen minutes' continuous running.
" Stills ’* at will, and rapid rewind. Smooth-
niuning motor drive, just plug-in to house
supply. 300-watt lamp, fan-cooled lamphouse.
With supplementary resistance, splicing and
oiling outfits . £25* 0*0
Nine monthly payments of 58/4.
KEYSTONE
750'Watt
16-111111. Projector
Greatest Value Ever !
2-in. large-aperture projection lens, motor drive,
forward and reverse, Clarostat control, special
still device. 750'watt lamp, super optical system
for adddd brilliance, fan-cooled lamphouse.
New improved double-claw action, screw tilting,
geared rewind, simple threading. Complete with
resistance, splicer and
carrying • case at
phenomenally low
price of
£36:10:0
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 85/1.
(Other models, 200
Watts and up, from
£12 12 0.)
ZEISS IKON
CONTAX III
With Built-in Electric
Exposure Meter
Also exclusive Zeiss Ikon coupled wedge-
type distance meter, combined with view¬
finder. Metal focal-plane self -capping shut¬
ter gives speeds f to l/l,260th sec., speeds
easily adjusted and visible, with delayed-
acticn movement. Bright parts in cbroiu-
K Te«sur . £53:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 123 8.
F/2 rtonnar . £63:0:0
Niue monthly payments of 147/-.
F/l.") Sonnar . . £78:5:0
Nine monthly payments of 182/7.
ENSIGN
Magnaprint
Midget size. F/6.3 Ensar enlarging lens,
specially designed condenser for enlargements
up to 15 X 12 in., chart giving various sizes.
Takes Leica, Contax and all miniature
negatives, also half-V.l*. an>l others. Com-
piete with electric fitting, less lamp. Also
special model for Standard Leica lenses.
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 11/1.
Automatic Focus¬
sing Model, with
f/4.5 Dalliueyer lens
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 19/10.
GREAT
WEEK
of CINE
BARGAINS
at 24,
CHARING X
RD., W.C.2
Phone, Write, or Cali. First Deposit Secures
Nine Months to Pay.
9.5-mm. and 16-mm. Bolex G916, fitted
new 500-watt lamp, forward, reverse, stills,
all-gear drive, complete with all parts, in
carrying-case. As new, £42 17 6, or nine
monthly payments of . £5 0 0
0.5-mm. Pathescope Home Movie Pro¬
jector, complete with super attachment,
type C motor, dual resietauce, with ammeter
control for all voltages. As new, £10 17 6,
or nine monthly payments of. ... £1 5 5
9.5-mm. Pathescope Ace, with resistance.
As new. Listed £1 178. Od. Cash price
£18 6
16-mm. Model C Business Eodascope,
100-watt lamp, motor drive, all voltages,
entirely self-contained unit, with screen,
£12 17 6, or nine monthly payments of
£1 10 1
16-mm. Victor, 400-w'att, forward, reverse
and stills, complete with resistance all
voltages, and carrying - case. Perfect.
£22 10 0, or nine monthly payments of
£2 12 6
16-mm. Model C Eodascope, 100-wait,
safety shutter for stills, all-voltage resis¬
tance, £7 17 6, or nine monthly payments
of . 18s. 5d.
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen, IbO-watt,
ooniplete with resistance, fully guaranteed,
£13 17 6, or nine monthly payments of
£1 12 5
9.5-mm. Pathescope 200-B Projector,
latest pattern, 2UU'Watt lamp, with trans¬
former for all voltages A.C. only, and box,
£14 5 0, or nine monthly payments of
£1 13 3
9.5-mm. Pathescope Home Movie, type
G, lamp, and all-voltage resistance. Perfect.
£4 17 6, or nine monthly payments of
lls. 5d.
16-mm. Model A Eodascope, 2UU-watt
lamp, ammeter, all-vnltage resistance,
complete and guaranteed. £22 10 0, or
nine monthly payineuta of . £2 12 6
16-mm. Model C Eodascope, 100-watt,
Clarostat control to motor, new type gate,
all-voltage resistance, £9 17 6, or nine
monthly payments of . £1 3 1
16-mm. Victor 750-watt Model 21, all-
enclosed super machine, fitted 2-in. Maxlite
lens, forward, reverse, stills, all-voltage
transformer, demonstration model, used
three times ouly. Listed £70. Price
£54 19 6, or nine monthly payments of
£6 8 4
16-mm. Siemens Home Projector, Hi-
intensity 2(>U-watt lamp, giving maximum
lumens, forward, revetse, stills, all voltages.
Practically unused. List £36. Price
£29 17 6, or nine monthly payments of
£3 9 7
16-inm. Eomlg All-voltage Projector,
mains voltage, 20U-watt lamp, easy loading
sprockets, forward, reverse, stills. Listed
£29. Unused, £24 10 0, or nine monthly
payments of . £2 17 2
9.5-mm. Coronet Camera, f/3.9 lens.
Ca^ price . £1 18 6
LENSES. ALL IN STANDARD MOUNTS.
1-in. f/1.5 Focussing Speed Anastigmat.
List £10 . £7 12 6
15-mm. f/2.9 Focussing Wide-angle.
List £7 . £5 7 6
1-in. f/2.9 Focussing Wide-angle. List
£6 . £4 12 6
3-in. f/4 Popular Telephoto. List £5 5s.
£3 19 6
3- in. f/3.5 Telephoto. List £9 4s. £6 19 6
4- in. f/4.5 Telephoto. last £7 10s. £5 15 0
1-in. f/1.9 Ross Anastigmat, focussing
£4 10 0
• And various others. Call, Write, or
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“The Amateur Photographer”
By STANLEY PULSFORD.
There must be many readers of " The A.P.” who
cannot afford, or do not care to go to, the expense
of having each volume bound, and yet wish to
keep back numbers for reference.
A pile of back numbers becomes bulky, and may
also be very untidy if referred to often. The following
method of binding, if somewhat unorthodox, will be found
to answer well and to have the
advantage that any matter —
such as advertisement pages —
which may not be required
can be discarded.
Take a complete volume of
“ The A.l’.” and remove the
wire binders that hold the lea.ves
together. Discard the covers and
the first double leaves contain¬
ing advertisements. With a
sharp knife slit down the centre
fold of the leaves and remove
the advertisements at the end
and any others there may be in
the middle.
Place the remaining pages,
in their correct order, on a flat
level surface and arrange them
as neatly as possible. The edges
will not coincide exactly, and
in a professional job, of course,
the edges are trimmed up by a
guillotine. With care, however,
a reasonably good arrangement
can be made.
Take two pieces of wood
about I in. or in. in thickness
and 15 or 16 in. in length. The
width is not important, and
may be anything from about
two inches upwards. If the
wood is not as wide as the paper
an elastic band should be
stretched round the front edges
of the paper to keep the pages
from flapping about.
The volume is clipped between
these two pieces of wood so that
the back edge projects about
a quarter of an inch beyond the
edges of the wood. A cramp secures the centre, and two
long wood screws secure the ends (though cramps may
be used here also if available).
Cut a strip of paper lengthwise, two and a qua,rter inches
wide, from one of the discarded covers and place it aside.
Squeeze some “ Seccotine ” on the back edges of the
volume, spreading it evenly with a wad of paper. A fair
amount should be put on, but not too much. It is im¬
portant that the adhesive should reach the back edge of
every leaf in the book. To assure this, wipe the “ Seccotine”
from side to side as well as lengthwise. The surface will
not, of course, be smooth, and care should be taken to
see that no places are left dry owing to the roughness of
the surface. A pointed match-stick will serve to introduce
the ‘‘ Seccotine ” to awkward places.
Take the strip of paper previously cut and laid aside,
run a thick streak of the adhesive down its centre and stick
i,t on the back of the volume so that it overlaps evenly on
each side. Press this well down on the binding and run
the lingers along it to make
it adhere firmlv to the back.
Now leave to dry (all night
for preference).
The covers can be made from
sheets of cardboard. This need
not necessarily be new, parts
of old boxes or packing will
serve, as the bare boards will not
show in the finished job. Two
sheets of a suitable size, slightly
larger than the paper, are placed
side by side, the thickness of
the bound volume apart. A
strip of fabric or thick brown
paper is stuck on to form the
back of the book and join the
two covers together.
To fit the book into the
covers take two of the discarded
■' A.P.” covers and cut the
back cover off one and the
front cover off the other, with
the exception of a strip one
and one-eighth inches wide which
is to be stuck on the back of
the bound volume, thus pro¬
viding it with two flaps which are
used to secure it to the covers.
The book is placed in position
in the cardboard covers and
the outside of “ The A.P.”
covers stuck with “ Seccotine ”
to the inside of the cardboard.
This completes the binding,
but the covers may now be
themselves covered in brown
jraper in the way in which
new books are nsually covered
for protection, and the backs
labelled with the title and dates.
A few volumes of The 4 mateur Photographer thus bound
and stored on a shelf will make what is practically a com¬
plete guide to photography, containing a wealth of for¬
mulae, facts and information, always conveniently to hand.
If it is desired to keep the coloured covers of “The
A.P.”, as many of them contain attractive pictures, these
can also be included in the volume, either as a complete
set at the end of each book, or left in their regular positions
at the beginning of each number. Alternative make-ups
of the volume will also suggest themselves to the reader
who may wish to keep the reading matter entirely separate
from the art pages, which may be bound separately.
A volume of " The A .P.” held between pieces of wood
with the back edges exposed for applying the backing
paper.
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iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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THE OPTOCHROM TANK.
Sir, — On three or four occasions I have found that the film
would not wind into the tank, and so long as I do not try to
force the issue and thereby crack or unduly bend the film, I
find that if I take the film out of the tank altogether (in dark¬
ness, of course) and reverse it, I usually succeed in getting it
properly wound off. It is necessary to transfer the film, with
paper, on to a spare spool and to loosen the end which is always
stuck on to the paper. Not only does it make no difference
in the tank, but the whole film, right to the end, is pulled into
the developer, — Yours, etc., T. S. DUFFILL.
Sir, — My method of " separating ” the paper from the film
is to cut the paper close up to the slot with a pair of scissors.
If the blades of the scissors are inserted in the aperture at
the bottom, it is possible to get a clean cut through the paper,
right vp against the slot. The funnel is then turned to the left,
and back again, three or four times. I have never experienced
any difficulty in getting the whole of the film inside by this
method. 1 hope that this tip will solve Mr. P. G. Woodland’s
difficulty. — Yours, etc., ERIC GREENLAND.
Sir, — In your issue dated September 9th — the latest to hand
— there is a letter from Mr. J. C. Jenkin on the “ Optochrom ”
daylight developing tank.
I also have used one of these tanks for the last eighteen
months, but with rather indifferent success ; perhaps Mr.
Jenkin would — if he should notice this letter — be good enough
to reply to the following questions. (I always use Agfa films.)
(1) Can he extract all the backing paper from the tank, if
so, how ? If 1 try to do this the film itself is pulled back out
of the scroll round the knife towards the outlet slit, due to the
tenacious way the film is held to the backing paper. To over¬
come this when the film is completely wound into the scroll,
I tear the backing paper off at the slit, this of course, leaves
a good deal still wound on the spool in the tank, resulting
in the tropical hardener becoming a deeper red each time it
is used.
(2) 1 have had to give up using the tank as a daylight one
as I cannot get even development. To quote from Mr. Jenkin’s
letter, " The main point 1 find for successful operation is to
keep the developer agitated. . . .” Agreed, but how ? The
tank cannot be turned upside down or shaken about, as the
developer spills. Again, if the filling funnel of the tank is
moved up and down the fanlike support for the scroll causes a
pumping action, which only agitates the developer in the
vicinity of the top and bottom of the film ; this causes increased
contrast by over-development, showing in the form of moun¬
tains along the edges of the film and having their peaks
towards the centre.
Many and various are the experiments that I have tried,
and a few films spoilt in an endeavour to overcome this trouble.
I now use the tank in the dark-room without the lid on, and
completely remove the film from the developer once every two
minutes. Though this is perfectly satisfactory it defeats the
object of the tank. — -Yours, etc., A. R. C. MATTINGLEY.
(Egypt.)
NUMBERING FILMS.
Sir, — After reading W. R. B.’s letter on " Numbering Films ”
I set to work to find a method of getting 16 exposures on a
2JX3J film without extra numbering. In about five minutes
I found this solution.
On most 2JX3T films there are two sets of numbering ; at
the top and bottom — both for eight exposures. The lower,
however, is slightly behind the upper. It happens that the
first lower warning dot before each number is almost exactly
mid-way between the two upper numbers above it. This
fact is used in this method of “ economy.”
After the mask has been fitted, the film is threaded, exposed
and removed from the camera just as if there were no mask
October 21st, 1936
in at all. On the film are alternately areas of exposed and
unexposed emulsion. The half-exposed film is now unwound
and the paper tab stuck down as for tank development and
then rethreaded as before.
The film is now carefully wound on until “ 8 ” appears in
the window and then turned carefully until the fourth of the
dots is in the middle of the window; the film is now ready
for taking, an unexposed piece of film opposite the opening
in the mask. The " 8 ” comes before the dots instead of
after them because the film is in backwards. After the expo¬
sure the film is wound on till the fourth dot after “ 7,” and sa
on until the fourth dot after “ i,” when sixteen exposures will
have been made.
Hoping that this hint may be of interest and use to some of
the many readers of " The A.P.” — Yours, etc.,
WM. A. ROSS-SMITH.
A MINIATURE CAMERA DANGER.
Sir. — Judging from his letter on “ A Miniature Camera
Danger,” in a recent issue of The Amateur Photographer,
C. H. W. K. seems to be under the impression that
the shorter the focal length the nearer the viewpoint ta
adequately fill the picture space.
This, of course, is wrong ; the real criterion being angle of
view.
When using a 2-in. lens on a Leica film, one stands the same
distance from the subject as when using a 5|-in. lens on a
quarter-plate.
Another point is that the size of the view-finder is not
necessarily large in a large camera and small in a small one.
My experience is that people are afraid to work proportion¬
ately as near the edge in a small view-finder as, say, they would
with the full-size finder of a reflex camera.
This means, generally, that they stand farther from the
subject when using a small finder. — Yours, etc.,
PERCY B. ASHWORTH.
FAIR PLAY FOR THE VERTICAL LINES.
Sir,— Your contributor Herbert Mills, in his article ” Fair
Play for the Vertical Lines,” has put forward a very ingenious
explanation which only serves to increase the muddle in which
this phenomenon is shrouded.
Let us consider a section of street only 20 yards long (the
length equivalent to the height of a fairly high house). If Mr.
Mills will bring his eyes to within three feet of the ground the
convergence shown by the kerbs of this section will be marked,
but if, now, he raises his eyes to 50 feet above the centre of the
street, the convergence of those 20 yards will be negligible,
but nevertheless present, as he can verify by looking beyond
his 20-yard limit towards the horizon.
Transferring this argument to the vertical plane he will see
that I have agreed with him that a medium-sized building
seen from a reasonable distance appears to have parallel
verticals, but I don’t think he will deny that a New York
skyscraper seen from the street below has converging verticals.
But seen from a distance I agree that it appears to have
parallel verticals, even as a section of street 100 yards long seen
from an aeroplane vertically above it would appear to have
parallel horizontals.
The question is therefore seen to be basically a function of
the ratio of the length of the object viewed compared to the
distance from which it is viewed, and the position of the eyes
in the head is of doubtful and academic value as an argu¬
ment. — Yours etc., G. B. STANFORD.
CAN THE MINIATURE CAMERA LIE ?
Sir, — In reply to Mr. Johnston’s uncomplimentary remarks
about a certain picture of mine, I would like to ask him if he
was a disappointed competitor ? It sounds like a case of
“ sour grapes ” to me.
Furthermore, his remarks are not very flattering to the
judges in the competition in which the picture was awarded
first prize. I am prepared to place Mr. Marcus Adams’
opinion before that of Mr. Johnston. Perhaps this super
portraitist has so many negatives capable of winning cheques
for £100 that such a trifling award would accompany the
nesative to the waste box — also tout de suite. — Yours, etc,,
H. D. H. VALLIS.
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Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLVI.
ih[ amateur photographer
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From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. L. A. B.
EDENBOROUGH
" yT Y wish to make pictures by using a camera is, I think,
ly/j due to the fact that certain moods of nature, or
certain objects, natural or artificial, because of their
arrangement and lighting, excite so pleasurably that I feel
compelled to try and pass on the same pleasure to others.
When nature under certain conditions, or objects lit and
arranged in a certain way, fail to give this feeling of exhilaration
(for pictures should gladden), then, for me, there is no picture.
My interest may be aroused, but that is not enough.
Newark Abbey, Pyrford. L. A . B. Edenborough.
“ It so happens, probably owing to ea,rly environment, that
I receive a keener thrill from effects of light and shade, and
certain moods of nature, than I do from arrangements and
effects to be got indoors ; for me, the sun, rather than the lamp.
Thus I am chiefly interested in landscape. The kind of country
I prefer is open, with roads running hedgeless to a low horizon,
I find it difficult in localities richer in incident to prevent in¬
terest in the picture-content from dominating the effect.
“ The difficulty I find with landscape, or any other outdoor
work, is that the various factors for a successful
result — viewpoint, time, lighting — so rarely coincide.
In some measure to overcome this I recommend that
an accessible locality (which well may be within the
daily round), be thoroughly known in respect of the
most promising viewpoints, and the time and weather
conditions noted that appear most suitable for their use.
Thus one of the factors becomes fixed as it were.
" I was brought up on a half-plate stand camera,
and would still use it but for the cost of materiaL
I carry now a ^-plate folding pocket camera with
normal lens and ‘ Distar.’ My colour filters are XiJ,
X I J and X3. I have an extinction type meter, whose
findings I temper with my own judgment, for I like
negatives very fully e.xposed.
" Plates are desensitised, and developed by inspection
to a degree suitable for condenser enlarging. I use
Amidol for plates and paper, liking the very transparent
image it gives. I prefer to be able to use a medium
contrast bromide paper. Granville Gulliman’s I find
excellent. If I want a brown I use sulphide toning
before and after bleaching, finishing with a tartaric
acid bath in case of stain. The methods of control
I use are : local reduction of negatives (friction),
shading and diffusion during exposure of paper,
local reduction of print (ferricyanide) .
“ I do not use ‘ oil reinforcement,’ as I have a feeling
that the image forming the picture should be homo¬
geneous ; but I do not carry this objection so far as to
exclude ‘ dope.’
" I am particular about such things as temperature,
safelight, dust, etc. ; in fact about anything that can
adversely affect the quality of the final print.
“ Finally, if you already feel attracted to the picture¬
making side of photography, which, after all, one must
remember is only one branch of our hobby, don’t
be discouraged if at first your efforts fail to find re¬
sponse in those who judge, and make certain that failure
is not through faulty technique. The best way to
learn that and all things relevant to the hobby in any
of its branches is naturally through association with
minds of like interests. Therefore, if possible, join a
society, but in any case do not deliberately handicap
yourself by neglecting the regular reading of this
paper, which I certainly have enjoyed and benefited
by since the days before it combined with ‘ Focus ’
and ‘ Photography ’.”
(A further example of Mr. Edenborough’s work is
reproduced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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October 21st, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Ts 6 ClhEMATOGRAPHER a
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
OLD BRASS/' by James C. Gilchrist,
An interesting point that arises
in connection with this picture
is its suggestion of spontaneity.
This is a feeling which seldom occurs
in work of the still-life class, and it
seems to have its origin in the ordered
disorder in which the material is
arranged. It seems to convey the
impression that the subject was not
deliberately placed in position or
built up into a preconceived compo¬
sition, but that the disposition of the
various objects happened by
chance ; that the possibilities
of the subject were seen and
appreciated ; and that, upon
the inspiration of the moment,
it was taken there and then.
If this were actually the
case, a measure of congratu¬
lation is deserved for the
seizing of the opportunity,
but if not, and the subject has
been consciously constructed,
an equal degree of praise is
due on account of the fore¬
sight that has enabled the
impression to be suggested.
It is something of a novelty,
and the picture gains in
attractiveness because of its
inclusion. The unusual na¬
ture of the material itself,
again, tends to heighten the
feeling, and the impression
of originality and freshness of
outlook is pronounced.
It may have been with the
idea of stressing this im¬
pression that the subject mat¬
ter was so severely trimmed,
or, on the other hand, the
restriction may have been
imposed by possible intru¬
sions of an undesirable character.
In the first case, it is difficult to
believe that any real advantage has
resulted from the closeness of the
trim, and, failing a very definite
reason, it is far more likely that the
composition would appear more fin¬
ished and complete if none of the
subject elements were truncated, but
included in their entirety with an
adequate proportion of setting. In
the second event, it can only be
suggested that it would have been
wiser to have arranged for the removal
of the intrusions before the exposure
was made.
Apart from this rather serious
drawback, the composition happens to
fall together very well. The candle¬
stick (i), as the nearest complete
element, assumes priority and forms
the centre of interest. It has strength
of position, too, its most prominent
light falling on or near one of the
points formed by intersections of
divisions of thirds, vertically and hori¬
zontally, and the light itself, as the
largest mass of brilliant tone, has an
innate power of attraction. The por¬
tion of the lamp (2) lends it support by
force of opposition, but its introduc¬
tion involves a question of balance.
Two elements on the same diagonal
might possibly balance one another,
provided they were of unequal pull
and not equidistant from each corner,
but where they are on the same straight
line, the one almost directly behind
the other, and the diagonal connection
does not exist, something in the
nature of a horizontal balance must
be provided. This is afforded by the
jug (3) on the left, and the ladle (4) and
bell (5) jointly on the right. With
(3) where it is, a single object, not so
big as the ladle, would be sufficient
to complete the scheme, assuming it
were placed between (4) and (5), but
with (4) so low in the picture space
the introduction of (5) becomes a
necessity, because, in effect, the pull of
the two lies, as far as (3) is concerned,
in a direction passing midway be¬
tween them. It is the direction of the
pull that provides the balance, and,
with the horizontal connection thereby
suggested, the up and down
direction of (i) and (2) is
.adequately countered.
In these respects the ar¬
rangement seems exceedingly
v/ell contrived, and, indeeti,
is very successful. It is a
pity about the trim, for the
sense of restriction is a defect
in an otherwise pleasing de¬
sign, but, from the technical
aspect, the work achieves a
very h'gh standard. Natur¬
ally, a true conception of
its quality could only be
gathered from the original,
but the reproduction does give
an admirable impression of
the way the tone values have
been recorded, even the most
subtle of gradations being
faithfully shown.
This, of course, is expected
in a class of work, such as
this, where both subject and
lighting are under full control
and the conditions are such
as to enable the questions
of e.xposure and time of de¬
velopment to be determined,
almost immediately, by trial
and error. Any deficiency
in either respect can be adjusted at
once and there is little excuse for any
defect unless it be lack of sufficient
technical experience.
But there are few classes of work
which offer equal opportunities for its
acquirement. Still life can be essayed
under daylight or artificial lighting
with equal prospect of success. It
is, therefore, a branch of work that is
pre-eminently suitable for the winter
months when conditions outdoors are
not inviting, while the knowledge so
gained will be found invaluable when
spring and summer come again and
the open air is calling. “ Mentor.”
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October 21, 1936
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OLD BRASS.
[From the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
By James C. Gilchrist.
October 21, 1936
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THE FINISHING TOUCH.
[From the Advanced Workers* Competition.)
By Miss P D. Kooka.
October 21, 1936
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LOTT’S COTTAGE, FLATFORD.
By
L. A. B. Edenborough.
{See article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
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October 21, 1936
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I — " The Bridesmaid.”
By C. C. John.
2 — " I’era.”
By A. S. Bellinger.
3 — " Look ! ”
By H. P. Coltee.
6. — “ Jane.”
By Allen Temple.
7. — “ School’s Bugbear.”
By A. J. Behr.
4. — “Resting.” 5. — “Studying Song.”
By J. If’. Clements. By H. P. Willis.
8.—“ Winifred.”
By S. .4, Brown.
October 21st, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
IN dealing with a subject of the
nature of No. i of the prints
reproduced on the opposite page —
“ The Bridesmaid,” by C, C. John —
so many things tend to defeat the aim
of the photographer to produce a
decent piece of work that it is surpris¬
ing when any result worthy of the
name is turned out.
Preparation and Production. .
He is usually called upon, on the
spur of the moment, to lead the girl
up the garden path and “ snap ” (!)
her at once. A masterpiece is ex¬
pected, naturally, for the subject is
usually charming, and her attractions
are enhanced by the freshness and
daintiness of the dress appropriate for
the occasion.
There is no time whatever for
previous preparation ; it is rare indeed
that a suitable background can be
found, nor is it likely that the time
required to improvise one could be
allowed ; the lighting has to depend
upon chance ; and spectators and
would-be helpers get in the way and
are nothing but a nuisance. Con¬
ditions are such that it is a wonder if
none of the many manipulations is
overlooked, yet, when the print is
produced, it is unmercifully criticised
if, for any reason, it is thought to
fall short of anything else that has been
done upon the same or a similar
occasion, notwithstanding the fact that
the other example may be a professional
effort and have years of experience —
to say nothing of the resources of a
well-equipped studio — behind it.
Nevertheless, the average amateur
effort does, as a rule, beat the profes¬
sional in one respect. He gets, as has
been done in this instance, a more
spontaneous and therefore more
natural representation of his sitter,
while the expression, also, is generally
more pleasing.
Subject and Setting.
The background, in this case, is
probably as good as could be found
at short notice. At least, it is sub¬
dued in tone, and, except for the
blossoms on the right, does not show
any violent contrast of tone to de¬
tract from the attention that should
be devoted to the figure. The flowers
in question, however, are not very
assertive and do not make a great deal
of difference. They do not force
themselves upon the attention in the
way that foliage often does, and the
figure, being in a much lighter tone,
tells quite effectively against the
darker setting.
The window just above the head is
a bit of an oversight which a little
dodging about could have avoided,
but, taking it all round, the print is
good for what it is, and shows the
model to advantage.
It does, at any rate, compare
favourably with No. 6, ” Jane,” by
Allen Temple, where quite a well-
posed figure is shown against a setting
that is about as badly chosen as it
could be. ft is spotty and unrestful,
and, at a little distance, it is difficult
to distingui.sh between figure and
background.
Lighting and Arrangement.
There may be occasions — where a
sitter is scarcely favoured by nature —
when a certain amount of camouflage
may not be unkind, and a setting
such as this might be only merciful,
but here there is obviously no need
for any such treatment, and a quieter
setting and one that would be inclined
to reveal the subject more fully is
definitely needed.
A background lower and more even
in tone is indicated. The probability
is that the direction of the lighting is
at fault, and, if the line of sight were
altered so that the face of the sitter
was fully illumined and the setting
was in shadow, much of the disability
of the present rendering would be
avoided. But whether such an ad¬
justment is possible or not could only
be determined on the spot. Por¬
traiture in a woodland setting is a
tricky thing at best ; but, if it must
be done, a well-lit space for the figure
should first be found and then circled
until a background in shadow comes
into view.
The chances are that a method such
as this would avoid the incorporation
of so uncompromising a setting. It
would also have been found of service
in a case like No. 4, " Resting,” by
J. W. Clements, which, if not so
assertive, does show a defective choice
of background and one in which one
of the figures is disfigured by the
apparent springing' of a tree from its
head. It is always unwise to show
the features against a similar depth
of tone behind, particularly when, as
here, a more upright position on the
part of the models would have brought
them against a darker portion.
Contrasting Elements.
Features and setting should, as a
rule, be regarded as contrasting ele¬
ments. If the face is light in tone,
the setting should be darker, and if
the face is in dark tones, the back¬
ground should be the lighter.
The contrast, of course, should not
be carried to excess, but No. 2,
” 'Vera,” by A. S. Bellinger, gives an
idea of what is desirable if the lighter
corners — which form a serious draw¬
back — are disregarded. The features,
in this instance, are badly defined,
the cause, apparently, being incor¬
rect focussing. A similar defect
occurs, again, in No. 8, “ 'Winifred,”
by S. A. Brown, although, perhaps,
it is not quite so marked. The back¬
ground, however, is devoid of tone
and scarcely serves its function.
On the other hand, the opposite
extreme is shown in No. 3, " Look ! ”
by H. P. Coltee, and the setting offers
too great a contrast with the figure.
Not only is the figure too light, but
the setting is too dark, and neither
shows the gradations it should.
Direction and Proximity.
The prime cause, in all probability,
is that the source of light is too near
the figure, consequently it is overlit
in comparison with the setting. It
also seems too directly frontal, and
moving it to a greater distance and
more to one side would offer an im¬
proved rendering.
With the present negative, however,
it might be found advisable to sub¬
stitute a softer grade of printing
paper for that now employed. It
would, at all events, reduce the con¬
trast appreciably, and enable the
lights to be more fully printed without
overprinting the darks. A similar
tendency is evident, again, in No. 5,
“ Studying Song,” by H. P. Willis,
and similar treatment is indicated.
A greater viewing distance would
also have been beneficial, for it would
have enabled the truncation of the
head to be avoided. “ Mentor.”
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October 21st, 1936
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REMOVING UNWANTED DETAILS.
IN referring to a print some time
ago I casually mentioned that I
had removed an obtrusive and
unwanted figure, and if I am to expect
any more peace the only way is to
say how this sort of thing can be done.
But the beginner must understand
clearly that there are limits to what
he can fairly expect to do in this
direction at first. The expert can
do wonders, but his ability is the
result of long ])ractice.
It may be assumed that the begin¬
ner will have a negative not much
smaller than 3^X2^ in., that he will
work on a matt print about half¬
plate as a minimum, and that the
object to be removed shall come
against a rather varied background.
If he tries to remov'e a telegraph pole
standing out against a sky, and works
on a miniature negati\'e and a glossy
print, he cannot say that it was I
who encouraged him to try it.
INIan^- years ago 1 was photographing
at Dunstable Priory church with my
old friend H. W. Bennett, who was
Fig. 1.
using a 12 X 10 camera
and included in his
subjects the fine Nor¬
man doorway seen in
the illustrations. At
that time someone had
enriched the Norman
mouldings of the arch
by putting in the
middle a large and
ugly gas lamp. Ben¬
nett could not stand
this, and when he ex¬
hibited his print the
lamp had vanished,
and the mouldings were
restored.
To do this he adopted
the usual method of
the period. With re¬
touching medium and
])encil he worked on
the lamp, bringing the
clearer parts such as
the iron framework in¬
to tone with the stone¬
work. Then he made a
12 X 10
positive,
and in a similar way
toned down the light
parts, such as the glass,
and further modified the
stonework. Finally, he
made a 12 x 10 contact
negative, retouched this
and produced a carbon
print which hardly
needed retouching at all.
When I revisited
Dunstable recently the
lamp had gone, but
close to the door stood
a large dark notice-
board, and a black
perambulator with chro¬
mium handles. I
thought I would try
to eliminate both, as
Bennett had done with
the lamp, but not in
the same way. I did
not take the subject
with a 12x10 camera
Fig. 2.
on a stand, but on a 3J x 2 J film with
the camera held in the hand.
Fig. I is on contrasty paper to show
the offending objects quite plainly,
and I will describe the steps I took to
remove them, so that in the complete
print, from which Fig. 3 is reproduced,
no one who has seen it has had the
slightest suspicion that any faking has-
been done. About all the means I
used I have given information in
previous articles.
The negative having been dried
(so that I could print Fig. i) I soaked
it in clean water for an hour, laid it
face down on a half-plate glass, wiped
the back with moist chamois leather,
turned it over and wiped the film side.
The glass was then put in a retouching
desk with the negative clinging to it,
the film being still water-logged but
free from surface moisture.
I then set to work with Johnson’s
retouching dye, which I described some
weeks back. It is a concentrated
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October 21st, 1936
liquid of the colour of Payne’s grey.
I diluted a spot or two to a light grey,
and with a small brush carried a wash
of it over the door on the left (Fig. 3)
and the closed half of the door on the
right. They would then print rather
lighter, and with better detail.
Work was then done on the clear
film which marked the board and
the pram. The exact outlines were
not followed, and the dye was put on
irregularly in touches of various
depths, even the neat dye being used
here and there. The main idea is to
leave no part so transparent that it
will print darker than the tone finally
required, as it is easier and better
to darken tones on the print than to
lighten them. When sufficient dye
has been applied it is well to leave
the negative lying flat on the glass
for a time before pinning it up to dry.
Fig. 2 is from the negative so
treated. It will be seen that I have
left the front part of the pram rather
too dark, and the back half untouched.
This was to show that parts too dark
on the print can be lightened with a
retouching knife.
My favourite kind is a lancet like
a letter V with slightly curved sides.
It must be razor-sharp. If ’it is held
nearly at right-angles to the print, and
drawn very lightly over a dark patch
it scrapes off some of the silver.
I^ig- 3-
But it is better to work on the negative
first than to rely too much on the
scraper.
Having appropriately scraped both
parts of the pram, I proceeded to
touch out the handles, and even up
other parts with a No. i sable and
lamp-black water-colour. When this
was dry the print might have been
steamed, but, as usual, I prefer to
apply the familiar “ dope.”
All the work done was comparatively
easy, and took a surprisingly short
time. Certainly it was a simple case,
but much more elaborate ones could
be done efficiently with a little
thought and patience.
W. L. F. W.
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
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Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets vuiicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
CURRENT AND
FUTURE.
The Afnateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, October 31. Rules in issue of September 30.
The Amateur Photographer Annual Lantern-Slide
Competition. Closing date, October 31. Rule*, in
this issue.
Wallace Heaton " Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77, Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16. Madrid.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretar>, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
Brighouse Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.
Exhibition at the Smith Art Gallery. — Open, Sep¬
tember 26-October 23. (Chas. W. Roberts, Public
Library, Museum and Art Gallery, Brighouse, Yorks.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfern, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-Noveraber 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Gallery of Canada. Ottawa,
Canada.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secretary, Magyar Ama-
torfenykepezok, Orez. Szdvetsege, Budapest VH,
Erzsebet'kdrut, 9, Hungary.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Interna¬
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, Asahi Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Open, October 3 i-November
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs.
Open, November 9-14. (P. H. Crosby, Hon. Sec.,
G.E.C. Photographic Society, General Electric Co.,
Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s “ Holiday Competition.” Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December ; entries, November 2.
(J. F. Marshall, Hon. Sec., Kine Group, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.i.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (I. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.,
6q, Antwerp.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 818, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S..A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 15 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries /
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13, (H. S-
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
Twenty-ninth Scottish National Salon. — Open,
February 20-March 13 ; entries, January 23. (J.
J. Robertson, Hon. Salon Secretary, Art Gallery
and Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibitio i* — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
IVe Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 : entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalite, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell. Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly. Co., Eustoii Station, London,
N.W.i.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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Picture Points
No. 22 (New Series) by RICARDO
A Point on Balance.
Cloud Perspective and Double Printing.
This hint is concerned only when a separate cloud negative is being employed
for filling up a blank sky on another landscape or seascape.
Although it is not commonly known, clouds have a " vanishing point ” in
their perspective, just as much as any other object on the ground or on one side.
The term “ vanishing point,” when used in perspective, means the point on the
horizon to which all lines of a given object tend to converge. tVith any object
supported on or parallel with the ground the vanishing point of their principal
lines will be on our visual horizon. In this way, lines on the ground, such as tram
lines, pavements, etc., on one side.
such as railings, roofs, etc., as well
as those above us, i.e., the clouds,
all converge to one particular point
somewhere along the horizon. This
vanishing point is also always im¬
mediately in front of the eyes. So we see that this fact must always be borne in
mind when we wish to print the clouds from another negative on to another picture.
Let us imagine that we want to print the clouds as in the sketch on the left,
which has an uninteresting foreground, on to a more interesting landscape li .e that
in the right-hand sketch. The natural vanishing point for the clouds is at A,
and if, for some reason or other, we printed it so that the vanishing point were
lower than the horizon, we should introduce an unnatural occurrence, which would
not only reveal a double printing but would look entirely false. The true vanishing
point would be anywhere along the horizon, as at B.
This is a subject which seems to possess many difficulties
for the beginner, because no rule can be laid down for
assuring a perfect balance of all the various items in
different pictures.
In assessing the balance of a picture one has to " weigh
up,” mentally, the relation between each mass of light and
shade within the four edges, and it is only with constant prac¬
tice can one decide with any certainty whether good balance
is present or not. There are various methods which one can
apply to a print for this purpose and one of these is illustrated
here. The main point of interest is obviously the castle, and
this should be the balancing point for the whole picture with
the various mas¬
ses of light and
shade balancing
horizontally as
well as vertically.
If we analyse
this arrangement
in the form as
shown in the low¬
er sketch, it will
simplify matters
considerably. For
horizontal bal¬
ance the two lar¬
ger masses '' A ”
and “ D ” seem
to balance " C ”
and '■ B,” while
the vertical bal¬
ance is again
shown by com¬
paring “ A ” and
'' C ” against
" D ” and " B,”
remembering that
a larger mass of
grey will balance
a smaller mass of
a proportionately
darker tone.
Points on Grouping.
WHILE flowers are al¬
ways popular for still-
life groups because
they have a universal appeal
and lend themselves to decora¬
tive treatment, they must,
in common with all other
subjects, be treated as an
arrangement of so much light and shade as well as for con¬
tours, etc. _
If we study the top illustration we are not at all convinced
that the flowers are the main object of interest. The fault lies
largely with the selection and position of the vase. It is not
of sufficient strength ” to hold the flowers, and gives a
feeling of weakness. The vase should be of a more simple
shape, and, for this type of subject, not too decorative in
itself. Another common practice with flower groups is to
place one bloom on the ground near the vase. Although this
is rather hackneyed, it has its good points in providing varietv
of placing and repetition, but it must be placed so that it is
part of the group and not detached like that in the top sketch.
In contrast to the first group, the second sketch shows an
arrangement where the flowers and bowl form a mass that
suggests too much solidity and not enough variety in outline.
In the first instance, the contour of the flowers and the bowl
form a rather monotonous circle and is, consequently, uninter¬
esting. If we take tiie same bowl and re-arrange the flowers
after the manner shown underneath, we can quite easilv
make an attractive picture of it. Not only is the contour
more varied but the arrangement of the blossoms themselves
is also less regular.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN-
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Autumn Studio Work
Amateurs contemptuously familiar
with studio work have encoun¬
tered numerous (though avoid¬
able) difficulties In the past ; those who
are about to commence such work
do not expect to “ get away with
it as the saying goes — on a bed of
roses.
It is not that the difficulties are
merely avoidable, for, properly re¬
garded, studio work presents many
opportunities that may be exploited
actually to simplify film techniciue. It
offers, for example, all the facilities
which lend themselves to faultless
" tracks,” swings and the various travel
shots ; it offers scope for adequate
rehearsal — away from the disturbing
influence of strange crowds, and there is
the tremendous advantage which comes
from being able to control every detail
of the lighting.
Ever it has been the very simplicity
of it all which has led to confusion.
Regard the studio as a workshop for
the creation of filmic effects, and all will
be well ; try to imitate the stagy
settings of the professionals — those de¬
plorably uncinematic arrangements — and
you will encounter all the difficulties
without making more than a mediocre
film.
Illumination.
Now, lighting is a very painful subject
with many amateurs. I can remember
one capable society actually concentrat¬
ing upon the acquisition of enough
illuminant to flood the Albert Hall —
and then doing nothing of note with it.
Ironically enough, that same society
knows well enough how those effective
films ” Gaiety of Nations ” and “ Retro¬
spect ” were made with about as much
light as one would expect to find on a
coffee-stall at midnight !
Most amateurs, indeed, can verify
from their own experiences that the
abundant possession of floods, spots and
banking has seldom helped them on
the way to better productions. It has
merely given rise to those unfamiliar
problems ; and the result has been
distressing in at least the few first films
made under such “ advantageous ” con¬
ditions.
From this it may rightly be inferred
that amateurs about to embark upon
studio activities need not be unduly
perturbed over the fact that full-scale
lighting is frightfully expensive or very
difficult to install. Their very efforts to
economise will tend, by the nature of
this, to help forward rather than to
restrict their activities.
Skill.
It is obvious to all intelligent makers
of films that cinematic treatment is
most easily applied in terms of ejfect.
And I do not hesitate to say that prac¬
tically the whole of known effects can
be presented more convincingly by one
skilled amateur using ordinary lighting
than they can by a careless producer
equipped with a whole power-housse of
illumination.
Of course, not all of us come to the
hobby highly polished in expert skill.
It simply doesn’t happen. But we are
able to acquire much of that skill merely
by not dissipating our energies through
aimless and undirected work.
Rather should we get into a good
society. (So ardent is the atmosphere
in a healthy club-room that even the
" old hands ” of cinematography are
able to find inspiration and encourage¬
ment.)
Not-so-gocd tendencies are occasionally
still to be encountered. They may be
found as a primary concentration of
By
S. E. L. MOIR.
interest upon " gadgets ” or upon the
photography of film — nor do they persist
long after the coming of the member
who places film first and the various
accessory factors after.
Further skill of the kind under dis¬
cussion can be acquired by analysing
those good films which have been made
under conditions of humble lighting.
In addition to the productions already
referred to, interested readers are ad¬
vised to see " Fall of the House of
Usher,” ‘‘ Staff of Life,” “ Night Scenes,”
and ” Fight.” Then some of the greatest
films in the whole world of cinema,
e.g., “ General Line ” and “ The New
Babylon,” were made with a deliberate
economy of illumination ; these and
parts of the commercial productions
Steel,” (Capelli), ” Masquerade,”
“ Letzte Rose ” and “ Sans Famille ”
(Allegret) also should be seen.
On the Set.
In order to minimise the effects of
working within a restricted space, it is
Although accompanied by a certain amount of risk, very striking action pictures are to
be obtained at the various "demonstrations ” in the parks and elsewhere at the present
time. This work, in any case, is good training for securing "news reel" subjects.
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important in all studio work to avoid
crowding the set with idle members and
spectators. Always the film should
come first, and the task of teaching
people outside the actual unit should
be undertaken only on occasions when
their presence is not likely to affect the
making of an important film.
In the studio, too, it is essential for
each member to understand his duly
allocated tasks and to stick to them.
Punctuality also assumes a significant
importance, for the absence of one
member can easily hold up the work of
the entire unit. I remember one oc¬
casion on which a well-known and able
amateur camera-man turned up over an
hour late on a famous film of Rudolph
Messel’s. Rudolph took charge of the
camera and got on with the job — much
to the ultimate concern of the unpunctual
camera-man, who has never been late
since !
There must further be free co-opera¬
tion between the various departments
concerned in the making of a studio
film. Shooting depends upon the lighting
and the cameras. These depend upon
the presence oi freshly made-up actors —
and the make-up man will not finish his
work until the sets have been erected.
And this, in turn, depends upon the
arrival of the entire unit (since all are
expected to help the carpenter-props
in his difficult task).
Finally, there must be no discussions
framed to revise the adopted scenario.
It may truly be said that the success of
the studio film is in jeopardy with the
making of the first alteration — and no
degree of technical efficiency can com¬
pensate for a loss of smooth continuity.
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, October 21st.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Annual General Meeting.
liayswater and Paddington P.S. “ People I have Shot.” James Jarche.
Birkenhead P.A. Demonstration — Bromoil. Dr. R. L. Okell.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). ” Designs for Titles.” Neville Smith.
Brighton and Hove C.C. A BromoU Demonstration. H. G. Martlew.
Coventry P.C. “ How to Obtain Suitable Negatives for Extreme Enlargements
up to 50 X.” J. N. Cockin.
Croydon C.C. “The Kodachrome Process.” S. T. Teniouth.
Ealing P.S. First Pictorial Competitions and Criticisms.
Edinburgh P.S. ‘‘ The Negative.” A. H. MacLucas.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Practical Portraiture — Members’ Evening.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Demonstration on Enlarging. 7'. H. Houghton.
Howard de Walden P.C. \\ hist Drive.
Leigh Lit. S. Whist Drive.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ” Quips, Oddities and Ramblings.” T. D. Nunn.
London School of Hygiene P.S. Gevaluxe Demonstration. R. S. Beck.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Isle of Man Competition Slides, 1935.
Shropshire C.C. Members’ Query Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. ” Some Pictorial Views.” E. C. Butcher.
Watford C.C. ” Paper Negatives.” Harold Ranson.
Worcestershire C.C. Members’ Evening.
York P.S. Portraiture — Lecture and Demonstration. \\\ Richardson.
Thursday, October 22nd.
.Accrington C.C. ” The Evolution of Photographic Lens.” T. C. Egan.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Prints and Lantern Slides by Transferotype Process.
VV. H. Hammond.
.Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. Members’ Slide Night.
Bolton C.C. ” Around France with Car and Camera.” Capt. J. C. O. Dickson.
Brighouse C.C. ” The Negative.” G. Prothero.
Bury P.S. ‘‘ Peopling an Old-world Mansion by Flashlight.” F. Sellers.
Camberwell C.C. Lecture.
Camping Club of G.B. (Photographic Section). ” W’ith Camera in America.” L. K.
Cohen.
Derby Riy. Inst. P.S. Federation Portfolio and Slides.
Gateshead and D.C.C. ” Here, There and About.” T. Charlton and M. Young.
Greenock C.C. S.P.F. Monochrome Lantern Slides.
Hammersmith House P.S. ” The Kodak Research Laboratories, Harrow.”
E. W. H. Selwyn.
Hull P.S. Portraiture Evening — Practical Work.
Keighley and D.P. A. Y.P.U. ” Historic Homes of Yorkshire.” S. Greenwood.
Liverpool A.P..A. President’s Evening — Whist Drive.
Loughborough P.S. Cin^ Exhibition. Messrs. F. Monk and W'. W'inters.
N. Middlesex P.S. ” Colour Slides.” H. Cohen.
Oldham P.S. Lecture and Demonstration on Chloro-Bromide. J. Hector Woods.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” R. Watson.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. Competition — Civilisation.
Urmston and D.P.S. Bromide Printing and Slide-Making Demonstration.
W*imbledon C.C. ” Gevaluxe Velours.” R. L. Beck.
Friday, October 23rd.
Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain. Informal Meeting of Kincmatographic
Group.
Derby P.S. ” 5,000 Days at the Zoo.” J. E. Saunders.
Harrogate P.S. ” Highways into Spain.” D. W. Shaw.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. ” Cameras, and How to Get the Best out of Them.”
Leigh Lit. S. (Photographic Section). L. and C.P.U. Slides.
P.S. of Ireland. “ Photographic Process W’ork.” J. B. Aikin.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. ” Combination Enlarging.” W*. E. Ginger.
Walkden and D.P.S. ” Beauty Spots of Great Britain.” T. W’oods.
Saturday, October 24th.
Blackburn and D.P.S. ” Summer Months in the Outer Hebrides.” G. B. Keary.
Hammersmith House P.S. Criticism of Monthly Print Competition. A. J. Milne.
Howard de Walden P.C. Criticism of Members’ Prints.
Monday, October 26th.
Bexley Heath P.S. ‘‘This Pictoriahsm.” Debate. R. S. Rudland and F. H. B.
Smith.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ” Enlarging.” T. Howarth.
Bournemouth C.C. ” Method for Eliminating Guess-work in Making Bromide
Enlargements.” J. Reid.
Bradford P.S. Slide Night. J. C. Holmes.
Monday, October 26th (contd.).
Brighton and Hove C.C. Beginners’ Evening. Lantern-Slide Making.
Camera Club (Leica Section). ” Processing the Leica Film.” First Day of Annual
Exhibition.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. ” Exposure and Development.” N. F.’Horne.
Edinburgh P.S. Exhibition of Photographs by Members of P.P..A.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” A Chat on Colour Filters.” S. Bridgen.
Kingston C.C. " Romance of Old English Inns.” H. W’. C. Carmen.
Lancaster P.S. ” Modem Aids to Indoor Portraiture.” S. Schoheld.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. " Agfacolor Process.” L. Penwarden.
Leeds C.C. Portraiture by Floodligbt.” H. B. Thomson.
Liverpool .A. P.A. ” Soltaz.” A. v. R. \’an Oudtshoorn.
New’castle (Staffs) and D.C.C. “ Set of Prints on Press Photography.” Allied
Newspapers, Ltd. —
Padiham and D.P.S. ” A Choice of Printing Papers.” J. Y. Brown.
Shropshire P.S. ” With a Cine Camera in Spain and Morocco.” Dr. G, W. Morey.
Southampton C.C. ” Bird’s-nesting with a Camera.” W. A. Chaplin.
Southport P.S. ” Flower Photography.” F. W'. Banks.
S. London P.S. ” Portraiture.” R. M. Barr.
V\’al)asey A.P.S. Alliance Lecture : “ Sunny Italy.” H. O. Fcntcn.
Walsall P.S. Lantern Slide Postal Club 1936-7 Exhibition Slides.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. ‘‘ Still Life.” By Members.
Tuesday, October 27th.
Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain. Meeting arranged by Scientific
and Technical Croup.
Armstrong W’hitworth C.C. ” The Art of Lantern-Slide. Making.” W. J. Brown.
Birmingham P.S. ” The River Cole.” Canon E. L. Cochrane.
Bridge of Allan P.S. ” Eastern Life and Customs.” Rev. T. C. Gordon.
Doncaster C.C. Y.P.U. Demonstration — Bromoil. W’. E. Gundill.
Erdington and D.P.S. ” A Chat about Colour Filters.” S. Bridgen.
Exeter C.C. Photographic Alliance 1935 Competition Slides.
Grimsby P.S. ” Cleethorpes Carnival, 1936.” R. Haig and L. Sleigh.
Guildford and D.C.C. ” After-treatment of Prints.” Mr. Linney.
Hackney P.S. " Some Slides and How they were Made.” P. A. Belcher.
Halifax P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” H. G. Grainger.
Harrow C.C. Demonstration on Enlarging. J. Ainger Hall.
Leeds P.S. “The Kodachrome Process.” S. T. Ternouth.
Leicester P.S. ” Contax, Contaflex and other Miniature Cameras.” Zeiss Ikon,
Ltd.
Manchester A.P.S. L. and C.P. Union Print Folio, 1936. Dr. G. Jessel.
Monklands P.S. S.P.F. Portfolio.
Moreoambe, Heysham and D.P.S. “ The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides,
1935.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. ” The Charm of Wales.” I. Charlelon.
Newport and Mon. P.S. Members’ Print Competition.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. ” African Travel ” (Cine). Miss S. M. Mellors.
Palmer’s Green Cin6 S. Discussion — Stills.
Portsmouth Camera and Cine C. “ Enlarging.”
Rugby and D.P.S. ” The Coasts of France and Italy.” Rev. H. O. Fenton.
Sheffield P.S. ” The Leica Camera.” Messrs. Leitz, London.
Small Heath P.S. Competition — Landscape. F. J. Newham.
Stafford P.S. Competition (Prints and Slides) Criticism. VV. Stuttard.
St. Bride P.S. ” From Hypo to Exhibition Print.” J. H. Clark.
Warrington P.S. ” Ingleton and the Valley of the Lune.” T. B. Howell.
Willesden P.S. ‘‘ W’ash in Running Water one Hour.” G. A\ . L. Carter.
Wednesday, October 28th.
Battersea Men’s Inst, C.C. Lecturettes by Members : '■ (iaslight Printing.”
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. “ From Hypo to Exhibition Print.” J. H. Clark.
Birkenhead P.A. Tank Development — Demonstration.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Section). Open Night for Display of Members’ Films.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Dufaycolor.’* G. H. Sewell.
Bristol P.S. “ Glimpses of Life in Southern Spain.” Mme. A. Emonet.
Coventry P.S. ” A Chat on Colour Filters.” S. Bridgen.
Croydon C.C. “ A Photographic Omnibus.” H. YoUand Moyse.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. “ Pictorial Photography.” W. A. E. Farmer.
Harrow C.C. Night Outing.
Hinckley and D.P.S. “ Successful Picture-Making for Beginners.” E. A. W. Cave.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. “ A.B.C. Pictorial Photography.” B. C. Wickinson.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Y.P.U. Portfolio.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. " Architectural Photography.” H. Bedford Lemere.
Worcestershire C.C. “ The Manufacture of Anastigmat Lenses.” A. C. W. Aldis.
York P.S. Lantern Lecture. Y.P.U. Shield Lantern Slides.
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October 2ist, 1936
th[ amateur PHOTOORAPHER
a 6 ClhEMATOGRAPHER s
Stand by for Annual General Meeting
This is the time when most cine
clubs hold their annual general
meeting. And this meeting is
more than an occasion for electing
officials and collecting subscriptions.
It is the club’s barometer. One glance
at it can tell you how the club stands.
What sort of an annual meeting do
you have at your club ? Do you trouble
to go ? Are the same officials re-elected
automatically ? Are members who are
not officials welcomed and encouraged
to speak ? Is there any new matter
up for discussion on the agenda ?
The annual general meeting marks the
beginning of a new year for the cine
club and, like all new years, it should
liave its good resolutions. If you are
fortunate enough to enrol new members
at the meeting see that each new mem¬
ber gets a definite assignment in a
.specific department. If you have so
many members that this is no longer
feasible announce the formation of
groups or units.
How many speakers have you had
from other cine clubs during the year ?
How many amateur films from other
dubs have been shown in your studio ?
Have you sent films or speakers to other
dubs, or done anything to link cine
amateurs together nationally or inter¬
nationally ?
Here is an idea for the winter season.
Set one night aside — preferably Satur-
By M. A. LOVELL-BURGESS.
day — for a Saturday Magazine, or " In
Town To-night,” feature in your studio.
Members could take it in turn to act
as compere and bring to the real, or im¬
aginary, “mike” the property man, with
his troubles and demands, the camera¬
man, the film editor, the script girl, the
various players with some such reminis¬
cences as the most-difficult-part-I-ever-
played. If some members are at a loss
as to what to say they can be “ inter¬
viewed." A gong or “ Go-Stop” traffic
lights — easily rigged up — would amus¬
ingly co-ordinate and control the various
items. And you can always " fall
back ” on a film as a fill-up. Such an
evening would be a pleasant change from
the usual lecture and would give new
members a more all-round insight.
Every keen cine club should have its
own monthly circular or notes, even if
they are merely typed. Many a member
who is out of touch with his club through
missing a couple of meetings is kindled
to new enthusiasm by reading of what
has been done and, more important
still, what is going to be done in the
Coming month.
Every club should have a purpose — ■
an aim to be realised in a few months'
time. Christmas, for instance, or the
New Year, should have its own film and
its own projection night.
What are your club’s plans for the
Coronation Year ? A unit should cer¬
tainly be authorised to make the most
of the Club’s facilities in this respect,
both locally and in town. Ask, at the
general meeting, which of your members
hope to be in town for the celebrations
next May, and, if they haven’t a cine
camera, promise to lend them one —
always provided they know how to use
it. Some of the best film records have
been made from a number of indi¬
vidual shots, carefully and imaginatively
edited.
The Bognor Regis Cine Society, by
careful editing, made some worth¬
while records of the Royal Naval Review
by our late King in Jubilee Year.
An excellent example of a really keen
cine club is to be found in the Finchley
Amateur Cine Society, whose annual
meeting took place on October 19th.
This society does not believe in “ keeping
itself to itself.” During October mem¬
bers have visited, or will visit, the Bognor
Regis Club, projected films by Sutton
and District Movie Makers, sent repre¬
sentatives to the Blackheath Film
Society’s Gala, projected films by the
Austrian State Travel Bureau and
Burnley Film Productions, and attended
a Rotary supper.
If you make your annual general
meeting an occasion for promoting
fresh contacts with members, and with
other cine clubs, your own organisation
will be the first to benefit.
FACTS and FORMULA
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formula? are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5x3, supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection when completed will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular
worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the bo:i is 5} x 3^^ x 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
130 cards for pasting on the “ Facts and Formukr.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
\Iessrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
PYRO DEVELOPERS
PYRO-SODA..
The following is a reliable formula for those
workers who prefer this well-tried developer
for negatives. The mixed developer (A and B) will
not keep and fresh solution should be made up
for each batch of plates or films.
A. Pyro . 1 oz. (100 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (cryst.) . . 4 oz. (400 grm.)
Citric acid . . . . . . 40 grs. (10 grm.)
Water to make .. .. 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
B. Sodium carbonate (cryst.) . . 4 oz. (400 grm.)
Water to make .. .. 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
The citric acid may be replaced by 1 oz. (100 grm.)
of potassium metabisulphite if stain-free negatives
are required.
For use take of A one to two drachms (3 to 6 grs.
pyro) of B two drachms (24 grs. carbonate), water
1 oz. Add a few drops of 10 per cent bromide of
potassium solution for over-exposure. Dilute with
double the quantity of water and reduce the pyro
for under-exposure.
This developer (with metabisulphite) diluted
'With equal parts of water and e.xtra bromide added
serves as a developer for bromide papers, giving warm
black tones.
It can also be used as above, or with metabi¬
sulphite, for developing lantern slides, and produces
Lrown tones.
PYRO-METOL.
A quick-acting developer giving detail in the
shadows and suitable for under-exposure.
A. Pyro .. .. ..80 grs. (8.32 grm.)
Metol . . . . . . 70 grs. (7.28 grm.)
Potassium metabisulphite 180 grs. U8.7 grm.)
Potassium bromide .. 30 grs. (3.12 grm.)
Water to make .. .. 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
B. Sodium carbonate (cryst.) 3 oz. (136 grm.)
Water to make . . . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Use equal parts of each for correct exposures.
For over-exposure decrease the proportion of B,
for under-exposure increase the proportion of B,
and add an equal quantity of water.
This developer, with extra bromide, can also be
used for bromide papers.
44.
STAINS AND MARKINGS
ON NEGATIVES
VARIOUS defects occur in the production of photographic
negatives ; some of these are due to chemical and some
to physical action. Under the former heading are stains and
markings produced during development, fixing or drying.
The general yellow stain produced by the use of pyro developer
can be removed by clearing the negative in ; —
Alum . . . . . . , . . , . . . . 1 oz.
Water . 20 oz.
Citric acid . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ oz.
Hydroquinone stains are more irregular and are more dilticult
to remove. They can, however, if not too intense, be cleared
by the application of dilute hypo-ferrlcyanide reducer, but the
action must be watched carefully and stopped at once if the
image itself is attacked.
Intensification stains, particularly after the use of mercury,
can generally be modified or overcome by rebleaching and re¬
developing.
Iridescent surface markings of a bluish or greenish tinge
occur sometimes with stale plates or films, or occur on negatives
that have been kept in an impure atmosphere. They are usually
to be seen round the edges of the negative, and can be removed
by rubbing the dry film with a wad of cotton-wool moistened with
methylated spirit. A quicker method is to rub the stain away
with an application of Baskett’s reducer. This is : — Terebene
2 oz., salad oil 2 oz., Globe metal polish 2 oz., mixed thoroughly
and strained through muslin. Apply with a wad of cotton¬
wool.
Scum markings, which may arise from the use of stale de¬
veloper or stale fixing bath or impurities in the washing water,
and may occur on both sides of the film, can be removed by
friction in the same manner.
Stains sometimes occur on negatives after the use of per¬
manganate of potash, due to minute particles of permanganate
remaining undissolved. The following bath has been tried
successfully for this trouble : —
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
Sodium sulphite . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 drs.
Acetic acid . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 dr.
Ink stains on negatives can generally be removed by bathing
the plate or film in a dilute solution of oxalic acid. Markings
caused by aniline ink, such as is in use for copying pencils and
pads, etc., are removable by bathing in water slightly acidulated
with hydrochloric acid.
Finger marks and grease spots on negatives may be cleared
■with a tuft of cotton-wool moistened with methylated spirit or
petrol, or by Baskett’s reducer as above.
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39
iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ra 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
October 21st, 1936
^Deaders^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed; “The Editor, The Anuiteur Photo^rabher
atid Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, Loudon, S.E.t.” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — .Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and everv print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can bo made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be'specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ” or " Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) .All envelopes should be distinctly marked ” Query ” or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to anv enquirv.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by nost. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and snould be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Time and Temperature.
What advantage is there in using the time and
temperature method of developing ? 1 always
thought that it was better to watch the negative
develop so that the development contrast could
be suited to the subject. J. G. (Newcastle.)
One advantage of the time and tem¬
perature method is that, according to
the strength and character of developer
used and its temperature, a time can
be fixed to provide any desired contrast
in the negative without having to
inspect it from time to time. This is
particularly useful in tank work, where
once the film or plates are in the tank,
the processes of development, fixing
and washing can be carried oubin bright
light and the negatives need not be
inspected until after they are washed.
Development by inspection is useful where
individual attention is to be given to
each negative, but unless one is ex¬
perienced in this method of developing,
the results are not so consistent and so
good as with the time and temperature
method.
Stop-Bath for Prints.
In a recent article in “ The A.P.” the use of a stop-
bath was mentioned for making gaslight prints.
What is it for and how can I make it up ?
C. D. J. (Walsall.)
The purpose of a stop-bath for prints
is for stopping immediately the develop¬
ing action in the emulsion after the
print has been removed from the
developer, prior to fixation. A suitable
stop-bath for gaslight prints is made by
mixing i oz. of acetic acid in 20 oz. of
water. The print is taken from the
developer and given three or four seconds’
immersion in the stop-bath before
placing it into the hypo. It is im¬
material whether a plain or acid hypo
bath is used. A stop-bath also neutral¬
ises the alkali that remains in the
emulsion so that it will not be carried
over into the hypo and so contaminate
and colour the fixing-bath.
Copying Colours.
What plate and filter should I use to copy a
machine drawing in which yellow, red, blue and
black lines appear and to make all these lines
to be as black as possible on the print ?
C. D. F. (London.)
This is a difficult problem that will
need careful handling to secure a satis¬
factory result. Obviously a panchro¬
matic plate and filter — although suitable
for emphasising the blue — would fail to
register the yellow and red sufficiently.
To make the most of all the colours the
best plan will be to try a slow “ ordinary ”
plate and no filter. This will render
the yellow and red as black, and the
blue, if strong, will be recorded as
grey. In view of the fact that they
are lines and not tones you can safely
expose the plate for a shorter time than
usual and over-develop it in order to
give greater contrast. If the lines are
not as clear as desired, immerse the
negative in Farmer’s reducer and this
should give all the contrast desired.
Neutral Density Filter.
What is a neutral density filter and what function
does it serve ? D. C. A. (Barnet.) ,
In appearance, a neutral density filter
looks like a piece of lightly-smoked glass
and, as its name implies, its function is
not to absorb particular colour rays, but
to absorb all colours to a certain extent
and, as far as possible, each with the same
degree of absorption. This filter is
used mostly in cinematography on
lenses where the smallest stop is about
f/ii and its purpose is to cut down the
strength of all the incoming rays to
prevent over-exposure ; in other words,
it has the same light-reducing effect of
a smaller stop. There are other oc¬
casions where a small stop would be
unsuitable, such as giving too great a
depth of focus and here a density filter
would allow a larger stop to be used and
give the desired selection of focus and
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without altering the running film speed
to ensure accurate exposure. These
density filters can be obtained in various
depths of 'densities.
Baskett’s Reducer.
The Globe metal polish paste for Baskett’s
Reducer is not obtainable in this district and I
was wondering if the liquid variety would do
instead ? F. L. K. (Ilford.)
It is quite in order to use a liquid
polish as a substitute for the paste, but
it is essential to filter the mixture several
times through a fine fabric to be perfectly
sure that there is no grit left that would
damage the emulsion.
Ferricyanide Stain.
How can I clear away the stain on a negative
caused by local reduction with Farmer’s Reducer ?
J. G. (Exeter.)
The stain which was caused by the
potassium ferricyanide can usually be
removed by immersing the negative in ;
Nitric acid . . . . 30 min.
Alum . . . . . . 30 grs.
Water . . . . . . 10 oz.
As soon as the stain has disappeared,
remove the negative and wash for twenty
minutes.
Filing Negatives.
What is the best method of filing away roll-film
negatives of r6 to-slxaj roll-film size? I do
not want to keep them all on one spool as is
customary with miniature negatives.
O. D. . (Balham.)
We would suggest that the spool be
cut into eight portions so that two
negatives appear on the same piece of
celluloid and enclose each piece in the
transparent envelopes made for 2JX3T
negatives. These envelopes containing
the negatives can then be filed under a
card index system similar to those
supplied for our " Facts and Formulae ”
cards. These special envelopes can be
obtained from most photographic dealers.
Not only are they more convenient than
ordinary correspondence envelopes by
being transparent, they are chemically
pure and ensure that the negatives
will not be harmed in any way. Special
negative filing albums are also available
for this purpose in which the transparent
containers are stitched together like
leaves in a book and in conjunction
with the serial number on each flap
an index is supplied on which can be
written the particulars of each negative.
Dope for Bromides.
Can you please repeat the formula for the surface
dope for bromides and chloro-bromides ? How
long does it take to dry ?
G. M. L. (Eastbourne.)
The following is the formula for the
dope most commonly used :
Turpentine.. .. .. 2 parts
Mastic varnish . . . . i part
Linseed oil . . . . i part
Each should be of artist’s quality for
the best results. Mix well and shake
before using. If the dope is not laid
on too thick, the surface^ should be dry
enough for handling purposes in two
or three days. If the turpentine is
increased to 3 parts, the dope will dry
out a little quicker, but the sheen is
not so bright.
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October 21, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XI
The Amateur Photographer & Cinematographer
•ANNUAL'
Lantern-Slide Competition
I
' VERY reader of The Amateur Photographer who is interested in the making of lantern slides
should participate in “ The A.P.” Annual Lantern-Slide Competition. Not only are the
seven classes comprehensive in their variety of subjects to suit all workers, but inclusion of
slides in “ The A.P.” prize set which circulates throughout the British Isles can be considered as
the hall-mark of excellence, which every lantern-slide maker should strive for. Each succeeding
year the competition proves increasingly popular, and has come to be regarded as a test of merit in
lantern-slide production. We hope, therefore, that again this year every lantern-slide maker will
enter the competition. The conditions and awards are set out below. It should be noted that
the awards are made to individual slides and not to sets ; but every competitor can send as many slides into as many classes as he or
she desires. The slides are judged on the screen under the best conditions. After the judging the prize-winning slides, and a
number of others which are selected for purchase, form the exhibition collection which goes on tour to all parts of the country for a
year or more. Secretaries of photographic societies who have not yet booked the set of “ A.P.” Prize Slides should hasten to do so,
and submit alternative dates. This is necessary to enable a complete and expeditious itinerary to be arranged before the slides start on
their journey in November. In the meantime, those who intend entering this competition should note that the closing date for
receiving entries is Saturday, October 31st.
Classes and Subjects.
Class I. — Landscape with or without figures, sea
subjects and river scenery.
Class II. — Portrait and figure studies, whether indoor
or outdoor pictures.
Class III. — Architecture, interior and exterior.
Class IV. — Flowers, fruit and other " Still-Life ”
subjects.
Class V. — Natural History subjects.
Class VI. — Lantern slides in colour (not hand-
coloured) .
Class VII. — Champion Class. Open only to those who
have won silver or bronze plaques in
The Amateur Photographer and Cine¬
matographer lantern-slide competition.
Conditions and Awards.
(1) All classes are open to amateur and professional photo¬
graphers without any restrictions. All slides must measure
3J X 3Hii..andmustbeproperlyspottedforshowingin the lantern.
(2) One silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and four certifi¬
cates are offered in each class e.xcept Class VII. In that, the
■Champion Class, the award will be a mounted and signed exhi¬
bition picture by Mr. F. J. Mortimer, the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer and Cinematographer and Photograms of the Year.
(3) All slides which receive any award will become the
property of The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer,
and will be sent round amongst the societies and such other
associations as apply for the loan of them. Any other slides
may be selected for circulation in this manner, and will be
paid for at the rate of half a crown each.
(4) Competitors may send any number of slides in any class,
and may be recorded as winning any number of awards ; but
no competitor will actually receive in the competition more
than one silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and one certificate,
on which all his awards will be recorded. Competitors may
onter in any number of classes.
(5) Each slide must bear the competitor’s name, its title
Jind its class. With the slides must be sent an envelope con¬
taining the name and full address of the competitor, a list of
the titles of all the slides he is sending in, and the class in which
such are entered. Particulars as to make of plate, exposure,
developer used, etc., and other technical data which may be
of interest for incorporation in the notes which will accompany
the winning slides on their tour among the photographic
societies, should also be given where thought necessary.
(6) A stamped and addressed label (not loose stamps) should
be sent with the slides for their return if unsuccessful ; but in
no circumstances can the Editor or the Publishers accept any
responsibility for slides sent in for competition, nor for their
return ; neither can slides be returned which are not .accom¬
panied by stamps as above.
(7) Not more than one slide from any one negative can be
admitted, nor may any slide compete which has before won an
award in these competitions.
(8) The last day for receiving is Saturday, October 31st.
The slides must be well packed and addressed, " Slide
Competition, The Editor, The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer, Dor.set House, Stamford Street, London,
S.E.i,” and all carriage charges must be prepaid.
(9) In any case of dispute, the competitor agrees to accept
the decision of the Editor of The Amateur Photographer and
Cinematographer as final.
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October 21, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Eolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
BELL’S Clearance Sale. — Press, Miniature, Cine
Cameras ; no reasonable offers refused. — 45,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. (Rodney 3773.) [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
9x 12 Zeiss Minimum Palmos, f/4.5 Tessar, 24
single metal elides, case for camera, £12.
— D. 0., Iliffe & Sons, Photographic Dept., Dorset
House, Stamford St., S.E.l. [5027
Allens. — Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5 lens,
Compur, 3 filters, £7/15 ;i Nagel Rolloroy,
Elmar f/3.5, Compur, case, lens hood, £8/10 ;
3x4 Wirgin, f/2.9, Compur, £4/10.
Allens. — Weston Electric Exposure Meter, £3/15 ;
Super Ikonta, Tessar f/4.5, 8 or 16, £14/10 ;
6x6 Rajar Enlarger, f/4.5, £7/15 ; Ikoflex I, Novar
f/4.5, Klio shutter, £5/17/6.
Allens. — 6x6 Brilliant, f/6.3 and E.R. case,
£2/19/6, as new ; Foth-Derby, f/2.5, £5/17/6 ;
3ix2i Ihagee Ultrix, f/4.5, D.A. Compur, £4/10.
Allens. — 21 square Latest Super Ikonta, Tessar
f/3.5, £20/15; 3ix2i Ikonta, Novar f/4.5,
Compur, £6/17/6.
Allens for Generous Exchange Allowances,
168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m. [0087
CONTAX, Tessar f/3.5, and special adapter
for use- with above, 3x4 plates, £5/10 ;
Zeiss Ikoflex, Novar f/4.5, list £8/10, for £5/10 ;
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, £6/15 ; all as new. — 10,
Oakbank Grove, S.E.24. [5147
CERTO Super Sports C, Meyer, new July,
£7/10, nearest. — Clarke, Cartlett, Haverford¬
west. [5151
ril.-P. Reflex 3ix2L f/4.5 Cooke, swing front,
X revolving back, 6 slides, R.F. and F.P.
adapters, leather case ; as new, cost £15 ; £8, or
near ; seen in London. — Maillard, 7, Maybury
Close, Petts Wood, Kent. [5154
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I can hardly recognise my
films on your
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This is a daily remark in our cine showrooms
when showing customers’ films.
A good projector makes all the difference to
your films and a high-power lamp brings out all
the detail.
Here is the best Silent 16-mm. Projector in the
world.
BELL & HOWELL S. T. PROJECTOR
750 WATT.
Keverse, forward and still device.
The “ Filnio ” is so well constructed you
can use your personal films with It
{or years and they will show no signs
of wear.
Price
£51 : 0 : 0
Or 12 payments of 89/3.
Transformer for high voltages, £5 0 0
SOME MORE BARGAINS FOR ‘ A.P.’ READERS
0.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/2.5 T.T. and H. lens, latest type
gate, de luxe combination carrying'Case . £6 12 6
Latest Type Victor Uodel V Turret Camera, Di8t*a*8ight finder,
visual focussing, and wind back, l-in. f/1.5 Dallmeyer Speed anastig*
mat lens, also 2-ln. f/2.9 Triple anastigmat lens, 2 x filter, Mortimer
leather case . ' . £44 0 0
Siemens Model B, f/2.8 Glaukar lens, 3 speeds, with coupled aper¬
ture ring, cassette loading, case . £22 10 0
Miller Cine Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.5, 20-uim. Speed anastigmat lens,
leather case . £9 12 6
Cine-Eodak Eigbt-20, f/3.5 lens . £6 18 6
31x21 Ikonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur D.A. shutter
£7 15 0
Baby Ikonta (16-on-V.P.), f/3.6 Novar anastigmat lens, Compur
ahutter, suede purse . £5 12 6
Retina Camera, f/3.5 Schneider-Krewznach lens, Compur shutter.
(Just as new) . £8 8 0
SLx>20 Duo Kodak (16-oa-120), f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat lens.
Pronto D.A. shutter . £4 15 0
Norfolk Roll Film 21x31, f/4.6 Meyer Trioplan lens, Pronto D.A.
shufter, release . £3 10 0
Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex 21x31, Ross Xpres f/4.5 lens,
1 D.D. slide, F.P. adapter, leather case, focussing screen. . £20 0 0
LEICA
Second-hand camera, as follows: Standard Leica Model I, f/3.5
Elmar lens, lens hood, charger, leather case . £11 19 6
ACCESSORIES
LENSES.
Hektor f/6.3, 2.8 cm., chromium, 250209 . £8 5 0
Elmar f/3.5, 3.5 cm., nickel II . £6 16 0
Hektor f/1.0, 7.3 cm., black and chromium, 141483 . £22 0 0
Hektor f/4.6, 13.5 cm., black, 196783 . £13 19 0
Elmar f/6.3. 10.5 cm . £8 0 0
FINDERS.
Large Universal Finder . £3 3 0
Leitz Frame Finder Mask, for 10.5 and 13.5 . £1 5 0
Angular Finder, for Model 111 . £110 0
Reflecting View-flnder . £1 5 0
Special Finder, for Hektor 2.8 cm . £2 14 0
FILTERS.
Yellow Filter No. 1, slip-on . 13s. 6d.
Yellow Filter No. 2, slip-on . 13s. 6d.
Green Filter . 17s. Od.
Screw-in Filter, for Hektor 7.3 cm. No. 1 . 15s. Od.
LENS HOODS.
Extensible, for various lenses . 13s. 8d.
SUNDRIES.
Slip-on Case Level . 5s. Od.
Trimming Template . 4s. 6d.
Brown Leather Case, for camera and 4 lenses . £3 0 0
Developing Drum, complete . £1 3 0
Brown Solid Leather Case, for camera and 2 lenses . £1 3 0
Brown Solid Leather Case . 10s. Od.
Brown Solid Leather Case, for camera and 3 lenses . £2 0 0
APPROVAL. PART EXCHANGE.
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we take no responsibility. For transactions up to
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WARNING
We have received many complaints from our
readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.l.
For some considerable time we have refused to
insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinemato^apher,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
his practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to Ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
I CAMERAS AND LENSES
Leica hi, f/2 Summar collapsible lens, 1 /500th
sec., chromium ; unmarked, £35 ; no offers. —
C. H. Harvey, The Cottage, Baslow. [5153
CONTAX I, Tessar f/2.8, latest wedge-type
range-finder, ever-ready case ; almost unused,
21 gns. — Below.
ROLLEIFLEX 6X6 Automatic, Tessar f/3.8,
perfect, £14/17/6 ; offers considered. — 42, Den¬
ning Rd., N.W.3. Hampstead 6561. [5155
1 X 15 or Postcard Contessa Nettel Focal-plane,
JLLI 1 to l/2,800th, 18-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 3
double slides, leather case ; perfect, £12/10, offer.
— 12, Albion Mews West, Paddington. [5157
CONTAX ll, Sonnar f/2, ever-ready case ; as new,
37 gns. — Box 9606, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher,” or Hampstead 6561. [5163
ROLLEIFLEX, 6-cm. Tessar f/3.5, case, £18 ;
Filter, 8/- ; Shade, 8/- ; Kodak Tank, 7/6 ;
Correx Tank, 12/6 ; Dalian Plate Tank, 12/6.
— Hay, Borde Hill, Westerham. [5166
W'ELTA Perfekta 6x6 cm., Meyer f/3.5, Com-
per 1 /300th, leather case ; as new, 9 gns. ;
also Ensign Midget, f/6.3, 35/- ; deposit system.
— 30, Maxwell St., Crewe. [5167
I Q-IN. Dallon Telephoto Lens f/5.6, new
JL/W condition, £6 ; also la Kodak, f/6.3
anastigmat lens, Compur shutter, range-finder
model, £3/10. — -Hopper, Leopold Rd., Norwich. [5168
ROLLEICORD, Triotar f/3.8, filter, sky-hood,
ease, as new ; cost £15/15 ; first £9/10
secures. — Carruthers, 18, Linden Terrace, Hawick.
[5172
Dallmeyer speed Camera 3Jx2}, f/2.9
Pentae, focal-plane shutter, l/8th to 1/1, 000th,
T. and B., F.P. A. ; excellent condition, £8. —
Tyson, 4, (ileardene, Dorking. [5175
CONTAX I, Sonnar f/l.5, indistinguishable
from new, with case, £37/10. — White, 19,
Udney Park Rd., Teddington. [5177
ROLLEIFLEX Automatic 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, 1
to l/300th see., Proxars, ever-ready case ;
like new ; bargain, £14. — James Reid, c/o SheU-
Mex, Ltd., North Rd., Fort William, Inverness-
shire. [5179
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 21, 1936
HORIZONTAL
MAGNAPRINT
SUPER-SPEED CONDENSER ENLARGER
THE IDEAL ENLARGER FOR THE
BEGINNER
STANDARD
MODEL
Designed on the standard lines of all other
Magnaprint Enlargers, and at a price to enable
anyone to start the very fascinating practice of
enlarging with sound and efficient apparatus
at a very moderate cost.
MINIATURE MODEL
Model H/0. For all miniature negatives. Fitted with
Ensar F/6.3 Enlarging Anastigmat with • I 7 • /i
orange cap and 3-in. condenser . t^JL I I / I O
STANDARD MODELS
H/l. For 3^x2^ and all smaller negatives. Fitted with
Ensar F/6.3 Enlarging Anastigmat and . C . A
4i.|n. condenser . t-D • 0 • U
H/2. For J-plate and all smaller negatives, fitted with
Ensar F/6.3 Enlarging Anastigmat and •10*0
Lamps. (G) SILVALUX OPAL lOO-watt for H/I, 3/2;
150-watt, for H/2, 4/10. State voltage when ordering.
ENSIGN ENLARGING EASELS
FOR USE WITH ALL HORIZONTAL ENLARGERS
No. 0.
Size I6x 13 in. with 15 X 12 in. chart and paper ,
clamps . TjO
No. I.
Size 16x13 in. with board pivoting for vertical or hori¬
zontal on stand — with paper clamps and chart |
No. 2.
Size 16x13 in. with board pivoting for vertical or
horizontal on ball-and-socket head, allowing for cor¬
rection of lines in all directions. VVith stand, 17/^
paper clamps and sizes chart . I//O
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x2i Ensign Autorange Roll Film Camera,
4 focussing, wire frame and reversible view¬
finders, rising and cross front, fitted Ensar
f;4.5, Mulchro shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth ; as new ;
list price £7/10 ; our price, £5.
31x21 K.W. Roll Film Reflex, fitted Steinheil
4 Actinar f/4.5, focussing mount ; as new ;
list price £6/6 ; our price, .€4/15.
CINE-KODAK 8, Model 20, f/3.5 lens ; perfect
condition ; list price £9/17/6 ; our price, £6.
1-PLATE Ihagee Folding Pocket, double extension,
4 rack rising and cross front, reversible and
wire-frame finder, spirit level, fitted Hugo Meyer
Trioplan f/3.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/200th,
F.P. adapter ; very fine condition, £7/15.
1-PLATE Roll Film Camera, rising and cross front,
4 reversible finder, fitted Aldis-Butcher anastig¬
mat f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/200th, cable
release ; perfect, £3/5.
31x21 Voigtlander Bessa Roll Film, reversible
4 finder, fitted Voigtar anastigmat f/7.7,
speeded shutter, 17/6.
POSTCARD Carbine Roll Film, focussing adjust¬
ment, rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, fitted Mutar anastigmat f/6, Lukos II
shutter, £1/5.
01x21 Dallmeyer Pentac Roll Film Camera,
O4 focussing adjustment, rising and cross
front, wire-frame finder, fitted Dallmeyer Pentac
f/2.9, Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /200th, £6/17/6.
1-PLATE Mentor Press Focal-plane Camera, direct-
4 vision finder, quick-wind focal-plane shutter,
l/8th to 1/1, 300th and time, fitted 6-in. Hugo
Meyer Trioplan f/3, focussing mount, 6 D.P.
holders, F.P. adapter, sky filter, leather case ;
fine order. £16/17/6.
31 X 21 Butcher’s Reflex Carbine, focussing,
4 deep hood, Aldis Uno anastigmat f/7.7, £1/5.
01x21 Mentor Sports Reflex, deep focussing
O2 hood, quick-wind focal-plane shutter, l/14th
to 1/1, 300th and time, fitted Ernemann Ernostar
f/1.8, focussing adjustment, 24 single metal slides,
2 leather cases ; fine order, £22.
SIX Linton Photo Albums, taking 48 pictures
3}x21, slip-in, brown leather covers ; all
new, at 4/6 each, plus postage.
AVANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
T T Apparatus.
NO .Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
<iuick service.
■\TEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
ZEISS Ica, f/4.5 Tessar, filter, Proxar and
case, 4}x21; perfect condition ; cost £17/12 ;
accept £10. — Below.
ZEISS Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, leather case, perfect
condition, and little used ; cost £11/12/6 ;
a real bargain at £7/5. — Below.
CONTAX U, Zeiss Sonnar f/1.5, new this
summer, used very little, and with great
care ; cost £56/5 ; offered at the very low price
of £41/10 ; or exchanges with cash. — Below.
Highest Part-exchange Allowances ; write for
quotation.— B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5176
ZEISS Super Ikonta 3ix2}, Tessar f/4.5,
coupled range-finder, Proxar and filter ;
perfect condition ; cost £20 ; bargain at £13. —
Ewans, 36, Southwold Mansions, Widley Rd.,
London, W.9. [5180
FOTH-DERBY 3x4 cm., f/3.5 lens, perfect,
£3/10; 3}x2j Cameo, D. e.x., f/4.5, Compur,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case, £4/10, or nearest.
— Wilson, Shore, Macduff. [5181
Mentor 3Jx2i special Reflex, f/2.7 Meyer
Makroplasmat (£60 outfit), unused ; offers.
— 45, Harlescott Rd., S.E.15. (5182
LEICA Hla, for sale, perfect condition, £36, or
nearest offer. — Lock, Chantry Lane, Grimsby.
[5183
LEICA H, Black, Summar f/2, ever-rcady case ;
good order, £24. — Below.
LEICA HI, Chromium, Summar f/2, as new, ever-
ready case, green filter, £30. — Below.
I ^ ^-CM. Elmar Lens, £6 ; Vidom Finder, £2/15 ;
iVA.lJ Angular Finder, £1/5 ; Angular Bracket,
6/- ; all perfect. — Russell, 4, West George St.,
Glasgow. [5184
RUBYETTE No. 1, Dallmeyer f/4.5. Telephoto
f/6. 5, 6 slides, F.P. A. ; new condition ;
bargain, £10. — Box 9608, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5185
BARGAINS with a
P. & D. GUARANTEE
CAMERAS.
^ 2i X RoUeicord, Zeiss Triotar f/4.5, C Q , 1 A , A
Compur shutter, ever-ready case . X0»JLU#U
2i X 3T Su-20 Kodak, Kodak anastigmat ^ i*
f/6,3, leather case . i I S O
2i X 3i Ensign Selfix, Ensar anastigmat CO • *7 •
f/4.5, speeded shutter . X^*f»D
24 X 4i Watch Pocket Carbine, Aldis-Butcher anastigmat
f/4.5, Compur shutter, leather case . £0 "7*6
V.P.K. Special, Ross Xpres f/4.5, Com- C Q • C « A
pur shutter . XO*0»U
X 2i Voigtlander Avns, Skopar f/4.5, delayed-action
Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, CC « 1*7 » 15
Tele-focar lens, leather case . XU»1# *0
3i X 2k Sinclair Una, Ross Xpres f/4.5, ** N.S.” Perfect
shutter, 3 book-form slides, F.P. adapter, C 1 If « A • A
leather case . XXv
34 X 2J T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/3.9,
3 slides, F.P. adapter, focussing magni- CO «'7 •15
fiers, leather case . •# •”
3^ X 2i Doable Evasion Zodel, Zodellax f/4.5, Com¬
pur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter . £2 • ^ *0
34 X 2| Doable Extension Cameo, Ensar anastigmat
f/4.5, Mulchro shutter, F.P. adapter, £9 • C • A
leather case . • v • v
i-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, Ensign
anastigmat f/4.5, F.P. adapter, leather case. . • • •W
i-pl. Rnby Reflex, Dallmejer Carfac CO • 1 7 • fi
f/6.3, 2 D.D. slides, leather case . • k • • w
One SUin. Ross Xpres 1/4.5, in Acme CO • C • A
shutter, 1 to l/300th sec . U • V
ELECTRIC EXPOSURE METERS.
Ombrax, four only. Each . £2 15 0
Tempophot, two only. Each . £2 5 0
Prinsen, one only . £2 2 0
Metraphot, one only . 17s. 6d.
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October 21, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
SECOND-HAND ENLARGERS.
61571. 9 ^ 12 cm. or 41 31 Zeiss Ikon Miraphot, Carl Zeiss
f/ 4.6 Teesar Jens. List price £14 158 . £10 10 0
51578. 4ix31 Coronet, 6J-in. condenser, standard body,
suitable tor any jlluminant, without lens . £4 12 6
51664. 4x4 cm, Praxidos 0, f/4.5 anastigmat lens, complete
with single condenser . £7 5 0
61496. Butcher Autoprint, Cooke f/3.5 anastigmat lens, spe¬
cially fitted for enlarging from Leica, Coutax or 3x4 cm.
negatives . £4 12 6
51486, Kodak Autofocus, for postcard or smaller negatives,
Kodak anastigmat lens . £6 6 0
51469. Postcard or 6x4 Thornton-Pickard Artist, 7-in.
condenser, f/6.3 anastigmat lens, standard body, suitable for
any iJluminant. List price £15 . £7 12 6
61679. 3i X V.N. Vertical, f/4.5 Dallmeyer enlarging
anastigmat . £5 12 6
61484. i-pl. Home. Horizontal, 6t-lD. condenser, without
lens . £3 3 q
51287. i-pl. Model H/2 Magnaprint, 6-in. condenser, f/6.3
anastigmat lens. New condition . £6 12 6
61093. Leica Fixed-focus Enlarger, postcard size, electric
light fittings . £2 18 6
61586. 4i X 3i Lancaster Horizontal, 5i-in. condenser, mask¬
ing device to carrier, electric light fiti-ings . £3 3 0
K.W. Episkop, for projecting prints, postcards and opaque
objects on a screen. List price £5 168. Shop-soiled only £4 5 0
51286. 3Jx24 Praxidos 0, hand-focussing model, fitted with
f/4.6 anastigmat lens, in helical focussing mount. Shop-soiled
only . £12 12 0
51266. 4x4 cm. Automatic Praxidos, fitted with an f/4.5
anastigmat lens, single condenser. Condition as new. . £0 12 6
61587. 4x 4 cm. Non-autoraatic Praxidos, fitted with f/6.3
anastigmat lens, complete with condenser . £5 5 0
61471. 4 ■ 4 cm. Automatic Praxidos, fitted with f/3.5 anas¬
tigmat lens. Shop-soiled only . £13 15 0
61424. Automatic Praxidos, for use with Leica lens, complete
with condenser, special negative carrier. In new condition
£10 10 0
SECOND-HAND TELEPHOTO LENSES.
7603. 3-in. Dallmeyer Popular Telephoto 1/4, for BB Junior
Cine-Kodak. List price £6. For . £3 10 0
29984. 2.8-cm. Leitz Hektor !/6.3, for Leica. New condition.
List price £t0 Ihs, Cd. For . £8 6 0
28724. 3-in. Dallmeyer 1/3.6 Telephoto, for Model B Cine-
Kodak. New condition . £6 6 0
28844. 85-mm. Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Triotar, for Contajc Camera.
New condition. List price £l(i 178. Od. For . £12 12 0
28850. 12-in. Dallmeyer i/4.5 Aden Telephoto Lens, with hood
««« £7 10 0
28838. Dallmeyer Adjustable Aden Telephoto Lens, with hood,
in case . £3 5 q
28811, 12-in. Dallmeyer 1/6.6 Dallon Telephoto Lens, with
. £7 12 6
28843. 12-in. Ross 1/6.5 Teleros, with hood . £8 12 6
28813. 10-in. Dallmeyer 1/5.6 Tele Anastigmat, with hood,
In focussing mount, for N. & G. Folding Reflex . £8 8 0
28837. Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto Lens, rack
focussing mount, leather case . £2 6 0
28828. 12-in. Dallmeyer 1/5.6 Tele Anastigmat Lens, with
hood, in focussing mount, leather case . £13 10 0
28792. 13-in. Boss f/5.4 Telecentrio . £5 5 0
11237. 17-in. Dallmeyer 1/6 Adon . £8 10 0
28830. 9-in. Dallmeyer 1/5.8 Dallon Telephoto Lens, with
hood and leather case . £6 10 0
28438. 12-in. Ross 1/5.4 Telecentrio, in Acme Between-
lens shutter, speeds 1 to l/300th sec . £10 10 0
28607. 17-in. Ross 1/5.4 Telecentrio Lens . £12 10 0
28839. 17-in. Ross 1/6.5 Teleros, in leather case. . £17 10 0
28593. 22-10. Busch 1/7.7 Bis-Telar Telephoto Lens, in leather
case . £6 10 0
28774. 10-in. Dallmeyer f/0 Popular Telephoto Lens, hood,
leather case. As new . £6 6 0
28802. Dallmeyer Adjustable Adon Telephoto, In helical
focussing mount, with hood and leather case . £4 7 6
28829. 12-in. Dallmeyer,. f/4.5 Telephoto Lens _ £8 8 0
28842. 12-in. Dallmeyer 1/6.6 Tele Anastigmat, with Dall¬
meyer 2x filter, hood . £9 15 0
28809. 45-cm. Carl Zeiss Magnar Telephoto Lens, in focussing
mount . £7 12 6
28806. 12-in. Ross Teleros 1/5.5 Tele Anastigmat. List
pnee £15. For . £8 8 0
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Colour photography. Miniature Camera photography. Reviews
of new apparatus, books, etc. Profusely illustrated.
Price Is. 6d. monthly, postage 3d. extra.
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1936 EDITION. NOW OUT OF PRINT.
A few left, 2/6 each, post paid.
SANDS HUNTER&GF
37 BEDFORD ST STRAND
LONDON, W.C.2.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
EXAKTA, latest plate back, Tessar f/2.8, 12
to 1/1, 000th sec., £25. — Gorse, 86, Accrington
Rd., Blackburn. [5188
Leica II, f/3.5 Ehnar, ever-ready case, £13 ;
perfect. — Box 9613, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5193
ROLLEIFLBX, Non-auto., f/3.8, 6x6, excellent
condition, £10. — Box 9616, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5196
Ensign Midget, Ensar f/6.3 ; excellent condition ;
offers. — Box 9617, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5197
All as new. — Recommar i-pl. Camera, f/3.8
Xenar, rising, cross front, spirit level, case,
x2 filter, 2 film packs, 3 plate-holders, cable
release, 11-in. f/6.5 Dallon Telephoto, leather case,
hood, x2 filter ; list over £28 ; ten guineas cash ;
offers. — Mr. J. Sillence, 31, Station Rd., Finchley,
N.30. [5198
ZEISS Ikon Miroflex 3J'X2}, Tessar f/2.7, perfect
condition, lens hood, filters and case, £26 ;
also Zeiss Miraphot Enlarger, cost £11/2/6,
accept £7 ; wanted — Super Ikonta. — 33, Wembley
Way, Wembley. [5200
CONTAX, f/2.8 Tessar, slow speeds, wedge finder,
E.R. case ; perfect, £20. — Gee, Primrose 4864.
[5201
SUPER Nettel, f/3.5 Tessar, Albada finder ; ex¬
cellent condition, £14. — Cartwright, 23, Stanley
Avenue, Southport. [5202
Agfa Speedex 21x34, f/4.5, Compur, case ; as
new, £5/5, or nearest offer. — Box 9618,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5203
Leica hi, Elmar f/3.5, E.R. case, lens hood,
Correx tank, ball-jointed tripod head, wire
release ; all as new, £20 ; deposit system. — Bo.x
9619, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5204
IKONTA 520, Novar f/4.5, Telma D.A., £3/7/6,
or nearest. — Long, Market St., Lichfield. [5208
9X12 and J-pl. Etui, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, D.E.,
F.P.A., 6 slides, 2 filters, Proxar, Oistar ;
perfect condition ; cost £21 ; £11. — Simpson,
Longmire, Troutbeck, Windermere. [5209
NETTAX, latest model, unused, Tessar f/2.8,
ever-ready case, filters, £22 ; approval,
deposit system. — Bo.x 9622, c/o ” The Amateur
Pliotographer. ” [5213
Leica Illa, Cliromium, Summar f/2, as new ; hardly
used, E.R. case, £32, no exchange. — Box
9624, o/o “ 3’he Amateur Photographer.” [5214
FOTH-FLEX Refle.x, f/3.5, Justophot exposure
meter, Kodak 2}x3i film tank, £8/10; or
exchange Leica I. — 171, Holders Hill Rd., N.W.7.
[5218
NO. Ill Leica, f/2, new condition, case, and
accessories, £30. — E. Haon, 60, Fleet St., E.C.4.
[5219
ZEISS Miroflex Camera, f/4.5 Tessar, film pack
slide, 6 plate slides, 1 Tele Tes.sar f/6.3,
Proxar lens, Duto lens, 2 filters, tripod, leather
cases, etc. ; reasonable offer accepted. — Efka
Studio, 223a, High St., W.8. [5220
ZEISS Protars f/9 Wide-Angle, 5 and 6 in., sunk,
iris, 50/-, 70/-, respectively. — 6, King Edward
Rd., New Barnet. [5149
9 -CM. Elmar f/4 coupled Leica Lens, as new,
£7/7. — Box 9620, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5205
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, fid. extra
days.- — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd..
Bromley. [0046
Bell & HOWELL Fllmo 70DA, f/1.5 Cooke lens,
Mayfair case ; as new, £45. — Box 9482, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5065
SIEMENS Model F 16-mm. Cine Camera, with
25-mm. f/1.5 and 50-mm. f/2.8 Meyer lenses,
leather case ; all as new ; cost £67 ; sacrifice,
£45. — Box 9535, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5101
Manchester. — GeBescope, new condition, list
price, £135 ; two demonstration films, ad¬
ditional lens, Celflx screen, new condition ; complete
outfit ; approx value £160 ; £75 ; no offers. —
Box 9604, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5161
PATHE Home Movie, double claw, super attach¬
ment and rewind, motor and resistance, 2
lenses, 2 lamps, accessories, £7/10. — Collinson, 16,
Bath Rd., Felixstowe. [5173
PATHE 9.5-mm. Camera, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.7 ;
perfect working order, £5. — Porter, 8, Philog
Rd., Birchgrove, Cardiff. [5174
KODATOY 16-ram. and 1 100-ft. film, “ The
Zoo,” as new, 25/-. — 73, Baldwins Lane,
Birmingham, 11. [5190
PATHE Motocamera de Luxe, Herniagis lenses
and filter ; perfect, £4/10. — Bingham, 51 ,
Dalewood Avenue, Sheffield. [5191
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BARGAINS
FOR CASH, EXCHANGE,
OR DEFERRED TERMS.
6x6 cm. Automatic RoHeiflex, f/3.5
Tessar lens, Compur Rapid shutter, ever-
ready case. As new . £19 0 0
35-mm. Super Oollina, range-finder model,
f/2. 9 Cassar, Compur shutter. .. . £10 18 6
V.P. Planovista, twin lens, f/2.7 Meyer
Makro Plasmat, in Compur shutter, and
leather case. Unsoiled . £10 18 6
3Jx2i Maktna, range-finder model, f/2. 9
Plaubel lens, delayed Compur, 3 slides.
Nice condition . £28 17 6
530 Super Ikonta (16>on-3ix 2i), f/3.5
Tessars, Compur shutter and case £12 17 6
3ix2i Super Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, Com¬
pur shutter and case . £12 17 6
2^x2^ Welta Perfekta Twm-lens Folding
Reflex, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan lens, Compur
shutter and case . £11 12 6
520 Ikonta (16-on-3.i X 2J), f/4.5 Novar
anastigmat, Compur shutter and case.
As new . £6 6 0
3i^ 2} Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5 Nettar aiiastig-
mat, delayed Compur shutter. .£676
Baldax (16-on-3ix2i), f/3.5 Trioplan,
Compur shutter and case . £5 18 6
2^ square Brilliant, f/6.3 lens, hlters and
E.R. case . £3 7 6
31 x2^ Ikonta, latest model, f/4.5 Novar
anastigmat, delayed Compur, Albada
fmder . £7 7 0
31x2.V Cameo, double ex., f/4.5 Goerz
Dogmar, Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter . £3 15 0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar lens
£2 12 6
6x6 Rolleicord, f/3.8 Zeiss Triotar, Com¬
pur shutter, E.R. case. As new £11 19 6
21x2i Ikoflex, Novar f/4.5 lens, leather
case . £6 7 6
9-in. f/6.8 Ross Teleccntric Telephoto
£3 17 6
Dallmeyer Adon Adjustable Telephoto
Lens . £2 18 6
31x21 Ensign Automatic Focussing
Enlarger, f/4, 5 Dallmeyer lens, condenser
and baseboard. Unsoiled . £8 7 6
j-pl. V. & N. Enlarger, Vertical, f/4.s
Dallmeyer lens, baseboard and negative
carrier . £8 12 6
Leitz Leica Valfa Enlarger, f/3.5 Elmar
lens and printing board . £9 17 6
4x4 cm. and Miniature Foth Vertical
Enlarger, f/3.5 anastigmat lens. As new
£6 12 6
i-pl. Kodak Autofocus Vertical Enlarger,
Kodak anastigmat lens . £5 5 0
Pathe 200-B, with transformer. Good
condition . £13 7 6
Pathe 200-B, fixed resistance for 220 volts
£10 18 6
16-mm. Ensign 100-B Projector, in self-con¬
tained carrying-case. Nice order £11 15 0
16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Projector, motor
drive, lOO-watt variable resistance £8 7 6
16-mm. Model 75 Bell & Howell Cine
Camera, f/1.5 Taylor-Hobson lens, leather
case. As new . £14 10 0
9.5 Baby Pathe Projector, with variable
resistance, super attachment. ... £5 7 6
Leitz 7.3-cm. f/1.9 Hektor Lens, coupled
£22 17 6
31x21 T.-P. Ruby Reflex, revolving back,
f/4.5 Ross Zeiss Tessar, 2 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter and case . £6 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, i D.D. slide, F.P. adapter and
case. Fine condition . £10 10 0
BURROUGHS & WELLCOME
1937 DIARY. NOW READY
Post free, 1/8.
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Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines).
Estd. 1889.
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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XVI
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 21, 1936
SELLING
AT
COST
PRECISION CAMERAS LTD.
are continuing their special ad*
vertlsing offer of a few used or
soiled instruments, tested and
guaranteed, at precisely the
figure paid or allowed for them.
This week's bargain is a CHRO¬
MIUM LEICA Ilia with F/2
Summar lens and Ever-Ready
case, complete and barely soiled,
for £30. The Catalogue price
is £44 8s.
PRECISION CAMERAS LIMITED
9, PICCADILLY ARCADE, S.W.I
(Opposite tbe Boyal Academy). Phone : Begeat 6225.
MINIATURE CAMERA USERS
'APPRECIATING QUALITY
Our 4x3 F.G, Enlargements at 4d* each,
3/6 dozen, are worth your serious attention.
We really are experts in this most important
branch of photography.
POST US YOUR NEXT OR TRIAL ORDER
For Christmas we have introduced aq entirely
new and original idea In ROYAL CHRISTMAS
GREETING CARDS at 6d. each. These cards are
sure to appeal and will be appreciated by amateur
photographers on the look out for something good
and original.
Send a negative, any size up to i-plate, and 7\6.
sta^Y'C's for specimen. You will be a?repabiy surprised.
COVERDALES
19, PARLIAMENT STREET, YORK
f
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THECINE EXCHANGE I
OF THE WEST |
AGENTS FOR KODAK. ZEISS. AGFA.
PATH^. ENSIGN. SIEMENS. BOLEX.
All Cameras and Projectors in stock.
PART EXCHANGES ARRANGED.
THE CAMERA PEOPLE h
24 FLEETSTREET.TOROUAW
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
stocked.
32/-
ILLUSTRA Bargain Examples for callers or
customers who act promptly to avoid dis¬
appointment ; terms : Cash with order or C.O.D.
l-f /_ Rewinders, 9.5 or 16 mm. ; 35-mm., 21/-;
PfJ/ our new ],G00-ft. 16-mm. model, 42/-.
O I /. Standard Cine Camera, in perfect order ; a
4'A/ personal caller’s big opportunity.
/. Illustrascreen for Lantern Shows, 48X48
in. : Optical Lanterns from 30/-.
4)^/ Motors to run all Projectorx, Universal
A.C. and D.C. ; special 12-volt model, 30/-.
Ol / Beaded Screen, 40x30 in., with perfect sur-
OA/ face, easily transportable ; other sizes
Sensitive Photo-electric Cells for Talkies ;
all Sound components stocked.
/_ Camera and Projector for 9-mm. ; servlce-
I tJ/ able, inexpensive combination.
QQ/. 16-mm. Projector, 6-ft. picture, from
mUJI mains or accumulator, 16-mm. films,
100-ft. 12/-,
Pathescope 9-mm., with super attachment
X/O and case, other 9-mm. Projectors from 30/-.
ILLUSTRA Projectors, Cameras, Screens, Films,
9.5, 16 and 35 mm. ; your inspection invited ;
demonstrations daily.
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St..
London, W.l, Oxford St. End, facing Gaumont-
British. Ger. 6889. [5217
Ensign Auto Kinecam Sixteen, Type B, lens
f/2.6 anastigmat, in really excellent condition,
complete with leather case and strap ; very little
used : what offers for quick sale ? — Col. Walker,
Alfrick, Nr. Worcester. [5169
Hand Dynamo for Pathescope Projector, perfect
order, £1. — Courtenay, Ivy Cottage, Stoke
d’Abemon, Surrey. [5199
EUMIG 16-mm. Projector, 110 and 220 volt motor,
£7 ; Ace 9-mm. Projector, 27/6 ; Dekko
9-mm. Camera, f/1.9 lens, £7 ; Pathe Motor for
Home-Movie Projector, 37/6 ; Bolex 9-mm. and
16-mm. Projector, £25 ; Horizontal Enlarger,
i-pl., for electric light, condenser, f/6.3 lens, £2/10 ;
all in perfect condition ; full particulars on
request. — Reid, 7, Cheapside, Palmers Green,
London. N.13. [5212
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
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ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
TTERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
T negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
MAGNIPHOT Enlarger, with special anastigmat,
£7. — Box 9605, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5162
i-PLATE T.-P. Artist Horizontal Enlarger, £3. —
4 Streets, 14, Priory Rd., Ashby, Scunthorpe. [5207
ZEISS Automatic Miraphot Enlarger, 3^x24 :
hardly used, £5/10. — A. Purchen, 5, Heathfie’ld
Park, N.W.2. [5210
1-PLATE Enlarger and Easel, £5/10 ; bargain. —
2 Bird, 35, Ebor St., Burnley. [5211
VALOY Enlarger, and printing-board ; little
used, £8, offers. — Box 9625, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5215
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Accessories. — 1,000 items Photographlo Ap¬
paratus and Accessories ; must be cleared. —
Lloyd’s, 230, Westminster Bridge Rd., S.E.l. [5120
For Sale. — Klimax Parallel Arc Lamp,
resistance ; as new, 30/-. — Budden,
Mildred’s Vicarage, Croydon.
Miraphot Enlarger, Zelss Tessar f/4.5
i-pl. and 3ix2i, £8/10.-24, Chapel
Worthing.
with
, St.
[5156
lens,
Rd.,
[5170
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
Exchange. — i-pl. Reflex, f/4.5 Ross, F.P.
shutter, slides, F.P.A., for good Roll Film. —
Smith, Super Radio, Church St., Keighley. [5148
Uetkodtm
THE PERFECT EXPOSURE METER
Three New and Exclusive Features I not to be found in any
other Photo-electric Meter.
I Range of daylight
exposures I /1, 000th
sec. to 8 minutes.
2 Will indicate the
correct exposure by
artificial light for pan¬
chromatic material.
3 Gives a direct read¬
ing, without refer¬
ence to tables, when
a filter is used.
Price £3 15s. Od.
Leather Case 5/- ex¬
tra. From all dealers.
DREM Products LTD.
J7, Bedford Street, Strand, London
Special Selection of 1936 Modeis guaranteed indistinguish¬
able from new. Send cheque as deposit and see tor yourself.
24x36 mm. Welti, f/2. 9 Schneider, Compur 1 to l/300th eeo.
£7 10 0
24x36 mm. Zeiss Super Nettel, f/3.5 Tessar, coupled range-finder,
focal-plane shutter, l/5tb to 1/1, UUOtb sec., ever-ready case £17 10 0
3x4 cm. Piccocbic, f/2.7 Cassar, Compur 1 to l/300th sec. £4 15 0
3x4 cm. Ensign Double 8, f/4.5, leather case, 2 filters. ... £2 19 6
2t X 2i Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/3«5 Tessar, coupled range-finder,
Compur. 1 to l/400th sec., ever-ready case . £19 10 0
2t X 2i BoUeicord Model II, f/4.d Zeiss Triotar, Compur, 1 to 1/SOOth
sec., ever-ready case . £11 10 0
21 X 21 Zeiss Ikoflez, f/4. 6 Triotar. Derval shutter . £5 5 0
31 X 21 Kodak Regent, d or 16 pictures, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur shutter,
1 to l/400th sec., coupled range-finder, leather case . £14 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ensar, Mulchro shutter, 1 to 1/lOOtb
sec . £5 15 0
31 X 21 Kodak Model C, f/4.6 anastigmat. Compur 1 to l/250th sec.,
leather case. List £7 IGs . £5 10 0
CASH.
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October 21, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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Sale Bargains
ROLL-FILM CAMERAS.
3ix2i Ada Standard, t/4.5 anastigmat, speeded shutter,
1 to 1/lOUth sec., range-tluder. Cost los . £3 15 0
3ix2i Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 anastigmat, Mulchro
shutter. Shop-soiled only. Cost £7 IDs . £5 19 6
31x21 Standard, f/4.5 Wray anastiginat. Cost £5 5b.
49s. 6d.
3x4 cm. Westex, f/4.5 anastigmat . £2 19 6
3x4 cm. Ensign Midget . 22g. 6d.
31 X 21 Ensign Selflx. Shop-soiled. List £3 ISs. 49s. 6d.
31x21 Dallmeyer Snapshot, f/0 anastigmat. List
£5 . . 25s. Od.
31 X 21 Voigtlander Bessa, f/4.5 anastigmat. Shop-soiled.
List £5 7b. . . ^3 16 0
V.P. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9 anastigmat, Compur. List
£3 58 . 19 6
21xli Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar. List £6 . £3 19 6
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Zeiss . £2 15 0
6-16 Kodak, f/4.5 anastigmat, D.A. shutter. List
£5 . .
V.P. Piccolette, f/r).4 anastigmat, Compur . 558. Od.
31x21 Dallmeyer, f/2.9 Pentac, L/C. List £16 168.
£6 18 6
PLATE CAMERAS.
3ix2i Zeiss Ikon, f/6.3 Zeiss, 3 8. List £5 68.. .398. 6d.
9 X 12 Zeiss Ikon, f/4.5 Zeiss Doiuinar, 3 8. List £8
£3 15 0
31x21 Etui, f/4.6 Radionar, Compur, 3 S. List £10
£5 19 6
i-pl. Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 6 8., F.P. adapter
and L/C. List £25 . *6 18 6
REFLEX AND FOCAL-PLANE.
2i square Eolleiflex, f/H.S Tessar. Cost £22 10s. £8 19 8
31 X 21 Mentor Redex, (/l.'J anast., S D.D.8., F.P. adapter
and case. Very special outlit. Cost £108. Super bargain
£15 15 0
21 square Bolleicord, f/3.8 Zeiss. Slightly soiled only.
Cost £14 108 . *9 19 6
V.P. Exakta, f/3.6 anast., E.R. case. List £10 158.
£9 17 6
Zeiss Contaflex, f/2.8 Tessar. As new. List £64 12s. 6d.
£49 10 0
31 X 21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex. 1/3.4 Aldis, special
direct-vision view-tinder. Cost £11 16a . £5 15 0
31 X 21 N. & G. Folding Redex, 1/2.9 Pentac, 3 D.D.S.
List £00 Os . £22 10 0
31 X 21 Latest Ihagee Folding Reflex, 1/4.0 Meyer, 3 B.,
F.P. adapter and case. List £35 158 . £14 10 0
V.P. Primarette Twin-lens Redex, f/3.5 Meyer, Compur.
List . ®
3i X 2i Zeiss Deckrullo, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 3 D.D.S., F.P.
adapter. List £3'J IGs . ^11 17 6
i-pl. Zeiss Miroflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 0 8., F.P. adapter and
L/C. Cost over £50 . £13 13 3
3ix2i Ensign Roll-film Reflex, f/4.5 AJdis anast. Cost
£10 lOs. . £4 12 6
CIN^ CAMERAS.
Model K Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anast., de luxe L/C. As new.
List £.17 . S
Model B Cine -Kodak, f/3.5 anast. Cost £25. . £8 16 0
Campro 9.5-mm. Combined Camera-Projector, f/ 8.9
anast. List £3 38 . 37s. 6d.
Coronet, f/3.9 anast. List £3 Ds . 368. Od.
Pathescooe Motocamera B, f/3.5 anast. List £6 68.
£3 12 6
Pathescope Motocamera do Luxe, f/3.5 anast. List
£10 . £4 7 6
Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Ross, latest model, with im¬
proved gate. List £10 ISs. 6d . £6 19 6
Dekko Cine Camera, f/2.8 Taylor-Hobson, in focussing
mount. List £9 Cs. (>d . £5 18 6
Model BB Cine-Kodak Junior, f/3.6 anast. List £13 138.
£6 19 6
Pathescope Motocamera de Luxe, f/1.6 Meyer Plasmat.
Cost . £9 15 0
PROJECTORS.
Victor 16-mm,, forward and reverse drive, etc., 250-watt
lamp, case. Cost £45 . £17 17 0
Ensign “18,” resistance and case. As new. List
£27 . £11 13 6
Pathescope *‘Lux,” wired for 12-volt8, electric motor
drive, case. Cost £26 . £12 18 6
Pathescope “Imp** and resistance. List £4 12s. 6d.
£3 7 6
Pathescope “ Kid ” and resistance. List £2 ISs. 398. 6d.
Pathescope Home Movie, with flex, mat and case. List
£16 168 . £3 16 0
Model C Kodascope, electric motor drive, gear rewind, etc,
List £18 18s . £7 17 6
Bolex Model D-A, latest 400-watt. List £37 lOs.
£27 17 6
Special Talkie Attachment for above, complete with loud¬
speaker and amplifying equipment. Cost £60 £11 15 0
Ampro, latest 600-watt, complete with case. As new.
List £39 10s . £29 10 0
ACCESSORIES.
Blendnx Photo-electric Cell Meter . 39s. 6d.
Avo Latest Model Meter.... . ...45s. Od.
Dallmeyer 15-mm. f/1.5 V7ide-angle Anastigmat, for
Ensign, Victor, Dekko, etc. List £10 . £7 10 0
Laack 3-in. f/3.5 Telephoto, standard fitting. List £6 6b.
£4 13 6
Dallmeyer 3-in. !/4 Telephoto, standard fitting. List
£5 Ss . £3 12 6
Dallmeyer 25-mm. Wide-angle Superlite Projection Lens,
to fit Pathe 200-B, gives a picture nearly double the size.
List £4 48 . £2 12 6
THE CAMERA Ca
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WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
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particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holbom 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modem Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — ^Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
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W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modem miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given.— Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
LEICA Lens lor Model Ilia, chromium, Elmar
f/4 9-cm., also Chromium Universal Finder,
Vidom, also latest film trimming Template ;
Telephoto Leitz Hektor f/4.5, 13-cm. — Capt. E. A.
Jackson, Highcliffe, Doncaster. [5150
'\^''ANTED. — 31x2} Roll Film Folding Camera,
TT about £3. — Heath, Halsdon Avenue, Ex¬
mouth. [5152
TI/ANTED. — 6-in. f/4.5 Lens, in sunk focussing
TT mount. — Knight, 2, The Mount, St. Leonards-
on-Sea. [5158
WANTED. — 45x107 Ernemann Stereo Reflex. — •
Joyce, 180, Guildford Rd., Portsmouth. [5160
WANTED. — Cine Film Equipment for Rolleiflex.
— 198, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall. [5171
WANTED. — 9.5 Projector ; for sale, or exchange
for Projector, new Rollelcord, Zeiss f/3.8,
Compur. — Wyer, Greevegate, Hunstantan. [5178 ,
ROLLEIDOSCOPE Stereo wanted cheap ; would i
consider other Stereo, preferably reflex, if |
cheap. — Box 9609, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” I
[5186 I
WANTED.— 3.} X 2} Electric Enlarger, vertical 1
preferred, cheap ; particulars. — 15, Montana 1
Rd., S.W.20. [5187
WANTED. — Two or Three Good Optical Lanterns ;
good price given. — 54, Lime St., London,
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WANTED. — Super Ikonta or similar miniature ;
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c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5192
WANTED. — A Valoy Enlarger, complete. — Box '
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Til/' ANTED. — Correx Tank, 3ix2}, Avo Exposure ■
TT Meter, latest Print Trimmer, 10x8 ; must I
be in good condition and cheap. — Box 9621, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5206
Al/ANTED. — Contax IH, in first-rate condition,
T T witliout lens. — Box 9626, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5216
MATERIALS
BR I G H T 0 N. — Buy direct. Save money.
“ Brighton ” Brand Photographic Papers are
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— Kimber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
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the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
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free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
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ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh, 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3}x2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigoroiis ; i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 : whole-plate, 4.1- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
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1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — i-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid : prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — ^Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
Here are the first of
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the information you
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them they answer every ques¬
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you and put you on the real
road to success in photography
1. “ A GOOD PICTURE EVERY TIME " explains tie niles
that govern pictorial composition, tells you how to make
every snap an " exhibition ” picture.
2. “ SHARP-FOCUS/ACCURATE EXPOSURE” gives you
easily understood and easily Temembered rules for deciding the
correct setting of distance scale, lens aperture and shutter time.
3. ” 130 PHOTOFAULTS ” covers every stage of photography
from camera-loading to enlarging, giving the cause and cure
for every fault that’s ever worried you — or ever likely to.
4. TAKING PICTURES AT NIGHT ” will convince you
that your camera is capable of incredible achievements, will
show you how perfect night pictures can be secured w ith even
the smallest, simplest camera.
Price Is. Id. each, or post free Is. 3d,
The four books, 4/6 post free.
BOOKS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
with MINIATURE CAMERAS
Pictorial Photograph; with the Miniatuie Camera. By Edwin
C. Buxbaum, A.R.P.S. Shows how the miniature camera can
be used for pictorial photography, 2/6, postage 2d.
Colour Photography with the Miniature Camera. By Louis
Marden. A new book giving the latest data available on
colour photography 2/6, postage 2d.
Portraiture with the Miniature Camera. By George W. Hesse.
Tells bow the miniature camera can be used successfully
for portraiture. 2/6, postage 2d.
Travel Photography with the Miniature Camera. By Karl
A. Barleben, Jun., F.R.P.S. A new book containing much
information on selecting subjects for the miniature camera.
2/6, postage 2d.
Correct Exposure with the Miniature Camera. By William
Alexander. A new book containing valuable information on
the exposure problem in miniature camera photography.
4/*» postage 2d.
Camera Journalism with the Miniature Camera. By George
Hesse. Tells how money can be made by the user of a
miniature camera. 4/-, postage 2d.
Theory and Practice of Miniature Camera Photography. By
Jack Kellman. Explains the “ whys " and “wherefores”
of such matters as film, exposure, filter factors, developing, etc.
4/-, postage 2d.
Getting Ahead in Photography. By B. Bossiter Snyder.
Anyone who has the slightest interest in amateur photography
cannot read this book without becoming more enthusiastic
about the hobby. 4/-, postage 2d.
Candid Photography with the Miniature Camera. By Kip
Rosa. A well-known New York Press photographer tells
how he obtains “ personal ’* news pictures with a miniature
camera. 4/-, postage 2d.
Composition Simplified. By Hermon Gabriel. A profusely
illustrated handbook on the principles of composition.
4/-, postage 2d.
The Leica Data Book. By Karl A. Barleben, Jun., F.R.P.S.
Gives in a handy form a vast amount of information about
the use of the Leica camera. 5/-, postage 2d.
The Fine-grain Negative. By Augustus Woliman. A new
book which contains all the latest available data on fine-
grain developing. 5/-, postage 2d.
Burroughs & Wellcome Diary, and note-book with exposure
calculator, 1937. 1/6, postage 2d.
The Amateur Photographer Diary, 1937. Exposure data and
notes. 1/6, postage 2d.
THE LEICA MANUAL
Here is a book which
represents the ac¬
cumulated experi¬
ences of 22 special¬
ists in Leica photo¬
graphy. No other
book has ever at¬
tempted to cover
the broad scope of
Miniature camera
photography as
thoroughly as the
Leica Manual. 500
pages. 350 illustra¬
tions. Price 21/-.
Postage in U.K.,
6d, ; Overseas, 1/-.
1938 List of Books
on Photography,
Post Free.
BRITISH JOURNAL ALMANAC 1936 EDITION,
OUT-OF-PRINT. A few left, 2/6 each, post paid.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 21, 1936
Bruce's
of Ealing
FOR SECOND-HAND
LEICA ACCESSORIES
Elmar Lent f/3.5, 10.5-cm. Cost £10 ss.
£7 10 0
Elmar Lens f/3.5, 3.5-cm. Cost £9. . £7 0 0
Angular View-finder, Ch. Cost £2 3s. £1 10 0
Vitre View-finder. Cost £3 8s. 6d. .. £1 17 6
Oleyo Picture Device. Cost £3 8s... £3 15 0
28a, BROADWAY, EALING
’ Tel. : EALing 1033. 3
FILMS WASTED!
BECAUSE YOUB EEPOSUBES
ARE INCORRECT
PRACTOS
Ezpoiore Meter is always reliable.
Never varies.
Scientifically designed and special¬
ly accurate for Interiors, Colour
work and Artificial Light. Film
speeds up to 5,500 are marked in
both H. A D. and Scheiner values.
Model II, with Sky-blue View¬
finder . 27/6
Model I (without Finder),
ditto . 22/6
" Junior Model . 15/-
AIl in Leather Cases.
GARNER & JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden Square, W.1
YOUR
SUPPLIES of ACCESSORIES FOR
WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY
FROM
GALLOWAYS
VICTORIA SQUARE,
BIRMINGHAM
LANTERNS. PHOTOFLOOD LAMPS,
REFLECTORS, ENLARGERS, ETC.
MATHER’S /
o r
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IF YOU OWN A CAMERA
you must be interested in my
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For ftiU particulart send a postcard to :
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8. DEBWERT STREET,
SURDEBLARS
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh. 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours.
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Bd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please caU.
R ALTON, London. 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
R ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and
rough, double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6
36 sheets, 10x8 5/- ; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4}x2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; J-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard.
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; 1-pl., 3 dozen 6/-,
backed 5/9 ; 3i x 2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates. 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
18x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3lx2i. 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 350, 3ix2i. 3
packs 5/3 : i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, ljx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i.
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. : all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50. 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3i x 2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross; 4ix2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed. 7 p.m. [0092
CHRISTMAS Folders for Postcards from 2/9 100 ;
samples 1/- ; Adhesive Greetings, lOd. 100. —
Harrowven’s, 224, King St., Norwich. [5159
REPAIRERS
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis. The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London. W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
including Modern Miniatures. Estimates submitted ;
instruments insured whilst on premises ; dealers’
and Press inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn,
E.C.l (near Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
A MINIATURE MARVEL
- for 16 pictures on V.P. Film -
fitted with F.2.9
SCHNEIDER LENS
in Rapid Compur
£6 : 19 : 6
or F.2 Xenon Lens model
at
£12 ; 17:6
E.R.Case 17/6, Filter 12/6
Obtainable from
Jk |‘ I CMC OLOHAM ROAD,
MkkEillO MANCHESTER.A
‘EXAKT’ ENLARGER
PRICES
AN APOLOGY
In the last two Issues of The Amateur Photo-
grapher, the •* Exakt ” Enlargers have been
mistakenly advertised in Messrs. City Sale’s
advertisements at prices “from £8 10 0.”
The lowest retail price is £12 15 0. The
advertising agents responsible for this mistake
apologise to Messrs. R. F. Hunter Ltd., the
“A.P.” readers and the photographic trade
in general for any Inconvenience which this
unfortunate mistake has created.
Perfect with any Pen
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October 21, 1936
THE' AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
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following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
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BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd,, 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Corner.
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Dnrbins, 68, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Pntney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM.
Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmitb Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
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Leica Ilia, Chromium, Summar i/2. As new.. £33 0 0
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 21, 1936
Stocktaking Sale
Our annual sale prices are below present
values and cannot be repeated.
Roll Film
2tx2t Ensign W.P. Carbine.
Good condition . 7s. 6d.
2> X 1 1 y.P. Kodak, case.
Fair coniition . 8s. 6d.
5ix3i Kodak 3a, f/7.7 anastig-
mat, rise and cross, 3-speed.
Good condition . 12s. 6d.
3tx2t Folding Brownie, f/6.3
Kodak. Fair condition. 17s. 6d.
3tx2i Ensign All - Distance,
case. Good condition. . . .17s. 6d.
3ix2i lhagee, f/6.8 lhagee,
3-speed. Good con- 0 1 ,'7
dition . / .O
4tx2i Ensign Carbine No. 12,
Aldis Uno f/6.3, Betax i to
i/iooth sec., T. and B., frame
finder. Good con- CI.T.C
dition . Xl.l .D
41 X 31 Goers Tenax, Ensign f/6.
Sector I to i/iooth sec., T. and B.,
rise and cross. Cl.in.fl
Good condition..
31x21 Zodel, f/4.5 Zodeliar,
3-speed Vario, direct CO.T.C
finder. As new ....
31 X 21 Continental, Steinheil
f/4.5, delayed Pronto, leather
case, Justophot exposure meter.
Excellent conii- £2:12:6
31x21 bollond Owl, f/4.5 Dol-
lond, Compur, rising front, red
window cover, frame fl .ft
finder. As new . . . . tV
41x21 Zeiss Ikon Icaretto,
Preminar f/4.5, Compur. Good
. £3:17:6
3ix2J Ensign, Lumar f/4.5»
Compur, leather c^se.CO,17*fi
Excellent coniition. . I
3i X 2i Reitzschel, Solinar f/4.5,
Compur, rise and cross front,
direct finder, plate back, leather
’^on.. £4:0:0
31x21 lea Certonet, Coronar
f/4.5, Compur, rising front,
case. Good con- CA»A»f\
dition . X**«**«U
31x21 Continental, f/4.5 Cory-
gon, delayed Com- £4*4 *0
pur. Good condition
31x21 Agta Standard, f/4.5
Agfa Trilinear, delayed Compur,
direct finder. Good C AeT •(>
condition .
41x31 Nettel Duroll, i3.5-cm.
Contessa f/4.5, Compur, double
extension, rise and cross, plate
back, 6 slides, screen, F.P.
adapter. Good
condition .
31x21 German Self-erecting,
Corygon f/3.8, delayed Compur,
direct finder. Al- CCalfl.H
most new . X«J«1U«U
31x21 Zeiss Cocarette, f/4.5
Tessar, delayed Compur. Al-
. £5:15:0
Baida, i6-on-3lX2i film, f/2.g
Meyer Trioplan, delayed Compur.
^ £6:0:0
31 X 21 Ensign Autospeed Focal-
plane, automatic tilm wind,
Aldis Uno f/4.5, rise and cross
front, leather case. C'T.n.A
Excellent condition. . X •
31x21 Zeiss Nettar, f/3.5
Nettar, Compur CQ.I
Rapid. Shop-soiled XO«i«J»\/
Welta Solida, 8 or 16 on 3! x 2I
film, Radionar f/4.5, delayed
Compur, coupled range-finder.
£10:15:0
Miniature
3x4 cm. Ensign Double -8,
£2:19:6
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
f/6.3 lens. Shop-
soiled . oC»0*0*w
3x4 cm. Fotet, Vidar f/4.5,
Compur. Good
condition .
21 X 1 1 V.P. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9
Solinar, Compur. II /I , I 7 , C
Shop-soiled . X^*X4«0
3x4 cm. Voigtiander Perkeo,
Skopar f/3.5. Com- CC.C.A
pur. Good condition
3x4 cm. Goldii f/2.9 Zecanar,
. £6:10:0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Tessar
f/3.5, Compur, purse. Excel¬
lent condition.
£6:17:6
Chromium Leica III, f/3.5
Elmar, E.R. case. Almost
new. List£33 3S £24;15:0
Zeiss Contax I, Sonnar f/2,
E.R. case. Good condition.
List £42 14s. 6d.
£31:10:0
Cine Projectors
9.5 Rathe Ace, C1,C,n
Good coniition. ... 3C
9.5 Rathe Kid, resis-
nee. Good condition^^*^^*^
Kid, super attach-
£2:7:6
£2:10:0
tance.
9.5 Rathe
merit, resistance.
Good condition.
9.5 Dekko, case.
Good condition.
9.5 Rathe Home Movie, double
claw. Fair con- jC O • 1 7 • R
dition . IO» X I *0
9.5 Rathe Home Movie, double
claw, super attach-CC*A*n
ment. Good concii/ionXv •U* v
16-mm. Kodascope C, i*in.
lens, resistance.
Good condition .. . XU«XU*lf
9.5 Rathe Home Movie, special
Krauss Projection lens, super
attachment, C motor, ammeter,
resistance, motor rewind attach¬
ment, titling device, set of projec¬
tion lenses, case.
new. Cost £15 los. XO#XU#U
16'mm. Bell -Howell Filmo,
200-watt, 2-in. lens, reverse, stills,
resistance to 250 volts, also wired
for 400 watts, case.
Good condition . . . . XX # •XU*U
Lenses
20-mm. Dallmeyer Wide-angle
Projection Lens, for Bathe 200-B
Projector. Good 1 7 ^ J
condition . XfS.UCl.
41-in. Watson Holostigmat
Series I 1/6.5, in focussing mount.
Good condition .... £1:5:0
61-in. Bausch & Lomb Kodak
»/6.3, in Compur, i/2ooth sec.
Good condition. . . . £1:5:0
10.5- cm. Brilliantar f/4.5, in
Compur, 1/2 50th sec. CO.C.A
Good condition .... iX.iJ.ll
15-cm. Zeiss Krauss Protar f/6.5,
in Compur, i/200th sec., (single
component 22-cra. XIO.A.A
f/12.5). Good condition XO.U.U
6- in. Dallmeyer Press t/3.5,
in sunk iris mount, with flange.
Good condition . . £3:10:0
7- in. Cook9 Aviar f/4.5, in focus¬
sing mount. Good £0,1
condition . XO*Xv*w
8- jn. Cooke 1/3.5, in sunk
mount (covers up to i-pl.).
Good condition . . £3:17:6
3.5- cm. Elmar f/3.5 Wide-
angle Lens, for Leica. C^.C.A
Good condition . X^.iP.U
12-in. Dallmeyer Popular Tele¬
photo f/6 Lens, with Qange.
As new. List 1IC.X7.C
£8 I os . XO.l/.D
6-in. Dallmeyer Pentao f/2.9, in
suiiK iris mount. Xlfi. 11^.0
Good condition . . . XU . XtJ .\l
DOLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT.
ESTD.
1750
Reflex
41 X31T.-P. Special Ruby, 52-iu.
Cooke f/4.5, revolving back, 6
slides, case. Good CQ.IT.C
condition . XO.if .O
41x31 Kodak Graflex Series B,
5i-in. Kodak f/4.5, i D.D. slide,
R.P. adapter. Good il^.A.A
condition . X'a.U.W
31x21 Ensign Roll Film Focal-
plane, 4i-in. Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
optical direct finder, leather
case. Excellent £ C . A . A
condition . XO.U.v
41x31 Popular Pressman, re¬
versing back, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher,
3 slides, F.P. adapter. Fair
. £5:5:0
21 X 21 Zeiss I kofl ex, r C . 1 7 .C
f/6.3 lens. Shop-sotledXO.^I .O
41x31 Folding Ensign, 5l-in.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, self-capping
i/ioth to i/i,oooth sec., T. and
B., spring-raised mirror, 3 D.D.
slides. Good con- CC.IC.A
dition . XO.lD.U
31x21 Mentor Compact, 12-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 (over-all only
4iX5lX3 in.), I D.D. slide,
F.P. adapter. *7 «C
condition . XU«1I sU
31x21 Dallmeyer Press, re¬
versing back, 5i-in. Dallmeyer
f/3.5, F.P. adapter, 6 slides, case.
Good condition . £7:5:0
21x21 Zeiss Ikoflex, f/4.5
lens. Rapid Com- CQ«A«A
pur. Shop-soiled.. X3»U«U
9x12 cm. (and 1-pl.) Zeiss
Ikon Miroflex, 15-cm. Tessar
f/4.5, 6 sUdes, F.P. adapter,
case. Very good riQ.lA.A
condition . XIO.IU.U
Focal-plane
41x31 Goerz Anschutz, 12.5-
cm. Goerz Syntor f/6.3, self-
capping, 5 to 1/ 1, 200th sec.,
T. and B., negative hnder, 3 D.D.
£3:15:0
10x15 cm. Goerz Anschutz,
i/8th to i/i, 000th sec. and Tune,
7-in. Cooke .\viar f/4.5, 4 D.D.
slides. Good con- £0*1 Q*R
dition . XO*XJI*Q
4.5x6 cm. Unnamed Tropical,
7.5-cm. Acomar f/4.5, speeds
i/20th to i/i,oooth, negative
finder, focussing to 3 ft., pigskin
bellows, 6 slides, case. E.P.
adapter. Good CA.A.(\
condition .
41x31 and 9x12 cm. Goerz
Anschutz, Russian leather model,
15-cm. Goerz Celor f/4.8, speeds
i/ioth to i/i,oooth sec., also
bulb 1 to 5 sec., 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, leather CC.1C.A
case. Good condition^** • Aw .w
61x41 Nettel Deckrullo, self¬
capping, i/i5th to 1/2, booth sec.
and Time, Dogmar t/4.5, F.P.
adapter, 0 slides, case. Good
. £6:17:6
Astronomical
Telescope
Lawrence & Mayo " Telastro,*’
2-in. object-glass, Astro eye¬
piece X loo, terrestrial eyepiece
X30, claw stand, case. Good
condition . £4:15:0
Cine Cameras
£1:1:0
9.5 Screenus Combined Camera
and Projector.
Good condition .
9.5 Midas Combined Camera and
Projector. Good Cl, I A, A
condition . XX*X\/*w
9.5 Coronet, f/3.9 lens. Good
condition. ...
£1:10:0
f/3.9 lens.
£2:5:0
£2:12:8
9.5 Coronet B,
Good condition.
List £3 15s .
9.5 Latest Campro Combined
Camera and Projector, trans¬
former. A s new.
List £4 5S .
9.5 Dekko, f/3.5 CC.1 A.A
lens. Shop-soiled. . iw.AU.w
16-mm. Agfa Movex 12, f/3.5
lens, focussing to 3 ft., direct
and waist-level hnders, cassette
loading, lens hood. Cfi.A.A
Excellent condition XD.U.U
8-mm. Cine-Kodak Eight, f/3.5
lens. Excellent iI7.A.A
condition . Xe .U.U
9.5 Dekko, f/1.9
lens. Shop-soiled . .
9.5 Pathe Luxe Tele Moto-
camera, t/2.5 lens, also f/3.5 Tele
attachment, case. CIA.IC.A
Good condition. . . XXv.Xw.w
£9:15:0
Offers
Special
Zeiss Telex Rn'sm Binocular,
evepiece focussing, 6x24 luni.,
£7:15:0
Zeiss Delactis Rrism Binocular,
eyepiece focussing, 8x40 coni.,
case. New. Clfi.C.A
List £19 los.. XXU.w.U
Plate
3Jx2| Thornton-Rickard Im¬
perial Rocket, f/8 lens, Ilex i
to i/i5oth sec., T. and B., rise
and cross, F.P. adapter, leather
case. Good con- 1 C ^ 4? J
dition . IDS* Da*
3^x2^ Ernemann, f/6.8 Eme-
mann, speeds i to i/iooth sec.,
T. and B., rising front, F.P.
adapter, case. IC^ R/l
Fair condition.. IDS* vQ*
4ix3i Klito, Cooke f/6.8,
Acme 1 to i/3ooth sec., T. and
B., rising front, 7 slides. Fair
. £1:4:6
9x12 cm. Rodenstock, double
extension, 13.5-cm. Rodenstock
Trinar f/6.3, Ibsor i to i/i25th
sec., T. and B., rise and cross,
frame finder, F.P.A. fil.lA.A
Excellent condition. XX.XU.U
4.5x6 cm. Goerz V.P. Tenax,
7.5- cm. Dagor f/6.8. Compound,
i/25oth sec., 6 book-form slides,
F.P. adapter, case. CO.C.A
Good condition.... XX.w.w
3^x2^ Agfa Standard, f/6.3
Agfa, speeds i to i/_iooth sec.,
3 slides. Excellent "iCO.C.A
condition . XX.w.w
4^x3^ Newman & Guardia,
13.5- cm. Zeiss Tessar f/6.3, 3
slides, case. Good CO.IC.A
condition . XX.Xw.w
6.ix4j Thornton-Pickard Ruby
Field, triple extension, all move¬
ments, roller-blind, 5 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, tripod, without
£2:15:0
4^x3} Ensign Sanderson, En¬
sign f/6. Sector, t to i/iooth sec.,
3 D.D. slides. Good CX.A.A
condition . X^i.U.U
3ix2i Wirgin, double exten¬
sion, f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, de¬
layed Compur, rise and cross.
3 slides, Zeiss Distar lens. Excel¬
lent condition. . £7:7:0
4.5x6 cm. Newman & Guardia
Baby Sibyl, 7.5-cm. Ross Xpres
f/4*5> k fo i/2ooth sec., T. and B.,
rise and cross, 5 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, case. £7*1 C»A
Good condition . . ct I *XD*D
4ix3i Adams' Verto, 6^-in.
Ross Combinable f/5.5 (single
component 9^-in. f/ii), speeds
I to i/200th sec., T. and B., rise
and cross, 3 book-form D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter. Good con-
£4r.....".“‘ £15:15:0
Binoculars
7 X 55 mm. Direct Vision, 5i-in.
high. Good con- £1.1. A
dition . X X • X . U
8 X 25 mm. French Sports
Prism Binocular, central focus¬
sing. Good condition £2:7:6
6x22 mm. Moeller Flat Pocket
Prism Binocular, eyepiece focus-
Goud £5.5.0
Sing.
dition
Microscopes
Zeiss student Microscope, por¬
table, inclinable, coarse and fine
adjustments, i-in. and i/6th-in.
objectives. Nos. 2 and 4 eye¬
pieces, case. Ex- £ C • 1 C • f|
cellent conditiofi . . I'D * AD * v
Danda Microscope, double nose-
piece, 2/3rds and i/6th objectives.
Nos. 2 and 4 eyepieces. As neiv.
£5:15:0
Leica Enlarg^er
Leica Enlarger (Filoy), f/3.5
£5:10:()
lens.
ditioti
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash or C.O.D. . . . Good exchange allowance. . . . Deferred terms on application.
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COME WEST-and FARE BEST!
GUARANTEED
SECOND-HANDS
ALL IN FINE CONDITION.
1— 6x9 cm. Plate Back Zeiss Icar-
ette R.F. Camera, Tessar f/4.5 lens,
D.A. Compur shutter, i to i/25oth
sec., 3 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
. £11:17:6
2 — 4^x2.^ Zeiss Super Ikonta, Trio-
tar f/4.5 lens, Klio shutter, 5 speeds,
coupled range-ftnder. 1 1 90
Cost £15 igs .
3 — 9x6 cm. Zeiss Super ikonta,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur
shutter, i to i/25oth sec., coupled
range-finder. Cost j r I J , I ^ . ft
£iy 17s. 6d .
4— Six>20 Kodak Model C, f/4.5
anastigmat lens, D.A. Compur sluit-
ter, I to T/25oth sec.
Cost^7 7s . XD.D.U
5— 6x6 cm. R.F. Certos Super
Sports, Trioplan f/2.9 lens, Compur
shutter, i to i/25oth sec., plate back,
6 S.M. slides, focussing
screen, case. Cost f.io los. X # • I •U
6— Voigtiander R.F. Prominent
Camera, f/4.5 Heliar lens, D.,\.
Compur shutter, i to i/25oth sec.
. £14:14:0
7 — 6x9 cm. Zeiss Nettar R.F.
Camera, f/4.5 Nettar lens, Telma
shutter, D. action. AvA
Cost £5 los . X^9lU#U
8— 6x6 cm. Zeiss Super Ikonta,
f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter,
I to lAtooth sec., CIQ.IQ.n
D.A. Cost £25 5s. Xla.l^.U
9 — 3J x2J Nagel R.F. Camera, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar lens, D.A. Compur
shutter, i to i/25oth fC^C.A
sec. Cost £10 los. ... XD«0»U
10— V.P. icarette R.F. Camera,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur
shutter, i to i/3ooth
sec. Cost £i I I IS. . . X • • 1 I *0
11— Bell & Howell Fiimo 70 D.A.
16>mm. Cine Camera, f/3.5 Cooke
lens, turret head, 7 speeds, loo-ft.
capacity, critica! rCO.I ft. A
focussing. Cost £73 Xvtt#AU*U
12— Bell 8t Howell Fiimo Super
Speed 16*mm. Cine Camera, Tessar
f/2. 7 lens ( 128 frames £OC,i A«A
per sec.). Cost £60 X^O^AU^U
13 — 16»mm. Siemens Cine Camera,
f/2. 8 Busch lens, cassette loading,
£30^"“"".... £19:19:0
14 — Ensign Kinecam IS-mm. Cine
Camera, Model 6, f/2.8 lens, loo-ft.
capacity, 3 speeds £■« Q.ft.ft
and case. Cost£i8i8s. XitJ.U.U
15 — Kodascope G IS-mm. Cine
Projector, regular no-volt model,
£10:10:0
16— Kodascope S-mm. Cine Pro¬
jector, Mods! 30, 100- £C,1 T*!?
watt lamp. Cost £9 gs. XD • X I .U
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We have the finest stock in the country — all the latest cameras,
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best used bargain offers. See our special miniature camera
and Competition announcements on Page One of this issue.
HEAR ALL THE LATEST TALKIES at BOND ST.
DE VRY. — The first lO-nini. Sound Projector with the
fainouB sprocket interniitteiit and silent chain drive. No
lost loops, so frequent with the claw nioveiuent. Operates
in an encloseil oil system. Has railio-type illuminated
control dials. Has double sound filter to ensure even
flow of all sound frequencies. l.hOh-watt concentrated
lllament lamp. Complete in two carn,ing-case8. . 165 gns.
“ 138 ” FILMOSOUND. — Filniosound is soM complete in
one case. Jn use the comhine<l projector and amplifier
unit is removed from the case, while the cover serves as the
battle for the self-contained loud-speaker. Two models
are available, the l.HSA, with olih-watt lamp and two film
speeds (for running either silent or sound films), and the
].3oB, with 7.')0-w'ait lamp, which operates at sound speed
only . £138 0 0
ANY OUTFIT ON EASY TERMS,
We have all the latest sound-on-film pro¬
ductions in our comprehensive library.
THE NEW PRIMARFLEX
See this latest miniature camera.
Actually in stock at Bond Street.
Demonstration willingly given
on request.
Takes t2 pictures 2^x2}
in. on standard 3^x2^ roll
lilms ; also 4i x6 cm.
plates.
SPECIAL FEATURES :
One revolution of winding-
knob automatically and
simultaneously performs
four functions — i.e., winds
shutter, sets mirror, oper¬
ates him counter, winds
him. Self-capping focal-
plane shutter, i to i/i,oooth
sec., T. and B., deep focus¬
sing hood with magnifier,
additional direct-vision fin¬
der, interchangeable lens
mount.
With lo-cm. f/2.8 Meyer Trioplan anastigmat /"> I . If) • f)
(Nine monthly payments of 73/6.) J I . I V/ • w
With Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 . . /“5A* 10 '0
(Nine monthly payments of 85/2.) . IV . w
Plate-holders, each . 7s. 61I. Other prices on request
SEE IT NOW AT BOND STREET
MORE SPLENDID
BARGAINS . . . .
THEY SAVE YOU POUNDS.
17 — Bell & Howell Fiimo 8-mm.
Cine Projector, 400-watt lamp, all
geared, built-iii re- fQO*! A«A
sistance. Cost £41 XO^^XU^U
18— Bell & Howell Fiimo 16*mm.
Cine Projector, 400-watt lamp, iio-
volt model, all geared, forward and
?73Tos....^.°.^‘ £59:10:0
19 Bell & Howell Fiimo 16-mm.
Cine Projector, iio-volt 200-watt
lamp, geared rewind, forward, still
£:7 £37:10:0
20— Pathe 9.5 200-B Model Cine
Projector, iio-volt, double resistance,
“f £10:10:0
21 — Zeiss Gontax II 35-mm. Minia¬
ture Camera, Tessar f/2.8 lens, focal-
plane shutter, £ to i/r, 250th sec.
£35:10:0
22— Zeiss Oontax I 35-mm. Minia¬
ture Camera, Sonnar f/2 lens, focal-
plane shutter, h to A*A
i/i ,oooth sec. Cost £41 XO^»X U*U
23 — Leica Ilia Chromium 35-mm.
Miniature Camera, f/2 Summar lens,
focal-plane shutter, i to i/i,oooth
£37:10:0
24 Leica II Black 35-mm. Minia¬
ture Camera, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-
plane shutter, i/2oth to i/500th
see. Cost £26 los. fig.ig.Q
25 Standard Leica (Chromium)
Miniature Camera, Elmar f/3.5 lens,
focal-plane shutter, i/20th to i /500th
sec. Cost £iC 19s. £12:12:0
26— Zeiss Contaflex 35-mm. Minia¬
ture Camera, twin-lens ref.ex, Sonnar
f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, \ to
i/i,oooth sec., built-in photo-electric
exposure meter. Costj^jT^.I A«A
£73 17s. fid . Xu#*XU.U
27— Multispeed Exakta Reflex 4x
6.5 em. Camera, f/2.8 Tessar lens,
focal-plane shutter, 12 to i/i,oooth
sec., plate - back model, leather
case. Cost£3oios. £23;10;0
28 — 6x6 cm. Twin-lens Automatic
Rolleiflex Reflex Camera, Zeiss
Tessar f/3.8 lens, Compur shutter, i
£16:16:0
29— 6x6 cm. Twin-lens Non-auto¬
matic Rolleiflex Reflex Camera,
Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter,
I to i/3ooth sec. fQ.Q.A
Cost £ii 15s . IJF.V.U
30— 4x3 cm. Pupille R.F. Camera,
Tessar f/2.8 lens, Compur shutter,
I to i/300th sec. £14.1 4*0
Cost£i8ios . J.'i.A'l.U
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paratus in part payment.
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Making at Night — Indoors
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season — but it is the time when new and different
subjects become available.
Wdth Selo Hypersensitive Panchromatic Roll Film
or Ilford Hypersensitive Panchromatic Plates in
the camera, effective outdoor night pictures and
pleasing indoor studies are easily obtained.
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OTOGRAPHER
C I INf E,M A.XO G FL A
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Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, October 38th, 1936.
No. 3503.
SPECIAL CINE AND LANTERN NUMBER «
5-0
u t f i t s 5/6
Ask your dealer for a copy of
‘OPTISCOPE PROJECTORS FOR ALL PURPOSES” by ENSIGN
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W,C.I
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K.
THE AMATEUR FHOTOG RA PH Eli ADVERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
A'lflew deal'
for Amateur Photographers
How the above picture was
made : 3 "Photoflood” Lamps
in "Kodafleccor” Reflectors
were used as shown in dia¬
gram. Exposure : .1 sec.fll
on Kodak S S Pan Film.
Photogiaphy made easy at times when
it used to be difficult and in places where
it used to be impossible placed on an
all-through-the-year, all-round-the-clock
basis ! given the freedom of the home as
well as of the field and beach — it is not
too much to say that the introduction of
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film
and the Kodak Night Photography Aids
has meant a completely ’New Deal' for
everyone with a camera. Have you
taken advantage of them yet ?
See your Kodak Dealer about the “Photo¬
flood” Lamp (2/6); the “Kodaflector” Reflec¬
tor (3/-); the “Kodaflector” Outfit, including
Reflector, Stand, and 9 ft. of flex (7/6).
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
and the KODAK NIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY AIDS
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Enlarge to any size.
Bellows Extension
Provides for
Reduction.
Own camera lens
can often be used.
Sizes J to \ pi.
ARTIST
HORIZONTAL ENLARGER
J-plate, Postcard, and J-plate
Fitted with special
MICROMETER
FOCUSSING
RACK and PINION
RISING CARRIER
and
MUCH INCREASED SWING TO
CORRECT DISTORTION
Price (without lens) from
£10 : 10 : O
Write for Brochure of
other MODELS and SIZES
IMPERIAL MODELS
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Wallace Heaton’s ‘‘OPEN”
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
FOR GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY— ANY SUBJECT
—BY ANY AMATEUR— WITH ANY CAMERA !
■ nnilDfiU which must be affixed to 1
■ UUUrUTI hack of each entry. I
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a October 28th, 1936. !
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES TO “OPEN COMPETITION,”
WALLACE HEATON LTD
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.1
jf you have not already sent in your effort for this splendid competition, do so at once. Any subject
is eligible — trees, landscapes, churches, children at play — close-up or distant pictures of any subject
you care to choose. None of the tricks of the fully-fledged worker are allowed to improve his chances
of winning — only photographs made straight from untouched negatives are eligible. No retouching,
faking or combination printing — just good photography. Enlargements, of course, are allowed — in fact,
we recommend an 8^x6| enlargement as always looking best. A prize of 21/- will be awarded for the
best picture received each week in addition to the first prize of £25, which will be awarded for the best
effort received during the competition (October 1st to December 31st). For photographs which appeal
to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the copyright by payment of
£2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The copyright of the £25
prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. Acceptance of the rules is a
specific condition of entry.
An Exhibition of the best prints submitted will be held, at the close of this competition, in
our new Galleries at 127, New Bond Street, W.l, prior to the return of prints to their owners.
£25 FIRST PRIZE FOR THE
BEST SNAP SUBMITTED
DURING COMPETITION !
also awarded for each
week’s best entry !
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October 28, 1936
SALEX DE LUXE ENLARGER-X«*,^“'»:“n,.ffi
Embodying the Salex patent composing and masking carrier, by means of which any portion of the negative
may be enlarged to any size desired, with a clean white margin. Constructed of solid oak throughout, beautifully
made, extra long extension. Sufficient for reducing to lantern slide size, raising, lowering, tilting, swinging and
revolving carrier, adjustments by rack and pinion. Finest quality crystal plano-convex condenser. Koomy rusaian-
iron light-chamber with curtain back and ruby window, actuated to and from condenser by rack and pinion.
i-plate. i-plate.
AJdis Plano f/8.6 anaatigmat .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £14 10 0 £20 10 0
Aldis f/4.5 anaatigmat . . . ] ] £17 jq Q £24 10 0
Without lens . . . . . . £12 10 0 £17 15 0
Or on Easy Terms.
“ PRAXIDOS ”
Hand focussing model. Can be
set to any degree of enlargement
without the slightest trouble.
Models from 4x4 cm. to 3J x
sizes. With f/4.d £8*10*0
lens, from.
Nine monthly payments of 19/10.
ENLARGING
EASELS AND
EVERY ACCES-
S O R Y IN
STOCK !
16-mm.
KEYSTONE
BOLEXC 916 PROJECTOR PATH^SCOPE 200-B PATH ^SCOPE “IMP
For both 9.5<mm. and 16-mm. Films.
This machine is entirely gear driven,
there being no belts whatever. When
fitted with a 50-volt 200-watt lamp and
the equivalent of a three-bladed shutter,
the screen luminosity f AR * H • A
is 130 lumens . IrHO • U . V
Nine monthly payments of £5 7s. 4d.
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft*
wide easily obtainable. Flickerless pro¬
jection. sprocket fed. Threading one
8i<te only. Single nut tilting device.
Works off 110 volts. With lamp, plug,
fiex, adapter and one ^‘fCaAaA
empty 300-ft. super reel
Nine monthly payments of 35/>.
For 9.5-nim. films. With motor, super
attachment for 300-ft. reels and resis¬
tance for all voltages up to 250. If
you do not want the whole outfit you
can buy the projector onlv. The
Complete Outfit . £7” 0*0
Nine monthly payments of 16/4.
2-in. large • aperture
projection lens, motor
drive, forward and re¬
verse. Special device
for stills, 500-watt lamp,
fitted super optical
system for added
brilliancy £25:0:0
Nine monthly payments
of 58/4.
FILMO “ EIGHT
With fast f '1.6 projection lens. Pilot
light. 2^djU8table tilt and efficient
cooling. Safety curtain for " stills.''
Tabes 200-ft. films. For £4Q*Q"Q
iltages, 110 to 250
Nine monthly payments of 63/4.
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EUMIG Projector
Has 250-watt lamp and powerful
projector lens. Models are supplied
for 8-inm., D.orinm. ■ A * A
or le-mm. films.. .
Or nine monthly payments 0! 67/8.
Good exchange allowances. List of
latest apparatus and bargains post free.
Has automatic focussing and
makes perfect pictures up to any
size from 3i x 2i to 15 x 10 In.
Diffused illumination gives soft,
harmonious enlargements. For
use with your own ,0
Leica lens.
Nine monthly payments of 38/2.
DJI. Bolex/9.5-nmi.'and (16-mm. films, 260
watt lamp, adjustable resistance, travelling 1
case . £27 10 0 >
16<-mm. Keystone Cine Projector, 500-watt
lamp, reverse and still, adjurtable resistance
As new . £23 10 0 1
16-mm. Zeiss Kinamo Projector, 100-watt
lamp, resistance, travelling case. Cost £25
£7 10 0 (
16-mm. 500-watt Victor Projector, bronze
finish, reverse and still, 2-in. Dallmeyer Super-
lite, travelling case. Cost £60.... £37 10 0 )
Model D Eodascope Projector, bronze finish, ’
300-watt lamp, resistance, case. As new
£22 10 0 <
Model A 16-mm. Eodascope Projector, <
200-watt lamp, adjustable resistance, travel¬
ling case. Perfect. Cost £55 - £15 15 0 (
Model B 16-mm. Eodascope Projector, ’
self-threading, 200-watt lamp, adjustable «
resistance, travelling case. Cost £100
£19 10 0 I
16-mm. 300-watt Ensign Portable Projector, ■
adjostable resistance, travelling case £16 10 0 <
17i-mm. Pathe Home Talkie, transformer,
amplifier, 2 cases, used only a few times. Cost •
£60 . £39 10 0 >
Pathe Home Movie, type 0 motor, group 1
resistance, super attachment . £8 17 6 <
^0-B Pathe Cine Projector, adjustable «
resistance . £13 17 6 i
1-pl. Salex de Luxe Enlarger, all-way carried, •
f/6 objective, condenser, electric fittings
£7 10 0 <
i-pl. Oak Enlarger, long ex., good obj.,
5i-in. condenser, electric or gas fittings
£4 17 6 1
3i X 2} Magnaprint Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3
anas., condenser, electric fittings, base easel *
£6 10 01
1-pl. T.-P. Mahogany Enlarger, 6i-in. con¬
denser, Cooke f/6.5 anas., electric fittings
£5 5 0
Ica Enlarger Ootflt, reversing carrier, 6-in.
condenser, objective, adjustable easel, pine
stand wdth drawer, shelf, etc., set of electric
fittings. A fine outfit . £8 7 81
Leitz Valoy Vertical Enlarger, for use with .
own lens, electric fittings, base easel . . £7 15 0 I
Vertic^ Enlarger, for 3x4 Leica or other mini¬
ature negatives, f/6.8 anastigmat, base easel, for
8 X enlargements . £4 10 Of
6x4 and P.C, Salex de Luxe Enlarger, all¬
way carrier, 7-in. condenser, f/6 obj. £5 17 8
1-pl. Ensign Enlarger, f/6. 3 anas., 51-ic.
condenser, electric fittings . £4 17 8
De Luxe Enlarging Easel, plate glass front,
spring base. Cost £4 48 . £2 2 0
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SOME FULLY GUARANTEED BARGAINS
i-pl. Boylex, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/6.3,
6 slides and leather case. . . £3 15 0
6x6 cm. BoUeiflex Automatic Model,
f/3.8 Tessar, Compur shutter, plate back,
4 slides, pair of Proxar lenses, iris attach¬
ment, sun shade, light filter and leather
case, the whole outfit in excellent condition
£23 17 6
Model I Leica, Elmar f/3.5, interchange¬
able, complete in ever-ready case £10 10 0
9-cm. f/4 Elmar, iris. Ill purse. . £5 5 0
3ix2i No. 6 Carbine, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5,
Cumpur shutter and canvas case £4 15 0
Ensign Midget Boll Film, f/6.3 anastigmat,
complete in purse . £1 17 8
i-pl. Planex Beflex, Blitz f/4.8 anastigmat,
focal-plane shutter, 3 D.D. sUdes and leather
case . £4 19 6
14-in. Dallmeyer f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto,
iris . £10 17 6
16-on-3i X 2i Ikonta Boll Film, Carl Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter. Nice order
£7 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Model B Cine Camera,
f/3.5 anastigmat, motor drive. . £3 19 6
i-pl. Salex de Lnxe Enlarger, mahogany,
complete with objective, condenser, all¬
way negative carrier, electric fittings
£6 17 6
i-pl. Boss Tubular Bellows Enlarger,
Petzval objective, reversible negative
carrier, plano-convex condenser, roomy
light-chamber. Nice order . £6 17 6
i-pl. Ensign Magnaprint Vertical Enlarger,
f/8.3 anastigmat, negative carrier, plano¬
convex condenser. Excellent condition
£10 10 0
i-pl. Horizontal Enlarger, f/6.8 anastigmat,
long extension, 5i-in. condenser, negative
carrier. As new . £5 5 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, complete with
resistance to 250 volts . £4 15 0
3i X 2i T.-P. Rubyette Reflex, Dallmeyer
f/4.6, self-capping focal-plane shutter,
speeds to 1/1, 000th, 12 slides and F.P.A.
£8 17 6
3x4 cm. Perkeo Roll Film, Skopar f/3.5,
Compur shutter, focussing adjustment,
'‘complete in purse . £5 12 6
3i X 2i Dallmeyer Speed, Pentac f/2.9,
f ocal-plane shutter, 2 slides, F.P.A. and
eather case . £11 7 6
3i X 2i Salex Reflex, f/3.9 anastigmat,
focussing, focal-plane shutter, speeds to
1/1, 000th, 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £4 17 6
la Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat, Kodak
shutter and leather case . £1 17 6
90/94 FLEET ST
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4x3 cm. Foth-Derby Focal-plane Roll
Film, f/d.5 anastig. lens . £3 17 6
4x3 cm. Kolibri, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur shutter . £8 17 6
4 < 3 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 anastig. lens.
speeded shutter . £3 2 6
4x3 cm. Nagel, f/4.5 Badiunar anastig.
lens, speeded shutter, optical view-finder
£3 10 0
4x3 cm. Piccochic Roll Film, t'/Jl.u anastig.
lens, C’ompur shutter. Uusinled £5 5 0
31 ' 21 Kodak Special, f/6.3 Kodak anas-
tig. lens. Ilex Acme fully-speeded shutter,
1 to l/30Oth . £2 15 0
31x21 Carbine Boll Film, ill. 7 anastig.
lens, Compound shutter . £2 6 0
31x21 Roll Film, f/6.3 anastig. lens, 3-
speed shutter, reflex and direct-vision
finder . £1 19 6
1-pl. Goerz Tengor Roll Film, f/6.8 anastig.
lens, speeded shutter . £2 5 0
la Pocket Kodak, f/6.3 anastig. lens
£17 6
3a Special Kodak, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessai',
Compound shutter . £3 19 6
6x6 Rolleicord Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss
Triotar. New condition . £9 9 0
1-pI. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 anastig. lens,
1 D.O. sUde, F.P.A . £5 15 0
31x21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex, 1/4.5
Ensar, leather case . £4 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, sunk lens
box, 1/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 6 single slides £9 10 0
i-pl. Pressman Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmeyer
Serrac, reversing back, G slides. . £5 17 6
1- pl. Focal-plane Camera, shutter speeded
from 1/lOth to l/l,00Uth, f/6.» Carl Zeiss
convertible anastig. lens. 3 double book-form
dark slides, leather case . £4 15 0
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October 28, 1936
DOMESTINO 16-mm. PROJECTOR
A simple machine, inexpensive to purchase and run, yet giving
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October 28, 1936
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THE amateur Photographer advertisements
October 28, 1936
dutumu brings new subjects,
both indoors and outdoors
for the keen photographer equipped with a Zeiss Ikon
camera and Zeiss Ikon film. Intimate snaps at dinners
and dances, pictures of carnivals, photographs of amateur
theatrical shows with the usual illumination available,
areall subjects which offer new and pleasant opportunities.
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film such subjects fall easily within your capabilities, and
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WEDNESDAY, October 28th, 1936.
Lantern and cine work are
phases of photographic
activity that are now claim¬
ing the attention of vast numbers
of amateurs in all parts of the
country. Even those who normally
do not attempt much outdoor photo¬
graphy at this time of year or
during the winter are usually keen
enough to be interested in lantern
and cine shows and the production
of slides. When these are the evi¬
dence of their own prowess with
the camera there is an added zest
which grows with each successful
result achieved. Both beginners and
advanced workers will hnd in the
pages of this issue many matters
of interest, as most of the articles,
etc., deal with lantern and cine
subjects. In particular they will be
attracted by the Buyer’s Guide,
which gives them a complete review
of all the necessary apparatus,
films and plates, etc., available at
the present time.
A Great Revival.
In addition to the keen interest
in lantern and projection work there
is greater activity in all photo¬
graphic matters during the present
autumn months than in any previ¬
ous year. This is not a mere
optimistic recital, but a statement
of the position among amateur
photographers that is borne out by
facts. We have had occasion recently
to deal with a number of important
competitions, in addition to those
run by this paper. The entries
alone in these would convince the
most sceptical of this increasing
•activity and the enormous amount
of really good work that is being
done. Much of this revival — or
rather continuing — of interest in
photography into the autumn and
winter, long after the period that
Autumn Evening Shadows.
A " new angle ” shot that suggests a good
action picture for the amateur cine worker.
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in the past was marked by the
camera being put on the shelf, is a
direct result of the possibilities
presented by modern cameras, lenses
and materials. Not only has ama¬
teur photography ceased to be a
seasonal hobby, but a new race of
photographers has arisen who glory
in overcoming the difficulties pre¬
sented by darker days, longer even¬
ings and the problems of artificial
light, and they are all eager to be
up and doing. The miniature
camera has been largely responsible
for much of the new movement.
Equipped with one of these remark¬
able little instruments with big-
aperture lenses and high-speed pan.
film, scarcely any subject that
presents itself by day or night is
beyond portrayal. And we have
the assurance of the trade that
there are very many thousands in
use. Some of this activity is reflected
in the increased interest in lantern
slides and cine’ projection work.
The small negatives are particu¬
larly suited for converting to trans¬
parencies, and in this Cine and
Lantern Number of “The A.P.”
the reader will find many points
that win prove helpful in dealing
with this phase of photography.
For Miniature Camera Workers.
Every reader of “ The A.P.” who
is interested in miniature camera
work should make certain of getting
next week’s issue. A new feature,
specially for miniature camera
workers, will make its first appear¬
ance and will be continued regu¬
larly eveiy week. In this way the
interests of a very large and growing
body of amateur photographers will
be catered for. It is particularly
appropriate that this new feature
of “ The A.P.” appears at this time.
There is great activity among
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miniaturists on all sides ; the Camera
Club is holding an exhibition by
members who practise this work,
and the Royal Photographic Society
has decided to form a miniature
camera group. The Society has
set up a provisional committee,
including workers with the miniature
in portraiture, landscape, natural
history, press photography, and
other lines, and there is talk of an
exhibition of miniature camera work.
In press photography, that well-
known Fleet Street figure, Mr.
James Jarche, recently gave some
telling instances of the services of
the miniature camera. At the
same time, he was critical of the
instrument, and thinks that from the
pressman’s point of view it could
be much improved. The shutter is a
bugbear, it is too noisy even on the
quietest cameras. Also he wants
a turret, such as you get in the cine,
so that the lenses may be swung into
position quickly to get what is
wanted ; if possible without need
for refocussing. Mr. Jarche said
that his was the only miniature
camera at the lying-in-state of
King George V, and in showing the
pictures he took on that occasion
he asked his audience to tell him
whether there was anything wrong
with his angles, and whether there
was not more definition in his
lights and more architecture in
his roof than in the other photo¬
graphs which were published on that
occasion.
People in diverse fields of work
united in praise of the miniature
during the recent symposium at
liussell Square. Mr. Paul Shillabeer
declared that since he took up the
miniature for advertising subjects
his work had not only been better
but more enjoyable, simply because
the last thing he had to think about
was the apparatus. Its use became
automatic, and so he could devote
his whole time to entertaining the
model and watching poses and
expressions. Mr. W.' G. Briggs ac¬
claimed it for portraiture. True, it
did not permit of negative retouch-
October 28th, 1936
ing, but that was an advantage in
portraits of men and young children,
for it only required a little more
intelligence to photograph them so
that retouching would not be neces¬
sary. He admitted that when it
came to young and not-so-young
ladies a very high degree of skill
and selection was needed if the
result was to appeal to the sitter.
Finally, Mr. G. B. Macalpine spoke
of its value in scientific work, where
he found that miniature cameras
taking negatives 24x36 mm., on
standard cine film, and having inter¬
changeable lenses and coupled film
transport and shutter winding, fulfil
the requirements for varied types
of recording, from the low-power
photomicrograph of a finger-print
to hand-cut specimens of porphyritic
granite, showing zoned phenocrysts.
The new Miniature Camera section
of “ The A.P.” will be well to the
front in dealing with the work of
these photographers and other
matters of interest to all who use the
modern tiny cameras.
PREPARING A LANTERN LECTURE
The photographer who belongs to
any sort of society, club or
institution has it in his power
to provide at least one interesting
evening for the members’ enjoyment,
if not more, and that is by providing
a lantern lecture.
First of all, a definite subject must
be selected — we'll say old churches.
You gather together the negatives
you possess of these, and choose those
which are good from a negative point
of view, because you can’t make a
good slide from a bad negative. Now
put aside those which you feel are only
of personal interest to you, and select
those of general interest, but do not
reject all those of personal interest if
} you feel that other people will be
interested in your personal reasons.
Professionally-made slide-boxes are
easily the best type of apparatus in
which to store your slides ; they can
be stood up on end ready for the
operator to take hold of, working from
one end of the box to the other. In
order to see at a glance whether all
the slides are in their correct order,
it is good practice, when they have
been first arranged, to draw a diagonal
right across the edges of the binding
strips of the slides down the whole
length of the full box from corner to
corner. It is possible then to see at
a glance, by a break in the line, if a
slide is either out of place or missing.
Fifty to sixty slides form a useful
number for an ordinary lecture, and
will occupy somewhere about an hour
and a half. Unless it is a very special
subject in which the members are
very specially interested, it is not
wise to exceed this time.
One of the first mistakes most
lantern lecturers make is that of
relying too much on the slides for
the sequence of their remarks, with
the consequence that the talk is
delivered in a series of jerks.
Preparation is, of course, the only
way to avoid this mistake. The
lecture should be prepared in detail at
home, and written out.
Even if the amateur intends to deliver
his talk without notes it should be
prepared and read carefully through a
number of times in order that there
shall be no gaps in the fluency of
delivery. There is, of course, nothing
to prevent side-tracks and notes being
added during the lecture should the
person delivering it be competent to
do so.
A perfect understanding with the
lanternist should be arrived at well
before the show is due to begin.
Many methods of communication with
him have been devised. The main
object of these should be to convey
to the operator unmistakably the
signal for changing the slide, without
this being at all obvious to the audience.
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The opening remarks and the first
few slides are very important in lecture
work. It is well known to expert
lecturers that if they can get the
audience interested right at the com¬
mencement, any little uninteresting
details will pass by in the course of
the talk without boring them. When
uninteresting details have to be given,
as frequently happens, they should be
wedged in between more interesting
parts, and not, as some lecturers do,
delivered in one heap with the idea
of getting rid of them all at once. It
is a mistake to make the discourse
too long, the rule here being, leave your
audience wanting more, not “ fed up.”
The lecturer, if reading, should
remember to take a quick glance at
the screen from time to time, as a
great deal of disconcerting merriment
is often caused by the reader solemnly
referring to one object believed to
be portrayed on the screen, when all
the time something entirely different
and oftenincongruous is depicted there.
A sense of humour is almost a
necessity in this sort of work, and
there is no reason why the most solemn
subject should not be relieved by a
touch of humour here and there,
providing it is not overdone.
Don’t forget to thank the lanternist
before you close your lecture, and be
sure you have co-operated with him
right from the start. E. A.
10
October 28th, 1936
thi amateur PHOTOORAPHER
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Points of Importance for
Lantern-Slide Makers
The points dealt with in this article should have attention from all slide
makers. Attention to them ensures the best effect from the projected pictures.
IT is safe to say that the making of
a perfect lantern slide imposes a
definite test upon the technical
ability of the photographer. The
lantern slide is one of the best means
of showing the beauty of a good
photograph, though it is very unkind
to those that are technically imperfect.
Even from good negatives there are
made many slides which are not nearly
as good as they might be solely through
lack of attention to the points which
are dealt with in this article.
Removing Defects.
It is almost unnecessary to point
out that the negative should be free
from pinholes, scratches, and all
defects of a mechanical nature. This
is a standard of perfection that is
not always reached, in spite of the
high quality of modern plates and
films, and the photographer has to
remove the defect as well as he can.
In the case of a contact print or an
enlargement it is possible to remove
these defects so that they are unseen,
but it is less easy to do so in the case
of a lantern slide. Not only is the
work magnified upon the screen so that
a minute pinhole may be two inches
or more in diameter, but the mistake
is often made of doing the spotting
with an opaque medium upon a
transparent surface.
The ideal is to spot the negative with
such care and so well that little or no
spotting is called for upon the slide.
This can be done, though it must be
admitted that considerable practice
is required.
It may be better to leave the slide
alone, especially if the defect is in one
of the more transparent parts of the
subject. In the case of a pinhole in
the shadows, care must be taken to
spot the defect only, and not to touch
surrounding parts of the subject.
Actually, most photographers use too
much pigment, and apply the brush
too many times. All that is necessary
is one or two, or at the most three, light
touches with a nearly dry spotting-
brush, so that the pigment matches in
depth the silver image at that part of
the slide.
For those photographers who are
not very handy with the spotting-
brush, excellent results may be ob¬
tained with a mapping-pen and diluted
Indian ink.
Light Corners.
A defect that is very prevalent
in what are otherwise excellent slides,
is allowing the edges of the slide to
be lighter in depth than the surround¬
ing image. In the case of slides made
by reduction, this is the result of
faulty adjustment of the illuminant.
For the best pictorial effect it is
preferable to have the corners slightly
darker than the centre.
If only a part of the lantern plate
is to be used, the picture should be
central on the slide. In the case of a
series of slides an unpleasing effect
is produced if one picture appears on
one side of the screen, and the next
nearer the top, or at the bottom.
This is a point that those who are
making sets of lantern slides for a
lecture, or for any other purpose where
the pictures have to be shown in
sequence, will do well to note.
Colour and Density.
The modern chloro-bromide lantern
plate allows of slides being made in a
pleasant warm-black tone, and these
are very popular. There are also
other plates that allow the production
of a variety of colours ranging from
warm black to purple or red, by in¬
creasing the exposure and developing
in a solution restrained by bromide,
or otherwise modified. This is a
valuable power in the hands of the
photographer who wishes to convey
an effect of colour, such as red for a
sunset scene.
At the same time, it is only fair to
point out that these colours are some¬
times obtained at the expense of
photographic quality. Sepia or brown
tones are inclined to be unpleasantly
hot. In the matter of colour the only
test is the appearance of the slide
when projected. When introducing
colour into a slide the photographer
should aim at a delicate effect. In¬
tense greens, blues or reds, however
obtained, are often far from pleasing.
There are .many slides that, while
they are obviously from good negatives,
fail either because they are too weak
in contrast, or because they are too
dense. Slides that have been over¬
exposed and are in consequence rushed
out of the developer and into the
fixing-bath in the hope of saving them
will be both poor in colour and weak
in contrast. Excessive density is
almost as bad a fault.
The perfect lantern slide, in the
case of a subject of normal contrasts,
must have a very long scale of grada¬
tion. There must be a trace of silver
image in the highest lights, but the
shadow detail must remain transparent.
It is very difficult to convey in
words the exact appearance of a
well-made slide. If he can borrow
a slide of really good quality the
beginner will have the best possible
guide to perfection. For a finished
slide there is only one real test —
that of projection through a lantern
to see how it looks on the screen.
But it is helpful to know that any
slide that looks well in the hand will
project successfully. Many of the
best slide-makers, in fact, derive as
much pleasure from viewing their
slides in the hand as upon the screen.
Some Minor Points.
Care must be taken that the slide
is clean. By this is meant that it
must not only be free from particles
of dust and other such obvious dirt,
but that it must not have on it any
deposit from the washing water. This,
if allowed to dry upon the film, gives
it an appearance of fine ground glass,
especially noticeable in transparent
parts of the subject. Gentle swabbing
with cotton-wool after washing will
remove the deposit, or in extreme
cases the slides may be given thirty
seconds in a solution of acetic acid
of 2 per cent strength, followed by a
final rinse.
Care should also be taken to see
that the cover-glasses are clean.
Masking the picture is important.
The mask should suit the subject, and
exercise the same function as the
trimming knife on the print. Domes,
circles, rounded corners, and all
“ fancy '' openings should be avoided.
All corners should be truly rectangular,
careless masking detracts from the
good effect of an otherwise satisfactory
picture.
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October 28th, 1936
iHi ATWEUR PHOTOORAPflEIi
6 CINENATCCCAPHER o
icture Points for the
Amateur Cinematographer
The beginner in cine work will find that while it has much in
common with the “ still ” camera as far as pictorial com-
position is concerned, there are several other points to be borne
l)y jri mind. Some of these are indicated in the following notes.
ONE of the first things that the beginner will learn
about cine camera technique is that the film
frames or pictures cannot be trimmed like a
" still ” camera print.
If the camera is not held strictly vertical, and that
means both the lens panel front and the side of the
camera, everything that should be vertical, such as
buildings, etc., and all horizontal objects, will be ulti¬
mately seen on the screen in sloping positions.
For this reason most cine camera manufacturers
engrave a horizontal and vertical line somewhere on the
view-finder so that the view seen can be checked off
square with the camera.
Avoid as much as possible filming distant views like
that in Fig. i. The horizon runs across the centre
of the frame and the main object of interest is also in
the centre. As with still camera practice, try and place
the point of interest on one of the “ thirds ” as
suggested by the black spots in Fig. 2. Notice, too, the
great improvement made by including a foreground.
The alternative for such still scenes is to move the
camera in a horizontal direction, otherwise known as
" panning.” In doing this, observe that the camera
must be moved very slowly. Where there are many ver¬
tical objects in the field of view, like those in Fig. 3, the
panning movement must be very slow, otherwise some¬
thing like the fuzziness in Fig. 4 will be seen instead of a
sharp contour to each.
The film transport speed must be quicker for quick
“ pans.” It is sometimes better to make several still
shots than to ” pan ” the camera for such subjects.
Another fault that the beginner is prone to make when
“ panning,” and that is swinging the camera to and fro,
i.e., from left to right, too many times.
Once or twice is enough for most subjects, and if this is
exceeded the ultimate effect will be to make everybody
in the audience jerk their heads from side to side in order
to follow the subject.
With moving subjects like those in Fig. 5 it is much
better to position them for a three-quarter front view
and then follow them in one direction, “A,” until a
back three-quarter view is seen. Don’t reciprocate,
like “ B,” from one to the other. If one is also on a
moving object such as a boat, every effort must be made
to keep the camera as near as possible horizontal.
When shooting a moving subject like the player in
Fig. 6 it is a wise plan to keep him a little to one side of
the centre as shown, as this will give him plenty of
" space ” in front and look better. Follow the figure
and not the ball, and again, move in one direction, and
should a return shot be required, allow a pause in the
camera before returning.
Fig. 7 shows the angle of a " pan ” shot. If an arc
of 50 degrees or so is exceeded, not only does the per¬
spective look odd, but the entire shot looks rather
monotonous. When filming fast objects such as Fig. 8,
take up a three-quarter front view position when in the
distance and hold them until they are gone again and
should they appear like Fig. 4 while broadside on, cut
this portion out of the film before projection.
Fig. 9 explains the meaning of parallax. With some
of the older types of cameras where the view-finder is
some distance away from the lens, there is the danger of
missing the top margin when filming close subjects.
Figs. 10 and ii illustrate how near objects, especially
when they can be placed near two or more edges of the
picture, provide an interesting support or frame,
TO? VIM/
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th[ amateur PHOTOORAPHER
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All Electric Signallmg Device for the Lecturer
WHEN delivering a lantern lecture
it is essential for the lecturer to
keep in touch with the lanternist
so that he may know when to change the
slides. An audible signal of any kind is
liable to be distracting ; this leaves us
with no alternative but the electric
" flasher.”
The device shown in the sketch is
quite suitable for this purpose, and very
efficient when in use. It consists of a
box, A ; battery, B ; terminals, C ;
battery tester or terminal strip, D ;
flashlamp bulb, E ; switch, F ; cover for
bulb, G ; a length of flex and pieces of A.
thin covered wire.
The box to hold the battery is made of
plywood, and all the necessary wood
may be cut from an empty tea-chest.
An Every Ready battery No. 126 was
used, because of its large capacity,
which enables it to last for several lec¬
tures before requiring replacement. Also
it is fitted with terminals, which simpli¬
fies the wiring. The ordinary flashlamp
battery can, of course, be used if desired,
but in this case the holes will have to
be made in the brass strips or the con¬
nections soldered.
The battery tester is a small gadget
used by the electrician, and costs about
twopence to buy. The bulb is 3.5 volts,
and green in colour. A pear-shaped
push switch is the best type for this
purpose. The small cover is also of
thin plywood, and is merely for the
purpose of keeping the signal in the
required direction.
A glance at the sketch A, Fig. i, will
show how the box is constructed ; it
is convenient to hinge the top to the
side. The cover G, shown in detail at
Fig. 2, fits in the slots X, in the top.
Holes are made where shown in
the battery tester, and terminals
secured to this, which in turn is
screwed to the top. Terminals are
fastened to the front of the box and
the battery inserted in position.
The wiring is shown by the thick
black lines from the battery to the
various terminals. Small holes will
have to be made in the top and
front to take the wires through.
A length of flex is attached to the
terminals in front, the cover fitted in
position, and the device is complete.
The box is placed on the table near the
lantern and the flex run along any con¬
venient path to the lecturer. When
the switch is pressed the small green
light gives a pleasing signal, not brilliant,
yet just sufficient to catch the eye of the
lanternist. J. Stobbs.
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer
Annual Lantern-Slide Competition, 1936
Readers are reminded that the latest date for
receiving entries is Saturday, October 31st, 1936
Classes and Subjects.
Class I. — Landscape, with or without figures, sea subjects
and river scenery.
Class II. — Portraiture and figure studies, whether indoor
or outdoor pictures.
Class III. — Architecture, interior and exterior.
Class IV. — Flowers, fruit and other " Still-Life ” subjects.
Class V. — Natural History subjects.
Class VI. — Lantern slides in colour (not hand-coloured).
Class VII. — Champion Class. Open only to those who
have won silver or bronze plaques in The
Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer
Lantern-Slide Competition.
Conditions and Awards.
(1) All classes are open to amateur and professional photographers without any
restrictions. All slides must measure 3^ x 3^ in., and must be properly spotted for
showing in the lantern.
(2) One silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and four certificates are offered in each
class except Class VII. In that, the Champion Class, the award will be a mounted
and signed exhibition picture by Mr. F. J. Mortimer, the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer and Cinematographer and Photograms of the Year.
(3) All slides which receive any award will become the property of The Amateur
Photographer and Cinematographar, and will be sent round amongst the societies and
such other associations as apply for the loan of them. Any other slides may be
selected for circulation in this manner, and will be paid for at the rate of half a crown
each.
(4) Competitors may send any number of slices in any class, and may be recorded
as winning any number of awards ; but no competitor will actually receive in the
competition njore than one silver plaque, one bronze plaque, and one certificate,
on which all his awards will be recorded. Competitors may enter in any number of
classes.
(5) Each slide must bear the competitor’s name, its title and its class. With the
slides must be sent an envelope containing the name and full address of the com¬
petitor, a list of the titles of all the slides he is sending in, and the class in which
such are entered. Particulars as to make of plate, exposure, developer used, etc.,
and other technical data which may be of interest for incorporation in the notes
which will accompany the winning slides on their tour among the photographic
societies, should also be given where thought necessary.
(6) A stamped and addressed label (not loose stamps) should be sent with the
slides for their return if unsuccessful ; but in ho circumstances can the Editor or
the Publishers accept any responsibility for slides sent in for competition, nor for
their return; neither can slides be returned which are not accompanied by stamps
as above.
(7) Not more than one slide from any one negative can be admitted, nor may any
slide compete which has before won an award in these competitions.
(8) The last day for receiving is Saturday, October 31st. The slides must be well
packed, and addressed “ Slide Competition, The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and all carriage
charges must be prepaid.
(9) In any case of dispute, the competitor agrees to accept the decision of the
Editor of The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer as final.
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October 28th, 1936
Finishing lain
Masking^ Spotting and Bindim
t, — A gauge is a great help lou'ards accuracy aid
neatness in slide-making. This one is quite simfle
to dra-u.' on a piece of tracing-paper. A strip uj
cardboard, on u'hich to rest the slide while beinn
masked, is gummed on as shoten. Keep this quilt-
parallel with the edge of the gauge.
4. — These spots of gum are sufficient to hold the
first masking-strip securely when adjusted in
position and gently rubbed down. The other
three sides are then masked in rapid successum.
The value of the gauge will be appreciated during
this operation as it enables the exact amount of
picture that is required to be seen. It also serves
as a guide for straightness of the masking strips
and for ensuring right-angled corners. This
method of masking enables one to complete the
composition of the actual picture to a nicety.
At the same time, the back of the slide looks neat
as well as the front, because the spots of gum are
hidden in the final binding.
j. — Por masking lantern slides
:ut up Stone thin black paper
nt<> strips 3^ in. wide, and
hese again, in an (O'dinary
‘>rint-trimmer, into smaller .strips
if various widths, each of which
s then in. long. A mask of
inv retlangular shape can be
milt up with these strips and is
letter than using cut-out masks
if stock sizes. Three tinv .spofs
if gum are dabbed along the top
’dge of the slile. before applying
the masking strips.
2. —By attaching the gauge temporarily to a sheet of glass we have an ideal masking
desk. The lines on the gauge ensure regular and perfect masking, and both hands are
free for the work. The glass is supported at an angle over an opal electric light bulb,
as shown.
b.—When all the slides are masked, the gummed places will be dry. and the surplus
masking can be trimmed off with a sharp knife, on laving each slide face down on
a clean piece of stiff flat cardboard.
4.
6. — Then comes " Spotting." Two white spots are gummed and puk on the mask,
at the top of the picture. These are to Uuiicate to the lanternisl which a’ay up the
slide is to be put into the lantern carrier, without his having to examine each one
as he takes it out of the box. A plentiful supply of spots can be moiie in a few seconds I
with an office letter-punch.
October 28th, 1936
In[ AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CIHEMATOQRAPHER a
8. — Upon the moistened binder, gum
side up, start the slide like tliis. Of
course you have laid a cleaned
cover-glass over the mask, and have
dusted both inside surfaces -with a
dusting-brush ! Have the slide
parallel with the binder, and in its
middle.
PERN SLIDES
DAVID
CHARLES.
1 1 . — Next squeeze dcnmi the hinder similarly on the opposite
side of the slide. This operation forms “ dog's ears ” as
you can see here. Pinch these to form neat mitres. A
spot of gum can be applied to these little triangular corners
to enable them to stick down better and make a good job of it.
9. — Press the slide firmly, so that the
binder commences to stick, and turn the
slide on its corner, until the next side
rests in the middle of the binding-strip.
Then run a finger tip the side, which has
already begun to stick, to make it adhere
firmly.
10. — Continue turning the slide, rubbing each edge in succession in good contact, and
take care to make a neat overlap of the ends of the binder. Then squeeze down
the projecting edges of binder along one side, like this.
12. — Then the remaining two sides are
folded over and. rubbed down. Notice
the neatness of the corners produced by
this method. The slide is now finished.
It should be placed under a fiat weight,
ind each successive slide put squarely
beneath the pile. This helps to compress
the corners. The glass on both sides
should he thoroughly cleaned when the
binders are quite dry. They will then
neither move nor become fluffy from
rubbing with a slightly damp rag. Jf the
slides are to be given titles, these should
be written legibly in white ink, either on
the top part of the black mask, between
the spots, before the cover glass is bound
on, or they can be written on the top
binding after the slide is completed. An
alternative method is to write this title in
black ink on a small strip of thin white
paper and either stick it on the mask before
bindi) g or on the outside of the slide
when pnished. Jfa set of slides is being
made for a lecture, they should be num¬
bered consecutively after the order has
been decided.
7. — Whether you prefer long or short
hinders, moisten them on a thin towel, or
on blotting-paper. For this purpose applv
gently either a soft damp sponge to the
gummed side, as shown in the picture, or
use a broad camel-hair brush that has been
dipped in water. If there is any doubt
about the binder sticking, a good plan is
to apply thin gum instead of water to
moisten it. Wetting the back of the binder
first makes it nice and limp, and therefore
easier to handle.
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I« AHMEUR PHOTOOS/MKB I
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Three years ago we announced the
formation of a new camera club at
Norwood. It is now firmly established
and decidedly flourishing. There are
comfortable headquarters conveniently
situated opposite the omnibus garage on
Knight’s Hill, West Norwood, and an
interesting and comprehensive pro¬
gramme for the coming season has been
arranged. There are vacancies for new
members, and we are informed that
A.P.” readers will receive a specially
warm welcome. Full particulars and a
copy of the syllabus can be obtained by
sending an addressed envelope to Mr.
A. W. Ketteridge, lo, Dodbrooke Road,
S.E.27.
We have been advised of a change in
Secretaryship of the Bournemouth Cam¬
era Club, which meets at the Town Hall,
Bournemouth, every Monday. The new
Secretary is Mr. John Reid, Westminster
Hall, Beacon Road, Bournemouth, who
will be pleased to hear from all keen
amateur photographers in the district
who are not members of a photographic
society.
The Willesden Photographic Society
has now commenced its winter session
and extends a hearty welcome to all
keen amateur photographers in the
N.W. district of London, who should get
into touch with the Secretary, Mr. E. E.
Telfer, 14, Robson Avenue, Willesden,
N.W. 10.
Erdington is a thriving suburb of
Birmingham, with over 10,000 inhabi¬
tants, and the Erdington and District
Photographic Society invites the ama¬
teur photographers among them to join.
Novices, as well as advanced workers,
are welcome, and the society provides,
free of charge, the use of a dark-room.
Those who are interested should send for
a programme to the Hon. Sec., Mr. H. C.
Chamberlin, 36, Grange Road, Erding¬
ton, Birmingham, or attend for a
“ sample evening ” on any Monday at
8 p.m. at the Church House rooms. High
Street, Erdington.
On Saturday afternoon next, October
31st, the Southern Railway is organising
a special ramble in the Bearstead
district, and a photographic party, under
the leadership of Mr. A. E. Daly, will be
included. The train leaves Charing
Cross at 1.45 p.m., and arrives back at
10.37 p.m. The return fewe is 3s. After
tea, a dance wiU be held at the Tudor
House, but an Mternative evening
ramble will be arranged.
The October issue of the " Path6scope
Monthly ” announces the new " Moto-
camera H," superseding the older
Model " B.” It is fitted with a fixed-
focus T.T. & H. anastigmat of aperture
f/2.5, and has a single-picture device.
The October releases of 9.5-mm. film
include two Charlie Chaplin comedies and
two Mickey Mouse cartoons.
We have been asked to draw the
attention of our readers to the " E.M.I.
Camera Club,” which has recently been
inaugurated and is open to all employees
of Electric and Musical Industries, Ltd.,
Hayes, Middlesex. Meetings are held
fortnightly during the winter and
monthly during the summer, and an
interesting and comprehensive syllabus
is being arranged.
The Bethnal Green Camera Club,
which meets on Wednesdays and Fridays
from 8 p.m. to 10 pm. at The Bethnal
Green Men’s Institute, 229, Bethnal
Green Road, E.2, has now commenced
its winter session. All readers of this
paper living in the Bethnal Green
district who are interested in the tech¬
nical and artistic side of photography
should get in touch with the Hon.
Secretary, Mr. Frank W. Young, at the
above address.
A Photographic Club has now been
formed by the students and lecturers
of the Camborne School of Metalliferous
Mining. This Club proposes to hold its
first exhibition in December, and a full
programme for the session is being
arranged. Amateur photographers living
in the district who are interested should
get in touch with the Hon. Secretciry,
Mr. Norman B. Connell, School of Mines,
Camborne, Cornwall.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition is Mr.
L. Tyler, 92, Bishops Tachbrook, Lea¬
mington Spa, to whom an award of 21s.
has been made. Readers will find full
particulars regarding this competition in
our advertisement pages.
Exhibitions and Competitions FUTURE.
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, October 31. Rules in this issue.
The Amateur Photographer Annual Lantern-Slide
Competition. Closing date, October 31. Rules in
this issue.
Wallace Heaton “ Open Competition.’* Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue,
XVme Salon International de Photographic de
Bruxelles. — Open, May-October. (M. Maurice Broquet,
Secretaire du Salon, Rue du Sceptre, 77. Brussels.)
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
South African International Salon. — Open, October.
(Hon. Secretary, Johannesburg P.S., P.O. Box 7024,
Johannesburg, South Africa.)
Fotoclub Zagreb, Fourth International Salon of
Photography. — Open, October. (Fotoclub Zagreb,
Masarykova II, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secretary, Magyar Ama-
torf^nyk^pezok, Orsz. Szovets^ge, Budapest VII,
Erzs^bet-kdrut, 9, Hungary.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open. November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Interna¬
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, Asahi, Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Open, October 3 i-Noveraber
30, (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
Wray Park Studio (Reigate) Third Annual Exhibition
of Enlargements made from local amateurs’ films.
(Windmill Galleries, High Street, Reigate), November
3-7, open 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs. —
Open, November 9-14. (P. H. Crosby, Hon. Sec.,
G.E.C. PhotograplSc Society, General Electric Co.,
Ltd., Coventry.)
Johnson’s Holiday Competition.” Cash prizes. —
Closing date, October 31. (Johnson 8t Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, N.W.4.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Entries, November i ; open,
December 5, 1936-February 4, 1937. (Dr. K. N.
Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P. Amateur Photographic
Association, Lucknow University, Lucknow.) Entry
forms obtainable also from the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer.
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December ; entries, November 2.
(J. F. Marshall, Hon. Sec., Kine Group, R.P.S.,
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.i.)
Borough of Ealing Public Libraries Photographic
Exhibition and Competition. — December 9-10. Open
to all residents in the Borough. (M. L. Hodges,
Librarian, Hanwell Public Library, London, W.7.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” BaUaestr.,
69, Antwerp.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 8r8, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
Twenty-ninth Scottish National Salon. — Open,
February 20-March 13 ; entries, January 23. (J.
J. Robertson, Hon. Salon Secretary, Art Gallery
and Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6, (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
IVe Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalit^, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly. Co., Euston Station, London,
N.W.i.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75 th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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October 28, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
xi
MINIATURE CAMERA OUTFITS FOR SERIOUS
MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Most serious miniature photographers come to us to change their outfits. This is why we always have on hand a very large selection of used
miniature cameras and accessories. In nine cases out of ten these second-hand cameras are indistinguishable from new, but by very reason
of our large and quick turnover for miniature apparatus, we are able to offer them in every case at prices lower than those of similar outfits
offered elsewhere. We invite prospective buyers to confirm the justice of this claim themselves by the simple process of comparison.
This week we have decided once more to increase the value for money of our second-hand miniature outfits so far as serious miniature
enthusiasts are concerned. With the exception of Leicas, Contaxes and Rolleiflexes, we are including with practically every camera adver¬
tised a set of extra accessories, such as Filters and Proxars. That no charge whatever is being made for this may be ascertained by reference
to our prices for similar cameras in our past advertisements. We merely wish to prove once more to the photographic public that in the
case of miniature cameras, whether it is a question of buying, selling or exchanging, better service and better value is always obtainable
by going to a specialist.
MINIATURE ENLARGERS
As miniature cam¬
era specialists, we
have on view at
our showroom the
most complete se¬
lection of miniature
enlargers to be seen
anywhere. The
accompanying il¬
lustration this week
shows the fully
automatic " FAM ”
enlarger, which is
especially designed
to enlarge all nega¬
tives up to 6x6
cm. in size. The
“ FAM ” is adjusted
to various heights
merely by turning
a porcelain wheel
located on the side
of the enlarger. It
gives a maximum
enlargement of 10 diameters on the 24x20 in. base¬
board with which it is provided, and an absolutely
unlimited enlargement merely by reversing the lamp-
house and using the floor as an easel. It is provided
with an extremely ingenious negative holder, permitting
the negatives to be used in strip form without removal
from the enlarger between each exposure. The optical
system consists of a single condenser in conjunction
with an f'4.5 anastigmat lens with iris diaphragm.
An orange swing filter is provided and a complete set of
masks for all negatives from Leica size up to 6x6 cm.
A very similar non-automatic enlarger is available.
This is the Filmarex, which apart from the necessity of
focussing by hand, corresponds to the FAM ” in all
other details. Prices : —
"FAM," 4x4 . £14 14 0
"FAM." 6x6 . £18 18 0
Filmarex, 4x4 . £9 13 6
Filmarex, 6x6 . £11 8 6
Another very interesting instrument we have just re¬
ceived is the Duplex Lumimax enlarger-projector. The
Lumimax was primarily intended to take the lens of the
Exakta camera. It is provided with a double condenser
and takes negatives up to 6x6 cm. The most unusual
feature of this enlarger is that the lamphouse may be
swivelled round into a horizontal position, thus convert¬
ing the instrument into a projector. Price, without lens,
£10 10s. With f/4.5 lens, £13.
A GUARANTEE OF MECHANICAL AND
OPTICAL PERFECTION ACCOMPANIES
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CAMERAS.
IN SOME CASES SETS OF FILTERS OR PROX¬
ARS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE APPARATUS.
NO EXTRA CHARGE HAS BEEN MADE FOR
THIS AND NO DEDUCTION CAN THERE¬
FORE BE MADE FROM THE PRICE OF THE
CAMERA IF THESE ACCESSORIES ARE NOT
REQUIRED. Please write for our new list of
second-hand cameras and accessories, now ready.
CONTAXES :
Contax Model II, f/1.5 Sonnar lens. As new £52 10 0
Contax Model I, this year’s camera, in new condition,
f/2 Sonnar lens, wedge type range-finder £30 10 0
Contax Model I, latest slow-speeds shutter, f/2.8 Tessar.
Practically as new . £19 10 0
Contax Model I, latest slow-speeds shutter, f/3.5 Tessar.
Practically as new . £17 10 0
Zeiss I3.5-cm. f/4 Sonnar for Contax. As new £13 15 0
Zeiss 30-cm. f/8 Tele-Tessar for Contax, special filter,
and case. Cost £48. As new . £27 10 0
Megoflex Attachment for Contax, any model, £3 10 0
Plate Back for Model I Contax . £2 10 0
Extra Slides, each . 5s. 6d.
Contax Magniphot Enlarger, latest improved type,
fitted orange swing filter. Cost £11. As new
£8 10 0
LEICAS :
Leica Model III, black, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six,
ever-ready case. As new . £26 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £29 17 6
Leica Model III, black, rigid f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £26 17 6
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £23 15 0
Leica Model II, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready case.
Excellent condition . £18 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable, f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Practically as new . £8 17 6
Another as above, in good average condition £7 15 0
Leitz 5-cm. f/2 Summar, non-collapsible. New condition
£10 10 0
Leitz 9-cm. f/2. 2 Thambar, with special pigskin case.
Cost £22 i9s. As new . £16 18 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar, coupled. As new.... £8 15 0
Leitz 1 3. 5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, coupled. Excellent condition
£11 10 0
Leitz 1 3. 5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor, coupled. Asnew£13 15 0
18-cm. f/5.5 Tele-Megor, coupled for Leica. As new
; 0
Leica Stereo Viewer, as new, £4 15s. Leica Slow Speeds
Attachment. As new . £2 0 0
Orange Swing Filter for Valoy, 258. ; Waist-level
Finder, 25s. ; Angular Finder, chromium, latest
type, 25s. ; Soomp Lens Hood, 7s. 6d. ; Front Lens,
El^ro, 15s.; Elpet, 17s. 6d.
Leitz ‘ Fylad " Enlarger, to take the Leica lens. Ex¬
cellent condition . £6 10 0
ROLLEIFLEXES :
Latest Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid
Compur, ever-ready case. As new....£l9 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex, 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, ever-ready case.
Practically new condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar lens. Rapid
Compur, ever-ready case. As new.... £20 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex, 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Rolleicord Model II, f/3.5 Triotar, case. As new
£14 10 0
Rolleicord Model I, f/3.8 Triotar, case. As new
£11 15 0
MISCELLANEOUS :
Latest type Super Ikonta Model II (8 or 16 on 3jx2i),
f/3.8 Tessar lens, coupled film transport and shutter
release, with green and red filters and ever-ready
case. As new. Cost over £30 . £20 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS— contd.
Voigtlander Prominent (8 or 16 on 3^X2^), f/4.5 Heliar
lens, coupled range-finder, built-in exposure meter,
Focar lens, yellow filter, pigskin case. Cost over
£21. As new . £13 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar lens, set of Focars, green
and yellow filters, ever-ready case. As new
£14 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, set of Focars, blue and
green filters, case. As new . £12 5 0
Welta Superfekta, f/2.8 Tessar, red and yellow filters.
As new . £18 15 0
Ikoflex I, f/4.5 Novajf, Compur Rapid, yellow filter.
As new . £7 0 0
Miniature Marvel, f/2 Xenon lens. Rapid Compur shut¬
ter, green filter and Zeiss Proxar. As new £9 15 0
Noviflex, f/2.9 Trioplan, yellow/green filter, Proxar,
case. Cost £17. As new . £9 17 6
Mini-Fex, f/3.5 Astan lens, Compur shutter, filter, purse.
As new . £5 17 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta. f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, yellow
and blue filters. As new . £8 18 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, green and red
filters . £8 5 0
530 Zeiss Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 2 filters. As
new . £7 7 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur, filter. As new
£5 18 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/3.5 Kodak lens, Compur shutter,
yellow filter. As new . £7 7 6
Baldax. f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur, Agfa sky filter. As
new . £5 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, filter. Ex¬
cellent condition . £3 12 6
Foth-Derby, f/2. 5 lens, focal-plane shutter, filter. Ex¬
cellent condition . £5 5 0
Kodak Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, Compur shutter, Proxar,
filter. Good condition . £9 9 0
Nagel Pupille, f/2 Xenon lens, Compur shutter, Proxar,
green filter. Excellent condition . £12 12 0
Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Elmar lens, Compur shutter, 2
filters, special reflex attachment . £12 12 0
Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, set of three pan.
ortho filters. As new . £7 5 0
Zeiss Kolibri, f/3.5 Tessstf, Compur, Proxar, filter, case.
Excellent condition . £6 17 6
Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur shutter, filter. As new
£5 15 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, light red
and graduated filter, ever-ready case.... £13 18 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, light
and medium yellow filters, ever-ready case. As
new . £14 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar lens. Rapid Compur,
2 filters, ever-ready case. As new . £18 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar, Compur shutter, 2
filters, ever-ready case..... . £21 18 6
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tesseir, Proxar, filter, ever-ready
case. As new . £17 15 0
Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, fitted specially
to take plates, 3 slides and focussing screen, filter.
Cost nearly £17. As new . £10 10 0
Exakta Multispeed Model B, f/2.8 Tessar, graduated
filter, Proxar, case. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, case. As
new . £25 15 0
Exakta Plate-back Model C, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides,
focussing screen, filter, case. As new.. £24 10 0
Exakta Lever-wind Model A, f/2.8 Tessar, filter, Proxar.
As new . £15 15 0
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
PLEASE MENTION “THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER" WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
• You cannot do Better —
• . and there can be no better reason for going to ‘ the Westminster ’ to
buy a New or Second-hand Camera (Cine or Still), or to EXCHANGE
your present apparatus. If you desire to make your purchase on
most convenient OUT-OF- INCOME terms, you will find that ‘ the
Westminster ’ can offer you very special advantages.
FOTH'FLEX— with
f/2.5 lens .
Marvellous Value
Splendid Offer
Twm*lens reflex taking 12 pictures
2ix2t on nonnaj 3t x film.
With f/2.5 Foth anaatigmat,
automatic film counter, focussing
rna-gnifier, focal-plane shutter,
giving exposures 2 to l/500th
sec. and Time, with delayed-
action movement.
Price only .. £13;-|0:0
Nine monthly payments of 31/6.
Also with f/3.5 Foth anastigmat,
as above, at. . . 0 * T * 6
‘WESTEX’
Roll Film
Cameras
Quite Unbeatable
WES TEX
8 pictures 31 x 2i on standard film.
Fine f/6.3 ^anastigmat in focus*
sing mount. Self-erecting front,
ready at a touch, direct-vision
and brilliant finders. Quite
“ WESTEX
Four-Five ”
Takes 8 or 16 on normal
3ix2ifllm. Very high¬
est quality in every
detail. Superb f/4.5
anastigmat, giving ex¬
ceptionally fine defini¬
tion, in focussing mount,
delayed-action Prontor
H shutter, 1 to l/150th
sec., T. and B. Btordy
all-metal body, plated
edges, best leather cover¬
ing and bellows. Quick
self-erecting front. Op¬
tical direct-vision and
brilliant waist-level fin¬
ders. Hinged easy-
loading back, panchro¬
matic safety windows.
Easy and delightful to
handle, yet suitable for
the most advanced work
anywhere. By far the
best all-round value
offered. Obtainable
only at the Westminster.
£4:8:9
Nine monthly payments
of 10/5.
Velvet • lined Leather
Case, 6/9 extra.
Junior ”
unparalleled at its price.
42/6
Nine monthly payments
of 6/3.
ZEISS IKON •
SUPER IKONTA II
Eight 31x21 or 16 21xl|
on standard film.
All znetai parts chromium
finish ; film winder and
shutter interlocked, entirely
preventing double exposures.
AJbada direct-vision finder.
Tessar f/3.8, Compur Rapid
delayed • action Gutter, 1
to l/400th sec.
£27:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
63/-.
NEW PATHESCOPE
9.S^mm. Motocamera
Model “if”
Remarkably compact
and simple to load, and
loaded in a few seconds.
Size 42 in. square by
2J in. thick, weighs only
2i lb. Taylor, Taylor
and Hobson f/2.5 lens.
Extra smooth running
silent mechaiiism. single
pictures at will-
£6:6:0
Nine monthly payments
of 14/9.
PATHESCOPE 200'B
S.S^mm. Projector
Highly efficient 200-watt
direct lighting system,
giviDg_ a brilliant screen
picture 10 ft. wide. Flicker-
lees projection. Fan-cooled
and asbestos-lined lamp-
house. Universal tilting
movement. Motor rewind,
A.C. or D.C. supply,
complete with lamp and
motor drive for lUO-volt
circuit, 300-ft. emptv reel
and flex £15:0;0
Nine monthly payments of
35’-.
Resistance for use on
voltages 200 to 250
£1 15 0
<F1LMAREX*
& *FAM* (Automatic)
Vertical Enlargers
F/4.5 anaatigmat, one-hand lever, rise
and fall, with automatic locking, in
three models for negatives up to 4 x 4
cm., 6x6 cm., and 3^x21.
Model 1, 4 X 4 cm., enlarges 2 to 10
times linear. Complete
with condenser .
Nine monthly payments of 22/7.
Model 2, 6x6 cm., complete with
condenser . . £11:8:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/8.
Model 3. 3i X 2i £1 7 " 1 7 *0
Nine monthly payments of 41,8.
**FAM** {Automatic) Models
F/4.5 anastigmat, 4x4 ^ j ^ 'Q
Nine monthly payments of 344.
£18:18:0
Nine monthly payments of 44/1.
Some of Many
BARGAINS —
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October 28th, 1936
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The . Week’s Meetings
Thursday, October 29th.
Armley and Wjrtley P.S. “ Between the Heather and the Northern Sea.” H. P.
Kendall.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. ” With an Antiquary in East Cheshire.” H. Potter.
Blyth and D.C.C. Kodaclirome (Films) (P.L.). Kodak, Ltd.
Bolton C.C. “ A Chat on Pictorial Photography.” Mrs. W. Madeley.
Brighouse C.C. Beginners’ Evening. Apparatus and Development.
Bury P.S. Mr. Tabor’s Evening. (Three Folios of Prints) Loan.
Camberwell C.C. Monthly Competition.
Cardiff C.C. Mounting and Finishing.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. S.P.F. Portfolio.
Greenock C.C ” B’rds of the Ocean.” Hugh B. Cott.
Hammersmith House P.S. ” Bypaths in Photography.” T. J. Ward.
Hull P.S. ” Enlarging and Developing of Chloro-Bromide Prints.” J. C. Co.x.
Keighley and D.P.A. ‘‘ Tank Development of Roll Films.” H. Bottomley.
Liverpool A.P.A. ” Paras'tes and Disease.” Dr. T. Southv/ell.
N. Middx. P.S. ” A Ramble in Provence.” H. W. Fincham.
Oldham P.S. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers. Bi-monthly Prints.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” A Talk on Photography.” J. Hindle Higson.
Richmond C.C. ” The Shell-Dwellers — a Romance of the Seashore.” F. M. Duncan.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. Landscape (Bromoil). A. C. Banfield.
Sunderland P.A. ” Pictorial Work with Modem Roll Films.” Kodak, Ltd.
Urmston and D.P.S. Monthly Competition. One-man Show. R. G. Jones.
Wimbledon C.C. “ Some Folk and Fjords of Norway.” K. Baker.
Woolwich P.S. ” Homely Hertfordshire.” H. Rose.
Friday, October 30th.
Accrington C.C. Hanging Exhibition Prints in the Library.
Bethnal Green C.C. Practical Work.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Committee Meeting.
Cardiff C.C. New Photographic Goods and Cin4 Show. J. Hayhurst.
Derby P.S. ” Portraiture.” Members’ Evening.
Harrogate P.S. “Natural Colour Photography.” J. A. Mackay.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. ” Negative-Making for Beginners.” F. W. Lawton.
Leigh Lit. S. (Photo. Sec.). “ Rambles Round N. Wales.” J. W. Pickering.
P.S. of Ireland. “ The Development of the Negative.” F. R. A. McCormick.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. Indoor Portraiture.
St. Helens C.C. “ Enlarging.” H. W. Kay.
Walkden and D.P.S. Members’ Night. Discussion and Practice.
Saturday, October 31st.
Accrington C.C. Opening of Annual Exhibition.
The Camera Club (Leica Section). Last day of Annual Exhibition.
Hackney P.S. Outing — Stanmore. F. D. Osborn.
Watford C.C. Gevaluxe Demonstration. R. S. Beck.
Monday, November 2nd.
Blackburn and D.P.S. Debate. D. L. Collins and H. Mullineaux.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. “Bromoil.” J. H. Horrocks and J. Smith.
Bournemouth C.C. “ Informal Talk on Making of Lantern Slides.” P. W. Cushion.
Bradford P.S. “ Child PJiotography.” Rev. J. V. Haswell.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Portraiture in the Small Hall.
Derby P.S. “ A London Pilgrimage.” Wm. A. Clark.
Dewsbury P.S. Y.P.U. “ Trophy ” Prints.
Erdington and D.P.S. “The Importance of Correct Exposure.” D. Mackenzie.
Halifax P.S. Committee Meeting.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. “ Miniature Negative Photography.” Messrs. E. Leitz.
Kingston C.C. “ Negative-Making.” R. S. Beck.
Lancaster P.S. “ A Chat on Pictorial Photography.” Mrs. Madeley.
Leeds C.C. “ An Officer’s Travel to India.” J. C. North.
Leeds University P.S. “ Ways and Songs of Birds.” W. R. Grist.
Liverpool A.P.A. “ Dufaycolor ” (Ilford, Ltd.). J. E. Archbald.
Monklands P.S. “ A Chat on Pictorial Photography.” S. Bridgen.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. Slides with Criticism.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Advance and Novice Print Competition, also Technique
Competition.
Oxford P.S. • “Miniature Photography Manipulation.” E. F. Davidson.
Padiham and D.P.S. “ Finishing an Exhibition Print.” (Beginners.) F. Westall.
Southampton C.C. Whist Drive.
Southport P.S. Members’ Print and Slide Night.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Monday, November 2nd {conid.),
S. London P.S. Criticism of Prints and Slides. November Competition.
St. Helens C.C. “ Old Liverpool.” D. L. Evans.
Wallasey A. P.S. Y.M.C.A. Lecture. “ The Charm of Sweden.” T. E. Eccles.
Walsall P.S. New Kodak Kodachrome.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Lantern Lecture. F. G. Newmarch.
Tuesday, November 3rd.
Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain. “Some New Cameras.” J. E.
Saunders.
Basingstoke C.C. “ Gaslight Printing.” W. H. Cousins.
Birmingham P.S. Demonstration of Portraiture. Hugo van Wadenoyen.
Dunfermline P.A. “ Negatives.” M. B. Jackson.
Exeter C.C. Cine Evening. C. Ireland.
Grimsby P.S. Y.P.U. “ Shield ” Lantern Slides.
Guildford and D.C.C. “ Surrey — the Beautiful S.W, Comer.” A. H. Redman.
Hackney P.S. Bromoil Demonstration. Kodak, Ltd.
Halifax P.S. Members’ Social Evening.
Harrow C.C. “The Treatment of Negatives.” H. Alfred Hayes.
Leamington and D.P.S. “ Film Pack Development.” J. E. Hall.
Leeds P.S. “ Wild Life of Meadow and Wood.” A. Gilpin.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. “ Holiday Odds and Ends.” J. Cooper Sands.
Manchester A. P.S. “ Ingleton and the Valley of the Lune.” T. B. Howell.
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. “ Caves and Pot Holes of Craven.” N. Holden.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. Outdoor Night Photography.
Newport and Mo i. P.S. “ Picture-Making and Still Life.” Mr. RoUinson.
Norwich and D.P.S. “ Lantern-Slide Making.” H. F. Low.
Norw'ood C.C. Competition Evening.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. “ Making the Exhibition Print.” K. C. Briggs.
Palmer’s Green Cine S. Competition Evening.
Peterborough P.S. E. A. F. Bansall Shield and Mixed Subjects Portfolios.
Portsmouth C. and Cine C. Second Print and Slide Competition. Criticism of First.
Reading C.C. Annual General Meeting.
Rugby and D.P.S. “ Miniature Negative Photography.” Messrs. E. Leitz.
Sheffield P.S. Lecture by \v. Shekelton.
Small Heath P.S. “Colour — Dufay.” A. A, Walker.
Stafford P.S. Beginners’ Night. “ Printing.” R. G. Allen.
St. Bride P.S. “ Bromide Enlarging.” C. H. Summers.
Warring! m P.S. “Portraiture.” F. G. Curson.
Whitehall C.C. “ Puzzles and Some Anecdotes.” Geoffrey E. Peachey.
Willcsderi I'.S. “Enlarging Demonstration.” W. E. Plant.
Windlesham c.C. “ Night Photography.” Demonstration by Messrs. Ilford Ltd.
Wednesday, November 4th.
Battersea Men's Inst. C.C. “ People I Have Shot.” James Jarche.
Bethnal Green C.C. Talk on Still Life.
Birkenhead P.A. “ Dufaycolor.” G. H. Sewell.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). Demonstration of Movikon Cine Camera and Kinox
Projector. Zeiss Ikon Ltd.
Bradford P.S. “ Oil Reinforcement.” J. Redfeam. Pictorial Group Evening.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Pictorial Photography.” C. Cecil Davies.
Chorley P.S. “ Pictures for Pleasure and Profit.” C. Gent.
Coventry P.C. M.C.P.F. Portfolio and Slides.
Croydon C.C. “ Thirty Years of Press Photography.” A. Barrett.
Ealing P.S. “ Dufaycolor Photography.” J. E. Archbald.
Edinburgh P.S. “ To Boston and Hudson Bay on a Tramp.” E. Drummond Young.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. “ Combination Printing by Enlargement.” W. E.
Ginger.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Demonstration on Contact Printing. H. W. Brookes.
Howard de Walden P.C. Cinema Lecture. Mr. Blair.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. “ Photographic Papers.” S. Schofield.
London School of Hygiene P.S. “ Adventures with a 5s. Camera.” H. B. Wells
and L. Balston.
Luton and D.C.C. Contact Lantern-Slide Making. C. G. Linnell.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. “ More Dufaycolor.” Dr. W. C. Fothergill.
Partick C.C. Whist Drive.
Shropshire C.C. “ Cycling Across Norway.”
South Essex C.C. Members’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. “ Wash in Running Water One Hour.” G. W. L.
Carter.
Tunbridge Wells A.P.A. “ A Wanderer in Photography.” C. R. Marshall.
Worcestershire C.C. “ The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1935.
‘‘The Monthly Competitions SEPTEMBE^
The entries in the competitions for September
again showed an increase in numbers, particu¬
larly in the Beginners’ class, which almost
constituted a record. The quality, too, was extremely
high in all sections. The awards are as follows : —
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Nature’s Pattern,” by Henry C. Stacy,
33, Poynders Road, Clapham Park, London, S.W. 4.
Second Prize. — “ The End of a Perfect Day,” by
William Jackson, 105, Park Grove, Hull.
Third Prize. — “The Summit ^idge,” by J. F.
Cutler, 52, Gibbs Green, Edgware, Middx.
Mounting Prize. — “The Morning Walk,” by W.
Ellison, 41, Moorhouse Road, Carlisle.
Certificates of Merit. — “ Calling at Treib,” by F.
Annis Burrows, Enisan, Hill Rise, Chalfont St. Peter,
Bucks; “Well! What’s Funny About That?” by
Arthur Keen, 328, Fourteenth Avenue East, Calgary,
Alberta, Canada ; “ The Rolle Pass,” by Hilda
Jordan, Hildene, Tring, Herts.
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped ,
those in the first group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class i, Class 2 and
Class 3 respectively.
Those awarded Honourable Mention are as follows :
Yahva Arif (Cairo) ; Geo. C. Backhouse (Leeds) ;
(2) H. M. Bond (Woking) ; (2) G. W. Bott (S. Yardley,
Birmingham) ; Hubert Brickwood (St. Ives, Hunts) ;
J. H. Clark (London, S.E.) ; Arthur G. Dell (W.
Norwood, London, S.E.) ; Cecil H. Diddams (Stockton-
on-Tees) ; William Jackson (Hull) ; Hilda Jordan
(Tring) ; Arthur Keen (Canada) ; G. E. Oakley
(Acton, London, W.) ; (2) Mrs. K. M. Parsons (Read¬
ing) ; George A. Slight (Forest Hill, London, S.E.) ;
George B. P. Sturrock (Glasgow) ; Denis Whitlock
(Shortlands, Kent) ; Bingley Wilson (Rochdale).
Intermediate Section.
First Prize. — “ Contemplation,” by Lilian F.
Thomas, 27, Robarts Road, Liverpool, 4.
Second Prize. — “ The Castle on the Hill,” by G.
Warren Parrett, Corbiere, Fitzmary Avenue, Margate,
Kent.
Certificates of Merit. — “ Water Lilies,” by Major C.
Banbury, Marden, Hertford, Herts; “The Old
Serai, Istanbul,” by Muhyeddin Arif Mardin, Tiirkiye
Is Bankasi, Galata, Istanbul, Turkey ; “ Through
Morning Mist,” by Frank Price, South View, Chester-le-
Street, Durham ; “ On the Leny,” by Robert E
Steven, 34, Cromarty Avenue, Newlands, Glasgow.
Beginners’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Old Frankfurt,” by E. V. Marchant,
RosCdale, Iffiey,- Oxford.
Second Prize. — “ Fair Weather,” by T. M. Lennie,
9, Edenburst Avenue, Wallasey, Cheshire.
Certificates of Merit. — “ Boats on the Shore,” by
G. Bramslev, 150, Gl. Kongevej, Copenhagen, Den¬
mark ; “ Dusk at Looe,” by Miss Vera Dawson,
Lynton Cottage, Ilkley, Yorks ; “ George,” by G.
D. Hodkinson, 42, The Oval, Gloucester ; “ Suspicion,”
by A. J. Nasmyth, 35, West Drive, Heathfield Park,
Handsworth, Birmingham, 20 ; “ Take a Bite,” by
Mrs. M. Smith, 13, Market Place, Pickering, Yorks.
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October 28th/ 1936
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ta 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER g
My Winning Picture and How I took It ’’
A reader of The Amateur Photographer wins the Daily Herald
By FRED H. DONE.
£3,000 prize and describes here his methods of work.
At the age of fourteen I first became interested in pictures,
but it was not until after two years’ hard saving that
I was able to buy myself a modest Kodak Brownie
(folding camera) with R.R. lens. On the same day I purchased
my first copy of “ The A.P.” My dark-room was the pantry,
my red lamp a very unreliable oil lamp, and 1 still marvel at
the results 1 obtained.
I passed through different stages, and during hard times my
outfit dropped to a simple V.P.K., but it rose again to an f/4.5
outfit. This brought my first win of ;^io, which I invested in
a refle.K (3^X2^). As I won prizes I added to my outfit.
For me it had to be an almost self-supporting hobby. Now I
possess a Rolleifie.x and a Kodak Recomar camera. With
the latter I use Kodak Super Sensitive Cut Film and Kodak
Super Sensitive Film for the Rolleiflex.
When processing my own negatives I use Kodak M.Q.
concentrated developer, chiefly because I am used to it, but
I am hoping to experiment with a fine-grain developer this
winter which will eventually supersede it. In the summer I
have little time and conveniences for dealing with roll films,
and they are entrusted to Raines, of Ealing.
I use a Zeiss Magniphot enlarger, but unfortunately this
only gives me 8x8 enlargements from the 2^X2-^ negatives.
My enlargements are made either on Kodak Nikko or Kodak
Cream Fine Grain Royal. Apart from spotting, and shading
during enlargement, my pictures are straight from the negative.
The exposure of my winning picture was i, Tooth of a second
at f/3.5. It was taken about four o’clock on the 29th August,
on a very sunny afternoon. The negative was processed by
Raines, of Ealing, and the twelve-inch square glossy enlarge¬
ment they made from it showed not the slightest trace of
grain. The negative is perfect. It was rather a haphazard
shot, the children were thrown up and down by my friend
(to his discomfort) and then the foremost child removed her
hat and placed it on their father’s head. This provided them
with much amusement and produced their jolly expression
(their winning smiles, 1 should say!). During this time I had
to focus, keep them in the middle of the square format, and,
most difficult of all, to see that the many wireless poles and
chimneys didn't come into the picture. A remarkable feat,
you will think. Well, you know the result.
I take my photography in an open-minded spirit. I tackle
anything, but since the purchase of the Rolleiflex at the begin¬
ning of this year I have spent a lot of time on child photo¬
graphy. In this branch I act merely as photographer. I tell
the parents what I want and then leave the stage to them whilst
I am free to dodge round with the camera. In this way many
unrehearsed and candid pictures are obtained.
I would like to say that I have obtained a great deal of help
from the pages of “The A.P.,’’ and during the early stages of
my photographic career I learned much from the free-lancing
services run by Mallinson of Cambridge.
Although I feel greatly honoured with being awarded this
big prize, the following telegram touched me more than any¬
thing. It was handed in at 8.14 Monday morning and runs
as follows :
“ Hearty congratulations beauty of picture removes persona
regret. A Competitor.”
This makes one proud to be a member of the camera-using
fraternity.
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October 28th, 1936
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^ 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER o
A Lantern that Projects Prints
By BERNARD ALFIERI, Jun.
Projecting pictures on a screen during winter evenings can have an additional attraction if there are no
lantern slides to prepare first, and small prints from the amateur’s personal collection can be shown
in a big size. The Episkop is a simple and cheap adaptation of the epidiascope, built to take prints
up to 3^ in. square. Although the brilliance of transmitted light cannot be obtained by reflection,
this apparatus offers excellent projection from small prints on to a screen of about 4 to 5 feet square.
1 , — The bottom of the projector is hinged to allow the lamp to be placed in position.
A iQO-watt lamp with screw cap is used and can be supplied for the purpose in
all voltages.
4. — The image of the picture is thrown forward on to the screen by means of a
mirror at the top of the apparatus. This is adjusted to the correct angle to get
the best result^ and focussing is effected by the knob at the side.
2. — With the apparatus upright and pointing at the screen, a print is placed in
a metal currier^ which is held doi&n by a metal mask, and inserted in grooves
provided underneath.
5, —The carrier pushes through to the other side, allowing the next picture to be
arranged while the first is being shown. A selection of different masks allow
prints of varying sizes to be projected.
3, — The print in the carrier is pushed into position and the light is then
switched on.
6. — The switch is
ed to allow the la^np to be controlled while
are being changed.
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October 28th, 1936
“The A.P.” Monthly Competitions
PRIZES AND RULES.
To encourage pictorial outlook and good technique in the photographic work of our readers
• in all parts of the world.
(I) For Advanced Workers.
This class is open to all amateur photographers.
First Prize. — One guinea in cash or “ A.P.” silver
plaque (optional).
Second Prize. — Half a guinea in cash or “ A.P.”
bronze plaque (optional).
Third Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
A special prize of five shillings in cash for the best
mounted picture.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (sec below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) All prints must be accompanied by a stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper if they are to be
returned. Prints receiving an award will be retained.
(2) Prints must be mounted, but not framed.
(3) Returnable prints in the Advanced Section will
be sent back with a typed criticism, and classified
according to merit.
(4) Prints may be of any size and by any process,
and must be the competitor’s own work throughout.
(5) The award of a prize or certificate in the Ad¬
vanced Workers’ Competition or any other competition
or exhibition will not debar the competitor from entering
again on future occasions and winning further prizes.
(II) For Intermediate Workers.
This class is to encourage those readers who have
passed the “ beginner ” stage and may have won an
award in the Beginners’ Competition, but have not
progressed sufficiently to enter in the Advanced
Competition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(i) No print must be larger’than iox8 in., and
can be by contact or enlargement by any process, and
may be mounted.
{2) The whole of the work (exposure, development,
printing, etc.) must be carried out by the competitor.
(3) Prints entered in the Intermediate Section will
be criticised and returned if accompanied by stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper. Prints receiving
an award will be retained.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Inter¬
mediate Competition debars the competitor from
entering this competition again, but he is then eligible
for the Advanced Workers’ Section.
(HI) For Beginners.
This class is open to those who have never won an
award in any photographic competition or exhibition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 6x4 in. Contact
prints or small enlargements up to this size are eligible,
but must be unmounted.
(2) The exposure must have been made by the
competitor, but developing and printing may be the
work of others.
(3) No prints can be criticised or returned.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Begin¬
ners’ Competition debars the competitor from entering
this section again.
General Rules.
(i) Any number of prints may be entered, but each
print must have on the back the appropriate coupon
(see advertisement pages) the date of which must be
within five weeks of the closing date of the competition.
Overseas readers may use the most recent coupons to
hand.
(2) Each print must have on the back the name and
address of the competitor, and the title.
(3) All entries must be addressed to The Editor,
The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford
Street, London, S.E.i, and the package must be
marked on the outside “ Beginners,” ” Intermediate,”
or ” Advanced,” as the case may be.
(4) No packages will be received on which there
are postage charges to be paid.
(5) No communications on other matters should be
enclosed with competition prints. No correspondence
in connection with the competitions can be undertaken.
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LANTERN SLIDES BY CONTACT
IN adclitiou to lantern plates, developing and
fixing solutions, and dishes of suitable size,
lantern-slide making by contact requires the use
of a printing frame. This should be of quarter-
plate size (4i X in.) which will enable a quarter-
plate or smaller negative to be printed on the
3i-in. square lantern plate.
If printing is to be <lone from a smaller negative,
it is desirable to make a simple mask to hold the
film or plate in the centre of the frame. In the
case of a film, the mask can be cut from Mack paper
and may have mounting comers into which the
film can be slipped to prevent it from moving away
from the opening.
For plate negatives a card surroun*! is better,
but care should be taken that the card is no thicker
than the plate, or the lantern plate may bed down
on the carrier instead of the negative, so lea<ling to
uusharp slides.
Before starting to print it is desirable to sort the
negatives into groups under the classification
" Thin," " Medium," " Dense,” and " Very Dense,"
to facilitate estimation of exposure.
Lantern plates fall into three distinct classes
according to their speed. These correspond
roughly with bromide, chloro-bromide and gaslight
papers, and are handled in the dark-room in much
the same way.
When exposing the lantern plate behind the
negative in the printing frame the distance of the
frame from the light, preferably an opal electric
bulb, should be carefully fixed so that exact dupli¬
cate exposures can be niade. For fast lantern
plates a 2o-watt bulb may be tried at a distance of
tw’o to four feet, this distance being shortened to
2 ft., or even 18 in. for plates of chloro-bromide
speed. For plates of the gaslight tj'pe, for which a
dark-room is not required, exposure at 8 In. from a
60-watt bulb is suggested.
Test exposures should be made in the way fami¬
liar in printing on paper ; to avoid waste a lantern
plate may be cut into four test strips (in a safe
light) by means of a wheel cutter.
After exposure the lantern plate is developed —
preferably in a developer recommended by the
makers — fixed in an acid fixing bath, washed, and
dried. It must then be protected from damage by
a cover-glass, which is placed over the film side
and bound round the edge of the slide by rea<Jy-cut
gummed binding-strips. Masking, if this is re¬
quired, is done before binding by gumming strips
of black paper on the surface either of slide or
cover-glass.
Holding the slide so that the picture is correctly
seen, a white spot is gummed to each of the two
top comers to enable the lantemist to insert it
correctly in the lantern.
DEVELOPERS FOR
LANTERN SLIDES
. . 80
grs.
(9
grm.)
1
oz.
(100
grm.)
. . 80
grs.
(9
grm.l
10
grs.
(i-S
grm.)
. . 20
oz.
(1,000 c.c.)
“BLACK TONE” PLATES.
Any full-strength M.Q. developer, as used for bro¬
mide prints, will give good black tones on these
plates, or the following may be used
Hydroquinone
Sodium sulphite (cryst.)
Potassium hydrate
Potassium bromide
Water so make
Warm tones can be obtained on ” black tone ”
lantern plates by increasing the exposure up to five
times normal and using an M.Q. developer containing
a large proportion of bromide.
" WARM TONE ” PLATES.
The following pyro formula, due to H. W. Bennett,
is recommended ; —
A. Pyro
Sodium sulphite (cryst.)
Citric acid
Water to make
B. Sodium carbonate (cryst.)
Water to make
C. Potassium bromide . .
Water to make
100 grs. (23 grm.)
800 grs. (183 grm.)
50 grs. (II. 5 grm.)
10 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
800 grs. (183 grm.)
10 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
100 grs. (23 grm.)
10 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
For normal development take i part A, i part B,
2 parts water ; for still warmer tones take i part A,
i part B, i part C, i part water.
Lantern slides on development are fixed, washed
and dried in the same manner as glass negatives.
Lantern slides may be toned in the sulphide toner
or any other toning bath as recommended for bromide
prints. A fine brown colour can also be obtained
by bleaching in mercuric chloride solution as used for
intensification and exposing to bright daylight.
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tX+HIBITION PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLVIl.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Miss MERLYN
SEVERN.
" T AM a miniaturist born —
I photographically speaking —
and bred. To my mind, the
camera is a kind of third eye — a
mechanical eye recording the im¬
pressions that the physical eye
finds interesting or beautiful. It
should therefore approximate as
closely as possible to the eye’s
method of working : it must combine
the utmost portability and con¬
venience in operation with a lens of
very wide aperture.
“ Against these advantages must
be set the care necessary in pro¬
cessing the tiny negatives if large
prints of exhibition quality are to
be produced from them ; but I for
one find the technique of miniature
work fascinating.
“ When the opportunity arose to
take some photographs of the
The Dark and the Pale Swan.
Russian Ballet I had just become
possessed of a Contax II, and I
found it an ideal camera for the
job ; the combined range-finder
and view-finder, and the remarkable
definition given by the f/1.5 Sonnar
lens, were especially valuable.
“ In work of this kind very fast
panchromatic material is, of course,
necessary, for exposures must be
kept to the minimum and the lighting
is often inadequate. I use Agfa
ISS film, developed in paraphenylene-
diamine and glycin — the weU-known
Sease III formula. I aim at a very
thin negative — what a photographer
of the old school would probably
describe as ‘ a mere ghost ’ — with
the double purpose of keeping the
grain fine and reducing the time of
exposure in the enlarger.
“ This last point is a very im¬
Merlyn Severn.
portant one, I think, for workers
living in a large town. The vibra¬
tion from passing traffic may not
be consciously felt, but experiment
will prove that it affects the enlarger,
particularly when the head is at
the top of the upright ; if a pro¬
longed exposure is given, definition,
is bound to suffer. The degree of
enlargement involved in making
a 20x16 in. print from a ijxi in.
negative is so great that no liberties
can be taken in this respect.
" For exhibition prints I generally
use Kodak Royal paper, and develop
it with amidol (the standard for¬
mula). Pictures taken at night
nearly always have comparatively
large areas of dark tone, and good
rich blacks are accordingly very
important. They can only be
obtained by full development. Be¬
fore making the final print I make
sure, by means of test pieces, that
the exposure contemplated will al¬
low of at least three minutes in the
developer. The print is then rinsed,
given ten minutes in each of two
acid fixing baths, and well washed.
When it is dry I go over it carefuUy,
filling in with water-colour mixed
with a trace of gum any white
specks due to dust on the negative ;
the final test is to pin it up on a
wall and see how it looks.
“To would-be exhibitors I should
like to repeat the advice so often
given in these pages : join a club.
Photographers are the most friendly
people in the world, and whenever
you come up against some little
difficulty you are sure to find that
a more experienced member is both
able and willing to help you.’’
{A further example of Miss Severn’s
work is reproduced on one of the
centre Art pages.)
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ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
WATER BUTT/^ hy W, G. Briggs,
IT might be thought, perhaps, that
the subject matter of this picture
is somewhat slight, and, to those
who habitually think in terms of
landscape in the grand manner, or
other types of subject of imposing
scale, it would, no doubt, appear to
be rather inadequate, but it must be
admitted that the motive is finely
expressed and the subject complete in
itself, while works of more
grandiose intention frequently
fail to achieve their object and
only succeed in attaining
the commonplace.
The effect of sunshine and
shadow which provides the
motive is clearly in evidence ;
there is a further attraction
in the more than a hint of
decorative pattern ; the feel¬
ing of light on the splashing
water is beautifully conveyed ;
there is a nice suggestion of
texture in the way the surface
of the wall is rendered ; and,
from the technical standpoint,
the quality of the print is
first-rate.
In fact, judging from the
print, the negative is one of
that particularly excellent
quality that is required for
the making of a lantern slide.
There is a richness and trans¬
parency in the shadows and
a brilliancy and sparkle in
the lights that would show up
extremely well when projected
upon a screen, either if the
slide were developed to a
warm-black tone or if the
blue-grey of thiocarbamide
were employed. As far as
a print can do, it illustrates the
qualities needed for a slide, to the
production of which this number is
specially devoted. It also has refer¬
ence to work with the cine camera,
and, in this connection again, the
subject and its presentation is sug¬
gestive of a very good " still ” or
“ close-up ” illustrative of such a
theme as “ Sunshine and Rain.”
As far as the arrangement is con¬
cerned, it seems very well designed
and complete. The centre of interest
lies in the patch of light where the
water splashes from the spout. It
attracts the attention, in the first
instance, because of its brilliance — it
is the brightest note in the whole
thing — and, in the second, because it
is indicative of motion in a scheme
that is otherwise perfectly static.
Its brightness is enhanced by its
proximity to the intense dark of the
water spout, which is about the
deepest tone in the picture, and, on
account of the concentration of inter¬
est afforded by the contrast of extremes
in conjunction, its priority is un¬
questionably established. In placing,
it is true, the splash of light approaches
very near the vertical centre line, but
it is somewhat to the left, and the
presence of the spout, from which it
emerges, and its shadow, which extends
right up to the right-hand edge, seem
to create the illusion that it is placed
more to the left than it actually is.
At all events, it is forceful enbugh,
and the unequal treatment of the
spaces on each side quite effectively
prevents any suggestion of formality
or symmetricality.
Along the top there is an irregular
strip of foliage, the leaves of which, in
the main, take up a direction falling
from the right towards the left. The
sense of direction so imparted is
countered and opposed by the line
taken by their shadows, which falls
downwards from left to right. This
line, again, is opposed by the direction
assumed by the splash of water
as well as by the vertical
line of the upper portion of
the spout, while, at the base,
the main tendency is inclined
to the horizontal. The latter
impression helps to convey a
feeling of stability, and the
upper portion, with its line
and counter line, creates a
sense of pattern or design of
a decorative nature.
This, viewed in conjunction
with the power with which
the centre of interest is put
forward, endows the com¬
position with a high sense
of order, and much of the
feeling of completeness that
the work so strongly exhibits
arises from this happy state
of affairs. The feeling, in¬
cidentally, is stressed by the
darkening of tone towards
each of the four corners, a
device which tends to throw
the attraction towards the
central section.
It is all very well done and
brings us to the conclusion
that, in choice of subject, it
is better to try and deal with
a scene of limited scope, in
which everything can be satis¬
factorily adjusted, and in con¬
nection with which the camera seems
peculiarly adapted for handling,
than to endeavour to cope with — for
example — wide expanses of landscape
or town subjects embracing impressive
and magnificent buildings, which rarely
" make up ” in a satisfactory way, and
which have to be thoroughly well
done if they are to be at all successful.
But it is by learning to handle the
small subject successfully that the
capacity to treat the big one, when
it comes along, is acquired, so that
the ability to deal with small subjects
of this type should be carefully cul¬
tivated. " Mentor.”
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October 28, 1936
ThlAMAIUP phoiocrapher
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WATER BUTT.
[From the London ^alon of Photography .)
By \V. G. Briggs.
October 28, 1936
kAf'lAlEUP PHOIOGPAPMl
o L CIMEMATOGPAPHEP
HARBOUR END,
{From the London Salon of Photography .)
By Chris. J. Symes.
October 28, 1936
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BALLET !N ACTION— SCHEHERAZADE. By Merlyn Severn.
{From the London Salon of Photography. See article, "How t make my Exhibition Pictures.")
October 28, 1936
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
4. — “ By the River'*
By K. M. Douglas.
5. — “ Die Saale."
By Miss E. Plimmer.
— " Guy's Cliff."
By B. Foster.
2. — “ The Keep."
By J. Burgess.
3. — “ From Xorbreck to Cleveleys."
By C. Leigh.
6. — "Autumn Trees."
By Mid. R. A. Graham, R.N.
October 28th, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
IT is by no means easy to convey an
idea of the qualities needed for a
transparency or lantern slide by
a print, however good it may be, for,
in the first place, the print is assessed
by the light it reflects and the slide
by the light it passes. Still, there is
one quality, common to most of the
prints reproduced on the opposite
page, which is essential in the making
of lantern slides, and that is a clean
brightness of technique.
Sparkling Brightness.
In a print, it may not matter very
greatly if a portion of the heaviest
shadow tone is overprinted provided
there is sufficient gradation adjacent
to prevent a feeling of choking up, but,
in a slide, opacity is a thing that must
be avoided, and even in the deepest
tone it is needful that a modicum of
light be passed.
The lights must, of course, be free
from any suspicion of fog, and, in the
brightest passages, should display an
appreciable amount of tone whilst
retaining all the most subtle distinc¬
tions of the negative. Tonal quality
must be preserved throughout ; the
way in which the image is defined
should be clear cut, and diffusion must
be carefully avoided ; pinholes and
spots, because of their proneness to
destroy evenness of tone, ought to be
entirely removed ; and the printing
exposure and time of development of
the slide should be so determined that
the colour of the image is acceptable.
As far as its tonal qualities are
concerned. No. 2 of the prints on the
opposite page — “ The Keep,” by J.
Burgess — provides a good idea of what
is required in a slide. It may be that
a little more tone in the upper reaches
of the sky would not come amiss, for
it would show up the tops of the
clouds to better effect, but, apart from
this, the remainder of the print shows
that decision of tone and clear-cut
brightness of image that goes far
towards the making of a good trans¬
parency.
Decision of Tone.
Reference to the print discloses a
marked distinction between the por¬
tions in sunlight and those in shadow.
When thrown on a screen at the im¬
mense magnification afforded by the
lantern, the feeling of brightness at
present evident in the sunlit areas
would be appreciably intensified and
the whole thing would seem full of
sparkle and brilliance.
The definition seems to be good, as
it has to be to stand the considerable
enlargement to which a slide is sub¬
jected, and, altogether, the technical
standard reaches a very high level.
It seems pretty evident that the ex¬
posure was adequate, and that the
time of development of the negative
was correctly calculated having re¬
gard to the paper upon which it is
printed. It is quite possible to obtain
a lantern plate of equivalent contrast
range, and, if this be done, there does
not appear to be any reason why a
slide, equal in all respects to the print,
should not be produced.
The composition, too, seems well
designed, the keep forming a good
and well-placed centre of interest, and,
with a fraction — say about a quarter
of an inch — removed from the left,
would make up well and not need any
further adjustment.
Design and Arrangement.
It is in this respect — design and
arrangement — that No. i, “ Guy’s
Cliff,” by B. Foster, does not do so
well. For one thing, the picture is
too nearly divided horizontally into
halves, both water and sky occupying
almost equal proportions, and, for
another, the tree on the right scarcely
fits into the scheme at all satisfactorily.
Without it, there might be some
suggestion of a design on the lines
of a frieze, but, even then, either the
sky or the landscape should predomi¬
nate — preferably the former, although,
at present, a considerably greater
degree of tone towards the top seems
required. Assuming this could be
arranged — and it could by local extra
printing — the subject would make up
quite well as a slide. It might be
wished, however, that the tones were
a little more decisive, and that the
slight suggestion of irradiation that
causes the outlines of the trees to be
lost to some extent, were avoided.
In this connection, it may be
mentioned that backed plates or
films of the anti-halo variety are very
helpful in enabling this defect to be
counteracted.
No. 3, ” From Norbreck to
Cleveleys,” by C. Leigh, shows a
simple subject, well and simply treated.
It is in a comparatively high key, a
method of rendering which, in a slide,
could be matched by one of the
delicate ranges of tone obtainable by
means of the thiocarbamide process.
Contrast in Excess.
Nos. 4 and 5, ” By the River,” by
K. M. Douglas, and ” Die Saale,” by
Miss E. Plimmer, err on the side of -
excess of contrast, the lights being
too bright and' the darker tones too
intense.
In a print, this unfortunate state
of affairs can be corrected by the
substitution of a softer grade of paper
for that originally employed, and, in
a slide, not only is the same expedient
available, but it is also possible, by an
adjustment of the times of exposure
and development, to obtain a moderate
degree of correction, i.e., if the “ slow ”
variety of lantern plate is in use. With
an increased exposure and curtailed
development, however, the tone of
the slide becomes warmer in colour,
and, while the contrasts are somewhat
reduced, the device cannot be carried
too far or the colour becomes too
“ foxy ” to be agreeable. It is also
necessary for the bromide content of
the developing mixture to be increased,
the amount required being regulated
by the degree by which development
is cut down, but fuller data should be
sought in one of the many textbooks
on the subject.
Comparative Values.
It is in the skies, particularly, that
the excessive contrast is felt, and the
effect of that sudden brilliance in
conjunction with the deep blacks
elsewhere, coming, perhaps, after a
series of more harmonious subjects,
would, on a screen, prove to be some¬
thing in the nature of a disagreeable
shock which, at all costs, should be
avoided.
A comparison with the sky of No. 2
immediately shows the need for an
adjustment; but, in the remaining
print, “ Autumn Trees,” by R. A.
Graham, the difficulty is evaded by
the simple expedient of excluding the
sky altogether. It is quite an effective
print and would also make a good
slide. "Mentor.”
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MAKING LANTERN SLIDES BY PROJECTION.
IT has been claimed that lantern slides should always
be made by projecting the negative image on to the
lantern plate, and not by contact. The reason given
is that the glass surfaces are never perfectly flat, and that
therefore contact is not uniform and definition suffers.
I have never been impressed by this reason. I am aware
that the pull of the emulsion will curve glass, and the larger
the plate the greater the curvature ; but in slide-making
the surfaces concerned are only in. square, and one of
them is more likely than not a thin film easily pressed
into perfect contact.
At the same time, there are several other reasons for
preferring projection printing. One is that in contact
printing it is difficult to keep a loose film negative in position,
and a mask to hold it will prevent perfect contact. Another,
and far more important reason, is that the negative image
can be printed the same size, larger or smaller. Years
ago the method was generally described as printing by
reduction, because most negatives were larger than lantern
plates ; now it is likely that the negative image, or part of
it, will be enlarged to make it of adequate size on the slide.
I propose first to describe the set-up of apparatus shown
in Fig. I, and then to show how the principles involved
can be modified. In passing, 1 may explain that I do not
use a gorgeous table-cloth. The one shown is a shabby
old thing of a dingy brown colour with a raised pattern.
The side lighting has emphasised the relief. I mention it
because the result conveys a useful hint as to what often
happens in other circumstances.
The enlarger is of the horizontal type, with a condenser,
60-watt lamp, revolving carrier, with swing and rise and
fall as well as side-to-side adjustment, and long front
extension. The quarter-plate camera is of the " field ”
variety, with all the usual movements, and again a long
bellows extension.
Used for this purpose, the main function of the enlarger
is to carry the negative, to illuminate it brightly and evenly
by transmitted light, and to prevent light falling upon it
from the front. As the negative occupies a fixed position
close to the condenser it is only necessary to find once for
all a position of the lamp that gives perfect illumination,
and mark this position for future use. This is best done by
putting a piece of ground glass instead of a negative in
the carrier, and examining it through the lens opening.
For this work the lens of the enlarger is not used at all.
It is the lens of the camera that does the work, and this
work is simply to photograph the illuminated negative on
to a lantern plate in the dark slide. As the camera is of
quarter-plate size, all that is necessary is to put into one
of the slides two ^-in. strips of card, between which the
lantern plate will just fit.
In the middle of the focus¬
sing screen a square of 3-in.
sides is ruled on the ground
glass with pencil, and in this
square the image must be
suitably placed and carefully
focussed. This should be
done at the largest aperture
of the lens, which should then
always be stopped down to
the same aperture, so as to
standardise another factor
in exposure. The illumination
of the negative is already
standardised.
It will be seen that the
camera is supported on a
boxform stand, with one side
missing so that the camera
can be fixed by the usual
tripod screw. The height of
the box is such that the
lens can peep through the
lens opening of the enlarger,
and the box and camera can
be slid bodily backwards and
forwards to vary the size of
the image. Exposures are.
Fig. I. Combination of Enlarger and Camera.
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of course, made simply by switching the light on and off.
I hope I have made the general idea sufficiently clear,
and will now show how the enlarger can be dispensed with,
although it is obviously useful to anyone who has it. There
is, in my opinion, no really satisfactory substitute for the
cam.era. As I have often pointed out, a suitable camera of
this type can be picked up at a very low price, and is of
great utility also for copying or other purposes. It may
be very simple in construction, but should certainly have
long extension, especially if the slide is to be an enlargement
of the negative. This means decreased distance from lens
to negative, and increased distance from lens to lantern
plate. In other cases less extension is needed.
Fig. 2, then, shows the fundamental principles. The
light source may be of various kinds, electric light, gas,
acetylene, spirit vapour, or even an oil lamp. Then in any
convenient way the negative must be supported at such
a distance from the light that bright and even illumination
is assured. This may be achieved by a condenser or by a
diffuser of ground or opal glass, the latter being practicable
for small negatives.
The distances from negative to lens, and from lens to
shde must be variable, and as I have said there is no simpler
and more effective means of securing this than using a
suitable camera. I do not regard a camera as suitable
unless it has long bellows extension and a focussing
screen.
Neither in the arrangement shown in Fig. i nor in any
suitable modification of it is it necessary that the room
shall be “ dark.” Focussing can be done with the aid
of a focussing cloth, as in ordinary daylight work. But it
is necessary to cover in the space between negative and
lens so that no noticeable light shall fall on the front of
the negative. The only light forming the image must
be that passing through the negative.
Although I have suggested stopping the lens down to the
same aperture after focussing, it may be as well to remind
the beginner that its value will vary according to the
extension. For example, if the slide is being made the
same size as the negative, the extension will be double the
focal length of the lens, so that f/ii becomes f/22, and this
will increase the exposure four times. W. L. F. W.
XANTERN SLIDES by PROJECTION
with a VERTICAL ENLARGER
In the foregoing article the production of lantern slides by projection has been dealt with for
those workers who have a horizontal enlarger. A number of Other workers, however,
especially those who have miniature cameras, use a vertical enlarger. The following notes
will help them to make use of this apparatus for the purpose.
Not only are slides by projection generally (when well
made) better in quality than slides by contact, but
with the modern miniature cameras, contact slides
have a picture area that is usually very small. This particu¬
larly applies to negatives made on 35-mm. film.
These negatives contain much fine detail, very suitable for
lantern-slide purposes, and will enlarge to full lantern size
(approximately 3 in. square). They will then give a much
more pleasing and attractive picture on the screen than by
projecting an image that was originally only 24 X36 mm.
Fig. I.
The modern vertical enlarger, particularly when constructed
for use with miniature camera negatives, is ideal for the
purpose, and excellent lantern slides can be produced with it
if the following suggestions are carried out.
The enlarger
illustrated is a typi¬
cal model, but prac¬
tically any other
model on the mar¬
ket can be used
equally well.
To compose the
subjects with cer¬
tainty (for one can¬
not trim a lantern
slide) a little gad¬
get is desirable for
the purpose of
registering the slide
on the easel. Paste
a piece of square-
ruled paper (one
penny from the .
nearest stationer’s)
on a piece of card.
It may be as well to pencil up the inch and half-inch lines.
When dry, cut this card accurately to the size of a cover-glass,
namely 3J inches square. This is shown in Fig. i.
Next, on another piece of cardboard, gum on two small
strips of card, squarely with a cover-glass (Fig. 2). When
these are dry, preparations are complete, and no slides will
be spoilt by faulty centering.
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Fig. 3-
This gadget is just laid on the enlarg¬
ing easel, with a " dummy ” slide in
place (Fig. 3). Weights on the larger
card allow the whole to be slid about
quite comfortably for composing and
focussing the picture on the dummy, at
the same time ensuring retention of cor¬
rect position in subsequent operations.
To arrive at correct e.xposure it is not
necessary to waste a number of lantern
slides with trial exposures, although this
is the plan frequently adopted by the
beginner. The best method is to apply
that used by the bromide printer and
use strips for testing the e.xposures.
Fig. 4-
To get these strips one of the lantern
plates from the box should be cut into
four, as shown in Fig. 4. This is, of
course, done in the orange or yellow
light of the dark-room, and, if the
lantern plate is laid face downwards on
a firm pad, the strips can be cut quite
easily by using an ordinary straight-
edged ruler and a wheel cutter. Three
straight, clean cuts should be given,
and the plate is snapped into four pieces.
Each strip can then have two expo¬
sures made on it, as shown in Fig. 5.
Cover half the strip with a piece of
thin card for a short exposure. Remove
the card and give “ the same again.”
Then the first half will have double the
exposure of the other half. (Note the
October 28th, 1936
handle ” to the card to prevent dis¬
turbing the test strip between exposures.)
After making a test exposure on one
of the strips it should be developed in
the developer normally used for the
slides, and completely fixed and rinsed.
It is then examined by transmitted light
over a white surface, such as a white
developing dish, or a piece of illuminated
white paper, as shown in F'ig. 6. The
difference in the density will be clearly
observed, and the correct exposure
speedily arrived at.
When making the exposures in the
enlarger a means of estimating seconds
Fig. 5-
is desirable. Lantern plates are slightly
more rapid than many bromide papers,
and it is frequently difficult to estimate
accurately two or three seconds or less.
A far better way to regulate these
short exposures is to hold the switch as
shown in Fig. 7 and to give a succession
of " snapshot ” exposures by pushing
the switch to and fro — click-click,
click-click, click-click, and so on. Each
of these movements will put on the light
for about half a second. Exposures are
then estimated as so many " clicks,”
and are easily repeated at any time.
Needless to say, when making expo¬
sures in this manner care should be
taken that no vibration of any sort is
Fig. 6.
Fig. 7.
conveyed to the enlarger. The flex
holding the switch should hang quite
free and no strain should be put on it
in any direction. If a much longer
exposure is wanted for a particularly
dense negative, or when using slow lan¬
tern plates, this method is not advocated.
The light is, in that case, switched on and
an exposure of the required duration
given (which may be half a minute or
more), and the light is then switched off.
Of course, there is a " catch ” in
making slides by projection. Many
modern vertical enlargers permit of
no degree of enlargement less than about
2 to 2^ diameters, which is too much
when enlarging from a small negative
Fig. 8.
to about the 2J inches needed for a
slide. But a little ” wangling ” will
usually provide a solution of the
problem. Note in Fig. 8 how the rubber
bands are holding the lens farther from
the film, how the box is raising the easel
level ; these are the essentials. Wrap¬
ping paper is also being placed round the
extension, because the focussing-slot is
open and lets light through when the
lens is dropped like this. Focussing is
done by moving the whole enlarger body.
In any case it is essential that the entire
outfit is rock-steady during the actual
exposure. D. C.
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October 28. 1936
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134
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152
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7
177
5ix3i ..
Price.
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3 10 0
3 10 0
4 15 0
5 15 0
7 0 0
Oremge Glass
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8. d.
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3 0
3 6
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0
—
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0
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31
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101
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31
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41
114
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44
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57
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8i
216
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21
57
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October 28 th, 1936
AMATIUR PHOTOGRAWEB
p 6 CINENATOORAPHER o
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Preparing for the Projection Season HAROLD B^ABBOTT.
Much has been written on the
subject of giving a home cinema
show, and there can be no
doubt that many amateurs fail to give
sufficient attention to the details which
make for the comfort and enjoyment of
patrons of the drawing-room (or should
I say " lounge ” ?) cinema.
Most writers stress the necessity for
correct placing of seats in relation to
projector and screen ; the necessity for
draughtless ventilation, a comfortable
temperature, and so forth ; and these
are undoubtedly matters which should
receive attention prior to the admission
of guests to the home cinema ; but there
is an earlier preparation which should be
undertaken : a general preparation for
the “ projection season.”
Making Ready.
This preparation will obviously include
the lubrication, cleaning up and general
light overhaul of the projector ; the
obtaining of spares of any parts which are
liable to give out ; the insertion of a
new lamp in the projector, while the
deteriorated lamp is kept as a stand¬
by ; and the proper overhaul and
organisation of all films.
Every film should be carefully exam¬
ined on the rewinder so that damaged
portions may be repaired and all joints
tested. Any joins which are not per¬
fectly sound should be remade to avoid
breakage during projection.
Films of the amateur’s own making
should be edited, even if that means
nothing more than cutting out unsatis¬
factory sections, placing the remainder
in suitable order, and joining them up
into reels of reasonable length. The
possessor of a small 9.5-mm. projector
limited to films of 60-ft. length cannot,
of course, make up longer reels unless
he acquires a " super ” attachment
(incidentally, a very worth-while invest¬
ment), but even he should not be con¬
tent to exhibit scrappy shots in 30-ft.
containers. By careful editing and
making up into 60-ft. lengths his films
may be raised much above the standard
of the man who simply projects his
30-ft. reels exactly as received.
As far as possible, all films should be
properly titled, and in this connection
the amateur who is equipped to film his
own titles is at a great advantage as
compared with his brother cameramen
who must pay, perhaps, eighteenpence
per title for a professional product.
Nevertheless, even at eighteenpence per
title, no film should be exhibited without
having at the very least a main title
and “ The End.” The latter is a stock
‘‘ title,” and can be bought in lengths
sulficient for many films at a cost of
a penny, or less, per film.
Having carefully overhauled the films
and got them all shipshape on their
respective reels, the next task is to
properly label them and store them so
that any desired subject can be found
with precision at any time they may be
wanted. There is some divergence of
opinion as to whether film reels should
be labelled each with the name of the
film it contains. There would be much
to be said in its favour were every film
rewound immediately after showing ;
but as this is generally agreed to be
bad cinema,” most projectionists defer
all rewinding until after the show is
over. The result is that unless con¬
siderable orderliness is maintained in
the disposition of reels during projection
it becomes a tricky business to rewind
each film upon its labelled reel.
Clear Labelling,
It is probably better, therefore, not
to label the reels ; but in any case, the
film itself should be clearly labelled
both at the beginnivg and at the end
with its title. If, for any reason, it
becomes necessary to search through a
number of reels, it is very annoying to
have to unwind each leader strip until
the main title appears. Also, if it is
desired to project for a second time a
film which has been shown earlier in the
evening (and which is therefore ” tail
foremost ” on a spool) it is a great
convenience to be able to read, from the
'' tail ” end, the title of each film. The
label at the commencement should be
marked : " (Title), Start,” and the one
at the end ; “ (Title), the End ” ; this
will instantly show whether or not a
film requires rewinding.
Two easy methods of labelling films
are available ; in one, a short strip of
adhesive plaster (the medical variety)
is stuck on the film at each end and the
title written in ink on the linen surface
with a quickly-moving pen ; the other
method is to write or type the title on
a very narrow strip of paper (say 3/i6ths
in. wide) and to lay this on the film with
even margins, subsequently covering it
with a piece of transparent adhesive
tape of the full width of film and slightly
longer than the paper strip. This tape
is supplied by Amateur Cine Service,
Ltd.
If the amateur habitually stores his
films in the special tins which accommo¬
date a single reel each he should make a
point of labelling each tin, both on the
lid and on the side, so that any film
can be selected whether the tins are
strewn on the table or neatly piled in
stacks.
By devoting an evening or two to this
work of getting all films into apple-pie
order the amateur projectionist will be
able to make up his programmes with a
minimum of delay, and will commence
his shows secure in the knowledge that
his films will not give trouble in the
proj ector.
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October 28th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
t> 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
CTUZZINESS on the
^ - SCREEN
By
CHARLES RHODE.
1ACK of sharp definition on the cine
. screen may be due to any one of a
variety of causes, quite other than
incorrect focussing of the camera when
taking, or of the projector when dis¬
playing it. In actual fact there is no
real sharpness ; the effect of definition
is really an optical illusion which is
easily diminished in value by the least
imperfection in the film itself.
Unsteadiness in Taking.
The most common fault which tends
to reduce the crispness of a projected
film is not error in focussing the camera,
but unsteady holding of it. Strangely
enough the subject of the film may move
rapidly through a considerable space
during the actual twenty-fifth of a
second for which the lens is uncovered,
without the eyes being annoyed by the
fact that its details are not clear, yet it
needs but to let the camera itself shake
even a hundredth of an inch during the
same brief period to make the eyes strain
in search for that detail on the screen.
That is because one is quite used to
seeing objects moving more rapidly than
one can follow them, but one is not
used to seeing the whole scene vibrate.
If in addition there is obvious grain in
the image the result becomes most un¬
pleasant to the eyes.
Fig. I is a selection of frames from a
film in which the subject is moving from
an out-of-focus distance, through the
plane of sharp focus, to an out-of-focus
closeness. On no single frame is the
h'ig- 3-
whole subject quite sharp, because
certain details such as arms and feet
move faster than i/25th second can
catch them. Yet on the screen the
illusion of sharpness is satisfactory,
simply because, as I said before, the
eye is used to seeing the subject behav^e
precisely in that fashion. The eye does
not, and cannot, adjust its focus as the
runner moves rapidly forward, any more
than the camera lens can, and the eye
does not look for details of fingers and of
eyes in a runner.
In order to understand clearly just
how grain does act, and why it is so
important to do everything possible to
keep it down, let us take an example of a
film which is perfectly defined. Fig. 2
is from an original i6-mm. negative.
In the print from which the repro¬
duction was made the iris of the eyes,
and even the pupils, can be clearly seen,
although the diameter of an eyeball, in
the actual film, is only a fraction over
.1 mm. (about i/2ooth of an inch).
Even with such remarkable definition
as this, when a positive is made from the
negative, and is projected up to a three-
foot picture, the image of that portion
on the screen is like Fig. 3. Let us now
suppose that the camera, in taking the
film, had been " vibrated ” to the minute
e.xtent of a i /Tooth of an inch, those
eyes would be spread out to a fuzzy
blob double their size here ! The same
with every other point of detail.
Keep the Lens Clean.
Amongst other of the less obvious
matters which may degrade the pro¬
jected image, an important detail is
cleanliness of the lens. One comes awa)'
from seaside spray or it happens to
rain, or someone coughs or sneezes,
and the damage is done to the next film,
if the cause is not removed. The trouble
is that these slight losses are often not
noticed in examining the film. It is only
on the screen that the fuzziness becomes
an annoying mystery.
The condensation which occurs on a
lens, whether a taking or projecting one,
on going into a warm room from a cold
place should not be wiped, because that
act usually leaves smears. But when
condensation occurs the lens should
most certainly be cleaned afterwards.
Repeated condensations have a way of
attracting dust, and of causing it to
form a greasy film, which goes a long
way to help any other handicaps against
good definition on the screen. It is
better to look for it occasionally, and to
remove it, than to wait until search for
the cause of a fuzzy film eventually
shows the lens to be looking like a bit
of ground glass. Looking through a
lens at a " clear,” not a " pearl,” electric
bulb is often a revelation. Try it now,
on yours !
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October 28, 1936
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1 to 1 /300th sec., leather case. Cost £18 10s . . . £14 14 0
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October 28, 1936
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Get a Fast-Lens “Kodak” and take more and better
pictures, outdoors and in, day and night, all the year
round. Ask your Kodak Dealer to show you.
KODAK LTD., KODAK HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2
SIX-20 “KODAK”
withfA.5 Anasiigmat
from £5.5.0
SIX-20
DUO “KODAK”
with f4.5 Anastigmat
from £6.0.0
with /3.5 Anastigmat
from £9.15.0
THE “RETINA”
with /3.5 Anastigmat
f rom £10. 10.0
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The very
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of a
big reason for the enormous
following that LEICAS have
obtained is their truly notable versa¬
tility. Literally, you can do the work
of a battery of ordinary cameras with
Leicas cost from £16 up¬
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the Model Ilia, with f 12
Summar lens, automatic
focussing, shutter speeds
to 111,000th sec. at £43,
or 9 monthly payments
of £5 Os. id.
just one compact and handy Leica.
Landscapes, seascapes, genre studies
architecture, sports scenes, groups,
portraits, distant telephoto work,
microphotography — all these, and a
lot more, are well within its generous
scope. A LEICA, in truth, represents
not just one camera, but a dozen.
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ACTION SUBJECTS for the AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHER
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer's Diary of Forthcoming Events
FORTHCOMING EVENTS DURING NOVEMBER, 1936.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Nov. 2.
.. 5-
9
Fox Hunting commences.
Old Custom — Guy Fawkes’ Day.
Lord Mayor’s Show
London.
Nov. 19-21.
„ 28.
Norfolk and Norwich Fat Cattle
Show . .
November Handicap
St. Andrew’s Day — Patron
Saint of Scotland.
Old Crocks’ Motor Race from
London to Brighton.
Norwich.
Manchester.
.. II-
„ 11-14.
„ 18-19.
Armistice Day.
Steeplechase Race Meeting
Steeplechase Meeting . .
Liverpool.
Cheltenham
Spa.
„ 30.
During the
Month.
A DIRECTORY OF BRITISH AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPH SOCIETIES
Name of Society.
Address of Club Room or
Headquarters.
Club Night.
Annual
Subscription.
Ace Movies (London)
119, Mitcham Lane (opp. Thrale Road),
Streatham, London, S.W.16
Thursday,
8.30 p.m.
Birmingham Photographic So-
York House, Gt. Charles St., Bimiinghatn, 3
Wednesday
£1/1/-
clety (Cin6 Section)
Bournemouth Little Theatre
Palace Court Theatre, Bournemouth
—
—
Club (Cln6 Section)
£1/1/-
British Institute of Cinema¬
tographers
Burley House, 5/11, Theobalds Road,
London, W.C.
Brondesbury Cln4 Society . .
100, Chamberlayne Road, London, N.W.6
Tuesday and
Friday
tst Wednesday
£2/2/-
Civil Service Cln6 Society . .
Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, London,
S.W.I
10/6
Coventry Amateur Film Society
Spoa Street, Coventry
Monday
\
Coventry Godlva Film Group
3, Broad Lane, Coventry
Varies
- /
Devon and Cornwall Film So-
“ Vonda,” Three Beeches, Paignton,
I St Monday
5/-
ciety
Devon
13th of each
month
per production
Dundee Clni Society . ,
Royal Hotel, Dundee
10/-
Eastern Amateur Cln6 Society
209, Romford Road, Forest Gate, Lon-
Tuesday,
5/6 quarterly or
don, E.7
8 p.m.
£1/1/- yearly
Felixstowe Amateur Produc¬
tions
Folkestone A.C.A.
—
—
—
25, Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent . .
Thursday
£1/1/-
Folkestone Movie Makers
—
—
—
Hamilton and District Amateur
Cin6 Society
The Cin6 Studio, 10, Cadzon Street, Hamil¬
ton.
Monday
7/6
Hull and District Amateur
Cinematographers’ Society
Hull Church Institute
Alternate
Wednesdays,
8.0 p.m.
Ilford Amateur Cin6 Society . .
Redbridge Ronda, Eastern Avenue, Ilford,
Essex
First Monday
in month
10/-
Institute of Amateur Cine¬
matographers
Burley House, 5/1 1, Theobalds Road,
London, W.C.
£1/1/-
Kenton Amateur Cin6 Society
—
Wednesday
5/- Ordinary
7/6 Full
Leeds Amateur Cin4 Society . .
216, Cardigan Road, Leeds
Thursday
£1/1/-
Leeds Cin6 and Leica Society
-
—
-
Leicester Amateur Cln6 Club
Knighton Lodge, Elms Road
Alternate
Fridays
and and
4 th Tuesdays
10/6
Leighton Linslade and District
Amateur Cin£ Society
8, Church Square
2/6
Manchester Film Society
Thompsou & Capper’s Library, 51, Picca¬
dilly
First and Third
Wednesdays
£'/i/-
Meteor Film Producing Society
(Glasgow)
studio at 234, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
8.30 p.m.
Neo-Film and Social Club . .
38, Pembury Rd., Clapton, Loudon, E.S . .
Wednesday
8.30 p.m.
Newcastle Amateur Cinema¬
tographers’ Association
Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road
Thursday,
7.30 p.m.
£1/1/-
Palmers Green Cln6 Society . .
6, Russell Road, Bowes Park, N. . .
Tuesday and
Friday
Friday
£1/5/-
Royal Photographic Society
(Cin6 Group)
35, Russell Square, London, W.C.i
£2/2/-
Scottish Educational Film As-
The Studio, 129, Bath Street, Glasgow
Friday
10/-
soclatio n — Experimental
Group
Sheffield Film Productions
—
—
—
(Private Group)
Southampton Film Society . .
—
Stockport Film Society
The Croft, Mile End Lane, Stockport
Wednesday
£1/1/-
Sutton and District Movie
Makers
Tee-side Cin6 Club
315, High Street, Sutton
Wednesday
£1/1/-
The Studio, Haymore Street, Middlesbrough
Thursday,
8.0 p.m.
£1/6/-
Tyneside Amateur Motion
Guildford Place, Heaton, Newcastle-on-
Wednesday
18/-
Picture Association
Tyne
and
Saturday
Learners,
24/-
Uddington Grammar School
Amateur Film Society
Uddington Grammar School, Glasgow
Friday,
4 p.m.
West Middlesex Amateur Cln6
Club
Whitehall Cin6 Society
105, Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, W.5
Tuesday
£1/1/-
Somerset House, Strand, W.C.2
Tuesdays, '
3.40 p.m.
—
Wimbledon Cin£ Club..
The Lecture Hall, The Ridgeway, Wimble¬
don, London, S.W.19
Friday,
8.0 p.m.
30/-
Name and Address of Secretary.
H. R. Hughes, Manager, Aspley Lodge, 13,
Woodbourne Avenue, London, S.W.16.
D. Royce, Thome,’* Frankley Beeches Road,
Northfield, Birmingham.
Miss Dora Phillips, 8a, The Parade, Winton,
Bournemouth, Hants.
Wm. E. Chadwick, Burley House, 5/ir, Theo¬
balds Road, London, W.C.
B. Ludiii, 134, Notting Hill Gate, London,
W.ii.
N. Reid, 21a, Elm Road, Sheen, London, S.W.14.
L. Bonham, 252, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry,
Tom H. Tattersall, “ Seacroft,” Steartfield
Road, Paignton, Devon.
J. Clifford Todd, Carse Grange, Errol, Perth¬
shire.
C. Packman, 18, Margery Road, Forest Gate,
London, E.7.
E. F. Pipe, “ Ruling,” Foxgrove Lane, Felix¬
stowe, Suffolk.
Jesse Boulton, 25, Guildhall Street, Folkestone.
B. R. Billings, Cupola House, Dover Road,
Folkestone.
Robert Moffat, ” Leemoore,” Hamilton Road,
Motherwell.
C. B. M. Hamilton, 13, Chamberlain Street,
Sutton, near Hull.
A, D. Taylor, 9, Middleton Gardens, Ilford,
Essex.
Wm. E. Chadwick, Burley House, 5/11, Theo¬
balds Road, London, W.C.
Norman Dyer, 263, Kenton Road, Kenton,
Middlesex.
Secretary, ” Wanstead,” Ayresome Avenue,
Roundhay, Leeds
H. O. Elgie, 356, Oakwood Lane, Roundhay,
Leeds, 8.
R. T. Trasler, 85, Skipworth Street, Highfields,
Leicester.
E. J. Cooke, " Virginia,” Stanbridge Road,
Leighton Buzzard, Beds.
P. A. Le Neve Foster, i, Raynhara Avenue,
Didsbury, Manchester.
Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, C.i,
Miss R. Waxman, 94, Downs Park Road, Clap¬
ton, London, £.5.
H. Wood, Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road, New-
.castle-on-Tyne.
Hon. Sec., 6, Russell Road, Bowes Park, N.
H. H. Blacklock, 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.i.
Miss E. McGuiley, 667, Kilmarnock Street,
Giffnock, Glasgow.
A. D. Hobson, 65, Pingle Road, Millhouses,
Sheffield, 7.
J. S. Fairfax Jones, 21, Ethelbert Avenue,
Bassett Green, Southampton.
H. W. Greenwood, ” Lyndhurst,” Smallshaw,
Ashton-under-Lyne.
Desmond F. Sheen, 32, Brighton Road, Sutton,
Surrey.
W. Shaw, 9, Caxton Street, Middlesbrough.
W. O, Jackson, 10, Beaumont Terrace, Gosforth,
Nr. Newcastle.
Hugh Graham, Grammar School, Udding-
ton, Glasgow.
The Secretary, 82, Coldershaw Road, W
Ealing, London.
O. Kordik, Hon. Secretary, India Office,
Whitehall, S.W.i.
C. W. Watkins, 79, Mostyn Road, Merton
Park, Surrey.
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October 28th, 1936
Projectors^ Lanterns^ Films,
Plates and Accessories
A review and Buyer’s Guide for all amateur cin6 workers and everyone
interested in projection work with the lantern. For the benefit of readers
these notices have been grouped so that comparisons of apparatus can be made
with a view to purchase. Each article illustrated is marked with an asterisk
in the notice referring to it. The addresses of the firms supplying these
goods can be ascertained by reference to our advertisement pages, and in
each case we suggest that readers apply to the address given for further
particulars, which will be sent free on application.
SECTION I. — PROJECTORS.
(Motor- driven unless otherwise
stated.)
Actina Ltd.
Eumig,* 8-mm., 9.5-mm. or i6-mm.
(separate models),
250-watt, forced
cooling, “ still ”
picture device,
reverse motion,
pilot light, cen¬
tral oiler for all
internal bearings.
Either model,
£^9-
Eumig Pill,
8-mm., 9.5-mm.
or i6-mm. (se¬
parate models),
250-watt, fan
cooling, " stills ”
device, £i-j 17s.
Movector Domestino, i6-mm., 400-ft.
capacity, special cooling, “ still ” picture
device, £17.
Movector “ CS,” i6-mm., “ stills ”
device, £1^.
Movector Super 16, i6-mm., automatic
rewind, automatic regulation of resis¬
tance, 750-ft. capacity, £75.
Ampro. Importers : M. W. Duns-
combeLtd.; Edwin Gorse ; Sheffield
Photo Co., Ltd.
i6-mm., double-acting split-phase ro¬
tary shutter, central control board,
forced ventilation
by Venturi tube,
“ still ” clutch,
400-ft. capacity.
500-watt series :
Model J, ^39 I os. ;
Model J D, with
aspherical con¬
densers and auto¬
matic pilot light,
£^5- 750- watt
series ; Model
K,* ;^44 I os. ;
Model KD, with
aspherical con-
1^ densers and auto¬
matic pilot light, £50.
“ Ampro ” Sound-on-Film system.
Agfa Photo Ltd.
Projector and amplifier form single unit,
i,6oo-ft. capacity. Model M, ;0iio;
Model N, £\2.S-
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.
16-mm. Sound-Film Projector, all
mains operated, amplifier, 5-watts output.
RK moving coil permanent magnet
loud-speaker.
verse me¬
chanism, £47. Resistance 50s. extra.
Model G3,* for 8-mm., 9.5-mm. and
16-mm., entirely gear driven, 250 and
500 watt interchangeable, " still ” pic¬
ture and automatic reverse mechanism,
stainless, steel gate, £60. Resistance
50s. extra. Special Meyer 20-mm. pro¬
jection lens for 8-mm. films, £4 extra.
Cinex, Ltd.
Paillard-Bolex P.A., 9.5-mm., 400-
watt, “ stills " and reverse mechanism,
£25 los. 400-watt resistance for high
voltages, 37s. 6d. extra.
Model K8, 8-mm., 400-watt, " stills ”
and automatic reverse action, £25 los.
400-watt resistance, 37s. 6d. extra.
Model C, 16-mm., 400-watt, “ stills ”
and automatic reverse, £25 los. 400-
watt resistance, 37s. 6d. extra.
Model G16, 16-mm., entirely gear
driven, 250 and 500 watt interchange¬
able, " still ” picture and reverse
mechanism, £44. 500-watt resistance
for voltages 200 to 250, 50s. extra.
Model D.\, for both 9.5-mm. and
I 6 - m m.,
400-watt,
£3,7 I os.
Resistance
37s. 6d.
extra.
Model
G916, for
both 9.5-
mm. and
16-mm., en¬
tirely gear
driven, 250
and 500-
watt inter-
change¬
able,
‘ ‘ stills ”
and re¬
Bell & Howell Co., Ltd.
Filmo Model
130, 16-mm.,
1,000-watt, 1,600-
ft. capacity-, £129.
Filmo Model
129, 16-mm., 750-
watt, i,6oo-ft.
capacity, £60.
Filmo,* 8-mm.,
400-watt, 200-
ft. capacity, £40.
Cinepro, Ltd.
Home Model, 16-mm., 200-watt, £35.
Standard Model, 16-mm., 200-watt,
19-ft. picture, fan cooling, £52 los.
Sixteen-Nine, 9.5-mm. and 16-mm.
Similar specification to standard model,
£59 los.
Coronet Camera Co.
Model
II,* 9.5-
mm., hand
drive, 60
or 400 ft.
capacity,
c 1 a w 1 e s s
movement
preventing
damage to
f i 1 m Sj
geared re¬
wind 5-1
ratio,
£5 5s. Mo¬
tor drive
unit to lit inside base, 45s. e.xtra.
J. H. Dallmeyer Ltd.
Victor Model II, 16-mm., yoo-iwatt,
“ stills ” and reverse mechanism, forced
draught cooling, shuttle running, con¬
stant speed motor, £42.
Victor Model 22, 16-mm., 750-watt,
i,6oo-ft. capacity, lever control of
rewind mechanism, £55.
Victor Model 21, 16-mm., 750-watt,
i,6oo-ft. capacity, framer operated by
milled knob, Dallmeyer Max-lite pro¬
jection lens, £63.
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Victor Animatophone, 16-min,, Sound-
on-Film Model 24B, 750-watt, i,6oo-ft.
capacity, automatic power rewind, 12-in.
dynamic speaker, ;^I75.
Victor Animatophone, i6-mm., Sound-
on-Film Model 25, 500-watt, i,6oo-ft.
capacity, /105.
Ensign, Ltd.
Ensign loo-B,* i6-mm., loo-watt and
reflector, 400-ft. capacity, both spool
arms brought into position with one
movement.
Dallmeyer
Super - lite
projection
lens, £\'] los.
Hand drive
model, £15.
Ensign
300-B, 16-
mm., 300-
watt and
reflector,400-
ft. capacity,
£2^ los.
Home Cin6 Cameras, Ltd.
‘‘Ray’’
Proj ector.
Model I, 6o-ft.
capacity, hand
drive, battery
lighting,
I2S. 6d. ; or
for mains
lighting,
19s. 6d.
Model II,’*
60-ft. capa¬
city, hand
drive, battery
lighting, 2 IS. ;
mains light¬
ing, 29s. 6d.
Kodak, Ltd.
" Kodascope ” Model “ D,”’* i6-mm.,
400-ft. capacity, fan cooled, £2^.
“ Kodascope ” Model “ L,” 16- mm.,
lever focussing, centralised control,
" stills ” de¬
vice, forward
and immediate
reverse action,
high-speed mo¬
tor rewind, cen¬
tralised oiling
to all main
bearings. Table
lamp for re-
winding,
£'67 lOS.
‘ ‘ K o d a -
scope ” Eight,
Model 30, 8-mm., 100-watt, 200-ft.
capacity, “ stills ” device, £<^ gs.
“ Kodascope ” Eight, Model 80, 8-
mm., 300-watt, 200-ft. capacity, motor
rewind, “ still ” picture device, forced
draught cooling, £33.
Edwin Gorse.
i6-mm. RCA Sound or Silent Pro¬
jector, £95 ; studio amplifier, £68 ;
critical lens focusser, £7 los.
i6-mm. De Vry Talkie Projector, 1,000-
watt, 15-watt power output, i,6oo-ft.
capacity, clawless movement, 165 gns. ;
500-watt model with 7-watt output,
£118.
i6-mm. De Vry Superlux Projector,
1,000-watt, i,6oo-ft. capacity, clawless
movement, 75 gns.
i6-mm. De Vry Standard Projector,
200-watt, £14 14s.
Luminos, Ltd.
Bilcin loi, 9.5-mm., 300-ft. capacity,
Maltese cross action, automatic “ still ”
picture device, micrometer tilting, 25-
watt, including re¬
sistance, £9.
Bilcin 171,’* 9.5-
mm., hand drive, 60-
ft. capacity, £4 15s.
Bilcin 172, similar
to 1 71, but without
" stills ” device or mi¬
crometer tilting,
£3 3s.
Bilcin 85, 9.5-mm.,
hand drive junior mo¬
del, 30 and 60 ft.
capacity, £i 5s.
N. Marshall.
i6-mm. Sound-on-Film Equipment,
three-stage amplifier, moving coil speaker,
£125-
Pathescope Ltd.
9.5-mm. “ Ace,” hand-drive, power or
battery projection, 60-ft. capacity (super
attachment ready shortly, price los. 6d.),
37s. 6d.
9.5 - mm.
“ Imp,” hand
drive, 60-ft.
capacity,
£4 I2S. 6d.
9.5 - m m.
‘‘Imp,’’
300-ft. capa¬
city. £7.
9.5 - mm.
‘ ' 2 o o - B, ’ ’*
200-ft. capa¬
city, single¬
unit tilting,
fan cooled
and asbestos-lined lamphouse. Simple
removal and rewind, sprocket feed, £15.
9.5-mm. ” Lux,” 200-ft. capacity.
1 60- watt, £30.
R. E. Schneider.
Keystone 750,* i6-mm., 750-watt,
forward and reverse drive, motor rewind,
automatic cooling, pilot
light, knob swivel tilt¬
ing. Price, including
resistance and splicing
outfit, £36 los., or with
transformer, £37 los.
Keystone 500, i6-mm.,
500-watt, 400-ft. capa¬
city, motor rewind, knob
swivel tilting. Price,
including resistance and
splicing outfit, £26 los.,
transformer, £i extra.
Keystone 300, i6-mm., 300- watt,
400-ft. capacity, motor rewind, tilting
device. Price, with resistance and splic¬
ing outfit, £18 i8s.
Illustra Enterprises.
Soho, Ltd.
The g.5-mm. Pro¬
jector* is available
for mains or battery
illumination, the
drive being by handj
A special declutching
device enables
" stills ” to be shown,
adequate cooling
preventing overheat¬
ing of the lamp-
house or film. The
price is 99s.
Peerless 916,* 16-
mm. or 9.5-mm.,
400 - ft. capacity,
clawless movement
overcoming difficulty
with damaged per¬
forations, automatic
centring, high-speed
.semi-automatic ex¬
ternal rewind. Price,
for either model,
£12 I2S. Resistance,
£2 2s. extra.
Kinox,* i6-mm., “ stills ” device,
pilot lamp, fan cooling, 400-ft. capacity,
375-watt, £76 15s. ; 500-watt, £77 2S. 6d.
SECTION II.— PROJECTION
LANTERNS, EPISCOPES AND
EPIDIASCOPES.
Zeiss Ikon Ltd.
Ensign, Ltd.
Optiscope 6A,* 250- or 500-watt light,
Aldis Uno lo-in. projection lens, linen-
lined leather bellows, £8 los., or with
Aldis-Butcher lens, £10 los.
Optiscope 9A, lamps up to 500-watt,
long ex¬
tension,
taking
lenses to
I 8 i n .
focus.
With 8
or 10 in.
Aldis
Uno lens,
£12 15s..
or with
8 to 18 in. Aldis-Butcher lens, £14 15s.
Optiscope 6B, travelling model, 1 00-
watt light, all-voltage resistance, Aldis
Uno lens, £9 15s.
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Model gC, with 500- watt light, £1^ los.
Extra to each model for Aldis-Butcher
lens, £2.
Optiscope 20, 1,000-watt, takes lenses
to 20 in. focus, draught cooled, Aldis-
Butcher lens 8 in. to 20 in. focus, £2^.
Other projection lanterns from 27s. 6d.
to £■] I os.
Garner & Jones, Ltd.
Projection Lumimax, for film slides
to 2|x2jj, or glass slides to 2^xif,
Ihagee f/4.5 anastigmat, £\^.
Sands Hunter & Co., Ltd.
■' K.W.”
Episkop,*
Episcopic
aperture
3i X 3 J in.
projecting
to 26 X 26
in., £3 15s.
Lamp
extra.
Zeiss Ikon Ltd.
Adept Epidiascope,* 250-watt, epi¬
scopic aperture 5^ X5^ in., 12-in. f/4
episcopic and 6-in. diascopic lenses,
£22 2s. 6d. Episcop only, £1-] 17s. 6d.
Lektor Epidiascope, 500-watt, epi¬
scopic aperture 5^X52 in. Horizontal
projection of slides, forced cooling,
£41 15s.
Famulus Epidiascope, Model II, epi¬
scopic projector f/3.3, forced draught
cooling, £75 los.
Diabox Portable Lantern-slide Pro¬
jector, 250-watt, £16 los. ; 500-watt,
£17 5s.
SECTION III.— ACCESSORIES.
Automatic Coil Winder and Electrical
Equipment Co., Ltd.
“Avo ” Univer¬
sal Photo-electric
Exposure Meter, *
calibrated in f/
numbers, and
H. & D. speeds,
£3 3s. ; Ever-
ready case 5s.
extra.
Amateur Cine Service.
“ Wipacine ” Wiper for use with or
without titling apparatus, 9 x 6J in.
mask, no winding back of film, 30s.
" Amacine ” Transformers for Pathe-
scope 200-B, 35s. ; for 400-watt pro¬
jectors, 45s. ; 500-watt, 50s. ; 750-watt,
90s.
" Fadeine,” 3s. 6d.
The Camera Co.
“ Vauxhall ” Silver Surface Cine
Screen,*
30 X 40,
on rol¬
lers,
IIS. 9d.,
or with
stretch-
e r s ,
15s. 6d.
“Vaux-
hall”
Super
Silver
Screen, 52x40, with stretchers, 21s.
Vauxhall ” Glass Beaded Screen,
30x40, with stretchers, 32s. 6d.
Cinepro, Ltd.
Film Slide Adapter, £7 15s.
Coronet Camera Co.
Silver Screen, black-bordered, on rollers,
30x20, 7s. 6d. ; 40x30, 15s. 6d.
Coronet Titler, 9.5-mm., without lamps,
21S. ; lamps extra, 2S. 6d. each.
J. H. Dallmeyer, Ltd.
Craig Splicers, Junior Model, £i is. ;
Senior Model. £2 12s. 6d.
Craig Rewinds, popular model, on
board 4 X 24 in., 25s. ; Senior Model,
geared 4-1, £2 12s. 6d. for 100 to 800 ft.,
for i,6oo-ft. reels, £3 3s.
yAUXHALL
GINE kREEN
• : - 'A> ,
Dallmeyer Popular Titling Outfit,* for
8-mm., 9.5-mm. and i6-mm. films, com¬
plete with white felt letters and 2
lamps, £3 3s.
Optical Bench Outfit, providing wipes,
£5 5S.
Drem Products, Ltd.
“ Electrodrem ” Photo-electric Ex¬
posure Meter, indicates daylight expo¬
sures i/i,oooth sec. to 8 minutes. Gives
direct readings for artificial light and
panchromatic material with or writhout
filters, £3 15s.
M. W. Dunscombe Ltd.
" BristOlite ” Transformer for Ampro
projectors, 500-watt and 750-watt, £6 los.
Ensign, Ltd.
Lecturer’s Electric Pointer, 15s. ;
mains model, A.C. only, 32s. 6d.
Lecturer’s Travelling Slide Boxes,
8s. 6d. ; de luxe, 13s. 6d.
Lantern-Slide Making Outfit,* for
standard
slides from
miniature
negatives.
Contains
spot
binder
cover-
glasses,
printing
frame with
guides for
masks, and miniature negative masks,
5s. 6d.
Animator and titler, enabling cartoons
and animated drawings to be shown,
£6 17s. 6d.
" Universal " Splicer for 8-mm., 9.5-
mm. and
i6-mm.,
57s. 6d.
“ Popu-
1 a r ”
Spli¬
cer,*
17s. 6d.
“Uni¬
versal ’’
Editor,
including splicer, £5 7s. 6d ; “ Popular ’’
Editor, 42s. 6d.
“ Rigid” Silver Screens, 24 x 18, 22s.;
32 x 24, 32s. ; 40 X 30, 42s.
“ Cine-Bewi ” Photo-electric Expo¬
sure Meter, £4 los. ; “ Zip ” fastener
case, 5s. extra.
Edwin Gorse.
Beaded Screens, roller carriers, metal
automatic case, from 45s.
Aluminium Reels, 400-ft. capacity,
9.5-mm. or i6-mm., 2S.
Superlight Lenses for Pathescope 200-B
projector, 63s.
R. F. Hunter Ltd.,
“ Celfix ” Patent Automatic Screens,*
self-erecting, drum-taut. Silver or Cry¬
stal Bead, prices respectively, 27x20,
£3 los., £4 los. ; 40x30, £4 I2S. 6d.,
£6 los. ; 52x40, £6, £8 10s. Larger
sizes to 96 X 72. Super " Celfix,”
crystal bead su rface, 9 ft. x 7 ft.,
£30 ; larger
sizes to 13
ft. X 10 ft.
“ Atlanta ”
Screen, roller
and pulley.
Crystal bead
surface
6 ft. 6 in. X
6 ft. 6 in., £20.
Larger sizes to
13 ft. X 10
ft.
“ S e 1 f -
Recta ” Screen, self-erecting, silver sur¬
face, 27x20, £2 5s.; 40x30, £3 2S. 6d.;
52x40, £4.
“ Silvette ” Rigid Screen, silver sur¬
face or crystal bead, prices, respectively,
24x18, £i 7s. 6d., £2 7s. 6d. ; 32x24,
£i 15s., £3 ; 40x30, £2 7s. 6d., £4.
Roller Screens from 15s.
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October 28th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER 0
Ilford Ltd.
Ilford Photo-electric Exposure Meter,
price ;£3 3s. ; Ever-ready case, 5s.
extra. Grouping system for dealing
with H. & D.,
DINandSchei-
ner speeds.
Ilford Dark¬
room Lamps.*
Ilford dark¬
room lamps
are available
in several
types, but
each has the
same charac-
teristic,
namely, each lamp ensures high illumina¬
tion with perfect safety. Prices and
full description of all Ilford dark-room
lamps will be supplied on request.
Selo Lighting Set.* Designed for
use with Selo Hypersensitive Panchro¬
matic roll
film and
I 1 f o r d
Hypersen-
s i t i V e
Panchro¬
matic
plates.
The lamp
and adap¬
ter can be
adjusted
to any
angle. The
outfit includes three yards of twin flex,
plug, adapter and photoflood lamp.
Price 17s. 6d.
Sands Hunter & Co., Ltd.
" Prinsen ” Photo-electric Exposure
Meter,* 3s.
Ever-ready case,
5s. extra.
Neron Nitra-
phot Reflector.
Type “ S," los. 6d.
Type " K,” 12s. 6d.
" Arri ” Cine
Film Printing
Machine, motor
driven, 16 - mm.,
£20 ; 9.5-mm., £20.
R. E. Schneider.
Tripod model Crystal Beaded Screen,
with black border, roller tubular con¬
tainer, 30 X 40, £6 los. ; 36 X 48, ;£8 los. ;
42x56, £g los.
" Keelite ” Beaded Screen, easel model
on rollers, 22x30, 25s. ; 30x40, 39s. 6d.
Weston Electrical Instrument Co.,
Ltd.
Weston Photronic Exposure Meter.
Model 650*
with spe-
c i a 1 i n-
structions
for correct
exposures
with Koda-
chrome
film,
£5 19s. ; leather case. los. extra.
Kodak, Ltd.
" Pho?oflood ” Lamp, 2s. 6d.
" Kodalite ” Lighting Equipment,
single unit, £3 17s. 6d. ; Double unit,
£5 los.
Cine-Kodak Titler for 8-mm. and
i6-mm. titles, £2.
“ Kodascope ” - Eight Screen, self-
erecting, 30x22 in., £2 19s. 6d.
Zeiss Ikon Ltd.
Helios Photo-electric Exposure Meter,*
£d, 15s. ; Ever-ready case, 4s. extra.
Nitraphot Reflector, 23s. 6d.
SUB-STANDARD CINfi FILM.
Actina Ltd.
" Bauchet ” Orthochromatic Reversal
Film: 16-mm., 50 ft. 6s. 6d., 100 ft. 12s. ;
9.5-mm., 30 ft. 2s. 3d., 50 ft. 4s.
Agfa Photo Ltd,
16-mm. Reversible Pan. : 40 ft.
I2s. 6d., 50 ft. 14s., 100 ft. 26s.
16-mm. Reversible Isopan ISS : 40 ft.
15s. 8d., 50 ft. 17s. 6d., 100 ft. 32s. 6d.
16-mm. Isopan FF Negative : 33 ft.
7s. 3d., 50 ft. los., 100 ft. 19s.
16-mm. Positive : Unspooled, 50 ft.
4s. 2d., 100 ft. 8s. lod. ; Spooled, 50 ft.
4s. 8d., 100 ft. 8s. rod.
16-mm. Agfacolor Reversible Film :
40 ft. 19s., 50 ft. 2is., 100 ft. 40s.
The Camera Co.
Vauxhall Fine-grain Hyperchromatic :
9.5-mm., 30 ft., 3 reels 6s. 9d., or inclusive
of processing 12s. ; 16-mm., 50 ft. 6s. 6d.,
100 ft. I2S., or inclusive of processing,
9s. 6d and 17s. respectively.
Coronet Camera Co.
Perutz Rectepan : 9.5-mm., 30 ft.
3s. yd., 50 ft. 7s. 6d., 100 ft. 14s. ;
16-mm., 50 ft. los. 6d., 100 ft. i8s. 6d.
Gevaert, Ltd.
Ortho Reversal : 9.5-mm., 30 ft.
2s. yd., 50 ft. Cine-Nizo daylight
spool 4s. 6d., 100 ft. 9s. ; 16-mm.,
50 ft. 7s. 6d., 100 ft. 13s. 6d. ; 8-mm.,
25 ft. daylight spool 4s. 6d.
Panchro. Super Reversal : 9.5-mm.,
30 ft. 3s. 3d., 50 ft. Cine-Nizo daylight
spool 5s. 6d., 100 ft. IIS. ; 16-mm.,
50 ft. los., 100 ft. 19s. ; 8-mm., 25 ft.
daylight spool 6s.
Ortho Negative : 9.5-mm., 30 ft.
2S. yd.
Negative Special : 16-mm., 50 ft.
6s. 6d., 100 ft. I2S. 6d.
Panchro. Negative : 16-mm., 50 ft.
7s. 6d., 100 ft. 13s. 6d.
Positive : 9.5-mm., 30 ft. 2S. yd. ;
16-mm., 50 ft. 4s. 5d., 100 ft., 8s. yd.
Ilford Ltd.
16-mm. Selo Panchromatic Reversal
(prices include processing) : normal
speed : 50 ft. 14s., 100 ft. 26s. ; hyper¬
sensitive, 50 ft. 17s. 6d., 100 ft. 32s. 6d.
9.5-mm. Selo Reversal Fine Grain :
30 ft. 5s. 6d., including processing and
loan of charger.
16-mm. Selo Negative-Positive : Hy¬
persensitive Pan. Negative : 50 ft.
IIS., 100 ft. 20s.; Fine Grain Pan.
Negative : 50 ft. iis., 100 ft. 20s.,
including processing. Positive on spools ;
50 ft. 4s. 3d., 100 ft. 8s. 6d., or with right
to development, 50 ft. 4s. gd., 100 ft. 9s.
16-mm. Dufaycolor Cine Film (prices
include processing) : 50 ft. £i is., 100 ft.
Kodak, Ltd.
Prices include processing : — •
8-mm. Special Pan. : 25 ft. los.
16-mm. Standard Pan. : 50 ft. 14s.,
100 ft. 26s.
Super Sensitive Pan. : 16-mm., 50 ft.
17s. 6d., 100 ft. 32s. 6d.
" Kodachrome ” : 16-mm., 50 ft.
22s. 6d., 100 ft. 42s.
Path6scope, Ltd.
9.5-mm. Orthochromatic reversible in
daylight loading charger, 30 ft. approxi¬
mately, 4s. 6d., or with Super Speed
Panchromatic, 5s. 6d., including proces¬
sing and loan of charger.
9.5-mm. for loading into charger :
Orthochromatic, reversible or positive,
30 ft. approximately, 7s. pd. per box of
three spools.
LANTERN PLATES.
Actina Ltd.
Bauchet “ Vitra,” warm tone ; “ Black
Tone,” per dozen is. 4d.
Criterion (Plates, Papers, Films),
Ltd.
Special, Bygas, Mezzotone Rapid,
price per dozen is. lod. ; backed,
4d. extra.
Elliott & Sons, Ltd.
Barnet Cold Tone, Warm and Cold
Tone, Gaslight and Verona, per dozen
2S. 3d.
Gevaert, Ltd.
Black Tone Rapid, Gaslight Vigorous,
Process Vigorous, per dozen 2S. 2d. ;
Anti-Halo, 4d. extra.
Ilford Ltd.
Special Warm Black, Alpha, Gaslight,
per dozen 2s. 3d., backed 2s. yd.
Dufaycolor Lantern Slides. Dufay¬
color transparencies can be supplied
bound up as lantern slides in addition
to mounted transparencies for viewing in
the hand. Copy transparencies can
also be supplied and monochrome nega¬
tives made from the original Dufaycolor
transparency.
Kodak, Ltd.
Eastman Black Tone, 2 speeds, regu¬
lar and slow, per dozen 2s. 3d.
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43
October 28th, 1936
k AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ft 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
^Deaders^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed: “The Editor. The Amateur Photoora^her
and Cinematosrapher, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
jiive the name and address of the writer.
C( NTKiRi riONS. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
.■\11 contrilmtions must be typewritten, or in very legible- handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsit)ility for the safety of matter submitted to him. but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Keproduction fees for prints are.only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
LsoriKiEs AND CRrrrciSM. — .\dvice. Criticism and Information are freely given, buc the following conditions
^hould be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(I) Sec “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the nam<‘ and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Iviupiiries should be clearly written, on one side of the jiaper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? “ or Can you give me soin' hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are toi
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) .-^11 envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query “ or *“ Criticism,”
as the case may be, (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that bv so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. \Vc endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but canna!:
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we gi\'e precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroi 1
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, arul «ho il 1 be cut from the latest is^ne
to reach the enquirer.
Photography Abroad.
I am going to Switzerland soon, and have been told
by one finn who make Aims that I should not
use either panchromatic film or a filter. They
recommend their ” chrome ” film. .A second firm
tells me to use their panchromatic film with a
medium yellow filter, oralteniatively with a special
ultra-violet filter requiring no increase in exp<’-
sure. My dealer suggests pan. film with a five-
times green filter. Whose advice do I follow,
please ? P. G. (London.)
All the different advice you have been
given seems to assume that all the
subjects you are likely to take in Switzer¬
land are of one particular character.
In our opinion, this is an entirely wrong
assumption. Our own advice would
be that you should use the film with
which you are familiar. As to the
filter, there are some occasions when it
would be an advantage, and others
when it would be the reverse. A filter
would help you to get clouds and snowy
peaks against a blue sky ; on other
occasions a filter would minimise the
effect of mist, which might be an im¬
portant feature of the subject.
Some Enlarger Queries.
1 am making an enlarger and shall be obliged if
you will inform me if it is essential to have a
condenser, or whether a piece of ground glass
between the light and the negative would serve
the same purpose. 1 shall be using electric light.
Could you also give me the appro;;imate exposure
for a normal negative, using a 6o-watt lamp ?
G. G. S. (Bristol.)
Whether or not a negative can be
satisfactorily illuminated without a con¬
denser depends largely upon the size
of the negative itself, and you give no
information on this point. If the
negative is about 3x2 or larger, we
should ourselves prefer a condenser.
There is no answer whatever to your
second question, which depends upon
several factors which you do not mention.
The only method is to find out by actual
experiment, giving strip exposures in a
way we have often de.scribcd in our
columns.
Double Image on Enlargements.
Can you tell me the cause of the double image on
the enclosed pictures ? There seems no evidence
of this trouble in contact prints, which would
appear to put the blame on the enlarger (home¬
made). I may add that I make a lot of enlarge¬
ments up to 15 X 12 in. which bear no trace of
this trouble ; it appears only on half-plate and
postcard size prints. T. B. (Falkirk.)
You do not say whether the double
image appears on the negative, which we
think to be very unlikely, and, in that
case, the particulars that you give as to
camera, exposure, plate, and so on, are
quite beside the mark. If you use a
yellow cap on the lens of the enlarger
while adjusting the bromide paper it is
quite possible that this is unsafe and
causes a weak image, which would be
slightly displaced owing to the character
of the lens cap. The non-appearance
of the second image when making big
enlargements is probably due to the
much weaker illumination of the easel at
high magnification ; even if you spend
a few seconds longer in adjusting the
larger sheet of paper, the feeble yellow
light would probably not have time to
produce a perceptible image.
Inadvertent Over-exposure.
I recently had occasion to borrow a camera in
order to take an object of particular interest.
Four exposures were made with the shutter set
at i/25th sec., this being the correct exposure.
I now learn from the owner that the shutter
marking is incorrect and that the exposure given
was approximately J second. 1 shall be glad to
kncjw if anything can be done to save the nega¬
tives. A. M. (Crewe.)
It is rather a difficult matter to deal
satisfactorily with very much over¬
exposed negatives. The best course in
our opinion is to use a vigorous and
quick-working developer, considerably
re,strained with potassium bromide, and
stop development directly sufficient
shadow detail has been secured. You
may get a dense negative, but you will
probably be surprised at the amount of
extra exposure that can be giv^en without
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really fatal results. If the camera was
held in the hand for the half-second
exposures you gave, you must be
prepared to find some at least of the
negatives badly blurred through camera
movement. To hold a camera rock¬
steady for half a second requires con¬
siderable care and practice.
Checking a Focussing Scale.
I should be obliged if you would give me the
correct procedure for checking the lens focussing
on my camera, as the scale seems to be inaccurate.
1 appreciate that one should focus on an object
at \arious accurately ascertained distances by
means of the focussing screen, but I am puzzled
by the problem of " depth of focus " and do not
see how I can be certain of making sure that the
point at which 1 mark the scale will be exacth-
in the middle of the limits within which everything
is in focus. A. S. B. (Middlesex.)
If you focus on some very clearly
defined object and get it critically sharp
you need not bother about depth of focus.
A few tests on objects at the nearer
distances marked on your scale will soon
show whether it is inaccurate or not.
Avoiding Stained Fingers.
Is there any way of avoiding or removing amidol
developer stains on the fingers (apart from rubber
gloves, which tear easily), or, alternatively, can
you advise a similar developer which can as
easily and cheaply be made up at home when
required ? D. M. (Fife.)
We regret that we know of no reliable
method of either avoiding or removing
amidol stains from the fingers. There
are many other developers which work
equally satisfactorily, such as M.Q. We
would also draw your attention to the
single-solution developers, which require
nothing but dilution for use.
Copying.
I get flat nogativ’es when copying photographs,
using ortho plates of speed 650 or 350 H. & D.
Should I use process plates for black-and-white
and process pan. plates for others to get more
contrast ? 1 have tried \'arious exposures, but
cannot get a negative of printing quality.
IL J. B. (Ipswich.)
^\'e have frequently given advice on
copying. A process jdate is suitable
only when there is nothing but dead
black and pure white in the subject. For
copying photographs you should use an
ordinary plate, with a speed of something
like 100 H. & D. If your negative is
flat it may be due to over-exposure, or
more probably to too short a developing
time. The time of development for a
copy negative is usually quite half as
long again as the same plate would
require for an ordinary subject. Correct
exposure and degree of development
must be found by actual experiment.
Unauthorised Publication.
If I take a photograph of someone without their
knowledge or permission, can it be used (a) for
publication and competition work ; (b) for
advertisement illustration ? L. S. (.Alveston.)
In the ordinary way there is no legal
objection to your using such a photo¬
graph as mentioned, provided that its
publication does not result in any way
in the annoyance of the person repre¬
sented or in holding him up to public-
ridicule or opprobrium. .4part from
the legal aspect, courtesj' would suggest
asking for permission before publishing
the photograph.
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October 2S 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
EXAICTA
DUPLEX LUMIIVIAX
1936 Entirely New Model —
COMBINATION ENLARGER
AND PROJECTION LANTERN
For Exakta, V.P., 6x6 cm. and
smaller sizes, enlarges to 15
times linear.
Baseboard I2x 12 in. Body swings at
right angles for projection, or for enlarge¬
ments larger than I2x 12.
PRICES :
Enlarger, with 4-in. double condenser,
baseboard, stand and flex, without
lens or lamp, for use with the lens on
Exakta cameras . £10 10 0
Ditto, ditto, with f/4.5 lhagee anastigmat
£13 0 0
Projection attachment for body to allow
for greater distances . 17s, 6d.
Glass Masks, 24 X 36 mm., 3 X 4 cm., 4 X 6.5
cm., 4x4 cm., 6x6 cm., in case 7s. 6d.
Carrier for Transparencies (Lan¬
tern Slides), 2x2 in. or _
2ix If in . 6s. 6d.
100-watt Opal Lamp (state volt¬
age when ordering). .4s. 6d.
Have you received the new Exakta Price List ? Jf not, ask for
one — post free,
GARNER & JONES LTD.,
Phone: OERBABD £300.
Two Special Services for
Miniature Camera Users
1. MINIATURE FILM PROCESSING.
We were the first firm in Great Britain to undertake the fine-grain
development of miniature films by individual methods. We still
remain the ONLY FIRM EXCLUSIVELY PROCESSING MINIA¬
TURE FILMS. Our superior experience gained in this way is at
the disposal of serious amateur photographers, who, lacking the time
or facility to do their own processing, require a better type of service
than that customarily afforded by large standardised organisations,
working on mass production principles.
We undertake two different services : standard Fine-grain Develop¬
ment (employing a buffered borax type of developer) and a very
special service by which development is done in Paraphenylene-
Diamine. The latter method is positively the finest that at the present
stage of miniature technique it is possible to obtain. Ejctreme pre¬
cautions are taken to produce superlative results, and each film is
finally treated in TEITEL SCRATCHPROOF SOLUTION, rendering
it practically impervious to subsequent damage. Supersensitive
panchromatic films intended for development in Paraphenylene-
Diamine developer should receive approximately double normal
exposure, though if circumstances make this impossible and we are
duly notified, we can compensate to a large extent for shortness of
exposure time by varying the Glycin content of the developer. Please
write to us for full particulars.
2. MINIATURE CyyVlERA REPAIR SERVICE.
Every expensive miniature camera should receive an overhaul at
least once yearly, and this is the best time of the year to have it done.
After a summer’s continuous use, range-finders tend to get out of
adjustment, lenses to become dull, and shutters dirty and sluggish.
Send your miniature camera to us for a quotation. We will make it
once more equal in every way to a new camera at a few days’ notice
and a very low cost. We are fully equipped with the proper tools to
undertake the repair of all types of miniature cameras, and employ
for this purpose a highly trained technical staff.
R. G. LEWIS
The Miniature Camera Specialist
202, High Holborn, LONDON, W.C.l
{HOLborn 4780.)
WITH
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ACCORD .
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FOR AUTUMN AND
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No wonder everyone’s keen on the Rolleicord — it is the
finest precision camera on the market at such a price.
Its optical equipment makes it suitable for perfect
photography all the year round, in ?d\y light or weather.
Rolleicord shows your picture full size and right way
up on the ground-glass screen, and takes 12 exposures
on 3Jx2^ roll film for I/-. It is designed to take all
Rolleiflex accessories except the angle mirror — a point
which makes it really versatile. Fitted with f/3.5
Zeiss Triotar lens and Compur shutter, speeded to
I /300th sec., T. and B. With handsomely
finished leather-covered body .. .. dwIlilUiU
There is also the f/4.5 model at.
.£14 10 0
GOLDEN BOOK OF THE ROLLEIFLEX. Packed with
full-page reproductions of photographic masterpieces,
and valuable data and information. Price 7/6
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
24 MONTHLY
Payments will buy any camera, cinema,
talkie, or apparatus value £25 or over. Use
our new Hire Purchase plan and get your
outfit now on these amazing ** easy terms.*'
All makes and types of cameras, cinemas,
talkies, etc., supplied. Exchanges arranged
too. Write to-day. Easiest Terms.
Fairest Dealing.
Second-haod used bargains offered during our Sale at ridiculous prices.
Impossible to repeat when sold. Duplicates of many items. Cash only ,
or reserved against deposit.
3i X 2J Ensign Latest 7 EoU Film, latest f/4.5, D. action Compur, rise,
cross front, radial focus, wire tinder. Like new . £3 19 6
X Ensign, Aldis f/4.6, Mulchro, I to 1/lUUth, roll film. £2 15 0
Leitz Rangefinder, in caae, long model. Likenew . 21s. Od.
Ensign Midget, f/6.3, in puree. As new . 32s. 6d.
3i X 2i T.-P. Eubyette No. 2 Latest Compact Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.6,
Dallmeyer Telephoto 1/0.5, slides, case. As new . . . £18 18 0
16-mm. Ampro Projector, 500-watt, case. As new. Bargain £29 10 0
4ix2J Kodak Roll Film, f/7.9, self-erect., latest. As new. .19s. 6d.
31 X 2i Carbine Roll Film, Aldis 1/4.5. Mulchro, 1 to 1/lOUth. .45s. Od.
34 X 2J Zeiss Palmos Press, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, self-capping, 1/lUth to
iH. 000th, double slides, F.P. A., case. Cost£30. Asnew £7 7 0
31x24 Agfa RoU Film, f/4.5, 7 speeds. Hardly used - £2 15 0
34x24 Voigtlander Tourist Plate, Heliar famous f/3.5 Speed, D.A.
Compur, double ex., slides, case. Coat £26. As new £11 11 0
1-pl. Cameo, Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, D.A. Compur, double ex., rise, cross,
wire finder, slides, case. Hardly used . £4 17 6
G916 Bolex 94/16 mm. Projector, 500-watt, very latest, case, resist¬
ance, latest fittings, and just like new. Bargain. . . . £39 10 0
34 X 24 Ememann Press, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. self-capping, 1/lOth to
l/i,0U0th, double slides, case. Ideal Press outfit. Cost £30
£6 17 6
6x6 Automatic RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.8, case. As new.. £13 13 0
V.P. Zeiss Be be Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur, nickel slides of
de luxe type, case. As new. Cost £21 . £4 17 6
3-m. Dallmever Telephoto !;3.5, suit Ensign, Victor, Dekko, etc.
£5 17 6
34 X 24 Zeiss Ikon Compact All-metal Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
double ex., rise, cross, wire finder, slides, case . £4 17 6
34 X 24 T.-P. Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5, self-capping, 1/lOth to lyl.OUOth,
deep hinged hood, revolving back, latestsky shade, elides £5 17 6
16-mm. Ensign Kinecam, f/2.«, 3 speeds, 100 ft., case. New con¬
dition . ^6 17 6
16-on-31 X 21 Super Ikonta, Tessar f, '3. 5. Compur Rapid, case £12 12 0
1- pl. Zeiss Ikon Folding Reflex and Press, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, latest,
l/3rd to 1/2, 000th, deep hood, wire finder, slides, case. I-ike
new . £19 19 0
8-mm. Kod^ Projector, resistance, case. Cost £10. Asnew £4 17 6
2- in. Dallmeyer f;1.9, £6 6 0 ; 3-in. f/4 . £3 17 6
16-mm. Victor Bronze Turret Camera, .^-lens turret, lOo-ft., luulti-
speeds, reverse crank aptl all latest fittings, in case. Cost £54
£29 10 0
Praxidos Luxe Enlarger, Lelca to RoUeiflex, automatic, Zeiss Tessar
f/3.6, condensers, etc. Cost £24. Like new . £11 11 0
94-mm. Pathe H.M. Projector, motor, resist., super attach. Bargain
£5 1? 6
Exakta Latest RoU Film Plate. Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 Speed, latest 12 secs.
to l/l,00Uth, D.A. Lovely outfit . £19 19 0
1-pl. Zeiss Ikon Plate, Zeiss Dominar f/4.5, Compur, double ex., rise,
^ cross, wire finder, carton. Superb outfit . £4 17 6
94-mm. Pathe Kid and Super Attachment, resistance . 458. Od.
Ensign Spot Light for portraits, etc . 108. 6d.
1-pl.Etui Wafer Plate, Meyer f/4.5, 1 to 1/lOOth, slides, carton £3 17 6
94-mm. Miller Super Cine Camera, DaUraeyer f/1.9, multi-speeds.
hiterchange lenses, like Dekko but all-raelal, unbreakable £5 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Reflex, no lens. 1/lOth to l/l.OOOth, reversing back 57s. Od.
1-pl. Latest Ensign Sanderson, Ross Homocentric £/6.3. Compur D.A.,
all movements, latest chromium type, sliiles, case. . £12 12 0
6x13 Voigtlander Twin-lens Reflex, triple HeUars f/4.5, dual Com-
purs, sUdes, case. Cost £54. Likenew. Bargain.. £25 0 0
34 x24 lhagee Folding Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 Speed. 1/lOtb to
1/1, OUUth, modem type, slides, case. Lovely outfit. Snip £19 19 0
51 -in. Ross Xpres f/3.5 Speed, suit reflex or press . £4 17 6
9i-mm. Zeiss Icarette Roll film Plate, no lens or shutter, double ex.,
rise, cross, wire finder, slides. Bargain . £3 17 6
P.C. Kodak Autographic, f/6.3, Compur, rise front. As new. .47s. 6d.
34 x2i Mentor Folding Reflex, no lens, 1/lUth to l/l,U00th. .57s. 6d.
94-mm. Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.5. Cost £6 Os. Snip . 59s. 6d.
40x30 Beaded Projection Screen, auto, erect., luxe case. £3 17 6
94-mm. Pathe Home Movie Projector, and resistance . 57s, 6d.
34 X 24 Mentor Sports Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, D.A. Compur. small,
compact, RoUeiflex t3rpe, but takes plates, case....* £15 15 0
16-mm. Kodak C Projector, 100-walt and resistance . £4 17 6
G.B, Talkie Projector, latest sound and silent. Likenew.. £65 0 0
Filmo Iris Vignette, carton. As new . 45s. Od.
16-mm. Zeiss Movikon Camera, coupled range-finder, Zeiss f/1.4. the
world’s finest silent camera, in case. Likenew . £75 0 0
44 x24 Autographic Kodak, f/7.9, self-erect., latest . 19s. 6d.
34 X 24 Florentine Bronze Ensign RoU FUm, Aldis f/4.5. D.A. Compur,
rise, cross, radial focus, wire finder. Cost £11 . £4 19 6
4-pl. Adams Folding Minex de Luxe Reflex. Ross Combinahle f /5.5,
triple ex., revolving back, sUdes, case. As new. . £29 10 0
4x4 Automatic RoUeiflex, Tessar f/3.5. Like new. Snip £9 17 6
Midas Camera-Projector, films, instructions, carton . 39s. 6d.
34 X 24 T.-P. Rubyette No. SReflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5. Asnew £9 17 6
Voigtlander BrilUant Twin-lens Reflex, f/7.7. As new. . . .27s. 6d.
8-mm. Stewart-Warner Camera, DaUmeyer f/1.9. 3 speeds. .£770
54x42 Kodak Self-Erecta Silver Screen, in auto, case . 29s. 6d.
16-mm. Bolex Projector, 100-watt and resistance . £3 17 6
18-nim. De Vry Projector, 200-watt, case, resistance. Like new
£9 17 6
Super Sport DoUy, Meyer f/2.9, D.A. Ccmpur, roll film, plate £8 17 6
Ikoflex, f/4.5. latest 1 to l/150th D.A., 6x6. As new. ... £6 17 6
6 X 6 Super Ikonta, Tessarf/3.5, coupled range-finder. Snip £15 15 0
G916 Projector and Transformer 500-watt Bolex. 94/16 mm. £33 0 0
Ikoflex 11, Zeiss Triotar f/3.8, Compur, 6 • 6. Hardly used £9 17 6
Leica Type Wirgin, f/2.9 Compur. takes Lelca film . £7 15 0
40x30 Beaded Projection Screen, on rollers . 25s. Od.
50 X 40 ditto, 35s. Od. ; 50 x 40 metal auto . 45s. Od.
Simplex Automatic Developing Tank. As new . 25s. Od.
8-mm. Keystone Projector, 200-watt and resistance . £9 17 6
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Kraiisa f/3.5. Perfect condition . **2 • X I • O
16-mm. Ensign Simplex Pockette, f/3.5. *0 *0
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PROJECTORS.
16-mm. Sound-on-Film GeBescope 1 AA
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16-mm. Eodascope D. Perfect. . £20:0:0
16-mm. Keystone, SOO-watts. As new, complete with
resistance and case. Cost £29 7s. 6d.. £25:0:0
16-mm. Agfa Domestino. As new . . £14:10:0
16-inm. Kodascope C, perfect condi- C1A«1A«0
tion, complete with resistance . *»lU*XU*v
8-mm. Keystone, as new, resistance and £ 1 ^ • A • A
case. Cost £16 178. 6d . 11*1.0.11
8-mm. Kodascope 8-30. As nev . . £7:7:0
8-mm. Kodascope 8-30, DaUmeyer (8 • 8 * 0
wide-angle lens. As new . *0.0.0
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XXI
FOR NEW CAMERAS
ON THE EASIEST EASY TERMS
VOIGTLANDER
Range-finder
BESSA
The low-price coupled
focussing camera, 8 or
i6exposures on 2^ x 3^.
F/3.5 Heloraar anas-
tigmat, Rapid Compur
shutter, optical view¬
finder, trigger release,
yellow filter, hinged
for use as required.
£16100
DELIVERED ON FIRST OF OO /_
12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF A 9 /
“CAMPRO” COMBINED
CINE
CAMERA&
PROJECTOR
for standard
9.5-mnx. film.
Fitted with f/3.5 lens.
Double-claw movement.
Flue quality Garrard
clockwork motor. Pro¬
jects up to ()0 ft. of Path6
Him. Illumination is
provided by a ll-volt
battery, or with the help
of a transfonner direct
A.C. mains.
.Six- volt battery . 2/6
Transfonner . 9/6
LANTERN -SLIDE MAKING
^ OUTFITS
These simple outfits enable lantern slides to be produced
simply and as easily as a contact print. Everything is
provided in the outfit to complete the finished slide
(except actual lantern plates). The outfit includes printing
frame with guides for Leica or Contax Cine negatives in
strip, negative masks and glass, packet of 12 combination
cover-glasses and 12 masks.
No. I, for Leica or similar size ; No. 2, for 2^x2^;
No. 3, for half “20” size . 5s. 6d.
If you do not wish to print your own slides the Ensign
Snapshot Service (through your dealer) will make them
for you at 9s. per dozen.
The finished slide can then be made with one of the follow¬
ing masking sets.
A, for Leica or similar size ; B, for 2^x2^ ; C, for half
“ 20 ” size . 2s. 6d.
ELECTRIC TORCH POINTER
This ingenious device enables a lecturer to project an
image of an arrow on any desired point of the picture,
without moving from
* DELIVERED ON FIRST I t f\i% 1 *7 P '
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DE VRY 16-inm. PROJECTOR, 100-watt lamp, motor
and reaistance, complete in case. Good
VITASCOPE 16-nim. HAND-TURN CINE CAMERA,
excellent movement. In perfect condition £1*0*0
i-pl. DALLMEYER PRESS REFLEX, f/.3.5 6-in. Dail-
meyer Press auaatigmat, 6 slides, roll-holder CQ *1 Q • fi
and case. Co8t£ia 78. 6d. Excellent condition *10 • U
3ix2i LATEST MODEL SOHO REFLEX, f/3.5 Ross
Xpres, 3 D.D. slides, hide case. All as COO #10 .ft
new. List £35 . XAi^*AX*D
4^x6 cm. ERNEMANN DE LUXE FOCAL-PLANE, f/2
Emostar, shutter speeded l/20th to 1/1, 000th sec., F.P.
adapter and leather case, real quality
miniature set. Co8t£35. Good condition. . I *0
41x6 cm. GOERZ TENAX, f/4.5 Dogmar, Compur shutter,
3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case. Cost jC 0 • 1 0 • ft
over £11. Good condition . • U
16-on-2i X 3i SUPER IKONTA, f/3.0 Zeiss C 1 * 1 7 -ft
Tessar, Rapid Compur. As new . X10«l#*w
Latest 6 -.6 Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Rap- oi 7*1 0 •ft
id Compur, case. List £26 lOs. New condition
4i X 6 cm. AGFA SPEEDEX 0, f/3.9 Solinar. C 0 • 1 Q • ft
Compur shutter. List £5 58. As new . *1.0
2t X 3} ENSIGN ROLL FILM REFLEX, Cl •10*0
f/6.3 Ross . Xl.lU.U
LATEST CONTAX, f/2. 8 Tessar, metal focal-plane shutter,
ever-ready case. Good condition. List C7A»17»ft
£35 3s. 6d .
PATHE 9.6-mm. HOME MOVIE PROJECTOR, dual re¬
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CAMACES
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Battery Model, complete
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For A.C. mains only,
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“COMPOSITION FOR
PHOTOGRAPHERS ”
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A book for those who have mastered the “mechanical ”
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Of invaluable assistance to amateur or professional photo¬
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For Miniature Camera Negatives
VERTieAL.:ENlARGERS
HAND-FOCUSSING
“ PRAXIDOS ”
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This hand-focussing Prax-
idos Vertical Enlarger
can be set for any degree
of erdargement by releas¬
ing a lever. The lamp-
house can be raised or
lowered until the desired
size of enlargement is
obtained. Focussing is
completed by means of
the helical focussing
mount of the lens. Single
or double condensers
sooliel .ai reqairai.
Illumination is obtained
from a 100-watt opal
lamp. Please state
voltage when ordering.
CALL FOR A
DEMONSTRATION
No. 453 Praxidos “ 0,” for 11 to 8 times enlargements from
4 ' 4 cm. di X 14 in.) or smaller negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat
lens, with iris diaphragm . £8 10 0
No. 454 Praxidos “ 0,” as above, without lens. . £4 12 6
No. 463 Praxidos “ 0,” for 11 to 6 times enlargements, from
6x6 cm. or smaller negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat lens, with
iris diaphragm . £10 0 0
No. 464 Praxidos “ 0,” as above, without lens. . £5 12 6
No. 473 Praxidos “ 0,” for 2 to 7 times enlargements from
31x21 in. or smaller negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat lens, with
iris diaphragm . £15 15 0
AUTOMATIC FOCUSSING
“ PRAXIDOS ”
Telephone : Temple Bar 8858-9.
No. 502 Automatic Praxidos, for 2 to 10 times enlargements
from 4 n4 cm. (lixl* in.) or smaller negatives, fitted with
f/3.5 anastigmat lens, with iris diaphragm . £17 10 0
No. 498, Ditto, without lens, including condenser, for use
with Leica lens, 5-cni. focus . £12 15 0
No. 499, Ditto, without lens, including condenser, for use
with Contax lens, 5-cm. focus . £13 10 0
No. 506 Automatic Praxidos, for 11 to 7 times enlargements
from 6^6 cm. (2i v 21 in.) or smaller negatives, f/3.5 anastig-
inat lens, with iris diaphragm . £18 0 0
No. 491 Automatic Praxidos, for 11 to 7 times enlargements
from 31x21 in. or smaller negatives, f/3.5 anastigmat lens,
with iris diaphragm . £24 0 0
Single or Doable Condensers supplied.
Praxidos Automatic En¬
largers give critically
sharp enlargements, the
degree of enlargement
being determined by
raising or lowering the
lamphouse — the image is
always needle-sharp. By
varying the illumination,
enlargements of different
degrees of contrast can
be obtained. Enlarge¬
ments can be made from
any selected part of the
negative of any size up
to the capacity of the
enlarger. Single or
double condensers sup¬
plied as required.
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xxii The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer
October 2S, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
b days' approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
"IT^EST Pocket Vanity Roll Film Kodak, focussing,
T reversible finder, fitted Kodak anastigmat
f/6.3, Uiomatic shutter. Kodak optical outlit,
comprising colour filter, portrait attachment and
sky [liter in case, and case for camera ; as new,
£3/17/6.
SIX Single Metal Slides and P’ilm Pack Adapter, for
3ix2i T.-P. .Junior Reflex ; perfect condition,
16/6, plus postage.
DAIjLMEYER Adon Telephoto Lens, rack
focus, complete flange and leather case ;
optically perfect, £115.
31x21 Riteway Roll Holder, T.-P. fitting, perfect ;
? list priee £1,15 ; our price, 18/6.
5x4 Marions Soho Reflex, tropical model, rack
focus, rack rising front, sky shade, deep
triple detachable hood, revolving back, focal-
plane shutter, l/14th to I SOOth and time, fitted
8 in. Cooke Series II f/4.5, soft focus, 6 B.F.
D.U. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case ; as
new, £30.
1-PLATE Thornton-Pickard Special Ruby Reflex,
4 rack focus, rising front, sky-shade, deep
triple detachable hood, revolving back, quick-
wind focal-plane shutter, I'lOth to 1 1,000th,
Dallmeyer Serrac f,4.5, 6 slides, £6/15.
KODASCOPE Projector Eight-30, incorporating
resistance 100-250 volts ; perfect running
order, £5.
t-PLATE Contessa Nettel Press Focal-plane,
2 rising and cross front, wire-frame finder,
focussing adjustment, quick-wind focal-plane shut¬
ter, A to M, 000th and time, fitted Krauss Zeiss
Tessar f '4.5, 3 D.P. holders, leather case ; fine
condition, £12.
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T f Apparatus.
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speciality : best possible results guaranteed ;
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lAYHURST’S Marvellous Bargains, on approval.
Kodak 6x6 Film Graflex, f/3.5 Tessar ;
shop-soiled only, £17/10.
jO I O / I TA Zeiss Ideal 31 x 21 Plate, f/4.5 Tessar,
^lO/ JLw Compur, clip-on slides ; outfit as
new, £12.
Wirgin Baky, f/2.9 Cassar, Compur, as
^O/ J.O new, £4/15 ; £10/10 Ensign Film
Reflex, f/3.4 Aldis, perfect, £5/5.
Certo Dollina Miniature, f/2.9
3DJ-Va/ J-va Radionar, Rapid CompUr ; shop-
soiled only, £8.
O Q Ifi Zeiss Miraphot 31 x 2i Vertical
dwO/ vi/ IJ Enlarger, shop-soiled only, £7/7.
OC/rr Ensign Tropical 3^x2i Roll Film, fA.5
3wO/ tj lens, 3 speeds, new, special offer, £3 ;
also in black at 49/6 : 32/6 Ensign Range-finder,
20/-.
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The LATEST and
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Bl
16-mm.
SOUND-ON-
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PROJECTOR
The finest i6-
iD m. Sound
Projector. Takes
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S.M.P.E. Sound
systems without
use of prisms.
Speed adjust¬
ment for use with
silent films.
Com pact and
easily portable.
Details on re¬
quest.
Price, complete
with speaker
£135:0:0
Or Terms.
PATHtSCOPE
200-B
9.5-mm.
users should really get
a 200-H Projector.
The projection is very
fine i ideed, with great
volume of light. 200-
watt lamp, fan cooled,
motor drive.
£15 :0 :0
Or 12 payments of
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You need go no farther for the best bargains. Here are
a few, and we have hundreds of others. Write now. stating
your requirements, and we will make you an offer of good
apparatus at a saving to your pocket.
Kodascope Model B, converted to 400-watt, ret-erse, still
picture device, pilot light, supplementary resistance. In
very good condition. Complete with carrying-case £24 0 0
Pathdscope Kid Projector, complete with resistance. In
very good condition . £1 17 6
Dekko 9.5-mm. Camera, f/3.5 Dallmeyer lens, interchange¬
able mount, complete with filter and lens hood. New
condition. Cost (fo 13s . £5 0 0
Cini-Kodak Eight-20, f/3.5 Kodak anastigmat lens,
complete with case. In new condition. Cost £to i8s. 6d.'
£7 17 6
Cir.i-Kodak Model BB, [f/i .9 Kodak anastigmat, in new
condition, with case. New price, /20 8s . £14 14 0
Victor Model 5 Camera, latest type, turret front, Dista-
sight finder, visual focussing and wind-back, f/1.5 Dallmeyer
Speed lens. Condition as new, Mortimer case. . £37 10 0
Ditmar 9.5, two speeds (16, 32), Berthiot f/i.8, crank for
one turn, one picture, no case. Condition as new £12 12 0
8-mm. Kodascope Eight-30 Projector, very good con¬
dition, no case . £6 18 6
Siemens Model 6, f/2.8 Glaukar lens, 3 speeds, with
coupled aperture ring, cassette loading, complete with
case. In very good condition . £22 10 0
Home Movie Projector, super attachment, motor resis¬
tance . £6 18 6
16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Super Projector, complete, rp'^istance,
re winder, de luxe case . £15 15 0
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
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agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
4LI.ENS. — Leitz Hektor f/1.9, 7.3-cm. Lens, £20/10 ;
Filter, 7/6 ; 4x4 Rolleiflex, Tessar f/3.5,
£14/17/6 ; Ikoflex I, Novar f/3.5, Klio, £5/17/6.
Allens. — Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Comrur,
£7/5 ; Nagel Rolloroy, Elmar f/3.5, Compur,
case, lens hood, filter, £7/19/6 ; Super Ikonta,
Tessar f/4.5. Rapid Compur, £14/10.
ALLENS. — 3X4 Wirgin, f/2.9, Compur, £4/5;
rV Weston Electric Exposure Meter, £3/10 ;
3ix21 Ihagee Auto. Uitrix, f/4.5, D.A. Compur,
£4/10.
Allens. — The Miniature Camera Specialist, 168,
Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Closed 7 p.m.
Plione, f/ollyhurst 2980. [0087
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, £0/15 ; Contax Tessar f/3.5,
and special adapter for use with above, 3x4
plate, £5/10 ; Zeiss Ikofiex, Novar f/4.5, list
£8/10, for £5/10 ; all as new. — 10, Oakbank
Grove, S.E.24. [5147
CONDENSER, 8i-in. mounted, 25/- ; i-pl.
Camera, 10/- ; Chemical and Photographic
Apparatus cheap. — 12, Dornoliffe Rd., Fulham. [5221
1Ax]5 cm. Folding Mentor Reflex Camera,
XvJ lenses, Tessar f/4.5, Tele-Tessar f/6.3, 3 slides,
adapter, case ; condition as new ; cost £100 ;
price £50, near offer. — Pencombe Hall, Hereford. [5226
1-PLATE Soho Reflex, Ross Xpres f/4.5, latest
4 pattern, reversing hood, 3 double slides, 2
F'.P.A’s., focussing magnifiers, filters, K 1, K 2,
XI, x2, fitted case ; list £52 ; hardly used, £30 ;
approval deposit, or seen London. — Box 9681,
0/0 “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5227
COMPLETE Outfit. — KlimaX i-pl., anastigmat
Aldis-Butcher f/6.3, adapter, 9 slides, leather
case, Lancaster vertical enlarger, Wratten lamp,
2 safelights, 3 large porcelain, 3 large enamel. 2
small bakelite dishes, i-pl. time tank, dark-room
clock, solution electric heater, squeegee, print
paddle, box whole-plate paper, etc., £6/10. —
Rooke, .54, Chester Rd., Wanstead. [5231
Etui 'Hx-li, Tessar f/4.5, Ibsor shutter, 9 slides,
F.P. A., £5. — Clarke, Lyndhurst, Chinley,
Stockport. Deposit system. [5232
O /I / I PC Baldax, 16-on-3i x 2.1, f/2.9 anastigmat,
ctWTc/ J.O D.A. Compur ; list £8/15 ; approval
deposit. — Price, South View, Chester-le-Street. [5233
QUPER Nettel, Tessar f/2.8, case, filter, collap-
O sible hood ; nearest £19. — Write, E. Jarvis,
Kesters, Parsonage Rd., Horeham, Sussex. [5236
Rolleiflex, Tessar f/3.5 lens, condition as
new, £19. — Box 9686, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5239
CONTAX H, Sonnar f/2, as new, ever-ready case,
£38. — 42, Weelsby Rd., Grimsby. [5241
PRIVATE Bargain. — Contax I, cheap but in
nearly new condition, f/2.8 Tessar, Accurate
l/25th to 1/1, 000th shutter, filter, case, Alhada
finder, Contax tank, £15 ; cash wanted. — 100,
Colvestone Crescent, Dalston, E.8. [5243
LEICA II, f'3.5 5-cm. Elmar, E.R. case, spool,
£15 ; Correx Leica 17-oz. Tank and ther¬
mometer, 19/6 ; all perfect, as new ; deposit
system. — D., Lingfleld, Maidstone Rd., Chatham.
[5244
48
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 28, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
AMPRO •
PRECISION BUILT
PROJECTORS
l6-mm. SILENT
750 WATT
SERSES K
IncorporatiDpc all patent
AMPRO salient features,
made famous for precision
in desitzrn and construction.
Air-cooled lamphouse and
gate, double-claw split-
phase rotary shutter, for¬
ward and reverse action.
Independent lamp switch,
auto-motor rapid rewind
and rapid tilt are parts of
the many facilities found
in the Model K3. price
£47, complete with ac¬
cessories and handsome
canying-case.
Model KD, with built-in pilot lamp. Price . £50 0 0
500 WATT
SERIES J
Have precisely the same
coDstructiotial features us
the K type, but with smaller
lamphousing for the lower
power lamp. Here again
are two models. The popu¬
lar JS, price £42 10 0,
and £46 for Model JD
with built-in pilot lamp.
All models are supplied
with de luxe caiTyIng-c;i8e8
and accessories, and stand¬
ard 2-in. projection lens,
f/l.G5 aperture.
AMPROSOUND
SERIES M
For the first time AMPRO¬
SOUND provides a 16-mm.
80und-on-fllm outfit which
i8 extremely portable at an
extraordinary low price of
£110 for Model M, with
500-watt lamp and 8-
watt amplifier for either
A,C. or D.C. current.
Total weight in two cases
only 53 lb. Model N,
with 750-watt lamp and
large auditorium speaker,
price £125, complete in
two cases, total weight
only 57 lb. Critics say the
sound is wonderful.
WRITE FOR CATALOGUES & NAMi
OF NEAREST AMPRO STOCKIST
Important Notice !
This advertisement is issued by the Sole AMPRO TRADING
Distributors for United Kingdom and Ireland, to whom all
TRADE enquiries should be addressed.
AMPRO SALES Dpt.
M. W. DUNSCOMBE LTD.
5, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE,
BRISTOL
CAMERAS AND LENSES
31x2J, f/3.8, D.E. Zodel de Luxe, D.A. Com-
2 pur, 3 slides, F.P.A. ; as new, extras. £5.
— Newns, 11, Maryport Rd., Luton, Beds. [5246
WESTON Leicameter, very little used and
guaranteed perfect ; cost £5/19 ; bargain
at £3/10. — Below.
ROLLEIFLEX, Zeiss Tessar lens and case, very
good condition ; bargain at £11/10. — Below.
SUPER Ikonta 3^x24, f/4.5 Tessar, hardly
distinguishable from new ; guaranteed perfect,
£14.— Below.
Highest Part-exchange Allowances ; write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. [5249
ZEISS Ikon Cocarette 31x2} Film, Dominar
f/4.5, Compur, Ensign self-timer, £3/15. cost
£7/15 ; Avo Meter, 30/-. — Below.
F/3.5 Cooke 6i-in. sunk, £3/17/6, perfect ; deposit.
— Sunnymead, Bawtry Rd., Rotherham. [5250
6x 13 Ica Outfit, Tessar f/4.5, Proxars, Distars,
acces.sories, stereoscope, £18. — Box 9691, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5254
Ensign Auto-Range, Mulchro f/4.5, new ;
Ikonta 520, Novar f/3.5. Rapid Compur,
metres, new, lot £10 ; deposit system. — Box
9694, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5257
1^-ON-V.P.K. Piccochic, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur,
iO good condition, £3/10 ; Ensign Miniature
Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 lens, £3/10 ; Reflex
wanted. — McNicol, Airlie, Cupar, Fife. [5260
Baby Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, automatic wind,
3 filters, sunshade, Bewi extinction meter,
case, Kodak tank, £10/10. — Dr. Yates, Oakengates,
Shrop.shire. [5261
First offer £15 secures Leica II, Hektor f/2.5,
E.R. ca,se ; perfect condition. — T. Hubbard,
12, Norfolk Crescent, W.2. [5262
Leica H, black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, ever-ready
case, £17/10 ; 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar Lens,
ease. £10 ; Universal View-finder, case, £2/15 ;
Ombrux Exposure Meter, £2/10 ; above complete
with supplementary lenses 1-2, colour Alter ;
£33/10 ; excellent condition. — R. Purser, St.
Thomas’ House, Lambeth, S.E.l. [5263
yOlGTLANDER Brilliant, Compur, f/4.5 Skopar,
case, exposure meter and filter ; cost £7/10 ;
as new, £4/15. — Cook, Jeweller, Newark. [5264
CONTAX I, Tessar f/2.8, latest shutter and
range-finder ; scarcely used, £18/10, or
offer.— 42, Denning Rd., N.W.3. Hampstead
6561. [5265
MAKINA H, f/2.9, coupled range-finder, roll-
holder, F.P. adapter and 6 slides, filter,
Tempiphot, with amplifier, 2 leather cases, taking
complete equipment ; cost £54 ; all as new,
price £32 ; seen London. — Box 60, Smith’s
Bookshop, Uxbridge. [5266
Bargains. — Soho Reflex 3^x21, Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, 6 slides, case, £8/15; Soho 5x4,
Cooke Aviar f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.A. , case, nearly
new, £19/15 ; Wrench Lantern, £3/10 ; would
separate. — Reynolds, 22, Hanbury Rd., Clifton,
Ilristol. [526'7
Leica I, filter ; perfect condition, £6/17/6. —
Sykes, The Lodge, Great Northern St., Hud¬
dersfield. [5268
For Sale, Liverpool district, i-pl. Zeiss Ikon
Miraphot Vertical Enlarger, f/4.5 Tessar
lens, automatic focus, unused, £10. — Willimott,
12, Bleasdale Rd., Liverpool, 18. [5269
IKOFLEX I, 2ix2L f/4.5, hardly used, case;
cost £8/7 ; accept £6/10. — Turner, 8, Norwood
Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester. [5271
F/2.9 Meyer, 3x4 cm. Piccochic, Compur, filter,
pouch, etc., £4/10. — 5, Miluer St., York. [5272
Leica Illa, chromium, f/2 Summar, ever-ready
case ; used twice ; bargain, £33. — 422, High
St., Lewisham. [5275
Bargain. — ^Ensign No. 12 2ix4i, f/4.5, Compur,
leather case ; £5, or deposit. — Crofts, 255,
Lodge Rd., Birmingham. [527'7
ROLLEICORD 6x6, f/4.5 Zeiss Triotar, Compur,
leather case, £7/17/6 ; pair Proxars, 12/6 ;
fine condition. — Below.
SUPER Ikonta 530/16, 11 2} square pictures,
120 film, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur Rapid ;
list price £25/5, absolutely as new, £17/17 ;
deferred terms, part exchange, deposit system ;
Contax, Leica, Rolleiflex, etc., all in stock ;
before you make an exchange let us quote you
for your present apparatus ; you’ll be surprised.
— Felling, 17, Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick.
Chis. 2784. [5278
SUPER Ikonta 16 on 120, Tessar f/3.5, Compur
Rapid, l/500th, filter, Proxar ; as new, £16. —
60, Lichfield Rd., Walsall. [5279
1-PLATE Goerz Anschutz, Dogmar f/4.5, £7/10 ;
2 small Studio Outfit, £5/10 ; wanted. Smaller
Press .Focal-plane. — 25, Dover St., Ryde. [5281
CONTESSA Nettel 3Jx2_i Focal-plane, Tessar
f/4.5 and Dallon 9-in. in quick-change mount,
F.P.A. and 3 D.D. slides ; all in fitted leather
case, £12/10; deposit. — Box 9704, c/o “The
Amateur Photographer.” [5284
HOME CINE PROJECTORS
NEW AND SECOND-HAND MODELS
ON SERVICE DEFERRED TERMS
THE PATH^SCOPE “IMP”
Gives a brilliant pic¬
ture. Easy thread¬
ing. Takes 9.5-rani.
Pathe 30 or 60 ft.
films. Price £4 12 6
Motor drive £1 16 0
Super attachment for
300-ft. films
17s. 6d.
Complete outfit
£7 0 0
Or 12 equal pay¬
ments of 12s. 3d.
per month.
THE “ 200-B ”
BY PATHESCOPE. 9.5.mm.
The outfit for use
on every occasion,
especially when large
and brilliant pic¬
tures are required.
Powerful projection
lamp and motor
driven. For use
with 300-ft. reels
of film. Ideal for
hall, home or class¬
room .... £15 0 0
Variable resistance,
extra .... £1 15 0
Or 12 equal pay¬
ments of £1 9s. 3d.
per month.
PRIZE WINNERS SEEVICE°COMPANY
HAPPY GAMP SNAP COMPETITION
1st.— Miss D. C. ALMOND
Clovelly, 17, Victoria Crescent, Chester.
2nd.— L. BECKERLEY
5, Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth.
3rd.— J. WHITE
219, Carnwadric Road, Thornliebank, Glasgow.
SECOND-HAND APPARATUS
16-mm. Ensign 100-B Projector, in self-contained
carrying-case. Nice order . £11 15 0
16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Projector, motor drive, loo-watt,
variable resistance . £8 7 6
16-mm. Model 75 Bell and Howell Cine Camera, f/1.5
Taylor-Hobson lens, leather case. As new.... £14 10 0
Weston Cine Exposure Meter . £2 10 0
9.5-mm. Campro Combined Cine Camera and Projector,
f/2.5 anastigmat lens . £4 4 0
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, latest model, f/1.9 Dall-
meyer lens and 3-in. f/3.5 Ross Telephoto, interchangeable,
all in leather case . £13 7 6
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, latest model, f/2.9 Dall-
meyer lens, focussing mount . £6 17 6
Ray 9.5-mm. Cine Projector, hand turn . 14s. Cd.
9.5-mm. Pathe Ace, with variable resistance ..29s. 6d.
9.5-mm. Pathe Baby, hand-turned, and resistance
£3 18 6
22x18 Silver Screen, on rollers . 4s. 9d.
24x30 in. Silver Screen, on rollers with stretcher and
metal stand . 17s. 9d.
9.5'mm. Pathe Motocamera, f/2.9 Zeiss Triotar lens.
Nice condition . £7 7 0
30 X 40 Celfix Bead Screen, automatic erection, in carrying-
case . £4 18 6
9.5*mm. Eumig Projector, 220-230 volts, 500-watt and
motor drive, lamp and case . £19 18 6
Phone: Holborn 0664 (3 lines).
Established 1889*
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.1
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
49
XXIV
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
TheRAl^ES
SERVICE
LANTERN SLIDES
are a speciality of the Raines Service, and
if you are interested in this branch of
photography we would suggest that you
ask us to quote for a set of slides from
your favourite negatives.
ENLARGEMENTS
mounted and framed from your own
negatives are ideal for home decoration
and would also make very acceptable
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
An enlargement 8x6 in. on an exhi¬
bition multiple mount and framed in
^-in. polished hardwood moulding,
outside size about I5x 12, would cost I Os.,
including packing and postage. If moun¬
ted, but not framed, the cost would be
3s. lOd.
SPECIALISTS in LEICA and all miniature
processing.
RAINES & CO. (EALING) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING, W.5
Phone EALING 3177.
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
J>oinna FI2
(CERTO)
For 86 exposores 24x 36 mm., on cin^ film of standard width.
External focussing control to eet camera ready focussed while
still closed. Tubular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse spooling. Automatic locking and
film-counting device, die-cast body, etc.
With Schneider XENON F/2f Compur
1 to l/600th rKO . . 13. U
With CASSAB f/2.9, Compur.... . £12:17:6
With Schneider Radionar f/2.9, Compur . £13 7 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 1 to l/600th sec.. . £18 18 0
A»k 1/our dealer for catalogue, or tcrile to Sole Importere for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29. Red Lion Sq.,High Holborn, W.C.I
{Phone: Chancery 8541).
I CAMERAS AND LENSES~]
31x2i Voigtlander R.F., Skopar f/4.5 (super
1 deflnition), D.A. Compur, leather case, £5 ;
16-on-V.P. Vollenda, f/4.5 Radionar, 3 speeds,
self-erecting, lens focussing, £2/17/6 ; owner
purchased Rolleicord. — 37, Downside Rd., Sutton,
Surrey. [5289
y.P.K. Special, 1/5.6 lens, Diomatic, 1/lOth to
1/lOOth shutter, good condition, D.V. finder,
filter, portrait lens and case, V.P.K. tank, £2/10.
— Lees, 24, Burlington Avenue, Oldham. [5292
LEICA Model III, slow-speed attachment, ever-
ready case, unused and unpacked, £27 ; list
£32. — Box 9708, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5297
CONDENSER Lenses (new), 5i-in. diameter,
covers up to i-pL, 15/6 pair, post paid.—
Mogge, 34, Hereford Rd., London, W.5. [5251
COUPLED Elmar, 5-cm., perfect, £5. — 34, Trevor
Drive, Great Crosby, Liverpool. [5252
DALLMEYER Adjustable Adon Telephoto Lens,
suit 3ix2i or i-pl. camera, £2/10. — A.
Purchen, 5, Heathfield Park, N.W.2. [5280
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie Cameras, Projectors, Screens, Films ; see
page xxvi ; inspection invited. — lllustra
Enterprises, 159, Wardour St., London. [5293
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-nim. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
Siemens Model F 16-mm. Cine Camera, with
25-mm. f/1.5 and 50-mm. f/2.8 Meyer lenses,
leather case ; all as new ; cost £67 ; sacrifice,
£45. — Box 9535, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5101
Ensign Kinecam Model 4, Taylor-Hobson
f/3.5, as new, cost £10 ; accept £4/10, or near. —
Avent, Crofton, Teignmouth. [5237
1 ^-MM. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 lens, little
ALI used, in case, Drem Cinemeter, set 3 W.
colour filters, £20 lot ; Celfix Screen, unused, £2. —
Box 9685, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5238
CINE-KODAK, f/3.5, almost new, £6/15, or
nearest. — Hamilton, 18, Everingham Rd.,
Sheffield, 5. [5248
Kodak BB junior, f/1.9, interchangeable, 3-in.
Telephoto, filters ; all as new, leather case ;
cost £27 ; £17/10, or offer. — Box 9690, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5253
I ^-MM. Agfa Movex Camera (cassette loading),
J.\J sling case ; unsoiled, price £14. — Box 9692,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5255
1 ^-MM. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 lens, sling
AD case ; unsoiled ; price £15.— Box 9696,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5259
CINE Radiogram (16-mm.) with eight spare
valves, screen, transformer, some kit for
adapting to 9.5, £20. — 61, Courtway, N.W.9. [5273
CINE Amateur has quantity of 9.5 Super
Reels for disposal at 8s. 6d. each ; also 9.5
apparatus ; send stamp for list. — B. B. H., 8,
St. Andrews Square, Surbiton. [5296
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
E
ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St..
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
Ensign J-pl. Magnaprint Automatic Enlarger,
with 2 slides and masks, also 2 bromide
holders ; list over £11 ; hardly used, £7/10
seen London. — Box 9706, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5287
Enlarger, i-pl., for sale ; seen appointment ;
particulars. — Vaughan Roberts, Conway 205. [52^
Kodak Retina Vertical Enlarger, using Retina
Camera as objective, complete with spare
lamp, as new, £6/10, or near offer. — Heath,
Waldringfleld, Woodbridge. [5291
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked : lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0()83
SALANSON LTD.
“ Best in the West.”
USED CINES AND
LANTERNS
Pathescope 200-B Projector, 210-volt model, complete
with case . £12 15 0
Pathescope Home Movie, super attachment, motor
and resistance . £8 7 6
Pathescope Lux Projector, 32-mm. Hermagis,
resistance and case . £12 15 0
Pathe Kid Projector, super attachment and resistance
£2 10 0
Kalee 16-mm. Projector, 500-watt lamp, spare lamp,
resistance and case . £37 15 0
Kodascope Model C, complete with resistance and
leads . £10 15 0
Bausch & Lomb Epidiascope, electric fittings (no
lamp) . £7 15 0
Best Quality Hughes Lantern, S in. objective
£5 15 0
Iron Lantern, with tray and case . £1 12 6
Kodak Autofocus Enlarger, up to 6x4! in., f/7.7
anastigmat . £3 17 6
i-pl. Coronet Enlarger, f/6.8 Dagor, complete with
first quality easel and runner boards . £10 10 0
Ensign Midget Enlarger, f/6.3 anastigmat £3 15 0
i-pl.75x4 T.-P. Ruby Horizontal Enlarger, f/6.8
Goerz, electric fittings . £7 10 0
LARGE CIN£ library.
Leading Makes of Cinds, Projectors and Enlargers
always in stock.
HIGHEST ALLOWANCES IN EXCHANGE.
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
AND
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
More Precision Miniatures
Contax III, i/2 Sonuar. TJnsoiled . £46 15 0
Coutax I, f/2 Sonnar, 8low speeds . £30 7 6
Contax I, f/2 Sonuar, not slow speeds . £26 0 0
Super Nettel n, f/2.8 Tessar. Unsoiled . £19 17 6
Super Ikouta 580/2UCpR. UnsoileJ . £13 15 0
Super Ikouta II 531/2LCpR. Unsoiled . £19 15 0
Leica III, chrome, f/2. E.R. case . £29 17 8
Leica II, f/2.5 Hektor, E.R. case . £18 17 6
Super Nettel I, f/3.5 Tessar . £13 17 6
Kodak PupiUe. f/2, 2 filters, case and K.P' . £15 17 6
RoUeiflex, f/2.8 Tessar. Unsoiled . £15 17 6
DoUina Range Finder, f/2.9 Radionar . £8 17 6
Retina, f/3.5 Schneider. Unsoiled . £7 7 0
RoUeiflex, non-auto., f/4.5 Tessar . £8 17 6
More Projector Bargains
600-watt B. & H. 16-mm. Projector (black) (SU) £35 10 0
Pathescope Double-claw Home Movie, with super attach¬
ment, motor and dual resistance . £7 18 8
Kodascope 8-80 8-mm. Projector. Unsoiled.... £25 10 0
S.P. Wundatone, 6-watt model. As new . £78 10 0
Pathescope Talkie, complete . £36 0 0
Bolex 250-watt Model D, resistance, case . £22 10 0
Bolex G 9-16, 500- watt, resistance . £38 0 0
Pathescope High Voltage 200-B, complete . £11 17 6
Siemens Super Luxe. Cost £95 . £59 10 0
Siemens Standard, 130 lumens. As new . £39 10 0
Kodascope 300-watt Bronze D. As new . £18 7 6
MINIATURE CAMERA AND
HOME MOVIE SPECIALISTS
52 WIDMORE R?, BROMLEY. KENT
'Pfione,RAV.l926
60
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October 28, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XXV
ALEF
CINE PROJECTORS
for 9.5-mm. film
Bilcin 101 for 30, 60 and 300 ft. reels, Maltese cross
action. Automatic still-picture device, high-class achro¬
matic lens, frame adjustment. Tilting by micrometer
screw. Special 25-watt bulb. Resistance for all voltages
1 10/240 A.C. and D.C. In case . £9 0 0
Bilcin 171 (as illustrated), similar to loi, but for 30 and
Co ft. reels only; Good quality lens. In cardboard box
£4 15 0
Bilcin 172, similar to 171, but without still-picture and
tilting device . £3 3 0
Bilcin 85 Junior Cinema, for 30 and 60 ft. reels £15 0
LUMBNOS LIMITED
22, Bartiett’s Buildings, Holborn Circus, E.C.4
Te/. ; Central 1821.
Lantern Slides and
Cine Films
•
SET 1.
90 slides depicting scenery,
historical associations, etc.
•
SET 2.
57 slides of prize-winning
subjects in the 1934 Amateur
Photographic Competition.
•
SET 3.
61 slides of prize-winning
subjects in the 1935 Com¬
petition.
•
SET 4.
50 slides of prize-winning
subjects in the 1936 Com¬
petition.
16-mm.
films of
Motor Car Racing, Motor
Cycle Racing, and general interest features
also available. 9.5-mm. film, depicting scenes
in an old-time Manx wedding, loaned free.
Write to P. A. Clague, Publicity Dept., Isle of Man.
ENLARGEMENTS OF PRIZE-WINNING PHOTO¬
GRAPHS IN ISLE OF MAN AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITIONS LOANED
FREE TO CAMERA CLUBS AND SOCIETIES.
Copy of attractive and interesting handbook con¬
taining amateur snapshots free on application.
“THE MOTOR CYCLE”
The Motor Cyclist's Newspaper.
Every Thursday. 3d.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories. — 1,000 items Photographic Ap¬
paratus and Accessories ; must be cleared. —
Lloyd’s, 230, Westminster Bridge Rd., S.E.l. (5120
ROLLEIFLEX Cine-Film Attachment, and Agfa
Film, used thrice ; perfect, complete with
instructions ; cost £4/3/6, for 52/6. — Byers, 59,
High St.. Lockerbie. [5242
CONDENSERS, 5i-in. mounted, very slightly
chipped, 27/- ; Kodak Film Tank, No. 2}, perfect
condition, 17/- ; Watkins 2ix3i Plate Tank, 5/- ;
Lios Exposure Meter, 8/-. — Leech, 29, Clonlee
Drive, Strandtown, Belfast. [5295
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently tor Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleifiexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED (or Cash. — ^Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleifiexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed.— City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
LTRGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei-
J flexes. Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Two or Three Good Optical Lanterns ;
good price given. — 54, Lime St., London,
E.C.3. [5189
WANTED. — Any Accessories for Voigtlander
3i'X21 Avus, f/4.5. — Francis Taylor, Llanbedr
Hall, Rntliin, Denbigh. [5222
TX/' ANTED. — Leica ; for Sale or Exchange—
TT Prismatic Binoculars 8x26, T.-P. Postcard
Reflex, Aerograph, powerful microscope, i-pl.
Film-pack and Slides. — Dunell House, St. Aubins
Rd., Jersey. [5225
CONTAX H or Contaflex, state aperture, price,
etc. — Box 9682, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5228
REFLEX (Folding Compact) wanted, 3Jx2J or
6.5x4 cm., large lens, revolving back preferred ;
also Stereo-Reflex. — Box 9684, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5229
HAND-STAND Camera, focal-plane shutter, Adams’
Vaido, or similar, any size if attractive
price. — Box 9687, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5230
WANTED. — 3i x 2i Etui, or similar plate camera,
cheap. — 314, Milton Rd., Cambridge. [5234
WANTED. — Good i-pl. or 5x4 Press Camera. —
Imperial Studios, Port Talbot. [5240
WANTED. — 34x24 Reflex, in perfect condition,
T.-P. Rubyette No. 2, or similar, accessories,
details ; lowest price. — Sim, 7, Cleveland Avenue,
Chiswick. [5245
TS/ANTED. — Pathe 200-B Projector, also films. —
VV E. Williams, 182, Milkwood Rd., S.E. [5247
WANTED. — Elmar 9-cm. or 13.5-om. Lens,
coupled (or Leloa, and Vidom finder, both
chromium, also Leitz Viewer tor negatives ;
lowest prices. — Box 9693, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5256
WANTED. — Postcard Kodak, Tessar f/4.5, range¬
finder model, cheap. — 47, Cecile Park, N.8.
[5270
WANTED. — Electric Exposure Meter. — 252, Dollis
Hill Lane, London, N.W.2. [5276
Exchange.— 6 X 6 f/3.5 Auto. Rolleiflex (cost
£25 July) for Leica, Contax, Makina, or
sell, £16/16, case 14/6 ; Ensign f/4.5 Folding,
37/6. — 22, \^arncliffe Rd., Frizinghall, Bradford.
[5282
WANTED. — 6-in. Cooke Aviar f/4.5 Lens. —
Box 9705, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5285
MATERIALS
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BUR'T’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3^x24, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 44x2| and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
J-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
HINTON LAKE
& SON LTD.
41. HIGH STREET,
EXETER*
Offer the following BARGAINS before STOCK¬
TAKING. Each one is only slightly soiled through
display, otherwise absolutely perfect, and carries
full maker’s guarantee. All 1936 models.
PROJECTORS :
200-B Pathe Cine Projector, with resistance for
all voltages. New, £16 15s. For . £14 0 0
Model D Kodascope, with resistance. New
£25. For..., . £20 0 0
Model P.A. Bolex, with case and resistance,
400-watt. New £26 los. For . £22 0 0
Model G916 Bolex, for both 9.5 and 16 mm.,
resistance and case. New £53 15s. For £45 0 0
CINE CAMERAS :
Pathe Model B, f/3.5 anastigmat lens, 9.5-mm.
New £6 6s. For . £4 10 0
Kodak BB Junior, f/1.9 anastigmat lens, i6-mm.
New £18 iSs. For . £15 15 0
CAMERAS ;
Leica Model II, f/3.5 Elmar lens, coupled range¬
finder, chromium finish. New £27 17s. For
£23 10 0
Contax I, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, coupled range¬
finder, slow speeds. , New £33 15s. For £25 0 0
Reflex 34 X 24 T.-P., f/4.5 Dallmeyer, 3 slides.
New £12. For . £9 0 0
SECOND-HAND :
16-mm. Ensign Super-Kinecam Model 8, complete
with f/1.5 Dallmeyer lens, also 2 and 3 in. Dali-
meyerTelephotos, in leather case. Perfect condition.
Outfit cost new £67. For . £45 0 0
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
51
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
ILLUSTRA*’
Bargains for Callers or Customers who act
promptly to avoid disappointment. All in order
and as described.
KewinJers, 9.5 or 16 imij. ; 35-mm., 21/- ; our new 1,600-ft.
16-mm. model. 42/-.
lUustrascreen, 36x48 in. Silver Screen, rigid for pro¬
jection, collapsible for transit.
Standard Cine Camera, in penect order ; a personal caller’s
big opportunity.
lllustrascreen for Lantern ShoM s, 48 x 48 in. ; optical
Lanterns from 30/-.
Motors to run all Projectors, Universal A.C. and 1).C. ;
special 12-volt model, 30/-.
Screen, with super silver non-directional surface, 60 x 48
in., worth 60/-.
Bijou Projector, for 9-nim. films, for mains or battery
use, in beautiful order.
Standard Projector Mechanism, in running order, with
arms and lens.
Beaded .Screen, with perfect surface, easily transportable,
40 ' 30 in. ; other sizes stocked.
Highly Sensitive Photo-electric Cells for talkies, no first
stage amplifier required.
lllustrascreen, 48x60 in., easily rolled for transport after
the show.
16-mm. Projector for all voltages, giving perfect projection,
with free film.
Beaded 48 • 36 in. highly reflective .Screen, rigid when in
use, packed in a moment.
Camera and Projector for 9-mm. : serviceable, inexpensive
combination.
35-mm. Projector ; new model, gives 6-ft. pictures from
mains or accumulator.
Pathe Projector, with attachment for supers, screen and
films.
lllustrascreen, 8 x 6 ft., rigid ; perfect projection, brilliantly
defined ; easily portable.
16-mm. Projector, 6-ft. picture, from mains or accumu¬
lator.
Pathescope 9-mm. with super attachment and case ; other
9-mra. Projectors from 30/-.
Pathe 2U0-B Projector, %vith motor and 500 c.p. lamp.
£11, as new.
YOUR INSPECTION IN7ITED.
DEMONSTRATIONS DAILY,
In HAMPSTEAD
For your
CIN^ and MINIATURE
REQUIREMENTS consult
S. I. SHOOT
Gebescope Talkie Stockist
EXPERT ADVICE and ASSISTANCE
ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES
EXCHANGES.
S, I. SHOOT, 179, West End Lane, N.W.6
{Facing West Mampgtead Met. Station.) Phone: MAIda 7902.
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velo.v glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and x zj, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. II6 (2iX4}) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3— 5LX3J 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen/ 1/-
J dozen — 8i X 6i enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6L X4J enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 .V dozen'; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16’ enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write tor list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ’
M ATER I AL.S
ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
J\. photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON,’ Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood E,d.
Prices less postage to callers.
ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
TV 9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
F^ALTON ‘‘ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
L matt, normal, vigorous, e.xtra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; 4-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2J 3/6, 31x21 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6 36
sheets, 10x8 5/-; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: ljx2|, 1/6 gross;
31x2'., 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross ; 4}x2} and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; 1-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
F''" ALTON Plates : l-pL, 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
L 4 dozen 8'9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix21, 4 dozen 6/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
TT" ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
TV li x21, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 21x4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 31x4L 18/-; olxSj, 21/-.
ALTON Film Packs. H. Si D. 350, 3Jx2i, 3
TV packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
KAI.TON Flat Film.s, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5 '- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
J-pl., 12,-, :33/- gross; IT-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
KALiTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000 : 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4 ; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; *-pI., 4 dozen 12.'8.
IZ ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
IV 8 exposures, l«x2i and 31x21, 10/- dozen,
2JX4i 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
njipVs ^ /Q • 1-nl Q’S
T"AJ.TON Chemicals, ^bottled': Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
IV Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure; 10x8, 36 sheets 5;-; 1'1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross : i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
BR I G H T O N. — Buy direct. Save money.
“ Brighton ” Brand Photographic Papers are
absolutely unbeatable for superb quality and
reasonable prices. Lists and samples with pleasure.
— Kimber’s, 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HA'YHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change. Nelson, Lancs. [0007
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2i, 1/0 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards. commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — l-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 : for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
•SHARLAND#
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We can supply
ALL CIN^ PROJECTORS
including the UP-TO-DATETALKIE
EQUIPMENTS, which we can demon¬
strate to you at your convenience. We
can also be of great assistance to
you in your choiPe of EPISCOPE,
EPIDIASCOPE. ENLARGER, etc.
Don’t hesitate to take advantage of
our advice. GET INTO TOUCH
WITH US NOW I
9/10, THAVIES INN,
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Gstablished 75 Yeais.
Central 6751
NO MORE FAILURES through
OVER or UNDER DEVELOPMENT
The
""Mino meter '
A scientific instrument, automati¬
cally and accurately indicates
predetermined times of develop¬
ment in dark-room or tank, from
IS secs, to I hour. Invaluable for
enlarging and with pan. olates or
films.
PRICE, with full instructions :
1 C I Cash with
Free. 4 3/^ order.
ACCESSORIES MARKETING CO.
147. REGENT STREET. LONDON. W.l.
.K.D. CINE HEAD
PAN and TILT
IS/.
Send for lists of this and
other useful accessories
to
PEELING & VAN
4/6 . Holborn Circus
NECK, LTD.
London. E.C.
FILMS WASTED !
BECAUSE YOUR EXPOSURES
ARE INCORRECT.
PRACTOS
Exposure Meter is always reliable.
Never varies.
Scientifically designed and special¬
ly accurate for Interiors, Colour
work and Artificial Light. Film
speeds up to 5.500 are marked in
both H. & D. and Scheiner values.
Model II, with Sky-blue View-
finder . 27/6
Model I (without Finder).
ditto . 22/6
Junior'* Model . 15/*
All in Leather Cases.
GARNER& JONES Ltd.
Polebrook House, Golden
Square, W.l
“THE AUTOCAR”
The World's Leading Automobile Jourral,
Every Friday.
4d.
62
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 28, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
CHRISTMAS
Folders
Mounts
Calendars
1936-7
FINEST SELECTION EVER
Artistic Designs. Colourful Printing.
Exceptional Value.
BUY
EARLY
THIS
YEAR
while
stocks are
complete
FOR POSTCARDS, CABINETS, AND
AMATEUR SIZES.
SLIP-IN AND PASTE-ON FOLDERS
from 3/6 100 to 2/6 dozen.
Send for 8-page Illustrated Price List,
SPECIAL SAMPLE OFFER.
We have prepared some special sample parcels which
we are offering at the following rates : —
1/- (post free) parcel contains cheaper qualities only.
2/6 parcel contains larger selection including better
class lines.
5/- parcel includes complete range of Folders and a
few Calendars.
10/- parcel embraces the full range of our Folders
and Calendars.
All samples are unmarked and saleable at a profit.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) Ltd.
Dept. A.P., PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
GALLOWAYS
Invite your enquiries at
VICTORIA SQUARE
Where they have the most
comprehensive and up-to-date
selection of Cinematograph
Apparatus in
BIRMINGHAM
AND THE MIDLANDS. h|S“6670.
EXTENSIVE 9.5-mm. FILM LIBRARY
THE WIRELESS WORLD
COVERS EVERY WIRELESS INTEREST.
EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
MATERIALS
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4(1. ; 12-gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers.’ List and
tree testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, slip-in corners, samples,
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcarcl
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 31x21. 12 designs 1/- ; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Rother¬
ham.
CALENDARS 1937. — Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars 31x21 2/6 ; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Monster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — Crown Manu¬
factory Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings,
2/- 100 ; Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 100 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
[5223
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /O DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1. — Postcards
x! O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists : 81x61 lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 tor 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
1.57, Borough High St.. S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. : price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Glazed Enlargements : I-pL, Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, .50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, high-class, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
Snaps Enlarged, 8x6, framed, 2/3. — Howard,
127, Bell Hill, St. George, Bristol. [5165
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, ' glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapsliots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
Od. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 3Ix2J 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [5011
Films Developed and Printed, 34x21 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards Id. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
Leica Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 3i x 5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors. — George Childe, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
SPECIAL Offer. — Send for particulars ' to — G.
Franklin, 2, Derwent St., Sunderland. [5294
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED
Photographs wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [4891
Fesagol lY
The ONLY
lO-FEATURE deveioper in
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1. 10 : I latitude in exposure,
I min. to 25 mins, latitude in
developing.
2. Compensates automatic¬
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3. Beautiful rich tones on
all gaslight, bromide and
chloro-bromide papers.
4. Specially suitable for lan¬
tern slides.
5. Prevents wasted prints and
slides.
6. Eliminates fog and stain
even on stale papers.
7. Makes ideal portrait de¬
veloper (dilute I to 5).
8. Develops twice as many
prints as other developers.
9. Will keep in solution for
several years.
10. Officially tested and fully
guaranteed.
To make 90 oz . 4s. 6d.
From all Dealers, or direct from :
L. A. LEIGH & CO.
179, WEST END LANE, N.W.6
Irish Free State : BROWNE & NOLAN LTD.
41 & 42, Nassau Street, Dublin.
riNISHERS
for Superior Quality Results insist on
OUR NEW GASLIGHT
DE LUXE PAPER
3ix2i SIZE is ONLY 2/- PER GROSS (for quantities).
Write for full details and range of samples
FREE FOR TESTING PURPOSES!
Price list contains all prices of this paper,
and also gives detailed particulars of
EVERYTHING for the FINISHER
Including D. & P. Order Pads, Showcards, Film Clips,
Dishes, Films, Chromium and Ferrotype Plates, etc., etc .
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
These masks are specially designed for use with
vertical enlargers and are the simplest and most
efficient masking devices on the market. The masks
are bevelled on the inside to allow a clean-cut white
margin, J in. wide, to be obtained.
Prices of Masks s. d.
Postcard, 5} X 3 J in. outside . . 5 6
6iX4iin. (i-pl.) . 7 0
8Jx6i in. (i/i-pl.) „ .. 8 6
10x8 in. „ .10 0
12 X to in. „ .12 0
SANDS HUNTER &Cljf
S7. BEDFORD ST.. STRAND.WC2
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products Is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Qorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & P. A. Wilman, 32, Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade-
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41*42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
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KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
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LEEDS.
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LEICESTER.
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LIVERPOOL.
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Street.
LONDON.
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Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
lEWCASTLE-ON-TYME.
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irOSIEAHPTOR.
C. F. Alien, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
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8HEFFIELO.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
8HBEWSBUBT.
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SODTBAMPTON.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
Tht exchange ol photographic apparatus is our
buiineu, we can bo relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
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MISCELLANEOUS
4MATEUR Photographers sell j'our photographs to
the Press ; write immediately for free
prospectus, " Making Money with Your Camera.”
— World’s Photographic Academy, 45, Maple Avenue,
Whitefield, near Manchester. [5123
Transformers.— 200 volts to 240 volts a.c.
to 12 volts A.C. 1 amp,, absolutely new,
3/6 each ; cost 25/- ; cash refunded if not
satisfied ; postage 9d. extra. — Barnes, Ltd., 48,
Kingston Rd., Portsmouth. [5290
‘‘RHACO"FILM EXAMINER
For examining Leica size negatives or positives.
Fitted with powerful plano-convex lens, magnifying
2^ times. Especially useful for seeing if negatives
are sharp, also for detecting signs of camera move¬
ment before proceeding to make enlargements from
miniature negatives.
Can be folded flat when not in use. Price 8/6.
SANDS HUNTER &
37, BEDFORD ST. STRAND.WC.2
"The Amateui Photographer." 28 10/36.
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Available till Saturday, October Slet.
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• SAVILLE’S^
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Cine-Kodak Model B, f/3.5, leather case. ... £4 19 6
Bolex Projector G916, SOO-’watt lamp and resistance.
Perfect, for 9.5-mm. and 16-mm. films . £39 10 0
Ensign Autokinecam, f/2.6,case, for Ifirum. films £8 19 6
Leica Ilia, chromium, f/2 Summar . £34 10 0
RoUeicord II, f/3.5 Triotar and Compur. Absolutely
as new . £14 5 0
Super Ikonta 530, '2, f/4.o Tessar, Compur Rapid.
Perfect . ^15 5 0
Super Ikonta II, Tessar f/3.8 and Compur Rapid.
Cost £27. Absolutely as new . £22 10 0
Zeiss Baby Miraphot Enlarger, lens, lamp, paper holder.
Perfect throughout . £7 19 6
Kodascope Model A, for 16-mm. films, resistance and
all accessories. Very good order indeed . £16 5 0
Kodascope 8 Projector, for 8-tiim. films. ... £6 10 0
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ALL MAKES m STOCK!
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We have a well-equipped and comfortable demon¬
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a DEMONSTRATION of any PROJECTOR at your
convenience.
PAILLARD - BOLEX, PATHESCOPE, DEKKO,
etc., are In stock and can be supplied on
HIRE PURCHASE or by
PART EXCHANGE
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YOU CAM DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
October 28, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Mahers of the Renowned MINEX REFLEX
and STUDIO REFLEX CAMERA,
The New MINEX
Vertical Enlarger
Strongly
Constructed
Best
Workmanship
and Materials
Quick
Manipulation
for the
Advanced
Amateur and
Professional
Photographer.
PRICES !
.✓• j Whole-plate
Fitted tor Half- Watt Lamps . £2S
Fitted with Mercury Vapour Outfit. .£43
122 WIGMORE ST., PORTMAN SQ.,
Telephone: Welbeck^llS. LONDON, W.l
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SAVED,^
ALL your ROLL FILMS,
LEICA FILMS or CINE
FILMS can be perma¬
nently saved . . .
“ TEITEL’S
Scratchproof
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deliberate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
longed use will not harm them.
Price, complete with full instructions
POST
5A
FREE.
Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
TO
We also supply Teltel’s NEW LIFE
CIN^ f
USERS / for rejuvenation of old films.
Write for particulars
GEORGE H. POTTS
- LIMITED -
7 and 9, BAKER ST., LONDON, W.l
SELECTED
SNIPS
CIN^ — “ CINE-NIZO ” ROLLS-
ROYCE OF AMATEUR MOVIES
Nizo Model F, 30‘ft. 9.5-mm., var. speeds, trick
action, hand crank for titles, f/i. 5 Kino Plasmat
£12 0 0
Nizo Model F» as above, quick detachable f/r.5
Plasmat, bayonet mount. New . £14 0 0
Nizo Model F, as above, f/1.5 bayonet Plasmat,
6 double-case pan. chargers, de luxe hide case.
Whole set as new . £16 0 0
Nizo Model M, 50-ft. spools, 9.5-mm., all speeds,
trick action, hand and motor drive, f/1.5 i-in.
Meyer Kino-Plasmat. As new . £22 0 0
Nizo Mcdel L, as above, for 50-ft. i6-mm.,
plus reverse take-up for effects, case, 20-mm.
f/1.5 Kino Plasmat. .As new . £22 0 0
Nizo Model K, ioo*ft. 0.5-inm., f/2.q, i-in.
£18 0 0
Nizo Model K3, loo-ft., turret head for 3 lenses,
f/1.5 Dallmeyer Speed, 20-mm . £24 0 0
Nizo Projector, world’s best 9.5-mm. machine,
every desirable feature, complete. New £27 0 0
Zeiss Kinamo 16-mm., f/1.5 Kino Plasmat,
double sprocket feed. Unused . £10 0 0
Bolex G916 Proje:tor, 500-watt, resistance,
recent model. Used demonstrations. . £36 0 0
Super Still Snip. -Zeiss Contax I, f/2 Sonnar,
latest improved type, ever-ready case. As new,
in carton. . £24 0 0
ALSO BARGAINS IN MINIATURES AND PRESS
BELL’S
4S, NEWINGTON BUTTS,
LONDON, S.E.II
RODNEY 3773. (Opposite Spurgeon's Tabernacle.)
YOU CAN DO /
LIKEWISE
of the
‘‘RAJAH” ENLARGERS
of precision design and construction.
F/4.5 Anastigmat, one-hand lever rise and fall, with
automatic locking. Universal negative carrier pro¬
vides for the insertion of either strip or single
negatives. Helical micro-focussing and orange cap.
Model 0, 4 X 4 cm., enlarges 2 to 8 times linear, complete
with condenser . £8 8 0
Model I, 6x6 cm., complete with double condenser
£11 10 0
Model II, 6.5x9 cm., complete with double condenser
£15 15 0
A sk to see these Enlargers at your dealer, or write for
full particulars to ;
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London) LTD.
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON. W.l
Telephone : Museum 4142.
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“DAILY
HERALD
COMPETITION
Mr. F. H. Done, of Cheshire,
Bought his ROLLEIFLEX from Us
ROLLEIFLEX
6x6
Fitted with F/3.5 TESSAR
Lens and Rapid
Compur Shutter MiCO
also Stockists of
ROLLEICORD II
F/4.5 TRIOTAR Lent and
£14:10:0
F/3.5 TRIOTAR Lens and
shuX: £17:10:0
A large Selection of New
and Second-hand Cameras
in Stock.
SEND FOR DETAILS.
je I I 1*1^0 '**■ ROAD,
ALLLIMd MANCHESTER. 4
Bruce's
of Ealing
AUTUMN
SALE
CAMERAS, ACCESSORIES,
MATERIALS, ALBUMS.
GENUINE REDUCTIONS
CAMERAS.
Dallmeyer Speed Pentac, f/2.9 . £15 0 0
Agfa Movex, f/3.5, case . £6 10 0
Cine-Kodak K, f/i.g, case . £30 0 0
T.-P. Junior Reflex, f/3.5 Cooke . £7 0 0
lhagee, plate and F.P., f/4.5, Compur £6 0 0
ACCESSORIES.
Elmar Lens T/3.5, 10.5-cm . £7 0 0
Angular View-finder, Ch . £1 10 0
Leitz Filters from . 12s. Od.
MATERIALS.
Dishes, Papers, aU sizes from J-pl. to 15x12,
less 25 per cent.
ALBUMS.
A large selection for slip-in and paste-on, from
6d, upwards.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A D VERTISEMENTS
October 28, 1936
NEW
MODEL
AMPROSOUND
EQUBPMENT
Mode! M. 500-watt-
iio-volt lamp, 1,600 ft.
arms, 4-stage amplifier,
8 watts output, A.C.-
D.C. current 100-125 v.
lo-in. diameter speaker.
Complete outfit in two
carrying - cases. Total
weight, 53 lb. Price
£110:0:0
Transformer for A.C.
mo-250. £0.10:0
In stock at our Stock
Exchange Branch, i,
Copthal! Chambers,
London, E.C.2.
MINIATURE
CINE
THEATRES at
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
28, Old Bond Street, W.1.
12, George Street, Croydon.
537, Pinner Rd., North Harrow.
73, Lord Street, Liverpool, 2.
Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger,
for 35-mm. film, takes Leica
lenses, loo-watt lamp. As new.
List £4 los; £3:10:0
40x50 Celhx Self-erecting
Screen. As new.
List £6 . iV
4^x3i Goerz Tenax Double
Extension, 13.5-cm. Dogmar
f/4.5, Compur, i/25oth, 6 slides,
r.P. adapter, case. Good con-
. £4:17:6
5-em. Elmar t/3.5 Lens,
coupled for Leica. Good
condition. Cost
£7 17s. 6d . X'i.lO.U
3itx2i Folding Mentor Re¬
flex," i2-cm. Tessar f/4-5,
(size only 8^X5iX2 in.), 3
D.D. slides, case. CC.IC.O
Fair con iition « A w • V
6x6 cm. Zeiss Ikoflex,
Novar f/4.5. Good condition.
List £7 15s. £5:15:0
Cine-Kodak Eight, f/3 5 lens.
Good condition. £6:18:6
6x6 cm. Automatic Roltei-
flex, Tessar f/4-5- Good con-
£16:10:0
21x2} Zeiss Super Ikonta
530/16, Tessar f/2.8, delayed
Compur, i/40oth sec. As new.
List £28 5s £23:10:0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak BB, i-in.
Kodak f/1.9, also 3-in. Kodak
Tele. f/4 5. 2 C2.‘>-fl*0
speeds. As new
9.5 and 16 mm. Latest Bolex
DA, 400-watt, resistance, case.
£4“^^^'* £29:10:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell 57LS,
all geared, 750-watt, reverse,
case, resistance 250 volt. Excel¬
lent condition.
Cost£84ios.. XO‘i.lU.W
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
^ Telephone; Regent 1228.
LET US KNOW YOUR
REQUIREMENTS — WE
MAY HAVE THE VERY
ARTICLE YOU WANT 1
A
FULL HOUSE
FOR
ALL NEEDS
Special allowance on yourown projector in part payment
The new
KEYSTONE 750-watt
16-mm. Keystone Model A-8i,
theatre quality steadiness and
brilliancy. Picture size almost
unlimited. Reverse, mot,or re¬
wind, resistance, 4 /V
case . £36:10:0
8-mm. KEYSTONE ‘8,’ 200
watt, motor rewind, swivel roller
guides, adjustable tilt, speed
control, stills, etc.,
takes 2oo-ft. film at XO* JlO*U
KEYSTONE ‘8’
Simplest 8-nim. camera. Size only
6-5/i6ths X 2^ X I J in., f/3. 5 lens, 3-
speed, takes 25 ft. 16-mm. film.
Interchangeable C 1 fl« 1 0*0
lenses available XXw*XU#w
Let us send you descn'otive leaflets.
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Bargain
list and guide to new models, also latest literature^ post
free anywhere. Please stale requirements.
9.5 Pathe Camera, hand turn, tri¬
pod, case. Good con-
dition. . .• . X X • X •\J
5^x3i No. 3a Auto. Kodak, f/6.3
I<o(^ak, speeds i to i/iooth sec., T.
and B., leather case.
Good condition . XX«t>#v
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera, f/3. 5
lens. Good condition^ £Q*Q*ft
List £6 6s . Xv«0*U
41x3^ Ensign Popular Reflex,
revolving back, 6-in. Aldis f/4-5.
6 slides, F.P. adapter, € S • 1 7 *6
case. Good condition XU»X#
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Tessar f/3. 5,
Compur, case. Splen- :C7*l^»n
did condition . X#*X«J*l/
Kodak 620 Duo (16 pictures
2ixif), f/3. 5 Kodak, Compur, case.
Good condition. List £7:15:0
5x4 Gccrz Anschutz Press, 1C.5
Dogmar f/4.5, self-capping, i/ioth to
i/i,oooth sec., T. and B., bulb release
I to 5 secs., 2 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good CQ#17*fi
condition . XR/#Xf*V
3x4 cm. Pupille, f/2 Xenon, Com-
£13:10:0
3} X 2} Voigtlander Prominent,
Heliar f/4.5, delayed Compur, case.
Excel lent condition . . £14:0:0
Leica I, Elmar f/3. 5, also f/5.6
Dallmeyer Tele lens and hood, range¬
finder, case. Fair Cl 4.1 A. ft
condition . IX-x.AU.U
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, i6-on-
3}X2} film, Tessar f/3. 5, Compur,
i/30oth sec. Good d /1. 1ft. ft
condition . XX^.XU.U
2ix2} Automatic Rolleiflex, Tessar
f/3..8, Compur, E.R. riC.in.e
case. Good condition <». AVr.i I »v»
/I bone are at
35 BROMPTON RD.
London, S.W.3
Phone: Kensington 2052.
3^x21^ Dallmeyer Pentac Roll Film
4^-in. Pentac f/2. 9, Compur, rising
front, frame finder, case. Good con¬
dition. Cost £16 i6s. £6:17:6
4^x2^ Voigtlander, Heliar f/4 5,
delayed Compur, case. :C7*'l7*fi
Good conditioyi. ... X # • X I #0
3^ X 2^ Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/3U,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur, 3
slides, F.P. adapter. Good condition.
£8:8:0
3^x2^ lea Minimum Palmos
Focal-plane, Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition XXU*XO*U
9.5 Dekko, f/1.9 Dallmeyer, also
Wray Tele f/4.5. Cl 1. 1C. ft
case. As new .
3^x2^ Ensign Special Reflex, 5.3-in.
Wray Lustrar f/3. 2, 6 slides, roll-film
£12:10:0
3ix2i Kodak Regent, f/3.8 Xenar,
delayed Compur Rapid, i /400th.
£18:18:0
3^x2} Zeiss Ikon Miroflex &59/3U,
Tessar 1/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
£:r.:'^".^."'..':"‘ £23:10:0
4}x3^ Revolving Back Kodak
Graflex Reflex C, 61-in. Cooke f/2. 5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition. £07*1 HrH
Cost £56 12s . X^f#XU»V
9x12 cm. (and i-pl.) Nettel Miro¬
flex Folding Reflex, 16.5-cm. Zeiss
Tessar f/2. 7, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
3^X2^ roll-film holder, filter, Lios
exposure meter, case
Good condition . XOtfci* Xv*U
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
DOLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
31x2} Kodak 620 Junior, f/6.3
anastigmat, Kodon shutter. Good
. £1:19:6
3}x2i Kodak 620, f/6.3 lens,
case. As new. List
£4 2s. 6d . XO» f rU
9.5 Pathe Imp, motor, super
attachment, resistance. Good con-
dUion. List £7 7s. £5:5:0
2}x2} Zeiss Ikoflex I, Novar
f/4.5, delayed Klio, case, Proxar
lenses, filter. Very good condition.
° £7:15:0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, Krauss
lens, motor, super attachment,
resistance, rewind, spare reel,
case. Very %ood condition. Cost
^'3 - £8:10:0
31x2} Etui Double Extension,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
£8:10:0
3} X 2} Ensign Autorange, Ensar
f/4.5, Compur Rapid, rise and cross,
zls new. List CO.I7.C
£10 17s. 6d . XO*X#
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, i6-on-
3lx 2} film, Tessar f/3. 5, Compur
Rapid, i/5ooth sec., E.R. case,
filter. Good condition. Cost
£15:15:0
Kodak Regent, f/4.5 Tessar .Com¬
pur, i/4ooth, case, Cl 7. ft. ft
As new. List £20 A I .U .U
4 bone ore at
73 LORD ST.
LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone: Bank 4927.
4}x3} N. & G. Sibyl,
125-mm. Goerz f/4.5, 6
slides, F.P. adapter, case.
O^^condi- £4.10:0
3i X 2i T.-P, Junior Spe¬
cial Reflex, reversing back,
5-in. Cooke f/4.5, roll-film
holder, 12 slides, case. Very
£6:15:0
Leica (Valoy) Enlarger,
40-in. pillar. Very good
"o.. £7:10:0
3i x2! Voigtlander Avus,
Skopar f/4.5, delayed Com¬
pur, F.P. adapter, 6 slides,
£7:15:0
3} X 2.V Certo Gertotrop,
Xenar f/2. 9, delayed Com¬
pur, double extension, Rol-
lex roll-film holder, 3 slides.
Veiy good condition. List
£:9i.s 6d £13.15.0
7.3 cm. Hektor f/1.9
(Hegra), coupled for Leica.
Very good cemdition. List
£21:0:0
16-mm. Kodascope A,
200-watt, resistance, case.
Excellent COO. 1ft. ft
condition.
Leica Model III, Summar
f/2, E.R. case. List £40 17s,
Very good C01.ft.ft
condition . . v A • V • V
Above are at
537 PINNER RD.
North Harrow,
HARROW
Telephone: Pinner aySo.
ESTD.
1750
3} X 2} Voigtlander Bessa.
f/6.3 Voigtar, delayed Pron¬
to. As new. List £5 5s.
£3:10:0
3}x2} Kodak 620, K.S.
anastigmat f/4.5, Compur,
colour filter. Very good
condition.. £5.10:0
4ix2L Kodak Six-16
Model 19, Kodak f/4.5.
delayed Compur, case. As
rios..'.-".‘ £7:0:0
3} X 2} Scif-erecting
Enolde, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur, patent telescope
finder coupled focussing,
case. Shop-soiled. Cost
£9 19s 6d £7.10:0
31x2} lhagee Duplex
Double Extension, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, also
focal-plane, 4 slides. Good
condition . . £8:5:0
3x4 cm. Nagel Rolloroy,
Tessar f/3. 5, Compur.
Shop-soiled. £11.5.0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, 8 or
16 on 3}X2} film, Tessar
£14:5:0
Leica Model III, Elmar
f/3. 5, E.R. case. Almost
£24:10:0
Above are at
43 Commercial St.
Newport (Mon.)
Telephone: 3603.
Expert Service at All Addresses :
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
13, High St., Kensington, W.8.
65, Notting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd., S.W.17.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catlord. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.).— 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
"T
.^e^escope DEALER
16-mm. “ Gebescope,” Model A ;
comprising projector, 2 speeds (silent
and sound), 2i-watt amplifier and
loud speaker . £95:0:0
Other Outfits — Illustrated Folders
free — at
Our Stock Exchange Branch
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
28, Old Bond St., W.l.
12, George St., Croydon.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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FILMO ‘EIGHT’
lliiH 400*\vatt hiinp. ICntirely Rear
(Itiven. F l.U projection lens. Pilot
liRlit. Ailjustable tilt ainl etlicient
cooling. Take films. For all
voltages IHJ to £40:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 93 4.
EVERYTHING FOR TALKIES, MOVIES,
ENLARGING, AND ALL ACCESSORIES
‘FILMO’ 1,000-WATT
The most powerful FJ-mni. jjrtfjector
yet proilucetl — with its ne« optical
system, provides 8<i per cent greater
screen brilliance than 75(J-watt pio-
jeetor, with only a .TU per cent lamp
wattage increase. Fnllv atleciuate
cooling, l.bon ft. film / I 29 *0 *0
capacity . i*iA7*v*w
‘GEBESCOPE ’ MODEL B
iG-min. portable sound equipment, composed of
2 carrying-cases, one containing the projector unit
ami the other twin moving-coil speakers. Shows
remarkably clear pictures lO ft. wide at a distance
of 7(1 ft. tfives 8i»lendid volume £135:0:0
ADVICE AND DEMONSTRATIONS
The models on this page only give a remote idea of what we have in stock.
Any latest talkie or movie outfit or enlarger can be seen in our demon¬
stration rooms. You have the opportunity to compare them all at Bond
Street before deciding to purchase. Expert, unbiased advice willingly
given. Other talkie outfits not shown here include De Vry, Marshall,
etc.
KODASCOPE Model ‘ D ’
Tlie family projector. Gives brilliant pic¬
tures up to 40 30 in. 300-waU lighting.
Takes 40ll-ft. UJ-mm. films.
W'itli resistance and
cessoiies .
Nine monthly payments of 58 4.
£25 : 0 : 0
ENSIGN MAGNAPRINT
With condenser-diffused lighting system.
Fine focussing is assured with the helicoidal
lens mount. Lamphouse of light metal with
enamel heat-resisting lining. For all
miniature negatives, for use with your own
Leica lenses. Has special carrier to take
35-mm. film strips . £4:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 10 7.
COMPREHENSIVE FILM ^lISliARYi,
Every latest title in 9.5 and 16 mm. silent and 16-mm. sound-on-film Is
included. Hundreds of new films (exclusive to Wallace Heaton customers)
have just been added. The selection is the greatest you will find anywhere
co-day. It is just as cheap to order them by post as at our counter, because
the time taken in transit is deducted from hiring charge. Why not take
advantage of this fine entertainment aid ?
SEND FOR NEW FREE LISTS
Our stocks are so large and varied that we have a separate special free list
or each speciality. These include : Film Library, Home Talkies, Home
Movies, Enlargers, Miniature Cameras, Accessories, and Guaranteed Bar¬
gains. Any or all the lists you require will be sent free on receipt of 2d.
postage. Send at once and choose just what you need at your leisure.
EASY TERMS S EXCHANGES
Anything on nine equal monthly instalments. First payment secures the
goods, without any personal questions or harsh formalities. We also
make generous allowances on your used apparatus In part payment for
your fresh purchase.
. . . and you do BEST OF ALL at
WALLACE HEATON’S
‘138’ FILMOSOUND
Complete in one case. In use. the
combineil projector and amplifier unit
is removed from the case, while the
cover ser\’es as the baffle for the self-
contained loud-speaker. Two models,
the 138A.with 5()(i-watt lamp and two
film speeds (for silent or sound films),
and the 13Kli, with 7.“)0-watt lamp,
with souiul speed only £138:0:0
16-mm. KEYSTONE
*2-in. large-apertuie projection lens, motor
flrive, forward and reverse. Special device
for stills, ."iOb-watt lamp, fitted super optical
system for ailded biil- £25 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 58 4.
FOCOMAT II ENLARGER
The latest Leitz enlarger for 31 >-‘21 or
Leica negatives. This instrument is com-
pletelv automatic. With /CH* I 2* 6
f/4 Elmar 9..")-cm. lens . . . . i a.* w
Nine monthly payments of £5 18s. 2d.
We have every enlarger in stock,
including Praxidos, M. & W., Exakt, etc., etc.
127 NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W.1
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October 28, 1936
4
mma
Negative by Messrs. B. & II'. Fisk Moore of Canterbury.
Making Pholaq
free
A 28 page booklet "Night
Photography — Picture
Making at Night — Indoors
and Out" tells you how.
Write for copy mentioning
this paper.
More and more photographers are discovering that
the advent of winter does not end the photographic
season — but it is the time when new and different
subjects become available.
Wdth Selo Hypersensitive Panchromatic Roll Film
or Ilford Hypersensitive Panchromatic Plates in
the camera, effective outdoor night pictures and
pleasing indoor studies are easily obtained.
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC ROLL FILM
Hypersensitive
ILFORD PANCHROMATIC PLATES
Sold by all Photographic Dealers
Made in England by ILFORD LI M IT E D • I LFO RD • LON DO N
\ Tinted in England for the Publishers, Iliffe Sons Ltp.. Dorset House, Stanford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Culopr Press, Reading.
Thr Amtth'ur Photographer can be obtained al)road from the following : Uxited States : The International News Co., New York. Fr.vsce : \V. H. Smith & Son, 24^. Rue. Rivoli, Paris ; Haehette et
( ie, Hue Keautnur. Paris. Belgium : \V. H. Smith & Son, 71-75, Boulevard Adolphe Max, Brussels. Au.^tralia : Oor Ion (lidch, Ltd.. Melt)oume (Victoria). Sydney (N.S.W.). Brisbane (Queen.sland).
Adelaide (S.A.), Perth (W.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand: Gordon ^ Gotch, Ltd., Wellington. .Auckland. Chiislchunh an 1 Dune lin. Ini>i\ : \. H. Wheeler a Co.. Bombay.
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“ The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer Wednesday, November \th, 1936,
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/Imateur
OTOGRAPHER
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The Journal for EfVerybody willi a Camera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, November 4th, 1936.
No. 2504.
Copyright— Eegistered as a Newspaper for transmission in the U.K
THE AMA TEUR PHOrOGRA PHEU PJ’EETISEMEXTS
November 4, 1936
A^fleio hml'
for Amateur
A
10'
SHifio/ ^
^•^ow che above picture was
'made : 3 “PhocoflDod" Lamps
in "Kodaflsccor" Reflectors
were used as shown in dia¬
gram. Exposure sec-fll
on Kodak $ S Pan F.lm.
Photogiaphy rnade easy at limes when
it used to be difficult and in places where
it used to be impossible ; placed on an
all-through-the-year, all-round-the-clock
basis ; given the freedom of the home as
well as of the field and beach — it is not
too much to say that the introduction of
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Pilm
and the Kodak Night Photography Aids
has meant a completely 'New Deal' for
everyone with a camera. Have you
taken advantage of them yet?
See your Kodak Dealer about the “Photo¬
flood” Lamp (2/6); the “Xodaflector” Reflec¬
tor (3/-); the “Kodaflector” Outfit, including
Reflector, Stand, and 9 ft. of flex (7/6).
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
and the KODAK NIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY AIDS
KODAK LIMITED - KODAK HOUSE - KINGSWAY- LONDON - W.C.2
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November 4, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
“MINIATURE” CERTAINTY
We have known a miniaturist to go elsewhere for a certain accessory and get it at once, but that was
a thousand to one chance. Isn't it best to make straight for the de^er who you know has the goods,
and be on a certainty ? Our miniature stocks and service facilities are unequalled — we are the original
miniature specialists — our staffs know and use miniature cameras and can give you vital first-hand
information.
GUARANTEED ^‘SECOND-HANDS"
1 — Leica Model I, Black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, focal-plane
shutter, l/20th to I /500th sec., non-interchangeable.
Cost £13 . £10 10 0
2 — Leica Model I, Black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, focal-plane
shutter. l/20th to 1 /500th sec., non-interchangeable.
Cost £15 . £9 9 0
3 — Leica Model 11, Black, f/3.5 Elmar lens, focal-plane
shutter, l/20th'to l/30Othsec. Cost£26 10s. £19 19 0
4 — Leica Model 111, Chromium, f/2 Summar, focal-
plane shutter, 1 to 1 /500th sec. Cost £40 16s.
£34 10 0
5 — 16-on-V.P. Vollenda R.F. Camera, f/3.5 Xenar lens,
Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec . £7 12 6
6 — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Xenar
f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, I to 1 /300th sec. Cost
£10 10s . .£7 17 6
7 — 4x3 cm. Vollenda R.F. Camera, f/3.5 Radionar lens,
Compur shutter, I to I /500th sec . £6 6 0
8 — T.-P. Korelle R.F. Camera, Tessar f/4.5 lens, D.A.
Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th sec. Cost £10 10s.
£6 17 6
9 — Zeiss Contaflex 35-mmL Twin-lens Miniature Reflex,
f/2 Sonnar lens, focal-plane shutter, i to l/l, 000th
sec., built-in photo-electric exposure meter. Cost
£73 17s. 6d . . . £57 10 0
10 — 6x6 cm. Auto. Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar lens,
latest type Compur shutter, I to l/500th sec. EASY TERIVIS AND EXCHANGES
Cost £25 . £19 19 0 ^ .
11— 6x6 cm. Super Ikonta R.F. Camera. Tessar f/2.8 Anything on nine monthly payments,
lens, D.A. Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /400th sec., case. High allowance on your surplus apparatus
Cost £29 16s. 6d . £23 15 0 in part exchange.
AN EXCLUSIVE SERVICE
If you want the finest possible results
send us your films for development by our
MICROLUX ” and " INDIVIDUAL "
Systems.
MICROLUX yields the finest grain of all,
but requires that films be over-exposed.
Films processed in this way receive the
most careful handling possible.
Price, per 36-exposure strip, 4/6
18 exposures (35-mm.), 3/6
Ask for descriptive MICROLUX leaflet.
NEW MINIATURE LITERATURE
All the latest books on Leica, Contax,
Exakta, Rolleiflex, Rolleicord and every
miniature camera are actually in stock.
Get in touch with us for the one that fills
your needs.
ALL THE NEW DEVELOPERS—including :
“W.H.” Paraphenylene-Diamiae. The finest fine-grain developer.
Sufficient, per tin, for 20 oz . Is. Od.
Tetenal Ultrafln. Non-poisonous fine-grain developer, can be used
six times . 4s. Od.
Supramin. Non-poisonous parapheuylene developer. Can be
used repeatedly . 2s. 4d.
Johnson’s Fine-Grain Developer, can be used repeatedly.. . .Is. Od,
FREE CAMERA INSURANCE
We are the Only firm who insure your miniature camera free of charge
against fire, loss, theft or damage. As long as your miniature camera
cost £10 or more, it is eligible. Send now for particulars.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.,
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
47, BERKELEY ST., LONDON, W.l '
The MINIATURE CAMERA SPECIALISTS
. TELEPHONE: MAYFAIR 751 1 (8 lines)
43, KENSINGTON HIGH ST., W.i
FOR GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY— ANY SUBJECT
—BY ANY AMATEUR -WITH ANY CAMERA!
If you have not already sent In your effort for this splendid competition, do so at once. Any subject
is eligible — trees, landscapes, churches, children at play — close-up or distant pictures of any subject
you care to choose. None of the tricks of the fully-fledged worker are allowed to improve his chances
of winning — only photographs made straight from untouched negatives are eligible. No retouching,
faking or combination printing — just good photography. Enlargements, of course, are allowed — In fact,
we recommend an S^x 6^ enlargement as always looking best. A prize of 21/- will be awarded for the
best picture received each week in addition to the first prize of £25, which will be awarded for the best
effort received during the competition (October 1st to December 3 1st). For photographs which appeal
to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the copyright by payment of
£2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The copyright of the £25
prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. Acceptance of the rules is a
specific condition of entry.
An exhibition of the best prints submitted will be held, at the close of this competition, in
our new Galleries at 127, New Bond Street, W.l, prior to the return of prints to their owners.
FIRST
PRIZE
COUPON
which must be affixed to
the back of each entry.
m WALLACE HEATON LTD ■
I “OPEN COMPETITION” S
I e
I November 4th, 1936. 0
Km n « B9 « «i B B H w an B IB IB a B Q B n J
/ WEEKLY
Z I / " PRIZE
While we do not guarantee to
return prints, every endeavour
will be made to do so when
they are accompanied by suit¬
ably stamped envelopes.
ADDRESS YOUR ENTRIES TO “ OPEN COMPETITION,”
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127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 4, 1936
WHATEVER YOU NEED— HERE’S THE PLACE TO
BOLEXC 916 PROJECTOR
For'both 9.5-iniii. &nd lO-mm. Films.
This machine is entirely pear driven,
there bejne no belts whatever. When
fitted with a 5U-volt 2(J0-watt lamp and
the eqrtivalent of a three-bladed shutter.
0
7s. 4d.
the screen luminosity •
is 1X0 lumens . ■
Nine monthly payments o! £5
EUMIG Projector
Has 250»watt lamp and powerful
projector lens. Models are supplied
for 8-mm., 9.5-mm. f AQ ■ H ■ H
or 16>inm. films.... •V aw
Nine monthly payments ot 07/8.
PATHiSCOPE “ IMP ”
For 9.j-mm. films. With motor, super
attachment for 30U*ft. reels and resistance
for all voltages up to 25U. If you
do not want the whole outfit you can buy
the projector only. The ■0*1)
Complete Outfit . ^ • •w»w
Nine monthly payments of 16/4.
PATHISCOPE 200-B
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
wide easily obtainable. Flickerless pro*
jection, sprocket fed. Threading one side
only. Single nut tilting device. Works off
110 volts. With lamp, plug, flex, adapter
and one empty 300-ft. iM C ■ A ■ A
super reel . XfU.W.W
Nine monthly payments of 35/*.
16-mm.
KEYSTONE
2-m. large - aperture
projection lens, motor
drive, forward and re¬
verse. Special device
for stills, 500-watt lamp,
fitted super optical
system for added
brUUancy £25;0:0
Nine monthly payments
of 58/4.
FILM LIBRARY. — All the latest Super productions in
stock — Comedy, Drama, Travel, Interest, etc. Book
your orders now for your Xmas entertaining.
“ PRAXIDOS ”
Haiul focMissitig model. Can be
set to aiiv iiegiee of enlaiMcmejit
without the slightest troul>le.
Moilels from 4 4 cm. to XAx2i
£8:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 19,10.
NEW M & W ENLARGER
Model FAM. With foolproof coupled
jiutoinatic focussing. F;4.5 double
nii'istiginat. iris, an«l orange cap and
condenser. Rise and fall movements by
one-hand lever. Fine and coarse
focussing, loo-watt opal lump.
4 4 cm . £14z14l0
ft 6 cm . £18l18«0
Nine monthly payments of 34,3 or
44 2.
EASY TERMS.— Anything on nine equal monthly instal¬
ments. First payment secures the goods. No harsh
formalities or awkward questions.
“ROLLEIFLEX” & “ROLLEICORD”
THE
PRIZE-WINNERS !
Mr. R. Jenkins won the '* Daily
lleraUl ” t2,.p00 prize in 1935
with his Rolleiflex. Mr. H Done
won the “ Daily Herald” £3.ooo
prize this year also with a Rollei¬
flex, an<i Mr. M. Kershaw won
the ” Weekly Illustrated ” £109
ttrst prize with Rolleicord. See
these fine « ameras at ” City Sale.”
Rolleiflex, nith Zeiss
Tessar f/3.5 lens. . . .
£25:0:0
Rolleicord, with
f, 3.5 lens .
or with Zeiss
Triotar f '4.3 lens
£17: 10:0
£14: 10:0
Any Model on Easy Terms.
BrahdNew
-Half-Price
BARGAIN!
Genuine ZEISS IKON
3.^x2i TROPICAL
“ADORO”
with
F 4.5 ZEISS TESSAR LENS
For plates or film packs. Body of
well-seasoned teak w'ood, brass bound.
Double extension. Rack and pinion
focussing, Ivorine focussing scale 6 ft.
to infinity. Ground-glass focussing
screen and deep hood. Rigid front
with rising, falling and cross micrometer
movements. Leather bellows, D.V. and
brilliant view-finder, with spirit level.
Bushed for tripod. Compur shutler
with D.A. Three single nickel plate-
holders.
List Price £22 : 5 : o
Only £11:2:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/-.
NOTHING LIKE IT FOR HARD
WEAR AND PERFECT RESULTS
—NEVER HAS SUCH VALUE
BEFORE BEEN OFFERED.
HOME TALKIES. — Latest models in stock, including
Pathescope, Gebescope, etc. Demonstrations given
at any time in our model theatre.
Has automatic focussing and
makes perfect pictures up to any
size from 3}x2i to 15 10 in.
Diffused illumination gives soft.
ZEISS IKON MIRAPHOTi
3^ X ENLARGER'
The “ Miraphot ” enlarges both ;
films and plates. 1
harmonious enlargements. For
use with your own a .a
Leica lens . ilD.D-D
Nine monthly payments of 38/2.
2:6
f/6..3 anastigmat
With Zeiss Tessarf <4 A a-f (f sA •
f/4.5 anastigmat I W . I
Nine monthly payments of 19/- '
or 25/1.
EXCHANGES. -High allowance on any of your used
cine or photographic apparatus in part exchange for
a fresh purchase.
“CONTAX III”
with bnilt-in photo-electric exposure
meter.
In other respects Contax III does not
differ from Contax II. Fitted with
Zeiss Tessar lens, 2-in.
focal length, f/3.5, from .W .V
With f/2 Summer Leas.
Automatic focussing, 3 shot I
in lU secs., anything up t
38 pictures one loading, doubt
exposures impossible. Fc
tra\el or for photographs »
iiicht or in any weathe
Leica is the
ideal camera
Nine monthly payments 0! 92>
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November 4, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
&ET IT . . .
We have the finest stocks
of apparatus in the country,
and the first monthly instal¬
ment secures any purchase.
CITY SlE
fEXCHApp
(19291 ib.
WE STOCK EVERY ACCESSORY FOR MOVIES, INCLUDING SCREENS, SPLICERS,
EDITING & TITLING OUTFITS, ETC., & EVERY PHOTOGRAPHIC & ENLARGING NEED
IF YOU WANT A REAL BARGAIN— HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!
9.6>mm. Pathe Home Projector, cunipiete
with resistance . 10 0
Six 2^ Agfa Speedex, ^juliuar tj-i.o auas-
tigmat, JD.A. (Jompur, complete in case.
As new . £4 19 6
Latest Avo Exposure Meter, complete
in case . £2 2 0
2i sguars No. 1 RoUeidex, Carl Zeiss
Tessar f/4.6, (Jompur shatter, filter and
leather case . £9 5 0
i-pl. Salex de Luxe Enlarger, all-way
negative carrier, Petzval objective, 6i-iu.
condenser, complete with electric fittings
£6 17 6
3ix2i Zeiss Ikon Ideal Folding Pocket,
double extension, (Jarl Zeiss Tessar 1/4.0,
Uompur, 3 slides, F.P.A. and leather case
£8 17 6
3ix2i Very Latest Kodak Regent, Carl
Zeiss Tessar 1/4.6, delayed-action (Jompur,
coupled range-finder and leather case. As
new . £14 17 0
9.5-mm. Pathe 200-B Projector, complete
with resistance adjustable to 250 volts.
New condition . £iS 17 0
i-pl. Manuloc Tenax, Dogmar f/4.o, Com-
ponnd shutter, double extension, 3 slides,
F.P.A. and leather case . £0 0 0
Mirax Enlarging Attachment, fur use with
one's own camera . £2 5 0
4ix 2i No. la Zeiss Ikon Ikonta Roll Film,
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, delayed-action
Compur shutter and leather case £7 17 0
3ix2i Six-20 Roll Film Kodak, f/6.3
Kodak anastigmat, portrait lens. Nice
order . £1 19 0
8x0 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.b Carl Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter,, plate attachment,
4 slides, pair of Proxar lenses, sun shades,
iris diaphragm attachment, light filter,
and leather case. Very nice outfit indeed.
As new . £24 0 0
Model III Leitz Leica, Bummar f/2, coupled
range-finder . £31 10 0
9-cm. Elmar f/4, for Model I Leica,
complete in purse . £5 5 0
15- in. T.T. & H. Telephoto Lens f/5.0,
iris, leather case . £10 17 8
Ift^Modell Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, interchangeable,
focal-plane shutter, and case. . . . £10 10 0
3ix2i No. 8 Watch Pocket Caroine,
Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Compur shutter, and
canvas case . £3 18 8
8 X 30 Zeiss Deltrintem Prism Binocular,
centre screw focussing and leather case
£10 10 0
3i X 2i T.-P. Horizontal Refiex, Ballmeyer
f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 3 slides, roll-holder
and case . £5 19 0
Zeiss Ikon Contax, f/3.5 Tessar anastigmat,
coupled range-finder, focal-plane shutter
and ever-ready case . £16 16 0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Carl Zeiss Tessar
f/3.6, Compur shutter and leather case
£7 7 0
i-pl. T.-P. Press, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
focal-plane shutter, 3 D.l). slides and
leather case . iB13 10 0
0 X 4i cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/1.8
Ernostar, focal-plane shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and leather case . £18 10 0
i-pl. No. 3 Series III Kodak, Cooke Aviar
f/4.6, Compur shutter, leather case. Very
nice order . £2 19 6
i-pl. No. 3 F.P.K,, R.R. lens, speeded
shutter . 8s. 9d.
3ix2i lea Bebe, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.8,
fully-speeded shutter, focussing adjustment,
3 slides . £6 6 0
2i square Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar,
Compur shutter. New condition £13 17 6
i-pl. Vertical Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3
anastigmat, Sl-in. condenser, negative
carrier, and eiecbric fittings. New con¬
dition . glO 15 0
16- mm. Ensign Projector, 180-watt lamp,
motor drive, resistance to 20b volts £13 7 6
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON, E.0.4 Phone: CENT. 9391
4x3 cm. Roll Film Piccochic, f/3.6 Goer-
litz Meyer auastig. lens, in Compur £5 5 0
4x3 cm. Roll Film Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
1/4.5 auastig. lens . £3 2 6
4x3 cm. Roll Film Korelle, f/4.6 Bchneider
anastig. lens . £3 10 0
4x3 cm. Kolibri Roll Film, f/3.5 Tessar,
In Compur shutter . £6 17 0
4i X 0 cm. Salex Focal-plane, i/6 auastig.
lens, 3 slides, F.P.A . £12 7 6
4x4 cm. Rolleifiex Roll Film, f/3.5 Zeiss
Tessar, ieather case . £12 17 0
3ix2i Ikonta Roll Film, f/6.3 Novar
lens, leather case . £3 3 0
3ix2i Roll Film Series III Kodak, f/4.5
Tessar, in Compur . £7 2 6
3ix2i Roll Film Ensign, f/4.5 Lukos
anastig. lens, in Compur . £3 15 0
3ix2i Folding Roll Film, f/4.6 Meyer
anastig. lens . £2 19 6
la i^ll Film Icarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
in Compur . £6 17 0
la Roll Film Kodak, f/G.3 anastig. lens,
leather case . £1 19 6
P.C. Roll Film Kodak, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar,
in Compound shutter . £3 17 0
i-pl. Roll Film Kodak, f/4.5 anastig.
lens. Kodamatic shutter, i to l/15Uth
£5 17 6
3ix2i N. & 6. Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, 12 slides, case . £7 10 0
31 x21 Blocknote, f/6.3 Zeiss lens, 6 slides
£2 17 6
i-pl. P.C. D.E. Goerz Tenax, f/4.5 Goerz
Dogmar lens, 6 slides, F.P. A., leather case
£7 12 6
9 X 12 and i-pl. D.E. Zeiss, f/4.5 Tessar, in
D.A. Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £8 12 6
i-p). D.E. Cameo, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens,
Compur shutter, 4 slides, case. . £6 17 6
i-pl. N. & G. Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres, 6 slides, F.P.A . £8 10 0
3i X 2i Roll Film Ensign Reflex, f/4.5
anastig. lens . £4 19 0
i-pl. Pressman Reflex, 1/4.5 Dallrneyer
lens, 6 slides, F.P.A., case . £5 19 0
i-pl. T.-P. Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke anastig.
lens, 6 slides. F.P.A . £6 17 6
3ix2i Salex Focal-plane, f/4.5 anastig.
lens, 3 slides, F.P.A . £4 4 0
3^x2^ Salex Focal-plane, f/5.5 anastig.
lens, 3 slides, F.P.A . £3 7 6
i-pl. Ross Panross Press, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres, 3 slides, leather case. . . . £10 17 6
i-pl. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Kodak anastig.
lens, 1 D.D. slide, F.P.A . £5 15 0
4i X 6 cm. Focal-plane, f/4.5 Zeiss lens,
12 slides, case . £4 4 0
9.5 Enung 250-w. Projector, forward and
reverse movement, sprocket drive £22 10 0
Model II Leica, f/3.6 Elmar. . . . £19 10 0
Model 111 Chromium-plated Leica, f/2
Surnmar, 10.5 f/6.3 Elmar, complete in
case . £40 5 0
10.5 f/6.3 Elmar Telephoto, complete in
leather case. Cost £11 Is . £8 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Schneider anastig.
lens, complete in case. Cost £12 lOs.
£3 15 0
4x3 cm. Piccochic, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan,
in Ibaor shutter, speeded from 1 to l/150th
and Time . £4 19 6
la Icarette Roll Film and Plate, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter, focussing screen,
tlixee 3i X 2i metal slides . £6 17 6
45 X 107 Glythoscope, 6 slides, leather case
£17 6
9.5 Pathe Home Movie Projector, double
claw, super attachment, motor drive, added
resistance . £7 10 0
i-pl. Salex Horizontal Enlarger, f/4.5
Daihneyer anastigmat lens, orange cap,
5^-in. condenser, complete with electric
fittings. Unsoiled . £7 15 0
i-pi. D.E. Folding, f/4.5 anastig. lens,
Compur shutter, 6 slides . £3 19 6
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Kodascope Model D, complete with resis¬
tance. As new . £17 0 0
Cine-Kodak Model B, f/1.9 lens, and 3-iu.
f/4.5 Telephoto, leather case, filters and
Kodacolor. As new . . £27 15 0
Kodascope Model D, 300-watt, complete
with resistance. As new . £16 15 0
Cine-Kodak Model B, f/1.9 lens, also 3-iu.
f/4.5 Telephoto, filters and Kodacolor,
leather case. New condition _ £28 10 0
Pathe Home Talkie Outfit, complete with
speaker and leads. As new.... £45 0 0
Permarec Home Recording Turntable,
33-l/3rd to 78 r.p.m., straight-line tracking
device, volume indicator, complete and
perfect. List price £45 . £18 10 0
Permarec 10-watt Recording Amplifier,
and matched microphone. As new. Per¬
fect. List price £65 . £23 15 0
Pathe 200-B Projector, resistance and
case. As new . £11 17 8
Model A 1930 Gebescope, 2 speeds, and
Rombuid prism. As new . £72 10 0
Model III Leica, biack, f/2 tiummar,
ever-ready case . £31 0 0
3x4 cm. Bald! Roll Film, f/2.9 Meyer
anastigmat, Compur sector shutter, purse
case . £0 10 0
3|^x2i’ T.-P. Junior Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke
anastigmat lens, revolving back, 6 slides,
F.P.A., leather case . £7 17 6
3ix2i No. 6 Tropical Carbine, f/4.5
Aldis anastigmat, Compur sector shutter,
leather case . £4 17 6
3i x2i Adams' Miuex Reflex, 51-in. Zeiss
Protar, 6 D.D. slides, F.P.A., ieather case.
As new. Cost £75 . £37 10 0
31x21 Agfa Billy Roll Film, f/4.5 Protar
anastigmat, D.A. Compur shutter, leather
case . £4 19 6
6 ■ 6 Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 Voigtar
anastigmat, ever-ready case.... £1 15 0
i-pl. T.-P. Horizontal Imperial Enlarger,
f/7.7 Aldis anastigmat, complete with
electric fittings . £4 17 6
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.5 Xenon anas¬
tigmat lens, Compur shutter, leather case
£7 12 6
4x4 cm. Rolleiflex, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat, Compur shutter, ever-ready
case . £15 15 0
3ix2i Venus Wafer Folding Plate, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Compur sector
shutter, rising and cross front, double
extension, 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather case
£8 6 0
Model I Leica Camera, f/3.5 Elmar anas¬
tigmat, ever-ready case . £8 17 6
Zeiss Contaflex, f/2 Sonnar anastigmat,
13.5-cm. f/4 Zeiss Sonnar, ever-ready case.
New condition . £71 10 0
2i square Rolleiflex Camera, f/3.8 Tessar
lens, Compur shutter, leather case £9 12 6
Ensign Vertical Midget Magnaprint, auto¬
matic model, f/4-5 Dallrneyer enlarging
anastigmat, electric fittings, complete
£6 0 0
3i X 21 Zeiss Netta Roll Film, f/4.5 Nettar
anastigmat, Klio shutter, 1 to l/175th sec.,
leather case . £5 5 0
Model II Leica Camera, Chromium, f/3.5
Elmar, ever-ready case . £21 10 0
0x8 cm. Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur Rapid shutter, ever-ready case
£22 10 0
31 X 21 Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 Nagel anast.,
Vario shutter, leather case . £3 12 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Maximar Folding Plate, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar, delayed-action Compur shutter,
rising and cross front, 6 slides, P.P. adapter,
leather case . £8 7 6
520 Baida Camera, f/3.5 Meyer, Compur
shutter, purse case . £5 17 6
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530 Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar.
Rapid Compur shutter, purse. . £13 17 6
31 X 21 Up-to-date Makina, coupled
range-finder, f/2.9 PJaubei Anticomar,
3 slides. As new . . £26 10 0
Model 11 Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, coupled
range-finder, case . £17 17 0
Zeiss Contax, high and low speeds, f/2.B
Zeiss Tessar, ever-ready case. . . . £22 10 0
Kodak Vertical Enlarger, for 6x4 and
smaller negs., f/6.3 anas., electric fittings
£4 17 6
31x21 Ensign Magnaprint Vertical
Enlarger, f/6.3 anas., condenser, base easel,
electric fittings . £0 10 0
i-pl. Oak Eclarger, good obj., 51-in.
condenser, electric fittings, carrier £4 17 6
Tyler’s Helioscopio Lantern, long ex.,
large dia. obj., electric fittings, condenser,
carrier, case . £3 7 0
Model A Cine-Kodak Projector, 200-watt
lamp, adjustable resistance, travelling-
case. Cost £56 . £15 0 0
Pathe Home Movie, type C motor, group
resistance, super attachment. ... £8 17 6
Pathe 200-B Cine Projector, adjustable
resistance, 200-watt lamp . £13 17 6
6x13 Rolleidoscope, pair f/4.5 Tessars,
Compur, L/case. Cost £54 78. 6d. As
new . £37 10 0
la N. & G. Excelsior Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres, high and low speed shutter, L/caae.
Cost £36 . £9 17 0
31 x2i T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallrneyer
-f/4.5 anas., 8 slides, roll-holder.. £5 19 6
Latest 0x0 Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar,
high-speed Compur, pair of Proxars, colour
filter, L/case . £19 10 0
31 X 21 T.-P. Reflex, revolv. back, f/3.6
Cooke anas., li-iu. f/5.6 Dallrneyer Dallon
Telephoto. 2 double and 8 single slides,
colour filter, F.P.A., L/case _ £23 10 0
6x6 Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, L/case . £10 10 0
4x0 Baoy Rolleiflex, automatic, f/3.5
Tfessar, ever-ready case . £13 17 6
41x6 N. & G. Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Cooke,
3 D.D. slides, supplementary range-finder,
L/case. (Jost £23 . £6 17 6
31x21 All-metal Folding Pocket, double
ex., f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 6 slides. £5 19 6
31x21 N. & G. New Special Sibyl, f/4.5
Cooke Aviar lens, 3 D.D. slides, L/case
£7 17 6
Model II Leitz Leica, f/2 Surnmar, ever-
ready case . £29 10 0
31x21 Mentor Compur Reflex, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur, 3 slides, F.P.A., L/case
£11 17 O’
V.P. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9 Solinar anas.,
Compur . £3 12 0
48-cm. f/5.6 Goerz Dogmar. As new
Cost £50 . £14 10 0
42-cm. f/5.5 Goerz Dogmar. Cost £45
£12 10 0
31x24 Zeiss Miraphot Vertical Enlarger,
f/4.5 Tessar . £7 12 6
9x12 Zeiss Miroflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 6
elides, F.P. adapter and case. Cost £44
£20 0 0
Williamson 31x21 Aerial Pistol Camera,
f/5 Ross Xpres, 12 slides, F.P. adapter,
L/C . £14 10 0
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 4, 1936
Correct 'Exposure
CORRECT STOP
CORRECT DISTANCE
Upon these three factors, especially in night
photography, depends the perfect photograph.
Every doubt on all these points is removed by
the Contaflex, in which is incorporated the
following technical necessities for good photo¬
graphs under difficult conditions :
• Built-in photo-electric exposure meter.
% Special type focussing screen compensated for
parallax, showing an image double the negative
size and giving a brilliant image even in the
corners.
9 Interchangeable Zeiss lenses, apertures up to
the Sonnar f/1.5 — focal lengths up to 5f in. —
all indicating the depth of focus at any given
lens stop.
9 Metal focal-plane shutter with speeds from
^ to I /1, 000th second.
^ Delayed-action shutter release for self-
portraits.
^ Albada sports view-finder.
The only miniature (24x36 mm.) reflex
possessing the above features.
ContafleiL
Write for copy of a new Zeiss Ikon publication,
“ Unfettered Photography,” dealing with all Zeiss
Ikon miniatures. We shall be pleased to arrange
with your local dealer to demonstrate the Contaflex
to you without obligation.
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WEDNESDAY, November 4th, 1936.
A GREAT number of our readers
who use miniature cameras
will welcome the new feature
appearing for the first time in this
issue and devoted to their special
needs. It is a subject that invites
•endless opportunities for discussion
and will provide a vast amount of
matter useful to a steadily growing
section of amateur photographers.
Our principal difficulty will be in the
selection of a weekly instalment of
matter that will appeal to the
greatest number. It is in this
respect that our readers who are
“ miniature ’’minded, either in theory
•or practice, can help by suggesting
subjects that need attention, and
by queries that will call for useful
replies of general interest. In any
case we shall be glad to hear from
them with any helpful criticism of
“ Miniature Camera Notes.”
Fine-grain Developers.
Fine-grain developers, like minia¬
ture cameras, are no novelty. Look¬
ing through an old “ Photographic
Annual” recently, we came upon
the following : —
” Thickened Developer. Said to
give negatives with fine grain, soft¬
ness, and freedom from halation.
Add I oz. of golden syrup (treacle)
to every 2 oz. of developer. This
will increase the time of develop¬
ment 50 per cent. Dish requires
constant rocking. A developer
specially recommended for this
method is : Metol 3 grs., hydro-
quinone 12 grs., sodium sulphite
■cryst. 50 grs., sodium carbonate
cryst. 100 grs., treacle 2 oz., water
4 oz,” We have not tried it our¬
selves, and will positively refuse to
accept any responsibility for its
behaviour. But if there is any
sweet - toothed miniaturist among
our readeis who would not mind
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
Away to the North.
A fine study of smoke and action, taken
at a London terminus. See article on
" Railway Photography ” in this issue.
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2504.
getting his fingers sticky in the
hopes of finding a super fine-grain
developer, we heartily wish him
luck.
A Good Word for the
Manufacturers .
Manufacturers get so many kicks
and suffer so often for faults that
are not their own, that it is pleasant
to record a statement which was
made in public recently, not by a
manufacturer, but by a grateful
client. The speaker was comparing
the jewellery trade with the photo¬
graphic, and he said that in the
jewellery trade the purchaser paid
for the name; in the photographic
trade he did not. What he paid for
in the photographic trade when he
bought the goods of a reputable
house was the great care exercised in
manufacture, the rigorous inspec¬
tion, and the relentless discarding
of the inferior article. Some manu¬
facturers, of course, work to price
and adjust quality thereto ; others
work to quality and then fix the
price. Refinements and patents
have to be paid for, and in the case
of goods from abroad the payment
of duty and depreciation of currency
have to be taJcen into account.
These many factors account for the
puzzling nature of prices which
confuse the very elect.
The Amateur Film.
The advance in amateur film-
making is most marked. Probably
in no other department of photo¬
graphy is progress being made at
such a pace. We saw the other
evening a series of short films, all the
work of amateurs, and some of them
in Dufaycolor or Kodacolor. All
except one, which showed a lack of
what might be called a sense of
cinematics, so that one had the
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November 4th, 1936
ih( amateur photographer
p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
irritating feeling of opportunities
presented by unusual subject-matter
being missed, were first-rate. Some
were natural history subjects, no¬
tably a colour f Im by Mr. and ]\Irs.
Ridley, who with infinite patience
and skill, at Wicken Fen in Cam¬
bridgeshire, had traced the life-
histor^'of the swallow-tailed butterfly.
The pretty caterpillar, the curious
chrysalis, the gorgeous butterfly
emerging for its ten-day life, made
a really dramatic picture. It is
evident that workers using colour
films are paying very great attention
to the question of exposure, and the
films please not only the eye of the
man interested in the several sub¬
jects, but the more critical eye of
the photographer interested in a
faithful rendering of nature.
Photographic Reversal Processes
A very scientific communication
from the Department of Physical
Chemistry at Cambridge was made
to the last meeting of the Royal
Photographic Society. It concerned
the border effects associated with
photographic reversal processes. If
a plate is exposed and partially
developed, and is then exposed again
to diffused light and redeveloped,
a partial or complete re'V'ersal of
the image takes place. This is the
well-known Sabattier reversal. The
second image which develops up has
been shown to be a positive, and the
final appearance of the plate depends
on the relative strengths- of the
positive and negative images in the
same film. Thus,, if the first expo¬
sure and development are fairly
full only the image of the shadows
will be reversed. The authors of
this communication, Mr. G. W. W.
Stev'ens and Mr. R. G. W. Norrish,
said that the borders formed in these
partial reversal processes were pro¬
duced by the spread of the Sabattier
or other reversal beyond the limits
of the image. The mechanism of
this spreading was primarily the
process of scattering of light in the
films — what they called diffusion
halation. Secondary effects, due to
restraining of the second develop¬
ment by products of the first, may
reinforce the border effect in some
cases. They concluded that the
}>roduction of the Sabattier effect
itself is primarily independent of
the formation of potassium bromide
or oxidation products in the film.
The A mateur Photographer” EXPOSURE ABLE — November
EVERY MONTH a brief exposure table will be provided for the assistance of our readers in their practical work. A glance at
the current approximate exposures as here given will serve as a reliable guide for most purposes. The subjects will be varied
to suit the time of year. The following exposures will serve as a working guide for any fine day during the month, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, with the sun shining, but not necessarily on the subject. Stop used, f/8. The
exposure should be doubled if the sun is obscured, or if stop f/ii is used. For f/i6 give four times the exposure. For f/5.6
give half. From 8 to 10 a.m. or from 2 to"4 p.m. double these exposures. From 7 to 8 a.m. or from 4 to 5 p.m., treble them.
Subject.
Ordinary.
Medium.
Rapid.
E-xtra
Rapid.
Ultra
Rapid.
Open seascapes and cloud studies . .
1/20
sec.
1/39
sec.
1 /60 sec.
1/80
sec.
1/100 sec.
Open landscapes with no v'ery heavy
shadows in forep;round, shipping studies
or seascapes with rocks, beach scenes . .
1/10
1/15
y y
1/30 „
1/40
yy
1/50
yf
Ordinary landscapes with not too much
foliage, open river scenery, figure studies in
the open, light buildings, wet street scenes
1/4
y y
1/6
y y
1/12 „
1/15
y y
1/20
yy
Landscapes in fog or mist, or with strong
foreground, well lighted street scenes . .
1/3
y y
14
y y
1/10 „
1/12
y y
1/15
yy
Buildings or trees occupying greater portion
of pictures . .
3/4
y y
1/2
y y
1/4 „
1/5
yy
1/6
y y
Portraits or groups taken out of doors, not
too much shut in by buildings . .
2 secs.
n
y ♦
1.
1/2
yy
1/3
yy
Portraits in well lighted room, light sur¬
roundings. big window, white reflector . .
6
y y
5
secs.
3 secs.
2
secs.
n
yy
yJs a further ^uiile we appetui a list of some of the best-known mokes of plates and films on the market. They have been divided into groups, which approximately
indicate the speeds referred to above. The hypersensitive panchromatic plates and films require less exposure than the ultra-rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Agfa, Special Portrait.
,, Isf)pan ISS Film.
„ Super-speed F'ilm.
,, Isochrom Film.
,, L Itra Special.
Barnet, Press and Super Press.
„ XL Super-speed Ortho.
„ Soft I'anchromatic.
,, Studio F'ast.
,, UPra Rapid.
East.man, Par Speed Cut Film.
,, S.S. Cut Film.
,, S.S. Pan. Film.
Ensign, rilrat hrome Film.
GEVA^ RT, Super Sensima.
„ Sensima Fast.
,, Sensima Ortho.
„ Super Chromosa.
,, Roll Films and Packs.
Ilford, Golden Iso-Zenith.
Ilford, Iso-Zenith.
Kodak, Verichrorae Film.
Agfa, Iso Rapid Chromo.
„ Hypersensitive Pan.
„ Super Sensitive Pan.
„ Roll F'ilm.
Plates and Films.
Film.
Barnet, S.R. Pan.
„ Portrait Film (Ortho
,, Panatomic.
Marion, Record. ^
„ Studio Ortho.
Fast).
Ensign, Roll F'ilm.
„ Monarch.
„ Iso Record.
Gevaert, Filtered Ortho.
,, Press.
Nuro Film.
,, Chromosa.
„ S.S. Ex. Sens.
Selo, Selochrome Roll Film and
„ S.R.
,, Zenith Ex. Sens:
Film Pack.
„ Regular Cut Film.
„ S.G. Pan.
,, Selo. Pan. Roll Film.
X’oigtlander, Illustra Film.
Ilford, Auto. Filter.
„ S.R. Pan.
Illingworth, Fleet.
Wellington, Anti-screen.
,, Pan. Film.
„ Super Fleet.
,, X Press.
,, Rapid Chromatic.
,, Super Fleet Ortho.
Zeiss Ikon, Pemox Roll Film
Imperial, Non-filter (new series).
„ Pan. Fleet.
and Packs.
„ Eclipse Pan. B.
Imperial, S.S.S. Press Ortho.
Extra Rapid.
„ S.S. Ortho.
„ Eclipse.
Agfa, Chromo.
Kodak, Roll Film and Film Pack.
,, Eclipse Ortho. Soft.
,, ,, Isolar.
,, Extra Rapid.
Pathe, Roll Film.
,, Eclipse Soft.
Selo, Roll Film.
„ Eclipse Ortho.
„ Isolar.
Zeiss Ikon, Roll Film and Film
,, Eclipse Pan. Soft.
,, Iso Rapid.
448
Pack.
Rapid.
Barnet, S.R.
,, Self-screen Ortho.
Ilford, Screen Chromatic.
„ S.R.
„ Comihercial Ortho Film.
Imperial, Non-iilter.
s’r. Ortho.
Kodak, Cut Film.
Medium.
Ilford, Empress.
„ Chromatic.
Ordinary.
Barnet, Ordinary.
Gevaert, Ordinary.
Ilford, Ordinary.
,, Rapid Process Pan.
Imperial, Ordinary.
„ Pan. Process.
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November 4th, 1936
fH[ AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
hoosing an Enlarger
While the choice is less wide than is the case with cameras many
photographers are puzzled at the variety of enlarging apparatus
offered. The matter of choice is dealt with in this article, with
regard to individual requirements.
IN these days, when most photo-
grapliers make small negatives,
enlarging apparatus of some kind
is an essential item of equipment.
At the present time there is a great
variety of such apparatus available,
and, as with tlie choice of a camera, the
photographer of limited ex]-)erience
needs a little help in selecting the
instrument best suited to his needs.
There are two main types into which
present-day enlargers may be divided.
There is the high-speed vertical en¬
larger, the more expensive models of
which are fitted with an automatic
focussing arrangement and a large-
aperture lens.
The projector-head slides up and
down a vertical pillar, the image being
projected downwards on to a large
board. This usually carries a paper-
holder of some convenient kind, and
serves, in addition, as the base upon
which the whole enlarger stands.
The horizontal enlarger is built
rather like the optical lantern used for
the projection of lantern slides. The
place of the screen is taken by an
easel upon which the paper is pinned.
This easel is in most cases structurally
separated from the enlarger itself, the
two being brought close together for
making small prints, and separated
more widely for big enlargements.
This is a general description of the
two types of enlarger, but it will be
understood that there are minor
differences between different models
of the same type. For example,
some models rely on a condenser for
even illumination of the negative,
while others dispense with this and
secure the same end by means of a
diffuser. In some instruments the two
systems are combined, a collecting lens
being used in conjunction with an opal
bulb or other source of diffused light.
Vertical Enlargers : Advantages and
Limitations.
The photographer may find that
the vertical enlarger has points of
special advantage in his particular
case. They are gener^illy more compact
than the horizonta^l tvpe, and may be
operated in a rather smaller space, an
advantage when dark-room accom¬
modation is limited. The fact that
many of these enlargers are of the
automatic focussing type is also an
advantage to those photographers
whose vision is not of the best, and
who find a difficulty in focussing.
The setting of a scale determines the
size of the enlargement, sharp focus
being automatically maintained no
matter how the size ma^;- be varied.
These enlargers are limited with
regard to the largest print that may
be made, although in most cases this
is in the region of 1 5 x 12 inches, a size
sufficient for most purposes. Fitted with
a large-aperture anastigmat lens, ex¬
posures are very short, making it possible
to use the slower or chloro-bromide
papers for the purpose of enlarging.
Horizontal Enlargers.
While the vertical enlarger repre¬
sents the latest development in en¬
larger design, there are still many
photographers who prefer those of
the older type. They are rather
lower in cost, and the size of the
picture that may be made with an
enlarger of this kind is only limited
by the dimensions of the dark-room
and by the size of the bromide paper.
There is also considerable facility for
the control of the projected image,
in the matter of masking or local
shading during exposure.
In addition, these enlargers have
sufficient extension of bellows to
allow of their being used for reduction.
This latter is a valuable feature if
lantern slides are being made from
quarter-plate or larger negatives. In
their best form these enlargers are
also provided with a carrier that
permits the negative to be displaced
from the vertical position. This is
useful for the correction of vertical
lines on the negative which converge
owing to the camera having been
tilted when exposing.
Lighting Systems.
It is most important that the nega¬
tive should be evenly illuminated. As
already stated, this is done by means of a
condenser, the latter collecting the light
rays from the illuminant and sending
them forth so that the margins of the field
are as evenly illuminated as the centre.
In other cases this is done by means
of a system of reflectors. IBoth of
these systems have their claims for
consideration.
The condenser system offers the
advantage of high speed, and reduces
exposure. The diffuser is kinder to
small blemishes on the negatives, as
well as to hand-work or retouching,
the latter being less in evidence. In
one or two models the two systems
are combined, with the result that
the advantage of high speed remains,
while the reproduction of small
blemishes, hand-work, or grain in the
negative, is avoided.
The Lens.
As with the camera, the optical
quality of the lens is of the first im¬
portance. The finest definition in
the negative can be lost by the use of
an objective of indifferent quality.
Many photographers are not aware of
the importance of a good lens, as is
evident b}?' the number of enlargements
that exhibit poor definition. If the
photographer is possessed of a good
lens on his camera, it is generally
possible to use the same instrument
on the enlarger.
Illuminants.
In most cases an electric lamp of
the pearl type is employed for en¬
larging, but where, as in country
districts, electric current is not avail¬
able, the photographer has to consider
other light sources.
Incandescent gas is quite suitable
for horizontal enlargers, but not all
the vertical models are adapted for it.
The same applies to spirit vapour and,
acetylerie gas.
Miniature Enlargers.
The user of a miniature camera will
find that by employing an enlarger bu ilt
for the size of negative used work will
be enormousl};' facilitated and the
final prints will be better. It is true
that an enlarger of quarter-plate size
can, if necessary, be used for miniature
negatives, but big enlargements will
be difficult or even impossible to
make. In a vertical enlarger the
upright pillar will not be tall enough
to give the high degree of magnifi¬
cation required, while the size of the
dark-room may set a similar limit
when using a horizontal enlarger.
Further, there is some difficulty in
seeing the image on the easel when
the apparatus and the easel are sepa¬
rated by the great distance necessi¬
tated by the use of a large apparatus
for small negatives.
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The photography
of fireworks is
probably the
easiest branch of night
photography, the rea¬
son being that in most
cases the firework is
quite reasonably
bright, and it matters very little if almost
nothing else is shown on the negative.
The most attractive subject of this
kind, and the easiest to photograph, is
a big public display, such as those fre¬
quently given at the Crystal Palace.
At first sight it might seem that high
shutter speeds are called for, owing to
the rapid movements of such things as
rockets, Koman candles, and the like.
But a strictljr instantaneous photograph
of a fireball from a Roman candle would
show only a point of light on the negative,
whereas the eye appreciates the path of
the ball as a whole, and the graceful
curves that it traces out in its flight are
one of the major attractions of the fire¬
work.
The whole path of the ball can be
shown on the negative by leaving the
shutter of the camera open during the
whole time that the firework is in
action, and the resulting picture gives
a \ery fair interpretation of what the
eye actually sees.
To photograph fireworks, then, the
camera has to be on a stand and focussed
usually on infinity. The lens is left
open until it is judged that enough
fireworks ha\'e been discharged to make
an impressive dispiay in the finished
picture. They will appear simultane¬
ous though actually they may have been
discharged in succession.
This procedure is pirticularly effective
with rockets. These are inclined to be
difficult to photo¬
graph on account
of the great height
to which they lly.
Unless the camera
is situated at a
very considerable
distance irom them
the graceful curve
at the top of their
flight and the flare
and splash of their
bursting is very
liable to be off the
film.
If it is impossible
to get far enough
away to include
the whole trajec¬
tory of the rockets,
similar pictures
may be obtained
of Roman candles,
which throw their
fireballs to a much
lesser height.
At still closer
quarters one of the
big set pieces of
the public display
may be photo-
graphed, but for
these long expo¬
sures are not desir¬
able. One reason
for this is that many
of these set jDieces
move (boxers, fighting
cocks, etc.). Also the
clouds of smoke they
evolve look very well
as they are illumin¬
ated by the light from
the firework, and if an exposure of
much more than a quaiter of a second
is given, billowing smoke will be re¬
produced as a formless blur.
It is difficult to give more than the
vaguest suggestion as to the correct
exposure for such subjects. After all,
Guy Fawkes’ Day comes only once a
year so that it will not be too extravagant
to use plenty of film, giving exposures
varying from perhaps i/2oth of a
second at f/4.5 to one second at the
same stop.
Home fireworks in the back garden
are more difficult to photograph ow'ing
to the photographer generally being too
near to be able to include the flight
of rockets or even Roman candles.
The smaller fireworks, such as Catherine
wheels, jumping crackers, squibs, etc.,
which form the mainstay of most home
displays are not very good photographi¬
cally. A jack-in-the-box, given an
e.xposure lasting from the first lighting
to its explosion, makes a fair subject ;
so also are golden rain and such “ short-
throw ” fireworks. These may be given
half a second or less at full aperture.
A more ambitious subject is to photo¬
graph the young operator by the light of
his golden rain. Even w'ith ultra-fast
pan. film and an exposure of i/8th to
^ second, a very w'ide aperture will
be needed.
The development of the negatives,
since they are of such furiously contrasty
subjects, should, if
possible, be done
with a soft- working
developer. In any
case, the time of
development
should not exceed
two-thirds of that
which the particu¬
lar film requires if
used for ordinary
subjects.
If ordinary M.Q.
or Pyro is used,
the negative should
be slipped into cold
water for two or
three periods of a
minute or two each
during develop¬
ment. The finished
negatives will be
hopelessly disap¬
pointing to those
unaccustomed to
photographing
such subjects, but
remember that a
night photograph
must never be con¬
demned as a failure
until a print has
been made. These
are ■ usually unex¬
pectedly good.
PHOTOGRAPHING
FIREWORKS
A Seasonable Topic
By A. L. M. SOWERBY.
A garden display.
At the Crystal Palace.
November 4th, 1936
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Readers’ Rints, Tips and Gadgets
AN ENLARGING TIME-SAVER.
PROBABLY seventy-five per cent of the enlargements
turned out by most amateurs are made on the smaller
sizes of paper of about postcard or half-plate size. A
great deal of time is wasted in pinning these small sheets to
the easel, and each print must afterwards be trimmed to
remove the holes made by the pins. The simple holder de¬
scribed here will obviate these troubles and at the same time
it has several other advantages.
The holder embodies a mask which gives the prints a white
margin all round, minimising waste and ensuring a neat
linish. It can be moved instantly to any position on the easel
so that any desired part of the picture can be selected for
enlarging. This is a great advantage and avoids the need for
rulings on the easel. Such rulings are of little use with the
simpler types of enlarger where the negative carrier is not
provided with centring adjustments.
It will be seen from the drawings that the holder is made
from three pieces of cardboard glued together and fitted with
pins at each corner. The back is best made from a thick piece
of mounting board with a smooth white surface, so that it can
be used for focussing upon. It should be about \ in. larger all
round than the enlarging paper or postcard. A suitable size
for postcards would be 6^X4^ in.
The distance-piece which holds the cards in position should
be the same size as the back, and about twice as thick as a
postcard. It must be cut away to a U-shape as shown in the
drawings. The exact size of the part to be cut away can be
got by tracing round a postcard (or other size of enlarging
paper). The margin at the foot can be about | in., and around
the sides about J in.
Any piece of good smooth card can be used for the mask.
It should be the same width as the other pieces, and about
§ in. shorter. A rectangle is cut away from the centre, leaving
a sufficient margin all round to give the prints a white border
of I to J in. in width. The top margin of the mask should be
about ^ in. in width and arranged to allow the prints to project
about ^ in., so that they can be easily withdrawn.
After gluing the three pieces together push-pins are inserted
at each corner and glued in position, leaving the points pro¬
jecting about ^ in. at the back. This allows the holder to be
fixed in any position by merely pressing it against the easel.
A neat finish can be given by painting the mask black. This
also allows one to see at a glance the exact size of the printing
paper. A. Harcus Cutt.
AUTOMATIC'' ENLARGER FOCUSSING.
The following notes and diagram
will show how a vertical enlarger
of the type illustrated can be
readily made almost self-focussing, with
little more trouble than that occasioned
by an hour’s careful measurement.
The enlarger described is focussed by
raising the lantern (A) bodily, a clamp
being provided for fixing it to the vertical
support at the back, and then turning
the knob (B) until the image of the
illuminated negative is sharply defined
on the baseboard.
If an old negative with fine lines ruled
on it, one or two inches apart, is used in
the carrier, it will be a simple matter to
decide the correct positions of the lantern
and lens panel necessary to give any
specific degree of enlai'gement. If then
a pointer is fixed to a suitable place on
the lantern or its carriage, and a scale
of magnifications is engraved on the
vertical support as shown, the correct
position for the lantern for any required
magnification may afterwards be easily
found. To obtain the corresponding
lens setting, a strip of metal or wood is
cut so that when the lens panel is
resting on the strip (C) as shown, the
image is sharply focussed. The strip is
clearly marked with the degree of
magnification for which it is to be used,
and is slid out of position before printing
is started.
It is advisable to arrange that the
pointer on the lantern shall run as
close as possible to the scale to avoid
error due to parallax, and it is essential
that the same negative carrier shall be
used as was employed to calibrate the
instrument. Since woodwork is unfor-
c
tunately influenced to some extent by the
weather, it is as well to check the set¬
tings periodically, but no great trouble
need be anticipated. No claims are
made that a precision enlarger may be
obtained by the above method, but
certainly considerable fatigue may be
avoided in the dark-room by using such
a device for focussing.
M. L. Haselgrove.
FILM CLIPS.
ET prints, and even more wet
films, are so slippery that they
are very liable to slip out of
wooden clips. This can be prevented
by inserting a gramophone needle in the
jaws of the clip in the way shown in
the drawing.
The usual needle is rather too long,
and must be broken in half. This is
done by gripping half the needle in a
vice, and tapping the projecting portion
with a hammer, when it will break off
close to the vice. The shortened needle
is then pushed, point outwards, into a
small hole drilled in the clip.
A. Loveygrove.
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RA I L W A
By CHRISTOPHER WENLOCK.
harmoniously ; and where there will be no wires or other
paraphernalia to interfere with the composition.
It has been frequently stressed that for approaching
objects, the nearer one can be in the direct line of approach
the less chance there will be of apparent motion on the film.
On the other hand one must be far enough from the direct
Over the River.
line to secure a good side view
of the train itself.
Modern ultra-rapid plates
and films make the photography
of moving objects a simple mat¬
ter, where a few years ago it
would have had to be ruled out
as impossible, or at least
doubtful, during the autumn
and winter months.
At the same time, for this
work a stand camera is a very
great advantage. One is then
able to have the exact spot
fixed, the camera focussed and
everything in readiness for the
exposure directly the engine
has reached the predetermined
position. With a hand camera,
and the necessity of watching
Sunlit Smoke.
Railway photography can be undertaken by the amateur
at all times of the year, although high-speed pictures of
express trains are perhaps more easily obtained in the
summer-time when the light is at its best, but there
are many other fine subjects available besides these.
There is perhaps no richer hunting-ground for the photographer
in search of pictures than the entourage of the railway, whether
it be along the open line, in the goods yard or at the station ;
and both the scenery itself and the actors in the play are con¬
tinually changing, thus presenting an infinite variety of subjects.
One of the most beautiful and effective features of the railway
is the smoke or steam belching from the funnel with its wonderful
formations and the play of
sunlight upon it. With the
rapid conversion of our lines to
electricity for motive power
this feature will gradually
disappear, so that one should
not lose an opportunity of
securing real pictures from
this source.
Trains in motion along the
main lines, not necessarily
expresses, afford many a
picture, particularly if at the
selected spot there be an
incline in the line. Then
greater power is required and
there is a proportionate vol¬
ume of smoke.
For this work it is well to
choose a sunny day and
select a suitable spot along
the line where the background
is pleasing, and suitable objects
such as signals or a distant
station fit into the picture Sunshine at Liverpool Street Station.
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the moving train in the finder, the chances are that one will
be just too soon or just too late, and a disappointment will
result.
On the platform of the station there are many choice pictures
on a sunny day. Signals, water tanks, barrows, almost anything,
can be turned to pictorial account, particularly when the train,
with its contribution of smoke, enters the scene.
A train just emerging from a tunnel into the blazing sun¬
light with a cloud of steam is worth waiting for; and railway
Off the Rails.
chance for stand work,
and the reflex or
miniature comes into
its own. As the pic¬
tures will mostly be
" movies ” a sunny
day is essential ; and
a quiet ramble about
the yard will be sure
to suggest topics.
One must be careful
not to let the men see
that they are about
to be photographed,
or they will oblige
the photographer by
posing in the most
becoming attitude ;
Preparing for the Trip. which, needless to
say, will utterly ruin
the pictorial quality of the print. Pose is fatal ; natural
movement gives life. It may often be necessary to practise a
little harmless deceit and allow the men to suppose an exposure
has been made ; then, when they bend again to their tasks,
the desired photograph may be obtained.
Some very choice close-ups of engines, of the engineer attending
to the wheels, oiling and so forth, are to be seen in our exhibitions ;
of children in pleasing attitude beside piles of luggage, in con¬
versation with railway men, and so on. These suggest the
amazing possibilities in this line of photographic activity ; and,
since many of these opportunities occur when least expected,
the wise camera-man will always carry with him at least a
pocket camera. This he must know so intimately well that
he can use it without fumbling, and almost without thought.
With a fast lens, a fast film, and a quick eye, there should
then be no danger of missing what may be the prize of a
lifetime.
A Railway Silhouette.
photography must be done with a time¬
table for consultation.
Sunlight streaming in slanting rays from
the glass roof of a terminus has provided
many an exhibition print. The subject is
far from easy, owing to the general activity
of the crowds and the uncertain light, but
a watchful eye to detect the right com¬
bination of factors will mean a welcome
prize.
In the goods yard much interesting work
may be done ; but here there is little
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
The Annual Dinner of the Royal
Photographic Society will be held at
the Monico Restaurant, Piccadilly Circus,
W.i, on Tuesday, November loth,
6.45 for 7 p.m. Tickets los. 6d. each
are obtainable from the Hon. Dinner
Secretary, Mr. R. H. Lawton, 31
Thorold Road, Ilford, Essex, or from the
Secretary, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square,
W.C.i.
Messrs. Ensign, Ltd., of High Hol-
born, have just published three booklets
under the following titles : “ Optiscope
Projectors for all Purposes,” ” Simple
Lighting Equipment for Amateurs,” and
” The Fascinating Art of Enlarging.”
These give full details of the apparatus
offered for these three purposes under
the name of Ensign, and will be sent on
request to any amateur who is interested.
An informative little booklet, dealing
with the construction of the “ Sixtus ”
and ” Ombrux ” photo-electric exposure
meters and their capabilities, has just
been issued by Messrs. J. H. Dallmeyer,
Ltd., of 31, Mortimer Street, London,
W.I, the sole distributors of these meters
in this country. A copy of the booklet
will be sent free to any reader of " The
A.P.” on application to the above
address.
We have received from Messrs. Ilford
an interesting and comprehensive booklet
dealing with the use of Dufaycolor film
in artificial light. It gives information
as to the choice of filter in artificial
light of various types, it being necessary,
for correct colour reproduction, to have a
filter suited to the particular light in use.
The book also gives very complete in¬
structions for the accurate determina¬
tion of exposures with the aid of a photo¬
electric meter, together with numerous
e.xamples of practical interest. The
choice of lens aperture when using
flash-bulbs is also dealt with.
Conforming in general make-up with
The A mateitr Photographer Diary, already
reviewed in these pages, but dealing
specifically with their own particular
interests. The Antocar, The Motor Cycle
and The Wireless World Diaries are now
on sale from Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset
House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i,
at IS. 6d. each.
A new Bargain List has just been
issued by the City Sale and E.xchange,
54, Lime Street, E.C.3. It contains
details of end-of-season clearance of
Cameras, Home Cines, Enlargers, Bino¬
culars, Microscopes and Sundries. Read¬
ers in search of bargains in apparatus,
etc., should send for a copy which is
sent free on application to above address.
On Sunday next, November 8th,
the Southern Railway Photographic
Rambling party is visiting the woodlands
near Arundel and Midhurst, where the
autumn tints are now at their best.
The special train leaves Victoria at
9.50 a.m. and returns at g p.m. The
return fare is 4s., and the leader is
Mr. A. E. Daly.
Lost ! ! Probably in the bus between
The Elephant and Castle and Herne
Hill. Rolleifle.x No. 31381, in leather
case, which also contained Rolleiflex
lens hood and filter. (Lens, Tessar No.
989599.) If any reader is able to
assist in tracing the camera will he
communicate with Mr. J. H. Hole, 163,
Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berks.
An award of 21s. has been made to
Donald G. Sheldon, 526, Inglemire Lane,
Hull, for the winning print in the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition. Full par¬
ticulars of this competition appear
regularly in our advertisement pages.
We are advised that the new secretary
of the Cheltenham Camera Club, formerly
the Cheltenham Amateur Photographic
Society, is Mr. W. R. Bawden, ii.
Southern Road, Leckhampton, Chelten¬
ham. This year a special series of
demonstrations and informal lectures
for beginners is being given.
The number of modern " all-wave ”
wireless receiving sets now available
have brought a new zest to listeners.
These enable large numbers of really
short - wave stations to come in. As
it is not easy for many people to identify
many of the ultra short-wave stations,
the issue of The Wireless World dated
Friday, October 30th, fills a decided
want. It is a Special Short Wave
Number, and not only gives all neces¬
sary data concerning short-wave stations,
but full particulars of all short-wave
receiving sets now available.
The Coronet Camera Company, of
310, Summer Lane, Birmingham, 19,
have just produced an attractive leaflet
giving information concerning the use
for winter photography of the Perutz
films, for which they are sole British
agents. This leaflet will be sent free on
request to any reader.
Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets indicates to u'hom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, November 30. Rules in the issue of October
28.
Wallace Heaton “ Open Competition.*’ Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
Salon International de Fotograhea de Madrid.
(Senor Secrctario de la Sociedad Fotograhea de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, iC, Madrid.)
Lincoln Camera Club.— Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
IV International Hungarian Exhibition. — Open,
October 24-November 9. (Secretary, Magyar Ama-
tbrfenykepezok, Orsz. Szovets^ge, Budapest VH,
Erzs^bet-kdrut, 9, Hungary.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Interna¬
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, Asahi, Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Open, October 31-Novenber
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
Wray Park Studio (Reigate) Third Annual Exhibition
of Enlargements made from local amateurs’ films.
(Windmill Galleries, High Street, Reigate), November
3-7, open 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs. —
Open, November 9-14. (P. H. Crosby, Hon. Sec.,
G.E.C. Photographic Society, General Electric Co.,
Ltd., Coventry.)
l*.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Open, December 5, i93f>-February
4. 1937* (r^r- K- N. Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., F.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December. (J. F. .Marshall, Hon.
Sec., Kin6 Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.I.)
Borough of Ealing Public Libraries Photographic
Exhibition and Competition. — December 9-10. Open
to all residents in the Borough. (M. L. Hodges,
Librarian, Hanwell Public Library, London, W.7.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr.,
69, Antwerp.)
Camera Club Members’ Exhibition, 1936. — Entries,
November 18 ; open, November 25-December 18.
(The Secretar\’, The Camera Club, 17, John Street,
Adelphi, London, W.C.2.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 818, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries.
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientihe Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Easthara, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S-
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International Ex¬
hibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
IVe Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalit^, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13-
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,.
February 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly. Co., Euston Station, London,
N.W.i.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i, open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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OPTISCOPE
You will be surprised at the beautiful effects that are obtained by
projecting your pictures with an Ensign Optiscope. Your friends
will appreciate them so much more than looking through your
album. With the Ensign Lantern-slide making outfit you can make
a lantern slide as easily as you can make a contact print.
ENSIGN OPTISCOPE Model 6A
Equal!/ suitable for black-and-white or coloured (Dufaycolor) pictures mounted
as slides. For use at home or in small halls. Takes 250 or 500 watt lamps.
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The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CIMEMATOORAPHER a
^I^NIA TV RE
CAMERA
NOTES
Every week under this heading will be
found matters of interest to users of
Miniature Cameras. Besides short illustrated articles, technical data
and formulae will be given, while reviews of the latest “ miniatures ” and
readers’ queries concerning miniature work will also receive attention.
What is a Miniature Camera ?
The common definition of a minia¬
ture camera is that it must take
a picture of 6 x 6 cm. (2^- x 2^ in.)
or less. Below this upper limit there
are quite a number of smaller sizes.
There is for example the 24 x 36 mm.
negative taken on 35-mm. cine film,
the size of which is shown in Fig. i.
Very slightly larger than this is the
3X4 cm. negative, made by subdividing
ordinary V.P. size film so as to get six¬
teen negatives per roll instead of the
eight exposures for which it was origin¬
ally intended.
Cameras of both these two sizes use
lenses of 2-in. focus ; the larger picture
gives the same size image as the smaller,
but includes a slightly wider angle of
view.
Of the next size larger there are again
two versions ; some cameras take eight-
exposure rolls of 3-^X2^- film and make
sixteen exposures, each 2|-xif in., on
each length. A photograph of these
e.xact dimensions is shown in Fig. 2.
The corresponding centimetre size used
for describing the Continental cameras is
4.5x6 cm., which is nearly -J in. longer
than the illustration. A longer, nar¬
rower picture is given by cameras using
standard V.P. film, which gives eight
exposures, each 4x6.5 cm., from each
roll.
Both the V.P. and the 2-^X3^- films
are also pressed into service for taking
the square pictures which are given by
most of the small twin-lens reflexes, and
one or two other cameras. Eleven or
twelve exposures per roll are obtained,
the sizes being 4X4 cm. and 6x6 cm..
The corresponding English size to the
second of these is 2J X 2^ in. ; it is this
that is illustrated in Fig. 3.
The slight discrepancy in sizes between
the English and metric descriptions is
not large enough to be important ; we
Contact print from 24x36 mm. {isjiOtksx
i-yli6tks) miniature camera negative, using 35-wm.
cind film. The half-size , V.P. film picture is slightly
larger.
shall use the metric sizes, which avoid
awkward fractions, as representing both.
6x6- cm. is commonly taken as the
lai'gest of the miniature sizes and has
several times been specified as the largest
from which prints may be made for entry
to competitions for miniature camera
users.
Under this definition a camera taking
sixteen exposures on 3^X2.^- him (pic¬
ture 4.5x6 cm.) is classed as miniature,
whereas a camera taking the usual
eight exposures on the same roll is not
a miniature. How is one to describe
the many cameras that, by the use of a
mask to limit the picture area, will take
photographs of either size at will ?
Fig. 2. Contact print from 2 J x if (4.5 x 6 cm.) nega¬
tive. This is the size obtained from half 2fX3f film
using 16 on ^-exposure spool.
Are they miniature cameras all the
time ? Or none of the time ? Or only
when the mask is in position ?
If we want to make things difficult, we
can even go a step farther. Suppose
the mask is left out, or suppose even
that the camera never had one. It is
still quite usual to take a narrow-angle
view which requires, for best compo¬
sition, to be trimmed down to the 4.5 x6
cm. size or less. Is the fact that this
picture, indubitably of “ miniature ”
size, is surrounded on the film by more
of the same subject instead of by parts of
two different ones, going to prevent us
from entering the print in a miniature
competition ?
Fig. 3. Contact print from in. square (6x6 cw.
negative, which is the largest size generally admitted as
“ miniature."
These difficulties in the way of defining
a " miniature camera ” have their
practical side, too. A recent competition
was " open only to users of miniature
cameras taking pictures no bigger than
2^X2^ in., size or area. Leica, Contax,
Rolleiilex, Super Ikonta, Rolleicord, and
all such cameras are eligible.” We leave
the reader to make up his own mind
whether a photograph taken with the
Super Ikonta of 3^- X 2J size, used with
its mask for 4.5 x6 cm. pictures, would
be eligible. And whether his entry
would have been banned if he had taken
e.xactly the same picture (not more than
4.5X6 cm. in size) without using the
mask.
If you try a new film, remember
you know neither its speed nor how
long it will take to develop. So use
the first roll to find out, and the
second roll for taking photographs.
It takes about a tenth of a second
to finger-mark a film and about
one hour per print to cover up the
results. It saves time, therefore,
to handle negatives by their edges.
If you use a “ three-times ” filter,
do not multiply the exposure- meter
readings by three on that account.
Instead, reckon your film as one-
third its normal speed, after which
the exposure meter will do your
sums for you.
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a 6 CIHEMATOORAPHER a
November 4th, 1936
Holding a Miniature Camera
By BERNARD ALFIERI, Jun.
Lack of crispness in big enlargements
made from miniature negatives
is often due to slight camera
movement when the exposure was made.
If a heavy bag is carried for a short
time, and then the camera is quickly
used in the hand, the negative will
probably not be sharp at i/Ooth sec.
One familiar trouble is the failure to
hold the camera steady for long periods.
The press photographer suffers acutely in
this respect : A picture nearly happens,
the camera is raised to the eye, and then
there is a wait. After a few seconds the
hands will begin to shake, and it is
necessary either to risk lowering it again
for the muscles to recover, or reckon on a
slightly blurred exposure. On the other
hand it is often possible to raise the
camera and e.xpose at once without
camera movement at slow speeds that
could not be attempted after a short wait.
Everyone has his own method of
steadying the camera. I have heard it
said that the best way is to press the
elbows well into the chest, but in my
case I find that my heart beats, and the
harder 1 press in my elbows the more
my arms shake.
Later, I heard a suggestion that the
camera could be held for slow exposures
with the aid of a piece of string. You
stood on one end of the string, or put
your foot into a loop, and held the other
end on the camera which you attempted
to raise against the pull of the cord, of
course not forgetting the circumstances
when you decided quickly to get a bit
closer to the subject.
(In the whole, it is difficult to find a
better alternative than holding the
camera pressed against the face, relax¬
ing as much as possible at the moment
of exposure. If a cable release is not
emplo.yed, pressing the button should be
done by supporting the opposite side
of the instrument with the hand, pincher
fashion.
Close-Ups'^ with a
By DAVID
HERE may be many occasions
when the " miniature ” photo¬
grapher yearns for the power to
get closer still than the three or four feet
from his subject that the focussing scale
of his camera normally permits. There
are several ways in which that can be
done, the simplest of which is by means
of what are called " magnifiers ” or
“ supplementary lenses.”
When one of these is clipped on to a
range-finder camera, the focussing de¬
vice is out of operation. Fortunately,
one can obtain the.se ” magnifiers ” for
use at specific distances. For instance,
a very useful one is for use at two feet
between subject and camera.
To use it the lens is set right back at
” infinity,” the magnifier is slipped on
in front of the lens, and the camera is
Miniature Camera
CHARLES.
then placed at two feet from the subject.
(Jn a twin-lens miniature refle.x camera
one must obviously have a pair of
magnifiers, and measuring can be dis¬
pensed with. I had my pair mounted up
together, by cutting circles out of the
twin cap and soldering bits of tube
(to form lens-hoods) therein. The com¬
plete thing just slips on, and there it is.
1 made the advantageous discovery that
by racking the camera out one can focus
a still bigger image. The picture of the
cat was obtained this way, the first time
I tried it out ! Stop between f/5.6 and
f/8, with i/25th, and October at that.
Apart from the steadiness required
to maintain focus on a fidgety cat’s
whiskers, it was important to leave a
little more ” head-room ” in the view¬
finder when working so close up.
Making the most of the Depth-of-Focus Scale
MAKY miniature cameras are now
fitted with a depth - of - focus
scale, which during focussing
allows the nearest and farthest point of
sharp focus to be read at a glance.
Where a camera is also fitted with a
range-finder, it is often our habit to
determine the exact focus required for
any given object, and if we want the
greatest depth of focus, just stop down
as far as we dare. Such methods are not
justifiable on the modern precision
instrument, which provides for a result
that can be obtained with certainty.
A typical focussing scale is shown in
the accompanying (upper) illustration of
a Leica, where the lens operating on a
helical screw shows the focus in feet
opposite the black arrow. It will be
noticed that the lens stops are also
engraved round the inner flange, thus
if our object is sharp at 20 ft. we can
read off the front and back limits of
sharp focus for all stops.
But it means much more than this.
Supposing our object is 20 ft. away and
we wish ” infinity” to be sharp also,
there is no need to set the focus at
the figure 20. The focus should be
set with ” infinity ” opposite the pro¬
posed lens stop ; for e.xample, if we are
working at f/6.3, the focus scale shows
us that we are also sharp up to about
18 ft., the actual focus being about 35
ft. and not 20. On this particular lens
it will be seen that all distances are
sharp at f/12.5 from gj- ft. to infinity,
providing the lens is focussed at i8 ft.
This arrangement is also fitted to
several small twin-lens reflex cameras,
as shown in the lower illustration.
To understand this simple arrange¬
ment is to have the result of careful
calculation made easy to apply.
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November 4th, 1936
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a 5 ClhEMATOQRAPHER a
Modern
Miniature Cameras
THE “ CONTAX” MODEL III
This is the latest addition to the series of Contax
cameras from the firm of Zeiss Ikon Ltd., and
includes further refinements, notably a built-
in photo-electric exposure meter, which forms part
of the structure of the top of the instrument.
This exposure meter appears to be very accurate
in practice, and gives readings in comparatively weak
light. It is protected when not in use by a spring
metal flap. The front has a series of vanes arranged
to restrict the angle of field of thecc-ll. The flap, when
open, acts as a sky shade.
The camera in general construction is similar to the
Contax II, and has a metal focal-plane shutter giving
exposures, T., B. and ^ second to i /1,250th second. As
with all the Contax series the camera takes 36 nega¬
tives on one strip of perforated cine film, which is
inserted in the camera with the special spools sold
for the purpose. Changing the film automatically
sets the shutter for the next exposure. Size of picture,
24^36 mm.
The distance meter and view-finder are comljined
in one viewing aperture, a feature also of Contax 11.
The range-finder is of the wedge pattern, and has a
base of 4 in., which renders the focussing of near
objects very accurate. Tiie distari'^e meter is mechani¬
cally coupled to all finises of focal Icnglhs between
4 cm. and 18 cm. (i-9/i6ths in. to 7^ in.).
Lenses are interchangeable, and a considerable range
is available, from the 2-in. f/1.5 Sonnar to telephoto
lenses and thirteen others of a variety of focal lengths.
In addition to lenses up to 20 in. (50 cm.) an extreme
wide-angle lens (75°) can be used — the Zeiss Tessar
f/8 of i^-in. focal length. This lens is not coupled
with the distance meter but with it all objects at
or beyond 4 feet are in focus and a special focussing
scale engraved in feet is provided.
The camera back can be replaced by one taking a
plate adapter, by means of which single exposures on
plates can be made, and the removable back facilitates
the cleaning of the caniera.
The Contax III has a built-in delayed-action
shutter mechanism, and the shutter and winding knob
is very accessible at the top of the camera. '1 he
release for the shutter is in the centre of the winding
knob, and convenient for the finger when holding the
camera at eye-level.
All the metallic outer parts of the camera are
chromium-plated, and the entire instrument is a most
attractive example of high-class precision work.
The prices of Contax 111 range from £53 to £78 5s.,
according to the optical equipment. Further par¬
ticulars are obtainable from Messrs. Zeiss Ikon Ltd.,
Mortimer House, klortimer Street, W.i.
Film is cheap, and good subjects
often hard to find. So waste film
rather than subjects.
If a subject takes your fancy,
photograph it without delay. If
you don’t, a furniture van will block
up the street, or the figure you so
liked will disappear into the “ Dog
and Duck.” But if there is a better
point of view than your first one,
find it. -
For portraits, use a fine-grain
film, and keep at least six feet from
your sitter ; further, if you want
more than head and shoulders.
Your picture will by no means fill
the film, but it will please the sitter.
HINTS for LEICA USERS
Out-of-focus Images when the
Range-finder has shown a Sharp
Image. — This is the result of pure care¬
lessness in drawing out the collapsible lens.
The lens should be drawn out to the full
extent and turned to the right until it
locks. If drawn out straight and left
it may be butting up against the bayonet
catches inside the mount without going
into the locking slots. A turn to the
right will either lock the lens, or if not
in the slots will allow the lens to go
into the slots and then lock. The lens
must always be felt to lock before taking
a photograph. This of course applies to
the lenses in collapsible mounts.
To Change from one Type of Film
to Another Before a Spool is Fin¬
ished. — First read off the number
of exposures made, and then rewind the
iilm until you feel it just release on the
winding spool. Do not continue to run
the winding-knob or the end of the
him will vanish into the charger. Open
the camera, remove the charger, and write
in pencil on the piece of him protruding
from it just how many exposures have
iieen made. Then when that particular
cartridge is reinserted in the camera,
the indicator is set again at 0, and the
number of exposures marked on the
film are fired off with the lens cap on.
After that, just carry on as with a
fresh film, and the indicator will tell
you the total exposures made on that
him. In this way also exposures already
made can be cut off in the dark-room
for development, by allowing i f in.
for each exposure made plus an extra
allowance of eight or ten inches for
loading into the camera. Eight expo¬
sures will require about 20 in. in all to
be cut off, and so on.
A few inches of film should always be
left protruding from the cartridge to
allow it to be trimmed to the special
shape for loading into the camera, and
this is best done with the template
obtainable from Messrs. Leitz.
Picture Over-exposed and Blurred
all Over. — This can arise through
giving a slow instantaneous e.xposure
by mistake lor i/20th sec.
On the Model III or Ilia always see
that the slow-speed dial on the front of
the camera is set back to i/2oth sec.
after any of the slower speeds have
been used, otherwise the slow speed
will be given again as soon as the main
shutter dial is set to “ 20-1.”
Vertical Pictures while in the
Ever-ready Case. — In taking these,
make a practice of inserting one finger
under the lid of the case to make sure
it is out of the way of the lens. Or a
rubber band slipped through the strap
at the bottom of the case, drawn round
the case and over the fastening flap,
will ensure that the lid automatically
flies out of the way of the lens on being
opened.
The Movable Lever on top of
the Camera must always be set to A
when putting a film in the camera, and
to R only while rewinding.
A photograph of the Wallace Heaton Gallery at 127, New Bond i>t., ft.!. 1 he pictures
on view are enlargements made from negatives taken with Zeiss Ikon Miniature Cameras.
The exhibition preceding this was of pictures taken by Dr. Paul Wolff with a Leica
Camera. An exhibition of miniature camera portraiture by Marcel Sternberger will be
on view during November, followed by an exhibition of Rolleiflex pictures in December.
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November 4th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Develofjing Miniature Films
By H. L. kettle AND A NEW METHOD OF OBTAINING
FINE-GRAIN NEGATIVES.
PROCESSING exposed films from
miniature cameras, especially the
33-mm. variety, should always
be done in one of the Correx or similar
tanks, as it assures freedom from fog, and
obviates any need to touch the film
surface with the fingers, a matter of vital
importance if markings are to be avoided.
The film should be wound on to the
Correx spool in the dark, a simple
matter, and the fingers need never
touch any part of the him but the plain
celluloid back. Once inserted and the
lid of the tank clamped on, all the rest
can be done in ordinary white light.
The developer chosen should be a fine-
grain one like Johnson’s “Fine Grain.”
Several changes of water after the devel¬
oper has been poured out, and then a
clean acid-hypo bath containing chrome
alum or other hardening agent, followed
by half an hour’s wash in the tank with
the lid off, should give a batch of flaw¬
less negatives. But a given time and
temperature should be adhered to for
best results.
Now I am going to give away a
secret of my own for getting extra-fine
grain results for big enlargements.
One of the essentials for absence of
grain is that the negatives should not be
under-exposed, but with the big-aperture
lenses and high speed of modern films
this should seldom be necessary.
For some years past I have found that
if negatives were reduced chemically
the grain was also reduced (1 will give
my theory lor this later). The hypo-
ferricyanide reducer is unsuitable as it
increases contrast by cutting first into
the shadow detail. Experiment, how¬
ever, showed me that by first partially
bleaching the negative in the ordinary
sepia-toner bleacher of potassium ferri-
cyanide and potassium bromide and then
after a rinse placing it for a few seconds
in a plain hypo fixing bath, a softening of
the contrasts was obtained.
To produce my results I slightly over¬
develop and then reduce in the bleaching
and hypo baths, as above, and get
definite reduction of grain without loss
of details in the shadows.
Another great advantage of this
process is that it can be done a little
at a time, repeating the process of
bleacher and then hypo until the required
result is reached. The negative should
be kept on the move all the time it is
in the bleacher or uneven results will
be obtained. Where only slight reduction
is required the negative should be
removed as soon as a slight whiteness
on the surface is seen, rinsed and im¬
mersed in hypo. Should this not be
enough the process can be repeated
after ten minutes’ washing.
1 am not chemist enough to prove
my theory, but in practice it works,
which is the main thing, and I give my
theory of its action as follows : I believe
it is generally accepted that in a negative
the larger grains of silver are on the
surface and are smaller as they approach
the bottom layer of the film. Over¬
development causes these lower and
finer grains to be developed up in
proportion of course to the action of
the light that has fallen on them.
Stopping development at the normal
time probably means in a fully-exposed
negative that the developer has not had
time to reach these smaller grains, but
has fully developed the larger grains.
Now I take it that the same order of
action takes place with the reducer,
and the larger and upper grains of
silver are bleached first and rendered
soluble in the hypo, leaving the image
composed more or less of the finer grains
according to the time of development
and amount of bleaching taking
place.
The average fine-grain miniature nega¬
tive should in the ordinary way be
capable of enlarging to 10x8 on glossy
paper or 12X10 on fine matt paper
without visible grain, but for bigger
sizes the above process will produce
negatives practically free from visible
grain.
It should be remembered that increase
in the size of grain will be caused by
under-e.xposure and forced development
or by drying off the negatives by artificial
heat too rapidly.
Fine-Grain Develope rs ,
THE KODAK D.76 FORMULA.
This is one of the oldest and best known of the
fine-grain developers. It is easy to make up,
keeps well, and is considerably faster in action
than many formulae of later introduction. There are
two versions of it, both given here ; B, containing
less hydroquinone than A, gives slightly softer negatives.
A. B.
Metol . . . . 22 grs. (3.5 gnn.)
Hydroquinone 44 grs. { 5 grm.)
Sodium sul¬
phite (anhy.) 2 02. (100 grm.)
Borax . . . . 18 grs. ( 2 grm.)
Water to make 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Dissolve the metol in about one-fifth of the water
at 125® Fahr. In a second equal volume of water at
160® Fahr. dissolve about a quarter of the sulphite ;
when dissolved add the hydroquinone, and then add
iS grs. ( 2 grm.)
22 grs. (2.5 grm.)
2 02. (loo grm.)
18 grs. ( 2 grm.)
20 02. (r,ooo c.c.)
the whole to the solution of metol. In about two-
fifths of the water, again at 160® Fahr., dissolve the
remainder of the sulphite and the borax ; mix this
with the metol-hydroquinone solution, and add cold
water to bring the total volume up to the required
amount.
The fine-grain action of this developer depends
largely on the high concentration of sulphite ; it must,
therefore, not be diluted for use.
At 65® develop super-speed panchromatic films for
about 12 minutes, slow panchromatic and fast ortho,
films for about 9 mitiutes, slow ortho, films for about
7 minutes.
Haif-a-litre {17} 02.) may quite safely be used to
develop four Leica or Contax films in rapid succession,
but it is not advisable to do more than three at the
most if the developer is bottled after use.
458
Miniature
Matters
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
Using a Correx Tank.
Using the Correx tank for development of 35-inin. films I
have on occasions found that some few negatives have-
been spoilt by the film touching the celluloid band. Can
you tell me how to avoid this ? A. D. F. (Bristol.)
W'e recommend that you put the film face in¬
wards on top of the band into the clip on the spool,
and that, in winding, you do not touch the band at
all. The film, however, should be kept fairly taut.
We have ourselves developed hundreds of negatives
without a single accident since adopting this procedure,
though early efforts suffered from just the fault you
describe.
Filing Miniature Negatives.
Having had a miniature camera for some months, whicb
included my summer holidays, I have collected a very large
number of negatives. Can you recommend a convenient
and inexpensive method of filing them so that they are both
readily accessible and safe from damage ? Y. C. (Glasgow.)
Miniature negatives are usually filed in rolls. It is
very desirable to put a rubber band round each roll
to prevent it from uncurling and so getting scratched.
The rolls can be stored in a box divided up into com¬
partments by cardboard strips ; you can buy filing
boxes ready made, or fit the cardboard strips yourself
to any suitable box. A sheet of paper in the lid,
giving brief particulars of the subjects on each strip,
will enable any desired negative to be found. Some
workers prefer to cut up their strips into short lengths
of from two to four negatives. These are then filed,
fiat, in transparent envelopes. Each method is
claimed by its adherents to be safer than the other;
you must take your choice.
Developing Part of a Film.
I use a camera taking 36-exposure strips of 35-nim. cin^
film. I often wish to develop the first few exposures without
waiting until the rest of the film is used. How can I know
how much to cut otl f D. M. (Wimbledon.)
The total length occupied by each frame is in.
If you multiply this by the number of frames exposed
and then add 10 in. for the film wasted at the beginning
and end of the strip you will have the length which
should be cut off. It is convenient to make two knots
this distance apart in a piece of string and measure OS’
the film against this in the dark-room. Retrimming
the end of the film left in the charger will be necessary,
and there will be a net loss of six or seven frames.
Scratches in Handling.
I find that my miniature negatives, although perfect when
first dried, are liable to develop scratches through the
necessary handling in making enlargements. Is there any
cure for this ? M. C. H. (Acton.)
The best way to prevent these scratches arising
after the film is dried is to use a hardening fixing bath.
A good formula for this is the following : —
Hypo . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 oz.
Potassium metabisulphite . . , . . . \ oz.
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 oz.
To this add ^ oz. chrome alum previously dissolved
in 20 oz. water.
Maker’s Name Wanted.
Can you give me the name and address of the makers ©t
importers of the ” Dollina '* camera ? S. J. (Gloucester.)
The camera is made at the —
Certo Camera Werk, Dresden, Germany.
The sole importers for this country are —
Messrs. “ Actina,” Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square,
W.C.i.
Miniature Camera Societies.
I am anxious to join a society devoted to miniature camera,
work. Are there any such societies ? And if so, where do
I apply for membership ? F. T. (Bayswater.)
The Royal Photographic Society, of 35, Russell
Square, W.C. i , has recently started a Miniature Camera
Group. For membership, apply to the Secretary.
The Camera Club, of 17, John Street, Adelphi, W.C. 2.
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a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
4#
ftUf-
tX+HIBITION PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
No. CCCLVIll.
Mr. ERNEST
R. ASHTON.
" ^ I 'HE methods adopted by photo-
I graphers of an older generation
in the production of the ex¬
hibition print may appear slow and
laborious nowadays, but the results
obtained were permanent and of lasting
interest, besides giving evidence of the
great amount of thought expended in
their production. I have negatives and
prints I made exactly fifty years ago,
the technical quality of which I could
not hope to surpass to-day.
" At a somewhat later period, about
thirty-five years ago, the large exhibition
print was almost invariably produced
by means of an enlarged negative, the
bromide print of the early days being
of doubtful permanence.
“ As this method of printing is still
followed, I believe, by some of my
contemporaries, with notable results,
it may be interesting to detail the mode
of procedure, the more so as there are
obvious advantages in the control
obtained by building up the image by
The Italian Riviera.
successive stages. In my own case the
original negative was made with a
stand camera on an 8^ x thick flat
film. The Sandell multiple-coated plate
was but recently introduced, and its
advantages not yet fully reahsed.
" From the whole-plate negative a
thin carbon positive was made by coating
a plate with a substratum of pigmented
gelatine and sensitising with potassium
bichromate. With a somewhat un¬
wieldy daylight enlarging camera a
15 X12 negative was made, the exposure
being calculated by means of a light
meter of the Watkins type held close
to the positive, the opportunity being
taken in these various stages to modify
the result as required.
" This enlarged negative lent itself
well to after-treatment. The back could
be coated with matt varnish, and
darkened or scraped away in places
as required. The film side could also
be worked upon by the more venture¬
some.
Ernest R. Ashton.
“ Platinotype printing was then in high
favour, and gave beautiful permanent
results. A pale lemon yellow image was
formed in the printing frame, which was
brought up to full strength by quickly
passing it through a bath of hot oxalate
of potash, a beautiful warm brown tone
being obtained. Later, a cold-bath paper
gave a rich black print. I confess to
sometimes using a bath of cold tea or
coffee to give a distinctive quality to
the print.
" The carbon process has the ad¬
vantage of being available in any fixed
colour. A strong, vigorous reversed
negative is required, and a special
print meter is employed. As the image
during development is very delicate,
advantage can be taken when washing
away the surplus colour to lighten the
shadows if required with a syringe and
hot water, while the high-lights can be
cleared up with a brush. It is to be
regretted that a variant of this process,
gum-bichromate, is no longer in favour
as the amount of control is only equalled
by the bromoil process which superseded
it later on.
" On the vital question of pictorial
intent, a sound knowledge of the gener¬
ally accepted principles of composition
and light and shade can be gained by a
careful study of the writings of my old
friend and neighbour, H. P. Robinson.
' Picture-making by Photography,’ and
‘ Pictorial Effect in Photography ’ are
invaluable. As an aid to study I
rarely pass a print shop without examin¬
ing the black-and-white work, and
noting the composition and the effect
aimed at.
" These somewhat unorthodox notes
may add variety to the recital of present-
day methods, and open up new trains
of thought to those seeking new methods
of expression.”
{A further example of Mr. Ashton’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages. This is from the original
14J X io|- platinotype print, a fine ex¬
ample of the author’s earlier work. The
Riviera subject on this page is one of a
recent series made for lantern-slide pur¬
poses. Mr. Ashton has just had a very
successful one-man show at Tunbridge
Wells.)
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ih[ amateur photographer I
a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o I
November 4th, 1936
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
SPARTA/' by Dr. T. de Csorgeo.
INSTINCT with a feeling of light
and air, this picture is also notable
for the fine sense of design that is
incorporated in its arrangement, and
for the exceedingly fortunate way in
which the lines assumed by the clouds
harmonise and accord with the lines
of the two figures.
On the right-hand side, the edge
of the clouds seems to fall towards the
lower of the two figures in
opposition to the direction
assumed by her torso. The
sense of opposition tends to
lend force to her pose, and
there is no doubt that a con¬
siderable measure of accentu¬
ation is derived from this
source. It is, however, pre¬
vented from becoming too
obvious by the fact that the
outstretched arm softens the
opposition and introduces a
note of harmony. On the
other side, the little bit of
cloud on the left opposes, in
a similar way, the line of the
shoulder of the standing figure
and, likewise, imposes an
equivalent degree of empha¬
sis.
The emphasis so accorded
to both figures enhances the
significance of the group.
This is as it should be, for it
is intended to act as the
centre of interest and does so
very effectively. It derives a
great measure of its import¬
ance, besides, from the power¬
ful placing and also from the
form which the group is made
to assume. The attraction of
human interest is of moment
as well ; but, in connection
with the placing, the group —
considered as a whole — occupies the
strong position formed by one of the
points of intersection of divisions of
thirds, vertically and horizontally,
from which it acquires quite sufficient
power to maintain its supremacy in
the scheme. The placing alone would
be adequate to ensure a satisfactory
composition, even if the leading lines
of the clouds were not taken into
account ; but, beyond all this, there
is a further factor which enhances its
significance still more.
This arises from the pyramidal
formation within which the outhnes
of the two figures are contained. It
is indicated in the sketch by added
lines, and the strength and solidity it
confers are readily perceptible. It is
not allowed to become too insistent,
the emergence of the hoops from
within its boundaries and the depart¬
ures of the outlines of the figures from
the strict lines of its formation prevent¬
ing this, but the shape is, nevertheless,
definitely suggested, and the part it
plays in the arrangement is by no
means inconsiderable.
It is of moment, again, in that it
confers principality on the standing
figure (i). In all ordinary circum¬
stances, its most forceful point is to¬
wards its apex, and, as the head of
the figure (i) happens to fall just there,
her dominance, as the more important
of the two, is confirmed. The kneeling
girl (2) does not possess any like
accentuation, and, despite the fact
that she is the nearer, she can do no
more than hold her place as a sub¬
ordinate element. She has, of course,
sufficient “ pull ” to justify her in¬
clusion in the group but not enough to
threaten the superiority of the first,
so that the conditions necessary where
a group of two is concerned — that one
element shall predominate and the other
be able to maintain its significance —
are well and truly satisfied.
The same efficiency ex¬
hibited in the arrangement
also extends to the technique.
The values of the sunlight on
the faces and clothing of the
two figures are faithfully re¬
corded, and show a brighter
tone than that of the sky
against which they come,
while the modulations other¬
wise are full, and the impres¬
sion that is conveyed is one
of exceedingly high quality.
It is to this efficiency in
arrangement and technique
that the work owes its pro¬
found pictorial appeal. It is
undoubtedly of a very high
standard, but it could be
wished that the effect of the
introduction of the low view¬
point — necessary, perhaps, in
order that the figures might
be brought into proper re¬
lationship with their setting
of sky — had not also involved
the inclusion of so much out-
of-focus foreground. Its depth
of tone, it is true, prevents the
defect from becoming un¬
pleasantly assertive, but it is
a blemish in an otherwise
effective work, and should
have been avoided.
The lighting conditions ap¬
pear to have been favourable, and
there is no apparent reason why a
small stop should not have been
employed in conjunction with a slower
shutter speed to correspond, for the
figures seem to have been posed, and no
question of subject movement need
have been considered. At all events,
the point is one that should be kept
in mind for the future, particularly if
there are any contrasts in the fore¬
ground, for, in such circumstances, it
would constitute a most serious draw¬
back. “ Mentor.”
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November 4, i93<j
Thi amateur photographer
O d CINEMATOGRAPHER o
By Dr. T. de Csorgeo.
SPARTA.
[From the R.P.S. Exhibition,)
November 4, 1936
kAMAIEUP PHOIOGRAPHER
o f CIMEMATOGPAPHER o
FIREWORKS.
{Fro7n the Zeiss Ikon Exhibition at the Wallace Heaton Gallery^ Bond Street. Taken with the Super Ikonta.)
By S. Gislka.
. ~X3
November 4, 1936
Th[ AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
o f fINFMATOGRAPHEB ol
IN THE JASMINE TOWER, AGRA.
(See article, “ Hew 1 make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By Ernest R. Ashton.
November 4, 1
kAMAMPHOIOGPAPHKi
o L CIMEMATOGPAPHPP
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I.—" The Old Mill."
By A. Overton.
5
2. — “ Country Cottage.'*
By D. R. Strange.
. — “ Cherry Garden Avenue."
By J. W. Bazin.
3.—“ Old Bruges."
By Phyllis M. Lowe.
6. — “ On Looking Out."
By K. MacDonald,
4. — “ Clovelly.”
By \V. F. Rown.
November 4th, 1936
th[ amateur PHOTOORAPHER
ta 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER a
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
There is an excellent subject in
No. I of the prints reproduced
on the opposite page — “ The Old
Mill,” by A. Overton — but its present
disposition, with a superfluity of fore¬
ground and a lack of adequate sky
space, does not seem to be as fortunate
as it might be.
Circumstances and Cases.
It is true that there is not much
in the way of cloud forms to grace
the sky, and there is no special
feature of interest in it to necessitate
an extension of its proportions on that
account. It is equally true that there
is no real reason for the long stretch
of water in the foreground, for the
patch of light tone at the base impairs
the feeling of stability, and the reflec¬
tions above are scarcely sufficiently
marked to provide an excuse.
But it does seem advisable that
there should be a greater space around
the mill to set it off to better advan¬
tage, and, had the camera been directed
upwards or the rising front brought
into action so that about three-quarters
of an inch were removed from the base
and the same amount added to the
sky, not only would the arrangement
seem better designed but the existing
sense of restriction would be corrected.
The whole thing would seem to sit
more comfortably in the picture space,
and, while the arrangement might
seem more inclined to the conventional,
it would be much more sound, and
appear more in accordance with the
normal way of looking at things.
On the other hand, the existing
disposition of the material could be
maintained if, by some means or
other, the length of foreground could
be justified. If the reflections were
extended, for example, to reach to the
base of the picture, and if, at the same
time, the lighting of the subject were
such as to provide them with a greater
contrast, there would be a valid
reason ; but, in this event the main
interest would lie in the reflections
rather than the mill.
Point of View.
The circumstances of the case would,
however, be appreciably altered with
the transfer of the centre of interest,
and the interpretation that is in mind
might possibly be achieved by dropping
the level of the viewpoint considerably.
The alteration would, of course, tend
to compress the foreground to not a
little extent but more of it would be
included. The reflections, owing to the
reduction of the angle of incidence,
would be relatively extended and seem
to reach closer to the point of view,
a state of affairs that would mean that
the same length of foreground could
be included without showing that
patch of light at the base which arises
from the reflection of the sky.
From which the inference will be
drawn that, where reflections are in¬
tended to form the motive of a picture
or its main feature, it is a sound rule
to adopt as low a point of view as
possible. The contention was exempli¬
fied by more than one or two examples
at the recent exhibition of the London
Salon of Photography, and, in all
probability, will be further sustained in
Photograms of the Year when it comes
out next month.
In the case of No. 3, “ Old Bruges,”
by Phyllis M. Lowe, the reflections are
evidently not intended to play so
important a role, although, as a matter
of fact, there are plenty of opportuni¬
ties for reflection subjects, pure and
simple, at no great distance from the
spot where this was taken.
Sunshine and Life.
The subject, as it stands, conveys
quite a good impression of the bit of
canal represented, as well as its sur¬
roundings, but it is somewhat dull and
lacking in life on account of the absence
of any marked effect of sunshine.
Its pictorial attraction is therefore
slight, and if the difference that a well-
displayed effect of sunlight and shadow
would make can be visualised, the
sort of thing to aim for can be imagined.
Even in the case of a straightforward
” record ” it is worth while aiming also
at a good ” effect.”
No. 2, “ Country Cottage,” by
D. R. Strange, with its sunlit gable
end, shows a better idea, but is handi¬
capped by the sense of restriction that
arises from a lack of adequate space
above the chimney. A more distant
viewpoint would have enabled the
fault to be avoided, but it may have
been the case that such was impossible
on account of the nature of the sur¬
roundings. If so, it is a pity, but,
had the result been foreseen, it might
have been found possible to treat the
subject as a vertical, and to surmount
the difficulty in that way.
Reflection Subjects.
At first glance. No. 4, ” Clovelly,”
by W. F. Rown, does not seem to offer
much in the way of artistic appeal.
The sunlight on the sterns of the boats
is pleasing enough, but it is over¬
whelmed by a superfluity of unattrac¬
tive matter all round.
The sky is regrettably blank in
tone ; the stone jetty is scarcely an
object of beauty ; and the foreground
towards the left can only offer the
negative virtue of being unobtrusive.
But, from a viewpoint a little to the
right, somewhat lower, and with the
line of sight directed more to the left,
it is possible that quite a decent
study of reflections could be made.
It would be necessary for the boats
to be placed well up in the picture
space and for the most to be made of
their reflections, the shore being
excluded and the walls of the jetty
serving the function of providing a
setting. All of the sky and the upper
portion of the wall should be omitted,
and the reflected light from the sky
should be excluded at the base.
Such a revision of the material, if
possible to arrange, should make up
very well, and, as far as can be seen,
there is nothing to prevent it.
Still, the matter is one that could
only be determined with certainty on
the spot, but it would, at least, provide
an idea of the way to set about the
making of a picture of the type in
question, and is worthy of experiment.
Views and Vistas.
No. 5, “ Cherry Garden Avenue,” by
J. W. Bazin, gives an impression of a
good “ view,” and is dignified by a
presentable rendering of the sky,
while No. 6, ” On Looking Out,” by
K. MacDonald, shows a landscape
seen as a vista through an archway.
The latter demonstrates the value
of the framing effect afforded by an
archway and the way it enhances what
is seen through it. Nevertheless, it
could be wished that something more
pleasing in shape than the rather
prosaic-looking bridge could have been
found, and perhaps fortune will be
more favourable on another occasion.
“ Mentor.”
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HAND CAMERAS— THEN AND NOW.
Perhaps you remember that I
began to talk about the sort of
hand cameras some of us used
a good many years ago, but was led
astray by cows — real and figurative.
More likely you have forgotten all
about it, and so I show in Fig. i
another print produced with the aid
— such as it was — of my first hand
Fig. I.
camera. It shows the fogged edge
that was more the rule than the
exception. I will not describe the
camera again, but I may say that
no maker who produced anything like
it to-day would sell a single one. If
he did the purchaser would assuredly
assassinate him, and any jury would
acquit the slayer.
It is pretty safe to say that no
really bad cameras are made to-day,
but you ought to see some of the
inventions of a quarter of a century
ago or more. As a matter of fact
I made a camera myself.
The box body was of very solid
mahogany, and when I later sold the
camera the purchaser said it had at
least one merit — an elephant could
safely stand on it. I
used a 5 X 4 Wray lens,
as this gave good de¬
finition over the whole
of a quarter-plate. The
shutter was a Thorn-
ton-Pickard roller-blind;
there were two sunk
finders, rack focussing,
and a two-way rising
front movement on a
principle never used be¬
fore — or since. There
was a focussing screen
available, and three
double shdes, one in
position and two in
reserve, all in the camera.
With this homely but useful camera
I took such subjects as those shown in
Figs. 2 and 3. You must not be too
hard on me ; every hand camera user
in those days took such things, and
was rather proud of them than other¬
wise. Now and then we scored a
winner that would hold its own to-day.
You must remember that the plates
I generally used in that old box had
a speed of 200 H. and D. only, and
that my favourite stop was f/ii.
Fig. 4 and hundreds like it were
secured under similar unpromising
conditions — judged by modern ideas.
This is from an old gold-toned P.O.P.
print ; and the sky is printed-in
from another negative. I wonder if
there are many begin¬
ners to-day who print-
in skies by daylight.
Or by any other light
for that matter.
If you knew the han¬
dicap of the early hand-
camera worker, you
would give some of the
results he secured all
the praise they deser\ e.
Wdiat I want to bring
home to the beginner
is this : you have a
far better chance of
getting perfect results
than was the case ever
before in the history of
Fig. 2.
photography. Even the cheap and
simple cameras of to-day would have
astonished and delighted your fore¬
bears. They never dreamed of such
lenses and shutters, of such quality
and speed of plates and films, of
such variety and beauty of printing
processes. Yet look what they did.
At its best, can you beat it ? Read
what Mr. E. R. Ashton says on another
page. And you ought to see his
prints of half a century ago.
I often think that things are made
so easy for the beginner nowadays
that he never feels the necessity to
strive and wrestle. His victories are
too cheap, and very often they are
not worth calling victories at all.
If he thought and studied and worked
Ftg. 3-
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as the old stagers had to
do, he ought to do more and
do it better than they ever
did or could. But does he ?
There are beginners who
have the most wonderful
apparatus and material at
their disposal, and do not
take the trouble to learn how
to take full advantage of
it. Incredible as it may seem,
a beginner sent me a negative
the other day and asked
what was wrong with it.
Among other things that were
wrong it had never been
fixed ! And I have known
ever so many beginners who
have not the faintest idea
of the purpose and use of
camera movements and fit¬
tings for which they have
paid heavily. They seem to
have heard that a little
knowledge is a dangerous
thing, and are not taking
any risks.
Perhaps I had better make
that fatuous remark, " Pre¬
sent company always ex¬
cepted.” But if I do I
don’t mean it.
To be frank, do you know
all you should about your pjg^ 4.
apparatus ? When you try,
say, a new printing process, do you study carefully "S’ou can get far better
every detail of the procedure first ? than ever before.
The fact is that the best
of the old stagers in photo¬
graphy worked hard and
studied hard. This does not
mean that the amateur photo¬
grapher must make a tire¬
some burden of what should
be a delightful hobby. But
the photographer cannot get
all the pleasure he should out
of his work unless he makes
a good job of it ; and if he
is to do this thoroughly he
must learn how to do it.
There is no question of
prayer and fasting. Learning
how to do things to perfection
is quite a jolly affair. The
necessary knowledge is easily
accessible, and is handed
out in the pleasantest form.
If you could not learn how
to turn out really first-rate
photographs without study¬
ing the stodgy treatises and
articles of years ago I should
advise you to give up photo¬
graphy and take to something
cheerful and easy like the
calculus. But you cannot
possibly call “ The A.P.”
stodgy, and if you studied
nothing else you would soon
know more than I did when
I made my own camera,
help and guidance nowadays
W. L. F. W.
DON’T BURY YOUR CAMERA
A Note for the Beginner. By J. M. HOFFMEISTER.
A CHANCE remark by a business
acquaintance started a train
of thought which resulted in
this article.
Expressing the hope that the Monday
after a very fine Sunday in early
October might have resulted in a
flood of D. & P. orders, I was met
with the reply, “ Oh, they’ve put
away their cameras.”
Is this a fact ? Experience seems
to indicate that this does happen in
many cases, and even if the statement
is only partially true, it is a great
pity and shows that people have not
yet fully realised the value of photo¬
graphy as a hobby or as an aid to
other hobbies.
Many splendid opportunities for
picture-making are missed if the
camera is buried and only resurrected
when the annual holiday comes round
once again. Do you realise that the
dexterity gained by the use in one short
spell of a few weeks may be forgotten
while the camera is hibernating ?
The camera has cost you something,
be it much or little ; so why not
extract the utmost value from your
outlay by keeping the camera in
commission throughout the year.
Each season has its opportunities
and its pictorial values, whether it
be indoors or out, and if a proper
study is made of these, photography
will be found to possess a fascination
akin to that experienced b}?- the artist
who creates a picture with brush and
palette.
Even the summer does not end with
the annual holiday and there is much
to be done throughout the year.
You are using your eyes continually,
why not let the camera record some of
the interesting things you see ? If
you see little of interest you are only
half alive • and are missing much ;
better get busy about it.
The splendid negative material now
available renders picture-making a
thing of pleasure and the results a
permanent delight. Furthermore, it
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has been made comparatively simple,
and those who commence with “ snap¬
shots ” will find it well worth while to
take up photography with the same
enthusiasm that the devotees of tennis,
golf and other sports give to their
pursuits. Make your camera a regular
companion, and progress from “ snap¬
shots ” to " super snapshots.”
Photography is the handmaid of
sports and hobbies, and no matter what
your interest may be, the camera will
be sure to help you to a greater and
fuller realisation of that interest.
To those who have only taken snaps
there is a delight in store. Take out
some super-sensitive panchromatic film,
either in the roll or cut, together with
a colour filter to suit your camera and
material and get pictures which sug¬
gest or portray beauty and colour
with such fidelity that they do actually
convey to the mind a real sense of
colour. If you have not yet tried
the experiment try it now without
delay.
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November 4th, 1936
icture Points
No. 24 (New Series) by RICARDO
Further Points on Modelling.
IN No. 20 of this series we saw the effect of light on the
modelling of a low relief object and, on the same page,
discussed the pros and cons of good drawing. While
the two are quite different in their meaning they are more
or less dependent on each other in pictorial photography.
In the top sketch we can see the effect of two different
angles of lighting on a sphere, the simplest shape of all solid
objects. No. I, a three-quarter top front lighting, with a side
reflector, gives a good impression of solidity which is certainly
lacking in No. 2, where only a front centre lighting was used.
No. 3 shows a combination of good lighting and drawing on
_ a cube, giving a pleasing
variety of tones as well
as in the shape of the three
faces. While we have a
similar outline in No. 4, tlje
lack of modelling caused by
the top, the wrong angle
of lighting, does not provide
such a good impression of
depth as No. 3.
A'-
In the lower sketch we
put the principle into prac¬
tice where we have a subject
in which both spheres and
cubical shapes are present.
While it does not always
follow that we want, or it
is ])ossible, to get the ut¬
most realism into a picture,
there is no doubt that it
shows good technique and
composition whenever these
two points are intelligently
interpreted.
Diagonal Composition.
THOUGH it is not
advocated that one
should build up or
compose a picture on a
predetermined structure be¬
cause of the danger of
making it look “ mechani¬
cal ” and stodgy, there is
no doubt that if one is aware
of the various structural devices in composition, there is a
greater chance of recognising a possible subject, and so
making an attractive picture out of what might be at first
supposed to be quite ordinary material.
Here is a case in point. The top sketch shows a subject
that is uninteresting because of its central placing and lack
of variety in shape, line or tone. If we attempt to make a
horizontal picture it becomes worse still. But if we take and
apply one of the simplest of composition structural devices,
the diagonal, we make something ipiite pleasing out of one
of the portions, as suggested by the smaller frame, where
the diagonal line shows the application.
\\ e at once introduce variety in every way. The main
point of interest is to one side, the distribution of weight is
more pleasing, and from the “ record ” we evolve a pictorial
arrangement.
As with all the other devices irt picture-making, we must not
carry it too far. If the subject is made to “ hug ” the diagonal
too closely, and repeated too many times with other lines,
we defeat our object. We immediately divide the picture into
two and introduce a monotonous theme.
Pictorial Balance.
'ONTINUING on the lines of a previous "Picture
Point ” where the subject of balance was discussed,
we have here another method of assessing the
" weight ” of the various items distributed throughout the
picture space, and one that will appeal to photographers
of an experimental turn of mind.
Instead of dividing the picture into four areas by a
vertical and horizontal line intersecting at the main point
of interest, portion off the different masses of the picture
so that they finally appear in simple shapes like those in
the right-hand sketch, which represents the mass distribu¬
tion of the first sketch. Make this sketch on a piece of
tracing-paper over the print itself, and by pencil or a
wash of tone indicate the main masses in their aggregate
area and " weight.”
Next cut out these shapes, and experiment with them
by placing them in different positions to see if the original
positions could be improved upon for balance. If a spare
print is available, then the items can be trimmed out of the
print itself, but care should be taken to ignore the various
details in each portion so that one is left free to judge the tnasses, and not be influenced by
sharpness of detail, subject matter and personal interest, which often are unconsciously the
deciding factors with so many beginners. In this way an interesting study can be made on
the subject of balance, and the placing of the masses that go to form the general composition.
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PEACE.
Sir, — Allow me to express my gratitude at reading Hum¬
phrey Moore’s letter in your columns (issue dated September
30th) advocating photography for peace.
As " would-be ” pictorial photographers we all love those
peaceful country scenes, the peace of St. Paul’s, and many
other fine old buildings.
Surely then, if we would be peaceful, we should organise
peace — not war — and if our cameras can be of any service
let us use them in the way Mr. Moore advocates. — Yours,
etc., ETHEL R. FROST.
A WORD FOR THE STAND CAMERA.
Sir, — On several holidays a box camera has accompanied
me and has proved itself of great service, but is now replaced by
a more ambitious outfit. Owing to a rather severe attack of
" photographic fever,” combined with the discovery of two or
three spare pounds, I have recently invested in a Sanderson.
At first 1 experienced great shyness in erecting the tripod
and using the focussing cloth, but have now overcome my self-
consciousness and meet with extreme courtesy from everybody.
I seem to be a magnet for children : a street is empty, camera
fixed upon tripod, and then boys and girls of varying ages
seem to spring through trapdoors in the pavement. So far
I have been lucky, and found them too interested to be annoy¬
ing. On one occasion three boys seized my tripod, removed the
head, folded the legs, replaced them in the case, and had I
allowed them would have strapped tripod and case to my
cycle. I am now quite used to dialogues of the following
nature : ” ’E’s a newspaper man.” " No, ’e aint.” " Yus,
’e is.” " You are a newspaper man, aren’t you, sir ? ” ” There
you are, I told you he wasn’t.”
The time spent in reconnoitring for the best viewpoint,
erecting tripod, focussing, etc., etc., is well repaid by the
results, and also enables one to absorb the atmosphere of the
place and to witness many little incidents in street life that
would otherwise be missed. I much preferthis way of procuring
photographs to the other method, which reminds one of
Wemmick’s remark in “ Great Expectations ” — ” Hallo, here’s
a church ! Let’s have a wedding.”
I am extremely grateful to my friend from whom I caught
this fever, and trust it will defeat all medical skill. — Yours, etc.,
MOSTYN HARPER.
DIFFUSER OR CONDENSER ENLARGER ?
Sir, — I have read your correspondent H. W.’s letter, ve the
enlarger problem, and as I have had experience with both types
of apparatus, thought that perhaps I might be able to assist
him in his choice. Taking the diffuser type first. Your cor¬
respondent writes as having heard that it is quite impossible
to secure as good definition with a diffuser enlarger as with a
condenser enlarger. This is only true to a very small extent.
In actual practice, and with good sharp negatives, he will find
that he can enlarge up to a considerable size without any
appreciable loss of detail. At the same time small defects,
such as any hairs or small particles of dust or slight scratches
on the negative are considerably toned down, and in most
cases are not noticeable on the finished print. On the other
hand, though the condenser system undoubtedly gives the
utmost sharpness from the negative, it also exaggerates any
of the above defects.
Returning again to the diffuser enlarger. To overcome loss
of light caused by the scatter, more powerful bulbs have to be
used, which generate greater heat, and, unless the lamphouse
is well ventilated, this heat can become very annoying in a
small dark-room. Less powerful bulbs only increase the length
of exposure.
With the condenser type one can get shorter exposures
without having to use unduly strong lighting.
I notice H. W. is willing to spring the extra cost of a condenser,
and I would therefore suggest he does as I have done. That is,
combine the two types. If he purchases a condenser enlarger
with a good roomy space for the carrier he can easily use it as
a diffuser enlarger as well. With my own enlarger (which is
a J-plate) there is plenty of room between the top of the carrier
and the bottom of the condenser to place two or three pieces
of ground glass over the negative. By doing this the con¬
centrated light from the condenser falls on the ground glass
and is then evenly diffused through the negative, giving a
strong, soft light on the easel. Normally, I use only one piece
of ground glass, and find that I very seldom require to use the
condenser alone.
Here are some data from actual practice. Well-exposed
negative, Ilford normal bromide paper, size of enlargement,
whole-plate, exposure at f/6.3, using loo-watt Philips Argenta
lamp, and one piece of ground glass between condenser and
negative, 20 sec. This is fast enough for anybody.
There is another advantage in having a condenser enlarger
and using the ground glass, and that is that it enables one to
considerably alter the contrasts of negatives without recourse
to reducers or intensifiers. Take the case of that misfit negative
which is too soft to print well on normal bromide paper, and
yet is too contrasty to do well on contrasty paper. If two
or three pieces of ground glass are used to reduce the contrast
still more, a brilliant print on contrasty paper can then be
made. — Yours, etc., N. GILES.
PHOTO-ELECTRIC EXPOSURE METERS.
Sir, — May I draw your readers’ attention to a practice
indulged.in by the makers of the modern photo-electric exposure
meter, which, whilst being strictly accurate in fact, is at the
same time very misleading. Tempted by an advert, which
described the range of exposures obtainable as from i /2,000th
sec. to 60 secs., I purchased one. Judge of my surprise when
on testing it I found the 60 secs, exposure which was obtainable
was at f/22. My usual aperture for normal worlds at f/8, and
I was naturally thinking of the 60 secs, as at about f/8, whereas
now I can only get about 7^ secs, at f/8. I was previously
using a visual meter at 15s. which gave me equally good
results. I do not think this is quite a fair way to advertise
the meters, as most amateurs who spend or for an electric
exposure meter want the long exposures for interior work.
I am wondering if any of your other readers have had a
similar experience. — Yours, etc., W. R. HARVEY.
D. & P. WORK.
Sir, — I ask your permission to invite your readers’ opinions
on the average D. & P. service in this country.
To me, the results turned out by even the larger trade
organisations are simply appalling.
I have just returned from Germany, where I had a number
of English films developed and printed with excellent results,
negatives correctly developed, prints well produced and
finished. Other films, taken under the same conditions, well
and correctly e.xposed, I have just had developed and priiited by
one of the leading houses here. The results are all deplorable.
Films over developed and prints then made on contrasty
paper with the inevitable ” soot-and- whitewash ” results.
I had exactly the same experience two years ago on return¬
ing with a bag of films from Switzerland, except then the
negatives were all under-developed.
I have had twenty-five years’ experience hitherto doing my
own work, but am now dependent upon the English trade
D. & P. service, to my regret. — Yours, etc., G. H. SMITH.
NOT REALLY SERIOUS.
Sir, — I was interested in the paragraph ” Photographing at
Geneva,” which appeared in ” Topics of the Week ” on October
14th, and especially in the following sentence : “ The members
of the League staff who carry unobtrusive cameras have un¬
rivalled opportunities for indoor undress pictures of inter¬
national celebrities.”
I have been to many e.xhibitions and seen photographs of
young ladies, celebrated and otherwise, dressed and undressed,
some more and some less, and it would be great fun to see a
Geneva Gallery ” at, say, the Salon, showing photographs of
potentates, celebrated and otherwise, some dressed and some
undressed. I have often wondered what an undressed poten¬
tate looks like. Surely he would lose some of his ” potent.” — ■
Yours, etc., A. T. WALLIS.
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/ f t TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
How to Improve “Close-up” Technique
By D. ALDWYN JAMES.
AMATEUR cinematographers will
agree with me that there is still
room for much improvement in
the average cine " close-up.” The reason
for this is not far to seek. The number
of amateur productions, although other¬
wise good, that have been spoiled by
poor " close-up ” scenes are not few.
Some ” close-ups ” are positively hideous
to look at, and this is bound to have a
bad effect on any audience.
A poor " close-up ” may be due to
two reasons. The wrong use of make¬
up, and poor subsequent photography.
Or, wrong make-up making the produc¬
tion of good ” tones ” impossible.
The amateur cinematographer once he
gets a clear understanding of the true
relation which e.xists between good
making-up and correct subsequent photo¬
graphy, will have gone far towards
producing good “ close-ups.” However,
this lesson can be learned, easily, if a
little trouble be taken, and it is the
purpose of this article to show how.
In order to achieve success in using
make-up, the real reason for using it
must first be clearly understood.
In film work, make-up must help to
give a good tone rendering of the subject
besides giving the player artificial
'■ character.” Even if the second purpose
is gained, the whole effect is lost if the
‘‘ character ” registers badly. On the
other hand, when this is properly done,
the resultant record is a thing of beauty,
to be admired by everyone.
This latter point may be better under¬
stood by e.xa mining the work of the
professional worker. The professional,
by the judicious use of the correct make¬
up, coupled with good subsequent photo¬
graphy, achieves a result which shows
every tone in its correct value. Hence
the sheer beauty of the professional
'■ close-up.”
It may be argued that the professional
has great experience on which he may
fall back. So he has. But why cannot
the amateur benefit by utilising his
own experiences ?
If the amateur cinematographer e.xperi-
ments on his own, using various models,
representative of well-known types, in
conjunction with varying make-ups,
and different filters on the camera, much
will be gained in a short time. The
improvement in technique will then
follow as a matter of course.
In this manner, the ultimate tone-
renderings given by a particular shade
of make-up will be capable of being
compared with the tones given by other
shades, with and without filters, before
the camera lens.
As a suggestion of the lines on which
these e.xperiments should be commenced,
the following is given as an example.
Suppose we start our experiments
with a girl whose hair is blonde, and
whose eyes are blue. The model is
made-up to the best of our ability, and
photographed, first without a filter,
and then with different filters. Each
filter being used in turn. Notes are
made of the exact conditions, and of
each exposure.
The experiments are continued, using
this time a different make-up from the
one used in the first experiment, but
nevertheless one that we think would be
suitable. The photographs are again
taken with and without the filters, and
all conditions noted. It may be stated
that the filters are essential in order to
overcome not only the inherent harshness
of the artificial lighting used, but also to
assist in giving the subject good tone
values.
Our experiments have furnished us
with a large collection of records. When
compared, these records will show us the
falseness in tones given by the use of
incorrect make-up, and the fine render¬
ing of tones that is possible when the
correct make-up is photographed with
a suitable filter.
The time thus spent in conducting
these experiments will teach the amateur
cinematographer more than any amount
of theoretical reading could ever do.
It must not be thought, however, that
a , great amount of make-up is always
necessary to obtain the required effect.
With modern panchromatic film stock,
some make-up is still necessary, but
not so much as that needed with ortho-
chromatic material.
The point is to cover up all skin
blemishes with an even layer of the
correct shade, as found by the above
trials to be correct. When doing this,
the hands and neck must receive atten¬
tion, and not only the face. The impor¬
tant parts of the face are then treated
locally as required.
The amateur cinematographer will
soon realise that if the above hints are
followed his " close-up ” technique will
not only be very much improved, but
the results thus gained will be a source
of encouragement to proceed to still
more serious work.
The value of mist on otherwise bright Autumn days is seen in the above shot — which
emphasises the players and cuts out the background — an excellent subject for the
amateur cine worker.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
...AND NOW THE ROLLEICORD
Look for this sign
on your dealer’s
window.
Last week we were able to announce
that for the second year in succession
the Rolleiflex Camera had won the
big Daily Herald First Prize.
In 1935, £2,500 won by Mr. R. Jenkins
with his Rolleiflex Camera; in 1936,
£3,000 won by Mr. F. H. Done with
hi? Rolleiflex Camera.
It now gives us great
pleasure to announce
that . . .
By hind permission of ** Weekly IHustrafed'*
THE FIRST PRIZE of £100
AWARDED BY “ WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED ”
HAr BEEM WOM BY A
Like the Daily Herald Competitions, the Weekly Illustrated Competition was open to ALL
amateurs and to ALL makes of cameras. Congratulations are due to Mr. Kenneth M. Kershaw
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, not only on his superb picture, but on his discrimination in choosing
the right camera. Messrs. Jenkins, Done and Kershaw must be very grateful to their cameras
for these considerable prizes.
THE ROLLEICORD is economical to run — it takes 12 pictures on 3Jx2J 8-exposure roll
film for I /-. It’s versatile, too — it can be adapted for plates for special work, such as portraiture,
indoor photography or commercial work when it is an advantage to use single negatives. To
those who favour 35-mm. size, a cine film attachment is available. Rolleicord takes all Rolleiflex
accessories except the angle mirror. It gets perfect pictures at any time of the year — summer
or winter. Fitted with f/3.5 Zeiss Triotar lens for £17 lOs. There is also the f/4.5 model at
£14 lOs.
ALL GOOD DEALERS STOCK ROLLEICORD
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November 4, 1936
T.
hesc snaps won fortams
Mr. Fred Done won £3,000 with this picture in
the 1936 Daily Herald Snapshot Competition.
both were taken on
L
SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
Mr. R. Jenkins won £2,500 with this snap in
the 1935 Daily Herald Snapshot Competition.
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Maintaining- the Efficiency of a Cin6 Projector
IN order that consistently good results
may be expected from a projector,
the machine must receive periodical
attention. The amateur cinematographer
is apt to forget this fact, and the machine
is allowed to continue to work, without
attention, until a serious breakdown or
falling-off in working efficiency makes
immediate attention imperative. This
lack of attention to the projector may
be due to the mind being fully occupied
by more interesting matters, leaving
hardly any time for items that seem to
be less pressing.
A good projector is an instrument of
precision, the parts having been built
and adjusted to within very fine limits.
The following notes are intended to
direct systematic “ looking-over ” for
the projector, and the routine should be
carried out at regular intervals.
As the machine cannot be stored in a
hermetically sealed case, dust is bound
to find its way on to the body and into
the crevices of inaccessible parts. This
du.st may best be removed by using a
small hair brush with a sufficiently long
handle to reach the deepest part. The
outside of the machine may be treated
with a soft cloth.
The next step is to e.xamine all moving
parts for any gritty particles. This may
necessitate the parts being removed
to allow of inspection. After this in¬
spection they must be replaced, and any
“ play ” found must be tightened up.
It must be remembered, however, that
in making adjustments a certain amount
of " play ” is permissible, but not to
the extent of slackness, and, on the
other hand, there must be no possibility
of tightness. Should there be any
tightness in any moving part there will
be danger of the parts being worn by
excessive friction. This also applies
to the belts working the spools. The
tension must be so adjusted that the
belt cannot run off the pulley by being
too slack, nor must it be so tight that
there is a likelihood of it snapping.
When examining the spools look out for
any bulges, and make certain that the
spools run evenly without trace of
wobble. A bulged spool will cause the
film to run off unevenly with a possi¬
bility of snapping the film.
The machine may be oiled after every
part has been thoroughly cleaned. Do
not use cheap bicycle oil, but best
quality sewing-machine lubricating oil.
With some machines the points where
the oil is to be applied are marked by
the makers. Other machines have one
point at which to apply the oil, all parts
being automatically fed from this central
point. However, on no account must
oil be allowed to come into contact with
the parts over which the film travels.
A great loss in brilliancy is caused by
the lens having been finger-marked.
It is always advisable to clean lenses
with the outfits specially supplied for
the purpose. With these outfits, all
the materials have been carefully chosen
to avoid any possibility of damage being
caused to the delicate lens surfaces. A
handkerchief may be quite all right if
there is a certainty that there are no
gritty particles between the threads.
The lens-cleaning solution contained in
these outfits must not on any account
be allowed to get in between the glasses,
as it is a solvent of Canada balsam, the
substance which cements the glasses
together. When unscrewing the separ¬
ate components of a lens be particularly
careful to replace them in the correct
order, care being taken to avoid crossing
the threads.
When the machine is running smoothly
there is no necessity for increasing the
voltage to allow for the retarding effects
of friction, and although a slight over¬
load is allowed for, any excessive over¬
load will cause damage to the machine,
sooner or later. Therefore, check the
voltage to the motor, and also that to
the lamp. It is true that an increase
of voltage to the lamp will conduce to
greater light efficiency, but it must be
remembered that overrunning the lamp
will also create greater heat, which may
possibly damage the projector or the
film. It will also result in considerably
shortening the life of the lamp, which is
an expensive item to replace.
By giving periodical attention to the
points mentioned above, the amateur
cinematographer will find that the
troubles due to projector breakdown
will be kept down to a minimum.
FACTS and FORMUL.T:
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading
in every issue. They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form cLs shown here, and
each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulie are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard
size, 5 X 3» supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every
regular worker will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index, and are now ready. The
size of the box is 5i 3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and
150 cards for pasting on the “ Facts and Formulas.” They are obtainable from our publishers,
Messrs, lliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, Price zs. 6d., post free.
47. REDUCING BROMIDE PRINTS
Bromide prints can be reduced by most of the
reducers suggested for negatives, but care
must be exercised in using the hypo-ferricyanide
reducer, as the action is generally so rapid that
there is a tendency to attack very quickly the finer
half-tones and details in the high-lights.
Over-exposed and over-developed bromide and
gaslight prints can be reduced in density most
effectively by using the following modification of
the permanganate reducer ; —
Common table salt . . . . . . 40 grs.
Pot. permanganate . . . . . . 1 gr.
Sulphuric acid . 10 min.
Water to . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
If the action of this solution is too rapid, the water
may be Increased as much as desired (within reason),
for it is better that the action be slow and so under
control. The. bath as above will not keep, and
should only be prepared when wanted ; It may
be readily prepared by keeping the permanganate
in a stock solution of 1 grain to each dram of water,
which will keep indefinitely.
Before placing the print in the reducing solution
it should be soaked in water until limp, so as to
ensure even action. Reduction commences quickly,
proceeding steadily throughout the gradations of
the print, which gradually becomes lighter and
lighter, yet preserving its gradation scale and a
good neutral black colour.
As soon as the print has been sufficiently reduced
it is rinsed in water and transferred to a fixing bath
(2 oz. hypo, 20 oz. water) in which it should remain
for about ten minutes. If, after fixing and wash¬
ing, any permanganate stain remains, it may be
removed with the following ; —
Hydrochloric acid . 200 min.
Common salt . . . . . . . . 25 grs.
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . . . 25 grs.
Water to . 20 oz.
This bath may not be necessary if an acid fixing
bath is used.
A further good wash after clearing completes the
process, which should yield a print of good gradation
and tone.
48.
SCREEN DISTANCES FOR
SUB -STANDARD CINE FILMS
In the following tables the distances from cin4
projector to screen are given in feet to obtain pictures
of different sizes with lenses of different focal lengths.
16*mm. Films.
Width of Screen Picture in Feet.
2
3
4
6
8
15
20
2 cm.
2
3i
7i
Ilf
13J
29
40
I in.
5
7l
9i
i4i
19^
49
in.
3i'
7i
I
ul
22
29
54
72
2 in.
5
9i
Hi
19
29
39
73
97
3 in.
7i
14k
22
29
43i
58
109
145
4 in.
9i
19
29
39 ,
5S
77
145
193
9.5-mm. Films.
Focal
length of
Projector
Lens.
Width of Screen Picture
n Feet.
2
3
4
6
8
10
2 cm.
2i
5
7i
10
15
20
25
I in.
3
6
9
12
18
30
in.
4f
9
i3i
18
27
^6
45
2 in.
6
12
18
24
36
43
60
3 in-
9
18
27
36
54
72
90
4 in.
12
24
36
48
72
96
120
Example : To obtain a 4-ft. picture with i-in. lens,
the projector for i6-mm. film must be gf feet from the
screen; for 9.5-mm. film, 12 feet. -
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November 4, 1936
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The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here ij the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, November 4th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ People I Have Shot.” James Jarche.
Bethnal Green C.C Talk on Still Life.
Birkenhead P.A. “ Dufaycolor.” G. H. Sewell.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). Demonstration of Movikon Cine Camera and Kitiox
Projector, Zeiss Ikon Ltd.
Bradford P.S. “ Oil Reinforcement,” J. Redfern. Pictorial Group Evening.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Pictorial Photography.” C. Cecil Davies.
Chorley P.S. ” Pictures for Pleasure and Profit.” C. Gent.
Coventry P.C. M.C.P.F. Portfolio and Slides.
Croydon C.C. ” Thirty Years of Press Photography.” A. Barrett.
Ealing P.S. " Dufaycolor Photography.” J. E. Archibald.
Edinburgh P.S. ‘‘ Springtime in the Scottish Border.” P. W. G. Gunn.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ” Combination Printing by Enlargement.” VV. E.
Ginger.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Demonstration on Contact Printing. H, W. Brookes.
Howard de Walden P.C. Cinema Lecture. Mr. Blair.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ” Photographic Papers.” S. Schofield.
London School of Hygiene P.S. ” Adventures with a 5s. Camera.” H. B. Wells
and L. Balston.
Luton and D.C.C. Contact Lantern-Slide Making. C. G. Linnell.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. ” More Dufaycolor.” Dr. W. C. Fothergill.
Partick C.C. Whist Drive.
Shropshire C.C. ” Cycling Across Norway.”
South Essex C.C. Members’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. ‘‘ Wash in Running Water One Hour.” G. W. L.
Carter.
Tunbridge Wells A. P.A. ” A Wanderer in Photography.” C. R. Marshall.
Worcestershire C.C. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1935.
Thursday, November 5th.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Development of Plates and Films. G. H. Waurasley,
Armley.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. Half-Yearly General Meeting.
Bath P.S. Outings. Also General Competition (any subject).
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. ” Practical Lantern-Slide Making.” R. R. Rawkins.
Bolton C.C. Lantern Lecture : ” Cumberland Lakes and Fells.” G. A. Forman.
Brighouse C.C. “ Weatbridge and Wentvale.” W. E. Gundill.
Bury P.S. Elementary Photomicrography. G. H. Rodman.
Camberwell C.C. Lecture.
Cardiff C.C. Composition for Beginners.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. Business Meeting.
Derby Rly. Inst. P.S. ‘‘ Some Birds of the Streams and Seashore.” W. H. Willford.
Gateshead and D.C.C. ” Plates and Films in relation to Pictorial Photography.”
S. Bridgcn.
Greenock C.C. Demonstration — Processing of Dufaycolor. J. Weir.
Hammersmith House P.S. Criticism of Lantern-Slide Competition. S. I. Elfick.
Hull P.S. Some Movie Pictures from Berlin and Stellingen Zoos. F. A. Jordan.
Keighley and D.P.A. Some Cruising Holidays in the Baltic. J. C. Scott.
Letchwortli C.C. A Discussion : Exhibition Enlarging and Selection of Paper.
D. W. Brunt.
Liverpool A. P.A. Lantern Lecture : “ Peoples of the Empire.” Mrs. Tilleraont-
Thomason.
Loughborough P.S. “ Along the Riviera.” A. Hackett.
Newcastle and D.A.C.A. Films. Sutton and Dist. Movie Makers.
North Middlesex P.S. Competitions. Prints. Members’ Queries.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” The Bromoil Process.” T. C. Egan.
Sinclair P.C. ” The Evolution of a Competition Print.” S. J. Gollop.
Singer C.C. “ Developing.” J. Fearn.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. ” Panchromatic Plates and Filters.” H. P. Newland.
Sunderland P.A. Lecture: ” Photography and the Law.” J. H. Cleete.
Wimbledon C.C. ” This Miniature Business.” A ” Leica ” Guy.
Woolwich P.S. Lecturettes. House Exhibition, any subject. Members.
Friday, November 6th.
Royal Photographic Society. ” Light Filters in Landscape.” J. A. Hall.
Bethnal Green C.C. Lecture : ” Enlarging, Principles and Practice.”
Colne C.C. Surprise Night. A New Developer.
Dartmouth L. & B. Soc. ” Toning.” F. Holwill.
Harrogate P.S. ” The Glamour of Morocco.” Alex. Keighley.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. Print Criticism — Portraiture and Figure Studies.
Leigh Lit. Soc. ” The Open Road.” Oscar Harris.
Photomicrographic Soc. ” Insect Close-ups.” H, Castle Fletcher.
Photo. Soc. of Ireland. Demonstration : After-treatment of the Negative. A. V.
Henry.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. Lantern-Slide Making : Demonstration by H. W.
Pratt.
Walkden and D.P.S. Lantern. Show of Alliance Slides.
Saturday, November 7th.
Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S. ” The Development of Roll Films.” C. B.
Casson.
Watford C.C. Monthly Competition.
Sunday, November 8th.
Phoenix C.C. Visit to the Paramount Theatre.
Todmorden P.S. Beautiful Manxland (L).
Monday, November 9th.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. Secretary’s Evening.
Bexley Heath P.S. “ Light Impressions of Many Things.” T. D. Nunn.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. “ Special Work on the Print.” R. Boughton.
Monday, November 9th [contd.].
Bolton C.C. Council Meeting at 7.30 p.m.
Bournemouth C.C. ” Portraiture.” Miss Muspratt.
Bradford P.S. Print Night. Critic : Rev. C. W. Garratt.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Beginners’ Evening — 2. Developing.
Camera Club. ” The Work of the Literary Agent.” John Farquharson.
Camera Club. ” Press Photography with the Leica.” J. Jarche.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. ” Enlarging.” H. A. Kind.
Dewsbury P.S. Discussion Evening and Print Criticism.
Erdington and D.P.S. Cine Display (Kodatone Colour Films). H. L. Brooks.
Glasgow and W. of Scotland P.A. Facts and Formulae. David C. Lawson.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” Guesswork versus Measurement.” J. N, Cockin.
Kingston C.C. ” Intensification and Reduction.” B. B. Hill.
Lancaster P.S. Home Portraiture Demonstration. The Members.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. ‘‘ Trees and Tree Photography.” R. C. B. Gardner.
Leeds C.C. Paper Negatives. Demonstration. E. Clarkson, Leeds.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. Monthly Competition — Prints.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Quarterly Meeting.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Mounting ” (Beginners). Dyson and Ford.
Partick C.C. Dennistoun-Partick Exhibition Opens.
Preston C.C. Lantern Lecture : ” A Peep at Norway.”
Shropshire P.S. “ Composition.” M. O. Dell,
Southampton C.C. Kodachrome Cine Film Process. Messrs. Kodak, Ltd.
Southport P.S. ” With Car and Camera in the West Highlands.” G. Wheeldon.
S. London P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” A. E. Marden.
Wallasey A. P.S. ” The Way of the Lovely Sky.” Capt. A. G. Buckham.
Walsall P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making for the Novice.” C. G. Wheeley.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. ” Composition.” S. Bridgen.
Tuesday, November 10th.
Royal Photographic Society, Annual Dinner. Cafe Monico, 7 p.m.
Armstrong Whitworth and Vickers Armstrong C.C. ” Photographic Exhibitions.”
M. Young.
Bedford C.C. Lantern Lecture : *’ Here and There in East Anglia.” B. G. A.
SnelsoQ.
Belfast C.P.A. C.C. An Invitation to the Studio of Mr. Louis Morrison.
Birmingham P.S. Lecturettes by Members.
Bridge of Allan P.S. Apparatus and Gadget Night.
Cardiff N.S. (Photo Sec.). Photographic Alliance Competition Slides, 1935.
Doncaster C.C. Lantem-Slide Postal Club : Set of Slides.
Dunfermline P..\. ‘‘ Print-Making.” P. B. Scott.
Exeter C.C. The Development of a Film. Demonstration.
Grimsby P.S. ‘‘ How the Talkies Talk.” K. E. M. Pyke.
Guildford and D.C.C. ” Enlarging.” Mr. Higgins (Dark-room).
Hackney P.S. President’s Outing Film. Underhill and Whiting,
Halifax P.S. ” Mounting and Lettering.” W. H. Wilkinson,
Harrow C.C. ” Modern Aids to Indoor Portraiture.” S. Schofield.
Leeds P.S. Lecture : ” Record Photography.” J. Crowther Cox.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. “Dufaycolor.” George H. Sewell.
Manchester Amateur P.S. Cin^ Cameras and Projectors.
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. Dorothy Wilding’s Portfolio.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. “ Portraiture with a Miniature Camera.” A. E. Lacey.
Newport and Monmouthshire P.S. Members’ Gadgets and Dark-room Practice.
Norwood C.C. Lantern Lecture: “Wild Flower Studies with a Camera.” H.
Pickwell.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Lecture : “ Making the Exhibition Print.” S. Bridgen.
Palmers Green Cine Soc. Demonstration — Kodachrome.
Portsmouth C. and Cine C. “ A Lecture.” C. Cecil Davies.
Rugby and D.P.S. Midland Federation Competition Prints and Slides,
Sheffield P.S. In Italy and Switzerland with a Camera. L, Williams.
Small Heath P.S. Visit to Zoo.
South Shields P.S. “ The Last Owner.” Mr. W. F. T. Pinkney.
Stafford P.S. “ Negative Material and Exposure.” S. G. Dix.
St. Bride P.S. Lantern : “ The A.P.” 1936 Slides.
Stockport P.S. L. and C.P.U. Folio. Competition.
Stockton-on-Tees and D.C.C. Lecture : “ Finding Pictures.” D. Wilson.
Warrington P.S. “ A Chat on Making Prints.” G. A. Forman,
Willesden P.S. “ The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Shdes.
Wednesday, November 11th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ Photography by Night.” C. W. Hovey.
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. “ Pictorial Work with Modern Roll Films.”
S. Whiteley.
Bethnal Green C.C. Practical Work.
Birkenhead Y.M.C.A. P.A. Joint Exhibition. W. R. Hodgson, G. J. de la Mare.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Section). “ Colour Film.” A. L. Lancaster.
Borough Poly. P.S. “ A Knapsack Holiday in Lakeland.” G. E. W. Herbert.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ The Delights of Colour Photography.” R. M. Fanstone.
Bristol P.S. Stereoscopic Evening.
Chorley P.S. Negative Quality. Members.
Coventry C.C. “ A Dutch Fishing Village.” T. H. Cox.
Croydon C.C. Cine Lecture (Colour). J. H. D. Ridley.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Competition Evening. Prints and Slides.
Hinckley and D.P.S. 1936 Alliance Competition Slides.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. “ A Tour in Germany.” G. R. Bolton.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Gadget Evening and Print Competition.
Partick C.C. S.P.F. Colour Shdes and G.D.U. Slides.
Phoenix C.C. S.P.F. Portfolio.
Solihull P.S. “ Successful Picture-Making for Beginners.” E. A. W. Cave.
South Essex C.C. Visit Ilford Society.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. “ El Moghreb el Aksa.” H. G. Neville.
Worcestershire C.C. Members’ Evening.
York P.S. “ Black-headed Gull at Home.” F. Year.
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Winchester Quart.
What is a Winchester quart and how much does
it contain ? A. D. D. (Newcastle.)
A " Winchester quart” is a large glass
bottle, fitted with a glass stopper, and
contains 80 fluid ounces or 4 pints.
Keeping Developer in Stock.
I intend to begin making up my own M.Q. de¬
veloper for gaslight printing. Naturally I shall
wish to make up a fair quantity at a time for the
sake of convenience. Would you please advise
me as to how long a stock solution of this kind can
be kept without deterioration and what precautions
make for satisfactory keeping ?
K. A. (Warrington.)
It is quite impossible to say for how
long a solution will keep. The great
thing is to protect it as much as possible
from air. We have recently suggested
arrangements by which this can be done.
If you find it necessary to make up more
than the usual quantity you should
make it up with water that has been
boiled for several minutes to expel
dissolved air, and the finished solution
should be kept in small bottles, filled
to the top and tightly corked.
An Exposure Meter Query.
I have an e,xtinction - type exposure meter of
German make. My dealer informs me that my
usual film (V'erichrome) has a speed of 4,400 H.
and D. I do not see how I can work out the
exposure, for the highest speed shown on the
meter is 2,000 H. and D. R. B. B. (Kettering.)
We do not know on what authority
your dealer gave the speed of Veri-
chrome film, as the makers themselves
decline to do anything of the kind. In
any case, the H. and D. speeds on your
meter will be Continental ones, which
are often three times as high as those
used in this country.
By way of experiment with your film,
find the exposure for 2,000 H. and D.,
and then give half that. This will be
the same as reckoning the speed as
4,000. If you find you get under¬
exposure the only course is to take a
lower speed number.
Unsharp Enlargements.
I have an old enlarger, intended, I believe, for
half-plates. It has a 6-in. diameter condenser
and a compound lens not marked in any way. I
have been trying to use this for enlarging films
ajx if and find that I cannot get sharp definition
all over the picture ; it is either sharp at the
centre and blurred at the edges, or vice versa.
Can you give me any assistance ?
E. S. G. (Sevenoaks.)
Your enlarger cannot have been in¬
tended for half-plates, as the condenser
is much too small. It is inconveniently
large for use with such small negatives,
but with these we should not have
thought you would have had trouble
with the definition. The lens is one
which gives a curved field instead of a
flat one, and this means that you will
have to focus for the best definition
somewhere between the middle and the
margins of the image, and then use a
small stop to get sharp definition all
over.
Transferotype Paper.
I am anxious to make some enlarged negatives
(10x8 in.), and do not wish to use plates owing
to the cost. I have tried Transferotype paper,
but always fail to strip it off the glass. If the
water is hot enough to release the paper the
emulsion blisters. I give the glass a preliminary
coating of gelatine containing bichromate and
expose to light as recommended in " Photographic
Eiilarging.” Where am I going wrong ?
VV. S. (Rochdale.)
We know of no better way than the
one you describe. Before stripping the
paper you must take care that the
temperature of the water is approxi¬
mately that stated. If it is cooler the
paper will not strip, and, if it is hotter,
the emulsion will blister. If you keep
to the instructions you should have no
difficulty at all. Are you using a ther¬
mometer ? And, if so, is it reasonably
accurate ? Perhaps you are trying to
strip the paper off too soon ; it will
require soaking in water at the correct
temperature for a minute or two before
the paper will come away.
Exposure by Candlelight.
Will you please enlighten me as to the approxi¬
mate exposure for a “ Candle taken by its own
light,” using -Agfa ISS film ?
M. L. P. (Tottenham.)
We cannot venture to suggest an
exposure in the circumstances you name,
even if you had mentioned the stop to
be used, which is obviously an important
factor. We do not know either whether
you want to show only the candle and its
light or any of the surroundings, and,
if so, what these surroundings would be
and the extent to which you wish to
show them. The only practical course
in such a case is to find out the appro¬
priate exposure by experiment.
Finding the Focal Length.
I have a horizontal enlarger made by the Midland
Camera Co., Birmingham, and do not know the
f/ numbers of the lens or the focal length. The
lens stop is operated by a lever on the side and
is marked i, 2, 3, 4, 5. W. T. C. (Oswestry.)
It will be near enough for practical
purposes if you rack out the lens until the
image on the easel is exactly the same
size as the negative image. If you then
measure the distance from the negative
to the stop in the lens, half this distance
will be the focal length. Now measure
the diameter of the largest stop, and see
how many times this is contained in the
focal length. This will give you the
f/ number. Finally, you can measure
the other stops similarly.
Lens Hood and Light-filter.
In using a lens hood and a light-filter in conjunc¬
tion, should the sequence be lens, lens hood,
colour-filter, or lens, colour-filter, lens hood ?
H. W. (Belfast.)
The almost invariable practice is to
fix the colour filter on the front of the
lens, and then the lens hood over the
filter. If you have the filter on the
front of the lens hood you might as well
not use the hood at all.
Testing Second-hand Cameras.
I want to possess a reflex camera, about which I
see many advertisements in the columns of your
magazine, but could you kindly arrange a test by
yourself, instead of by the buyer ? S. K. (India.)
We are afraid that we cannot under¬
take to test cameras. We suggest that
if you are in doubt as to the safety of
buying a second-hand camera you should
make your choice from the cameras
offered second-hand by one of the well-
known dealers, in which case you may be
quite confident that the camera will be
in perfect order.
Exposure Meters in Artificial Light.
I do a considerable amount of photography in¬
doors, both by daylight (usually dull) and by
Nitraphot light. Would any of the photo-electric
meters be suitable for this class of work ? I
usually use ordinary slow plates.
M. W. D. (Middlesex.)
We have found photo-electric meters
just as saitisfactory for use in Nitraphot
lighting as in daylight, but we would
point out that it is only the more sensi¬
tive meters that will give sufficient
indication. With panchromatic films
or plates the readings can be relied
upon exactly as in daylight, but for
non-orthochromatic plates used in arti¬
ficial light Ave suggest that you give
not less than four times the exposure
indicated by the meter.
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also special carrier for Leica or Contax negs. ;
list price £7/8 ; our price £5.
41x6 Baby Soho Retlex, focussing adjustment,
2 rising front, deep triple detachable hood,
revolving back, quick-wind focal-plane shutter,
l/18th to 1 /800th and Time, cable release, fitted
Dallmeyer Penfac f/‘2.9, 3 D.P. holders, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £20.
6' 6 Rolleicord Reflex, fitted Triotar 1/4.5,
Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th, leather .case,
£7/15.
A VO Exposure Meter ; list price £2/17/6 ;
our price £1/10.
1-PLATE Marions Soho Reflex, rack focussing,
4 rack rising front, sky-shade, deep triple
detachable hood, revolving back, focal-plane
shutter, l/18th to 1 /800th and Time, fitted Aldis
anastigmat f/4.5, Mackenzie slide, 8 envelopes,
leather case ; a bargain, £7/15.
9x12 Zeiss Ikon Miroflex Folding Reflex, cross
front, deep focussing hood, wire-frame finder,
quick-wind focal-[)lane shutter, l/3rd to 1 /2,000th
and Time, fitted Tessar f,4,5, focu-ssing, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, leather case ; list price over £42 ;
our price £22/10.
4 -IN. Dallmeyer Stigrnatic f'6, Compur delayed
shutter, 1 to 1 /250th and Time, cable release,
comidete with flange ; as new, £6/15.
NO. la Kodak Series HI, focussing adjustment,
rack rising, reversible tinder, autograi/liic
back, fitted 'Cooke Aviar f'4.5, Comi)ur shutter, 1
to 1 '200fh and Time ; as new, £5.
6 0-1N. Series 111 5x4 Cooke Lens f/6.5, in
./“W Automat shutter, 1 to 1 /100th, 10/- ;
6-in. Beck Convertible Double Aplanat f/7.7.
Automat shutter, 1 to l/IOOth, 5/- ; 3}-in.
Dallmeyer Soft Focus Lens f/4.5, iris mount, as
new, £1/2/6.
■l^^ANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
T T Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms : Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
01x21 N. & O. Folding Reflex, Dallmeyer t/2.9
O2 Pentac, Teleros f,'5.5. F.P. holder, slides,
leather case, £40 ; or offer. — Write. 182, Camden
Rd., N.W.l. [5301
IEICA, f/3.5 lens, range-finder, extra spools,
J leather case ; as new, £10. — Sanderson, 68,
Princes Gate, S.\V.7. [5301
Reflex, l-pl. Thomton-Pickard, new condition,
1 6-in. .\ldi.s lens f/4.5, also Dallmeyer 11-in.
f'5.6 Telephoto len.s, interchangeable, 12 dark
slides, £12. — Sparkes, Kosedale, Park Rd., Dalmuir,
Scotland. [5307
t^EISS Ikonta 3}x2j, Tessar f/4.5, Compur Rapid ;
il coat £I2'7/6 ; as new, .£9. — Bo.x 9769, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” ' [5308
Rolleicord ii, zeiss f/3.5 lens, d.a. compur,
E.R. case ; new condition ; never used ;
makers’ guarantee, aiiproval, £12 ; cash £18/10. —
Box 9770, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer,” [3309
1ATE8T Automatic Rolleitiex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar,
A Ihipid Com[)ur, used once ; cost £25 ; as
new, £17 10 ; call after 2.30 ; 53 bus to — Smith,
39, Hamilton Gardens, Abbey Rd., N.W.8. (5310
KING’S Camera Bargains. — Part exchange, de¬
ferred terms. — Zeiss Super Ikonta, Tessar
f '2.8, as new, £23 ; Kodak Si.x-20, Cooke anas¬
tigmat f/4.5, practically unused, £8/5.
VVE sell everything photographic ; Zeiss Cameras
TT and accessories wanted, must be in first-
class condition ; send particulars ; highest allow¬
ances. — King’s, 169, DicEson Rd., Blackpool. [5312
Deposit System
Readers may deal in safety through our Deposit
System. Purchase money should be deposited with
“ The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer,”
when both parties are advised of its receipt.
The time allowed for decision is three days, counting
from receipt of goods, after which period, if buyer
decides not to retain goods they must be returned to
sender. If a sale is effected, buyer instructs us to
remit amount to seller, but if not, seller instructs
us to return amount to depositor. Carriage is paid
by the buyer, but in event of no sale, and subject to
there being no different arrangement between buyer
and seller, each pays carriage one way. The seller
takes the risk of loss or damage in transit, for which
we take no responsibility. For transactions up to
£10 a deposit fee of 1/- Is charged ; over £10 and
under £50, 2/6 ; over £50 and under £75, 5/- ; over
£75 and under £100, 7/8 ; over £100 one-half
per cent. All correspondence must be sent to Dorset
House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.l.
Cheques and Postal Orders sent in _
payment for deposits or advertise- « f.
ments should be made payable to ^ v-o.
ILIFFE & SONS LTD., and crossed
Notes being untraceable if lost in transit shnidd not
be sent as remittances.
WARNING
We have received many complaints from our
readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.l.
For some considerable time we have refused to
insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
his practice Is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods In exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to Ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Leica Illa, Summar, f = 5-cm. 1:2, condition as new,
in ever-ready leather case ; quick sale, £32 ;
seen at — Suzae, 46, Gt. Russell St., W.C.l. [5314
yOIGTLANDER 2ix4J, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur,
case, perfect; 8X25 Prism Binoculars, case;
together £6/15 ; depo.sit system. — Box 9771, c/o
” The Amateur Photographer.” [5317
SOHO Reflex 5x4, (4.5 Wollensak, 6 double
holders, F.P. and R.F. adapters, hooded
focussing back, leather ca.se ; listed over £50 ;
excellent condition, .£‘20. — P. Ross, A.R.P.S., 19,
Mavow Rd., Forest Flill, 8.E.23. Phone, FOR.
3042. [5323
34x2.1 Zeiss Ikon Press Camera, new condition,
2 12-em. (/3.5 Tessar, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. A.,
case : price, £20.— Monty Horsey, Streathain Ice
Rink. S.W.16. Phone, Streatham 1432. [5327
yOIGTLANDER Bessa, (/4.5, D.A. Prontor
shutter, LT2nth, trigger, case and filter;
cost £5/16 ; deposit ; £4. — i’ikc, 22, Furnival St..
London, E.C.4. [5328
LEIC.4 hi, Summar f/2, case, £26 ; also Contax,
Sonnar f '2, slow sj/eeds, cas^, hood, focussing
flange for enlarger, £27/10. — Bo.x 9784, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5329
9x12 cm. Zeiss Ikon Tropical, revolving back,
double extension, rising front, 6-in. f/4.5
'I'essar variable Adon Telephoto 12-in. f/7.7 Dallon
Teleanastigmat, Zodellar wide-angle anastigmat
Proxar- Distar, Comj)ur shutter, 10 metal slides,
leather case ; total cost well over £80 ; good
condition, £22.— Box 9781, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [5331
ROLLEIFLEX Non-auto iixfi, f'3.8 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur l/30fith ; excellent condition, leather
case : sacrifice £8/15. — Bo.x 9786, c'o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5334
Leica hi, Elmar f/3.5, perfect, £21 ; Zeiss
Miraphot Enlarger, f/4.5 Tessar, 9x12, list
£14/15, bargain, £6/10 ; Zeiss Helinox Fixed
Focus, 3x4 cm. to 34x21, complete, 21/-. — Ellis,
110, St. James Rd., Bridiington. [5357
38
YOU CAN DEAL JN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM
November 4, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
I CAMERAS AND LENSES |
LEICA Jlla, f/1.9 Hektor ; purchased in March of
tills year by careful amateur ; cost £54 ;
bargain at £36, or exciianges with cash. — B.
Salter & Son, 34, Castle St., Shrewsbury. [5336
N. & G. Baby Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, 2 cases,
pack adajiter, plate-holders, lilters, etc. ;
a perfect outfit, guaranteed ; cost over £23 ; a
real bargain at £10/10. — Below.
rp.-P. Jlellex, f/2.9 Blaubel lens, postcard size :
X perfect condition, unscratched ; cost £43/10 ;
accept £12/10. — Below.
OUPER Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, case ; as new ; 3ix2i ;
10 cost £18 : accept £13/15. — Below.
Highest Part-exchange Allowances ; write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. [.5337
ROLLEIFIjEX, Tessar f/3.8, 6x6, filter, sky-
hood ; excellent condition, £10. — Edwin Brown,
130, Broadway, West Ealing, W.13. [5340
X6 cm. Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/3.5,
.0 Ernemann, 3 slides, E.P.A., case, .£7, or
offer; exchange f(jr 3ix2J' Etui. — Box 9789, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5342
SUPER Ikonta 3.tx2,l, 'J'essar f/4.5, hide case,
Zeiss filter, lens hood, triirad ; co.st £21 ;
as new, £12/5. — Tetburie, Hermitage ltd., Woking.
[5345
LEICA If, Model III built-in telescope range¬
finder, Hektor f/2.5, slow-s|)eed attachment,
equal Model HI ; perfect, £18/10 ; without
attachment, £17. — 33, High St., Aberdeen. [5346
SUPER Ikonta 530/2U, f/4.5 Tessar, U.A.
Compur, E.R. case, £13. — 131, Spun St.,
Coventry. [5347
ZEISS Ikoflex, Novar f/4.5, Derval shutter,
shop-soiled, £6/10 ; Baby Ikonta, Novar
f/3.5, Compur Rapid, shop-soiled, £7/5 ; approval,
part exchange, deferred terms ; any camera sup¬
plied. — Dent’s, Boiton ltd. West, Ramsbottom,
Manchester. [5348
CONTESSA Nettel 10x15, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5.
focal-plane, 1 to l/2,800th, 6 double slides,
leather ciuse ; excellent condition, £7/17/6.—
35, Kingsway, Uincoln. [5351
CONTAX 1, Te.ssar f/2.8, Iatc.st shutter and
range-tlmler, 2 cassette.^. Alter, Albada Ander,
hood, purse, tank, Magniphot enlarger ; cost
£50 ; all perfect, £27. — Tilzey, Kingston, Yeovil. [5352
KOLIBRI, f/2.8 Tessar, case, excellent condition,
green Alter, lens hood, 2 Proxars, ball-atul
socket head, £10/10 ; aijproval, deposit. — Riving-
ton, 67, Warrender Park ltd., Edinburgh. [5353
CONTAX HI, Sonnar f/2 exposure meter
built in, ever-ready case ; perfect, iis new,
£50. — Box 9791, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5358
Agfa standard Roll Film, 4JX2^, Agfa anas.
f/6.3, solid leather case ; cost £6/12/6 ; as
new, little used, £3. — Below.
l-PLATE Sanderson Field, all movements, 3 D.D.
2 slides, R.R. lens ; perfect, £3/5. — Below.
GOERZ V.P., Uagor f/6.3, Compur to l/250th,
F.P.A. ; good condition, £1/15. — Below.
1-PLATE T.-P. Amber Stand, 3 D.D. sli(Jes,
4 Wray R.R. lens ; perfect, £1/10. — Below.
5X4 Palmos, Tessar f/6.3, 5 D.D. slides, leather
case ; good condition, new blind, £6, nearest. —
Box 9793, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5359
CONTAFLEX, f/2 Sonnar, as new, perfect^
Continental scale, £46 ; deposit system. —
Box 9794, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5360
IKOFLEX, f/4.5, £5 ; Retina, t/3.5, £7 ; Alton
Enlarger, 2-in. lens f/4.5, for miniature negatives,
£4/10; Zeiss Miraphot FhUarger 3.4x21, Novar
f/6.3, £4/10. — Cobb, 422, High St., Lewisham. [5361
LEICA Ilia, Chromium, Summar f/2, as new,
bargain, £33, no exchange, leather case. —
Box 9800, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5362
BRADSHAW’S.— 3Jx 21 T.-P. Rubyette Reflex,
f/4.5 Dallmcyer, revolving back, 4 clip-on
slides, ixitont roll-Alm adapter, cost £15, £10/17/6 ;
Baby Ikonta, 16-on-V.P., Tessar f/3.5, Compur
Rapid, cost £10/10, £7/15 ; Super Junnplex
V.P. Daylight Tank, cost £1/15/6, 27/6. — Below.
Ensign Auto-Range, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro, cost
£7/10, £5/15 ; Ensign Miniature Enlarger,
Dallmeyer f/4.5, cost £6/17/6, £5/10 ; all above
in showroom condition, cartons and instructions.
— Bradshaw’s, 61, Hyde Rd., Gorton, Manchester.
Phone, East 0732. [5366
3 -IN. Aldis Anastigmat 1/3, 38/- ; 4-in. Aldis,
semi-sunk mount, f/4.5, 45/- ; 2.[-in. Cooke
Anastigmat 1/3.1, 30/-. — Below.
CONDENSER Lenses, flrst-hand, 4J-in. 10/- pair,
bayonet mounted, 13/6 ; 5i-in. 16/6, 5J-iii.
18/- ; mounted 22/- ; all sizes, 1 in. to 10 in.
diameter ; Enlarging Lenses, Projection, Cinemas,
Portraits, and all purposes, cheap ; lists free
stating requirements. — Premier Optical Co., 63,
Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [5364
BARGAIN
HUNTERS
Here you are
3[ • 2[ Cocarette Roll Film, f/1.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter and D.\’. and brilliant Anders . £5 17 6
3i-x2.1 Enollle, with coupled view-Ander, f/t.,"; Enolde
anastigmat, Yario shutter and leather case. ... £3 7 6
9.5- mni. Rathe Motocamera B, f/3.5 anastigmat lens,
leather case . £3 18 6
9.5- mm. Coronet Cine Camera, 1/3.9 anastigmat lens and
Ieatherca.se . £2 5 0
3.1 X 21 Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmever ana-
stigraat lens and case . £3 0 0
3.1 - 21 Model I Makina, f/2.9 Plauhcl lens, delayed Com¬
pur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, Planbel roll-hliu holder,
all in leather case. In nice conriition . £10 18 6
3- in. Double Plano Condensers, in metal mounts. Price,
each, 10s. 9d.
3.1x21 F.P. Kodak Self-erecting, .\chromatic lens 8s. 93.
31x21 Ensign Speed Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis ana-
stigraat lens and case . £4 4 0
V.P. Goerz Tenax, f/6.8 Dagor lens, 6 slides and leather
case . £1 17 6
7x25 mm. Serie Prism Binoculars and leather case
£1 18 6
3.1 X 2.1 T.-P. Junior Reflex, f/4.5 Cooke lens and 6 slides
£5 19 6
Linhoff Cine Tripod, 3-section adjustable legs, pan. and
tilt, in case. List price £6 6s. As new . £3 18 6
16-mm. 400-ft. Reels (second-hand), 3 for . 3s. 3d.
6x6 cm. RolleicorJ, f/3.8 Triotar, Compur shutter, E.R.
case . £11 12 6
}-pl. Cocarette Roll Film, f/6.3 Zeiss Triotar lens, Com¬
pur shutter . £2 7 6
J-pl. Box-form, f/6.5 Cooke anastigmat lens, Unicum
shutter, 12 D.1'9. slides and case . £1 12 6
3 ' 4 Vertical Enlarger, f/2 lens, condenser and base¬
board . £2 12 6
No. la F.P. Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat lens and case
£1 17 6
No. 2 Folding Brownie, 1/7.9 Kodar lens, and case
£19 6
No. 1 Pocket Kodak, self-erecting front, f/6.3 lens, Dio-
matic shutter . £2 7 6
V.P. Agfa Speedex, I/3.9 anastigmat, Compur shutter
£3 17 6
9x12 cm. Etui, rack and pinion focussing, 1/6. 3 Goerz
Dogmar, Compur shutter, 2 slides . £2 5 0
9x12 cm. Etui, as above, f/5.4 Steinheil anastigmat,
Compur shutter, 2 slides . £2 5 0
i-pl. Uno Cameo, Aldis f/7.7, Unicum shutter, 2 slides
15s. Od.
i-pl. Ernemann, double e.\tension, f/6 Eurygraphe,
Koilos 7-speed shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter.. £1 12 6
.1-pl. Klito Double Extension, f/7.7 .Yldis, Lu'-ros Ill
(7-speed) shutter, roll-Alm adapter . £1 1 0
34 a 2i Cameo, double extension, Cooke f/6.8, Lukos III
shutter, 3 slides . £1 15 0
No. la Pocket Kodak, R.R. lens . 12s. 6d.
4- pl. T.-P. Field, double extension, R.R. lens f/8, T.-P.
shutter, i D.D, slide . £1 10 0
Oak Cine Cabinets, 15 in. high, 21 in. long, depth 9 in.
Carriage is. 6d. extra. Each . 9s. 6d.
Adjustable Masking Frames, with metal margin printer
for all sizes up to 5X4 in. Each . 5s. 3d.
i-pl. Papier Mache Dishes. Two for . 2s. 3d.
J-pl. Papier Mache Dishes. Two for . Is. 61I.
e-in. All-metal Print Trimmers. Each . 3s. 3d.
All-metal Ball-and-Socitei Heads. Eacli. .. 2s. 43.
4-in. Steinheil Orthostigmat W.A. Lens, iris. . £1 17 6
SJ-in. Dallmeyer Stigmatic f/6, iris . £118 8
1 -in. f/2.9 Ross Xpres, iris . . . . £17 6
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WCI
1 t^-IN. Dallon Telephoto Lens f/5.6, new 1935,
X/W leather case. Alpha Alter, also panel to
lit T.-P. .1-pl. Special Ruby Reflex ; cost £16/10 ;
bargain, £10/10. — Box 9787, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [5335
ROSS Telecentrio 12-m. f/6.8, perfect, £3/12/6 ;
deposit system. — Dupre, Tisbury, Wilts. [5350
CIMEMATOCRAPH APPARATUS ]
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 1.59,
Wardour St., London. [5367
i7ILM Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
’ lO-mm. 400-ft. ’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Kd.,
Bromley. [0046
CINE Amateur has quantity of 9.5 Super
Reels for disposal at 8/6 each ; also' 9.5
! apparatus ; send stamp for list. — B. B. H., 8,
] St. Andrews Square, Surbiton. [529(5
f ENSIGN 100-B 16-min. Projector, 100-watt, 400-ft.
li capacity, Dallmeyer lens, cost £17 10; per¬
fectly new condition, £9T0. — Apply, H. G. B.,
i 10, Aberdeen Terrace, Blaekbeath, S.E.3. [5322
Reduced Film Hire. — 9.5 supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-liaud
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
j Green, N. , [0050
For Sale. — Kodascope 8-mm. Projector, motor
driven, overhauled by Kodaks, £5/5 ; also
I Cinecraft Universal Titling Apparatus, £2,T0, or
. £7/10 the two. — Apply, M. Silverman, 8, King
j Edward St., O.xford. [5341
Movies at Home. — How to make 5'our own
Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope (A), Pear Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
[5365
EUMfG 9.5 Super Projector, £29 model, 110-220
volts A.C. or D.C., 250 watts direct illumina¬
tion, pilot lamp, stills, reversing, rewinding,
easy threading, easy cleaning, no wear on Aims,
spare driving belts, oiler, 30x22 silver screen,
instructions, as new, £20. — Shaw, 97, Russell Rd,,
Nottingham. [5324
TALKIE Projector, Pathe 17.5-mm. ; demonstra¬
tion model ; new condition, only £35 ; list
price £60.— Box 9792, c/o “The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5368
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
J^ANCASTER
jgJNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St..
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
MtRAPHOT Enlarger, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 3 -pi.,
in perfect condition, £7/10 ; , Practos Ex¬
posure Meter, in leather case, 15/- ; Dallmeyer
Patent Portrait Lens, Series 3B, Waterhouse stops,
£7. — Carlile, 56, Lounsdale Drive, Paisley, Scot¬
land. [5303
ZEISS Miraphot Enlarger 3J,x41, Novar f/6.;5,
without focussing mount ; hardly used, £6 ;
deposit system. — Cree, 166, Bath St., Ilkeston. [5306
ZEISS Miraphot Vertical Enlarger, f'4.5 Tessar,
31X2,1-; cost £10/15; 'as new, £5/10.— 9,
Moreton Gardens, Old Brompton Rd., S.W.5. [5319
ZEISS Miraphot Vertical, J-]j1. and 34x24, Novar
anastigmat f/0.3, all accessories, new, £7/10 ;
after 6 p.m. — Cro.s.sman, 30, Ferine Park Kd.,
Stroud Green, London. [5326
Enlarger, Zelss Miraphot, 9V12 or .i-pl.;
good condition, £6. — Box 9782, c/o “ The-
Amateur Photographer.” [5332
SALEX de Luxe Enlarger, oak, e.xtra long
extension, adjustments for raising, lowering,
tilting, swinging and revolving ; finest quality
crystal piano, lens, i-pl. ; as new, £9. — Box 9783,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5333.
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 4, 1936
» ECONOMrC”
MOUNTING PADS
LIBRARY ALBUMS The new idea in
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, it
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there.
SLIP-IN for 100
3Jx2^ prints,
two on a page.
No. 308S. 2/6
PASTE-ON, with 72 pages for 3^x2^ and all sizes X
up to Postcard. No. 3086. ^
BOOK BOXES
A simple method of stor¬
ing your pictures system¬
atically on the bookshelf.
100 prints are contained
loosely in each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
edges blocked.
No. 0. All sizes
to 3^x2^
No. I. Postcard
5ix3J
No. 2. ^ ~ plate
No. 3. l/I-plate
8Jx6^
I/-
1/3
1/6
1/9
ENSIGN. Limited. HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. W.C.I
A series of art boards made up into perforated pads —
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets (4
black. 4 cream. 4 white) also available in cream or white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . I/-
No. 2 ,. 12x10 . 1/6
No. 3 „ I5x 12 . 2/.
“CLUB” MOUNTINGS
For Enlargements and Exhibition Pictures.
Flexible linen-faced mounts in the standard sizes accepted
by exhibition committees.
Style I. Front Fawn ; back Cream.
Style II. Front Grey ; back White.
Size Per doz. Size Per doz.
10x8 . 1/6 20x I5J . 5/4
12x10 . 2/- 24x19 . 10/-
ISx 12 . 3/-
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices :
camera cases. — -A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Accessories. — 1,000 items Photographic Ap¬
paratus and Accessories ; must be cleared. —
Lloyd’s, 230, Westminster Bridge Rd., S.E.l. [5120
SOMETHING New. — Convert your Tripod into a
Floodlight Stand, every possible angle of
lighting arranged for, complete with cable, switch,
aud adapter, 7/9 ; approval. — Pallett, Shamrock,
Berkharasted. [5300
tiO'T Weston Leicameter, £2/17/6 ; Green Slip-on
O/w f Filter, 12/6 ; Whole-plate Leica Printing
Board, 30/- ; Vidom and Case, 50/- ; 51-in. Double
Condenser, 15/- ; all as new. — Cyril Howe, Cheap
St., Bath. [5318
21 KODAK Tank, thermometer, 8 powders, 12/6. —
4 Byers, 59, High St., Lockerbie. [5320
ITFESTON Meter Model 630, as new, £5/9 ; 17-in.
T T Teleros f/6.3, optically perfect, £9/17/6 ;
5-in. Condenser, as new, £1/5 ; Zeiss Helios Meter,
very good condition, case, £4/2/6 ; 5i-in.
f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, focussing mount, £3/17/6. —
N. J. Bowyer-Lowe, 3, Commerce Lane, Letchworth,
Herts. [5325
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
■\47ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam-
TT eras. Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
W'e are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.I.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modem miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Two or Three Good Optical Lanterns ;
good price given. — 54, Lime St., London,
E.C.3. [5189
44’^ ANTED. — Combinable Protar or similar lens in
T T shutter. — 70, Thurlestone Rd., S.E.27. [5298
TT^'ANTED. — i-pl. Camera, with slides, D.E.,
T T rising front, reasonable price. — Gilson, Ray¬
leigh. [5302
WANTED. — Rolleiflex, case, exposure meter,
book, etc. — Garage, New St., Worthing. [5305
ANTED. — Reflex, exchange Voigtlander Brilliant,
T T f /6.3, case, filter, meter. — English, 8, Goddard
Avenue, Swindon. [5311
Y\/ANTED. — Telephoto Lens, fit N. & G. Folding
TT Reflex, state price. — Young, 53, Amelia St.,
Warrington. [5313
SHEW Xit 3Jx2i, perfect condition essential. —
Stewart, 6, Clifton Place, Glasgow, C.3. [5315
\\7ANTED. — Very efficient Lantern Lens, locus
TT about 10 or 12 in. — Smith, 47, Canterbury
Rd., Folkestone. [5316
44'^ ANTED. — Baby Ikonta, Novar f/4.5, Derval ;
TT perfect. — Stubbs, Granville House, Alveston,
Bristol. [5321
WANTED. — 45x107 or 6x13 Reflex, condition
immaterial, also Taxiphote. — Box 9785, c/o
The Amateur Photographer.” [5330
Exchange Agfa R.F., 3ix2i, f/4.5, speeded
(new condition), lor 3x2, 2.t square, or V.P.K.
in new condition with anastigmat. — Burdon, 16,
The Green, Richmond, Surrey. [5338
SELF-FIXING Projection Screen 5x5 ft.,
also Stand lor lantern ; offers to — A. J.
Winship, 3, Post Office Terrace, Cambridge. [5339
Leica stereo Attachment (Stereoly) wanted,
also Viewer and Leica II.- — Box 9790, c/o
‘ The Amateur Photographer.” [5343
WANTED. — Superior Optical Lantern, also opaque
screen, price, particulars. — Cooper, 84, Corn
Exchange, Leeds. [5344
WANTED. — }-pl. Electric Enlarger, vertical pre¬
ferred ; particulars. — Harben, 59, Lancaster
Rd., N.4. [5349
WANTED. — 12-bore Hammerless Gun, exchange
Zeiss Ikon 9x12 cm., perfect condition;
particulars. — Collitt, Chemist, Holland-on-Sea. [5355
WANTED. — Soho J-pl., recent model, also Kodak
View Camera, studio stand. — Hills, 51,
Chassen Rd., Flixton, Manchester. [5356
PORTABLE FLOODLIGHT REFLECTOR
For use with
200-watt N i traphot
Lamp.
The Wire Frame can
be hung from a wall
or stood on a table or
other support. The
Reflector can be ad¬
justed to any desired
angle. The lamp hol¬
der is made of bake-
lite and takes lamps
with screw-cap fitting
only. The Reflector
is of the collapsible
type, silvered on the
inside. Complete
with 6 ft. flex and
wall plug fitting.
Can be used from a
lampholder by means
of an adapter.
Price 7/6.
2oo-watt Nitraphot
Lamp, 6,000 lumens
7/6
Please state voltage
when ordering
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37, BEDFORD ST. STRAND. WC2
IN BATH NEXT WEEK
Exhibition of
HOME MOVIES AND
HOME TALKIES at the
FOR U M CINEMA
Wednesday, November llth, till Sat¬
urday, November 14th, 3 to lOp.m.
LECTURE, “The Film
in Education,” Wed¬
nesday, November
I Ith, 8 p.m.
Tickets for this lecture obtainable from
CYRIL HOWE, Abbey Churchyard, BATH
TALK on“ACin6 Camera
at the Zoo,” by J. E.
Saunders, Esq., F.Z.S. Sat.,
November 14th, 8 p.m.
THE CINE EXCHANGE OF
THE WEST
For ALL CAMERAS, PROJECTORS
AND CIN^ ACCESSORIES
Highest Allowance on your present
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all the latest refinements, such ns automatic pan. window
covers. Bemote shutter control, etc., etc.
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FOR ^ monthly payments.
Or with Compar £6 15 0. Compar Rapid, £7 19 6
Wanted for Cash !
Cine Apparatus and
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GLASS SCREENS i
STAGGERING VALUE •
8
Finest Crystal Glass Beaded Surface.
30x40 32/6
COMPLETE WITH STRETCHERS.
Also in finest Silver Surface:
30x40 17/6
52x40 21/-
COMPLETE WITH STRETCHERS.
Carriage and packing Is. 6d. extra.
Only obtainable from
THE CAMERA €0.
320, VauxhM ‘Bridge Boad. tHetori*. SMI/.
telephone: VICTOR.IA S482 ANO 34&3
S2, CHeApside, JB,C.2. telephone- city sa&z
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
CONTAX n, f/1.5, wanted, second-hand in
exchange for latest Makina II Outfit, cost
£43/10 : cash adjustment. — Box 9801, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5363
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
KAL'I'ON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
1-pl. 3/6, 4ix2J 3/6, 33x21 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
R ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pL, 3/6 36
sheets, 10x8 5/-; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: 1JX2|, 1/6 gross;
33x25, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2J and
1-pL, 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pL, 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : 3-pL, 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 33x23, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
TT' ALTON Boll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
IV 1|X23, 9/- dozen ; 33x23,9/-; 23x43,11/-;
6 exposures; 33x43, 18/-; 53x33, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 33x23, 3
packs 5/3 ; 3-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
R ALTON Flat Films. H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
3-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pL, 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 33x23, 4 dozen 5/4; • i-pL, 3 dozen
5/3 ; 3-pL. 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, l|x23 and 33x23, 10/- dozen,
23x43 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 33x23,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pL, 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 : Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, U-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; l/l-pL, 3/3,
9/6 gross ; 3-pL, 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 33x23, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous : 3-pL, 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/-, 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — 3-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for 3-pL, white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 ; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12-gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
tree testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
DIB
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SECOND-HAND CINi CAMERAS.
7661. 9.5>mm. Path6 Motocamera de Luxe, Zeiss
f/2.7 Tessar lens. In excellent condition. . £10 10 0
7539. 9.5-mm. Alef Cine Camera, f/2.8 Meyer
anastigmat lens. List price £9 gs. Shop-soiled only
£7 7 0
7489. 9.5-mm. Cine-Nizo Camera, f/2.8 Cassar lens,
16-32 pictures. List price £12 los. Shop-soiled only
£9 9 0
7652. 16-mm. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 anastigmat
lens, takes loo-ft. tilm. In good condition. .£880
7681. 16-mm. Model BB Cine-Kodak, 50-ft.
capacity, with f/3.5 anas, lens, leather case £9 12 6
7615. 16-mm. Bell & Howell 70, f/3.5 Cooke
focussing anastigmat lens, leather oese. . . . £20 0 0
7657. 16-mm. Ensign Kinecam, f/2.8 Cinar anas,
lens, direct-vision view-hnder, leather case £15 15 0
7602. 16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Kinamo, shop-soiled
only, f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar lens. The smallest 16-mm.
camera. List price £2.\. A real bargain at £10 10 0
7092. 16-mm. Victor, in excellent condition, i-in.
f/3.5 Dallmeyer anastigmat lens in focussing mount,
complete in leather case . £15 15 0
7699. 16-mm. Victor, turret head model, i-in.
f/3.5 Dallmeyer and i-in. f/1.5 Dallmeyer lenses,
iris vignette, in case. All in good condition £35 0 0
11552. 16-mm. Cine Camera, with f/3.5 Laack
lens, 50-ft. capacity. In new condition.. £8 0 0
11554. 16-mm. Agfa Mover, Model 30-B, with f/1.5
Agfa S^TOmetar lens and 8-cm . f/3.5 Tele-anasligmat
lens, leather case . £25 0 0
7695. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 lens. In good
condition . £17 10 0
SECDND-HANO CINE PRDJECTDRS.
7651. 9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, Super attachment
and resistance. In good condition . £7 12 6
7649. 9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, Super attachment,
motor and resistance . £7 12 6
7678. 9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, Super attachment
and motor, 2 resistances and carrying-case. All in
new condition . £8 17 6
7961. 9.5-mm. 200-B Pathescope Projector, for
iio volts. Ill excellent condition. List price ^15.
For . £10 10 0
7675. Model C Kodascope, and resistance, loo-watt
lamp. In good condition . £7 12 6
7326. Motor-driven Kodatoy 16-mm. Projector,
for all voltages 100/250 . £3 3 0
7013. 16-mm. Gwyerscope, iio-watt lamp, com¬
plete with resistance from no to 250 volts, A.C. or
D.C . £10 10 0
7198. 16-mm. Model A Kodascope, 250- watt lamp.
Stock-soiled only. List price £75. For.... £35 0 0
7568. 16-mm. Victor Projector, Model 111, 250-watt
lamp, resistance and case. Original price ^^54. For
£39 10 0
7414. 16-mm. Ensign Portable, 50-watt lamp, and
resistance for any voltage A.C. or D.C. In perfect
working order . £12 12 0
7647. 16-mm. Model G Bolex Projector, adjustable
resistance, storage case . £17 12 6
7346. 16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen, 100-watt
lamp, metal carrying-case. Cost £15 15s. . . £10 12 6
7680. 16-mm. Kodascope A, 200-watt lamp, com¬
plete with resistance, recently overhauled by maker.
In good condition . £25 0 0
7682. 16-mm. Filmo Projector, for 50 volts, in
good condition, with carrying-case {no resistance)
£22 10 0
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November 4, 1936
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
when purchasing new apparatus including : —
Leica, Super Ikonta,
Rolleicord, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, Makina,
Super Nettel,Contax,
Retina, etc., etc., etc.
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244. HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.l
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supplies of FINLAY COLOUR MATERIAL or
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- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velo.x glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3J X zj, 8 exposures,
12— No. 1 16 (23x4!) re— 4jX3i 1/3 — 5iX3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1 -
1 dozen — 81 Gj enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2 9 J dozen
— 61 X43 enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1;6 1 dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16’ enlargements,
2 - each — 15 x 12 19 each — 12 X 10 1,3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
••Ill the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION,
“GNOME” Masking Frame
Ideal for use with any type of Enlarger. Entirely constructed of metal,
base in white finisn and marked in inches. The adjustable metal
mask gives a perfectly clean white border of varying width.
For all sizes up to 10x8 in . 22s. 6d.
For all sizes up to 12 ■ 10 in . 27s. 6d.
For aU furUter particulars icrite to :
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37, Rathbone Street, London, W.1 TeUphone: Museum 4142
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MATERIALS
O I Q VALUE Surplus End Season Stock.
'W.OXO Amazing Bargains. — 31x2J Vigorous
Glossy Gaslight Paper, 1/- gross; Gaslight Postcards,
in Soft, Normal, Vigorous and Extra Vigorous,
offered at 1/6 100, post 6d. ; full clearance list
with ordinary list and generous packet samples
free ; kindly mention “ A.P.” — Kimber’s (Kimber
of Brighton), 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalo^e and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers.
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality.
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 3ix2i. 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix23 and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
CHDRISTMAS Novelties. — New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, slip-in corners, samples,
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMA.S Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcard
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 3ix2i. 12 designs 1/- ; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Rother¬
ham.
CALENDARS 1937. — Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars 3ix2i 2/6; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Mon.ster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — Crown Manu¬
factory Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings.
2/- 100 ; Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 100 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
[5223
I O If* BUYS 20-gross Bromide and Gaslight
1 O Papers and Cards, Ilford Tonelle, Kodak
Nikko, etc., 12 x 10 to Postcard, half quantity,
7/6 ; no lists, clear-out sale. — -Lloyd’s, 230, West¬
minster Bridge Rd., S.E.l. [5354
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
4/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38. Gainsborough
.•\venue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists: 8ix6V lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each : Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Detoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
Snaps Enlarged, 8x6, framed, 2/3. — Howard,
127, Bell Hill, St. George, Bristol. [5165
REPAIRERS
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tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
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Holbom, London, W.C.l. Holborn 4780. (0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
including Modem Miniatures. Estimates submitted ;
instruments insured whilst on premises ; dealers’
and Press inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holbom,
E.C.l (near Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
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Simple to ase and positive in
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For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. Wilman, 32. Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. SalansoQ & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robson, 48. Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams, 92, SavUle Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41 42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Britlenden, Hyde Park Comer.
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomkiuson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM.
Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Dnrbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co.. Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
Shrewsbury.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30. Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
“ELTRON”
HEATER
The “ Eltron ” is the
most convenient and
quickest method of
heating a developing
solution to the requi¬
site temperature.
The “ Eltron ” can be
used In any room
where a supp ly of
electric current Is
available. It is safe in
use and can be im¬
mersed in a glass or
other vessel and the so¬
lution quickly brought
up to the temperature
required.
Universal pattern
“ Eltron,” for use on
any voltage, with plug
and lamp adapter.
Price 15/-.
SANDS HUNTER &
37, BEDFORD ST..STRANP.WC2:
^EMPIRE
BRAND
All British, first quality Printing Papers
— Gaslight and Bromide. Soft, normal,
vigorous, extra vigorous — all surfaces.
NOTE THESE PRICES —you’ll save money
144
Sheets
2/6
3/4
3/8
3iX2i
4iX2f
Send for FULL LIST andFREE SAMPLES
Special prices for quantities.
144
Sheets
6JX4f .. 7/-
8ix6J .. 12/8
10x8 .. 18/3
MARTIN
PHOTOCRAPHtC CHEMIST
SOUTHAMPTON
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements: assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.
— Photo Works, 2.52, Old Kent Ed., London,
S.E.l. Rodney 4013. [0003
Leica Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 33 x 5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors. — George Childe, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — -Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 31x23 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [5011
Films Developed and Printed, 33x23 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards Id. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
SPECIAL Offer. — Send for particulars to — G.
Franklin, 2, Derwent St., Sunderland. [5294
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, .lohn H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
RE TOUCHING
Retouching. — Flrst-class work promptly exe¬
cuted. — Mi.ss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canter¬
bury. [3024
MISCELLANEOUS
Transformers.— 200 volts to 240 volts a.c.
to 12 volts A.C. 1 amp,, absolutely new,
3/6 each ; cost 25/- ; cash rejimded if not
satisfied ; postage 9d. extra. — Barnes, Ltd., 48,
Kingston Rd., Portsmouth. [5290
THE AMERICAN ANNUAL
OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 1937
The 51 St Volume. Edited by FRANK R. FRAPRIE,
Editor of “ American Photography.”
NOW READY
Crown 4to, approximately 300 pages, with about 160 illustra¬
tions, including 100 lull-page Photographic Studies.
CLOTH BOUND, 12s. 6d. net. PAPER COVERS, 8s. 6d. net,
Postage, inland, 6d. ; abroad, lOd.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, Bedford Street, Strand, London, W.C.2
GUARANTEED
BARGAINS
Foth-Flex 6 X 6, f/3.5 and leather case. Perfect.. £6 12 6
Ensign Model B Reflex, i-pl., Rosa Xpres 6-ln. f/4.5, rev.
back, 3 D.D. slides, leather case. New condition
£7 10 0
Baby Ikonta 3 X 4 cm., Novar f/3.5, Comp. As new £5 17 6
Zeiss Eolibri 3x4 cm., Tessar f/3.5. Comp. New condition
£6 15 0
Baldax 16-on-120, Meyer £/2.9, D.A. Comp. As new
£5 15 0
Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/4.5, 4-8peed shutter. As new £4 0 0
Leitz Elmar £/6,3, 1U.5 cm. As new . £6 10 0
Vidom Finder. As new . £3 3 0
Contax in, Sonnar f/2, as new, retutned from hire purchase,
with E.R. case . £50 0 0
Contax I, Sonnar f/2, E.R. case, perfect, wedge finder
£25 0 0
Leica III, black, Sonnar f/2, non-coJlapsible. New con¬
dition . £25 0 0
Voigtlander Superb, Skopar f/3.5, E.R. case. . . . £12 15 0
Victor Turret, Dallmeyer l-in. f/3.5, 2*in. f/2. 3, case
£21 0 0
Dallmeyer Tele Cine, 6-iD. f/3.5. As new . £10 10 0
Correx Tanks, 12u and 127. As new . 17s. 6d.
CEORGE CHILDEj
PH9TO-CHEMIST
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds 4^057
LARGODREM
ELECTRIC EXPOSURE METER FOR
ENLARGING ON BROMIDE PAPER
Something quite new to photography ; a meter that has
long been needed. The “Largodrem” is simply laid on
the baseboard or easel of the enlarger, the light switched
on, when the correct epcposure for any n)ake of bro¬
mide paper can be read on the scale.
Price 30/-
Including Paper Tester.
IMPORTANT. — When ordering, please state the voltage
of the electric supply.
DREM PRODUCTS, LIMITED
37, Bedford St., Strand, London, W.C.2
NORFOLK
CAMERAS-
ore obtainable only from
SHEFFIELD PHOTO Co., Ltd.
6, NORFOLK ROW (FARGATE)
XMAS CARDS
From your own films are the most acceptable Greetings.
6 P.C. Enlargements \
6 Beautiful Greeting Cards in I JS/0
COLOUR j Post
6 Good Quality Fancy Envelopes I Free.
25 complete for 7/9.
KODAK Greetings instead if desired.
POST EARLY-^IN FACT DO IT NOW,
59-61, CAPE HILL,
BIRMINGHAM
XUVA
SNAPS
FREE CALENDAR , size 15 x 11 in., of H. I
The King in full colour.
25 or over.
Given with Orders of
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK,
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 4, 1936
NEW
MODEL
AMPROSOUND
EQUIPMENT
1 6 mm. Model M. 500-wa 1 1 ,
iiO'Volt lamp, i,6oo-ft.
arms, 4-stage amplifier,
8 watts output, A.C.-
D.C. current 100-125 v.
lo-in. diameter speaker.
Complete outfit in two
carrying-cases. Total
weight, 53 lb. Price
£115:0:0
Transformer for A.C.
aoo-a50 £6.10:0
In stock at our Stock
Exchange Branch, i,
Copthall Chambers,
London, E.C.2.
MINIATURE
CIN^
THEATRES at
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
28, Old Bond Street, W.1.
12, George Street, Croydon.
637, Pinner Rd., North Harrow.
73, Lord Street, Liverpool, 2.
Zeiss Nitraphot Lamp and
Reflector, 500-vvatt, 210-volt.
As new. List d.17.R
£2 3S. 6d . Xl.l I .U
3^x21 Dollond Owl No. 4,
Wray f/4.5 lens, self-erectiiiK,
3-speed. Good con-
dilion. List £2153.
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, ijz.i
Foth, delayed shutter, purse.
Good condition. £5:15:0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur.
^8^r6d..‘:"‘ £6:15:0
3Jx2J lea Bebe, Zeiss Tes-
sar f/4.5, Compur, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter. Good
condition . H.Xfci.U
3x4 cm. Unnamed, 4.5-cm.
Xenar f/2, Compur i/30oth,
case. Good CO. 1C. ft
condition . iO.XtJ.vF
4.5x6 cm. Planovista Pocket
Roll Film Reflex, 7.5-cm. Meyer
Plasmat f/2. 7, delayed Cora-
pur, case. Good condition.
List£t6 7s 6d £12.17.6
9x12 cm. Ernemann Focal-
plane, i5-cm. Hmon f/3-5. b
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition £12:17:6
7.3'Cm. Hektor f/1.9 Lens,
auto, coupled, rectilinear focus¬
sing, for Leica. Good condition.
List £29 4s £19:10:0
4}x3i Linhof Universal
Triple Extension, revolving
back, 13.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, delay-ed Compur, 6 slides.
£;5".^.-.''.“‘ £19:17:6
9x12 cm. Zeiss Miroflex,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, 6 slides,
case. Good conditient. Cost
£22:10:0
Leica Model III, Elmar f/3.5-
£3“.":"^ £23:10:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Recent 1228.
LET US KNOW YOUR
REQUIREMENT S— WE
MAY HAVE THE VERY
ARTICLE YOU WANT!
FULL HOUSE
FOR
ALL NEEDS
Special allowance on your own projector in part payment
The new
KEYSTONE 750-watt
i6-mm. Keystone Model A-8i,
theatre quality steadiness and
brilliancy. Picture size almost
unlimited. Reverse, motor re¬
wind, resistance,
case .
£36:10:0
8-mm. KEYSTONE ‘8,’ 200
watt, motor rewind, swivel roller
guides, adjustable tilt, speed
control, stills, etc.,
takes 200-ft. film. XiO*XO*U
KEYSTONE
Simplest 8-mm. camera. Size only
6-5/i6thsX2f X ij in., f/3.5 lens, 3-
speed, takes 25 ft. i6-nim. film.
Interchangeable
lenses available. . XJlvl*XU«v
Let us send you descriptive leaflets.
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Latest
literature post free anyivhere. Please slate requirements.
3tx2i Goerz Tenax, Dagor f/6.8,
speeds i to i/20oth sec., T. and B.,
3 slides, F.P.A., roIl-fi|m adapter,
case. Good con-
dition . XO.U.U
52x40 in. Self - Recta Screen,
usf £r''"....“'": £3:12:6
4^x3^ Ensign Folding Reflex,
5^-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides.
Fair condition. . . £5:0:0
3x4 cm. Baldi, Meyer Trioplan
f/3'5» Compur, zip case. As new.
. £5:5:0
4Ix3i T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex,
6-in. Busch Neostigmar I/4.5, re¬
volving back, 12 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition £5:15:0
3^x21 Ensign Carbine 7, Ross
Xpres f/4.5, delayed Compur, case.
Good condition. . £6:6:0
4.5x6 cm. Zeiss Ikon Minimum
Palmos Focal-plane, 7.5-cm. Tessar
f/4.5, self-capping, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition. . £7:0:0
Leica Vdloy Enlarger. As new. LRt
. £7:10:0
3Ix2J Ensign Carbine 7 (for roll
film and plates), Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, rise and cross, 4
slides, screen, case.
Splendid condition ... X I • XO •Vf
2^x2i Automatic Rolleiflex, Tessar
f/3-5> Compur Rapid, i/5ooth sec.,
E.R. case, light filter. Good coyidition.
£20:0:0
Above are at
12 GEORGE ST.
CROYDON
Telephone: Croydon 0781.
Slow-speed Attachment (Heboo)^
for Leica I or II, i/8th to i sec.
Good condition. List ITT C"
£3 IS . xl:l/:a
3^x21 Kodak Six-20 Junior,,
f/6.3 Kodak. Splendid condition.
£2:2:0
3^ X 2} Auto. Kodak Special, Cooke
f/6.5. Compur. Good ijQ.iC.ft
condition . dtO.lO.l/
3ix2i Ensign Carbine 6, Aldis Uno-
f/4.5, Compur, case. £0,1 7. C
Fair condition . dtO. X f .v
3i X 2J Cocarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur, case. Fair £C,C,ft
condition . dtO.O.U
4}x3i Ensign Popular Reflex,
reversing back, 6-in. .Aldis-Ensign
f/4.9, F.P. adapter, iJC.Ift.ft
case. Good condition oLU*XU*V
2ix1| Gcldi, f/3.8 Xenar, Compur.
As new. List £8 15s. £6:15:0
3.Vx2} Mentor Sports Reflex, 4i-in.
Meyer Helioplan f/4.5, lens hood,
3 slides, F.P. adapter, iCQ#1 ^*0
case. Good condition. XO*XD«U
3.VX2.4 Ensign Special Reflex
SR51, 5i-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter. Fair condition. Cost
. £9:17:6
3| X 2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex, 6-in.
Dallmeyer Dalmac f/3.5, 3 D.D. slides,.
F.P. adapter, case. Splendid cem-
dm, on. List £56.. £23:10;0
31x25 Zeiss Ikon Miroflex, Tessar
f/3-5. 6 slides, F.P. adapter, roll-film,
holder, case. Good condition. Cost
£29:10:0
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.l
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
POLLONPS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
Cinecraft Titler, for Pathe
camera. As new . ISs. Od.
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
f/..5 Kovar, soft case.
As new. Cost £4 5s. 10.0 .11
3i X 2i Agfa Standard, Agfa
f/4.5, speeds i to i/iooth sec.,
case. Good con- CQ.Q.ft
dition . SiO.O.U
Ensign Title Maker. Good
£3:10:0
3x4 cm. Goldi, Zecanar f/2.0,
Compur. As new. fC.C.ft
List £7 7S . XU.O.U
9.5 Pathe Motocamera Luxe,
f/2. 9 Hermagis. Shop-soiled.
£7:10:0
3^x2} Ensign Focal-plane Roll
Film Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/^-S-
£8:8:0
5x4 Revolving Back Graflex
Reflex, for film packs, 7J-in.
As"'':'-.';'"; £10:10:0
36x24 mm. Beira, 36 e.v-
posures on 35-nim. -Ini. f/3.5
Xenar, Compur, flft.lft.ft
case. As netv
3ix2i Wcita Sclida, Radionar
f/4.5, Compur, coupled range¬
finder. As neuK
List £i2 17s. 6d. XiVF*X#*U
3i X 2i Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur. £1C*1C,A
As new .
i4&ot;e are at our Stock
Exchange Branch
1 COPTHALL CHAMBERS
Throgmorton St., London. E.C.2
Telephone: Metropolitan 5351.
3 X 4cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.5
Foth. Good I7.fi
condition. . . XO.J.# .U
81 X 61 Studio, mahog¬
any and' brass, double c.x-
tension, uncut panel, with¬
out lens, 3 book-form D.D.
slides. Splendid
cemdilion .
3i X 2i Dollond Owl, f/4.5
Dollond, Compur, frame
finder, rising front, red
window cover. .C4*4*fl
Good condition
Episkop, for projecting
miniature size prints up to
3 in. square, 2 masks,
lOO-watt lamp. As new.
List£6 £4.10:0
Weston 650 Universal
Meter, case. As new. List
£4:15:0
3^x2^ Voigtiander, Sko-
par f/4.5, Compur, case.
Good con- rC.i7.fi
dition . . X 9 .VF
3ix2i Gl'jnz, Tessar
f/4.5, delaj-ed Compur,
“f; £6:10:0
41x2^ Kcdak Six -16
Model C, Zeiss Tessar f/4-5,
Compur, case. £ri 7s. 6d.
Excellent con- £ Q • Q « A
ditim . XO.O.V
Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Com-
L^t£r2"‘".- £9:18:6
Above are at
35 LUDCATE HILL
London, E.C.4
Telephone: City 1540.
ESTD.
1750
3i^x2} Enolde, f/4.5 ana-
stigmat, in 3-speed shutter,
coupled to patent telescope
finder. As £0.0. ft
new . oLO.w.w
2.Vxli Agfa Billy
Speedex 0, f/3.0 Solinar,
£4:0:0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta,
Novar f/4.5, delayed Telma.
Very good CA.O.ft
condition . .
9.5 Pathe Motocamera
Luxe, f/3.5 lens. Good con-
" £4:10:0
2.V X 1 1 Icarette, ZeissTes-
sar f/4.5, Compur. Very
good condition £4:15:0
3}x2V Agfa Speedex,
Apotar f/4.5, delayed Com-
pur. .tsnx® £5:5:0
3x4 cm. Piccochic, Vida-
nar f/2. 9, Compur. Very
good condi- ^C.C.A
tion . dLU*U*U
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
double claw, super attach¬
ment, resistance. Good
condition. Cost £5:5:0
4.j:X3| Goerz Tenax
Double Extension, 13.5'cm.
Goerz Tenaxiar f/4.5, Com¬
pur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
screen. £fi . 1 7 •(?
good condition ^ ^
Above are at
37 BOND ST.
LEEDS, 1
Telephone: Leeds 25106.
Expert Service at all Addresses
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, O.xford St., W^i.
Stock Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.VV.3.
13, High St., Kensington, VV,8,
65, Notting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd., S.\V.i7.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Crouch End.— 17, Topsfield Parade.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd.
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catford. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
^e^es.cope - DEALER'
i6-mm. “ Gebescopp,” Model A;
comprising projector, 2 speeds (silent
and sound), 2A-watt amplifier and
loud speaker. . . £95:0:0
Other Outfits — Illustrated Folders
free — at
Our Stock Exchange Branch
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
28, Old Bond St., W.I.
12, George St., Croydon.
537, Pinner Road, North Harrow.
44
PLEASE MENTION "THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER" WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
November 4, 1936
THE A MA TE U li PHOTOGRA PHER A DVERTISEMENTS
3.
ACTUALLY IN STOCK
The FAMOUS DE VRY 16-mm.
INTERMITTENT TALKIE
OUTFIT
The first 16-mm. Sound Projector with the famous
sprocket intermittent and silent chain drive. No
lost loops, so frequent with the claw movement.
Operates in an enclosed oil system. Has radio-type
Illuminated control dials. Has double sound filter
to ensure even flow of all sound frequencies. 1,000-
watt concentrated filament lamp.
Complete in two carrying-cases ...
165 gns.
GEBESCOPE MODEL B
16-mm. portable sound equipment, composed of
2 carrying-cases, one containing the projector unit
and the other twin moving-coil speakers. Shows
remarkably clear pictures 10 ft. wide at a distance
of 70 ft. Gives splendid volume. £135:0:0
The first of nine monthly payments secures any
talkie outfit.
“138” FILMOSOUND
Filmosound is sold complete in one case. In
use the combined projector and amplifier unit is
removed from the case, while the cover serves as
the baffle for the self-contained loud-speaker.
Two models are available, the I38A, with 500-
watt lamp and two film speeds {for running either
silent or sound films), and the )38B, with 750-watt
lamp, which operates at sound speed only £138
BOLEX D.A.
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. Films.
HAVE EVEWr I HINO FOR TALR.!E!>
AND MOVIES. EXPERT ADVICE AND
DEMONSTRATIONS FREE.
BELL-H DWELL
EASY TERMS AND
EXCHANGES
We give you nine months to pay, and you start using
your purchase after making the first payment. No
harsh formalities. Only 5 per cent is added to cash
price — or 5 - if under £5. You can make your
choice from the finest range of apparatus in the
country. Why not let us have your used apparatus
in part payment for your fresh purchase ? We
make the trade’s highest exchange allowances.
Every latest title in 9.5 and 16 mm. silent and 16-mm.
sound-on-film is included. Hundreds of new films
(exclusive to Wallace Heaton customers) have just
been added. The selection is the greatest you will
find anywhere to-day. It is just as cheap to order
them by post as at our counter, because the time
taken in transit is deducted from hiring charge.
Why not take advantage of this fine entertainment
aid I
BELL- HOWELL’S “ FILMO ”
1, 000- WATT PROJECTOR
The most powerful 16-mm. projector yet produced —
with its new optical system, provides 80 per cent
greater screen brilliance than 750-watt projector,
with only a 33*, per cent lamp wattage increase.
Fully adequate cooling. 1,630-ft. A. A
film capacity . 1 1 Xz • U • U
Let us give you a demonstration.
Call and see our
Exhibition of Con-
tax and Contaflex
pictures at 127,
New Bond Street.
Admission Free I
MINIATURE CAMERAS, ENLARGERS,
AND EVERY ACCESSORY ACTUALLY IN
STOCK. SEE PAGE I OF THIS ISSUE
FOR OUR OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS.
LISTS OF ANYTHING SENT FREE ON
RECEIPT OF 2d. POSTAGE.
Wallace Heaton
Fitted with llO-volt, 250-watc lamp ensuring perfect
ilJuminatjon. Grey stove enamel finish. Chromium-
plated parts. Automatic reverse. Pilot light for loading
purposes. First-class optical system, Hugo Meyer
“ Kinon Projection Lens f 1 .6. Automatic device
for stopping on Pathes’ notched 9.5-mm. titles.
Improved ” still ” picture device. Will take lamps
of 250 watt or 400 watt at will. Price, ready for
mains 100-125 volts (A.C. or D.C.) /‘■17.|A.A
with 400-watt lamp . fc» J / • lw«V
Nine monthly payments of 87 6.
Ltd.
If you want the
best films for Xmas
book them now
from our splendid
library of silent
and sound fims.
127, NEW
Phone ; MAYFAIR 751 1 (8 lines).
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November 4, 1936
PHDTDCRAPHY
No longer must your C£imera be put away to “hibernate” durino;
the \\'inter. the arrival ot the long dark evenings it now
offers you a new fascination — photography by your own fire¬
side — picture-making in the comfort of your own home.
Ilford research, culminating in the introduction of reliable
hypersensitive lllms and plates, has matle this possible. Now, it
is as easy to “snapshot” at home by night as outdoors on a
sunny day, and to every camera user is opened up a vast new
field of photographic enjoyment.
For Roll Film Cameras For Plate Cameras
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ROLL FILM PLATES
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clear information with
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Wednesday, November nth, 1936.
No. 2505.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
A^lflew heal'
for Amateur Photoaranhers
How the above picture was
made : 3 “Photoflood" Lamps
in “Kodaflector” Reflectors
were used as shown in dia¬
gram. Exposure : V sec.fll
on Kodak S S Pan Film.
Phologiaphy made easy at times when
it used to be difficult and in places where
it used to be impossible placed on an
all-through-the-year, all-round-the-clock
basis; given the freedom of the home as
well as of the field and beach — it is not
too much to say that the introduction of
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film
and the Kodak Night Photography Aids
has meant a completely ’New Deal' for
everyone with a camera. Have you
taken advantage of ihem yet ?
See your Kodak Dealer about the “Photo-
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tor (3/-); the “Kodaflector” Outfit, including
Reflector, Stand, and 9 ft. of flex (7/6).
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for g^ood photog:raphy by any
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If you have not already sent In your effort for this splendid competition, do so at once.
Any subject is eligible — trees, landscapes, churches, children at play — close-up or distant
pictures of any subject you care to choose. None of the tricks of the fully-fledged worker
are allowed to Improve his chances of winning— only photographs made straight from untouched negatives are eligible.
No retouching, faking or combination printing — just good photography. Photographs must not be retouched or worked
up in any way, except that simple spotting to remove pinholes is permitted. Enlargements, of course, are allowed — in
fact we recommend an 8^x6^ enlargement as always looking best. A prize of 21/- will be awarded for the best picture
received each week in addition to the first prize of £25, which will be awarded for the best effort received during the
competition (October 1st to December 31st). For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we
reserve the right to purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of
an extra 21/-. The copyright of the £25 prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. Acceptance
of the rules is a specific condition of entry.
An exhibition of the best prints
submitted will be held, at the close of
this competition, in our new Galleries
at 127, New Bond Street, W. I, prior to
the return of prints to their owners.
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£25 FIRST PRIZE and 21/- Trize^
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full technical data, and full information on night photography, street lighting photography and for stage-lit and all indoor
subjects. Below are but a few of the books from our comprehensive range. Choose the one to suit your particular
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1 — Contax I Miniature Camera, Sonnar f/2 lens, focal-
plane shutter, i to I /1, 000th sec. Cost £41 £32 10 0
2 — Zeiss Contaflex Miniature Camera Reflex, built-in
exposure meter, f/2 Sonnar lens, focal-plane shutter,
i to l/l,000th sec., E.R. case. Cost£74..£62 10 0
3 — Leica 1 1, black, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
l/20th to i /500th sec. Cost £26 10s . £19 19 0
4 — Leica Model 1, black, f/3.5 Elmar, focal-plane
shutter, I/20th to I/500th sec. Cost£l5..£10 10 0
5 — 6x6 Auto. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Tessar
f/3.8 lens, Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec. Cost
£22 10s . £16 16 0
The Leica Mannal. 500 pages, 300 iUustrations. 21s. 6d.
Ski Eamerad Toni. By Paul Wolff. A similar book of vrinter sport
pictures. German. 10s. Od-
New English edition.
21s. Od.
My First Ten Tears with Leica. By Pau 1 Wolff.
200 pictures with technical tables and reading.
Leica Amateurs Picture Book. ICO pages of Leica pictures with some
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How to Use Your Miniature Camera. Contains 56 pages of illustra¬
tions and rudimentary Instruction in loading and handling the Leica.
10s. 6d.
The Exakta Handbook. Just published. All about the Exakta and
its many uses. 3s. 6d.
Portraiture with a Miniature Camera. By Minicam. 3a. 6d.
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Price per 36 exposure strip, 4s. 6d.
18 exposures (35-mm.), 3s. 6d,
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** W.H.** Paraphenylene-Diamine. The finest fine-
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Tetenal Ultrafin. Non-poisonous fine-grain de¬
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Supramin. Non-poisonous paraphenylene de¬
veloper. Can be used repeatedly . 2s. 4d.
Johnson*s Fine-grain Developer. Can be used
repeatedly . Is. Od.
Buffered Borax, per tin for 32 oz . Is. 9d.
Agfa Atomal . 2s. Od.
Johnson’s new Ultra Fine-grain Developer, con¬
taining Meritol, per 20-oz. tin . 2s. Od.
Eukobrom. The new compensating developer for
enlargements. Per tin . 3s. 6d,
6 — 6x6 Super Ikonta R.F., Tessar f/2.8 lens, D.A.
Compur Rapid shutter, I to l/4()0th sec., E.R.
case. Cost £29 168. 6d . £23 15 0
7 — 4x4 Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Tessar f/3.5
lens, Compur shutter. Cost i^2 10s . £14 14 0
8 — Contax I Miniature Camera, f/2 Sonnar lens, focal-
planc shutter, i to 1/1, 000th sec., coupled range¬
finder. Cost £41 . £32 10 0
9 — Sonnar 13.5-cm. f/4 Telephoto Lens, for Contaflex
(chrom.). Cost £21 7s. 6d . £17 17 6
10 — Zeiss Sonnar f/2 8.5-cm. Lens, for Contaflex
(chrom.). Cost £37 2s. 6d . £32 10 6
11 — 6x6 Rolleicord Twin-lens Reflex, Triotar f/4.5
lens, Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th8ec. Cost £11 15s.
£9 17 6
12 — Leitz Elmar 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Long-focus Lens, for
Leica, coupled. Cost £14 17s, 6d . £11 II 0
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November ii, 1936
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HOME CINES, ENLARGERS AND
“CITY SALE” HAS THE LARGEST STOCK OF APPARATUS IN THE COUNTRY— ANY HOME CINi WILLINGLY
EASY TERMS
AND
EXCHANGES !
First of nine
monthly payments
secures any item
— good allowance
on your used ap¬
paratus in part
exchange. Appro¬
val to post- buyers
of used goods.
—
Patbe EOO-B Projector, motor drive, complete.
Good condition . £11 0 0
Ensign 50 16-mm. Projector, complete with resis¬
tance. As new . £4 18 6
16-mm. 300-watt Octacros Projector, complete with
universal resistance and motor drive. Good order
£12 15 0
Gebescope B 16-nim. Soand-on-Ftlm Talkie Projector,
for sound and silent films, complete with projector,
amplifier and speaker units. First-class condition
£93 0 0
Ensign Anto-Einecam, 3 speeds, tube finder, fitted
with f/1.9 lens. leather case . £15 12 6
Patbe Home Blovie Projector, complete with resis¬
tance . £2 4 6
6x6 cm. Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/2.8 anastigmat,
Compur Rapid shutter, ever-ready case. . £22 10 0
6 6 cm. Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar
lens. Rapid Compur shutter, leather case. . £20 0 0
Ensign Midget Magnaprint, automatic model, f/4.5
Dallmeyer enlarging anastigmat, complete with
electric fittings . £6 6 0
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5/6
3^x21 Vertical Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 Ensar
anastigmat. complete with electric fittings £6 10 0
V.P. Dolly Roll Film, f/3.5 Meyer anastigmat, Com¬
pur sector shutter. As new . £4 17 6
V.P. Agfa Billy Roll Film, f/d.9 Sollnar anastigmat,
Compur shutter, purse case . £4 6 0
4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Camera, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar anas¬
tigmat, Compur shutter, ever-ready case. . £17 17 0
6x6 cm. RoUeiflex, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat.
Compur shutter, ever-ready case . £15 17 6
Zeiss Contaflex Camera, f/2 Sonnar anastigmat lens,
ever-ready case. New condition. . £54 0 0
Model I Leica Camera, f/3.5 Eimar anastigmat,
ever-ready case . £8 17 6
34 X 21 Ensign Special Reflex, f/3.4 Aldis anastigmat,
revolving back, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather case £8 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Horizontal Imperial Enlarger, f/4.6
Dallmeyer anastigmat, electric fittings, complete
£8 17 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Snper Ikonta, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar anas¬
tigmat, Rapid Compur sector shutter, leather case
£17 17 6
3ix24 T.-P. Perfecta Enlarger, f/4.5 Dallmeyer
anastigmat. electric fittings . £7 12 6
6x6 cm. Old Pattern Rolleiflez, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat, Compur shutter, leather case.. £9 17 6
31 X 21 No. 7 Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis anastigmat,
Compur sector shutter, rising and cross front, D.V.
finder . £6 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Artist’s Enlarger, f/4.6 Dallmeyer Enlarg¬
ing anastigmat, electrical fittings, swing carrier
£10 17 6
31x21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmeyer
anastigmat, 6 slides. P.P.A. and leather case £6 6 0
3x4 cm. or Leica Size Rajah Vertical Enlarger,
f/4.5 anastigmat, electric fittings, complete £7 10 0
31 X 21 Zeiss Nettar Roll Film, f/3.5 Nettar anastig-
mat, delayed-action Compur shutter . £8 2 6
6x6 cm, RoUeicoid, f/3.5 Triotar, ever-ready case
£14 10 0
31x21 Zeiss Miiaphot Enlarger, f/6.6 Novar,
electric fittings . £6 17 6 '
9-cm. 1/4 Conpled Elmar . £8 17 6
31 X 21 Dollond Owl Roll Film, f/4.5 Lukos, Vario
shutter . £2 11 9
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.5 Xenon anastigmat,
Compur shutter, L/case . £6 17 6
ka Vest Pocket Agfa Billy, i/3.9 Sollnar anas, lens,
Compur shutter . £4 5 0
9 X 12 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/4.5 Xenon anas¬
tigmat, synchronised for Sashalite, complete with
reflector, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A., L/case.... £17 17 6
Bargains !
4x4 cm. RoUeiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. ever-
rea<iy case . £13 13 0
Nine equal monthly payments of 31/10.
Model III Chromium Leica, f/2 Summar, ever-
ready case. Coat £42 4s . £32 10 0
Nine equal monthly payments of £3 15 9.
Model II Chromium Leica, f/3.5 Elmar and
case. Cost £29 48 . £22 0 0
Nine equal monthly pa3rment8 of £2 11 3.
Model III Leica, chromium-plated, f/2 Summar,
13.5 f/4.5 Elmar, view-finder, ever-ready case.
Cost £61 10s . £41 0 0
Nine equal monthly payments of £4 15 8.
V.P. Ihaeee Roll Film and Plate, f/4.5 Tessar.
in Compur, focussing screen, 3 slides. .£726
Nine eq'ial monthly payments of 16;8.
4x3 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 anastig. lens. Der-
val shutter . £3 2 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 7;6.
3a Special Kodak, f/6.3 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens.
Compound shutter, leather case . £3 17 6
Nine equal monthiy payments of 9/2.
31 X 2J N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, speeded
shutter, 12 single slides . £7 2 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 16,8.
3i X 2k New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Xprea. 6 double
book-form slides, leather case . £12 10 0
Nine equal monthly payments of 29/2.
6 X 13 Stereo Nettel Focal-plane, f/6.3 Carl
Zeiss Tessar lenses, shutter speeded from 1/lOtb
to l/l,200th and Time, 6 single metal dark slides,
leather case . £6 17 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 16/-.
45 X 107 Stereo Camera, f/6.8 double anastig.
lens, Compur shutter, direct-vision and reflex
finders. 6 slides, changing-box. leathercase £4 15 0
Nine equal monthly payments of 11/2.
45x107 Taxiphote, optical cubes for Increased
magnification, interocular eyepieces, storage
capacity for 300 views . £12 10 0
Nine equal monthly payments of 29/2.
16-mm. Ica Klnamo, f/2. 7 Zeiss Tessar, leather
case . £0 17 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 16/-.
9.5 Patbe Motocamera, f/3.5 anastig. lens.
leather case . £7 2 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 16/8.
31x2^ Roll Film, f/3.8 anastig. lens, D.A.
Compur shutter . £4 17 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 11/5.
J-pl. T.E, C.B. Field, f '6 Dallmeyer Stigmatic
lens, roller-blind shutter, 2 double book-form
dark slides and stand . £5 12 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 13/2.
1-pI. Special Raby Reflex, sunk lens box model,
6-in. f/4.5 Heliar anastig. lens, revolving back,
6 single slides, leather case . £8 2 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 19/-.
16-on-31x21 Baida Roll Film, f/2.9 auatig.
lens. Compur shutter. As new . £7 15 0
Nine equa/ monthly payments of 18 '1.
i-pl. T.-P. Revolving Back Reflex, f/4.5 Xpres,
6 single slides, F.P.A.. leather case. ... £8 17 6
Nine equal monthly payments of £1 0 8.
1-pl. Lancaster’s Vertical Enlarger, 5i-in.
condenser, electric fittings, f/4.5 Cooke anastig. lens
£6 17 6
Nine equal monthly payments of 18/-.
31x21 SaJex Focal-plane, f/4.5 anastig. lens,
shutter speeded to l/l,000th, 3 slides. F.P.A.
£3 16 0
Nino equal monthly payments of 9/-.
31x21 Revolving Back Morer Reflex. S.C.
shutter, speeded from 1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, f/4.5
anastig. lens, 3 single slides, F.P.A... £5 12 0
Nine equal monthly payments of 13 2.
14-iD. Iy5.6 Dallmeyer DaUon Tele Anastig.
Lens, Iris. New condition. Cost £17.. £11 5 0
Nine equal monthly payments of 25/2.
84 ALDERSGATE ST
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BOLEXC 916 Projector fILMO ‘EIGHT’ PATHESCOPE 200-B EUMIG Projector
Pap Q ^ an<1 1K mm Ki1m« *
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. Films
This machine is entirely gear
driven, there being no belts
whatever. >Vhen fitted with a
50-volt 200-watt lamp and the
equivalent of a three-bladed
shutter, the screen luminosity
is 130 lumens.. £4@ ^ Q : 0
Nine r~ monthly payments o!
£5 78. 4d.
With fast f/1.6 projection
lens. Pilot light. Adjustable
tilt and efficient cooling.
Safety curtain for “ stills."
Takes 200-ft. films. For
all voltages,
110 to 250..
Nine ' monthly payments ol
93/4.
With 200-watt lighting. Picture
10 ft. wide easily obtainable. Flicker¬
less projection, sprocket fed. Thread¬
ing one side only. Single nut tilting
device. Works off 110 volts. With
lamp, plug, flex, adapter and one
empty 300-ft. super £15:0:0
Silent running. Gives pictures
up to 10 ft. wide. 25-watt illu¬
mination. Simple loading. F/1.6
Meyer Kinon lens. Three models,
for 8, 9.6 or 16 . A . A
mm. films . • U • U
Nine monthly payments of 35/-. Nine monthly payments ol 67/8
New EXAKTA DUPLEX
LUMIMAX
Combination Enlarger
and Projection Lantern
Body turns at right angles for projection.
For Exakta, V.P., 6x6 cm,
and smaller sizes, en»
larges to 15 times linear,
Baeeboard 12 x 12 in. Body swings at right
angles for projection, or for enbrgements
larger than 12 x 12.
PRICES :
Enlarger, with 4-in. double condenser,
baseboard, stand and flex, without lens or
lamp, for use with the fiA*
lene on Exakta cameras IVaV
Nine monthly payments o! 24/6.
Ditto, ditto, with f/4.5 £*1 0 > A * A
Ihagee anastigmat .
Projection attachment for body to allow
for greater distances. . . 17s. 6d.
Send for our latest Enlarger List, post free
from any City Sale branch. It contains the
finest selection of enlargers you could wish
to choose &om. ^
BRAND NEW OFFER-
GENUINE ZEISS IKON
31x21 TROPICAL
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November ii, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
BARGAINS ON EASY PAYMENTS
DEMONSTRATED, AND THE FINEST POSSIBLE FILM LIBRARY IS HERE— CHOOSE YOUR FILMS NOW FOR XMAS
i-pl. T.-P. Enlarger, long ex., f/G.3 anas., Si-in.
condenser, electric fittings. As new . £6 15 0
200-B Fathe Cine Projector, adjustable resistance
and case. As new . £14 14 0
Patbe Home Cine 9.5-mm. Projector, type C motor.
group resistanoe, super attachment . £8 17 6
Willlainson Aerial Pistol Camera, f/4.5
Boss Xpres, 12 slides, F.P.A., L, /case . £14 10 0
31x21 ^ISB Maximar, double ex., f/4.6 Tessar,
D.A. Compar shutter, 8 elides, L/case - £6 17 6
Kodak Cine-8 Camera, f/1.9 anas., L/case £9 17 6
31x21 Zeiss Oliraphot Vertical Enlarger, f/4.5
Tessar, base eaeel, electric fittings . £7 16 0
12>in. Dallmoyer Large Adon Telephoto t/4, for
Leica, with hood and range-finder. Cost £25 lOs.
£17 17 0
Model II Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case
£18 10 0
Model II Leitz Leica, coupled range-finder, f/2
Surnmar, ever-ready case . £29 10 0
Model B CineoEodak Projector, self-threading, adjust¬
able resistance, travelling-case. Cost £100 £21 10 0
630/16 Snper Ikonta, range-finder, D.A. Compur,
latest release, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case £24 10 0
31x21 T.-P. Reflex, f/4.6 Cooke, 3 sUdes, F.P.A.
and case . £6 10 0
1-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres. .3 O.D. slhles,
F.P.A. , filter, hoods, magnifier. 12-iii. f/5.4 Tele-
centric, L/case . £23 10 0
Kodak Auto-tocus Vertical Enlarger, for negs. up
to fi X 4 in., f/6.3 anas., electric fittings. ... £4 17 6
6 X 13 RoUeidoscope, pair f'A.b Tessar lenses.
stereo Compur, L/case . £37 10 0
1-pl. Oak Enlarger, f/G.3 anas., 51 -in. condenser,
electric fittings . £4 17 8
WANTED to Purchase, one or two good Optical
Lanterns. Send details and prices required.
31x21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, £/4.5 Dallmeyer
anas., b slides, roll-holder . £5 17 6
21 ^ 21 Latest Voigtlander Roll Film Superb, f/3.5
Heliar lens, pair Focar lenses, ever-ready case. As
new . £16 18 0
21x21 Latest Automatic Bolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar,
high-speed Compur, L/case . £19 10 0
16-ex. on 31x21 Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar.
Rapid Compur shutter, purse . £13 17 6
31 X 21 Mentor Compar Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur
shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A., L/case . £11 17 6
81x21 Makina, f/2. 9 Plaubel Anticomar, Compur,
3 slides, coupled range-finder . £26 10 0
1-pl. T.-P. Enlarger, all-way carrier, 8i-in. condenser,
first quality obj., electric fittings . £8 17 6
81 X 21 Ensign Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3 anas., electiic
fittings, base easel . £8 10 0
3x4 Kolibri, Tessar. Compur shutter £6 15 0
8-cm. !;4 Elmar Lens, chromium, coupled for Leica
£9 17 6
Model 1 Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar lens, range-finder
and case . £9 17 6
D.A. Bolex Projector, for 16-mm. and 9.5 mm.,
250-watt lamp, resistance and case . £80 0 0
9.6 Dekko Cine Camera, f/2. 5 T.T. A H. lens
£5 17 6
21 X 21 Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar. Compur
£11 17 6
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I given. Send details of yonr apparatus.
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ALL THE BEST
HOME TALKIES
FIRST EASY
PAYMENT GETS
ANY MODEL !
IF IT'S NEW-
WE HAVE IT /
^E^E scope Model "A
Gives a performance good enough for the home
or in a hall containing an audience up to 600
people. The equipment is comprised of two units.
Projector, amplifier and loudspeakers contained
in two carrying-cases. Easily transportable and
installed in a few minutes.. . * 0 * 0
Or on Easy Terms.
ONLY HALF-PRICE ! !
“ADORO”
with
F/4.5 ZEISS TESSAR LENS
For plates or film packs. Body of well-seasoned
teak wood, brass bound. Double extension.
Rack and pinion focussing. Ivorine
focussing scale 6 ft. to infinity. Ground-
glass focussing screen and deep hood. Rigid
front with rising, falling and cross micrometer
movements. Leather bellows, D.V. and brilliant
view-finders, with spirit level. Bushed for tripod.
Compur shutter, with D.A. Three single nickel
plate-holders.
Only £11:2:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/-.
NOTHINO LIKE IT FOR HARD WEAR AND
PERFECT RESULTS— NEVER HAS SUCH
VALUE BEFORE BEEN OFFERED.
16-mm. KEYSTONE
2-in. large-aperture projection
lens, motor drive, forward and
reverse. Special device for stills,
600-watt lamp, fitted super optical
system for added aai* , a ^
brilliancy . *»ZO ■ 0 ■ U
Nine monthly payments of 68/4.
ENSIGN AUTO¬
FOCUS MAGNAPRINT
For ail miniature negatives, Ensign Midget,
half V.P., Leica and Coutax and similar
sizes. F/4.5 Dallmeyer lens and 2} -in.
condenser ; enlarges to all sizes from 2^ x
to 16x12 in. Baseboard fitted with spring
paper clamp . £8*15*0
Nine monthly payments of 20/6.
T.-P. IMPERIAL
ENLARGER
Micrometer screw focussing front,
reversible negative carrier, spring
controlled carrier gxiide, bellows
connection between lamphouse
and condenser. Removable diffuser.
Without lens, i-pl.,
5^-in. condenser...
KODASCOPE
16-mm.
MODEL “E”
Including a novel carry¬
ing-case and vibration-
proof projector stand in
one. Six interchangeable
lenses are availal»le. Sup¬
plied with 2-in. f,'2.5 lens.
New design fixed-centre
flaming device, yariiibie
spcetl control. Fast motor
rewind. Simplified oiling
system. ^\'ith built-in
transiornier for A.C.
mains, 100 to
250 volts .
£30
Nine monthly payments
of 70/-.
:i-
fi
£5:5:
8|-iD. condenser. .
Nine monthly payments of 12/4
and 24/6.
EXCHANGE (1929) LTD.
Bargains !
9.5-mm. Pathe Imp Projector, complete with
super-reel attachment, resistance and motor
£4 17 6
Model III Leiti Leica, Surnmar f/2, coupled
range-finder, lens hood. New condition
£31 10 0
i-pl. Lancaster Enlarger, f/().3 anaatigmat .
Sj-in. condenser, reversible negative carrier.
Nice order . £4 15 0
3j X 2j Ica Bebe, t'arl Zeiss Tessar fy4.5. Com¬
pound shutter, focussing. 2 slides, F.P.A.
£6 19 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Movie Projector, complete
with motcir, super-reel attaciuneiit and resistance
£7 17 6
V.P. Icarette Roll Film, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5
Compur shutter, focussing. Nice order £7 17 6
Super Sports Roll Film Camera, taking IG
pictures on a 3i x 2i. 12 2i square, or V.P. plates,
Xenar f/2. 9, Compur delayed-action sector
shutter, plate attachment, 3 slides and screen
_ £11 5 0
Weston Universal Meter . £4 10 0
3i X 21 No. 6 Tropical Carbine, Carl Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, Compur shutter, plate back, 3 slides and
case . £7 17 6
3i X 21 Graflex Reflex, Kodak f/4.6 anastigmat,
Graflex focal-plane shutter, speeiis to 1/1, 000th,
revolving back, adapter for single metal slides.
G elides, F.P.A. and leather case . £9 17 6
31 X 21 Agfa Standard Roll Film, f/4.5 Agfa
anastigmat, speeded shutter from 1 to 1/lOOtb,
focussing . £3 12 6
9.5-mm. de Luxe Pathe Cine Camera, f/2. 5
anastigmat. Telephoto, 3 speeds, motor drive
and leather case. New condition _ £15 5 0
9.5-mm. Pathe 200-B Projector, 200-watt lamp,
motor drive, resistance to 250 volts. Nice
order . £13 5 0
31 X 21 Six-20 Kodak, f/4.3 Kodak anastigmat,
Ev’erset shutter, with delayed action leather
case... . *. . £4 15 0
Bewi Photo-electric Cell Exposure Meter, and
leather case . £3 7 g
16-on-31x2l Baldax Roll Film, Meyer f/2.9
anastigmat, D.A. Compur shutter,' focussing
adjustment . £7 10 0
31x21 Very Compact Folding Pocket, Citonar
f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter, double exten¬
sion, 3 slides and case . £4 15 0
31 X 21 Zeiss Ikon Ideal, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
Compur shutter, double extension, 3 slides.
F.P.A. and leather case . £8 17 6
31 X 21 Kodak Regent, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
D.A. Compur shutter, coupled range-finder
and leather case. As new . £14 14 0
i-pl. Goerz Mannioc Tenax, Dogmar f/4.5.
Compound shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case. . £6 6 0
Zeiss Ikon Contax Miniature, Carl Zeiss Tessar
fy3.5, coupled range-finder, ever-ready case
£16 17 6
41x21 Ikonta Roll Film, Carl Zeiss Tessar
f/4.6, D.A. Compur shutter and leather case
£7 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Magnaprint Vertical Enlarger,
f/6.3 anastigmat, negative carrier, condenser
and electric fittings . £10 10 0
Boss Tubnlar Bellows Enlarger, Petzval ob¬
jective, 8-in. condenser, roomy light-chamber
£6 15 0
i-pl. T.-P. Enlarger, long extension, f/6.8
anastigmat, reversible negative carrier, 54-iii.
condenser. Nice order . £5 2 6
Trioflex Projector and Enlarger, can be used
for enlarging, projection and Epi-projection,
to take pictures up to 6x6 cm., f/2.8 Meyer
anastigmat, electric fittings. New condition.
Cost £12 15s . £7 12 6
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
For ^ who are
PicturC'Makers . . .
Whether you make your pictures one at a time
with a “ still ” camera, or in scores at a “shot”
with a cine apparatus, for whatever you may
need go to the WESTMINSTER — you cannot do
better. You cannot have a wider range of choice,
amore helpful, expert service — nor greater andmore
attractive facilities for Buying OUT-OF-INCOME
or EXCHANGING your present equipment.
Call, or write to any of “ the Four Westminsters.”
‘EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC
—CINE AND STILL” .
The “WESTEX
FOUR-FIVE ”. .
Takes 8 or 16 on normal 3ix2i film. Very
highest quality iu every detail. Superb f/4.5
anastigmat, giving exceptionally fine Uefimtion,
in focussing mount, delayed-action Prontor 11
shutter. 1 to l/150th sec., T. and B. i^turdy
sU-metal body, plated edges, best leather cover¬
ing and bellows. Quick self-erecting front.
Optical direct-vision and brilliant waist-level
finders. Hinged easy-loading back, panchro¬
matic safety windows. Easy and delightful to
handle, yet suitable fur the most advanced work
anywhere. By far the best all-round value
offered. Obtainable only at the Westminster.
£4:8:9
Nine monthly payments of 10.5.
Velvet-lined Leather Case, 6 9 extra.
O VICTORIA 2.9
F/2.9 Schneider Radionar anastigmat, Rapid
Compur shutter, 1 to l/400th sec., T. and B.
£7 : 19 : 6
Nine monthly payments of 18/7.
PATHfiSCOPE
200-B PROJECTOR
9.5-mm. Highly efficient 200-watt direct
lighting system, giving a biiliiant screen
picture lu ft. wide. Flickerless projec¬
tion. Fan-cooled and asbestos-lined lamp-
house. Universal tilting movement. Motor
lewind, A.C. or D.C. supply, complete with
lamp and motor drive for lOU-volt circuit,
3U0-ft. empty reel and flex.
£15*0*0 monthly payments
Resistance for use
on voltages 2U0 to
2j0.. . . fl 15 0
New PATHESCOPE
9.5-mm. MOTOCAMERA
Model “H.** Remarkably compact and ex¬
tremely simple,. Loaded in a few seconds.
8tze 4} in. square by 2k in. thick, weighs
only 21 lb. Anastigmat 1/2.5 lens. Extra
smooth running silent mechanism, single
pictures at will.
£6:6:0 Nine monthly payments
“DEKKO” 9.5-mm. CINfi CAMERA
With 20-mm. Dallmeyer anastigmat (fixed focus),
interchangeable mount , variable speeds, half to
normal and slow motion, 64 pictures per sec.,
single picture device, spring drive motor, taking
full 3U ft. at one winding, built-in telescopic
finder.
Nine payments of 16/2. £6 : 18 : 6
F/2.5 Taylor-Hobson
anastigmat (fixed
focus) £7.16.6
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 18/3.
F/1.9 Dallmeyer, with
micrometer focussing
£10: 18 : 6
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 25/6,
BOLEX PROJECTOR
for 8, 9.5 and 16 mm.
2-in. Dallmeyer projection
lens, electric motor drive
with forward and reverse
movements ; all gear-
driven “ still '* picture
device, motor rewind, air¬
cooled lamphouse and
mechanism, separate con¬
trols for lamp and motor.
Stainless steel pressure
plate and gate, simple
masking device, ammeter,
and variable resistance to
lamphouse, direct lighting
system. Very elRclent out¬
fit. Light and compact.
Price with llO-volt, 400
or 500-\vatt lamp for use
on A.C. or D.C. current.
Complete with resistance
for use with voltages up to
250 volts, and carrying-
£66:15:0
Nine monthly payments of
Also G916, 9.5 or 16 mm.,
500-watt lamp, case and
resistance. £53.15.0
Nine monthly payments of
125/6,
D.R., 9.5 or 16 mra., 400-watt lamp, £,4.1 • 7 • A
case and resistance . • / • U
Nine monthly payments of 96/7.
KODASCOPE
MODEL “D”
PROJECTOR
Gives a brilliant, steady picture, 40 x 30
in., at 14 ft. Takes 400 ft. of 16-mm-.
film, amply sufficient for fifteen minutes*
continuous running. *' Stills ’* at will,
and rapid rewind. Smooth-running
motor drive, just plug-in to house
supply. SOO-watt lamp, fan-cooled
lamphouse.
With supplementary resistance, splic¬
ing and oiling out- £25 * 0 * 0
fits .
Nine monthly payments of 68/4.
“ FILMAREX ”
AND “ FAM ” (Automatic)
VERTICAL ENLARGERS
F/4.5 anastigmat, one-hand
lever, rise and fall, with auto¬
matic locking, in three models,
for negatives up to 4 x 4 cm.,
6x6 cm., 31x21.
Model 1, 4x4 cm., enlarges
2 to 10 times linear. Complete
with condenser.
£9 : 13 : 6
Nine monthly payments of
22/7.
Model 2, 6 X 6 cm., complete
£11:8:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/8.
£17:17:0
Nine monthly paymentsof 41/8.
“ FAM ” (Automatic)
Model f/4.5 anastigmat.
4X4. m. £14:14:0
Nine monthly paymentsof 84/4.
£18:18:0
Nine monthly payments of 44/1.
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November ii, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER ADVERTISEMENTS
V
(RoUetflex does it again /
WINS “DAILY HERALD” FIRST PRIZE THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING
£3,000
FIRST PRIZE THIS YEAR for the Eollei-
flex piotare on the right — taken by Mr. F. B. Done,
of Northwicb.
£2,500
FIRST PRIZE LAST YEAR for aRoUei-
6ex shot — taken by Mr. R. Jenkins, of Bayswater.
The competition was open to any amateur, no
matter what bis camera, so the RoUeiflex beats all
comers. To carry oS the biggest prize in photo¬
graphic competitions two years in succession is
sorely a record unparalleled in photographic
history. No wonder the photographic trade is
agog with this astounding news.
There is no donbt that the unique design and the
marvellous versatility ol the Rolleiflex enabled
both Mr, Done, this year, and Mr. Jenkins, last
year, to pull off these big prizes.
By permission of the ‘'Daily Herald,**
Rollciflex is only a medium-priced camera. It has a one-lever Compur shutter speeded to l/500th sec., T.
and B.. a Zeiss Tcssar f/3.5 lens, and cakes 12 pictures on 3^x2^ 8-exposure roll film for I/-. As equally
suited to winter photography as summer snapshots. And it costs £25. A large range of accessories include
plate adapter, cine-film attachment, stereo attachment, Proxar lenses, etc.
By permission of “Weeklv Illustrated.*' *
. . . and this
PICTURE WON £100
“WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED” FIRST PRIZE
It was taken by Mr. K. M. Kershaw, of Newcastle-on-Tyne. Congratulations
are due to Mr. Kershaw, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, not only on his superb picture,
but on his discrimination in choosing the right camera. Messrs. Jenkins, Done
and Kershaw must be very grateful to their cameras for these considerable
prizes.
Rolleicord, with Zeiss Triotar £‘*f7B'1AaA
f/3.5 lens . 36 I f . lU-U
Rolleicord, with Zeiss Triotar J^'I^bHIAnA
f/4.5 lens . a6l4a fiUaU
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
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This new, up-to-the-minute, illustrated edition of the “ Granville Guide ” should
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contains full working instructions, formulae, useful articles written by experts,
and gives a complete list of materials, including many new lines. The Gran¬
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GEVAERT CARTRIDGE
The simplest and most convenient
daylight loading method. A patent
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with removable locking cap for dark¬
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spool chamber required. Fits all above
camera models.
DAYLIGHT SPOOL
For loading into Leica spool chamber or
direct into Contax camera in daylight
in usual way.
UNSPOOLED LENGTHS
Trimmed ready for loading Leica and
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November n, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Vll
ENSIGN
MAGNAPRINT ENLARGERS
NEW MODELS
WITH FRICTION DRIVE RAISING MECHANISM
These new models in the Magnaprint Range
incorporate a new and most efficient type of raising
mechanism.
The body is moved up or down on the standard
by a friction drive operated by a large white knob.
Fine focussing is then carried out by the helicoidal
lens mount which is provided with a large knob
which locks it firmly in position at the required
point, thescale ranging from |-pl. up to 15 X 12 size.
Thesuper speed condenser, combined with diffused
lighting, ensures perfect quality grainless enlarge¬
ment from even the smallest negatives, together
with exceptional speed.
For ail sizes up to 2|x2f in. (6x6 cm.). Fitted with
4-in. Condenser. Enlarges 2|^X 2^ up to 15 x IS in., other
sizes in proportion.
Model V/ 10, with ENSAR f/6.3 enlarging anastigmat £7 15 0
Model V/IOM, with MAGNAR f/4.5 enlarging anas. £9 10 0
For ail sizes up to 2^x3^ in. (6x9 cm.). Fitted with
4|-in. Condenser. Enlarges 2Jx3j in. negatives from P.C.
up to I5x 12 in. Smaller size negatives in proportion.
Model V/ll, with ENSAR f/6.3 enlarging anastigmat . . £8 10 0
Model V/IIM, with MAGNAR f/4.5 enlarging anas* £10 0 0
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OF BARNET BROMIDE ENLARGING PAPER
Contains 12 sheets Whole-
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Each variety of paper sepa¬
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
ZEISS
IKON
Interchangeable ZEISS LENSES
focussed by coupled distance meter are the key-note of the new Zeiss Ikon
Nettax. The Nettax, while not so versatile as the Contax, nevertheless provides
a choice of wide-angle and long-distance Zeiss lenses to be used interchangeably
with the standard Zeiss Tessars of f/3.5 and f/2.8.
THE
XETTAX
has the all-metal Contax type incorrodible focal-plane shutter speeded from
l/5th to I/I, 000th second, and the back is detachable for cleaning, and is
designed to take a plate back.
The Nettax is £1 I 5s. Od. cheaper than Contax II, and it will appeal to those
requiring an instrument providing interchangeable lens facilities, but without
the extensive selection available with the Contax.
Ask for our new publication, entitled “Unfettered Photography,”
post free on request, and your dealer for a Nettax demonstration.
ZEISS IKON LTD., II, Mortimer House, Mortimer St., London, W. I
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WEDNESDAY, November iith, 1936.
WE are glad to hear from so
many readers that The
Amateur Photographer Diary
for 1937 — recently published, is be¬
ing so well appreciated. It meets the
need for a handy pocket-size book
that not only contains the usual
diary spaces and a useful exposure
guide and record, but also a very
complete series of practical formula;
for general use and with standard
materials. As the amateur’s con¬
stant companion it will more than
repay its nominal cost of is. 6d.,
as a great number of the problems
that the worker will encounter when
taking photographs or in developing
and printing, etc., are dealt with
in its pages. Those who have not
already seen “ The A.P.” Diary
should ask lor it at their newsagents,
bookstalls or dealers. We have no
doubt they will want to secure a
copy as soon as they see it.
A New Agfa Process of Colour
Photography.
As many of our readers are aware,
the Agfa factory has produced for
a number of years a special “ lenti-
culated ’’ colour film, which was
based (as were also a number of
other similar processes) on an in¬
vention of Berthon. This process
requires special camera and pro¬
jector filters to produce the coloured
images, so that specially designed
apparatus was needed for satis¬
factory results. A new process has
just been announced by the firm,^
and the difference between the new
Agfa chemical process and the
Agfa lenticulated film is that in
the case of the former it is possible
to use the film without any modifi¬
cation of the optical equipment of
the camera or projector. Any ama¬
teur can thus get satisfactory results
from the process. Moreover, it is
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
A November Day in Town.
See article in this issue on " November
Mist and Picture-making.”
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2505.
possible to examine the colour
images direct with the naked eye,
which was not possible in the
Berthon lenticulated film process,
for the new film is coloured instead
of being black-and-white. Since
there is no necessity to use a heavy
filter with the new material, the
sensitivity of the film is increased
in practice, and the actual camera
exposure required for it will be verj^
much the same as that used for
the normal amateur reversal films.
For projection, too, no colour filter
will be required, as the image is pure
colour with no black silver what¬
ever. Further details of the new
process will be given later.
The P.D.A. Dinner.
The happy and prosperous state
of the photographic trade was re¬
flected in the Annual Dinner of the
Photographic Dealers’ Association,
held on Wednesday of last week at
the Park Lane Hotel, London.
Over 500 from aU parts of the
country were present, including re¬
presentatives of every branch of the
photographic industry, with Mr.
J. Lancaster, of Leeds, President of
the P.D.A. , as chairman. Many
ladies were among the guests, and
the function — which was followed
by a cabaret and dance — was a
brilliant success. Lord Dunedin,
himself an amateur photographer of
very long standing, replied for the
guests, and during the evening a
handsome presentation was made
to Mr. Wallace Heaton on his re¬
tirement from the office of Hon.
Secretary. Much of the present
success of the P.D.A. and of these
annual gatherings, which have
steadily increased in size and im¬
portance from year to year, has
been due to Mr. Heaton’s untiring
work on behalf of the Association.
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November nth, 1936
k AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
t:, 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
So Many Uses.
Just two examples of uses of
photography that a rambling jour¬
nalist heard about on the same day.
One was at the recent National
Smoke Abatement Conference at
South Kensington, where Dr. J. S.
Owens, in describing the investi¬
gation of atmospheric pollution,
mentioned that for ascertaining with
reasonable accuracy the effect of
city smoke in robbing us of health¬
giving daylight and ultra-violet, the
action of light on photographic
paper was the most helpful method.
A piece of sensitised paper is exposed
to the light under an opaque plate,
perforated with a line of small holes,
above which is an optical wedge of
neutral-tinted glass which allows
light to penetrate in a gradually
increasing quantity from one end
of the wedge to the other. By
counting the number of spots appear¬
ing on the paper a measure of the
amount of light is obtained. The
other instance was given at a
meeting of the Institution of Mining
and Metallurgy, where an engineer
described how on the Rand photo¬
graphy is used in the endeavour to
obtain some knowledge of the direc¬
tion of the dip of underlying beds.
After making a bore-hole, a photo¬
graphic record is made simultane¬
ously of the orientation of the
scoremark of the core, the deflection
of the borehole, and the magnetic
direction and so on.
Photography in National Parks.
An Oxford student making a
grand tour of America sends us some
literature about the Yellowstone
National Park, a vast reservation
in Wyoming about equal in area to
the counties of Lincolnshire and
I^eicestershire combined. One fea¬
ture of the literature is the way in
which the American authorities look
after the interests of visiting photo¬
graphers. They give directions as
to the various places in the park
where there are photographic labor¬
atories, as they call them, and where
the photographer can get all the
dark-room and printing-bench service
that he wants. In addition the
places are specified at which photo¬
graphic material can be purchased,
and, of course, the shops and the
stands in the hotels and lodges where
the visitor without a photographic
outfit can buy prints, enlargements,
plain or coloured lantern slides, and
even motion-picture films. The
Americans at least are wide awake
to the value of the tourist photo¬
grapher as an advertising agent.
Wanted — the Picture.
Some people say, in these days of
wireless, that they prefer to listen
rather than to see. They would
rather hear the Coronation at their
sets than catch a glimpse of it.
They have learned, from the per¬
fection of the apparatus of listening,
how to reconstruct the scene from
their imagination. Frankly, we are
sceptical of all this. Listening is
an unsatisfactory substitute for see¬
ing, and always wfll be. A glance
at a photograph of a man we have
never seen tells us far more about
him than a talk on the telephone. A
photograph of a landscape tells us
what can never be conveyed in a
description, because words can only
present the facts one after the
other, whereas a picture presents all
the facts together in the places and
relations which nature gave them.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Blue-Black Slides.
I have tried to get blue-black lantern slides for winter subjects,
mist effects, etc., by using thiocarbamide, but find the results
uncertain. Can you suggest a more reliable procedure
P. S. A . (Deptford.)
Probably the finest slides in blue-black and blue-grey have been
produced with thiocarbamide. but even in the most experienced
hands the process is " tricky.” Even slight variations in
temperature make great differences in the results, and the
element of chance seems to play an unusually important part.
Some years ago Mr. J. J. Hartley described his method of
producing the fine slides, often of snow and frost subjects, which
gained him many awards, and which were, no doubt, just the
sort of thing at which you are aiming.
It may seem strange that warm-tone lantern plates should
be used, instead of black-tone plates which would apparently
be more promising for the purpose. Instead of using one of
the developers recommended for producing warm tones, how¬
ever, the following single solution is substituted. An exposure
is found that will give a black-tone image, with full detail, but
on the soft side, as the after-treatment results in considerable
intensification, and this must be allowed for.
The developer formula is ; —
Metol . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 grs.
Sodium sulphite
Sodium carbonate
Hydroquinone
Potassium bromide
Water to
500 grs.
500 grs.
40 grs.
25 grs.
20 oz.
The slide is fixed and washed as usual. The washing must
be very thorough, as the least trace of hypo will cause trouble
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during the next operation — that of bleaching and redeveloping.
In 10 oz. of hot water dissolve ^ oz. of mercury bichloride,
and let it stand till cool. Decant the liquid, leaving the sedi¬
ment behind, and add 30 minims of hydrochloric acid. The
solution is a powerful poison. Pour some of this solution over
the slide, rocking the dish at intervals until the image is white
right through to the back.
Rinse the slide well, and redevelop the image with the same
developer as before. It will be blue-black, but on the strong
side, and lacking in brilliance and transparency. The final
stage is to clear it with Farmer’s reducer. This is plain hypo,
say, 4 oz. to the pint, to which, immediately before use, enough
potassium ferricyanide solution has been added to make it
a pale yellow colour. The slide soon clears and brightens, but
great care must be taken not to continue the action long enough
to remove delicate light tones, or the effect will be spoilt.
Spotting Lantern Slides.
Do you recommend white ink for spotting and titling lantern
slides ? If not, what is the best alternative ? R. T. (Durham.)
White " ink ” is quite commonly used for these purposes,
but it must be a good brand. Some whites soon powder with
the heat of the lantern, and particles shake down on to the
image and make serious blemishes on the screen. Many slide-
makers use discs of white paper. If there is room on a black
mask to write in white ink, there is room to stick down a
slip of white paper and write in black.
In our opinion there is nothing to beat spot binding strips.
One strip in four is printed with spots, two coming on the face
of the slide and two on the top, and also with blank spaces
for numbers, short titles and name.
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Successful
GEORGE L. WAKEFIELD.
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Free-Lancing
Some practical hints on a subject that always makes
a great appeal to the amateur photographer.
The requirements of a photograph
intended for submission to a
newspaper or periodical were
summed up by the representative of
one of the large photographic agencies.
He said that a picture must have
human interest, and tell a story with¬
out the aid of a lengthy caption.
Attractive pictures of animals and
children “ doing something ” are nearly
always sure of a market.
The making and marketing of prints
for reproduction is as absorbing and
important an occupation as the selec¬
tion of suitable subjects.
The Right Sort of Print.
Always make glazed black-and-
white prints, and wherever possible
they should not be less than whole-
plate or 10 by 8 inches. For specially
interesting subjects, 12 by 10 inches,
or even larger, is not out of place.
While a print will never sell on account
of its size alone, editors are only
human, and are naturally attracted to
a big print.
The beginner is often given the
advice to make his prints strong and
contrasty for Press purposes. It should
be noted, however, that contrasty
does not mean black, choked-up
shadows and bald high-lights. The
shadows should be rich, with plenty
of detail, and the high-lights bright ;
between these extremes should be a
full range of half-tones. This ideal
can only be attained by the use of the
correct grade of paper for the negative,
and full development of the print.
A wide white border serves another
purpose beyond mere decoration. A
print that has been through the post
several times often becomes a little
damaged at the edges. In such a
case, a narrow strip can be trimmed
from each edge, and the photograph
restored to its pristine tidiness.
The Back of the Print.
Your name and address should be
on the back of each picture, but the
caption should be on a separate slip
of paper, pasted by one edge only to
the back of the print. This enables
an editor, if he wishes, to scrap your
caption and provide one of his own to
fit in with special circumstances.
When writing name and address on
the back of a print always use a soft
pencil and write lightly with the
print face down on a hard, smooth
surface, otherwise the writing may
be visible on the front of the glazed
print and spoil it for reproduction.
To prevent prints being damaged in
the post, use stout envelopes of ample
size, and enclose a sheet of stiff card,
half an inch smaller all round than
the envelope. Always enclose a
stamped, self-addressed envelope for
the return of pictures in the event of
their being unsuitable.
A long letter is unnecessary when
submitting photographs. A note on
these lines is sufficient :■ —
The Editor.
Dear Sir,
I enclose herewith a photograph
which perhaps you might find suit¬
able for publication, at your usual
rates.
Yours faithfully —
The Best Markets.
Now for the selection of markets.
This is most important. Many an
excellent photograph has been returned
with thanks, not because it is a
failure, but because it has been sent
to the wrong paper. A useful market
guide for the budding free-lance is the
Writers’ and Artists’ Year Book, pub¬
lished at 3s. 6d. by Messrs. A. & C.
Black. It contains a full list of papers
and periodicals, both British and
American, with a summary of their
editorial requirements, as regards
articles and illustrations.
Helpful as this book is, however, it
cannot replace an actual study of the
papers to which you intend to submit
prints. The news room at the public
library is an ideal place for this, and
by spending a few hours noting
briefly in a notebook the character¬
istics of the various papers, many of
those terse and disheartening rejection
slips can be avoided.
Topicality.
Notice particularly how the different
papers treat the' captions to their
illustrations, and watch how all of
them try to infuse a touch of topicality
into the most mundane of subjects.
Topicality is the flesh and blood of all
newspapers, and the simple subject
that is useless as a Press picture to¬
day may, owing to its suddenly be¬
coming topical, be news to-morrow.
A commonplace landscape may become
saleable many times if the site of the
photograph is bought by the National
Trust, or if archaeological discoveries
are made in the vicinity. Try and
cultivate a news sense in these mat¬
ters, and you will reap many useful
guineas.
You will need a print record book,
which can be an exercise book ruled
in columns, and in this, note the date,
and the title, and paper to which each
print is sent. When sold, or rejected,
note these particulars also.
It is wise to keep a note of all ex¬
penses, such as photographic materials,
postage and stationery. This enables
a clear idea to be obtained of your
profits, and is also useful when send¬
ing in Income Tax returns.
Series.
Now a few words about series. A
series of pictures often sells better
than a single picture. Let us say, for
example, that you have a good print
of a litter of puppies. It may be a
perfect photograph, but as there are
so many of the same kind of subject,
you might find difficulty in selling it.
If, however, you have a series of the
same litter, showing pictorially, say,
a day in their life, you would find it
easy to sell several, or all, of the prints
to widely differing papers. A paper
often devotes the whole of its back
page to a series of pictures, and the
free-lance can often supply them.
Specialising.
If you specialise in a particular
branch of photography, say the study
of bird life, you have excellent oppor¬
tunities for making interesting series.
Not only would scientific journals
print them, but, happily captioned,
they would appeal to the readers of
daily and weekly papers.
Practical “ how-to-do-it ” pictures
have a ready sale with the practical
periodicals, either as series or as
single pictures. Gardening, motor¬
ing, home-making, and radio; are only
a few of the many subjects which lend
themselves to such work. Your own
hobbies will suggest plenty of ideas.
There is no infallible recipe for
success in the thrilling game of free¬
lancing, but if you can make pictures
of humanity going about its daily
work and recreation, and will give , a
little thought to the writing of cap¬
tions, you are well on the road to
publication.
A scrap-book in which to keep
reproductions of your work will not
only be useful as a record of your
success, but will act as a tonic in
lean times.
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November nth, 1936
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f:, 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER a
Mist in the Harbour.
WHATEVER photographers may think of the
shortcomings of our climate, the regular occur¬
rence of mist in autumn is a compensation which
is lacking in many drier and sunnier regions.
There is a world of difierence between the harsh glare and
inky shadows of the Tropics and the pearly glow and
delicate half-tones of a misty morning in this country.
In our early photographic days we seldom appreciate
how valuable an ally mist is. We regard " clearness ” as
the chief of photographic virtues, and the more detail we
get the more pleased we are. It is when we have passed
beyond this stage that we realise that an “ effect is better
than mere wealth of detail. When we have learnt to
The Fountain.
A/ ovember Misi
^ By DONALD G. SHELDON.
sacrifice the detail for the sake of the effect, we are well on the
way to success in picture-making.
When mist is present, near objects stand out boldly from a
delicate background ; those farther away appear successively
paler on account of the increasing thickness of the intervening
layer of mist. The scene appears divided into " planes,” giving
an almost stereoscopic effect. Only the near objects show
detail ; those more distant are " massed ” into grey shapes, but
are still sharp in outline. '
This effect is very beautiful, and when we photograph it a
smallish stop should be used so as to retain the sharpness of
distant outlines. It is quite different from the results obtained
by ” differential focussing ” with a large aperture ; this will
A Misty Evening in the Suburbs.
certainly show detail in near things and make them stand out
prominently, but the background is often degraded into a
meaningless and irritating blur.
Another valuable property of mist is that the colours of all
but the nearest objects are subdued. Most of the scene will
appear to be composed of varying depths of grey tone, almost as
it will be shown in the print. This almost monochrome appear¬
ance destroys the deceptive lure of colour, which so often leads
us to waste films on subjects unsuitable to photographic repre¬
sentation.
These properties of mist enable us to obtain pleasing pictures
of many scenes which would be hopelessly ugly in the revealing
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a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
d Picture-
Making
The Sun brea/iS through.
when photographinj; amongst trees on a misty day, when the
sunshine is broken up by the foliage into shafts of light which
the mist emphasises.
Orthochromatic materials serve admirably for mist photo¬
graphy. Since the colours are subdued there is little to be gained
by using panchromatics (one of the rare occasions when this
can be said) ; and ortho materials will render the scene pretty
much as the eye sees it. It is advisable, however, to use backed
plates or one of the ’chrome films, so as to lessen the chances of
halation if a coiiire-jour lighting is employed. No colour filter
should be used, as this would cut out much of the haze on which
the effect depends.
E.xposures should be generous, for with any trace of under¬
exposure the contrasts of the picture would be too harsh and the
delicacy of the effect would disappear. This is especially the
case when near object.s are included, as they will be shown as
black silhouettes if under-e.xposed. There is little excuse for
under-exposure nowadays, for the speed of several of the ’chrome
films is very high. Still, as
a reserve it is a good plan to
carry a tripod so that brief
time exposures may be given
if necessary.
Develop for no more than
two-thirds the normal time,
or the delicate gradations of
the misty background will be
destroyed. Even after this
curtailed development it
will probably be found best
to print or enlarge on a soft
grade of paper, for too
vigorous a paper will not
render properly the full
delicacy of the lighter tones.
We can sum up the secrets
of successful mist photo¬
graphy in a brief and easily
memorised note: "’Chrome
film, no filter, full exposure,
short development and soft
printing paper.” Add to
these the ability to see the
pictures when mist makes
them, and there is nothing
Mist and Sunshine in Old York. more to be said.
glare of a mistless day. Hackneyed
subjects take on a new glamour when
photographed in the soft sunshine of a
misty morning. The simplification ob¬
tained by “ massing ” will often allow
us to create bold patterns where there
would normally be a jumble of discordant
details.
The finest mist effects are got when
there is sunshine, especially when the
camera is pointed towards the sun.
For this contre-jour lighting a lens-hood
is advisable ; but there is little fear of
fogging, since the veil of mist scatters a
good many of the rays which might
prove too strong in a clearer atmosphere.
For this lighting the e\])osure should lie
doubled, as we are photographing thi’
darker side of the objects shown. Across
Mist in Dockland.
the reflections of sunshine a foregrouni.1 of water
or wet pavements will often make subjects in
themselves, especially when darker objects are
silhouetted against them.
If possible, the- scene should be so arranged
that some prominent object is shown fairly
near the camera, where it will act as a foil to
the background of delicate greys. In a contve-
jour lighting, these objects cast shadows which
are valuable for filling an otherwise empty
foreground.
Every photographer has seen and admired
the effect which often occurs in churches, where
a shaft of sunshine, entering by some upper
window, crosses the building like the beam
from a motor-car headlamp, and illumines a
pillar or other stonework. The beam is
shown up against darker surroundings by the
slight dust suspended in the atmosphere, and
was often " assisted ” by photographers of the
older school who shook a mat or other dusty
object in order to increase the amount of
floating dust. This effect can often be caught
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November nth, 1936
Readers^ HintS9 Tips and Gadgets
HAIR-LINE FOCUSSING.
H E use of a focussing screen
when enlarging enables the best
to be obtained from a negative
when detail is the first consideration.
I have used one, made as described
below, during the past few months,
and found it entirely satisfactory.
After soaking an old glass negative
in hot water for a few minutes, remove
the emulsion with a safety-razor blade
and a piece of clean cloth. After drying,
apply a coat of clear, liquid gum to one
side, and place lengths of human hair
in various positions on the gum as
shown in sketch. Then put the screen
away for a few days in a horizontal
position to get thoroughly dry and hard.
Roughly focus the negative on the
easel, remove it from the carrier and
replace with the screen in the same
position and facing the same way. If
the negative is on a glass plate, it is only
necessary to put the focussing screen
into the carrier so that the side bearing
the hair takes the place of the emulsion
side of the negative. If, however, the
enlargement is being made from a film,
some care is necessary. To remove the
film, together with the two pieces of
glass between which it is sandwiched,
and to put the screen in the place of the
whole is not correct, for this will put
the hairs at a different distance from
the lens than was the image. The film
must be removed, together with the
sheet of glass next its back (shiny side),
and the screen must be placed in the
carrier with the hair side resting on the
glass which previously supported the
front (dull side) of the film.
Now carefully focus up and adjust
the carrier or easel until the hairs are
clearly defined over the whole of the
enlarging area. After replacing the
screen with the negative make the
exposure in the usual way. The en¬
largement will then show all the fine
detail contained in the negative.
C. M. Crosby.
AN ENLARGING AID.
Many semi-automatic enlargers on the market now are
fitted with duplicate scales showing the degree of
enlargement, pointers on the lens mount and lantern
being set to the same figure to ensure sharpness of focus.
Unless the degree of enlargement required is known, this sys¬
tem necessitates either a certain amount of trial and error
2 3 45678 0
Half plate paper.
2 3 45678 0
Whole plate paper.
work with the enlarger itself, or preliminary measurements
on the negative and subsequent arithmetical calculations.
If a series of scales is made according to the design shown
here, the degree of enlargement necessary to bring any picture
up to any of the standard paper sizes may be read off directly
from a contact print using the appropriate scale. Each scale
is made on cardboard named with a standard size of paper, e.g.,
whole-plate, but the points on it are marked with enlarging
ratios instead of inches. Thus, since whole-plate paper is
8^ in. long, the point 4J in. from the zero is marked xz, the
point 2.83 in. from the zero (i.e., one-third of 8^ in.) is X 3,
and so on. Similar scales are made for other standard sizes
of paper as required.
To use the scales, contact prints from the negatives to be
used in the enlarger are needed. A print is taken and masked
in the usual way with L-shaped pieces of card until the required
picture is isolated. If this is to be printed, say, half-plate
size, the scale marked " half-plate ” is used to measure the
length of the picture enclosed by the masks, and instead of the
actual length in inches, the degree of enlargement is read
off directly.
A certain amount of experienced judgment is required to
ensure that the picture will not be too wide for the paper
chosen, or a set of scales may easily be made to measure the
width magnification as well as that for the length. It is then
merely necessary to see that the width enlargement is not
greater than the length, otherwise a larger sheet of paper must
be chosen and masked. Photographers who habitually mask
their prints will obviously need to rule their scales to fit the
slightly reduced dimensions of the space available for printing.
M. L. Haselgrove.
AN AID to ACCURATE ENLARGER FOCUSSING.
N order to make perfect enlargements the focussing must be
carried out accurately, but this is not always an easy
matter.
The device described here, however, will be a great help in
accurate focussing on horizontal enlargers.
A small section, say about 3^X2^, must be cut out of the
centre of the focussing easel of the enlarger.
In this is placed a piece of ground glass of the same size and
fastened in place so that the matt surface of the glass is flush
with the inside of the easel, i.e., the side on which the bromide
paper is pinned.
The focussing is carried out in the usual way on the white
surface of the easel, and in order to ascertain whether the image
is dead sharp it is viewed on the ground glass in the same way
as a focussing screen of a plate camera. That is, the image
is viewed from the back of the easel.
The ground glass can be effectively held in place by fixing a
framework of four thin strips of wood behind the glass.
If a strong glue is applied to the framework, and the glass
pressed tightly against it, it will hold in place quite well.
L. G. Chilman.
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The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
INIATURE" NOTES
Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
with a Miniature Camera
By JAMES JARCHfi.
SPEAKING as a press photographer
■ — and press photography is entirely
different work from ordinary photo¬
graphy — I find after twenty-nine years
of Fleet Street experience that the
miniature camera is the finest outfit for
the news-picture man.
Of course, we have not yet the perfect
camera for the purpose. Miniature
cameras to-day have what I consider to
be drawbacks, such as range-finders,
noisy shutters, slow loading devices . . .
Mr. Maxton speaking at a Literary Luncheon on “ If I
were Dictator." ijWi sec.,fl2, Super Pan. film.
and others which would take too long
in this short article to explain. At the
same time they have advantages for
the press photographer which no other
camera can give.
I have been using the miniature
camera now for about two years, and I
find one of its chief advantages is that
it enables you to take pictures of people
without their knowing. . . . For example,
I took a very good series of Mr. Bernard
Shaw in his study, and when I had got
enough pictures of him I let him see that
I was trying to take pictures of his room.
He amazed me by saying; "Hello!
You have got a Leica camera there ? ”
I said, “ Yes, Mr. Shaw, I am experi¬
menting with this.” He replied, " I
have two, but I cannot get good results,
and I am positive you will not be able to
take pictures in this room.”
He must have been astonished when
he saw in the Weekly Illustrated a full
page of pictures of himself talking to
the literary editor of the Daily Herald.
To cover the sound of the shutter each
time 1 made an exposure I had to
cough — and you can imagine how
difficult it is to hold your camera still
for one-eighth of a second exposure and
cough at the same time.
Another occasion when I found the
miniature camera very useful was in the
paddock at a fashionable race-meeting,
where press photography is not en¬
couraged. The camera held in the
usual way looks somewhat like field-
glasses, and all the time I was taking
pictures I was chatting to a policeman,
who every time I put the camera to
my eye thought 1 was having a look
through binoculars. Thanks to this, I
was able to obtain a page of " Fashions
at Ascot.”
Again, in the studios at Elstree, when
Elizabeth Bergner was making the
film " As You Like It,” I was able to
secure several good press photographs
with my miniature cameia and Summar
lens at f/3.5 aperture, and shutter at
i/3oth of a second. Immediately after
the shot the camera disappeared into my
specially - built poacher's pocket, until
wanted again.
I had great opportunities when I had
H. V. Morton in my car on his trip “ In
Search of Wales ” and " In Scotland
Again.” It was then that I could have
used a miniature with the greatest effect
if I had known their capabilities, but
unfortunately at that time I thought it
was almost impossible for anybody to
produce work good enough for newspaper
reproduction with a miniature camera.
A life-saving demonstration as seen from under water,
ijiootk sec., //6.3, Super Pan. film.
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Elizabeth Bergner in "As You Like It." ij^oth sec.,
fli-b, Super Pan. film.
I went on a trawler in the North Sea,
and, believe me, they were " seas.” I
went down a coal mine in South Wales,
where, if I had had a miniature camera,
I could have produced some of the most
remarkable pictures ever taken below
the surface of the earth. . . . Perhaps
such opportunities will occur again !
When I was writing my book " People
I have Shot,” I asked Mr. Hannen
Swaffer to write the foreword, and in a
very dimly-lit room, whilst Swaffer was
dictating the foreword to his secretary,
from a sitting position with my Leica on
my knee 1 was able to hold a half-a-
second exposure at f/2 — and Swaffer
did not know it, until he saw his own
portrait as frontispiece to my book.
It will be seen from this that the
miniature camera has placed a new
power in the hands of the press photo¬
grapher and enables him' to secure
subjects that would be impossible with
the usual press camera.
Perhaps the most interesting thing of
all in miniature photography is that one
has to start again from the beginning.
I mean that thoiigh the ordinary rules of
photography, such as light facts, tem¬
perature, and dark-room procedure, etc.,
still hold good, you need something else
as well. Special methods of develop¬
ment must be studied and you have to
know your camera thoroughly, and
exactly what it is capable of doing.
With a modern “ precision ” miniature,
the finest results are only to be obtained
in this manner; and when you have a
camera and materials you understand —
stick to them.
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November nth, 1936
Interiors with a Miniature
To catch the atmosphere as well as
the furniture and to include
figures in a room lit in the way
that is familiar to all who use it, usually
means a very long exposure, or a minia¬
ture camera.
With great depth of focus at relatively
large lens stops the miniature camera
offers great scope for dealing with this
problem satisfactorily ; but it must
be remembered in
the absence of a
rising front or
swing back, the
question of correct
uprights is of para¬
mount importance.
There are occa¬
sions when the cam¬
era can be pointed
at an angle to ad¬
vantage, but to do
it in a way that will
praduce slightly
convergent lines
will generally mean
adverse criticism.
Average well-lit interiors usually re-
([uire relatively slow exposures, even
with a miniature camera, and, due to the
small size of the negative with corre¬
spondingly big enlargements, there must
be no chance of camera movement. .\s
a rule, a tripod is not necessary ; there
is often a door frame, wall, or other
upright that can be utilised to rest the
camera against.
The accompanying illustrations were
taken on 33-mm. panchromatic film
in this way with an exposure of about
£ of a second at f/4.5. The great depth
of focus at this stop can be seen, and the
fact that no artificial light has been
used means that there are no conflicting
shadows.
When interiors are taken at night,
the camera should be arranged as far as
possible to avoid
the inclusion of the
light source. It is
often helpful to em¬
ploy a photo-flash
bulb, and switch
on the ordinary
lighting for a frac¬
tion of the .expo¬
sure. In this way it
is possible to ar¬
range the flash to
give a general light¬
ing, and still retain
the character of the
usual lighting with¬
out over-e.xposing
the high lights in relation to the shadows.
When ])lannin,g the composition, bear
in mind that bold shapes will help to
knit the picture together, and simple
direct lighting tends to give the maxi¬
mum reality. Look out for bad reflect¬
ing surfaces, and try not to include in
the same photograph both brilliant
light through a window as well as dark
recesse.s. Hernard Alfieri, Jun.
A UifftcuU Interior.
Carrying a Miniature
OWNERS of miniature cameras have
frequently had pointed out to
them the many advantages which
they hold over those possessing the
larger type, and not +!ie h-ast of these
is the ease with which
a small camera may be
carried about. It may
seem that always to
carry a camera weigh¬
ing one pound or there¬
abouts is no easy mat¬
ter, but if the method
illustrated be adopted
there should be no
difficulty.
All that is required
is a leather strap and
spring clip. The latter
is clipped on to the
carr\dng - handle, the
strap slung over the
right shoulder and the
camera placed in the
hip pocket. In this way
the strain is taken
off the pocket, and the
presence of the camera
is hardly noticeable. With the coat
on it is invisible, and if the depth of
the camera is no more than about one
inch there is no bulge to disclose its
existence. The very compact miniatuie
can be placed in the waistcoat or qpat
pocket without pulling it out of shape,
but the hip-pocket method has proved
very efficacious for those which are too
large for this method of transport.
Should the strap tend to slip off the
shoulder a shoulder-
loop could be sewn
on to the shirt or
waistcoat and the lea¬
ther strap kept in
position bv that means.
Alternatively, the pad
produced by a well-
known concern to pre¬
vent camera - straps
from slipping could be
used. The leather strap
should be of sufficient
length to permit the
use of the camera
without the necessity
of its being unfastened,
though with the spring
clip it is in any case a
simple matter to de¬
tach it.
Finally, it is an
advantage to leave the
camera as nearly ready as possible.
The best way of doing this is to focus
it for an average distance — say, 20 ft. —
and stop down to f/8 or f/6 in the
winter and leave the shutter ready to
set at i/25th. F. C. Cole.
Ciuncra in Hip Pocket.
The Non-Miniaturist
A Fable in Rhyme
HIS eye was wild but firm his hand.
As slow he strode across the land ;
About his neck a leathern strap
And on his head a sporting cap.
When lo ! A view (so fair a scene
To photograph, had never been!
Unfolds before his ravished gaze.
He justly gives it naught but praise.
The “ human element ” is near.
An aged peasant, full of beer.
A " foreground feature ” also, bright,
Outlined with all the midday light
He sees. He swiftly steps aside.
The intersecting thirds,” he cried.
His calculator opes with haste.
He turns the discs, the minutes waste.
Exposure time soon known, he draws
His refle.x from its case, a pause
While he erects his tripod there
And levels it with rapid care.
Now levers move and screws revolve.
Stop, speed and distance all dissolve
The quickly fleeting moments ; soon
The ” human element,” near noon
Strolls off for beer. Behind a cloud
The sun departs, nor is allowed
To reappear. O what a sigh !
His cam’ra’s ready ’neath his eye ;
His scene has gone. His trembling hand
Repacks his reflex, folds away
His tripod. Then upon his way
With furrowed brow and look of pain
He strides, with wand’ring eyes, again.
R. Acheson Crow.
When enlarging, it may take ten
minutes to focus and arrange the
picture, and to make a test-strip for
determining exposure and grade of
paper. But it only takes ten seconds
to expose your print. So make NOW
all the prints your friends are likely
to demand, with one over for yourself.
If it takes three minutes to develop
an enlargement, it also takes three
minutes to develop six, if you put
them all in at once.
But if over-exposed, so that it takes
only a minute and a half to develop, it
will take nine minutes to develop six ;
because unless individually watched
they will go too dark. Also, being
overexposed, they will be bad prints.
From which we conclude that
correct exposure saves time, as well
as improving prints.
Stains are not due to exhausted
hypo, but to exhaustion of the acid
in the hypo, which is used up by
developer carried over. Rinse,
therefore, between development and
fixation. Also, since metabisul¬
phite is cheap, you can always put
in an extra supply for luck.
A fine-grain developer that you
know well is a better developer — for
you — than a finer- grain developer
that you have never tried.
16
481
November nth, 1936
th[ amateur photographer I
6 CINEMATOQRAPHEB o I
which appears to be ot the tipping mirror type. The
base of the range-finder is if in., and its accuracy is
sufficient to detect with certainty a change of distance
of 6 in. at lo ft. The depth of focus of the lens fitted,
even at its full aperture of f/2.9, will cover an error of
just double this amount, so that in spite of the fact
that the range-finder shows a diminished image it
remains amply accurate.
The camera is scaled in feet from infinity to 4 ft.
It actually e;ctends a little past this latter point and
appears to focus to one metre (39 in.). Although not
marked on the scale the range-finder, of course, allows
for focussing to this distance.
The camera is self-erecting, opening to infinity at a
touch on the button. It always does open to infinity,
for wherever the focussing may have been left it is
sent back to the infinity position on closing the camera.
We were glad to note that the front of the camera
when opened is extremely ri^d.
The back of the camera hinges open for loading and
reveals two swing-out spool-holders fitted with auto¬
matic grips for the spools. Care has evidently been
taken in design to keep the film flat, for each spool-
holder contains a tensioning spring, and there is a
pressure-plate decidedly wider than the picture which
holds the film close up to the picture-aperture.
As always with the sixteen-exposure cameras two
red windows are provided. These are' fitted with
sliding covers, both of which are simultaneously with¬
drawn by moving a small button along a slide. A
depth-of-focus table in feet is attached to the top of the
range-finder and is used in conjunction with the scale
of distances, which shows through a small aperture
in the baseboard immediately in front of the lens.
The camera is available with the following four
lenses, all of 7.5-cm. focal length : —
F/2.9 Radionar, at £17 17s. 6d.
F/2.8 Xenar, at £19 17s. 6d.
F/3.5 Tessar, at £18 los. od.
F/2.8 Tessar, at £22 19s. fid.
All the above prices are with standard delayed-action
Compur shutter, but the Compur Rapid shutter may
be had instead at an extra charge of £i 8s. fid.
A wire release is included in the price of the camera,
together with a small but very informative handbook.
The Welta cameras are marketed by Messrs. Peeling
and Van Neck Ltd., 4-6, Holbom Circus, London, E.C.i.
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
THE
WELTA “ WELTUR ” CAMERA.
The Welta “ Weltiir ” camera takes i6 pictures
i-ii/i6ths X 2} ill. on an 8-exposure roll of
3j X 2i film. Its over-all size is 5JX4X1J in.,
including all projections.
This camera is a de luxe model of its class and has a
coupled range-finder combined with the view-finder.
On looking through the view-finder, which is of direct-
vision type and reduces by a little less than two
diameters, the view is seen lightly coloured yellow,
except for a small disc in the centre. It is within this
disc that the image is seen double until the focussing
is correctly adjusted.
Focussing is performed by a rack and pinion move¬
ment, which carries forward a sliding baseboard bear¬
ing the lens front. The back of this baseboard is
attached to a lever which operates the range-finder
The miniature camera opens up so
many new and unlimited fields for
exploration that winter will become
as busy a time as the summer, and I quite
expect to find future exhibitions will
show many more winter subjects (both
in and out of doors) than they have done
in the past.
Eyesight Worry.
Are you worried with having to wear
glasses when using your camera ? 1
am. I need glasses for setting my lens
and shutter, but not for using my range-
linder. My greatest trouble is when I
am working in a theatre ; I am con¬
tinually taking my glasses on and off to
keep pace with the changing light.
Sometimes they reach the breast-pocket
of my coat as intended, at others they
land on the ne.xt person’s lap, and they
have many times been rescued from the
floor.
Mr. Bertram Park has altered all that
for me, and I now work in comfort.
1 met him at a dress rehearsal one even¬
ing and noticed that he was wearing
glasses with half-lenses in the lower half
of the frame. I at once had a pair
made and now hnd the lens is in the
right position when I look down at my
camera, but no longer in my way when
1 use the range-finder (see illustration).
Jee Hockey.
Ice Hockey at Wembley.
The season is now some weeks old and
rinks are to be found all over the country.
Have a try at securing a picture next
time you have a chance, but do not
forget that it is the fastest game in the
world.
I am not going to give you the stops
and exposures, as no two rinks have the
same strength of light, and it would
spoil for you more than half the fun of
mastering a difficult subject ; but I will
place the London rinks in order as to how
I have found their lighting.
(i) Streatham, (2) Richmond, (3)
Wembley and Harringay, (4) Earl’s
Court.
The light at Streatham has been very
carefully tested at ice level, and I am
assured that it is 47 candle-power per
square foot, and that this is 12 candle-
power better than any other rink.
483
At Lane’s Lonimi Club.
Using camera with half-lens glasses.
Cleaning.
Range and view finder lenses reejuire
to be constantly kept clean ; this is not
an easy matter, owing to their small size.
Try this. Buy a packet of a dozen
drawing .stumps (small size) and always
carry one in your waistcoat pocket. It
lasts a long time and does its work well.
Condensation.
Watch for this nuisance during the
winter when working indoors. I went
into Lane’s Club recently for an all-in
match and had not been in my usual
position long when I noticed a man sit¬
ting two rows in front kept looking
round, as I thought, at my camera, but
I am quite used to this, as the wretched
chromium plate catches everybody’s eye.
Presently he pointed at my camera, and
as I am often asked what stop I am
using, I called out “ f/1.5.” He shook
his head, so I called out “ Contax II.”
He then replied, ” Look at your lens.”
The heat in the club is very great and
the evening had a cold nip in the air, and
it was quite a long time before my lens
warmed up ; I usually get warned by
my range-finder lens, but that evening
I was not using my range-finder. I was
in my special spot, which I know to be
20 ft. away from the ring.
Modern
Miniature Cameras
17
November nth, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER ca
White Borders to Enlargements
HOW TO GET EVEN MARGINS.
The masking frame is widely used
as a combined paper-holder and
mask when making prints with
the aid of a " miniature ” vertical
enlarger. Some users find difficulty in
making the mental calculations necessary
to set the arms for even masking,
especially when frequent changes from
horizontal to vertical pictures occur in
dealing with a series of negatives.
It is a good plan to have a fixed margin
as a basis, varying this, if required,
from print to print, but returning each
time to the original setting before
making the ne.xt print.
An Even Margin.
Suppose half-plate paper (6^x4^ in.)
is in use, one may decide on a ^-in.
margin as a standard. The stops are set
back J in., and the frame is set to
6X4J in. Reading from the stop out¬
wards, one thus gets J-in. margin, 4} in.
of picture, and the remaining ^ in.
required to make up the total of 4J in.
will again be margin.
Thus the frame is set to the size of
the paper less double the width of the
margin. The settings for this should
be memorised or marxed.
An even white border is less effective
than a border which is widest at the
bottom of the print. In making a
horizontal print this is obtained by
sliding upwards the lower masking
strip to the desired extent. If the next
• picture is to be vertical, the frame is
reset to its original position to give the
uniform T-in. margin, and then the
band at the bottom of the picture is
moved up by the recpiircd amount. If
the bottom of the j)icture falls at the
end of the frame where the stop is
placed, first the stop is moved back to the
extent necessary to give the wider
margin, and then the masking band
at the top of the picture is mov’ed in by
exactly the same amount. That the
band has been moved is obvious ; do
not forget that the stop also requires
resetting to get back to the standard
position.
It will be noticed that this simple pro¬
cedure assumes that a horizontal picture
will be made a little narrower than the
maximum the paper will accommodate,
while a vertical picture becomes more
nearly square. If a horizontal picture
is too long, or a vertical one too wide, it
becomes necessary to move both mask¬
ing bands and one stop if the picture is
to be centred on the paper. In doing
this mistakes are easy ; it is usually
preferred to bring in the maskin.g band
at the side of the picture as far as may
be necessary to give the required shape,
and then to trim off the excess margin
on that side.
The handling of the frame can best be
learnt by taking some sheets of (non¬
photographic) paper, cutting them to the
size of the enlarging paper to be used,
and setting the frame to give whatever
combination of margins you care to
think of. Put the paper in the frame
and run a pencil round the picture open¬
ing. On taking the paper out you will
see at once whether the " picture ” is
correctly positioned on the paper.
Centimetre Sizes,
Some frames of Continental origin are
marked in centimetres instead of inches.
To get a 5-mm. margin the opening
must be set to 10 mm. each way less
than the printing paper. For this, a
knowledge of the dimensions of the paper
in centimetres
is
necessary.
Metric
equivalents
of
the
commoner
English
sizes are given in
the
accompanying table.
4] X3l
in.
108 X 82
mm.
5i X3i
V
140 X 89
5 X4
127 X loi
6^ X4J
165 X 120
7 X5
178 X 127
8 x6
203 X 152
8J XOJ
216 X ihj
10 X 8
254 X203
12 X lO
304 X 254
A. L
M. S.
Fine-Grain Developers.
FOUR OFFICIAL FORMULA.
The following four developers are recommended
by different makers of tilms and plates. All
belong to the borax M.Q. type of developer of
high sulphite concentration. We have not experimented
with them all, but they are given here as a matter of
interest, and as material for experiment for those
whose tastes incline in that direction.
Gevaert Fine-Grain Developer :
Metol .. .. 12 grs. 1.4 grm.
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) 620 grs. 72 gnn.
Hydroquinone . . . . . . 16 grs. 1.8 grm.
Resorcine . . . . . . 12 grs. 1.4 grm.
Borax . . 12 grs. 1.4 grm.
Water (distilled) . . . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
Time of development, about 8 minutes at 65®.
Dupont Fine-Grain Developer :
Metol . . . . . . . . 22 grs. 2.5 grm
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) li- oz. 75 grm
Hydroquinone . . . . . . 26 grs. 3 grm
Borax . 44 grs. 5 grm
Water to make . . 20 oz. i,ooo c.c
Time of development, 6 to 8 minutes at 65®.
Agfa Borax Developer :
Metol
Sodium sulphite
Hydroquinone . .
Borax . .
Water . .
1 8 grs.
2 02.
44 grs.
18 grs.
20 oz.
2 g^rm
100 grm
5 gnn
2 grm
1,000 c.c
Time of development, about 15 minutes at 65®.
Ilford Fine-Grain Developer I.D.ll :
Metol . . . . . . 20 grs. 2 grm.
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) 2 oz. 100 grm.
Hydroquinone . . . . . . 50 grs. 5 grm.
Borax . , . . . . . . 20 grs. 2 grm.
Water to make . . . . 20 oz. 1,000 c.c.
Time of development, 12 minutes at 65® for super-
speed panchromatic films.
All these are made up by dissolving the metol in a
portion of the water at 120® F., and then dissolving
about a quarter of the sulphite, together with the
hydroquinone (and resorcine, if used) in a little rnore
hot water. This is then added to the metol solution.
Finally the rest of the sulphite and the borax are
dissolved in the remainder of the water at 160® F.
and mixed with the solutions already made up.
483
Miniature
Matters
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
CHOOSING A FILTER.
When buying a filter should one purchase the filter
made specially by the makers of the camera {a Rollei-
fiex) or the filter made specially by the makers of the
film one intends to use ? W. E. L. [Northampton.)
The camera-makers offer you a filter which will give a
certain amount of correction when used with any
orthochromatic or panchromatic emulsion. It is in a
mount which fits your particular camera in the most
convenient possible way.
The film-makers offer you a series of filters which
give known and specified degrees of correction with
their particular sensitive material, the correction in
every case being obtained with the absolute minimum
of increase in exposure. The mount they offer may
or may not fit your lens ; almost certainly you will
not be able to use your lens-hood in conjunction with
it.
Evidently you require the film-maker’s filter in the
camera-maker’s mount ; this you can doubtless get
fitted up for you if you care to pay for it.
In everyday practice we doubt whether you could
tell the difference between a photograph taken through
the film-maker’s filter and one taken through any other
filter that looked, to the eye, about the same depth
and tint. Except possibly for very special purposes,
we think you will lose nothing by using the camera-
maker’s filter, so gaining the mechanical convenience
of a carefully-designed mount.
BOOKS ON MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPHY.
1 have just bought a miniature camera, and find
that I am getting on less well with it than I had
expected. I feel that this is due to my not yet
having acquired the “ miniature touch,” and think
that a careful perusal of one or two books dealing
with miniature photography would probably put me
right. Where can I get such books ?
J. M. S. [Oxford.)
If you apply to Messrs. Sands Hunter & Co., of 37,
Bedford Street, Strand, London, W.C.2, for a cata¬
logue of their books on miniature photography we
think you are certain to find among them some that
will suit your needs.
LENS SHUTTER OR FOCAL-PLANE?
/ am intending to buy a miniature camera, and in
examining the catalogues and lists of the various
models I notice that one group uses a betiveendens
shutter while another group uses a focal-plane
shutter. What are the advantages of the two types ?
F. T. [Lincoln.)
There are, of course, advantages on both sides.
The between-lens shutter is the cheaper, and generally
allows the camera to be rather smaller than would be
possible if a focal-plane shutter had to be built into-
the camera body. Further, it is usually the more
silent in action of the two. The focal-plane shutter
offers the advantages of a higher maximum speed,
which is occasionally useful in photographing fast-
moving objects. Much more important is the fact
that since the shutter is immediately in front of the
film it is possible to remove the lens and replace it by
one of different focal length without fogging the film.
Another very important point is that the release of
the focal-plane shutter is always on the camera body,
allowing a firm grip of the camera to be taken. It is.
only fair to add that in some few lens-shutter models
this point has been appreciated and a release on the
camera body has been provided. In most focal-plane
models the action of setting the shutter automatically
advances the him, which is a convenience.
AN ENLARGER QUERY,
In the advertisement of an enlarger, the purchase of
which I am considering, it is stated that “ it will
enlarge Leica size to 12x10 in.” Since 36x24 mw.
attd 12x10 in. are entirely different shapes, how
can this be? A. B. M. [Luton.)
We should expect an enlarger so described to be
capable of enlargement sufficient to bring the smaller
dimension of the negative (24 mm.) up to the smaller
dimension of the paper. This will be an enlargement of
just over 10 diameters, since 24 mm. is a little less
than an inch. The whole picture projected will then
be 10x15 in., of which you will use as much as the
12X10 paper will contain.
IS
November ii, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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CONTAXES :
Contax Model 11, f/1.5 Sonnar lens. As new £52 10 0
Contax Model I, latest wedge-type range-finder, f/1.5
Sonnar lens. As new . . £39 10 0
Contax Model I, latest wedge-type range-finder, f/2
Sonnar lens. As new . £29 10 0
Contax Model I, latest type shutter, f/2.8 Tessar. Prac¬
tically as new . £19 10 0
Plate Back for Model 1 Contax . . . £2 10 0
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ill, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . . £29 17 6
Leica Model 111, black, f/2 rigid Summar lens, ever-
ready case. Practically as new . £26 17 6
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Practically as new . . £8 17 6
Another, as above. In good average condition £7 15 0
Leitz 5-cm. f/2 Summar, non-collapsible. New con¬
dition . £10 10 0
Leitz 13. 5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, coupled. Excellent condition
£11 10 0
Flashlight Attachment for Leica Model 11 or III
£3 7 6
Other Miniature Cameras fitted With coupled
range-finders :
Dollina II, coupled range-finder, f/2.8 Tessar. As
new . £13 17 6
Plaubel Roll-Op, f/2.8 Apticomar, Rapid Compur. As
new . £15 15 0
Voigtlander Super Bessa, f/4.5 Helomar lens, Compur
Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5 Tessar, normal Compur, case.
Practically as new . £13 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/LCpR. f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
ever-ready case. As new . £14 7 6
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar. As new.. £20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £14 7 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, normal Compur, case.
As new . £13 7 6
Super Nettel, f/3.5 Triotar. As new . £12 17 6
Nettax, f/2.8 Tessar, 2 filters, ever-ready case. Prac¬
tically unused. Cost £34 10s . £26 10 0
Cameras taking 16 exposures on V.P. size film :
Nagel Vollenda, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, filter, Proxar.
Excellent condition . £8 15 0
Zeiss Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur. Excellent
condition . £5 15 0
Plaubel Makinette, f/2 Supracomar, Rapid Compur.
Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Nagel Pupille, f/2 Xenon, Compur. Excellent condition
£12 12 0
Cameras taking 16 exposures on V.P, size film — contd.
Nagel Pupille, f/3.5 Leitz Elmar, Compur. Excellent
condition . £9 9 0
Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur. Excellent
condition . £5 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter. Excellent
condition . £3 12 6
Baldi, f/2.9 Trioplan, Compur. As new . £5 15 0
Baldi, f/4.5 Vidanar, Vario shutter. As new.. £3 3 0
Korelle, f/2.9 lens, Compur shutter . £3 17 6
Piccochic, f/2.9 Vidanar, Compur shutter. .. .£3 17 6
MINIATURE REFLEXES :
Primarflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new... . £24 10 0
Primarflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar lens.
As new . £15 15 0
Exakta Model B, f/1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, case.
Practically as new . . £25 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f/1.9 Dallmeyer
Super-Six. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
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Exakta Model A, f '2.9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£3 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur Rapid,
ever-ready case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-
ready case. Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
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PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLIX.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
M. EMILE
LAEVAERT.
" ■pj'OR many years I have been a humble follower of the
rH art of negative and print making. About two years
ago I made myself an enlarger, which has served
me ever since, and it is from that time that 1 became seriously
interested in photography. I have never regretted it, for no
other hobby or pastime has given me so much pleasure.
" My favourite subjects are landscapes and marine pictures,
in which I seek, above all, for beautiful skies and subtle effects
of atmosphere, f also like to photograph flowers, but only
Pastoral.
in their natural surroundings, or with the sky as background.
Cut flowers interest me much less.
“ At the present moment f have three cameras. One is for
plates 3iX2j- in., with double e.xtension, and a Zeiss Triotar
of 5-in. focal length, rising and cross front both ways. It has
two film-pack adapters, one always loaded with orthochromatic
films, and the other with panchromatic. The other cameras
are a Kodak Six-20, and a little Korelle taking sixteen pictures
on V.P. I use Kodak negative material almost exclusively
— Verichrome, Panatomic and Super Sensitive, ac¬
cording to the subject to be photographed and the
effect desired. The Verichrome film I reserve for
misty and foggy subjects and contre-jour effects. I
never use plates.
" I develop my films, according to subject, with
either Kodak D76 or D72, using dishes and working
in total darkness, and giving twelve or five minutes
respectively at 65 degrees Fahr. As far as possible
I endeavour to obtain a negative of normal density
with plenty of detail in the shadows.
■' I never make contact prints. After development
the negatives which seem to me of little interest are
immediately destroyed ; from the others I make
enlargements about 7 X 5 or 9 x 7 in. The best of these
are reserved for a still greater degree of enlargement.
" My prints for competitions or e.xhibitions are
always made on Kodak Royal or Old Master bromide
paper, white or tinted, normal or soft, according to
subject and effect. In some cases I use Agfa Brovira
paper. I always develop my enlargements in a normal
M.Q. solution.
" I endeavour to make my prints as ‘ straight ’ as
possible, the necessary modifications being obtained
entirely by control when enlarging. When the prints
are thoroughly dry they are mounted, and slight
defects corrected with pencil and retouching knife.
“ A pleasing composition of the picture, and as
truthful a reproduction as possible of the conditions
prevailing at the moment of exposure, are to me of
vital importance. This is a golden rule. I would add
that, in my opinion, two qualities should be the
basis of work of all real amateur photography —
patience and cleanliness. Patience is necessary in
seeking and selecting the subject, in arranging it in
the picture-space, and in awaiting the best moment
for making the exposure ; patience also, and absolute
cleanliness in all the subsequent operations, from the
very beginning up to the time when the mounted
print is submitted to the judges.
. “ In conclusion I would say that the careful study
of so interesting a paper as The Amateur Photographer
is one of the surest aids to progress. To it I owe the
greater part of such success as I have achieved in
various exhibitions and competitions, and of the
pleasure I have derived from this inexhaustible
pastime.”
{A further example of Mr. Laevaert’s work is repro¬
duced on one of the centre A rt pages.)
Emile Laevaert.
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November iith, 1936
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
EVENING SHADOWS/^ by H, Walther
These transitory efiects of sun¬
shine and shadow, which only
rarely occur and which only
exist for the passing second, are most
difficult to secure and are seldom caught.
Moreover, when they are seen, it is a
chance in a thousand that a camera is
available, and, if it does hap¬
pen to be at hand, the instru¬
ment is not ready for action.
By the time it is, the picture
has usually passed for ever,
unless, perchance, the photo¬
grapher is equipped with one
of the miniature cameras of
to-day.
For all practical purposes,
they are always ready for
immediate action. They can
be carried in the pocket or
slung over the shoulder, where
they are scarcely felt. When
the subject comes along, it is
the work of an instant to set
the shutter if it is not already
wound ; to pull out the lens
and set the diaphragm ; to
focus the subject through the
range-finder and release the
shutter ; whereupon the sub¬
ject is recorded once and for
all. In fact, the whole series
of operations can be carried
out in less time than it takes
to read this description.
In this particular instance
we are advised that the
camera was a “ Contax,” and
that the exposure was i /looth
of a second at f/3.5. This is
a comparatively large aper¬
ture, but, even so, there is no
evidence of any lack of de¬
fining power anywhere in the
print, which affords ample
testimony in respect of its
depth of focus, as well as
indicating the accuracy with
which the distance was cal¬
culated. The lighting, in view of the
time of day, could not have been very
powerful, but there is not the slightest
hint of under-exposure, and the short¬
ness of the exposure has effectively
prevented any sign of subj ect movement
from making an appearance. There
is no indication of any technical
deficiency. Rather the reverse ; but
the chief thing to note is that a fine
subject has been secured, where, in
the normal way, it would have passed
before it could have been obtained.
In but a fraction of a second later
the figures would have entered the
region of .shadow towards the top
and the motive would have disappeared
entirely. It may be that other types
of camera could secure an equal
result, assuming that the presence of
the figures had been anticipated and
the apparatus had been previously
prepared and set in readiness, but,
even so, the facilities would scarcely
be equal, for, with a larger instru¬
ment, it would not be feasible for
either the same aperture or the same
shutter .speed to be employed.
In connection with the arrangement,
a like degree of efficiency is displayed.
The subject might be described as a
“ close up,” and is one with which the
camera is supremely capable of deal¬
ing. It is a foreground study, and
ample justification for its length is
provided by the long shadows cast by
the evening sunshine.
The interest, of course,
centres in the two figures,
of which (i) assumes priority
because of his superior scale
and stronger placing. The
fact that he is somewhat
higher in the picture space
than (2) heightens the im¬
pression, as also does the
greater contrast of tone with¬
in his outline, while the more
effective way in which he
is isolated from the setting
further enforces his pre¬
eminence. No. 2 is of appre¬
ciably smaller size ; he is not
so well distinguished from the
background ; and, while he
has enough of a pull to main¬
tain his place in the scheme,
he is not so insistent that the
dominance of the other is
impaired. There is a sufficient
connection between the two
figures to maintain good
grouping, and, altogether,
their placing seems excel¬
lently contrived.
The feeling of evening light,
which, after the group, forms
a secondary motive, arises
from the brilliance of the
illumination outlining the
figures and from the length of
the cast shadows. It gets
across most effectively and
lends an added interest that
greatly appreciates the charm
of the impression.
The criss-cross of line, too,
creates an idea of pattern
which enhances the sense of order in
the composition. It also helps in
conveying an impression of originality
and freshness of outlook.
A further feature is the fine sense of
action that the pose of the figures
suggests, and, altogether, the picture
has points which command our admi¬
ration and create the wish to emulate
its manifold attractions.
“ Mentor.”
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EVENING SHADOWS.
By H. Waltiier.
{A Contax exposure, ijiooih sec. at from the Zeiss Ikon Exhibition at the Wallace Heaton Gallery, Bond Street.)
November ii, 1936
The AMAIEUR PHOIOGRAPHER
o riNFMATOGPAPHEB o
POWDER PUFF.
By Walter Bird.
{From the London Salon of Photography,)
November ii, 1936
kAMAItUR PHOIOGPAPHEC
o L CINEMATOCiPAPHFP o
THE CALL.
By
Emile Laevaert.
{See article, “ Hoiv I make my Exhibition Pictures,
ITwAMAimPPHOIOGPAPHER
^ e ClhEMATOGPAPHEP o
November ii, 1936
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS* COMPETITION.
I. Zell-em-See, Austria,"
By J. H. Weston.
2. — “ Calf Bay, CiimberLind."
By J. Underwood.
3, — “ By Quiet Waters."
By A. Rhodes.
4.. — “ A Fair U'j'm/.”
By L. M. Lee,
5. — “ Dreamy Devon." 6. — “ The Jelly."
By N. S. Parkes. By F. A, Lamer,
November iith, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 ClhEMATOQRAPHER a
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
IN Nos. I and 2 of the prints re¬
produced on the opposite page —
" Zell-em-See,” by J. H. Weston,
and “ Calf Bay,” by J. Underwood —
there arc two somewhat similar sub¬
jects, more or less similarly treated,
except for the fact that No. 1 includes
a spread of foliage along the top and
No. 2 is free from any such intrusion.
Inadvertent Inclusions.
Looking at the two prints as they
stand, most people will — perhaps with¬
out knowing exactly why — find them¬
selves preferring No. 2. But if the
two subjects be considered, it will be
found that in the case of No. i the
overhanging branch of foliage creates
an impression of an inadvertent in¬
clusion, or, if not that, a suggestion
that had the effect been foreseen it
would have been avoided — an impres¬
sion that does not exist in the second.
The sense of inadvertence seems to
be confirmed by the sloping inclina¬
tion of the line where water meets
mountain in the distance. A line of
this character would be strictly level
and should be so represented in the
print. It is obviously wrong as it is,
and no one with any pretensions to
experience would have permitted such
a fault to be seen in a picture which
is supposed to be finished. Were it
not for this, it might have been
possible to credit the author with the
intention — even if mistaken — of in¬
cluding the foliage in question; but
the two faults occurring at the same
time in the same print not only indicate
the hand of the novice, but lead to
the conclusion that they were both
regrettable oversights.
Moreover, had the arrangement of
the subject been given proper con¬
sideration, it is highly improbable
that so little foreground would have
been included at the base, and the
wisdom of arranging for more of the
hillside on the right to be brought
into view would have been apparent.
There is now, unfortunately, nothing
that can be done towards correcting
these faults of arrangement, but the
levels can, of course, be adjusted by
trimming the print.
Competent Workmanship.
In comparison. No. 2 appears to
achieve a much higher standard of
competence. Th,e level lines are truly
horizontal ; there is nothing that
seems to convey the impression of
inadvertency ; and the inclusion of the
fence in the foreground seems to in¬
dicate a creditable attempt to provide
a needed relief to what would other¬
wise be an empty waste of waters.
Nevertheless, it might have been
improved if it had been found possible
to have compressed the amount of
space allotted to the foreground, as
might be done by lowering the level
of tlie viewpoint and increasing the
proportion given to the sky. The
gradation in the latter might be
better brought out, and, judging from
what is visible, a little local extra
printing is all that would be necessary.
No. 3, ” By Quiet Waters,” by
A. Rhodes, also shows a like compe¬
tence in workmanship, but the render¬
ing is somewhat impaired by the
blankness of the sky. The same
expedient— local overprinting — would
afford some improvement, but if it had
been possible to have found a higher
and downward -looking viewpoint so
that the sky could have been excluded
altogether, it would have provided a
better arrangement and a better set¬
ting for the figure.
Printing Depth.
At present, the brightness of the
sky creates an interest which its
function neither warrants nor justifies,
and which naturally diminishes that
which should attach to the figure.
If its tone be lowered as suggested,
or if it could have been eliminated, the
position would be corrected and the
figure be able to maintain the attraction
it should. Looking at the print as it
now is, the figure is barely distinguish¬
able, but cover up the sky and it
immediatel)^ leaps into prominence.
It really should exhibit a similar
prominence without adjustment or
masking, and, if it did, not only would
the picture seem to attain a better
composition, but it would also achieve
a much higher artistic level.
No. 4, ” A Fair Wind,” by L. M. Lee,
is a more difficult type of subject, for
choice of viewpoint is by no means
under like control, and there is little
possibility, except by careful selection
of the precise moment for making the
exposure, of securing a good form of
arrangement. The fact that the near
boat, which is the centre of interest.
is mixed up with one or two in the
rear may, therefore, be excused, and
the hope expressed that fortune will
be more kind on another occasion.
There is less excuse, however, for the
sombre tone in which the print is
rendered, for it simply seems to be
attributable to a miscalculation of
the depth to which printing should
be carried.
The Quality of Light.
The consequence is that all the sense
of luminosity which the picture should
possess, and which would be a feature
of the actual scene, is absolutely lost,
and with it goes most of the appeal.
An appreciably lighter print would
convey a much better impression, a
fact which can easily be proved by
the expenditure of a little time in
experiment. No. 5, “ Dreamy Devon,”
by N. S. Parkes, is inclined to err in
the opposite direction, and, instead of
creating an idea of the quality of
light, is more suggestive of blankness
or lack of gradation, particularly in
the upper region.
If printing were carried a stage
or so farther, the rendering of the
subject would be improved, although
it is also probable that, in the darker
edition, the unevenness which is
noticeable now towards the left-hand
side would be much more marked.
There are many possible causes for
markings of this description, ranging
from lack of covering power in the
lens ; reflections from the interior of
the camera ; uneven development or
fixation ; to uneven illumination during
printing. But it is likely that care¬
ful enquiry into procedure at each and
every stage would bring it to light.
In the case of No. 6, “ The Jetty,”
by F. A. Lamer, the print is of a much
higher level of craftsmanship. In
fact, its tones, with the exception of
the sky, are very well rendered in¬
deed. The sky is rather over-bright
for the rest, but it could have been
made to assume a more decided tone
by the use of an appropriate light
filter, or, now that the negative is
made, the expedient of local extra
printing might be tried.
In choice of material it scarcely
reaches the same standard, for its
interest is purely topographical, and,
that being so, it can only be regarded
as a record. “ Mentor.”
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November iith, 1936
SUITING THE PAPER TO THE NEGATIVE.
I.
that the “ scale ” or “ range ” of all
the usual printing papers runs from
the blank surface of the paper itself
to the darkest tone it will give, and
that between these extremes there lie
something like a hundred distinguish¬
able intermediate tones. On a gas¬
light paper, for example, the extremes
of the scale will be white and black.
It does not follow that we want the
whole scale, or anything like it. In
a copy of a pen drawing on white
paper we require only the extremes,
white and black, with nothing be¬
tween. We want one set of tones for
a high-key print, another set for a
low-key subject, and often a very full
range for all sorts of subjects.
In a negative we want all the
different densities that correspond
inversely to all the relativ'e bright¬
nesses found in the subject ; and the
print from the negative must repro¬
duce all these differences correctly if
our rendering of the subject is to be
a truthful one. No paper can show a
greater number of differences in tone
than there are differences in opacity
in the negative ; but it may quite
easily show a smaller number.
IT is really impossible to deal with
this question in a brief manner,
and I can only give a few simple
general ideas about it ; but every
beginner who makes his own nega¬
tives and prints must have some know¬
ledge of this important subject. That
it is often ignored is shown by the
frequency with which “ Mentor ” ad¬
vises beginners to use a different
grade of paper for a particular nega¬
tive to improve the result.
More than once it has been stated
that the ideal negative is one that will
give a satisfactory print with any and
every printing process. Then all I can
say is that the ideal negative is purely
imaginary, and does not and cannot
possibly exist. Often I am asked to
say whether a negative has been
developed far enough ; whether the
contrast — the range of densities — is
right, too little or too great. The
only answer is that it depends on the
purpose for which the negative is
required.
As it is impossible to give much idea
of the character of a negative from a
reproduction on paper, I think it will
Fig. 2,
be better to approach the matter from
the printing end. After all, the most
usual purpose of a negative is to
produce a print.
Leaving out a few minor qualifica¬
tions and exceptions we may take it
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Fig. 3-
The point that is so often overlooked
is this Although the papers used may-
have approximately the same possible
range of tones they have a very
different " exposure scale.” Let us
see what this means.
If we take, say, a piece of gaslight
paper, we can find by experiment how
much exposure to a certain light, at a
given distance, will give, with full
development, the faintest tone that
can be distinguished from the white
base. We can also find the exposure
required to produce the deepest black
the paper will give. Between these
two lies a whole series of exposures
that will give all the intermediate tones.
The difference between the times
of exposure for the lightest grey and
the deepest black is the “ exposure
scale ” for that particular paper.
Thus, if it took one second to get the
grey and fifteen seconds to get the
black the exposure scale for that
paper is i to 15. Very roughly the
scales of certain papers are something
like this : vigorous gaslight, i to 10 ;
normal gaslight, i to 20 ; vigorous
bromide, i to 30 ; normal bromide,
I to 50 ; fast bromide (and many
P.O. papers), i to 60 ; carbon, i to 80.
But when we expose a print we give
it the same exposure all over. The
differences iir light action are brought
about by the differences in trans¬
parency and opacity of the negative.
It is evident, therefore, that the range
of opacities in the negative must be
such as to suit the exposure scale of
the paper.
Fig. I is from a print on normal
bromide paper, the four strips having
exposure in the ratio of i, 2, 3, 4.
The short exposure for sti ip i has
given nothing darker tlian i lie grey
of the figures. Strips 3 and 4 show
the darkest tones required, but only
at the expense of making all the light
tones too dark. The densest parts of
the negative were not sufficiently
opaque to withstand the long exposure
necessary to bring out the blacks.
Had a vigorous paper, with a
shorter e.xposure scale, been used,
the blacks would have come up in
a shorter time, and the lighter tones
would not have been overdone.
Fig. 2 is a print on the same paper,
with longer exposures, but still in
the ratios of i, 2, 3, 4. Strips 3 and 4
show good blacks, while the lighter
tones are retained, because in this
case the}^ were represented in the
negative by opacities capable of stop¬
ping the proper amount of light.
Fig. 3 is on the same paper, but
received the same exposure all over.
This has brought out the darker tones,
but some parts of the negative are too
opaque, and required a longer expo¬
sure. But this would have over¬
done the black and dark greys. A
paper of a ‘‘ softer ” grade, with a
longer exposure scale, would have
put rhatters right.
This is not all the story, but it must
suffice for the present. W. L. F. W.
Exhibitions and Competitions
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, November 50. Rules in the issue of October
28.
Wallace Heaton “ Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The A mateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
Lincoln Camera Club. — Open, October 15-November
12. (Miss E. Redfem, 146, Burton Road, Lincoln.)
Third Canadian International Salon of Photographic
Art. — Open, October 23-November 15. (Exhibition
Secretary, Canadian International Salon of Photo¬
graphic Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa,
Canada.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Interna¬
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, Asahi, Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Open, October 31— November
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
G.E.C. (Coventry) Third Annual Exhibition. Open
classes for members of Midland Federation Clubs. —
Open, November 9-14. (P. H. Crosby, Hon. Sec.,
G.E.C. Photographic Society, General Electric Co.,
Ltd., Coventry.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Open, December 5, 1936-February
4» 1937* (Dr. K. N. Mathiir, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December. (J. F. Marshall, Hon.
Sec., Kind Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.i.)
Borough of Ealing Public Libraries Photographic
Exhibition and Competition. — December 9-10. Open
to all residents in the Borough. (M. L. Hodges,
Librarian, Hanwell Public Library, London, W.7.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp).— Entries, November 15 ;
open, December 20, 1936-January 3, 1937. (J. Van
Dyck, Sec., Fotographische Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr.,
69, Antwerp.)
Camera Club Members’ Exhibition, 1936.— Entries,
November 18; open, * November 25-December 18.
(The Secretary, The Camera Club, 17, John Street,
Adelphi, London, W.C.2.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 818, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January i8 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International
Exhibition ot Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Ivcicester.)
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
IVe Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2- 16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalite, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Western Eighth Annual Salon of International
Photography. — Entries, February i ; open, February
20-27 (Russell Town Studio). Also at the Dorothy
Cafe, Esplanade, Wevinouth, from March 8-13.
(W. H. Hill-Muchamore, 24, Church Road, Redfield,
Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
Hackney P.S. 48th Annual Exhibition.— Forms
due, February 9 ; exhibits, March i ; open, March
3- 6. (Walter Selfe, 24, Pembury Road, Clapton,
London, E.5.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rlv Co., Euston Station, London,
N.W.i.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i, open, March 20-ApriI 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
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No. 25 (New Series) by RICARDO
Pyramid Construction.
Another constructional device that is often used as a
" frame ” for pictorial arrangement, the triangle or
pyramid, lends itself in a variety of ways and is very
useful where it is desired to give the suggestion of stability.
Sketch No. i gives a clear explanation of how this device is
used, but suffers from using a triangle of equal sides and follow¬
ing the shape too closely. As a result, the entire arrangement
looks mechanical and monotonous, but there is no doubting
the sturdiness of
the group. Be¬
cause of this, it
is an excellent
device to use for
objects that are
rather delicate in
their construction
— flowers, etc.
Sketch No. 2
shows how the
first sketch can
be improved while still using the triangle shape as “
a contour. Because the sides and angles are all
different the triangle has a pleasing variety in its
shape and this is reflected in the group itself. If
November nth, 1936
the glass and the jug handle
were not breaking through the
lines then there would have
been the danger of making the
triangular shape too obvious.
So far, the pyramids have
been shown vertical, but there
is no reason why they should
not be in any other position
providing they do not look
as though they are balancing
precariously on one point
like that in Sketch No. 3.
If the group is considered
satisfactory then it is necessary
to strengthen the base as
suggested in No. 4. It would
help further if the top bloom
were made the principal point
of interest by lighting, colour,
etc., and so attract the eye
away from the weakest point.
No. 5 shows another ex¬
ample of stabilising the in¬
verted triangle suggested by
the faces, by making full use
of the weight of the shoulders
of the figures.
Lighting Angles, 45° Front.
OLLOWING up the point on modelling discussed in last week’s series, we
should e.xamine the angles of the lighting used, suitable for expressing good
modelling or " solidity.”
Without doubt, the most suitable angle and direction for nearly all objects is
what is known as 45° front lighting. This is best understood by referring to the
diagrams in Figs. 6 and 7. The 45° angle applies to both the side and top views,
but it is immaterial whether it is placed on the right or left of the subject since this
depends on the position of the subject itself.
This angle of lighting approximates that of normal daylight, and for this reason
shows objects in the same light and shade in which we normally see them,
a point to bear in mind for good
portraiture.
If we were to place a sphere and a
cube in this angle of lighting we
should get something similar to the
modelling suggested in Fig. 8. It is undoubtedly orthodox lighting, and many will
argue that it is therefore commonplace. This is true, but before the uninitiated
attempt the clever lighting effects that experienced workers use, they are well
advised to master the 45° front lighting first. They can then proceed to
practical experiments with other directions of lighting and arrangement.
Putting the principle into practice, let us imagine a head that is simplified in its
various planes, and we shall get a shape similar to Fig. 9. Although it is a complex
arrangement of various spherical and flat surfaces, we still treat it as a combination
of a sphere and a cube, and for the best interpretation of solidity the same 45®
front lighting is ideal.
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
The first informal meeting of the
newly-formed Miniature Camera Group
of the Royal Photographic Society will be
held at 35, Russell Square, on November
12th, at 7 p.m., when Mr. G. Ahrens will
speak on " Some Emulsions for Minia¬
ture Work.” Those interested in minia¬
ture camera work will be welcome at
this meeting, and tickets may be obtained
on application to the Secretary, Mr.
H. H. Blacklock, Royal Photographic
Society, 35, Russell Square, W.C.i.
The weekly award of 21s. for the
prize-winning print in the Wallace
Heaton Weekly Competition has been
awarded to Mr. F. W. Baynes, Pembridge
Gardens Hotel. Netting Hill Gate, W.2.
Details and full particulars regarding
this competition appear every week in
our advertisement pages.
The Leica Exhibition of enlargements
from negatives by Dr. Paul Wolff is
being held in Sheffield at 68, Fargate
until Saturday, the 14th November.
The pictures will be on view daily from
10 a.m. until 9 p.m., Sundays excluded.
In the Directory of British Amateur
Cinematographic Societies, published in
the issue of " The A.P.” dated October
28th, an error occurred in the announce¬
ment regarding the Brondesbury Cine
Society. Club nights are Wednesdays
and Fridays, and the annual subscription
has been reduced from £2 2s. to los. 6d.
for men and 5s. for ladies.
At the Wimbledon Cine Club entries
for the ” Brunei Cup ” and " Harris
Cup,” which are awarded for the best
film of the year and the best processed
film respectively, will be judged on
Friday, 13th inst. Other activities of
the club include special meetings for the
associate members, which is a new type
of membership just introduced, also the
6th Annual Cin6 Dance, which will be
held at the Wimbledon Baths Hall on
Saturday, 12th December. Copies of
the 1936-37 Syllabus may be obtained
from the Hon. Secretary, Mr. C. W.
Watkins, 79, Mostyn Rd., Merton Park,
S.W.19.
In the October 28th issue of "The A.P. ,”
in referring to the Ilford Photo-Electric
Exposure Meter, the price of an ever-
ready case was given as 5s. We have
now been informed by Messrs. Ilford
Ltd. that the price of £2 3s. includes a
neat leather case.
A special sale of photographic ap¬
paratus of all kinds has been announced
by Dollonds, of 35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4,
prior to their removal to larger premises
^at 20, Ludgate Hill. The attention of
our readers who are in search of bargains
is directed to the goods which are
offered this week at greatly reduced
prices.
The prize competition organised by
Messrs. E. Leitz for photographs taken
with the Leica brought in a very large
entry of excellent pictures that amply
demonstrated the capabilities of this
popular miniature camera. The Editor
of The Amateur Photographer was the
judge, and the prize-winners are as
follows : First Prize {£2^ divided),
Edward Bishop and J. B. Rustomjee.
Second (;^io), Edward Certon. Third
i£5). E- Ramsden Hall. Fourth (5
prizes of £2 each), H. How, F. G. John¬
son, G. C. Kingham, Gordon Lang and
1. Morris. Fifth (10 prizes of £\ each),
C. F. Crompton, Leif Dybwad, Capt.
O. H. Frost, C. Hopwood, W. Leach,
E. Mills, J. Scott Pitcher, H. Steele,
S. Tomiyama and J. F. de Villiers.
The " Wellcome ” Photographic Diary
for 1937 is now available. As in
previous years, this book contains all
necessary detail for the use of " Tab¬
loid ” photographic chemicals, which
comprise developers, toners, intensifiers,
reducers, and stains. Covering all these
the book is no less than a comprehensive
handbook to photographic processes.
In addition, the well-known exposure
calculator is incorporated, together with
instructions for its use. Full tables of
development times, film, plate, and
paper speeds, and all the necessary
data are given. Some forty pages are
allotted for records of exposure, and
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ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER g
there is also a diary arranged with one
week to a page. The " Wellcome ”
Diary can be obtained from any photo¬
graphic dealer at is. 6d. per copy.
An illustrated Lantern Lecture, under
the auspices of the Camping Club,
entitled, " Seeing Britain with Camera
and Caravan,” by Bertram Hutchings,
will be given at the London Central
Y.M.C.A., Tottenham Court Road, I^on-
don, W.i, on Thursday, November 19th,
at 7.30 p.m. Admission to the lecture
is free and any readers of " The A.P.”
will be welcomed.
At Bath an exhibition of Home Movies
and Home Talkies will be held at the
Forum Cinema (which has a car park
adjoining), from November nth to 14th
inclusive, between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. each
day. Admission is free. All the latest
sound and silent sub-standard appa¬
ratus will be shown and demonstrated.
Two entertaining lectures will be given,
admission to which is by ticket only,
obtainable tree on application to Mr.
Cyril Howe, Abbey Churchyard, Bath,
under whose auspices the exhibition will
be held.
In our September Competition the
second prize in the Intermediate Section
was awarded to Mr. G. Warren Parrett
for a print which was actually entered
for the Advanced Workers’ Section. We
have now awarded the second prize to
Mr. C. Banbury, Maiden, Hertford, and
a Certificate to Mr. C. G. Jaganna-
thadas, 459, Mint Street, Park Town,
Madras, India.
FACTS and FORMULA
or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in every issue.
^ They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulae are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5x3,
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is si'X-sh'X-S ^nd each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
on the “ Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
49. CONCENTRATED DEVELOPERS
The following formulie will produce developers
that can be stored in a Wghly concentrated
form and need only the addition of water for
use. They produce negatives stainless in character
and bromide prints with good black-and-white tones.
PARAMIDOPHENOL.
Paramidophenol . . . . 1 oz. (100 grm.)
Potassium metabisulphite . . 3 oz. (300 grm.)
Warm water . . . . . . 10 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
After the above ingredients are dissolved add pure
caustic potash or soda in saturated solution, a little at
a time, imtU the precipitate first formed is Just dis¬
solved and the solution becomes clear. Do not add
more of the caustic potash or soda than is required
just to clear the solution.
For use tAke one pari concentratea solution” and
dilute with from 10 to 40 parts water. A normal
developer for negatives is one part in twenty, or one
in thirty for bromide prints, with a drop or two of
10 per cent of bromide of potassium.
METOL-HYDROQUINONE.
Metol . .
Hydroquinone
Warm water . .
90 grs. (14 grm.)
350 grs. (54 grm.)
15 02. (1,000 c.c.)
When dissolved, add 2J oz. (180 grm.) of sodium
sulphite (anhydrous). Stir for two minutes. This
will produce a greyish white precipitate, then add
pure caustic soda (220 grs., or 34 grm.), stir until
all the soda is dissolved, the white precipitate will
then disappear ; filter and store for use.
For prints and films one part of the M.Q. con¬
centrated developer is mixed with 15 parts of
water. For bromide paper the same strength can
be used, with the addition of two or three drops
per oz. of 10 per cent bromide of potassium solution.
With these developers containing strong caustic
alkali a hardening bath should be used for films,
plates and papers, and the temperature should not
be above 70®Fahr. or there may be a tendency for
the gelatine to soften.
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TROUBLE WITH SPOOLS.
Sir, — I do not use roll film as a rule, but took an ordinary
3^ X 2 J roll-film camera with me on my holiday as usual. Before
I left home I put a colour film in this instrument and used it
without any trouble.
I bought a Kodak Verichrome film in North Wales but found
that I could not get the spool on to the pins in the camera.
Thanks to a damaged thumb and a dented knife blade, I
managed to open out the holes in the spool a little, and then
got it in place, working it all through correctly.
I then bought a Selo film, but to my surprise found that the
spool was exactly the same size and I had to repeat the enlarg¬
ing process — minus further damage to the thumb. But here
I was stranded, as no persuasion would get the empty spool on
to the winding-key, and being in " Wild Wales” I had no
tools. A friendly dealer gave me a wooden hafted spool, which
I put in the camera and thus I was able to use the second spool ;
but this was finis. On my return I will see what I can do to
reduce the size of the pins and winding-key in my camera, and
also in an adapter which I have, but it has certainly been
something of a nuisance, to say the least, to be caught out
in this way. I write to warn other people whose cameras may
not be the very latest. The films were quite fresh, "to be
developed before August, 1938.” — Yours, etc.,
" THE NOMAD.”
D. & P. WORK.
Sir, — I recently sent a roll of 2| X3T Panatomic film direct
to Messrs. Kodak, Ltd., with instructions to develop same in
fine-grain developer and make a 20x16 enlargement from
the best negative on a roll of suitable paper ; I have recently
received my films back again and also the enlargement, and
must congratulate the firm on an excellent piece of work.
There is not a grain showing in the enlargement (from a Rollei-
flex picture 2^ X2j), and each negative is excellent in its class ;
the work seemed extremely cheap, the charges being fid. for
the development and 6s. for the enlargement. The charge for
developing is the same as that of my dealer ; but this letter is
actually to criticise the charges advertised by one or two other
firms for fine-grain developing. These are in the region of
3s. fid. for a complete roll of eight or twelve negatives, and
although they announce that individual attention is given to
each roll film, I cannot conceive that they would go to all this
trouble, use fresh developer each time a roll was completed, and
thus justify the charge of 3s. fid. to 4s. fid. for 36 negatives on
a roll. Further, if they could improve on the developing
of the film referred to above, I imagine they must be something
very extraordinary. — -Yours, etc., C. PHILIP PRESTON.
TWELVE-EXPOSURE FILMS.
Sir, — My present camera is a miniature one for 35-mm.
films, using 36-exposure films.
When I first intended obtaining it, 12-exposure films were
obtainable, but I now understand that they can no longer be
bought.
These I should prefer, even at a slightly higher cost, except
for the summer holiday period.
I do not develop my own films, and understand that my
dealer would charge is. for developing any length up to 36
exposures. I would suggest that gd. should be sufficient for
developing a 12-exposure film, if the films were obtainable.
I fully agree with what Mr. R. J. Hoblyn says about the
12-exposure film in a recent issue.
I, too, think that the 12-exposure film at a shilling would be
more useful than the 36-exposure film to the majority of
amateurs who possess miniature cameras. — Yours, etc.,
BM/NNHR.
QUICK DEVELOPMENT WORK.
Sir, — " ’e swope down to the ground and then I see’d ’im
drop this.” Further elucidation discloses that the groundsman
at Denham Aerodrome is speaking on the telephone ; that an
exposed i6-mm. film has arrived wrapped in a parcel of rags
with a long streamer attached and that this film has just made
November iith, 1936
a happy landing, together with a message requesting Messrs.
P. F. M. Limited to process the film and return immediately.
As we write this, one of our directors is giving instructions
to Denham for his engine to be warmed up in order that he
may return the completed film to the sender.
It will be appreciated that by this method, if required, films
may be taken in the morning at places as far away as Ostend
and shown the same evening.
We would ask you to point out to your readers that where
films are sold at an inclusive price for processing, collection
and delivery by air are not included ! — Yours, etc.,
P. F. M. LIMITED.
THE “OPTOCHROM” TANK.
Sir, — I should like to corroborate the remarks of Mr. J. C.
Jenkin in a recent issue about the " Optochrom ” tank.
Perhaps I may be allowed briefly to relate my own experiences
with it. The operation of the tank is simplicity itself and
it is a god-send for panchromatic films. The first film I
attempted to develop in it was hopelessly spoilt through
rushing at the job, and when I had removed it from the tank, all
bent and crinkled up, I decided that it would have been wiser
to have read the excellent sheet of instructions which the
makers send out with each tank. I accordingly read, marked,
learnt and inwardly digested and then acted upon the instruc¬
tions and warnings and advices in that sheet, and since then
I have had nothing but clean, clear, well-developed negatives
free from all marks, scratches, etc. The secret is to pull the
backing paper out very slowly and very gently. If care is
taken over this for the first five minutes, the battle is over and
anybody who fails to obtain complete satisfaction from the
tank has only himself or herself to blame. The usual dis¬
claimer. — Yours, etc., H. W. ARMSTRONG.
A STOLEN CAMERA.
Sir, — As a regular reader of " The A.P.," I notice that you
insert from time to time notices of cameras lost or stolen.
I wonder if you would be good enough to publish in your
columns the notice of the following camera, which a well-
spoken gentleman recently took away with him, giving in
exchange a cheque which proved to have been from a stolen
cheque-book. Incidentally, the camera was advertised in
" The A.P.,” so perhaps my experience may prove to be of
value to the, I hope, few readers of " The A.P.” who may be
tempted to accept cheques without waiting to have them
cashed.
The camera was a Rolleiflex No. 258609, lenses Heidoscop
No. 1397524 and Tessar f/3.5 No. 250571, and was stolen on
the 2ist October by a fair-haired man of medium height with
an educated accent, and well dressed.
Incidentally, I am prepared to pay a reward of £2 for the
recovery of the camera. — Yours, etc.,
A. G. D. MADGAVKAR.
{42, Denning Road, London, N.W.3.)
MINIATURE ENLARGERS.
Sir, — Now that the low-priced semi-miniature camera has
become so popular, why is it that manufacturers are so bashful
in coming forward with an enlarger to match ?
It is, I believe, only recently that an enlarger has been pro¬
duced suitable for the half 3^x2^ negative, the price being
between seven and eight pounds.
What is now wanted is a simple and cheap instrument with
a 4-in. condenser- — or even 3j-in. — capable of turning out a
passable enlargement from quarter-plate upwards from a
negative exposed in a camera which may have cost no more
than three or four pounds.
By purchasing the essential parts, the handy-man can knock
up an affair which does do the work for less than a couple of
pounds, and it does seem that a manufacturer ought to find
it possible to produce something to sell at round about four
pounds.
No refinements are necessary, and for the sake of cheapness
the instrument could be of the horizontal type.
Good-quality lenses with automatic focussing and other
virtues can come later when the beginner has graduated to a
fifty-guinea camera.
Now then, manufacturers ! — Yours, etc.,
GUY LANKESTER.
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NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINE APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Editing and Splicing T. F. LaSgLANDS.
General technical excellence does
not satisfy for long, and good
material must be skilfully arranged
in order to make the effect thoroughly
pleasing. To clean up and edit, the
first action must be the removal of every
foot, every frame, that is not perfect in
the photographic sense.
Next, arrange it all roughly into
sequence and run through it, noting
what appears too long or too short, and
what gaps there are in the story; finally,
when these are rectified then is generally
the time to have titles made and start all
over again to complete the final edition.
It sounds long, weary, uninteresting
labour ; actually it can be the most
absorbing part of the whole game. The
snag to so many is the splicing opera¬
tion ; some struggle for ten minutes over
one splice which immediately falls apart
directly they go on to the next. A
splicer that cuts both ends cleanly is
essential ; anyone should be able to
do two good splices per minute, and four
a minute if the job is planned carefully.
Always work with the film travelling
in one direction, say starting with the
full reel on the right, splicing and re¬
winding towards the left. To cut out
one shot, say the second one, proceed as
follows : rewind Shot i on the left hand,
tear it at the desired spot, immediately
clip end of 1 into the left-hand side of
the splicer, put the severed leading end
of Shot 2 under a paper-weight on the
right-hand side of the splicer ; run along
Shot 2 until Shot 3 is met, tear there,
drop end of Shot 2 and forget it, then
immediately put leading end of Shot 3
into other side of splicer and make the
join. To insert Shot 2 again between
Shots 4 and 5, tear film at end of 4,
clip it into splicer and drop the leading
end of Shot 5 ; pick up leading end of
Shot 2 (under paper-weight), insert in
splicer, join, then pick up free ends of
Shots 2 and 5 and splice again.
There is no need to stop every minute
to argue with oneself whether a shot is
upside-down, when once a rule has been
made to keep each piece of film laid out
in one direction.
The best cement to use is the film¬
maker’s own brand. With Kodachrome
it is essential to use cement sparingl5^
as if it splashes over it will cause colour
patches on adjacent frames.
Always use a water-pot, and with a
small, stubby brush moisten the gelatine
before scraping — it will come off easier.
The way of ensuring a good join is to
cut down the cement brush until it
will hold only the slightest trace of
cement ; then wipe quickly _ over both
severed ends and snap down the press
at once. Just — wipe, wipe — snap ; as
quickly as that.
If the film will lift out without strain
this can be done after six seconds or so ;
if the pins of the splicer stand high so
that the film does not disengage easily,
file them down. With careful planning
250 splices can be done in one afternoon’s
session without great fatigue.
Professional films are made finally at
the hands of the editor ; the producer
gets all the limelight but it is the editing
people who marry the most suitable
scenes together and make the jig-saw
puzzle intelligible, and if the amateur
is directing his attention to more ambiti¬
ous efforts than a holiday scrap-book,
some kind of planning is essential.
Beginners are in the direst need of
some window-dressing of this sort, but
seem to be the least concerned about it all.
The way to go about it is to view one’s
proudest and despised efforts alike as
“ junk,” and, absolutely ruthless, with¬
out shame, use everything possible to
make a picture out of it all.
The man who thought the camera
could not lie lived before the days of
motion pictures ; so let us take all those
holiday films that together go to portray
our fortnight’s hectic activities and try to
get them into some sort of connected
story. Think that you have to show
them to company who have never before
met your family, do not know you, don’t
want to, and are not greatly interested
in any of you. How are you going to
make them interested ?
The rule must be to make the film
interesting even to strangers, therefore
cut out all intimate personal references in
titles, etc., and avoid Christian names ;
the family knows who’s who ; out¬
siders do not : delete ‘‘ Bessie’s morning
dip ” and “ George’s dinner,” and substi¬
tute titles of more general interest.
Next, work in all kinds of scenes that
did not happen in that particular story,
but which are needed to bolster it up.
We need here a few shots showing the
start from home. Never mind if we
have none, make some ne.xt week-end.
Pack up the car with all manner of
luggage and get the family to rehearse a
really hilarious and ludicrous send-off.
Or if you went by train, then go and
take some shots of a train of holiday¬
makers setting off. It doesn’t matter
November at the seaside. The above photograph of a popular promenade during an
early winter gale suggests a likely cini film depicting the seasonal changes at familiar
places. Such a series of shots should he started without delay.
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if the train is not the one you went by.
Take it just the same ! If you cannot
afford time to go to Waterloo, look in
at Paddington or Victoria ; get some
shots of any train, anywhere ; the
station, porters, luggage, people waving
from windows. He will be a wise guy
who can spot the deception in one or
two five-second shots.
After that there is no harm in going
farther and introducing two or three
other bits of railway scenery taken at
any time convenient to yourself ; a
shot of a departing train disappearing
into the distance (in any direction !),
and before leaving the railway do not
forget a few feet of an incoming train ;
no instructions where this is to go need
be given.
Another way of adding to one’s store
of good scenes, and this is a method of
comparative transparent honesty, is to
make up a length of 30 or 50 feet of
useful general shots and get a duplicate
positive made. You can then make a
short shot of, say, a procession re¬
appear over and over again, sandwiched
between different close-ups, and so
balance up what would otherwise be a
scrappy one-sided view. Many view
shots that have been cut too short in
the camera can be saved by having
duplicates joined on.
To any beginners who experience
difficulties in rapid splicing and editing
the writer will gladly advise suggestions
for particular films on application
through the Editor of The Amateur
Photographer and Cinematographer.
A Permanent Screen for Home or Clubroom Use
Most clubs and many amateurs
prefer an out-of-the-ordinary
screen to one of a commonplace
type. They want their screen surface
to be as highly efficient as possible, and
they want its proscenium or surround to
be at least distinctive. The screen
illustrated and described below is
intended to satisfy in each of these
particulars.
The Screen Surface.
The most important part of any screen
is its surface. There is no " best ”
surface for any screen used under varying
conditions ; but, if we will admit certain
minor compromises, one surface comes
very close to deserving that lofty title.
I refer to the surface possessed by a
new beaded material — which I have
found better than anything I have
previously seen, and is advocated for use
in the screen now under discussion.
This material may be purchased in
cut lengths at a flat rate of 2s. 6d. per
square foot from Reliance Screens, 19,
Broad Street, Wardour Street, London.
The material is made in rolls, 52 in.
wide — hence it is suitable for any size
of screen up to a width of 5 ft. 10 in.
For best results, the largest sizes
only should be used, and it is necessary
to follow as closely as possible the
mounting instructions given below.
Other Details.
The marginal surround of the screen
should be of thin plywood, dull-stained
before affixing and mitred at the four
corners. Cushion or masked corners
have been avoided, since they add to
the constructional difficulties and are
not at all necessary where the projector
gate aperture is kept clean.
A small tablet of thicker plywood
should be blackened and centrally affixed
to the upper margin, as shown in the
sketch. The purpose of this is to carry
the club initials or the personal mono¬
gram of the owner. These may be
executed in carved wood, metal or
transfer — or they may be specially
enamelled by a sign writer.
There is a plain back-board of 4.5-
mm. plywood ; also a removable dust-
cover of thinner ply. The lower edge
of the screen proper carries a rebated
moulding to support this cover, which,
in turn, has a similar moulding to retain
By S. E. L. MOIR.
firm contact with the top of the screen.
A glance at the sketch will further
explain this arrangement, the central
recess at the top of the cover being
necessary to avoid obscuring the per-
manently-visible monogram plate.
Practical.
The back-board should be cut slightly
larger all round than the super-bead
material. The board should then be
rested against a warm radiator (or at
a close yet safe distance from any kind
of fire) and a viscous solution prepared
by blending equal quantities of amyl
acetate and “ peardrop ” cement.
When the board feels warm to the
touch it should be placed on a smooth
bench and an outline of the beaded
material roughly drawn in charcoal,
pencil, or crayon. The whole of the
area so inscribed should then be quickly
and evenly coated with a cold application
of the cement mixture — none whatever
being applied to any part of the beaded
fabric.
The back of the latter should now be
if a wooden roller be used, it must first
of all be draped in a single length of
clean muslin.
To avoid cockling during the drying
(which is very rapid), the plywood loose
cover may temporarily be placed over the
face of the screen. In the interval,
attention may be given to the marginal
surrounds and the monogram tablet.
These are sufficiently simple to warrant
no further description here, though it is
imperative to use spirit black for the
staining if it be intended to finish the
job without undue delay.
The cover board may now be taken
from the screen proper and the mouldings
affixed. It is necessary also to stain
these, a neat finish of matt black adding
greatly to the harmony of the whole.
Erection.
At this stage, the body of the screen
should be lifted and permanently secured
to the wall of the theatre. In doing this,
care must be taken to allow space for
the cover beading to be slipped over the
upper edge of the screen. Four coun¬
tersunk wood-screws (concealed
by the surround) will be suffi¬
cient to carry the weight — the
drills for each screw being,
of course, plugged flush to the
face of the wall.
The entire work should only
occupy an evening’s leisure ;
nor should the expense involved
approach what is normally
charged for a screen of equal
efficiency but less distinction.
placed in contact with the
tacky board, using the char¬
coal guide-lines for rapid
positioning. A rubber roller
should be run from the
centre to the edges of the
material in order to expel
trapped air and to secure
a faultless, even surface ;
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The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
Wednesday, November 11th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ Photography by Night.” C. W, Hovey.
Bays, and Padd. P.S. “ Pictorial Work with Modem Roll Films/’ S. Whiteley.
Bethnal Green C.C. Practical Work.
Birkenhead Y.M.C.A. P.A. Joint Exhibition. W. R. Hodgson, G. J. de la Mare.
Birmingham P.S. {Cin^ Section). “ Colour Film.” A. L. Lancaster.
Borough Poly. P.S. ” A Knapsack Holiday in Lakeland.” G. E. W. Herbert.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ The Delights of Colour Photography.” R. M. Fanstone.
Bristol P.S. Stereoscopic Evening.
Cheltenham C.C. B^inners’ Meeting.
Chorley P.S. Negative Quality. Members.
Coventry C.C. ” A Dutch Fishing Village.” T. H. Cox.
Croydon C.C. Cin^ Lecture (Colour). J. H. D. Ridley.
G. E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Competition Evening. Prints and Slides.
Hinckley and D.P.S. 1936 Alliance Competition Slides.
Leek P.S. Print Criticism. S. Bridgen.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ” A Tour in Germany.” G. R. Bolton.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Gadget Evening and Print Competition.
Northampton N.H.S. ‘‘ Pictorial Photography.” R. Chalmers.
Partick C.C. S.P.F. Colour Slides and G.D.U. Slides.
Phcenix C.C. S.P.F. Portfolio.
Rotherham P.S. Whist Drive and Presentation of Awards.
Solihull P.S. ” Successful Picture-Making for Beginners.” E. A. W. Cave.
South Essex C.C. Visit Ilford Society.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. ” El Moghreb el Aksa.” H. G. Neville.
Worcestershire C.C. Members’ Evening.
York P.S. ” Black-headed Gull at Home.” F. Vear.
Thursday, November 12th.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” ’Twixt Cartmel and Calder Abbey.” S. Greenwood.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. ” Still Life by Artificial Light.” H. Kitchen.
Bath P.S. ” Exeter Cathedral.” (Lantern Lecture.) F. E. Haynes.
Blyth and D.C.C. ‘‘ Castles of Northumberland.” C. J. Young.
Bolton C.C. L. and C.P.U. Slides.
Brighouse C.C. Cin6 Show. P. Schofield.
Bury P.S. '* Across Scotland by the V’onderful Waterway.” G. B. Kearey.
Camberwell C.C. One-Man Show.
Cardiff C.C. Seascape Competition.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. ” Enlarging.” J. Roberts.
Dunfermline P.A. ” A-Roving in the Wilds of Ross and Sutherland.” P. W. G. Gunn.
Greenock C.C. ” Ancient Egypt.” Dr. A. M’Aulay.
Hampshire House P.S. “ A Tour in Southern Ireland.” Miss E. A. Miller.
Harrogate P.S. Whist Drive at Church House.
Hull P.S. Bromoil Demonstration. D. J. T. Bagnall.
Isle of Wight C.C. ” Pictorial Work with Modern Roll Film.” Messrs. Kodak.
Keighley and D.P. A. Demonstration — “This Pictorialism.” C. McDonnell.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Bromoil Demonstration. J. Rosin.
Letchworth C.C. ” Gadgets.”
Liverpool A. P.A. ” Art and the Camera.” R. A. Johnson.
N. Middlesex P.S. Social Evening.
Padiham and D.P.S. A Talk on Lighting. E. Bradshas.
Preston C.C. Whist Drive.
Richmond C.C. ” Westminster Abbey.” H. W. Fincham.
Sinclair P.C. Photographic Competition.
Singer C.C. G.D.U. Lantern Slides and S.P.F. Colour Slides.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. ” The Oil Process.” W. L. F. Wastell.
Stretford C.C. L. arid C.P.U. Portfolio.
Sunderland P.A. ‘‘ The Last Ounce.” W. F. T. Pinkney.
Todmorden P.S. Development.
Urmston and D.P.S. Auction and Camera Night.
Watford C.C. Bromoil Demonstration. N. Gryspeerdt.
Wimbledon C.C. With a Camera in Portugal and Spain.” J. E. Roberts.
Friday, November 13th.
Royal Photographic Society. ‘‘How to get the best out of Dufaycolor.” J. Mitchell.
Bethnal Green C.C. Judging and Criticism of Monthly Competition. W. Selfe.
Colne C.C. Picture-Making and Worth-While Photography.” H. G. Grainger.
Cowlairs Co-op. C.C. ‘‘ The Cin^ Camera.” Talk and Demonstration. G. Paterson.
Dartmoor Lit. S. (Photo Section). Lantern Slide Postal Club.
Harrogate P.S. Y.P.U. Portfolio Prints.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. Members’ Lantern Slide Night.
Leigh Lit. S. ‘‘ Faults in Negatives.” Geo. Lee.
Newcastle and D.A.C.A. Dance.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. ‘‘ Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1936.
St. Helens C.C. ” Home Portraiture.” J. H. Lee.
P.S. of Ireland. ” Port Photography.” C. J. Buckley.
Waikden and D.P.S. ‘‘ Arts of the Medieval Wood Carver.” J. E. Balshaw.
Wimbledon Cin6 C. ‘‘ Brunei and Harris ” Cup Night.
Saturday, November 14th.
Accrington C.C. Social. Closing Night of Exhibition.
Hackney P.S. Outing — Chelsea.
Howard De Walden P.S. Informal Discussion.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Whist Drive and Dance.
Reading C.C. Social.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Annual Dinner.
Monday, November 16th.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. Portraiture and Development.
Blackburn and D.P.S. First Night of Inter-Club Prints and Slides.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. Talk on Composition. J. Smith.
Bournemouth C.C; Monthly Print Competition.
Bradford P.S. ‘‘ Celluloid and its uses in Photography.” H. G. Grainger.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Informal Portrait Evening.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. ” Hearty Homely Herts.” H. Rose.
Derby P.S. ” Making the Exhibition Print.” S. Bridgen.
is sent to ns at the beginning of the session or from time to time,
Monday, November 16th [contd.').
Dewsbury P.S. Y.P.U. Print Portfolio.
Erdington and D.P.S. Enlargers and Enlarging.
Finchley A.C.S. Films. Arranged by Mr. Lunniss.
Glasgow P.A. ‘‘ Glasgow as Seen by the Artists of loo Years Ago.” J. Baillie.
Howard De Walden P.C. Closing date for ‘‘ Daily Record ” Competition.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Members’ Contact Prints through the Episcope.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ‘‘ Dufaycolor.” G. H. Sewell.
Kingston C.C. ‘‘ The Evolution of the Competition Print.” S. J. Gollop.
Lancaster P.S. ‘‘ The Bromoil Process.” I. Jackson.
Leeds C.C. Hayward Trophy Competition.
Leeds University P.S. ‘‘ Still Life.” D. Holmes.
Leek P.S. ” Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1936.
Liverpool A. P.A. ‘‘ Thiocarbamide.” R. L. Okell.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. ” Some Lecturettes.” E. J. Warrillow.
Oldham Equitable P.S. ” History of Middleton Church.” T. K. Driver.
Oxford P.S. ‘‘ Sark ” (Autochrome Colour Pictures). L. Barrow.
Padiham and D.P.S. Criticism of Landscape Competition Prints. A. T. Bailey.
Preston C.C. ” Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1935.
Southampton C.C. ‘‘ Through Denmark into Sweden.” K. Baker.
Southport P.S. Demonstration — Enlarging. J. T. Rigby.
S. London P.S. Practical Portraiture Evening.
St. Helens C.C. ” More Memories.” C. E. Collings.
Tunbridge Wells A. P.A. ” Early Days in Photography.” E. R. Ashton.
Wallasey A. P.S. ” Swiss and Italian Lakes.” Miss A. M. Cann.
WalsaU P.S. R.P.S. 1935 Competition Slides.
Tuesday, November 17th.
Royal Photographic Society. ‘‘ Scottish Wanderings.” G. B. Kearey.
Basingstoke C.C. Photographic Alliance Competition Prints, 1935.
Birmingham P.S. ” Light, Colour and the Photographer.” J. N. Cockin.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ‘* Cairo and Round About.” R. Sheridan.
Bridge of Allan P.S. ‘‘ Romance and Reality in the Life of a Mining Engineer."
Cambridge P.C. Annual Autumn Competition.
Doncaster C.C. Lantern Slides — Demonstration. F. Moat.
Dunfermline P.A. ‘‘ Composition and Nature.” P. S. Smythe.
Exeter C.C. The Lantern Slide Postal Club.
Grimsby P.S. ‘‘ The Story of Beverley Minster.” F. Atkinson.
Guildford and D.C.C. ‘‘ Portraiture by Artificial Light.” Mr. Box.
Hackney P.S. ‘‘ Miniature Photography.” S. Clark.
Halifax P.S. Competitions. Closing date for House Exhibition Entries.
Harpenden and D.P. and C.S. ‘‘ A Talk on Miniature Camera Work.” W. G. Briggs.
Harrow C.C. Monthly Competition (2) — Still Life.
Howard De Walden P.C. ‘‘ Night Photography.” Messrs. Ilford Ltd.
Leamington and D.P.S. *' Miniature Negative Photography.” Messrs. E. Leitz.
Leeds P.S. ‘‘ Lugano, Como and the High Pyrenees.” J. C. Holmes.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. ” Haunts and Nesting Habits of British Birds.’
Manchester A. P.A. Rambles Print Competition. J. White.
Monkland P.S. Lantern-Slide Making.
Morecambe and Heysham and D.P.S. ” Some Natural History Subjects.” J. Clegg.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. Members’ Print Competition Criticism.
Norwich and D.P.S. ‘‘ Modem Aids to Indoor Portraiture.” Messrs. Kodak Ltd,
Norwood C.C. Lecturettes. Members of Bromley C.C.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Display of 9.5-mm. Travel Films. A. G. Brown.
Palmers Green Cine S. Projection Evening.
Peterborough P.S. ” Here and There in East Anglia.” B. G. A. Snelson.
Portsmouth C. and Cin^ C. Lecturette : ‘‘ Holiday Snapshots.” H. Coker.
Rotherham P.S. ‘‘ Child Portraits.” Marcus Adams (Alliance Portfolio).
Rugby and D.P.S. ” Landscape ” Competition Evening.
Sheffield P.S. ‘‘ Colour Filters.” S. Brigden.
Small Heath P.S. ‘‘ Tales of Dartmoor.” F. W. Pilditch.
South Shields P.S. ‘‘ Bromoil.” H. S. Becke.
Stafford P.S. ‘‘ The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1936.
St. Bride P.S. “ Processing Colour Films.” R. Harding.
Warrington P.S. L. and C.P.U. Print Portfolio.
Whitehall C.C. ‘‘ Westminster Abbey.” A. J. Mason.
Willesden P.S. Criticism of Members’ Prints and Slides. J. H. Clark.
Windlesham C.C. ” The Western Highlands of Scotland.” A. E. Higgens.
Wednesday, November 18th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Lecturettes — ” When We Started in Photography.”
Bethnal Green C.C. Photographic Alliance Competition Prints, 1936.
Birkenhead P.A. Lantern-Slide Making — Demonstration.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). Holiday Film Competition.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Third Slide Competition, 1936.
Brighton and Hove C.C. ” Through Denmark into Sweden.” K. Baker.
Bristol P.S. ” Roderick J. Fry ” Straight Photography Competition.
Cheltenham C.C. Beginners’ Meeting.
Chorley P.S. ‘‘ The Changing Countryside.” F. Sellers.
Coventry P.C. Some Pictures and How they were Produced.
Croydon C.C. ‘‘ A Naturalist on the Amazon.” E. A. Robins.
Ealing P.S. Second Pictorial Competition and Criticism.
Edinburgh P.S. ‘‘ The Print and Enlargement.” J. G. W. Thomson.
G.F. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ‘‘ After-Work on the Print.” W. E. Ginger.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Federation Prints and Slides.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ” Miniature Cameras.” R. M. Fanstone.
London School of Hygiene P.S. “ Enlarging.” A. H. Durrant.
Luton and D.C.C. Members’ Evening.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. ” Carbro and Carbon.” T. Ambler.
Partick C.C. Visit to Messrs. Photo Finishers, Ltd.
Phoenix C.C. Members’ Night.
Shropshire C.C. ” Colour Filters.” Messrs. Ilford Ltd.
South Essex C.C. Members’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Colour Evening.
Worcestershire C.C. “Dufaycolor.” W. Hodson.
York P.S. “ Pictorial Work with Modern Roll Films.” S. Whiteley.
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‘Deaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
General.— AH communications for the Editor should he addressed : “The Editor, The Atnateur Photographer
and Cinematographer y Dorset House, Stamford Street. London, S.E.r,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — ^The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — .advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the niles must be
ignored.
(i) Sec “ General “ above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must b:' sent separately tlyough the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No e.xception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
‘'iiquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? “ or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? “ are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query ” or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. VVe endeavour to deal promptly witii enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current uumber, and should be cut from the latest issue
To reach the enquirer.
Time in See-saw Development.
In developing a roll film in a dish by the see-saw
method, how much extra time, in addition to that
given by the tables, should I allow to make up for
the fact that any one part of the him is only in
the developer for part of the time ?
P. P. (Worcester.)
In tlie ordinary way you can quite
ignore the fact that the film is not sub¬
merged the whole of the time ; it
becomes saturated with developer which
continues its work even while the film
is temporarily out of the dish. You
therefore do not need to increase the
development time at all.
Sunsets in Colour.
I have had some very successful pictures in
Dufaycolor but have not yet been courageous
enough to attempt a sunset. Can you give me
any idea of the exposure likely to be required ?
L. C. (London.)
It is quite impossible even to suggest
exposures for sunsets. To begin with,
a great deal depends upon atmospheric
conditions and to what extent landscape
or sea will be included. In the second
place, directly the sun has actually set,
the exposure time goes up by leaps and
bounds. We are afraid that the only
real guide is experience, but this certainly
becomes rather expensive in the case of
colour films. One or two experiments,
noting down in each case the intensity
of the light as determined by a photo¬
electric or extinction meter, should at
least put you on the right track.
Freckles.
In taking portraits 1 find that freckles, although
very faint in real life, appear as ugly black spots
in my print. I may add that I use ‘‘ \'erichrome
lilm. K. H. M. (London.)
To minimise the dark tones of the
freckles you should use a yellow filter on
the lens, choosing one that will increase
the exposure about three times. You
will probably do even better if you use
the filter in conjunction with a panchro¬
matic film.
Drying Marks.
I have a negative which, after being partly dried
in a coo! place, I removed to a warmer place to
accelerate the drying. The result of this is that
the part which dried last is appreciably denser
than the rest. Is there anything I can do to
remedy this, or is the fault irreparable ?
G. S. (Peterhead.)
It is difficult, and sometimes impos¬
sible, to remedy such a trouble with a
negative. If the difference in density is
slight, it may be minimised, or even
remedied, by giving the negative a long
soaking in clean water and allowing to
dry in an even temperature. A more
drastic remedy is to bleach and re¬
develop it, but this, of course, involves
some risk. It would be safer, and
probably equally effective, to counteract
the differences in density by shading
the less dense portion of the negative
during printing. If, by test strips, you
find the different exposures that give
prints of equal depth from each part of
the negative, you will know exactly
how long to shade.
Diffused Light for Enlarging.
Some time ago you published an article on diffusing
screens for an enlarger. I think the type of glass
was opal, but it might have been pearl. Will you
please confirm this and let me know how the
two sheets should be placed ?
H. G. (Plymouth.)
We often refer to diffusing screens,
and have had several articles dealing with
the subject. Either finely ground glass
or opal will answer the purpose, and, in
the latter case, one sheet may be suffi¬
cient, as two will cut out a considerable
amount of light. The diffusers are
placed between the light and the con¬
denser or negative ; rather closer to the
latter than to the former. If you are
using electric light you shoulri choose
an opal bulb, which will enable you to
get even lighting with less diffusion than
would be needed with a clear or " pearl ”
bulb.
Home-made Epidiascope.
I am desirous of constructing an epidiascope and
should be glad if you would give me an outline of
the optical system, with dimensions and distances
to serve as a guide. The projection distance will
be 8 to lo feet, and I shall use a lens of i6-in. focal
length. H. J. H. (SouthaU.)
In the usual form of epidiascope the
object is laid face up on a horizontal
support and the lens is above it as
though the image were to be thrown on
the ceiling. Just above the lens a
mirror, about three inches square in
your case, is placed at an angle of 45°
so as to reflect the image forward on the
screen. For the distances you mention
the lens should be from 18 to 20 inches
from the object, being adjustable over
this range for focussing.
Enlarging with Cine Lens.
Is the “ Mira ” special Kino-objective lens of
6-cm. focal length suitable for enlarging from
if X iS in. negatives ? D. A. C. (Guildford.)
We arc not acquainted with the par¬
ticular lens you mention, but in general
a cinematograph lens, being designed
to cover only a very small negative, will
not be satisfactory for enlarging from
negatives i^Xif in., since it will either
throw no image at the corners or will
alternatively leave the corners unsharp.
Film Speeds.
I have a Zeiss Diaphot exposure meter which is
fixed at “ 26 Scheiner,” and have been using
Kodak Panatomic film, giving twice the ex¬
posure shown as I believe the film to be about
20 Sch. While away I was unable to get this
film and used another make which I was told
was 26 Sch. I accordingly used the exposure
shown. The result, nearly a whole film under¬
exposed. Am I right in thinking that this other
film is not so fast as advertised ? F. P. (Cheshire.)
In giving the Panatomic film double
the exposure worked out for 26 Scheiner
yon have actually been treating it as
23 Scheiner. For 20 Scheiner you would
have to give not double, but four times
the exposure.
We sympathise with you in losing a
film, but the whole system of marking
emulsion speeds is in such a state of
utter confusion that you are bound to
be misled at times. When you have
such an experience as you describe your
only course is to treat the film in future
as though its speed number were lower,
choosing a new figure ' that corresponds
to its speed as you have found it by yoiir
own experience.
A Uniform Stain.
How can I get rid of a pinkish stain which appears
on my films when finished ? I think it comes
from the anti-halo backing, and does not yield
either to ordinary acid hypo or an acid hardening
bath. J. B. (Broxburn.)
The stain to which you refer generally
disappears in an acid fixing bath and the
subsequent washing. In some cases
it yields to a very weak solution of
ammonia. The usual course, however,
is to ignore it, as, being even over a
whole negative, it can have no other
effect than possibly to increase the print¬
ing time.
An Impossible Task.
Would you kindly let me know what developer
was used for the enclosed film, and the time taken
in developing ? A. S. (London.)
We are sorry, but it is quite impossible
to discover either the developing agent
or the time of development from inspec¬
tion of a finished film.
32
499
November ii, 1936 THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
xi
Miniature
Folding Univex de Luxe,
self-erecti ng, frame finder, hinged
back, size only 4X2X| in., for
snaps and Time. As Q_ g J
n^w. Cost 15s... vS* UC1«
The Univex takes Gevaert Ultra-
chrome 6-exposure roll film, gd.
Ensign Midget 22. As new.
“ 18s. 6d.
Ensign Midget 55, Tnsar f/6.3,
Shop-soiled. List £2:2:0
3x4 cm. Fotet, Vidar f/t 'i,
. £2:6:6
13x18 mm. Minifex, V^dar
f/3.5, 3-speed (36 pictures 13 X 18
tnm.). Good can- CO-IO-C
dilion .
3x4 cm. Ensign Double-8
Model D/20, Ensar f/4.5. As
nem. List £3 12s. £3:3:0
13x18 mm. Minifex, Cassar
f/3.5, Compur (36 pictures 13 X 18
mm.). Good con-
dition . X*!.!:/.®
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar,
Compur, case. As new. List
£5:19:6
3x4 cm. Goldi, f/2.q Zecanar,
Srr- . £6:6:0
2Jx18 Goldi, f/3.8 Zenar,
. £6:12:6
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
f/4.5 Tessar, Com- fC.IQ.C
pur. As new.... XU.ii/.U
Kodak Retina, 1,13.5 Xenar,
Rapid Compur i/5ooth. As
new. List £12 £8;17:6
24x36 mm. Dollina Model II,
Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Rapid Compur
i/500th, coupled range-finder,
external focussing, automatic
counting and film locking device.
£/8Ts....':"‘ £16:16:0
Leica Model III, Summar f/2.
£3^ £30:0:0
Cine Projectors
16-mm. Kodascopo C, resis¬
tance 250 volts,
case. Good condition^ # • Jl • #0
16-mm. Ensign Mickey Mouse,
motor drive. Shop- £ Q . 1 C .H
soiled . dtO.lD.U
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen,
loo-watt, resistance.
Good condition .... XO*l # *0
16-mm. Bolex D, resistance.
£25:0:0
Cine Cameras
9.5 Rathe, f/3 .5 lens, Camo
motor, leather case.,CO,‘l A^A
Good condition.
9.5 Miller, f/3.5 CC.R.n
lens. As ne-w. .. .
9.5 Rathe Motocamera Luxe,
f/3.5 lens. Shop-soiled
only. Cost £io los. . . XO.w.U
16-mm. Bolex, f/3.5 lens, takes
50-ft. Kodak spools, C7,|A.f|
case. Good condilion XI. XU .U
Focai-plane
6.ix4^ Goerz Anschutz, 8-iu.
Aldis f/4.5. self-capping i/i5th
to i/r,2ooth sec., T. and B.,
D.D. slides, leather A ^A
case. Goorf co;tififton.3tU*XU*U
4ix3i Tropical Anschutz, 13.5-
cm. Dogmar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides. Good con- £0*1 C ♦A
dition .
10x15 cm. Nettel Deckrullo,
i8-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, self¬
capping ^ to i/2,8ooth sec., 3
D.D. slides, case. £Q*17*R
Good condition.. XJ/oXImU
3i^x2^ Ernemann, 12.5-cm.
Emostar f/i.8, self-capping i/2oth
to i/i, 400th sec., T. and B., 3
D.D. slides. Good £OC*n*A
condition . Xi6iO*U#U
Roll Film
Thornton-Rickard Stereoscopic
Ruck, boxform, takes 3i X 2^ roll
film, viewer, As lA* C J
new. Cost £i is. XUS.UCl.
4|x2.V No. la Kodak Junior,
R.K. lens, 3-speed. 9 Q CJ
case. Fair condition
Agfa Clack, i6-on-3.i x 2^ film,
Agfa f/8.8. As ifl.O.R
ntfie'. List /Ji I2S. 6d. S»X#4fci*U
3ix2| Ensign Carbine No. 3;
Ensar f/6.3 aiiastigmat, 3-speed.
Fair condition .... £1:7:6
4.ix3} Kodak No. 3, f/6.8
Kodak anastigmat, 5 speeds, A to
i/iooth, rise ^^id^l^lA^A
cross. Good condition^ * • A V •U
4^x2.i Kodak Junior No. la,
f/7.7 anastigmat, Diomatic i/ioth
to i/iooth sec., T. and B.,
case. Very good £!1*17*fi
condition . •C»X#*#«0
3^x21 Dollond Owl No. 4,
Wray f/4.5, 3 - speed. Shop-
r/'f5s . £1:19:6
3}x2.t Kodak Special, f/6.3
Kodak anastigmat, Optimo
I /3ootli sec. Good C O . 1 A . ft
condilion . XXi.XU.U
3ix2i Ensign Selfix 20, f/4.5
Ensar. As new. £Q,Q,A
List £3 15s . XO.O.U
5ix3| Nettel Duroll, 15-cm.
Nettei Citonar f/6.3, Compur,
double e.x tension, rise and cross,
plate back, 3 slides, screen.
Very good con- £0,1 Q.C
dilioH . XO . Xv .U
4^x3} Goerz Tenax, Dogmar
f/4.5, Compur, micrometer focus¬
sing. Good con- £C.1A.A
dilion . XO.IU.U
3.ix2^ Zeiss Ikonta 620 IT,
f/4.5 Kovar, delayed Telraa.
£4:17:6
3ix2i Voigtiander, f/4.5 Sko-
par, Compur, hinged back, direct
finder, leather case. CtC*C*A
( rood condition . tU •!/
Baidax, i6-on-3i x 2J film, f/3.5
Meyer Trioplan, Compur. /Is
new. List £6 6s. £5:5:0
3ix2,} Glunz, Tessar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, fC.lC.A
case. As new.... XU.XU.U
3t X 2} Ensign Auto - Speed
Focal-plane, 4-in. Aldis Uno
f/4.5, rise and cross, case. Slighlly
£if"-..''.“‘ £7:10:0
41x2^ Kodak Six-16 Model C,
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
leather case. Excellent con-
£i‘i“r6d..'".^‘ £7:15:0
Baidax, i6-on-3iX2i film,
Meyer Trioplan f/2.0, dela>'ed
Compur. As new. CT.'i’lmQ
List £9 5S . Xl.il.O
Reflex
3^x2} Ensign Focal-plane Roll
Film, Aldis-Butchcr f/4.5, leather
case. Good con- £C,1 C.ft
dition . XU.Xu.U
31^x2.) Kodak Revolving Back
Graflex Junior, 51-in. Cooke f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Good condition .... £8:8:0
3Ax2^ T.-P. Junior Special,
Cooke f/4.5, revolving back,
3 slides. As new £9:17:6
3ix2.V Ensign Special, 5-3-in.
Wray Lustrar f/3. 2, 3 slides.
Shop-soiled . . £9:17:6
3^x2^ Ernemann Ernoflex
Folding, 13.5-cm. Ernon f/3.5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good con- £10*1*7«R
dition . XXiM»X# •O
REMOVAL
SALE
Prior to removal to larger premises at 20, LUDGATE
HILL, optical and photographic goods are offered
at greatly reduced prices.
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash
or C.O.D. , . . Generous exchange allowance.
DOLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. Estd. 1 750
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT
35 LUDGATE HILL
LONDON, E.C.4 Telephone ; City 1540.
Field and Studio
6}x4| Double Extension Un¬
named Field, R.R. lens f/S,
rising front, 5 book-form D.D.
slides, tripod. Fair £1*0*C
condition . XX*^*U
10x8 in. Mahogany Studio
Square Bellows, double extension
to 25 in., rise and fall, reversing
back, R.R. lens, 3 book-form
D.D. slides (2 have whole-plate
adapters), wooden tri- £Q*Q*n
pod. Good condition. XfJ#0«U
61 x4? T.-P. Imperial Triple
Extension, reversing back, swing,
rise and cross front, R.R. lens
f/8, 3 D.D. slides, case, tripod.
Splendid . condition £3:10:0
8.^x6^ Studio, mahogany and
brass, double e.Ktensioii, uncut
panel, no lens, 3 book-form
D.D. slides. Splen-
did condition .
15x12 in. Square Bellows
Studio (Farrow), doable exten¬
sion to 37 in., rise and cross,
reversing back, uncut lens panel, i
book-form D.D. slide with 10 x 12
in. adapter, case. CC^CT.A
Excellent condition. . otv#tl*U
Plate
3|x2} Gontossa Suevia, rising
front, Aplanat f/7-7, Derval
shutter, 6 slides. IC^
Fair condition. . . XiJ5«vtl#
3^x2^ Glunz, double exten¬
sion, i20-mm. Helioplan f/6.8,
Ibsor I to i/iooth sec., T. and
B., rise and cross, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. £1.1Q.C
Good condition..
6^x4£- Sanderson, double ex¬
tension, all movements, reversing
back, T.-P, roller-blind shutter,
no lens, 3 D.D. slides, case.
Good condition . . £3:10:0
3^x2^ Ensign Double Exten¬
sion' Cameo, 4^-in. Dallmeyer
Serrac f/4.5, Acme i/3ooth, rise
and cross, direct finder, 3 slides,
F.P, adapter, case. £4*7*R
Good condition . 5^* f *0
3^x2^ Zeiss ikon Trona 214/3,
Tessar f/3.5, delayed Compur,
rise and cross, frame finder,
double extension, F.P. adapter,
case. Splendid con- £0*0*1)
dition. Cost£i9 tos.
Unclassifled
Five-Section Brass Tripod. Good
condition . 3s. 6d.
Rosograph Exposure Meter,
case, (rood condition ....3s. Sd.
(Five only) Cinophot Exposure
Meters. Good condilion, at,
each . 5s. Od.
Dremophot Exposure Meter,
case. Fair condition ... .5s. Od.
1|-in. Zeiss Circular Sky Filter,
in holder, case. .Is new. List
i8s . 5s. 6d.
Ensign Midget Daylight De¬
veloping Tank. Good QJ
condition . OS*
Pathe Single Resistance, with
ammeter. As new. A_ ^ J
List 17s. 6d . v'S# 00 •
Pathe Camo Motor, for Pathe
camera. Good 10^ £J
conditioji . XmS* OQl*
lea Range-finder, 1C n j
case. As neiv ...Xvo* UU*
40x30 in. Silver Screen, roller
type. .4sur».. Jgg, ed.
170-mm. Berthiot Anastigmat
f/5.7, in ordinary mount. Good
. 19s. 6d.
Bausch & Lomb Casket of
Lenses, iu Unicum shutter, r
sec. to i/iooth sec. (6 lenses),
covers i-plate. Good •n*fl
cond ition . dtX*U*U
7-in. Beck Steinheil Unofocal
Lens f/6, in standard iris mount.
Good condition. . . . £1:1:0
x5 Dollond Mark V Direct-
vision Binoculars, in £1*C*A
case. Good condition X X *0 *0
Bewi Exposure £1*C*A
Meter. Asnew.... XX*il*U
15-cm. Hekla f/6.8 Anastigmat,
in Compur i/25oth. •7*fi
Good condition. ... X X • f *0
7.2-in. Beck Isostigmar f/5.8
Lens, in standard iris mount.
Good condition. . £1:10:0
2-in. Steward Liquid Compass,
case. Splendid £1.1 A. A
condition . lA.iU.U
6-in. Ship’s Compass, in oil,
on girabal, in oak £1.17 .£
box. Good condition^ i . X f .U
14-in. Busch Bis-Telar f/9
Telephoto Lens. £1.10. A
Good condition . . X X . X v .U
Metraphot Exposure Meter,
case. Good con- £0.1 A. A
dition. Cost£4 4s. iJi.XU.U
Rhotoscop Exposure Meter, case.
Good condition, . . £2:10:0
3-in. Stanley Rrismatic Compass,
aluminium divided circle with
automatic lifter, hinged shades
and mirror, case. £0.0, A
As new . XO.O.U
40x30 in. Celfix No. 1 Screen,
silver surface. As £0.0. A
new. List £4 12s. 6d.^O.O.v
Electro Bewi Meter, in case.
. £3:3:0
Crouch Microscope, inclinable
to horizontal, slide focussing,
screw fine adjustment, 2 objectives
i/6th and ^ in., 2 eyepieces,
case. Good con- £Q*Q*A
dition . XO*0#v
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera,
f/3.5 lens. Very £Q*17*R
good condition. . XO* X I
2:i-in. O.G. Codrington 3-draw
Portable Telescope, pancratic eye¬
piece X15, X20, X25, case
and slings. Ex- £4 *4 •ft
cellent condition.. XHk*^*”
2- in. O.G. Ross Naval Telescope
No. 4, power X2o, open 31 in.,
closed 25 in., nickel silver mounts,
black leather covering. As
ne-w. List £ii £5.15.0
Kodascope 8-30. Good con-
£7:10:0
3- in. Dollond Astronomical
Telescope, astro, eyepieces x8o
and X120, terrestrial X45, tall
tripod, trunnion head, case.
Goo d condition £16:16:0
LEICA
CAMERAS
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for
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
To tho$$e about to Exhibit —
Don’t fail to take full advantage of
the unique qualities of MEZZOTONE : —
Warm tone printing by simple direct
development combined with a working
speed that permits enlarging as with
bromide paper. Remember, too, Mezzo-
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latitude and range of exhibition surfaces.
MEZZOTONE Lantern Plates for your
Lantern Slides, per dozen Is. lOd.
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The
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The very
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/~tNE big reason for the enormous
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obtained is their truly notable versa¬
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of a battery of ordinary cameras with
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• Let “ the WESTMINSTER ” show
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the Model Ilia, with f 12
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Hand-driven
5 Gns.
Motor-
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Complete £7
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Finest Value
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I 16-mm. Stewart-Warner Camera, f/3.5,
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I shop-soiled only 8-60 Kodascope
Projector . . . . £20 : 0 : 0
I S.H. Pathe Home Movie 9.5-mm.
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loading, f/2.8 Busch Glaukar lens, vari¬
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failure to sell your niiuiature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. 10045
BELL’S Bargains, week l)y week. — Eoth-Uerby,
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CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
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Green Screw-in Filter, 15/- ; 4x4 Fraxidos 502,
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ROLLEICORD II, Zeiss f/3.5 lens, D.A. Compur,
E.R. case ; new condition ; never used ;
makers’ guarantee, approval. £12; cost £18/10. —
Box 9770, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5309
LEICA III, f/3.5 5-cm. Elmar ; as new ; deposit
system, £21. — Hay, Borde Hill, Westerham.
[5372
1-PLATE Miroflex, f/2.7 Tessar, focal-plane l/3rd
4 to l/2,000th, 6 slides, P.P.A., case ; perfect,
£20 ; exchanges. — Box 9841, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5375
QF^/. F/4.5 3}x2J Ensign Folding; Ditto, 8
OtJ/ " speeds, 42/6. — 22. Whamcliffe Rd., Shiplev.
[5378
TWO Perfect Outfits. — Adams’ Reflex 5x4, i-pl.
adapters, 8-in. Cooke f/3.5, £15 ; Postcard
Sanderson Tropical, 10-in. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5.
Compound, £15. — Box 9843, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5383
ENSIGN
MULTIFLOOD
OUTFIT
Complete outfits containing everything necessary for
Flash-Bulb photography, including 2 Philips Photoflux
bulbs (small), reflector, torch, battery and test bulb.
No. 0. — With Silverlite folding reflector . 5/6
No. I. — With Multiray metal reflector . |2/6
• Easily adjustable to
anyangle or position.
Intense light where-
ever you want it.
Will stand or hang
anywhere.
For genuine indoor snapshots with Flash-Bulbs or Powder.
Fitted in a moment. Models for all cameras. Complete
outfit . 27/6
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN. LONDON, W.C.I
Outfit includes re¬
flector, fitted with
bakelite lampholder.
6-'t. flex and plug,
and universal head
stand. In box (with¬
out lamp) . 6/-
Osram Photoflood
lamps, for use with
above . 2/6
FLASH-BULB OUTFITS
SYNCHROFLASH OUTFITS
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
SUPER Ikonta, 8-or-16-on-4i x 2i, f/4.5 Tessar,
normal delayed Compur, ever-ready case ;
excellent condition, £12. — Below.
PRISM Binoculars, Barr and Stroud, C.F. 5,
6x24 mm., central focussing, case; new,
£3/10. — Box 9842, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5382
Rolleiflex, latest 6-cm. Tessar f/3.5, E.R.
case, condition perfect, £18 ; approval
deposit system. — Box 9848, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [5385
ROLLEICORD, f/4.5 Triotar ; splendid condition ;
bargain, £7. — Nuttall, Chemist, Staveley,
Derbyshire. [5389
Reflex Bargains. — T.-P. Ruby de Luxe 21x3},
f/4.5 Tessar, cost £35, with accessories, bargain,
£9/17/6; Ensign 3.}x2} Film Reflex, f/4.5, perfect,
£5 ; Ensign Model .A, }-pl., f/4.5 Tessar, cost
£20, £8/10. — Cunningham’s, 3, King St., Twicken¬
ham. [5390
JKOFLEX, Novar 1/4.5, 3-.speel shutter ; as
new, case, £6/5. — Ruble, 7, Lyudhurst Rd.,
Wolverhampton. [5392
CONTAX, f/2 Sonnar lens, leather case ; cost
£42/10 ; guaranteed absolutely perfect and
as new in every way ; bargain at £28. — Below.
T.-P. Reflex, f/3.5 Dallmeyer, Stevens’ screen,
case, pack adapter, etc. ; definitely used lor
two packs only ; cost £19/19 ; accept £15/15. —
Below.
SUPER Ikonta 530/2UCp, f/4.5 Tessar, case ;
all as new ; cost £18 ; bargain at £13/1.^. —
Below.
Highest part-exchange allowances ; write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5393
ROLLEICORD, f/4.5, case, “ A.P.” prize winner,
£7/17/6 ; prints. — 1, Ringwood Crescent, Not¬
tingham. [5394
Kodak Six-16, Tes.sar lems f/4.5, in Compur
delayed-action shutter, self-erecting front, new
this year ; very little used ; Kodak leather case ;
reasonable offer accepted. — Box 9855, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5404
36
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
November ii, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
24 MONTHLY
Payments will buy any Brand New Camera, Enlarger, Lan¬
tern, Cinema, Talkie or Apparatus to value £25 upwards.
All makes apparatus supplied. Tell your friends about
the EDWIN CORSE “ Twenty-four " easiest of easy
payments pian. Write TO-DAY.
Announcing
New^“ CHALLENGER” New
HERE, NOW, the New Talkie Projector with (1) 35-mm.
?urity standard size sound head, and (2) ELEVEN WATTS
remendous volume . £125 0 0
[
CAMERAS AND LENSES
The New 16-mm. De Vry “Challenger” Sound Projector
leads the world to a new highest purity and quality with
its 35-mm. full-size standard sound head. The projector
of quality everyone has been waiting for.
16-mm. De Vry “Challenger” Talkie Projector, 750-watt
direct coiled-coil illumination by larger 35-mm. size con¬
densers and booster reliector, full purity 35-ram. sound
head, ti watts large volume, of genuine rating sufficient
for large halls, schools ; yet can be tuned to a whisper
for homes. Silent or sound speeds by pushing a switch
only, latest easy threading via minimum sprockets and
balanced spacing. Dual shuttle movement. New re¬
movable aperture-plate for easy cleaning. “One-point”
oiling system, to all parts. Rotary barrel shutter, flicker¬
less and maximum light value. Ball-bearing shafts
mounted in cast aluminium with the famous “ De Vry ’’
sprocket idlers. Perfectly matched 35-mm. sound system
with the very latest filtration device for sound purity of
low and highest frequencies, microphone and gramophone
sockets, tone, volume controls. Double exciter lamps (the
35-ram. De Vry Feature, slide one in position without
slopping show if the other fails, no other 16-mm. projector
has this superb feature). j,6oo-ft. capacity (takes any
reel 50 ft to 1,600 ft.) Illuminated controls via translucent
panel resembling onyx marble. Large latest dynamic
speaker. Latest new pressrme plate device, can't scrape
sound track. (The new De Vry is the only 16-mm. Projector
with this new non-scratch track feature.) The whole
outfit complete in two light portable carrying-cases.
“CHALLENGER” — The De Vry answer to the
PERFECT Talkie. Amazing purity of 35-mtn. quality.
• THE TALKIE OF THE YEAR. •
Only £125 0 0 New.
BOOKLET FREE. SEVEN DAYS’ APPROVAL.
£5 MONTHLY SECURES. EXCHANGES.
INSIST on the “ Challenger.”
De Vry leads the world in actual Cinema sales — 160
machines to Ford Motors Co., U.S.A. ; 60 machines
Firestone Tyre Co., Standard Oil, Goodyear Tyres, etc.
etc. INSIST on De Vry.
Stocked by all leading dealers — Messrs. Wallace Heaton,
Ltd. ; City .Sale & Exchange (1929), Ltd. ; J. Turner,
Leicester; F. Bromhead, etc., etc.
OTHER DE VRY PRODUCTS.
16-mm. De Vry Silent Projector, 200-watt _ £14 14 0
18-mm. De Vry News Reel Camera, loo-ft . £18 18 0
16-mm. Do Vry Intermittent Sprocket (35-mm. action),
silent projector, 1,000-watt, i,6oo-ft., in case, 76 gns.
18-mm. De Vry Intermittent Sprocket Sound Projector,
1,000-watt direct illumination, 15-watt large genuine
volume, i,6oo-ft. capacity. The super luxe projector
185 gns.
35-mm. De Vry News Reel Camera, used by news reels
throughout the world . £45 0 0
EDWIN GORSE
Sole Agents “ De Vry ” Cinemas,
86, ACCRINGTON RD., BLACKBURN
London Depot; 96, WEYMOUTH ST., W.l
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, eititer exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x2i Mentor Sports Reflex, rising front,
2 deep hood, wire-frame finder, quick-wind
focal-plane shutter, l/14th to .1/1, 300th and Time,
fitted Helioplan f/4.5, focussing, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, roll-holder, release, leather case, £7/15.
POSTCARD Shew Xit Camera, aluminium
bound, fitted Busch Detective Aplanat,
Automat shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth, 3 D.D. plate
holders, leather case, £1/15.
5x4 Century Grand Senior Folding Hand or
Stand, double extension, wide angle rack,
revolving back, high rising and swing front,
spirit levels, 3 roller D.D. slides, F.P. adapter ;
fair order, £2.
POSTCARD Goerz Taro Tenax Folding, double
extension, rising and cross front, reversible
finder, Kalostigmat f/6.8, Ibso shutter, 1 to
1 /100th, 3 slides ; fine order, £2/10.
31x23 Eusign Folding Pocket, single extension,
2 reversible finder, extra Rapid Aplanat f/8,
speeded shutter, 12 slides, leather case, 10/-, plus
postage.
9x12 Ica Ideal Folding, double extension, rack
rising and cross front, reversible and wire
frame finder, fitted Carl Zeiss Protarlinse f/6.3,
Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /250th, 11 slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £3/17/6.
POSTCARD Goerz Tenax Folding, double exten¬
sion, rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, fitted Goerz Dagor f/6.8. Compound
shutter, 1 to l/200th, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
£2/15.
5x4 No. 4 Roll Film Kodak, rack rising and
cross front, reversible finder, fitted Goerz
Syntor f/6.8. Compound shutter, leather case,
£1/10.
PATHESCOPE Imp-Roved Home Cine Projector,
complete with motor, super attachment and
resistance: as new, £5.
LEITZ Leicameter, Model 627, with instructions ;
perfect working order ; list price £8/10 ;
our price, £3/15.
2 A Box Brownie, as new, 10/- : No. 0 Box
Brownie, 1/6 ; 2a Box Brownie, 5/- ;
No. 2 Box Brownie, 5/- ; No. 3 Box Brownie,
7/6 : 2a Box Brownie, 5/- ; No. 3 Box Brownie,
5/- ; No. 3 Box Bro^vnie, as new, 7/6 ; No. 2a
Folding Autographic Roll Film Brownie, R.R.
lens, Kodex shutter, leather case, 15/- ; No. 2a
Folding Autographic Brownie, R.R. lens, Kodex
shutter, canvas case, 15/- ; j-pl. Folding Pocket
Kodak, R.R. lens, T. B. and I., leather case, 5/- ;
Six 23 Butcher’s Roll Film Carbine, focussing,
rack rising front, reversible finder, Velos anastigmat
f/7.7, Lukos H shutter, leather case, £1/5 ; all
plus postage.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terras : Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
N. & G. Baby Sibyl, 43x6 cm., Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, 12 slides (single), 2 leather cases, F.P. A. ;
all perfect condition, £5. — Maxwell, 453, Brighton
Rd., South Croydon. [5396
31x23 T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, Ross Xpres
2 f/4.5, sunk lens box, 2 D.D. slides, F.P.A.,
filter, case ; perfect, £7. — 155, Golders Green Rd.,
N.W.ll. [5398
l-PLATE N. & G. Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, 6
4 slides, F.P.A., 2 focussing screens, leather case,
£5/10. — Box 9855, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5403
GRAFLEX i-pl., Bausob and Lomb Tessar f/4.5
lens, for roll films ; in fairly good condition ;
reasonable offer accepted. — Box 98^56, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5405
LEICA hi, f/2 Summar, £28/10, and Model H
Leica, f/3.5, 16 guineas, both chromium and
as new, bought for experimental work ; also
Chromium Universal View-finder, £3/3, and Waist-
level Finder, £1 ; Combination Case for Leica and
accessories, £1 ; and Ombrux Exposure Meter,
30/-. — Box 9857, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5406
'IjS/’ELTA Gucki, Meyer f/2. 9 Trioplan, Compur,
TT 16 on V.P. ; as new, £3/10. — 64, Arlington
Rd., Teddington, Middx. [5409
Retina Miniature, f/3.5, latest model ;
snip. — Green, 48, Manchuria Rd., S.W.ll.
[5429
ENLARGERS
ON SERVICE DEFERRED TERMS.
The EXAKT
DE LUXE
ENLARGER.
MADE IN NINE
MODELS.
The Idea] Enlarger lor
Miniature Specialists and
Proiessional Operators.
Space does not permit
ua to enlarge on the
many features and ad*
vantaRes associated with
the “ Exakt," but we
shall be pleased to send
post free descriptive
prospectus.
Prices from
£12 : IS ; 0
No. 2”AMPLUS”
ENLARGER
Form A, for use with your own camera.
Form B, to accommodate jour own lens.
Form C, complete with lens.
PRICES:
•• 2i in.
Form A . . . . £2 12 8
Form B . . ..£376
i-plate.
£3 15 0
Form C, with Achromat lens
£3 17 6
Form C, with f/6.3 anastigmat
£5 2 6
£4 10
£5 0
£6 10
Deferred Terms any Model.
THE
M I R A X
For use with own camera,
or i-pl. Diffusa
type electric fittings.
i-plate . £3 7 6
3ix2J Adapter,
extra, 28. 6d.
Mirax Easel and Stand,
for vertical use, extra
£1 17 6
Mirax used horixontally.
SYNCHROFLASH OUTFITS
; For snapshots with flash-bulbs
! or powder. Simple to operate.
Ko exposure guessing,
i Model I, complete outfit, for
Compur shutter . . .17s. 6d.
Model 2, for Ever-set and roller-
blind shutters . 178. 6d.
Model 3, Synchroflash attach¬
ment and adapter, to use
with existing flash-bulb
outfit, Compur shutter only
10s. 6d.
No. 0, complete outfit, with
torch and heavy stand
reflector and 4 flash-bulbs
27s. 6d.
Also Synchroflasb attachment
for Leica and Rolleicord
123. 6d.
Write for Synchroflash booklet. Post free.
SERVICE BROMIDE
POSTCARDS
GLOSSY, SEMI-MATT AND MATT
Hard or Normal.
2/9 per 100. Post 4d. extra.
1/9 per 50. ,, 3ck. ,,
Phone : Holborn 0661 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
37
XVI
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ir, 1936
/
SAVED.^
ALL your ROLL FILMS,
LEICA FILMS or CINE
FILMS can be perma¬
nently saved . . .
TE IT EL’S
Scratchproof
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deli berate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
longed use will not harm them.
Price, complete with full instructions
POST FREE.
Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
TO
CIN^ / supply Teitel’s NEW LIFE
USERS / for rejuvenation of old films.
Write for particulars
GEORGE H. POTTS
- LIMITED -
7 and 9, BAKER ST., LONDON, W.l
• •
i YOU GET •
1 “A GOOD DEAL” |
J from the •
t NEWPORT CAMERA :
t EXCHANGE :
2 5, HIGH STREET, NEWPORT. MON. 5
• - - - #
2 ALL CAMERAS FROM A BROWNIE TO A LEICA 2
••••••••••••••••»••••••••••#
^ Zeiss Kolitri, aa new, f/3.5 Xovar lens. • C . A S
J Telma shutter. Cost £B ISs. 6d . • D • U J
0 ^ ^Ensign Midget, f/6.3 lens. Cost 65h. 9
0 Rolleifiex, f/3..5 Tessar lens, £2.5 model. C1Q.17.i5 #
^ Shop-soiled only . XX9*Xf«0 Z
0 Kodak Sixo20, latest model, f/6.3 lens. CO . 1 C A 0
% Cost £.3 128. 6d. As new . XA i ID S U %
J Zeiss Icarette 3} x 2i Roll Film, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur J
9 shutter. Cost £13 5a. As new . *5*0^
J Ensign 1-pl. Reflex, f/4.5 Aldls-Butcher lens, 6 slides and J
9 leather case. Perfect condition . . Q ®
^ Ensign Multex, f/.3.5 Knaar lens, foeal-plane shutter, J
• 1 to l/oOOth aec. Cost £16 Ids. As 0
J Contax I, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready CIOpIK^H S
W case. Cost £35. In perfect condition. .. . XX*/«10«U 9
# A
2 Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/4.5 anas, lens, CC«l*t«n S
J Compur shutter. Cost £d 7s. 6d. As new XO • • U w
0 Ensign Auto-Speed 31 21, focal-plane shutter, l/15th A
• to l/5(J(rth sec., f/4.5 Ensar lens. Cost CC.1A.A Z
^ £12. As new . XD ! ill 2 U J
^ Voietlander Avus 31x21 Plate, f/4.5 Skopar lens. Com- 0
0 pur shutter, 6 slides. Perfect con- 0
CAMERAS AND LENSES
ROLLEICORD, f/3.8 Triotar, l/300th, Compur,
E.R. case, Rolleiflex filter ; excellent con¬
dition, £10 : wanted — Auto. Rolleiflex. — 60, Congle-
ton Rd., Macclesfield. [5416
CERTO Super Sport, f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan,
Compur D.A., 6 slides, F.P.A., case ; almost
new, £7/5. — Below.
ERNEMANN Miniature Ernoflex, 6^x4 cm.,
f/3.5 Ernon, quick-wind focal-plane, 1/lOth to
1/1, 000th, 6 slides, E.P.A., leather case ; very
good condition ; cost £26 ; £7/10. — Below,
ROLLEICORD I 6X6, f/3.8, as new, £10;
Zeiss Nettar, f/4.5, Compur, list £7/10, for
£6/5, shop-soiled. — Below.
LEICA, Contax If, Rolleiflex, Ikontas, all in
stock : before you exchange your present
apparatus let us quote you ; you’ll be .surprised
— Below.
CiERMAN Quality Pro-prints and Enlargements
W that will please ; send trial order ; standard
prices. — Below.
PELLING, 17, Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick,
W.4. Chis. 2784. [5421
Miniature cameras.- — Lelca Model III, chro¬
mium, f/2 Summar, perfect condition, cost
£41, for £32/10 ; Lelca Standard Model, f/3..5
Elmar, almost new, £17, for £11/19/6 ; Kodak
Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, takes Leica film, Compur
shutter, l/300th, £13, for £7/10 ; write for
Second-hand Miniature Lists. — Norman Brown and
Co., Miniature Specialists, 36, North Lindsay
St., Dundee. [5425
LEICA III, chromium, Elmar f/3.5. No. 1
filter, lens hood, E.R. case, £22 ; deposit
system. — Box 9872, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [6431
Leica I, non-lnterchangeable, f/3.5, focal-plane,
£6/5. — Box 9874, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5433
Reflex, 3ix2i T.-P. Rubyette I, Dallmeyer
f/4.3, Popular Telephoto f/6.5, 6 slides,
F.P.A. ; good condition, £10. — Box 9877, c/o
” The Amateur Photographer.” [5436
ZEfS.S Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens,
with additional special view-finder, portrait
attachment, ever-ready case, and latest tilting
head stand ; whole outfit as new, only 2 months
old ; cost £34 odd ; first £23 secures. — Box 9880,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5439
Leica II, black, Elmar 5-cm., in ever-ready
Ciise or purse ; perfect condition, £18. — 2,
Weapouness Valley, Scarborough. [5441
CONDENSER Lenses, first-hand, 41-in. un¬
mounted, 10/- pair, mounted 13/0 ; 5i-in.
unmounted, 16/6 ; 5i-in. unmounted, 22/- ; all
sizes 1 to 10 in. — Below.
SPOTLIGHT Lenses, Enlarging, Projection,
Cinema and Lenses for all photographic
purposes ; quantity 6 to 10 in. diameter condenser
lenses, cheap, slightly chipped ; lists free, stating
requirements. — Premier Optical Co., 63, Bolton
Rd., Stratford, London. [5419
ROSS Teleros, 11-in., and Sinclair lens hood,
£6. — 54, Bucjiauan Gardens, Willesden. [5373
CONDENSER Lenses (new). 5i-in. diameter, covers
up to 4-pl., 15/6 pair, post paid. — Mogge, 34,
Hereford Rd., London, W.5. [5414
LEICA Sumarchrom f/2, chromium, new, £10 ;
Eternkup f/4.5, 13. 5-cm., coupled, purse,
£9/10 ; Licht Synchronised Flashlight Attachment
for Leica, 8/- ; Ombrux Electric Light Meter,
E.R. case, £1/10 ; all perfect order. — 33, High St.,
Aberdeen. [5415
ALDIS Anastigmat 3-in., iris, f/3, normal
mount ; perfect, 38/-. — Premier Optical Co.,
63, Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [5420
I Q pr -CM. Elmar f/4.5, coupled, as new, £10 ;
3. 5-cm. Elmar f/3.5, chromium, coupled,
unused, £7. — 30, St. Mary’s Rd., Smethwick. [5424
Absolutely as new. — Meyer Plasmat f/1.5, for
Contax, hood, case, £23 ; cost over £30. —
Box 9871, c/o-‘‘ The Amateur Photographer.” [5430
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [5367
}jMLM Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days;
' 16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, fid. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
f> EDUCED Film Hire. — 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
L send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
Midas camera - Projector 9.5, complete outfit ;
as new ; cost £9 ; £4, genuine bargain. —
E. H. Mortimer, 79, James St., Rugby. [5376
ClAMPRO Cine Projector Camera, with leather
/ case and 3 unused films ; what offers ? —
83, Salisbury Rd., High Barnet. [5369
ANNUAL SALE
Voigtlander Bessa, 8 or 16. Skopar f/4.5, D.A. Compur.
As new . £5 15 q
Kodak Six-20 Junior, K. anastigmat f/7.7. As new £1 10 0
Icarette 3J X 21, Tessar f/4.5. Comp., case. Perfect £3 17 6
Voigtlander Bessa, o or 16, Voi^ar f/4.5, Pronto. As
new . £3 7 6
ZeissKoIibriS 4 cm., Tessar f/3.5, Comp. Perfect £6 12 6
Ensign Doutle-8, 3x4 cm., Ensar f/4.5. List £3 128. 6d.
As new . £2 7 6
Zeiss Ikonta 16 on 120, Novar f/4.5, Telma. Perfect £4 0 0
Baldi 3 - 4 cm., Meyer f/3.5, Comp. As new. ... £5 5 0
Super Ikon^ 530, Tessar f/3.5, Compur. As new £12 15 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5, Compur, leathar case. Perfect
£6 17 6
Baby Ikonta 3x4 cm., Novar f/3.5, Compur. As new
£5 17 6
Baby Ikonta, 3x4 cm., Tessar f/3.5, Rapid Compur. As
new . £7 15 0
Baldina, 36 pictures on 35-mm., Meyer f/3.5. Comp. As
new . £6 10 0
Super Ikonta 530, 16 on 120, Tessar f/3.5. Rapid Comp.
As new . £13 5 0
Foth-Flex 6x6 cm., Foth f/3.5, focal-plane shutter, case
£6 12 6
Voigtlander 6 X 6 cm., Skopar f/4.5, Comp. As new £4 6 0
Rodenstock Clarovivid, « or 16, Trinar f/3. 9, Comp., range¬
finder coupled to view-finder. List £16 78. Od.
£12 0 0
Anto Rolleiflex 6x6, Tessar f/3.5. Rapid Comp. As new
£18 10 0
Zeiss Ikonta, 8 or 16, Novar f/4.5, Comp. As new £7 17 6
Voigtlander 6 X 6 cm., 45/- model. As new . £1 12 6
Voigtlander Superb 6x6, Skopar f/.3.5, Comp., E.R. case
£11 17 6
Contax I, wedge-finder, Sonnar f/2, E.R. case. Perfect
£25 0 0
Contax I, wedge-finder, Tessar f/3.5. Asnew _ £18 0 0
Contameter, for Contax. New condition . £7 5 0
Leica III, black, non-coUaps. f/2 Summar. Perfect £25 0 0
Leica II, black, Hektor f/2. 5, E.R. case . £20 0 0
Elmar 9-cm. f/4. As new . £8 10 0
Elmar 10.5-cm. f,6.3. As new . £6 10 0
Hektor 13.5-cm. f/4.5. As new...** . £13 10 0
Vidom Finder. As new . £3 0 0
Valoy Enlarger. As new . £7 10 0
Exakta Multi-speed, plate back, Tessar f/2.8. Shop-soiled
£22 0 0
Cine
Projectors
Silent or Sound
We offer you an
exceptional selection
GEBESCOPE TALKIES,
BELL & HOWELL FILMO,
BOLEX, SIEMENS,
EUMIG, KODAK,
KEYSTONE, PATHESCOPE,
and all Accessories.
EXPERT SERVICE.
A LARGE FILM LIBRARY.
Many Second-hand Bargains.
BRAOy & MARTIN
cinS specialists, ltd.
29, MOSLEY STREET
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
38
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
November ii, 1936
THE Ji MAT EUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
245
CyAe _
►1[1P1E^D
16mmi PRECISION BUILT
MOTION-PICTURE EQUIPMENT
SIMPLICITY IN OPERATION
COMPACTNESS, PORTABILITY
THEATRE-LIKE PROJECTION
Sums up AMPRO PROJECTORS
MODEL JS.
500 WATT
Ideal for Homeluse
Supplied completewith
Accessories in_De-luxe
case. I i’’
PRICE
£42 : 10 : 0
MODEL KS.
750 WATT
Recommended for use
in large halls. Com¬
plete outfit with
Accessories and De¬
luxe carrying case.
PRICE
£50 : 0 : 0
CONVERTIBLE SILENT to SOUND
Model N/C enables the purchaser to have an
up-to-date sil :nt projector which can at a later
date be converted for Sound Film. Price. . . . LOU
AM PROSOUND
A.C. or D.C.
WITHOUT USING
CONVERTERS
is only one of the
amazing features of the
new Sound Film equip¬
ments available in two
models, each designed
for trouble-free oper¬
ation. Extremely
compact and light in
weight, Am prosound
provides Talking pic¬
ture equipment second
to none at low cost.
MODEL M £I !5 : 0 :
MODEL N £127: 10:
Total weight only 53 lb.
Total weight only 57 lb.
Ask your Dealer for the New Catalogue.
M.W.DUNSCQMBE D?
BRISTOL
MlPIRiD
SOLE TRADING DISTRIBUTORS
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND
5, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE, BRISTOL
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
KODASCOPE Projector 10-mm., 2-in. lens,
variable 200/250-volt resistance, 250-watt
lamp, nearly new, cost £51 ; price £15. — Below.
Ensign Tltler, with box of capitals and lower¬
case letters, complete, without lamps, 25/- ;
Four 100-ft. Ensign lO-rnm. Films, two Charlie
Cliaplin and two Mickey Mouse, unscratehed, as
new, cost £3/16, price £2. — W., 2, Little Forest
Mansions, Bath Rd., Bournemouth. (.5381
CINE-KODAK Model K, f/1.9 lens, filter, leather
ease ; like new, cost £36, accept £22. — A.
Vincent Bibbings, Queen St., Newton Abbot. [5397
SECOND-HAND Silver Screen for sale, good
condition; approx. 9X6 ft., £2. — B. S.
Productions, 1, Mitre Court, London, E.C.4. [5399
MOVIKON, Zeis.s 16-mm., coupled range-finder,
f/1.4, case ; finest camera obtainable ; first
£75. — 86, Accrington Rd., Blackburn. [5408
CINE-KODAK BB, f/1.9, used twice, leather
sling case ; bargain, £10/10. — 37, College Ed.,
Harrow. [5410
GIEBESCOPE 16-mm. Talkie Outfit, complete,
T nearly new, £50, film included. — Cocks,
Dolgelley. [5413
PATHE Home Projector, 9.5-mm., super attach¬
ment, C motor, group resistance, with
ammeter, accessorie.s ; excellent order, £7/17, 6 ;
Three Super Films, 10/- each. — M., 34, Clarendon
Villas, Hove. [5422
PATHESCOPE 200-B Projector, double resistance
200-250 volts ; as new, £10/10. — Box 9876,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5435
I O-MM. Ampro KD, 750-watt, latest, case; just
XO as new ; first £35. — Below.
1 Gaumout-British Talkie ; cost fill
JLO hardly used ; bargain, £115. — Below.
BOLEX and resistance; perfect; bargain,
£29/10.-86, Accrington Rd., Blackburn.
[5440
PHOTO-ELECTRIC Cells, caesium, potassium,
selenium, liigliest sensitivity ; bargain li,sts. —
Cefa I'rodiicts, 11, liamsden Rl., S.W.12. [5445
PATHESCOPE Motoeainera B, perfect condition,
£6/(), for £3/10 ; Set E.xtra Lenses, 21/-, for
13/6 ; Ensign Auto-Kinecam, f/2.6 lens, leather
case, £18/18, for £8/10 ; Silent Sixteen Projector,
100-watt, resistance, metal case, bargain, £7/10.
— Brown, 36, North Lindsay St., Dundee. [5426
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
^ANCASTER
I^NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
1ST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
IpNLARGERS. — List of parts for own construction ;
J postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
THOBNTON-PICKARD Enlarger, 5i-in. condensers,
complete, £3; also Midas Camera - Projector,
as new, with case, £3/10. — Fisher, 62, Hamilton
Rd., Felixstowe. [5370
VERTICAL Miniature Enlarger, Meyer f/3.5
anastigmat, special masks, adjustable metal
printing-frame ; cost £24 ; little used, accept
£12/10. — Wilkinson, 65, Bents Rd., Parkhead,
Sheffield. [5371
ROSS Science Lantern, in perfect condition, all
details, in case, electric ; offers. — Kalemie,
Vicarwood Avenue, Derby. [5380
VERTICAL Magnaprint Enlarger, 3i x 2^ and
portion i-pl., f/6.3 anastigmat ; as new,
£5/10. — Box 9858, c/o ‘‘ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5407
OPTICAL Lanterns. — Large selection of Second¬
hand Models and Accessories ; lists on applica¬
tion. — Brown, 36, North Lindsay St., Dundee. [5427
ZEISS Magniphot Enlarger, with lamp and
lens, recently purcliased new for .£13/2/6 ;
accept £7. — 115, Talbot Rd., Old Trafford, Man¬
chester. [5418
Leica Focomat Enlarger, with 40-in. column,
as new, £13 ; Elmar Lens. 9-cm., f/4, £9 ;
Frame Finder and Purse, 24/-. — Cobb, 422, High
St., Lewisham. [5423
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — AU sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
The“WIRGIN”
SPECIAL
ROLL FILM CAMERA
Takes 8 or 18 pictures on
standard 31 ■ 2i spool.
Fitted D.A.Compurshut-
ter,f/3.9 Rodenstock lens,
self-erecting front, hinged
back, optical D.V.
finders, pressure plate.
A camera that embodies
every refinement and is
perfectly finished.
I EASY TERMS: j
• 11/5!
12
I MONTHLY
I PAYMENTS
I _ _
6 Gns.
EASIEST OF EASY TERMS
FOR ZEISS IKON CAMERAS
- 12 MONTHS TO PAY
ZEISS IKON
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 8 or 16 pictures on 2ix3i film.
F/3.8 Tessar, New Rapid Compur.jsoup-
led range-iinder
£22;10s.
DELIVERED ON FIRST OF
12 MONTHLY £■« •1Q>A
PAYMENTS OF ^ ®
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
620 KODAK DUO (16 on 2} ' 3D. f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur
shutter, yellow filter. List £6 10s. New #17 •A
ENSiGN DOUBLE 8 (16 on f/4.5, CO . 1 O . fi
3-speeil shutter. List £3 128. 6d. As new • U
16-on-2i X 3i BALDA, f/3.d Meyer. Cfi • 1 fi . ft
Compur shutter, D.V. optical finder. As new •XO •U
16-on-V.P. (3x4) VOIGTLANDEB PERKEO, f/3.5 Skopar,
Compur shutter. Cost £10 5s. As new.. £5:7:6
LATEST 8-or-16-on-2l x 31 ENSIGN SELFTX, f/4.5. 3-speed
shutter. List £3 10s, Excellent con- £2:10:0
2} SQUARE 6-EXp6sURE EbLLEIFXEX, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Compur shutter, leather case. Good 4^ fi ♦ 7 • ft
condition . . . SO* • •U
16-on-V,P. (3x4) FOTH-DERBY, f/2.5 anastigmat. D.A.
focal-plane shutter, in case. List £7 10s. £4:17:6
STANDARD MODEL LEICA, f/3.6 I>eitz Elmar, inter¬
changeable mount, angular view-finder, separate range¬
finder. leather case. Cost nearly £20. All ? t 7* fi
in excellent condition.. . # • U
ROSS PANROSS POSTCARD PRESS CAMERA, f/6 Dall-
meyer Stigmatic, first-class focal-plane shutter, speeded
1/I5th to 1/1, 000th sec., F.P. adapter. £3:17:6
3Jx2J MURER REFLEX, f/4.8 f.-P.
Ruby anastigmat. 6 slides and leather case lU* w
16-on-2J X 3i ZEISS IKONTA, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur shutter.
Cost £10. Slightly soiled only . * 7 * 6
16-on 2ix3i ZEISS IKONTA, f/3.5 Tes- riA.IO.ft
ear, Rapid Compur. List £12 78. 6d. Asnew i»Xv«X4i«U
LEICA VALOY ENLARGER, for use T\ith interchangeable
lenses, complete with 11x8 copying board. CA0 17* ft
List £9 58 . X • . U
3Jx2i ZEISS IKON MIRAPHOT ENLARGER, f/6.3 ana¬
stigmat. List £8 28. 6d. As new. . . £6:12:6
2i X 3i ZEISS NETTAR ROLL FILM, f/4.5, Compur shutter.
List £7 58. Shop-soiled only.... £5:15:6
KODAK CINE 8 CAMERA, f/3.5. List C ft. 10. ft
£9 78. 6d. Shop-soiled only . &U. X4<.U
14-on-V.P. (3x4 cm.) ENSIGN MULTEX MINIATURE,
f/3.5 Ensar anastigmat- coupled range-finder, focal-plane
shutter, 1 to l/500th sec., automatic film €11.17*fi
wind. List £16 168. Shop-soiled only . atXX.Xe.U
BEIRA 35-mm. CINE FILM MINIATURE, f/4.5 anastigmat
3-8peed shutter. Excellent conilition.. £1:17:6
★ Good quality Cin6 Cameras urgently
required for cash. Highest prices paid.
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.S.1
Phone: HOLborn 8484
you C.4Ar deal in perfect safety through our deposit system.
39
xviii
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
BAKER’S
of HOLBORN
This Week’s Bargains!
standard Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, range-finder and case.
Exceptional condition . £10 10 0
3ix2i Ensign Autorangc, 1/4-5 Ensar, D.A. Compur
and case. .\11 as new. Cost £10 . £7 10 0
3ix2i Voigtiander Roll Film, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A. Com¬
pur. New condition . £6 6 0
No. 5 Ensign Carbine, f/6.3 Aldis, Trichro shutter and
case. New condition. Cost £5 5s . 5 0
3i X 2i lea Folding Reflex, Tessar f/4-5, 3 D.D. slides and
case. New condition . £15 0 0
i-pl. lea Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 6 slides, F.P. adapter
£7 10 0
i-pl. T.-P. Speeial Ruby Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis, M.W. adap¬
ter, 12 envelopes, roll-holder and case . ®
i-pl. Roll Film Sibyl, Tessar f/6.3. Perfect condition
£6 6 0
i-pl. lea Tropical, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, Tessar
f/6.3 and case. New condition. A bargain. Cost £60
£15 0 0
i-pl. Zeiss Ikon Maximar, f/4.5 Tessar, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter. As new, with case . £11 0 0
4ix6 cm. Ernemann Min. Focal-plane, f/4.5 Dogmar,
3 slides, F.P. adapter. New condition . £11 10 0
i-pl. lea Press Camera, f/4.5 Tessar, 12 lock-in slides
£12 10 0
CIN^ :
Simplex Pockette 16-mm., f/3.5 anastigmat. New con¬
dition . £13 0 0
Ensign Auto. Kine 16-mm., f/2.9 Cinar and case
£12 0 0
LIBERAL ALLOWANCE ON YOUR
OWN CAMERA IN EXCHANGE.
C. BAKER
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1
SALANSON LTD.
“ Best in the West.”
Selected Guaranteed
BARGAINS
3x4 cm. Doily, fjz Xenar, Rapid Coinpur, zip
suede pouch . £10 15 0
531/2 Zeiss Super Ikonta II, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid
Compur, leather case. As new . £23 15 0
3i^x2i Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ensar, Mulchro
£5 12 6
i-pl. Roll Film and Plate Zeiss Nixe, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, 6 slides, focussing screen, 3 Distars and
leather case . £6 12 6
4.5x6 cm. Goerz Tenax, f/6.8 Dagor, Compound
shutter, 6 slides, leather case . £2 12 6
3J^x2^ Voigtiander Tourist, f/3.5 Heliar, Compur,
12 slides, F.P. adapter, filter, 2 Frontars, leather
case . £11 15 0
J-pl. Cameo, f/6.3 Tessar, Compur, 8 slides, canvas
case . £3 17 6
5^x3i- Ensign Klito, f/6.3 Dallmevcr, Ilex Gen.
shutter and Trichrome Repeating Back, complete
with D.D. slides, filters and densitv scale. . £4 15 0
Bolex D.A. Projector, for 9 or 16 mm., 40-mm. lens,
400-watt lamp, complete with resistance and case
£32 15 0
Pathescope 200-B Projector, 210-volt model, com¬
plete with case . £12 15 0
Pathescope Home Movie, clip gate, super attach¬
ment, motor resistance and case . £9 9 0
4x4 Rajah Enlarger, f/4.5 anastigmat, and masks
£6 10 0
i-pl. Coronet, f/6.8 Dagor, runner board, easel,
special carrier for roll film in strip . £10 10 0
Comprehensive stock of all leading Cameras, Cinema¬
tographs and Enlargers. LARGE CIN^ LIBRARY.
HIGHEST ALLOWANCES IN EXCHANGE.
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
AND
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleifiexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — U. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleifiexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
fiexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
ANTED for cash, Leica Accessories : Belun,
T T Betab, Firgi, Figro, Fipos, Toosf ; quote. — •
Lee, Broomfield, Alexandra Rd., Famborough. [5374
offered for Contax II, f/2 Sonnar ; good
owOU condition. — 22, Wharncliffe Rd., Frizing-
hall, Bradford. [5377
WANTED. — 16-mra. Projector, resistance, titling
letters, tripod, lenses. — Keesey, Blythe, Alve-
church, Birmingham. [5379
ITl/'ANTED. — Adjustable Adon, Reflex with Cooke
T T f/2.5 or faster lens. — Box 9844, o/o " The
Amateur Photographer.” [5384
WANTED. — Correx Tank, 17 oz. preferred,
reasonable. — 58, The Grove, Isleworth, Middle¬
sex. [5386
ROLLISCOPE, must be in perfect condition ;
lowest price. — R. Foulquies, The Park,
Leek, Staffs. [5387
WANTED.— Baldi or Baldax, f/2.9, or Dollina,
f/2, cheap. — 32, Westminster St., Gateshead.
[5388
WANTED. — Standard Films and Projector ;
cheap for cash. — Holmwood, Grove Rd.,
Sutton, Surrey. [5391
WrANTED. — Latest Automatic Rolleiflex, Tessar
TT f/3.5. — Percival, Leighton, Shinfield, Reading.
[5395
WANTED.— Good Quality 16 and 9.5 mm.
Projectors, for cash or exchange. — City Sale
and Exchange (1929) Ltd., 59, Cheapside, E.C.2. [5402
1/17 ANTED. — Latest Large Rolleifle.x and cj^h in
T T exchange for Leica III, f/2 outfit. — 45, Victoria
Rd., Stechford, Birmingham. 9. [5411
WANTED. — Rolleicord II or Rolleiflex, reasonable
price. — E. R. Hallows, The Nook, Bramhall,
Cheshire. (Phone, Bramhall 186.) [5412
Exchange. — Agfa V.P., f/3.9, compur, as new,
for K.W. f/4.5 Reflex. — Gibson, Beckside,
Coniston, Lancs. [5417
Exchange.— 3ix 2} Certotrop, f/2.9 Xenar,
double extension, 8 slides, R.F.H., F.P. A.,
cost £20, for 8-mm. Cine Outfit. — 9, Manston Avenue,
Southall. [5423
IITANTED. — Baby Ikonta, anastigmat lens,
T T Compur ; exchange, almost new Barlet
Portable Typewriter. — Box 9875, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5434
WANTED.— Ideal 250/3, 3ix2i, roll-holder,
Proxar, Distar, filters, folding pocket tripod,
etc. — Box 9S78, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5437
WANTED. — Enlarger for Miniature Negatives, to
take Contax lens preferred, also collapsible
Contax Lens Hood. — Box 9879, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5438
PYE Radiogram All Mains Superhet, cost 26 gns.,
perfect, little used,' for Super Ikonta 530/16,
f/2.8, or similar, cash adjustment. — Leadbeater, 60,
AlcesterRd. South, Kings Heath, Birmingham. [5443
ROSS Teleros 12-in. and Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 or
or f/4.5, 6-in. sunk ; good condition ; state
price, etc. — Box 9883, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5444
Leica Illa, f/2 Summar, chromium, as new ; ex¬
change for Zeiss Ikonta or Rolleiflex and
cash adjustment. — Bell, 16, Dean St., Soho. [5446
Accessories for Rolleicord ll wanted, priced.
— Box 9884, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5447
MATERIALS
QIQ "YALUE Surplus End Season Stock.
du^»OJ.O Amazing Bargains. — 34x2} Vigorous
Glossy Gaslight Paper, 1/- gross ; Gaslight Postcards,
in Soft, Normal, 'Vigorous and Extra "Vigorous,
offered at 1/6 100, post 6d. ; full clearance list
with ordinary list and generous packet samples
free ; kindly mention “ A.P.” — Kimber’s (Kimber
of Brighton), 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
I^REE Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
” Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
T^oUina F/2
(CERTO)
For 86 exposures 24 x 36 mm., on cin6 tllm of standard width.
External tocossiag control to set camera ready focussed while
still closed. Tubular built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. Fully erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse spooling. Automatic locking and
film-counting device, die-cast body, etc.
With Schneider XENON F/2, Compur ^ -j A . ■« Q . ft
1 to l/500th seo . iStlS.
With CASSAR 1/2.9, Compur.... £12:17:6
With Schneider Radionar f/2.9, Compur . £13 7 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 1 to l/0Ul)th sec.. . £18 18 0
Atk your dealer for catalogue, or urite to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq., High Holborn, W.C.l
(Phone : Chancery 8541).
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
when purchasing new apparatus Including ; —
Leica, Super Ikonta,
Rolleicord, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, Makina,
Super Nettel, Contax,
Retina, etc., etc., etc.
Write for Special offer stating
what you have and your
requirements.
ALLENS
ICfl, OLDHAM ROAD,
MANCHESTER. 4
ENSURE PERFECT NEGATIVES
ALL WINTER 'outdoors*'
In the uncertain and de¬
ceptive light of winter
days an accurate guide
to exposure is invaluable.
A modest five shillings
secures It for you, in the
form of the famous
‘LEUDI’
The simplest, smallest
and cheapest exposure
meter. ONLY 5/-
Leather Parse Case 1-
From all Dealers.
I
SANDS HUNTER &C?L"
37. BEDFORD ST, STRAND. W.C2
40
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
November ii, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
A FEW of our BARGAINS
Lelca III, Chromium, f/2 Summar. Unsoiled.. £30 0 0
Leica II, f/3.5 Elmar. Perfect . ^ _ £17 10 0
F/2 Summar Lens, chromium, for Leica. Unmarked
£13 0 0
P/4.5 Elmar Lens, 13.5-cm., coupled. As new. . £10 0 0
F/4.5 Elmar Lens, 13.5*cm., uncoupled. Perfect £6 10 0
13.6-om. Hektor Lens 1/4.5, chromium. As new £13 17 6
Eolleiflex 6 X 6, f/3.5 Tessar, E.R. case. Unsoiled £18 10 0
Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, E.R. case. As new £16 10 0
Sixtus Meter. As new . £3 10 0
ElectrO'Bewi Meter, case. As new . £3 5 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, E.R. case. As new
£13 10 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Hellar, E.R. case. As new
£13 17 6
Pathe Imp Projector, motor, super attachment, etc.
£4 10 0
Pathe 9.6-mm. Camera, f/3.5. As new . £4 0 0
Eorelle Reflex 6x6 cm., f/3.5 Victar, E.R. case. As new
£8 15 0
Dekko 6.5-mm. Camera, f/3.4 Dallmeyer. Perfect £4 10 0
Dekko 9.6-mm. Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer, case. Perfect
£7 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Imperial Enlarger, horizontal, f/4.5 Cooke
£6 5 0
1-pl. Ensign Horizontal Enlarger, Magnaprint. As new
£5 0 0
Plate Back and 3 Slides for Contax I. Perfect . £3 5 0
3ix2j Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, F.P. adapter. .. . £8 10 0
AU above Guaranteed in perfect condition.
LEICA SPECIALIST
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE pj™.- 22655
The
Foth'
Flex
With focal-plane
shutter, speeded
from 2 to 1 /500th
sec.
Fitted with delayed-action movement
on all speeds. Takes 12 pictures
2i X2^ in. on standard 3Jx2J in.
roll film. Focussing magnifier. Num¬
bering device.
With f/2.5 Foth anastigmat lens,
£13.10.0
Send for lists to Sole Importers:
PEELING & VAN NECK LTD.
4/6, Holborn Circus,
London, E.C.1
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64. York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours.
9 to 7 : Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Ed.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Hd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
R ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double- weight : 20x16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10X8 5/-,
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
}-pl. 3/6, 4ix2J 3/6, 3ix2J 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON " Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6 36
sheets. 10x8 5/- ; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper ; ljx2f, 1/6 gross ;
3}X2}', 1/0 72 sheets, 2/6 gross ; 4}x2J and
1-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-.
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 e.xposures :
lix2i. 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures; 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, ljx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 : Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromlde, double-weight, ivory
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross : i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3i x 2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, slip-in corners, samples,
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it. — Crown Manufactory. Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcard
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 3ix2i, 12 designs 1/- ; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Rother¬
ham.
CALENDARS 1937. — Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars 3ix2i 2/6 ; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Monster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — Crown Manu¬
factory Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings,
2/- 100 ; Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 100 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
[5223
CHRISTMAS
Folders
Mounts
Calendars
1936-7
FINEST SELECTION EVER
Artistic Designs. Colourful Printing.
Exceptional Value.
BUY
EARLY
THIS
YEAR
while
stocks are
complete
FOR POSTCARDS, CABINETS. AND
AMATEUR SIZES.
SLIP-IN AND PASTE-ON FOLDERS
from 3/S 100 to 2/S dozen.
Send for S-page Illustrated Price List,
SPECIAL SAMPLE OFFER.
We have prepared some special sample parcels which
we are offering at the following rates ; —
!/• (post free) parcel contains cheaper qualities only.
2/6 parcel contains larger selection including better
class lines.
5/- parcel includes complete range of Folders and a
few Calendars.
IO/« parcel embraces the full range of our Folders
and Calendars.
All samples are unmarked and saleable dt a profit.
MARSHALL & CO.(Nottm.) Ltd.
Dept. A.P., PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
EXHIBITION OF HOME MOVIES
and HOME TALKIES.
FORUM CINEMA,
BATH
TO-DAY
AND UNTIL SATURDAY,
3 TILL 8 P.U. EACH DAT.
THE
To-night at 8, Lecture on
FILM IN EDUCATION
Saturday at 8, a Film Talk by J. E. Saanders, Esq., F.Z.S.
A CIN^ CAMERA AT THE ZOO
Admission to Ur. Saunders’ talk by Ticket from
CYRIL HOWE. BATH
ADMISSION TO EXHIBITION FREE.
p^hase,
NOV. 11 ""
VSE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM iAND AVOID ALL RISK.
41
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November ii, 1936
•SHARLAND9
We can supply all leading makes of
CIN^ PROJECTORS
including:
GEBESCOPE. PATH^SCOPE,
BOLEX, BELL & HOWELL,
EUMIG, KEYSTONE. DEKKO.
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
Model A Gebescope . £60 0 0
Dekko Projector, motor-driven . £4 15 0
Contax I, f/2.8 . £15 0 0
9/10, THAVIES INN,
HOLBORN CIRCUS, E.C. I
Established 75 Years.
Central 6751
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole-
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRUINGHAU.
Galloways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN.
Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD.
G. & F. A. Wiiman, 32, Westgate.
BRISTOL.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
CARDIFF.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE.
J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM.
C. & P. James. Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY.
E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
DUBLIN.
Browue & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Comer.
LEICESTER.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LIVERPOOL.
W. H. Tomklnson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON.
C. F. Alien, Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH.
G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM.
Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Dnrbins, 88, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
“The Amateur Photographer.” 11/11,36.
ADVANCED WORKERS’ COMPETITION
This Coupon to be aiOxed to back of print.
Available till Monday. November 30th.
* The Amateur Photographer.” 11/11/36.
INTERMEDIATE COMPETITION
This Coupon to be affixed to back of print.
Available till Monday. November 30th.
* The Amateur Photographer.”
11/11/36.
BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION
This Coupon to be affixed to back of print.
Available till Monday. November 30th.
* The Amateur Photographer.”
11,11/36.
PRINT CRITICISM
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Available till Wedneaday following date of issue.
‘ The Amateur Photographer.” 11/11/36.
ENQUIRY COUPON
This Coupon to be affixed to each query.
Available till Wednesday following date of issue.
MATERIALS
ATTWOOD photo works. Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, Six 2}, 1/6 gross.
4TTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous ; i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades : 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/- : 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight, Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades : 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — J-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6 : for whole-plate, 6/-.
1 -PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
3 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — ^Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. (0025
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd..
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
SPECIAXi Offer to 35-mm. Miniature Camera
users, super-speed fine-grain panchromatic,
gives crisp, sparkling negatives in the dullest
winter light, and is excellent for night snapshots,
5/6 per 40 ft., three lengths for 12/6. — B. S.
Productions, 1, Mitre Court, Fleet St.. E.C.4. [5400
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3. 2d. 1.— Postcards
x/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight. 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
UNDER Entirely New Management. — Prices as
previous lists : 84x6i lOd., Postcards 1/3
per dozen, 6 for 9d., same negative, singles 2d.
each ; Developing and Printing and all Photo¬
graphic work undertaken ; trade specially catered
for ; prompt service. — Defoe Photographic Service,
157, Borough High St., S.E.l. [0040
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. : price list free.— Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Glazed Enlargements: i-pL, Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/0 ; orders by post only. — •
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable : send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
REPAIRERS
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis. The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, Londou, W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE. LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
including Modem Muiiatures. Estimates submitted ;
instruments insured whilst on premises ; dealers’
and Press inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn,
E.C.l (near Carnages). Holborn 3126. [0062
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
SITUATIONS VACANT
MECHANICS experienced repairs all types photo¬
graphic apparatus, permanent full-time situa¬
tion to suitable applicants, apply stating age,
experience and rate required to — PeeUng and Van
Neck Ltd., 6, Holborn Circus, E.C. [5401
PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED~|
PHOTOGRAPHS Wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36. Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [5442
Miniature Camera* Negatives
VERTICAL /ENLARGERS
This hand -foe QBsiDgPrax-
idoa Vertical Enlarger
can be set for any degree
of enlargement by releas¬
ing a lever. The lamp-
house can be raised or
lowered until the desired
size of enlargement is
obtained. Focussing is
completed by means of
the helical focussing
mount of the lens. Single
or double coodenserB
supplied as required.
lUumination is obtained
from a 100-watt opal
lamp. Please state
voltage when ordering,
WRITE FOR
“PRAXIDOS”
PROSPECTUS
No. 453 Praxidos ** 0,” for IJ to b times enlargements from
4x4 cm. dixlj in.) or smaller negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat
lens, with Iris diaphragm . £8 10 0
No. 454 Praxidos “0,” as above, without lens. . £4 12 6
No. 463 Praxidos “ 0,” for 1* to 6 times enlargements from
6x6 cm. or smaller negatives, f/4.5 anastigmat lens, with
iris diaphragm . £10 0 0
No. 464 Praxidos “ 0,” as above, without lens. . £5 12 6
No. 473 Praxidos “ 0,” for 2 to 7 times enlargements from
3Jx24 in. or smaller negatives, f/4.6 anastigmat lens, with
iris diaphragm . £15 15 0
SANDS HUNTER &C?U?
s37, BEDFORD ST, STRAND.WCZ
SIMPLEX
AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT - LOADING
DEVELOPING TANK
For roll films 21x31 in.
Is the latest and defl>
Ditely the simplest tank
yet obtainable, ^ere are
absolutely no spare parts
whatsoever. Convenient
loading in broad daylight,
thereafter developing, fix*
ing and washing are
done without removing
the film from the tank.
Entirely constructed of
bakelite, therefore proof
against acids and easy
to clean. NO APRON.
Price, complete with
wooden box 0 7 / fi
for storage. O f / O
Write Jor Jull particulan of other priced tanks for Leiea and
V.P. sizes to the sole importers :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London), LTD.
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.l
Telephone : UTTSEUM 4142.
The CAMERA AND CINE
EXCHANGE of the MIDLANDS
STOCKISTS OF EVERYTHING FOR
WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Let us take your old apparatus in part
excfiange for new.
Liberal allowances made by
GALLOWAYS
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMISTS
VICTORIA SQUARE Opposite G.P.O.
BIRMINGHAM
Phone; MID. 5670
42
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
November ii, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XXI
CITY PHOTO WORKS
Bromide, Gaslight aod CbIoro>bromido Papers give superb
results with little trouble. Write now for FREE CATALOGUE
OF ALL MATERIALS. Sample of paper free. Xmas folders,
3ix2i, P.C., i-plate and whole-plate, samples 6d.
CAMERA BARGAINS
N. & G. New Special Sibyl 31 ' 21 Roll Film, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres . £7 0 0
Ensign Midget, f/6.3. case. As new . £1 15 0
Kodak Home Electric Enlarger. Cost £5 12s. fJd. Price
£2 12 6
Brass-moanted Sl-in. Condenser . 36s. Od.
Goerz Anschutz 5 -4, f/4.S, self-capping, 3 i).l>. slides
£5 10 0
Zodel 31x21 D.E. Plate, rise and cross front, -i sliries
£2 15 0
Full cash deposit, three days’ approval. Exchanges. Many
Filters. Cameras and Accessories cheap. List free.
City PHOTO WORK/
ll^.Ccisrbourn, Rd. SOUTHPORT
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative: V.P. and 3iX2j, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. ri6 (2|X4.J) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3—54X3^1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
4 dozen — 84 x 6.J enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 4 dozen
--64 X 4£ enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 4 dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x iC enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d, extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, '“lIKter"" ’
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
Stockists of all leading makes of
CAMERAS and HOME CIN^
AND ACCESSORIES.
PART EXCHANGE. ;; HIRE PURCHASE.
MANCHESTER, 1
MATHER’S /
o r
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
Send for Photographic List.
Tel. ; BLAckfriaxs 6133. Telegrams : Sensitised M/o.
17, JOHN DALTON
STREET,
MANCHESTER
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surface.s :
matt, senii-matt, cream, glos.sy ; Leica Service. —
Photo Works, 252. Old Kent Rd., London, S.E.l.
Rodney 4013. [0003
Leica Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 3ix5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors.— George Childe, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight-exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — .Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Developing and printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 3ix2i 1 ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l. [,5011
Ij^ILMS Developed and Printed, 3Jx2J lOd., post
' tree ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
SPECIAL Offer. — Send for particulars to — G.
Franklin, 2, Derwent St., Sunderland. [5294
BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL
IDEAL Business for amateur starting out,
Photographic and Fancy, S.E. London, large
premises, good district, living accommodation,
comfortable income ; genuine reason tor selling ;
£275, includes £100 stock. — Box 9873, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5432
XMAS CARDS
From your own films are the most acceptable Greetings.
6 P.C. Enlargements , .. .g.
6 Beautiful Greeting Cards in I JS/O
COLOUR I Post
6 Good Quality Fancy Envelopes ' Free.
25 complete for 7/9.
KODAK Greetings instead if desired.
POST EARLY— IN FACT DO IT NOW,
XUVA 59-61, CAPE HILL,
SNAPS BIRMINGHAM
The King in fall coloar. Given with Orders of
25 or over.
FOR INDOOR
PORTRAITURE
TYPE
REFLECTOR.
This new Reflector is
for use with Neron-
Nitraphot lamps, B.C.
fitting. The light
need not be switched
on until all is ready
for making the
exposure. Spun alu¬
minium bowl reflector
104-in. diameter.
Cast-iron base with
plunger switch. Sup¬
plied complete with
9 ft. flex and B.C.
adapter . lOs. 6d.
Neron - Nitraphot
Lamp, 275-watt, B.C.
6,000 lumens
2s. 6d.
Please state voltage when
ordering.
SANDS HUNTER &C?U?
37, BEDFORD ST.. STRAND. WC2
Everybody’s Reflex !
PILOT 6
THE LITTLE
CAMERA
FOR BIG
RESULTS
Although amazingly in¬
expensive, the Pilot 6 is
a real reflex camera in
every sense of the word,
and gives you the same
working efliciencj' as much
more costly apparatus.
It takes 1*2 exposure821 fa*
square on 31 - 21 (8-expo¬
sure) film.
Shutter speeds : I 25th,
l/50th and 1/lOOth sec.,
also B. and T. Focussing
on ground-glass screen
with deep hood ; a
magnifier for fine focus¬
sing is provided.
Dimensions r
3x31x4 in.
Weight ;
about 22 oz.
PRICES :
No. 13 Pilot 6, with f/6.3 anaatigmat lens . £3 13 6
No. 14 Pilot 6, with f/4.5 anastigmat lens . £5 5 0
No. 15 Pilot 6, with f/3.6 anastigmat lens . £7 10 0
Supplementary Portrait Lens, Light Filters, etc., supplied.
SANdS HUNTER & C? L’?
37, BEDFORD ST.. STRAND, WC.2
The NEW
<4
SUPRAMIN
Finest of Fine-grain Developer.
The ONLY Non- poisonous, Non-staining
Paraphenylene Diamine Developer,
NEW FEATURES — only obtainable from
“SUPRAMIN**
0 Compensates for variations in exposures and
produces uniform gradation.
0 Can be used repeatedly. One 36-oz. carton
will develop 4 to 6 Leica films.
0 Requires no increase of exposure.
0 Keeps perfectly in solution.
0 Gives still finer grain.
0 Negatives can be intensified and retain finest
grain.
COUPLETE Development Chart. No increase of price.
To make J%} Smaller size to n /y|
72 oz. . . *v/ * make 36 oz. . . ^ /
Obtainable from ail dealers, or direct from :
L. A. LEIGH & GO.
179, WEST END LANE, LONDON, N,W.6
Phone: MAID A VALE 7902.
Sole Agents for Irish Free State : BROWNE & NOLAN,
LTD., 4112, NASSAU STREET, DUBLIN.
“THE AUTOCAR”
The World’s Leading Automobile Journal.
Every Friday. 4d.
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM,
43
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ November ii, 1936
ANNUAL SALE
Our annual sale prices are below present values and
cannot he repeated. Any item sent on five days'
approval against cash or C.O.D . Generous
exchange allowance . Deferred terms on
application.
POLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT.
ESTD.
1750
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W. I
Fourteen doors West of Circus.
Telephone : Mayfair 08S9.
West bound buses scop here.
Plate
4.5x6 cm. Self-erecting Erne-
mann Heag, focussing, Detectiv
Aplanat f/6.8, 3 -speed. Fair
condition . lOj. Od.
9x12 cm. and 4^x3^ lea,
13.5-cm. Novar f/6.8, Derval
shutter, 3 slides. Fair condition
10s. 6d.
4i X 3i Ememann Heag, focus¬
sing, 13.5-cm. Detectiv Aplanat
f/6.8, 3-speed, 4 slides, F.P.
adapter. Pair condition lOS. 6d.
41x31 Staley Lazytong, focus¬
sing, 4i-in. anastigmat f/6.8, 3-
speed, 3 slides, leather case. Fair
condition . 15S. Od,
41 X 31 Klimax, rack focussing,
5l-in. Aldis Uno f/7.7, i to
i/iooth sec., T. and B., rise
and cross, F.P. adapter, case
Fair condition . 17s. 8d,
61x4| Unnamed Field, double
extension, reversing back, Voigt-
lander Euryscop, Waterhouse
stops, roUer-blind shutter, 3
book-form D.D. slides. Fair
£1:10:0
9x12 cm. Etui, rack focussing,
rising front, 5.3-in. Dallmeyer
Perfac f/6.3, Compur, 6 slides,
leather case. Good CO.lK.fl
condition .
41x31 N, & 6. New Ideal
Sibyl, 13. 5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/6.3,
6 slides, case. Fair £0.1 Q.C
condition . X^.iv.V
31x21 Baida Venus, f/3.5
Meyer Trioplan, delayed Compur,
double extension, wafer alumi¬
nium body, micrometer rise and
cross, frame finder, 3 slides.
£6:10:0
3^x2^ Wirgin, f/3.5 Meyer
Trioplan, delayed Compur, double
extension, rise and cross, frame
finder, 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
As new. Cost
£g 17s, 6d . dtO«XO»w
Lenses
51-in. Cooke t/4.5, in standard
iris mount, with flange and
filter. Good con- CO.O.A
ditioH . xx:x:u
31-ln. Ross Zeiss Planer f/3.6,
and Dallon Telenegative attach¬
ment. Good con- jCO.n.C
dition . xZi:lf:D
10.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
in Compur i/25oth. CQ.C.ft
Good condition . XO.iJ.U
7-in. Dallmeyer Dalmac f/3.5,
in iris mount. Good £ 9 » 1 "y ,C
condition . XO.Xi.O
12-in. Dallmeyer Adon No. 2,
Series XI, f/4.5 Tele Lens, lens
hood, frame finder, for use with
i-pl. reflex^ Fair £7:7:0
condition. Cost £14
Cine Projectors
and Accessories
Pathe Group Resistance 12s. 6d.
9.5 Pathe Ace. fl.C.A
As new . iX.tJ.W
Pathe 250-volt Resistance, for
. £1:5:0
9.5 Coronet, and resistance
to 250 volts. As Cl.'J.fi
new . XX.f .w
Pathe Type C Motor. Good
£2:0:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo,
2-in. lens, 200-watt, reverse,
stills, case, resistance 200-250
volts. Good con- COl.iC.ft
dition . XZl.lO.U
Unclassified
Zeiss Ikon Developing Tank
for Contax films. Good condition.
List £i . 10s. Od.
7x5 Wratten Safelight Lamp,
4 safelights and flex. Good con¬
dition . 1 0s. 6d.
T.-P. Hood Magnifiers, case.
Good condition. List £1 is. lOs. 6d.
Kodak Eastman Studio Scale,
weights 5 grs. to 2 oz. Good
condition. List £i 5s. . . .12s. 6d.
Leica Glass Developing Drum,
and 2 glass dishes, 8x6 in.
Good condition. List £i los.
15S. Od.
Satrap Flood Lamp, 500-watt,
230-volt. Good condition 15s. Od.
10x8 Wratten Safelight Lamp,
3 Wratten Safelights, No. o, 2, 3,
and flex. Good Cl.A.A
condition . “A •” •”
Riteway Roll Film Holder,
for 3iX2l N. & G. As new.
£1:12:6
Slow-speed Attachment (Heboo)
for Leica I or II, i/Rth to i sec.
Good condition. £ i . 1 TT -C
List £3 IS . Xl.l/.U
Cine Cameras
9.5 Screenus Combined Camera
and Projector. As new 15s. Od.
9.5 Alel, f/3.5 Laack, 3-speed.
As new. Cost £C. 17.11
£9 17s. 6d. . . Xu.l/ .D
9.5 Pathe Motccamera Luxe,
f/2.9 Zeiss Trio- £C,17.C
tar. Good condition • X • ,V
16-mm. Agfa Moves 12B, focus¬
sing, f/3.5 lens, motor drive,
waist-level and direct negative
finders. Good condition. Cost
£6:6:0
9.5 Alef, Meyer Trioplan f/2.8,
3-speed. As new. £7.1 C, A
Cost £n 17s. 6d. .iw.vr
Focal-plane
3ix2V Adams’ Vesta, 112-mm.
Ross Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, self¬
capping, 12 slides, F.P. adapter,
leather case. Good Clt.17.C
condition . XiJ.il. D
3^x2^ lea Minimum Palmos,
Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case. £Q . 1 C . A
Fair condition . XJ/.iO.U
4.5x6 cm. Nettel Baby Speed
Deckrullo, 8-cm. Tessar f/2.7, 3
slides, F.P. adapter, £Q.1 7.C
case. Fair condition Xil .if .D
10x15 cm. Goerz Anschutz,
i8-cm. Dogmar f/4.5, self-capping.
Time valve, J to 5 secs., 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Splen-
cl£36"d. £10:10:0
3^x2.V Latest Model Ernemann
Ermanox, 12-cm. Ernostar f/i.8,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good condition. Cost over
£So .
£32:10:0
Meters
Lios. Fair condition. . 7$. 6<3e
Dremoscop. Good condition
108. 6d.
sor^'toscop. 5AoP-£1.17.6
s<n"d."'’'"’*-.."*^,'£l:17:6
Prinsen. Shop- £0.0. A
soiled . ZCitClV
Electro Bewi, case. £0.0. A
Good condition . XO.O.U
Weston Leicameter 617, in
case. As new.... £4.7.3
Enlarg^ers
4x4 cm. Rolleiko, for Rolleiflex
large prints, f/4.5 anastigmat,
£4:17:6
Model I Rajah Vertical, all
sizes up to 4x4 cm., anastig¬
mat f/4.5, single condenser.
. £6:15:0
Prism
Binoculars
20x35 mm. French, central
£6:15:0
8x25 Zeiss D.F., eyepiece
focussing, case. £7»ili»fl
Fair condition.. Xl.iiJ.U
12x40 mm. Zeiss Telomar,
central focussing. Good con¬
dition. Case. £19.1C.A
List £iq los... Xiii.iiJ.U
18x40 mm. Schultz Perplex,
central focussing, case. Good
£13:10:0
Roll Film
Zeiss Box Tengor 54, i6-on
3iX2£ film, Frontar lens, leather
case. Good condition. List
£i 8s. 6d . 12s. 6d.
4ix2i Apem, R.R. lens, 3-
speed, leather case. Fair con¬
dition . 15s. Od.
Ensign Midget 33, .All-Distance
lens. Good condition. List
£i 13s . 19s. 6d.
2^x1^ Auto. V.P. Kodak
Series III, Kodar f/7.9, screw
focussing. Good condition. List
£1:2:6
5ix3i No. 3a Auto. Kodak,
f/7.7 anastigmat, rise and cross,
combination back, £1.1 A. A
I D.D. slide . Xl.lU.U
Ensign Silver Midget 55, f/0.3
Ensar, pouch. As £1#10»C
new. List £2 15s. Xi»i««D
4^x2j^ Pocket Kodak No. Id,
Kodak f/6.3, screw focussing,
Kodex shutter. £ 1 . 1 C .A
Cost £3 los . Xl«iO»U
4i X 2J Carbine, 6-in. Aldis f/6.
Compound i/200th sec., plate
back, rise and cross, Rhaco direct
finder, 4 slides, ^I.IO.C
screen, case .... X X • XO *0
3ix2i Kodak Six-20 durior,
Kodak f/6.3. Splendid condition.
£2:0:0
X Ensign Selfix 20, focus¬
sing Ensar f/4.5. Good con-
£3*152. £2:10:0
4ix2L Tropical Caroine 12,
f/0.3 Aldis-Butcher, Compur,
leather case. Cost £0.1 C. A
£12 2s. 6d . X4:id:u
3^ X 2i Ensign Carbine 6, Aldis
Uno f/4.5, Compur, £0,1 7, C
leather case . XO,X I ,W
3Jtx2i Icarette, Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, frame tin- £ O , 1 7 ,C
der. Fair condition XO,X#»0
4^x2^ Goerz Tenax, Dogmar
f/5, Compur, rising front, micro¬
meter focussing, leather case.
Good condition.. £4:19:6
4ix3i Nettel Duroll, 13.5-Cin.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur, double
extension, rise and cross, frame
finder, plate
case. Goorf
3ix2i En$ign CarPine 7/51,
Ross Xpres f/4.5, delayed Com¬
pur, rise and cross, frame finder.
Good condition, mC.
Cost £ii 17s. 6d. XO*A/#D
3i X 2i Ensign Autospeed Focal-
plane, Aldis uno f/4.5, rise and
cross, direct finder, case. Stock-
soiled. Cost £Q*Q«A
£ro los . XO»0*w
2^x1^ Eder Patent, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, f/4.5
focussing lens, hood- £Q«Q«A
ed screen .
3ix2i Voigtiander Prominent,
Heliar t/4.5, delayed Compur,
built-in range-finder and expo*
sure meter, leather case. Shop-
£15:15:0
Zeiss Super Nettel 536/24P,
f/2.8 Tessar. List £24 15s. Stock-
£19:10:0
3x4 cm. Ensign Multex Focal-
piano Roll Film (14 pictures on
V.P. him), Ross Xpres f/T.9,
coupled focussing, E.R. case.
Good condition. £iO*1C«n
List £28 IIS...
Zeiss Super ikenta 530/16,
II pictures 2^x2^ on 3^x2^
film, delayed Rapid Compur
i/40oth sec., f/3-5£lQ.lQ.A
Tessar. Stock-soiled^ , XU ,\f
Stereoscopic
4.5x10.7 cm. Nettel Citoscop
Stereoscopic, 6.5-cm. Zeiss Tes-
sars f/4.5, Compur, Zeiss focussing
lens, magazine for 12 plates, 8
Autochrome plate-holders, Zeiss
Ducar filters, 6 slides, case.
Splendid condi-
tion. Cost £40 *lv*XU*U
Reflex
3ix25^ Duoflex, focussing, 4J-
in. Dallmeyer f/4.5, patent metal
shutter, i/5th to i/8ooth sec.
and Time, direct finder, 3
slides, F.P. adap- £0,17,C
ter. As new.... XO.Xf.O
3ix2^ Auto. Kodak Graflex
Junior Reflex, 4-m. Cooke f/4.5,
3 D.D. shdes, leather case.
Fair condition . . £4:4:0
4ix3J lea, reversing back,
15-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 3
aperture focal-plane, i/i5th to
i/i,oooth sec. and Time, 6
£4:17:6
3^x21 Ensign Focal-plsne
Roll Film Reflex, Aldis Uno f/4.5,
leather case. Good condition.
. £4:17:6
4ix3i^ Ensign Folding Reflex,
5j-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D.
shdes. Good con- ££.C.A
dition . xd:o:u
3}x2| T.-P. Junior Special,
5-in. Cooke f/4.5, revolving
back, 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
Good condition. £ £ . 1 A • £
Cost £12 . xo:ia:o
3^ X 2i Mentor Sports Model,
4i-m. Meyer Helioplan f^-S,
lens focussing, self-capping, frame
finder, lens hocni, 3 shdes, F.P.A.,
cable release, case. £7, 7. A
Good condition. ... Z a mi .v
4j^x3i Adams’ Folding Minex
A, revolving back, double exten¬
sion, 6-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
self-capping, time valve J to
3 secs., 3 D.D. slides, F.P..A.,
case. Fair condi-AA, 1 7,£
tion. Cost about £58X:/. X f .U
3^ X 2^ Ensign Special, revolv¬
ing back, 5-in. Dallmeyer Press
f/3.5, fi shdes, roll-film holder,
leather case. £11, 1C, A
Good condition XXX,X9,U
5x4 Adams’ B Minex, revolv¬
ing back, 7i-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
also 6f-in. Zeiss Protar f/6.3
(iij-in. fli2.5), 4 D.D. shdes,
case. Good con- £10,10, A
dition . Xlz:i2i:u
3} X 2J T.-P. Duplex Ruby, dou¬
ble extension, 5j-in. Ross Xpres
f/4.5, in sunk lens box, revolving
back, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A.
Very good con- £1/l,17,£
dition. Cost £30 X1^,X ( ,0
4jx3i Popular Pressman, re¬
volving back, 3-aperture, i/i5th
to i/i,oooth and Time, 6J-in. Ross
Xpres f/4.5, also 12-in. Ross
Teleros f/5. 5, 6 shdes, F.P.
adapter, 3^ x aj roll-film holder.
Good condition. £1C,1C,A
Cost £38 i6s. 6d. XXv,XO,v
9x12 cm. Ernemann Folding,
16.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
3 D.D. shdes, F.P. adapter,
filter, case. Good £ 1 C , 1 C , A
condition . Xl0:10:U
5x4 Marion Soho, revolving
back, 16.5-cm. Tessar f/4.5,
also i68-mm. Dagor f/6.8, on
separate panel, 2 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, filters, case. Good
£18:18:0
3^x2} Mentor Compur, Zeiss
Tessar f/3.5, Compur shutter,
3 shdes, F.P. adapter, case.
^ £19:10:0
6^x4| Ensign B de Luxe, re¬
volving back, Ross Xpres
f/4-5i 3 book-form D.D. slides,
case. Good condition. List
£19:15:0
31x2} Zeiss Ikon Miroflex
859/3U, Tessar f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, filter, lens hood,
cable release, case. Splendid
re, Wirion. List £23;10;0
9x12 cm. and i-pl. Nettel
Miroflex, 16.5-cm. Tessar f/2.7,
6 shdes, F.P. adapter, 3i X aj
roll -film holder, filter. Lies
exposure meter, case. Good
£27:10:0
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I /400th sec., coupled ran^-finder. Cost £28 58 . £23 10 0
7 — 6x6 Super Ikonta R.F., Tessar f/3.5 lens, Compur Rapid shutter 1 to
l/400th sec., coupled range-finder. Cost £22 lOs . £17 10 0
8 — 6x 6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex Twin-lens, Tessar f/3.8 lens. Cost £22 lOs.
£17 17 0
9— 6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex Twin-lens, Tessar f/3.8 lens, Compur
shutter. Cost £22 lOs . £16 16 0
10— 4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Tessar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter,
1 to I /300th sec. Cost £22 . £16 16 0
11 — 4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Miniature Reflex, Tessar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter,
1 to l/300th8ec. Cost £22 10s . . . £14 14 0
12 — Contax 111 35-mm., Sonnar f/1.5, focal-plane shutter, i to l/l,250th sec.,
delayed-action, coupled range-finder and view-finder, built-in photo¬
electric exposure meter. Shop-soiled. Cost £78 58 . £69 10 0
13 — Contax II 35-mm., Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, i to 1/ 1, 250th
sec., delayed action, coupled range-finder and view-finder combined.
Shop-soiled. Cost £68 Ss . £59 10 0
14 — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Xenar lens f/3.5, Compur
shutter, 1 to l/300th sec. Cost £10 10s . £6 17 6
15 — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur
shutter, 1 to l/300th sec. ^st £10 10s . £7 17 6
16 — 4x3 cm. Pupille Miniature R.F., Tessar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, I to
l/300th sec. Cost £15 158 . £11 10 0
17 — Vollenda R.F., Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, i to I/300th sec. £7 12 6
18 — Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5 lens, non-interchangeable lens.. £8 17 6
19 — Leica Model Ilia, Sumraar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, I to 1/1, 000th sec.
£37 10 0
20 — V.P. Meyer Miniature Speed Camera, Meyer Plasmat f/2 lens, focal-
plane shutter, 1 /25th to 1/I,000th sec. Cost £60 . £19 19 0
W.H. NEGATIVE
STORAGE BOOKS
Carrying 36 exposures on each
side of each page.
Type A, for 10 films of 36
exposures . 5s. 6d.
Type B, for 20 films of 36
exposures . 8s. 9d.
Type C, for 30 films of 36
exposures . 12s. 6d.
EiASY TERMS AND EXCHANGES.; — Anything on nine monthly payments —
our exchanges are the fairest obtainable anywhere.
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OF
MINIATURE CAMERA
PICTURES
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IN WALLACE HEATON’S ^*OPEN COMPETITION” !
FIRST
PRIZE
WEEKLY
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Address entries to “ Open Competition,”
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“OPEN COMPETITION” ■
November 18th, 1936.
An exhibition of the best prints sub¬
mitted will be held, at the close of
this competition, in our new Galleries
at 127, New Bond Street, W.l, prior
to the return of prints to their owners.
if you have not already sent in your effort for this splendid competition, do so at once. Any subject is eligible trees,
landscapes, churches, children at play — close-up or distant pictures of any subject you care to choose. None of the
tricks of the fully-fledged worker are allowed to improve his chances of winning — only photographs made straight from
untouched negatives are eligible. No retouching, faking or combination printing — just good photography. Simple
spotting to remove pinholes, etc., is all that is permitted. Enlargements, of course, are allowed — in fact, we recommend
an 8|x6J enlargement as always looking best. A prize of 21/- will be awarded for the best picture received each week
in addition to the first prize of £25, which will be awarded for the best effort received during the competition (October
1st to December 31st). For photographs which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to
purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The
copyright of the £25 prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. Acceptance of the rules
is a specific condition of entry.
While we do not guarantee to return prints, every endeavour will be made
to do so when they are accompanied by suitably stamped envelopes. See
that all prints have your name and address on the back, and that each package
is stamped with full prepaid postage.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November i8, 1936
. THAT IT PAYS
Weston-super-Mare. Binley.
It has been a pleasure to do business
with you, as our experience In the past
over other transactions (not with your¬
selves) has been nothing but slackness
and inattention, and it is refreshing to
meet a more business-like outlook over
exchange transactions.” R. B.
'* I must assure you of my very best
thanks for the prompt attention,
quick delivery and, above all, great
courtesy I have received at your hands.
1 must say that the bargain is a bar¬
gain indeed, for it has exceeded my
expectations, for I must be quite
candid and say that I never expected
such a splendid instrument for the
price.” G. W.
The hundreds of letters that come from every part of the country are absolute proof of our straightforward dealings. We leave no stone un¬
turned in our efforts to give customers every satisfaction — whether they need new apparatus, bargains, or the smallest accessories. Our stock
is large and varied. We stock absolutely everything for photography, movies and talkies. Free demonstrations given at any time. All the
best films can be hired from our library of 9.5-mm. super films. Our staffs are experienced enough to give you full guidance on which is
the best apparatus to suit your particular need. Why not get in touch with us ? Latest lists sent free and post free.
FILMO ‘EIGHT’
With fHSt f 1.6 projection
lens. Pilot light. Adjustable
tilt a ltd eriioient cooling.
Safety curtain for ” stills.”
Takes ’JOO-ft. films. For
all voltages, ^40*0*0
110 to 260.. StHU.U.U
Nine monthly payments of
93/4.
PATH£SCOPE200-B
With 200-watt lighting. Picture
10 ft. wide easily obtainable. Flicker¬
less projection, sprocket fed. Thread¬
ing one Bi<je only. Single nut tilting
device. Works ofT llu volts. With
lamp, plug, hex. adapter and one
empty auo-ft. super ^ ” Q* Q
Nine monthly payments o! 35/*.
Nine monthly payments of ^41/8.
T.-P.
IMPERIAL ENLARGER
Micrometer screw focussing front, reversible
negative carrier, spring-controlled carrier
guMe, bellows connection between lamphouse
and condenser. Removable diffuser. Without
lens. l-pl., 5i-in. con- ■ g ■ Q
■ £5
!-pi., 8!in. £-|0;i0:0
Nine monthly payments of 12 '4 and 24/6.
denser
Without lens,
condenser . . . ,
New EXAKTA
DUPLEX LUMIMAX
Combination Enlarger
and Projection Lantern
NEW “EUMIG” P. Ill
With MEYER KINON f/1.6 Lens.
250-watt lighting. Fan cooled.
Optical framing. Easy loading
sprockets. Detachable gate. . Can
be adapted for any voltage (A.C.
or D.C.) No resistancelnecessary.
Fast hand rewind. Very compact.
Three models, for 8, I> 4 ^ • -d ^ "ft
9.5 or 16 mm. films "V
Body tarns at right anglerfor project!^.!
For Exakta, V.P., 6x6 cm.
and smaller sizes, en¬
larges to 15 times linear.
Baseboard 12 x 12 in. Body swings at
right angles for ] rojection, or for
enlargements larger than 12 x 12.
PRICES :
Enlarger, with 4-in. double condenser,
baseboard, stand and flex, without lens
or lamp, for use with the ^iO*in*n
lens ou E xakta cameras • i “
t;Niae monthly payments of 24/6.
Ditto, ditto, with f/4.5 f 4 Q • A ■ A
Ihagee anastigmat ... 1 O ■ U • U
Projection attachment for body to
allow for greater -d |{||
distances . • IS* UU»
Send for our latest Enlarger List, post-free from any Ci^ Sale Branch. It
contains the finest selection of enlargers you could wish to choose from.
” EXAKTA ”
For V.P. roll film. Picture is seen
in the tinder mirror exactly as it will
appear in the film. Fitted with auxil¬
iary mirror for eye-level work and
magnifier for fine work, speeds from
12 secs, to 1/l.OOUth sec., f;8.5 lens, from
- £19 : 10 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 45y6.
'^EXCHANGE
Allowances
Why not let us have your surplus
apparatus, still or cin4, in part
payment for your fresh purchase ?
We are famed for our exception¬
ally high exchange allowances.
Send your used camera with
your order and let us quote you
on it.
BRAND NEW OFFER-ONLY HALF-PRICE !! !
GENUINE ZEISS IKON
WITH F/4.5 ZEISS TESSAR LENS
3^ X 2^ TROPICAL “ ADORO ”
For plates or film packs. Body of well-seasoned
I teak wood, brass bound. Double extension.
Rack and pinion focussing. Ivorine focussing
scale 6 ft. to infinity. Ground-glass focussing
screen and deep hood. Rigid front with rising,
falling and cross micrometer movements. Leather
bellows, D.V. and brilliant view-finders, with
spirit level. Bushed for tripod. Compur shutter,
with D.A. Three single nickel plate-holders.
Only £11:2:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/-.
NOTHING LIKE IT FOR HARD WEAR AND
PERFECT RESULTS— NEVER HAS SUCH
VALUE BEFORE BEEN OFFERED.
THE NEW “CONTAXIII”
with built-in photo-electric exposure
meter.
In other respects Contax III does not
differ from Contax II. Fitted with
Zeiss Tessax lens, 2-in. focal length.
F/3.6 . ^53 :0 :0
p/2.8 . £55:17:0
F/2 . £63 :0 :0
F/1.6 . £78 :5 :0
Lilt Price
£22 : 5 : 0
^VERY easy!
PAYMENTS!
Do you know that the first of]
nine monthly payments secures!
any instrument at City Sale ?J
Why not buy this easy way and I
enjoy the use of your purchase]
while paying the balance ? Not
harsh formalities or personal |
questioning.
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November i8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
TO BUY AT CITY SALE & EXCHANGE
FIRST OF NINE MONTHLY PAYMENTS SECURES ANY APPARATUS-NEW AND SECOND-HAND
■ BUEECTIM
Every bargain we sell is fully guaranteed—many are as good as new, but where necessary they have been thoroughly
overhauled in our technical workshops. Five days’ free approval against full cash deposit lets you see the big
value you are getting, before you finally clinch your purchase. Why not make your choice now — you’ll save pounds I
NINE SUPER SALEX CIN^
BARGAINS I
Xft-mm. Latest Paillard Antocine Camera,
moltlopeed, lap dissolve, etc., (/2.9 triple
anaatigmat, leather case . £83 15 0
Clnd'Kodak Special, as new, l-in. f/1.9,
2-in. f/d.6, leather case and Weston meter.
Liat price £163 10s . £110 16 0
FUmo 70 DA, l-in. f/3.6 Cooke and 2-in.
f/3.6. List price £88. As new. . £47 10 0
Patbe Uodel B Motocamera, f/3.6 lens,
leather case . £2 15 0
Siemens Model B Cine Camera, f/2.8,
leatiier case. As new. List price £32 lOs.
£17 15 0
Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 lens, and 3|'in.
f/4.6 Telephoto, leather case. As new.
List price £46 . £26 10 0
Patbe 200-B Projector, resistance, carrying-
oaae . £11 15 0
8-mm. Keystone 200-watt Projector,
resistance and carry ing-case. .. . £12 15 0
0.5-mm. and 16-mm. D.A. Bolex, for
400 watts, resistance and case. . £28 10 0
8 X 30 Zeiss Deltrintem Binocnlars,
complete In leather case . £11 17 6
Model Ill Leica Camera, f/2 Summar
ena, ever-ready case . £31 17 6
6x6 om. Rolleicord, f/d.6 Zeiss Triotar
anastlgmat, ever-ready case.... £14 10 0
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Zeiss Novar
anastlgmat, purse case . £2 12 6
8x4 cm. Baldi EoU Film, f/4.6 Vidonar
anastigmat, Varlo shutter . £3 2 6
Eniign Midget Magnaprint Enlarger,
f/0.3 Ensar anastigmat . £3 11 6
3i X 2fi Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/3.8 Zeiss
Tessar anastlgmat, leather case. . £17 17 6
6x6 cm. Zeiss Super Ikonta. f/2.6 Zeiss
Tessar anastigmat, Rapid Compour shutter,
e7er«ready case . £22 10 0
3i X 2^ Zeiss Miraphot Enlarger, f/6.8
Zeiss Novar anastlgmat, complete with
electric fittings . £6 17 6
3i X 2h Vertical Ensign Magnaprint En¬
larger, f/6.3 Ensar anastlgmat, with electric
fittings, complete . £7 2 6
0x12 cm. Ernemann Focal-plane, f/4.5
Ernon anastigmat, 3 slides, F.P.A.. leather
case . £12 10 0
3ix2J Mentor Reflex, f/1.9 anastigmat
lens, revolving back, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £17 5 0
VO/L Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger, for
use vrtth Leica lenses . £3 11 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.8 Zeiss
Tessar anastigmat, Rapid Compur shutter,
leather CiOse . £12 5 0
Ombrux Exposure Meter . £1 10 3
Zeiss Mirax Enlarging Attachment, com¬
plete with electric fittings . £2 7 6
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.6 Xenon anas¬
tigmat, Compur shutter, leather case
£6 17 6
VJ. Agfa Speedex Roll Film, f/3.9 Solinar
anastigmat, Gornpur shutter, purse case
£4 7 6
31 X 21 Agfa Speedex Roll Film, f/4.d Apotar
anastlgmat, Compur shutter, leather case
£4 17 6
i-pl. T.-P. Imperial Enlarger, f/4.5 Dall-
meyer anastigmat, complete with electric
fittings . £7 17 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Maximar Camera, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, delayed-action
Compur sector shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £7 17 6
520 Zeiss Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.5 Zeiss
Tessar, Rapid Compur shutter, purse
case . £0 17 6
I 3x4 cm. Baldi Roll Film, f/2.9 Meyer,
Compur shutter, purse case.... £6 12 6
ir 3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar
anast., Derval shutter, purse case £3 2 6
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 CITY 1124/5/6
i-pl. T.-P. Mahogany Enlarger, 61-in.
condenser, f/6.3 anastigmat, electric fittings
£5 2 6
1-pl. Oak Enlarger, long ex., good obj.,
61-in. condenser, electric fittings £3 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Enlarger, mahogany, 81-ln
condenser, carrier, C. and G. Euryscope
f/6 anastigmat, iris. As new. ... £0 17 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Miraphot Vertical Enlarger,
f/4.5 Tessar, electric fittings.... £7 15 0
Complete Enlarger Outfit, comprising
Tea Enlarger, of pine, carrier, 6-in con¬
denser, good obj., adjustable easel, pine
stand, with drawer, shelf, etc., set of electric
fittings . £8 7 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Miraphot Vertical Enlarger,
f/6.3Novarana8.,electricflttiDg8. . £6 2 6
De Luxe Enlarging Easel, oak, glass plate
front, spring base. Cost £3 lOs.. .£220
16-mm. P.A. Bolex Cine Projector, 400-watt
lamp, adjustable resistance . £21 0 0
200-B 9.5-mm. Pathescope Projector,
with resistance . £13 17 6
9.5-mm. Patbe Home Movie Projector,
type C motor, group resistance, super
attachment . £9 7 6
Model B 16-mm. Self-threading Kodascope
Cine Projector, resistance, travelling -case.
Cost £110. As new . £21 0 0
21 square RoUeiflex, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur,
pair Proxars, L/case . £10 17 6
Latest 6x6 RoUeiflex, f/S.5 Tessar, high¬
speed Compur, L/case . £19 10 0
16-ex. on 31x21 Super Ikonta, f/3.5
Tesaar, L/case . £13 17 6
31x21 or 16-ex. on 31x21 Super Ikonta,
f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur. Unsoiled
£17 10 0
Model II Leits Leica, f/2 Summar, L/case
£29 10 0
21x21 Voigtlander Superb, f/3.6 Skopar,
Compur . £11 17 6
Latest D.A. Bolex Projector, for 9.6-inm.
and 16-mm. films, 400-watt lamp, adjustable
resistance, travelling-case. New condition
£34 17 6
3x4 RoUoroy, f/2.8 Xenar lens, Compur,
L/caee . £11 7 6
WANTED.— Several Good Home Cine
Projectors, 9.5-mm. and 16-mm. Send
details.
6x6 Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, plate back,
foe. screen, 2 slides, 3 filters, L/case
£12 12 0
21 X 21 530/16 Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Rapid
Compur, ever-ready case . £24 10 0
1-pl. Soho Reflex, f/3.5 Ross Xpres, 3
slides, F.P.A., filter, magnifiers, hoods,
12-in. Ross f/5.4 Telecentric, L'case
£24 10 0
3x4 KoUbri, f/4.6 Tesaar, Compur
£6 16 0
44 X 6 Bijon Reflex, revolv. back, focal-
plane shutter, f/3 Meyer Trioplan, 6 slides,
L/case. Cost £36 . £12 7 6
Cine-Kodak Eight Camera, f/1.9 anas.,
L/case. Cost £16 Is . £8 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Enlarger, f/4 obj., 54-in.
condenser, electric fittings . £4 17 6
34 X 24 T.-P. Compact Horixontal Reflex,
f/4.6 Dallmeyer, 8 slides, roll holder £5 19 6
34 X 24 T.-P. Reflex, self-capping focal-
plane shutter, revolv. back, f/3.5 Cooke
anas., ll in. f/5.6 Dallmeyer Dallon Tele¬
photo, interchangeable, filter, 2 double
slides, special back and 8 single slides,
F.P.A., L/case . £25 0 0
16-exp. Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar.
Compur shutter, leather case. . . . £14 17 6
WANTED for Cash or Exchange, Several
Good Microscopes. Good prices given.
Send details.
54 LIME STREET
LONDON, E.C.3 Mansion House 0180
Model III Leitz Leica, Summar f/2, coupled
range-finder. New condition. .. . £31 10 0
9.5-mm. Pathescope 200-B Projector, resis¬
tance to 250 volte, motor drive, complete in
case. New condition . £13 17 6
9.5-mm. Patbe Home Movie Projector,
double claw, resistance to 250 volts. New
condition . £4 12 6
34x24 Goerz Tenax, Dogmar f/6.3,
Compur shutter, double extension, 6 slides.
Nice order . £4 19 6
Photoskop Electric CeU Exposure Meter
£2 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Raby Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/4.5,
self-capping focal-plane shutter, revolving
back, light filter and P.P.A . £5 19 6
9.5- mm. Miller Cine Camera, Dallmeyer
f/l.T), 2 speeds, motor drive. As new
£9 17 6
34 X 24 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer
f/4.6, Cooke Telephoto f/5.8, interchangeable,
focal-plane shutter, 8 slides and F.P.A.
£12 18 6
31 X 21 Voigtlander Prominent Roll Film,
Heliar f/i.5, D.A. Compur shutter, coupled
range-finder, exposure meter and leather
case . £13 17 6
Kodak Autolocus Enlarger, f/6.3 anastig¬
mat and electric fittings . £5 17 6
1-pl. Lancaster's Enlarger, f/6.3 anastigmat,
negative carrier, 64*in. condenser, light
chamber . £4 19 6
16-on-31x21 Super Sports, f/2.9 Meyer
anastigmat, Compur shutter, focussing
screen, 3 slides, roll film or plate. As new
£11 5 0
Weston Photo-electric Cell Exposure
Meter . £4 10 0
31x21 No. 6 Watch Pocket Carbine,
Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter.
plate back and leather case . £7 17 6
16-mm. Siemens Projector, standard
model, complete with adjustable resistances,
spare lamp and case. New condition
£45 0 0
9.6- mm. Patbe Imp Projector, complete
with motor, super-reel attachment and
group resistance . £4 18 6
Russian Iron Lecture Lantern, double
Achrom.atic objective, condenser, complete
in case, with box of slides . £3 3 0
31 X 21 Agfa Speedex, f/4.6 anastigmat.
D.A. Compur, shutter, complete in leather
case . £4 19 6
Model 57 J Bell & Howell Projector.
750-watt lamp, all gear model, resistance
to 250 volts, complete in case. New con¬
dition . £55 0 0
31 X 21 Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Kodak anas¬
tigmat, focal-plane shutter, revolving back.
6 single metal slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £10 10 0
9.5-mm. Latest Model Patbe de Luxe Cine
Camera, f/2. 5 anastigniat. Telephoto, 2
speeds, motor drive and leather case
£16 15 0
Bewi Photo Cell Electric Exposure Meter
and case . £3 7 6
31x21 Super Ikonta, Carl Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, Compur D.A. shutter and ever-readv
case . £14 17 6
34 X 24 Zeiss Ikon Ideal, Carl Zeiss Tessar
f/4.5, Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P.A.
and leather case . £8 17 6
Mirax Enlarging Attachment, and electric
fittings. Nice order . £2 5 0
34x24 Ensign Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3
anastigmat, negative carrier, condenser
and electric fittings . £6 15 0
1-pl. Horizontal Enlarger, f/6.8 anastigmat,
long extension, reversible carrier, roomy
light-chamber . £5 6 0
1-pl. Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger, f/6.3
anastigmat, 51 -in. condenser, electric
fittings . £10 10 0
4x4 Exakt Enlarger, f/4.5 anastigmat, and
electric fittings, condenser . £11 7 6
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
(l92 9 )
CLEARANCE FOR CASH ONLT. NO
APPROVAL OR EXCHANGE BUT FULL
CREDIT WILL BE ALLOWED IF RE¬
TURNED WITHIN ONE MONTH FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE.
4x3 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 lens. Cost
£4 68 . £2 12 6
Model III Chrominm-plated Leica, f/2
Summar, ever-ready case. Cost £42
£30 0 0
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, chromium-
plated, ever-ready case. Cost £29 4b.
£18 10 0
4x3 cm. Baby Box Tengor, Frontar lens
8s. 6d.
3x2 Roliette Roll Film, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar,
Compound shutter . £2 12 6
31x21 Ensign Roll Film and Plate, f/4.5
anastig., Compur shutter, plate back with
3 slides . £2 19 6
31x21 Zeiss Roll Film, f/6.3 Novar,
Derval shutter . £2 2 0
31x21 Ensign Auto. Speed Focal-plane
Roll Film, f/4.5 Aldis, leather case £6 15 0
31 x 21 Salex Supreme de Lnxe, f/3.8,
Compur, D.A. movement . £4 5 0
31 X 21 Dallmeyer SnapslKit, f/6 anastig.
lens, for film-packs. Cost £3 38... £17 6
la Zeiss Ikon Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur . £5 7 6
1-pl. Goerz Roll Film, f/6.8 anastig. lens,
Pronto speeded shutter . £1 15 0
1-pl. Kodak Roll Film, f/6.8 Goerz, in
Unicum . £1 7 6
1-pl. Special Kodak, f/4.5 anastig. lens,
Kodamatic shutter . £4 10 0
1-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.5 Cooke, leather
case . £7 15 0
3a Special Kodak, f/6.3 Tessar, Compound
shutter, leather case . £2 15 0
44x6 Ernemann Focal-plane, f/6.8
anastig. lens, fully-speeded Gutter £16 0
44x6 Ica Atom Folding, f/8 lens, T. and
I. shatter, 4 elides . 16s. 6d.
34x24 New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Xpres,
3 book -form slides and case . £8 8 0
34 X 24 Dallmeyer Snapshot Film-pack
Camera, f/6 anastig. lens . £1 7 6
34x24 Tropical Model Folding, 12-cm.
f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 3 slides, F.P.A.
£5 12 6
34x24 Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar, 6 slides
£5 0 0
34 X 24 Salex Focal-plane, f/5.d anastig.
lens, .3 slides . £2 7 6
34 X 24 Klito, f/6.8 Nagel anastig. lens,
speeded shutter, 3 slides . £1 5 9
34x24 Speed Cameo, f/3.5 Dallmeyer,
in Compur, 4 slides . £7 15 0
34 X 24 Cameo, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur.
6 slides . £5 2 6
34 x24 Venus Wafer, f/4.5 Tessar, D.A.
Compur, 3 slides, F.P.A . £8 15 0
4-pl. New Ide^ Special, f/4.5 Xpres, 12
elides, focussing screen . £7 2 6
6x13 Nettel Deckrullo Focal-plane, f/6.3
Tessar lenses, 6 slides . £6 10 0
63 X 34 Stereo Goerz Anschntz Focal-plane,
f/6.8 Dagor, 6 double slides, leather case
£6 10 0
45 X 107 Taxiphote, interocular adjust¬
ment, storage capacity for 300 views
£9 15 0
5x4 Goerz Folding Reflex, f/6.8 Dagor,
3 D.D. slides . £3 15 0
i-pl. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Kodak lens,
F.P.A., 1 slide . £5 10 0
i-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, sunk lens
box, f/4.5 Heliar, revolving back, 6 slides,
leather case . £8 5 0
i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/4.5
DaQmeyer Serrac, 6 slides, P.P.A, leather
case. Perfect condition . £5 17 6
34x24 Salex Revolving Back Reflex,
S.C. shutter, speeded to 1/1, 000th, f/4.5
anastig. lens, 3 slides, F.P.A . £5 12 6
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November i8, 1936
Cint & Still
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Gives 30x22 In. picture at
141 ft. Takes 200 ft. of film.
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£10:10:0
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It focusses to 3 ft. and will give
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H. giving 1 to 1/I75th sec., T.
and B. Camera takes 16 pictures
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most handy to carry
Nine monthly payments of 13 2.
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Both f/4.9 and f/3.5 models take all RoUoi-
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Both models, too, are leather-covered.
Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 and Compur shutter to
i;300th sec., T. and B. £14*10*0
Nine monthly payments of 33/10.
Zeiss Triotar f/3.6. ditto £17*10*0
Nine monthly payments of 40/10.
Ever-ready Case, £1 0 0.
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Takes 12 pictures 21 square on normal
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from 2 to 1 /500th sec. and Time,
f/2.5 Foth anaatigmat £13:10:0
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complete with all-voltage resistance
£8 17 6
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patented by Zeiss Ikon, and the base, being 4in. long, will show
differences of less than one inch when focussing close-ups.’’
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By the time these lines are in
print the Prize Set of slides
from “ The A.P.” Annual
Lantern-Slide Competition will have
started on its tour among the British
photographic societies. This con¬
tinues until May, 1937, and every
available date was booked up some
time ago — a tribute to the popularity
of the collection. The touring set
consists of 160 slides, and includes
all the plaque and certificate winners
in the seven classes of the competition.
A number of others purchased from
those sent in, but which did not win
prizes, are also in the set. While
the number entered this year was
far 'in excess of that in any previous
competition, tlie standard was higher.
There were far fewer poor slides
than usual, and as a result the
judging was long and arduous, as
not only was every one of several
thousand slides projected on to the
screen, but before final decisions
were arrived at in any class some
were projected four or five times,
the quality being so very even
among the runners-up. A matter
that is worth noting is that while the
landscape class received the greatest
support in point of numbers, and
was run very close by the portrait
and figure class, the architectural
class received the smallest number
of entries. Whether this is another
indication of the gradual eclipse
of the larger camera for use with a
tripod, so necessary for really good
architectural work, it is difficult to
say ; but there is little doubt that
the bulk of the subjects included in
most of the classes might easily
have been produced with miniature
or small hand cameras, and doubtless
many of them were. The list of
prize-winners will be published next
week.
The Lunch-Hour.
Often the intervals in the working day
make as interesting a picture as the
work itself . A n article on the latter will
be found elsewhere in this issue.
The R.P.S. Dinner.
An ambitious scheme was outlined
by Dr. D. A. Spencer, President of
the R.P.S., at the Society’s Annual
Dinner at the Cafe Monico last
week. The pressing necessity for
a suitable building for their future
home was occup3dng the serious
attention of the Society, and to erect
and equip such a building in an
appropriate manner he estimated
that ffiO,ooo would be required.
With this sum available they would
include in the plan a lecture hall
and exhibition gallery, cine theatre,
laboratory, dark-rooms, work-rooms
and library, etc. ; in fact, quarters
worthy of the premier society. The
appeal for funds would be made not
only to members of the Society, but
to everyone connected with the
photographic industry or interested
in the subject from every angle.
We are entirely in agreement with
Dr. Spencer, and hope that the
efforts of the Society will be crowned
with success. Other speakers at the
dinner were Mr. E. E. Blake,
Managing Director of Kodak Ltd.,
who proposed the Society, with
special reference to its possibilities in
cinematography, and Mr. Olaf Bloch,
of Ilford Ltd., who proposed the
Guests, and voiced the hope that a
Chair of Photography would be
established at one of the Universi¬
ties. (We suggest that the London
University, in view of its extensions
swallowing up the R.P.S. building,
would be the most fitting for the
purpose.) The Marquess of Salisbury
replied for the guests and Sir William
Pope to the toast, “ Our Research
Workers,” proposed with charac¬
teristic humour by Mr. W. L. E.
Wastell. A most successful evening,
upon which the organiser, Mr. R. H.
Lawton, is to be congratulated.
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November i8th, 1936
Im AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
Cine Portraits in Colour.
If any doubts existed in the
minds of those present at the R.P.S.
Annual Dinner, regarding the pos¬
sibilities of Kodachrome as a prac¬
tical and successful method of colour
cinematography for the amateur,
they were entirely dispelled by the
admirable display given during the
evening. AU the members of the
Council of the “ Royal ” had been
filmed individually, and the series of
animated portraits in colour that
were projected on a 15-ft. screen
were remarkable examples of what
i6-mm. Kodachrome film could do.
The life-like and familiar poses and
expressions of each sitter as he
appeared on the screen were hailed
with enthusiasm by all the members
present, and many of the portraits
were distinguished by outstanding
pictorial qualities that reflected great
credit on the representative of
Messrs. Kodak who was responsible
for their production. The film,
which was taken in the Society’s
studio by floodlight (during an
interval in a recent Council meeting) ,
should form a most valuable ad¬
dition to the archives for the edifica¬
tion of future generations of mem¬
bers of the R.P.S.
The Vogue of the Cine.
Mr. J. E. Saunders, lecturing at
the “ Royal ” on new cameras,
referred to the vogue of the 8-mm.
cine, an instrument which, he says,
is “ catching on ” among people to
whom the running costs of the
average i6-mm. are a little more
than they can afford. In one city
he was told that 80 per cent of those
using the small cin6 were school
teachers, which he hailed as a good
thing, for it meant, he said, that
sooner or later a lot of the stupid
red tape that hedged round any
attempt to get the sub-standard
films into schools would be swept
away. When the teachers begin to
use the cine for their own enjoy¬
ment they win very soon want to
use it for teaching. Another use of
the small cine which is becoming
evident is a reversion to the oldest
use of professional photography —
the sending of a personal record of
oneself to absent friends. Those
who have to do with the amateur
cine business declare that more and
more people who have relations in
the colonies whom they have not
seen for years are keen to exchange
cine portraits, which are more re¬
vealing than the “ still ” portrait or
even the snapshot can be.
H. and D.
To the modern photographer the
initials H. and D. scarcely stand for
anything human. They have the
barrenness of a chemical symbol.
And indeed he may be forgiven,
because it is now sixty years since
Dr. Hurter, revolting against the
empirical basis on which photo¬
graphy was founded, persuaded Mr.
Driffield, an engineer, to join him
in a series of researches which have
become classical. The work of these
two men laid the foundation upon
which modern photography has been
built. The tenth biennial Hurter
and Driffield lecture was recently
delivered by the man who himself
had most to do with the founding
of the lecture twenty years ago,
namely, Mr. F. F. Renwick.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Modifying Negative Contrast.
Will you give me working details for partially redeveloping
negatives so as to remove undue density and halation ?
F. R. [Bodmin.)
This process is suitable only for certain kinds of negatives,
but your mention of halation suggests that you have an idea
of the cases to which it applies. A dense and halated window
in an interior is an example of the condition that can be modi¬
fied better by this method than by any other.
The real difficulty lies in judging the correct stage at which to
stop redevelopment, and this knowledge is best acquired by
experiment with one or two suitable negatives of no particular
importance or value. The operation can then be performed
with confidence on negatives that it is important to improve
rather than spoil.
If the negative has been dried it may be soaked before
treatment, although this is not really necessary, as the bleach¬
ing action is carried as far as it will go, so that unevenness of
action in the early stages is not important.
Make up the following solution ; —
Potassium bichromate . . . . . . . . 6o grs.
Hydrochloric acid . . . . . . . . . . 200 min.
Alum . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 grs.
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 oz.
The alum is to counteract the softening action of the acid
on the gelatine.
Apply this to the negative until the image is completely
bleached right through to the back. Wash very thoroughly
in running water or many changes till all the removable
bichromate stain has gone. At this stage the image could be
redeveloped till it is stronger than it was at first, or it could
be entirely removed by fixing in hypo. The method combines
partial redevelopment with partial removal.
For redeveloping, an M.Q. or similar solution should be
used. It should either have been used before so that it is
more or less exhausted, or it should be considerably diluted.
In either case, the object is to have a solution that will work
very slowly and quite evenly. To the latter end the dish
should be rocked gently and continuously in all directions.
The image slowly builds up again. It must be watched
carefully, especially from the back, until it is seen that only
the deep-seated parts of the image (which caused the trouble)
are still in the bleached condition. The negative is then
rapidly rinsed and transferred to the fixing bath. Here the
undeveloped silver is removed, and all that remains is to wash
and dry the negative as usual.
The method can be applied to any negative that is weak in
shadow detail, and over-dense in the high-lights.
Renovating Bellows.
I have an old-fashioned camera the leather bellows of which
have become very hard and brittle. How can I improve their
condition ? L. I. [London.)
First remove all surface dust with a brush followed by a
duster, extending the bellows first as far as possible. Now
rub lightly and thoroughly with a soft rag repeatedly moistened
with a little castor oil. Repeat this every day for several days
until the leather is soft and pliable. Sweet oil is nearly as good
for the purpose.
Thenceforth, go over the bellows occasionally with a little
furniture cream or polish. A suitable mixture can be pre¬
pared by dissolving a piece of bees-wax as large as a marble
in an ounce of turpentine, and adding a teaspoonful of linseed
oil.
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November i8th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 ClhEMATOGRAPHER o
^^ome
Enlarging Points
The production of a first-class enlargement is by no means as
simple as some people seem to expect, and the worker who is
attempting the task for the first time this winter may be glad of a
few pointers as to the best methods of dealing with the subject.
The most important factor to¬
wards a good enlargement is
unquestionably the negative.
Even an expert cannot make a good
enlargement from an unsuitable nega¬
tive. The worker should, therefore,
examine his stock of negatives and
ruthlessly put aside any which are of
really poor quality. Of course, there
will be some which will respond to
treatment, such as intensification or
reduction, and these should be made
into a separate pile, but the beginner
will find it best' to endeavour to
obtain a reasonable enlargement from
his most perfect negatives first, and
to leave the others until more experi¬
ence has been gained.
The negative, then, should be well
developed, but not over-developed ;
it should have plenty of detail in the
shadow portions and no clear glass or
celluloid. The high-lights should not
appear solid to the eye, and it should
be quite possible to see the variations
in tones in these parts.
The Paper.
Now comes the question of dis¬
covering a suitable paper for the
negative. Numerous brands and grades
are now on the market in the bromide
family, and while chloro-bromides
are more or less confined to one grade
for enlargement purposes, they are
not always suitable for the subject
in hand.
The point is to decide which paper
will suit the range of tones of the
negative. If this range of tones is fairly
short, that is, if there is not a very
strong contrast between the brightest
high-light and the deepest dark, a
normal paper will probably suit, or
even a vigorous if the scale is very
short, but if there is a very great
difference apparent a soft paper should
be selected.
The surface of the paper to be used
will be largely a matter of choice for
the individual, unless the enlargement
is intended for some particular pur¬
pose, when the customary surface
should be ascertained first. It should
be remembered, however, that a
glossy surface shows up the imper¬
fections much more than a matt, and
is also very much more difficult on
which to do after-work.
The Developer.
As the compounding of the developer
has a definite relationship to the time
of exposure, this subject cannot be
dealt with by itself. Developers vary
amongst amateurs, and although the
manufacturer almost invariably in¬
cludes a suitable formula, it is to be
feared that very few amateurs use
that particular formula.
Bromides seem to respond best to
amidol developer, which gives a real
black tone, and develops up to quite
rich shadow blacks. The developer
is easily prepared with sulphite of
soda and amidol, in a proportion of
one of amidol to twelve of sulphite
made up quite freshly for each occa¬
sion. A typical formula is ; Sulphite
of soda (cryst.) i oz.’; water 20 oz. ;
when dissolved add amidol 40 grs.
One fault may be mentioned here,
and that is the sodium sulphite
crystals may not be fresh, and the
result is a brownish tinge on the
enlargements, usually described as a
degraded black. Many an amateur
has been dissatisfied with his prints
through this unsuspected cause. The
crystals should have no white powder
around them, otherwise they are
getting stale. Of course, the anhy¬
drous salt obviates this possibility
to a great extent. Only half the
quantity of the anhydrous is required.
M.Q. developer of the standard
type will also produce good bromides,
but this should not be overworked.
Fresh developer for each print is the
ideal, and certainly worth it if really
good quality prints are essential.
The amount of restrainer, usually
potassium bromide in this developer,
has a definite effect on the tones of the
print if incorrectly exposed.
Exposure.
The strip method of testing the
exposure, so often advocated, is defi¬
nitely the best, care being taken that
the timing is accurate, and, equally
important, that the test strip is fully
developed. Bromide paper takes from
one to three minutes to develop up
fully, and the cause of bad-coloured
prints is often to be found in in¬
sufficient development.
It must be remembered that a
bromide print does not continue to
develop the longer it is in the de¬
veloper, but reaches a stage of finality
where development ends. This is the
ideal at which to aim, because a
properly exposed bromide fully de¬
veloped will exhibit good colour
characteristics.
It is not wise to judge a print by
the dark-room light, which is usually
very deceiving, and the test strip
should be taken out into bright light,
preferably daylight, examined to de¬
cide which is the correct exposure, and
the time of both exposure and de¬
velopment strictly adhered to.
Other Factors.
Uneven exposure is often an un¬
suspected cause of poor enlargements,
and this is frequently due to the
bad centring of the light in a con¬
denser enlarger. This centring should
be done immediately the required
degree of enlargement has been decided
upon, and should be done very care¬
fully, particularly on large work.
Spots and blemishes occurring on
the enlargement are usually attribut¬
able to dirt on the carrier, or on the
plate glass of the easel, or sometimes
because the developer has not been
flowed over the print evenly. This
latter fault can to a great extent be
obviated by soaking the exposed print
well in water before placing in the
developer, when little trouble will
occur in this direction.
A mask of black paper should be
placed round the negative in the carrier.
Unless this is done, a certain amount of
white light from the edges may “creep”
on to the picture during exposure and
produce fogged or uneven margins.
Naturally, the negative will have
been spotted before enlarging, as
black spots are extremely difficult to
remove from an enlargement without
the work showing. Shading, however,
is very useful when making enlarge¬
ments, and if it is found that the
foreground becomes much too dark
before the sky has had the chance to
develop out, careful shading with
a piece of card, kept moving all the
time, will hold back the foreground
while the sky gets fully-exposed. In¬
teresting experiments can be tried
with this shading card to make the
utmost of every negative.
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November i8th, 1936
pHOTC
By A. a AUKEB.
Busy Hands.
WORK is, or was intended
to be, the common lot
of man. Most people
have some work to
do, and those who have none are
to be pitied, because the doing
of things provides, inter alia,
one of the chief interests in life.
The universality of labour and
the interest it engenders mark out
this subject of work as one of the
most fruitful fields for photo¬
graphic endeavour.
There are times when the
photographer feels that his dis¬
trict has been exhausted for
picture-making. Then it is that
he should turn his attention to
the common round and the trivial
task, which will often furnish
rich photographic subject matter.
Begin with the children at their
Another kind of Home Work.
Metal Worker.
simple tasks. Patience
and tact are, however,
necessary here, but it is
well repaid if the little
people can be caught un¬
awares, when interest is
centred on the work in
hand. It is essential to
await the moment before
shooting.
The home itself will
provide endless subjects, if
the idea of work is kept
m mind. On all sides
Home Work. realised that a
variety of tasks are being
accomplished day by day
by the household brigade that will yield pictures, from the lady
of the house to the servant girl.
People who minister to our needs, such as the milkman, baker,
and shop-keeper, all offer possibilities whilst in the course of
their duties.
The farmer and his workers ought to be regarded kindly by the
photographer, because the farm is a place where photographic
interest is concentrated in rich variety. Men, machines and
animals, in many different combinations and operations, provide
a wonderful field for the man after pictures. The show is never
dull, in summer or in winter.
The various trades provide a whole catalogue of subjects for
the photographer. The market stall-keeper, the blacksmith,
the painter, the mechanic — all are worthy of study.
Why is it that a picture of a man doing a job of work makes
such an appeal ? It is because of its human interest, which is,
after all, the life and soul of a good picture.
The best equipment for this type of photography out of doors
is a camera of the automatic focussing type (whether reflex or
November i8th, 1936
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RAPHY of
WORK"
The Builders.
miniature negatives, and to enlarge every negative that is
worth while, there is no doubt that the modern miniature
precision-made camera is the ideal. The cost of the outfit is
considerable, but it is superb equipment. The great advantages
are that the small, light-weight camera, lens-hood and filter
can all be carried in one’s pockets without inconvenience,
ready for those opportunities which occur at odd times when
the anti-miniature photographer would not have his camera
with him. Moreover, the running costs of films, etc., are
small.
Landing the Catch.
Cobblers at Work.
Perhaps even more important is the much greater depth of
focus given by the small camera. This enables the full aperture
of the lens to be used even for very close-up subjects, without
risk of the nearest and farthest objects losing their identity
through extra fuzziness.
At home, when pictures of work by members of the family
are being contrived, the necessity for the very large aperture
lens and high-speed equipment is not so urgent. More time
can be taken in dealing with the subject, and longer exposures
can be given, and two or three attempts can be made if the
first is not a success. During the autumn and winter evenings
many such pictures can be made by artificial light, and with
practically any camera, provided high-speed panchromatic
films or plates are used.
not), because this facilitates the vital
task of rapid and accurate focussing.
The lens should have an aperture of
f/4.5, or, better still, f/3.5, as frequently
one is faced with close-up subjects in
indifferent light, and adequate exposure
could not otherwise be given. With a
lens of f/3.5 aperture and a super¬
sensitive panchromatic film or plate it
is easy, too, to take pictures by artificial
light. An exposure of i/ioth sec.
should give good negatives of well-
lighted street scenes, for instance.
If one is prepared to take the extra
care necessary in the processing of
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■D 6 CHiEMATQQRAPHER_g_| November i8th, 1936
Readers’ Rints, Tips and Gadgets
A DARK-ROOM CLOCK.
WHEN a proper dark-room clock with large second-hand
is not available, an ordinary household alarm (pro¬
viding it has a seconds dial) may be easily adapted
to serve that purpose.
Allow the clock to run down, take the movement from its
case, and take off the hands and face. Draw out a larger
face, numbering it up to 60 as in the one illustrated, and paste
it on to cardboard or three-ply wood. Allowing for the second¬
hand spindle of the clock to be the centre of this new face,
mark the position of the hour and minute-hand spindle, and
draw out a circle for this, numbering it up to twelve in the
usual way. This dial has to be quite small.
The new' hands can be cut out of thin sheet brass, taking
care that the weight of the large one is equally divided each
side of its spindle. As this second-hand will now revolve
above the other two the spindle to which it is fixed needs
lengthening. A small wireless connector will serve this purpose.
One end of it is secured to the second-hand spindle, and the
other holds a piece of brass thread. The big hand is placed
on this thread,
between washers,
and a nut screwed
down on top.
The smaller
hour and minute
hands are fixed
on as W'ere the
original ones ; that
is, the hour hand
on the outside of
the spindle, and
the minute hand
on the shaft that
revolves inside it.
The hands and fig¬
ures can be painted
with white or lum¬
inous paint. Any
pattern of case can
be added at the
discretion of the
worker. With that
of the type illus¬
trated, the clock
movement was first
fixed in position
on the back of the
face, and the front
of the case cut
away to allow for
it pushing in.
L. W. Bolton.
A POSITIVE ^^STOP^' FINDING DEVICE FOR HORIZONTAL ENLARGERS.
The difficulty of reading the stop markings of an enlarger
lens in the dim orange light of the dark-room led to the
making of the following simple device, whereby any
" stop ” can be found by touch without the necessity for looking
at the lens mount at. all. One of the strip contacts of a
pocket torch battery was cut off, and shaped to a point at
one end (A). A small indentation was made by means of a
screwdriver tapped sharply with a light hammer, and the
pointer thus made was soldered to the movable ring on the lens
mount which actuates the iris diaphragm, as shown in the
sketch.
Next a thin strip of half-inch brass was obtained, and two
small pieces cut off and bent to form angle brackets (C),
in each of which, as can be seen, a small hole was drilled.
The strip was then cut to the desired size (found by experiment),
and bent to a semi-circular shape, the two angle pieces being
now soldered to the ends (B). The bent strip was then held
in position beneath the lens of the enlarger with the pointer
resting on it, and the pointer was pulled round, the position
of each stop being carefully marked on the strip, after which
notches were cut at each mark.
All that remained to do was to affi.x the strip in its correct
position on the lens panel, this being done by means of small
screws passed through the holes in the angle pieces. The
pointer rests on the strip, pressing lightly on it, and the small
dent in the point eiisures it “ clicking ” home each time it
passes one of the notches. If desired, the numbers of the stops
can be indicated on the bottom of the lens panel in large
figures, thin lines being drawn from the numbers to the appro¬
priate notch in the strip, but in practice I have found this
unnecessary. By simply counting the little " clicks ” (which
can be felt rather than heard) it is possible to know just what
stop ” is engaged. L. G. Paule.
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ENSIGN OPTISCOPE
ENSIGN OPTISCOPE Model 6A.
You will be surprised at the beautiful effects that are obtained
by projecting your pictures with an Ensign Optiscope. Your
friends will appreciate them so much more than looking
through your album. With the Ensign Lantern-slide making
outfit you can make a lantern
slide as easily as you can make a
contact print.
ENSIGN OPTISCOPE
Model 6A
Equally suitable for black-and-white or
coloured (Dufaycolor) pictures rnounted
as slides. For use at home or in small
halls. Takes 250 or 500 watt lamps.
In handsome fibre carrying-case, and
including slide carrier and all necessary
leads and plugs (without lamp).
With ALOIS UNO Projection Lens.
8 or 10 in. focus . £8:10:0
ENSIGN LANTERN-SLIDE
MAKING OUTFITS
Enable lantern slides to be produced simply
and as easily as a contact print. Everything
is provided (except actual lantern plates).
Printing frame with guides for Leica or
Contax Cine negatives in strip, negative
masks and glass, packet of 12 combination cover-glasses and 12 masks _
for either Leica, 2^x2J or 2ix If size . 5/0
ENSIGN LANTERN
A well-made lantern for home lectures and entertainment. Double achro¬
matic lens, 6-in. focus, in focussing mount, 4-in. Plano Convex Condenser,
slide carrier. Takes any 60-watt lamp.
Complete in fibre carrying-case (without lamp) . £2 : 15 : 0
Ask your deo/er for a copy of " Optiscope Projectors for
All Purposes,” by Ensign, or write to ENSIGN, Limited.
ENSIGN LANTERN.
ENSIGN. Limited. HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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THE INGENIOUS
DESIGN OF THE
LEICA LENS
MOUNT SHOWS AT
A GLANCE WHICH
STOP HAS TO BE USED IF A
CERTAIN DEPTH OF FOCUS IS
wanted.it reads directly
THE DEPTH OF FOCUS, AT ANY ^
DISTANCE SETTIN6,F0R ANY APERTURE
— learn more by asking your dealer for a demonstration, or
write for descriptive literature to :
E.LEITZ (LONDON), 20, MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, W.l.
ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS, PARTICULARLY LANDSCAPE,
ANIMAL AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHERS, ALSO THE
PRESSMAN, FIND THE DEPTH OF FOCUS COLLAR,
FITTED TO ALL THE INTERCHANGEABLE LEICA LENSES,
INVALUABLE FOR THEIR WORK.
THIS IS BUT ONE POINT IN LEICA PHOTOGRAPHY
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INIATURE" NOTES
Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
The Small Square Reflex
By F. READ.
Bush House.
There must be many readers of
“ The A.P.” who weekly look
with covetous envy at the new
types of cameras advertised at prices of
anything from £20 to £?>o.
"It would not be so bad,” think
they, " if one only knew for certain
that such cameras could really turn
out work every bit as good as my
larger instrument.” The writer himself
thought so for quite a long while, and
had intended to go on with his well-
tried quarter-plate camera, feeling con¬
fident that no smaller camera could
hope to beat it. Yet such is the frailty
of his character that he recently bought
a 2^x2^ inch film camera costing
over £20.
A Little Cautious.
It will be noticed that the necessary
courage to “go the whole hog ” and
change to a real miniature, using 35-mm.
cin6 film, was lacking. Perhaps he is
still a little bit “ quarter-plate minded,”
but the very thought of using the tiny
cine films for all types of work gives
him cold feet. Still, there is no doubt
that plenty of photographers do get
■what they want on one and a half
square inches of film ; perhaps he
will eventually become one of their
number.
Meanwhile, the 2^ X 2|- in. negative
still seems most unfamiliarly tiny.
In comparing this size with the old
quarter-plate there are so many things
that have to be considered. The old
controversy on the question of “ Films
versus Plates ” is, of course, quite out
of date. The modern panchromatic
film is quite as good as the corresponding
plate ; in one way better, for it has
the enormous advantage of comparative
freedom from pinholes, and the like.
This is one of the things that make
miniature phptogfiaphy possible ; on
plates we have had pinholes, due to
fragments of glass, that would obliterate
a face on a " miniature ” negative.
Another unfamiliar point is that there
are twelve e.xposures to be taken before
the film can be developed without waste.
So far it has been only too easy to take
twelve — not just to get the film used up,
but because this type of camera does
offer such an easy and perfect way
of securing exposures. The simplicity
and quickness of action, the wonderful
facility of focussing full size (and not
losing the image when the e.xposure is
actually made), the depth offered by
the relatively short-focus lens at about
Barges at Blackfriars.
f/6, the rock-rigid front, all combine to
put a new aspect on the photographic
field open to a really keen worker.
Yet there is more than this to be
considered. Intriguing and fascinating
as are the new subjects available, a
worker who can only afford to feed one
camera wishes to know how his old
flames, " Portraiture,” " Still Life,”
" Architecture,” and the rest of the
crowd — not forgetting the Mother of
Art, " Landscape ” — will fare. So far
we have used the new camera without
thought of the special demands of the
subject, and in two months we have
secured some sixty or seventy negatives
In the Orchard.
that fill us with joy for their marvellous
technical qualities.
The photograph of Bush House shows
that architectural subjects are within
the scope of the new toy, in spite of its
lack of rising front. No " correction of
verticals ” has been made in the enlarg¬
ing, yet the lines are very satisfactory.
For portrait snapshots the tiny reflex
seems the perfect instrument. Do the
children at the apple-tree look as though
they knew that a camera was trained
on them ?
Changing Composition.
Moving objects are, of course, within
its scope. Though the barges were ad¬
mittedly not moving very fast, yet the
composition they made seemed to change
very rapidly indeed. But with one
eye on the screen, pnd a finger on
the hair-trigger _ release of the shutter,
one can very easily seize the exact
moment for shooting.
On the technical side the writer has
not adopted any of the special devices
of the thorough-going miniaturists. For
developing he has used his usual
M.Q. and the see-saw method, taking
care to develop softly in order to keep
down grain. One of these days he
may get a negative that will be so good
that he will simply have to enlarge
it the size of a house. Perhaps that
achievement will be the signal for
really " going miniature ” — but for the
present the 2JX2J negative seems just
ideal. And think of that really usable
aperture of f/3.5 on winter days !
For “ miniature ” photography
in dull weather, at night, or in the
theatre, a post, pillar, ledge, rail,
parapet, lamp-post, arm-rest or
chair- back should be sought ; even
a wall is useful. Get what support
you can, and try your luck at ^
second. With ^th second camera-
shake should be non-existent.
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ETTING
CLOSER
STILL
IF there is one thing about miniature
cameras which appeals to me more-
than all their other advantages, it
is that one can make real close-ups with
certainty of their being correctly focussed.
But there is just one thing about the
operation of focussing which quite a
number of people seem to miss. The
focussing of close-ups requires a totally
different " technique ” from other photo¬
takings, if it is to be done with comfortable
slickness, and with tolerable certainty
of securing the desired result. By all
means adjust the focussing screw to
get the aim somewhere around right, but
to achieve the final touch at the critical
moment requires a little more finesse.
Instead of focussing for the distance, the
distance is adjusted for the focus; in this
way. With the feet slightly apart, and
one of them rather more forward on the
ground than the other, with the camera
held at eye or at chest level, according to
whether it has an optical or a focussing
range-finder, and having got a quick
and reasonable sort of “focus” on the
subject, one exerts immediate self¬
repression against the temptation fur¬
ther to readjust the lens. Instead of this,
one just leans steadily the least bit
forward or back, the while the trigger-
finger prepares to shoot when sharp.
After a couple of tries at this method,
one never wants to go back to refocussing
the lens repeatedly. Besides, the lens
can be pushed right out to start with,
so getting the closest up, in place of
just a close-up. D. C. Markyat.
A Reminder for theDeveloping Tank
WHEN developing miniature nega¬
tives in a tank it is helpful
to have a reminder as to the
time at which development is due to
finish, particularly if more than one
tank is being used at the same time.
fig. I.
Users of the Corre.x tank have prob¬
ably noticed that a dial is embossed on
the lid for this purpose. Since the
divisions are those of the clock-face,
they are easy enough to mark out on
any tank. The casual will be content
to lay out the divisions by eye, but the
meticulous will probably prefer to
scribe a circle with dividers (putting a
cork in the centre hole to support the
stationary leg) and to divide the said
circle carefully into 30-degree divisions
with a protractor. The ultra-meticulous
will not be content with a mark for every
five minutes ; 6-degree divisions, then,
give the exact location of every separ¬
ate minute.
When made, the marks can be' made
1 b
conspicuous by suitably painting them
with white cellulose varnish. As an
indicating hand, a shape such as that
shown in Fig. i can be cut from white
ivorine or any other light-coloured
waterproof material. This is slipped
over the centre raised portion of the lid,
and can be freely turned to point at
any predetermined time. As will be
seen by the photograph Fig. 2, it not
only greatly improves the look of the
tank, but is of assistance in avoiding
incorrect developing by forgetting the
time the film is due out. This can very
easily happen, when, in using one of the
slower fine-grain developers, the total
time may be anything up to an hour.
A similar clock dial can easily be
painted on tanks of other patterns not
provided with a dial already incorpor¬
ated. B. Alfieri, Jun.
Fig. 2.
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A “ Processing Plant ”
for Ensign Midget Films
USERS of that popular little camera, the Ensign
Midget, may, like the writer, have experienced
some difficulty in preventing mechanical
damage during development. There is a tendency
for the film to roll up, and when " fine-grain ” de¬
velopers are used, these being slow in action, the
“ see-saw ” method becomes tedious.
The following is a solution of the problem. The
articles necessary are three wide-mouthed milk
bottles, one-pint size, which can be purchased at a
cost of a few pence each. A few wooden clothes-pegs
of the spring pattern are also necessary.
The first bottle is filled with “ fine-grain developer.’’
This stays in the bottle, which is filled to within one
inch from the top. When not in use the developer is
protected from the action of the air by the insertion
of a discarded waxed top from another bottle. The
second bottle contains plain water, and the third
contains acid fixing hardening solution.
In use, the processing plant ” is simplicity itself.
The film is separated from its protecting paper, and
without allowing it to coil up the two ends are clipped
together, with the celluloid side inwards, so that the
film strip may be inserted in the bottle of developer
with the emulsion side outwards.
T>C,VCLOPEJ^
By turning the clip round several times the film strip
is revolved in the developer to avoid markings, other¬
wise the operation takes care of itself. The progress
of development can be watched through the bottle by
the safelight of the dark-room, or the " time and
temperature” system may be used.
When development is complete the film is taken out,
dipped into the bottle containing water for a minute
and then transferred to the bottle containing the fixing
solution. Unless the wooden clip' is discarded after
use, as it will be impregnated with hypo and unfit for
the developer again, it is a good plan, after dipping
the film into the water, to replace it with a second
clip that is used exclusively for fixing.
The developer may be used for half a dozen succes¬
sive film strips, but it should not be over-worked.
Final washing is done in the writer’s case in a third
bottle, or by any other means favoured. This method
can also be used for short lengths of film of 35-mm.
width, when a few exposures are cut from the strip
for development before the whole is- completed.
R. M. Fanstone.
Do not leave acid hypo from day to
day in an open dish, or the volatile
sulphurous acid (from the meta¬
bisulphite) will vanish into thin air.
But if you do break this rule, put in
some more metabisulphite before
using the hypo, and all will be well.
If your camera has no baseboard
to protect the lens, don’t lose the
lens cap. It costs quite a lot of
money to have a lens repolished.
If you treasure your prints, or if
your friends are likely to, fix them
properly. Two baths in succession
is a good idea, scrapping the first
and promoting the second to first
place after each batch is done.
November i8th, 1936
th[ amateur photographer
^ 6 CINEMATOORAPHER o
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
Modern
Miniature Cameras
THE CERTO “ DOLLINA II.”
H E “ Dollina II ” camera belongs to the class of
miniatures taking a 36-exposure length of
cin6 film and giving pictures 36x24 mm. Its
overall size is sxsfxif in., and it weighs a little
over r lb.
When closed, the lens is completely protected by
a baseboard. On pressing a catch the camera opens
automatically, the front being pushed forward by
lazy-tongs. It carries a lens which may have an
aperture of f/2.9 to f/2, mounted in a Compur shutter.
The focussing is carried out with the aid of the
coupled range-finder on the top of the camera, rotation
of the knob seen on the range-finder in the illustra¬
tion pushing the front forward by compressing the
lazy-tongs. Focussing can be carried out equally
well with the camera open or closed, and the knob is
scaled in feet.
The range-finder gives a full-sized image, and on
test was found to be capable of detecting displace^
meats equivalent to less than half the depth of focus
of an f/2 lens. The view-finder is built into the body
of the canqera just below the range-finder, from which
it is separate.
The camera is loaded with a standard 36-exposure
cassette, the film being pulled across the back of the
camera on to a take-up spool. On turning the winding-
knob and so drawing the film along, the perforations
engage with a small sprocket. When this has been
turned to an extent corresponding with the advance
of the film by one frame -the winding-knob locks auto¬
matically. The film is thus advanced between ex¬
posures by pressing a button to unlock the mechanism,
and then winding until it locks again. A small
counter keeps a record of the number of exposures
made, and this is set at zero each time the camera is
loaded.
The prices range from £12 17s. 6d. for a camera
fitted with a Steinbeil Cassar f/2.9 lens in normal
Compur shutter to £19 19s. when fitted with a Schneider
Xenon f/2 lens in a Compur Rapid shutter.
The “ Dollina I,” which is absolutely identical
with the Model II, except for the absence of the range¬
finder, costs some £4 4s. less. We are informed that
a range-finder can subsequently be added to the
“ Dollina I ” if desired. The camera is sold by
Messrs. Actina, Ltd., 29, Red Lion Square, High
Holborn, London, W.C.i.
Miniature films will be developed
with as much care as the photographer
himself could devote to them by Messrs.
Wallace Heaton, of 127, New Bond
Street, W.i. For this special “ Micro¬
lux ” fine-grain development some over¬
exposure is required, and it is necessary
to state when handing in the film what
ratio of over-exposure has been given.
For less fully-exposed negatives an
" Individual ” service, providing the
finest grain that the conditions permit,
is offered. In either case, the film is
developed by an expert under laboratory
conditions, which fully justifies the
charge of 4s. 6d. for a 36-exposure strip
of 35-mm. film or 3s. 6d. for roll films
up to 3iX2j size.
I WAS very glad to see that the new
“ A.P.” feature, “ Miniature Notes,”
published on 4th November, started
with the article, " What is a Miniature
Camera ? ” I feel that a great many
more opinions are wanted on this point
before the size is finally settled.
Only last week I asked the owner of
a small twin-lens reflex if he thought
it was right to include a camera with
a negative of 5.06 square inches in the
miniature class. He said. Certainly not,
2|- X 2^- should be the limit. Then I asked
him to multiply and he was
surprised.
Before the arrival of the Leica and
Contax, etc., there was never a thought
of calling a camera using a film 2J in.
wide a miniature, but the trade seemed
to think that the 35-mm. film cameras
were too weak to stand alone and brought
in all up to 2^X2^ to bolster them up.
The Royal Photographic Society has
formed a miniature group, and has
included the zj-xz^. At the moment I
Removing a short length of exposed film from the Contax
for development.
am on the committee and ready to do
all I can for it, but let us be honest with
ourselves and call it the " Miniature and
Small Camera ” group ; we could then
include the 3J X 2^ cameras. They use
the same size film as the small reflex
cameras, and at the moment I think they
have a real grouse at being left out.
Give Particulars.
I advise readers when sending queries
always to mention the make of camera
they use, as no two work alike.
Under “ Miniature Matters,” on 4th
November, D. M. (Wimbledon) asked
for advice about developing short lengths
of 35-mm. film ; the answer he received
referred to the T-eica Camera. In case
he has a Contax, here is a method I use
almost daily and so far I have not had
a failure.
When the required number of expo¬
sures have been made, for example, we
will say six, take the camera into the
dark-room, remove the back, and with a
pair of small nail-scissors cut through
the film, close up to the supply spool.
Remove the exposed cut-off portion and
put it on one side for developing, then
take the end of the cut film in the camera
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and push it firmly into the slot in the
empty spindle, roll on about an inch,
replace spindle in camera and make sure,
by feeling, that the teeth on the feeder
are engaging in the film, replace back,
and, when you return to the light, move
your film counter from 6 to 10. Total
loss four frames, and the exposed six
frames can be developed at once.
The above refers to Ilford, Kodak and
Agfa films, spooled for Contax, with
paper trailers fore and aft and also when
films are in containers.
Electric Cell Meter, Yes or No ?
Two questions I have been asked more
than once of late : —
(1) Is a cell meter a necessity ?
(2) And what is the most important
thing about ” miniature ” work.
I will answer the latter first. I think
the most important thing is to produce
as nearly as possible 36 perfect negatives
on one spool, a very difficult matter when
subjects and light vary greatly. I often
have a film to develop containing both
daylight (sun and dull) and electric
light (time and instantaneous) exposures.
Now you can guess my answer to the
first question. I am never without my
cell meter, it lives in my ticket pocket.
Crumbs from the “Royal” table.
It is a long time since I have enjoyed
an evening function as I did the R.P.S.
dinner at the Monico. I was lucky to
have been placed at a table with Mr.
Olaf Bloch, of Ilford Ltd., on my right ;
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Briggs opposite,
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shillabeer within
talking distance, and Mr. W. L. F.
Wasted near enough to keep us all in
order.
At the R.P.S. Dinner. The President and Chaivnan,
Dr. D. A . Spencer, talking to the guest of honour ; the
, Marquess of Salisbury,
What a speech Mr. Wasted made. I
don’t think it was fair of him to make
us rock with laughter so soon after a
really good dinner ; he was proposing
the toast of the Research Workers, and
claimed that Adam was the first of
them, searching for trouble in the
Garden of Eden — and finding it. I think
he had his tongue in his cheek during
most of his speech.
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November i8th, 1936
ihi amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
A PORTRAIT HINT
By DAVID CHARLES.
HE only time a professional photo¬
grapher takes a portrait from
waist-level is when the dress is
more important than the face ; in other
words, when it’s a fashion study he is
making. The main reason is that a
low viewpoint shows too much of the
sitter’s nostrils, and not enough of her
'■ crowning glory,” the permanent wave.
When portraits are criticised, the
cause of the dislike is often vague, but
there is not the slightest doubt that
this is one very frequent reason. ft
is one detail in which the miniature
camera with an eye-level range-hnder
may be regarded as scoring a point over
those of the reflex-focussing pattern.
One simple way of overcoming the,
obstacle is for the photographer who
uses a reflex to stand on a stool. It will
be found, on measurement, that the
camera lens, at normal waist-level, is
about nine or ten inches below the eyes
of a seated person. Since his lens should
usually be at or slightly above the level
of those eyes for a good portrait, a stool
of ten to twelve inches in height will be
admirable.
The illustration shows another way
over the difficulty, and in practice it will
be found a very good way, too.
The Reflex at eye-level.
Blowing out dust uith a vacuum cleaner.
DUST
By G. K. SEAGER.
I WONDER how many film-users have
a notion of the literally tremendous
precautions which are taken to
ensure their material being as free from
dust specks as is humanly possible ?
The determination of the manufacturer
that he, at least, should not be blamed
for spotty negatives or prints, is un¬
swerving. I fear we do not ouite live up
to the high ideal set us by his example.
Dusting out the inside of a camera,
by means of an old tooth-brush, on
to, a sheet of white paper, is often a
revelation. Some cameras can’t be
cleaned that way, but nearly every
household vacuum-cleaner has a reverse
action which blows a strong blast of air,
and that will quickly dislodge any
accumulation of dust from inaccessible
corners. Even a pair of bellows, or, as a
last resource, the valve of an inflated
cycle-tyre, can be similarly used.
Dust makes its appearance in enlarging,
too. Just because these tiny films have
to be placed between glasses, we have
six surfaces on which dust can cling, and
every speck of it will mean a white spot
on the print. But six strokes of a soft
brush do not add materially to the time
it takes to make an enlargement.
Fine-Grain Developers,
BUFFERED BORAX FORMULA.
A“ BUFFERED ” borax developer is one in
which borax is used as the alkali, but in
which the alkalinity is reduced by the addi¬
tion of boric acid. The reduction of alkalinity is desira¬
ble as lessening the activity of the developer and so
tending to fine grain, but if it is achieved merely by
cutting down the amount of borax the alkalinity is
liable to change so much during development that the
behaviour of the developer becomes unreliable. This
does not happen if the borax is maintained at its
original amount, or even increased, and boric acid is
added to counteract it.
A formula usually described as “ Modified D.76 ”
is made by adding 125 grs. of boric acid to every
20 oz. of D.76 (see our issue of November 4th, p. 458).
The time required for development is double that
necessary with the unmodified r).76.
Although the formula is usually presented as though
it were sponsored by Messrs. Kodak Ltd., we find
on enquiry that they do not recommend it, on the
grounds that it very speedily loses its activity in use,
being susceptible to the reaction products of develop¬
ment. This, of course, does not alter the fac’’ that
it is a good developer provided that great care is
taken not to overwork it.
The formula they recommend is known as D.76 d.,
and contains 70 grs. each of borax and of boric acid
to every 20 oz, of developer. The full formula is as
follows : —
Kodak D.76 d. (Formula A.)
Metol
22
grs.
Sodium sulphite (anhydr.)
44
grs.
Hydroquinone
2
oz.
Borax
70
grs.
Boric acid . .
70
gr.
Water up to
20
oz.
(2.5 grm.)
(5 gnu.)
(lOO grm.)
(8 grm.)
(8 grm.)
(1,000 c.c.)
Formula B contains 18 grs. (2 grm.) of metol and
22 grs. (2.5 grm.) of hydroquinone in place of the
quantities given, but is otherwise identical.
Development time, activity, life, and all other
details of use are exactly as already given (November
4th) for D.76.
Miniature
Matters
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
FLARE SPOTS.
Having recently acquired a miniature camera with a
wide-aperture lens, I have been trying my hand at
flight photography. In the enclosed photograph the
group of three lamps at the right of the picture is
reproduced, recognisably though rather fuzzily and
faintly, towards the left of the picture. How can I
avoid this, and why does it happen?
H. M. P. {Salisbury.)
These secondary images are known as “ flare-spots,”'
and are due to multiple reflections within the lens.
Owing to the necessarily complex structure of these
ultra-rapid lenses, and the number of possible reflection-
paths when there are perhaps eight air-glass surfaces,
it isflot always possible for the designer to avoid them.
Your only cure is to refrain from including in your
picture the lamps which are the main source of light,
and to use a lens hood to ensure that as long as the
lamps are outside the field of view their direct light
will not fall on the lens.
SCUM ON NEGATIVES.
Some of my miniature negatives are disfigured by
while marks which look like a deposit on the surface
of the film. I can remove them by rubbing, but I
am afraid of scratching the film in so doing. How
do they arise and how can I remove them safely ?
G. M. [Liverpool.)
The deposit you describe is almost certainly due to-
lime in one form or another in the washing water,
if the film is wiped free of drops when it is hung up
to dry these marks are less likely to appear. They
can be prevented by adding a few drops of acetic
acid to the last wash water. They can be removed’
from an already dry film by soaking it for a while in
water containing a little acetic acid.
PARALLAX CORRECTION.
/ believe some of the more expensive cameras have
view-finders with correction for parallax. My
camera has not got this refinement. What errors
am I likely to find through its omission?
J. T. M. [Acton.)
A finder set parallel to the axis of the lens but at a
distance of, say, 3 in. above it will always include a
view whose top and bottom boundaries are 3 in. higher
than the boundaries of the picture as received by the film.
To cut 3 in. off the top of a building is not an appreciable
error, but to cut 3 in. off the head in a close-up portrait
may very easily spoil the picture. The error can be
avoided by aiming 3 in. low whenever an error of
3 in. is likely to be noticeable.
CLEAR CORNERS.
Among my miniature negatives I occasionally get
one on which, in place of the picture, there is nothing
but a dark patch in the middle of the film, leaving the
corners clear. Can you tell me why this happens?
H. G. L. [Maldon.)
We think you are using a camera of the type in
which the lens is carried in a tube which has to be
extended and locked with a bayonet catch before
taking the photograph. And we suspect that you
occasionally forget to carry out this important little
operation.
MINIMISING GRAIN.
I have some negatives taken on a very fast film and
badly developed which show excessive grain when
enlarged. Is there any way of minimising this ?
B. S. [Portsmouth.)
The usual advice in such a case is to enlarge on a
paper of very rough surface. It is even more effective
to throw the enlargement a shade out of focus, as this
seems to conceal the grain to a most gratifying extent
while making an almost imperceptible difference to
the sharpness of the picture.
DRYING A FILM OLICKLY.
Is there any way of drying a film quickly ? I have
been told that a bath of methylated spirit as com¬
monly used for plates is dangerous for films.
G. F. C. [Bournemouth.)
\^'e think you will find it satisfactory if you bathe
your film for five minutes in 5 per cent formalin, wipe
off as much water as possible and dry by heat. VVe
cannot answer for the effect, if any, upon the grain.
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November i8, 1936
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In addition to all the well-known proprietary brands
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supersensitlve panchromatic films, has been so well
received that we have now produced a range of similar
developers, all based on paraphenylene-diamine, each
of which possesses certain definite characteristics and
is designed to give the most satisfactory results in
particular given circumstances.
Sease No. 1 .
Sometimes referred to as ** straight ” paraphenylene,
yields the finest possible grain at all times but requires
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etc.), or about twice normal exposure for fine-grain
panchromatic films (Agfa FF, Kodak Panatomic).
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The standard paraphenylene-diamine formula. Yields
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but only require^ twice normal exposure for super¬
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for fine-grain panchromatic films.
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A special developer for supersensitive panchromatic
films. A little less than double normal exposure re¬
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Paraphenylene-diamine-metol.
The most suitable developer for use where photographs
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This developer has been evolved to produce shadow
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All the above with the exception of the Metol Developer
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CONTAXES :
Contax Model 11, f 1.5 Sonnar lens. As new £52 10 0
Contax Model I. latest wedge-type range-finder. f.'l.S
Sonnar lens. As new . £39 10 0
Contax Model 1, latest wedge-type range-finder, f/2
Sonnar lens. As new . £29 10 0
Contax Model I. latest-type shutter, f/2.8 Tessar, Prac¬
tically as new . £19 10 0
Plate Back for Model I Contax . £2 10 0
LEICAS :
Leica Model 111, chromium, f/2 Summar lens. As new
£31 10 0
Leica Model 111, black, f 2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £29 17 6
Leica Model 111, black, f/2 rigid Summar lens, ever-
ready case, Practically as new . £26 17 6
Leica Model 1, non-interchangeable f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Practically as new . £8 17 6
Another, as above. In good average condition £7 15 0
Leitz 5-cm. f '2 Summar, non-collapsible. New con¬
dition . £10 10 0
Leitz 13. 5-cm. f 4.5 Elmar, coupled. Excellent condition
£11 10 0
Flashlight Attachment for Leica Model 1 1 or 11 1 £3 7 6
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Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
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Nettax (only a few weeks old), 2 filters, ever-ready case.
As new. Cost £34 10s . £26 10 0
Super Nettel. f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new. . . .£17 10 0
Dollina II, f/2, 8 Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigtlander Super Bessa, f/4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar. As new.. £20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case, As new . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £13 18 6
Super ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Normal Compur, case.
As new . £13 0 0
Cameras faking 16 exposures on V.P. size film:
Nagel Vollenda. f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, filter, Proxar,
Excellent condition . £8 15 0
Zeiss Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur. Excellent
condition . £5 15 0
Plaubel Makinette, f'2 Supracomar, Rapid Compur
Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Nagel Pupille, f/2 Xenon, Compur. Excellent condition
£12 12 0
Nagel Pupille, f/3,5 Leitz Elmar, Compur. Excellent
condition . £9 9 0
Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur. Excellent
condition . £5 15 0
Baldi. f 4.5 Vidanar, Vario shutter. As new.... £3 3 0
Korelle, f^2.9 lens, Compur shutter . £3 17 6
Piccochic, f, 2.9 Vidanar, Compur shutter . £3 17 6
MINIATURE REFLEXES :
Primarflex, f 3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, case.
As new . £22 10 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar lens.
As new . £15 15 0
Exakta Model B, f, 1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, case. Prac¬
tically as new . £25 10 0
Exakta Mode! A, latest lever wind, f/l .9 Dallmeyer Super-
Six. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/2.9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Junior Model, f/4.5 Trioplan. Elxcellent con¬
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Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. As new
£3 19 6
Reflex-Korelle, latest type, f/2.8 Tesser. As new
£15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Excellent condition
£11 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur Rapid,
ever-ready case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, (Dompur, ever-
ready case. Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
. ^’5 J5 0
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case. As new . £19 17 6
RoIIeicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 7 6
RoIIeicord II, f/4.5 Triotar, case. As new.. £11 15 0
RoIIeicord 11, f/3.5 Triotar, case. As new.... £13 17 6
Noviflex, f/2.9 Trioplan, filter, case. As new.. £9 17 6
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar. ever-ready case. As
new . £13 17 6
Weltur Superfekta, f/2.8 Tessar, 2 filters. As new
£18 15 0
Rubyette Model II, revolving back, f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens.
3 slides. As new . £8 17 6
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Dollina I, f/2.9 Radionar, Compur shutter. As new
£6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, filter, case . £6 19 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, 6-speed shutter. As new
£4 0 0
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter. As new
£6 18 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, case.
As new . £7 17 6
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Original Model Avo, as new, £1 5s. ; New Model Avo,
£2 ; Bewi Electric, £2 1 7s. 6d. ; Latest Weston Universal,
£4 5s. ; Latest Weston Leicameter, £4 5s. ; Sixtus, £4 ;
Ombrux, 27s. 6d. ; Photoskop, 25s. ; Weston Meter,
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November i8, 1936
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This picture won the first prize of £3,000 in the nnilv Herald"
**Daily Herald '* competition (£2,500 and an ad*
ditional £500 for a registered ** Daily Herald
reader). The lucky photographer was Mr. F. H.
Done, of Northwich.
This picture won for Mr. R. Jenkins the 1935
first prize of £2,500.
Courtesy of
•* Daily Herald.'
It is significant that both these prize¬
winning pictures were taken by cameras
fitted with
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Both these pictures were taken with
Zeiss Tessars f/3.5, and it is easy to see
the sparkle and life there is in the snaps,
although of course they suffer very much
from the process of reproduction.
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November i8th, 1936
Methods and ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLX.
Th[ amateur photoorapher
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Miss HILDA
JORDAN.
My interest in photography
was aroused about fifteen
years ago, when 1 first
attempted to do my own developing
and printing. About the same time
I discovered 'J'he Amateur Photo¬
grapher, and the illustrations in that
journal fired me with enthusiasm and
a desire to jaroduce pictures by
photography. Incidentally, I have
never yet made a print which has
entirely satisfied me ; but jierhaps for
that very reason my keenness has
increhsed rather than diminished in
the course of the years.
" Photography seems to me to be
the perfect holiby, many-sided and
adaptable to all times and circum¬
stances. Moreover, it combines ad¬
mirably with other hobbies. My own
experiments with the photogi'aphy of
wild flowers, especially Alpine plants,
in their natural surroundings, are
an endless source of interest.
“ Practically all my negatives are
made while on holiday, generally
abroad in the Alps and elsewhere.
Consequently, most of them fall into
the record class, although I always
try to find the best possible arrange¬
ment of the subject. Landscapes,
such as vistas of distant mountains,
appeal to me very strongly ; but I
am also attracted by street and market
scenes, especially against - the - light
effects, ancl patterns of light and shade
in any form ; while I should like to
experiment further with the decorative
possibilities of plants. Photography
seems to me unique in its power to
reproiluce the play of light.
For a number of years I hav'e used
a 3^X2j Sinclair Una camera, with a
lens of rather longer focus
than is usually supplied for that size.
With this 1 use panchromatic film
packs and cut films, a K r or K li
filter, and a tripod. These films are
developed with .'\zol or Rodinal by the
time and temperature method, in a
dish, in total darkness, the green
safelight being used only for the
subsequent rinsing and transferring
of the films to the fixing bath.
“ Recently I have also acquired a
Leica camera, and am delighted with
the results ; in fact, I am fast turning
into a ‘ miniature fan.’ The large
number of films at one’s disposal
certainly tempts one to expose without
proper consideration of the subject.
On the other hand, it is often an
advantage to make several exposures
on the same subject from different
points of view.
“ The price of panchromatic films,
even in 3I x 2! size, makes this rather
an expensive proceeding, but with a
miniature camera one can do it without
feeling extravagant. In street scenes,
too, the miniature camera scores by
its unobtrusiveness, and the rapidity
with which it can be brought into
action. I must confess that in my
case the light weight of the Leica
also tells in its favour, at any rate
on whole-day excursions on foot, when
one is already burdened with a
rucksack. However, I shall probably
continue to use both cameras.
" The Leica films are developed in a
Correx tank with one of the special
fine-grain developers, using a stop-
bath between developing and fixing.
“ My enlargements are generally
made on Kodak Royal bromide paper,
and developed with amidol for at
least three minutes, at a temperature
of about 65°. I also like Kodak
Kovita chloro -bromide.
“ Spotting of pinholes, etc., on the
negative is done with Velox trans¬
parent water-colours, and the resulting
white spots, as well as any disfiguring
light patches on the print, are darkened
with pencil ; after which the print
is steamed. I often resort to a little
shading or extra printing, but prefer
to do as little after-work on the
enlargement as possible.”
(A further example of Miss Jordan’s
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
Alphubel. Hilda Jordan.
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November i8th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
^ 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
SORROW AND JOY/' by Dr. T. de Csorgeo.
Although in arrangement the
impression this picture conveys
approaches symmetricality,
there are shght differences on either
side which prevent it from becoming
absolute ; but, quite apart from these
small distinctions, there is justification
for the formality of the placing in
that the intention is to represent an
abstract theme.
That theme is joy and
sorrow, the centre figure typi¬
fying joy and those on either
side the opposite mood. The
idea that a symmetrical plac¬
ing emphasises the mood ' is
based on convention and the
traditions of the masters of
painting — who, in dealing
with subjects of a sacred
nature, and, at a later date,
with those having an alle¬
gorical theme — placed the
principal figure in the centre
and arranged for the sub¬
sidiary elements to assume
a descending order of im¬
portance on each side of the
centre figure. Such a dis¬
position of the material en¬
dowed the chief figure with
an unquestionable supremacy,
but, in conjunction with the
equal balance of elements on
each side, introduced a feeling
of formality, which, it was
thought, invested the subject
with a seriousness appropriate
to its character.
The convention persists,
and, as the intention is to
present the theme of joy and
sorrow rather than to convey
an idea of the personalities of
the figures, the central placing and
approach to equivalence on each side is
j ustified and has the support of tradition.
As a matter of fact, the central
position is actually the strongest of
any. Its power and force are readily
to be seen, both in the original and in
the .sketch, and it is obvious that the
figure (i) provides the centre of
interest. The opinion has been ex¬
pressed that the central position in a
picture is inclined to weakness, an
assertion which is emphatically dis¬
proved in this instance, but it is
a placing that is unsuitable for the
majority of subjects, for, in the first
place, the formal suggestion it intro¬
duces is foreign to the informal
character which the general run of
subjects exhibits, and, in the second,
it is most unamenable to treatment in
that it seems to need a balance of
equals, which, besides being almost
impossible to find, is usually aesthetic¬
ally unpleasing.
To take an ordinary landscape as
a case in point, it would be practically
an impossibility to find a subject
that is exactly the same on each side
of the vertical centre line, so that if
its principal feature were placed in
the centre, it would either suggest a
formality not in accord with the rest
of the scene, nature being almost
invariably informal, or the arrange¬
ment would seem unbalanced.
There is, as it happens, something of
that feeling in this case, for, with
(i) in the centre and to carry out the
formality of the idea, the figures (2)
and (3) should be on precisely the
same scale, and similarly posed and
placed in the respective sections of the
picture space they occupy. (2), how¬
ever, is on a slightly larger scale ;
she is separated more from the central
figure than (3) and there are further
differences in the way the two elements
are illumined. There are also differ¬
ences in the background of sky, but,
in connection with the light¬
ing, it is possible that the
contention might be advanced
that the greater illumination
falling on (3) makes up for
the greater scale of (2) and
restores the balance to sym-
metr\^ It does do something
in that directioir, perhaps,
but not altogether, and there
is still a very slight suggestion
of a lack of balance.
Its only effect is to create
the feeling that the original
intention of endeavouring to
make a symmetrical com¬
position has not been carried
through to finality, but it does
not affect the successful trans¬
mission of the idea indicated
by the title. That depends
more on the expression in
the case of the figure (i)
and on the poses of (2) and
(3), and, as will doubtless be
observed, it is wonderfully
well conveyed.
As an incidental, there is,
also, a fine effect of sunshine
and the open air, and the
tone values of white garments
in light, blue sky and clouds,
are beautifully rendered. The
fact is a tribute to the
author’s command of technique
which was very evident.
The print is one of a very attractive
series that were shown by the author
at the recent exhibition of the London
Salon of Photography, all of which
were similarly treated, and it illus¬
trates a tendency that was more
marked this year than before towards
the use of a surface of very high
gloss. It has the decided advantage
of giving great brilliance and richness
to the print, while, at the same time,
every distinction of gradation is
faithfully reproduced. “ Mentor.”
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SORROW AND JOY.
{From the London Salon of Photography.)
By Dr. T. de Csorgeo.
November i8, 1936
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RUSHING AND ROARING,
{See article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures")
By Miss Hilda Jordan.
November i8, 1936
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“HELLO ! ”
By
W. K. Chadburn.
{The first-prize winning print in the Isle of Man
Publicity Board's Photographic Competition.)
November i8, 1936
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — "^Temple Island." 2. — "The Mill — Still Sails." 3. — "The * Queen Mary' at Rest," 4. — "The Old Well.”
By D. H. Fender. By H. Croft. By L. D. Moon. By A. E. Bent.
5. — "Ready Money Cove, Fowey." 6. — "The S.F. 'Pearce'."
By D, Campbell, By A. Sandetnan.
November i8th, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
WITH a subject of the type of
No. I of the prints reproduced
on the opposite page —
" Temple Island,” by D. H. Fender —
the landscape, although pretty well
arranged, is inclined to be featureless
and lacking in interest, and it needs
something in the nature of an im¬
posing sky to make it pictorially
attractive.
The Pictorial Element.
The fact appears to have been
appreciated to some extent, for the
sky does include a hint of cloud forms,
but they are detached and bitty in
character and scarcely of a nature to
enhance the attractions of the subject.
The sort of sky that is needed is
one of sufficient interest to convey
an attraction on its own. It should
l)e made up of good shapes and bold
masses well arranged, with all their
gradations faithfully rendered ; it
should be luminous and exhibit a
proper suggestion of a recession of
planes ; and it should harmonise or
go well with the form of the landscape
below. Cloud forms of the type that
is in mind are of the cumulus variety,
and usually come with a wind varying
from west to north, but, when they
come, a considerable amount of judg¬
ment has to be exercised in choosing
the moment for making the exposure,
and it will, as well, usually be found
desirable for several successive expo¬
sures to be made with a view to
subsequent selection of the most
promising.
It -is a good plan, too, to make a
number of exposures as the oppor¬
tunity occurs, with the idea of making
a good set of cloud negatives that
can be used for double printing with
other landscape subjects that, while
satisfactory as far as they go, seem
to need the addition of a sky to
round them off,
Double Printing.
A portion of sky that is free from
projecting elements should be chosen,
and it is as well if a slight section of
the landscape be included at the base,
primarily for the reason that it indi¬
cates the position of the horizon, and,
in order to avoid any appearance of
falsity, care should be taken to see that
the horizon of the sky negative coin¬
cides with the position in which it
would be in the landscape whether
this be visible or not.
To make use of a sky negative,
the relative exposure times of both it
and the landscape section are found
by experiment, the sky portion being
masked durmg the time the landscape
is being exposed and the landscape
being covered up during the time the
sky is being printed, steps being also
taken — either by moving the masks
or by keeping them at a sufficient
distance during the printing exposure —
to prevent any join or gap from be¬
coming apparent.
It is no exaggeration to say that
many exhibition prints have been
made by this method from material
which, in the ordinary way, would have
been perfectly useless by itself. It
could have been employed in the case
of No. I with good effect, and, with
No. 2, ‘‘ The Mill — Still Sails,” by
H. Croft, where the somewhat uneven
sky is a drawback, another and more
pleasing sky could have been sub¬
stituted.
Uneven Skies.
The picture, however, seems to
have been rather over-printed, and
the impression of unevenness seems
to arise from the presence of light
clouds, which, as was the case with
No. I, are of a detached formation,
the over-printing tending towards
merging them into the blue.
It is a pity, for the mill seems nicely
placed in the picture space, and, in
other respects, composes quite well
with the remainder of the material.
No. 3, ” Queen Mary at Rest,” by
L. D. Moon, shows a sky that can only
be characterised as curious. It appears
to be very uneven, a feature which may
be attributable either to light fog at
some stage or other, or to uneven
development, and quite spoils any
chance of success the print might
otherwise have attained. The vessel
is shown on a smaller scale than usual,
and, on account of the inclusion of the
crane in such close proximity, her
great size seems dwarfed almost into
insignificance.
The opposite is the case with No. 6,
“The S.F. Pearce,” by A. Sandeman,
where the boat seems somewhat
cramped owing to a lack of space in
the setting, the bowsprit seeming to
run out of the picture. There is a
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further unfortunate feature in the
obviously incorrect slope of the line
where the water meets the distant
shore, and it is surprising to find that
such a fault was not seen and adjusted
before being submitted.
Stance and Viewpoint.
In the case of the remaining two
prints, the sky in one is excluded
by the adoption of a high viewpoint,
and, in the other, it is so screened by
the foreground trees that its signifi¬
cance is slight.
No. 4, “ The Old Well,” by A. E.
Bent, shows a well-chosen subject,
the effect of glancing sunshine on the
porch being a specially attractive
feature. The omission of the sky
enables it to tell efficiently, but the
impression would be considerably im¬
proved if the spots of light showing
through the foliage towards the top
of the print were toned down, pre¬
ferably by retouching on the print.
A little more foreground, too, would
be beneficial, but, having regard to
the height of the stance, it seems
questionable if a greater viewing
distance could have been secured, and,
unless it could, an addition to the
foreground would scarcely be prac¬
ticable, i.e., assuming a lens of shorter
focal length was unavailable. There
is just a possibility that the masking
hides a fraction of what is included
in the negative, and, if so, it would be
as well if it were included when the
gubject is reprinted.
Subject Possibilities.
Ready Money Cove ” (5), by
D. Campbell, is a subject that is by
no means badly seen, and one that
conveys the impression of having
possibilities that have not altogether
materialised.
The idea of showing a vista through
the screening trees is excellent, but
the attention naturally focusses upon
the most distant point of the cape and
this should be placed so that it would
be seen through a gap, wider than the
rest, that should be placed somewhere
near the centre of the print. This
would mean a change of stance
towards the right and an alteration
in the line of sight towards the left,
but whether this is feasible or not
could only be determined on the spot.
“ Mentor.”
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EXPOSURE OF BROMIDE AND GASLIGHT PAPERS.
Last week I drew attention, in a brief way, to the
necessity of suiting the printing paper to the negative.
I pointed out that it is quite impossible to produce ■
a negative that will be of the right density and contrast
to make it anything like ideal for all the printing processes
available.
It follows that we must consider what is the best all¬
round type of negativ'e to aim at. I say " to aim at,”
because, with all our care, we shall not always get it.
Personally, I think it a mistake deliberately to produce
negatives that require a vigorous or contrasty paper to
do them justice. Mv own aim is a negative that will give
a good print on normal bromide paper with a condenser
enlarger and diffused light. If it will do this it will also
be suitable for contact printing or for lantern-slide making.
It is possible to measure very exactly the various degrees
of brightness in any subject we may photograph ; to do
the same with the whole range of opacities in a negative ;
and the same again with the complete scale of tones in a
print from white to black. We may or may not want to show
in the print all the tones included in the original subject.
In any case, when we look at a photograph we do not
produce an instrument and set to work to measure the
tones, and it would not do much good if we did. But it is
very evident that there are many photographers who seem
quite unable to recognise and appreciate tone values. They
make prints which to other observers are altogether false
and unpleasant, and in many cases this is due to the choice
of an unsuitable paper, or to errors in exposure of a paper
quite capable of giving a satisfactory result.
I have made three prints from the same negative on the
same kind of paper. The third version is what I want the
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subject to look like ; and therefore, for my purpose at any
rate, the other two are wrong.
They would be wrong in any case, and for any purpose.
In the original of the first print the sky is white
paper, not grey as in the reproduction ; and all sorts of
necessary tones and details are missing. In the second,
the shadow cast by one of the sails is visible, and seeing that
the light was sufficiently strong to cause this, the shadow
side of the mill could not appear as a solid black mass.
The first print was under-exposed. There must be a
certain minimum of light acting on the paper to give the
faintest grey tone, and the lightest tones in a print come
where the light has had to pass through the densest parts of
the negative. These parts allow so little light to pass
through that unless it is given sufficient time to act it will
have no effect on the paper at all. No lengthening of
development will make up for this absence or deficiency of
light action. The densest shadows are black, and so no
extra exposure could make them blacker ; but what should
have been medium greys are too light, and what should have
been light greys are missing.
The second print was over-exposed. Many of the dark
and medium greys have caught up the blacks, and light
greys have become dark greys.
The relative exposures of the three prints were 2, 12 and 5.
Fortunately, there is some latitude in exposure. I could
have made a print either rather lighter or rather darker as
a whole than No. 3, still using the same paper. Something
can be done, too, in the direction of increasing the exposure,
and then stopping the development before the print became
too dark. But only within limits.
It must be borne in mind, once more, that even with
development to finality no tones will appear unless there
has been sufficient light action to produce them. Therefore
it is better to err in the direction of over-exposure, as with
a slight curtailment of development quite a satisfactory
print will result. This sort of thing must not be overdone,
though, or there will be several kinds of trouble.
W. L. F. W.
Exhibitions and Competitions ^^FUTUR^
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
ifor Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, November 30. Rules in the issue of October
28.
Wallace Heaton “ Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid*
<(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotograhca de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Intenia-
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, Asahi, Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1936, at Mortimer
■Gallery, City Hall, Hull. — Open, October 31— November
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Open, December 5, 1936-February
4* 1937* (Or. K. N. Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December. (J. F, Marshall, Hon.
Sec., Kin6 Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.i.)
Borough of Ealing Public Libraries Photographic
Exhibition and Competition. — December 9-10. Open
to all residents in the Borough. (M. L. Hodges,
Librarian, Hanwell Public Library, London, W.7.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Open, December 20, 1936-
January 3, 1937. (J. Van Dyck, Sec., Fotographische
Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr., 69, Antwerp.)
Camera Club Members’ Exhibition, 1936. — Entries,
November 18 ; open, November 25-December 18.
(The Secretary, The Camera Club, 17, John Street,
Adelphi, London, W.C.2.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 818, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International
Exhibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster
Road, Leicester.)
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
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IVe Saloa latemational Albert ler. — Open, March
2- 16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalite, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Western Eighth Annual Salon of International
Photography.— Entries, February i ; open, February
20-27 (RusseU Town Studio). Also at the Dorothy
Caf6, Esplanade, Weymouth, from March 8-13.
(W. H. Hill-Muchamore, 24, Church Road, Redfield,
Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
Hackney P.S. 48 th Annual Exhibition. — Forms
due, February 9 ; exhibits, March 1 ; open, March
3- 6. (Walter Selfe, 24, Pembury Road, Clapton,
London, E.5.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
OfSce, L.M.S. Rly Co., Euston Station, London, N.W.i.)
St. Petersburg C.C. Second Annual Pictorial Salon
of Photography. — Entries, February 26 ; open, March
3-17. (R. Kendal Wilhams, 602, Snell Building, St.
Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i, open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Brighton and Hove C.C. Intemationai Exhibition
of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, March 15 ; open,
April 14-May I. (E. K. Robins, Little Toll, Isfield,
Uckfield, Sussex.)
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icture Points
No. 26 (New Series) by RICARDO
Triangle Construction.
Following up the previous points on the use of the
triangle as a constructional device, it is just as well to
show the danger of overdoing it and so making it defeat
its main object, that of providing unity and stability in the
final picture.
In the accompanying sketch
it is obvious that the tri¬
angle has been repeated much
too frequently, although there
is a certain amount of varia¬
tion as far as the distances
between them are concerned.
The remedy lies in reducing
the number of triangles to
as few as possible. The two
figures should make one on
the right-hand side while the
remaining triangles in the
distance should be reduced or
weakened in the printing,
since a different viewpoint
would probably present fresh
difficulties.
Another point to bear in
mind is that the triangle
should, as far as
possible, lead into
the picture as
suggested by the
second sketch.
Here it will be
seen that the prin¬
cipal lines all lead
to the main point
of interest, the
figure in the boat,
which in spite of
its small size thus
becomes the cen¬
tre of emphasis in
the composition.
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Concerning Perspective.
HE beginner is often
puzzled as to why
certain objects, par¬
ticularly in still-life subjects,
look strange in their shape on
the prints, while others look
quite conventional. So much
is taken for granted, and that
provided the lens is in the centre and at right angles to the
plate or film, any picture must be correct for perspective.
dechnically, this is correct, but from the pictorial point
of view such a representation like that in the top sketch would
probably be rejected on the score of “ distortion.”
Assuming that the vertical centre line is the same with both
t6e pamera and the eye, the tendency for the lines to converge
or vanish ’ as indicated by the dotted lines and arrows is
much about the same, but the difference is that the eye sees
one very small area at a time, while the camera views the lot
at once and can provide sharp definition all over.
If the camera is not fitted with a swing back then the only
remedy is to take the camera farther from the subject.
The amount of convergence in the '' vertical ” lines of the
objects is in proportion of the two dimensions A and B. A
being the distance between subject and lens and B the distance
from the nearest and farthest plane in the object. The greater
the proportion the less will be the converging angle of the
vertical ” lines. But as A is increased so does the image
become smaller ; the portion that matters (as indicated in the
second sketch) can then be suitably enlarged.
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Experiments in Grouping.
HAT is wrong with the sketch below ? Regular readers of this series will
no doubt recognise a few outstanding faults, but the practice of
grouping has not yet been touched upon.
The major fault is that the arrangement of the lemons is weak because they are
in a line and badly connected, and do not form a pleasing, substantial group, like
that in the second sketch. Following this, the positions of the half-lemons are
not suggestive of the solidity of each. The one on the extreme left is facing end on,
while the next is an exact side view, and it is left to the imagination what they
should represent. Compare these two with those in the improved arrangement
and notice how they are placed and
how the eye tends to follow the two
cut faces, beginning from the left
and travelling towards the right round
the glass and back again. Whereas,
with the first arrangement the interest wavers between left and right.
The hard line between background and base has been removed by allowing the-
base covering to be the background as well and curving upwards and so avoiding
the sharp angle which tends to divide the picture. This method is always a safe one
to adopt ill dealing with still-life subjects — a roll of neutral coloured mount¬
ing paper can be used for the purpose. A variety of effects can be obtained with
it by adjusting the lighting on the portion forming the background.
In the second sketch the line has also been altered with regard to direction.
It does not follow the principal direction of the group but goes upward instead.
This helps to balance the subject as well as to hold the interest in the group.
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N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
The Isle of Man Publicity Board is
to be congratulated on the success of
its photographic competition for pictures
taken by visitors to the island during
the holiday months. Over 5,000 photo¬
graphs were sent in, many being of
high pictorial merit. Cash prizes
amounting to £2^0 were awarded, and
the popularity of the Isle of Man as a
holiday resort was amply demonstrated
by the fact that the prizes were dis¬
tributed to all parts of the country.
A remarkable film record of the
Mount Everest Expedition, 1936, was
shown at a private view held at Kodak
House, Kingsway, on November loth.
Mr. Frank Smythe, the well-known
mountaineer and member of three
Everest Expeditions, was responsible
for the shooting of the film, and was
himself present at this demonstration to
provide a running commentary to the
story told on the screen. The slow
progress of the Expedition across India
and the Tibetan Plateau to the foot of
the great mountain was vividly related
both in black-and-white cine shots and
in full colour. Mr. Smythe explained
that he had used only Kodak film
materials and cameras, and that he had
been especially pleased with the results
achieved by the many thousands of
feet of Kodachrome colour film which
he took with him, and with which he
made shots at over 20,000 feet.
The winner of last week's Wallace
Heaton Competition is Mr. W. Arnold,
The Manor House, Tonbridge, Kent, to
whom an award of one guinea has been
sent. Particulars of this Competition
will be found in our advertisement
pages this week.
The 41st Annual Exhibition of the
South London Photographic Society
will be held in the South London Art
Gallery, Peckham Road, London, S.E.15,
from 13th February to 13th March,
1937. Th® closing date for entries is
i8th January, 1937. There is to be one
class only, but prints of any subject are
eligible. Entrance fee, is. per print.
A silver medal, a bronze medal and
certificates of merit will be at the dis¬
posal of the Judge. In addition, Mr.
Ramsay Macdonald will present a special
medal to be awarded for the print best
expressing the beauty of the English
countryside. Further details and entry
forms can be had from the Hon. Ex¬
hibition Secretary, H. S. Adams, 40,
Stockwell Park Road, London, S.W.g.
We have received a copy of “ Photo¬
graphy," by C. E. K. Mees, published
by Messrs. G. Bell & Sons, Ltd., at
7s. 6d. It is a book of outstanding
interest and value, exemplifying the
rare combination of learning and lucidity
we have learned to expect from Dr.
Mees. It is not a practical manual on
photography ; there is not a formula in
it ; but it presents a vivid panorama of
photography from its earliest inception
to the wonderful achievements of the
present day. We are taken behind the
scenes, as it were, and shown how
things are done in the laboratory, the
factory, the dark-room, and the studio.
Particularly valuable are the chapters on
cinematography and colour processes.
The volume is lavishly illu-strated by
diagrams, and plates in monochrome
and colour, and is emphatically a book
to buy, to study and to enjoy.
We have been asked to announce that
the price quoted for Bauchet Lantern
Plates, IS. 4d. per dozen, in our Special
" Cine and Lantern Number,” is the net
trade and professional price. Messrs.
Actina Ltd., wholesale agents for
Bauchet products, do not issue a list for
the amateur trade. The retail cost of
such plates should be 2S.
Mr. R. G. Lewis, the Miniature
Camera Specialist, of 202, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i, has just issued a booklet
describing and illustrating all the en¬
largers at present on the market for
use with miniature negatives. This
useful publication, which will be sent
post free on application to Mr. Lewis,
should prove very helpful to all those
readers desirous of acquiring a miniature
enlarger, as it will enable them to com¬
pare prices and performance of each
model on the British market. Prices
range from ^^4 los. to £^o 12s. 6d., so
that every purse is catered for. As the
supply of these booklets is limited, early
application should be made.
Members and guests of The Photographic Dealers'' Association. Photograph taken at the anmtal dinner at the Park Lane Hotel,
London, referred to in last week's “ A. P.” The negative was made with 2 secs, exposure by the ordinary light of the room.
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D. AND P. WORK.
Sir, — Your correspondent Mr. G. H. Smith asks for opinions
on the average D. and P. service in this country, and at the
same time compares it very unfavourably with that given
abroad.
While I have had no experience of foreign work, I have
seen a good deal of work turned out at home and think that
on the whole he is quite correct in saying that the general
standard is poor. There are, however, exceptions, and he
may have been unlucky. This year, for the first time since I
started photography, I found that I was unable to do my own
D. and P. and therefore had to depend on the trade. I must
admit that I had some decided misgivings as to the results I
should get. At the time in question I was staying at a well-
known holiday resort.
At the first shop, which had the largest display of cameras
and accessories, the results were awful. Principally through
over-development and the use of paper of incorrect contrast.
The next shop, only a little less high-class, was just as bad.
The third shop (which was the local ‘‘ Boots ”) gave first-
class work. They were doing it themselves in the town and
were really giving the best D. and P. I have seen. I had about
a dozen films (Selochrome) done by them and every one was
■' tip-top,” with nicely graded prints free from thumb-prints,
etc. They told me that they used six grades of paper to cope
with variations in contrast.
There are other people doing good work, of course, but they
have got to be ferreted out. Unfortunately they do seem " few
and far between.”
Needless to say, I have no interest whatever in Messrs.
Boots, except that I always think good work is worth recom¬
mending. — Yours, etc., N. GILES.
Sir,— In reply to Mr. G. H. Smith’s letter complaining of
the bad D. and P. service in this country, I agree that the
work turned out by the average trade organisations would
give offence to any person able to appreciate photographic
art and technique.
When photography first became a popular hobby the
most logical person to handle D. and P. (namely, the pro¬
fessional photographer) very narrow-mindedly turned down
this branch of his work, and so it was taken up by chemists
and camera makers and dealers. The live professional of to-day,
however, has seen the folly of his predecessors, and includes
D. and P. in his sphere of activities. After all, isn’t it logical
to take your photographic work to a photographer ? Who
would dream of having his shoes repaired by a greengrocer ?
The great bulk of D. and P. customers to-day, unfortunately,
appear to like what Mr. G. H. Smith describes as “ soot and
whitewash,” so the poor minority of careful, enthusiastic
picture-makers have to suffer. — Yours, etc., R. M. BARR.
Sir,- — May we give our opinion on the average D. and P.
service in this country, in answer to Mr. Smith’s invitation ?
In our opinion, the larger the firm the more unreliable the
result. It is not merely a case of under- or over-developing
negatives or of printing them on unsuitable paper, but of
carelessness. Prints and negatives are scratched or marked.
The wrong number of prints is made on a different surfaced
paper from that ordered. Instructions about masking are
disregarded. These evils are much more frequent in summer
than in winter. During last summer we tried nearly
every large D. and P. service in London and found them all
more or less bad. At this time of year, however, these gross
faults are less common. But Mr. Smith’s complaint remains
valid all the year round.
We think that the only satisfactory D. and P. service is that
of the small man who does not send his work away to be done
by a big firm — if you can find him. We, however, have
bought the necessary outfit, fixed up a joint dark-room and
decided to be quit of D. and P. services for ever. — Yours, etc.,
PETER HUTTON. CHRISTOPHER COLE.
November i8th, 1936
Sir, — As proprietor of a D. and P. works doing a fair amount
of trade work I was very hurt to read the letter from G. H.
Smith, comparing English D. and P. with Continental.
My experience is just the reverse ; I have quite a large
number of customers who would not dream of having their
D. and P, done whilst abroad, preferring to make sure of their
results by bringing them all back to be processed at my works.
—Yours, etc., P. HEATHCOTE.
FINE-GRAIN AND OTHER DEVELOPERS.
Sir, — May I be permitted through your columns to pass on
a recent experience ?
I was developing some rolls of film and using one of the
newer ultra-fine-grain developers, of which it is advertised
“ It may be used repeatedly,'” or words to that effect. I was
using about one-third of the total quantity of 20 oz., and the
first roll was satisfactory. The second roll developed in the
same dish of developer showed only the mere ghost of an
image on each exposure — trouble — developer exhausted.
Consequently I lost a dozen good negativ'es. Being pan. and
developing in total darkness I was only aware of this after
emerging from the dark-room.
Now why do not manufacturers clearly state what film area
a certain quantity of their products will satisfactorily develop,
instead of using such ambiguous terms as they do, and give
both the user and their products a reasonable chance ?
Some manufacturers know and they will tell you if you
write and ask for it.
Photographic manufacturers seem extremely reluctant to
say anything intelligent concerning the performance of their
products. I wonder why ? — Yours, etc.,
H G. BARNETT.
THE IDEAL CAMERA.
Sir, — There has been much talk in these columns as to
what is the ideal camera on the market at the present day.
In order to try and find an answer to this question, I looked
to see what cameras the authors of ” How I Make my Exhibi¬
tion Pictures ” used, and examined twenty back numbers of
" The A.P.”
Out of twenty persons, twelve used reflexes — either Rolleiflexes
or X2J or J-plate. This works out at 60 per cent.
The other 40 per cent used cameras ranging from a Contax
II to a ^-plate studio camera— but they did not all use one
type of camera.
Surely this speaks for itself ? — Yours, etc., G. F. WOOD.
MINIATURE FILMS.
Sir, — Mr. R. J. Hoblyn is not the first to ask that 12-exposure
films for the Leica, in cassettes, should be put on the market.
If they were, I do not think he would buy them, on account of
the necessity of charging rather a high price for them.
A 36-exposure film in cassette ready for loading into the
camera, and packed in the usual way in a neat aluminium box,
costs 3s. fid. The same film cut to length, trimmed at the
ends, wrapped in black paper, and packed in the same alu
minium box, costs 2s. Since everything else (except the black
paper) is the same, one assumes is. fid. as the charge for the
cassette itself.
It seems reasonable to guess that of the 2s. remaining at the
very least fid. is charged for cutting, trimming, wrapping and
for the aforesaid box, leaving at the outside is. fid. as the cost
of the film itself. The length of the strip is 1.64 metres, of
which 270 mm. is allowed for wastage at the ends. A strip
long enough for 12 frames, plus the same 270 mm. at the ends,
would be 730 mm. long ; this, at the rate of 1,640 mm. for
IS. fid., would cost 8d. Adding to this the costs of fid. for
cutting, trimming and boxing, and a further is. fid. for the
cassette, brings us to the conclusion that a 12-exposure film
in cassette would have to sell at 2S. 8d. This is about 2.7d.
per exposure, as against i.2d. per exposure in the 36-exposure
cassettes ; more than double the price per frame.
Unless manufacturers are overcharging us scandalously at
the present prices, they could not get anywhere near the prices
suggested by Mr. Hoblyn in his letter.
Perhaps I am wrong, and Mr. Hoblyn really would buy short
films at that price — but I’m jolly well sure I shouldn’t. —
Yours, etc., A. L. M. SOWERBY.
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mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Titling F. R.^UNDY.
The ambitious cine worker should
seize upon the darker evenings of
winter as an opportunity to make
progress with his titling, for this, happily,
is a branch of the hobby which can be
carried on at full swing with artificial
light.
To appreciate how really important
titles are, one has only to remember for
a moment that every film must have a
main and introductory titles, and there
are very few films indeed which can be
shown successfully without some further
subsidiary captions, to provide little
explanatory notes and snatches of
dialogue, to make the picture perfectly
clear to the audience. By careful
titling awkward gaps can be bridged, so
that it is often possible to blend together
a miscellaneous selection of shots, taken
over a period of several months, into a
smooth, continuous picture of the general
interest type.
The first step towards the preparation
of successful titles is the acquisition of a
titling outfit. Described briefly, this
is a sort of small bench on which the
title can be set up at one end with the
camera directly in line at the other,
with one, or, better still, two, ordinary
electric lamps situated to throw an
even illumination upon the title.
The titles themselves may be written
or typed on cards and mounted in
position. For more professional results,
however, founts of neat white letters are
supplied, and they will adhere quite
firmly to the special black surface of the
title board at a touch. Preference is
shown, it will be noted, for white lettering
upon a black or dark ground, and there
is an object in this — the reason is that
a blank e.xpanse of white repeatedly
flashed upon the screen is inclined to be
tiring to the eyes.
Efficient titling outfits may be obtained
for as little as two guineas, though the
amateur who is willing to go to four
times this figure could set himself up
with a really magnificent apparatus.
The actual choice depends, naturally,
on the amount one wishes to spend, and
for those with limited means it is
interesting to mention that I know
amateurs who have made their initial
attempts at titling with blackboard and
chalk, and similar simple contrivances.
At this point just a word or two must
be said regarding the titles themselves.
They should all be planned during the
editing stage, being written out on
paper so that the work of filming them
can go ahead with the minimum of
delay. The important point to be
borne in mind is that the audience wishes
to see pictures on the screen, so that
titles should be brought in as sparingly as
possible, ingenuity being exercised to
cover a number of scenes with one.
Where spoken titles are introduced the
usual method is to sphce the wording in
just before the speaker’s lips cease
moving.
One suggestion which may be added
here is that titles should harmonise with
the picture itself. By this it is meant
that in a brisk film — say, snapshots on
a seaside pleasure-ground — short, snappy
captions would be suitable. In a quiet,
more serious type of film, on the other
hand — travels in Shakespeare-land, for
instance — longer reading would be more
in keeping with the general atmosphere.
The main essentials of a satisfactory
title are that it should be nicely centred
on the screen, it should be focussed and
exposed correctly, and it should run for
just the right length of time.
If you have purchased a titler designed
specially for your particular make of
camera, or if you use one of the more
expensive models adaptable to almost
every make, then the matter of centring
will present no difficulty, as there will
be a device to ensure accuracy in this
direction. In some cases, however —
including home-made articles — it will
be necessary to experiment a little in
order to ascertain exactly what area of
the title board is covered by the camera.
A practicable plan would be to rule
vertical and horizontal lines — say half
an inch apart — across a title card, num¬
ber the lines so that they may be dis¬
tinguished, then centre the camera aSi
accurately as possible with the view¬
finder, and expose a short strip of film.
When this is projected it will be possible
to pick out the exact area in which the
lettering must be set up. It must be
remembered, of course, to mark the
position of both camera and title board.
As regards focussing and exposure,
accuracy in the former will be secured
by measuring from lens to title and
adjusting the lens mount accordingly, or
attaching a portrait lens if necessary.
With most titling outfits suggestions as-
Mist, combined with brighter light than is found in the streets, suggest the riverside for
winter filming. The lunch-hour meeting might well be made one episode in a film of
" The Daily Round ” of the city worker.
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November i8th, 1936
to exposure are given, taking into
account the stop, strength of light, type
of film, etc. Here again, however,
much can be learned by actual experi¬
ment, and a start in this direction
could be made with a pair of 100 or
60 watt lamps and ordinary pan.
material, exposing just a foot or so of
film at various stops.
It is worth remembering, by the way,
that just the same results can be ob¬
tained if the camera is run at half speed
for title work. This permits of a
smaller stop being used — improving
definition — with only a moderate amount
of illumination.
And now we come to the timing of the
title so that it will remain on the screen
for just the right length of time. This
is a detail of great importance, for it is
easy to realise how dissatisfied an
audience would feel at the end of a
picture in which the reading flashed
on and off the screen before it could be
properly grasped, or remained, on the
other hand, for many weary seconds
after it had been thoroughly perused,
or if the film contained an unhappy
mixture of the two.
One good plan is to start the camera,
read the title aloud, pronouncing each
word distinctly, then stop it immediately.
Another method is to allow half a
second for each word, with a minimum
of four seconds, and a further half-
second for each unusual or particularly
long word. These suggestions apply
when the film is running at the normal
sixteen frames per second ; where the
half-speed plan mentioned above is
adopted it must be remembered to
double the running time. It is perhaps
safer to err on the side of length, for it
can — and should — always be clipped
down if it does not meet with complete
satisfaction when it comes to its final
test on the screen.
Lastly, it must be said that the whole
of such a big subject as titling cannot by
any means be covered in a single article.
From the foregoing, however, the be¬
ginner will at least have gained an
inkling of the business and will be able
to get a start on the right lines. Let the
simple — yet ever reliable — plain white
title upon a black background be
thoroughly mastered first, and the
amateur can then begin to think seriously
of bigger achievements — moving titles,
scenic backgrounds, and so on.
Tinting- the Film Base for Distinctive Projection RICHARD ^VlLLCOCK.
ONE of the many devices employed
by professional film producers to
vary the monotony of long mono¬
chrome productions is the subtle chang¬
ing of the tint of the film base as one
sequence changes to another. The
object, of course, is to soften the screen
glare which results from a combination
of high-intensity arc brilliance, and the
.apparent high-key effect suggested by
modern emulsions with long tonal scale.
Screen glare, however, is seldom
present during the projection of sub¬
standard films, but there always exists
a trace of yellowness from the peculiar
type of lamp used, which in its own way
is as monotonous as the “ whiteness ”
of the standard carbon arc lamp. Any
means, therefore, of frequently changing
the tint of the light source doubtless adds
refinement to any amateur production.
Users of Ilford sub-standard negative
stock will have noticed that the recent
positive copies from these are printed
on mauve-tinted film, which is a step in
the right direction, since it adds a pro¬
fessional quality to projection. Even so,
some degree of monotony persists, hence
the writer’s experiments to improve
matters.
Whilst there are on the market devices
to effect colour-change independent of
the film, the tinting of the film base is
preferred, since once a scheme is care¬
fully thought out the desired effect
remains constant.
Any transparent water dye may be
used, provided the colour does not
crystallize, bloom, or streak. Most
liquid tints available for photographic
use are of synthetic origin, notably
Cinecraft, Johnson's and Webster's
" Diamine ” colours. For no other reason
than they were handy and cheap, the
writer has for some time used Kodak
colour stamps, which are admirable in
every way.
The only precaution is to tint, not
colour, the object being to control the
natural quality of the light source.
Carefully note a professional production,
and appreciate the subtle change. First
pink, then mauve. A short length of
untinted film, then almost unnoticeably
back to pink and mauve, with perhaps
an interval of yellow or blue. Few people
notice it until told. For pink, a mixture
of Kodak scarlet and light blue, with
only a trace of the latter, or, better still,
Cinecraft cerise, a beautiful colour if
used diluted. Violet, either alone or
mixed with blue, supplies a mauve,
whilst either yellow or orange provide a
warmth following a cold tint.
First mi.x the colours selected, and
dilute, trying their strength on a piece
of discarded film, which may be then
projected. Making sure that the colours
are not too strong, and are in sufficient
quantity, prepare the film for tinting.
"This may be done in short lengths
before editing, or more laboriously after¬
wards. Short lengths may be drawing-
pinned through their perforations, at
each end, on to heavy wooden blocks,
thus keeping them stretched and from
touching the work-bench.
Damp the emulsion side with a water-
soaked wad of cotton-wool, following
up with the colour applied with a No. 6
camel-hair brush or mop. Blending
from one tint to another in one length
is less difficult than tinting a bromide
print, and is done by bringing the two
tints together, and " laying off ” with
clean water on the brush. Examine
each length for tear-marks on the cellu¬
loid side, which should be carefully
wiped with clean rag.
Titles should be treated in the same
way as sequences, though the tint may
be a shade stronger.
FACTS and FORMULAE
^NE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in every issue.
They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulae are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5x3,
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” tiling cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is 5iX3i-X3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
on the “"Facts and Formulae.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d., post free.
50. COLOURS ON GASLIGHT LANTERN PLATES
Although a considerable range of colours
can be obtained on lantern slidea by the
usual methods of toning, a variety of tones
from warm black to red are to be eecured on the
** gaalight ’* Variety of lantern plates by variations
of expoeare and development. These plates can
be handled in subdued artificial light In the same
manner as gaslight paper, but must be protected
from direct rays of light except when exposing.
The following developer la recommended : —
(A) METOL-HYDEOQUINONE.
Hot water .. .. .. .. . . 20 oz.
Metol . . . . . . . . . . 20 grs.
Sodium sulphite (cryst.) ., .. .. 200 gra.
Sodium carbonate (cryst.) .. .. 800 grs.
Hydroquinone .. .. .. ..20 gra.
Potassium bromide .. .. ..20 grs.
The ingredients must be dissolved In the order
given.
(B) RESTRAINER.
Ammonium carbonate . . . . . . 1 oz.
Ammonium bromide . . . . . . 1 oz.
Water . . . . . . . . . . 10 oz.
Using this developer at 65® Fahr. without the
addition of (B), the exposure for contact printing
at 12 in. from 30-c.p. electric light with an average
negative will be about two minutes. If magnesium
ribbon ia used, half an inch burnt at about 18 in.
from the negative will be about correct.
The tone obtained will be a fine blue-black.
For warm tones the exposure must be considerably
Increased, and the restrainer (B) added in the
proportions indicated in the table given below. The
longer the exposure and the more restrained the
developer, the longer will be the time of de¬
velopment, and the warmer the tone of the finished
slide.
Colour.
Exposure.
Developer.
Approximate time
of development
at 65® Fahr.
Black . .
Normal
(A) 1 oz.
__
Warm Black . .
Normal x IJ
(A) 1 oz., (B) 1 drm.
30 secs.
Browm
Normal x 2
(A) 1 oz., (B) 2 drm.
40 secs.
Warm Sepia . .
Normal x 3
(A) 1 oz., (B) 3i drm.
50 secs.
Purple
Normal x 4
(A) 1 oz., (B) 4 drm.
60 secs.
Red
Normal x 6
(A) 1 oz., (B) 5 drm.
70 secs.
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The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
Wednesday, November 18th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. Lecturettes — “ When we Started in Photography.”
Bethnal Green C.C. Photographic Alliance Competition Prints, 1936.
Birkenhead P.A. Lantern-Slide Making — Demonstration.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Sec.). Holiday Film Competition.
Borough Polytechnic P.S. Third Slide Competition, 1936.
Brighton and Hove C.C. ” Through Denmark into Sweden.” K. Baker.
Bristol P.S. ” Roderick J. Fry ” Straight Photography Competition.
Cheltenham C.C. Beginners' Meeting.
Chorley P.S. ‘‘ The Changing Countryside.” F. Sellers.
Coventry P.C. Some Pictures and How they were Produced.
Croydon C.C. ” A Naturalist on the Amazon.” E. A. Robins.
Dennistoun C.C. ” The Development of C^n^ Films.” D. Phip.
Ealing P.S. Second Pictorial Competition and Criticism.
Edinburgh P.S. ” The Print and Enlargement.” J. G. W. Thomson.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ” After-Work on the Print.” W. E. Ginger.
Hall Green P.S. ” Indoor Portraiture.” H. S. Rowley.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Federation Prints and Slides.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. “ Miniature Cameras.” R. M. Fanstone.
London School of Hygiene P.S. ” Enlarging.” A. H. Durrant.
Luton and D.C.C. Members’ Evening.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. ” Carbro and Carbon.” T. Ambler.
Partick C.C. Visit to Messrs. Photo Finishers, Ltd.
Phoenix C.C. Members’ Night.
Shropshire C.C. ” Colour Filters.” Messrs. Ilford Ltd.
South Essex C.C. Members’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Colour Evening.
Worcestershire C.C. ” Dufaycolor.” W. Hodson.
York P.S. “ Pictorial Work with Modem Roll Films.” S. Whiteley.
Thursday, November 19th.
Accrington C.C. " Around France with Car and Camera.” J. C. O. Dickson.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” Bromoil.” W. Morris.
Aston P.S, Members’ Lantern Night.
Bath P.S. “ Southern Spain.” (Lantern Lecture). Madame A. Emonet.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. ‘‘ Intensification and Reduction.” F. D. Osborn.
Bolton C.C. ” From Stokesay to Chepstow.” Travis Burton.
Brighouse C.C, “ Combination Printing.” A. Barraclough.
Bury P.S. L. and C.P.U. Slides.
Camberwell C.C. Jumble Sale.
Camping Club. ” Seeing Britain with Camera and Caravan.” B. Hutchings.
Cardiff C.C. ” Chloro-Bromide.” Chas. Morris.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” R. L. Collins.
Derby Rly. Inst. P.S. ” Some Masterpieces of Photography.” Dudley Johnston.
Gateshead and D.C.C. ” Miniature Negative Photography.” Messrs. E. Leitz.
Greenock C.C. Exhibition of S.P.F. Portfolio Prints.
Hampshire House P.S. ” The L.N.E.R. Posters.” W. Giles.
Hull P.S. Y.P.U. Pictorial Prints (1936).
Ipswich and D.P.S. ” Plates and Films in Relation to Pictorial Photography.”
KeigWey and D.P. A. ” Over the Hills near Huddersfield.” J. Hadfield.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. ” Lantern-Slide Making in Dark Rooms.” D. M’Donald.
Letchworth C.C. Short Tales and Exhibits by Members.
Liverpool A. P.A. ** Uses and Vagaries of Colour in Plants.” Col. C. T. Green.
Loughborough P.S. “ Plate Development of an Unknown Subject.”
Newcastle and D.A.C.A. Films by Burnley Film Productions.
N. Middlesex P.S. “ Modem Methods of Indoor Portraiture.” S. Schofield.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Committee Meeting.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Some Sidelights on Commercial Photography.” J. Brunton.
Singer C.C. ” After-Treatment of Negatives.” J. Wrigley.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. Competition — Optical Subject.
Stretford C.C. ” Amateur Photographer” Prize Slides for 1935.
Sunderland P.A. Postal Camera Club Slides.
Urmston and D.P.S. “ Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Watford C.C. ” Much Ado about Nothing.” G. H. Dannatt.
Wimbledon C.C. Development. Three Members.
Woolwich P.S. ” Whipsnade Zoo and C.A. Outing, 1936.” H. E. Isard.
Friday, November 20th.
Royal Photographic Society. “ A Few Lamps and a Doll.” A. C, Banfield.
Bethnal Green C.C. ” Materials — What to Use, and Why.”
Colne C.C. ” Switzerland,” and other Films. E, S, Maynard.
Dartmouth Lit. S. (Photo. Sec.). Enlarging Evening,
Harrogate P.S. ” Kodachrome.” S. T. Temouth.
Leigh Lit. S. ” Still Life by Artificial Light.” H. Kitchen.
Photomicrographic S. Members’ Evening.
Photographic Society of Ireland. Gaslight and Bromide Printing — Demonstration.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. ” The Choice of a Lens.” J. Ainger Hall.
Walkden and D.P.S. “ Holidays with a Camera in Belgium.” H. Riley.
Wimbledon Cin6 C. ” Scenario Writing,” A. Vesselo.
Saturday, November 21st.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S, Opening of Annual Exhibition.
Hampshire House P.S. Criticism of Members* Competition. D. C. Rowlett.
Northamptonshire N.H.S. Ramble — Billing Turn to Overstone.
Sunday, November 22nd.
Todmorden P.S. ” Majorca,” and other Films. W. P. Brotherton.
Monday, November 23rd.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. ” Ilford Dufaycolor.” S. Baxter.
Aston P.S. ” Press Photography — Behind the Scenes.” H. G. Crabtree,
Bexley Heath P.S. Lecturettes by Members of Gravesend and D.P.S.
IS sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Monday, November 23rd {contd.).
Blackburn and D.P.S. ” A Motor Cycle Trip to Land’s End.” F. Sellers,
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ” Lantem-SUde feking.” J. Sutcliffe.
Bournemouth C.C. Annual Lantern Slide Competition.
Bradford P.S. Slide Night. Critic — C. E. Lawson.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Beginners* Evening — 3. Bromide Printing.
Camera Club (Leica Section). ‘‘ Processing the Leica Film.” Messrs. E. Leitz.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. First Print Competition.
Darlington C.C. Portfolio. A. C. Banfield.
Dewsbury P.S. “ Oil Reinforcement — Chloro-Bromides.” J, C. Cox.
Edinburgh P.S. Last day for receiving prints for Members’ Exhibition.
Erdington and D.P.S. Alliance Competition Slides, 1936.
Finchley A. Cin^ S. Lecture on Dufaycolor. G. H. Sewell
Glasgow and W. of S.P.A. S.P.F. Portfolio.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” J. O. Wilkes.
Kingston C.C. RoUeicord Prize Slides.
Lancaster P.S. 1936 Exhibition Slides.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. ‘‘ Chloro-Bromide Printing.” B. L. Twinn.
Leeds C.C. ‘‘ Highways and Byways in Yorkshire.” J. Kaye.
Liverpool A. P.A. ” Enlarging.” H. R. Buckmaster.
Preston C.C. “ In the Basque Country.” Miss Mercer.
Shropshire P.S. ” True Pictoriahsm.” F. C. Tilney.
Southampton C.C. ” A Dip into Devon.” G. E. W. Herbert.
Southport P.S. Members’ Small Print Night.
S. London P.S. Informal Meeting — Gadgets and Questions.
St. Helens C.C. L. and C.P.U. Prints.
Wallasey A. P.S. Demonstration.
Walsall P.S. ” Western Fjords of Norway.” W. Pedley.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. “ The Telegraphic Transmission of Photographs.”
Tuesday, November 24th.
Royal P.S. Demonstration of Portable Picture Transmission Apparatus.
Armstrong Whitworth C.C. ” Retouching.” W. Maitland.
Bedford C.C. ” Trees and Tree Photography.” R. C. B. Gardner.
Belfast C.C. Demonstration.
Birmingham P.S. Photographic Alliance Competition Slides, 1936.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. L. & C.P.U. “ Cinematography.” E. S. Maynard.
Cambridge P.C. Annual Supper.
Doncaster C.C. Y.P.U. Lecture — “ Land of the Moors.” J. C. North.
Dunfermline P.A. Beginners’ Competition.
Grimsby P.S. ” Cine Films.” Messrs. Agfa Photo Ltd.
Guildford and D.C.C. “ Table-Top Photography.” Mr. Box.
Hackney P.S. “ Portraiture.” Basil Bailey.
Halifax P.S. ” After-work on the Print.” J. S. Waring.
Hamilton P.S. ” Helpful Hints for Better Photography.” R. Milligan,
Harrow C.C. ” Three Historic Kentish Homes.” E. R. Bull.
Leeds P.S. ” The Bromoil Process.” W, E.*GundilI.
Leicester and Leics. P.S. Midland C.P.F. Competition Prints and Slides.
Manchester A. P.S. “ Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum.” E. A. Robins.
Monkland P.S. G.D.U. Slides and S.P.F. Colour Slides.
Morecambe and Heysham and D.P.S. The Alliance Portfolio for 1935.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. ” Negative Manipulation.” B. Sinkinson.
Newcastle and Tyneside RS. ” The Art of Lantern-Slide Making.” W. J. Brown.
Newport and Mon. P.S. Preparation for Exhibition — ‘‘ Photograms of the Year.”
Nottingham and Notts P.^. ” ‘Rnie'es — Citv of Seven Wonders.” T. E. Hall.
Palmers Green Cin6 S. Pr
Portsmouth C. and Cin^ C.
Preston Scientific S. (Phot<
Rugby and D.P.S. " Hau
Sheffield P.S. ” Composit
Small Heath P.S. Compe
South Essex C.C. Print C
South Shields P.S. ” Carl
Stafford P.S. ” A Chat 01
St. Bride P.S. Members’
Stockport P.S. Opening <
Stockton-on-Tees and D.C
Warrington P.S. “ The F
Willesden P.S. ” Factorij
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Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C.
Bayswater andT^ad^rigton F.b. ** Miniature \-auiera wuits.. iniink^ai ij.
Bethnal Green C.C. Portraiture — Demonstration and Practice.
Birkenhead P.A. Studio Night.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Sec.). ” Negative-Positive and Reversal.” G. H. Sewell.
Borough Poly. P.S. ” Photography of Interiors.” W. H. Boon.
Brighton and Hove C.C. ‘‘ A Visit to Soviet Russia in 1934.” J. W. Ray.
Bristol P.S. Discussions by Members.
Cheltenham C.C. ” Amateur Cinematography.” W. Fletcher Cooper.
Chorley P.S. “ Searching for the Second Sun,” W. P. Brotherton.
Coventry P.C. ” With Rucksack and Camera in the Alps.” A. Hackett,
Croydon C.C. Discussion. Conducted by E. J. Wadham and D. S. Rose.
Dennistoun C.C. ” Enlarging.” N. K. Dickie.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ” Pictorial Photo^aphy ” (continued).
Hinckley and D.P.S. 1936 Alliance Competition Prints.
Leigh Lit. S. Whist Drive.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ‘‘ Novice to Fellow.” R. H. Lawton.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Dorothy Wilding’s Portfolio. G. Todd.
Northamptonshire N.H.S. “ Some Masterpieces of Photography.” Dudley Johnston
Partick C.C. Visit to ‘‘ Bulletin ” Offices.
Phoenix C.C. ” Pictorial Work with Modem Roll Film.” Kodak, Ltd.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Cin^ Evening. Outing Films.
Worcestershire C.C. Members’ Evening.
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P 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER a I
November i8th, 1936
^r^eaders^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : “The Editor. The Ainateur Photographer
anti Cinematographer^ Dorset House, Stamford Street. London, S.E.i.” and in every case, without evcepcio.i. must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subiects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enouiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ” or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? “ are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query “ or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7I Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly vrith enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must cohtain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Methods of Focussing.
I am considering the purchase of an expensive
camera in which focussing is effected by rotation
of the front cell of the lens. I would like to
know what disadvantages there are in this method
of focussing, as I have heard it stated that the
system is not so good as that of moving the lens
bodily. G. O. K. (London.)
The method of focussing by altering
the separation of the lens elements is
very commonly employed nowadays.
Moreover, it is not used except with
lenses deliberately designed to permit
of focussing in this way without loss of
definition. You may quite certainly
assume that a method of focussing
sponsored by the very eminent lens-
makers you mention is above reproach.
Depth at Large Aperture.
The following is an extract from an advertise¬
ment for a studio reflex camera . ” The modern
large-aperture lens can only be successfully used
without stopping down with the aid of swing and
tilt actions.” Can you explain the relationship
between a large aperture and the swing and tilt
action ? A. L. H. fEwell.)
The question you give is not very
clear apart from the context. Pre¬
sumably it refers to the fact that it is
often possible to improve the definition
on different planes by swinging either
the back of the camera or the lens panel.
An example of its use is that of a full-
length seated figure, where the feet are
nearer the camera than the head.
Reversal.
Of four exposures made on the same day three
developed to give normal negatives, but the
fourth developed up as a positive. I enclose a
print which is, of course, a negative. Is there
anything I can do to obtain normal positive
prints ? R. A. (King’s Lynn.)
The most common cause of reversal
is exposing the negative to actinic light
during development. In the case you
send, reversal seems to be unusually
complete, and you might try making a
contact exposure on another plate and
see what sort of a negative you get.
Blue-Black Tones on Bromide Paper.
I have always made my prints on gaslight paper
because I like the intense blue-black colour better
than the slightly different shade of black obtained
on bromide paper. But I cannot use gaslight
paper for enlarging ; is there any means by which
I can get a similar blue-black on bromide paper ?
C. V. S. (Manchester.)
We ourselves have always been satis¬
fied with the black obtainable on bro¬
mide paper of good quality, and it
occurs to us that perhaps your famili¬
arity with gaslight paper has led you to
under-estimate the length of time re¬
quired for development of a bromide
print. Try making a test-strip of varied
exposures, and develop it for four or five
minutes, irrespective of whether it goes
too dark. Use the maker’s amidol de¬
veloper if possible ; or, if you object to
stained finger-nails. then his M.Q. formula .
If you are still not satisfied with the
colour, try reducing the amount of potas¬
sium bromide in the developer until you
reach the limit set by degraded (slightly
fogged) high-lights. The less bromide
in the developer, the bluer the black.
If you still cannot get the colour you
want, you might like to try the following
metol-adurol developer which has been
recommended for blue-black tones on
bromide paper. Dissolve 50 grs. metol
and 175 grs. adurol in 17 oz. of water.
Add slowly sodium sulphite (cryst.) 3 oz.,
potass, carbonate 2 oz., potass, bromide
9 grs. Filter. This gives a stock
solution ; for use dilute oz. with water
to 4 oz.
Taking Portraits.
I have a - camera with f/2.Q lens, focussing to
5 ft., and wish to purchase a suitable portrait
attachment which would enable me to take good
portraits at distances down to 2J or 3 ft. Where,
and at what price, can I get such an attachment ?
C. (Weymouth.)
We cannot quite understand what it
is you expect to do with a portrait lens
that you cannot do with the present
one. In a general way you cannot take
good portraits at all at such close
distances as you name. You will get
all sorts of ridiculous exaggerations.
We should say that about 6 ft. is the
shortest distance that you could have
the lens from the sitter, and 9 or 10 ft.
would be safer and better. But a
spectacle lens, chosen by reference to
“ Facts and Formulas ” No. 27, can be
had cheaply from any optician.
A Filter Query.
During the summer I have been using a deep
yellow filter, but I assume that this would be
unsuitable for winter work except during the
midday hours. As most of my work is done in
the afternoon should I get the same results by
using a green filter ? If so, of what density ?
R. A. P. (Nottingham.)
We do not see any reason for changing
over to a green filter. In our opinion,
your best plan will be still to use a yellow
one, but of a lighter tint. We should
recommend one that, with the film you
use, would not increase the e.xposure by
more than two times. But we would
remind you that from the point of view
of colour-rendering a deep filter is
more essential in winter than in summer.
You will possibly be most completely
satisfied by keeping to your present
filter and arranging for the necessarily
longer exposures, or, if you have been
using orthochromatic film, by changing
to panchromatic film with which the
multiplying factor of your filter should
be very much less.
Making a Lens Hood.
I wish to construct a lens hood of the tubular
metal type, having an internal diameter of 2| in¬
to fit the lens mount and having a rectangular
opening at the other end. The lens is of 6J-in.
focus, used on a quarter-plate camera. Can you
tell me how long the hood should be and what
sized rectangular opening it should have ?
S. M. (Bristol.)
It is not of much use relying on
measurements, because the length re¬
quired for the hood depends quite
considerably on the internal structure of
the lens. The only safe way is to make a
preliminary hood with cardboard and
paper, and find the length and size of
the aperture by observation on the
focussing screen. In making these tests
you must see the effect of raising the
front as far as it will go, if such a move¬
ment is fitted. You must also note the
effect of smaller stops, as this also has
an effect on the working of the hood.
The only definite information it is
possible to give is that the opening
should have the proportions of a quarter-
plate, and that a fairly large aperture
some way from the lens will be better
than a small one placed nearer.
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ZEISS Super Ikonta, f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter ;
cost £17-10, new this year ; perfect, unsoiled,
accept £12/12 (no offers) ; deposit system. — Last,
7, Athelstan Rd., Colchester. [5449
Ensign Autorange, Ensar anastigmat f/4.5,
rise and cross, Mulchro, range-finder, 3ix2i ;
month old ; dealer’s guarantee, £7, or offer. —
W. Watts, Yorkley, Lydney, Glos. [5450
LEICA Hla, Summar f./2 ; as new, £35. — 43,
Waveney Rd., Leeds, 12. [5453
6x6 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/4.5. plate attach¬
ment, 2 slides, case, £13 ; cost £27. — Work¬
man, 20, Hogarth Rd., S.W.5. [5454
REMOVAL
Prior to removal to larger premises at 20,
LUDGATE HILL, optical and photographic
goods are offered at greatly reduced prices.
136-mm. Krauss Zeiss Protar 1/8 'I C J
Lens. Good condition . XU»« UU»
No. 4 Dallmeyer Stigmatic Series II Lens f/6,
in standard iris mount. Good con-
dition . Sl.lU.U
9.5 Coronet, f/3.9 lens. As £1:15:0
3ix2i Ensign Selfix 20, Ensar TO.O.A
f/7.7. /is new .
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
Novar f/6.3. Asnaa .
3ix2i Sell-erecting Enolde, f/4.5 Enolde,
3-speed, coupled patent telescope finder focus¬
sing, leather case. Very good XfO.IO.C
condition . iiXi«XX<»U
64x4} Triple Extension Field, mahogany, usual
movements, R.R. lens f/8, 2 D.D. CO»1Q»C
slides. Good condition .
34x24 Agfa Standard, f/4.5 Agfa, speeds 4 to
i/iooth sec., frame finder, 3 slides. CO. 'I
Very good condition . iXi.Xi/.U
34x24 Zodel, double extension, Zodeliar f/4.5.
Compur, rise and cross, 3 siides,
case. Good condition . AnJ.f.U
24-in. O.-G. Heath Coastguard Telescope, power
X35, 30 in. long. Good condition £3:10:0
3x2 Self-erecting Nagel Vollenda, f/4.5 Nagel,
Compur, i/300th sec. Good con- £3:10:0
9.5 Rathe B Motocamera, f/3.5
lens. Very good condition . •XI •U
Winkel Wicroscope, coarse rack focussing,
A.B.C. dividing objective, 2 eye-
pieces, case. As new . *nl*il*v
3|x2i Goerz Roll Film Tenax, micrometer
focussing, Dogmar f/4.5, Compur, plate back,
screen, 3 slides, case. Very good
condition . AtO •%9 •\m
9.5 Rathe Motocamera Luxe, Zeiss Tessar f/2. 7.
Good condition. Cost £21 . . £5:15:0
44x34 T.-P. Special Reflex, revolving back,
5}-in. Cooke f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, £7*7 .fi
F.P. adapter. Good condition . * I • f .V,
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double claw, motor,
super attachment, double resis- C7.17.fi
tance. Good condition. Cost £13 2s, • X # .U
16-mm. Kodascope C, resistance. CQ.A.A
Good condition . iiO.W.W
Ensign Silent Sixteen, loo-watt, 2-in. lens,
resistance. Good condition... £8:8:0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double claw, motor,
double resistance, super attach- CQ.lIt.n
ment, rewind. Excellent condition iO.XtJ.U
34x24 Voigtiander Prominent, Heliar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, auto, coupled range-finder and
built-in exposure meter, case. C17.1*?.n
Good condition . *,X^.XXi.U
34-in. O.-G. Clear Aperture Unnamed Astrono¬
mical Telescope, all brass, 42 in. long, star-finder,
3 astro eyepieces, x6o, X120, xi6o, tall wooden
tripod with serai-equatorial Clfi.lfi'O
bead. Good condition . IXU.XU.l/
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash or
C.O.D. Generous exchange allowance.
DOLLONDS
DOLLOND & AITCHISON LTD.
Estd. 1750.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT.
35 LUDGATE HILL
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Telephone : City 1540
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when both parties are advised of its receipt.
The time allowed for decision is three days, counting
from receipt of goods, after which period, if buyer
decides not to retain goods they must be returned to
sender. If a sale is effected, buyer instructs us to
remit amount to seller, but if not, seller instructs
us to return amount to depositor. Carriage is paid
by the buyer, but in event of no sale, and subject to
there being no different arrangement between buyer
and seller, each pays carriage one way. The seller
takes the risk of loss or damage in transit, for which
we take no responsibility. For transactions up to
£10 a deposit fee of 1/- is charged ; over £10 and
under £50, 2/6 ; over £50 and under £75, 5/- ; over
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WARNING
We have received many complaints from our
readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton.
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.l.
For some considerable time we have refused to
insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
his practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Compur, leather
case, also zip wallet, green filter ; as new,
only used holidays ; bargain, £8. — Lloyd, 13,
Monro Gardens, Harrow. [5452
LEICA HI, chromium, f/2 Summar, 1 to
l/500th sec. ; as new, £29. — Jones, 100,
Dalling Rd., W.6. [5456
Rolleiflex Automatic, t/3.8 Tessar, ever-
ready case, filter ; as new, £14. — 45, Peny-
wain Rd., Cardiff. [5457
BEIRA, for Leica films, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur,
case, filter ; perfect, £8/10. — Butson, 19,
Fladgate Rd., E.ll. [5458
V.P. Weeny-Ultrix, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, Compur,
1 to l/300th, £5/15.— Below.
Ensign RoU Film Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/3.4,
F.P. shutter, l/25th to l/500th and Time,
leather case, £5/15. — Honnor, 3, Preston Avenue,
Prescot, Lancs. [5460
ZEISS Ikon 2-on-34x24, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5
lens, Compur 1 to l/300th, filter ; good
condition ; cost £11 ; bargain at £7/10. — Hosegood,
3, Codrin^on Place, Bristol, 8. [5463
Leica Illa, E.R. case, Valoy enlarger, Weston
Leicameter, Correx tank, lens hood, filters,
also quantity of chemicals and paper ; cost £60
this year, £45, or near offer. — 8, Upper Tedding-
ton Rd., Hampton Wick. (5464
PRESSMAN Reflex, 4-pl., 90/-; Zodel 34x24,
f/3.8, 90/- ; both perfect. — Box 9936, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5466
STEREO Photography coming back. — One Bio¬
scope Camera 6x13 cm., Berthior \01ar
anastigmat f/5.7 lenses, panoram movement,
clianging-box for 12 plates, leather case, trans¬
posing frame ; list price £30/10, for £12, approval.
— Williamson, 56, Commercial St., Lerwick. [5468
ROLLEIFLISX, non-auto., f/3.8 Tessar, filter,
hood, case ; good, £10. — Johnson, 115,
Blenheim Rd., North Harrow. [5472
Kodak Six-20, Cooke f/4.5, D.A. compur,
L/case, nearly new, cost £11 ; also Developing
Tank, printing outfit, £7/10 lot. — 62, Elms Rd.,
Sutton Coldfield. [5479
36
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
November i8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
S NEW! NEW! NEW!
:
:
9.5«mm. SPECTO •
3.5-amp. Lamp
£11:17:6
only
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY GUARANTEED,
The new 9.5-nim. Specto Projector is definitely
the greatest value of the year.
Specification includes :
F/1.6 Super Projection lens, 3.5-amp. lamp, which
combined with special optical system gives greater
Illumination than ANY Cin6 Projector costing up
to £25. Absolutely flickerless shutter, double¬
claw mechanism, very rapid motor film rewind,
solid construction of cast aluminium alloy, power¬
ful fan for cooling.
YOURS FOR £1 Os. lOd • down and tl
similar monthly payments.
“ The best • SPEC * of the year.*’
Send for leaflet giving full details.
The EUMIG JUNIOR
PROJECTOR
YOURS FOR 31/3 down and II similar 2
monthly payments. ^
Available for 8 mm., mm. or 16 mm. *
This new EUMIG Projector is without doubt the 9
Best Value in High Grade Cine Projectors, and 0
incorporates many refinements which were pre- 0
viously only to be found in much more expensive 9
machines. Still picture device. F/1.6 Meyer 0
Kinon lens. Very compact. Amazing Brilliance. #
No resistance required. 0
9
Send for leaflet giving full details. X
THE CAMERA Cft
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TlLIPMONi: VICTO^'A • 5<te2 AND 5483 ,/ .
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
■VTEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against fuil deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
NO. 1 Kodak 3ix2i, Series III (Autographic),
focussing adjustment, reversible finder, fitted
12-cm. Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th,
cable release, leather case ; perfect condition, £5/10.
NO. 530/16P Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta Roll Film
Camera, for 11 pictures 2ix2i on 3ix2i
spool, fitted Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid
shutter, ever-ready case ; fine order ; list price
£29/15/6 ; our price £22/10.
3ix2i Tropical Model Ernemann Focal-plane
2 Press Camera, direct finder, quick-wind
focal-plane shutter, l/20th to 1/1, 000th, fitted
Ernon f/3.5, focussing mount, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, roll-holder, leather case. £12.
^PfxlO? Stereo Clack, leather bellows, focus-
rtej sing adjustment, brilliant finder, fitted
pair Linear anastigmat lenses f/4.5, stereo
Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th, 12 single slides, £5.
1-PLATE Newman & Guardia Imperial Sibyl,
4 rising and cross front, N. & G. reflex finder,
fitted Tessar f/6.3, speeded shutter, i to 1/lOOth,
12 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £5/17/&.
5x4 No. 4 Roll Film Kodak, rack rising and
cross front, reversible finder, fitted Series
Id Syntor f/6.8. Compound shutter, 1 to l/200th,
cable release, leather case, £1/10.
1-PLATE Revolving Back Graflex Reflex, focussing,
4 deep triple focussing hood, focal-plane shutter,
1/lOth to 1/1, 000th, fitted Kodak anastigmat
f/4.5, F.P. adapter for i-pl. film packs, also F.P.
adapter for 3Jx2i film packs, leather case, £6/15.
9x12 and i-pl. Ica Favourite Folding, double
extension, high rack rising and cross front,
reversible finder, reversing back, fitted 15-cm.
Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/150th,
cable release, 4 D.P. holders, F.P. adapter, light
filter, Proxar and Distar lei^s, leather case, £8.
3 A Autographic Roll Film Kodak Jimior,
reversible finder, fitted Kodak anastigmat
f/7.7, speeded shutter, £1/5.
POSTCARD 3a Autographic Roll Film Kodak,
rack focussing, reversible finder, R.R. lens,
speeded shutter, cable release, £1.
^ C x 107 Richard Glyphoscope Stereo Camera,
direct finder, Achro lenses, 12 single
slides 15/“
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
ROLLEICORD, f/4.5 Trionar, perfect order ;
excellent condition ; listed £12/10 ; bargain
at £8/15. — Below.
ROLLEIFLEX, f/3.5 Tessar, case, Proxars,
cost £28/12 only three months ago, guaranteed
perfect ; bargain at £19/10. — Below.
N. & G. Baby Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, pack
adapter, 2 cases, filters, etc. ; a perfect
outfit in perfect condition ; cost over £23 ;
bargain at £10/10. — Below.
Highest Part-exchange Allowances, write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. [5470
Photo-micrography.— Extension camera and
stand, lenses and apparatus for sale.— Apply,
Box 9941, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5475
LEICA II, black, Elmar f/3.5, E.R. case ;
perfect condition, £18/10, or near offer. —
Poole, 102, Shoe Lane, E.C.4. [5476
WELTA Perfecta Miniature Folding Reflex,
Trioplan f/3.5, Compur shutter ; perfect
condition, ever-ready case, £10. — Moore, 124,
Elgin Crescent, W.ll. [5481
31x2i K.W. Reflex, f/4.5, leather case, perfect,
4 nearest, £4/10 ; New Kodak 2i Developing
Tank, 12/6 ; Photoflood Outfit, 5/- ; 4 Verax
Filters, 6/-. — Simpson, 4, Windsor Crescent,
Whitley Bay. [5482
PICCOCHIC, Vidanar f/2.9, Compur and acces¬
sories, £4/5 ; . Leitz Range-finder, 25/-. —
Ottewell, 75, Clarence Rd., Derby. [5483
I710R Sale. — Three i-pl. Reflex Cameras, all f/4.5,
Aldis-Butcher, T.T.H. Cooke, Zeiss Jena ;
many other sizes. — English, 44a, Union Rd.,
Camelon, Falkirk. [5487
31x21 Ensign Special Reflex, 6-in. focussing Zeiss
2 Tessar f/3.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, roll-
holder, leather case ; excellent condition, £12/12.
— Mead, Police House, Amersham, Bucks. [5488
SERVICE BARGAINS
EXCHANGE AND DEFERRED TERMS
SEVEN DAYS’ APPROVAL.
1-pl. Sanderson Regular, f/6 Dallmeyer lens. Sector
fuUy-speeded shutter, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter and case.
Nice condition . £3 12 6
2ix2i Super Ikonta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens, Rapid
Compur shutter, filter, case. All as new . £23 18 6
Model III Leica, f/a Summar lens. Unsoiled £31 17 6
3ix2i Model I Makina, f/2.9 Plaubel lens, delayed
Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, all in leather
case. In nice condition . £10 18 6
3-in. Double Plano Condensers, in metal mounts. Price
each . 10s. 9d,
3i X T.-P. Ruby Reflex, 1/4.5 Ross Tessar lens and 2
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter and case . £5 19 6
LInhoff Cine Tripod, 3-section, adjustable legs, pan. and
tilt, in case. List price £6 6s. As new . £3 18 6
5x4 Goerz Anschutz, f/4.5 Dogmar lens, three D.D.
shdes, Mackenzie adapter, 6 envelopes . £7 7 0
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Ehnar, filter, lens hood and E.R.
case . £19 17 6
6x6 cm. Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, Compur shutter, E.R.
case . £11 12 6
J-pl. Cocarette Roll Film, f/6.3 Zeiss Triotar lens, Com¬
pur shutter . £2 7 6
V.P. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9 anastigmat, Compur shutter
£3 17 6
Ray 9.5-mm. Cine Projector, hand turn . 14s. Od.
16-mm. Kodatoy Projector, hand turn . £1 8 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Ace, with variable resistance .. 29s, 6d.
9.5-mm. Pathe Baby, hand-turned, and resistance
£3 18 6
SPECIAL LENS OFFER.
4-in. f/4.5 Aldis anastigmat lenses, sunk iris
mount. Brand nevy. 47/6 each.
16-mm. Ensign 300-B Projector, 300-watt lamp, self-
contained, carrying-case . £19 12 6
Pathe 200-B, with variable resistance. Good con¬
dition . £13 17 6
16-mm. Ensign 100-B Projector, in self-contained carrying-
case. Nice order . £11 15 0
3ix2i Cocarette Roll Film, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter and D.V. and brilliant' finders . £5 17 6
3ix2i Enolde, with coupled view-finder, f/4.5 Enolde
anastigmat, Vario shutter and leather case. ... £3 7 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Motocamera B, f/3.5 anastigmat lens,
leather case . £3 18 6
9.5-mm. Coronet Cine Projector, with resistance, any
voltage . £1 15 9
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/3.5 Dalmac,
6 slides, F.P. adapter. Fine condition . £12 17 6
4.5x6 cm. Zeiss Bebe, f/5, speeded shutter, i to i/iooth
sec., 6 slides and 2 purses . £2 5 0
3ix2i Goerz Tengor, f/4.5 Dogmar lens, Compur shutter
£4 15 0
3x4 cm. Vollenda, f/4.5 Radionar, 3-speed shutter
£2 18 6
3ix2i Six-20 Kodak, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat, D.A.
Compur . £4 12 6
3J X 2i Certo Plate, double ex., f/3.9 Xenar lens, Compur
shutter, 3 shdes, leather case . £4 18 6
i-pl. T.-P. Ruby Reflex, Ensign f/4.5 anastigmat, 3 D.D.
shdes, F.P. adapter and leather case . £5 7 6
2Jx2i Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar lens, Compur shutter, E.R.
case and filter . £4 17 6
21: X 2;[ Brilliant, f/7.7 lens, E.R. case . £1 18 6
21x21 Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar lens, Derval shutter
£6 6 0
i-pl. V & N. Enlarger, Vertical, f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens,
baseboard and negative carrier . £8 12 6
Leitz Leica Valla Enlarger, f/3.5 Elmar lens and printing
board . £8 17 6
4x4 cm. and Miniature Foth Vertical Enlarger, f/3.5
anastigmat lens. As new . £6 12 6
i-pl. Kodak Autolocus Vertical Enlarger, Kodak ana^
Midget Magnaprint Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3 lens. As
new . £3 12 6
Pathe 200-B Projector, with variable resistance£12 17 6
Bolex DA. for 9.5 and 16 mm. films, 250-watt lamp,
variable resistance . £25 17 6
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines)
Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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XVI
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November i8, 1936
i
CLEARANCE
Second-hand Used Bargains offered during our sale at
ridiculous prices. Impossible to repeat. Duplicates of
many items. Cash only (or reserved against 10/- deposit).
Hire Purchase over £25 of 12 or 24 monthly payments.
9i/16-mni. G910 Bolez Projector, 500-watt, all geared model, trans¬
former. New condition. Real bargain . £32 10 0
3i x2J Zeiss Ikon Palmos Press, Zeiss Tessar f'4.5. self-capping 1/lOtb
to 1/1, 000th, double slides, case. Cost £^0. Perfect.. £7 7 0
6x6 Super Ikonta, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur Rapid, coupled range¬
finder. new release lock, carton. Hardly used. First £19 19 0
31x21 Ensign Boll Film Reflex, Aldis f/3.4 Speed, latest l/2otb to
l/500th, hide case. Just as new. Bargain . £5 17 6
6x6 Perlecta Folding Mirror Reflex, Xenar f/3.8, latest Compur,
12 pictures on 31x21, ever-ready case. As new.... £9 17 6
31x21 Snper Ikonta Model II, Tessar f/3.8, Compur Rapid, locking
release, all built-in latest. Just as new. First . £17 17 0
VJ*. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9 Speed, latest Compur. As new. . £3 17 6
Movikott 16-mm. Zeiss Camera, Zeiss f/1.4, coupled range-finder,
precision focus, multi speeds, delayed-action, adjustable shutter,
focus on film, etc., etc. Cost £105. Like new . £75 0 0
31x21 Zeiss Ikon Icarette Roll Film Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
1).A. Compur, latest rise, cros-s. New model, double extension,
automatic bellows catches, wire finder, slides, screen. First
£8 17 6
Metrophot Photo-electric Exposure Meter, case . 39s. 6d.
31x21 Super Ikonta, Tessar f/4.5. Compur, coupled range-finder
focus, 8 or IG pictures. Bargain. Cost £1U . £11 11 0
41x21 Carbine, Aldis f/4.5. Mulchro 1 to 1/lOOth, latest. . £2 17 8
Dallmeyer Popular Titler, complete for cin6 . 383. Od.
31x21 Ensign 7 Roll Film, Ensar f/4.5, D.A. Compur, rising, cross
front, latest radial focusser, wire finder. Like new. ... £3 17 6
Ensign Midget, f/G..3, in purse. As new . 27s. 6d.
31 X 21 Ernemann Press, Tessar f/4.5, 1,10th to 1/l.OOUth, case. Snip
£6 17 6
8-mm. Keystone Bronze Projector, 200-watt. Like new. First
£9 17 6
6x6 Ikoflex, Zeiss Novar f/4.5. Klio, 1 to l/150th. latest mirror retlex,
twin lens. 12 pictures on 31 • 21. Just as new . £6 17 6
31x21 Mentor Sports Reflex, Tessar f/.3.5. Compur all metal,
compact, hide case. Like new. Cost £2.'>, slides. . . . £15 15 0
6x13 Voigtlander Stereo Triple Lens Reiex, like Heidoscope, Heliars
f/4.5, Cornpurs. slides, case. Cost £.50. Like new'.... £25 0 0
16-on-31 X 21 Super Ikonta. Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid, case
£12 12 0
6x6 Rolleiflex, Tessar fM.5 (21 21 film model), case.... £6 17 6
31x21 T.-P. Reflex, Dallmeyer f latest steel gear self-capping.
lyiOth to 1/1, 000th, latest hinged hood, revolving back. Snip
£5 17 0
16-mm. Victor Talkie, 500-watt, latest compact, 2 cases* First
£75 0 0
Six-20 Kodak 31 - 21, f/G.3, carton, instructions. Like new 423. 6d.
16-mm. Ensign 300-B Projector, latest 3U0-watt. Like new £19 19 0
91-mm. Pathe Lux Projector, 80 watts, motor, res., case, £21 . £8 17 6
1-pl. Cameo. .\l<lis-Butcher f/4.5. 1)..4. Compur. double ex., rise, cross,
wire finder, slides, case, latest. Cost £13 . £4 17 6
16-mm. Ensign Super Projector, 2j()-watt. all movements, resistance.
case, complete. Cost £.50. .New condition. First.. £19 19 0
1-pl. Ensign Pressman Reflex, no lens, l;loth to I l.OOOth . .57s. 6d.
91-mm. Pathe B Motocamera, ! 3.5. Cost £6 Gs. First. . £2 19 6
16-mm. Bell-Howoll Projector, 2uu-\vatt. case. Perfect.. £12 12 0
9i-mm. Pathe Kid Projector, and resisLince . 29s. 6d.
l-pl, Zeiss Ikon Maximar Plate, Zeiss Dominar f/4.5, Compur. ilmible
ex., rise, cross, wire finder, slides. Cost £14 . £4 17 6
8-mm. Kodak Projector, resistance, case . £4 17 6
31 X 21 Agfa Roll Film, f/4.5. ' to 1/lOuth. Like new. bargain 49s. 6d.
3i A 2] T.-P. Rubyette No. 2 Reflex, latest small model, Dallmeyer
f/4.5. l/ioth to 1/l.OOOth. direct finder, revolve back.. . £9 17 6
16-mm. De Vry Intermittent Projector, l.GOU ft., no claws. . £55 0 0
6 ' 6 Korelle Reflex. f'2.U Speed, latest l/25th to l/50Ulh.. . . £9 17 6
31 21 Tropical Carbine, Aldis f,4.5. D.A. Corap., rise, cross £4 4 0
16-mm. G-B. Talkie. List £175. Hardly used. Bargain £115 0 0
Super Sports Dolly, 12 or 16 on .31 21, also V.P. plates. 3 cameras
one, Meyer f/2. 9. D.A. Compur, self-erect. As new.. £8 8 0
16-mm. Victor Bronze Projector, 750-watt, case. Like new £29 10 0
10-in. Dallmeyer Latest f 6 Telephoto, suit 31 retlex . . £4 17 6
8-mm. Telephoto, Dallmeyer 2-in. f'4, suit Keystone. Bnip 65s. Od.
wO-B Superligbt Lenses, 37-mm. or 5U-iiim. Cost £5 5s. • • -63s. Od.
16-mm, Ampro Talkie Projector, 500-watt, latest. As new £85 0 0
16-on-V.P. Ensign Multex. Ross Xprea f/1.9. Like new. . £14 14 0
31 X 21 Agfa Speedex Roll Film, f/4.5. D.A. Compur. Bargain £4 4 0
16-mm. Films, 400-ft., Comedy, Travel, etc. Each in can. -398. 0d.
01-mm. Pathe Home Movie Projector, double claw . 578. 6d.
16-mm. Victor Bronze Turret Camera, turret head, visual focus,
multi speeds, reverse crank and latest fittings. £50. . £29 10 0
Cine Room Light Dimmer, dime professionally . lid.
16-mm. Ensign Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9. Cost £25. As new. Snip
£9 17 6
400-ft. U.S.A. Patent Wire, latest, finest made. Five for.. 10s. 6d.
l-pl. Goerz Plate, Ooerz f'6.8, i to l/loOth, double ex., slides 37s. 6d.
VJ*. Zeiss Ikon Bebe Plate, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5. Compur. very small.
compact, uickelled slides. Cost £20. Lovely miniature £4 17 6
31x21 Ensign Autorange, Tessar f’4.5. D.A. Compur, rise, cross.
wire finder, radial focus, coupled range-finder . £9 17 6
16-mm. Ampro KD Projector, 750-watt. caee. Bargain.... £35 0 0
91-mm. Miller All-metal Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9, 3 speeds, Inter¬
change lenses, like Dekko, but metal leather-covered. Like
new . £5 17 6
l-pl- Zeiss Ikon Miroflex Folding Reflex and Press, Tessar f/4.5. l/3rd
to l/2.000th, slides, case. Cost £50 recently. Amazing bargain
£19 19 0
Sl-in. DaUmeyer f 4.5, suit reflex or enlarger. As new . 39s. 6d.
6i-in. Zeiss Protar f 6.3 Convertible Anastigmat. £12. .39s. 6d.
16-mm. Ensign. Simplex Wafer Camera, f/3.5, 1-in. thick, 50-ft. Cost
£20 . £9 17 6
8-mm. Keystone Bronze Camera, Dallmeyer f/l.'.*. As new £9 17 6
Newman & Sinclair Reflex, Tessar f, '4.5, douiile slides. . £3 19 6
31 • 2J Autographic Kodak, f/7.9. Just like new . 19s. 6d.
31 - 21 Zeiss Icarette Roll Film Plate, no lens, double ex.. . £3 17 6
7 days’ Approval against Remittance. Write To-day.
BRAND NEW. — 24 monthly payments on the EDWIN
CORSE Easy payment plan over £23 value. All makes
supplied.
EDWIN GORSE
86, ACCRINGTON RD., BLACKBURN
CAMERAS AND LENSES |
LEICA III, chromium, Summar f/2, E.R.
case, wire release, spool chamber, films,
vertical enlarger, all as new, £30 ; 13.5-cm.
Hektor Lens, £13/10 ; Vidom Finder, £3/5,
chromium, both as new ; Case for Leica,
5 lenses, finders, etc. (Etgus), £2/2 ; Single
Exposure Camera (Oligo), four adapting rings,
arm for enlarger upright, £5/5 ; Range-finder,
£1/1 : Angular Finder for Model I, 15/-. — Hills,
Netherhill, Awbridge, Romsey, Hampshire. [5485
SUPER Baby Ikonta, as new, f/4.5 Tessar,
Compur, automatic focussing, ever-ready case ;
cost £19 ; bargain, £13. — George, 106, Bushey
Hill Rd., London. [5489
VOIGTLANDER Range-finder Bessa, latest f/3.5
Heliar lens ; perfect ; cost £21 ; £14. —
H. C., Plant House, Holcombe, Bury. [5490
Leica hi, chromium, Elmar f/3.5, Leitz pan.
filter, ever-ready case, Magniphot enlarger
for Elmar lens, masking frame, Leica Manual,
£27/10, or sell separatelJ^ — Blackmore, Foxley,
Holyport, Berks. [5493
Miniature. — Retina, Schneider f/3.5, in ever-
ready leather case ; new last month ; owner
bought Leica, £7. — 129, Copthall Rd., Handsworth,
Birmingham. [5495
SUPER Ikonta 34x24, Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur,
£12. — 131, Spoil St., Coventry. [5497
ZEISS Super Nettel 35-mm., Tessar f/2.8,
coupled range-finder, F.P. shutter, l/5th
to 1/1, 000th, hood, filter, E.R. case ; cost over
£27 ; mechanically and optically perfect ; prac¬
tically unmarked, £20 ; deposit system preferred. —
A. M. Chambers, 84, Princess Rd., Bournemouth.
[5499
SUPER Ikonta 530/2U, f/4.5 Tes.sar, D.A.
Conpur, case ; as new, £12. — Box 9949,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5502
Leica Illa, f/2 Summar, chromium ; new,
£31/10. — Box 9950, c/o “ The Amateur Photo-
•grapher.” [5504
QUPER Ikonta, 8 or 16 on 3ix2}, f/4.5 Tessar,
ir normal delayed Compur, case, filter ; perfect,
£12/10. — Box 9951, c/o “ The Amateur Photo-
gi-apher.” [5505
21 SQUARE W.P. Carbine, f/4.5 Beck Mutar,
4 excellent condition ; £2/10. — Below.
6 7 -IN. T.-P. Cooke f 4.5, semi-sunk, optically
8 perfect, 35/-. — Bo.x 9952, c,o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5506
Leica Jlla, as new, Summar f '2 lens, chromium
plated ; first £31 secures, E.R. case.-
Box 9954, c o “ Tlie Amateur Photographer.” [5507
I^NSIGN Film Keflex, nearly new, 31x2.1, l/25th
li to l/.500tli, AldU f 4.5, leather case, £7 or
offer. — 20, Reading Kd., Brighton, 7, Sussex. [5509
01x2t Roll Film Tenax, f/4.5 Goerz Dogmar,
O4 Compur ; unsoiled. 7 guineas. — Box 9960,
c/o “ The Amateur Pliotographer.” [5510
01x24 Tropical Adoro, f/4.5 Zeiss Tes.sar,
O2 Compur, 3 slides in wallet ; unsoiled ;
10 guineas. — Box 9959, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5511
Leica llla, f/2 Summar, chromium, ever-ready
case ; as new ; bargain, £27/10. — Box 9961,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5512
9 -CM. f/4 Elmar Lens, coupled, chromium,
case ; as new, £8/10. — Welsh, 25, Ditchling
Rise, Brighton. [5469
CINEMATOCRAPH APPARATUS
QQ/- The ‘‘Illustra” 9.5-mm. Super Projector,
00/ which has the following features to
fully recommend itself to you, having sprocket
feed, Maltese cross intermittent movement as is
used in motion picture theatres throughout the
world. Super projection is secured with a lens
of high standard, will give a 6-ft. picture from a
12-volt accumulator or any mains, fitted for
super reels of 300 and 400 ft. Prices ;• Accumu¬
lator Model, 99/- ; Projection Mains Model,
£5/10 ; Motor Drive Model, £7/7 ; 16-mm.
Models also available at the same prices.
TLLUSTKA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
X London, W.l, Oxford St. End, facing
Gaumont-British. Gerrard 6889 ; your inspection
invited ; demonstrations daily from 12 noon. [5501
Film Hire. — 9.5-mni. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft. ’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
REDUCED Film Hire.— 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
PATHE 200-B, with resistance and case. Dekko
f/2.5 Taylor-Hobson Cine Camera, Dallmeyer
Telephoto lens, Avo new exposure meter and case,
screen, etc. ; all as new ; will accept £20 for the
lot. — 48, Drayton Waye, Kenton, Middx. [5462
MALLINSON’S
RECORD SUCCESSES
MALLINSON’S publicity consists
of ACHIEVEIVIENT open to
verification, not of tall promises and
impossible guarantees. This year they
have again broken all records both in
sales for Members and Prizes won in
Photographic Competitions.
MALLINSON’S MEMBERS
have won over 900 Prizes this year.
Here are a few drawn from the list :
By kind permission of the ‘‘Dally Herald."
1st Prize - - - £3,000
64 Prizes for reproductions in this competition, each £2 2 0
D Prizes in “ News Chronicle,” at . £1 0 0
12 Prizes in " Daily Dispatch,” at . lOs. 6d.
5 Firsts in “ Answers ” at . £5 0 0
6 Seconds in ” Answers.” at . £2 0 0
6 Thirds in ‘‘Answers,” at . £1 0 0
2 Firsts in “Yorkshire W.Post,” at . £5 0 0
1 Second in ” Yorkshire W. Post,” at . £2 0 0
3 Thirds in ” Yorkshire W. Post." at . £1 0 0
15 Fourths in “Yorkshire W. Post,” at . lOs. 6d.
5 Firsts in “Sunday Graphic,” at . £50 0 0
3 Seconds in ” Sunday Graphic,” at . £10 0 0
35 Prizes in "Sunday Grapliic,” at . ...£1 0 0
28 Prizes in “Sunday Graphic,” at . lOe. Od.
2 Firsts (Action) in “Sunday Graphic,” at . £5 0 0
3 Seconds (Action) in “Sunday Graphic.” at....£l 1 0
3 Firsts in “ Sunday Pictorial,” at . £5 5 0
2 Seconds in “ Sunday Pictorial,” at . £3 3 0
13 Thirds in “ Sunday Pictorial,” at . £1 1 0
6 Firsts in Irish Press, at . £3 0 0
2 Seconds in Irish Press, at . £2 0 0
3 Thirds in Irish Press, at . £1 0 0
5 Firsts in “ Daily Sketch,” at . £50 0 0
2 Seconds in “ Daily Sketch,” at . £10 0 0
20 Thirds in " Dally Sketch,” at . £1 0 0
20 Prizes in " Daily Sketch," at . lOs. Od.
5 Firsts in “Home Photographer,” at . £5 5 0
3 Seconds In ” Home Photographer," at . £2 2 0
I Third in ” Home Photographer,” at . £1 1 0
29 Prizes in ” Home Pliotographer,” at . Sa. Od.
1 First (Cover Competition), “Home Photographer” £2 2 0
5 Firsts in Kodak Magazine, at . £3 3 0 and £5 5 0
5 Seconds in Kodak Magazine, at . . ,£1 10 0 and £2 2 0
10 Thirds in Kodak Magazine, at... lOa. Od. and £110
12 Prizes in Kodak Magazine, at . lOa. 'id.
First Prize in “Weekly Illustrated,” at . £50 0^0
33 Prizes in “Weekly Illustrated,” at . £1 0,0
6 Firsts in “Home Journal,” at . £5 0 0
16 Prizes in “ Home Journal,” at . £1 1 0
9 Prizes in ” Sunday Referee,” at . £1 1 0
2 Firsts in ” Sunday Referee” (Dog Competition), at £5 0 0
6 Firsts in “Sunday Referee” (Dog Comnetition), at £2 2 0
1 First in “ Evening Express,” at . £20 0 0
I First in “ Birmingham Gazette,” at . £25 0 0
1 First in AUinson Bread Competition, at . £40 0 0
7 Firsts in ” Zoo.” at . £1 0 0
In addition to Competition work Mallinson's
sold thousands of photographs for their
Members in the ordinary way during the
year.
NOW is the time to join up for practical
success in 1937. By joining now you will
be ready to sell your work by April or May
Prospectus from : —
MALLINSON’S
FREE-LANCING SERVICES
(DEPT. A.), ROSE CRESCENT, CAMBRIDGE
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November i8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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ENSIGN
YOV CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked : lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
New Avo Exposure Meter, case ; as new ;
cost £3/8/6 ; offered 55/-.— H., 133, White-
ladies lid., Bristol. [5473
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
Wanted^ Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — II. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes : call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane. London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Baby Sibyl, 41x6 cm., plate model,
f/4.5 lens, 3 D.D. slides ; price must be
reasonable. — Davies, Middleton Chambers, Lowgate,
Hull. [5451
4X4 Automatic Rolleiflex, f/2.8, and accessories
wanted. — Workman, 20, Hogarth Rd., S.W.5.
[5455
WANTED. — Optochrome Developing Tank, or
similar. — Wright, 4, St. John St., Pendle-
bury. [5461
WANTED. — Miniature Camera, latest model,
f/2 or under ; no dealers. — Box 9937, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5467
WANTED. — 16-inm. Cine, exchange Certo 34x21,
f/2. 9 Xenar, 8 slides, R.F.H., F.P.A. ; cost
£20. — 9, Manston Avenue, Southall. [5471
fs iy Offered for Electro Bewi ; deposit. — Box
9942, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5474
Exchange. — T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, 34x21,
f/4.5. long extension, 2 Rollex holders, excellent
condition ; wanted, Voigtlander Virtus. — Wake-
man, Vale View, Dartmouth. [5480
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
MULTIFLOOD OUTFIT
FIRST WITH THE NEW
EUMIG PROJECTOR.
Available for
8, 9.5 or ISJmm. FILMS
Easily adjustable to
any angle or position.
Intense light where-
ever^you want It.
Will stand or hang
anywhere.
Outfit includes re¬
flector, fitted with
bakelite lampholder,
6-ft. flex and plug,
and universal head
stand. In box (with¬
out lamp) . 6/-
Osram Photoflood
lamps, for use with
above . 2/6
Complete outfits containing everything necessary for
Flash-Bulb photography, including 2 Philips Photoflux
bulbs (small), reflector, torch, battery and test bulb.
No. 0. — With Silverlite folding reflector . 5/6
No. 1. — With Multiray metal reflector . 12/6
The most efficient portable projector in its
price class, and to-day*s best value. Note
these features:
250-watt lamp.
^ F)1.6 Meyer projection lens
Still pictures of full Hghtintensity,
Completely self-contained.
Detachable gate.
The famous “ Eumig ** Patent
easy-thread sprocket feed.
j delivered!
|0N FIRST OF j
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CASH PRICE
1 7 GNS.
FLASH-BULB OUTFITS
SYNCHROFLASH OUTFITS
For genuine Indoor snapshots with Flash-Bulbs or Powder.
Fitted in a moment. Models for all cameras. Complete
outfit . 27/6
ENSIGN. Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.l
i-pl. GOERZ TENAX, f/4.5 Onerz Tenaxiar, Compur shutter
0 sillies, F.l*. oilapler, case. Cost ,£1G IDs. • 7 • fi
Excellent coiulition . • • • D
3ix24 ERNEMANN FOLDING PLATE. f/4.r) anaBtispnat,
S-speed T. ami H. elnilter. riouble exteiision, jC Q • 1 7 • R
rise anil cross, 0 sliiJeB, roll-holder . SO • 1 f • D
PATHE 9.5-mm. DE LUXE MOTOCAM- CO . 1 O * R
ERA, special Krausw 175.5. Good coiiditioTi »0 • • D
4.ix2i' ORION ROLL; FILM, f/4.5 Zeiss CO . 7 ♦ R
Tesaar, Coinpvir shutter, rise and cross . • U
BLENDUX PHOTO-ELECTRIC CINE CO . 7’- R
METER, incase . • D
4.J X 6 cm. GOERZ TENAX. f'4..j Dogmar, slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Excellent coiiditiun. . £4:18:6
16-on-2ix3} BALDA, f/5.6 Meyer, Compur shutter,
oiitical D.V. fliider. New condition. . £6:18:6
6-in. f/4.5 ZEISS^'TESSAR, in standard CO • |7 • R
ZEISS 8 X TURITA PRISM BINOCULAR. T 1 O . 1 9 . R
List £18. Good condition .
16-on-V.P. (3 4 cm.) VOIGTLANDER PERKEO, f/3.5
Skopar, Compur, with range-finder, soft C C • 7 * R
pouch. Cost £12. Good condition . • f • O
STANDARD MODEL LEICA, f/3.5 Elmar, interchangeable
lens mount, separate long-base range-finder, vertical tripod
adapter, spirit level, panoramic head, 1 0 • 7 • R
leather case. Cost £20. Almost as new. ... X 1 « • • • U
16-on-V.P. (3 k 4 cm.) LATEST BABY IKONTA, f/3.5
Tessar, Rapid Compur, suede pouch. As jCQ.i7«R
new. List £10 138. 6d . • X i • U
i-pl. WIZARD HAND AND STAND, f/8 Gundlach, C-speed
T. and B. shutter, double extension, rising front, reversing
back, 3 D.D. slides, leather case, 3-fold • 17 • R
tripod. Good condition .
^ENSIGN ROLL FILM REFLEX, f/6.3 £J • 12 : 6
DEFINITELY THE HIGHEST
ALLOWANCES IN THE TRADE
FOR YOUR OLD APPARATUS
IN PART EXCHANGE FOR NEW
LEICA, CONTAX, EXAKTA, SUPER
IKONTA, MIRAPHOT, REFLECTA,
DOLLINA, ROLLEIFLEX, ETC.,
always in stock and available on
LONDON’S EASIEST EASY TERMS
Good quality Clnfe Projectors urgently
required for cash. Highest prices paid.
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone : HOLborn 8484
ACCESSORIES
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
KODASCOPE Model D, 300- watt lamp.; listed
£25 : very little used, £15. — Bastow, North
St., Chichester. [5465
PAILLARD Bolex 16-mm. Turret Camera, 1936
model, as new, f/2. 9 lens, £30. — H. C., Plant
House, Holcombe, Bury. [5491
KODASCOPE A 16-mm. Projector, 2-in. lens,
variable resistance 200/250 volts, 250-
watt lamp, 5-ft. picture ; perfect condition ; cost
£51 ; price £14. — Wallis, Court Lodge, Westerbam,
Kent. [5498
Movies at Home. — How to make your own
Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope (A), Pear Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
[5503
LANTERNS & ENLARGERs]
ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
I^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
IjlNLARGERS . — List of parts for own construction ;
Li postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
VERTICAL Electric Enlarger, Leica and 34x24,
condenser or diffuser, 46-in. upright, f/6.3
Ross Homocentrie, Compur, rack focussing, 13x15
base, £0 : callers only ; after 8 p.m., top bell.
—151, Goldhawk Rd., W.12. [5484
ENSIGN Magnapriut Enlarger 34x24, as
new, in maker’s carton, £3/17/6. — Hills,
Netherhill, Awbridge, Romsey, Hampshire. [5486
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ November i8, 1936'
Good-bye
spots/
Farewell Blemishes!!!
Any novice can remove
telegraph poles, motor cars
and any unwanted object
from prints with the great¬
est ease and certainty with
ETCHADINE
The greatest boon for amateurs
and professionals alike. The
competitors’ greatest boon.
Impossible of detection. Com¬
plete outfit with t
full instructions... x ^ 'O
Or from all reputable POST FREE
dealers.
GEORGE H. POTTS
- LIMITED -
7 and 9. BAKER ST.. LONDON. W.l
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£9 9 0. As new. c
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PATH^ PROJECTORS .. £6 IS
With motor and super attachment, f
£9 0 0. As new. S
PATH^ KID PROJECTORS. ►
£1 10 0. As new. J
A great number of other bargains. ^
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. f
THE CAMERA PEOPLE
24 fleetstreet.TOROUAY
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velo,x glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3J X at, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. 1 16 (2iX4t) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3— Six 3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — 8i x 61 enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 1 dozen
— 6i X 4I enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/61 dozen : extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16" enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 X 10 1/3 each — 10 X 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OP ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION/^LlfcEslER^" ’
exchange; and wanted
Ensign Film Measurer for 16-mm. film, cheap
for cash ; must be perfect.— Wallace Heaton,
Ltd., 127, New Bond St., W. [5477
CONTAX wanted, f/1.5, also fj-in. f/2 Sonnar,
cheap for cash or exchange Radiogram.-
Mills Radio, Northfield, Birmingham. [5494
EXCHLANGE. — 3ix2i Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Xpres,
revolving back, F.P.A., slides, case ; wanted,
3ix2i Deckrullo Press, f/2.7. — 4, Hillside Crescent,
Skipton, Yorkshire. [5496
WANTED. — Foth-Derby Miniature. — Best, 42,
Highdown Rd., Hove. {London, Holborn
5384). [5500
MAKINA H, or 3ix2i Folding Reflex, cheap ;
write details, condition. — Box 9955, c/o
The Amateur Photographer.” [5508
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON. Belfast. 64. York St. Hours. 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON. Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 : Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON. Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 : Wednesday. 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7. Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours. 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON. Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON " Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20x16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3; 12X10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6. 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pI., 3/6 36
sheets. 10x8 5/- ; 12x10 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper; llx2i, 1/6 gross,
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4}x2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; t-pl., 21- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 ,50.
K ALTON Plates : 4-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-.
backed 5/9 ; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
l|x2i. 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2Jx4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i. 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Fiat Films. H. & D. 2,000 and 600 ;
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
4-pl., 12/-. 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films. H. & D.
2,000 : 34x24, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; 4-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
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K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
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“ LEICA I ”
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SALE BARGAINS
Our Annual Sale will last the whole ot November,
and we are offering some ol the finest bargains ever
seen. Gel yours whilst they last.
Aatomatio Rolleiflex 6x6, Tessar f/3.8. Good condition
£13 10 0
Aatomatio RoUeicord 6x6, Trlotar f/4.5, E.R. case. Perfect
£8 8 0
Proxars for RoUeicord. As new. Per pair. ... £1 10 0
Yoigtlander Bessa, 8 or 16, Skopar f/4.6, D.A. Compur.
Aa new . £5 15 0
Kodak Six*20 Junior, K. anastigmat f/7.7. As new £1 10 0
Icarette 31x21, Tessar f/4.5, Comp., case. Perfect £3 17 6
Yoigtlander Bessa, 8 or 16, Voi^r f/4.5, Pronto. As
new . £3 7 6
Zeiss EoUbri 3x4 cm., Tessar f/8.6. Comp. Perfect £6 12 6
Ensign Doable-8, 3x4 cm., Ensar f/4.5. List £3 12s. 6d.
As new . £2 7 6
Zeiss Ikonta 16 on 120, Novar f/4.5, Telmar. Perfect
£4 0 0
Baldi 8x4 cm., Meyer f/3.5, Comp. As new. ... £5 5 0
Super Ikonta 530, Tessar f/3.5, Compur. As new £12 16 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5, Compur, leather case. Perfect
£6 17 6
Baby Ikonta 3x4 cm., Novar f/3.5, Compur. As new
£5 17 6
Baldina, 36 pictures on 35-mm., Meyer f/3.5, Comp. As
new . £6 10 0
Soper Ikonta 530, 16 on 120, Tessar f/3.5, Rapid Comp.
As new . £13 5 0
Yoigtlander 6 X 6 cm., Skopar f/4.5, Comp. As new £4 5 0
Rodenstock Clarovivid, 8 or 16, Trlnar f/3.9, Comp., range¬
finder coupled to view'flnder. List£16 78. 6d. £12 0 0
Zeisslkonta, 8 or 16, Novar f/4.5, Compur. As new £7 17 6
Yoigtlander 6 X 6 cm., 45/- model. As new . £1 12 6
Yoigtlander Superb 6x6, Skopar f/3.5, Comp., E.R. case
£11 17 6
Contax I, wedge-finder, Tessar f/3.5. As new . . . £18 0 0
Contameter, for Contax. New condition . £7 5 0
Leica III, black, non-collaps. f/2 Summar. Perfect £25 0 0
Elmar 9-cm. f/4. As new . £8 10 0
Elmar 10.5-cm. f/6.8. As new . £6 10 0
Hektor 13.5-cm. f/4.6. As new . £13 10 0
Yidom Finder. As new . £3 0 0
Valoy Enlarger. Aa new . £7 10 0
Exakta Multi-speed, plate back, Tessar f/2.8. Shop-soiled
£22 0 0
IGCCRGE CHILDE
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228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds
MATERIALS
OO Ql Q VALUE Surplus End Season Stock.
^.^,0x0 Amazing Bargains. — 3ix2i Vigorous
Glossy Gaslight Paper, 1/- gross ; Gaslight Postcards,
in Soft, Normal, Vigorous and Extra Vigorous,
offered at 1/6 100, post 6d. ; full clearance list
with ordinary list and generous packet samples
free : kindly mention “ A.P.”— Kimber’s (Kimber
of Brighton), 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
ATTWOOD photo works, Hadleigh, Essex.
Phone, Hadleigh 58238. Catalogue free.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ATTWOOD. — Genuine Surplus Glossy Gaslight
Paper, vigorous and normal, 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper, glossy, velvet and
matt, normal and vigorous ; i-pl., 72 sheets
2/6 ; whole-plate, 4/- ; also Cream, Natural and
Silky Grain.
ATTWOOD First Quality Bromide and Gaslight
Postcards, all grades ; 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500
12/- : 1,000 21/-.
ATTWOOD Bromide and Gaslight. Singles, Post¬
cards, commercial, all grades ; 1/9 100, 15/-
1,000 ; Bromide Strips, 15/6 1,000.
ATTWOOD Special Line. — J-plates, 300 and 400
H. & D., 2/9 dozen, 4 dozen 10/- ; reliable
for outdoor work.
ATTWOOD Mounts, paste-on, for i-pl., white, grey,
brown, 50 3/6; for whole-plate, 6/-.
1-PLATE Grey Folders, two-piece, 2/- dozen ; for
2 whole-plate, 3/- dozen ; all post paid ; prompt
dispatch ; satisfaction guaranteed. — ^Attwood, Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh. [0025
Allens. — Super OasUght (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd..
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, sUp-in comers, samples,
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcard
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 3ix2i, 12 designs 1/- ; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Rother¬
ham.
CALENDARS 1937. — Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars 3ix21 2/6 ; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Monster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — Crown Manu¬
factory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings.
2/- 100 ; Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 1()0 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
[5223
SPECIAL Offer to 35-mm. Miniature Camera
users, super-speed fine-gralu panchromatic,
gives crisp, sparkling negatives in the dullest
winter light, and is excellent for night snapshots,
5/6 per 40 ft., three lengths for 12/6. — B. S.
Productions, 1, Mitre Court, Fleet St., E.C.4. [5400
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces ;
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service. —
Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London, S.E.l.
Rodney 4013. [0003
Leica Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 3^x5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors.— George Childe, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. ; for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight-exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Developing and printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received: 3ix2i 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91. Lupus St., S.W.l. [5011
IjllLMS Developed and Printed, 3Jx2i lOd., post
’ free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing. 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
SPECIAL Offer. — Send for particulars to — G.
Franklin, 2, Derwent St., Sunderland. [5294
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.,
37, BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
A new style o{ lantern designed to take 250 or 500 watt lamp,
can be connected to any lamp-holder or wail plug, no special
wiring, gives 5-!t. picture at 15 ft.
PRICE, complete in fibre carrying-case, including slide carrier,
and all necessary leads and plugs, with Aldis-Butcber 8, 10 or
12 in. focus projection lens . £10 10 0
“OPTISCOPE” LANTERN
FOR USE IN HALL
Gives an 8-ft. picture at 50 ft., or a 10-ft. picture at 60 ft., when
using an 18-in. lens.
PRICE, complete in fibre carrying-case, including slide carrier
and all necessary leads and plugs.
With Aldis-Butcher lens, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 in. focus, £14 15 0
Special Silver-back Lamps, extra :
250-watt. 20s. Od. 500-watt, 24s. Od.
State exact voltage of lamp required when ordering.
THE NEW “S.H.” EPISCOPE
Thisjnew Epi-
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objects such as
maps, drawings
coloured prints,
etc., in the
colours of the
originals 51 in.
square and give
a 6-ft. picture
at a| distance
o! 12 ft.
EPISCOPE, with 12-in. Epi anastigmat lens f/4, metal table,
10 ft. flex, with switch, 110-volt 250-watt lamp . £17 17 6
Adjustable Resistance for 200/250-volt circuit, extra. . £2.^ 9 0
THE “S.H.” EPIDIASCOPE
This new Epi¬
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objects such as
maps, draw¬
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prints, etc. It
will also give
wonderful pro¬
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EPIDIASCOPE, with 12-m. Epi anastigmat lens 1/4, also 6-in.
lantern objective, metal table, 10-ft. flex with switch, 250-watt
lamp, 110 volts . £22 2 6
Adjustable Resistance for 200/250-volt circuit, extra. .£290
“ OPTISCOPE ” LANTERN
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November i8, 1936
‘‘RAJAH” ENLARGERS
of precision design and construction.
F/4.6 Aaastigmat, one-
hand lever rise and fall,
with aatomatic locking.
Universal negative car¬
rier provides for the
insertion of either strip
or single negatives. Heli¬
cal micro-focussing and
orange cap.
Model 0, 4x4 cm.,
enlarges 2 to 8 times
linear, complete with
condenser.... £880
Model I, 6x6 cm.,
complete with doable
condenser . . £11 10 0
Model 11, 6.5x9 cm.,
complete with double
condenser . . £16 15 0
A sk to see these Enlargers at your dealer, or write for
full particulars fo:
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London) LTD.
37, RATHBONE STREET. LONDON. W.l
Tel.phonc: Museum 41 4t.
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
when purchasing new apparatus including : —
Leica, Super Ikonta,
Rolleicord, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, Makina,
Super NettelfContax,
Retina, etc., etc., etc.
Write for Special offer, stating
^ what you have and your
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G. & F. A. Wilman, 32, Westgate.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 20, High St.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd.. 119, Queen St*
J. L. Robton, 48. Warwick Road.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
E. J. Williams, 92, SaviUe Road, Saville
Town.
Browne & Nolan, Lid., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
GRIMSBY. Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
^GSTON-ON-TBAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
LEEDS. C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Corner.
LEICESTER. Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
LITEIRPOOL. W. H. Tomkioson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
LONDON. Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. Allen, Ltd., Market PUce.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate.
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD. Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY. W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd.. 30. Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON. W. Martin, 112, High Streat.
ENLARGEMENTS
1 /O DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6(1. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
±1 0 from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38. Gainsborough
Avenue. Oldham. [0017
I^NLARGEMENTS of Quality, Postcard Printing,
Hi etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
^ LAZED Enlargements: i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
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TTiNlaARGEMENTS, high-class, reasonable : send
Hi for list. — ^Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [4651
REPAIRERS
T3EPAIRS to Cameras, focal-plane and other
XL shutters, etc. — W. A. Furse (many years with
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IVfODERN Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien-
iVl tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
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TJOWEN’S CAMERA RJEPAm SERVICE. LTD..
Xj undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
including Modern Miniatures. Estimates submitted ;
instruments insured whilst on premises ; dealers’
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QCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO-
O GRAPHY. 8. Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
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■pEQUIRED, Evenings, London, private Photo-
XV graphic Tuition, Enlarging, etc. ; state
fee. — Muir, 15, Cromwell Crescent, S.W. [5459
1 SITUATIONS VACANT |
TVTECHANICS experienced repairs all types photo-
iVX graphic apparatus, permanent full-time situa¬
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RE TOUCHING
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1 LOST 1
O /i REWARD. — Lost, probably on the Knap-
oLt: hill/ Woking Roaci, on the 20th ult.,
Zeiss Contax Camera, No. X31049, Sonnar lens
No. 1429788. — Apply Pycraft & Arnold, 31,
Walbrook, E.C.4. [5478
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MISCELLANEOUS |
riTHE Latest Indoor Attraction, “ Tenette,” entirely
X new miniature tennis game, exact replica
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THE WIRELESS WORLD’
COVERS EVERY WIRELESS INTEREST.
EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
CIllVE SCREENS
These screens are made from heavy
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fitted with adjustable stretchers.
NEW GOLD SCREEN
This is a revolutionary departure giving
greater brilliance and depth to the
picture. It is also more restful to
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gives a more pleasing effect. Supplied
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Silver. Gold.
No. I. 24x18 4/6 S/6 Postage 6d.
No. 2. 30x24 10/6 12/6 „ 9d.
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Quotations for larger sizes on request.
Trade enquiries invited.
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K.W. MASKING FRAME
For VERTICAL ENLARGERS
The K.W. Masking Frame is suitable for all self-focussing enlargers.
Notches in the masking strips allow of instant setting to the standard
sizes of prints. The solid build and wide bearings of all moving parts
ensures regular squareness ** of the enlargements with equal white
margins.
No. 569 for 13 x 18 cm. (5x7 in.) . £2 5 0
No. 670 for 18 x 24 cm. (7 x 9i in.) . £4 7 6
No. 571 for 24x30 cm. (9ix 12 in.) . £6 6 0
SANDS HUNTER & CO., Ltd.
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^EMPIRE
All British, first quality Printing Papers
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NOTE THESE PRICES— J'OU’/Z save money
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Sheets Sheets
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4iX2| .. 3/4 8}x6J .. 12/8
4jX3i .. 3/8 10x8 .. 18/3
Send for FULLLIST and FREESAMPLES
Special prices for quantities.
MARTIN
PHOTOCRAPHIC CHEMIST
SOUTHAMPTON
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November i8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
CONDENSERS
Good Quality PLANO¬
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LACQUERED BRASS
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Suitable for Enlargers.
Diameter.
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Price
2 lenses
in mount.
1 In.
2 in.
8. <1.
1 9
s. d.
6 0
1-5/10 In.
2 in.
1 9
6 0
2 in.
4 in.
2 3
7 6
3 in.
6 in.
3 6
10 0
4 In.
6 in.
3 6
12 6
ii in.
6 in.
4 0
15 0
5 in.
bi in.
6 6
17 6
51 In.
9 in.
8 6
22 6
Immediate Delivery. Postage 9d. Catalogue tree on reqaest,
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November i8, 1936
NEW
MODEL
AMPROSOUND
EQUIPMENT
Tfi-mm. Model M. 500-
watt, iio-volt lamp,
i,6oo-ft. arms, 4-stage
amplifier, 8 watts output,
A.C.-D.C. current, 100-
125 V. lo-in. diameter
speaker. Complete outfit
in two carrying-cases.
Total weight, 55 lb. Price
£115:0:0
Transformer for A.C.
200-250 ... £6:10:0
Iq stock at our Stock
Exchange Branch, i,
Copthall Chambers,
London, E.C.2.
MINIATURE
CIN^
THEATRES at
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
28, Old Bond Street, W.1.
12, George Street, Croydon.
537, Pinner Rd., North Harrow.
73, Lord Street, Liverpool, 2.
6ix4J Sanderson, double
extension, reversing back, swing
front, 7i-in. Busch anastigmat
f/7.7, T.-P. roller-blind shutter,
3 D.D. slides, tripod. Good con-
£3:17:6
3ix2i Tropical Ensign Roll
Film Reflex, 4-m- Dallmeyer
f/4.5, case. Good
condition . *»**•• •v
10x15 cm. lea Ideal, double
extension, 16.5-cm. Zeiss Tes-
sar f/4.5, Compur, 2 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, case.e^ • 1 7 'fi
Good condition .
3x4 cm. Baldi, f/3.5 Meyer,
Compur. As new £5:7:6
Zeiss Ikonta 520 16-on-
3ix2i Film, Tessar f/3.5.
Compur, i/30oth, purse. Good
condition. Cost CQ«C>n
£10 7s. 6d . XO.U.U
4ix3i Hanover Folding Re¬
flex, 15-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
self -capping, i/i8th to i/i, 000th
sec. and Time, F.P. adapter,
£8:15:0
5-cm. Summar t/2 Lens, in
fixed mount, auto, coupled for
Leica. Good condition. Cost
^ 5 £11:15:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/2,
for 8 or 16 on 3iX2i film,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur.
Fair condition. £10,'|7»R
List£i8 I2S. 6d,X X f •U
3x4 cm. Kodak Pupille,
Xenarf/2, Compur, i/300th sec.,
case. Fair CIQ.in^n
condition _ XXU.XU.U
6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex,
f/4.5 Tessar. £1f:.in«n
Good condition XXU*Xv*U
16-mm. Ensign Simplex, f/3.5
Ensar, cassette loading. As
new. List £20 £17.5.0
1 3.5-cm. Sonnar f/4 T ele Lens,
for Contax, case. As new. List
£21 r7s 6d £17.17.6
Leica II, Elmar f/3.5. Foir
condition.... £lg.l5.0
35-mm. Zeiss Nettax, Tessar
£25:0:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W. I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
A
FULL HOUSE
FOR
ALL NEEDS
Special allowance on your own projector in part payment
The new
KEYSTONE 750-watt
i6-mm. Keystone Model A-81,
theatre quality steadiness and
brilliancy. Pictuie size almost
unlimited. Reverse, motor re¬
wind, resistance, 4 A
case . £36:10:0
8-mm. KEYSTONE ‘8,’ 200-
watt, motor rewind, swivel roller
guides, adjustable tilt, speed
control, stills, etc. 0,10,0
Takes 200-ft. film XAO*XO*U
KEYSTONE ‘8’
Simplest 8-mm. camera. Size only
6-5/i6thsx2|x if in., f/3.5 lens, 3-
speed, takes 25 ft. 16-mm. film.
Interchangeable Cl fl*l (\*(\
lenses available . .
Let us send you descriptive leaflets.
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Deferred terms on application. Latest
literature post free anywhere. Please state requirements.
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Novar f/3.5>
Compur, case. Good C ^ • 1 7 •fi
condition . •XI • v
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, soft and stiff cases.
Good condition. List i?U«in«A
£8 17s. 6d . dtD#lU*U
3ix2f Zeiss Ikonta 520/2, Tessar
f/4.5, delayed Compur. Cfi•l7•^?
Good condition . *,U#X# •U
15-cm. Plaubel Anticomarf/2.9 Lens,
in iris mount with flange. Good
. £6:19:6
Zeiss Ikonta, for 8 or 16 on 3f X2f
film, Tessar f/4.5, Compur, Albada
finder. Excellent condition. List
£8:17:6
3}x2J^ Zeiss Minimum Palmes
Focal-plane, Tessar f/4.5, 2 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Excellent
. £9:17:6
4-cm. Zeiss Biotar t/2 Lens, case.
Good condition. List C 1 1
£19 15s . x11.1/:d
4x4 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex,
Tessar II2.8, lens hood, filter, E.R.
case. Very good C1C,17,C
condition . oL XU . X t .U
17-in. Ross Teleros (2-power) Tele¬
photo Lens t/5.5, iris diaphragm (for
6iX4iin.),case. .4 s riQ.17.C
new. List £29 .
31^x2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex,
5|-in. Cooke Aviar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
£27:10:0
9x12 cm. and f-pl. Zeiss Miroflex,
16.5-cm. Tessar f/3.5, 12 slides, case.
GooJ^condiHon. Cost £30;0:0
Above are at
73 LORD ST.
LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone: Bank 4927.
9x12 cm. Ernemann Duplex,
13. 5-cm. Meyer f/5.4, Compur, also
focal-plane, i/5oth to i/i,oooth sec.,
negative finder, 3 slides, case. Good
. £4:10:0
Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger V/0,
for Leica or Contax lenses. Very
good condition. List £3:3:0
4.5x10.7 cm. Reitzschel Kosmo
Clack Stereoscopic, Apotars f/6.3,
Compur, cross front, 6 slides, case.
Good condition. . £4:15:0
3ix2J Self-erecting Enolde, f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar in Compur, coupled to
patent telescope finder focussing,
case. Good condition..
Rajah Vertical Enlarger, takes Leica
negatives and sizes up to 4x4 cm.,
f/4.5 lens. Good con- CR^IK^A
4.5x10.7 cm, Verascop Stereo¬
scopic, 5. 5-cm. Tessars f/4.5, speeds
i/5th to i/i6oth sec., focussing to
2| ft., case, changing-box and 12
slides, Cunctator Autotimer f to
30 secs., roll-film adapter, ball-and-
socket tripod. A$ £ *7 #1*7 #15
new. Cost £40 . X#*X#»U
7.3-cm. Hektor f/1.9 (Hegra) Lens,
coupled for Leica. Very good con-
dition. List £29 5s. £20:0:0
Leica III, f/2 Summar, E.R. case.
Very good condition. ,COA,«n«A
List £42 . i«}u:u:u
'WE HAVE A LARGE NUMBER
OF SECOND-HAND CINE PRO¬
JECTORS AT THIS ADDRESS
i4bot;e are at
537 PINNER RD.
North Harrow, HARROW
Telephone: Pinner 2780.
DOLLONDS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. ESTD.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT 1750
7.8-cm. (3-in.) Laack Dialytar
f/3.5 Cine Telephoto Lens, in
focussing mount. C^.IC.n
As new . S'X.XiJ.U
3tx2t Ensign Autorange, En¬
sar f/4.5, Mulchro shutter, rise
and cross, long cable release.
Almost new. List £6:6:0
4.5x6 cm. Dallmeyer Speed
Focal-plane, 3-in. Pentac f/2.9, 2
D.D. slides, F.P.A., CC.I C.rt
case. Good condition ".U . X«J . v
12-in. Ross Telecentric t/4.5
Telephoto Lens, in focussing
£6:15:0
4tx3i Nettel Deckrullo Press,
12. 5-cm. Dogmar f/4.5, self-cap¬
ping, i to i/2,8ooth sec., 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. CC.'l7«fi
Good condition .... * w . X I .U
4t X 3i Zeiss Miraphot Enlarger,
Novar f/6.3. Excellent condition.
List £ii 2S. 6d. £7.35.0
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann Folding
Reflex, 7.5-cm. Emon f/3.5, 8
slides, F.P. adapter, CQ.Q.fl
case. Good condition iO.O.w
4ix3i Soho Reflex, revolving
back, 6J-in. Cooke f/3.5, 3 book-
form D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
Mackenzie-Wishart slide and 12
envelopes, case. jCTO.1C.fl
Good condition. iXAi.XU.U
2i X 2i Automatic Rolleiflex,
f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar, Compur. Good
£16:15:0
4tx3t T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, revolving back, 6-in.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, 8 slides,
F.P. adapter, roll-film
holder, leather case. Good
condition.. £6.15:0
16-mm. Agfa Movex 12,
focussing f/3.5 lens, waist-
level and direct- vision finder
motor drive, case. Excel-
i^^oondi; £6.17:6
4^x3^ Goerz Anschutz
PresSi 125-iiim. Goerz Celor
f/4.8, self-capping, i/i5th
to i/i, 200th sec., bulb
release i to 5 secs., rise and
cross, negative finder, flash¬
light attachment synchro¬
nised with shutter, 6 D.D,
slides, F.P. adapter (for
3^X2^), lens hood, sky
filter, leather case. Good
condition.... £7.0:0
Zeiss Ikonta 520F, for
16 on 3^X2^ film, Novar
t/3*5» Rapid Compur,
i/5ooth sec. Almost new.
List£9 £7:15:0
2^x2} Latest Automatic
Rolleiflex, f/3-5 Tessar,
Rapid Compur, i/5ooth
sec., yellow filter, Avo
exposure meter, de luxe
case. Almost new. List
£30 7s 6d £22:10:0
2}x1f lhagee Weeny-
Ultrix, Ibagee f/4.5, delayed
Pronto, direct optical
finder, soft pouch and
leather case. CO, T7.fi
As new _ lO.ll.D
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby,
Foth f/3.5, delayed focal-
plane. Good condition.
List£5 5s . £4.2.6
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
double claw, resistance, all
voltages and ammeter.
Fair condition £4:5:0
3^ X 2| Voigtlander Avus,
f/4.5 Skopar, Compur, 6
slides, lens hood, filter.
Very good CC.T7»fi
condition..
4^x3i lea Reflex, re¬
versing back, 15-cm. Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, sky shade,
deep hood, 2 slides, F.P.
adapter. Good C7*7*fl
condition . Si*# ♦U
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
double claw, super attach¬
ment, type C motor, motor
rewind, double resistance.
Good con¬
dition .
3^x2i N. 8t G. Folding
Reflex, 13. 5-cm. Ross Xpres
f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Good con¬
dition. List £52 5S.
£19:19:0
£8:10:0
Above are at
17 Topsfield Parade,
Crouch End London, N.8
Telephone: Mountview 2410.
Above are at
142 St. Albans Rd.
Watford
Telephone: Watford 3454-
Above are at
66a Seven Sisters Rd.
Holloway London. W.7
Telephone: North 3573.
Expert Service at all Addressee :
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
Stock Exchange Branch,
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65, Netting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd., W.i.
2, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
1 2 1, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd., S.W.17.
Holloway. — 66a, Seven Sisters Rd.
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield Parade.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner Rd
Croydon. — 12. George St.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Watford. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Cattord. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury. — 17 and 19, Catherine St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commercial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Leica
Cameras
Wanted
FOR SPOT CASH
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November i8, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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ALL THE LATEST
HOME TALKIES!
“ 138 FILMOSOUND.— Takes 1.600 ft. films.
750-watt lamp. New sound head reproducer £138
MARSHALL S.O.F. — Wallace Heaton de luxe
Model, 750-watt lamp. With ample sound volume
for large audience . £135
DE VRY . — Intermittent sound Projector, 1,000-
watt lamp. Gives a perfect show.. 165 guineas.
GEBESCOPE models complete at £135 and £95
AMPROSOUND.— The I atest home talkie, now
in stock. Model '* M ” . £115
FILM LIBRARY.
Every latest title in 9.5 and 16 mm. silent and
16-mm. sound-on-film is included. Hundreds of
new films (exclusive to Wallace Heaton customers)
have just been added.
WE ARE THE REAL
“ MINIATURE” SPECIALISTS
We are the leading specialists. Every make in
stock, including Leica, Contax, Contaflex, Super
Ikonta, Rolleiflex, Rolleicord, Retina, Exakta,
Voigtiander, etc.
ROLLEIFLEX
The marvellous camera which has WON THE
“DAILY HERALD” BIG FIRST PRIZE TWO
YEARS IN SUCCESSION ! Shows your picture
full size and right way up on ground-glass screen.
Fitted with Compur shutter, speeded to l/500th
sec., T. and B., and Zeiss /TC • A • H
Tessar f/3.5 lens . • V • 1/
N ine monthly payments of 58s. 4cl.
Ask the next man
you meet . . .
Ask the next man you meet who are the leading Leica
specialists ; ask your photographic friends ; ask any man
you know in the photographic trade, who has an unbiased
mind : check up the answers to these, and we shall be
surprised if they are not unanimous in saying, “Wallace
Heaton’s of course.’’
You can’t get round eleven years’ experience in using and selling the
Leica. There can be no one in this country with longer experience than
ours. To the best of our knowledge and belief, we were amongst the
first users and sellers of the Leica in England. The fact that we sell cine
cameras and projectors, Kodaks, exposure meters, and in fact everything
photographic, is merely proof of our bigness, and does not prove that
we do not specialise in miniature cameras.
For the last ten years the greater part of our concentration has been on
miniature cameras. A glance at the file copies of our advertisements
proves that for that period we have been advertising the Leica
camera, and certainly we held the first comprehensive stocks of acces¬
sories. It is equally true that not only do we carry the largest and widest
range of miniature cameras and accessories to-day, but we are usually first
with every new attachment, accessory and service.
Our staff includes some of the foremost exponents of miniature photo¬
graphy, and every member is competent to offer advice not only in the
selection of the most suitable apparatus, but in securing the best results.
ALL THE BEST MAKES
OF ENLARGERS
FOCOMAT I.— A fully automatic enlarger, for
Leica and other size negatives up to 3x4 cm.
Without lens . £16 6 6
FOCOMAT II. — The latest Leitz enlarger. En¬
larges negatives of all sizes from 18x24 mm. to
3Ax2j in. With f/4 lens . £50 12 6
PRAXIDOS.— G ives mathematically exact
focussing (all-automatic). All models in stock
from . £12 15 0
Exakt, Ensign, T.-P., FAM, Zeiss Ikon and
all models in stock.
EASY TERMS and EXCHANGES
Any purchase can be made on nine equal monthly
instalments. First payment entitles you to
start using your purchase. Good allowance on
your used apparatus.
Under one roof in our spacious new shop you can see every known
reputable make of miniature camera, and you can command the courteous
service of a painstaking expert whose patience and understanding will
enable you to choose the right apparatus at your leisure.
And this is important —practically every one of our assistants is an expert
“Minicamera” user, and as you sit quietly in comfort they will gladly
demonstrate any, or all. of the cameras in which you may be interested —
and without any obligation. You need only buy when you are ready and
then for cash or on our “ Easiest of easy payments.”
Other obvious reasons for bringing your problem to us are the exclusive
Wallace Heaton “ after-sales ” features. For example, we provide FREE
INSURANCE covering “all risks” for “Minicameras” costing £10 or
more, and we are broad-mmded enough to give you this service, even
though the apparatus was purchased from any of our competitors.
Postal envelopes for your spools are provided free, as are our cards for
recording exposure data. Our expert developing service is organised
for the keen amateur.
LATEST EXPOSURE METERS
Tempiphot, Weston, Electro-Bewi, Avo, Sixtus,
Ombrux, Blendux, Practos, Photoscop, Zeiss
Ikon, etc. You must remember these a little
later on when mak ng out your Christmas
gift list.
“ SJXTUS ”
The most sensitive meter available to-day. Gives
direct readings in relatively dark interiors as
well as very bright exteriors. Dial clearly shows
readings from L 1,000th second ^ * H
fn 4 miniifps. . _ . • V
LATEST FREE CATALOGUES ! !
We have a special list to fill each of your photo¬
graphic o» cine needs. Any will be sent on
receipt of 2d. stamp to cover postage.
“ Microlux ” is the individual service for the best fine-grain enlargements
and “ Automax ” provides x2i pictures from ” Minicamera ” negatives
at 2 - per dozen. The 500 Leica accessories, every recognised make of
enlarger, all the best fine-grain developers, colour and monochrome films,
a veritable library of all the latest books on “ How to use your miniature
camera,” showing wonderful examples of miniature camera photography,
and, indeed, everything for the “ Minicamera ” enthusiast is to be found
under one roof at Wallace Heaton's.
In subsequent advertisements we propose to give the unique Wallace
Heaton miniature camera service point by point, and, in the meantime,
please accept our cordial invitation to call and see our permanent exhibition
at our own Galleries, at 127, New Bond Street, W.l. Here Dr. Paul
Wolff’s Second Exhibition of Leica Photographs was first seen in this
country, and here many unique photographic exhibitions will be held
from time to time. Needless to say. admission is free.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
127, NEW BOND STREET ... - LONDON, W.l
APPOINTMENT Phone : MAYFAIR 7511 (8 lines). Also at 47, BERKELEY STREET, W.l, and 43, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W.8
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THE AMATEUR PHO'TOG RA PH E R A l)V ERI I SEM E.HT S
November iS, 1936
4
Entrance to the Temple Church
Photograph hy
Bernard Cuthhert
Exposure 1 minute at F/8
MAKING^/ct'OF NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
» FREE! «
This interesting book. “NIGHT
PH OTOG RAP HY— Picture
Making at Night — Indoors
and Out” — contains 28 pages
of clear information with
illustrations and diagrams.
Please mention this paper.
INTER photography is extraordinarily fascinating and full of wonderful possibilities — indoor
scenes of delightful domestic incidents, “at home” portraits amateur theatricals — all these
are available, and remember it is just as easy as rraking daytime pictures in summer.
Outdoors there are striking pictures to be made with ordinary street lighting — as evidenced
by this picture by Bernard Cuthbert reproduced above. Hypersensitive Roll Films and Plates
place in your hands all this wealth of wintertime photographic opportunity, bringing a
new interest and a stimulating freshness to your hobby.
For Roll Film Cameras
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC ROLL FILM
For Plate Cameras
ILFORD
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC PLATES
1 rn a d e in England by :
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1 L FO R.D • LO N D O N J
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Reading.
The Amateur Photographer can be obtained abroad from the following : United States : The International News Co.. New York. Fr-\nce : W. H. Sniith & Son, 24S, Rue Rivoli, Paris ; Haohette et
Cie, Rue Reaumur, Paris. Belgttm : W. H. Smith & Son. 71-75, Boulevard Adolphe Max, Brussels. Australia : (Jordon & Gotch. Ltd., Melbourne (Victoria). Sy<lney (N.S.W.), Brisbane (Queensland).
Adelaide (S.A.), Peitb (W'.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania), New Zealand; Gordon ii Gotch. Ltd., Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. India: A. U. Wheeler & Co., Bombay.
Allahabad and CfJeutta, Canada: Imperial News Co., Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver ; Benjamin News Co., Montreal ; Gordon A Gotch, Ltd., Toronto, South Aerica : Central News Agency, Ltd.
Thu picture won |he
Second Prize iii the
DAILY HERALD
£3.000 Competition
Taken with an
ENSIGN CAMEO
Reproduced by courtesy of the Dally HeraJd
VERTICAL MODELS FROM £415 0
Ask your Dealer for a copy of
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or write to ENSIGN. Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I. Throughout
Y The Amateur Photographer and Ctnemaiographer. W edneuiay, November 2'^ih, 1936.
/fMATEURO
OTOGRAPHER
&L cine.matogflai>hie:.r.
^ Journal for Everybody witli a Camera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, November 25th, 1936.
No. 2507.
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper for transmission in the XJ.K.
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 25, 1936
Qarry (^n,
Mr. Amateur Photographer !
3 “Photoflood” Lamps in
“Kodaflectors” ; Kodak S.S.
Pan. Film ; f3.5 : 1 25thsecond,
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film and
the Kodak Night Photography Aids will help you
get indoor pictures after dark no less interesting
than those you took outdoors during the sunn)
months — help you make them with no less cer¬
tainty of success.
It’s no trouble at all to plug one or two “Photo¬
flood” Lamps into the electric light sockets.
Their brilliant light, concentrated, directed where
you will by the handy little “Kodaflector” Reflec¬
tors, makes indoor photography not only possible,
but easy with any camera loaded with Kodak
Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film. Be sure you
get Kodak “S.S. Pan.,” the lightning-speed film
that’s extra fast to artificial light.
'’'Photoflood” Lamps, 2/6 each. “Kodaflector”
Reflector, 3/-. “Kodaflector” Outfit, including
Reflector, Stand, and 9 ft. of flex, with plug, 7/6.
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
and the
KODAK NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AIDS
New Night Photography Booklet ready; 24 pages of pictures,
diagrams, lighting and exposure , hints. Ask your Kodak
Dealer for a free copy or write to Mr. A. P. Talbot, Kodak
Limited, Kodak house, Kingsway, London, W,C.2.
KODAK LIMITED • KODAK HOUSE • KINGSWAY • LONDON * W.C.2
A BOOK YOU
OUGHT TO READ
A wonderful survey ol photography m
all its aspects, by Dr. C. E. K. Mees. Kodak
Director of Research. Based on the lectures
given by Dr. Mees at the Royal Institution last
Christmas, this book deals with the history,
science and practice of photography and cinematography in a simple,
lucid way. From Kodak Dealers and Booksellers, price 7^6
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November 25, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
THE BEST— WITHIN REACH OF ALL
. . . This is a concession for which we can thank the easy payment system. Even the most expensive apparatus — probably far beyond our hopes of ever owning,
can now be ours. At Wallace Heaton’s, the first of nine equal monthly payments secures any item that is chosen from the most comprehensive range of appara¬
tus in the country. Even used bargains cam be had by this simple method of purchase — and when it is considered that these are 30 to 70 per cent below list prices,
they become easier still to buy when it only requires a few shillings a month to buy what originally was, say, a £20 or £30 instrument. A great point in favour
of Wallace Heaton’s easy payment plan is the fact that every transaction is strictly confidential — there are no harsh formalities, and no awkward personal
questions are asked. Only 5 per cent is added to the cash price of the goods, and after the first monthly payment full use can be made of any purchase while
the balance is being paid. There’s many a hundred easy payment customers on the Wallace Heaton books ; it’s quite the thing nowadays to buy on easy
terms, not only by folks with moderate purses, but by bigger wage-earners who wish to pan out their incomes wisely. Why don’t you buy this easy way ?
BARGAINS IN USED APPARATUS
SECOND-HAND GUARANTEED MINIATURE CAMERAS.
1 — Contax III 35-mm.,Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, J to 1/1, 250th sec., built-
in exposure meter. Shop-soiled. Cost £78 5s . Our price £69 10 0
2 — Contax I 35-mm., Sonnar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, i to I/I, 000th sec., coupled
range-finder. Cost £41 . Our price £32 10 0
3 — Zeiss Contaflex 35-mm. Reflex Camera, built-in. exposure meter, focal-plane
shutter, i to I/I, 000th sec., E.R. case. Cost £74 . Our price £62 10 0
4 — I6-on-V.P. Volienda Roll Film, f/3.5 Xenar lens, Compur shutter. I to l/300th sec.
Cost £10 lOs . Our price £7 12 6
5 — Contax II 35-mm., Sonnar f/1.5, focal-plane shutter, i to l/l, 250th sec., delayed
action. Shop-soiled. Cost £65 15s . Our price £59 10 0
6 — Kodak Retina 35-mm., Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, I to 1 /300th sec. Cost
£10 lOs . Our price £7 17 5
7 — 6x6 Super Ikonta Roll Film, Zeiss Tessar f/2. 8 lens, Compur Rapid shutter, 1 to
l/400th sec., range-finder. Cost £28 5s . Our price £22 10 0
8 — Leica III, black, Elmar f/2. 5 lens, focal-plane shutter, ! to l/500th sec. Cost
£30 I Os . Our price £23 10 0
9 — Leica Ilia, Summar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to I /1, 000th sec. Cost £43
Our price £37 10 0
10 — Leica II, black, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec. Cost
£26 10s . Our price £19 19 0
11 — Leica Ilia, chromium,f/2 Summar, focal-plane shutter, 1 to 1/1, 000th sec. Shop-
soiled . Our price £37 10 0
12 — Leica I, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec. Cost £15
Our price £9 9 0
13 — 4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Tessa- f/3.5, Compur shutter, I to l/300th
sec. Cost £22 . Our price £16 16 0
14 — Zeiss Sonnar 13.5-cm. f/4 Telephoto Lens for Contaflex. Cost £21 7s. 6d.
Our price £17 17 0
15 — Zeiss Sonnar 8.5-cm. f/2 Lens, for Contaflex, chromium. Cost £37 2s. 6d.
Our price £32 10 0
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suitably stamped envelopes. See that all
prints have your name and address on
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FOR ANY AMATEUR— ANY SUBJECT— WITH ANY CAMERA
If you have not already sent in your effort for this splendid competition, do so at once. Any subject is eligible —
trees, landscapes, churches, children at play — close-up or distant pictures of any subject you care to choose.
None of the tricks of the fully-fledged worker are allowed to improve his chances of winning — only photographs
made straight from untouched negatives are eligible. No retouching, faking or combination printing — just good
photography. Simple spotting to remove pinholes, etc., Is all that is permitted. Enlargements, of course, are
allowed — in fact, we recommend an 8^ x enlargement as always looking best. A prize of 21/- will be awarded
for the best picture received each week in addition to the first prize of £25, which will be awarded for the best
effort received during the competition (October 1st to December 31st). For photographs which appeal to us,
not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the copyright by payment of £2 2s. ; In the
case of weekly prize-winners by the payment of an extra 21/-. The copyright of the £25 prize-winning print
must be made over to us without further payment. Acceptance of the rules is a specific condition of
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 25, 1936
16-mm.
KEYSTONE
2 - in. large - aperture
projection lens, motor
drive, 600-watt lanjp, fit¬
ted super optical system
for added
brilliancy • BU
Or complete with trans¬
former..
£27:10
Nine monthly payments
of 61/10 or 64 2.
KODASCOPE 16-mm.
MODEL “E”
Including a novel
carrying - case and
vibration-proof pro¬
jector stand in one.
Six interchangeable
lenses are available.
Supplieii with 2-in.
f 2.5 lens. New
design fixed-centre
framing device.
Variable speed con¬
trol. Fast motor
rewind. Simplified
oiling system. With
built-in transfornuT
for A.C. mains, lUU
£30:0:0
Nine monthly pay*
ments of 70/-».
Best Rance, Best Terms a
IT WILL PAY YOU TO CHOOSE AT ^^CITY SALE,*
GETS ANY PURCHASE. EXPERT UNBIASED
NEW
EUMIG
P. Ill
With Meyer Kinon 1/1.6 Lens. 250-watt
lighting. Fan cooled. Optical fram¬
ing. Easy loading sprockets. Detach¬
able gate. Can be adapted forCany
voltage (A.C. or D.C.). No resistance
necessary. Fast hand rewind. Very
compact. Three models ■'IT *0
fur|H.j9.5or 16 mm. films I ■ • i ■ "V
p Nine monthly payments otf'41/8.
PATHlSCOPE 200-B
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
wide easily obtainable. P'llckerless pro¬
jection, sprocket fe<l. Threading one side
only. Single nut tilting device. Works otT
110 volts. With lamp, plug, flex, adapter
and one empty 300-ft. ^ ■ Q ■ Q
Nine monthly payments of 35 -.
BOLEXG 916 PROJECTOR
For both 6.5*mm. and 16-mm. Films.
This machine is entirely gear driven,
there being no belts whatever. When
fitted with a 50-volt 200-watt lamp and
the equivalent of a three-bladed shutter,
the screen luminosity £46:0:0
is 130 lumens .
Nine monthly payments of £5 7s. 4d.
Bramd New
— Half-Price
BARGAIN !
GENUINE ZEISS IKON
3|x2| TROPICAL
“ ADORO ” with
ZEISS TESSAR
f/4.5ANASTIGMAT
For plates or film packs. Body of
well-seasuneil teak wood, brass bound.
Double extension. Rack and pinion
focussing, Ivorine focussing scale 6 ft.
to infinity. Oroand-glass focussing
screen and deep hood. Rigid front
with rising, falling and cross micrometer
movements. Leather bellows, D.V. and
brilliant view-finder, with spirit level.
Bushed for tripod. Compur shutter
with D.A. Three single nickel plate-
holders.
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List Price £22 : 5
Only £11 : 2:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/-.
THESE BARGAINS WILL
i-pl. Oak Enlarger, 5i-m. condenser, good
obj,, electric fittings . £4 17 6
Zeiss Miraphot Vertical Enlarger, f/4.5 Tessar,
electric fittings, base easel . £7 15 0
Model D Eodascope Projector, 300-watt lamp,
resistance. Unsoiled . £17 17 0
200-B Pathescope Projector, with resistance
£14 17 6
Pathe Home Movie Projector, type 0 motor,
group resistance, super attachment.. £8 17 6
Model |llf Leitz Leica, (/3.5 Elmar. 10.6 f/6.3
Elmar, E.R. case, Vldom finder. As new
£35 0 0
3i X 2} Miraphot Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3
Novar anas., electric fittings . £6 12 6
21 square Automatic BoUeiflex, f/3.5 Tessar,
Rapid Cornpur, E.R. case, plate back, 2 slides
£21 0 0
Several Good Microscopes at bargain prices.
Details on application.
Special List of Enlargers, gratis and post free.
21 fqnare Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur.
L/case . £10 17 6
630 Super Ikonta, 16-ex. on, f/3.5 Tessar.
Compur. range-finder, ease . £14 10 0
Model 11 Leits Leica, coupled, f/2 Summar,
L/case . £29 10 0
6x6 RoUeicord, f/2.8 Triotar, L/case. plate
back, 2 slides U.V. filter, yellow filter £13 17 6
V' V.P. Multi-speed Exakta, f/2.8 Zetss Tessar,
L/case . £21 10 0
r 530/16 Super Ikonta, 21-ln., f/2.8 Tessar,
Rapid Compur, ever-ready case . £24 10 0
Model I Contax, high and low speeds, f/2.8
Zeiss Tessar, L/case . £21 0 0
6.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer
anas., L/case . £8 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, Dallmeyer
Pentac f/2. 9, revolving back, and 6 slides, F.P.A.
and leather case . £14 10 0
31x21 Popular Carbine, f/6.3 Aldls Uno,
Trichro shutter and leather case . £1 12 6
9 X 12 cm. and 1-pl. Voigtlander Aval Folding
Pocket, Radiar f/6.8, Compur shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and leather case..... . £2 12 6
16-mm. Eodatoy Projector, complete with super
arms . £1 17 6
1-pl. Ensign Roll Film. Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6,
Compur sector shutter, double extension and
leather case . £4 12 6
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.6, Compur shutter
and leather purse. As new . £8 13 6
0.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer,
3 speeds, motor drive and In condition equal
to new . £8 17 0
9.5- mm. Dekko Projector, complete £1 19 6
10x16 cm. Goerz Anscbnts Focal-plane,
Celor f/4.8, self-capping focal-plane shutter, 3
D.D. elides . £6 19 6
21 square Model II Zeiss Ikoflex, Carl Zeiss
Triotar f/3.8, Compur shutter and leather case.
New conditipn . £11 17 6
Optochrome Developing Tank, second-hand
£1 10 0
Model III Leitz Leica. Summar f/2, coupled
range finder, complete in case . £31 10 0
31x21 Goerz Tenax, Goerz Dogmar f/9.3,
Compur sector shutter, 6 elides. As new
£4 19 6
V.P. Kodak Developing Tank . Os. 9d.
Practos Junior Extinction Type Exposore Meter
111. 6d.
9.6- mm. Pathe Home Movie, complete with
resistance . £4 12 6
9 X 12 cm. Goerz Ansobats Focal-plane, f/6.8
Goerz Series III anastigmat, focal-plane shutter
3 D.D, slides and leather case . £3 7 6
30% TO 70% REDUCTIONS ANDl
'o
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.6 Skopar, Compur,
ever-ready case . £4 7 6
Pathe Home Movie, single claw, super-attach¬
ment. motor, resistance . £6 15 0
21x21 Voigtlander Saperb, f/3.5 Skopar,
Compur . £12 7 6
31x21 Icarette. f/4.5 Tessar, D.A. Compur,
li/case . £7 16 0
31x21 or 16-ex. on Soper Ikonta, f/4.6 Tessar,
Compur, L/case . £13 17 6
Latest 31x21 N. & G. Folding Reflex, Ross
Xpres f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides, case . £38 0 0
1-pl. T.-P. Enlarger, all-way carrier, 81 -In.
condenser, electric fittings, good obj . . £7 17 6
21 Ikoflex, (/3.6 Tessar. Rapid Compur, light
filter, L/case . £17 10 0
Ciue-Kodak Eight, f/1.9 anas . £8 17 6
31x21 Makina, range-finder, f/2.9 Plaubel
Anticomar, W.A. Orthor lens, filter, 3 slides,
roll-holder, L/case. Cost £53 2b. 6d.. . £39 10 0
la Sibyl Excelsior, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, reflex
finder. Cost £34 5s. . £11 17 6
200-B Pathescope Projector, with resistance
4 £13 17 6
Ensign Midget Hagnaprint Vertical Enlarger,
complete . £3 12 6
Leitz Focomat Vertical Enlarger, complete
£13 17
31x21 Williamson Pistol Aircraft Camera,
f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens, 12 slides, F.P.A., L/case.
Cost £25 18s. Od. Perfect . £14 17 6
nFiue Collection of Second-hand Cine Cameras,
Projectors and Accessories, special list, gratis and
post bee, also nomber of 60-ft. Path4 films at
3s. 5d. per reel.
Photoskop Photo-electric Cell Exposore Meter, i
In case . £2 7 6 •
1-pl. T.-P. Ruby Reflex, T.-P. Cooke f/4 6, A '
revolving back, F.P.A . £0 6 () w
3-in. Laack Telephoto 1/3.5, iris . £4 17 6 J
31 X 21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5, li|
self-capping focal-plane ehutter, 6 slides and
F.P.A . £5 17 6 21
31x21 Zeiss Haximar Folding Pocket, Carl''
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, D.A. Compur. 6 slides, F.P.A.,
Distax and Proxar lenses, leather case £8 17 0
81-in. Cooke Telephoto f/5.8. Iris, suitable for
31x21 reflex . £5 19 6
31 X 2i Voigtlander Prominent, Hellar f/4.6,
Compur, coupled range-finder and leather case
£13 17 6
9.5- inm. Pathe Imp Projector, complete with
motor, super-reel attachment and group resis¬
tance. New condition . £4 17 6
Kodak Autolncs Enlarger, eleotrie fittings,
f/6.3 lens . £6 17 0
9.5- mm. Pathe 200-B Projector. 200-watt lamp,
motor drive, and resistance adjustable to 260
volts. Excellent condition . £13 17 6
P.C. Ensign Reflex, Cooke Avlar f/4.5, focal-
plane shutter, 2 D.D. slides, F.P.A., leather case
£7 17 6
1-pl. Apem Focal-plane, Apem f/4.5 auastlgmati
focal-plane shutter, 6 slides and leather case <
£7 15 0
31 X 21 Ensign Aatorange Roll Film, Aldls
Uno f/4.5, D.A. Compur shutter, coupled range¬
finder and leather case . £6 6 (
35.nim. Williamson Cine Camera, Cooke 1/8.G
anastigmat, 400-ft. capacity, footage Indicator
speed indicator, focussing on to gate. . £16 16 C
Postcard Ensign Reflex, Cooke Aviar f/4.5,
focal-plane shutter, 2 slides, F.P.A. and case
£5 17 e
Model I Leitz Leica, Hektor f/2. 5, interchange'
able, ever-ready case . £12 16 C
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APPROVAL to post-
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is a money - back
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faction.
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(1929)
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November 25, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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Best Enchanoe Dealinos !
THE FIRST OF 9 EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS
ADVICE GIVEN FREE AT ALL TIMES ! ! !
EVERY MINIATURE
CAMERA IN STOCK
Leica, Contax, Super Ikonta,
etc., and every accessory for
each of them. Why not send
for our free lists, and choose
your all - the - year - round
camera on easy terms?
SAVE YOU POUNDS!
SELECTIONS FROM OUR NEW LIST-
HAVE YOU SENT FOR YOUR COPY?
3ix2i Tropical Model Contessa Folding Pocket,
constructed ot teak, brass bound, 1‘2-cm. f/4.5
Zelas Tessar lens, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th,
rising and cross front, 6 single slides, F.P.A.,
leather case . £6 17 6
31 X 21 Special Sibyl, f/4.6 Ross Tessar anastlg.
lens, shutter speeded from 1 to l/1, 000th and
Time, reflex flnder, 6 single elides. Cost £20
£5 5 0
31 X 21 Salex Focal-plane, f/6.5 anastig. lens,
shutter speeded from l/25th to 1/1, 000th, focus¬
sing screen, 3 slides. Cost £8 10s £2 7 9
31 X 21 Ellto Folding Pocket, f/6.8 Nagel anas¬
tlg. lens, speeded shutter, focussing screen, 3
slides, F.P.A. Coat £3 12s. 6d . £1 7 6
31 X 21 Cameo D.E. Speed, f/d.5 Dallmeyer,
In Compur shutter, with delayed-action move¬
ment, 4 slides, focussing screen. Coat £15 lOs.
£7 16 0
31 X 21 Venos Water Folding, double exten¬
sion, f/4.6 Tessar lens, D.A. Compur, 3 slides,
F.P.A . £8 17 6
la Folding Kodak, f/7.7 anastlg. lens, Everset
ball-bearing shutter . £1 7 6
la Zeiss Ikon Icarette, f/4.6 Zeiss Tessar lens,
rising front, brilliant reflecting and direct finders,
Compur sector shutter, plate back, 3 single
metal slides 31x21 . £6 15 0
1-pl. N. & G. Sibyl, f/4.6 Avlar anastig. lens,
speeded shutter, leather case. Cost £25 £8 2 6
1-pl. Kodak Roll Film, f/6.8 Goerz anastig.
lens, auto, speeded shutter, and case. . £1 13 6
1-pl. Contessa Roll Film, f/6.3 Nettel anastig.
lens, Derval Everset shutter . £1 12 6
1-pl. Contessa Roll Film, double extension,
f/4.6 Tessar, Compur shutter, leather case
£6 17 6
EVERY ITEM
Leitz Leioa Model III, Chromium, f/d.5 Elmar,
Vidom flnder, leather case, 10.5 f/6.3 Elmar
£32 15 0
Kodak Retina, 36 exposures on standard 35-mm.
film, f/d.6 Tessar lens, in Compur sector shutter,
1 to 1/dOOth, T. and B., complete with case.
New condition . £9 17 6
Model III Leitz Leica, high and low speeds,
coupled range-finder, f/2 Summar lens, ever-
ready case . £31 10 0
3x2 RoUette, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compound
shutter . £2 12 6
16-on-31x2i Baldax Roll Film, f/3.6 Meyer,
Compur sector shutter, focussing. New con¬
dition . £5 12 6
6x4 Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, f/6.3 Qoerz
anastlg., focussing, direct-vision flnder, shutter
speeded to 1/1, 000th, screen, 2 slides. . £2 12 6
6x4 Goerz Anschutz Collapsible Focal-plane,
f/4.6 Ross Xprea, focussing, S.O. shutter, speeded
to 1/1, 000th, 3 D.D. slides and leather case
£8 17 6
F.O, Goerz Anschutz Focal-plane, 6-in. f/4.d
Zeiss Tessar lens, quick-wind shutter, 6 single
slides . £6 6 0
i-pl. Goetz Anschutz Collapsible Focal-plane,
f/4.8 Celor lens focussing, S.C. focal-plane shutter,
speeded from 6 secs, to 1/1, 000th, with outside
adjustments, 3 D.D. slides and case. . £6 15 0
1-pl. de Luxe Enlarger, constructed of oak,
long extension, rack focus, masking device,
f/6 Dallmeyer anastig. lens, electric fittings
£8 17 6
1-pl. T.-P. Mahogany Enlarger, Sl-in. condenser,
f/6.8 Beck lens, set of electric fittings . . £5 12 6
1-pl. ^iple Extension Imperial Conical Bellows
Field, f/4.6 Tessar anastig. lens, triple extension,
roller-blind shutter, rising and awing front,
' S slides and stand . £7 2 8
1-pl. D JS. Folding, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compound
shutter, 6 slides . £3 3 0
84 ALDERSGATE ST
16-mm. Latest Paillard Auto Cine Camera,
multispeed, lap dissolve, etc., f/2. 9 Triple anastig-
mat, leather case . . . . . £33 15 0
Cine-Kodak Special, as new, 1-in. f/1.9, 2-in.
f/3.5, leather case and Weston meter. List price
£163 lOs . £110 16 0
Filmo 70 DA, 1-in. f/3.5 Cooke and 2-in. f/3.5.
List price £83. As new . £47 10 0
Pathe Model B Motocamera, f/8.5 lens, leather
case . £2 15 0
Siemens Model B Cine Camera, f/2. 8, leather
case. As new. List price £32 10s. . . £17 15 0
Model B Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 lens and 33-Id.
f/4.5 Telephoto, leather case. As new. List
price £45 . £26 10 0
Pathe 200-B Projector, resistance, carrying-
case . £11 15 0
8-mm. Keystone 200-watt Projector, resistance
and carrying-case . £12 15 0
9.5-mm. and 16-mm. D.A, Bolex, for 400 watts,
resistance and case . £28 10 0
750-watt 1938 Victor Projector, as new, still,
reverse, pilot light, resistance and case. List
price £60 . £36 15 0
Midget Magoaprint Enlarger, f/6.3 Ensar anas-
tigmat lens, complete with electric fittings
£3 3 0
520 Zeiss Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat. Rapid Compur sector shutter, purse
case. As new . £9 17 6
3x4 Baldi Roll Film, f/2.9 Meyer anastigmat,
Compur sector shutter, purse case. ... £6 5 0
31x21 Tropical Carbine Roll Film, f/4.6 Zebs
Tessar anastigmat, Compur sector shutter, leather
case. . . . £6 17 6
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar anastigmat,
Telma shutter, purse case . £3 12 6
31x21 Voigtlander Roll Film, f/4.5 Skopar
anastigmat, Compur sector shutter, leather case
£5 10 0
Model I Contax Camera, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar
anastigmat, 8.6'cm. Zeiss Triotar lens, filter,
ever-ready case . £30 0 0
31 x 21 Zeisa Mirofiex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar anas-
tigmat, 18-cm. f/6.3 Zeiss Teletessar, 6 slides,
F.P.A., leather case . £25 0 0
31 X 21 Voigtlander Tourist, f/4.6 Heliar anastig¬
mat lens, Compur shutter, rising and cross front,
double extension, 6 slides, F.P.A. and leather
case . £9 17 6
31 X 21 Ensign Cameo, f/4.d Zeiss Tessar anas¬
tigmat, Compur shutter, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather
case . £7 7 0
Bewi Electric Exposure Meter, complete in
case . £3 7 6
Ensign Midget Automatic Magnaprint Enlarger,
f/4.5 Dallmeyer anastigmat, complete £6 19 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Super Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.8
Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Rapid Compur Gutter
£17 17 6
31 X 21 Zeiss Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.8 Zeiss
Tessar, delayed-action Rapid Compur shutter,
leather case . £12 7 6
31x21 Vertical Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger,
f/6.3 Ensign anastigmat, electric fittings £6 10 0
1-pl. T.-P. Imperial Horizontal Enlarger, f/7.7
Aldis anastigmat, electric fittings, complete
£4 12 6
31 X 21 Perlecta Enlarger, f/4.5 Dallmeyer anas¬
tigmat, complete . £7 7 0
Model III Leica Camera, black, f/2 Summar,
ever-ready case . £31 10 0
Watson Metallurgical Microscope, complete with
stand, divisions to movement of stage, com¬
pound substage and mirror, Holes eyepieces,
x6, x7, xlO and Universal x6, Apochromatic
objectives 2-mm., d-mm., 8-mm., 16-mm., and
two Holos objeotives, 25-imn. and 2 in. Universal
condenser, glass disc illuminator, prism illumi¬
nator. Complete in wood cabinet. Cost £168 Ts.
Oar price . £98 10 0
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
GUARANTEED
NEW M & W ENLARGER
Model FAM. With foolproof coupled
automatic focussing. F/4.5 double
anastigmat, iris, and orange cap and
condenser. Rise and fall movements by
one-hand lever. Fine and coarse
focussing, 100-watt opal lamp.
4x4cm . £14l14z0
6 X 6 cm . £18a18a0
Nine monthly payments of 34/3 or
44/2.
“ ROLLEIFLEX”
“ PRAXIDOS ”
Hand focussing model. Can be set
to any degree of enlargement without
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November 25, 1936
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November 25, 1936
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as very bright exteriors. Dial clearly shows readings
from I/I, 000th second to 4 minutes.
The “SIXTUS” has no tables, yet it is capable of being used with any film or plate from 6 DIN,
17° Scheiner to 21 DIN, 32° Scheiner, and with lenses from F/1.4 to F/45.
The “SIXTUS” in its protective case weighs only 5 oz., and measures 2| in. by 2 in. by I in. Can
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IKON
^^ut, I say ! the shutter release doesn’t work ! ”
“ Ah ! Let’s wind on the film. Now we’ll try it.”
‘‘Oh, it works all right now. But what is the idea of that ? ”
‘‘Well, you see, you simply cannot make double exposures
with the Super Ikonta II, because the shutter release and
film winder have a special interlocking arrangement.”
‘‘ I see ; but what’s this little signal for ? ”
‘‘This red signal by the release shows that the film has been
wound on. It goes red when you wind on the film, and
turns white again when you have taken the picture.”
‘‘ Zeiss Ikon have certainly done away with the bugbear
of double exposures this time.”
‘‘ Yes ; and the rotating wedge distance meter does away
with that other difficulty — of focussing correctly.”
T" HE Super Ikonta 1 1 can be obtained in two models for 3rx2r
(or 16 divided 2^"x If") and 2f"x If" pictures. It provides in a
roll-film camera most of the advantages found only in miniatures —
interlocking device preventing unintentional double exposures,
built-in rotating wedge distance meter, chromium-plated fittings,
rapid Zeiss Tessars and Compur rapid shutters.
A model taking II pictures 2^x2^ on the usual 3fx2f roll-film
spool provides similar advantages.
Full particulars of the Super Ikonta are contained in the new Zeiss Ikon publication^ “ Large size
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WEDNESDAY, November 25TH, 1936.
The advent of the miniature
camera is bringing about a
great accession of women into
the ranks of amateur photographers.
As someone rather ungallantly said,
“ That is nothing to its detriment.”
When photography began its ex¬
ponents were almost wholly male,
Mrs. Cameron and a few others
notwithstanding. The increase in
women ' photographers has taken
place pari passu with diminishing
l)ulk of apparatus and added sim¬
plicity of operation. It may have
been retarded a little by the neglect
of camera manufacturers in the past
to study elegance and lightness.
They have been so keen on manip¬
ulative efficiency, shutter speeds and
the lUce a^ to have forgotten that
a camera is a thing to be worn,
and that, to women at any rate,
and to many men, appearance,
style and ease in carrying are im¬
portant considerations. The com¬
fort of a camera, its balance and
contours M'hen held in the hand,
have not been enough considered.
Emulsions for Miniature Work.
It is sometimes forgotten that
while camera design has been de-
N'eloping in the direction of the
miniature, photographic emulsions
have kept pace, and the miniature
on its arrival has found material
worthy of it. At the first meeting
of the new Miniature Camera Section
of the Royal Photographic Society,
which was devoted to a tallc by Mr.
George Ahrens on emulsions for
miniature work, one speaker men¬
tioned, by way of contrast to
present conditions, that as far back
as 1909 he used what was really
one of the first miniature cameras
ever to be constructed, and took it
to Spitzbergen on an expedition ;
but the available emulsion was of
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper
for transmission in the U.K.
^ London Landscapes (No. 47).
This November scene in Hyde Park well
conveys the greyness of London in winter..
VoL. LXXXII. No. 2507.
such graininess as to give the
impression of a continuing hail¬
storm, which was perhaps appro¬
priate in the Arctic Ocean, but did
not correspond to the records the
explorer wanted to bring home.
At the same meeting some first-
rate work with the miniature was
shown, one example being pictures
taken on the engine of the Scotch
express, showing the interior
mechanism, while travelling at
something above sixty.
Light Filters in Landscape.
Mr. Ainger HaU brought exact
science into pictorialism the other
night in an address to the Pictorial
Group on the use of light filters in
landscape. He showed how by ju¬
dicious selection and use it was
possible to render coloured objects
in monochrome in more or less
correct relationship with each other.
The effect of the colour of the light
which is used to form the image, the
effect of colour on the contrast of
the subject, and many other points
such as these, were excellently ex¬
pounded, and slides were shown
indicating the differences made to the
result by the use of different filters.
At' the close of it all one of these
terrible pictorialists made the de¬
vastating remark that aU this busi¬
ness of filters was very nice and
scientific, but inasmuch as a coloured
subject can never be exactly repro¬
duced in monochrome, and the
monochrome result is bound to be
only a convention, the precise adjust¬
ment of greens and reds and yellows
is rather a waste of time. Dis¬
cussion arose on one little practical
point, whether filters varied with
long use. One worker said that his
filters, except just at the time of
exposure, were always kept in the
dark, and in those conditions he
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November 25th, 1936
ih( amateur photographer
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
had never found them to vary, but
another said that, in the case of a
K 2 screen at all events, he had kept
it mainly on the lens, and it did not
appear to show any difference over
a period of many years.
The Halted Moment.
In the film studios the stoiy is the
thing, and the photographic tech¬
nique is secondary, although it must
never be allowed to fail. But in one
new him the sheer excellence of the
photography in one scene has got
home even to the him producer and
caused him to prolong one particular
movement on no other ground than
that the camera had done so well.
It is the new George Arliss him in
which by a trick of double exposure
Mr. George Arliss meets and em¬
braces Mr. George Arliss. In the
ordinary way the embrace would last
but a moment on the screen, but
it is “ held ” because of its superb
photographic achievement. We could
wish that more often the photographic
value of what is seen only for an
instant were emphasised. Some of
us have gone to the “pictures” on
occasion, not in order to absorb
ourselves in melodrama, but in an
attempt to study lighting and com¬
position. Sometimes it has been
quite a useful exercise, but the
rapid change of the him, which from
the popular point of view is its
great value, militates very much
against such detached study. It
would be perhaps too cynical an
observation that just as the wireless
has enabled us to appreciate the
sweetness of silence as we never did
before, so the him may yet render
its highest service in enabling us
to appreciate the “ still.”
Dufaycolor.
Dufaycolor was claimed by Mr.
J. Mitchell in his address to the
Colour Group the other night as the
last word in the screen-plate process,
a process which itself represented
the simplicity of genius — the sort
of idea that might have been
thought of by some old mediaeval
artist whose ordinary job of work
was turning base metals into gold.
A little of the ad\’ice Mr. Mitchell
gave as to the process may be of
interest to colour workers. For
development he preferred the am¬
monia formula to the sulphocyanide
given as an alternative in the in¬
structions. In general it was rather
slower in action, and he thought
better results were obtained with
it. Efficient washing was most
essential between every bath. Agi¬
tation was essential, especially during
the first development and the first
part of the bleach. Every bath
should have vigorous agitation, and
for that reason people developing
flat films ought not to try to tackle
more than two pieces of film at a
time. The bleaching bath should
be reasonably fresh. Bad bleaching
was due either to stale bleaching
solution or absence of agitation.
Chromium intensifiers and bleachers
should be avoided lilce the plague.
Eor reduction the normal Farmer’s
would give the best results. Mr.
Mitchell showed a long series of
excellent results in Dufaycolor, in¬
cluding some London night scenes
which had had from two to six
seconds’ exposure at f/3.8 and which
were very realistic.
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Reducing Bromide Prints.
I have used Farmer’s reducer for enlargements with dull high¬
lights or general fog, hut do not find it always satisfactory. Is
there a better method ? P. H. (Louth.)
A great deal depends on what is required to improve the
print ; Farmer’s reducer is not suitable for all cases. It
works quite well, however, when only a small amount of clear¬
ing-up is necessary ; when the colour is poor through over¬
exposure or other causes ; or when the print shows stress
marks.
The working solution should be a weak one. Of a 20 per cent
plain hypo solution one part should be taken, and four parts of
water added. Of a 10 per cent potassium ferricyanide solution
add enough to make the bath a pale yellow colour. The print
should be drawn through the solution once or twice, laid on a
sheet of glass, and rinsed under the tap. If the action is not
sufficient, repeat the process, limiting immersion to a few
seconds only.
A white dish should be used, and at the first sign of the clear
yellow colour becoming greenish, the solution should be thrown
away and a fresh one prepared. Its activity is short-lived.
Sepia-toned prints also respond to this treatment, but the
colour is generally affected. The action with gaslight and
chloro-bromide prints is still more rapid and needs careful
watching.
Here is another method for use when only slight clearing
and brightening of the print is required. It must be used only
for prints which have been thoroughly fi.xed and washed. The
print is immersed in ; — ■
Potassium iodide . . . . . . . • . . 30 grs.
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 grs.
Iodine . 3 grs.
Solution of each ingredient must be complete.
The white parts of the print soon turn an indigo blue colour.
Transferring it to an ordinary hypo fixing bath clears away the
blues at once, and reveals the extent of the action. If this
is insufficient the treatment is repeated after washing, but if
carried the least bit too far, some of the delicate tones will
also vanish.
An alternative to the above bath is : —
Thiocarbamide . . . . . . . • . . 20 grs.
Citric acid . . . . . ■ . • • • . . 10 grs.
Water . . . . . . . • • • . . 10 oz.
This again will not work if there are still traces of hypo in
the print. No blue tinting occurs with this bath, so that the
action can be watched easily.
Hydrochloric Acid.
It seems as though there are several kinds of hydrochloric
acid ; which is the sort to get for photographic purposes ? Will
spirits of salts answer the purpose ? S. L. P. (London.)
Any hydrochloric acid is an aqueous solution of the gas
hydrogen chloride. It is a very corrosive fluid, giving off
pungent fumes, and needs handling with great care.
For any photographic purpose, when it is to be added to a
solution, the " pure ’’ form should be used, this containing
about 35 per cent of gas. The “ commercial pure,” containing
about 30 per cent, may also be used, but this is liable to be
contaminated with ferric salts which may cause trouble.
Still more impure is the cheaper form, often called spirits of
salt, or muriatic acid. This is useful for cleaning dishes and
graduates, for which purpose it may be used repeatedly, the
vessels being thoroughly rinsed out afterwards. The cheap
variety is an " oil-shop ” product, but the pure grades should
be bought at the photographic dealer’s or the chemist’s.
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PARLY
PREPARATIONS
for CHRISTMAS
still seems
some long way off, the thinking photographer who intends to use
his hobby as an assistant in solving his Christmas gift problem will
realise that the amount of work he has to get through before the period
arrives is considerable, and an early start should therefore be made.
The kinds of personal photo¬
graphic gift likely to be given
at Christmas time by the
amateur should be decided on without
delay, and those which will obviously
take the longest time to prepare should
be commenced at once.
Some Suggestions.
Of late years cut-out figures of one’s
friends have become quite popular
as Christmas gifts, and these are
within the reach of practically every
amateur who possesses an enlarger.
The figure, preferably taken from
a snapshot in which the friend is
caught in some characteristic attitude,
is enlarged, pasted on to three-ply and
then the outline very carefully cut
round with a fretsaw. The cut-out
is then inserted in a small block of
polished wood, and the resulting article
is very pleasing.
Incidentally, it is quite possible to
get the younger members of the family
to work with a fretsaw once the
figures have been enlarged, thus
giving them an interest in both
photography and fretwork.
Jig-saw puzzles would also come
under this heading, the ordinary
snap, or the pictorial masterpiece,
if you will, being enlarged to a suitable
■size and pasted on three-ply (or five-
ply if a stronger finish is desired).
The interlocking design is then drawn
•on it, and the whole carefully cut out
with a fretsaw. All edges of both
kinds of work should be nicely finished
off, and it is an advantage to paint
the back black or dark brown. Don’t
forget you require a second enlarge¬
ment to paste on the lid of the box.
Passe - Partout.
A well-produced photograph bound
in suitable passe-partout makes a very
nice present, especially as one can
•choose either a landscape subject or a
figure subject to suit the recipient.
As the binding can now be obtained
in such a variety of shades and colours,
discreet enquiries should be instituted
as to the colour most likely to be
suitable to the recipient’s taste, and
if the gift is to be a surprise, as, indeed,
all photographic pictures should be,
this may take longer than was first
■expected. Careful binding is essential.
and any attempt at rush work of this
kind will lead to failure.
There is also anothei' kind of photo¬
graphic “ framing ” which has come
into vogue of late years, and that is the
enlargement of portraits and then
the mounting of them on a piece of
plate glass, face to glass, the edges of
the glass in front being bevelled, the
whole being mounted in a polished
wooden block, or some other pedestal
to hold it upright.
These are quite within the sphere
of amateur work, and it should be
remembered that the enlargements
will need to be very good, as the close
contact with the glass shows up any
defect in the technical work.
Calendars.
A glance at the advertising columns
shows that calendars to take one’s
own photographs are on the market
in plenty, and though these are
partly made already, the necessary
time to complete them soon swallows
up the ordinary amateur’s little leisure,
so that work should be commenced
at once.
Contact prints being suitable for
many of these ready-made calendars,
providing the size is not less than
3^ X 2^, brings this work well into the
realm of even the veriest beginner,
and quite tasteful results may accrue
from his summer holiday snapshots.
The great secret of this kind of gift
is to present it to the very person whom
the photograph will interest most.
Workers making their own calendars
with card foundation and super¬
imposed picture and date-tabs will
require even more time, and should
hasten to select suitable cards and
materials.
Christmas Cards.
There are three kinds of Christmas-
card workers, those who simply insert
their contact prints into a folder with
greetings suitably inscribed on the
outside ; those who invest in more
elaborate, printed cards with space
left for the insertion of their own
photographs ; and those who do the
whole job themselves.
Obviously, if the latter have a wide
circle of friends they should be well
on with their job by this time, espe¬
cially if they are making their cards
from large sheets of double-weight bro¬
mide paper, and folding them to form
cards, attaching ribbon to the back, etc.
Some of these amateur-made cards
are exceedingly clever, and really are
an extremely nice greeting to receive,
because one feels that a tremendous
amount of pains has been expended
on the production of them. Inciden¬
tally, it is better to buy the bromide
paper required for these in larger
quantities than usual, otherwise small
packets will add considerably to the
cost.
The decorative folders which are
issued for the amateur photographer
to add his own snapshot are usually
made for contact prints, but, in these
days of miniature negatives, these
may necessitate small enlargements,
as one can hardly expect to mount a
Leica or Contax size print on a
Christmas card.
Mounts.
A good deal of discrimination can
be exercised in the choosing of the
various mounts to suit the particular-
subjects, the whole to be in harmony
with the wishes of the sender. It
is important not to leave this sort
of task till the last minute, when the
wife wants something done ready for
the Christmas festivities, and the
consequence is a rush which detracts
from the final result. Incidentally, if
" bought " mounts are to be used for
the purpose it is wise to obtain them
without delay, or many of the best
will have been “ sold out.”
Those who simply insert their cards
into folders certainly have a bit more
time to spare, but even they can be
getting on with the work, because
there is the Christmas photography to
be thinking about, and necessary ar¬
rangements for the various experi¬
ments in indoor work with the camera
on the day itself may take quite a
considerable time.
The amateur will think of many
other ways in which he can speed up
his preparations for the season’s
greetings, but the great thing is to start
right away before the actual Christmas
rush begins.
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To-morrow's Route.
HOW often it is that an otherwise fine picture
is spoilt by an unsuitable background. In
our concentration on the principal subject
we overlook some incongruous object which
immediately attracts the eye in the print. A bright
and insistent high-light, for instance, seems to dominate
the picture, or a good portrait study is made ridiculous
by a tree which seems to grow out of the sitter’s head.
There are several ways in which this difficulty may
be ov'ercome. If the worker is expert enough one back¬
ground may be removed and another substituted by
double printing. Again, a suitable background may be
provided when the subject is photographed, thus avoid¬
ing any retouching or other handwork on the negative.
There is another method by which a suitable background
The Bookworm.
The Miniaturist.
and attractive will be the finished result in most cases.
Despite this difference in appearance, however, there
must be some logical connection between the subject of the
photograph and the objects which constitufe the back¬
ground, otherwise the reason for the choice of that particular
background is not apparent. The background should be as
unobtrusive and as uniform as possible in order to accentuate
the figure or other subject.
Uniformity is best obtained by using a large number of
By W. FISHER CASSB
may be provided, and it is the object
of this article and its accompanying
prints to point out how this may be
done.
If the subject is such that it may be
cut out in one piece it may be pasted
on to the photograph of the back¬
ground (taken separately), and the
result obtained is often quite pleasing
and generally unusual. It is not
necessary that the background chosen
should be such as to deceive the
observer into thinking that it was
photographed simultaneously with the
subject. On the contrary, the more
obvious the difference between the sub¬
ject and background, the more striking
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Backgrounds
A NOVEL WAY OF DEALING WITH
AN EVER - PRESENT PROBLEM.
Dark-room W orl; .
similar objects laid closely together. As
air example, the picture of a cook at
work might be pasted on to a background
consisting of the photograph of a large
number of eggs laid in orderly rows. A
picture of a photographer at work in
the dark-room might have as a back¬
ground a print of a photograph of hypo
crystals.
Uniformity is also obtained by using
one object as the subject for the back¬
ground picture, provided that object is
definitely associated with the principal
subject. A hiker cut out in silhouette
might be pasted on to a photograph of
a map. A musician might have as a
background a print of sheet music.
If the background tends to dominate
the picture it may be made less obtrusive
by under-exposure of the bromide print.
Full development of such a print should
always be given. Generally speaking,
light subjects or those taken against the
The Beekeeper .
sun and showing lines of light round the edges
should have dark backgrounds, while most normal
subjects require lighter backing.
When the subject has been cut out in silhouette it
should be turned face down¬
wards and the edges thinned
down by scraping them with
a sharp razor blade. This
has the effect of making the
junction between the subject
and the background less obvi¬
ous. If this is done carefully
the joins should not be
noticeable even at ordinary
viewing distance. If the re¬
sult is successful the compo¬
site print may be copied,
taking care that the lighting
is either very diffused (if day¬
light) or comes as equally as
possible from both sides of the
print (if artificial light) . This
will prevent any line appear¬
ing at the joins, and will give
a new negative from which
contact prints or enlargements
can be made easily.
Finally, although this
method may not produce
pictorial results, yet the prints
have a charm of their own
and add interest and a touch
of the unusual to any collec¬
tion or album of photographs.
" Of course ITl be careful.”
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Readers’ Hints. Tips and Gadgets
TIMING ENLARGEMENTS.
HE most useful of many gadgets in my dark-room is a
piece of string with a hook attached to one end and
a weight to the other.
All photographers know the difficulty of illuminating the
watch {or clock) in a convenient position and also keeping an
eye on it whilst enlarging.
The following simple way out of the difficulty costs nothing,
and can be arranged in a few minutes.
Eirst of all, drill a hole about half an inch in diameter,
right through the negative carrier of the enlarger as near to
the negative as convenient. This allows a small circle of
white light to fall on to the enlarging easel conveniently close
by the side of the projected image, either to one side or above
as shown in the sketch.
The weight on the string should equal the weight of one’s
watch, and the length of the string be such as to allow for
a reasonable range of adjustment.
The watch is then hooked on and can easily be placed so that
the patch of light falls on the seconds dial even if it does not
illuminate the whole of the watch. The watch is perfectly
safe and can be moved to any required position in an instant.
If fogging is feared a piece of gelatine filter can be fixed
over the hole in the negative carrier.
The great advantage of this method of lighting the watch is
that the watch is close by the projected image — where it should
he — and the worker can see the dial almost without losing
sight of the bromide paper.
Precisely the same applies to the vertical enlarger, e.xcept
that the watch lies on its back on the horizontal easel instead
of being suspended. Maurice E. Parker.
A COVER DESIGN FOR YOUR ALBUM.
HERE are many ways of decorating the cover of a
photograph album, from the common or garden stick-on
label to the more elaborate wood-cut or cubist design.
Here is an idea, however, which is neither elaborate nor costly,
and which will distinguish at a glance one album from another.
Most amateur photographers like to keep at least one album
for “ home snapshots,” taken either in the house or round the
garden, so what could be better than to have the name of your
house on the cover ?
As the accompanying snapshot shows, all that is necessary
is a portrait attachment, so that a " close-up ” of the name¬
plate on the gate may be taken, a brief e.xposure, and there
you are. It does not much matter whether you enlarge the
photograph to the size of the album cover or whether you
merely paste on the snapshot as it is ; it makes an effective
title in either case. When your friends “ open the gate ” they
will find inside only photographs of your home and its garden.
C. C. L. Milligan.
AN ENLARGER FOCUSSING HINT.
For securing critical focussing in the enlarger, the use of a
ruled screen in place of the negati\e has often been
recommended, but as this necessitates a double change¬
over, it is probably neglected by a good many amateurs.
A strip of glass let permanently into the side of the enlarger
carrier, however, offers the advantages of this method without
the extra trouble otherwise entailed.
By pushing the carrier a little farther into the enlarger, the
ruled strip is brought into view on the screen, and all one has
to do to '■ replace ” the negative is to pull the carrier back
again into its first position.
A strip about 2 x g- in. is a convenient size for a j-plate
carrier. Cut the glass first and use this as a template for
marking the hole, and then a tight fit will be assured. For
focussing, either clear lines on a black ground or vice-versa
will serve equally well. In the strip illustrated a choice of
either was made possible by covering half with black paper
and scoring it through with a knife when dry, and by sticking
two pieces of black colton on to the remaining clear half.
To ensure the strip being a really accurate guide, it must of
course be fixed so that the black paper and the cotton are in
exactly the same plane as the film side of the negative, and
care must be taken always to put the negatives in the carrier
the same way round. Leslie W. Bolton.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
THE PRINCE OF " KODAKS " !
Complete with Leather Carrying Case £20 .0.0
Ask your Dealer for interesting descriptive folder, or write for copy to Mr. A. P. Hobbs, Dept. 6,
KODAK LIMITED, KODAK HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2
Equipped with Coupled Rangefinder, to ensure pin-sharp
pictures every time, and all these other tip-top features:
• Zeiss “Tessar” f 4.5 Lens • Compur-Rapid Shutter, automatic speeds from 1 to
llAQOth second • Two-Picture Size Device, 8 or 16 exposures on Kodak Film No. 620
• Optical Viewfinder with built-in masks, adjustable to correspond to size of picture
being taken • “Streamline” finish — nothing built-on, everything built-in.
KODAK
TKe^ent
You can he
certain of
Sharp
Definition . . •
No other lens can give you quite the same quality
of definition as a Taylor-Hobson lens. Not without
good reason have they been called the world’s best
lenses. Always insist on Taylor-Hobson Lenses.
Photo by Herbert H orris & Son
if you use Tuylor^Hobson
Wide^uuyle Ileuses
TAYLOR - HOBSOX LENSES
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 25, 1936
SPECIALIZATION— A NEW PRINCIPLE IN THE
PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES TRADE
Three years ago the firm of R. G. Lewis came into existence in order to specialize in all branches of miniature camera photography. It was
at that time our opinion that there existed in Great Britain a very real demand for a highly individual organization prepared to bring to
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to give us the opportunity to justify our assertion that our service is in every way an unparalleled one.
THE “NIGHT” EXAKTA
personally recommend tKe "Night * Exakta to all
photographers, both amateur and professional, who are
looking for a reasonably priced miniature camera capable
of doing work under the most adverse lighting con¬
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negatives at l/25th, l-50th and often IMOOth sec. in
artificially-lit interiors or in the streets at night. Apart
from this special work, however, the f 1.9 Primoplan
lens with which it is fitted, when used at ordinary aper¬
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quality and definition from those obtainable when using
a first-class lens with f/3.5 or f/2.8 aperture.
"Night" Exakta .fitted Primoplan f 1.9, shutter speeds
I 'I.OOOth sec. to 12 secs . £39 10 0
We shall be glad to take any make of Modern
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MINIATURE ENLARGERS, AND
ACCESSORIES FOR WINTER
PHOTOGRAPHY.
In winter, as in summer, R. G. Lewis's is the Mecca of
the serious amateur. We keep in stock every make of
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on the subject which we shall be delighted to send on
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Other booklets dealing with winter photography which
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"SIMPLE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR
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Sease No. I (or straight paraphenylene) requires
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Sease No. 2, the standard paraphenylene-
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Price Is. 2d. per tin.
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This developer has been evolved to produce
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A Feu) exceptional Cameras with Extra-Wide
Aperture Lenses. Specially recommended for
Winter and Artificial Light Photography in general.
Contax Model 1 1, f/l .5 Sonnar lens. As new £52 10 0
Leica Model Ilia, f, 1.9 Hektor lens. As new £45 0 0
Exakta Multispeeds Model B (latest lever-wind type),
fitted improved Dallmeyer f,‘1.9 Super-Six lens and
case. Indistinguishable from new . £26 10 0
Contax Model I, latest 1936 model, guaranteed very
slightly window-soiled only, f/l. 5 Sonnar lens, with
carton and instructions booklet . £42 10 0
Another, as above, but second-hand. Condition as
new . £39 10 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model III, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . . £55 0 0
Contax Model I, latest type range-finder. f,2 Sonnar
lens. As new . £29 10 0
Contax Model I, slow-speeds shutter, f/2.8 Tessar. Prac¬
tically as new . £19 10 0
Contax Model I. slow-speeds shutter, f/3,5 Tessar.
Practically as new . ' . £17 10 0
Plate Back for Model I Contax, £2 10s. Extra Slides
to fit any model Contax plate back, 5s. 6d. each.
LEI CAS :
Leica Model II, specially fitted with magnification for
range-finder, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition
£19 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summer lens. As
new . £31 10 ()
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready
case. Practically as new . £29 17 6
Leica Model III, black, f/2 rigid Summar lens, ever-
ready case. Practically as new . £26 17 6
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Practically as new . £8 17 6
Another, as above. In good average condition £7 15 0
Leitz 5-cm. f/2 Summar, non-collapsible. New con¬
dition . £10 10 0
Leitz 13. 5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, coupled. Excellent condition
£11 10 0
Flashlight Attachment for Leica Model 1 1 or II I £3 7 6
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
range-finders.
Nettax (only a few weeks old), 2 filters, ever-ready case.
As new. Cost £34 10s . £26 10 0
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new.... £17 10 0
Dollina 1 1. f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigtlander Super Bessa, f/4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar. As new. .£20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £13 18 6
MINIATURE REFLEXES :
Primarflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, case.
As new . £22 10 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar lens.
As new . .....£15 15 0
Exakta Model B, f/l .9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, case. Prac¬
tically as new . £25 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f/l .9 Dallmeyer Super-
Six. As new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/2.9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Junior Model, f/4.5 Trioplan. Excellent con¬
dition . £7 10 0
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
6-in. f/5.5 Hugo Meyer Tele-Megor for Exakta. As
new . £8 10 0
Sashalite Synchronised Flash Attachment for Exakta
30s. Od.
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. As new
£3 19 6
Reflex-Korelle, latest type, f/2.8 Tessar. As new
£15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Excellent condition
£11 17 6
MISCELLANEOUS :
Planovista, only a few weeks old, f/2. 7 Plasmat, Rapid
Compur, case. As new . . £11 15 0
Planovista, f/3.5 Trioplan. As new . £8 10 0
Dollina I, f/2.9 Radionar, Compur shutter. As new
£6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, filter, case . £6 19 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, 6-speed shutter. As new
£4 0 0
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter. As new
£6 18 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, case.
As new . £7 17 6
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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INIATURE" NOTES
Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, revievv^s,
queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
At the Ballet with a .. .
By MERLYN SEVERN.
There is more than a little truth, I fear, in the jibe so
often levelled at miniaturists by the users of large
cameras : that we spend twice as much on our appara¬
tus as they do, and take twice as much trouble over processing
our negatives, in order to produce photographs which are
practically indistinguishable from theirs.
Indeed, I know owners of Eeicas and Contaxes who have
never taken a photograph that could not have been taken just
as well with a bo.x Brownie. They do not seem to realise that
the miniature has opened up entirely new fields to the camera.
One of the most interesting of these fields is action photo¬
graphy at night ; and tlic stage, particularly when a ballet
or a cabaret show is being performed, offers action of a par¬
ticularly fascinating kind.
The pictures illustrating this article would have been re¬
garded with open-eyed amazement a few 5'ears ago ; but the
modern miniature, with its wide-aperture short-focus lens
and coupled range-finder, brings them within the scope of the
amateur of average skill.
The range-finder is especially valuable for this work, ft is
extremely dillicult to keep guessing the distance as the per-
Miniature
“ Cabaret.” Taken at a private entertainment, i/asth sec. at
//2, A^a ISSfilm, Contax I camera, ycm. Sonnar. The enlarge¬
ment from which the block was made is 12 in. high; the contact
print shown is reduced in the same ratio. Note that part only of
the negative has been used.
“Death of the Si-ave.” taken at Caveat Garden during performance of the
ballet “ Scheherazade." ifsoth sec. at //2, Agfa ISS film, Contax 11 camera, ycm.
■ Sonnar.
formers dart about the stage, yet accurate focussing is essential
for really good results. The short-focus lens has, in relation to
its aperture, great depth of field ; but a big enlargement will
reveal that definition is not equally sharp throughout this
field : it is important that the plane of sharpest focus should
coincide with the centre of interest. The range-finder, par¬
ticularly if it is combined with the view-finder, will take care
of this almost automatically, leaving you free to concentrate
on obtaining a pleasing composition.
This is really the most difficult part of the job ; once you
have taken up your position (whether in the audience or
behind the scenes) you cannot change it ; you must rely on
choosing a moment when the performers are happily grouped
to make the exposure.
Quick Decision Necessary.
The opportunity comes and goes in the fraction of a second
so that it is necessary to be very quick on the trigger ; this is a
knack which is difficult to learn at first, but which becomes
much easier with practice.
As there is never too much light in relation to the exposure
that must be given, super-speed panchromatic film is essential ;
exposures range from i/ioth to i/iooth sec., depending on the
light available and the speed of motion on the stage. It is often
necessary to compromise between these two, accepting both a
little blur due to movement and a little under-exposure. In
most cases a compromise of this sort leads to a better picture
than a blurred but well-exposed negative would give, and cer¬
tainly yields better results than an exposure only just sufficient
for the extreme high-lights, even if these are quite sharp.
There are, of course, occasional exceptions to this rule as to
every other, and in some cases a little movement in the picture
adds to the realism of the effect.
In the “ Death of the Slave,” for instance, sharp definition of
the slave’s body would have given the impression that he was
standing on his head on the floor, rather than hurtling through
the air in his death agony.
In conclusion, a word of warning about processing : the
contrast in these subjects is very high, particularly when spot¬
lights are used, so over-development should be carefully
avoided ; four-fifths of the usual time should be about right.
{A further example of Miss Severn’s work is reproduced on an Art page in this issue.
It was taken at Covent Garden during a performance of the Ballet “ Le Beau Danube."
i/ioth sec. atfja, 5-cm. Sonnar lens in Contax 11 camera, Agfa ISS film.)
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iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
c 6 ClhEMATOGRAPHER o
STORING PRINTS
from Miniature Negatives.
By W. R. DAVIDSON.
Even before I took to enlarging my
photographs, much travelling and
the pursuit of pictorial photo¬
graphy in many lands had convinced
The Box and its Contents.
me of the inadequacy of albums for the
storage of my pictures. They are too
static and carry too much dead weight.
For the last year or so I have adopted
a standard size for all my prints ; all
are enlarged on to paper 7^X5 in.,
including the white border. This size
was chosen as the happy mean between
the inconspicuous and the unwieldy.
All prints are made on double-weight
paper, which ensures freedom from
curling. Each has a white border mask¬
ing it to the required shape ; this gives
a finish nearly as good as one can
get by mounting. On the back of each
print all necessary particulars concerning
it are neatly written, and the pictures
are sorted into groups of similar or
related subjects.
Besides serving neatness and uni¬
formity, the use of a single size of paper
allows me, without waste, to buy my
paper in half-gross boxes. These bo.xes,
which are strongly made of a hard
cardboard, are neatly labelled and used
to store the finished prints. Each box
will hold nearly a hundred prints, and
they are far easier to handle and much
more convenient to pass round the
fireside circle, than they could possibly
be if pasted down to a hundred times
their weight of clumsy album.
A Handle for the Miniature Camera
IT is often a convenience to hold a
miniature camera by a handle.
If used in conjunction with a short
cable release it enables the camera to be
operated in one hand, .offering a more
steady hold than could be had by grip¬
ping the camera itself. With cameras
having the tripod screw bush at one end,
such as the Leica shown in the accom¬
panying illus-
^ ' ; trations, this
I one-hand grip
Fiz. I.
Fig. 2.
1. The handle.
2. How the camera is held.
3. Using the camera.
is particularly convenient, the other end
of the instrument being pressed against
the face. The handle here shown is a
small tool-handle that can be purchased
at any ironmongers for a few pence, and
a short length of brass screw, ^-in.
Whitworth thread, is inserted in the
hole provided for the tool. The best way
to do this is to heat the piece of screw and
burn it in. Sufficient thread should be
left projecting to allow a brass nut, or
bush, to be screwed on first, which will
form a bed for the camera,
and can be adjusted to
allow the correct amount
of screw to project.
Bernard Alfieri, Jun.
Fig. 3-
Unwanted Soft Focus
By G. K. SEAGER.
IF enlargements made from miniature
negatives appear to assume the
effects associated with soft focus,
one can rarely say why by examination
of the enlargements themselves. There
are so many possible causes that only
checking them one by one can bring
about detection of the real criminal.
Nervous handling of the camera,
arising from dilly-dallying too long at
the subject, is probably about the most
prevalent cause of unsharp pictures.
A thumb-print on the filter when fitting.
Careless handling soon makes a
filter dirty.
it on is another. But when the trouble
seems to have come about gradually,
and suddenly assumes violent propor¬
tions, then it is that one’s suspicions
fly to the enlarger. For soft focus may
suddenly force itself into prominence-
simply because of the occurrence of a
subject in which definite detail is of
particular importance, and not because
the cause has only Just arisen.
Just because the lens of the enlarger
is mostly hidden from view its condition
tends to be taken for granted until such
time as trouble arises, and for the same-
reason it is the last thing, instead of the
first, to be examined. Yet the lens of a
vertical enlarger is peculiarly subject to
dirt. Lying fiat, as its back surface
does, all the dust which circulates inside
the enlarger settles on it.
The "convection currents” of air
set up by the warming and cooling of
the lamp in a cold room draw in enough
dust to make the back lens look like a
piece of ground glass after a month or
two. Then the moisture from the chemi¬
cal baths cements that dust into a film.
It is always possible to put a film
against the lens when soft-focus effects-
are wanted, but the occasional applica¬
tion of a soft brush will prevent its-
unexpected and unwanted occurrence.
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Modern
Miniature Cameras
THE LEICA MODEL Ilia.
The Mode] Ilia Leica is the latest model. of the
Leica family. Like its predecessors, it takes the
standard 36-exposure length of 35-mm. cin6 him
and gives pictures 24x36 mm. The him may be
bought in daylight-loading cassettes at 3s. 6d., or it
may be had in cut lengths at 2S. each, trimmed ready
for loading into the all-metal Leitz chargers, of which
the latest models have a spool automatically gripping
the inner end of the him.
Coupled Range-finder,
The camera has a range-hnder operated by, and so
coupled with, the focussing mount of the lens. The
image seen through the range-hnder is magnified,
thereby making extremely accurate setting easy, and
sharpness of the range-finder image is ensured by the
focussing eyepiece. On test, we found that a change
in distance of less than two inches at ten feet was
clearly detectable. This accuracy is considerably
higher than is required for a lens of normal focal
length, even at the very wide aperture of f/2, but is
necessary in using some of the special wide-aperture
long-focus lenses available for the camera. These
alternative lenses, of which there are twelve, having
focal lengths from 2.8 to 20 cm., couple automatically
with the range-finder when screwed into the flange of
the camera, except in the case of the 20-cm. lens.
The base of the range-finder is only 4 cm., thus ensuring
that the two images, even when farthest from co¬
incidence, are always within the field of view.
The winding of the focal-plane shutter automatically
advances the film by one frame, so that after making
an exposure, rotation of the wiiiding-knob as far as it
will go is the only movement required in order to
prepare for a second. A counter indicates the number
of exposures made. The shutter speeds range from
I to i/i,oooth second, the higher speeds {i/i,oootb to
i/3oth second) being controlled by the dial on the
top of the camera, while slower speeds (i/2oth to
I second) are set by adjustment of the auxiliary dial
in front. To prevent accidental displacement of this,
and to make setting easy even in the darkness of a
theatre, successive settings of this slow-speed dial are
indicated by clicks in this latest model. It was par¬
ticularly noticed that the shutter is considerably
quieter than on earlier models of the Leica.
Loading the Leica,
The base of the camera is removed for loading.
This is done by drawing out a short length of film from
the charger, slipping the free end under the spring of
the take-up spool, and dropping both into the camera
so that the length of film between them slides into its
slot. On replacing the base the charger automatically
opens, allowing the film to run off without coming into
contact with any surface that could possibly scratch it.
Interchangeable Lenses,
The lens fitted to the model we examined was the
Summar, an f/2 lens of 50-mm focal length. With
this in place, and the telescopic mount closed, the
dimensions of the camera are 5^ x 2f x 2^ in., but with
the f/3.5 Elmar lens the thickness is reduced to about
in. The lenses all have depth-of-focus scales as
shown on page 456 of our issue of November 4th, where
the Summar lens, in position in a Leica, is illustrated.
Provision is made for the special focussing necessary
when using infra-red film, and the Summar lens has a
special type of mount, so designed that the lens does
not rotate when focussing, to enable it to be used
for the Agfacolor process.
This latest model of the Leica, which has all metal
parts finished in matt chromium plate, is a beautiful
example of precision work of the highest grade. With
the 50-mm. f/2 Summar it costs ;^^43, but as the
camera body is listed separately, it may be had with
the 50-mm. f/3.5 Elmar or any other of the alternative
lenses. Further particulars can be had from Messrs.
E. Leitz (London) Ltd., 20, Mortimer Street, W.i.
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
Experiment !
WNERS of the 35-mm. miniature
cameras will never really know
the wonderful scope of their
cameras unless they experiment from
time to time.
In their daily life they will find chances
galore, and at a penny an exposure no
great harm is done if a few failures do
occur. Do you appreciate the extra
power provided by the apertures f/1.5
and f/2 ? Here is just one example ;
if the correct exposure at f/8 is i/aoth,
then the same light would allow you
to give i/55oth at f/1.5.
My advice is : Always carry your
camera with you whenever possible,
and never say, “ Oh, that can’t be done,”
until you have e.xposed and developed
your film. Carry out a few experiments
on subjects you at present think are
beyond your camera and I can promise
you some very pleasant surprises.
Home Portraiture.
The miniature camera is ideal for
photographing very young children in
their homes, without having to pose
them or cramp their style. This latter
is important, for every child has a
definite style, which must be given full
play, otherwise mother is apt to “ sniff ”
at the results.
My first efforts at this subject were
on my doctor’s two small sons. It was
Shadows at the Ice Rtnk.
during the third week of a recent De:
cember, and his wife had fixed 3 p.m.
as the time of day when the boys were
at their best.
There was no daylight of any value,
so I turned on all the electric wall lights,
and with one photoflood in a standard
lamp worked at f/2, giving i/5oth on
fast pan. film. The results were a sur¬
prise to me. (See illustration.)
Storing Films.
This seems to be one of the problems
which has not been solved by the photo¬
graphic trade, but the need is urgent.
I am all against storing films in the tins
they were bought in, for every removal
Room Lighting and one Photoflood.
leads to some sort of damage. Per¬
sonally, I cut my film up into threes,
throw away the duds and unwanted
duplicates, and file the remainder in a
special album. The album is foreign-
made, much too small, and exorbitant
in price.
Now that the miniature has estabhshed
itself, there ought not to be any great
difficulty about placing on the market
a really good filing system at a reasonable
price. Surely we miniature camera
users have been “ stung ” enough in the
past — and I don’t suppose many of us
will ever forget the first sting.
Shadows.
Most ice rinks run a gala night at
least once during a winter season. Take
your camera to one of them, and take
the chance of trying some indoor speed
work. If you have not done this before,
you will find it very interesting and worth
cultivating. Spot-lights are generally
used on gala nights ; if they are, make
all the use you can of the shadows.
(See illustration.)
Miniature Scope.
Spare a minute for the two illustra¬
tions in this gossip, and bear in mind the
following : Both taken by the same
camera, same film, same developer, and
both exposed in electric light with the
same stop f/2, the one difference being
in the focus of the lens. The barrel
jump was taken with the 3|'-in. Sonnar
and the children with the 2-in. Sonnar.
For the latter 1 was three feet from my
subject, in the other case I was about
100 ft.
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^ 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
November 25th, 1936
THIS DEPTH -OF -FOCUS BUSINESS
By DAVID CHARLES.
IN changing from a large camera to
a miniature, it is extremely useful
to know just what depth of focus
to expect. To find this we have got to
know the “ focus ” or focal length of
any of our lenses in inches.
To save arithmetic, get two twopenny
school rulers (penny ones if you can),
and fix one to the other, as shown in the
picture. Then you will see that 5
centimetres is, "as near as makes no
matter,” 2 inches, and 13 centimetres is
about 5 inches.
I will now ask you to bear with me
while I e.xplain what I mean by the
word " name-stop.” I call my 2-in.
lens my " Two-inch,” that is its name.
Now my little " Two-inch ” has a stop
which has the same sound as its name.
Namely fjtwo. That is its " name-stop.”
The "name-stop” of my 6-in. is f/six,
of my 4-in., f/four, and of my 22-in.,
f/twenty-two.
The value of that particular (if
peculiar) notion of the " name-stop ” is
this : whatever lens you have been
using, whatever lens you ever will
use in the near or distant future, if
you set it at its " name-stop ” it will
give you precisely the same depth of
focus as any other lens set at its " name-
stop.” My 2-in. set at f/2 gives the
same depth as my 6-in. at f/6, and as my
22-in. lens set at f/22. And so will yours,
for that is a law that even lens-makers
cannot alter. But it only holds good
so long as the two lenses you are com¬
paring include the same angle of view.
Telephoto and long-focus lenses barred !
So, if you have been using your old
quarter-plate reflex with its 6-in. lens
at around f/6, and you like the sort of
" depth” you get that way, now you
have changed to a miniature camera
with a 2-in. you can tell at once that
you’ll get the same effect at f/2. Even
if the " name-stop ” is not one you are
accustomed td, no difficulties arise.
I ust refer to the accompanying table.
Run down the column representing
the focal length of the lens you are
used to, until you come to a stop-
number whose depth-of-focus behaviour
you have become familiar with. Then
to right or left of it you can read the
stop to use to get just that same effect
with a lens of any other focal length
you are likely to use on a miniature
camera.
Any row (left to right) shows the stop number,
which gives identical depth of focus to its neighbours
according to the focal lengths in the top row.
FOCAL LENGTH OF LENSES IN INCHES.
2
3
4
Si
8
I
("9)
2.9
4
I
(1%)
2.9
4
5.6
“NAME-
STOP.”
2
(1-9)
3
(2-9)
4
5.6
8
2.9
4
5-6
8
I I
4
5.6
8
I I
16
5-6
s
I I
16
22
8
II
16
22
32
II
16
22
32
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Fine-Grain Developers (4).
THE AGFA METOL DEVELOPERS.
METOL has always been recognised as the very
type of soft-working developer. It is, therefore,
not surprising that it should find considerable
application in miniature photography, where a soft,
well-graded negative is desired. A particular advan¬
tage of metol is the fact that its Watkins factor is
high, thereby ensuring that in cases of minimum
exposure all available detail in the shadows will be
brought up without danger of clogging the high-lights.
In the formulae given below, metol is so used as to
produce a fine grain.
Agfa Fine-Grain Formula No. 12.
Metol
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous)
Sodium carbonate
Potassium bromide
Water
70 grs. (8 grm.)
2^ oz. (125 grm.)
55 grs. (6.3 grm.)
22 grs. (2.5 grm.)
20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time : 12 to 15 minutes at 65 deg. Fahr.
Agfa Fine-Grain Formula No. 14.
Metol . . . . . . 42 grs. (4.5 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . i| oz. (85 grm.)
Sodium carbonate . . . . 9 grs. (i grm.)
Potassium bromide . . . . 5 grs. (.5 grm.)
Water .. .. . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time, for super-speed pan. films, 10
to 12 minutes at 65 degrees Fahr.
This formula gives softer results than the preceding.
Agfa Fine-Grain Formula No. 15.
Metol . . . . . . . . 70 grs. (8 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 2^ oz. (125 grm.)
Sodium carbonate . . . . 105 grs. (12 grm.)
Potassium bromide . . . . 13 grs. (1.5 grm.)
Water . . . . . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
This formula gives rather stronger results than
No. 12. Development time, 6 to 8 minutes at 65
degrees Fahr.
Miniature
Matters
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
REPEATED USE OF DEVELOPERS.
l>x advertisements and descriptions of fine-grain
developers it is often stated that they “ can be used
repeatedly All the photographic textbooks that
I have seen lay great stress on the inadvisability of
using any developer a second time ; how am 1 to
reconcile this contradiction ? C. M. [Manchester.)
The older type of developer, of which pyro-soda
may be cited as an example, discoloured very quickly
if left exposed to the air. The modern fine-grain
developer, however, is differently constituted in that
it contains, for the sake of giving fineness of grain, a
very high proportion indeed of sodium sulphite. This
allows these fine-grain developers to be kept almost
indefinitely, even after using, with only the most
casual precautions against access of air.
In spite of comparative immunity against deteriora¬
tion by standing, you must remember that when a
film or two has been developed the developing agents
£fre to some extent used up. There is therefore a limit
to the number of films that a tankful of developer will
develop, and extra time has to be allowed when the
limit is being approached. The average M.Q. -borax
developer should not, we think, be used for more than
three films, especially if there is an interval of several
(lays between one occasion of use and the next.
AGITATION DURING DEVELOPMENT.
In the first two or three films developed in a newly-
acquired lank I had streaks and markings, though
the films were otherwise very satisfactory. A friend
told me that these streaks were due to uneven develop¬
ment, and that I should, have kept the film moving
in the tank during development by turning the spool
on which it was zvound. I have now developed a
film according to this instruction, and, although
the streaks are not there, I find that the film is very
badly over-developed. I gave the same time, at the
same temperature, as before. H . S. M. [Ipswich.)
You have discovered for yourself the fact that the
rate of development depends to quite a considerable
extent upon the amount of agitation of the film in the
developer. If you kept the film moving all the time,
instead of leaving it completely stationary, this may
have been equivalent to increasing the lime of
development to double, or even more.
To avoid streaks on the one hand and uncertainty
as to the correct time to develop on the other, we
recommend that you establish for yourself a routine.
Irither you can turn the spool practically all the time,
or you can turn it, say, six times at equal interv’als
during the progress of development. With your
procedure tied down in this way you will find that a
lime of development, once satisfactorily found, can be
relied upon to be correct for any subsequent film.
SEE-SAW DEVELOPMENT OF FILMS,
For some time / have been developing my films, of
3^x2^ size, by the well-known see-saw method,
and have been perfectly satisfied with the results.
Do you recommend me to continue with this method
now I have changed to a miniature camera ?
P. D. [Lemdon.)
You do not say what type of miniature camera you
have acquired. If it is of the kind using a 36-exposure
strip of 35-mm. cm6 film, the see-saw method of devel¬
opment is almost impossible, since you will have to
deal with a narrow strip of film nearly six feet in
length. Besides being too long to handle, its narrow¬
ness will cause it to twist uncontrollably.
If your new camera uses the ordinary V.P. size roll
film, see-saw development will be practicable enough,
but we still would not recommend it on account of the
danger of scratching the film against the bottom and
sides of the dish, and these scratches will be very
evident in your enlarged prints.
In either case we should strongly recommend that
you obtain a tank ; as you evidently have a dark-room
we would suggest one of the dark-room loading tanks
as being both cheaper and less complicated than those
that can be filled in daylight.
CORRECTION.
OwiDg to a printer’s error, the quantities of sodium
sulphite and hydroquinone in the “Buffered Borax*’
fine-grain developer formula given last week were inter*
clianged. The formula should read : ’’ Sodium sulphite
(anhydrous), 2 oz. ; hydroquinone, 44 grs.’* In the
metric version of the formula the amounts were correctly
printed.
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a
mlf-
tX+IIBITION PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLXl.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr. CHARLES
BUYLE.
I VERY much like knocking about the streets, especially
in town. For photography in such places I make
use of a Heidoscope, 6x13 cm., with two Tessars
f/4.5, and as negative material I use Ilford Soft Gradation
Pan. I do not readily take my camera out of its case ;
at the first glance I always know at once if it is not worth
the trouble ; but if the subject is really interesting and
worth while, then I usually take it from all sides and angles
many times, in order later on to select and work up the
best picture taken.
“ In my studio I make use of a 13 X 18 cm. camera, and
always of pan. material, and have at my disposal three
Nitraphot lamps, as well as a spotlight for special effects.
I like this work in the studio very much ; one is more at
one’s ease there to go into detail's when dealing with a
subject. I have also some models at my disposal whom I
find among the ballet dancers and artistes of the town
theatre, or among the mendicants in the streets.
I usually develop all negatives in standard Rodinal.
This gives me thin but very sharply defined negatives,
which are retouched and perfected as required.
“ For printing paper I use in most cases Gevaert
matt and smooth, as this surface facilitates the
work. I take a great deal of trouble over the
prints. For enlargements I make use of a camera
with double condensers and interchangeable lenses —
a Tessar 2 5 -cm. for large negatives, or a Tessar
15-cm. for stereo negatives. Sometimes I make
use of a soft-focus lens which gives excellent results.
“ I have exhibited at most photographic shows,
and my prints have been accepted in London,
Los Angeles, Paris, Ottawa, Vienna, Prague,
Amsterdam, Lucerne, Boston, Chicago, Tokio,
Brussels, Antwerp, Toronto, etc. For the Belgian
International Exhibition in Brussels 5,000 Belgian
photographers were invited to submit their best
work, out of which fifty specimens only were shown.
With this stringent selection I was awarded the
first prize, a gold medal, for the print, ‘ Poeme de
Lumiere.’ This picture has been accepted at
seventeen exhibitions.
“ I am a correspondent of ‘ La Photo pour Tous,’
Paris, and of ‘ Die Galerie,’ Vienna. I am a great
enthusiast in photography, and devote all my
spare time to it. I consider a photographers’
club to be very useful for beginners, as well as for
more experienced photographers, as there is always
something to be learned. I am therefore also
a member of the ' Association Beige de Photo-
graphie et de Cinematographie,’ of which His
Majesty King Leopold III is the Honorary Presi¬
dent and Pierre Dubreuil the President.
" Personally, I prefer a photograph made accord¬
ing to modern views. However, I do not want
to have anything to do with ultra-modernism.
I consider this to be a kind of fashion which must
disappear ; but, all the same, it will have done
some good for us, because it has taught us to see
more.”
(A further example of Mr. Buyle's work is repro¬
duced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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^ryictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
BALLET IN ACTION— BEAU DANUBE/'
WITH the advent of the minia¬
ture camera and its lenses of
extreme aperture, coupled
with the use of sensitive material of
exceedingly high speed, the range of
subject possibilities has been greatly
extended, and of such possibilities this
picture is an example.
It is, 'as its title indicates, a study
of an actual interlude of a ballet. There
is nothing but the stage
illumination as ordinarily em¬
ployed, and, as the figures
were in motion, it would have
been necessary for an instan¬
taneous exposure to be given.
But there is no sign of
under-exposure evident in the
print, nor is there more than
the slightest indication of
subject movement. The darks
of the man’s coat are well
modulated ; the half-tones
of the setting are recorded in
their true values ; and the
distinctions of the lighter
tones fully retained, so that
the inference is that the
exposure was thoroughly ade¬
quate. The print, indeed,
attains a very high standard,
and there is no fault that can
be found with the technique.
Such a result could scarcely
have been obtained with a
larger type of instrument, for,
in the first place, and if it be
assumed that a lens of equal
aperture and an emulsion of
similar speed were employed,
the absence of an equivalent
depth of focus would make
itself unpleasantly in evidence
by showing the more distant
parts of the figures and setting as a
blur ; and, in the second, if the lens
were stopped down to obtain a
sufficiency of depth, under-exposure
would certainly make an appearance.
So that it appears that, where
lighting conditions are poor, and
moving objects have to be taken into
consideration, the miniature camera
is invaluable, and it is in this direction
that the extension of subject possi¬
bilities lies.
In the sphere of the ballet, and also
in theatrical performances generally,
the positions of each figure in relation
to the others, in relation to the setting.
and in relation to the limitations of
the “ frame ” of the stage, are most
carefully calculated. Consequently,
there is, from the point of view of
the pictorialist, a succession of well-
arranged compositions. Where there
are a number of figures, for example,
steps are taken to isolate the principals
from those of lesser significance, in
some cases, by adjustment of spot¬
lighting, and, in others, by bringing
them forward and giving them the
advantage of position. Poses are
rehearsed repeatedly, and, if more
than one performance is attended, it
is possible to note, on the first oc¬
casion, the times when the most
favourable aspects of the subjects
are presented, and, on the second, to
make the required exposures. Lighting,
pose and arrangement are determined
by the character of the piece, and are
not within the control of the photo¬
grapher, who is therefore only able to
select the moment for making the
exposure, the amount to be included.
hy Merlyn Severn.
and — to a very limited extent — the
point from which they are to be made.
Precaution would have to be taken
to avoid such a time when motion is
rapid, or, despite the facilities of the
miniature, movement of the subject
will make an unwelcome appearance,
and it will generally be found advis¬
able to avoid scenes where, a great
number of actors are included ; but,
apart from these qualifica¬
tions, the usual problems of
arranging the composition,
lighting, and so forth, do not
exist. Here, the figures are
limited to two. The woman
assumes the lead, partly be¬
cause she is more in action
than the male figure, and
partly on account of the fact
that she is, shown in brighter
tones. Her placing in the
picture space, which is one
of the things that do happen
to be under control, is the
stronger, and the fact that
she is shown full face while
the other is seen in profile is
another factor of moment.
The static pose of the man ;
his position nearer the edge
of the print, and the more
subdued tone in which he is
presented, make him a sub¬
sidiary element, but one which,
nevertheless, has sufficient
attraction to maintain a due
share of the interest attach¬
ing to the group. The half¬
tone of the setting is admir¬
ably calculated to set off both
figures to the best advantage,
and, altogether, the moment
for making the exposure has
been well chosen.
The grace of both figures is delight¬
fully in evidence, and, even if there is
a suspicion of indecision in the render¬
ing of the topmost pair of hands, it
is such a minor feature that it almost
passes notice, and it certainly does not
affect the appeal of the work.
A considerable amount of novelty
is suggested on account of the rarity
with which subjects of this character
have hitherto been essayed, and, from
the technical standpoint, the work
is beyond criticism, which is a tribute
alike to its producer, her instrument,
and the materials. “ Mentor.”
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November 25, 1936
ThcAMAIUR phoiographer
n f. CJHFMATOGPAPHEP
PALLET IN ACTION— BEAU DANUBE.
{A fine example of miniature camera work in the theatre.)
Bv Merlyn SEVEHrf.
The amateur photographer
O L ClhEMATOGRAPHER o
November 25, 1936
THE magistrate.
{See ariicle, “ How 1 make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By Charles Buyle.
November 25, 1936
kAMAItUR PHOIOGPAPHER
o d CIHEMATOGPAPHFP ^
TIME.
[From the London Salon of Photography.
By John H. Ahern.
November 25, 1936
The AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
0 e CINEMATOGRAPHER o
PRINTS FROM “ THF- A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — “ The Viemf from the Brictge.'*
By C, 0. Haining.
2. — “ Flood-lighting."
By B. A. Murdin.
3. — “.-1/ the Moorings"
By George .4 ncock.
4. — “ Eventide."
By **1. ir. Thynne.
5. — “ The Thames from Lambeth Bridge."
By H, J. SalkeUU
6. — “ .*1 Country Path-u'ay."
By H, Hastings.
November 25th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
a 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER g
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
IT is very much to be feared that
there is a certain amount of
under-exposure in connection with
No. I of the prints reproduced on the
opposite page — " The View from the
Bridge,” by C. G. Haining — for the
base of the tree bole in the foreground
is insufficiently differentiated from the
bank from which it springs, and the
whole of the shadow tone on the left-
hand side is practically devoid of
proper gradation.
Distinctions and Differences,
The subject, however, is one of
some little difficulty. It is not easy
to appreciate, unless the same sort
of thing has been encountered before,
that, emerging from the open to the
shadow of trees, there is a very con¬
siderable diminution in the lighting.
It comes about so gradually that it is
not noticed, and, even if the need for
an increase in the exposure time is
theoretically understood, it by no
means follows that any allowance
that may be made will be enough.
It is true that if an exposure meter
be consulted, it will give an indication
— perhaps astonishing — of the extra
time required, but, all the same, it
may not be sufficient. It depends on
the type and how it is used. If it
be of the extinction variety and its
use is familiar, and if a reading were
taken of the shadow under the root
of the tree, it is not unlikely that its
indication would be sufficiently ac¬
curate to avoid any marked degree
of under-exposure ; but if it be of the
light-measuring type, whether by
means of a bit of sensitive paper or
a photo-electric cell, an allowance
would have to be made both for the
proximity of the shadow and for the
fact that the meter would be influenced
by the lights of some intensity in the
near vicinity.
Experiment would show that, to
get the needed distinctions in the
shadows, something like three to four
times the meter reading would be
required, an amount that represents
quite a considerable difference, and
one that would not be likely to be
foreseen.
Maxims and Meters.
That is not to say, of course, that
any one type of meter is better than
another, for it is necessary, whatever
the type, to establish a relationship
between its indications^ and the sensi¬
tive material employed before it can
be relied upon.
If, after making a series of exposures
on a particular setting, it is found that
all the negatives are much too dense
and most of the high-light modulation
is lost, the inference is that they are
over-exposed and that the speed of
the sensitive material has been under¬
estimated. On the other hand, if the
shadow tones or darks are represented
by clear patches without any silver
deposit, it is a clear indication of under¬
exposure and the meter will require
setting to a lower speed number.
Now, although any modern type of
meter may be regarded as pretty
accurate, no single instrument has
yet been designed that can cope with
every possible variety of subject.
The extinction type has the advantage
when low light values are encountered.
The photo-electric meter is very
speedy and convenient in use, but is
limited in range, and requires some
care in making allowances when
subjects of extreme contrast are met
with ; while those depending on light-
sensitive paper are subject to similar
drawbacks, are slower in giving a
reading, but are rather wider in their
scope.
Points to Remember.
With the extinction class of instru¬
ment, some allowance has to be made
for eye accommodation, and, with
either of the varieties that measure
the light values, adjustment has to
be made according to the nature of
the subject.
No. I would require an increase,
as previously mentioned, over the
meter reading. With a subject like
No. 2, ” Flood-lighting,” by B. A.
Murdin, the indication could be re¬
duced by half. Nos. 3 and 6, ‘‘ At
the Moorings,” by George Ancock,
and ‘‘ A Country Pathway,” by H.
Hastings, woqld need somewhere about
double the meter reading, and No. 5,
‘‘ The Thames,” by H. J. Salkeld,
could be regarded as normal and would
not need any adjustment.
No. 4, “ Eventide,” by A. W.
Thynne, is of much the same charac¬
ter as No. 2, and a similar adjustment
would be advisable. With No. 2,
however, the indications are that the
exposure was fully adequate. The
beauty of the tone values and the
prevalence of half-tone not only show
that the exposure was correctly judged,
but that the subsequent technical
treatment was equally well managed.
The effect too, is not without a
measure of pictorial attraction, and,
altogether, the print attains a higher
level than any other on the page.
Technical Treatment.
With No. 4 there appears to be a
measure of over-development of the
negative having regard to the grade
of paper on which it is printed. In
the absence of the negative, it is
impossible to say whether under¬
exposure is also present or not, but
the excess of contrast could be
corrected by the substitution of a
paper of a softer type, i.e., as far as
it arises from over-development of
the negative or the unsuitability of
the printing paper.
” At the Moorings,” is somewhat
too dark all over and seems to display
a measure of over-printing. The prob¬
ability is that a lighter print would
reveal better tone values.
Somewhat similar remarks, except
with regard to the depth of printing,
apply also in the case of No. 5, and,
judging from the blankness of the
sky, it seems probable that a softer
grade of printing paper would afford
a better tonal rendering.
Compositional Adjustments .
It will be observed that, in this
example, the most prominent element
of the picture — the tower on the left —
is placed almost on the left-hand edge.
The arrangement seems very lopsided,
and, in a case like this, it would have
been wiser if the tower had been
brought more into the picture.
A Country Pathway ” shows a
not inconsiderable advance in tech¬
nique, for there is quite a fair amount
of gradation both in lights and darks,
nor is there any indication of an
inadequate exposure. The compo¬
sition, however, suffers from an excess
of foreground and from the cutting
off of so much of the upper portion.
The addition of three-quarters of an
inch to the top and the removal of
a similar amount from the base would
improve matters appreciably.
" Mentor.”
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November 25th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
STRICTLY speaking the atmosphere
means nothing more than the
mass of air surrounding the earth ;
but we use the word in a special sense
when we speak of the “ atmosphere ”
or the “ atmospheric effect ” in a
picture. In certain cases the air may
be quite clear and transparent, so
that we can see plainly objects at
great distances — visibility good. But
in other cases, the air holds moisture
in the form of haze, mist or fog, with
or without the addition of dust and
smoke — visibility fair, moderate or
bad.
In photographs or other graphic
representations we have to show
three-dimensional objects on a single
flat surface, and we have learnt to
read into these conventional represen¬
tations both solid forms and distances.
The idea of form and solidity is assisted
by light and shade, and the idea of
distance by relative sizes ; but the idea
of distance is further aided by “ at¬
mosphere.” Distant objects are al¬
ways smaller in scale than when they
are at close quarters, but the illusion
is assisted when they are also more
vague in form and detail, and lighter
in tone.
All this is shown clearly enough, for
example, in Fig. i. We have no
difficulty in realising that the nearer
boat, the farther boat, the cliffs on the
left and those on the right, came in
that order at increasing distances. In
Fig. 2 the individual leaves of the
nearer trees are clearly and strongly
defined ; those of the distant trees
are massed into vague light tones ;
similarly with the figures. The idea
of distance is emphasised by the
effect of ” atmosphere.”
In some cases the clearer the air
the better it is for our purpose ; but
in other cases, especially in “ pic¬
torial ” effects, the presence of more or
less haze is a valuable asset. We can
often, to a greater or less extent.
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Fig. 2.
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November 25th, 1936
“ cut out ” the atmosphere by re¬
sorting to the use of a suitable filter.
The extreme limit is reached by
adopting the infra-red process, but
only at the cost of completely falsifying
some of the colour values.
The effect of mist is to alter the tone
values, so that what we have to aim
at is rendering these tone values as
correctly as, possible by means of ap¬
propriate exposure and development.
In Fig. 3 I not only tried to take
advantage of the luminous haze pre¬
vailing, but I had (for once) an idea
which I hoped to express. Probably
most of those who notice the man
will merely remark that he is none
too well placed in the picture space.
But what I had in mind was that it
was little insignificant man who
ploughed and sowed and reaped the
field; wlio planned and built the house;
who (juarried the distant hill. For
such a speck in a vast universe he
performs many wonders. Alas, 1
realise that the print does not convey
my idea at all. Well, ’tis better to
have tried and failed than never to
have tried at all.
I need hardly remind you that this
is a fine time of the year for “ at¬
mosphere,” wliich tends to be ladled
out at times with disconcerting liberal¬
ity. Nor need 1 remind you that many
” poor visibility " subjects are of con¬
siderable pictorial value, and that
th[ amateur photographer
6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER s
you should keep your eyes open and
your camera ready.
There are no special difficulties about
photographing such subjects, nor is
there any need lor panchromatic
material and filters. In many cases
there is a general tendency to grey
tones, and there is not such great
contrast of tones as in brighter
lighting. Personally, I should use any
ordinaryort ho film or plate, without
a filter. If there is one thing more
than another to guard against it is
over-development, which would spoil
the range of light tones which are so
important. When different kinds of
subjects, including the ” atmospheric
ones, are on the same spool it is of
course awkward to allow for reduced
development time unless the spool is
cut up as soon as the sections are
distinguishable. L. F. W.
*‘The A.P.’* Monthly Competitions
PRIZES AND RULES.
To encourage pictorial outlook and good technique in the photographic work of our readers
in ail parts of the world.
(I) For Advanced Workers.
This class is open to all amateur photographers.
First Prize. — One guinea in cash or " A.P.” silver
plaque (optional).
Second Prize. — Half a guinea in cash or " A.P.”
bronze plaque (optional).
Third Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
A special prize of five shillings in cash for the best
mounted picture.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) All prints must be accompanied by a stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper if they are to be
returned. Prints receiving an award will be retained.
(2) Prints must be mounted, but not framed.
(3) Returnable prints in the Advanced Section will
be sent back with a typed criticism, and classified
according to merit.
(4) Prints may be of any size and by any process,
and must be the competitor’s own work throughout.
(5) The award of a prize or certificate in the Ad¬
vanced Workers’ Competition or any other competition
or exhibition will not debar the competitor from entering
again on future occasions and winning further prizes.
(II) For Intermediate Workers.
This class is to encourage those readers who have
passed the “ beginner ” stage and may have won an
award in the Beginners’ Competition, but have not
progressed sufficiently to enter in the Advanced
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First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
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In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 10x8 in., and
can be by contact or enlargement by any process, and
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printing, etc.) must be carried out by the competitor.
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This class is open to those who have never won an
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In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
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prints or small enlargements up to this size are eligible,
but must be unmounted.
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competitor, but developing and printing may be the
work of o^ers.
(3) No prints can be criticised or returned.
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this section again.
General Rules.
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(see advertisement pages) the date of which must be
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Overseas readers may use the most recent coupons to
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(2) Each print must have on the bark the name ana
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November 25th, 1936
Picture Points
No. 27 (New Series) by RICARDO
The Fundamentals of Perspective.
The principles of perspective concern the artist more
than they do the photographer, mainly because the
artist has to visualise the whole effect before he can
construct a single line, whereas the camera can only portray
what it sees and promptly settles the “drawing” of the
subject matter or perspective.
In last week's “ Picture Points ” it was
H.V.P.
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first two s^
shown that even
so-called “ ver¬
ticals ” have a
vanishing point
just as much
as the horizon¬
tals, and that
the nearer we
are to any sub¬
ject so do the
contours con¬
verge more
sharply.
A better un¬
derstanding of
this point can
he gained by
studying the
.etches. The first
illustration is a side view of a
series of rectangular pillars,
equal in shape and at an
equal distance apart. The
horizontal line of sight is
shown leading to the horizon¬
tal vanishing point (H.V.P.),
again shown at A on the
second sketch. At the feet
of the figure the downward
vanishing point (D.V.P.) is
shown at right angles to the
horizontal line of sight.
This point is a little below
the base-line on the second
sketch.
As the eyes sweep down
from the horizontal to the
feet, they follow the centre
line (C.L.).
All the horizontal lines
which are normally parallel
on the ground to this centre
line converge or vanish
towards the H.V.P., while
all verticals vanish towards
the D.V.P. This is the
inflexible rule of perspective.
There are other vanishing
points but they do not con¬
cern us at the moment.
The second sketch seems
strange because
of the distor¬
tion of the near¬
er objects and
because of the
extreme wide
angle of sight
specially drawn
to include these
two vanishing
points. It is
because of this
wide angle of
sight or “ field ”
that it looks
unusual, for
the eye can only
see objects in sharp detail for a few degrees while the eye
is in a fixed position. For example, if we were to look at the
point B, the pillar in heavy outline would be sharpest, while
the surrounding pillars would get less sharp as they approached
the dotted circle. Again, if we fix the eye on the point C in
the foreground only those lines nearest this point would be
sharp, while the others again would soften or be diffused
as they bordered nearer the dotted circle.
If. however, the eyes are moved to the left or right the
vanishing points remain in the same position, but the objects
that come in the centre of our line of sight immediately become
vertical, and it is this fact that causes so much argument on
the point of perspective. The camera sees all objects exactly
as the eye in a fixed position sees them, and if we photographed
them at a very large aperture, such as f/i or even larger, then
the print would represent the subject correctly, provided the
eye were fixed in the right position on the print, and not allowed
to wander from corner to corner. (To be continued.)
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Street Photography at Night
By “ NIGHTWATCHMAN.”
Photographs of night subjects
never fail to create interest in the
artistically minded, and now that
the short days are here the amateur
photographer can lengthen them by
turning his attention to photography
at night. Success depends largely upon
patience, but the resulting photographs
will repay the photographer for the
time and care taken.
Perhaps those readers who live in the
large towns and cities are more fortunate
than their country brethren, but in
these days of modern transport this is
really no obstacle,
for there are not
many places which
are not reached by
bus or train.
The majority of
cameras are suit¬
able for night work
providing the ama¬
teur does not
exceed the limita¬
tions of his instru¬
ment and expect
the impossible. I
have seen some
excellent night
studies taken
with a simple box
c am era which,
when compared
with some photo¬
graphs taken with
an expensive cam¬
era, showed no dis¬
tinguishable differ¬
ence. So long as
the subjects permit
of a long exposure,
there is, after all,
no reason why the
cheap camera
should not do the j
work perfectly.
Naturally, ease of
working is obtain¬
ed by using a camera with a large-
aperture lens, a rising and cross front,
focussing screen and a lens hood to cut
out extraneous light.
A firm tripod is essential for lengthy
exposures and to avoid vibration. The
photographer will find that a pocket
torch is a very useful accessory when
setting the shutter and altering the
lens aperture in dark corners.
In the matter of exposure, which is
perhaps the most difficult problem of
night photography, it is impossible to
lay down any rules. A few experimental
“ shots,” together with the suggestions
made in these notes, will give a rough
idea of the exposures required.
Night photography covers a wide field
and it is impossible to deal with the
subject in one article, but street work
is one of the most popular branches.
Londoners are probably the most
favoured of all in the wide range of
subjects available in their vast, well-
lighted city. All round theatreland
subjects can be found in plenty. Many
of the theatres — and other buildings, too
— are so brightly lit up and outlined
by blazing signs of all shapes and colours
that the exposure necessary to photo¬
graph them is no more than a quarter of
a second or so at f/3.5, when using the
fastest available films.
In and around the entrances to many
theatres and cinemas there is so much
light that, with care in choosing the
vi.instant of exposure, quite amusing
Regent Street at Night.
" snapshots ” of the queue waiting
for the cheaper seats, or of the ticket-
buyer choosing his seat or inspecting the
" stills ” outside the cinema may be
made. Slow snapshots they will have
to be, of course, but with patience, and
some waste of film, they can be made.
For all these figure subjects a good
basis of exposure is second at your
widest aperture. The negatives will be
under-exposed in parts ; but then every
night photograph is. Try one or two, in
the brightest places, at i/25th. Natur¬
ally, they will be more under-exposed —
but print them all the same. As nega¬
tives, they may be shocking ghosts, but
the prints will certainly be better, and
may be good.
When operating in the streets and
using a tripod, care must be taken to
avoid causing obstruction. In some
towns and parts of London a permit is
required to use a tripod, but you will
find that it is often possible to work from
the doorway of a closed shop.
Wet nights provide excellent oppor¬
tunities to secure pictorial effects. The
reflections of the lights and of the signs
in the otherwise dark street prevent this,
even with a short exposure, from appear
ing as a blank expanse. Figures, traffic,
islands with their posts, and even the
edge of the pavement stand out q.uite
clearly in silhouette against the lighted
road. Exposures round about ^ second
at f/4.5 become adequate, where with a
dry road five or ten times as long might
have been needed.
The longer expo¬
sures necessitated
by dry streets are
inclined to lead to
very heavy over¬
exposure of such
naked lights as are
included in the pic¬
ture — with the odd
result that one can
claim that wet
streets are a cure
for halation.
In street scenes
you must beware of
bright lights, such
as the headlights of
passing motor cars,
shining into the lens.
As most readers
know, these will
have lines of light
showing where their
image has passed
across the film. If
it is necessary to
make a long ex¬
posure — and, away
from the brilliantly-
lit centre of the
West End, it usual¬
ly is — the shutter
must be closed
whenever a vehicle
with bright headlights looks hke enter¬
ing the field of view. Often a minute’s
exposure has to be made up of six ten-
second instalments ; be careful not to-
lose track of the total time.
Away from the brightly- lit areas
night photographs of a rather different
type can be made. The corner of a
quiet street or square, with the portico
of an old house picked out by a near-by
street - light, often makes a charming
picture. If it is possible to arrange
that the light, although within the
picture, is shielded from the lens by a
tree-trunk, the corner of a house, an inn
sign, or even a carefully posted figure,
some very effective pictures may be
made. Studies of this type are usually
much enhanced by being taken on a
slightly misty night ; the reflection of the
light on the mist makes the lamp look
as if it really were a source of light and
not merely a white patch on your print.
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November 25th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
p 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER o
l^EWS AND REVIEWS
X 1 ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
The Hammersmith Hampshire House
Photographic Society is staging an
informal supper on Friday, December
iith, to celebrate the attainment of
over 250 members — a total that is the
highest in the Society’s history.
H.H.H.P.S. has always been a live and
growing society, but the rate of growth
has never been more marked than at
the present time. Over a recent period
the net gain in membership was 50
per cent greater than the highest
previously recorded for the same period.
New members are particularly enthu¬
siastic, and we hear that the number
desiring to take the beginners’ classes
is almost embarrassing to the secretary.
A big attendance is expected on Decem¬
ber nth.
A new Kodachrome film, known as
Type A, is now available. It is specially
intended for use with Photoflood and
half-watt lighting, with which no filter
is needed for correct reproduction of
colours. It is therefore considerably
faster to this light than standard Koda¬
chrome film, which requires a filter in
artificial light. It should be noted that
the new Kodachrome A gives incorrect
colour rendering by daylight unless a
special filter is used.
The Eighth Western International
Salon will be held at Bristol from
February 20th to 27th, 1937, 3-^'^ later
will be transferred to Weymouth. Be¬
sides the usual open classes, there are to
be special classes for novices, and for
press and professional photographers.
Full details, together with entry forms,
can be had from the Salon Secretary,
Mr. W. H. Hill-Muchamore, 24, Church
Road, Redfield, Bristol, 5.
Messrs. Ensign, Ltd., of High Hol-
born, London, W.C.i, have just pub¬
lished a new catalogue of their i6-mm.
cine cameras, projectors and accessories,
under the title ” Cine for the Amateur.”
They have also issued up-to-date lists
of the i6-mm. and 8-mm. films that
they offer for sale to those who are
amassing a library of films. Any or
all of these can be had on application
to Messrs. Ensign, Ltd., or a photo¬
graphic dealer.
Messrs. M. W. Dunscombe, Ltd.,
Bristol, Sole Trading Distributors for the
Ampro Corporation throughout the
United Kingdom and Ireland, send us a
copy of their new and enlarged illus¬
trated catalogue giving full specifications
of the Ampro range of i6-mm. motion-
picture equipment designed for amateur
and professional use. The catalogue
is unique inasmuch as the whole con¬
struction of the machines is fully ex¬
plained and illustrated, which will
appeal to those who appreciate high-
class precision technicalities. All im¬
portant dealers are supplied with cata¬
logues and will be able to stock and sell
Ampro precision-built motion-picture
equipment.
The winner of the Wallace Heaton
Open Competition for the week ending
November 14th, is Mr. R. D. Hughes,
of 9, Hollin Park Road, Roundhay,
Leeds, 8, to whom an award of 21s. has
been made. Full particulars regarding
this competition appear regularly each
week in our advertisement pages.
Stolen. — From Cambridge Union So¬
ciety or from rooms in Corpus Christi
College, between October 24th and 31st,
Nagel Pupille Camera No. 2420340, lens
No. 101856 ; distinguishing marks :
special clip for range-finder on under¬
side of camera, loose mirror in view¬
finder. Reward for recovery is offered by
Mr. B. I. Hunt, Corpus Christi College,
Cambridge.
The Foth-Flex twin-lens reflex camera,
giving pictures 2J in. square and fitted
with an f/3.5 lens has been available
for some time at £10 7s. 6d. A new
model fitted with a Foth anastigmat
lens of aperture f/2.5 has just been
announced at a price of £1^ los. Like
the older model, the focal-plane shutter
gives a full range of speeds from 2 secs,
to I /500th, and has a delayed-action
movement. Both models are obtainable
from Messrs. Peeling & Van Neck, 4-6,
Holborn Circus, E.C.i.
A handy little lantern-slide printing
outfit has been sent us by Ensign, Ltd.
This contains all the additions to his
normal equipment that the photo¬
grapher embarking for the first time
on the making of slides is likely to
require. It contains a 3T-in. square print¬
ing frame, fitted with a glass and a set
of interchangeable masks for the sizes
2j-in. square, 4.5 x 6 cm., and 24 x 36 mm.
The frame has guides for 35-mm. film
for the convenience of the users of the
smallest size mentioned. There is also
a set of twelve combination cover-glass
and spot binders. These consist of
cover-glasses with binding-strips and
spots ready attached, so that the slide
merely has to be dropped into position
and the strips gummed down. For
masking the individual slides a packet
of twelve masks in any of the sizes just
mentioned is included in the outfit,
which may be had from Messrs. Ensign,
Ltd., High Flolborn, London, W.C. 1 ,
for the sum of 5s. 6d. complete.
Readers are reminded that the
Scottish Travel Association, of 2, North
Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, 2, maintains
a library of i6-mm. scenic films. This
winter again these films will be available
for loan, gratis, to bona fide amateur
cinematographers and film clubs. Ad¬
ditions to the collection this year
include a film showing a holiday in a
motor jmcht, one each on grouse shooting
and deer stalking, and two in colour
(Kodachrome) of the City of Aberdeen
and the County of Stirling respectively.
The only charge made for these films is
for postage at the rate of sixpence for
one reel, sevenpence for two and eight-
pence for three. A complete list of
the films may be had on application.
FACTS and FORMUL2F:
or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in every issue.
^ They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulie are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5X3i
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
" A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is 5iX3Jx3 and each is supplied complete with a list of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
on the “ Facts and FormuUe.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Prices 2s. 6d. post free.
51.
FLASHLIGHT.
THK ordinaxy rules for portraiture in daylight
apply to portraiture by flaehiight so far a«
arraugemeut of sitter, camera, augle of lighting,
and reflectors are concerned.
Factors to be considered in flashlight work are ;
the amount of light employe«l, Its nearness to the
subject, and the tone of the general surroundings
which may reflect light.
The main source of illumination (as more than
one light may be used at times) should always be
placed as high up as possible and arranged so that
the angle of light is about 45 degrees with the head
of the sitter. There are several good flash^Iamps
on the market for use with flashpowder, and one
of these should be used. All of them embody the
idea of applying a flame or spark to the mixture,
which ignites instantaneously.
Flashpowders are obtainable ready made, and
these with the makers’ instructions that accompany
them are recommended to all who attempt flash¬
light for the first time.
The following is a useful, home-raa<le flash-
powder, but it should be remembered that all flash-
powders are more or less explosive and should, there¬
fore, be handled with care ; —
tilft dry magnesium powder (3 parts) on to a
sheet of dry warm paper. Powder potassium
chlorate (6 parts) and antimony sulphide (I part).
Separate to the finest powder and sprinkle over
the magnesium. Mix either wth a feather or
shake together lightly in a cardboard tube. 10 grs.
will burn in about l/30th of a second.
The following table gives approximate quantities
of flashpowder required for fast panchromatic
film or plate with stop f/8.
RELATIVE SIZES OF BOOM. MEDIUM LIGHT WALLS.
Distance of Main
Object.
Feet.
Length.
Feet.
Breadth.
Feet.
Height.
Feet.
Grains required.
9
15
6
10
16
15
20
6
10
30
20
25
10
10
75
25
30
12
10
120
30
35
12
10
180
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November 25th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
Q 6 CIMEMATOORAPHER o
“The Amateur
Photographer”
NNUAL
LANTERN-SLIDE
COMPETITION
The following are the awards in our Annual Lantern-Slide Competition. As mentioned in last week’s
issue, a record number of slides were sent in this year and the standard was particularly high, very few
of poor quality being entered. In addition to those winning Silver and Bronze Plaques and Certificates
as given in the following lists, a number of others were purchased, making the total for the exhibition set
up to 160. These have now started on their tour round the societies. The collection is fully booked up
until May, 1937, will be seen by thousands of amateur photographers in all parts of the country.
CLASS I. LANDSCAPE, WITH OR WITHOUT FIGURES, SEA SUBJECTS AND RIVER SCENERY.
Silver Plaques. — " Down from the Hills,” by
R. \V. A. Burgess, Ben Bhan, i03, Dimsdale Parade,
Wolstanton, North Staffs; “Threshing-time,” by
H. C. Hickman, 15, Belmont Road, Southampton.
Bronze Plaques. — “ Mountain Grasses,” by T. G.
Earp, 14, Brushfield Street, Hyson Green, Notting¬
ham ; “ The White Sail,” by C. D. Milner, 33, West-
gate, Hale, Cheshire.
Certificates. — " The Mountain in the Sky,” by Miss
E. A. Crouch, 96, Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, London,
E.7 ; “ Into Sutherlandshire,” by G. B. Kearcy, 2,
Thomas Street, Criimpsall, Manchester, 8 ; “ Purity,”
by Arnold T. Bailey, 21, Priestfield Avenue, Colne,
Lancs ; “ One Fine Day,” by W. Gregory, 13, Plumbley
Drive, Manchester, 16 ; “ Jolesfield Mill,” by R. W. T.
Collins, Woodlyn, Shakespeare Road, Worthing ;
“ In Lakeland,” by Victor E. Morris, Wellington
House, East Grinstead, Sussex ; “ Lady of Avenal,”
by H. Rawcliffe, 687, Fair View, Linthwaite, Hudders-
6eld ; “ On the Starboard Bow,” by Ernest A. Penny,
Holinedene, Clifton Road, Millbrook, Southamp¬
ton ; “ The Mill at Hambledon,” by B. Garth, 38,
Church Street, Smedley Lane, Manchester, 8 ; “ Stem
View,” by Peter Hennessey, Park Cottage, Netherton,
Newton Abbot, S. Devon ; “ Hollentalklamm — Near
Garmisch,” by Albert E- Price, 34, Brockley Park,
Forest Hill, London, S.E.23 ; “ The Limited,” by
A. V. Bibbings, 58, Queen Street, Newton Abbot ;
“ Night at Westminster,” by H. Cartlidge, 56, West
Grove, Hull ; “ Sulphelle Glacier — Near Mundal,
Norway,” by Mrs. Wraith, 41, Branksome Wood Road,
Bournemouth ; “ The Chapel in the Snow,” by P. B.
Jenkins, c/o Hammersmith Hampshire House P.S.,
Hampshire Hog Lane, London, W.6 ; “ On the Wallen
Alp,” by J. F. Cutler, 32, Gibbs Green, Edgware,
Middx.
CLASS II. PORTRAITURE AND FIGURE STUDIES, WHETHER INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PICTURES.
Silver Plaques. — “The Sentinel,” by J. G.
Phimistcr, ii. The Mall, Ealing, I.oridon, W.5 ;
“ Self-Portrait,” by H. Bryce Thomson, 2, Belmont
Grove (Off Clarendon Road), Leeds, 2.
Bronze Plaques. — “ The Centenarian,” by A. V.
Bibbings, 38, Queen Street, Newton Abbot ; " Got
it ! ” by A. B. Bishop, 36, King Road, Knowle, HrisU)l, 4.
Certificates. — “ Dawn Yet ? ” by J"). G. Wraith,
41, Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth; “Me
and my Shadow,” by G. C. Backhouse, 16, Sandhurst
CLASS III.
Silver Plaques. — “ Old Menton,” by K. Kermodc,
80, Cambridge Road, Southport, Lancs ; “ Old Door¬
way — Norton-in-Hales,” by William Cliff, Long-
fields, Eleanor Crescent, Newcastle, Staffs.
Bronze Plaques. — “The Water Butt,” by H.
Bryce Thomson, 2, Belmont Grove (Off Clarendon
Road), Leeds, 2 ; “ St. Paul’s,” by Allan P. Morris,
81, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, I.ancs,
Certificates. — “The Four Dauphins Fountain —
Aix,” by R. Kermode, 80, Cambridge Road, Southport,
I.aiK^s ; “The Refectory — Caldey Abbey,” by G. G.
Grove, Harehills Lane, Leeds ; “The Deer Stalker,”
by G. B. Kearev, 2, Thomas Street, Crumpsall, Man¬
chester, 8 ; “ Playmates,” by Fred Lord, Alandale,
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Herts ; “ Two's Company,”
bv C. D. Milner, 33, Westgate, Hale, Cheshire ; “ Catch
That One ! ” by Miss E. A. Crouch, 96, Boleyn Road,
Forest Gate, London, F.7 ; “ Resting,” by Leslie H.
Openshaw, 22, Parklands Drive, Broughton, Preston,
Lancs ; “ Draughts,” by B. Garth, 38, Church Street,
Smedley Lane, Manchester, 8 ; “ Pengelly, Driver
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND
Hoare, 205, Moor Green Lane, Moseley, Birming¬
ham, 13 ; “Sunshine Cottage,” by A. H. Lucas, 317,
St. Saviour’s Road, Leicester ; “ .At Appletreewick,”
by Edward C. Sykes, 2, Newlands Avenue, White-
field, Near Manchester ; “ South Doorway — Tewkes¬
bury Abbey,” by Victor E. Morris, Wellington House,
East Grinstead, Sussex ; “ An Old House — Limburg,”
by L. W. Offord, 18, Chesham Road, Kemp Town,
Brighton, 7 ; “ 12th Century Wood Carving, Tjugum
Church, Norway,” by Samuel J. Beckett, Pineville
Hotel, West Cliff, Bournemouth ; “ Meditation,” by
G.W.,” by F. J. Zenas Carter, 12, Bcaconsfield Street,
Leamington Spa ; “ Knife Grinding,” by R. Kermode,
80, Cambridge Road, Southport, Lancs ; “ Sunshade,”
by Stanley H. Clarke, 20, Glen Eldon Road, Lytham
St. Annes, Lancs ; “ Welcome Shade,” by S. D.
Barnwell, loi, Sandoii Road, Stafford; “Solitude,”
by J. G. Phimister, ii, The Mall, Ealing, London, VV.5 ;
“ E. C. Sykes, Esq.,” by B. Garth, 38, Church Street,
Smedley Lane, Manchester, 8 ; “ Here’s the Best,” by
D. G. Wraith, 41, Branksome Wood Rd., Bournemouth.
EXTERIOR.
Miss Anne Jackson, 61, Richmond Grove, Manchester,
13 ; “ Chateau de Chillon, Montreux,” by R. Cook,
The Coppice, Cromwell Road, Fulwood, Preston,
Lancs ; “ Sunshine Alley,” by Cyril E. Edgar, 40,
Shardeloes Road, London, S.E.14 ; “The Paley
Pulpit, Carlisle Cathedral,” by Edward Steel, 16,
Clifton Street, Carlisle ; “ Caernarvon Castle,” by
E. Dodshon, Durham House, 124, Old Christchurch
Road, Bournemouth ; “ The Font,” by Thomas Woods,
7, Hasedale Road, Heaton, Bolton ; “ B.B.C.,” by
Hubert Henshaw, 149, Clarence Street, Bolton.
CLASS IV. FLOWERS, FRUIT, AND OTHER STILL-LIFE** SUBJECTS.
Silver Plaque. — “ Laburnum,” by Samuel J.
Beckett, Pineville Hotel, West Cliff, Bournemouth.
Bronze Plaque. — “ A Window in Blanchland,
Northumberland,” by John Hume, 61, Jesmond Dene
Roadj Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Certificates. — “ Pageantry,” by R. C. L. Herdson,
88, Elfindale Road, Herne Hill, London, S.E.24 ;
“ Window Ledge,” by T. Raybould, 6, Willows Road,
Walsall, Staffs ; “ Mimosa,” by W. Gregory, 13,
Plumbley Drive, Manchester, 16 ; “ Double White
Achillea,” by Clarence Pouting, The Little House,
Pangbournc, Berks ; “ Orange-juice,” by D. G.
W’raith, 41, Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth ;
“ Legato,” by J. G. Phimister, ii. The Mall, Ealing,
London, W.5 ; “ Syringa,” by Fred Lord, Alandale,
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Herts ; “ Glass,” by
E. B. Marks, Aalsraeer, Regent Street, Stoke-on-
Trent, Staffs.
CLASS, V. NATURAL HISTORY SUBJECTS.
Silver Plaques. — “ Victor,” by Edward C. Sykes,
2, Newlands Avenue, Whitefield, Near Manchester;
“ Group of Puffins,” by H. S. Thompson, 89, Tyne¬
mouth Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 6.
Bronze Plaques. — “ Peregrine Falcon at E>Tie,”
by Arthur Brook, Market Street, Builth Wells, Bre¬
conshire ; “ Female Yellow Wagtail at Nest,” by G. B.
Kearey, 2, Thomas Street, Crumpsall, Manchester, 8.
Certificates. — “ Male Lions (Whipsnade),” by H. S.
Thompson, 89, Tynemouth Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne,
6 ; “ Nesting Time,” by Thomas Woods, 7, Easedale
Road, Heaton, Bolton ; “ Siesta,” by R. W. A. Burgess,
Ben Bhan, 193, Dimsdale Parade, Wolstanton, North
Staffs ; “ Ducks,” by Ernest W. Chadwick, 12, Linden
Avenue, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, ii ; “Eagle Owl,”
by B. Garth, 38, Church Street, Smedley Lane, Man¬
chester, 8 ; “ Rover,” by A. B. Bishop, 36, King Road,
Knowle, Bristol, 4 ; “ Sandpiper at Nest,” by Horace
Swindlehurst, i, Herbert Street', Padiham, Burnley,
Lancs ; “ Tigress,” by C. D. Milner, 33, Westgate,
Hale, Cheshire ; “ Griffon Vulture,” by Miss Anne
Jackson, 6r, Richmond Grove, Manchester, 13 ; “ Home
of the Thrush,” by Henry Riley, Brantwood, Man¬
chester Road, Westhoughton, Near Bolton, Lancs.
CLASS VI. LANTERN SLIDES IN COLOUR (Not Hand-coloured).
Silver Plaques. — “ Moorland,” by H. Foscutt,
19, Doncaster Road, Leicester ; “ Silver Solitude,” by
I. H. Clark, 304, Camberwell New Road, London,
S.E.5.
Bronze Plaques. — “ Over the Hill,” by R. M.
Fanstone, 16, Palmerston Street, Romsey, Hants ;
“ Ancient Egyptian Temple,” by A. Talbot, 51,
Harold Road, Upper Norwood, London, S.E.19.
Certificates. — “Sunshine at Raglan,” by Miss M.
Wight, Mordiford, Hereford ; “ Fishers We,” by
H. EUerton, 56, High Street, Newchapel, Stoke-on-
Trent, Staffs ; “ Here in the Quiet Hills,” by H. Fos¬
cutt, 19, Doncaster Road, Leicester ; “ Birch,” by
J. H. Clark, 304, Camberwell New Road, London,
S.E.5 ; “ A Find,” by R. M. Fanstone, 16, Palmerston
Street, Romsey, .Hants ; “ Woods in Autumn, by
Miss Isobel Simpson, 369, Blackness Road, Dundee ;
“ An Autumnal Scene,” by A. Talbot, 51, Harold
Road, Upper Norwood, London, S.E.19 ; “ Anemones,’'
by George S. Harrison, 29, St. Mary’s Parade, Lan¬
caster.
CLASS VII. CHAMPION CLASS. Open only to those who have won Silver or Bronze Plaques in
“The Amateur Photographer ” Lantern- Slide Competitions.
“ Laburnum — A Decorative Panel," by Samuel J. Beckett, Pineville Hotel, West Clifi, Bournemouth.
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Letters to the Editor
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of his correspondents.
DUFAYCOLOR FOR SUNSETS.
Sir, — In the November nth issue of “ The A.P.” L. C.
' (London) wants to know how to make sunset pictures on
Dufaycolor. Perhaps my own experience will help him.
I did many successful pictures of sunsets, processed by
Dufaycolor, and found quite correctly exposed by the firm.
I used the Avo II electric exposure meter. The leaflet suggests
400 H. & D. speed for the preliminary setting; this gave me i/25th
sec. at f/4. I used it for the first snap, and for experience, im¬
mediately after, leaving f/4, I tried i/ioth sec. for the same
view (both being taken within 30 seconds). Then I returned
to i/25th sec.
When I received the film processed, all snaps were excellent,
no difference at all could be found for the two different expo¬
sures. I used another spool in the same way, and now I
have 18 excellent sunset pictures (g on each spool with Rollei-
flex 6x6).
In this little collection I have sunsets with or without sun
in the picture, brilliant clouds and dark ones, and the remark¬
able thing is that the blue parts of the skies are very correctly
blue, and everyone knows that blue is the most difficult colour
to render correctly in colour photography.
I may add that the pictures make excellent lantern slides.
— Yours, etc., CH. REY, S.J.
(Director St. Louis Observatory, Jersey.)
A SILVERED REFLECTOR.
Sir, — A contributor has already suggested making a reflector
by saving pieces of tinfoil and pasting them on a sheet of
cardboard. However, collecting suitable pieces of tinfoil,
free from tears and crinkles, may be a longish job, and a
more uniform surface, if not quite so brilliant, may easily and
quickly be obtained by purchasing penny sheets of silvered
paper from a stationer’s. Two such sheets will suffice to cover
a sheet of heavy cardboard, the largest size obtainable, 25 x 30
in., and costing only a few pence. After pasting the silvered
paper on the cardboard the job may be finished off by binding
the edges with passe partout. This reflector is much more
efficient than white cardboard or cloth, and amply repays the
small cost and time spent in making it. — Yours, etc.,
C. P. SINGLETON.
November 25th, 1936
WHAT IS A MINIATURE CAMERA ?
Sir, — I was very interested in the article that appeared in
The Amateur Photographer of November 4th, on miniature
cameras : “ What is a Miniature Camera ? ”
In this article you tend to define miniature cameras by the
size of the picture obtained, giving as upper limit 6x6 cm.
(2JX2J in.). I find that it would be much better to define
them by the focal length of the normal lens employed.
By ‘‘ focal length of the normal lens employed ” I mean that
of the lens fitted on the camera for all-round work, that being
of g-cm. for the 6x6 cm. films, 7.5-cm. for the 4.5 X6 cm. ones,
and 5-cm. for 24X36 mm. pictures on 35-mm. cine film,
excluding the use of all telephoto or wide-angle lenses.
Therefore, the focal length of the normal lens used for a
6x6 cm. picture being g-cm., that would be the maximum
normal focal length allowed on miniature cameras.
This does not mean that a picture taken with a 15-cm. tele¬
photo lens is not a miniature, so long as the dimensions of the
negative do not exceed 6x6 cm., as the focal length of the
normal lens employed does not exceed g cm.
In ‘‘ What is a Miniature Camera ? ” it was queried whether
pictures taken on portions of larger negatives and subsequently
enlarged, should be considered of miniature size or not.
The above-mentioned definition excludes all pictures taken on
6xg cm. , film and upwards, unless the camera is specially
constructed for taking sixteen 4.5 X 6 cm. pictures or twelve
6x6 cm. ones per spool of 6 xg cm. film.
I most strongly defend this definition, as. the technique of a
picture taken with a miniature camera is entirely different
from that used when taking the same picture the same size
on a portion of larger film with an ordinary camera. The
focal length of the former camera lens being much shorter,
the camera will be placed much nearer the subject, if this is not
at infinity, and a different perspective will more than likely
ensue. If the subject is at infinity it is impossible to obtain
the same size picture on a miniature negative as on a portion of
a larger film taken with an ordinary camera (using in both
cases the normal lens).
I therefore think that if the miniature camera is to be kept
to a class by itself, all pictures that do not fulfil the above-
mentioned conditions should not be classed as miniatures,
else one day we may see corners of whole-plate negatives
exhibited as miniatures. — Yours, etc.,
R. SCHAUFFELBERGER.
Exhibitions and Competitions
CURRENT AND
FUTURE.
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Adv'anced \\ orkers. —
Entries, November 30. Rules in this issue.
Wallace Heaton “ Open Competition." Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad hotografica de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, iC, Madrid.)
Eighth International Photographic Salon of Japan. —
Open, November (Tokyo and Osaka). (Sec., Interna¬
tional Photographic Salon, Tokyo, Asahi, Shimbun,
Tokyo, Japan.)
The Third Yorkshire Salon, 1036, at Mortimer
Gallery, City Hall. Hull. — Open, October 31-November
30. (Graham Fletcher, Netherlea, Kirk Ella, East
Yorks.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Open, December 5, 1936-February
4, 1937* {Dr. K. N. Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December. (J. F. Marshall, Hon.
Sec., Kin6 Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.i.)
Borough of Ealing Public Libraries Photographic
Exhibition and Competition. — December 9-10. Open
to all residents in the Borough. (M. L. Hodges,
Librarian, Hanwell Public Library, London, W.y.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Open, December 20, 1936-
January 3, 1937. (J. Van Dyck, Sec., Fotographische
Kring " Iris," Ballaestr., 69, Antwerp.)
Camera Club Members’ Exhibition, 1936. — Open
November 25-December 18. (The Secretary,^ The
Camera Club, 17, John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C.2.)
P'ourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18.-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 818, \Vilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
.Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientihc Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13- (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International
Exhibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster Road,
Leicester.)
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
IVe Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalite, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Western Eighth Annual Salon of International
Photography. — Entries, February i ; open, February
20-27 (Russell Town Studio). Also at the Dorothy Cafe,
Esplanade^ Weymouth, from March 8-13. (W. H.
Hill-Muchamore, 24, Church Road, Redfield, Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
Birmingham P.S. 46th Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
February 6 ; open, February 27-March 13. (E. H.
Bellamy, Waterloo House, 20, Waterloo Street,
Birmingham, 2.)
Hackney P.S. 48th Annual Exhibition. — Forms
due, February 9 ; exhibits, March i ; open, March
3-6. (Walter Selfe, 24, Pembury Road, Clapton,
London, iLs.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly. Co., Euston Station, London, N.W.i.)
St. Petersburg C.C. Second Annual Pictorial Salon
of Photography. — Entries, February 26 ; open, March
3-17. (R. Kendal VN illiams, 602, Snell Building, St.
Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Eighth International Salon of Photographic Art
(Brussels). — Open daily (except Fridays) from April
3-18. (M. Devaivre, 152, rue Markelbach, Brussels,
3, Belgium.)
Brighton and Hove C.C. International Exhibition
of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, March 15 ; open,
April 14-May I. (E. K. Robins, Little Toll, Isfield,
Uckheld, Sussex.)
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November 25th, 1936
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iHi AfWEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CIHENATOGRAPHER q
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
The Division of Films for Spooling
By
S. E. L. MOIR.
One of the problems of any long film is where to end and where to begin the several successive
spools. The following article considers the various methods which have so far been tried, and
indicates a practice that is overwhelmingly successful from the amateur point of view.
ON several occasions recently I have
been somewhat concerned at the
unskilful manner in which full-
length amateur productions have been
cut up for purposes of spooling. In
most cases, the favoured procedure
seems to be that of loading the first
spool with as much film as it will con¬
veniently hold- — and then to go on
loading further and additional spools in
a similar way.
Now this, I need hardly say, is a
matter of small account wherever two
projectors are available for use in show¬
ing. Here it is possible to jump the
breaks between one reel and the next —
so that projection becomes to all intents
continuous. But not always can the use
of two projectors be enjoyed ; and it is
in these circumstances that casual
methods of dividing full-length produc¬
tions indicate lack of regard for the
requirements of dramatic unity and for
emotional reactions on the temperament
of audiences.
Early Lessons.
In the early days of silent cinemato¬
graphy, it was the exception rather than
the rule for any theatre to possess more
than one cinematograph. This did not
facilitate the smooth flow of those
” full-length ” two-reelers which came
along as soon as the new industry
began to develop ; but it did lead to the
development of a definite technique of
film division. From what I am able to
remember of this, the initial reel was
made to end on a striking climax —
whilst the second reel gradually de¬
scended from this to the normal action
tempo. Maybe the method was bor¬
rowed from an existing technique of
the two-part feuilleton (since it was soon
afterwards shamelessly exploited in the
weekly-episode " serial " films).
At first sight, it would appear that
this is an excellent technique for the
amateur to adopt, the audience being
kept at a high pitch of excitement whilst
the operator is changing over as quickly
as he can from one reel to the next.
But is it entirely necessary to keep the
audience breathlessly waiting for the
following reel ?
The answer is. No. For the only thing
that can create a tiptoe excitement is
the dramatic element of the film itself,
and to exploit this is to place sensa¬
tionalism before cinematography. It is
stressing an isolated aspect of production
at the expense of all other aspects ; and
it is better, I think, for audiences to
appreciate films as films and not as
sensational little fictions.
Obviously, to bring about this im¬
proved state of affairs it will be necessary
to discard the earlier methods of keeping
audiences in suspense and to. concen¬
trate instead upon making each reel
of the film as complete and self-contained
as circumstances will allow.
Unity.
Eisenstein — who appears to have neg¬
lected no phase of production technique
— himself makes use of this method to
the extent that many single reels from
his productions can be shown as unified
works complete in themselves.
What the amateur must therefore
decide is at what point or points he
shall divide his production. Naturally,
if this can be split up into two or three
reels of approximately equal length, so
much the better ; but more often than
not it will be found impossible to preserve
unity in the spools without having some
spools larger than the others.
Much of the difficulty can be overcome
— where possible — by closing a reel at
the end of one particular sequence, which
is not referred to again until the end of
the film. By the adoption of this
procedure, too, single reels of this and
any film so treated can be loaned to
individuals and societies without any
support from the remaining sequences.
Apart from these considerations, there
is a certain facility of direction and
editing — any film which is planned as a
set of more or less complete reels being
far easier to view as a project than the
same film visualised in its entirety.
But these are extraneous arguments ;
although favourable to the suggestion,
they do not emphasise the primary
importance of intelligent division —
which, after all, is to effect the unavoid¬
able breaks between reels in such a way
that it is seldom necessary to sacrifice
more than the minimum of enjoyment.
In collecting material for building up a film illustrating the life of those who work in
the country, every opportunity should bf taken of finding backgrounds and surroundings
that breathe the spirit of the countryside.
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o 6 CiriEMATOGRAPHER o
November 25th, 1936
ACTION SUBJECTS for the AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHER
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer's Diary of Forthcoming Events.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS DURING DECEMBER, 1936.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Dec. 1-2.
Scottish National Fat Stock
Club Show . .
Edinburgh.
Dec. 25.
,, 26.
Christmas Day.
Boxing Day — Bank Holiday.
2.
Football — Scotland v. Wales . .
Dundee.
26.
Piping Competition — Scottish
Pipers’ Association
7-II-
Smithfield Club Cattle Show . .
London.
Glasgow.
8.
14-
Rugby — Oxford v. Cambridge. .
Christmas and New Year Car-
Twickenham.
,, 26-2S.
Racing . . •
Kempton
Park.
Jan. 23.
Dec. 12-
nival . .
Christmas and New Year Car-
Glasgow.
.. 31-
Steeplechase Meeting . .
Cheltenham
Spa.
Jan. g.
Dec. 20—
Jan. 2.
nival . .
Christmas Carol Services in
English Cathedrals.
Edinburgh.
31-
New Year Celebrations, in¬
cluding Burning-out the
Old Year
Biggar.
Heighten Your Pictorial Sense m. a. lovell-burgess.
IF you are ever going to make a worth¬
while contribution to the production
of films you need to develop your
visual faculties. There are, roughly,
two types of mind — the abstract and the
objective. There are the people to
whom learning comes more easily by
the eye than the ear. They get an
instinctive satisfaction from images,
form, colour and texture ; from handling
and touching. They respond emotionally
to pageantry, ritual, symbolism and
order. They are stirred by marching,
music and flying banners, and could
look for hours at a sunset or cloud
formation. They are objective in their
outlook. The abstract minded are good
at detail. They liked mathematics and
languages at school, and can be brilliant
at bridge.
It is important for you, as an amateur
cin6 worker, to know in what category
nature has placed you, because the
quality of your future work entirely
depends on it. The people who assimi¬
late ideas more easily by listening than
by seeing do their best work on the
technical side. And if they are tech¬
nically minded, and join an amateur
cin6 club they are sure to get plenty of
opportunities to practise their hobby,
and to learn all there is to learn about
cameras, lighting, projecting, developing
and editing. But practice is not so
easy for the amateur whose ambition it
is to direct a film, lintil he feels
sufficiently sure of himself to demand his
own unit at the club he has to gain
experience on his own. Here are a
few ways in which this can be done
other than by actual filming.
Next time you go to the cinema, and
do not like the treatment of the story
in a particular film, do not just con¬
demn it and leave it at that. Go home
and, with paper and pencil, sketch out
how you would have handled this or
that scene if you had Vjeen directing.
Then contrast it with the original scene
and give yourself your reasons for
your alterations.
If you are sensitive to the magic of
poetry try and find out, as you read,
what images are evoked in your mind,
because the imagination is- particularly
active under the influence of rhythm.
How woidd you translate, say, the first
verse of Gray’s famous Elegy into a
scenario ? In one four-line verse you
get four pictures — the curfew tolling
the knell of parting day, the lowing
herd, the ploughman plodding wearily
homeward, and the oncoming of dark¬
ness.
This translation of mental processes
into visual images is a process which is
always going on to a certain extent, but
particularly when one is reading a
story. Practice in this, as in everything
else, makes for perfection. So when
next you read a novel do not be content
merely with following the story. Break
off occasionally and try and translate
the scene you have just read into vivid
pictures in your own mind. As a further
exercise in imagination deliberately alter
the story, using the novelist’s settings.
A particularly good exercise in visual
imagination is to listen alone to a play
on the wireless, particularly if the lights
are switched off. Let your imagination
see the scene before television does it
for you.
In this pictorial thinking do not be
over-influenced by talkie techniq.ue.
Remember you are in training to pro¬
duce silent films which are more capable
of rapid movement because unhampered
by sound.
Finally, study good photographs. If
you possess back numbers of “ The
A.P.” don’t say you haven’t any good
photographs, because you have a whole
gallery of them. We need to familiarise
ourselves — we who are brought up on
newspapers and books and wireless
and conversation — with images, group¬
ing (natural and artificial), and the
possibilities of light and shade. Not by
the ear but by the eye shall we learn
this black-and-white magic we call
cinematography.
The A.P/’ Monthly Competitions OCTOBER.
The exhibition season is well exemplified in the
number and quality of the prints entered in
“ The A.P.” competitions for October. This
applies particularly to the Advanced Workers’ class,
which again included entries from all over the world.
The number of entries in the Beginners’ section was
also above the normal, and contained some excellent
efforts. The awards are as follows : —
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Bronzes,” by R. C. Leighton Herdson,
Strathallen, 88, Elfindale Road, Heme Hill, London,
S.E.24.
Second Prize. — “The World Forgetting . . . ,” by
Cecil Milner, 40, Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon,
London, S.W.19.
Third Prize. — "Talking on the Hillside,” by T. Y.
Young, it Yin Fen Chiao Loong, Soochow, China.
Mounting Prize. — “ Jolesfield Mill, Sussex,” by
R. W. T. Collins, Woodl5m, Shakespeare Road, Worth¬
ing.
Certificates of Merit. — “ A Following Wind,” by
William Jackson, 105, Park Grove, Hull ; “ Dawn,” by
Charles Mason, 33, Bolbec Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 4;
“ Home in the Rain,” by A. James Soye, 23, Belvedere
Park, Stranmillis, Belfast, N. Ireland.
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped,
those in the first group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class i, Class 2 and
Class 3 respectively.
Those awarded Honourable Mention are as follows :
Yahya Arif (Cairo) ; Rao Sahib V’. Aiyar (Calcutta) ;
Hubert M. Bond (Woking) ; (3) J. H. Clark (Camber¬
well, S.E.) ; (2) R. W. T. Collins (Worthing) ; J. F.
Cutler (Edgware) ; (2) Mrs. Vera M. Forsdyke (Mill
Hill, N.W.) ; (3) James C. Gilchrist (Pitlochry) ;
(2) William Jackson (Hull) ; Francis E. Jones (Tyldes-
ley) ; Dr. S. D. Jouhar (Twickenham) ; (2) Mrs.
K. M. Parsons (Reading) ; (2) Alan Rowdey (Finchley,
N.) ; R. T. Ryan (Cape, S. Africa) ; (2) George A.
Slight (Forest Hill, S.E.) ; Leslie Towndrow (Great
Crosby, Liverpool) ; A. James Soye (Belfast) ; L.
Strong (Northumberland) ; G. T. Yang (Soochow,
China) ; (2) T. Y. Young (Soochow, China).
Intermediate Section.
First Prize. — “ Bidston,” by J. I. Stephens, Strathy,
Eign Road, Hereford.
Second Prize.—” Still Life : Bowl with Apples,” by
L. W'oolley, Crofton, 165, Newland Park, Hull.
Certificates. — “ Shadows on the Wall,” by B. R.
Balliraoria, 3, Esmond Road, Chiswick, London, W.4 ;
“ Washing Day, St. Ives,” by James Broadbent,
Meanwood Hill, Leeds, 6 ; “A Roof-top,” by D.
Maclean, The College, Wyr, Near Ashford, Kent ;
“ Over the Hills,” by William E. Warner, 40, Rochester
Road, Coventry.
Beginners’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Spring,” by C. R. Bailey, 3, Essex
Road, Gravesend.
Second Prize. — “ The Three Adventurers,” by The
Rev. J. Hughes, Ingleside, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Certificates of Merit. — “The Skylight,” by Thomas
Bowker, Harewood Hill, Oakworth, Keighley ;
” General Post Office, Calcutta,” by Miss Phyllis
Platel, 2, Corporation Street, Calcutta ; “ Loch Awe,”
by Miss D. M. Willis, 248, Hungerford Road, Crewe,
Cheshire; “Fishing,” by K. C. Yong, ii, Selangar
Road, Penang, S.S.
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November 25th, 1936
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, November 25th.
Battersea MSn's Inst. C.C. Demonstration of Various Enlargers.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. “ Miniature Camera Work.” “ Minicam.”
Bethnal Green C.C. Portraiture — Demonstration and Practice.
Birkenhead P.A. Studio Night.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Sec.). “ Negative-Positive and Reversal.” G. H. Sewell.
Borough Poly. P.S. “ Photography of Interiors.” W. H. Boon.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ A Visit to Soviet Russia in 1934.” J. W. Ray.
Bristol P.S. Discussions by Members.
Cheltenham C.C. “ Amateur Cinematography.” W. Fletcher Cooper.
Chorley P.S. “ Searching for the Second Sun.” W. P. Brotherton.
Coventry P.C. “ With Rucksack and Camera in the Alps.” A. Hackett.
Croydon C.C. Discussion. Conducted by E. J. Wadham and D. S. Rose.
Dennistoun C.C. “ Enlarging.” N. K. Dickie.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. “ Pictorial Photography ” (continued).
Hinckley and D.P.S. 1936 Alliance Competition Prints.
Leigh Lit. S. Whist Drive.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. “ Novice to Fellow.” R. H. Lawton.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Dorothy Wilding’s Portfolio. G. Todd.
Northamptonshire N.H.S. ” Some Masterpieces of Photography.” Dudley Johnston.
Partick C.C. Visit to “ Bulletin ” Offices.
Phoenix C.C. “ Pictorial Work with Modem Roll Film.” Kodak, Ltd.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Cin^ Evening. Outing Films.
Worcestershire C.C. Members’ Evening.
Thursday, November 26th.
Accrington C.C. L. and C.P.U. Slides.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” Southern France.” W. E. Gundill.
Blyth and D.C.C. Indoor Photography. Members’ Night.
Bolton C.C. ” A Few Thoughts on Technique.” T. Trevor Potts.
Brighouse C.C. ” Picture-Making and Worth-while Photography.” H. G. Grainger.
Bury P.S. ” Algiers and some Cities of Italy.” O. Harris.
Camberwell C.C. Monthly Competition.
Cardiff C.C. ” Bromoil.” Messrs. Kodak, Ltd.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. G.D.U. and S.P.F. Colour Slides.
Dennistoun C.C. Whist Drive.
Greenock C.C. ” Composition.” J. W. Coombe.
Hampshire House P.S. ” Some Little Downland Churches.” F. R. Williams.
Howard Do Walden P.C. ” Eyes and No Eyes.” C. L. Clarke.
Hull P.S. ” Zermatt and the Bernese Oberland.” C. J. Chislett.
Isle of Wight C.C. ” Bromide Printing.” F. W. Beken.
Keighley and D.P.A. Y.P.U. Trophy Prints from 23rd to 27th November.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. G.D.U. Portfolio.
Letchworth C.C. " Nature Photography.” Ray Palmer.
Liverpool A. P.A. " Flight in Natural History.” J. A. Speed.
Loughborough P.S. ” Lantem-Slide Making.” Fred Green.
Newcastle and D.A.C.A. ” From the Processed Film to the Screen.” G. Lough.
Newport and Mon. P.S. Exhibition: " Photograms of the Year.”
N. Middlesex P.S. N.M.P.S. Annual Film Show. Members of Cin^ Section.
Oldham P.S. Portfolio of Prints. Studio Briggs.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Composition.” M. O. Dell. Closing date Portrait Compe¬
tition.
Richmond C.C. ” The Kodachrome Process.” S. T. Temouth.
Singer C.C. Cinema Night. B. A. Stevens.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. “ Amateur Photographer ” Prize Prints, 1936.
Stretford C.C. “ Printing Processes.” C. W. Bradley.
Sunderland P.A. " The Diifaycolor Process.” S. Baxter.
Urmston and D.P.S. Monthly Competition. Subject, ” Portrait.”
Watford C.C. “ Combination Enlarging.” W. E. Ginger.
Wimbledon C.C. “ Amateur Photographer ” 1935 Prize Slides.
Friday, November 27th.
Royai Photographic Society. Infonual Meeting of Kiiiematographic Group.
Bethnal Green C.C. “ Southdown Rambles.” Slides by A. H. Page.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Committee Meeting.
Colne C.C. ” Hills and Dales of Derbyshire.” S. Greenwood.
Dartmouth Lit. and Debating S. (Phot. Sec.). “ A.P.” Prize Slides, 1936.
Harrogate P.S. " Architectural and Record Photography.” Crowther Cox.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. Alliance 1936 Competition Slides.
Leigh Lit. S. “ Kirkcudbright.” T. B. Howell.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. Lantern Lecturette Competition.
St. Helens C.C. Demonstration for Beginners. J. Gorse.
Walkden and D.P.S. Members’ Night. Artificial Light Photography.
Wimbledon Cin4 C. Films from Sutton Movie Makers.
Saturday, November 28th.
Royal Photographic Society. Opening of Exhibition of Kinematography.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. Closing of Annual Exhibition.
Edinburgh P.S. Opening Day of Members’ Exhibition.
Hackney P.S. Outing — Limehouse.
Howard De Walden P.C. Criticism of ” Photograms.”
Manchester A. P.S. Opening of 51st Annual Exhibition.
Manchester A. P.S. ” Photography with Faith, Hope and Charity.” J. P. Growther.
Wimbledon Cine C. Associate Members’ Meeting.
Sunday, November 29th,
Todmorden P.S. Programme of Cin^ Films. R. Berry (Cini).
Monday, November 30th.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. Enlarging and Printing.
Bexley Heath P.S. “ Two Ancient Northern Cities.” E. R. Bull.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ” Colouring and Binding Lantern Slides,” A. V. MeUor.
Bournemouth C.C. Colour Slides by the Rev. T. B. Eddrup.
Bradford P.S. “ Charcoal Black and Etchadine.” Messrs. Geo. H. Potts, Ltd.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. ” Combination Enlarging.” A. F. Snell.
Dewsbury P.S. “ Wild Life by the Waterside.” A. GUpin.
Erdington and D.P.S. “ Film-Pack Development.” J. E. Hall.
Finchley A. Cin6 S. ” Editing Non-theatrical Film.” Mr. Pullin.
Glasgow and W. of S.P.A. ” Papers and Negatives.” G. S. Nicol, Jun.
Ipswich and D.P.S. East Anglian Fed. Portfolio. Bansall Shield Prints.
Tht AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER ca
Societies mill have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Monday, November 30th [contd.).
Kidderminster and D.P.S. “ An Hour with a Naturalist.” H. Thompson.
Kingston C.C. ‘‘ The Ancient Town of Rye.” E. W. Light. i
Lancaster P.S. ” Mood and Composition.” E. Rogers.
Leeds C.C. ” A Chat on Colour Filters.” S. Bridgen.
Leeds University P.S. Enlarging (Demonstration). F. R. A. Armstrong.
Leek P.S. Demonstration. H. Plant.
Liverpool A, P.A. ” Intensification and Reduction.” Willis Nevitt.
Manchester A. P.S. ” Roughing it in Scotland.” G. B. Kearey.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. Lantern Lecture. R. W. A. Burgess.
Oldham Equitable P.S. “ An Effective Finish for your Best Prints.” A. E . Petrie.
Oxford P.S. “ Round about Oxford, etc.” Some Dufaycolor Pictures. R. Rose.
Peterborough P.S. Landscape Competition Closes. Lantem-Slide Competition
Closes.
Phoenix C.C. Closing Date Annual Competition.
Preston C.C. Portrait Section.
Southport* P.S. *“ A Talk on Ireland.” J. Maxwell Boyd.
S. London P.S. Visit to the Cin6 Group’s Studio.
St. Helens C.C. Lantern Slide Postal Club Exhibition Slides.
Tunbridge Wells A. P.A. ” Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1935.
Wallasey A. P.S. L. and C.P.U. Print Folio.
Walsall P.S. “ Elementary Composition.” A. J. Watts.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. Modem Aids to Indoor Portraiture. Messrs. Kodak.
Tuesday, December 1st.
Royal Photographic Society. Lecture — Exhibition of Kinematography.
Basingstoke C.C. ” Miniature Negative Photography.” Messrs. Leitz (London)*
Birmingham P.S. " Pictorial Photography and Composition.” Fred Green,
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. ” Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1936.
Bridge of Allan P.S. “ The Highlands North and West of Inverness.”
Cambridge P.C. “ Portraiture.” H. Yolland Moyse.
Doncaster C.C. ” Photographic Chemicals.” Dr. W. B. Price.
Dunfermline P.A. Hat Night. Ask a Question.
Exeter C C. Making Lantern Slides. Practical Demonstration.
Grimsby P.S. Y.P.U. Trophy Prints (Pictorial).
Guildford and D.C.C. *' Press Button ‘ B ’.” G. H. Dannatt.
Hackney P.S. ” Further East ” (Ladies Invited). K. C. Keymer.
Halifax P.S. Members’ Annual House Exhibition.
Hall Green P.S. Alliance Slides.
Harpenden and D.P. and C.S. ” Simple Lantem-Slide Making.” F. Lord.
Harrow C.C. ” Nature and a Camera.” J. Elvet Roberts.
Leamington and D.P.S. ” More Cine Experiences.” S. B. Carter.
Leeds P.S. ” Picturesque Newark-on-Trent.” E. Brand.
Leicester and Leics. P.S. Exhibition of Pictures. A. E. L. Vial.
Manchester A. P.S. “Southward Bound” (Dufaycolor and Kodachrome). C. W*
Bradley.
Monkland P.S. “ Enlarging.” Wm. Allan.
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. ” 5,000 Miles with Two Cameras.” F. A. Jordan.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. “ Children.” G. H. M. Graham.
Newport and Mon. P.S, Annual General Meeting.
Norwich and D.P.S. “ Development of Negatives.” A. J. Seymour.
Norwood C.C. Rummage Sale. C. H. P. Nutter.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. “ Church, Craftsman and Camera.” Dr. E. L. Ashby.
Palmers Green Cin^ S. Members’ Films.
Peterborough P.S. Demonstration — Enlarging.
Portsmouth C. and Cine C. Third Print and Slide Competition. Criticism of
Second.
Preston Scientific S. “ Milestones on the Road from Snapshotter to Pictorialist.”
H. Brown.
Rugby and D.P.S. Lecturette Evening.
Sheffield P.S. “ How to Finish your Print.” Messrs. Gaidford and Lovatt.
Small Heath P.S. “ Fjords of Norway.” W. Pedley.
South Shields P.S, “ Irish Jauntings.” Burdus Redford.
Stafford P.S. Competition (Prints and Slides).
St. Bride P.S. “ Printing-in Clouds.” G. M. Maynard.
Warrington P.S. Social Evening.
Whitehall C.C. “ Book Illustrations.” H. Batsford.
Willcsden P.S. Pictorial Competition.
Windlesham C.C. " The Paget Colour Process.” W. E. Eustace.
Wednesday, December 2nd.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. “ Combination Enlarging.” G. Crosby.
Bethnal Green C.C. Practical Work.
Birkenhead P.A. “ Carbro ” — Demonstration. G. J. de la Mare.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). Lecture. S. B. Carter.
Borough Poly. P.S. " Lantem-Slide Making.” A. E. Marden.
Bradford P.S. “ Contact Lantern-Slide Making.” R. Ellis.
Cheltenham C.C. Lecture by G. F. Harris.
Chorley P.S. "Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Coventry P.S. “ The Gowar Coast.” G. W. Bott.
Croydon C.C. “ Rambles in Sussex.” E. Yates.
Dennistoun C.C. G.D.U. and S.P.F. Colour Slides.
Ealing P.S. Lantern-Slide Making and Demonstration. A. S.* Kirbyshire.
Edinburgh P.S. “ Scottish Portrait Painters.” S. Cursiter.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ” Quips, Oddities and Ramblings.” T. D. Nunn.
Hinckley and D.P.S. W. H. Hadley’s Portfolio, “ Miscellaneous.”
Howard De Walden P.C. Lecturettes by Three Members.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. " Photographic Emulsion Making.” A. Robinson.
London School of Hygiene P.S. " Photomicrography.” E. A. Robins.
Luton and D.C.C. “ Bromide Enlarging.” Mrs. A. C. Jordan.
Manchester A.P.S. “ Fes the Mysterious.” James Shaw.
Northallerton and D.P. and P.S. Cine Evening.
Partick C.C. Demonstration — “ Bromoil.” J. W. Combe.
Rotherham P.S. ” A Chat on Plates and Films.” S. Bridgen.
Shropshire C.C. “ Ordinary, Chrome and Pan. Photography.” Agfa, Ltd.
South Essex C.C. “ Rhythm.” R. J. Dobinson.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. ” We Go Afloat ” — Lantern Lecture. L. C. Boyee.
Worcestershire C.C. “ Kodachrome.” Messrs. Kodak, Ltd.
York P.S. “ Enlarging on Chloro-Bromide for Exhibition.” J. C. Cox.
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Q 6 ClhEMATOQRAPHER q I
November 25th, 1936
^Deaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
Gfneral. — All communications for the Iiditor should be addressed : ‘‘The Editor. The Ama>eur Photographer
and Cinematoerap} er, Dorset House, Stamford Street. London, S.E.r,” and in everv'case. without excepcio.i, must
pi' e the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subiects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
11 without fee.
Enopiries and Criticism. — .Advice. Criticism and Information are freelv given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as anv communication which does not comply with the rules must bs
ignored,
(i ) See “ General ” above. (2) Everv question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied bv a %:'pa-'a e stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned, (s) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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general to be dealt with in this section. f6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query or “ Criticism,”
as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that bv so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach ihe onnnirer
Competitions and Copyright.
I submitted a photograph, which was reproduced
for a small fee, to the " - " “ Summer
Snaps ” Competition. Recently a business firm
wrote enquiring what paper published the picture.
In the event of their using it, shall I be entitled
to payment ? W. C. B. (Runcorn.)
In competitions of this type the rules
sometimes contain a stipulation that in
the event of a competitor winning an
award, or having his entry reproduced,
the copyright in the picture, and in some
cases also the original negative, becomes
the property of the newspaper. You
should read the rules of this competition
as you may have inadvertently parted
with the copyright in your photograph.
In that case, those who have acquired
the copyright can do what they like
with the print, and make whatever
reproductions from it they please, with¬
out any reference to you.
Photographs on Silk.
I wish to make some prints on silk fabric. Can
you give me a formula by use of which I could
sensitise the silk ? S. S. D. (India.)
We cannot possibly tell you in the
form of a reply how to do the work you
want. You will have to refer to a
suitable textbook. For example, in
the " Dictionary of Photography ’’ the
article on printing on silk runs to over
a page of close print, and there are
references to various other articles as well.
A Shutter Query.
Can you tell me why my focal-plane shutter
works perfectly at times, but on occasions, especi¬
ally after remaining unused for a week or so,
comes to rest with the blind partly open ? This
misbehaviour occurs most often when set to
■' Time ” or one of the slow speeds.
A. C. F. (Wimbledon.)
Your trouble with the shutter, which
is probably most marked in cold weather,
is not at all uncommon, but provided the
shutter is not in need of readjustment it
will probably work satisfactorily if you set
it and fire it a good many times in succes¬
sion, starting with fairly high speeds
and working down to the slower ones.
The reason for your trouble is that the
blinds are beginning to get stiff through
slow deterioration of the compound used
to make them light-proof. In time
your shutter will require new blinds.
Focussing Difficulties.
I am thinking of buying a camera with an f/3.5
lens but hesitate on account of probable diffi¬
culties in focussing. Does so fast a lens require a
coupled range-finder when used at full aperture ?
Would it be satisfactory to use a separate range¬
finder and set the focussing scale to the indicated
distance ? W. P. (Bath.)
You do not mention the size or type
of camera you have in mind. An f/3.5
lens for a quarter-plate camera would
be extremely difficult to focus without
some assistance, whereas an f/3.5 lens
on a miniature camera, owing to the
very much greater depth of focus,
would present no special difficulty. Nor
would any difficulty arise with a reflex
camera of whatever size. Providing the
range-finder and the focussing scale are
correctly marked, a separate range-finder
is no less accurate than a coupled one,
but it is naturally very much slower and
less convenient in use.
Unscrewing a Lens.
I wish to remove the front component of my —
lens in order to find out whether the back com¬
ponent, used alone, will make a satisfactory lens
for portraiture. But I cannot unscrew the front
portion, and I hesitate to use force in case I do
some damage. Can you help me ?
F. VV. L. (Birmingham.)
The front of the lens should certainly
be detachable. You might shift it by
forcing the front down hard on a sheet
of rubber and turning the mount. We
are not sufficiently acquainted with the
construction of tne lens you name to
say whether the components can be
used alone, but when you have removed
the front component you will speedily
find this out for yourself.
Clear Corners.
Owing to the use of too small a lens hood, several
of my negatives show small clear triangular
patches in the two top corners. W’hat can I
paint on these corners to bring them up to the
density of the surrounding parts ?
W. J. A. (London.)
We cannot suggest any effective and
simple manner of doing what you require,
and we think the job is one that even a
skilled retoucher would find difficult.
You do not say whether you are using
the negatives for contact work or for
enlarging. In the latter case, a worker
with a little experience would find no
difficulty in partially shading the corners
with a mask during exposure.
Photographing Silverware.
I have to photograph a group of silver cups, and
also (separately) a large cut-glass vase. 1 believe
there is some solution with which one can paint
them to reduce unwanted reflections. Can >’ou
give me details, please ?
D. M. B. (Bournemouth.)
Several methods have been suggested
for dealing with this problem. The
simplest is to fill the cups with ice-cold
water just before making the exposure.
If they have been arranged and focussed,
etc., in a warm room this procedure
will cause condensation over the entire
surface that temporarily dulls the high
polish. Another plan is to dab the
brilliant parts gently with a lump of
soft putty. This dulling treatment is
entirely under control and can be cleaned
off after exposure. Photographing by
the light reflected from a large white
sheet, keeping the main light source
shielded from the objects, is another
alternative.
Selling Prints.
I shall shortly have an opportunity of taking some
photographs that are certain to be accepted uy
the newspapers for reproduction. Should I send
prints to ail the papers individually, or can one
send them to an agency for distribution ?
L. S. (BexhiU-on-Sea.)
You can adopt either of the two
courses you suggest. If you can make
the right sort of prints yourself we should
advise you to send them direct to those
papers you think most likely to accept
them. We should advise you, however,
not to be too certain about their accept¬
ance, as it is very difficult to submit
anything that is not already available
from other sources.
Converting a Daylight Enlarger.
I have a fi.xed-focus daylight enlarger giving
whole-plate enlargements from 31x2^ negatives.
I have been trying electric light as illuminant, but
find that the filament forms a dark image on the
print. Is there any means of eliminating this ?
R. VV. B. (Shipley.)
We think you had better give up any
idea of using electric light for a daylight
enlarger. Even with such arrangements
as could be made the results are not at
all likely to be satisfactory, for by the
time you have diffused the light enough
to give even illumination so much light
will be lost that exposures will be pro¬
hibitively long.
Formalin and the Eyes.
I find the formalin used in hardening prints for
glazing affects my eyes much as a freshly-cut onion
would do. Is this harmful ? J. B. (Ireland.)
Since the eyes are exposed to the
action of the formalin for so very short
a, time, we do not think the irritating
effect is likely to do any harm.
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
B ELI/S Weekly Bargain. — Perfecta 6x6 cm.
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ton Butts, S.E.ll. [0037
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(as new); 3.1x21 Ensign Autospeed, focal-
plane shutter, Aldis 1/4.5 lens, £7/19/6.
Allens.-^ or le on 31x21 super Ikonta,
Tessar f/4.5. Rapid Compur, £13/10 ; 21 square
Super Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur, case, filter,
Albada finder, lens hood, £20.
Allens. — Leitz Summar f,'2 Lens, 5-cm., £12/10 ;
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LEICJA Ilf, f/2 Summar, black, ever-ready case ;
as new, £30. — Clark, 48, Marsham St,, S.W.l.
Vic. 0815. [5513
ZEISS Miroflex, l-pl., Tessar f/2. 7, 6 slides,
leather case : good condition ; cost £60 ;
bargain at £27/10. — Below.
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DEVELOPINO, Printing, Enlarging: first -cliss
results guaranteed. — T. King, 169, Dickson
Rd,, BlaekpocL [5514
CONTAX I, latest, f/2 Sonnar, leather case ;
perfect, £30.— H. H. W., 16, Bede House,
Manor Fields, Lendon, S.W.15. [5517
Rolleicord, f/4.5 Triotar, Compur 1 to
dw I / i-O l/300th ; new April. — Stacey, 26,
Laverstoke Lane, Whitchurch, Hampshire. [5523
REMOVAL
SALE
Prior to removal to larger premises at 20,
LUDGATE HILL, optical and photographic
goods are offered at greatly reduced prices.
Ilxli Folding Univex de Luxe, self-erecting,
frame finder, hinged back, size only 4x2 x J in.,
for snaps and time. As new. CJ
Cost 15s. . ys. Da*
The Univex takes Gevaert Ultrachrome 6-exposure
roll film, gd.
Thomton-Pickard Stereoscopic Puck, boxform,
takes 3jx roll film, viewer. As Ifte fi/1
new. Cost £i is . XwS» vQ«
4i^x2i No. la Kodak, screw focussing, Kodak
f/6.3, Kodex shutter. Good con-
dition . IX ©U #0
2J-x1| V.P. Kodak, focussing Kodak anastig-
mat f/6.9. Fair condition. . £1:9:6
3ix2i Ensign Selfix 20, Ensar
f/7.7, 3-speed. Splendid condition XX.II.U
3ix2I Nettel Cocarette, Conastigmat f/6.3,
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2^x11 Ememann Roll Film, g-cm. Zeiss Tessar
f/6.3, shutter, i, L i/5th, i/ioth, i/25th, i/5oth,
i/iooth sec., rise and cross CO.Ifl.n
movements. Good condition ... . iA.iU.U
31x21 Kodak Special, Taylor-Hobson f/6.5
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Electro Bewi Exposure Meter, £Q«in«n
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LONDON, E.C.4
Telephone : City 1540
CONTAX Series II, t/1.5, telescopic hood, syn¬
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condition ; cost £67 ; accept £40. — Cross, 23,
Avenue, Minehead, Somerset. [5519
Ruby Horizontal 3ix2i Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5,
roll-holder and 3 single slides and screen ;
as new ; accept £4/10 lot. — Cross, 23, Avenue,
Minehead. [5521
ONTAX, Te.ssar f/2.8, £33/15 ; new at Easter,
£24, or highest offer or exchange Motor-
driven Invalid Tricycle. — Brown, 45, Denison
Rd., Manchester, 14. [5525
PRIMARFLEX, latest miniature reflex, f/2.8
Meyer, fully automatic cliange and wind,
6x6 cm. film and 6 nickel slides 6x6 or V.P. ;
cost £32/15 ; bargain, £24. — David Roberts,
Welford-on-Avon. Phone 248. [5526
LEICA IHa, Summar t/2, E.R. case, hood, filter,
waist and angular finders, £35 cash. — V. D.,
10, Stanford Court, S.W.7. [5527
T.-P. 3^x21 Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.5, revolving
back, 5 slides, roll-film adapter, £4/10. —
9, North End Rd., N.W.ll. [5529
ROLLEIFLEX Ever-ready Case, 15/- ; Avo II
Exposure Meter, with case, £2 ; Voigtlander
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100, Abbey Rd., West Bridgford, Notts. [5530
VOIGTLANDER Superb, Skopar f/3.5, D.A.
Compur, E.R. case, filters, £12 ; offers. —
Eaves, Wheatroyd, Almondbury, Huddersfield. [5531
ZEISS Kolibri, 16-on-V.P., f/3.5 Tessar, Compur,
case, exposure meter, £7/10 ; deposit system.
— Waters, Sandroek, Hastings. [5538
CONTAFLEX, Sonnar f/2, ever-ready case ;
perfect condition, £45 ; list price approx.
£75. — Box 10. c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5543
LEICA Hla, Summar f/2, chromium, E.R. case ;
as new ; bargain, £31 ; no exchange ;
deposit. — Box 11, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher. ’ ’ [5544
ROLLEIFLEX, 6x6 cm., with Tessar f/3.5,
nearly unused, £15/17 ; list price £25. —
Box 12, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5545
36
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
November 25, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
»••••••••••••••••••••••••••
NEW! NEW! NEW! I
9.5»mm.
3.5-atnp. Lamp
£11:17:6
only
SPECTO
IIVIIVIEDIATE DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
The new 9.5-mm. Specto Projector is definitely
the greatest value of the year.
Specification includes :
F/1.7 Super Projection lens, 3.5-amp. lamp, which
combined with special optical system gives greater
illumination than ANY Cin^ Projector costing up
to £25. Absolutely flickerless shutter, double¬
claw mechanism, very rapid motor film rewind,
solid construction of cast aluminium alloy, power¬
ful fan for cooling.
YOURS FOR £1 Os. lOd. down and 1 1
similar monthly payments.
"The best ‘SPEC’ of the year."
Send for leaflet giving full details.
The EUMIG JUNIOR
PROJECTOR
YOURS FOR 31/3 down and II similar
monthly payments*
Available for 8 mm., 9^ mm. or 16 mm.
This new EUMIG Projector is without doubt the
Best Value in High Grade Cin4 Projectors, and
incorporates many refinements which were pre¬
viously only to be found in much more expensive
machines. Still picture device. F/1.6 Meyer
Kinon lens. Very compact. Amazing Brilliance.
No resistance required.
Send for leaflet giving full details.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
■VfEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, oiler the following bar¬
gains : all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x2i Ensign Autorange Roll Film Camera,
4 radial focussing, reversible finder, coupled
range-finder, fitted Ensar anastigmat f/4.5, Prontor
D.A. shutter, 1 to l/250th, leather case ; fine
order ; list price £9/1/6 ; our price £6.
31x2i Six-20 Kodak Junior Roll Film, reversible
4 finder, Kodak anastigmat f/7.7, Kodon speeded
shutter ; as new ; list price £2/5 ; our price
£1/10.
21 KODAK Film Developing Tank, complete,
4 as new, 15/- ; Voigtlander Brilliant Camera,
f/7.7 Voigtar, ever-ready case, as new, list price
£2/15, our price £1/15.
31x2i Thornton-Pickard Horizontal Ruby Reflex,
2 focussing, sky-shade, deep detachable hood,
quick-wind focal-plane shutter, l/lOth to 1/1, 000th,
fitted Aldis anastigmat f/4.5, 3 slides, Rollex
roll-holder, fitted Stevens’ screen, stiff canvas case ;
ali as new ; list price £14/16 ; our price £10/10.
1-PDATE Zeiss Ikon Lloyd Roll Film Camera,
4 rack focus, rack rising and cross front,
reversible and wire frame finder, fitted Dominar
f/4.5, Cornpur shutter, 1 to l/200th, F.P. adapter,
leattier case, £4.
34x23 Dallmeyer Speed Camera, focussing, rising
2 front, wire frame finder, focal-plane shutter,
l/8th to 1/1, 000th, Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £9/17/6
7 -IN. Taylor-Hobson Cooke Aviar Lens f/4.6,
sunk mount ; optically perfect, £5/5.
1 0-MM. De Vry Projector, fitted 2-in. Dallmeyer
XvJ Projection lens f/1.8, resistance and carrying-
case : perfect order, £7/10.
■j ^-MM. Bell -Howell Filmo 70 Cine Camera,
XO fitted Tessar f/2.7, lens hood, 1-in. Cooke
cine lens f/3.5, 1-in. Taylor-Hobson modifier,
Cinephot exposure meter in case, leather case
for camera ; flue condition, with instructions,
£22/15.
1 C -CM. Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.7, sunk focussing
mount, complete with cap and flange ;
as new, £18.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
EXCEPTIONAJj Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
LEICA hi, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, Alter, E.R.
case, £21. — Box 13, o/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5546
4-PLATE Press Camera, f/4.5, £15 ; offers, par-
4 ticulars. — Henderson, 70, Stooperdale Avenue,
Darlington. [5548
DOLLINA Certo, f/2 ; cost £19/19 very recently,
and guaranteed absolutely as new in every
way, original box ; bargain at £15. — Below.
SUPER Ikonta 530/2UCp, f/4.5 Tessar, case ;
perfect, cost £18 this summer ; guaranteed
bargain at £13/17/6. — Below.
CONTAX, f/2 Sonnar, case ; recently purchased
for £42/10 : tested by us and found to be
perfect both in appearance and action ; bargain
at £28. — Below.
Highest part-exchange allowances ; write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5552
LEICA II, f/3.5 Elmar, excellent condition,
angular finder (new), lens hood, cable release,
film template, 2 cassettes, Leica leather case to hold
all, £20, or near offer. — Lonsdale, 10, Richmond
Rd., Lytham St. Annes. [5553
5x4 Newman & Guardia Square Reflector
Reflex, Zeiss double Protar lens, 3 double
slides, changing-box and 2 light-tight boxes fitted
with extra sheaths for plates and flat films,
velvet-lined case ; perfect condition ; cost over
£50 ; first £7/7 ; also Nesbet Flash Apparatus. —
N. Temple, Knockdolian, Comrie, Perthshire. [5554
Leica H, black, Elmar 5-cm., ever-ready case ;
perfect, £17. — 2, Weaponness Valley, Scar¬
borough. [5558
Agfa Claok, f/8, 16-on-3ix2i, new, 25/- ;
Contessa Nettel, f/6.3, V.P., 4 slides, F.P. A.,
double extension, 32/6. — D. Rhodes, Grange House,
Allerton, Bradford. [5559
ZEISS Ikoflex, Novar lens f/4.5, with solid
leather case ; condition as new, £5. — Wilkes,
Chemist, Swanage, Dorset. [5562
MIROFLEX 33x23, Biotessar f/2.8, 18 slides,
F.P. A., case ; approval, £21. — Ireland, Davids
Loan, Falkirk. [5563
ENLARGERS
ON SERVICE DEFERRED TERMS.
TWO
NEW MODEL
MACNAPRINTS
Always popular enlargers, with
large focussing control grips, all-
metal carrier, condenser, and
electric fittings, solid pillar support
and ruled baseboard.
For miniature and 2ix2i nega¬
tives, with f/6.3 anastigmat lens
£7 15 0
For 31x2i negatives, with f/6.3
anastigmat lens . £8 10 0
For 3ix2i negatives with f/4.5
Magnar anastigmat lens £10 0 0
"Write for “ Fascinating Art of
Enlarging," post free.
“FILMAREX” VERTICAL ENLARGERS
F/4.5 anastigmat, hand lever control rise
and fall, with automatic locking, in three
models, for negatives up to 4x4 cm.,
6x6 cm., and 3^x2^.
Model 1, 4x4 cm., enlarges 2 to 10 times
linear, complete with condenser.. £9 18 6
Model 2, 6x6 cm., complete with con¬
denser . ^11 ® ®
Models, 3^ x2i . £17 17 0
“ FAM ” (Automatic) model, f/4.5 anastig¬
mat, 4x4 cm . ^14 14 0
Ditto, 6x6 cm . £18 18 0
“HOME MOVIE WORLD**— 3rd Edition. j
Cinf^ enthusiasts, secure your copy now— presented |
by the Service Company. Post Free I |
No. 2 “ AMPLUS"
ENLARGER
Form A, for use with your own camera.
Form C, complete with lens.
PRICES :
3i X 21 in.
1-plate.
Form A . . £2 12 6
£3 15 0
Form B . . £3 7 6
£4 10 0
Form C. with Achromat lens _ ^
« - -
£5
Form C, with f/6.3 anastigmat
£5 8 6
£6 10^0
Deferred Terms any
Model.
M I R A X
For use with own camera.
3ix2J or L-pl. Diffusa
type electric fittings.
I'plate ....... £3 7 6
3ix2L Adapter,
extra, 2s, 6d.
Mirax Easel and Stand,
for vertical use, extra
£1 17 6
Mirax used horizontally.
GNOME
Masking Frame
Entirely constructed of metal. Base in
white finish and marked in inches.
Suitable for vertical or horizontal
enlargers and fitted with metal adjurt-
able mask giving a perfectly clean white
border of varying width.
For all sizes up to 10 x 8 in. AA /A
Postage 9d.
For all sizes up to 12 x 10 in. A^ /C
Postage 1/-. A f / V
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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XIV
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 25, 1936
CVL _
►J[1P1E^D
16mm: PRECISION BUILT
MOTION-PICTURE EQUIPMENT
3^
SIMPLICITY IN OPERATION
COMPACTNESS, PORTABILITY
THEATRE-LIKE PROJECTION
Sums up AMPRO PROJECTORS
MODEL JS.
500 WATT
Ideal for Home use
Supplied compietewith
Accessories in De-luxe
case.
PRICE
£42 : 10 : 0
MODEL KS.
750 WATT
Recommended for use
in large halls. Com¬
plete outfit with
Accessories and De¬
luxe carrying case.
PRICE
£50 : 0 : 0
CONVERTIBLE SILENT to SOUND
Model N/C enables the purchaser to have an
up-to-date silent projector which can at a later
date be converted for Sound Film. Price fcOU
AMPROSOUND
A.C. or D.C
WITHOUT USING
CONVERTERS
is only one of the
amazing features of the
new Sound Film equip¬
ments available in two
models, each designed
for trouble-free oper¬
ation. Extremely
compact and light in
weight, Am prosound
provides Talking pic¬
ture equipment second
to none at low cost.
MODEL M £115:0:0
MODEL N £127: 10: 0
Total weight only 531b.
Total weight only 57 lb.
Ask your Dealer for the New Catalogue.
M.W.DUNSCOMBE
BRISTOL
.■^[IPIRJD
SOLE TRADING DISTRIBUTORS
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND
5, ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARADE, BRISTOL
CAMERAS AND LENSES
CHEMIST has Kodak Retina, Schneider f/3.5,
Compur, shop-soiled only, K 2i filter,
case ; retail value, £11/3 ; deposit system, £7 ;
remember, one only. — Sandbach, Chemist, Norton,
Stoke-on-Trent. [5561
ZEISS Cocarette 3i x 2J, Dominar f/4.5, Compur ;
cost £7/2/6 : perfect, £2/19/6.-12, Cole Park
Rd., Twickenham. [5564
OUPER Ikonta, 16-on-3Jx2}, f/3.5 Tessar ;
O as new, £13/10 ; exchange latest Prominent. —
17, Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon. [5566
4x4 Automatic Rolleifiex, f/2,8, and accessories
wanted. — 20, Hogarth Rd., S.W.5. [5567
All Absolutely as New. — Brilliant Camera, f/4.5
lens, Compur Rapid shutter, ever-ready ease.
Moment (x2) filter, Brilliant exposure meter, cable
release ; list £8/14/6 ; cash, 82/-. — Below.
MEGOFLEX Contax Attachment, 20/- ; Avo I
Exposure Meter, 18/6 ; Kodak Tripod, Kodak
Case, 8/6 ; Conta.x Negative Album, 5/- ; Diaphot
Exposure Meter, 2/6. — J. Sillence, 31, Station Rd.,
N.3. [5569
ROLLEICORD 6x6, f/3.8, as new, £9/17/6;
Leitz Elmar Lens f/3.5. 5-cin., chrom.,
list £8/14 ; as new, £5/10. — Below.
Ensign Cameo, 2Jx34, f/6.3 Aldis-Butcher,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P.A., R.F.A.. all £2/2,
perfect. — Below.
rj^RNEMANN Ernoflex Min. Reflex for V.P.
J plates, 1/3.5 Ernon, local-plane 1/lOth to
1 1,000th, slides, F.P.A., case, cost £26, for only
£6/6. perfect ; Ombrux Meter, as new, £2, with
ease ; deferred terms, part exchange, deposit
system . — Below .
All Latest Camera.s in Stock, including new
Contax, new Ikoflex, £9, new Ikontas ;
before changing ask us to quote ; you will be
surprised. — Below.
Y^'^ANTED. — Modern Miniature Cameras, highest
T T prices paid ; do please try our Continental
quality enlarging, etc. ; send trial neg., satis¬
faction guaranteed ; standard prices. — Pelling,
17, Turnliam Green Terrace. Chiswick. Chis. 2784.
[5570
Must Sell. — contax H, f/2 Sonnar ; cost £50/10 ;
used twice only ; best oiler secures ; callers
after 6 p.m. ; deposit system. — Cross, 21, Hadley
Gardens, Chiswick, \V.4. [5571
CONTAX, l/25th to l/l,000th, f/3.5, coupled
range-finder ; excellent condition ; approval
willingly. — MacMaster, 44, Elwill Way, Beckenham,
Kent. [5572
■lY^ESTON Leicameter Model 617, £3/5 ; Leitz
M Wdomchrom, £210; Ensign Midget, f/6.3,
30/- ; Filrno Straight 8, £12/10 ; Old Coronet,
20,'-; Ica Folding Reflex, 3ix2i, f/4.5 Tessar,
case, 3 double slides, £3/5 ; Zeiss Delactis 8X40
mm., case, £13/15. — Box 18. c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5574
9x 12 cm. J-pl. Zeiss Ikon Tropical, revolving
back, double extension, rising front, 6-in.
f/4.5 Te.ssar, variable Adon Telephoto 12-in.
f 7.7 Dallon Telcanastigmat, Zodella wide-angle
anastiginat Proxar-Uistar, Compur shutter. 10
metal slides, leatlier case ; good condition, £20. —
Box 21, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5577
ROLLEICORD H, f/4.5 Triotar, ever-ready case,
unused ; cost £15/10 ; approval, £10. —
Box 23, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5579
CAMERA, Pocket Size Ikonta, Zeiss lens, in
case, takes 16 2J x li pictures to film ; as new ;
cost £11/11 ; accept £5/10. — Fairbrook, Longbrook
Rd., Barking. [5583
CONDENSER Lenses, first-hand, 4}-in. 10/-
pair, mounted 13/6 ; 5J-in. 16/6 ; 5l-in. 18/-,
mounted 22/- ; all sizes 1 in. to 10 in. diameter. —
Below.
PROJECTION Lens, Ernemann, 40-cm. focus,
2-in. tube, 20/- ; 81-in. Condenser, box
mount, 36/- ; 9-in. brass mounted 60/- ; 10-iu.
brass mounted 70/- ; Lenses for enlarging and
all purposes cheap ; lists free stating requirements.
— Premier Optical Co.. 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford,
London. [5568
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
Reduced Film Hire. — 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
CINE-KODAK, 16-mm., in case, f/3.5 ; excellent
condition, £6. — Brown, 70, Hastings Avenue,
Margate. [5522
PATHE Cine 9.5-mm. Motocamera, leather case,
many extras, Lux Projector, complete, Self-
Recta screen ; perfect condition, £18. — Phone
Greenwich 0310. [55^
LAST WEEK OF SALE
We still have some wonderful bargains to
clear before the end of November, Don’t
be late, get yours now,
Nagel VoUenda VJ*., Schneider f/4.5. Pronto. New con*
dition . £2 2 0
Heyde Telemeter. Perfect . 16s. Od.
Trofl Distance Ueter. As new . lOs. 6d.
Antomatic Rolleifiex 6x6, Tessax f/3.8. Good condition
£13 10 0
Automatic RoUeicord 6 X 6, Triotar f/4.5, E.B. case £8 8 0
Proxars lor RoUeiflex. As new . £1 10 0
Voigtlander Brilliant 6x6, Skopar f/4.5, Compur. As
new . £4 5 0
Voigtlander Brilliant 6 X 6, 45s. model As new.. £1 12 6
Kodak Six>20 Jonior. E. anastigmat f/7.7. As new £1 10 0
Zeiss Ikonta 16 on 120, Novar f/4.5, Telma. Perfect
£4 0 0
Baldi 3x 4 cm., Meyer f/3.5. <^omp. As new.... £5 5 0
Soper Ikonta 530, Tessar f/3.5, Compur. As new £12 15 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.6, Compur. leather case. Perfect
£6 17 6
BabyIkonta3x4cm.,Novar f/3.5, Comp. Asnew£6 17 6
Baldina, 36 pictures on 35-mm., Meyer f/3.5. Comp. As
new . £6 10 0
Super Ikonta 530, 16 on 120, Tessar f/3.5. Rapid Comp.
As new . £13 5 0
Voigtlander 6 X 6 cm., Skopar f/4.5. Comp. As new £4 6 0
Rodenstock Clarovivid, 8 or 16, Trinar f/3.9, Comp., range*
finder coupled to view'finder. List £16 7s. 6d. £12 0 0
Zeiss Ikonta, 8 or 16, Novar f/4.5. Compur. As new £7 17 6
Voigtlander Superb 6x6, Skopar f/3.5. Comp., E.B. case
£11 17 6
Contax III, Summar f/2, E.B. case, returned from hire
purchase . £48 0 0
Leica Ilia, dummar f/2. As new . £32 10 0
Contameter, for Contax. New condition . £7 5 0
Leica in, black, Don-collaps. f/2 Summar. Perfect £25 0 0
Elmar 9-cm. f/4. As new . £8 10 0
Elmar 10.5-cm. f/6.3. As new . £6 10 0
Hektor 18.5-cm. 1/4.5. As new . £13 10 0
Vidom Finder. As new . £3 0 0
Valoy Enlarger. As new . £7 10 0
Exakta Multi-speed, plate back, Tessar f/2. 8. Shop-soiled
£22 0 0
ECR€E CHILD
PHOTO-CHEMIST
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds
SAVED
f
ALL your ROLL FILMS,
LEICA FILMS or CINE
FILMS can be perma¬
nently saved . . .
TEITEL’S
Scratchprooj
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deliberate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
longed use will not harm them.
Price, complete with full instructions
POST FREE.
Obtainable from all reputable dealers.
TO
ClNg /
USERS ;
We also supply Teitel’s NEW LIFE
for rejuvenation of old films.
Write for particulars
GEORGE
H. POTTS
LIMITED
7 and 9. BAKER ST., LONDON, W.l
38
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
November 25, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
FOR THE EASIEST OF EASY TERMS
VOIGTLANDER
Range-finder
BE$$A
The low-price coupled
focussing camera, 8
or 16 exposure, on 2\
x3^, f/3.5 Helomar
anastigmat, Rapid
Compur shutter, op¬
tical view-finder, trig¬
ger release, yellow
filter, hinged for use
as required.
CI6-IOO
DELIVERED ON FIRST OF
12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF
29/-
The NEW ‘EUMIG’ PROJECTOR
Available for 8, 9.5 or 16 mm. films
The most efficient portable projector in its
price class, and to-day*s best value. Note
these features ;
250-watt lamp.
F/1.6 Meyer projection lens.
Still pictures of full light intensity.
Completely self-contained.
Detachable gate.
The famous ** Gumig Patent
easy-thread sprocket feed.
|DELIVEREDj
|0N FIRST OF j
t12M0NTHLYI
' PAYMENTS {
rsifB!
CASH PRICE
1 7 GNS.
SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
3ix2i ENSIGN REFLEX, f/4.5 Aldis, elides, F.P. adapter
aud case. New condition. Cost £13 10s.. . *17 * 6
1-pl. DALLMEYER PRESS REFLEX, f/3.5 Dallmeyer, 6
elides, roll-holder and case, magnificent outfit. OQ , 1 Q *
Cost £18 178. 6d. New condition . XO«lO*0
3fx2J/aiURER REFLEX, f/4.8 T.-P. CO*ie*n
Ruby anastigmat, 6 slides, case .
44x6 cm. ERNEMANN FOCAL-PLANE, f/2 Ernostar,
optical finder, F.P. adapter, case. Excellent 01A*‘|7»C
condition. A very fine miniature . *0
16-on-V.P. (3x4 cm.) VOIGTLANDER PERKEO, f/3.6
Skopar, Compur. Excellent condition . £4* IV* 6
18-on-V.P. (3x4 cm.) FOTH-DERBY, TA •17.fi
f/2. 5 anastigmat, D. A. focal-plane shutter X^ .1 f .O
V.P. SOHO ROLL FILM, f/7.7 Kershaw anastigmat, Ilex
6-8peed T. and B. shutter. Good condi- 13$ 0^
DEFINITELY THE HIGHEST
ALLOWANCES IN THE TRADE
FOR YOUR OLD APPARATUS IN
PART EXCHANGE FOR NEW.
LEICA, CONTAX, EXAKTA, SUPER
IKONTA, MIRAPHOT, REFLECTA,
DOLLINA, ROLLEIFLEX, ETC.,
always In stock and available on
LONDON’S EASIEST EASY TERMS.
CAMACES
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone: HOLborii 848
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
QQ/ The “ Illustra ”
t/t// which has the
9.5-mm. Super Projector,
following features to fully
recommend itself to you ; —
SPROCKET feed, Maltese cross intermittent
movement as used in motion picture theatres
throughout the world.
SUPER Projection is secured with a lens of
higli standard, will give a 6-ft. picture from
a 12- volt accumulator or any mains.
Fitted tor super reels of 300 and 400 ft.
Prices : Accumulator Model, 99/- ; Projection
Mains Model, £5/10 ; Motor Drive Model, £7/7.
IN short, these are New Projectors at better
prices than many second-hand offerings.
A16-mm. Model is also available of same
design and appearance at same prices.
Always Available : Projectors, Projection Bulbs,
Motors, Screens, Lanterns, Resistances, Dim¬
mers, Spot-lights, etc.
Not merely a shop, a warehouse packed with
Cine Equipment. Big selection of 35-mm. and
16-mm. films ; demonstrations daily from 12 noon.
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES, 159, Wardour St.,
London, W.l, Oxford St. End, facing Gaumont-
British. Gerrard 6889 ; your inspection invited.
[5581
GEBESCOPE Projector, £95 model, sound and
silent, practically new, £80 ; Pathe 9.5
Hand-driven Projector, double claw, no resistance,
I)ertect order, £3 ; Pathe 9.5 Hand-driven Camera,
f/3.5 lens, 22/6 ; Sanderson i-pl. Camera, slides
and case, good condition £4 ; Klimax 1-pl.
Developing Tank, 12/6 ; Ditto 5x4, 7/6. — Wride,
Chemist, Winchester. [5516
Lens, 2i-in. long focus^ 75/-; Cinecraft
VXt/JLO Super Titter, for Movikoii, 65/-.-
Below.
Very latest, resistance, case; hardly
used ; bargain, £39/10. — 86, Accrington
Rd., Blackburn. [5547
O/^^-FT. 16-mm. Silly Symphonies and Mickey
OV7vt Mouse Cartoons ; new condition, 35/-
lot. — Cross, 23, Avenue, Minehead, Somerset. [5520
9pr DEKKO Cine, Ross f/1.9, leather case, £8/12/6,
• O also £3/10 Dekko Projector, £2/12/6 ; both
equal new. — Box 22, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5578
KODASCOI’E 8-mm., £7/10 (including Kodagraph
1936 Grand National) ; Cine-Kodak Eight, f/3.5,
£7/15 ; lot, £15 ; this year’s models, only used
few times ; deposit. — Box 28, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5582
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
E
ANCASTER
NLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — ^Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
ENLi^GER, Praxidos Model O, 6-cm. f/4.5
lens, masks, 4x4 cm. and smaller negatives,
good condition, cost £8/10, sell £5 ; Largodrem,
15/-. — Smyth, Little Garth, St. George’s Hill,
Wevbridge, Surrey. [5528
MAGNAPRINT, Vertical, half-V.P., f/6.3, as new,
£3/3. — 427, Bury New Rd., Manchester. [553'7
y.P. Magnaprint Vertical Enlarger, f/6.3, ’70/- ;
j-pl. Cameo, f/7.7, slides, F.P.A., 25/-.
Phillips, Leicester House, Haverfordwest. [5550
LEITZ Valoy Enlarger, 40-m. upright, £6/10 ;
Glass Single Negative Holder, Vazel, 5/- ;
Metal Masking Frame, adjustable metal bands up
to 10x8, £1 ; no offers ; deposit system. — Bury,
45, Park I^ane, Oswaldtwistle, Lancs. [5555
O K Enlarger, horizontal, i-pl., 5i-in. condenser,
otO f/5.6 anastigmatic, iris mount, and 20x16
Ensign IDnlarging Easel, glass front, all movements
(nearly new, cost £3/15). — Lacey, 79, Coper’s Cope
Rd., Beckenham, Kent. [5565
ALDIS-ENSIGN Vertical Enlarger, variable focus,
3i X 24 up to 15x12; excellent condition,
£2/10.— W., 15, Village Way, N.W.IO. [5573
SALBX de Luxe Enlarger, horizontal adjustments
for raising, lowering, tilting, swinging, re¬
volving : finest quality crystal piano lens, i-pl. ;
as new, £7. — Box 20, 0/0 “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5576
“ ECONOMIC
MOUNTING PADS
A series of art boards made up into perforated pads —
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets (4
black, 4 cream, 4 white), also available in cream or white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . I/-
No. 2 „ 12x10 . 1/6
No. 3 „ 15x12 . 2/-
ENSIGN
“CLUB” MOUNTINGS
For Enlargements and Exhibition Pictures.
Flexible linen-faced mounts in the standard sizes accepted
by exhibition committees.
Style 1. Front Fawn ; back Cream.
Style II. Front Grey ; back White.
Size. Per doz. Size Per doz.
10x0 . 1/4 20x I5J S/6
12x10 . 21- 24x 19 . 10/-
ISx 12 . 3,-
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
LIBRARY ALBUMS The new idea’in
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, it
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there.
SUP-IN for lOa
3}x2^ prints,
two on a page.
No. 3085 2/6
PASTE-ON, with 72 pages for 3jx2^ and all sizes
up to Postcard. No. 3086. v
BOOK BOXES
A simple method of stor¬
ing your pictures system¬
atically on the bookshelf.
100 prints are contained
loosely in each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
edges blocked.
No. 0. All sizes
to 3^x2-^
No. ! . Postcard
5^x3i
No. 2. ^-plate
6ix4|
No. 3. l/l-plate
Si x 6^
I/-
1/3
1/6
1/9
ENSiGN, Limited, HiGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ November 25, 1936
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Square, High Holborn,
(Phone : Chancery 8541) W.C.I
The only miniature camera of such universal use. Takes
12 pictures 2i x 2^ or 16 pictures 21 x If on standard 81 x 21
roll film. Takes also plates 21xlj (6x4.5 cm.). Reverse
spooling. Interchangeable wide-aperture lens In delayed-
action Compur. Counting dial for 12 exposures 21x21.
Focussing screen and 3 plate-holders. Also available : Tele¬
photo lens 21-cm. : Extension tube for close-ups to 12 In.
With Meyer Trioplan 1/2.9, Compur 8 . £10 10 0
With Schneider Xenar f/2.8, Compur 8 . £12 17 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur S . £15 7 6
Compur Rapid shutter, extra . £1 6 0
Ask ifour dsalsT for catalogue, or urite to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
For the Connoisseur
Super^SpoFt
f
STILL AT BARGAIN PRICES
LUX PROJECTORS, complete, price £9 9 0
As new
PATHi PROJECTORS . £6 IS 0
With motor and super attachment,
£9 0 0. As new.
PATHi KID PROJECTORS.
£1 10 0' As new.
A great number of other bargains. Writ* for particnlan.
RAINES^: -
for LEICA Service
A Complete Service for all who
use a Camera. For over 40
years RAINES have been
famous for Developing,
Printing and Enlarging.
Normal Prices. Send for particulars,
RAINES & CO. (Ealing) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING, W.5
Phone: EALING 3177.
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Your camera and Barker’s Concentrated Light
Cabinet, i-pl., 60-watt electric, will enlarge
to 28 in., copy and project, 18/-, appro. — Barker,
Shore Place, Gourock. [5532
BROMOIL Large Hog Eleven Fitch Brushes, inks,
etc., 25/- ; “Pigment Process,” Hawkins, 7/6 ;
Jaynay Trimmer, 5/6 ; Practos Junior Meter, 7/6 ;
the lot 40/-. — 12, Riverview Gardens, S.W.13. [5533
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
■^/ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam-
Ty eras. Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.0.1.
Holborn 4780. [0033
W 'ANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Good Quality 16 and 9.5 mm.
Projectors, for cash or exchange. — City Sale
and Exchange (1929) Ltd., 69, Cheapside, E.C.2. [5402
WANTED. — 10 or 12 in. Print Trimmer, state
size and price. — Clifton, 15, Foubert’s Place,
Regent St., W.l. [5515
WANTED. — Leica or Exakta, and accessories.
Telephoto lens for i-pl., enlarger, electric
exposure meter, range-finder.-^6, Laycock Avenue,
Bolton. [5518
ROLLEIFLEX Wanted, state when new and
what accessories are included. — Holt, 22,
Catherine’s Rd., Southbourne, Bournemouth. [5535
WANTED for cash, Contax If. or Leica HI,
f/2. — Box 5, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5536
WANTED. — Electric Exposure Meter (Ombrux,
etc.), perfect condition, reasonable price. —
S., 11, Palace Gate, W.8. [5539
WANTED. — Standard Leica, cash or exchange
18-guinea D.C. Pye Radio, perfect. — Har¬
rington, 25, Eade Rd., Finsbury Park, N.4. [5540
WANTED. — 200-B Projector, exchange Rolleicord,
Triotar f/4.5, case. — Hazeldene, 96, South
Lambeth Rd., S.W.8. [5541
WANTED. — Soho Precision 3ix2i, triple exten¬
sion, must be in good condition.— Box 9.
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5542
WANTED for Cash. — Telescope. Binocular and
Sextant. — Crawford, 10, Albury Chase, Chea-
hunt. [5551
WANTED. — Pilot Reflex Camera or Rollelflex.—
Gosling. Lyme Regis, Leopold Rd., Felixstowe.
[5556
WANTED. — 6 X 6 cm. Enlarger, Praxidos preferred ;
good condition essential ; also case and
filters for 2i square Super Ikonta. — B. Mason, (larlton
St. Billiard Hall, Farnworth, Lancs. [5567
IX/^ANTED. — Albada Finder (list No. 433/16) for
IT Super Ikonta 530/16. — E. R. Hallows, The
Nook, Bramhall, Cheshire. [5560
OFFERS Wanted. — Whcje-plate Horizontal En¬
larger, 11-in. diameter condensers, lens ;
all movements ; seen near Guildford. — Box 19,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5575
WANTED. — Camera (Heidoscop or Gtereflectoscope
preferred), accessories, tanks, dishes, “Inverseur,”
anything and everything for 45 x 107 mm. ; singly
or outfit. — Box 24, c/o " The Amateur Photographer.”
[5580
MATERIALS
O Q Q 1 Q VALUE Surplus End Season Stock,
Amazing Bargains. — 3Ix2i Vigorous
Glossy Gaslight Paper, 1/- gross ; Gaslight Postcards,
in Soft, Normal, Vigorous and Extra Vigorous,
offered at 1/6 100, post 6d. ; full clearance list
with ordinary list and generous packet samples
free ; kindly mention “ A.P.” — Kimber’s (Kimber
of Brighton), 61, Grand Parade, Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalo^e and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
CAMERAS with a
P. & D. GUARANTEE
^ Leica III, Elmar f/3.5, ever-ready case. 0*0
16-on-3i X 2i Ebner, Trioplan f/4.5, jC^ « 1 A , A
Pronto shutter, case. As new . • lU • U
X 2i Super Ikonta, Tessar f/4.5, Com- Ct
pur shutter, leather case. As new .
16-on-3i X 2i Super Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur shut¬
ter. ^ case. Cost £18 12s. 6d. Shop- j£J4»'j2*6
12-on-3tx2i Voigtlander Brilliant, .lO.C
f/7.7. As new . Xi t S D
3i X 2i Six-20 Kodak, Kodak anastlgmat CO * C • A
f/6.3, leather case. As new . X« • O • V
3^x2^ Ensign Selflx, Ensar anastlgmat CO • C • A
f/4.6, speeded shutter. As new . X4i • v • v
i-pl. Ica Ideal, Tessar f/4.5 Compur shutter, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, leather case. Splendid CC-10.C
condition . XO:l#:0
i-pl. Tropical Sanderson, (loerz double anastlgmat f/6.8,
6-in. focus, Unicum shutter, 4 tropical book-form slides,
F.P, adapter, case. Good condition . * 4 * 0
3J X 2i Voigtlander Avus, Skopar f/4.5, delayed-action
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter, Tele-focar CC.fO.C
lens, leather case. Splendid condition.. XO*x#»D
fii-in. Ross Xpres f/4.5, in Acme shutter, CO » C « A
1 to l/300th sec . XO t "
6|-in. Cooke Series III f/6.5, in Kollos C1*1C-A
shutter, 1 to l/300th sec . XI *10 *11
CIN^ APPARATUS
Cine-Kodak Model K, 1-in. f/1.9 interchangeable anas-
tigmat, half-speed, 50 or 100 ft. loading, CO*t*n»n
sling case. As new . X^5/»U*U
Cine-Kodak BB, 1-in. f/3.5 anastlgmat, CQ»'I7*I5
half-speed, 50-ft. loading. Perfect condition XII*1# *0
^ 9.5-mm. Pathescope Motocamera B, case. ^4»K)»0
16-mm. Kodascope D, complete with COn^Apfl
resistance. Perfect . X4lU*U*w
16-mm. Kodascope C, complete with C1A«1A«A
resistance. Perfect . X1U*1U*U
SEVEN DAYS’. APPROVAL AGAINST FULL DEPOSIT.
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WITH YQUR DIFFICULT WORK I
Our experienced staff know the right grade of
paper to suit your negatives, thus obtaining the
highest class results. Panchromatic lighting
system. Enlarging, artistically mounted, our
speciality.
Send for price list and special trial
offer. Postage paid on all orders.
New works recently acquired from Premier Film
Co., Upper Grove Street.
X
GRANVILLE CULLIMAN & Go., Ltd.
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X
MATHER’S /
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CAMERA EXCHANGES
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Send or Call with your Enquiries.
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17. JOHN DALTON
STREET,
MANCHESTER
The WORLD’S PREMIER
ENLARGER
FILMAREX (vertical)
takes up to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.6
double anastlgmat, orange cap and con¬
denser, £11 8 6. Displayed by all
progressive miniature dealers, or write
to sole importer :
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdoo Street, B.C.4
40
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
November 25. 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
V
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YOU GET S
“A GOOD DEAL” I
from the •
NEWPORT CAMERA i
EXCHANGE i
5, HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, MON. ?
2 ALL CAMERAS FROM A BROWNIE TO A LEICA J
• 9
2 Zeiss Eolibri, ae new, f/3.C Novar lens, £ /f . C . A 5
J Telma shutter. Coat £8 12b. 6d . • O • U w
0 Ensign Midget, f/0.3 lens. Cost 65a. £2*1S*0 ^
0 Bolleidex, f/3.6 Tessar lens, £26 model, dQ«1’7«C 0
0 Shop-soiled only . a
• Kodak Six-SO, latest model, f/6.3 lens. fO.IC.A 0
• Cost £3 12s. 6d. As new . X4 • lu i U %
V Zeiss Icarette 3i x 2t Boll Film, f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur ^
9 shutter. Co8t£13 68. Aenew . *5*0^
J Ensign J-pl. Reflex, f/4.6 Aldta-Butcher lens, 6 slides and ^
9 leather case. Perfect condition . * 0 9
X Ensign Maltex, f/3.6 Bnsar lens, focal-plane shutter, $
9 1 to l/600th sec. Coat £16 IGa. As JJO * 5 * 0 S
^ Contax I, f/2.8 Tessar lens, ever-ready CIQ.IC.ft *
9 case. Cost £35. In perfect condition. .. . XXJI*XO«U 9
2 Kodak Six-20 Duo, f/4.6 anas, lens, £C«1C«n S
J Compur shutter. Cost £8 78. 6d. As new j
A Ensign Anto-Speed 3ix2i, focal-plane shutter, l/16tb A
Sto l/500th sec., f/4.6 Enear lens. Cost £C»1A«A Z
£12. As new . . XO • Iv • J
SToigtlander Atos 3i x 2t Plate, f/4.6 Skopar lens. Com- A
pur shutter, 6 slides. Perfect con- fyf^IC.A a
^ dition . *4 • lO • U J
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The NEW
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SUPRAMIN
Finest of Fine-grain Developer.
The ONLY Noti” poisonous, Non~staining
Paraphenylene Diamine Developer,
NEW FEATURES— only obtainable from
SUPRAMIN**
9 Compensates for variations in exposures and
produces uniform gradation.
9 Can be used repeatedly. One 36-oz. carton
will develop 4 to 6 Leica films.
9 Requires no increase of exposure.
9 Keeps perfectly in solution.
9 Gives still Finer grain.
9 Negatives can be intensified and retain finest
grain.
COMPLETE Developmeot Chart. No increase of price.
To make jtl Smaller size to f% IJi
72 08... " make 36 oz...
. Obta/nab/e from all dealers, or direct from :
^ L. A. LEIGH & CO.
179, WEST END LANE, LONDON, N.W.6
Phone: MAID A. VALE 7902.
Sole Agents for Irish Free State ; BROWNE & NOLAN,
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MATERIALS
CONCOUCO VCO ACO NCOUCO VCO ACOl
'NLARGEMENTS
POSTCARDS, 6 for
1/3 ; 12 for 1/9—
7"x5", 6 for 1/9 : 12 for 2/9— 8J"x6r'. 6
for 3/-; 12 for 4/3— I0"x8", f/3 each—
I2"x 10". 1/6 each— I5"x 12", 2/- each—
20" X 16", 2/6 each. Any surface. Guaranteed
satisfaction. Post free, from any film. Glass
postage extra. Fastest service on earth.
Post KIIIVA CKIAPC 69/61 CAFE HILL
Now LA V awMra BIRMINGHAM
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours. 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
KAIjTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
R ALTON, Leeds, 38. Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double- weight ; 20 x 16 6/3 dozen ;
15x12 4/3, 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; J-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4^x21 3/6, 3Jx2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous ; 1/1-pl., 3/6 36
sheets; 10x8, 5/- ; 12x10, 7/3, 3/- dozen.
KAJyrON Gaslight Paper: l|x2i, 1/6 gross;
Six 21, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4Jx2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; l-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces ; Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
KAIjTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; ,i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9 ; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9 ;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
If x2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i. 11/- ;
6 exposures : 3ix4i, 18/- ; 5ix3*, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
p.acks 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lfx2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure : 10x8, 36 sheets 5/- ; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards. Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal ; all surfaces : 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4ix2f and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — ^New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, slip-in corners, samples
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcard
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 3ix2i, 12 designs, 1/- ; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Rother¬
ham.
CALENDARS 1937. — Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars, 3fx2i, 2/6; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Monster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — -Crown Manu¬
factory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings,
2/- 100 : Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 100 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
[5223
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U>ND0N!S lARCEST
STOCK
^SECOND-HAND
CAMERAS
CATALOGUE FREE -
3x2 Zeiss Ikon Ikonta, Ze ss f/4.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter
£5 12 6
4x4 cm. RoUeiflex, Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lens, leather case. In good
condition . £14 10 0
Model II Leica. Elmar f/3.6 lens, ever-ready case. Hardly used
£20 0 O'
Model III Leica, Summar f/2 lene. Condition as new. . £29 10 0
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, takes 36 pictures
on 3o-mm. film . £7 12 6
Kodak Duo 8ix-20, in excellent condition, f/3.5 anaetigmat lens,
Compur shutter . £7 15 0’
Model Ilia Leica, chromium model, f/3.5 Elmar lens. In new
condition . £27 10 0’
Rolleicord Model I, 2i ^ 2J, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 Triotar lens, ever-ready
case . £8 8 0
Model III Leica, Elmar f/3.5 lens. Nearly new . £23 10 0
Exakta Model A, with Dallmeyer f/1.9 Super-Six lens, leather case.
All in good condition . £23 10 0-
Noviflex 2i - 2i Roll Film Reflex, Bfeyer f/3.5 Trioplan lens, focal-
plane shutter, speeds l/20th to l/l,00Uth sec., leather case £9 17 6
Rolleicord Model I, 21 ' 2i, Carl Zeiss f/4.5 lens, ever-ready case
£10 0 0’
Automatic Rolleiflex, 2t x 2i, Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lens, ever-ready
case. In almost new condition . £20 0 0
Model III Leica, Summar f/2 Kjs, 5-cm. focus, ever-ready case.
As new . £30 10 0
3i X 2i Voigtlander Prominent, coupled range-finder, Heliar f/4.5
lens, delayed-action Compur shutter, filter and carrying-case
£16 10 0
Model II Leica, f/2.5 Hektor 5-cm. lens, ever-ready case. In good
condition . £21 10 0
Pilot Miniature Roll Film Reflex, Carl Zeiss f/3.5 Tessar lene, Compur
shutter, speeds 1 to l/3U0th sec., complete with leather case. All in
new condition . £13 10 0
3x2 Voigtlander Roll Film, f/4.5 Heliar lens, in Compur shutter.
Condition as new . £5 6 0’
2i X 2i Foth-Flex, Foth f/3.6 anastigmat lens, focal-plane shutter,
speeds l/25th to l/500th sec. In excellent condition.... £7 15 0*
3i y 2\ Welta Supeifekta Twin-lens Roll Film Reflex, Carl Zeies
f/3.5 Tessar lens, Compur shutter, 2 filters and case. All as new
£25 0 0
41 ^ 31 Newman & Guardia Square Reflector, revolving back, rising:
front, long extension, Ross-Zeias f/6.3 Convertible Protar lens, SJ-in.
focus, single components 91-in. focus, also an 11-in. Ross f/6.4 Tele-
centric lens, 2 double pl;ite-holders, changing-box for 12 plates,
F.P. holder. In good condition . £17 12 6
41 ^ 31 Adams’ Videx Reflex, revolving back, double extension,
Roas-^eiss Series Vila Convertible Protar f/6.3 lens, 6i-in. focus,,
single components lil-iu. focus, 3 double plate-holders, case. In
good condition . £12 10 0
41 X 31 Gandolfl Universal, revolving back, Dallmeyer f/6 Stigmatic
lens, Compur shutter, 4 book-form mahogany plate-holders, F.P.
holder, leather case. In first-class condition . £10 10 O'
41 ■ 31 Model B Graflex, revolving back, double extension, Dall¬
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
November 25, 1936
AMPROSOUND
NEW MODEL
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6 slides, F.P. adapter, case.
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£15:10:0
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tZ-iHon^.^°‘:‘' £16:10:0
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Extension, for roll film and
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Good condition £4:10:0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie,
resistance and ammeter. ^45
"2T6d':°^.‘..^^ £5:0:0
3^x21 Ensign Focal-plane
Roll Film Reflex, Ensar f/4.5,
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new. List ^7 r6s.
3ix2^ Ensign Special Re¬
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Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter. Very good con-
/is £12:10:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530, f/3.5
Tessar, Rap. Compur i/5ooth,
16 pictures on 3^X2^ him,
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filters. A s new X lU •XU •U
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3.V X 2} Goerz Tenax Doubla
Extension, Goerz Kalostigmat
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4^x2^ Kodak C $ix-16»
Kodak f/6.3, delayed 3-speed,
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9.5 Dekko, Taylor-Hobson
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3i X 2i Tropical Nettel Coca-
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3.V x2^ T.-P. Junior Special
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Cooke f/4.5, 3 slides, F.P.
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£7:7:0
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case. Good jC*7*1'7#C
condition. ... X # • X f *0
4i X 3.^ T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, reversing back, 6-iQ.
Cooke f/4.5, also Dallmeyer
Adon Telephoto lens, F.P. A.,
£7:18:6
3-1x2^ T.-P. Special Ruby
Reflex, revolving back, 5i-in.
Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. A., leather case.
Good condi-
tion.CosX£io XXU*XO#U
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4}x3l Shew Xit, 12.5-cm. Goerx
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sec., 6 D.D. slides, CO.IA'fi
case. F air condition . .
Leica Chromium View-finder, paral¬
lax correction for lenses, 3.5. 5 nnd
3.5 cm., case. As lC9.19»fi
new. Cost £4 IS .
Electro Bewi Exposure Meter,
case. Good condition
3.1 X 21 Ensign Cameo Double Ex¬
tension, Ensar f/4.5, Mulchro shutter,
direct finder, 6 slides. £0.1 9»fi
Asnew .
3}x2i Agfa SelT-erecting, Agfa
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4.5x10.7 cm. Verascope Stereo¬
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8 speeds, changing-box and case.
Good condition . . £5:15:0
3ix2i Adams’ Verto, revolving
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Combinable f/5.5 (7-in. f/ii), N. & G.
shutter, i/25oth sec., 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, roll-film holder, case.
Good condition. Cost £13:17:6
2^x2} Automatic Rolleiflex f/3.8
I'lr.-.. £17:10:0
Roland, i6-on-3iX2j film, 7-cm.
Meyer Plasmat f/2.7, Compur, com¬
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condition. List £21:10:0
16-mm. kodascope A, case, re-
d".. £22:10:0
3^x2^ AM-metai Sinclair Traveller
Una, double extension, 8-in. Ross
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6-in. Cooke Aviar f/4*5, in iris
mount. /Is new. . £4:17:6
9.5 Alef Model B, f/2.8 £4 . 1 Q
Meyer. Good Xf»* XJ/»U
3^x2^ Zeiss Nettar, Nettar f/4.5,
delayed Compur. Good condition.
£5:15:0
Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger V/l,
for negatives up to3iX2j Cfi*A#A
in. AsneuK List £7105. XU«U«U
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Lens (2-power), in focussing mount,
case. Fair condition. CO.ITT.C
List £i8 15s . XO.ll.D
4^x3) Revolving Back Kodak
Graflex Reflex, 6|-in. Kodak f/4.5,
2 D.D. slides, case. CQ.IC.n
Good condition iJ.lO.U
Cine-Kodak Eight, Kodak f/i.g
lens, also Dallmeyer Tele f/4.5,
case. Good condition. CIC.iQ.C
List £19 14s. 6d...
Contax I, Tessar f/3.5. Good con¬
dition. List £31 £17.17.0
41x31^ Tropical Soho de Luxe
Reflex, teak, brass bound, revolving
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book-form D.D. slides, F'.P.A., filter,
case. As new. CO^^IA.A
List £55 8s. 6d . •lU.U
Leica III, Summar f/2. Good
. £28:10:0
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17^ £63 : 0 : 0
II £78:5:0
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SELO
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Obtainable from all
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Picture-making Indoors is provdng one of the most popular
branches of the modern hobby of night photography. And small
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is there than the taking of happy homely snapshots and portraits,
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FREE
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“ The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer.'' Wednesday, December 2nd 1936,
ilMATEUR®
OTOGRA.PHER
&. CIlNE.>IA.XOGFtAJPHE.I^
The Journal for Everybodig with a Gamera^^
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 1936.
No. 2508.
It is the ‘ present ’ with a future — because it will go on giving pleasure
for many years. With it you can take indoor snaps of the Christmas
party — or exquisite landscapes, whatever the light. These are only two
features of Leica photography. Your Leica dealer will explain the full
possibilities.
E; LEITZ
There's the Leica projector and a wide range of Leica accessories which make admirable
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Pec^mber 3, ^93^
The Snapshotter's
Saturday Night
You don't have to move very far from your own
fireside in order to find plenty of perfectly good
picture subjects. And you don’t have to go further
than your nearest Kodak Dealer for the Kodak
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enable you to take these
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3 ” P h o c o f I o o d ' ■ Lamps in
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KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
Photograph
Y
by Dr. C. E. K. Mees
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A Book You Ought to Read
A wonderful survey of photography In all its aspects
by a master of the subject. Based on the lectures
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and the KODAK
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“Photoflood” Lamps, 2/6 each. “Kodaflector”
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FURNITURE, CARS— WHY NOT CAMERAS?
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SECOND-HAND GUARANTEED MINIATURE CAMERAS.
6189. — Contax II 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
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6154. — Contax I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Sonnar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter,
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6214. — Leica Ilia, Summar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to I /1, 000th sec. Cost
£43 . Our price £37 10 0
6114. — Leica 11, black, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec.
Cost £26 I Os . Our price £19 19 0
6259. — Leica II, chromium, Elmar f/3.5, focal-plane shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec.
Cost £27 10s . Our price £20 10 0
6077. — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Xenar f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter,
1 to l/300th sec. Cost £10 lOs . Our price £7 17 6
6210. — 6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Tessar f/3.8 lens, Compur
shutter, l/20th to l/500th sec. Cost £15 . Our price £9 9 0
6225. — 4^x6 cm. Super Ikonta, Tessar lens f/3.5, coupled range-finder, Compur
Rapid shutter, 1 to I/500th sec. Cost £18 17s. 6d . Our price £14 17 6
6183. — 6x6 cm. Super Ikonta, Tessar f/2.8 lens, coupled range-finder, Compur
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OF WALLACE HEATON’S ‘OPEN’ PHOTOGRAPHIC
COMPETITION WHICH ENDS ON DEC. 31st, 1936
Wh//e we do not guarantee to return
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to the return of prints to their owners
FOR ANY AMATEUR— ANY SUBJECT— WITH ANY CAMERA
If you have not already sent in your effort for this splendid competition, do so at once. Any subject is eligible —
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None of the tricks of the fully-fledged worker are allowed to improve his chances of winning— only photographs
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photography. Simple spotting to remove pinholes, etc.. Is all that is permitted. Enlargements, of course, are
allowed — in fact, we recommend an 8^x6| enlargement as always looking best. A prize of 21/- will be awarded
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able lenses shortly available.
Three speeds. Has delayed-
action release and normal
footage indicator. Simple to
load and easy to set for
either film required. Either
grey or black
leather covered***® ■ I ■
Nine monthly payments o!
£5 14s. Id.
KODASCOPE
16-mm.
MODEL “ E ”
Including a novel carrying-
case and vibration-proof pro¬
jector stand in one. Six
interchangeable lenses are
available. Supplied with
‘2-in. f/2.5 lens. New design
fixed-centre framing device.
\ ariable speed control. Fast
motor rewind. Simplified
oiling system. With built-in
transfomier for A.C. mains
£30:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
70/-.
KODASCOPE
“ EIGHT - 35 ”
34x2j CJ).V. Tenax, Dogmar f/4.5. Compound shutter, 3 slides and purse
£3 10 0
3 4 cm. Baby Ikonta, Novar {/4.5, Derval shutter . £3 3 0
Model I Leitz Leica, Hektor 1/2.5, and ever-ready case . £12 10 0
4i X 2i No. 12 Ensign Carbine, Tessar f/4.o, Compur shutter, plate back, screen,
3 slides and leather case . £6 10 0
Ombrux Photo-electric Cell Exposure Meter, and case . £2 7 6
Four-draw Telescope, by Broadhurst Clarkson, complete in leather case, with
shoulder strap. As new . £2 17 6
16-mm. De Vry Projector, motor drive, resistance to 250 volts, complete in case.
New condition . £10 17 6
31x2} Icarette, double extension, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur shutter and
leather case. Splendid order . £6 17 6
9.5-mm. Dekko Cine Camera, f/1.9 anastigmat, 3 speeds, motor drive and case
£8 7 6
16-on-3} X 2} Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar, Everset shutter and leather case. ... £3 18 6
i-pl. Adams’ Videx Reflex, Zeiss Double Protar f/G.3, focal-plane shutter, revolving
back, 3 slides and leather case . £5 17 6
Kodak Home Enlarger, complete with electric fittings . £3 18 6
}-pI. Cameo Folding, Goerz Dagor f/6.b, auto, shutter, 4 slides. F.P.A.. . £2 12 6
Postcard Salex Focal-plane, Ross Xprea f/4.5, focal-plane shutter, 5 single metal
slides . £6 15 0
i-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, Pentac f/2. 9, self-capping shutter, revolving back,
6 slides, F.P.A. and leather case. Nice order . £14 10 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Compur shutter and leather case. As new.. £7 17 6
16-mm. Kodatoy Projector, complete with super arms . £1 15 0
Model III Leitz Leica, Summar f/2, focal-plane shutter, complete in ever-ready
case . £31 10 0
9.5-mm. Miller Cine Camera, f/1.9 Dallmeyer, motor drive and leather case. As
new . £7 17 6
9.5-mm. Patbe Eome Movie, complete with resistance .to 250 volts. ... £4 12 fl
3^x24 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, Dallmeyer f/4.6, focal-plane shutter, 6 slides,
F.P.A . £5 17 8
34x2J Maximar Folding Pocket, Carl Zeiss Tessar f/4.6, D.A. Compur shutter,
6 slides. Distar and Proxar lenses, F.P.A. and leather case . £8 17 6
3}x2t Prominent Roll Film, Hellar f/4.5, Compur shutter, coupled range-finder
and leather case . £12 10 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Imp Projector, complete with motor, super anus and resistance to
250 volts . £4 19 6
Kodak Antofocos Enlarger, negatives up to 6 x 4, f/6.3 anastigmat. ... £5 17 6
Super Sports Camera, taking 16-ori-3i x 2}, 12-on-3i x 2}, Xenar f/2.9, D.A. Com¬
pur shutter, plate attachment, 3 slides and masks, complete. As new.... £11 5 0
V.P. Icarette, Carl Zeiss Tes.sar f/4.5, Compur shutter. Nice order. .... . £7 10 0
31x2} Graflex Reflex, Kodak f,'4.5, focal-plane shutter, revolving back, 6 slides,
F.P.A. and leather case . £10 10 0
Postcard No. 3a Kodak, K.R. lens, speeded shutter . 6s. 9d.
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON, E.C.4 Phone : CENT. 9391
84 ALDERSGATE ST
LONDON, E.C.1
Phone : NAT. 0591
15
Fitted with powerful 200-
watt lamp. Projects a steady,
brilliant picture 30 - 22 iu,
at 141 ft. Can be used for
any circuit by fitted small
plug-in interchangeable resis¬
tances. Takes 200-ft. spools
of 8-mm. film. Fast motor
rewind. Including 1-in. lens
and acces- ^ ^ ^
series £10:10:0
Nine monthly payments of
24,6.
FURTHER SELECTIONS FROM OUR SALE LIST—
DON’T FORGET TO SEND FOR YOUR COPY I
31 X 21 T.-P. Special Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmeyer anastigmat. revolving back, 6 slides,
F.P.A., leather case. Cost £15 . £7 2 6
31 X 31 Latest Model Soho Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac lens. 3 slides, F.P.A., leather case.
Cost £40 . £22 10 0
i-pl. T.-P. Special Reflex, f/3.6 Cooke anast., revolving back, 6 slides, roll-
holder, leather case. Cost £18 lOs . £9 15 0
31 X 21 T.-P. Special Reflex, 5 i f/2.9 Ross Xprea. awing front, revolving back, F.P.A.,
^slides, Riteway roll-holder. Stevens’ screen, leather case. Cost £38 _ £15 0 0
5x4 Goerz Folding Reflex, f/6.8 Dagor, reversing back, 3 slides, leather case
£3 15 0
3ix2i Graflex Auto Reflex, f/4.d anast., roll-holder, 3 double slides, leather
case . £6 15 0
9 ' 12 Sell-capping Goerz Anschutz, f/6,8 Dagor, 3 double slides and F.P. adapter,
leather case . £6 15 0
31 ' 21 A.P.E.M. Focal-plane, f/4.5 Kershaw anast., 6 slides, F.P. adapter
and case . £6 6 0
Model III Chromium Leica, f/2 Sommar, 13.6 Elmar, Vidom finder, filter, leather
case. Cost £G1 . £40 0 0
45 107 Glypboscope, Rapid Landscape lenses, 6 slides, leather case.. £1 11 6
45 107 Bo^orm Viewer, adjustable focussing . 3s. 9d.
520 Zeiss Ikonta 16-on-3ix2i, f/4.5 Novar, D.A. shutter. Cost £6 28. 6d. As
new . £4 12 6
Test Pocket Kodak Special, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, Compur shutter. Cost £8 15s.
£4 17 6
la Carbine Roll Film, f/4.5 Aldis anast., Compur shutter, leather case
£3 3 0
3ix2i "Model 6 WJ*. Carbine, f/4.5 Dallmeyer anast.. Ilex Acme shutter,
rising front . £3 3 0
3i X 24 D.E. Contessa Folding, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur, 6 slides, F.P.A., leather
case . £5 5 0
3i X 2J D.E. Folding, f/4.5 Sonnar anast., Compur, 3 elides . £3 12 6
1-pl. Sanderson Hand and Stand, f/5.6 Staley Euryplan, Compound shutter, 8 D.
slides and case . £3 19 6
1-pl. N. & G. New Ideal Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xprea, rise and cross front, 6 slides, F.P.A.,
leather case. Cost £28 . £7 2 6
i-pl. N. & G. Roll Film Sibyl, f/4.5 Aviax anast., rise and cross front, leather
case. Cost £26 . £6 17 6
9.5 Midas Cine Camera and Projector. Cost £7 Ts . £1 12 6
9.5 Pathe Hand-torn Cine, f/3.5 anast . 18s. 9d.
9.5 Motocamera de Lnxe, high and low speeds, f/3.6 anast. and L/case. Cost
£15 158 . £9 10 0
16-mm. Ica Kinamo, f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar, motor driven. Cost £24 . £6 12 6
16-mm. Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anast. Unsoiled. Cost £18 18s . £13 13 0
“ EUMIG” P. Ill
Nine monthly pay-
, ments of 41;8.
LEICA FOCOMAT
Has automatic focussing and makes :
perfect pictures up to any size from \
3}x2i to 15 X 10 in. Diffused illumina-"^
tion, gives soft, harmonious enlarge-
ments. For use with
your own Leica lens
"4
e-.";
£16:6:6l
Nine monthly payments of 38/2.
^
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Buy on our
CONFIDENTIAL
EASY TERMS !/
You can have anything
on nine equal monthly
instalments. The first
payment secures the
goods. Only S% added
to cash price, or SI- if
under £5. There are
no harsh formalities
or awkward personal
questions. Buy NOW
this easy way.
BRAND NE^;
SPECIyfj
GENUINE
X 2i TROPICAif
I
With Meyer Kinon
f/1.6 Lens, 250-watt
lighting. Fan cooled.
Optical framing.
Easy loading sprock¬
ets. Detachable gate
Can be adapted for
any voltage (A.C.
or D.C.). No resis¬
tance necessary.
Fast hand rewind.
Very compact.
Three models for
8, 9.5 or 16 mm.
films
£17:17:0
2
December 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
1NEST BARGAINS-all on EASY TERMS
NEW M & W ENLARGER
Model PAM. With foolproof coupled
automatic focussing. F/4.5 double
anastlgmat, iris, and orange cap and
condenser. Rise and fall movements by
one-hand lever. Fine and coarse
focussing, 100-watt opal lamp.
4x4cm . £14!l4z0
6x6 cm . filSZiSzO
Nine monthly payments of 84/3 or
44/2.
Save on our
X
EXCHANGE
ALLOWANCES!
We make the best
exchange allowance
in the trade on any
apparatus in part pay~
ment for your fresh
purchase I It pays you
to take advantage of
our fair exchange
dealings-they will save
you pounds.
HALF-PRICE
FFER !
EISSIKON
lDORO * fitted with
ZEISS TESSAR
f/4.5 ANASTIGMAT
For plates or film packs. Body of
well-seasoned teak wood, brass bound.
Double extension. Rack and* pinion
> focussing. Ivorine focussing scale
6 ft. to infinity. Ground-glass focus¬
sing screen and deep hood. Rigid
front with rising, falling and cross
micrometer movements. Leather
bellows, D.V. and brilliant view-finder,
with spirit level. Bushed for tripod.
Compur shutter with D.A. Three single
metal plate-holders.
List Price £22 : 5 ; o
Only £11 : 2 : 6
Nine monthly payments oS 26/-.
THE GREATEST BARGAIN
OF THE DAY.
GUARANTEED BARGAINS!
100-watt De Vry 16-mm. Projector, with resistance . £8 17 6
Bell & Howell Filmo 16-mm. Projector, 200 watts, superior mechauism, compiete,
for 200-250 volts supply . £22 10 0
Small Dekko Projector, complete as new, for 200-250 volts . £1 17 6
S.P. 16-mm. Talkie Projector, 100-250 volts A.C., complete with speaker and all
accessories for sound and silent projection. As new . £60 0 0
Kodascope 8-mm. Projector, 100-watt illumination, motor drive, self-contained
resistance and screen . £7 18 6
Keystone 200-watt 8-mm. Projector, motor drive, geared rewind and resistance
for all voltages 100-250. As new . £12 7 G
Campro 9.5-mm. Camera-Projector, complete with lamp and accessories £1 11 6
Bell & Howell Model 130 Projector, 1,000 watts, forced cooling, large-aperture
lens, l,6U0-ft. capacity, with transformer for 200-250 volts. Cost £13<?. Perfect
£95 0 0
Model I Leica Camera, f/3.5 Elmar anastigraat, leather case . £8 17 6
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.5 Xenon anastigmat, Compur shutter, leather case
£6 17 6
Model II Leica Camera, Black, f/3.5 Elmar anastlgmat. coupled range-finder, ever-
ready case . £21 7 6
Model I Contax, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar, 8.5-inm. f/4 Triotar, complete in case £30 0 0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri Camera, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar auastigmat, Compur sector
shutter, leather case . £8 10 0
3x4 cm. Baldi Roll Film, f/2.0 Meyer anastigmat, Compur sector shutter, purse
case . £6 2 8
Kodak Retina Camera, f/3.5 Xenon anastigmat, Compur sector shutter, two-times
filter, auxiliary lens No. 1, complete in case . £7 17 6
3x4 cm. Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar anastiginat, Compur sector shutter,
1 to l/300th sec., D.V. finder . £5 12 6
V.P. Agfa Speedex Roll Film, f/3.9 Solinar anastigmat. Compur sector shutter,
leather case . £4 2 6
V.P. Tenax Roll Film, f/6.3 Dogmar anastigmat, Compur sector shutter, leather
case . £1 11 9
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri Roll Film, f/.’LO Novar anastigmat, delayed-action Telma
shutter, leather case . £4 5 0
V.P. Kodak Special Roll Film, f/4.5 Kodak anastigmat, Diomatic shutter. l.TUth
to 1/lOOth sec., leather case . £3 5 0
520 Zeisa Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat. Rapid Compur shutter,
1 to l/5U0th sec., leather case . £8 17 6
3i X 21 Zeiss Super Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Rapid Compur
shutter, leather case . £17 17 0
3ix2i Voigtlander Boll Film, f/4.5 Skopar anastigmat, Compur sector shutter,
leather case . £4 17 6
31x21 Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ensar anastigmat. Rapid Compur shutter, leather
case . £8 17 6
31 X 21 Orion Roll Film, f/4.5 Correktar anastigmat, RuJex shutter, 1 to l/20()th.
sec., leather case . £3 12 6
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
LONDON, E.C.2 Phone : CITY 1124/5/6
1-pl. Miiaphot Vertical Enlarger, f/4. 6 Tessar, electric fittings . £11 7 6
31 X 21 Mixaphot Enlai^er, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, electric fittings . £7 10 0
81x21 Miraphot Enlarger, f/7.3 Novar anast., electric fittings . £6 12 6
l-pl. Mahogany T.-P. Enlarger, 61-in. condenser, f/6.3 anas., electric fittings
£5 17 6
Model I Contax, high and low speeds, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar . £22 0 0
Model II Leitz Leica, f/2 Summar, coupled range-finder, L ease . £29 10 0
31 X 21 Miroflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, 3 slides. Unsoiled . £24 10 0
Pathe 200-B Projector, adjustable resistance, accessories . £14 7 6
Pathe Motoeamera, f/2.9 Zeiss Triotar, set of Hermagis lenses, L/case .. . £9 7 6
31x21 Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Pentac, 9-in. f/5.6 Dallon, colour filter, extension
hood, ball-and-socket head, tripod, 3 J).D. slides, F.P.A., L/case . £19 10 0
Model II Leitz Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, L/case . £18 10 0
31x21 T.-P. Refiex, f/4.5 Cooke, G slides, F.P.A., roll-holder, L/case. . £7 10 0
2^x31 Auto Rolleifiex, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, plate back, 2 slides. L/case
£22 10 0
2i X 2} Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur shutter . £12 17 6
t-pl. Ensign Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 3 D.D, slides . £7 15 0
31 x2i Maklna, auto range-finder, f/2.9 Plaubel Anticomar, 3 slides, F.P. adapter
£26 10 0
Leitz Focomat Vertical Enlarger, complete . £13 17 6
12-in. Dallmeyer Large Adon Telephoto, with sighter for Leica . £17 10 0
300-watt Kodak Cine Projector, with resistance. Unsoiled . £18 18 0
31 X 21 or 16-ex. on 31 X 21 Super Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar and case . £14 7 6
8 x6 RoUeicord, f/3.8 Triotar, L/case . £11 7 6
Fine Oak Enlarging Easel, plate-glass front, spring base . £2 5 0
41x6 Dallmeyer Baby Reflex, f/2.9 Pentac, revolv. back, 3 D.D. slides, P.P.A.
L/case . £15 15 0
31x21 T.-P. Horizontal Reflex, f/3.S Zeiss Tessar, 8 slides . £3 17 6
1-pI. Dallmeyer Reflex, f/3.5 Press anast., 6 slides, F.P.A., L/case . £8 10 0
16-mm. Victor Cine Camera, variable speeded shutter, turret head, f/1.5 anas.,
L/case. Cost £45 . £23 0 0
31 X 21 N. fie Q. New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 3 D.D. slides. ... £7 17 6
31 X 21 T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, f/2.9 Plaubel Anticomar, 6 D.D. slides, L/case
£14 7 6
Williamson Pistol Aircraft Camera, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, 12 slides, F.P. A., L/case.
Cost £25 IBs. 6d. Perfect . £14 17 6
Bell-Howell 16-mm. Standard Cine Projector, ammeter, forward, reverse and still,
375-watt lamp, resistance, travelling-case. Cost £G5 . £28 10 0
P.A. Boiex 9.5 Cine Projector, 400-watt lamp and resistance . £22 10 0
16-mm. De Vry Cine Projector, 200-watt lamp, adjustable resistance. Cost
£32 lOs . £10 17 6
Multi-Speed Exakta, f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar, leather case . £22 10 0
54 LIME STREET
LONDON, E.C.3 Phone : MANSION HOUSE 0180
MINIATURES
LEICA MODEL
With £'2 Summar Lens.
Automatic focussing, 3
shots in 10 secs., any¬
thing up to 36 pictures
one loading, double ex-
posiu-es impossible. For
travel or for photo¬
graphs at night or in
any weather. Leica is
SLe/r' £39:1 0:0
Nine monthly payments of 92/2.
ROLLEICORD
REDUCED!
RoUeicord is really amazing
value . It takes all Rolleitiex
accessories except the angle
mirror. Fitted with Zeiss Triotar
f/3.5 lens and Compur shutter.
Takes 12 pictures on 31x21
shilling roll fil^ 0 ■‘f Q *0
NOW
F/4.5 model.
£14;i0
Nine monthly payments of 2^38/6
or 33/10.
‘CONTAX iir
with built-in photo¬
electric exposure meter.
In other respects ConLax
III does not difi’er from
Contax II. Fitted wdth
Zeiss Tessar lens, 2-in.
focal length, f/3.5, from
£53 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments
of £6 3s. 8d.
“ EXAKTA ”
For V.P, roll film.
Picture is seen in
the finder mirror
exactly as it will
appear in the film.
Fitted with auxil¬
iary mirror for eye-
level work and
magnifier for fine
work, speeds from
12 secs, to l/i,000th
sec., f/3.5 lens,
' £19:10
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 45/6.
‘GEBESGOPE” HOME TALKIES
For '’16-mm. films. Model A comprises projector, 2 speeds
(silent and sound), 2i-watt amplifier and loud speaker.
Perfect tone, perfect projection. ■ A ■ A
Handy and portable . ^^9 ■ U > U
Or on Easy Terms.
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IV
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 2, 1936
■ Examples & Suggestions at the WESTMINSTER ■
i WESTMINSTER
• • • TheNew
• SPECTO * S.S'inin.
Projector . . . .
‘A really magnificent
job ’ . . . . and
only 27s, 9d. down
British
Made
Sets an entirely new standard in
Cine Projectors, combining highest
standards of workmanship, design
and performance with most moderate
price.
Note these points :
Framework and base of aluminium and high
tensile alloy castings, giving massive
strength without undue weight. # All gear¬
ing and driving mechanism runs in oil bath.
0 Double-claw movement. 0 Ready
accessibility of all important parts, for
cleaning, inspection, etc. 0 Fast, silent
and automatic rewind. Motor speed regu¬
lator. Mechanical tilting adjustment.
Separate lamp switch.
Special compact low voltage high intensity
Lamp, giving extraordinarily brilliant illumin¬
ation, with HIGH-POWER CONDENSER,
OPTICALLY WORKED MIRROR, and
36-mm. 1/1.7 PROJECTION LENS. SCREEN
LUMINOSITY INCREASED 100 per cent.
High-efficiency cooling, combining powerful
fan and finned lamphouse.
Marked absence of flicker, due to most
careful adjustment of film transport and
shutter speeds.
PARTICULARLY ECONOMICAL, BOTH
IN UPKEEP AND IN FIRST COST.
Price £11:17:6
Nine monthly payments of 27/9
Built-in Transformer or separate Resistance,
£1 10s. Write or call for further details.
^ and another
remarkable
New-comer !
ZEISS IKON S-mtn.
MOVIKON . . . .
Zeiss Ikon production at its best. Takes
both single 8-mm. and double-8 films.
Fitted with fj2 lo-mm. Sonnar, and quick¬
ly detachable mount. Three speeds, 8, i6,
64 frames per sec. Simple loading, easy
threading. Direct-vision finder conver¬
tible from ahead to right-angle position.
Motor tension, footage and loading indi¬
cators. Delayed-
action release, and
numerous other ad¬
vanced & valuable
features. Covered
black or grey
leather.
£48:17:6
Nine monthly pay¬
ments of 114/-.
TWO NEW
KODASCOPES
(as shown)
‘ DEKKO ’
9.5-mm.
Cine
Camera
The WESTEX
‘ Four-Five ’
FILMAREX
& FAM (Automatic)
VERTICAL ENLARGERS
F/4..5 anastigmat, one-haod lever,
rise and fall, with automatic locking;,
in three models, for negatives up to
4x4 cm., 6x6 cm., 31 x 21.
Model I, 4 X 4 cm., enlarges 2 to 10
times linear. Complete with con-
. £9:13:6
Nine monthly payments of 22/7.
Model 2 6x6 cm., complete with
. £11:8:6
Nine monthly payments of 26/8.
Model 3, 31x21 £17*17*0
Nine monthly payments of 41/8.
** FAM ” (Automatic)
Model, f/4.6 anas- ^ "t A •'t A • A
tlgmat, 4x4 cm. v
Nine monthly payments of 34/4.
Ditto. 6XB cm. £Jg. Jg, Q
Nine monthly payments of 44/1.
NEW PATHESCOPE
9.5 - mm.
MOTO-
CAMERA
Remarkably compact
and simple to load,
and loaded in a few
seconds. Size 4} In.
square by 24 in. thick,
weighs only 21 lb.,
f/2.5 anastigmat lens.
Extra smooth running
silent mechanism, sin¬
gle pictures at will.
£6:6:0
Nine m nthly pay¬
ments of 14/9.
Model E
(10-mm.) Fitted with 300-watt
lamp with direct lighting
system, giving specially brilliant
illumination. 2.5 Projection
lens. Tilting movement, rapid
motor rewind, variable speed,
self-lubricating windings. Trans¬
former model, 100/110 or
200/250 volts £30 *0*0
Nine monthly payments of
70/-.
also
New 8-mm,
Model 8-35
With 20-mm. Dallmeyer
anastigmat (fixed focus),
variable speeds, slow
motion, single picture
device. spring drive
motor, taking full 30 ft.
one winding, built-in
telescopic finder.
£6:18:6
Nine monthly payments
of 16/2.
F/2.5 Taylor-Hobson
anastigmat (fixed focus)
£7:16:6
Nine monthly payments
of 18/3.
F/1.9 Pallmeyer, with
micrometer foi ussing
£10:18:6
Nine monthly payments
of 25/6.
Takes 8 or 16 on normal
34 X 24 film. .Superb f/4.5
anastigmat, giving exception¬
ally fine definition, in focus¬
sing mount, delayed-action
Prontor II shutter, 1 to
l/150th sec., T. and B.
Sturdy all-metal body, plated
edges, best leather covering
ami bellows. Quick self-erect¬
ing front. Optical direct-
vision and brilliant waist-level
finders. Hinged easy-loading
back, panchromatic safety
windows. By far the beet
all-round value offered. Ob¬
tainable only at the West¬
minster. £4:8:9
Nine monthly payments of
10 5.
Velvet-lined Leather Case, 6/9
extra.
With 200-watt lamp, usable on
any circuit. Double the light
as compared with earlier model,
but only 21/- more in cost.
Gives 30x22 In. picttire at
141 ft. Takes 200 ft. of film.
Resistance lUO/110 volts, 7/6
extra ; other voltages, 17/6.
£10:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 24/9.
NEW MODEL ‘ E ’
KODASCOPE.
niOTOGRAPHIG EXCHANGE Ltd.
Ill, OXFORD ST., W.l GERrard 1432.
c*An/1 STRAND, W.C.2 It 24. CHARING CROSS RD., W.C.2 || 119, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.l
TEMpU Bar 2710. " TKMple Bar 7165. " Victoria 0669.
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December 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
V
YOU CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE ‘CELFIX’ MAKES
ASK YOUR DEALER FOR DEMONSTRATION
or write for free sample surfaces, brochure and name of nearest dealer from the manufacturers :
R. F. HUNTER LTD., “ Celfix House,” 51, Gray’s Inn Road, London, W.C.I Phone : HOL. 7311/2
Patented
throughout the world.
British Patent Nos. 345,925,
376,385, 416,403.
The illustrations here show the marked difference between
“ Celfix ” and ordinary screen surface-projection. “ Celfix ”
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December 2, 1936
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The Ikoflex takes twelve pictures
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film spool. It is made in two models.
Both models are equipped with a
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magnifier for needle-sharp focussing,
and automatic depth-of-focus scale.
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The Ikoflex II is equipped with the
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f,3.5, Compur shutters, and is elegantly
finished in chromium. The Ikoflex I
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All our readers will be glad to
know that the new volume of
Photograms of the Year is now
ready and is on sale this week. It
is the 42nd year of publication, a
record for any book devoted to
pictorial photography and notable
because a steadily increasing popu¬
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On this occasion the annual again
presents a well-balanced selection of
fine reproductions of the best of the
year’s work, and the international
character of both the pictures and
the contributed articles is strongly
emphasised. British workers are,
however, well represented and many
favourites from the “ Salon ” and
the “ Royal ” will be welcomed in
its pages. The originals of the pic¬
tures reproduced will be on view at
the Camera Club early in the New
Year, and thereafter in different
parts of the country. This will give
readers every opportunity of seeing
what a really fine collection is pre¬
sented. In the meantime Photo¬
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and 8s. post free. Copies should be
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mas.
Photography at the Patent Office.
It appears that the Patent Office
does a really big business in providing
photographic copies of its records.
Some particulars of these activities
were given by the president of the
Institute of Patent Agents in his
address from the chair of that body
the other day. But complaint was
made that two or three days are
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normally required for the obtaining
of a print, and the greater prompti¬
tude in this respect of Berlin was
emphasised. It was stated that
patent agents or inventors who
required copies urgently have been
known to telegraph their require¬
ments to an establishment in the
German capital one forenoon, and
have received the desired copies by
air mail on the morning of the next
day. Having regard to the size
of the business it is to be hoped that
the Patent Office will be able further
to develop it, and even to experiment
with other processes of reproduction.
Flame.
Dr. Oliver Ellis, in his fascinating
lecture at the Royal Photographic
Society on the subject of the photo¬
graphy of explosions, added his
quota to recent derogatory remarks
about the' photography of the human
subject. He could not understand,
when there was such a subject as
flame to be photographed, whether
a guttering candle or a splendid
bonfire, why people should trouble
about such trivial things as photo¬
graphing one another. To photo¬
graph the face of anybody, he says,
is always open to the danger that
you may catch your friend at the
point between two characteristic
expressions, so that the camera
petrifies something that the far-
seeing Creator has made essentially
transient. The thing to do is to
wait for a characteristically recog¬
nisable expression and snap that.
In flame photography we are not
troubled by these considerations,
but only with the registration of
infinitely rapid movement. Expo¬
sures must be short indeed, and
i/i,oooth of a second, when one is
photographing flame, may well con¬
stitute a time exposure.
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iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
The R.P.S. Exhibition of Cinematography
The fourth exhibition of cinematography is now being
held at the house of the Royal Photographic Society,
35, Russell Square, W.C.i. Opened on Saturday,
November 28th, by the Hon. Anthony Asquith, it presents in a
condensed form many phases of professional cin6 work and
much that will appeal to the amateur cinematographer.
This is particularly the case with the apparatus on view,
as in every instance sub-standard cameras and projectors are
shown. Practically every firm of note who specialises in these
instruments and the accessories for use with them is repre¬
sented, and the visitor to whom this side of cinematography
appeals will have much to interest him.
In the main gallery, and in other rooms of the building,
a very considerable display of " stills ” is to be seen. These
include some hundreds of prints of episodes from well-known
films that have been shown at the cinemas and a number of
others from amateur films — some of the latter easily bear
comparison with the professional productions.
This year, the educational and documentary film is more
in evidence than in previous years, while the cartoon film is
illustrated in many phases of its remarkable process of con¬
struction, the examples of colour cartoon work being par¬
ticularly fascinating. Amateur colour cinematography is well
emphasised in the exhibits, especially in the display by Kodak,
Ltd., with Kodachrome, and in that by Ilford Ltd., with
Dufaycolor.
The following programme of meetings has been arranged
during the course of the exhibition. Lectures and projection
of both silent and sound films will be given.
Friday, December 4th, 7 p.m. — Joint Meeting of Cin6 Group
with Pictorial Group. Speaker, D. McMaster. Saturday,
December 5th, 3 p.m. — Projection of Competition Films.
Tuesday, December 8th, 7 p.m. — Programme arranged by
The Association of Cin6 Technicians. Tuesday, December 8th,
7 p.m. — "A Professional Turns Amateur,” by Norman McLaren.
‘‘ Studio Lighting for Cinematography.” by Bryan Langley.
Friday, December nth, 7 p.m. — Joint Meeting with Colour
Group. Competition Colour Films. Saturday, December 12th,
3 p.m. — Criticism of Competition Films, by Basil Wright.
Tuesday, December 15th, 7 p.m. — Presidential Address.
The Present Position of Colour Cinematography.” By Dr.
D. A. Spencer. Friday, December i8th, 7 p.m. — Joint Meeting
with Pictorial Group. " The Slide Film,” by Oliver A. Minns.
Saturday, December 19th, 3 p.m. — " The Story of the Cartoon
Film,” by E. Anson Dyer.
The Tuesday meetings are open only to Members of the
Society. At all other times the exhibition is open to the
public. Admission free on signing visitors’ book.
The A mateur Photographer” EXPOSURE TABLE — December
EVERY MONTH a brief exposure table will be provided for the assistance of our readers in their practical work. A glance at
the current approximate exposures as here given will serve as a reliable guide for most purposes. The subjects will be varied
to suit the time of year. The following exposures will serve as working guide for any fine day during the month, between the
hours of 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, with the sun shining, but not necessarily on the subject. Stop used, f/8. The
exposure should be doubled if the sun is obscured or if stop f/ii is used. For f/i6 give four times the exposure. For f/5.6
give half. From 8 to 10 a.m. or from 2 to 4 p.m., double these exposures. From 7 to 8 a.m. or from 4 to 5 p.m., treble them.
Subject.
Ordinary.
Medium.
Rapid.
Extra Rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Open seascapes and cloud studies . .
1/20
sec.
1/30
sec.
1/60
sec.
1/80
sec.
1/100 sec.
Open landscapes with no very heavy
shadows in foreground, shipping studies
or seascapes with rocks, beach scenes . .
1/10
1/15
1/30
1/40
1/50
99
Ordinary landscapes with not too much
foliage, open river scenery, figure studies in
the open, light buildings, wet street scenes
1/4
1/6
1/12
1/15
1/20
99
Landscapes in fog or mist, or with strong
foreground, well-lighted street scenes . .
1/3
1/4
1/10
» »
1/12
1/15
99
Buildings or trees occupying greater portion
of pictures, river scenes with heavy foliage
3/4
>>
1/2
1/4
1/5
1/6
9 9
Portraits or groups taken out of doors, not
too much shut in by buildings . .
2
secs.
1
1/2
1/3
99
Portraits in well-lighted room, light sur¬
roundings, big window, white reflector . .
6
5
secs.
3
secs.
2
secs.
n
99
As a further guide we appetui a list of some of the best-known snakes of plates and films on the market. They have been divided into groups, which approximately
indicate the speeds referred to above. The hypersensitive panchromatic plates and films require less exposure than the ultra-rapid.
Ultra Rapid.
Agfa, Special Portrait.
„ Isopan ISS Film.
„ Super-speed Film.
„ Isochrom Film.
„ Ultra Special.
Barnet, Press and Super Press
„ XL Super-speed Ortho.
„ Soft Panchromatic.
„ Studio Fast.
„ Ultra Rapid.
Eastman, Par Speed Cut Film.
„ S.S. Cut Film.
„ S.S. Pan. Film.
Ensign, Ultrachrome Film.
Gevakrt, Super Sensima.
,, Sensima Fast.
„ Sensima Ortho.
„ Super Chromosa.
„ Roll Films and Packs.
Ilford, Golden Iso-Zeoith.
Ilford, Iso-Zenith.
.. Hypersensitive Pan.
Plates and Films.
„ Portrait Film (Ortho
Fast).
„ Monarch.
,, Press.
„ 3. Ex. Sens.
„ Zenith Ex. Sens.
„ S.G. Pan.
Illingworth, Fleet.
„ Super Fleet.
„ Super Fleet Ortho.
„ Pan. Fleet.
Imperial, S.S.S. Press Ortho.
Eclipse.
Eclipse Ortho. Soft.
Eclipse Soft.
Eclipse Ortho.
Eclipse Pan. Soft.
Kodak, Verichrome Film.
„ Super Sensitive Pan.
Film.
„ Panatomic.
Marion, Record.
„ Iso Record.
Nuro Film.
Selo, Selochrome Roll Film and
Film Pack.
„ Selo. Pan. Roll Film.
Voigtlander, Illustra Film.
Wellington, Anti-screen.
„ X Press.
Zeiss Ikon, Pemox Roll Film
and Packs.
Extra Rapid.
Agfa, Chromo.
„ ,, Isolar.
„ Extra Rapid.
„ Isolar.
„ Iso Rapid.
Agfa, Iso Rapid Chromo.
„ RoU Film.
Barnet, S.R. Pan.
„ Studio Ortho.
Ensign, Roll Film.
Gevaert, Filtered Ortho.
„ Chromosa.
„ S.R.
„ Regular Cut Film.
Ilford, Auto. Filter.
„ S.R. Pan.
„ Pan. Film.
„ Rapid Chromatic.
Imperial, Non-filter (new series).
„ Eclipse Pan. B.
„ S.S. Ortho.
Kodak, Roll Film and Film Pack.
Pathe, Roll Film.
Selo, Roll Film.
Zeiss Ikon, Roll Film and Film
Pack.
Rapid.
Barnet, S.R.
„ Self-screen Ortho.
Ilford, Screen Chromatic.
„ S.R.
„ Commercial Ortho Film.
Imperial, Non-filter.
„ S.R
,, S.R. Ortho.
Kodak, Cut Film.
Medium.
Ilford, Empress.
„ Chromatic.
Ordinary.
Barnet, Ordinary.
Gevaert, Ordinary.
Ilford, Ordinary.
„ Rapid Process Pan.
Imperial, Ordinary.
„ Pan. Process.
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December 2nd, 1936
fH[ AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Points on Negative- Making
by ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
In this article various points bearing upon successful negative -making
by artificial lighting are discussed. The choice of material and some
notes upon development are given.
AT the present time of the year
many photographers are turn¬
ing their attention to the
possibility of taking pictures by
artificial light. There are numerous
subjects which offer possibilities, by
the use of high-speed plates or films,
although the photographer’s apparatus
may be of the simplest.
Some years ago a mild sensation
was created by an article in " The
A.P.” illustrated by prints from
negatives exposed by candle-light.
The subjects were still-life groups, and
the long exposures were of no conse-
(juence. To-day, the possessor of a
camera fitted with a large-aperture
lens is able to take snapshots in the
streets, or in the theatre, while the
photographer with less speedy appara¬
tus can secure good negatives in the
case of well-lighted subjects with an
exposure of a second or two.
The Plate or Film and the Light.
In the not very distant past,
photographers were concerned with
colour sensitiveness in their materials,
with regard to subjects in colour,
when it was necessary to render the
colours in their true tonal values.
There is now another use for this
property. The plate or film that is
sensitive to all light rays, and through
its increased sensitiveness to the red
rays, allows of very short exposures
being made to the light source which
is rich in red.
Half-watt lighting contains a large
proportion of red rays, and the fact
that panchromatic plates and films
are red-sensitive results in an increase
in speed. This is the reason why a
panchromatic plate or film may be
marked at 2,500 H. & D. to daylight,
but at 8,000 H. & D. to artificial
light (half-watt) .
If, instead of the normal type of
electric lighting, one of the photo¬
flood bulbs is employed, which during
its short but ' brilliant life produces a
light of great intensity, it is possible
to make snapshot exposures success¬
fully indoors.
Pan. or Ortho ?
There are still many photogra¬
phers who, on account of fancied diffi¬
culties, refrain from the use of pan¬
chromatic material. This is chiefly
because they fear to manipulate
highly sensitive material in the dark¬
room, and in the case of many plate-
users, who have no tank for develop¬
ment, panchromatics are avoided.
This need not be the case, especially
as the use of a desensitiser makes
development quite simple.
If the photographer feels that
panchromatic material is beyond him,
it does not by any means ban photo¬
graphy by artificial lighting for making
exposures. The highest speed ortho-
chromatic plates and films are fast
enough for many subjects where
extreme rapidity and very short
exposures are not necessary.
Portraits Indoors.
It is possible when using this
material to take portrait photographs
indoors, using the domestic lighting.
As a rough guide to exposure, portraits
can be taken in an ordinary room
lighted by two loo-watt bulbs, and
fully-exposed negatives secured with
three seconds’ exposure at f/6.3. If
photoflood lamps are used, the expo¬
sures can be shorter still.
While orthochromatic material is
not as fast to artificial lighting as
panchromatic, there is sufficient speed
for all practical needs. Professional
photographers are not all in favour
of panchromatics, and many still
depend upon orthochromatic material
for studio exposures by electric light.
For out-of-door exposures at night
orthochromatic material provides suffi¬
cient speed, and for those subjects
which do not include moving objects,
or for other reasons do not require very
short exposures, quite satisfactory re¬
sults will be obtained.
Exposure.
Correct exposure is a matter for
experiment, and one or two trials
will soon indicate what is necessary.
In the case of exposures in the home
the conditions are more or less stand¬
ardised, and after one or two trials
correct exposure becomes easy. The
photo-electric meter is a guide, but
is not always practicable under weak
lighting conditions.
A good plan is to experiment with
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still-life subjects and the best lighting
available.
Development.
Development of exposures made by
artificial lighting calls for care. The
contrasts of the subject are strong,
and this is especially the case with
exposures made out of doors. Care
must be taken not to carry develop¬
ment too far. Over-development is
the most common fault, the high¬
lights being too dense to print well.
Home portraits are frequently taken
by strong lighting without a diffuser,
and this results in harsh contrasts,
especially if the negatives are over¬
developed. It is a good plan for this
work to use plates or films of the soft-
gradation type.
The water-bath method of develop¬
ment is also helpful in preventing
excess of density in the high-lights.
There are several ways of employing
the method, but the following will be
found very successful.
“ Water Bath ” Developing .
In the case of high-speed panchro¬
matics desensitising is a necessary
preliminary. Development is watched,
and after the high-lights are clearly
seen as the negative lies in the dish,
the plate is lifted out and gently
lowered into a dish of clean water.
It is left thus for two minutes, and
then replaced in the developer for
another minute, then into the water
for two minutes, and so until develop¬
ment is complete. Care must be
taken to lower the plate into the
water so that the developer is not
washed from the film, and the dish
should not be rocked.
The principle of " water bath ”
development is that the plate leaves
the developer impregnated with the
solution. In the water bath the
developer in the shadow parts of the
subject continues its action. That in
the high-lights, having done its work,
is partially exhausted, and the action
goes no farther. In this way the
density of the high-lights and shadow
becomes equalised.
Finally, the quality of any negative
made under the conditions considered
in this article should not be judged
until a print is made.
9
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
£, CIHEMATOOPAPHER a
December 2nd, 1936
" By the way - ”
fET
By ERNEST CARVER]
seen from the illustrations. Merely a
flat grey, or plain dark cloth hung up
with as few folds as possible. The
lighting is the really important thing.
Have a strong main light at close quar¬
ters, and a more distant secondary one,
but take care not to have them com¬
peting for equality in strength or the
modelling of the faces will suffer.
A large aperture in the lens is
essential for rapid exposures, and I
focus the nearest feature of the face
sharply with the range-finder. It is
to the actual pose that most thinking
A characteristic pose.
IT is a strange thing that so few amateurs appear to
think of photographing their friends in natural
positions with cigarette or pipe between fingers or
lips. A smoker is ill at ease without something to
smoke, and, conversely, most natural and characteristic
when smoking.
I have myself experimented a good deal with “ smoking ”
sitters, chiefly indoors, and have derived the greatest pos¬
sible pleasure from the work, besides getting excellent
portraits. I use a Contax camera and panchromatic film,
and my pictures are practically snapshots, taken either
during actual conversation or with but a very brief warning
before exposure. Any other small or miniature camera
could, of course, be used for the work, the essentials for
which are a fast lens and fast films.
First of all I arrange the lighting, generally by means
of two flood-lamps. The background is easy, as can be
Visions in the air.
should be devoted. If you know the sitters well, and
have already studied them carefully, it is easy to watch
for characteristic gestures in each case. Do not tell them
of these gestures, but get them to talk with a confederate
until the right action comes along, then snap at once,
and if possible take two or three of each gesture.
With the two flood-lamps and the fastest pan. film,
exposures of i /loth sec. at f/2.9 should give well-exposed
negatives. Under certain circumstances of lighting half
this exposure may be given at the same aperture or at f/2.
With smaller apertures, longer exposureswill be necessary.
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557
December 2nd, 1936
hi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CiriEMATOGRAPHER o
OKERS
SMOKE
\
but even \ sec. will not seem long if the camera
is held on a firm base.
I rarely take a picture with the smoke actually
rising past the face, though this is sometimes
I very intriguing. It is also fascinating in that
it causes very characteristic expressions on
the face of the smoker. Watching for oppor¬
tunities when the sitter removes or replaces a
pipe or cigarette, or relights it, also provides an
interesting exercise for the photographer.
The negatives should be developed for soft¬
ness and freedom from grain. I enlarge to
10 X 8 as a rule, and require the negatives to be
as sharp and grainless as possible.
Only the fringe of this subject has yet been
touched by the amateur, and it is one that
the professional world would do well to exploit I say
this because my sitters, who are, of course, friends who
have merely drop¬
ped in, express
themselves delight¬
ed with the results,
and would, if I were
to consider the pro¬
position, ask me to
make dozens of
prints and enlarge¬
ments for them .
Friends of my sit¬
ters, too, who are
usually the people
who are most
fiercely critical of
portraits, are en¬
thusiastic, and beg
for experiments|]on
themselves. Indeed,
I have seriously
considered looking
for a commission
from the tobacco
manufacturers! No
harm in looking ! Even a sugar cigarette helps.
Chewing it over.
A speaking likeness.
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
6 CiriEMATOGRAPHER o
December 2nd, 1936
Readers*’ Hints^ Tips and
A USEFUL HEATER FOR SOLUTIONS.
Gadgets
During the cold weather considerable difficulty is often
experienced in keeping the developer and other solu¬
tions in usQ at the correct temperature.
The device described here will entirely overcome this diffi¬
culty and can be very easily and cheaply made.
The apparatus consists of a wooden tray in which an electric
light bulb is fixed, as illustrated. A tin tray placed into the
opening, leaving the edges overlapping, will complete the outfit.
The wooden tray should be just deep enough to accommodate
the bulb when it is laid sideways — 3 in. will be ample— and of
the same length and width as the tin tray.
The bulb should be about 100 watts, and preferably red in
colour in order to overcome any risk of fogging of the sensitised
material caused by stray light.
.\s the bulb will be near to the bottom of the wooden tray
a small piece of metal should be screwed on to the bottom to
safeguard against the heat affecting the wood.
The tray can accommodate the various dishes of solutions
and the necessary heat can be obtained from the bulb.
Porcelain and enamelled steel dishes are ideal for this purpose,
but bakelite dishes are unsuitable on account of their non¬
conducting of heat.
After a while the temperature of the solutions may rise to
a higher temperature than that required, in which case it is
only necessary to switch the light off.
By this method the various solutions can be easily kept at
the correct temperature and assist in obtaining consistent and
good results. Leonard G. Hone.
IMPROVING A DIFFUSED -LIGHT ENLARGER.
Sometimes it is very difficult to focus a dense, fully-
exposed negative, especially of the miniature variety,
with a diffused-light enlarger, even at f/4.5, owing to
poor illumination. Many people get round this difficulty by
focussing with a thin negative first and then replacing it by
the dense one ; but there is always the risk of a small dis¬
placement and an out-of-focus result.
The finished resistance unit.
The only real cure is a brighter light, and this can be obtained
very successfully with the help of a small photoflood lamp.
Now the life of this lamp at full brilliance is only about two
hours, which from the enlarging point of view is uneconomical ;
and in any case it would be too hot for continuous use in the
lamphouse of most instruments.
But there is absolutely no reason why it should not be used
at full brilliance for a few moments when focussing, and then
reduced to the power of an ordinary 100- watt lamp for e.xpos-
ing purposes ; thus reducing the heat and very considerably
increasing the life of the bulb. All that is needed is a simple
resistance unit such as described here.
The unit consists of a wooden base, recessed on the underside
for the wire connections ; two lampholders ; one switch ; one
5 or 10 amp. two-pin socket, whichever is the most suitable ;
and a heavy-duty resistance. For this any electric fitting
such as a bowl-fire, an electric iron, a kettle or toasting rack
which is rated at about 600 watts for 200-250 volt mains will
serve perfectly. This wattage rating is not critical, but a 600-
watt fitting will dim a small Osram photo.fiood to about the
same level as an ordinary loo-watt lamp.
The unit is wired as shown in the diagram ; the two con¬
nections from the outside lampholder go to the second holder,
one direct and the other via the two-pin socket. The switch
is also wired to the socket so that when it is in the " on ”
position, the socket is short-circuited.
When ready for use, put a small type photoflood lamp in
the enlarger and mount the resistance unit in a convenient
position. Then connect the electric supply to the outside
lampholder and the enlarger to the second holder. The
resistance (bowl-fire, electric iron, etc.) is plugged into the two-
pin socket and then placed under the table out of the way.
It will get hot but not red hot when in use ; in fact an in¬
genious worker might arrange it to warm his solutions during
the winter. The switch puts the resistance in or out of circuit,
and controls bright or dim illumination.
And do not think that because you have plugged in a 600-
watt fire or other fitting, that you are consuming this amount
of current. The electric fitting is in series with the photo¬
flood lamp, and in the dim or working position of the switch
the two combined will not take more than 150 watts ; but at
full brilli,ance, of course, the lamp takes more than this.
F. Gandon.
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Enable anyone to start the very fascinating
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Model H/O. For all miniature negatives £2 17 6
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ating source is used for the purpose of exposure.
Grain, scratches and imperfections in the negative arei
reduced to a minimum and at the same time excessive;
contrast is controlled.
STANDARD MODELS.
Model V/O. For all miniature negatives, en¬
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As above, but without lens. Includingspecial
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£4 15 0
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THE CHOICE OF A MINIATURE CAMERA
Once more the problem of Christmas presents looms large. Where photographic apparatus comes under consideration — especially the
question of picking out a miniature camera — we suggest turning the work over to us. If there is one thing on which we really pride our¬
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THE CONTAX CAMERA
A large proportion of the well-known professional
workers who formerly employed several cameras of
different sizes and types, and who are now relying
exclusively on the Contax and its remarkable range of
accessories to do all their work, were introduced by us
to this amazing camera.
The Contax is ihc universal camera and we are the
Contax experts. Years of working experience have
familiarised us with every one of the many special
purposes for which the Contax may be employed. We
shall be delighted to pass on to those amateurs or
professional workers who are considering the acqui¬
sition of a Contax such special information regarding
the comparative merits of the various lenses, etc., that
we have accumulated both from extensive use of the
apparatus itself and from the reports of the many custo¬
mers to whom we have supplied Contax cameras.
We have a number of interesting booklets dealing
with Coitax photography which wc shall be pleased
to send on request. The Contax ranges in price from
£31 to £78 5s.
A NEW RANGE PARAPHENYLENE-
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for winter photography in general. It is particularly
useful where photographs are taken under poor lighting
conditions ; for stage, action and candid photography
in general. This is on account of the action of the
metol constituent which brings up the latent detail in
the shadows. Paraphenylene-diamine-metol developer
produces remarkable shadow detail, gradation and
contrast combined with exceptionally fine grain in
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In contrast with most other types of paraphenylene
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THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A
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CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES, ALL OF
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OF CONFIDENCE AS NEW ONES. THE
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AT ALL TIMES A GUARANTEE OF ITS
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION.
A Few exceptional Cameras with Extra-Wide
Aperture Lenses. Specially recommended for
Winter and Artificial Light Photography In
general.
Contax Model II. f/1.5 Sonnar lens. As new £52 10 0
Leica Model Ilia, f/1.9 Hektor lens. As new £45 0 0
Exakta Multispeeds Model B (latest lever-wind type),
fitted improved Dallmeyer f/1.9 Super-Six lens and
case. Indistinguishable from new . £26 10 0
Contax Model 1. latest 1936 model, guaranteed very
slightly window-soiled only, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, with
carton and instructions booklet . £42 10 0
Another, as above, but second-hand. Condition as
new . £39 10 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model III, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £55 0 0
Contax Model I. latest type range-finder, f/2 Sonnar
lens. As new . £29 10 0
Contax Model I, slow-speeds shutter, f/2. 8 Tessar.
Practically as new . £19 10 0
Contax Mode! 1, slow-speeds shutter, f'3.5 Tessar.
Practically as new . £17 10 0
Plate Back for Model I Contax. £2 I Os. Extra Slides
to fit any model Contax plate back, 58. 6d. each.
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, f 2 Summar lens, ever-readv case.
As new in every way . £35 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f'2 Summar lens. As new
£31 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens. Practically as
new . £29 17 6
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£24 15 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£21 10 0
Leica Model 11, black, fitted special magnification for
range-finder, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Ex. condition £19 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable, f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Good condition . £7 15 0
Leitz 5-cm. f '2 Summar, non-collapsible . £9 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar. As new . £8 17 0
Leitz 1 3. 5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar, coupled. Practically as new
£10 7 6
Leitz 1 3. 5-cm. f/4.5 Hektor, coupled (chromium). As
new . £14 10 0
Universal Finder, black, as new, £3 ; Chromium Angular
Finder, as new, 32s. 6d. ; Negative Viewer with
opal plate, 328. 6d. ; Flashlight Attachment,£3 7 6
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
range-finders :
Nettax (only a few weeks old), 2 filters, ever-ready cdse.
As new. Cost £34 lOs . £26 10 0
Super Nettel, f 2.8 Tessar, case. As new ..£17 10 0
Dollina 1 !, f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigtiander Super Bessa, f/4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 5^/16, f/2.8 Tessar. As new.. £20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f'3.8 Tessar. Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4,5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £13 18 6
Super Ikonta 530 2, f/4.5 Tessar, normal Compur, case.
As new . £13 0 0
Plaubel Roll-Op, fitted f 2.8 Anticomar lens. As new
£15 15 0
MINIATURE REFLEXES:
Welta Superfekta, f 2.8 Tessar. As new . £18 10 0
Primarflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, case.
As new . £22 10 0
Exakta .Model B, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar lens.
As new . £15 1 5 0
Exakta Model B, f;1.9 Dallmeyer Super-Six, case. Prac¬
tically as new. . . £25 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f/1.9 Dallmeyer
Super-Six. As new . £21 10 0
MINIATURE REFLEXES (contd.) :
Exakta Model A, f, 3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/2. 9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Junior Model, f,4.5 Trioplan. Excellent con¬
dition . £7 10 0
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
6-in. i/5.5 Hugo Meyer Tele-Megor for Exakta. As
new . £8 10 0
Sashalite Synchronised Flash Attachment for Exakta
30s. Od.
Voigtiander Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar, Compur. As new
£3 19 6
Reflex-Korelle, latest type, f/2.8 Tessar. As new
£15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Excellent condition
£11 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur Rapid,
ever-ready case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur, ever-
ready case. Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . . £19 17 6
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£117 6
Rolleicord II, f‘'4,'5 Triotar, case. As new. .£11 15 0
Rolleicord 11, f'3.5 Triotar, case. As new.. £13 17 6
Noviflex, f'2.9 Trioplan, filter, case. As new. .£9 17 6
Voigtiander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar, ever-ready case. As
new . £13 17 6
Weltur Superfekta, f'2. 8 Tessar, 2 filters. As new
£18 15 0
Rubyette Model II. revolving back, f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens,
3 slides. As ne^v . £8 17 6
M/SCELMNEOUS :
Baby Ikonta, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, 3 filters.
As new . £8 5 0
Plaubel Makina, Model 1 1, f/2. 9 Anticomar lens, coupled
range-finder, 3 slides and F.P.A . £25 0 0
Tele-Makinar Lens, for Makina. As new.. £7 15 0
Planovista, only a few weeks old, f/2. 7 Plasmat, Rapid
Compur, case. As new . . £11 15 0
Planovista, f/3.5 Trioplan. As new. . . . . £8 10 0
Dollina I, f/2. 9 Radionar, Compur shutter. As new
£6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, filter, case . £6 19 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, 6-speed shutter. As new
£4 0 0
Kodak 620 Duo. f/4.5 lens, Comour shutter. As new
£6 18 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/3.5 lens, Compur shutter, case.
As new . £7 17 6
ELECTRIC EXPOSURE METERS :
All guaranteed to be as new.
Photoshop in case (cost £5 5s.), £1 58. ; New Model Avo,
£2 : Zeiss Helios, £3 58. ; Weston Model 627 (latest but
one). Universal, £3 ; Leicameter, £3 ; Sixtus, £3 IBs. 6d. ;
Prinsen. £2 ; Largodrem, 17s. 6d.
ENLARGERS :
Valoy. As new . . £7 15 0
Leitz Fylad, to take Leica lens . .£6 5 0
Filmarex 0, latest model, fitted f/4.5 lens with diaphragm,
condenser and special negative carrier. As new
£8 17 6
Praxidos Automatic, 6x6, No. 506, with tall lamp-house
and double condenser. Cost £21 13s. 6d. As new
£15 15 0
Ensign Automatic Miniature Magnaprinl. As new
£6 5 0
Miniature Magnaprint, f,4.5 Dallmeyer lens. As new
£4 17 6
Miraphot Automatic Model for 6x6 negatives, f/3.5
Tessar lens . . . £7 15 ^0
Write for our special booklet (“Miniature Enlargers )
in which all types of instruments are fully described
anddiscussed.
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circui.)
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‘ <%flN/A TV RE" NOTES
t Jk M Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
^ /W ■ queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
^ appear under this heading every week.
The Miniature Camera in a
BERNARD ALFIERI, Jim. Printing Works
Fig. 3. Taking the Casting from the Stereo Fress.
something whilst making the exposure,
although if there is any vibration it is
sometimes easier to hold the instrument
in the hand. Most of these pictures
depend for their success in having some
part of the subject absolutely sharp,
not only sharp as we often define it,
but so crisp that the detail can be almost
felt. This is dependent not only on
critical focussing, where the miniature
camera is specially helpful, but also
on the lighting arrangements. The soft
diffused light, nicely balanced as in
portraiture, would be useless here. The
hard type of lighting that is best under
these conditions can be obtained by a
general flood often already found on the
spot, combined with a really brilliant sin¬
gle source of light used at an angle of
roughly 45 degrees. This will not only give
roundness and modelling, but if used
as far away as possible it will produce
those crisp and hard shadows that are
usually associated with mechanical pre¬
cision in any form.
Fig. 4. A Rotary Printing Machine in action.
Series of pictures illustrating work
in factories — intimate photographs
taken in the heart of industry — are
as instructive as they are often difficult
to obtain. Much of the interesting work
and machinery is located in darn places,
and although it is often possible to obtain
permission to visit particular factories,
it is quite another thing to expect to
hold up production, or make elaborate
lighting arrangements whilst work is
in progress, while to try to stage a picture
when the works are closed down is to
Fig. I. Linotype Machines in action.
obtain the shell without the life and
atmosphere of the subject.
The miniature camera is often per¬
mitted \Vhen bigger apparatus would be
out of the question, and, due to the large
lens apertures combined with great depth
of focus, the maximum can be achieved
with the minimum amount of light.
Printing a Newspaper.
The accompanying photographs were
taken by courtesy of Messrs. Knapp
Drewett & Sons, Ltd., during the
printing of the Surrey Comet, and are
part of a complete set showing the
various operations in the production of
a newspaper.
They were taken at night whilst the
work was in progress. Light, in addi¬
tion to the ordinary lighting in the works
which in most cases was of very little
help, was provided by a 500-watt bulb
-of the photographic type held in a
hand reflector unit.
Fig. I shows the backs of a battery
of linotype machines, taken at i/6oth
sec., f/2. It will be seen that the shutter
speed was not sufficient to. arrest the
movement of the rapidly rotating wheels
in the foreground, but the general effect
of the machines is one of action, and
the 5-cm. Summar lens oSers enormous
depth of focus even at this very large
stop.
Fig. 2 shows a sheet of special material
(dry Hong) being placed over type.
This will be j)assed through the press
seen in the picture, and will retain an
impression which will be used as a
mould to cast the stereo plate. In this
picture a very bright lamp was hanging
in such a ])osition that it offered a good
general hood, and the photographic
lamp was used on the left-hand side
to produce the modelling.
For Rotary Printing.
Fig. 3 shows the curved casting being
taken out of the stereo press, and was
lit from the top right. In this case the
lens was stopped down to about f/4.5
and the exposure was i/2oth sec. Fig. 4
is a view through a big rotary printing
machine ; the plates can be seen mounted
on the cylinder which works against the
inking rollers on the right-hand side.
The set of negatives were taken on
very rapid panchromatic film, the fastest
available, and although more grain
must be e.xpected under these conditions
than would have been obtained had a
slower fine-grain film been used, they
Fig. 2. Making a Mould of the type in Dry Flong.
will all enlarge up to 15X12 without
showing an excess of grain.
Specially difficult pictures can some¬
times be obtained with a synchronised
flash-bulb, whilst subjects where quick
exposures are not required are often best
if taken with the ordinary lighting
available. The human element puts
added interest into pictures of this type,
and often the inclusion of steam, or
directly back lighting part of a subject,
will add to the atmosphere and general
interest in the photograph. Wherever
possible it is a wise precaution to use the
camera on a tripod, or rest it against
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December 2nd, 1936
Independent Winding
of the Leica Shutter
By JOHN WINNERY.
Winding Uie Leica shauer wunuiu imuing un tnejilm.
The focal-plane shutter of a Leica
is coupled with the film trans¬
mission, and, like other shutters
of a similar construction, it depends for
its action on the compression of a spring.
Although neglect will probably not
cause any great harm, it is not wise
to leave the shutter in a wound position
for very long periods, and after use it is
as well to cap the lens and make an
additional exposure if the film is not
exhausted. In this way the shutter
spring is not left under tension, but
most users of the camera would complain
that one frame has been wasted in
achieving this.
It is not generally known that the
shutter can be wound again without
moving on the film. To do this the
release button should be depressed, and
the shutter speed knob rotated in an
anti-clockwise direction until a faint click
is heard, when the button is released.
By this method the blind will be wound
without moving on the film, and the
shutter will be set to the same speed as
before the blank exposure was made.
In the set position, the shutter speed
can be altered in the usual manner, if
desired before making the new exposure.
Recourse can be had to this method
where double e.xposures or “ ghost
effects” are required. Amusing photo¬
graphs can be obtained in this manner,
where a setting or background is exposed
first, and then the shutter rewound
without moving on the film. Figures are
ne.xt photographed in appropriate posi¬
tions in front of a black background,
which when developed on the same
negative will appear transparent. Also
such little dodges as photographing
battleships sailing through a busy
shopping centre will create amusement,
even if they are not accepted by the
serious pictorial worker.
TAKING CARE OF THE LENS
By ARTHUR FREEMAN.
ONE of the most essential \ irtues of
the miniature camera is its
exceptional crispness of focus,
and the definition which will allow
enormous enlargements to be made from
such small negatives — in other words,
the excellence of the lens. It there¬
fore behoves us to take great care of
this component and treat it with the
respect due to fine craftsmanship.
Whilst it is essential to keep the lens
free from dirt or film, great care must
be taken not to spoil the high optical
polish. One of the safest ways is to
remove the lens from the camera at
regular intervals, brush both sides
carefully witli|a camel-hair brush, breathe
upon the glass, and gently rub it with
a wad of Japanese tissue. This specially
soft material can be purchased from
most camera dealers in book form for
a few pence, and a book carried in the
back of the camera case is a useful
precaution against lens scum or film.
Where a lens shutter is employed, it
is safe to remove the cells in order to
clean both sides, but in the case of some
cameras, such as the Leica, it is suffi¬
cient to unscrew the lens as a whole and
just clean both surfaces.
Particularly in the winter months,
when the instrument may undergo
severe changes of temperature by being
brought from a cold atmosphere into a
hot room, the lens is likely to steam
over. It then collects in the moisture
Using Uns-cLeaning tissue.
particles of dirt, which dry into a thin
scum difficult to remove unless the lens
is carefully wiped before it dries.
Most of these remarks can be applied
to the lens of a miniature enlarger.
When enlarging from damp negatives,
the heat of the lamp will sometimes
cause slight steam to condense on the
inside surface, whilst heat from the
hand during focussing can produce the
same effect on the outside glass. For
this reason it is a convenience to hang
up a book of Japanese tissue near the
enlarger to checkmate one’s natural
tendency to employ a pocket handker¬
chief to avoid the effort of hunting for
better material.
Two Enlarging
W. M. RICHARDSON. Hints
Avoiding Dust on the Negative.
Readers who enlarge their minia¬
ture negatives probably find it
difficult to keep the negative
carrier free from particles of dust, fine
hairs, etc. I have overcome this diffi¬
culty by dispensing with the glass alto¬
gether, and if the existing carrier does
not lend itself to this alteration, a new
carrier is easily constructed. Two pieces
of brass, the size of the old carrier, are
obtained, and the necessary opening cut
in both pieces, the size of which is
determined by the negative. Finish off
with emery cloth and metal polish, and
see that there are no sharp edges any¬
where'. A very simple hinge, which will
be found quite durable, can be made with
two pieces of adhesive plaster. It will
be found that the film can easily be slid
along for each succeeding exposure with¬
out the slightest risk of damage ; it will
hold the film perfectly flat, and I have had
one in constant use for nearly two years.
A Good LIse for a Printing Frame.
Another useful tip when enlarging a
number of negatives from miniature size
in a vertical enlarger, to, say, quarter-
plate or postcard, is to place the bromide
paper in a printing frame of the chosen
size, first making certain that the frame
will not wobble when placed in this
A Simple Paper-holder and Mask.
position. Four wood screws, one in
each corner, will ensure this. In this
way, a perfect border for the enlarge¬
ment is obtained, and the frame can be
moved about to include the correct
portion of the negative required. The
enlarger, of course, should be focussed
with the printing frame in position.
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Modern
Miniature Cameras
THE “ NETT AX ”
The latest addition to the Zeiss Ikon family of
miniature cameras is the " Nettax.” This
little instrument is first cousin to both the
Contax and the Super Nettel series. It takes 35-nim.
cin6 film in standard cassettes, cartridges or Contax
spools, and the negatives produced are 24x36 mm.
It is slightly smaller in bulk than the Contax, and is
definitely pleasant and easy to handle.
Its optical equipment and lens adjustment are
similar to the Contax. The lens is fitted in «'» collapsible
tubular mount which is pulled out and with a slight
turn locked in position for use. i'oeussing is then
effected by movement of a lever that is part of the
lens mount. Rotating this focusses the lens and
operates the built-in short-base range-finder which
forms part of the camera body.
The distance meter is so conslrucled to be meclfanic-
ally coupled with any of the lenses that are interchange¬
able on the camera. These are the Tessar f/2.8 or
Tessar f/3.5 of 2-in. focal length, either of which is
fitted as standard, or the Tessar f/8 of focal
length for wide-angle work, or the Triotar f/5.6 4|-in.
focal length for distance work. All are litted with
bayonet joint attachment.
The body of the “Nettax” is similar in detail to
that of the Super Nettel 11. The metal focal-plane
shutter has speeds i/5th second to i/i,oooth second
and “ time.” Setting the shutter automaticallv
changes the film for the next exposure — which is
registered on a counting disc. The shutter release is
conveniently placed for the finger.
The back of the camera is detachable for easy
insertion of the film spools and for cleaning, etc.
The back may be replaced if requii^d by a plate adap¬
ter back, and the special shoe by the finder on the
top will take a number of accessories, such as the
Albada sports view'-finder, the Contameter, exposure
meters, or the oblique viewer for “ round-the-corner ”
photography. The finish is black and chromium.
The “ Nettax ” is an example of fine construction
and attention to detail that is associated with the
firm of Zeiss Ikon, and it is another notable addition
to their series of precision miniature cameras. The
prices are : —
With Zeiss Tessar f/3,5, 2 in., £2() 5s.
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, 2 in., £32 los.
Ever-ready case, £i 19s. extra.
Further particulars of the “ Nettax *’ and all
accessories will be supplied on application to Zeiss
Ikon Ltd., Mortimer House, 37-41, Mortimer Street,
London, W,r.
In buying bromide paper, remem¬
ber that it is more useful to have
three packets of different grades of
contrast than to have three packets
of different surfaces. Unless you
are prepared to carry large stocks,
choose a surface acceptable for all¬
round use, and stick to it except for
special purposes.
When enlarging, make sure that
negative, condenser and film -carrier
are all free from dust. It is better
to spend half a minute in dusting
than half an hour in spotting the
final prints.
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
Bergner Premiere.
Y Contax was taxed to the limit
during my visit to Edinburgh for
the oft postponed production of
Sir James Barrie’s " The Boy David.”
On arrival I found that I had been
allotted standing-room in the circle,
and when in the theatre I found that
the lighting, though artistic, was not at
all bright. So I was up against a real
photographic problem.
Miniature camera shutters seemed to
be clicking in all quarters and I must
own -to being rather nervous of the ones
in the stalls, which is the spot I would
have chosen had 1 been able to. But
an inspection of the Monday’s daily
papers gave me a very happy feeling — the
kind you get when you hnd you have
been able to solve a problem, whilst the
majority of your rivals had failed.
That Scoop Picture.
On my way north 1 planned a picture
of the type Art Editors grab with both
liands. I would get Elisabeth Bergner
to mount the ass, at its head 1 would
place tile author. Sir James Barrie,
and somewhere in the region of the tail
would be a very broad smile behind
which would be found Mr. C. B. Cochran.
I'pon arrival 1 put my proposal
Throtigh the hoop at Gamages Circus.
before the great C. B. C. with all the
enthusiasm I could muster. His reply
was very terse. Sir James was in bed
with severe lumbago, Elisabeth would
throw a fit at the sight of a camera and
refuse to appear. He said that even the
ass would kick at the suggestion (I
do not know how he found this out), so
I had to be satisfied with the broad smile.
When I got back to town I was feeling
very depressed, so that I was more than
glad when I ran into an anti-cyclone in
the shape of James Jarche. In the
course of a long and comfortable conver¬
sation, conducted in the largest armchairs
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we could find in the hotel lounge, I
gleaned from him two items of news
which may interest you.
New Developers.
Kodak have a new fine-grain developer,
and their research department sent him
a very liberal quantity of it to try. He
is very enthusiastic about it, has written
for more and is begging them to put it
on the market. My letter asking for a
Elisabeth Bergner as “ The Boy David,"
Sonnar 3^-m. lens, at //2.
sample is in the post, and when I have
given it a good trial you shall hear
all about it.
The other news is that another research
firm are experimenting with treacle in
the developer to reduce grain. This is
an old idea, revived by ” The A.P.”
a few weeks ago Topics of the Week,”
November 4th). At the ” Royal” din¬
ner recently the President said ‘‘ Photo¬
graphy has passed from the messy stage,
etc., etc.” ; but it seems to me that if in
the future we are to start mixing treacle
with our developers, we shall certainly
be returning to the messy stage again.
And what is going to happen if my
dark-room assistant has a sweet tooth ?
Seasonable Subjects.
Nearly all the big stores at the present
time are providing countless subjects for
some real ” human interest ” studies,
which are to be found where shoppers
are selecting their Christmas gifts. You
will find the light is always good, and
well suited to the fast pan. film ; I quite
expect that in the future many of these
new subjects will appear in the exhibi¬
tions and meet with a fair share of
success.
At Gamages you will find a miniature
circus. What better subject could there
be for a “ try-out ” in preparation for
the full-size one which opens at 'Olympia
at Christmas ?
In taking portraits, do not forget
that film is cheap and sitters hard
to please. Make plenty of exposures,
then, and when offering proofs be
tactful enough to suppress the more
libellous ones.
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Miniature
Matters
Depth of Focus and Speed
WHERE THE MINIATURE SCORES.
The most usually claimed advantage
of the miniature camera is the
increased depth of focus given by
the short-focus lens, but it is not always
realised what a very important advan¬
tage this increased depth really is.
The matter can be looked at in either
of two ways. First, let us make a
comparison between two photographs
of a figure with the bushes, trees, and
other surroundings of a garden as back¬
ground. The figure — human or animal
— is standing on the lawn. All we
really want is a sharp' picture of the
figure, for which even a ^-plate camera
would have depth of focus enough.
The Line of Sharp Focus.
So far, so good — but what of the
surroundings ? The quarter-plate camera
shows the grass as a blur, except at the
e.xact distance of the figure, which stands
on a clearly-marked and very noticeable
line of sharply defined grass that runs
across the picture from left to right.
This is specially marked in a photo¬
graph taken, as one of a cat or dog might
be, from a low viewpoint. Does that
hard line of sharp focus, so prominent
in the print, really exist in the original
subject as the eye sees it ? Of course
not- — the human eye is itself a miniature
camera, and has far too much depth of
focus ever to see a lawn in such a way.
And the background ? With this
quarter-plate camera, its lens used at
f/4.5 or larger, the trees or bushes behind
the figure are so completely out of focus
that they become a series of round blobs
of light and dark, overlapping and inter¬
lacing. Is that natural ? Look at such
a subject, and while keeping your eyes
firmly on the figure allow the attention
to wander to the background and notice
how it appears. It will be a little
ill-defined — but no human eye has ever
seen the queer futuristic pattern of
bright blobs, utterly unrecognisable as
trees or bushes, that the quarter-plate
negative serves up as a “ reproduction ”
of the background.
Compare the photograph we have been
describing — with, perhaps, a little exag¬
geration to make our point clear — with
that taken by a miniature camera at the
same lens-aperture. The hard line of
sharp focus across the lawn has vanished ;
as before, it is sharp where the figure is
standing, and unsharp elsewhere, but the
apparently sudden transition from sharp
to fuzzy is no longer there. The back¬
ground, too, is no longer a series of
meaningless crazy blobs, but is just what
it should be — a tree and some bushes
softly defined, but still unmistakably tree
and bushes. Even now it is not quite
what the eye sees, but at least it is
much closer to reality than the picture
taken with the larger camera.
Small Size, High Speed.
It is quite true that this camera could
have been made to give the same result
as the small by stopping down the lens to
increase the depth of focus. That brings
us to the second aspect of the value of
depth — its value in terms of speed.
Suppose that the photograph that so
pleased us when taken with the minia¬
ture camera was taken at i/5oth sec.
at f/4.5. using the usual 2-in. lens of
the true miniature. To get the same
angle of view on a quarter-plate a lens
of 6|-in. focal length would be used ;
for the same depth of focus as the
miniature lens at f/6.3 this would have
to be stopped down to about f/14, and
the exposure required, instead of i/5oth
sec., would be i/sth sec.
A miniature camera using a 5-cm.
lens is thus ten times as fast as a quarter-
plate camera when the latter is so used
as to get an identical result.
In “ Facts and Formula,” on page 574
of this issue, will be found a comparison
of the relative speeds of cameras of all
sizes from half-plate to 24 X 36 mm.
A. L. M. S.
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
BUYING 35-nim. FILM.
/ have just bought a cind-film mvxiatiire. I notice
that films for it can be bought in cassettes, in cut
lengths ready for insertion in the camera's own
chargers, or in rolls of 15 or 50 ft. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of these various
methods of buying film? A. N. {Cork.)
There is only one disadvantage in the cassette, and
that is that you have to buy a new one with every
him. Cut lengths, ready trimmed for the camera’s
own chargers, are considerably cheaper. At standard
prices, film in the length is practically identical in
price with the cut length?, but it does offer the advan¬
tage that if you so desire you can fill your chargers
with short lengths for six, twelve or any other number
of exposures that you may happen to need. Adver¬
tisers occasionally offer 35-mra. cine film, possibly
derived from professional “ movie ” studios, at quite
low prices, and you might like to be in a position t<»
use this, if only for experimental purposes.
MAKER’S NAME WANTED.
Can you give me the name and address of the makers
of the Beira ” miniature camera ? F. C. [Brightotx.)
The “ Beira ” camera, which belongs to the class
of cin(f-film miniatures taking photographs 36x24
rum. in size, is made abroad. The English agents, from
whom you can obtain all information about the camera,
are Messrs. Luminos, Ltd., of 22, Bartlett’s Biildings,
Holbom Circus, London, E.C.4.
STOPS IN ENLARGING.
My miniature vertical enlarger uses the lens from
the camera which, of course, has an iris diaphragm.
Should I stop down when enlarging, or should J
expect the lens to give perfect definition at full
aperture ? E. S. {Sidcup.}
If your focussing is correct, stopping down will not
improve the definition when using a first-grade lens,
but it is often difficult to see when a negative is focussed
exactly. In order to ensure perfect sharpness, it is a
good plan to focus at full aperture and then stop tbe
lens down a little.
W’hen making small enlargements from thin nega¬
tives you may find that the exposure required is only
a second or so at full aperture. It is then convenient
to stop down so as .to bring the exposure up to about
five seconds, which is very much easier to time with
accuracy. But when making big enlargements,
especially from dense negativ'es, one would focus with
every care and pot stop down, so keeping the exposure
reasonably short. Further use of the stops is in
connection with shading, which is difficult to do with
an exposure much under 15 or 30 seconds. Where you
have tilted the easel in order to correct converging
verticals, you may find that the smallest stop of your
lens is required for all-over sharpness.
NEWTON’S RINGS.
A few of my enlargements are disfigured with a
series of rather faint concentric rings, alternately
lighter and darker than their surroundings. Some¬
times these rings are nearly circular — more often
distorted, but they remain more or less concentric.
To what are they due, and how can I avoid them ?
They are not visible on the negative.
J. M. {Exeter.)
These rings are known as Newton’s rings, since it
was he who first discovered them. They owe their
origin to interference between the direct ray of light
and a ray reflected twice -at the surface where film and
glass meet. Where film and glass are in perfect vertical
contact the interference does not occur, but appears
when there is a separation equal to about quarter of a
wave-length of light.
The rings often appear where the film and the glass
are held apart by a tiny speck of dust, though they
may equally occur where the pressure of the springs
fail to drive the film into complete contact with the
glass owing to the stiffness of the film.
This description of their origin makes it clear that
the rings can be avoided either by forcing the film into
perfect optical contact with the glass, or by preventing
them from touching at all. The latter method is
usually the most practical, and a mask of thick
celluloid or other convenient material between film
and glass is generally a cure.
Fine- Grain Developers (5).
MORE METOL-HYDROQUINONE-BORAX FORMULA.
OF the following developers two belong to the
modem high sulphite-concentration class, but
the first, which was first published some years
ago, contains much less sulphite and much more borax
than the usual fine-grain developer. It is in conse¬
quence fast-working, but probably does not give the
finest attainable grain. With fine-grain films, however,
it might be a very successful developer. The remaining
two formulae belong to the modern type of fine-grain
developer of high sulphite concentration. Owing to
its higher proportion of metol, we should expect
G.D. 206 to permit slightly shorter exposures than
G.D. 205.
Wellington M.Q. Borax Formula.
Metol . . . . . . 18 grs. (2 gnu.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) .. 90 grs. (logrm.)
Hydroquinone . . . . . . 18 grs. (2 grm.)
Borax . . . . . . . . 180 grs. (20 grm.)
Water .. .. .. . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time is from 3 to 5 minutes at 65
degrees Fahr.
The composition of this developer is such as to
suggest that the fineness of grain will hardly suffer
if it is diluted for tank use.
Gevaert Soft-Working Fine-Grain Tank De¬
veloper G.D. 206.
Metol . 35 grs. (4 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 2 02. (105 grm.)
Hydroquinone . . . . . . 18 grs. (2 grm.)
Borax . . . . . . . . 18 grs. (2 grm.)
Water . . . . . . 20 oz. (r,ooo c.c.)
This developer is intended to be diluted with three
times its own volume of water for use in a tank, in
which case the time of development required will be
about 30 minutes at 65 degrees Fahr.
The composition of this developer, however, sug¬
gests that it might give finer grain if used at full
strength, developing for from 6 to 8 minutes at 65
degrees Fahr.
Gevaert Fine-Grain Formula G.D, 205,
Metol . . 18 grs. (2 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 600 grs. (70 grm.)
Hydroquinone . . . . . . 50 grs. (6 grm.)
Borax . . . . . . . . 18 grs. (2 grm.)
Water . . . . . . . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time, about 20 minutes at 65 degrees
Fahr.
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tX+4IBITION PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLXII.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Lt.-Col. H. F.
COLLINGRIDGE
IT is difficult to follow in the footsteps of so many
workers of the first rank who have contributed to
this series, but 1 hope that in these notes some may
be of interest. I use a 3^ X2^ or 9x12 cm. reflex, and
nothing but panchromatic plates except for enlarging
negatives or copying. I aim at fairly plucky negatives,
as they seem to suit my condenser enlarger fitted with a
strong but well-diffused light.
“ I always desensitise in order to see and control the
negative. With subjects that have possibilities of an
Spanish Tragedy. H. F. Collingridge.
exhibition picture I prefer individual development by
inspection, and often employ the water-bath method with
certain subjects. It is most useful, as it prevents the high¬
lights running away, and brings out shadow detail.
“ If three or four plates are developed together in a tank
I desensitise first in the tank, and transfer them to a large
dish when development has progressed about half-way.
This combined tank and dish method makes individual
control possible. Using a bright green Ilford safe-light,
I keep the dish covered except when I quickly examine
a plate.
” Most of my enlarging is on bromide paper,
and for this I use a bright yellow safe-light. In the
case of the test strip development is watched care¬
fully, but for the large print the dish is covered up
with a piece of three-ply wood, and the print is
examined for the first time at the end of a minute,
shown by the dark-room clock. Development is
continued for as long as three minutes, using the
exact strength the makers recommend. The prints
do not stain provided the developer is fresh, and
being covered up they show no sign of fog.
“ The reason for doing this is to bring out the
whole range of tones the paper is capable of pro¬
ducing. If development is complete in about two
minutes I consider the exposure has been too long.
Exposure is done by counting seconds, which
obviates straining one’s eyes looking at a clock,
and allows one to concentrate on local shading,
extra exposure, etc. Details of grade of paper,
aperture, exposure and any local control are tabu¬
lated in a book, so that further prints can be made
without repeating a test strip.
“ If a landscape has not got a good sEy in the
negative I put one in from a different negative.
As regards finishing, very few prints are not im¬
proved either by emphasising important high¬
lights with ferricyanide, or by subduing unwanted
ones by oil reinforcement or charcoal and stump.
“ I have found it a great help in producing
exhibition prints to make prints also for various
competitions. ‘ In Quiet Waters ’ is an example,
this being a prize-winner in the Weekly Illustrated,
and is reproduced by courtesy of the Daily Herald.
I shopld also like to say how much I owe to The
Amateur Photographer. It has helped me enor¬
mously, and though I have taken it in for a great
many years there is always something new to
learn.”
[A further example of Lt.-Col. H. F. Collingridge’ s
work is reproduced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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December 2nd, 1936
th[ amateur photographer
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
CATALAN FISHERMAN/' hy Leo
Besides forming an excellent
study of a type, this subject is
also notable in that it conveys
a fine impression of sunlight and the
open air, while the representation of
action is interesting and lends a con¬
siderable attraction to the literary
content.
It is by no means an easy subject
to handle. It is necessary, in order
that the nature of the work
upon which the figure is
engaged may be clearly dis¬
closed, that the lobster-pot —
if that is what the basket-
work structure is — should be
well in evidence, and, on
account of its bulk, the plac¬
ing of the figure, which is, of
course, the more important
element, demands a consider¬
able amount of judgment.
It must be sufficiently “ in ”
the picture to prevent its
priority being impaired, but,
because of the lobster-pot, it
must be placed much more
to the right and nearer the
edge than usual.
In the ordinary way, such
a position would involve some
loss of significance, but, in
this instance, any such loss
has been retriev^ed by two
factors, the first of which is
the placing of the head on a
diagonal, and the second is
the extension of the arms and
legs toward the opposite side.
If the top right and bottom
left-hand corners be joined
up, the connecting line will
pass through the head. The
same line passes through two
of the intersections formed by divi¬
sions of thirds vertically and hori¬
zontally, the points in question being
sufficiently off the centre to avoid a
feeling of symmetry, and far enough
from the edge to counter any sug¬
gestion of weakness. They therefore
provide suitable positions for the
centre of interest, and, in fact, are
usually referred to as the “ strong
points ” of a picture. It is not neces¬
sary, however, that the centre of
interest should be precisely placed on
one of these points. It is quite
sufficient if it is in the near vicinity,
but, when it happens to fall on a
diagonal, a sort of imaginary con¬
nection seems to be implied and per¬
mits the centre of a^ttraction to be
placed farther from one of the points
of intersection than would otherwise
be the case.
Whether knowingly or simply
through an instinctive feeling of
rightness, such a position has been
chosen in this instance, and it is
mainly on this ground that the
placing of the figure is justified. The
second factor — the extension of the
limbs towards the centre — acts in a
similar way in that they also suggest
a connection — actual in this case —
between the figure and the upper and
lower points of intersection on the
right-hand side.
But it might be said that the basket-
work does cover the opposite two
points on the left-hand side and is
therefore more strongly placed than
the figure. If placing were every¬
thing, this would be true enough, but
the factor of chiaroscuro — or the
A. Leigh
arrangement of light and shade — also
has an influence that is very con¬
siderable. All the weight of tone rests
with the figure. In a scheme that is
mainly half-tone, the darks contained
within his outline far outweigh any
tone elsewhere, and the most brilliant
lights are those of his shirt. These
lights have also an attraction that, if
anything, is greater than that of the
darks, and the contrast of
extremes of tone in the same
outline causes both attrac¬
tions to be united. The con¬
centration of interest so cre¬
ated is most powerful, and, in
view of the lack of any similar
attraction in the lobster-pot,
the supremacy of the figure is
unquestionable.
The lobster-pot simply does
not count in comparison, and
its placing is therefore im¬
material. Besides all this, the
figure has the advantage of
human interest, which, in the
natural order of things, con¬
fers an attraction vastly in
excess of that of any in¬
animate element. At the same
time, and although the com¬
position is quite successful as
it stands, there is just a hint
of restriction in the small
amount of space allotted to
the setting, and if there are no
undesirable features just out¬
side that would be introduced
by the adjustment, it would
be as well, if the negative per¬
mits, if something like half
an inch were added to the top
and right-hand side.
The alteration would have
the effect of bringing the figure more
in the picture, would avoid the sugges¬
tion of restraint, and would retain the
better features of the present relation¬
ship of elements, without disadvantage.
Technically, the rendering is par¬
ticularly interesting on account of its
presentation of shadow detail — as
disclosed in the darker tones of the
face — and in the way the light and
shade on the shirt is recorded in com¬
parison with the deeper tones of the
sky. The exposure must have been
calculated with precision, and printing
must have received equivalent atten¬
tion. “ Mentor.”
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CATALAN FISHERMAN.
{From the London Salon of Photography.)
Bv Leo A. Leigh.
December 2, 1936
LIGHT AND SHADE.
[From the London Salon of Photography.)
By Dr. Don Arti-ro de Carvalho.
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December_2, 1936
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IN QUIET WATERS.
{See article, “ How I make_my Exhibition Pictures.")
Bv H. F. COLLINCRIDGE.
December 2, 1936
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I. — “ Mermaid Street, Rye."
By Miss P. Storey.
5. — “ The Mill, Marlow."
By E. D. Sheppard.
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
2. — “ Balconies, Las Palmas."
By C. H. Bartlett.
6. — “ Tudor House."
By J. L. Charlton.
3. — "Looking through the Arches."
By Miss M. E. Shimmin.
4. — “ Castle Combe."
By H. E. Paul.
7. — "A Somerset Cottage."
By H'. //. Bone.
8. — “ Sunshine in a Back Street."
By C. E. Edgar.
December 2nd, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
STREET scenes are extremely
fascinating subjects. There is
always a chance of suitable
figures turning up ; the various effects
of sunlight upon the buildings are
most attractive ; and the chasing of
possibilities and the satisfaction that
follows upon the seizing of an offered
opportunity lends the pursuit an
extraordinary charm.
Chance and Opportunity.
Of the examples reproduced on the
opposite page. No. 8, “ Sunshine in a
Back Street,” by C. E. Edgar, displays
what is, perhaps, the best combination.
The figure, despite a back view, is
exceedingly well caught, and its scale
is such as to represent a well-judged
mean between over-assertion and
insignificance.
It is just about the right size in
relation to the rest of the material,
and, while it is placed a trifle too near
the centre, it does serve its purpose
in providing an efficient centre of
interest as well as lending point to the
effect of sunshine.
The placing could be corrected by
trimming about three-sixteenths of an
inch from the left, and, if the tone
of the sky were also lowered a little,
a pleasing picture would result. Its
success, however, chiefly rests upon
the choice of a suitable figure at the
right distance, and of a toire that
contrasts well with the setting against
which it is shown. The lines of the
cottages, too, fall together very well,
and, on the whole, it is an excellent
example of its class.
In No. 2, “ Balconies, Las Palmas,”
by C. H. Bartlett, the scale of the two
central figures is not so important
and those elsewhere are inclined to
detract from their interest. If the two
were alone the arrangement would
seem better designed, and, while
sunshine is present, it scascely gets
across with the same effect as No. 8.
Mood and the Subject.
The sunshine should be evident as
a mood or effect of nature in order to
confer a measure of pictorial appeal
upon the work, but, as its main light
comes against the sky, which is of
practically the same tone, its chance
of making itself felt is almost negli¬
gible. If it were rendered as it would
appear — a distinct shade or so the
brighter — -the case would be different,
and that such a rendering could have
been achieved can be confirmed by
reference to the reproduction of " Cata¬
lan Eisherman,” which is the subject
of our pictorial analysis this week.
The sunlight on the shirt in that
case is noticeably brighter than the
sky, and, in dealing with buildings of
equal brilliance against a blue sky, a
like distinction ought to be recorded.
A light filter suitably adjusted to
the sensitive material is an aid in
this direction. The angle of lighting
also has an influence, but, if the
distinction is visible, there should be
no great difficulty in obtaining a
perfectly true rendering. Still, the
print is not devoid of sky tone, which
is so much to the good, and, in that
respect, it shows up favourably in
comparison with some of the others
on the page.
Brilliance by Contrast.
A measure of sky tone is just per¬
ceptible in No. I, ” Mermaid Street,
Rye,” by Miss P. Storey, but more is
desirable. Nevertheless, the print
does manage to attain a degree of
brilliance, although this is provided
rather by immediate contrast of tone
than by comparison with the sky.
The dark timber-work of the cottage
fronts forces up the lights on the
adjoining plaster, and both gain in
significance by the juxtaposition. It
is well contrived, and the subject con¬
tains sufficient interest in itself to
enable it to dispense with a figure or
figures in embellishment. All the
same, they would, if they could have
been found, add a touch of life that
would enhance the pictorial appeal,
and, if the subject can be repeated,
it might be as well to see what can
be done in this direction.
No. 3, " Looking through the
Arches,” by Miss M. E. Shimmin, is
pleasantly sunny, but seems to need
a figure even more. The exclusion
of the sky, no doubt, was well advised,
but it is questionable if quite so much
foreground is really necessary. In
fact, it would seem that a better
arrangement would be provided if the
whole of the patch of sunlight in the
immediate foreground had been omit¬
ted and an equivalent amount added
to the top. The removal of the light
a t the base, besides conferring a
greater measure of stability, would
have the effect, also, of stressing the
value of the remaining sunlight patches
by power of restriction.
Restraint and Effect.
The effect would be enhanced by
the restraint with which it would be
employed, a fact which is well demon¬
strated by a comparison with No. 7,
” A Somerset Cottage,” by W. H. Bone.
In the latter, the area in sunshine
is considerably greater than in No. 3,
yet, despite the fact that it is helped by
the fofeground shadow at the base,
the print does not convey the same
feeling of sunshine. It is true that
its somewhat harsh contrasts do not
properly represent the mellow sugges¬
tion of sunlight as it ought to be
recorded, and that its value, as it
stands, is very much diminished by
the aggressiveness of the sky ; but,
even if these faults were corrected, it
is doubtful if the revised result would
equal the attraction of the adjusted
form of No. 3, simply because the
area of sunlight is too great and not
sufficiently balanced by an adequate
amount of shadow tone.
“ Tudor House ” (No. 6), by J. L.
Charlton, goes to the opposite ex¬
treme, and except for the sky, which is
a good bit too bright for the rest,
tends towards a flatness which seems
to indicate the presence of under¬
exposure. Moreover, there appears to
be little reason for the long stretch of
foreground, from which three-quarters
of an inch could be trimmed with
advantage.
Technique and the Print.
Nos. 4 and 5, ‘‘ Castle Combe,” by
H. E. Paul, and “ The Mill, Marlow,”
by E. D. Sheppard, are much better
disposed and, as far as technique is
concerned, do not offer any occasion
for criticism.
They might, perhaps, be all the
better for a bit more tone in the sky —
the need for a filter seems indicated — ■
but they are not entirely lacking in
this direction, and, at any rate, they
do convey something of a feeling of
sunshine. Neither, however, can pro¬
perly be described as street scenes
and the question of the inclusion or
omission of figures does not therefore
arise. " Mentor.”
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There has been some interesting correspondence on
the quality of D. and P. work, and I should hke to
chirp a bit to the same tune myself, as it is a matter
of considerable importance to the beginner, especially at
the very start. In spite of anything I may say here, I
shall still advise anyone using a camera for the first time
to have his negatives and prints done for him, provided
that he takes every possible precaution to find someone
who can be relied upon to do the work properly.
Making a Start.
It seems to me to be a wise course for the beginner to
give all his attention to learning how to use his camera,
how to select good subjects, and how to give exposures that
will come within the margins of reasonable correctness,
and to leave developing and printing to others. The
results will show that he has made certain errors in handling
his camera ; that some of his subjects were ill-chosen ;
that many of his exposures were very wide of the mark.
When he has got over these troubles and gets a good average
of satisfactory results, then he should set to work and master
developing and printing. Till he does this he cannot be a
photographer.
I am not disposed to agree with a correspondent who
claimed that D. and P. work abroad was better than in this
countrj\ In my opinion, if we take the whole of such
work done at home, abroad, or on cruises, we shall in all
cases find the same variations from excellent to hopelessly
bad.
How it Began.
Let me go back a bit. When I started photography as a
hobby I was one of a large number of amateurs all working
on similar general lines. We used plates more than films,
and developed them ourselves ; and from the negatives we
made our own prints, enlargements and lantern slides. We
were entirely independent and self-reliant.
We may have been geese, some of us, but we kept the
dealers well supplied with quite substantial golden eggs,
and it is the fault of the dealers that as time went on that
supply dwindled, and that the eggs were much smaller
and only of brass. Many things the old-time amateur
bought in large quantities have vanished entirely from the
dealer’s store. He still collects golden eggs, but from a
very different source.
By degrees the practice grew up of handing over all
developing and printing to be done by others, until to-day
there is a vast system of mass production. In practically
all forms of mass production there are certain advantages,
but always drawbacks ; and in this particular case I think
the drawbacks are very serious. In the case of the best and
highest forms of photography mass production is, of course,
out of the question ; but even in the mere turning out of
haphazard snapshots by indifferent novices it is often
unreliable and ineffective.
We should not expect anything else.
Just consider a few points in connection with this D. and
P. work. To begin with it is very markedly seasonal. We
who do our own work may carry on more or less steadily
all the year round ; but those who farm their work out are
like the summer week-enders and holiday-makers.
If you went into a central developing and printing
works on a Monday, after a fine week-end in the summer,
you would be astounded at the avalanche of spools pouring
in from the branches and collecting stations. However
many thousands there may be, finished negatives and prints
are expected back, whence they came, next day ! I con¬
tend that it is absurd to expect that mass of work to be
done properly, however perfect the plant and organisation,
and however numerous and capable the staff.
Some Difficulties.
Good photography, even of the most straightforward
kind, demands knowledge, experience and skill. We
cannot expect these from girls who are taken on for a month
or so in the summer, taught just enough to give them a
chance to do a job mechanically and sent about their
business when the rush is over. Yet this is exactly what
happens in many establishments, and it is difficult to
see any alternative.
I have just paused to refer to the first time and
temperature table that came to hand. With the same
fresh developer, used at 65° Fahr., I find three develop¬
ment times given for securing the same degree of contrast,
namely 13, 19 J and 26 minutes. The difference is due to
the varying development speeds of the films treated.
Very well ; go back to that avalanche of spools. Are
they sorted out according to development speed ? Do
they go into a tank of fresh developer ? Does anyone
time them to the half-minute ? Does anyone know how
long a film ought to be in a tank containing a solution of
doubtful activity ? Is it any wonder that a large pro¬
portion of the films are under- or over-developed ?
I say that the very best of factories cannot do the best
possible with the delicate operations of photography,
under conditions of frantic haste, and with a large per¬
centage of the “ hands ” semi-skilled or unskilled.
Good and Bad.
We must expect far less from inferior establishments.
More than once I have been* consulted by someone who
proposes to start a D. and P. business, and asks what
equipment is absolutely necessary, and what developer he
ought to use. What sort of work is he likely to turn out ?
No wonder I see spools of panchromatic film turned into
foggy positives by being put through the same treatment
as ordinary films. There are some people doing photo¬
graphic work, and charging for it, who would be better
employed sorting rags and bones.
On several occasions, to obtain first-hand knowledge,
I have had developing and printing done for me without
disclosing my identity. To put it mildly the results have
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been “ mixed.” The only wise thing to do with some of
them was to destroy them.
On the other hand I have had special and difficult
jobs done for me by persons and firms I have known, and
the results have far transcended anything I could possibly
achieve myself. But in such cases I have not rushed the
experts for time, nor restricted them for price. This
makes, and should make, all the difference.
Much of the unsatisfactory nature of some D. and P.
work is due to the fact that dealers have pandered to
the impatience of ignoramuses and have cut prices to
an extent quite incompatible with skilful and honest
workmanship. If the task of dealing with that spool
avalanche were spread over a week, and two or three times
the price charged for the results, we might fairly expect
something better — and would almost certainly get it.
Once again my advice to the beginner is this. At the
beginning, if you so choose, find a good D. and P. firm —
for there are some — and take advantage of its services.
Then, and as soon as possible, do everything yourself.
Learn how to make a good negative, thoroughly fixed and
washed, and free from defects caused by clumsy and
ignorant handling. Don’t rely on a tired girl at a printing
machine to choose the best grade of paper and the right
size and shape of the mask, and to give that little touch
of shading or extra exposure that makes all the difference.
Why should she learn to do all that, and why should she
actually do it, for some minute fraction of a penny ?
Speaking for myself, and quite bluntly, I regard the
greater part of the D. and P. work done as a makeshift
for the idle and indifferent, who have no right or title to
the name of photographers, unless they use this sort of
crutch merely as an aid to their first tottering steps. And
if some people regard the work done as unreliable and
poor at times, I fail to see, in present circumstances and
conditions, how they can expect anything else. The marvel
to me is that on the whole the results can be as good as they
undoubtedly are. W. L. F. W.
COPPER and BRASS
By
MARTIN GRANT.
There are few households tliat do not
treasure some antiques of metal, and at
the present time there is a decided vogue
for old copper and brass. Many of the articles
that are now given an honoured place and receive
the regular attentions of their owners (to keep
them free from tarnish) were at one time common
utensils for everyday use.
In most cases these old coj)per and brass
articles — bowls, jugs, trays, warming jians, candle¬
sticks, lanterns, etc. — are things of beauty, not
only in their proportions but in their lustre and
colour. This surface quality, in spite of their
battered condition, responds in the most attractive
fashion to the cleaning and polishing to which
their new state in retirement entitles them.
To photograph these objects is a task presented
at times to the amateur photographer, and,
strangely enough, it is less difficult than many
(3) Two historic ship’s lanterns. Copper.
(i) Old copper bowl and brass trays.
lesser degree 'the same applies
to brass. ' Ordinary room
lighting serves for these objects,
but preferably brought as near
as convenient to accentuate a
high-light, using a sheet of
white paper to light up the
shadow side.
If photographed alone or in
groups, copper and brass articles
will be seen to best advantage
with a plain dark background.
Exposures are entirely a
matter of experiment, as the
factors of stop, light and film
may vary considerably. The
data for the accompanying
illustrations will, however, serve
as an approximate guide.
1. — 1 00- watt reading lamp
with reflector, hypersensitive
pan. plate, f/i i, 4 secs, exposure.
2. — Two 60-watt lamps, one
high and one low, hypersensitive
(, pan. plate, f/ii, 3 secs.
3. — Two 60- watt lamps, level,
S.S. pan. film, f/ii, 4 secs.
(2) Antique brass bowl.
other “still-life” or “table-top” subjects; definitely easier than
polished silver ware or glass. Both of these, unless their high¬
lights are dulled by some application of putty or other means,
reflect far too much brilliant light and, mirror-like, may cause
fog or halation. Not so with copper. Here is the ideal sub¬
ject for . treatment with a panchromatic plate, either by
daylight or artificial light. The polished surfaces reflect back
a red glow that photographs perfectly without a filter, and in a
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icture Points
No. 28 (New Series) by RICARDO
the outside they become less
sharp. But photographic pur¬
ists say that unless all verticals
in the picture space are verti¬
cal, like the lower sketch, it is
bad technique. What are we
to do ? Shall we portray our
verticals as the eye sees them
in one position only (No. i)
or in dozens of different posi¬
tions (No. 2) which looks
as unnatural, just because it
is to be reproduced on a print,
a flat surface ? It is impossible to say. The ideal would
be to compromise and show something like the third sketch
where we have a slight convergence and all tell tale borders
to the print are removed. But this is not practical. It is
better to decide whether the print is to be impressionistic like
No. I, or to be conventional like No. 2, and conform to each.
Tilting the camera is not always a bad fault. We have
seen that it is only too obvious when straight verticals are
includetl, but when we have irregular verticals like a tree trunk
or vase, etc., th.en it doesn’t
matter so much. change
from the conventional is al¬
ways refreshing and gives us
new ideas, the only road to
progress in pictorial photo¬
graphy.
Perspective
— contd.
JN last week’s
series of
" Picture
Points ” we dis¬
cussed the first
principles of per-
spective and
showed how the
horizontal and
vertical lines all
converge to-
wards their re¬
spective common
vanishing points.
It was also shown that the " verticals ” in the high view¬
point of the buildings, although strictly correct in the angle
of conv'ergence, are by no means pleasant to look at on a print,
because as soon as it is reproduced on a flat plane the eye can
wander all over the surface and the nearer to the sides of the
print the eye goes, so do the sloping lines become more un¬
natural. When the eye wanders sideways while looking at
the original subject matter every upright is vertical because
as soon as it is seen it is automatically in the centre line of the
vision and therefore appears upright. A similar sketch
appears at the top and it has been improved by showing that
while the eye remains in a fixed point on the figure, the lines
nearest that point are sharply defined and as they approach
On Mounting the Print
WHEN the print has been trimmed ready for mounting there is a big tempta¬
tion for the beginner to use an unusual type of mount and sub-mounts,
and to adopt a freakish mode of placing it, thinking perhaps that this will
improve the appearance of the print and give it a more impressive effect. Nothing
could be farther from the truth.
The print should always be regarded as complete in itself and be capable of
being judged alone without amount.
The mount then serves partly as a
support for the print, as a surround
to keep the print aloof from neigh¬
bouring prints and, perhaps most
important of all, that the attention
will be undivided when looking at
the print, the mount borders serving
to keep out all distracting details.
So it will be seen that the quieter the mount and an orthodox position for the
print will give greater emphasis to the print. Use only light-toned mounts. Very
seldom is a dark tone necessary, even for night subjects. If a sub-mount is to be
used allow only a narrow border to show and its colour should harmonise with
both print and mount. Discreet titling and initialling should also be .observed.
Letters one-eighth of an inch high are sufficient for most prints up to 10 X 8 in. The
two comparative sketches show how a print can be spoilt by freakish mounting.
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EWS AND REVIEWS
N
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Messrs. Kodak Ltd. have recently-
issued an interesting booklet, free on
request, entitled " Picture Taking In¬
doors.” It gives much useful informa¬
tion in connection with the use and
arrangement of Photoflood lamps and
Sashalite bulbs, together with suggested
exposures when using Kodak film. This
little book should be of considerable
interest to all who -wish to take indoor
portraits or figure studies.
Messrs. Ensign, Ltd., of 88-89,
High Holborn, W.C.i, announce a new
folder, free on request, entitled ” Aids
to Better Home Movies,” which con¬
tains particulars of their range of acces¬
sories for film-makers. These are avail¬
able for the first time in the 8-mm. and
9.5-mm. sizes.
A cine department has now been
opened by Mr. R. G. Lewis at 202, High
Holborn, London, W.C.i. This new
venture is staffed entirely by those who
have specialised in sub-standard cine
and talkie work, and will be (juite dis¬
tinct in personnel from the Miniature
Camera department. A well-furnished
theatre has been installed where callers
may compare performances of every
type of modern sub-standard projectors
and talkies, the stock of which is unusu¬
ally complete.
The General Electric Co., Ltd. an¬
nounces a reduction in the price of
Sashalite photo-flash bulbs. These are
reduced to is. 3d. large size, and 8d.
baby size. _ _
The “ Vent-Axia Silent Six ” Air
Extractor is worth the serious attention
of all photographers requiring an effi¬
cient and silent ventilating fan for the
dark-room, and with the additional
advantage of being entirely light-tight.
The " Vent-Axia ” is a well-designed
piece of apparatus, made entirely of
bakelite, including the blades of the
fan, and
it can be
fitted
easily to
the win¬
dow, door
or wall
of any
room. It
is actu¬
ated by
plugging
into a
wall plug
or lamp
socket. The “ Vent-Axia ” is taken
apart for fitting, one half being adjusted
to the outside of the room and the other
to the inside, and is fitted through a
hole made in a convenient wall or door.
If the structure is too thick, the two
halves can be fitted to a steel plate,
and the steel plate is then fitted to a
suitably-made aperture through the
door or wall. The rotor is designed on
the most modern principles, is perfectly
balanced for smooth running, and
the entire apparatus is very light.
The motor is supplied in all voltages,
A.C. and D.C., is perfectly silent and
vibrationless, and consumes only 10
watts. The measurements of the outside
casing are 9^ in. diameter ; when fixed
the over-all depth is 7^ in. The price
of the .special dark-room model, which
is completely light-proof, is £5 5s. The
“Vent-Axia” is made by Utilities (Lon¬
don), Ltd., Walton House, i, Newman
Street, London, W.i, and is obtainable
from The Camera Co., of 52, Cheapside,
IvOndon, E.C., who have been appointed
distributors for the apparatus.
A new photographic society is in
course of formation at Clapton. Those
who are interested should communicate
with Mrs. Betty Stephens, at 25, War¬
wick Road, Upper Clapton, E.5.
Photographers from all parts of
the world are invited to enter exhibits
for the forthcoming 29th Scottish
National Salon, which is to open in the
Art Gallery and Museum, Perth, on
February 20th, 1937. Entries for the
exhibition are to be in by January
23rd, the latest date for receiving
pictures being January 26th. Mr. J.
Campbell Harper, Edinburgh, and IMr.
Alex. Keighley comprise the board of
selectors. A section of the Salon will,
as usual, be confined to Scottish workers.
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There will also be a lantern-slide section,
and a section devoted to scientific,
technical and record prints or slides.
The Salon Secretary is Mr. John J.
Robertson, Perth, to whom application
should be made for further information
and for entry forms.
Open to all. — The Clapton Miniature
Camera Club are organising a “ Night
Ramble ” round London on Friday,
December 4th, meeting at Charing
Cross Underground Station at 8.45 p.m.
All miniature camera users are invited,
but non-members of the club are expected
to contribute is. towards organisation
expenses. Further details, both of the
Club and of the Ramble, can be had
from the Organising Secretary, 7, Alcester
Crescent, E.5.
Mr. E. Harrison, of 40, Mayville
Avenue, Scarborough, has been awarded
2 IS. for the prize- winning print in the
latest Wallace Heaton Open Competition.
Full particulars regarding this weekly
competition appear regularly in our
advertisement pages.
Users of the Pathescope " Ace ” Pro¬
jector for 9.5-nim. films will be interested
to learn that the makers have intro¬
duced a “ Super Attachment ” enabling
them to exhibit films up to 300 ft. in
length. The attachment is priced at
los. 6d. _ _
We are advised that the new Secre¬
tary of the Stretford Camera Club is
Mr. J. Taylor, 43, Ruskin Avenue, Moss
Side, Manchester. The membership list
is open, and all interested in photo¬
graphy and any amateurs in the neigh¬
bourhood may have full particulars
from the secretary at the above address.
FACTS and FORMULAE
^NE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in eve^ issue.
^ They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and formula are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5x3,
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photpgraphic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is 5j-X3^X3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
on the “ Facts and Formula?.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House»
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d. post free.
52. RELATIVE EXPOSURES WITH CAMERAS
OF DIFFERENT SIZES
TO maintain the same angle of view over
a series of cameras of different sizes,
the focal length of the lens must bear the
same relation to the dimensions of the
picture in each camera of the series.
Since the shapes of the various pictures
may be different, the diagonal of the picture
is taken as the measure of its size in this
connection.
The smaller the camera, therefore, the
shorter the focal length of the lens.
The shorter the focal length of a lens the
greater its depth of focus, or, alternatively,
the less it needs -to be stopped down to
attain the depth necessary for any particu¬
lar subiect. On the smaller camera, then,
apertures may be much wider. So long as
the large aperture is available, it follows
that for comparable results the smaller the
camera the faster it is.
The table shows the relative apertures
and exposures required for cameras of
different sizes, it being assumed that the
angle of view, the depth of focus, and the
ultimate sharpness of the negatives are
such that an enlargement made from any
negative is indistinguishable from an en¬
largement of equal size made from the
3^X2^ film taken as standard.
Relative
Size of Plate or Film. Exposure.
Relative
Stop.
6^- X 4|- (i'pl.)
i/6th
f/i6
5x4 or 5i-X3^ (P-C.)
i/ioth
. f/n
4iX3i(i'pl.)
i/i4th
f/ii
3iX2^
l/20th
f/8.8
3.i X 2i
1/25th
t/8
2} X2^ (6x6 cm.)
(12 on 3^ x 2.[ him)
i/35th
f/6.3
21 X if (4-5x6 era.)
(16 on 3f x 2f film)
i/50th
.f/5.6
4x4 cm. (12 on V.P.)
i/8oth
f/4-5
4x3 cm. (16 on V.P.)
i/iooth
f/4
24 X 36 mm. (35-mm.
cine film) . .
i/i35th
f/3-5
Some further aspects of depth of focus
in conjunction with camera size are discussed
in an article on page 563 of this issue.
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Letters to the Editor
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of his correspondents.
D. & P. WORK.
Sir, — I have followed with some interest the correspondence
in your columns on D. & P. service. The bulk (quite 8o per
cent) of the work offered, particularly that turned out by many
large firms, is definitely rubbishy. Some firms seem to favour
over-developed films printed on super vigorous paper, others,
“ grassy ” or muddy effects in the prints, while if a pan. film
is handed in one can confidently expect to have it returned
together with a generously rich coating of fog.
As a worker in the photographic trade I am of the opinion
that the root cause of all this bad, indifferent and outrageously
mucky work is not lack of knowledge or indifference on the
part of firms concerned, but the grossly overworked and under¬
paid conditions under which the employees of the majority
of such firms speed and sweat. As an instance, a friend of
mine, an expert bromide enlarger, was this summer working
for one of the large London firms. He was making enlarge¬
ments of varying sizes from miniature negati\ es, his hours were
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, and his (weekly) “ reward ”
averaged a few shillings over three pounds. The average expert
lady gaslight printer thinks herself lucky if she gets more than
45s. for a week, the working hours of each day touching the
upper and lower limits (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) permitted by the
Factory Acts. Another friend of mine, working this summer
for a northern firm, put in a seven-day week, worked on oc¬
casion till midnight, and received £3 per week.
I think that the point 1 am endeavouring to make is suffi¬
ciently clear, and further encroachment on your valuable
space unnecessary. — Yours, etc., MAUKICK BAKER.
Sir, — In connection with the recent correspondence concern¬
ing the relative merits of English and Continental U. & P.
work, the following experience may perhaps throw a little
light on the matter.
At a French seaside resort last summer I got into conversa¬
tion with an Englishman who was running a library, teashop,
etc., for English visitors. He told me that he had given up
taking D. & P. work (which he farmed out) because of the
impossibility of finding in France a firm who would do the
work well enough to please the German visitors.
He told me that while his English and French customers
would accept over-contrasty prints with finger-marks, scratches
and other blemishes, and make no complaints, any German
offered an imperfect print rejected it with scorn, while if a
German’s negative was damaged his indignation and fury
knew no bounds.
If some of your correspondents have been having their
D. & P. work done in Germany, where the standard would
appear to be very much higher than in England, their dis¬
satisfaction with English processing is very easilv explained. —
Yours, etc., HENRY BLAIR.
WHAT IS A MINIATURE CAMERA ?
Sir, — I have read the correspondence on this subject with
great interest, as an answer to the question is long overdue.
To me, the most extraordinary letter was that from Mr.
Schauffelberger, in which he erected an elaborate but rickety
scaffold, and then instantly kicked it down. He proceeded
thus ; —
(a) The whole question depends on the focal length of the
normal lens used on the camera.
(b) The normal focus for 6x6 cm. film is 9 cm.
(c) Therefore 9 cm. is the maximum focal length allowed
on miniature cameras.
(d) But if instead of the maximum 9-cm. lens we use a 15-
cm. lens this does not matter, because the film is still 6x6 cm.
Then why in the name of all that is illogical drag in the
focal length of the lens at all ? It has no more to do with
the case than the cost of the camera or the birthplace of the
photographer’s mother-in-law. '
December 2nd, 1936
I put it that the first step is to decide on a maximum area,
which we may call x square inches. Then a miniature camera
is one which has given a negative a contact print from the whole
of which does not exceed x square inches.
Who is to decide the value of ;ir ?
I suggest that if this were done by the new Miniature Group
of the R.P.S. their ruling would be adopted by most of those
interested.
If ;r were 5, this would include 2 J x negatives, as the actual
print would not exceed 5 square inches.
A friend asked me what would be the ruling if he exposed a
Dplate w'ith a 2;^X2^- mask in front of it. My answer was
that it would still be a miniature negative, as the contact
print would not e.xceed 5 square inches. The waste margins
are no more negative than they are positive.
Then he asked w'hy he could not expose the whole of the
quarter-plate, and print from a 2-^X2;j part of it. My answer
was that a contact print from the whole negative would exceed
5 square inches. If we were allowed to select a “ miniature ”
area from a larger negative it w'ould give us an almost unlimited
variety of selection. Hence the definition I have suggested.
Mr. Schauffelberger agrees with me, although he may not
admit it.--Yours, etc., W. L. F. WASTELL.
TROUBLE WITH SPOOLS.
Sir, — Your correspondent “ The Nomad ” evidently got
spools of film intended for cameras such as the Kodak Six-20,
which takes smaller spools than the standard. The Kodak
film for this camera is clearly marked 620 while for the regular
Kodak It is 120. If " The Nomad ” would take greater care
in purchasing his spools he would not experience any trouble.
In the Selo series of films these special spools are indicated by
the prefix letter Z ’oefore the number — thus, Z20 is No. 20 film
on small spool. Films numbered 20 are on the standard spool¬
ing and will easily fit his camera. -^Yours, etc.,
“ONCE BITTEN.’’
ELECTRIC DANGERS.
Sir, — I refer to the contribution by Mr. D. Aldwyn James
on page 228 of the issue dated 2nd September, 1936, and w'ould
point out that the arrangement shown contravenes the I.E.E.
Regulations.
On page 18 of the loth edition, paragraph 207A states ;
“ In a two-wire installation all non-linked single pole switches
shall be fitted in the same conductor throughout, which shall
be the conductor connected to an outer or phase conductor,
or the non-earthed conductor of the supply.”
Mr. James refers to the switches as being double pole.
They are, of course, single pole (one way and two way, re¬
spectively), controlling only one side of the supply — which
should be the live side.
With the switches as shown a man standing on a stone floor
making an adjustment to one of the lamp-holders with the
switch A in the off position, could easily obtain a fatal shock.
Reverse the connections to the mains, putting the switches
in the live conductor and then the switch A cuts off the current
and leaves the system connected to earth and therefore safe to
handle.— Yours, etc., WM. R. CROOKES.
THE OPTOCHROM TANK.
Sir, — May I be allow'ed to corroborate the remarks of Mr.
H. W. Armstrong in a recent issue re the ” Optochrom ”
tank ? I have used one of these for about two years, and with
every success, provided the makers’ instructions are strictly
adhered to, i.e., the backing paper must be drawn out very
slowly. Occasionally, 1 hav^e experienced trouble in not being
able to separate the paper from the film at the end, but if I
tear off at the slot, push the end back with a thin knife-blade
and turn the funnel to the right the end usually enters the
tank all right. I have once or twice had uneven development,
but this has been my own fault in not agitating the developer
frequently. Now all the time the film is in the tank I either
frequently turn the funnel from right to left, or move it up
and down. 1 also occasionally gently rock the tank. If these
actions are all strictly carried out the tank is perfectly satis¬
factory. — Yours, etc., (MISS) G. COOKE.
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iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
■a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN-
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Acting and
Amateur Films s m
THMI<E are several reasons wliy the
majority of cinematograjjliers
choose to make films in wliich
acting is entirely or almost entirely'
dispensed with. Perhaps the most sig¬
nificant is that the older story material
of most acted productions is out of
touch with the realities of life- — and j-et
lacks the saving grace of deliberate
fantasy. Then the players in both these
and other films have not always been
directed with sufficient skill to bring out
the best of which they are capable.
However, it is possible that — with the
rapid development of the new " fiction ”
film — most lingering tendencies of ama¬
teurs to waste good stock on rubbishy
stories will dwindle away through lack
of interest and support. As a recent
contributor truthfully observed in these
columns, " Our job as amateur cinema¬
tographers is to see life steadily and see
it whole.”
Hnt the task of getting the best out
of film actors is one that cannot be
dismissed in so few words. It is one that
tremendously concerns amateur direc¬
tors and cameramen alike — since there
is not the slightest doubt that the film
performance of any given player depends
as much upon their understanding as
upon his own ability.
Camera- consciousness.
Much of this understanding must be
used to relieve camera-consciousness
— which is not a nervous disorder
affecting only a small proportion of
amateur film players. It troubles nearly
all people whose fate it is to act panto¬
mime before the cin6 camera. And it
embarrasses practised players in the
professional studios as well as those
less experienced actors upon whose
services most amateurs must perforce
rely.
Nor is this entirely surprising, for there
is something in the very explaining of
an actor’s part which makes him think
about it — and nothing is more prone to
destroy the natural effect of a perfectly
simple act than to create a consciousness
of it. For most simple acts are sub¬
consciously performed, and only a sub¬
conscious performance can yield the
optimum effect.
So the first duty of a director is to
strive for sub-conscious performance.
In many cases, this may be secured by
taking the shot before the player is
aware of the fact. In a great many
others, where such a procedure is
obviously impossible, the director must
be prepared to carry out persistent
rehearsals. Three or four rehear.sals
(which frctpiently constitute the limit
to which directorial patience will endure)
are usually insufficient to establish a
natural performance. Rehearsals must
go on and on, patiently and without
despair, until all traces of camera-
consciousness have disappeared.
T/ien may the camera be brought into
}jlay, though here again it is not always
desirable to acquaint the actors until
the difficult ” take ” has been secured.
Types and Players.
In film planning, much has been con"
sidered about the primary suitability o^
types ” as opposed to experienced
players. Certainly, films like ” Man
of Aran ” and ” The General Line ”
set up a sound case for the argument ;
but it must also be admitted that the
" type ” is often extremely camera-
conscious, needs more fundamental
rehearsal, and cannot so easily keep his
eyes from wandering in the direction of
the recording instrument.
Nevertheless, untrained characters are
frequently desirable for ” character ”
parts — for which it is difficult to obtain
experienced players. Classic examples
of the " type ” are Eisen.stein’s
” Martha,” and Flaherty’s " Tiger King.”
Camera Work.
Naturally, much of the screen value
in a player's work must depend upon
the manner in which it is recorded.
Viewpoints in full keeping with the
dramatic purport of his action are
essential — and must be worked out to
precision before the commencement of
filming. Even in cases where this may
appear to be optional, viewpoints may
still bo used to accentuate certain of
an actor’s features (as Jack Hulbert’s
chin and Mr. Durante’s nose, to mention
only comedy) .
Lighting also plays an important
part, and again it remains for the camera¬
man to consider the effect this aspect of
his work will have on the performance
as a whole.
Finally, the key to success in all
camera work is perseverance — and par¬
ticularly in photoplay production is the
truth of this to be appreciated.
The river, London's busy thoroughfare, is almost certain to find a place in any film dealing
with London life. In December murk and August sun alike, scenes combining life
and movement with pictorial beauty can be found everywhere up and down the riverside.
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th! amateur photographer
6 CIHEMATOQRAPHER a
Hints on Projecting Colour and a Suggestion for a New
Screen Material
By J. C. GREEN.
A TJ ” readers who have tried out
/A Kodachrome or Dufaycolor
* films during the holiday
season will have a number of spools
ready for projection during the winter
evenings.
To do them justice, care should be
taken in the projection, and the choice
of a suitable screen deserves considera¬
tion. Generally regarded as the Rolls-
Royce of screens, the crystal-beaded
type suffers from one disadvantage,
where a large audience is concerned.
Seen from the side, a loss of brilliance
is noticeable, compared with a view
from behind the projector, and with
colour the quality also suffers to a
marked degree. The popular silver
screen, so useful with modest powered
projectors, has a similar tendency.
There is no doubt, where the finest
reproduction of colours is desired, a
white screen is best.
Many recipes for making a white
screen have been given, but I have yet
to find anything to approach a material
known as Jaconet. It is a proofed
fabric, with a brilliant white eggshell
surface, and, like Blank’s Patent Pills,
is “ sold by all chemists ” as a surgical
dressing. The quality known as “ B.P.C.”
costs about half-a-crown a yard, 44
in. wide.
It should be tightly stretched on a
wooden frame, when any creases will
disappear in a few days. It can then
be used, on the frame, or fixed to rollers
for portability.
An advantage is that it can be cleaned
with a damp sponge, and retains its
whiteness splendidly ; mine has seen
several years’ use and is as good as ever.
A very important point is to run the
projector at the correct voltage. The
quality of the light affects the colour
rendering to a marked degree, and varies
with the voltage applied to the lamp.
Scenes in colour can be viewed longer
than those in monochrome, without
becoming tiresome, and it is useful to
know that colour films bear projection
at a slower speed than black-and-white,
without showing flicker. Shots in which
there is little movement can advan¬
tageously be slowed up a little, when
it is desired to prolong them.
A final hint. Show your black-and-
white Aims first, keeping the colour
until the end of the show. They will
not then spoil the former by comparison.
The “Specto” Projector for 9.5-mm. Films
The new “ Specto ” 9.5-mm. pro¬
jector is an English-made instru¬
ment that will appeal to many
amateur cinematographers who work
this size as a sturdy piece of apparatus,
effective in use and sold at a reasonable
price. It is attractive in appearance
and easy to use. The body is cast of
aluminium alloy, and has a green crackle
finish. It uses a special 30-volt pro¬
jection lamp, the necessary transformer
for which is enclosed in the base of
the instrument. The gearing is contained
in a metal box, and runs in an oil
bath. The shutter has two blades, one
large and one small, and makes three
revolutions per frame. The projector
has a double-claw mechanism, engaging
with two perforations at a time, which
tends to lessen the chance of damaging
the film. The
gate is read¬
ily detached
for cleaning.
The rewind
is motor
driven and
is put into
operation by
a clutch. It
is advisable
to remove
the belt from
the take-up
spool while
rewinding .
The belts
need not be removed when putting the in¬
strument away, as the spool arms fold in?
such a way as to keep them at approxi¬
mately constant tension. The motor
cannot be stopped without switching off
the lamp, thereby protecting the film
from over-heating. The lens, which is a
35-mm. f/1.7 projection lens of British
make, throws a well-defined and bril¬
liant picture, and the instrument is
reasonably silent and flickerless. The 9.5
cinematographers who are contemplating
the purchase of a new projector for
Christmas will be interested in the
“Specto.” Theprojectorcosts/ii 17s. 6d.,
and is obtainable from The Camera Co.,
of Vauxhall Bridge Road, S.W.i, who
inform us that they are the sole agents
until Christmas, after which the instrument
will be released to the trade generally.
Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, December 31. Rules in the issue of November
2-5.
Wallace Heaton “Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every week. Open to readers of The Amateur
Photographer only. Full particulars in advertisement
page in this issue.
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotograhca de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
193b (Lucknow). — Open, December 5, i936--February
4. ^937- (Or. K. N. Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photo^aphic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December. (J. F. Marshall, Hon.
5ec., Kine .Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.i.)
Borough of Ealing Public Libraries Photographic
Exhibition and Competition. — December 9-10. Open
to all residents in the Borough. (M. L. Hodges
Librarian, Hanwell Public Library, London, W,7.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Open, December 20, 1936-
January 3, 1937- (J- ^'an Dyck, Sec., Fotographische
Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr., 6g, Antwerp.)
Camera Club Members’ Exhibition, 1936. — Open
November 25-December 18, (The Secretary, The
Camera Club, 17, John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C.2.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 ; open, January
18-31. (Secretary, Delaware Camera Club, P.O.
Box 8i8, W'ilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific Society Twelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8; open, February 1-13. (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Road, S.W.9,)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International
Exhibition of Pictorial Photography. — Open, February
22-March 14, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster Road,
Leicester.)
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
I\'e Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalite, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Western Eighth Annual Salon of International
Photography. — Entries, February r ; open, February
20-27 (Russell Town Studio). Also at the Dorothy Cafe,
Esplanade, W’eymouth, from March 8-13. (W. H.
Hill-Muchamore, 24, Church Road, Redfield, Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, W^aterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire
Birmingham P.S. 46th Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
February 6 ; open, February 27-March 13. (E. H.
Bellamy, W'aterloo House, 20, Waterloo Street,
Birmingham, 2.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Thirty-second
Annual Photographic Exhibition. — Entries, Monday,
February 8 ; open, March 8-13, 1937. (R. C. Dye,
Reservoir View, New Mill, Tring, Herts.)
Hackney P.S. 48th Annual Exhibition. — Forms
due, February q ; exhibits, March i : open, March
3-6. (Walter Selfe, 24, Pembury Road, Clapton,
London, E.5.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly. Co.,Euston Station, London, N.W.i.)
St. Petersburg C.C. Second Annual Pictorial Salon
of Photography. — Entries, February 26 ; openy March
3-17. (R. Kendal Williams, 602, Snell Building, St.
Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Eighth International Salon of Photographic Art
(Brussels). — Open daily (except Fridays) from April
3-18. (M. Devaivre, 152, rue MarUelbach, Brussels,
3, Belgium.)
Brighton and Hove C.C. International Exhibition
of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, March 15 ; open,
April 14-May I. (E. K. Robins, Little Toll, Isfield,
Uckfield, Sussex.)
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The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, December 2nd.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. “ Combination Enlarging/’ G. Crosby.
Bethnal Green C.C. Practical Work.
Birkenhead P.A. “ Carbro ” — Demonstration. G. J. de la Mare.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Sec.). Lecture. S. B. Carter.
Borough Poly. P.S. “ Lantern-Slide Making.” A. E. Marden.
Bradford P.S. ” Contact Lantem-.SIide Making.” R. Ellis.
Cheltenham C.C. Lecture by G. F. Harris.
Chorley P.S. ‘‘ Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Coventry P.S. ” The Gowar Coast.” G. W. Bott.
Croydon C.C. ” Rambles in Sussex.” E. Yates.
Dennistoun C.C. G.D.IJ. and S.P.F. Colour Slides.
Ealing P.S. Lantern-Slide Making and Demonstration. A. S. Kirbyshire.
Edinburgh P.S. ” Scottish Portrait Painters.” S. Cursiter.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. “ Quips, Oddities and Ramblings.” T. D. Nunn.
Hall Green P.S. ” Negative-Making for Beginners.” F. Lawton.
Hincklev and D.P.S. W. H. Hadley’s Portfolio, “ Miscellaneous.”
Howard De Walden P.C. Lecturettes bv Three Members.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ” Photographic Emulsion Making.” A. Robinson.
London School of Hygiene P.S. ” Photomicrography,” E. A. Robins.
Luton and D.C.C. “ Bromide Enlarging.” Mrs. A. C. Jordan.
Manchester .^.P.S. ” Fes the Mysterious.” James Shaw.
Northallerton and D.P. and P.S. Cin^ Evening.
Partick C.C. Demonstration — ” Bromoil.” J. W. Combe.
Rotherham P.S. ” A Chat on Plates and Films.” S. Bridgen.
Shropshire C.C. ” Ordinary, Chrome and Pan. Photography.” Agfa, Ltd.
South Essex C.C. Rhythm.” R. J. Dobinson.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. ” We Go Afloat ” — Lantern Lecture. L. C. Boyce.
Worcestershire C.C. ” Kodachrome.” Messrs. Kodak, Ltd.
York P.S. ** Enlarging on Chloro-Bromide for Exhibition.” J. C. Cox.
Thursday, December 3rd,
Accrington C.C. ” From Liverpool to Vancouver.” E. S. Maynard.
Armley and Wortley P.S. Enlarging by Members.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. Criticism of Exhibition Prints. H. Chapman.
Aston P.S. ” Preparing an Exhibition Print.” J. O. Wilkes.
Bath P.S. Members’ Lantern-Slide Night.
Bolton C.C. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1936.
Brighouse C.C. “ Lantern-Slide Making.” G. W. Ecclcs.
Bury P.S. Social Evening.
Camberwell C.C. Lecture.
Cardiff C.C. ” Flashlight.” R. J. Cox.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. ” Bromoil ” — First Stage. A. Gibbs.
Derby Railway Inst. P.S. “ Pictorial Photography.” F. Green.
Greenock C.C. Demonstration — Lantern-Slide Making. D. K. Huchison.
Hampshire House P.S. ” How it Works in Colour Photography.” D. A. Spencer.
Hull P.S. ” A Chat on Portrait and Figure VVork.” S. Bridgen.
Keighley and D.P. A. Y.P.U. ‘‘ Winter Sports in Switzerland.” S. E. Bottomley.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. ” Mounting and Trimming Prints.” J. Hagan.
Letchworth C.C. ‘‘ A Discussion on Print Quality.” J. Bowyer-Lowe.
Liverpool A. P.A. ‘‘ Astronomical Photography.” W. Porthouse.
Loughborough P.S. “The Bernese Oberland.” T. L. Llewellyn, M.D.
Manchester A. P.S. ” The Charm of England's Byways.” J. D. Berwick.
Newcastle and D.A.C.A. Films — Godiva Film Group.
N. Middx. P.S. General and Outings. Members’ Queries.
Oldham P.S. Competition Slides, 1936. Inter-Club Alliance.
Padiham and D.P.S. C.P.U. Lantern Slides, 1936.
Preston C.C. Whist Drive.
Sinclair P.C, Exhibition.
Singer C.C. Whist Drive and Dance.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. ” The Romance of Gunpowder Plot.” ^Vm. A. Clark.
Sunderland P.A. ” Cin(^ Photography for .\mateurs.” A. S. Greaves.
Urmston and D.P.S. Talk. Mr. Broadhead. Ensign, Ltd.
Watford C.C. Monthly Competition (inviting Cin^ Section).
Wimbledon C.C. Discussion on ” Central Association.”
Woolwich P.S. Lecturettes. Bexley Heath P.S. House Exhibition.
Friday, December 4th.
Royal Photographic Society. Joint Meeting. D. McMaster.
Bethnal Green C.C. ” Week-$nd in Bruges.” G. Wright.
Colne C.C. “ The Lakes and Fells of Cumberland.” A. Stirzaker.
Dartmouth Lit. and Debating S. (Phot. Sec.). S. S. Portraits.
Harrogate P.S. Members' Evening.
Ilkeston Arts Club. Demonstration — Still Life.
King's Heath and D.P.S. Print Criticism — Architecture.
Leigh Lit. S. ” Some Old Halls of Lancashire and Cheshire.” T. Burton.
Manchester A. P.S. ” Antidote and Anecdote.” J. Lomas.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. “ Photographic Chemicals.” J. Curtis.
Walkden and D.P.S. Lantern and Talk. Geo. Haines.
Wallasey A. P.A. Y.M.C.A. Lecture. Miss Cann.
Wimbledon Cin^ C. ” Films the Amateur Can Make.” P. Rotha.
Saturday, December 5th.
Royal Photographic Society. Projection of Competition Films.
Gateshead and D.C.C. Practical Portraiture Night. T. Ambler.
Hackney P.S. Outing — Thames Side.
Hampshire House P.S. Films from Central Europe. E. P. Davey.
Howard De Walden P.C. “ Daily Record ” Exhibition opens.
Leamington and D.P.S. Lantern Lecturettes and Discussion. Society Members.
Manchester A. P.S. “ Five Thousand Days in the Zoo.” J. E. Saunders.
Oldham P.S. ” Picture Making, Worth-While Photography.”
Sinclair P.SJ Dance.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Annual Dinner.
Sunday, December 6th,
Edinburgh P.S. General Meeting. J. W. Shairp.
Todmorden P.S. ” Beautiful Bavaria.” Miss Wells.
Monday, December 7th.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. ‘‘ Durham.” R. Chalmers.
Blackburn and D.P.S. ” Working-up the Exhibition Print.” Mrs. Madeley.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. “ Mounting Prints.” A, Firth and P. C. Harper,
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Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Monday, December 7th {contd.),
Bournemouth C.C. ” Herrings and Other Things.” G. H. Thurley.
Bradford P.S. ” The French and Italian Rivieras.” E. S. Bottomley.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Beginners’ Evening (4).
The Camera Club. ” Night Photography with the Leica.”
Chelsea P.S. ” A Spring Cruise in the Mediterranean.” Capt, J. H. Drummond.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Kodak Lecture Service.
Darlington C.C. Exhibition Slides.
Dewsbury P.S. ” Smiling Somerset.” J. Hadfield.
Erdington and D.P.S. ” The Art of Architecture.” H. J. Trueman.
Finchley Amateur C.S. Doncaster Amateur Film Society.
Glasgow and W. Scotland P.A. Criticism of Members’ Competition.
Halifax P.S. Committee Meeting.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” Excerpts from an Amateur’s Film Library.”
G. Pierson.
Kingston C.C. ” Norman Architecture.” S. E. Whitaker.
Lancaster P.S. ‘‘ Picture-Making by Photography.” S. Bridgen.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. Demonstration — '* Bromoil.” G. E. Whalley.
Leeds C.C. “ Cave Photography.” E. Clarkson.
Leek P.S. ” Portraiture.” Members.
Long Eaton and D.C.C. Lantern Lecture. Ilford Ltd.
Maidstone and Dist. P.S. Demonstration. R. H. Lawton.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. ” The Amateur Photographer” Prize Slides.
Oldham Equitable P.S. .Advanced and Novice Print Competitions.
Preston C.C. Lantern Lecture. Miss R. Littlewood.
Preston Scientific S. ” Rock Plants.” A. Birkenshaw.
Shropshire P.S. “ The Lantern Slide.” W. L. F. Wastell.
Southampton C.C. ” Some Masterpieces of Photography.” J. Dudley Johnston,
Southport P.S. Exhibition.
S. London P.S. Criticism of Prints and Slides. W. Alan Wilson.
Wallasey A. P.S. Y.M.C.A. Lecture.
Walsall P.S. “ Amateur Photographer ” Portfolio Prize Prints.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. ” Retouching the Negative,” W. Holborok.
Tuesday, December 8th.
Royal Photographic Society. Programme by Association Cind Technicians.
Armstrong Whitworth C.C. “ Photography to Shipping.” J. Cleet.
Bedford C.C. '* The Miniature Camera.” J. R. Bryant.
Belfast C.P. C.C. Lantern Lecture.
Birmingham P.S. ‘‘ Summer Outings.” G. G. Heathcock.
Cambridge P.C. Lantern Lecture. K. Baker.
Cardiff N.S. (Phot. Sec.). " A Talk on Miniature Photography.” A. E. Green.
Doncaster C.C. Y.P.U. Lecture. T. M. Fowler.
Dunfermline P.A. S.P.F, Portfolio.
Exeter C.C. Members’ Slide Evening.
Grimsby P.S. ” Cind Film Cutting, Editing and Titling.”
Guildford and D.C.C. Lecturettes. By Members.
Hackney P.S. ” Homely Hertfordshire.” H. Rose.
Halifax P.S. ” A Talk on the Exhibition,” H. Bairstow.
Hamilton P.S. ” Theatre Photography with a Miniature Camera.” J. M. Goldrick.
Harrow C.C. ” Some Castles and Gardens.” R. Gardner.
Leeds P.S. ” Miniature Negative Photography.”
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. ” Stereoscopic Photography.” K. C. Biggs.
Manchester P.S. Exhibition Slides.
Morecambe. Hevsham and D.P.S. ‘‘ I\Iechanical or Artistic Vision.” E. Rogers.
Newcastle and Tvneside P.S. " Bewicks Engravings.” B. RedforJ.
Newport and Monmouthshire P.S. ” Bromoil.” H. B. Redmond.
Norwood C.C. Lecture. R. Fleming.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. “ The -\mateur Photographer ” Prize Slides 1936.
Palmers Green C.S. Model Works.
Preston Scientilic S. “ Pictorial Control.” E, Eastham and Members.
Rugby and D.P.S. Portraiture Competition Evening.
Sheffield P.S. “ Lincoln Cathedral.” E. Brand.
Small Heatli P.S. Alliance Slides.
South Shield ; P.S. Lantern Slide, Postal Club Exhibition Slides.
Stafford P.S. “ Famous Old Inns of England.” H, Browning Button.
St. Bride P.S. ” The Building of the English Church.” E. A. Robins,
Stockport P.S. ” Press Photography.” F. Greaves.
Stockton-on-Tees and D.C.C. Quarterly General Meeting.
Warrington P.S. “ Warm Tones on Bromide and Gaslight Paper.” G. Lee.
Willesden P.S. “ After- Work on the Print.” S. I. Elfick.
Wood Green P.S. Lecturette Trial Run.
Wednesday, December 9th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ ('hristmas Cards bv Photography.”
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. ” Modern Aids to Indoor Portraiture.” S. Schofield.
Bethnal Green C.C. ” Chemistry of Photography.”
Birkenhead Y.M.C.A. Criticism of Competition.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). ” Talk on Agfa Films.”
Borough Poly. P.S. “Thoughts on Art.” T. F. Garnish.
Brighton and Hove C.C, “ Press Button B.” G. H. Dannatt.
Bristol P.S. Folio Exhibition. Criticisms.
Bury P.S. “ The Charm of the English Village.” J. G. Birkby.
Cheltenham C.C. Beginners’ Meeting.
Chorley P.S. “ Pilgrimages to Old Homes.” J, E. Balshaw.
Coventry P.C. “ Photograms of the Year 1936.”
Croydon C.C. “ Print Production on Kodak Papers.”
Darwen P.S. Competition Slides. L. & C.P.U.
Dennistoun C.C. \ isit to “ Daily Record ” Exhibition.
Ealing P.S. “ Waiting.” Print Competition.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Institute Prize Distribution.
Hincklev and D.P.S. “ The Historic Hastings Country,” H. Browning Button.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. “ A Year with Nature.” J. E. Roberts.
Loughborough P.S. VMiist Drive.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Rolleiflex Slides.
Partick C.C. G.D.U. Portfolio.
Phoenix C.C. G.D.U. and S.P.F. Slides.
Solihull P.S. “ Architectural Study.”
South Essex C.C. Demonstration — “ Combination Printing.” W. E. Ginger.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Competition Evening.
Worcestershire C.C. “ Successful Pictuie-Making for Beginners.” E. Cave.
York P.S. Y.P.U. Circulating Portfolio.
578 -31
December 2nd, 1936
fHE AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
« 6 CIMEMATOORAPHER o
^Deaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should be addressed : " The Editor, The Amateur Photographer
avd Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street. London. S.E.r,” and in every case, without exception, must
gi^•e the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaim?
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far<is enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
for criticism must be enclosed with competition prints. (4) On the back of each print sent for criticism, in addition
to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issu*.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
enquiries as “ How can I take interiors ? ” or “ Can you give me some hints on outdoor portraiture ? ” are too
general to be dealt with in this section. (6) All envelopes should be distinctly marked “ Query ” or “ Criticism,"
as the case may be. {7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but canno’
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach fhe enouirer
Developers.
I am rather confused by the number of developers
to be had on the market. Can you recommend
one which will give good contrast with maximum
detail, which will do for subsequent enlarging.
My negatives are miniature, size 2^x2^.
W. R. S. (Denmark Hill.)
Any of the recognised developers,
properly used, will give good negatives,
and there is nothing to guide us in
recommending one in preference to all
the others. You do not say, for ex¬
ample, whether you wish to buy the
developer or make it up yourself. As
your films are small, we suggest you use
one of the fine-grain developers of
which we have been publishing for¬
mulae for the la.st few weeks, under the
heading " Miniature Notes.”
Your phrase “ which will do for
subsequent enlarging ” might be read
to mean that you propose to use the
same developer for bromide papers.
We woidd discourage this ; in printing,
the colour of the image is very impor¬
tant, and you should use the maker’s
recommended developer, which in many
cases can be bought in packet form.
Enlarging from Paper Negatives.
Would it be possible to make enlargements or
prints from paper negatives by projection with
an epidiascope ? F. L. (Manchester.)
It should be possible to do as you
suggest but we have no practical experi¬
ence of this particular method. It is
clear that the process would be identical
in principle with photographing the
negative on an enlarged scale with a
copying camera. Much would depend
on the projecting lens of the epidiascope ;
these are not always as well corrected
as the lens of a camera or enlarger. We
would not like to take the responsibility
of advising you to buy an epidiascope
for the purpose, but if you already pos¬
sess, or can borrow, one, we think the
experiment well worth trying.
An Enlarger Query.
I am thinking of making an enlarger, but I am
not quite clear as to the distance the source of
light should be from the condenser. Can you
enlighten me on this point ?
D. S, O. (Lewisham.)
The distance of the light from the
condenser varies according to the degree
of enlargement, although there is con¬
siderable latitude in this respect. The
distance is decided by moving the light
until a clear and even disc of light is
obtained on the easel without having
a negative in the carrier.
Additions to Developer.
The manufacturers of “ - ” (a proprietary de¬
veloper) recommend the addition of i drop of
potassium bromide solution to each ounce. Why
is this ? I have read that a pinch of salt in the
developer improves the tone of prints. Do you
advise its addition ? J. K. S. (Canada.)
The addition of bromide to the
developer is a precaution against slight
fog in the print, and also controls the
colour to a slight extent. If you get
clear prints of good colour without it
there is no reason for adding it.
We strongly advise you not to add
a pinch of salt or anything else to a
developer unless the makers suggest it.
What suits one developer might be
fatal with another.
Enlarging with Batteries.
Although I have no electric mains in my house, 1
am desirous of buying a vertical enlarger. These,
however, all seem to be designed for electric
light. Could I get satisfactory results using a
i2-volt car battery ? And would you recom¬
mend a condenser or a diffuser type of enlarger ?
A. H. W. (Cheshire.)
Many photographers enlarge with a
battery even of lower voltage than the
one you suggest, and, although the
exposures may be long, the idea is quite
practicable. We should certainly ad¬
vise that you use a condenser, as any
system of diffusion wastes a good deal
of light, and so would result in unneces¬
sarily lengthening the exposures.
Enlarged Negatives by Reversal.
Can you please tell me if there is a simpler method
of making an enlarged negative by reversal than
that given in the Leica Manual ? I have tried
this process without much success, using Eattmau
Ortho Portrait Films. C. E. B. (Hertford.)
We do not know of any process more
reliable than that given in the Manual,
and we would suggest that your non¬
success may be due to your using the
wrong film. The particular method
described has been worked out with the
Eastman Process film, which has an
emulsion of totally different type from
the film you have been using. Such
processes as this depend very intimately
on the film used. But if you do not
meet with success even when using the
prescribed film, we suggest you revert
to the more straightforward method of
making an intermediate positive.
Bichromate Stain.
Can you please let me know if there is any means
of removing a brown stain caused by the acci¬
dental immersion of a negative in a potassium
bichromate solution ? The stain docs not appear
to be affected by washing. A. S. H. (Dagenham.)
We should advise you to soak the
negative in clean water and then place
it in a solution of potassium meta¬
bisulphite of about 5 per cent strength.
If this lightens but does not remove the
stain, soak the negative in several
successive fresh baths until the stain
finally goes. Wash the negative for
a short while before drying it.
Selling Photographs.
Is there any objection, when submitting a photo¬
graph to several firms (e.g., fine art, newspaper
or magazine) at the same time, to informing
them that the photograph has not hitherto been
published ? Or will this statement be taken to
imply that it will not be submitted elsewhere ?
In view of the very long time taken by some
firms in making a choice this point is of consider¬
able practical importance. G. D. B. (Shipley.)
We know of no objection to the
course you state. It would, however,
be necessary, if the photograph is
accepted by one firm, to inform the
other firms of the fact, so that they
could no longer be under the impression
that the photograph was unpublished.
Previous publication is often no objec¬
tion to a photograph provided that its
previous use is in a connection outside
the sphere of the prospective second user.
Diluting a Developer.
I use a daylight tank in which, with developer
of normal strength, I have to develop my films
for ten minutes. As I never have two films to
develop at once, I throw away the developer after
use. As the tank requires 27 oz. to fill it, I should
prefer to use my developer at half strength for
the sake of economy. L. C. R. (Plymouth.)
In a general way diluting a developer
to half strength means that you must
give twice the development time. You
must, however, take care not to dilute
a developer so far that there is not
sufficient of the chemicals used to complete
the work required of them. You should
be safe in this respect if you reckon
that each 3^ X 2^ negative requires i oz.
of full-strength developer, which means
that in your case you might even dilute
your developer to one-third its present
strength, giving then three times your
usual time. But it is not safe to dilute
a fine-grain developer, as this may coarsen
the grain.
32
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December 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XI
An Announcement to
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Three years ago the firm of R. G. Lewis came into existence as specialists in Miniature Photography. Now, at last, a similar organisation has been formed
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxee, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
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ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
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agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
Allens.— Baby Box Tengor, Frontar lens.
19/6 ; 3x4 Piccochic, Meyer f/2.9, Compur.
£4/10 ; Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur, £7/19/6 :
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Bargain. — i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, 6i-in.
Cooke f/3.5, revolving back, 6 double plate-
holders, Graflex roll-holder, F.P.A., R.F.H.,
interchangeable 12-in. Ross Telecentrio f/6.8
Telephoto lens, leather case ; as new ; cost over
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Photographer.” [5587
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No. 3a Kodak Developing Tank. C J
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IJxlJ Folding Univex de Luxe, self-erecting,
frame finder, hinged back, size only 4 x 2 X J in.,
for snaps and time exposures. O J
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Films, gd.
3ix2i T.-P. Stereoscopic Puck, boxform, for
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Cinephot Exposure Meter, case. 1C.. 0.1
As new . lOS. Ua.
iix2i No. la Auto Kodak, f/7.9 Kodar,
Kodex shutter, screw focussing, portrait attach¬
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6ix4| Square Bellows Field, double extension,
reversing and swing back, rise and cross, R.R.
lens f/8, I D.D. slide, case. Very £1 .10.0
good condition . Ki.iU.U
3ix2i Butcher’s Roll Film Re- ,10,11
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3ix2i Continental Roll Film, Primar anastig-
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finder. Good condition .
2^x1 1 Sell-erecting Continental Roll Film,
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9x12 cm. Etui, 5.3-in. Dallmeyer Perfac f/6.3,
Compur, 6 slides, leather case. £0,1 Q,0
Good condition .
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Projector, case. Good condition.-. Ip0,0,U
6x30 mm. Bausch & Lomb Prism Binocular,
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Leica Simple Enlarger, daylight or electric, to
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
y.-P. Exakta Multi-speed Model B, f/3.5 Tessar,
D.A., as new, case, Optochrom filter, lens
shade, £16/5 ; cost £25/6/6 ; deposit system. —
25, Warwick Rd., E.5. Clissold 3903. [5588
3x4 Wirgin, f/2.9 Meyer, Compur, l/250th, £4-
— Smith, 42, Holtlauds Drive, Alvaston, Derby-
[5594
First offer £12 secures Leica II, Hektor f/2.5,
E.R. case ; perfect condition. — T. Hubbard,
12, Norfolk Crescent, W.2. [5698
31 X 2i Speedex, f/4.5 Apotar, in Compur, £3/10. —
2 Bowen, 14, Holborn, E.C.l. [5601
CONTAX H Outfit, comprising camera with f/2
Sonnar lens and f/4 5f-in. lens, E.R. case,
plate back, with 3 slides and 2 filters ; recently
cost over ^0, and in condition as new ; absolute
bargain at £50, or exchanges with cash. — Below.
Highest Part-Exchange Allowances for any
apparatus against any new camera ; write
for quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5602
31x2J- T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/4.5, revolving back,
2 12 slides, cut-film sheaths, roll-film holder,
filter, case, £4/10. — -Meier, 10, Woodlands, Raynes
Park, S.W.20. [5603
1-PLATE Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Tessar, 6 slides,
4 F.P.A., leather case, £6/10. — Below.
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar, £2; 9x12
Ernemann, f/6.8, 2 slides, 17/6. — Below.
81-IN. Ross Homocentric t/5.6, sunk mount, with
2 flange, £3/10 ; wanted, Autorange. — Steel,
1, Boundary Rd., Carlisle. [5604
Leica llla, chromium, f/2 Summar : as new*
£29/10. — Douglas, 24, Pont St., London. [5809
21 X 2i Latest Model Super Ikonta, coupled f/2.8
4 Tessar, D.A. Rapid Compur, E.R. case, 2
filters, Albada finder, lens hood, outfit as new ;
cost over £33 ; price £24 ; seen by appointment,
10 to 4. — Latter, 21, Abford House, Victoria, S.W.l.
[561.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 2, 1936
XTEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
5x4 No. 9 Premo Folding Hand or Stand,
double extension, rack rising front, W.A.
movement, reversing back, reversible finder,
fitted Series III Dagor f/6.8. Compound shutter,
1 to l/200th, 3 D.P. holders, leather case, £3/15.
VEST Pocket Dolly Roll Film Camera, taking
16 on V.P.K. spool, direct finder, fitted
Sclmeider Xenon f/2, focussing mount, Compur
shutter, 1 to 1 /300th, £8.
1-PLATE Midland Camera, Field Camera, triple
2 extension, rising and swing, reversing back,
W.A. movement, brass turntable, behind-lens
R.B. shutter, cable release, R.R. lens, 2 B.F.
D.D. slides, tripod, canvas case, £2/15.
31x2i Ihagee Roll Film Camera, reversible finder,
4 direct finder, fitted Ihagee anastigmat f/6.3,
speeded shutter, £1/7/6.
31 X 2J Dallmeyer Speed Camera, focussing,
2 rising front, wire frame finder, focal-plane
shutter, ]/8th to 1 /1,000th, Pentac f/2. 9, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £9/17/6.
31x24 Newman & Guardia New Special Sibyl,
2 rising and cross front, N. & G. reflex finder,
fitted T.'T. & H. Sibyl Cooke f/4.5, speeded
shutter, 4 to l/150th sec., 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £7/10.
9x12 Etui Folding Pocket, rack focussing, rising
front, reversible finder, fitted Goerz Trilentar
f/6.8, Compur shutter, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, roll
holder, £2/15.
31x24 Newman & Guardia New Special Sibyl,
2 rising and cross, N. & G. reflex finder,
fitted Dallmeyer Serrae f/4.5, 4 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £8/5.
1-PLATE Zeiss Ikon Maximar Folding, double
4 extension, high rack rising and cross, reversible
and wire frame finders, fitted Tessar f/4.5,
Compur, 3 slides, F.P. adapter, leather case,
£6/15.
31x24 Icarette Roll Film, double extension,
4 rack rising front, reversible and wire frame
finders, fitted Eros Convertible anastigmat f'4.5,
Compur, 2 yellow filters, 3 slides, leather case,
£5/17/6.
31x2J Tropical Model Ensign Focal-plane
4 Roll Film Reflex, focussing, quick-wind
focal-plane shutter, l/25th to 1 /300th, Aldis-
Butcher anastigmat f/4.5, also 9-in. Dallmeyer
Dallon Telephoto lens 1/6.5, instructions, leather
case, £10/10.
I-PLATE Linhof Folding All-metal Camera, triple
4 extension, swing front, wire frame and direct
finder, revolving back, fitted Tessar f/4.5,
Compur shutter, 12 slides, F.P. adapter, leather
case, £12.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deferred payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by e.xperienccd workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
XTEGRETTI and ZAMBRA. 122, Regent St., W.l.
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SPECIAL Model N. & G. Sibyl, i-pl., fitted
Ross Combinahle 54-in., double extension,
reflector and full size finders, F.P. A., 6 single
slides, tripod board, composing hood, K 1, K 2,
lens hood, Adon adjustable Telephoto, latest ; whole
outfit perfect condition ; cost over £50 ; price
£20 ; seen by appointment, 10 to 4. — Latter, 21,
Abford House, Victoria, S.W.l. [5611
SUPER Ikonta 34x24, or 16-ex., f/4.5 Tessar,
coupled range-finder, Compur shutter, purse
case ; perfect condition.- — 26, Woodstock Rd.,
Holder’s Green. (Speedwell 1643.) [5613
31x24 Goerz Tenax, f/6.3 Dogmar, Compur*
2 double extension, rise and cross, 6 slides,
new roll-holder ; very good condition, £4/15. — Betts,
Bearton Green, Hitchin. [5614
LEICA II, f'2.5 Hektor, automatic focussing,
£17. or nearest. — Senaillier, 11, St. John St.,
Oxford. [5615
QUPER Ikonta 530/LCpR, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur
O Rapid, 16-on-34x24, £16; Kodak Developing
Tank, 12/6 ; Ensign Cameo 34x24, f/4.5 Emsar,
1 to 1/lOOth, double extension, £4/10 ; perfect,
deposit. — Taunton, Rawcliffe Rd., Goole. [5625
Purchase of an
stock of 9.5-mm.
jectors at a big
important
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discount
Although offered at such a remarkably low
prtce, this is definitely not a toy, but a first-
class 9.5-mm, Home Cin^ Projector,
A model that has never previously been offered at
anything like this price. Made to take up to 60 ft.
of 9.5-mm. film (or, with super attachment, up to
300 ft.), this amazing little machine incorporates
the following features :
if Adaptable for either 100-125 volts or
200-250 volts A.C. or D.C.
^ 40 volts 15-watt lamp gives a well illumi¬
nated picture up to 30 inches wide.
if Double • claw, particularly smooth¬
running movement.
if Completely self-contained and resistance
built in lamphouse.
if Best hard brass precision-cut gears
S ilver Screen on wood
rollers, 7/6. Soper
attachment with super
reel. 17/6. Pathe-
scope Films, 30-!t.
, 3/6, 60-ft. 6/-.
Complete Outfit,
consisting of
Projector, super
attachment and
screen,
£2:17:6
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EASIEST OF EASY TERMS FOR ZEISS
IKON CAMERAS-12 MONTHS TO PAY
ZEISS IKON
“ NETTAR”
Outstanding Value, f/4.6 Nettar
anaetigmat, S-speed Telma abutter
£5:10:0
I DELIVERED ON FIRST
} OF 12 MONTHLY PAY-
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9/9
Ditto, but with Compur
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PAYMENTS OF • A/ »
ZEISS IKON “CONTAX”
Ihe world’s finest miniature TJTLTJT I
camera,f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, nietal [ DELFVEREDonFIRST .
foral-nlanp shutter. ftnimleH I OF 12 MONTHLY *
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range-finder, takes 36 expo- I PAYMENTS OF I
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CAMERAS AND LENSES |
Dallmeyer speed V.P., f/2.9 Pentac lens, 6
slides, filter ; good condition, 5 gns. — LeWarne,
1, Louisville Rd., S.W.17. . [561(1
SUPER Ikonta 34x24, Tessar f/3.5 lens. Rapid
Compur, ever-ready case ; as good as new,
£16. — A. Vincent Bibbings, 58, Queen St., Newton
Abbot. [5618
31x24 Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis, 12
2 slides, F.P. A., R.F.A., case, £7 or nearest.
— Jones, 214, Padholme Rd., Peterborough. [5623
Ensign Kllto de Luxe, i-pl., film pack, Aldis-
Butcher f/4.5 anasti^at, leather and canvas
cases ; excellent condition ; cost £16 ; alsq
graduated sky-filter, £5. — Brinlea, Wilmslow. [5627
LEICA HI, chromium, f/2 Summar, hood, filter,
cassette, 6 films, new June, £27/10 ; NetteJ
Press 10x15 cm., f/4.5 Tessar, 2 D.D. slide.?, case,
10 metal slides, lot £4/17/6 ; Goerz Press 4-pl..
self-capping, f/6.8 Dagor, F.P. A., £3. — 54, Park
Lane, Norwicli. [5628
ZEISS Ikon Ideal, f/4.5, D. extension, Compur,
1 to l/250tfi, case, set of filters ; splendid
condition, £10.-60, Fleet St., E.C.4. [5629
1-PLATE Ruby Field, all movements, R.R. and
2 Wide-angle lenses, 3 double slides, filter, case,
£3/10, offer ; wanted — 34 x 24 Reflex. — Hayman,
Finstall, Bromsgrove. [5639
ROLLEIFLEX (4x4), f/2.8, l/500th. Comp.,
latest model ; as new, must sell : offer
wanted. — Box 108, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5632
CONTAX I, slow-speeds, f/2 Sonnar, latest
pattern, ever-ready case ; perfect condition,
£24 ; Stereo Reflex wanted. — Box 110, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5634
LEICA HI, f/2, chromium, 25 gns. ; Hektor
13.5-cm., £12/15 ; Vidom Finder, £2/17/6 ;
all as new ; also many other accessories. — Box 111,
c/o ‘‘ The Amateur Photographer.” [5635
CON'l'AX n, f/2 Sonnar, as new, £42/10 :
Retina, f/3.5, slightly soiled, with unused
leather case, £6/15. — Cobb, 422, High St.,
Lewisham. [5638
SUPER Ikonta 34x24, Tessar f/4.5, Compur
Rapid, ever-ready case ; cost £20/11/6; bargain,
£15. — Box 106, c/o “The Amateur Photographer.”
[5639
ROLLEICORD (1935), f/4.5 Zeiss Triotar, Compur
1 /300th, case, tripod, £7/10. — Lineham, 9
Exeter Rd., Northampton. [5641
MAKINA II f/2.9, with accessories, as new,
£28 ; also as new, unused Sixtus Exposure
Meter, £3/10.— Wolfson, 22, London Rd., Notting¬
ham. [5642
CARL Zeiss Double Protar f/6.3, iris mount.
Series Vila 54-in. (94x94 in. N. & G.
Special I’rotar), single combination 94-in. =240-
mm. f/12.5 ; perfect condition ; bargain, £3/10 ;
present new price, £16 approximate. — Gould, 31,
Muswell Hill, N.IO. (Tel., Tudor 5784.) [5640
Good quality Cin§ Projectors urgently
required for cash. Highest prices paid.
CAMACES
HOLBORN, LONDON, E.C.1
Phone: HOLborn 8484
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors. Screens, Films ; see
page xix ; inspection invited. — Illustra Enter¬
prises, 159, Wardour St., London. [5646
FILM Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [004(i
Reduced Film Hire. — 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
9pr Pathe Home Movie Double-claw Projector,
•cj super attachment, latest motor and group
resistance, Hermagis lens ; perfect, £7/5 ; deposit.
— Madgwick, Balmoral Rd., Forest Gate, E.7. [5584
OFFERS wanted for Kodascope D, and Cine
Camera, f/1.9 ; new this year ; cost £43/18.
— 23, Vicarage Gardens, Scunthorpe. [5589
Projector, with resistance and case, £11 ;
Dekko f/1.9 Camera, £6 ; Telephoto
Lens, £4 ; lot £20 ; excellent condition.—
Nimalasuria, Toledo Hotel, Coram St., W.C.l. [5593
PATHE Kid Cinematograph, with resistance,
lamp and super attachment, 55/-. — Willin,
27, Breakspear Avenue. St. Albans. [5619
PATHESCOPE Talkie, latest model, listed £60 ;
used for demonstration only, £42 ; deposit
system. — 25, Parklands Avenue, Billingham, Co.
Durham. [5620
Dekko camera, as new, Ross f/1.9, focussing
mount, £7/10.— Box 109, c/o “ The Amateur
i Photographer. ’ ’ [5633
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December 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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SECOND-HAND CIN^ CAMERAS.
7166. 16-mm. Bell & Howell 70, f/3.3 Cooke
focussing lens, leather case . £20 0 0
7206. 16-tnm. Zeiss Ikon Kinamo, shop-soiled
only, will take 10 metres of film in daylight-loading
charger, f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar lens. The smallest i6-mm.
camera. List 'price £24 . £10 10 0
7082. 16-mm. Victor, Dallmeyer f/3.5 anastigmat
lens in focussing mount, leather case . £15 15 0
7699. 16-mm. Victor, turret head, i-in. f/3.5 and
i-in. f/1.9 Dallmeyer anastigmat lenses and case
£35 0 0
11552. 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.5 Laack lens,
50-ft. capacity. In new condition . £8 0 0
7684. 16-mm. Agfa Movex Model 30-B, with f/1.5
Agfa Symmetrical lens and an 8-cm. f/3.5 Tele-anastig-
mat lens, leather case . 1E25 0 0
7652. 16-mm. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/3.5 anasti^-
mat lens, takes loo-ft. film. In good condition
£8 8 0
7681. 16-mm. Model BB Cine-Kodak, 50-ft.
capacity, f/3.5 anastigmat lens, leather case £9 12 6
7695. 16-mm. Model B Cine-Kodak, f/i.c) lens,
with carrying-case. In good condition.. £17 10 0
7700. 16-mm. Ensign Auto Kinecam, Cinar f/2.6
lens, leather case. In good condition. List price
£18 i8s. For . £13 10 0
7890. 16-mm. Ensign Simplex Pockette, Model C,
I-in. f/3.5 Eiisar lens. List price £20. For £14 14 0
7685. 16-mm. Stewart-Warner, 8, 16, 24 and 32
per second ,1/3.5 anastigmat lens, complete with carry¬
ing-case. In excellent condition . £8 8 0
7698. Victor Model III, turret head, with i-in.
Dallmeyer f/i.5, 1.5-cin. Zeiss f/2.7 Tessar, and 3-in.
Dallmeyer Tele f/3.5 lenses, in strong tan leather
carrying-case. In excellent condition.... £39 10 0
BRITISH JOURNAL ALMANAC
1936 EDITION. NOW OUT OF PRINT
A few left. 2/6 each, post paid.
SECOND-HAND CIN£ PROJECTORS.
7504. 16'*inni. Model A Kodascope, 250-watt lamp,
takes 400-ft. of film and gives a steady flickerless
picture, adjustable resistance, no to 250 volts,
A.C. or D.C. In perfect order . £25 0 0
7013, 16-mni, Gwyerscope, iio-watt lamp, has
a very steady throw and is easily threaded, complete
with resistance from no to 250 volts, A.C. or D.C.
In good order . £10 10 0
7198. 16-nim. Kodascope Model A, 2-in. lens, 250-
watt lamp. Stock-soiled only. List price ^75. For
£35 0 0
7568. 16-mm. Victor Projector, Model III, 250-
wat lamp, resistance and case. Original price £54.
For . . £39 10 0
7414, 16-mm. Ensign Portable, motor drive, 50-
watt lamp, resistance for any voltage, A.C. or D.C.
In perfect working order . £12 12 0
7647. 16-mm. Model C Boiex Projector, adjustable
resistance, storage case . £17 12 6
7346. 16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen Projector, and
resistance, loo-watt lamp, all in metal carrying-case.
Cost £15 15s; For . £10 '12 6
7682. 16'mm. Filmo Projector, 50-volt, in good
condition, with carrying-case, no resistance £22 10 0
7675. 16-mm. Model C Kodascope, and resistance,
loo-watt lamp. In good condition . £7 12 6
7326. 16-mm. Motor Driven Kodatoy Projector,
for all voltages, 100 to 250 . £3 3 0
7649. 9.5-mm. Pathe Projector, super attachment,
motor and resistance . £7 12 6
7691. 9.5-mm. Pathescope 200-B Projector, for
110 volts. In excellent condition. List price
For . £10 10" 0
Bell & Howell Character Title Writer (adapted to
Victor Camera). Cost new, £8 15s . £5 0 0
Ensign Title Maker, box form. New £5 5s. £3 0 0
SANDS
37,, BEDFORD ST STRAND
LONDON, W.C 2.
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
PATHE Home Movie, double-claw, super attach¬
ment, latest motor, double resistance, ammeter ;
perfect, deposit, £8/10. — Taunton, Rawclille Kd..
Goole. [5626
Dekko cine, Ross f/L9, Dallmeyer f/4 Tele¬
photo, filter, leather case, Pathe Imp
Projector, super attachment, spare chargers, screen ;
new condition, cost £23 ; accept £16. — Box 112,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5636
Three lOO-ft. Spools Kodak 16-mm. S.S.P.
Film, dated January, 1938, 50/-.^ — Box 114,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5647
S.P. Projector, talkies and silent, complete
outfit includes projector, amplifier, speaker,
covers, etc. ; cost £84, for £48. — Blackham, 19,
Albert St., Rugby. [5649
I LANTERNS &: ENLARGERS
J^ANCASTER
jgNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12X10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post tree on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts tor own construction ;
postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
THORNTON-PICKARD Artist Enlarger, 5x4,
revolving carrier, 7-in. condenser, Aldis f/6,
5.75-in. ; excellent condition, £4. — Woollons. 18,
Belsize Avenue, N.W.3. [5606
MAGNAPRINT, Vertical, 3ix2L f'G.3, perfect,
deiiosit, £6/10. — Taunton, Rawcliffe Rd..
Goole. [5624
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskeus & Sous, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Your camera and Barker’s Concentrated Liglit
Cabinet, i-pL, 60-watt electric, will enlarge
to 28 in., copy and project, 18/-, appro. — Barker,
Shore Place, Gourock. [5532
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, RolIeiHexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
SECOND-HAND Cine-Kodak, f/6, 9, perfect order.
— Lennie, 46, Princes St., Edinburgh. [5586
TIT' ANTED. — Out-of-date 16-mm, Cine Film, colour
T T and black-and white ; state quantity, expiry
date, brand and price. — Kaye, 5, Bull aud Bell
Yard, Briggate, Leeds, 1. [.55f’u
WANTED. — 16-on-2ix3i Zeiss Ikonta, f/3.5
Tessar. Rapid Compur. — Smith, 2, York
Avenue, Rochdale. [5592
Exchange. — Fur Coat, lined, Musquash Beaver
collar ; cost £50 ; perfect condition, 42-in.
chest ; wanted — Leica, Summar f 2. — Box 90,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5595
Baby Slbyl, f/4. 5, F.P.A., must be new con¬
dition. — Box 91, c/o ” The Amateur
Photographer.” [5596
CINE PROJECTORS
WE HAVE THE LATEST MODELS—
FOR EXCHANGE OR DEFERRED TERMS
PAILLARD-Bolex
The Ultra Modern Pro¬
jectors G3 and G918.
With new 4-blade 8h.ut-
ter. Will project 8-mm.,
9.5-nim., and lO-mm.
films with equal effi¬
ciency. 500-watt direct
illumination. Ample
for screens up to 16 ft.
wide. All gear driven.
“ Still ’* and reverse
mechanism.
Price lor 110-volt mains.
£60 : 0 : 0
Or 12 equal payments
£5 5s. Od. per month.
G916, for 9.5 and 16 mm.
only . £47 0 0
Or 12 equal payments
£4 2s. 8d. per month.
Resistance, for A.C. or
D.C. 100 to 250 volte
£2 10 9
EUMIG P III PROJECTOR
Silent and flickerless.
F/1.6 Meyer lens (in¬
terchangeable), 250-
watt lamp. Compact
and self • contained
(works on any voltage
A.C. or D.C., 100-
250 volts, and incor¬
porates a motor resis¬
tance. No extra
resistance to buy 1)
Dimensions: 8Jx74
X Sin. Quick loading.
Still device with full
illumination. Fan
cooling— external cen¬
tring of lamp.
£17:17:0
Complete.
Or 12 equal payments
per month 31/2.
Three models avail¬
able. iG-mm., 9.5-mm.,
b-mm.
CORONET 9.5-mm. Projector Model il
Sprocket driven. Ab¬
solutely self-contained
Plickerless projection.
Brilliantly illuminated
screen. Silent run-
uing. Geared rewinds
5-1, 30. 60 or 400 ft.
reels without adjust¬
ment, 1-in. anastig-
mat projection lens,
jiving a brilliant
Picture approximately
j6 ^ 27 in. at a 10 ft.
:hrow. Any voltage
[00-250 A.C. or D.C.
Or 12 equal payments
of 9/2 per month.
With motor, as above
£7 10 0
Or 12 equal payment
of 13/1 per month.
SECOND-HAND PROJECTORS !
ALL IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER.
Ensign 16-mm. Projector, 100-watt lamp, variable resistance,
carrying-case . £7 19 6
l^mm. Ensign 100-B Projector, in self-contained carrying-case
£11 15 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Ace, with variable resistance . 29s. 6d.
9.5-mm. Pathe Baby, hand-turned, and resistance . £3 18 6
16-mm. Kodascope, self-threading model. 200-watt. lamp, motor
drive, forward and reverse, variable resistance, 2 cases . . £25 0 0
16-mm. Agfa Domestino, high wattage lamp, motor drive £14 17 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Movie, with motor, super attachment and
resistance . £7 18 0
9.5-mm. Pathe Imp, with motor and super attachment. . £5 17 6
16-mm. Ensign 189, with 180-watt lamp, motor drive, variable
resistance . . £19 10 0
Boiex P.A. 9.5-mm. Projector, 250-watt lamp, motor drive £16 17 6
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.l
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ December 2, 1936
for CLEAN, QUICK
and CERTAIN mounting
Grip-fix Photo Mountant is a strong
pure white adhesive that is most
economical because the thinner you
spread it the tighter it sticks. Ideal
for amateurs or professionals. In
aluminium containers with brush,
3d., 6d., 9d., I/-, 1/6 and 2/6
Manufactured by
HENRY C. STEPHENS, LTD.
57, ALDERSGATE ST., LONDON, E.C.I
Proprietors oj Stephens' Ink
★ Send for particulars
of the ‘ Grip-fix’ method
of Dry Mounting — hot or
cold process.
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
when purchasing new apparatus including ; —
Leica, Super Ikonta,
Rolleicord, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, Makina,
Super NetteljContax,
Retina, etc., etc., etc.
Write for Special offer, stating
* what you have and your
requirements.
ALLENS
1«a, OLDHAM ROAD,
MANCHESTKR,4
THE NEW
PERPLEX UNIVERSAL DEVELOPING TANK
FOR ALL SIZE
ROLL FILMS
From 36*inm. <Leica)
(12 ex.) to 2Jx4i
(12 exposures).
No Apron
Finished
in Light
Bakeiite
25/-
.4sfe to see it at your dealer, or write to
THE NORSE TRADING CO.
37, RATHBONE STREET, LONDON, W.1
Telephone: MUSBO M 4142. For full particnlan.
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED.— Zeiss 6i or 8} in. double Pr^tar
Lens. Series 7a, or Ross Combinable ; must
be cheap. — Box 92, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5597
Cash waiting best Twin-lens Camera offered ;
3LO deposit. — Robertson, Horsburgh Avenue,
Kilsyth. [5599
WANTED. — Hooded Focussing Screen for Zeiss
Ideal 2ix3J, cheap. — Below.
TT/’ ANTED. — 2ix3J Vertical Electric Enlarger ;
TT particulars. — Midshipman , Graham, H.M.S.
“ Orion,” Chatham, Kent. [5600
PHOTO-ELECTRIC Meter wanted, cheap for
cash ; details, condition. — Trenouth, Aust-
wick via Lancaster. [5605
Oboe, recently overhauled by Boosey and
Hawkes, £3/10, or exchange good Camera.
— Box 97, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5607
WANTED. — Leica or Contax in exchange for
Ultra Radiogram with B.T.H. Converter,
D.C. to A.C. ; cost £45 and as new. — Box 96,
c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.” [5608
WANTED.— Foth- Derby, f/3.5 lens.— Masefield,
10, West Avenue, Basford, Newcastle,
Staffordshire. [5612
EXCHANGE.^Auto. Rolleiflex, f/3.8 Tessar,
leather case, filter, lens hood, extension
hood, book, Avo electric meter, all as new, for
Leica. — Tresco, Thorndene Avenue, New Southgate,
N.ll. [.5617
WANTED. — Pathe 200-B Proiector. — S. Marsh, 5,
Market St., Hoylake, Cheshire. [5621
Horizontal Enlarger, e-ln. condenser, and all
modern movements essential. — H. C. L.,
15, Queens Gate Gardens, S.W.7. [5622
WANTED. — Contax H, exchange Leica HI,
f/1.9 Meyer Primoplan, perfect, or sell,
£27/17 ; E.R. Case, 15/9.— Box 107, c/o
Amateur Photographer.”
WANTED.— 34 X 2i Graflex, Tessar lens,
reflexes considered. — Box 113, c/o
Amateur Photographer."
1 4)-IN. Ross Telecentric f/6.8, £3, or exchange ;
L/^ wanted — Tessar 7 or 8 in. f/4.5.' — Box 9953,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5643
WANTED.— Cooke Lens VHB.— Ifor, 23. Hilda
Rd., London, S.W.9. [5644
The
[5631
other
" The
[5637
MATERIALS
Brighton. — Super-quaUty Materials for compe¬
tition work, etc. ; keen factory prices ;
now manufacturing P.O.P. Postcards and Paper ;
full lists including a bargain list of serviceable
materials post free on request. — Kiraber’s, largest
mail-order photographies in world, 61, Grand
Parade. Brighton. [0001
Free Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
ATTWOOD, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex. —
Superfine Bromide Postcards, singles, glossy,
satin, matt and cream royal, medium and
contrasty. 25 1/-, 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500 11/-.
1,000 20/-.
ATTWOOD Gaslight Postcards, first quality,
glossy, satin, matt, normal and vigorous,
25 1/-. 100 2/9.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper and Card, glossy,
satin, matt, also cream royal and silky
linen grain : i-pl., 36 sheets 2/- ; 8ix6J, 3/- ;
all sizes in stock.
ATTWOOD Superfine Plates: i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 2/9 dozen, all standard speeds ; Glossy
Gaslight Paper. 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Mounts, i-pl., white, grey, brown,
25 2/-, for whole-plate 3/- ; i-pl. Two-piece
Folders, grey and brown, 2/- dozen ; P.C. Slip-
in Folders, white and cream, thin 2/-, stout 3/-
100 ; Xmas P.C. Slip-in Mounts, pretty design,
combined Xmas and New Year Greetings. 50 2/-.
all post paid ; catalogue free. — Attwood, Hadleigh,
Essex. [0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage :
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards : Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces ; First quality,
1/6 50. 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces; 3ix2L 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4}x2i and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
EVERYBODY’S REFLEX
THE LITTLE
CAMERA
FOR BIG
RESULTS
Although amazingly In¬
expensive, the Pilot 6
is a real reflex camera
in every sense of the
word, and gives you
the same working effi¬
ciency as much more
costly apparatus.
It takes 12 exposures
in. square on 3^x2^
(8-exposure) film.
PILOT 6
Shutter speeds :
l/25th. l/50th and
1/IOOth sec., also B.
and T. Focussing
on ground - glass
screen with deep
hood ; a magnifier
for fine focussing is
provided. Full-size
wire frame direct-
vision finder for
using' camera at eye-
level.
Dimensions :
3x3^x4 in.
Weight ;
about 22 oz.
PRICES ;
No. 13 Pilot 6, with f/6.3 anastigmat lens.... £3 13 6
No. 14 Pilot 6, with f/4.5 anastigmat lens.... £5 5 0
No, 15 Pilot 6, with f/3.5 anastigmat lens... £7 10 0
Supplementary Portrait Lens, Light Filters, etc., supplied.
Write or Prospectus and Price List,
SANDS HUNTER &
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CO NCO UCO VCO ACO NCO uco vco \ col
NLARGEMENTS : postcards, 6 for
. . 1/3 ; 12 for 1/9—
7" X 5”, 6 for 1/9 : 12 for 2/9— 8i" x Sj", 6
for 31- ; 12 for 4/3— I0''x8", 1/3 each—
I2"xl0", 1/6 each — I5"xl2", 2/- each —
20''x 16^, 2/6 each. Any surface. Guaranteed
satisfaction. Post free, from any film. Glass
postage extra. Fastest service on earth.
NUVA SNAPS
59/61 CAPE HILL
BIRMINGHAM
NORFOLK
CAMERAS
ore obtainable only from
SHEFFIELD PHOTO Co., Ltd.
6, NORFOLK ROW (FARGATE)
FOR A BIG “SHOW”
DANE
DOUBLE-THROW
PROJECTOR
Super-reel
Attachment
15/. extra
FILMS, PROJECTORS, CAMERAS, ETC.
A. P. DANE & CO., 64, STANLEY ST., LIVERPOOL, 1.
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YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
December 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
YOU GET
“A GOOD DEAL”
from the
NEWPORT CAMERA
EXCHANGE
5, HIGH STREET, NEWPORT, MON.
ALL CAMERAS FROM A BROWNIE TO A LEICA
Ensi^ 8elfix Twenty, f/6.3 Ensar lene, £ 1 • 1 C • A
Trichro shutter. Cost £2 168. As new., H • Xv • U
Wirgin Baky, 16 pictures on 8^x2^, f/2.9 Steinheil
lens, Compur shutter. Cost £0 16b. As £4:15:0
Kodak Oraflex i-pl. Reflex, f/4. 6 Kodak CC • 1C • A
anastlgmat, 2 double dark elides. As new • v
ZeUa Super Ikonta 530/2, for 8 pictures 31x21 or 16
divided, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur C 1 • A • A
Rapid Gutter. List £19. As new . IX‘*«w*U
Kodak SiX'20, for 31x21. f/4.6 Kodak anastlgmat
lens, O.P.3. shutter. Cost £5 68. As * 17 * 0
Ensign Uidget, f/6.3 lens. Cost 66s.
As new .
Bolleiflex, f/3.6 Tessar lens, £26 model.
Shop-soiled only .
Kodak Six*20, latest model, f/6.8 lens.
Cost £3 128. 6d. As new .
Zeiss Icarette 81x21 Roll Film, f/4.6 Tessar lens, Com-
pur shutter. Cost £13 6s. As new.... £7:5:0
Ensign Multex, f/3.6 Ensar lens, focal-plane shutter,
1 to l/500th sec. Cost £16 IGs. As £JQ • 0 • Q
£1:15:0
£19:17:6
£2 : 15 : 0
case. Cost £36. In perfect condition. .
ILLUSTRA
Bargains for Callers or Customers who
act promptly to avoid disappointment.
All in order and as described.
/ THE » ILLUSTRA ” 9.5-mm.
/* SUPER PROJECTOR
which has the following fea*
turesto fully recommend itself
to you
Sprocket feed, Maltese cross
intermittent movement,
as used in motion picture
theatres throughout the
world. Super projection is
secured with a lens of high
standard, will give a 6-ft.
picture from a 12-volt
accumulator or any mains.
Fitted for super reels of 300 and 400 ft. Prices :
Accumulator Model, 99/- ; Projection Mains Model,
£5 lOs. ; Motor Drive Model, £7 7s.
In short, these are New Projectors at better prices than
many second-hand offerings. A 16-mm. Model is also
available of same design and appearance at same prices.
ALWAYS AVAILABLE : Projectors, Projection Bulbs, Motors,
Screens, Lanterns, Res/stances, D/mmers, Spot-//ghts, etc.
Not merely a shop — a warehouse packed with
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Projectors, Cameras, Screens, Films, 9.5, 16 and
35 mm.
ILLUSTRA ENTERPRISES
159, Wardour Street, London, W.l, Oxford Street
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MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
R ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Plaee,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Ed.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Ed. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Ed., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
R ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Ed., Harbome.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15x12 4/3, 12x10 7/3 36 sheets: 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON " Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6 36
sheets; 10x8, 5/- ; 12x10, 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: ljx2i, 1/6 gross;
3Jx2J, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4Jx2i and
i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
8/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; 1-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix2}, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Eoll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
lix2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 6ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 : i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatio Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: Six2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
R ALTON Eoll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, lix2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2ix4i 12/- : 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix2i,
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K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure : 10x8, 36 sheets 5/- ; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
HAYHUEST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-. postages
free.
HAYHUEST.'— Big Value Sample. Bromide Paper
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
Allens. — Super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Ed.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
CHEISTMAS Novelties. — New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, slip-in corners, samples
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it. — Crown Manufactory, Eotherham.
CHEISTMAS Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcard
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 3ix2i, 12 designs, 1/-; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Eother¬
ham.
CALENDAES 1937. — ^Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars, 3i x 2i, 2/6 ; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Monster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — Crown Manu¬
factory, Eotherham.
CHEISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings,
2/- 100 ; Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 100 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — ^Crown Manufactory, Eotherham.
[5223
SIX Film-Packs, Dufaycolor, i-pl., 24/-. — Box
115, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5648
NEW! NEW! NEW!
9.5-mm.
3.5-amp. Lamp
£11:17:6
only
SPECTO
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
The new 9.5-mm. Specto Projector Is definitely
the greatest value of the year.
Specification includes :
F/1.7 Super Projection lens, 3.5-amp. lamp, which
combined with special optical system gives greater
illumination than ANY Cin6 Projector costing up
to £25. Absolutely flickerless shutter, double¬
claw mechanism, very rapid motor film rewind,
solid construction of cast aluminium alloy, power¬
ful fan for cooling.
YOURS FOR £i Os. lOd. down and II
similar monthly payments.
“ The best ' SPEC ’ of the year.**
Send for leaflet giving full details.
The EUMIG JUNIOR
PROJECTOR
Watts
£17:17
ONLY.
Immediate
Delivery
w
I
YOURS FOR 31/3 down and II similar
monthly payments.
Available for 8 mm., 9^ mm. or 16 mm.
This new EUMIG Projector is without doubt the
Best Value in High Grade Cine Projectors, and
incorporates many refinements which were pre¬
viously only to be found in much more expensive
machines. Still picture device. F/1.6 Meyer
Kinon lens. Very compact. Amazing Brilliance.
No resistance required.
Send for leaflet giving full details.
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM,
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 2, 1936
FIHLAy
COLOUR PROCC//
AUTUMN TINTS
Photograph these, and take flash¬
light photos in your home during
the winter.
CALL OR C. BAKER WRITE TO:
Colour Photography Specialists
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.l
Sole London Distributors for Amateur and Scientidc
supplies of FINLAY COLOUR MATERIAL or
Trade enquiries and Process Houses to
FINLAY COLOUR (LONDON) LIMITED
174, MILL LANE, HAMPSTEAD, N.VV.6
X ENTRUST US X
WITH YOUR DIFFICULT WORK I
Our experienced staff know the right grade of
paper to suit your negatives, thus obtaining the
highest class results. Panchromatic lighting
system. Enlarging, artistically mounted, our
speciality.
Send for price list and special trial
offer. Postage paid on all orders.
New works recently acquired trom Premier Film
Co., Upper Grove Street.
GRANVILLE CULLIMAN& Co., Ltd.
LEAMINGTON SPA.
CONSULT
GALLOWAYS
FOR
EVERYTHING
PHOTOGRAPHIC
EXCHANGES A SPECIALITY
VICTORIA SQUARE
Opposite G.P.O. Phone : MID. 5670.
BIRMINGHAM
PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange ol photographic apparatus is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
GECFtGE CtilLDE
228.Roundkay R^Lee^S . 42057
MATHER’S Hr
17.
CAMERA EXCHANGES
BEST POSSIBLE ALLOWANCES
Send or Call with your Enquiries.
Stftd for Photoffraphie List.
Tel.: BLAokfriars 6133. Telegrams: Sensitised M/c<
MANCHESTER
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
■pOSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post-
l card Enlargements, assorted, 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy : Leica Service. —
Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London, S.E.l.
Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photogranh looks better. — Your
rV Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free,
6d. : for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
six or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shawyer, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
TITILMS Developed and Printed, 34x24 lOd., post
r free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
CJPECIAL Offer. — Send for particulars to — G.
O Franklin, 2, Derwent St., Sunderland. [5294
1 ENLARGEMENTS )
T EICA Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
Li deckle edged, cream or white, 3^x5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors. — George Childe, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
1 /Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1 .—Postcards
1/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
I^NLARGEMENTS of Quality, Postcard Printing,
Li etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
^LAZED Enlargements : J-pL, Postcard, 1/9 dozen.
Lt assorted, 50 6 * ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
t^NLARGEMENTS, high-class, reasonable ; send
Li for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [5585
1 /t) DOZEN Postcard Enlargements. — Reginald
i/ /w Wliite, 288. Glenview, Higher Walton,
Preston. [5591
1 REPAIR E 'R S
ll/rODERN Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien-
iVl tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken. — R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London, W.C.l. Holborn 4780. [0044
rjOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE. LTD.,
|j undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
including Modern Miniatures. Estimates submitted ;
instruments insured whilst on premises ; dealers’
and Press inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn,
E.C.l (near Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
QCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO-
O GRAPHY, 8. Nottingham Terrace, Marylebone
Rd., N.W 1. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
1 RETOUCHING
DBTOUCHING. — First-class work promptly exe-
IV cuted. — Miss Lamb, 3, Orchard St., Canter¬
bury. [3024
SITUATIONS VACANT
T7XCELLENT opportunity for keen amateur to
Li join professional. — Box 118, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5645
1 MISCELLANEOUS
riTRANSFORMERS. — 200 volts to 240 volts A.C.
L to 12 volts A.C., 1 amp., absolutely new,
3/6 each ; cost 25/- ; cash refunded if not
satisfied ; postage 9d. extra. — Barnes. Ltd., 48,
Kingston Rd., Portsmouth. [5549
“THE MOTOR CYCLE”
The Motor Cyclist’s Newspaper.
Every Thursday. 3d.
I - DEVELOPING ahd PRIHTIHC SERVICE
TAKE YOUR FILMS FOR
DEVELOPING & PRINTING
to shops that display the above
EMBLEM OF
SUPERIOR WORK
and prompt service at moderate rates.
FOR YOUR CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHIC
NEEDS GO TO THE QUALIFIED MEN WHO
DISPLAY THE MEMBERSHIP SIGN OF THE
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION
Issued by the P.D.A ..
4, upper Bedford Place, London. IV.C.i,
Your Stationer will supply
PERFECT FOR ANY PEN
The weekly journal lor all who keep Canaries,
British Hybrids or Foreign Pet Birds.
EVERY FRIDAY 2d.
Specimen copy of recent i8.sue free on request from
The Publisher (A.P.), Dorset House, Stamford St., London, 8.E.1
42
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
December 2, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
2i xlj Agfa Model 0 Speedex, f/3.9 Solinar lens, Compur ahutter,
l^to 1/yOOth sec., T. and B. As new . £3 7 6
2i X 2iiKorelle Reflex, f/2.y Victar anastigmat interchangeable),
l/*26tb to 1/oOOth eec., As new . £3 5 0
3ix2i' Ensign Autorange, coupled range-finiler, f,4..’5 anasHgiuat,
MuJchro shutter. 1 to l/iooth sec. As new . £5 10 0
3|x2i Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 Nagel anastigmat, Coinpiir, i to
l/‘250tb_8Bc., T. aud B., leather case. Berfect . £4 2 6
CASH. TERMS. EXCHANGES.
nwrnTTT”
a.GREEZE HiLt.HVER,POOL.9-
ONE-HAND CAMERA HOLDER
Made of Ebonised Wood and fit¬
ted with T ripod Screw and rubber
washer, this One-Hand Holder can
be used with any Miniature Cam¬
era. TheOne-Hand Holder makes
using a Miniature Camera at eye-
level as easy as when using _
ajtripod. Price . 2/0
SANDS’HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, BEDFORD , ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
Stockists of all leading makes of
CAMERAS and HOME CINE
AND ACCESSORIES.
PART EXCHANGE. :: HIRE PURCHASE.
MANCHESTER, 1
••CRAFTSMAN” DE LUXE
ENLARGING BROMIDE
ALL SURFACES for Exhibition Work.
12 sheet packets, S-VvOi, 1/5, 10x8 2'~,
12x10 2/10, 15x12 '4/9.' Post free. Also
in 6d. and 1/- packets.
Send for full Ust of Plates, Papers,
Postcards, Mounts and Tissue.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD., Dopt. M
PHOTO WORKS, NOTTINGHAM
EVERY FRIDAY
FOURPENCE
THE LEADING MOTORING JOURNAL
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1 : 1:0
Sensa¬
tional
Offer
£1:1:0
The new “Trofl ” Range-finder, latest optical t7pe.~*Absolutdy
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. The new built-in yellow filter
enables you to obtain needle-sharp photographs. Supplied com¬
plete with shoe for detachable mounting. All dealers, or
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4.
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
BIRMINGHAM. GaUoways, 79, New Street.
BLACKBURN. Edwin Gorse, 86, Accrington Road.
BRADFORD. G. & F. A. Wilman, 82, Westgate.
BRISTOL. H. Salanson & Co.. Ltd., 20. High St.
CARDIFF. H. Salanson & Co., Ltd., 119, Queen St.
CARLISLE. J. L. Robson, 48, Warwick Road.
CHELTENHAM. C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
DEWSBURY. E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
Gordon Lock. Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Corner.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Pntney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. Allen. Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. Ba8settGreenwood,19,BridlesmUhGate.
RICHMOND (SUTtREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
SHEFFIELD. Photo Trading Co.. Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
SHREWSBURY. W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
SOUTHAMPTON. W. Martin. 112, High Street.
DUBLIN.
GRIMSBY.
LEEDS.
LEICESTER.
LIVERPOOL.
LONDON.
i STIl
I,kk.^wn
STILL AT BARGAIN PRICES
LUX PRO jECTORS, complete, price £9 9 0
As new
PATH^ PROjeCTORS . £6 15 0
With motor and super attachment,
£9 0 0. As new.
PATH^ KID PROJECTORS,
£1 10 0. As new.
A great nnmber of other bargains. Write for particulars.
THE CAMERA PEOPLE
24 fleetstreet.TOROUAY
mempire
BRAND
All British, first quality Printing Papers
—Gaslight and Bromide. Soft, normal,
vigorous, extra vigorous — all surfaces.
NOTE THESE PRICES —you'll save money
144
Sheets
2/6
3/4
3/8
3|X2i
4^ X 2%
4iX3i
Send for FULL LIST andFREE SAMPLES
Special prices for quantities.
144
Sheets
6iX4i .. 7/.
X 6} . . 12/8
10x8 .. 18/3
MARTIN
PHOTOCRAPHiC CHEMIST
SOUTHAMPTON
THE WIRELESS WORLD ’
COVERS EVERY WIRELESS INTEREST.
EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
I U H K’KI
PHOTO-ELECTRIC
EXPOSURE METER
The “Prinsen is
the simplest expo¬
sure meter con¬
trolled by a pho o-
electric cell. It
needs only one
simple adjustment
according to the
speed of the plate
or film to be used,
and will then indicate
the correct exposure
at any lens apertore.
PRICE ONLY
£3:3:0
Ever-ready case 5/-
Case with sling 7/6.
Obtainable from all Photographic Dealers, or
SANDS HUNTER & CO. LTD.
37, Bedford Street, Strand, London
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3JX2J, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. 1 16 (2|X4i) 1/6 — 4iX3i 1/3 — six 3^ 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
i dozen — 8^ x 6^ enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 ^ dozen
— X45 e^argements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 J dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 x 12 1/9 each — 12 x 10 1/3 each — 10 x 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION, ’“LlfckTER"'’-
SPECIAL OFFER!!
FRENCH MANUFACTURER’S
STOCK OF
8x26 MM. PRISMATIC
Pocket TELESCOPES
with Case
EACH
Complete 37/6 Post Free.
AT LESS THAN HALF USUAL PRICE
Weight 7 oz. Length 4^ in.
An Ideal Pocket Companion.
BROADHURST, CLARKSON & CO.
Telescope House
63, FABBINGDON BOAD, LONDON, E.C.l
The WORLD’S PREMIER
ENLARGER
FILMAREX (vertical)
takes up to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5
double anastigmat, orange cap and con¬
denser, £11 8 6. Displayed by all
progressive miniature dealers, or write
to sole importer :
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4
PLEASE MENTION “ THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ” WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
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XXll
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 2, 1936
ANNUAL SALE
Our annual sale prices are below present values and
cannot be repeated. Any item sent on five days'
approval against cash or C.O.D . Generous
exchange allowance . Deferred terms on
application,
I70LL0NI7S
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. ESTD.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. 1750
35 BROMPTON ROAD
London, S.W.3 Telephone : Kensington 2052.
Cine Projectors
9.5 Pathe Kid super-reel
attachment, resistance. CO .C .ft
Good condition .
16-mm. Kodak Universal Koda-
loy, motor drive, for 400-ft.
reels, spare reel. Good con¬
dition. Cost £6 6s. £2:5:0
16-mni. Ensign Silent Sixteen
Model 50, motor drive, resis¬
tance, case. Fair ^ 4 • 1 ^ *0
condition .
IS-mni. Kodascope C, 2-in.
lens, resistance. £ fi • i C • A
Good condition.. XO*Xv*w
15- mnt. Ensign Silent Sixteen,
i8o-watt, resistance, £ 1
case. Good condition^
16- mm. Bauer Pantalux, extra
high lumen valve with i5o-watt
lamp, incorporated resistance up
to 230 volts, fitted Hugo Meyer
Kinon No. 3 lens f/i.6, geared
rewind, stills, very compact,
metal carrying-case. As new.
outfir^ T £22:10:0
16-mm. Kodascope B, 2-in.
lens, 500-watt specially wired
rheostat for 220 volts, case.
£27:10:0
Plate
4^ X 3^ Ensign Mascot Boxform
Magazine Cameras, 6 plate-
holders. Good condition. Six
only. Each . 4s. 6d.
4.5x6 cm. lea Bebe, 7.5-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compound
i/25oth, direct finder, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter, case.
Fair condition. . . . X^* X I •”
3^x2J lea, i2-cm. Dominar
f/4.5, Compur i/25oth, F.P.
adapter, leather £ Q • 1 A • 0
case. Good condition XO • X v •U
9x12 cm. Triple Extension
Voigtiander Alpine, rise and cross,
direct finder, 132-mm. Kollinear
Convertible f/6,3, Compur
i/25oth, II slides, F.P. adapter,
roll-film holder, leather case.
Good condition . . £4:17:6
Six 3^ Sinclair Una, triple
extension, revolving back, rise
and swing front, Sinclair finder,
6J-in. Ross Combinable f/5.5
(Components iij in. f/ii), Com¬
pur, 3 D.D. slides, case. Splen¬
did condition .... £9:15:0
Cine Accessories
Pathe Projector Cate P102,
for Home Movie. A s new 7s. Sd.
Resistance for Kodascope C.
Fair condition . 7s. 6d.
Cine-Kodak Titler. £ 1 . 1 .ft
Good condition . X X • A .U
Kodak No. 1 Cine Screen.
Very good condi- £1:5:0
Unclassified
Kodak Film Pack Tank No. 2.
for 3tX2j to 3iX5b or 5x4
in. Good condition . 7s. 6d.
Zeiss Yellow Filter 1305/7,
suitable for 13.5-cm. Tessar f/4.5.
As new. List 12s. 6d. . . 7s. 6d.
Rolleiflex Lens Hood (Fotsobe),
in case. As new. List 15s.
8s. 6d.
Ever-ready Case lor Exakta.
Good condition. List £i 7s. 6d.
12s. 6d.
Zeiss Distar Lens 3 x 37, suit¬
able for 13.5-cra. Tessar f/4.5.
As new. List £i is. . .12s. 6d.
Zeiss Proxar Lens 2x37, suit¬
able for 13.5-cm. Tessar f/4.5.
/4s new. List £i is . 12$. 6d.
Zeiss Telescopic Lens Hood
1283/3, suitable for Contax, for
Tessar or Sonnar 2 in. Good
condition. List £1 gs. . 15s. Od.
Leica Angular View-finder.
Good condition . 15t. Od.
6-in. Goerz Dogmar Lens t/3.5,
in focussing mount. CC.C.ft
Good condition .... X0»0«w
6x30 mm. Zeiss 8impsilv
Prism Monocular. fC.lft.ft
As new. Cost £7
Roll Film Reflex
3^x2^ Ensign Carbine, f/6.3
Aldis Uno, direct finder, case.
Fairly good con- £1:15:0
2ix2i Automatic Rolleiflex,
Tessar f/3.8, E.R. case. Good
£16:10:0
Miniature
3x4 cm, Fotet, Vidar f/4.5,
Compur i/3ooth, pouch case.
' £4:10:0
Six-20 Kodak Duo, i6-on-
3iX2j film, f/3.5 Kodak, Com¬
pur, case. Good condition. List
£6:10:0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, Tessar
f/3.5, Compur, case. Splendid
condition. Cost £C,'1C.ft
£13 ros . XD.lD.U
2ijx1| Planovista, flat pocket
model, twin-lens camera with
7.5-cm. Meyer Trioplan f/3.5.
Pronto, delayed-action. As
"" £7:15:0
Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, range¬
finder, case, also Dallmeyer
Tele f/5.6, lens hood. Fair
condition £14:10:0
Leica II, f/3.5 Elmar, E.R.
LiS£2fr7r £19:10:0
Contax, Sonnar f/2. Shop-
Itts.el'!' £35:0:0
Reflex
4ix3J^ Ensign, revolving back,
15-cm. Dallmeyer Serrac f/4.5,
F ^ . FmWy £4 . 1 7 .fi
good condition . . . • * # .W
4j;x3i Popular Pressman, re¬
versing back, 5|-in. Aldis f/4.5.
6 slides, leather case. .ft
Fair condition .... X** . X f .U
9x12 cm. Folding Orion,
15-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, 6
slides, F.P. adapter. CC.ift.ft
Fair condition . XiJ.Xvr.il
3|x2^ Ernemann, 10.5-cm.
Emoplast f/4.5, roll-film holder,
F.P. A., 3 slides. fC.IC.ft
Fa%r condition, . . *v**iF*V
4^x3^ Ensign Popular, revolv¬
ing back, 6-in. Aldis f/4.5, F.P.
adapter, 6 slides, leather case.
Good condition.. £5:17:6
41x3i Soho, revolving back,
13.5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
3 book-form D.D. slides, case.
Good condition . . £8:15:0
Exposure
Meters
Pathe Posograph, case. Good
condition. Cost I2S. 6d...7j. 6d.
Drem Cinophot, case. Good
condition . 15s. Od.
Metraphot, case. £ | .I C ,n
Fair condition .... XX. XiJ .11
Tempophot, for Leica. Goo'd
"3'“:....':"^ £2:10:0
Photoscop. As £0.1 ft. ft
new. List £3 15s. XA<.AW.V»
£2:10:0
Focal- plane
4^ X 3i Goerz Anschutz, 12.5-cm.
Goerz Celor f/4.8, i/ioth to
1/ 1 ,300th sec., Mackenzie-Wishart
slide and 12 envelopes. , A
Good condition . Xv.O.ll
9 X 1 2 cm. and i-pl. Voigtiander,
double extension, i8-cm. Heliar
f/4.5, speeds i/ioth to i/8ooth
and Time, 3 D.D. slides. Fair
. £7:15:0
4ix3i Goerz Anschutz, 5j-in.
Cooke Aviar f/4.5, self-capping
i/25th to i/i, 200th sec. and B.,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good con- £’7.1'7,£
dition . Xl.ll.O
5x4 Goerz Anschutz, 16.5-cm.
Dogmar f/4.5, self-capping i/ioth
to i/i, 000th sec., T. and B., also
bulb release i to 5 secs., 2 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
. £8:17:6
3i^x2| Nettel Deckrullo, 12-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, speeds i/roth
to i/i, 200th sec., 6 D.D. slides,
case. Fair con- fQ*1C*n
dition .
Roll Film
Zeiss Box Tengor 54, for i6
pictures on 3^ x aj film. Fair
condition. List £i 2S. 6d. 10s. 6d.
4^x2^ No. 2a Folding Brownie,
R.R. lens. Fair condition 10s. 6d.
2|x1| V.P. Kodak, mauve
colour, case to match. Good
condition . 15s. Od.
2Jx1f V.P. Kodak, R.R. lens,
purse case. As new. . . .15$. 6d.
2^x1i V.P. Kodak Model B,
leather case. Good condition
15s. 6d.
5^x31 No. 3a Auto. Kodak,
f/6.3 Kodak anastigmat, Ilex
Universal, i to i/iooth sec., T.
and B., leather case. Good
condition . 17$. 6d.
2^x1f Kodak Jiffy. As new.
List £i 5s . 17s. 6d.
3ix2i No. 1 Kodak, f/7.g
Kodar, screw focus- fil.C.ft
sing. Fair condition XX«0«ll
3ix2i Kodak 8ix-20, Doublet
lens, Kodon shutter. Good
. £1:5:0
3^x2} Ensign Selfix 20, Ensar
f/7.7, case. Good condition.
List£2i2s6d £1:10:0
4}x2i Kodak 116, f/6.3 Kodak
anastigmat, Kodex shutter,
leather case. Good
condition . 3CX#JLO*w
2^ X 1 § Continental, Rodenstock
f/4.5. Pronto 3-speed, leather
case /4s £1.15.0
4ix31 Kodak 8eries III, f/6.3
Kodak, Diomatic shutter, i/ioth
to i/iooth, T. and B., rising
front. Good con- jCO*C,A
dition .
4^x2^ No. la Kodak, 13-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/6.3, Compur,
screw focussing, leather case.
Very good con- £0.1 C. ft
dition .
3ix2i Ensign Carbine, Ensar
f/4.5, Compur, leather case.
Good condition . . £3:15:6
X 3i Kodak Special, range¬
finder model, rising front, 15-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
leather case. Good
condition. List £20
3^ X 2i Newman & Guardia
Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, case.
Good condition. £10:10:0
Voigtiander Prominent, Heliar
f/4.5, delayed Compur, 8 or 16
on 3i X 2^ film, built-in range¬
finder and exposure meter. Ex¬
cellent condition £13:15:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530/LCpR,
Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid
i/50oth, i6'On-3i X 2^ film. Shop-
£16:10:0
Prism
Binoculars
12x22 mm. Goerz Trieder,
central focussing:, £1.17 .£
case. Fair condition X X. X • .O
4x24 mm. Dollond, central
focussing, case. As £O.C,ft
new . XO.O.IJ
8x32 mm. French Unnamed,
central focussing. £ /1.1ft. ft
As new . xfi:iu:u
25-mm. Lemaire, central focus¬
sing, variable magnification, X 6,
X8, X 10, case. £C.ft.ft
Good condition.... Xw.U.U
8x24 mm. Zeiss Turact, eye¬
piece focussing, case. £C.ft.ft
Good condition .... XO .U .U
8x40 mm. Zeiss Delactis,
eyepiece focussing, case. Ex¬
cellent condition. . £13:5:0
Telescopes
1|-in. O.G. Portable Telescope,
3 draw-tubes, open 30 in., closed
lo-in., bronzed brass, covered
leather, power X25, leather caps
and slings. Very £0.ft.ft
good condition..,. XX.U.U
3i-in. O.G. Astronomical Tele¬
scope, 45 in. closed, brass,
astronomical eyepieces X 80,
X 100, X 120 and X 180, terres¬
trial eyepiece X 50, heavy maho¬
gany tripod with stretchers,
rotating arm, steadying rod with
fine adjustment, star finder,
case. Good con- £Oft.ft.ft
dition . xxu:u:u
Leica Projector
Leica Projector Villa (Udano),
£6:17:6
A$ new. List
£8 13s. 6d
Cine Cameras
9.5 Pathe, hand-tum, case,
tripod. Good
condition .
9.5 Coronet.
condition .
9.5 Pathe B Motocamera, f/3.5
lens. Good con- £0.0. A
dition .
Ditto. Very good £4.1 ft. ft
condition . dL^*XV»V
9.5 Pathe Luxe Motocamera,
f/3.5 lens. As £C;.C.ft
16-mm. Cine-Kodak BB Junior,
f/1.9 Kodak, combination case.
£/or.-...':"‘ £13:10:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo 70,
I -in. Taylor-Hobson f/3.5 lens,
also 88-nmi., Voigtiander Heliar
Tele lens f/4.5. £14.14.(1
Good condition *j**»«*^*w
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ROLL-FILM CAMERAS
98306. 31 21 Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Ross
aiiiistigiiiHt lens, (’oinpur shutter, I to l/2.'>(ith
see. <’(>st LIO I r)S . £3 5 0
5823. 31 21 Zeiss Ikon Cocarette, !'/<>. ;{
Novar aiiHstigmat lens. .‘J-speed Oerval shutter.
t’ost .L4 Ills . 19s. 6d.
3538. 3{ 2| Roll Film and Plate Icarette,
l''4.r) Zeiss Tessar lens, ilelayeil-aetiun Cotnpur
Hhuiter. tiouhle extension, rising front. Cost
i:lli 2s . £10 10 0
5888. 31 21 Pocket Kodak, single Achronm-
lie leiis, sliuiter speeded l/2r)th to l/.'iUth. (’ost
£2 2s . 10s. 6d.
5669. 3 1 21 Watch Pocket Carbine, f/4.r)
Ross Xpres lens, Coinpur shutter. 1 to l/2r)0tli
see. (%)at. .tl2 10s . £3 10 0
5705. Kodak Six-twenty Duo 2-on-31 x 21
Camera, f/4.r) Kodak anastigmat lens, 3-speed,
delayed-action shutter. Cost tO.... £3 15 0
5749. 31 -21 Zeiss Ikon Cocarette, f/4.r>
Zeiss d'esaar lens. <lelaved-aetion Conipur shutter.
1 to 1/25(1111960. Cost .£10 . £3 19 6
5810. Ensign Double-eight 2-on-V.P. Camera.
f/4.5 lOnsiir anastigniat lens, 3-speed shutter.
Cost £3 129. (id . 25s. Od.
3876. 31 21 Ensign Roll Film and Plate
Carbine, 1/4.5 Lukos anastiginut lens, (tompur shut -
(er. I to l/250th sec. (k.st .tSl 17s. (id. . £3 19 6
5849. Six-Sixteen Kodak Junior, f/(>.3 Koilak
niiastigniat lens, shutter sT)eeiled l/loth to
1 lOOlh se<'. (k)8t £(i 15s . 27s. 6d.
5854. la Goerz Tenax, 17(i.H (Rieiz Kalostigiuat
len.9, 7-speed .shutter, 1 to l lOOtli sec. (7tst
£4 12s. (id . 29s. 6d.
5452. la Pocket Kodak, l'/ti.3 ana.s(iginat. lens,
sliutt.er speede.il J/25th to l,'50th se(u (tost
£3 15s . 19s. 6d.
5831. 1-pl. Roll Film and Plate Zeiss Nixe,
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, D.A. Coininir shutter, L
to l/200t]i sec.. <loul)le extension, rack rising
and cross front, (foat £10 Ids . £5 19 6
3191. 1-pl. Contessa Nettel Roll Film Camera,
f/4.5 Zeiss Te.ssar lens, Conipnr shutter, I to
J/25(lth sec., rack rising front. Cost £10 15s.
£3 3 0
5406. 1-pl. Roll Film and Plate Carbine, f/8
Rapid Aplanat lens, shutter speeded J/15th to
!/l0!)th sec. Cost £4 lOs . 9s. 6d.
5324. P.C. Roll Film and Plate Ica Nixe, f/7.2
Zeiss Double Protar lens, Oonii)ur shutter, 1 to
i/200th sec., double extension, rack rising and
cross front. Cost £24 . 393. 6d.
5559. 1-pl. Kodak, J7(i.8 T.T. .y H. Kodak
anastiginut, lens, O-speed sluitter. (.k)8t £5
12s. 6d.
5874. P.C. Roll Film Kodak Special, f 4.5
Zeiss Tessar lens, Compur shutter, range-Hnder.
<’o8t £20 . £3 3 0
5189. 1-pl. Newman & Guardia New Ideal
Sibyl, f/4.5 ('noke Aviar lens, N. A: tr. shutter.
9pee<le.l A to 1/lOOth sec. Cost £2(>.. £5 19 6
2229. 31 x21 Ensign Auto-speed, f/4.5 Russ
Xpres lens, focal-plane shutter, l/J5th to l/50(ith,
rising front. Cost £1J) !0s . £3 19 6
5657. 31 ■ 21 No. 6 Ensign Carbine, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres aniKstiguiat lens, rnnii)ur siiutter. 1 to
3/250thBec. (^ost £il 17s.()d . £3 10 0
5884, 3x4 cm. Nagel Vollenda, f/3.5 Sclineider
Radionar lens, Compur siiutter, i to l/300tli sec.
Cost £7 iOs . £3 19 6
5359. la Zeiss Icarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar
Sens. Compur slmtter, I to l/250th see., roll-
film and plate model. Cost £13 lOs.. . £4 19 8
5695, 31 x21 New Special Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross
Xpres lens. N. & C. .shutter, speeded i to l/150th
sec. Cost £23, . £5 5 0
5917. V.P. Kodak Special, f/5.() Kodak anas-
tiginat lens, Diomatic shutter, 8pee<lefl 1/lOth
to 1/lOOth sec. Cost £.3 38 . 15s. Od.
5971. V.P.K. Model B, single Jens, T. and I.
shutter. Cost £1 Ss . 78. 6d.
5353. 21x2}- Voigtlander Brilliant Roll Film
Camera, f/7.7 \'oigtar lens, shutter spec le I
l /25th to I /5(tth sec. <!ost £2 os . 27s. 6d.
5978. 3 4 cm. Foth-Derby. f/3,5 Foth aiias-
tigniat lens, fra-al-plane shutter. I /25(h to I ''obOth
sec. Cost £.7 .‘<9 . £3 7 6
5367. P.C. Kodak Roll Film, single .Achromatic
lens, shutter speedeii l/25th to i/lObtli sec.
Cost £5 . 63. 6d.
5714. 2c Kodak Series III. f,'(5.3 anastigmat
lens. Diomatic siiutter, speedeii I/lbth to l/innth
sec. (k)Ht £4 lbs . 12s. 6d.
95820. 2c Kodak Special, f/4.H Zeiss Tessar
lens, Kodamatic shutter, speeded to J/15()th
sec. Cost £1M . £2 19 8
98642. P.C. Kodak Special, f/<>.3 Ross Homo¬
centric lens, Compur shutter. range-Hnder. (’ost
£M . 29s. 6J.
REFLEX and FOCAL-PLANE
8035. 9 12 cm. Zeiss Miroflex Folding Reflex,
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter. J '3rd
to l/2.(ibdth sec., F.P. adapter. Cost £5S 5p.
£22 10 0
6063. 3i 2i T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, f/2.ii
Ross Xpres lens, focal-plane shutter. I Kith to
1 , 1 ,()(i(ith. Stevens’ screen, reversing back, swing
front, l'’.P. ailapter. Kitewav roll-holder. I slide
and case, (’ost £33 I 3s. (Id . £7 7 0
5936. ,|-pl. T.-P. Zodel Reflex Camera, Slein-
hejl f'3.() lens, f«)cal-]>lane shutter. I loth to
I I.Obbth sec., revolving back, 3 D.D. slides.
canvas case. (b)8t £23 . £5 5 0
5003. i-pl. Soho Reflex (latest model), f/3.5
Russ Xjires lens, focal-plane shutter l/KJth to
l/80bth sec., revolving hack, masking device.
3 double ilark slides, I'M*, adapter, leather ease.
Cost £42 Ids . £23 0 0
5845. ]-pl. Graflex Reflex, f/4.5 Kodakanastitr-
mat lens, focal-plane shutter, ] Idth to l/l.Oddtli
sec., revolving back, F.P. A., cut-HIm sheath.
black case. Cost £25 . £7 19 6
5479. l-pl. Popular Pressman ReSex. f 4.5
Rosa Zeiss Tessar lens, foiral-plane shutter, 1 15th
to I 'l.Obdtli sec., 3 .slides. Cost £1H.. £3 19 6
5667. 1-pl. T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, f 4..')
Aldis lens, focal-iilaue shutter, 1 Idtlitn l/l.Oddth.
() single metal slides, (/ost. £25 . £3 17 6
5711. 3i 2i Mentor Reflex Camera, f,'4.5
Zeiss Te.ssar lens, focal-plane shutter, l/8th to
I 1.3d(lth SiC., 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter and
leather case, (^ost £25 . £6 6 0
5691. 3i X 24 Mentor Reflex, horizontal model.
f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter. l/14th
t.o ]/l,3(l()th sec., 3 D.D. slides, roll-liolder, F.P.
adapter, leather case. Cost £30..., £6 6 0
3021. 3Ax24 Soho Reflex, latest model, f,2.1»
Peutae lens, shutter speeiled 1/lHth to l/800th.
sec., F.P. ailapter and leather case. Cost £37 Ids.
£16 16 0
3972. j-pl. Tropical Model Adams' Reflex
Minex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessiir lens, focal-plane shutter.
l/8th to l/l,dddth sec.. 1 D.D. slide ami F.P.
adapter. Cost £55 . £12 12 0
5779. i-pl. Popular Pressman Reflex, f/2.d
Dallnieyer Pentac lens, focal-plane shutter,
l/15th to 1/l.dddth sec., 3 D.D. elides, t/ost
£2d . £7 19 6
5840. 1-pl. Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5 Triiiar
lens, focal-plane siiutter, 1 15th to I T.dddth sec.,
revolving liack and l''.P. adajiter. Cost £15
£3 19 6
5213. 1-pl. Ensign Popular Reflex, f/4.5
T.T. & H. (’ooke lens, focal-plane shutter. I/ldth
to l/l,dddth sec., F.P. adapter ami l)lack case.
Cost £15 . £3 19 6
5352. 9 X 12 cm. Minimum Palmos Press
Focal-plane, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, siiutter
speeds 1 Kith to l/l,()ddth sec., (! D.D. sliiles,
black grained case. (Jost £27 Ids . £8 8 0
5315. 9x12 cm. Contessa Nettel Press Focal-
plane, 174.5 Zeiss Tessar lens, shutter speeds
l/3rd to i/2.dddth sec., tripod head. 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, 1-pI. adapters, velvet-lined
lilack graincil case, ('ost £57 15s . £25 0 0
5768. i-pl. Goers Anschutz Press Focal-plane.
f/G.8 (roerz Dagor lens, shutter 1 . Idth to 1 1.2()dth
sec., 3 double slides and case. Cost £15 £3 18 6
2779. 34x2i Minimum Palmos, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar lens, focal-plane shutter, I'loth to
]/750th sec., black case, 3 slides and F.P. adap¬
ter. Cost £38 . £9 19 6
5846. 5x4 Ross Panros Press Focal-plane,
f/6.3 Ross Homo lens, shutter speeded 1/I5th to
l/l,00dth sec., .3 D.D. slides. Cost £2d £3 3 0
HAND AND STAND, ETC.
3849. 5 4 Sanderson Hand and Stand Camera,
f/fi.5 D«*tektiv Aplanat lens, G-speeil Automat
shutter, triple extension, rising and swing front.
3 1>.D. slides, canvas case. Cost £15. . £2 17 6
8030. !-pl. T.-P. Royal Ruby Field Set, triiile
extension, PlOss Teleneg. setting No. 3. rack
focussing, 3 D.D. slides, canvas case. Cost £25
£4 17 6
3994. i-pl. Field Camera, f/8 R.R. lens, iris
mount, rising front, reversing back. 1 T>.D. slide
and case. Cost £5 . 12s. 6d.
5955. i-pl. T.-P. Ruby Field Set, f C.5 Cooke
lens. R.B. shutter, rising front, tilting and re¬
versing ba(!k, 3 D.D. alkies, leather case. Cost
£-25 . £6 0 0
5862. i-pl. Perkeo and Rayment Field Set,
K.K. lens, 5 D.D. slkles. canvas case. Cost
£4 ids . 22s. 6d.
1141. 12 10 Field Set. conical bellows, double
extension, 3 double slides. Cost £2d £2 10 0
CINE CAMERAS
5963. Bell & Howell Filmo 70A 16-mm.
Cine Camera, fA3.5 Dallnieyer lens, focussing
mount. Speeds Id and 32, leather case. Cost
£47 Ida . £9 9 0
5833. Victor 16-mm. Cine Camera. fT.d
Dailmever lena, leather case. Cost £4d £9 9 0
5702.' Bell & Howell Filmo 70 DA 16-mm.
Cine Camera, bronze model, 1-ju. fT.5 Dallnieyer
speed lens, turret head. 7 speeds, critical focu.sser,
Idd-ft. capacity, tiiie B leather case. Cost
£77 . £37 10 0
6088. Cine-Kodak Model 6 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f l.d anastigmat lens. Coat £35
£12 12 0
5748. Cine-Kodak BB Junior, 16-mm. Cine
Camera, fT.d lens. Cost £IH IHs . £10 10 0
5836. Cine-Kodak Model B 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f 3.5 anastigmat lens. Cost £25 £5 5 0
6023. Pathe 6.5-mm. de Luxe Cine Camera,
f'1.5 Kino Plasmat lens. Cost £25.... £8 10 0
0044. Dekko 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f i.it H<».ss
anastigmat lens, ('ost £ld IHs. (id... £6 6 0
5636. Ensign Auto Kinecam 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f 1.5 <’inar lens 3 .s[)eeds. ieatlier rase.
(>)st £2d . £11 11 0
5579, Pathe Model B 9.5-mm. Cine Camera,
f/3.5 anastigmat lens. Cost £(! (is . £3 3 0
5330. Zeiss Kinamo SIO 16-mm. Cine Camera,
f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar lens. Cost £2U.... £4 10 0
3937. Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, 9.5-mm..
f/3.5 anastigmat lens. Cost £1U Ids. £4 7 6
5768. Pathe de Luxe Motocamera, 9.5-mm.,
f/2.5 anastigmat lens. Cost £1() Ids. £7 7 0
5918. Cine-Kodak 8-mm. Camera f/3.5
anastigmat lens. Cost £9 178. 6d . £7 7 0
5827. Bell & Howell Filmo Straight 8 Cine
Camera, f/2.5 interchangeable lens. 4 speeds.
Cost £19 15s . £15 15 0
5772. Bell & Howell Filmo 121 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f/2.7 Cooke lens. 2 speeds, ease. Cost
£21 Ills . £14 14 0
5886. 16-mm. Siemens Cine Camera, f/2.8
Buseh lens, 3 speeds, automatic slow motion.
Cost £3(1 . £18 18 0
6119. Cine-Kodak Model B 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f/1.9 anastigmat lens, interehangeal)le.
brown model. Cost £35 lO.s . £13 17 6
6059. Cine-Kodak Model B 16-mm. Camera,
f'3.5 lens. Cost £25 . £5 17 6
5748. Cine-Kodak BB Junior 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f/1.9 interchangeabie anastigmat lens.
Cost £18 18s . £12 12 0
6067. Cine-Kodak Model K Cine Camera,
f/1.9 intercharigeal)le anastigniat lens. 2 speeds.
Cost £35 . £19 19 0
5190. Paillard Bolex 16-mm. Cine Camera,
f/1.5 Meyer Plasmat lens, turret head, reverse.
leather case. Cost £G(5 5s . £37 10 0
5880. Victor 16-mm. Cine Camera, f/T.5 Dall-
mever Speed len.s. turret head, 5 .speeds and case.
<;ost £54 . £27 10 0
5724. Bell & Howell 70 DA Cine Camera,
f/3.5 Cooke lens, turret head, 7 speeds, critical
focus. Cust £73 . £39 10 0
As adyertissments on these covers go to press a fortnight in advance some of these second-hand items may be sold already, but sim
6084. Bell & Howell Filmo 70D 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f/3.5 Cooke, turret head, 7 speeds. Co.st
£()3 . £35 15 0
5941. Bell & Howell Filmo Super-Speed Cine
Camera, 128 pictures per second, f/1.8 (’ooke
lens, (lost £65 . £13 13 0
5654. Bell & Howell 70 16-mm. Cine Camera.
f'3.5 Cooke lens. 3 speed.s. case. Cost £47 Ids.
£14 17 6
5647, Bolex 16-mm. Auto. Cine Camera, f 3..-)
Hermagis lens, case. Cost £14 14s. £2 17 6
4025. Zeiss Kinamo KS 10 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f'2.7 Tessar len.s. Cost t22, . £3 17 6
3964. Pathe Motocamera B 9.5 Cine Camera.
f'3..5 lens. Cost £(i Gs . £3 12 6
5131. Bell & Howell Filmo 70 16-mm. Cine
Camera, f'3.5 lens. 2 siieeds, added tiirrel liead.
Cost i57 Ids . £16 16 0
PLATE CAMERAS
5914. 10 15 cm. Ica Ideal Folding Plate.
29-ciu. Zeiss Protar len.s, Compur shutter, 1 K-
l'2ddth sec., rising an-l cross front, double exten¬
sion, F.P. adapter and case. Cost £25 £6 19 6
5799. P.C. Folding Plate, f’6.3 Zeiss Tessar
lens, Compur shutter, I to 1 2d(ith sec., doubh-
extension, rising and falling front, F.P. adapter
and canvaf case. Cost £ld . 45s. Od.
5275. P.C. Carbine Folding Plate, f '().3 Aldi.s-
liutcher lens, Lukos Ill shutter. 1 to 1/lddth sec.,
rising front. 3 rlides. F.P. adapter and case.
Cost £7 Ids . 29s. 6d .
6014. 5 4 Goerz Folding Plate, f'6.8 Goerz
Dagor lens. Compound shutter. 4 slides. 1 I>.D.
slide. F.P. adapter and case. Cost £ld. .25s. Od.
5413. 3i - 2i Contessa Sonnette. f'G Sytar
anastigmat lens, Ctimpoumi shutter, 3 slides.
('ost tl3 . £2 2 0
93812. 1-pl. Zodel Junior, doul)le extension,
rising and cri>8s front, f (5.M Zodellar lens, 3-speed
shutter, 3 slides. Cost £4 17s. Gd . 29s. 6d.
5865. 9 12 cm. Voigtlander Folding Plate,
f 4.5 Radionar lens. D.A. Compur shutter. 1
to l ’2d(ith .sec., double e.xtension. rising and vross
front, I) slides and F.P. adapter, leather case.
Cost £9 Kts . £3 10 0
98756, i-pl. Tropical Contessa Plate Camera,
f 4.5 Cooke lens. Compur shutter, 1 to l/2ddth
.sec., double extension, 3 .'Jingle slides ■jind F.P.
adapter. Cost £1G IT.s. Gd . £5 5 0
5613. 9 12 cm. Voigtlander Avus Folding
Plate, f/G.8 anastigmat lens, Compur shutter.
1 to I ,'25(itli sec., double extension, rising and
cro.ss front. 1 single metal slide and P'.P. adapter.
Cost £8 I7s. Gd . . . £2 19 6
97365. i-pl. Adams’ Vesta, f 4.5 Tessar lens.
Compound shutter. 1 to I c25()tli sec., F.P. adapter
and leather case. Cost £25 . £6 19 6
5364. 3i 2\ Ernemann Folding Plate. f/G.8
Detektiv .Aplanat lens, y-speed shutter. G single
slides, canvas case. Cost £4 Ids . 19s. 6d.
3565. 3Ax2i Folding Plate, single extensiiui.
f'7.7 lens, <i slides and F.P. adapter. Cost £2 o.h.
12s. 6d.
5567. 3A 2A Zodel, f 4.5 Zodellar lens, Compur
shutter. 1 to 1 '25(ith sec., double extension,
rising and cross front, roll-holder and case.
Cost £9 . £2 19 6
4009. Vest Pocket Ernemann, f/G.8 Detektiv
.Aplanat lens, o-speed shutter, F.P. adapter.
Cost £4 48 . 12s. 6d.
5334. 9x12 cm. Double Extension, i/'5.s
anastigmat len?. Ibso shutter. 1 to l/lOOth se*-..
F.P. adapter. Cost £3 10s . 10s. 6d.
5572. 9 12 cm. Folding Plate, single exten¬
sion. f'8 Aplanat lens, Vario ILspeed shutter. 3
slides. Cost £4 4s . 12s. 6d.
5504. 3AX2.V Voigtlander Bergheil, f,3.5
Heliar anastigmat lens, rack double extension,
and rising and cross front. Compur shutter. I
to l/3(Hitli sec., G slides, F.P. adapter an<l leather
case. C’ost £26 . £11 17 6
5791. 3A x2A Zodel Folding Plate, f/4.5 Zodel¬
lar anastigniat lens, Compur shutter, 1 to l/25(ith
see., double extension, rising and cross front
() sliiles. F.P. adaptei' and case. Cost £G I7s. Gd.
£2 16 0
6511. 9x12 cm. Zeiss Trona, f/4.5 Zeiss
Tessar lens, rising and cross front, Ccinpur
shutter. 1 to l/200th sec., 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
case. Cost £23 lOs . £7 17 6
5780. 1-pl. Zodel Folding Plate Camera
f/4.r) Zodellar anastigmat leiis, doable extension,
rising ami cross front, Compur shutter, 1 to
j./250th sec., 3 slides and F.P. adaiiter. Cost
£5 I7s. Gd . £2 5 0
ilar outfits are usually available.
Every bargain absolutely guaranteed - the value is marvellous - send at once for your choice !
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December 2, ig^C>
MAKING^/rf'OF NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
FREE!
This interesting
book. “NIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY —
Picture Making at
Night — Indoors and
Out” — contains 28
pages of clear in¬
formation with illus-
rrationsand diagrams.
Until recently, the taking of snapshots was looked upon as a hobby for bright and sunny days;
at any rate, as far as the majority of amateurs were concerned. But with the appearance of
Hypersensitive Roll Films and Plates a new and fascinating phase of photography — Picture¬
making at Night — is brought within the amateur’s scope. To-day — or should we say, to-night
— any reasonably efficient camera will yield you fine ‘ night-snaps if loaded with Selo Hypersensitive
Panchromatic Roll Film or Ilford Hypersensitive Panchromatic Plates. Attractive pictures may
be taken in the streets of towns and villages by ordinary outdoor illumination, and indoor
pictures of domestic incidents and festive groups — just as easily as daytime snaps in summer.
For Roll Film Cameras
SgiT
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC ROLL FILM
For Plate Cameras
ILFORD
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC PLATES
^ ° ^ f Jo d.. L , ! A F Q R. D ; ,L I M J T E D -^ILFORD • LON D O N
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Amat^r Photographer can be obtaiiie I abroad from the followins? : United States : The International News Co.. New York. France : W. H. Smith & Son. 1248. Rue Rivoli, Paris ; Hachette et
A f'» -'i^ o • H- Smith Hi Son, 71-75, Boulevard Adolphe Max, Brussels. Au.strai.ia : Gordon ^ Gotch, Ltd.. .Melbourne (N'lctoria), Sydney (N.S.W.). Brisbane ((Queensland).
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xaicu,r\jrMQio^a‘pn?r nno
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. . . The camera that captures the true spirit of Christmas. This wonderful instrument has won the big
Dally Herald First Prize two years in succession (1935 and 1936)— that was for summer snapshots, but the
above picture graphically illustrates its capacity for producing perfect pictures at any time. Every detail of
the Rolleiflex has been designed to give perfect results with minimum trouble. It shows your picture full
size and right way up on the grourtd-glass screen. Takes 12 pictures on 3^x2^ shilling roll film. Adaptable
for plates, 35-mm. cine film, and many other accessories which make it really versatile.
With Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens and Rapid Compur shutter speeded to l/500th sec., T. and B . £25 0 0
See it at your dealers, .or write for literature from the Sole Importers :
R. F. HUNTER LTD., “ Celfix House,” 51, Gray’s Inn Road, London, W.C.I
Phone: Hol. 7311/2 ^
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December g, 1936
THE ^'RETINA"
The low-cost precision-made 36-exposure miniature camera.
Schneider or Zeiss “Tessar” f3.5 lens, “Compur” or
“Compur-Rapid” Shutter. Exposure counter, depth-of-
focus scale; optical di.''ect-vision viewfinder. Uses Kodak
35 mm. Film.
From £10 . 10 . 0
SlX-20 "KODAK"
The most popular British-made high-grade folding camera
for 31^ in. by in. pictures; f6.3 or f4.5 lens, 3-speed or
“Compur” Shutter. Direct and reflecting viewfinderr.
Finger-tip focussing down to 3| feet.
From £3 . 12 . 6
Something
really handsome
/or Christmas
• To make a fellow enthusiast happy
• To suggest as the gift you'd like
• Or {if necessary) as your own gift to yourself
SIX-20 DUO ''KODAK"
High-precision ‘large miniature.’ Takes 16 pictures on
Kodak Film No. 620; f4.5 or f3.S lens, 4-speed or “Compur”
Shutter. Optical eye-level viewfinder; built-in depth-of-
focus scale.
From £6.0.0
THE ''REGENT
‘The Prince of'“Kodaks.” ’ Coupled rangefinder banishes
focussing guesswork. Zeiss “Tessar” f4.5 lens, “Compur-
Rapid” Shutter. Two-picture-size device — for 8 or 16
exposures on Kodak Film No. 620. ‘Streamline‘ finish.
Price includes carrying case.
£20 .0.0
This makes a good gift, too !
A wonderful survey of photography in all its aspects, by Dr. C. E. K.
Mees, Kodak Director of Research. Based on the lectures given by Dr.
Mees at the Royal Institution last Christmas, this book deals with the
history, science and practice of photography and cinematography in a
simple, lucid way. Published by G. Bell & Son Ltd., it is obtainable from
Kodak Dealers and Booksellers, price 7/6. Write to Mr. A. P. Taylor,
Dept. 51B, at the address below, for a prospectus.
KODAK LIMITED, KODAK HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2
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Perfecta Vertical
ENLARGERS
3 SIZES, 3|x2|, 2\x2\ and 24x36 mm. (Leica size),
giving approximately 4, 5 and 9 magnifications respectively.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
WEIGHT BALANCE RISE AND FALL.
REMOVABLE LENS PANEL.
RACK AND PINION FOCUSSING.
CAN BE USED WITH CUSTOMER’S OWN LENS.
DOUBLE PLANO CONVEX CONDENSER.
ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC FITTING.
DETACHABLE DIFFUSING SCREEN.
PRICES :
2ix2i 24x36 mm.
WITHOUT LENS .. .. £5 12 6 £5 7 6 £5 7 6
WITH DALLMEYER F/4.5 £8 17 6 £8 12 6 £8 12 6
No. 3 (24x36 mm. size), fitted ready for customer’s Leica Lens, £6.
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THE WALLACE HEATON
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And what scope it offers ! Children playing, laughing, crying, feeding, asleep, anything
so long as it is children and is an attractive picture. Try your hand and send in your photo¬
graphs. YOUR SNAP MAY WIN £25. Read the conditions :
EACH WEEK
EACH WEEK
we give £1
received.
I 0 for the best print
a different subject,
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Everybody has
Ui: -,.^1.... v- : '!
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A FIRST PRIZE of £25
FOR THE BEST
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COMPETITION
Closing date, January 6th.
A.P., December 9tb, 1936.
EACH WEEK a chance of selling us your picture
for £2 2 0.
AND FINALLY^ all pictures received will be judged
for the First Award of £25 0 0.
There are no restrictions as to make or size
of camera or material used. It does not matter
who developed and printed your entry. Prints
or enlargements need not be mounted, and any
size is eligible up to a maximum (over ail) of
15 X 12 in.; but no faking is permitted, except
ordinary “ spotting ” to remove defects.
The coupon must be attached to the back of
the print, together with name and address of
competitor, size and make of camera, and
exposure data and film used if possible.
HEREARETHE REMAINING
SUBJECTS
With closing dates
Jan.
13.
Landscapes.
„
20.
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27.
Beautiful Women.
Feb.
3.
Architecture.
„
10.
Winter Sports.
„
17.
Quick Action Pictures.
,,
24.
“ New Angle ” Shots.
Mar.
3.
Birds, Animals, etc.
„
10.
Indoor Portraits.
„
17.
Flowers.
„
24.
Figure Studies.
"
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December 9, 1936
EASY TERMS
AND EXCHANGES
ou can take it from me— all the
Purchase anything on
nine equal monthly in¬
stalments. First pay¬
ment secures the goods
— and highest possible
allowances are made
on your used ‘ still ' or
cine apparatus in part
exchange.
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BY COMING TO CITY SALE FIRST— VtE HAVE EVERYTHING IN STOCK— A FULL COMPLEMENT OF EACH
IT. CALL NOW AT ANY OF OUR FOUR HANDY CITY SHOPS AND FEAST YOUR EYES 0^ THE SPLENDID RANGE OF APPARATUS.'
THE LEAST OBLIGATION ON YOUR^PART. EVERY CAMERA^AND^ALL ACCESSORIES ARE TO BE SEEN IN OUR SHOWROOMS AS
LEICA MODEL Ilia
With t/2 Summar Lens, speeded 1 sec. to
1/l.OOOth sec.
Automatic focussing, '3 shots in 10 secs.,
anything up to 36 pictures one loading,
double exposures impossible. For travel
or for photographs at ciaht or in any
weather, Leica is the ■ A ■ f)
Ideal camera.. . • w • w
Nine monthly payments ot £5 Os. 4d.
CONTAX III
With boilt-in photo>electhc expostm
meter.
Speeded to 1/1 ,250th sec. Ideal for
rapid close-up sports work. Fitted
with Zeiss Tessar lens. 2>m. focal
length, f/3.5, from £§0 * 0 * 0
LENSES, FILTERS, TRIPODS, ALBUMS, DEVELOPING
EXAKTA
For V.P. roll film. Picture is seen In the
finder mirror exactly as it will appear in the
film. Fitted with auxiliary mirror and
magnifier for fine work, speeds from 12 secs,
to l/l,000tb sec., f/3.5 lens, 9*10 ”0
Kine monthly payments of £6 38. 8d.
Nine monthly payments ot 45^6
TANKS, AND EVERY
AGFA i
SPEEDEX
A first-class 31x21 roll film
camera. Get this handy little
Instrument in time for the holiday
season. Fitted with f/4.5 lens and
Compur shutter, direct-vision and
reflecting view- fc • C • A
finders . 3&0 • O ■ U
Mne monthly payment! of 14/9,
ACCESSORY IN
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ALL THESE AND MANY MORE ARE IN STOCK AT ALL
FILMO “ 8 ”
PROJECTOR
Fitted with fast f/1.6 projection
lens. Pilot light. Adjustable tilt
and efficient cooling. Safety curtain
for *■ stills." Takes 200-tt. films.
foVo' ."!.!!“ £40:0:0
Nine month^ payments of 93 4.
With Meyer Einon 1/1.0 Leu, 250-
watt lighting. Fan cooled. Optica
framing. Easy loading sprockets.
Detachable gate. Can be adapted for
any voltage (A.C. or D.C.). No resis¬
tance necessary. Fast band rewind.
Very compact- Three models T •■4 7
for 8, 9.5 or 16 mm. films • ■ I •
Nine monthly payments of 41/8.
PATHESCOPE 200-B BOLEXC 916 projector
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
wide easily obtainable. Flickerless
projection, sprocket fed. Threading
one side only. Single nut tilting
device. Works off 110 volts. With
lamp, plug, fiex, adapter and one
£15:0:0
Nine monthly payment! ot 35/-
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. fllmi.
Entirely gear driven, there being no
belts whatever. With Dallmeyer 2 in.
lens and 500-watt lamp, giving brilliant
ill nmin.-Lt. on . . £47:0:0
Nine monthly payments of £5 6!. 8d.
Nine monthly payments of 59/-. Nine monthly payments of 8/11. Nine monthly payments of 20/6.
Siemens
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. films. Has
200-watt lamp, speeds 12 to 28 pictures
per second. Motor rewind. Single
picture device. Silent take-up, simple
threading. Self-contained resistance.
Centring device and i>CQ«4A*A
safety switch . • I w bW
Nine monthly payments ot £6 18s. lOd.
ROLLEICORD
Rolleloord is really amaz¬
ing value. It bakes all
RoUeifiex accessories ex¬
cept the angle mirror,
Zeiss Triotar f/3.5 ieus
and Compur shutter. Takes
12 pictures on 31x21 roll
|'o“w £16 : 10 : 0
F/4.5 model . . . £14 10 0
Nine^monthly payments o
38/6 or 33/10.
ROLLEIFLEX
Took the DaUu Herald
big prize two years running,
£2,500 in 1935, £3,000 in
1936. Takes 12 exposures
on 3ix2i roll film for 1/-.
With Zeiss Teesar f/3.5
lens and Compur shutter
£25 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments o
58/4.
RANQE-riNDER
BES8A
With coupled range-finder
and optical view-finder fitted
next to the focussing control.
Yellow filter is incorporated.
Compur Rapid shutter, speed¬
ed to l/400th sec., Rkopar
f/3.5 len... £^g.^5;0
Nine monthly payments of
43/9.
TITLERS, SPLICERS, EDITORS, SCRE
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 12 pictures on 3i x 21 S-exposure
roll film. Distance meter coupled with
the focussing Direct built-in view¬
finder, Compur Rapid shutter, speeded
to l/400th sec., film transport,
leather bellows, body covered with
fine-grain morocco. With f/3.5 Zeiss
£25:5:0
SELFIX
Simple loading. Strong bellows,
reflex view-finder. Trichro shutter,
l/25th. l/50th, 1/lOOth sec..
Time and Bulb, with flexible
release. For standard 3^x2^
roll film. Ensar anastigmat f/4.5
£3:15:0
For ah miniature negatives. Ensign
Midget, half V.P., Leica and Contax
and similar sizes. F/4.5 Dallmeyer
lens and 2i-in. condenser ; enlarges
to ail sizes from 21 x 31 to 15 x 12
in. Baseboard fitted with spring
paper clamp. . £8:15:0
FILMS, KODACHROME, AND EVERYTHING FOR THE
“ EUMIG”
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December g, 1936
iii
3ix2| ZEISS IKON
“ DECKRULLO ”
focal-plane press camera
with the World-famous
ZEISS TESSAR F/3.5
LENS
A favourite with pressmen for
many years— ideal for speed subjects. Absolutely brand new.
SAVE £32 : 4 : 6. LIST PRICE £41 : 2 ; 6
Our Price £18 : 18 : 0
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ANOTHER BIG SPECIAL OFFER
for CHRISTMAS
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(1929) LTD.
90/94 FLEET ST., LONDON, E.C
KODASCOPE
MODEL *-
1 6-mm.
E ”
XMAS!
Including a novel carrying-case and
vibration-proof projector st^d in one.
Six interchangeable lenses are available.
Supplied with 2-in. 1/2.5 lens. New
design fixed-centre framing device.
Variable speed control. Fast motor
rewind. Simplified oiling system. With
built-in transformer for A..C. fOA
mains 100 to 250 volts .
Nine monthly payments of 70/>.
What a fine idea 1 ^Vhy not call and hear a demonstration
in our ou7\ model theatre. We have every model in stork.
Shown above is the Gebescope 16-mm. Talkie Outfit,
Model A comprises projector, 2 speeds (silent and souudh
2A-watt amplifier and loudspeaker. Perfect tone, perfect
projection. Haudy and portable _ £9S "0*0
Or on Easy Terms.
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IMPARTIAL ADVICE WILLINGLY GIVEN, AND GIFT SUGGESTIONS MADE, WITHOUT
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IVIOVIKON“8 ” PATHESCOPE “H” CINE-KODAK ‘B.B.’
Takes both 8 and Double
8 ” film.
Zeiss Sonnar f/2 lens. Three speeds.
Delayed-action release and footage
indicator. Simple' to load and
easy to set for either film. Grey
or black ^JiO • i 7 ■ ft
leather covered • I f • U
Nine monthly payments ot £6/16/4.
The latest popular • priced
9.5 mm. cin6 camera 3^itb
f/2.5 lens single picture
device, daylight loading,
strong motor, double-claw
movement £g ; @ ; Q
Nine monthly payments of 14/9
Perfect black-and-white or
Eodaebrome lesolts.
Holds 50 ft. film. D.V. view¬
finder. Long spring motor.
Footage indicator. F/1.9
£18:18:0
Nine monthly payments of
44/2.
STOCK FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS?! ! !
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METER IN STOCK !
Tempiphot, Electro Bewi, Avo, Blen-
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i is the Weston — the finest on the
1 market. There are models for Leica
or Universal use.
I £5:19:0
! GIVE A METER FOR
A PLEASING GIFT t
16-inm.
KEYSTONE
2-in. large-aperture pro¬
jection lens, motor drive,
forward and reverse,
tipecial device for stills,
6U0-watt lump, fitted
super optical system
for added brilliancy
£25 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments
of 68/4.
ORDER
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FILMS
FROM OUR
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NOW I
Subjects include :
comedy, drama, car¬
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TtiE aMaTeVR photographer advertisements
£>eceinber 9, 1936
Present” Notions — at the WESTMINSTER
# Appropriate suggestions for GIFTS — from yourself to yourself—
from yourself to another . or from another to you •
• The New ‘SPECTO’
9. 5 -mm. Projector . .
“ A Really Fine Job ” —
and only £11 : 17 : 6
Undoubtedly superb in design, workmanship
and performance. Gearing and driving mechanism
ninning in oil bath. r)ouble*c)aw movement.
Motor rewind. Mechanical tilt. Separate lamp
switch. Quite exceptionally high luminosity,
entire absence of flicker, high efficiency, dual
cooling.
Mine monthly payments of 27/9.
New ZEISS IKON
8-mm.MOVIKON
Cine Camera
For both single 8-mm. and
“ double-S.” With f/2
Bonnar. Three speeds, 8,
16 and 64 frames per sec.
Finder usable at right-angles.
Delayed-action release. Fine
production with many not¬
able feature* £48:17:6
Nine monthly payments o!
114/ .
KEYSTONE
8-mm. Cine
Camera
Blips easily into coat pocket. Weight
only 28 oz. Simple and economical.
Everything made easy. Quickly
interchangeable ^Ifk • 1 fh •/}
f/3.5 lens _
Nine monthly payments of 24/6.
Or f/1.9 model. . £16:16:0
Nine monthly payments of 39/3.
DEKKO 9.5-mm. Cine Camera
With 20-mm. 3,6Dallmeyer anastigmat {fixed focus), variable
speeds, slow motion, single-picture device, spring drive
motor, taking full 30 ft.
one winding, built-in
telescopic finder
£6:18:6
Nine monthly payments
of 16/2. .
F/2. 5 Taylor-Hobeon an*
astigmat (fixed focus)
£7:16:6
Nine monthly payments
of 18/3.
F/1.9 Dallmeyer, with
micrometer focussing
£10:18:6
Nine monthly payments
of 25/6.
New
KODASCOPE
“E” 16-min.
“BEST VALUE YET”
750-watt KEYSTONE
16-mm. Projector
Motor drive, forward and reverse, geared
rewind, large-aperture lens, super optical
system. Includlug resistance
Nine monthly payments of 85/1.
PATHESCOPE
200-B 9.5-mm.
Projector
Highly efficient direct light¬
ing system, brilliant 10-it.
flickerless picture. Fan
cooled, asbestos-lined lamp-
house, motor rewind. For
A.C. or D.a 100 TolU.
£15:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
35/-.
Fitted with 200-watt lamp, with
direct lighting system, giving
specially briiliant illumination. 2.6
Projection lens. Tilting movement,
rapid motor rewind, variable speed,
self-’ubricating windings. Trans¬
former model, 100/110 or 200/260
£30:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 70/-.
OBTAINABLE ONLY AT “ THE WESTMINSTER”
GREATEST OF ALL CAMERA VALUES ....
* Everytliiag
Photographic
(Cine & Stiii)
IMPROVED and
Redin'pd Price.
VICTORIA 2.9
(16 pictores on 21 > 31 film.)
F/2.9 Schneider Radionar anastig-
mat. Rapid Compur shutter. 1
to 1 /400th sec., ^7 * IQ •fi
T.andB . ^
Nine monthly payments of 18/7.
WESTEXFour-Five
Higbest-grade workmanship
throughout. For 8 or 16 on
normal 21x31 film. Superb
f/4.5 anastigmat, Prontor U
D.A. shutter. 1 to l/150th sec.,
T. and B., 2 finders. * A? * Q
A real bargain *'“*vy*^
Nine monthly payments of 10/5,
WESTEX
MINIATURE
Lowest price high precision
miniature. Famous Radionar
f/2.9 lens, Prontor 11 D.A. shutter,
1 to l/175tb sec., optical finder.
Takes 16 3 x 4 cm. on V.P. spools
£5 : 12 : 6
Nine monthly payments of 13/2.
SIXTUS
EXPOSURE
METER
Four times more sensitive
than earlier models. Most
compact, only 21x2x1 in.
Held by rr . C . /)
one finger • O . 1/
12 pictures 21 in. square on
normal *' 20 *' film. Automatic
counter. New type hood and
eye-level focussing, etc., etc.,
Compur shutter, f'3.6 Zeiss
Trlotar .... £J6:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 38, '6.
As above, with f/4.6 Trio-
£14:10:\
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V
‘TELEPHOTOGRAPHY'
A complete treatise on the
new aid to photography and
cinematography. Tele-shots
give variety and add enor¬
mously to the interest of your
films. Fully illustrated with
tables, formulae, etc. This
authoritative book tells you
how.
Price 3/6. 3d. postage.
The finest present
you could possibly yive • • •
Its performance excels that of projectors previously selling at twice the price. It has 4-point film protection.
Victor’s patented film trip, constantly on guard at all loop positions, automatically “ kicks ” operating lever
into non-operating position before film damage can occur in any film emergency. Super Hi-power illumination.
Super-efficient cooling. Four-in-one control for operation. Forward, reverse, and still picture devices. Cool
running motor. Rack-and-pinion focusing with integral mechanical framer. Pilot light, lamp and motor
switches, positive, full-range tilt, 2-way rapid rewind, etc. Standard lamp equipment is the 500-watt T-IO Mazda,
but it will accommodate lamps of other wattages, including the powerful 750-watt. Weighs only 13 lb. Price
£42 0 0
CINi TELEPHOTO LENSES
F/3.3, focal length 3^ in.
F/3.5, focal lengths 3 to 6 in.
f/4, focal lengths IJ to 4 in.
F/4.5, focal lengths 4 to 12 in.
F/6, focal lengths 6 to 12 in.
Prices from £4 4 0
CINEMATOGRAPH LENSES
For 8-, 9.5- and 16-mm. cameras.
F/1.5 anastigmat, focal lengths 15 mm. approx, to
3 in.
F/1.9 cin4, focal lengths 13 mm. to 3 in.
F/2.9 triple anastigmat, focal lengths 15 mm. to 3 in.
OALLIV1EYER OPTICAL BENCH
TITLE OUTFIT
Any make of 8-, 9.5- or 16-mm. cine camera can
be used, straight titles — animated running titles —
trick titles, can all be made ; 480-watt illuminant
enables pictures to be taken (16 pictures per second)
at f/3.5. A fount of 400 specially prepared white
felt letters. The variation of titles possible with this
outfit is absolutely unlimited. Black felt letters with
a cream-coloured board can be supplied as an
alternative. Price . £5 5 0
Coloured letters for Kodachrome.
Titling Service also available.
THALHAMMER
CINg TRIPOD
Prices from £4
CRAIG 16-mm. SPLICER
With a few quick strokes the spring scraper cleans
ofi the emulsion ; a dab of cement, the two ends
are automatically clamped together giving clean
permanent joins. Reduces the time taken to edit
and repair films to a minimum . 52/6
DALLMEYER “ POPULAR ” TITLER
An excellent tiller at a low price. Makes a splendid
Christmas gift.
Running and trick titles can be made with this outfit
The 200 letters supplied with the outfit are made of
specially pr . pared white felt. Price . £3 3 0
BLENDUX "
Thousands of cinemato¬
graphers are getting better
results with the
** Blendux.*’ The expo¬
sure meter with the
special built-in lens.
Marvellous value. An
ideal present for a cin6
friend. Complete in
ever-ready case, leather
67/6
CALL AND SEE
CRAIG JUNIOR SPLICER
The new Craig Junior Splicer is easily operated.
Offered to the amateur at a low price. Sturdily
and accurately constructed, it is designed to make
a perfect straight splice. Complete on wood base.
21/-
CRAIG SPLICER FOR SOUND
Specially constructed, meets the demand of the
up-to-date home-talkie enthusiast . £3 3 0
THESE SPECIALITIES AT YOUR
CRAIG SPLICER AND REWIND
Beautifully finished in chromium. Geared 4 to I,
and rotates in same direction as film is wound. With
free-wheel device. Mounted on 32x 6 in. oak board
with Craig Senior Splicer . £5 5 6
Craig de luxe Rewind onlyi . 52/6
Craig Junior Rewind . 25/-
Craig de luxe Rewind for l,60b-ft. reels,... £3 3 0
DEALERS OR
For all makes of 16-mm-
cin6 cameras. Steadiness
is an essential quality in
your pan-and-tilt pictures.
You get it with a Thal-
hammer. Reversible
metal legs, with rubber
tops and steel points.
Stands 100 lb. weight.
Vertical tilting to 130
degrees. “ Instant-on-
top ** enables easy re¬
moval of camera. Model
B.L . £10 0 0
Thalhammer Junior, made
of die-cast parts
£6 10 0
J. H. DALLMEYER LTD., 31, Mortimer St., LONDON, W.1
Phone : Museum 6022-3-4, Works : Willesden, N,W,I0
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December g, 1936
XMAS FARE at The SERVICE COMPANY
CINES ACCESSORIES
CAMERAS
THE DEKKO
For 9.0-mro. &lms. For all
voltages no to 250 A.C.
or D.C. Motor drive, super
attachment, complete
£6:0:0
Or 13 equal pairments ol
10>6 per month.
Motor for yo^ir ^ O ■ C • C
present Dekko
THREE POPULAR CINl BOOKS
** Exposing Cine Film,” by P. C. 3methurst. Post 3d. . .2s. Od.
“Trick Elfects.” bv H. A. V. Bulleid. Post 3d . 2s. Od.
“ Cine Titling Simplified,” by H. B. Abbott. Poet 3d . .. .2s. Od.
‘STABILO*
METAL
TRIPOD
Is Rock Steady.
New design D'Shaped
tubes. 4-Bection, in
stout light metal,
48 in. high.
With ball-and-
socket joint..
8/6
12/6
SYNCHROFLASH OUTFITS
For snapshots with flasb'bulbs
or powder. Simple to operate.
No exposure guessiaf.
Model I, for Compur shutter
178. 6d.
Model 2, for Everset and roller-
blind shutters ....17$. 6d.
Model 3, Synchroflaah attach¬
ment and adapter, to use
with existing flash-bulb
outfit, Compur shutter only
10s. 6d.
No. 5, complete outfit, with
torch and heavy stand re¬
flector and 4 flash-bulbs
27s. 6d.
Also Synchroflaah attachment
for l<eica and Rolleicord
12s. 6d.
Write for Synchroflasb booklet. Post free.
THE POPULAR BRILLIANT
With the large reflex finder, lor 12
exposures 21 x 2i. Taking the
standard 8-exposure 2^x3i rol
film.
PRICES :
With f/7.7 Voigtar Jens £3 5 0
Or 6 equal monthly payments of
8s. 4d.
With Voigtar f/6.3 . £8 15 0
Or 9 equal monthly payments of
9s. Od.
With Skopar f/4,5, Compur shut¬
ter . £5 16 0
Or 12 equal monthly payments of
lOs. Od.
Extra for Compur Rapid £10 0
Ever-ready Case for f/7.7 model
7s. 6d. extra.
Ever-ready Case for f/6.3 and f/4.6
models . 10s. Od. extra.
“SERVICE” GEM
Two New Improved Models in Un¬
breakable Bakelite, Fine-grain Finish.
Takes 16 pictures on standard 21 x 31
roll film, direct optical view-finder,
leather bellows, focussing adjustment
Fitted fy2.9 Radionar lens, Rapid
Compur 'shutter, delayed action,
1 to l/400tb sec. £7*’|9*0
Ditto, with Prontor
n shutter .
Deferred Terms any Model.
Velvet-lined Leather Case.. 78. 8d.
Ever-ready Case . 12s. 6d.
ENTEE Range Finder presseil ^Into a very
^ small and neat size, 21
X f X 1 in. The mechanism works
on the double image principle.
You sight your object and then
turn the milled w'heel until the
image becomes sharp and free
from overlap. Price.... OK/_
Leather Case, 2/6 /
THREE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOKS
Wellcome Diary and Exposure Calculator. Post 2<1 . It. 6d.
Miniature Camera Guide,'* by W. Alexander. Post 2d . 2s. 6d
“Enlarging and Enlargers of To-day,” by W. A lexander. Post 3d. 3s 6d.
SPECIAL
XMAS
BARGAIN !
THE“200-B” By Path6scope. 9.5-mm.
The outfit for use
on every occasion,
especially when
large and brilliant
pictures are re¬
quired. Powerful
projection lamp and
motor driven. For
use with 300-ft.
reels of film Ideal
for hall, home or
class-room
£15:0:0
Variable resistance,
extra .. £1 16 0
Or 12 equal pay¬
ments of £1 9 3
per monih.
EUMIG P III
PROJECTOR
“SERVICE "
WOOD TRIPOD
53 in. high.
Ideal for reflex or cine cameras. Ad¬
justable sliding legs with clamping
screws and T-screws. Price, A /(|
Postage 6d. extra.
“ SERVICE ” PROFESSIONAL
TRIPOD and TOP
For half- or whole-plate cameras.
Three-fold, 58 In. high, 18 in. A O /C
closed. Price . I Oy U
For all sizes up to 10 x 8 in. f%<% /C
Postage 9d. ^
For all sizes up to 12 X 10 In. OT/A
Postage 1/-. AS /U
“Service” WAFER
FOLDING
PLATE 3^x2J
With f/3.8 Meyer Trio-
plan, delayed Compur
shutter, 1 to l/250thBec..
T. and B., rise and cross
front, double extension,
brilliant and direct-vision
view-finders, hooded fo¬
cussing screeo, 3 slides.
ch £0:12:6
Or 12 payments ol 11/8
per month.
F.P.A . 8s. 6d.
Roll-film Adapter 175. 6d.
Slides . 2s. 3d.
Leather Case, best
quality . 128. fid.
For screw-fitting Lamps
12s. fid.
Special Neron 2U0-watt
Lamp . 7s. fid.
300- watt . 28. fid.
600-watt Lamp, extra
£10 0
State voltage.
Adapter for converting
screw to bayonet fitting,
2s. fid. extra.
Popular 9.5-mm. Pro¬
jector, For all voltages
100 to 250. Double-claw
action, chromium-plated
fittings, powerful optica)
system. Gives a brilliant
picture, hand turn pro¬
jection and rewind.
Flex and connection
fitting for 30 • ft. and
60-ft. 9.5-mm. films.
PRICE
32/6
Super Attachment
extra . 17/6
Silver Screen on
rollers 7/6 extra.
Silent and flickerless.
F/1.6 Meyer lens (in¬
terchangeable), 250-
watt lamp. Compact
and self - contained
(works on any voltage
A.C. or D.C., 100-
250 volts, and Incor¬
porates a motor re¬
sistance. No extra
resistance to buy I)
Dimensions : 8i x
X 5 In. Quick-loading.
Still deWce with full
illumination. Fan
cooling— external cen¬
tring of lamp.
£17: 17:0
Complete
CIN^-HEAD PAN,
TILT, etc. 14/9 extra
Suitablefor any
above tripods.
Nine Inch handle,
plated metal, and
grip.
GNOME
Masking Frame
Entirely constructed of metal. Base Jn
white finish and marked in inches.
Suitable for vertical or horizontal
enlargers and fitted with metal adjust¬
able mask giving a perfectly clean white
border of varying width.
“SERVICE” REFLECTOR
For Home
Portraiture
Or 12 equal payments
of 31;2 per month.
Three models avail¬
able, 16-mm., 9.5.
mm., 8-inm.
Phone : Holborn 0644 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
vii
^eta^arie^ F/RST PRIZE fuj ftu
8y courtesy of the Isle of Man Publicity Board.
(RoUeiflex
The charming and unusual picture above, taken with a RoUeiflex, won the first
prize of £50 offered by the Isle of Man Publicity Board in their 1936 Open Photo¬
graphic Competition. The winner is Mr. W. K. Chadburn, 16, The Crescent,
Handsworth, Birmingham.
RoUeiflex thus consolidates its position as THE prize-winning camera. In 1935
it won for Mr. Jenkins the Daily Herald first prize of £2,500. In 1936 it won for
Mr. Done the Daily Herald first prize of £3,000.
The Rolleicord, too, is a notable prize-winner. The first prize of £100 was
recently awarded by the Weekly Illustrated to Mr. Kershaw fjr his picture taken
with a Rolleicord. Numerous other prizes have been won by RoUeiflex and
Rolleicord users — all in competitions open to any amateur with any camera.
The moral is obvious — get a Rollei Camera given to you this Christmas.
ROLLEIFLEX
is a prize-winning camera because it shows the
operator his picturef ull size and right way
up, exactly as he will get it. Focussing
magnifier gives a critically sharp image
instantly. Rapid Compur shutter speeded to
l/500th sec., T. and B., Zeiss Tessar f/3.5
lens completes an instrument of remarkable
versatility and precision . £25 0 0
ROLLEICORD
(recently reduced in price) is In its general
construction like the RoUeiflex. It shows the
picture in the ground-glass screen just the
same and is as easily manipulated. The
Compur shutter is speeded to I /300th sec.,
T. and B. With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5 £16 10 0
Or with Zeiss Triotar f/4.5 . £14 10 0
RoUeiflex and Rolleicord both take 12 pictures on 3^x2^ roll film for !/-. The square
picture it gives is such an obvious advantage in that it permits the picture to be trimmed
to any shape in order to get the best artistic and pictorial result.
OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GOOD PHOTO DEALERS
ROLLEICORD
Or write for New Prospectus just published and name of nearest stockist
to the Sole Importers :
R. F. HUNTER LTD.
“Celfix House,” 51, Gray’s Inn Road, London, W.C.I
TELEPHONE: HOLBORN 731 1/2.
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PRESTONA
% a raf?id
chloro-bromide paper that gives beautiful
brown - black and warm - black tones
Prestona has extra speed, which makes it equally suitable
for enlargements and contact prints. Its exposure latitude
enables the user to produce consistent results with negatives
varying considerably in gradation and contrast. Available
in grades to suit every need.
Descriptive booklet free on request.
ANNOUNCING—
MATELUX Minor
FEATHERWEIGHT OUTFIT OF Amazing EFFICIENOY
- ACHIEVES 100 PER CENT SUCCESS
FASCINATING INDOOR
PHOTOGRAPHY— NOW
OPEN TO ALL #
DAYLIGHT BRILLIANCE
T
O-DAY, any keen amateur can, with the aid of a “ Mat^lux ”
Minor Outfit, and at nominal cost, take an unlimited
number of delightful indoor “snaps” offering charming
and varied possibilities.
“ Matelux ” Minor and Reflector gives a brilliant light of great
actinic power. Each lamp has a life of two to three hours,
and burning only for a second or two per exposure, provides
thousands of perfect photographs at astonishingly low cost.
Here is just one example of the practical possibilities of “ Mat6-
lux ” Minor ; using an F/4.5 lens, light 6 ft. away, with an
ultra-rapid panchromatic plate, I/I2th of a second suffices for
the photograph to be taken.
“ Matelux ” Minor is both convenient and useful apart from its
specialised sphere — since it can be converted in a moment
to the ideal desk or reading lamp.
Complete
with LAMP
ADDITIONAL LAMPS
2/- each.
NOMINAL
COST
A simple adjustment converts
MATELUX MINOR into an
efficient Reading Lamp.
POST THIS COUPON NOW
To MODERN TRADERS, LTD.
26, Brook Mews North,
Craven Road, London, W.2
Please send me full particulars of " Matelux ” Minor
Outfit, together with Free Exposure Table and Treatise
on Lighting.
Name .
Address .
Amateur Photonrapher, 9/12/S6.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
XMAS
VAUXHALL
SUPER
REELS
PRESENTS !
The
“ A VO ”
YOURS CO
FOR ^ ^
down and II
similar monthly
payments, or
63/- cash.
Ever-ready case 5/-
extra.
VAUXHALL
200-B Carrying
Cases
17/6 Only
(Usually 30/>)
Carriage
1/3 extra.
Stout rexine-covered carrying-cases to hold
Path6scope 200-B projector, resistance, films and
accessories, fitted with two locks and keys and
strong carrying-handle.
GLASS
SCREENS
finest glass-beaded
surface.
SIZE 30x40
On wooden rollers
complete with
stretchers. Packed
in cardboard box.
SILVER SCREENS
Vauxhall “ Popular,” 40x30 In. silver screen on
wooden rollers, 11/9 only.
Vauxhall ” de luxe,” 40x30 in., with rollers and
stretchers, 15/6.
Vauxhall “Super,” 52x40 in., with rollers and
stretchers, complete in cardboard boxes, 21/-.
Carriage on all Screens 1/6 extra.
Only obtainable from The Camera Co.
Three for 5/9
Six for 1 1/-
16-mm.
Three for 6/9
Six for 12/^
HUMIDOR CANS, fitted with absorbing pad
for damping, best quality. Three for 3/6, or
six for 6/6. (Suitable for 9.5 or 16 mm.)
Photo-Electric Ex¬
posure Meter,
equally suitable for
‘‘ Still ” and Cine
Cameras.
Finest quality
aluminium, to
hold 400 feet,
footage indicator
WHY PAY
MORE ?
Prices :
9.S-mm.
NEW! NEW! NEW! j TheBcstValue
9.5-nnnn. SPECTO
3.5-amp. Lamp
£11:17:6
only
£17:17
ONLY.
• SKUTTcR SPEEDS
• FROM
«
•
A AUTOMATIC
A DELAYED
• ACTION
IMIVIEDIATE DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
The new 9.S-mm. Specto Projector is definitely
the greatest value of the year.
Specification includes :
F/1.7 Super Projection lens, 3.5-amp. lamp, which
combined with special optical system gives greater
illumination than ANY Cin^ Projector costing up
to £25. Absolutely flickerless shutter, double¬
claw mechanism, very rapid motor film rewind,
solid construction of cast aluminium alloy, power¬
ful fan for cooling.
YOURS FOR £1 Os. lOd. down and II
similar monthly payments.
” The best ‘ SPEC ’ of the year.”
Send for leaflet giving full details.
The EUMIG JUNIOR
lepi PROJECTOR
o
Immediate
Delivery.
YOURS FOR 31/3 down and II similar
monthly payments.
Available for 8 mm., 9^ mm. or 16 mm.
This new EUMIG Projector is without doubt the
Best Value in High Grade Cine Projectors, and
incorporates many refinements which were pre¬
viously only to be found in much more expensive
machines. Still picture device. F/1.6 Meyer
Kinon lens. Very compact. Amazing Brilliance.
No resistance required.
Send for leaflet giving full details.
UNBRIAKABLE
BODY
REAL LEATHER
OPTICAL
VIEW FINDER
ANASTIGMAT
19“6 only
GET YOURS
NOW FOR
The above Vauxhall camera represents the most
stupendous value ever offered. The unbreakable
body Is fitted with all the latest refinements such
as automatic pan. window covers. Remote shutter
control, etc., etc.
down and 1 1 similar
monthly payments.
Or with Compur “ S ” . £6 15 0
Compur Rapid . £7 19 6
PROJECTOR BARGAINS!
Pathcscope Home Movie, perfect order,
and complete with flex, etc. List £6 I5s. £3 9 6
Pathe Kid, resistance for all voltages. .39s. 6d.
Ensign 180, resistance for all voltages, case.
Cost £26 lOs . £10 19 6
Pathe Imp, resistance for all voltages. List
£4 12s. 6d . 67s. 6d.
Pathe Ace, with resistance . 27s. 6d.
Coronet. List 45s . 25s. Od.
Pathe 200-B. List £15 . £11 17 6
Pathe 200-B, 50 volts. List £16. .£10 18 6
Kodascope C. List £18 i8s . £7 15 0
Kodatoy I6-mm. List £3 3s . 25s. Od.
Dekko, motor driven. List £5 5s. ..£3 15 0
Pathe Home Movie, electric motor drive,
super attachment, etc. Cost £13.... £7 18 6
Victor 16-rnm., forward and reverse drive,
etc., case. Cost £60 . £15 18 6
Bolex G3, for 8, 9.5 and 16 mm. films. List
£60 . £39 10 0
Pathe 200-B, specially converted for 9.5 and
16 mm. films. Cost £22 . £16 10 0
Pathe Lux, motor drive, etc., specially.
converted for 12 volts . £13 15 0
Pathe Imp, motor and super attachment.
List £7 . £4 19 6
Kodascope C, motor drive etc. List £18 18s.
£6 17 6
Ampro 500-watt, case. As new. List £39 10s.
£29 10 0
ACCESSORIES
Dallmeyer 20-mm. Superlite Projection
Lens for Pathe 200-B, gives a picture nearly double
the size. List £4 4s . £2 12 6
Lodex Lamphouse, for Pathe Home Movie,
with lamp. List £2 IOj . 29s. 6d.
Type C Motor for Home Movie, all fittings.
List £3 . 45s. Od.
Super Attachment for Home Movie, all
fittings. List £2 2s . 32s. 6d.
Large selection of 16-mm. and 9.5-mm.
Library Films at knock-out prices.
SEND FOR LIST.
320, Vauxhall bridge Hoad. Victoria. S.W./. and 52, Cheapside, E.C.2.
1 telephone; VICTORIA 5482 AND 5485 TELEPHONE ! CITY 5482
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 9, 1936
K1
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The World^s Finest
EXAKTA
Precision Instrument
P FILTER/
MEYER PRiMOPLAN £39/10
Any Light — Day or Night.
A POSITIVE “REFLEX”
Self-capping focal-plane shutter, l/25th
to I/I, 000th sec., slow speeds l/lOth to
I2secs., delayed action l/l,000th to6sec$.
Ocher models of* MULTI-SPEED *
MODEL B
ZEISS TESSAR f/2.8 . £27 10 0
ZEISS TESSAR f/3.5 . £23 10 0
EXAKTAR Anas, f/3.5 . £19 10 0
Just Published.
The 'Exakta
Handbook,
beautifully
illustrated.
Price 3/6 each.
PRACTO/ METER
Best and most accurate speeds in H.&D. andScheiner.
2 6
Junior, 15s.
Model
YELLOW
For 3.5. 2.8, 1.9
12/6, 15/-, 25/.
GREEN OR RED
For 3.5, 2.8, 1.9
IS/-, 17/6, 30/-
LENS HOODS
Each, 7/6
/TABILO
TRIPOD/
4 section, D-shape tubes
8s. 6d
4 section, ditto, ball-and-
socket head.. 12s. 6d.
7 section Pocket, leather
case . £1 7 6
10 section ditto, ditto
£1 12 6
5 section ditto, extra tall,
ditto . £i 17 6
KI
m
Kl
Illustrated Brochure of Cameras and Accessories postfree^
RSI
^ GARNER & JONES, LTD., Polebrook House, Golden Square, London, W.l ^
\^J Phone : GERRARD 2300
BELL ’S “BARGAIN SPECIALISTS" XMAS SELECTIONS
CINE
“CIne-Nizo.” Rolls Royce of Amatenr Movies.
Nizo F, 30-lt. chargere. variable epeecla, trick
and titles crank, f'1.5 l-in. DalUneyer Speed,
interchaneeable, micrometer mount, leather
case. New condition . ^12 10 9
Nizo F, aa above, but with 1/1.5 l-in. Meyer
Kino-Plaemat In quick detachable bayonet
mount. New . £12 15 0
Nizo F, as above, in de lu.xe hide cat-e, w ith 6
double case pan. chargers . £15 0 0
Nizo M, 5U-fl. spools, O.o-mm., speeds 6 to
24. band crank for normal and sinele pictiues,
l-in. 1/1.5 Meyer Kino-Plasniat in micrometer
mount, de luxe bide case. New.... £24 10 0
Nizo K, lUO-ft. 0.5-mm., as above, but speeds
to t>4, l-in. f/2.9 dteiuheil Cassar. New
£22 10 0
Nizo K3, as above, but with turret head (or
three lenses, fitted with 20-mm. f/i.o DalUneyer
Speed. As new . £24 0 0
Nizo K3, as above, but fitted with prismatic
adjustable magnifying direct tocus-on-fiim
device, l-in. f/2.K Cassar. Cost £90. Demonstra¬
tion model . £30 0 0
Nizo Projector, definitely world’s best y.5-mm.
projector, 3 electric motors (separate for fan
cooling), 260- watt, sell -contained resistances.
2 and 3 Maded shutters, 40U-ft. reels. Cost
£60. New demonstration model.... £27 10 0
Argus Latest 16-mm. Turret Head Camera,
improved model, power reverse, every movement,
f/i.9 Ross. As new . £27 0 0
Zeiss Kinamol6-mm., cassette loading, sprocket
feed and take-up, fyl.5 Meyer Plasuiat. New
condition . £3 15 0
Dekko 9.5-mm. Motor Camera, recent model.
f/1.9 Ross . £S 5 0
Arrow Super 16-mm. Projector, massively
built with 5Uo-watt in deep finned V’enturi lamp-
house, all desirable features, in de luxe carrying
case. Imposing £6u machine. New demonstra¬
tion model . £25 0 0
1,000-watt Transformer, for above. . £4 12 6
Ensign Autokinecam, 16-mm. Model 6, f'^.b
Meyer Plasmat. List price £34 15s. E.\cellent
condition . £17 15 0
Patbe Latest Variable Speed Motocamera, inter¬
changeable f/X.5 Meyer Kiuoplasrnat, in focussing
mount, engraved with depth of focus. Equal
to new. List £29 . £16 10 0
CAMERAS
Roth de Luxe Press 0 12 cm., silent quick
wind, quick tension shutter, f 4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
top scaled yards, large riumeralfl, 3 finest double
slides. Idsted td.O. New, unused.... £24 0 0
Zeiss Ikon MiroSex 9 12 cm. Combined Press
and Redex, i 4.5 Zeiss Tessar. quick-wind shutter
i to l/3,0UUlh, B., T., 4 single slides, F.P. adap¬
ter, leather case. In new condition. . £17 17 6
Goerz Anschutz 9 12 cm. Press, late inodeL
f 4.5 Dogmar. 6 double slides, leather case,
Fir.Ht-class condition . £12 10 0
T.-P. All-Weather Press 9 12 cm., f.4.5 Ross
Xpres. b best double slides, extra stout leather
case. AJicost new . £12 10 0
Fine German Coupled Range-finder 31 21 Roll
Film, 0 or 16 on, long base range-finder, auto
masking view-finders, i 4.5 dchneider, delayeil
Compur. Spotless condition . £8 IS 6
Weltor New Type Range-finder, combined in
field of view-finder, 16 on SJ 21 roll film, self-
erecting, radial focussing, //2.y Schneider in
delayed Compur. Unsoiled condition £12 19 8
Foth-Flex Twin-lens 6 6 cm. Redex, 12 cm
3i ■ 21 film, f 2.5, delayed action, 2 to 1, South sec.,
direct-vision extra finder, best leather case. All
in spotless order . £11 16 0
Perfecta 6 6 cm. Twin-lens Folding Reflex,
very compact, f, 3.5 Meyer anastigmat, special
Compur. .>hop-8oiied only . £9 10 0
Etui Latest Pattern 9 12 cm., or i-pi. double
extension, i/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, delayed Compur, 12
slides in wallet, F.P.A. Condition equal to new
£11 10 0
Mentor Revolving Back Folding Refie.x, i 4.5
Zeiss Tessar, 3 double elides, F.P. adapter. Cost
£60. Practically new. Fine studio outfit
£32 10 0
Ibagee 3} 2} Folding Refiex, f,4 Meyer Double
IMasmat, 3 slides, cable release. As new. Cost
£39 . £18 10 0
Mentor Horizontal Folding Refiex 34 21, i 4.5
Zeiss Tessar, 3 double slides. F.P. adapter, beat
hide case. Excellent condiiion . £10 10 0
Best German 18-on-3i 2} Roll Film, self-
erecting, optical view-finder, f 4.5 atjastiginat.
delayed Compur. As new . £5 0 0
Stereoscopic Folding Camera 9 - 12 cm. Plates,
radial iocussing, pair f/o lenses, speeded stereo
shutter, locussing screen. 3 single slides, F.P.A..
release, viewer for prints. Outfit - £3 10 0
MINIATURE
New Make German 86 on Leica spool Camera,
sell-erecting, automatic coupled counter, f/3.5
Xenar, Compur to l,30()th sec., optical D.V.
view-finder, Splendid workmanship,. £7 10 0
Foth-Derby 4 8 cm. Focal-plane, f^2.5 anaa-
tiginat. delayed sliutter to l/5U0th, optical finder,
pan. covers, rip case . £5 15 0
Plaubel Makinette de Luxe 4 3 cm., 16 on
V.P.. f 2.7 Aiiticomar, filter, special Compur.
leather case. Excellent condition. .. . £8 17 6
Nagel Bolloroy 4 3 cm., 16 on V.P., f/2 Xenon,
Compur to i ’3UUth sec., spiral focussing, optical
D.V. view-finder. Very good condition £8 19 6
Leica III, Black, Meyer f/1.9. 5-cm. Primoplan,
ever-ready case. In first-class unsoiled condition
£29 10 0
New German 4 3 cm., 16 on V.P., coupled
range-finder miulattire, f.2.5 anasligmat. Mar-
veUous value. New... . £11 0 0
Beira 36 on Leica spool, self-erecting, automatic
numbering, optical D.V. finder, f/4.5 Meyer
auastigmat. speeded shutter. As new, clearance
£3 5 0
SO to clear. Coronet Midgets, with film. Each
3s. lid.
Miniature Vertical Electric Enlarger, 4 • 4 cm.
4 • 3 cm., Leica, etc., 1 00-watt Argenta. conden¬
ser, f.'3.5 anastigmat, iris. New . £6 10 0
Leitz Focomat I Automatic Enlarger, 10 ^ b
m.askiug board, clamps. Condition exactly like
new . £15 0 0
Unifiex 44 6 cm. Miniature Refiex, f/3.5
Merer anasligmat, speeded shutter, 3 slides,
F.P. adapter. Cost £14 los. New. . £8 15 0
New German 86-on-cine Miniature, chrome,
automatic counter, f'2 Xenon, Rapid Compur.
spiral focuRS’tig . £14 0 0
Zeiss 6x Prismatic Binoculars. Good working
order . £3 19 6
Leica I, f/3.5 Elmar, zip case. Very good con¬
dition . £6 15 0
Prismatic Binoculars, best Continental compact
pocketable glasses, b 24, vride-aperture oculars,
exceptional illumination, bending bar, centre
wheel focus, hide case. New . £5 15 0
Newman & Goardia Universal B 1-pl., double
ext., r'se and cross, l 6.3 keits tJouble Protar, J to
I'luuth, focussing reen, 12-plate chang'ng box.
case, 'clease. ?4plerdid cr)udition .... £3 19 6
ACCESSORIES
CINE.
Thalhammer de luxe Tripod, safety chains, hide¬
bound waterproof zip case. Cost £13 IPs. Prac
tically unused . £9 17 6
Light Cine Tripod, folding tuimlar, pan. and
tilt, extending top . £2 2 0
Wondersign Magnetic Tiller, large size. Hack
letters on white ground, in case. Shop-soiled
only . £2 10 0
Blendux Photo-electric Cine Meter, ever-ready
case . £1 19 6
Jupiter Arc Lamp, resistance for all voltages,
stand . £1 17 6
Silver Screen 40 x 30, rollers, stretchers, collap¬
sible stand, packed in box. New.... £17 6
Coronet Tiller, twiu lamp, ailaptable to any
make. New . 15s. Cd.
Pan. and Tilt Cine Tripod Head, for light cioiiera.
New . 12s. 6d.
Amplifier, suitable for talkies, commentaries,
etc., lu-w'att, spare new output valve. Over¬
hauled. Cost £4U . £5 10 0
PHOTOGRAPHIC.
New Tvpe Avo Photo-electric Meter. As new.
in carton . £2 0 0
Tripod, flat pocket type, very compact. New
17g. 6d.
Range-finder, with combined depth-of-foous
indicator, meters. In beet leather case. New
18s. 6d.
Zeiss Tessar, .6-in. focus, in spiral focussing
mount, suit Press camera, etc. In new condition
. €5 15 0
Leitz Range-finder to 3 ft. Fair ccndltion.
Accurate . 15s. Od.
400-watt Projector Lamp, holder and Maugin
mirror, suit eolareer or spot -lamp ....10s. Od.
Six Genuine Leica Chargers, in cases. Unused
£12 6
Best Black Hide Cases, for 9 ' 12 cm. or similar
Press cameras, and 6 to 12 .vlide.s, sling siraps.
As new . 30s. Od.
Set Close-op Lenses, filter, holder, etc., for
Press, eic., camera. Jn ca^e, complete. 12s. 6d.
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Fitted with f/3.5 lens, double-rlaw movement,
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The low-price coupled focussing camera, 8 or i6
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Rapid Corapur shutter, optical view-finder, trigger
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^ Adaptable for either 100-125 volts
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^ 40 volts 15-watt lamp eives a well
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Double-claw, particularly smooth-
nnming movement.
^ Completely self-contained and resis¬
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^ Best hard brass precision-cut gears.
Silver Screen, on wood
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GET A ‘MINICAMERA’ FOR CHRISTMAS ON
WALLACE HEATON’S NEW EASY PAYMENTS
EVERY SECOND>HAND BARGAIN ON THIS PAGE HAS
UNDERGONE SEVERE TESTS TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT OPTICALLY AND MECHANICALLY.
LEICAS :
1 — Lcica Model I, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, i/20th to l/500th sec.
Cost £15 . . . . £9 9 0
2 — Leica Model Ilia, chromium, Summar f 2 lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to
1/1, 000th sec. Cost £43 . £37 10 0
3 — Leica Model II, black, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane
shutter, l'20th to l/500th sec. Cost £26 10s. £19 19 0
4 — Leica Model III, chromium, Elmar f;'3.5 lens, focal-
plane shutter, 1 to 1 /500th sec. Cost £31 16s.
£24 10 0
ZEISS IKON MODELS:
5 — Zeiss Contaflex 35-mm. Twin-lens Reflex, Sonnar
f/2 lens, D.A. focal-plane shutter, J to 1/ 1.000th sec.,
built-in exposure meter. Cost £74 . £57 10 0
6 — Contax Model I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Sonnar
f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter, i to l l.OOOih sec.
Cost £41 . £32 10 0
7 — ^Zeiss Super Netlel 35-mm. Miniature Camera,
Tessar f/2. 8 lens, focal-plane shutter, I 20th to
l/500thsec. Cost £24 159- . £15 15 0
8 — 43x6 cm. Zeiss Ikonta, f/6.3 Novar lens, D.A. Telma
shutter. As new. Cost £5 5s . £3 19 6
9 — 6x6 cm. Super Ikonta R.F., Zeiss Tessar f 2.8 lens, D.A. Compur Rapid
shutter, I to 1 /400th sec. Cost £29 1 69. 6d . £23 15 0
10 — Baby Ikonta, f/4.5 Novar lens, Derval shutter. Cost £4 5s . £2 19 6
1 1 — Contax 11, 35-mm., Sonnar f/1.3 lens, D.A. focal-plane shutter, J to I. l,250lh
sec., coupled ranpe-finder. As new. Cost £65 15s . £59 10 0
ROLLEI CAMERAS:
12 — 4x4 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar lens f/3.5, Compur
shutter, 1 to L300th sec. Cost £22 10s . £14 14 0
13 — 6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.8 lens.
Cost £22 10s . £16 16 0
14 — 6x6 cm. Rolleicord I Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.8 lens, Compur
shutter, 1 to L500th sec. Cost £14 . £11 11 0
15 — 6x 6 cm. Rolleiflex Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter,
1 to 1 /300th sec. Cost£18I0s . £10 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS:
16 — Ensign Multex 35-mm. Miniature Camera, f/3.5
Ensar anastigmat lens, focal-plane shutter, I to
I 500di sec., built-in coupled range-finder. Cost
£16 16s: . . . . ....£10 17 6
17 — Kodak Retina 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Xenar
f 3.5 lens, Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /500th sec. Cost
£10 lOs . . . £6 17 6
18 — 4x3 cm. Pupille Miniature R.F., Tessar f'3.5 lens,
Compur shutter, 1 to 1 /300th sec. Cost £15 15s.
£9 9 0
19— 4x 3 cm. Vollenda. f '3.5 Xenar lens, Compur shutter.
1 to 1 '500th sec. Cost £12 lOs . £7 12 6
20 — Korella R.F. Enolde f,4.5 lens, Compur shutter,
I to l/250th sec., D.A. Cost £7 lOs . £4 4 0
21 — Hektor 7.3-cm. f 1.9 Lens, for Leica, coupled.
Cost £29 5s . . . £21 10 0
22 — Hektor 13.5-cm. f '4.5 Long-focus Lens, for Leica, coupled. Cost £18 1 2s.
£14 14 0
23 — Elmar 3. 5-cm. f'3.5 W. A, Lens, for Leica, chromium. Cost £9 5s.. .£6 6 0
24 — Zeiss Triotar 8.5-cm. T'4, for Conta.x. Cost £16 17s. 6d . £12 12 0
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per second, yet flicker is reduced to the
point where it becomes negligible. Motion
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December g, 1936
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ILFORD LIMITED, ILFORD, LONDON
There is a wide range of Ilford colour filters
for landscape and general photograph/.
Prices according to size. Full details of all
Ilford Filters in leaflet. “ Ilford Colour
Filters and Adjustable Holders.’*
ILFORD DARKROOM
LAMPS AND SAFELIGHTS
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descriptive literature sent free on request.
Here are a few suggestions from
the large range of Ilford camera
aids that make ideal gifts for your
photographic friends. Ask your
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and other Ilford accessories.
ILFORD COLOUR FILTERS
THE ILFORD MANUAL OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
in the new enlarged and ful'y Illustrated
edition, covers every branch of camera work
in Its 25 chapters — each written by an expert
under the editorship of Mr. G. E. Brown, F.I.C.,
Hon. F.R.P.S., 30 years Editor of The British
Journal of Photography and British Journal
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From all dealers . m /
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From all dealers . 4 I
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Absolutely accurate exposures improve the
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I r. 6 CIHEMATOGR/APHER e
T)ecember 9th, 1936
TOPICS of the WEEK
The progress of photography in modern times has
introduced a new feature into Christmas festi\’-
ities. In the past the recording of the annual
gathering was, a matter for serious consideration and
much preparation on the part of that member f)f the
famil}’ who was an amateur photographer. Nowadays
all that is chaiiged : there will be probaldy man\-
cameras in c\’ery h.ouse in which there is a Christmas
party this year, and we r'cnture to guc.ss that at least
one will be a “miniature." The miniature camera has
put a new power in the hands of the indoor photographer,
and our readers do not need to be told that the recording
of many indoor subjects — .such as a Christmas party —
has become more and more simple by this means.
In this Special Christmas Number of “The A.E.”
many articles will be found that will suggest further
Christmas activities for photography, that has, more
than, ever before, become an all-the-year-round hobby.
This is the season above all others when the family
gets together and home life is seen at its best. It i.-,
the ideal time to secure those personal records that may
mean .so much in future years. ' Apart from that, it is
the .season for giving and receiving presents, and in these
pages suggestions will be found for solving this problem.
Several regular features that have been crowxled
out of this issue will appear as usual next week, and
in the meantime, w'e take this opportunity to wash all
our readers a happy Christmas — and Good Luck.
CAN THE CAMERA LIE?
The competition with the above
provocative title, that was held
during the summer and autumn
months and closed recently, brought in a
very large entry of prints. Most of
these were of c.xcellent technical qualitv.
and demonstrated beyond doubt that
in expert hands the camera could
product- “pictorial inexactitudes'’ that
would be startling if used in evidence.
The rules of the competition made it
clear that no double printing, combina¬
tion or built-up prints or prints produced
by the “ control “ method would be
eligible ; the jihotographic untruths
must be “ straight '' prints from un¬
touched negatives, and the rules appear
to have been observed in every case.
The entries could be divided roughly
into four classes : (1) unusual effects (i.e.
lie.s), obtained by simple photography
with a single exposure and no special
preparations. (2) Prints in which tricks
of perspective had been turned to
account with single e.xposure.s. (3)
Double ex])osures in which the same
figure or figures appear tisdce in diftorent
parts of the picture. (4) Double e.xpo¬
sure.s in which overlapping figures or
objects or “ ghost ” effects have been
obtained. Some of the last mentioned
appear as illustrations to an aiticlo on
“ ('.hosts ” in this issue. Many of the
others, however, are of e.xtreme interest
and examples of calculated ingenuity. We
ho])e to publish a page of them shortly
with comments on their method of
production.
The winners are : h'irst |)rize (3 guin¬
eas), Edgar Honnor, 3, Preston Avenue,
Prescot, Lancs. “ A Barefaced Lie.’’
Second prize (3 guineas). — K.
Hinks, 4, Lindsay Avenue, Levenshulme,
Manchester. “ 'The Thief of Time.”
Third prize (2 guineas). — W.
Dovaston, Bowers Cote, Bower.s* Way,
Harpenden. “ The Double - jointed
Tennis I’layer.”
Fourth prize (i guinea). — Edith Back¬
house, 16, Sandhurst Grove, Harehills
Lane, Leeds, 8, “ Getting the Wind Up.”
Fifth prize (half-guinea). — Kenneth
Stott, Pendennis, Singleton Road,
Salford, 7. “ Gravity-Removing.”
Hon. .Mention has been awarded to
prints by W. Watson Wright (Bourne¬
mouth), Miss I.. Bowring (Guildford),
D. N, Boothroyd (Southport), H, Mills
(Bolton) K. C. Robbins (W. Drayton).
G. E. Foster (Bradford), H. Mount ford
(New Barnet), S. E. Hart (Handsworth),
F. Griffiths (Edgware), Mrs. W. E,
Newham (Scarborough).
The Awards in our Special Novices’ Competition will be announced in Next Week’s issue of “ The A.P.”
Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets indicates to iclum to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer M-puthly Competitions
for Beginners. Intermediate and Advanced Workers.
Entries, December 31. Rules in the issue of November
“5-
Wallace HvP.ton ‘Open Competition.” Cash
prizes every woe;-:. Open 10 readfTs of The Amateur
Photographer only. ITill particulars in advertisement
page in tnis issue.
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Eotogralica dc* Madrhl.
Calle del Principe, ih, Madrid.)
L .P. International J.xhibition of Photognipliy.
1936 (Lucknow).- ' Open, December 5, r9p'>-l'ebruarv
4. 1037- (Idr. K. X. Mathiir. D.Sc.. Hf»n. I’.P.
Amateur I^hotographic .Xssocialio.i. Lne'otow I'ni
versitv. Lucknow.)
Royal Photograjdiic Sock ty Su'i->iaiidard l ilm
Competition during ].)cc(Tubor. I'j. E. .Marshall, Hon.
See., Kinu- Grfjup, k.P.S., is, Russell S ,uarc, Londori.
W'.C.i.}
Borough of Ealing Public Librarie> Pib^togr.iphic
Exhibition aiul Competition. - December 9-10. Open
V to all residents in the Borough. iM. \,. Hodges.
Librarian, Hanwell Public Librarv, London, W.7.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (-\iit\vcrpl. — open, December 20, 1036-
January 3, 1937. (J. \ an Dyck, See., rotographisch;-
Kriiig ” Iris,” Ballacstr., Gn, .\ntuvr}).;
Camera Club .Members’ Exhibilioii. 193(1. -Open
November 25-DoceinbcT iS. (The Secretary, The
Camera Club, 17, John Street, Adclphi, London, W.'J.z.)
Eourth ('Ihird IntcriiaiioiuM) Vvilinington Salon of
Photography. — Entries, December 15 : open, January
18-5:. (Secretarv, Delaware Camera Club P.(>.
Box 818, Wiliniiigtoii. Delaware,
Fourth Scottish .\mateur Film Festival, Fi'ual
.Adiudicatiou and Public Show, February 20 ; entries.
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.[.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientilic Society Twelfth .\nnual Open P.S.
-Entries, January 8 ; open, Februarv i-i j. (L.
Eastham, 130b. Church Street, Presloji, Lancx.l
S. I-oiulon P.S. ^tst .\iimril .Exhibition. -Entries,
January ; open, F'ebruarv 1 3-.Marrh 13. (H. S.
.\dams. .^o. Stoekwell ParK Road, S.W.'j.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. Inteniationa]
L.Khibitioa of Pictorial Photography. — (.)pen, Februarv
2j-March u, 1937. (H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster Roid,
l.eicester.i
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, Januarv 23 ;
open, foiumencint' F'ebruarv 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hoii. Sec.. S^'ottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
MusBuni, Perth.)
Ilford JbS. International K.\hibition. - Entries,
Januarv 30 ; open, .March 1-6. (E.xhibition Secrer
taries, c/o 61, Castietoii Road, Goodiinye.s, Esse::.)
l\’e Salon International .\Ibert ler. — Open, March
2-16; entries, January 31. (M. Ivogcr Populairc, iS,
rue de FEgalit*-, Charleroi, Belgium.)
W'estern IGghth Annual Salon of Iniernational
Photography. ’Entries, February i; open, February
20-27 (Ru.ssell Towfi Studio). Also at the Dorothy Cafe,
iXplanade, Weymouth, from March 8-13. (U*. H.
Hill-Muchamore, 2|, Church Road, Redfield, Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-VV’est Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. ^Entries, February 0 : open. March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
Birmingham P.S. 46th Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
i'ebniary 6; open, February 27-March 13. (E. H.
581
Bellamy, Waterloo House, 20, Waterloo Street,
Birmingham. 2.)
Citv of Lofidon and Cripplegate P.S. Thirty-sccoiul
Annual Photographic Exhibition. — Entries, Moa'la\'.
Februan’ 8 ; open, .March 8-13, 19^7. (K. C. Dye.
Ke’^ervoir View, New Mill, Tritig, Herts.)
Hackney P.S. 48th .-\niiual Exhibition. — Furm-'
due, l-'ebruary 9 ; exhibits, March i ; open, M irch
^-6. (W'altcr Selfe, 21, Pernbury Road, Cl.ipton,
Loiifloii, E.5.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland.- Entries.
Februarv i:. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accoiiiilant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rlv. Co., Eustou Station, London,
N.W.t.)
St. Petersburg C.C. Second Annual Pictorial Salon
of Photography. — Entries, February 26 ; open, .March
a-17. (R. Kendal Williams, 602, Saell, Building, St.
Petersburg, Florida, L'.S..A.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open E;;hibitio!i. —
Entrie«;, March 1 ; open, March 20-.-\pril 3. (John
S. Ro(^ger, i6, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Brighton and Hove C.C. international Exhibition
Of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, .March 15; ope.i,
April I t-May r. (E. K. Robins, Little Toll, IsnelJ,
UckhelJ. Sussex.)
Bristol P.S. Third Annua] Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March 31 ; open. May 1-29, at BristoJ Art
Gallery. (F. E. Haynes, 50a, Belvoir Road, St.
Andrews Park, Bristol, 6.)
Eighth International Salon of Photographic Art
(Brussels). — Open daily (except Fridays) from .\pril
3-18. (M. Devaivre, 152, rue Markelbach, Brussei-S.
3, Belgium.)
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December gth, 1936
th[ amateur photographer
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER s
HAT TO GIVE
AT CHRISTMAS
Amateur photographers who are contemplating Christmas gifts
for various friends, old and young, will find the suggestions offered
in this article helpful.
AT this time of the year many
people are exercising their minds
as to the best Christmas pre¬
sents to give to various members of
the family or their friends. The variety
provided from which to choose is
bewildering, and while it is true to say
that many Christmas gifts are put
away and speedily forgotten, the ideal
present should not meet with this fate,
but be a constant reminder of the giver.
The readers of this paper are in a
happy position in this rc.spect, because
they are able to make their gifts
photographic ; it does not matter
whether tlie recipient is a photographer
already, or is simply waiting to become
one, a pi'esent of a camera will usually
do the trick eflectively.
The non-pliotogra])hcr can also be
presented with a gift that will be
certain to be valued, 'I'he range of
presents need not be costly, an
individual gift may cost a shilling or
two up to as many pounds as the
giver desires. One thing is quite
certain — it can be both practical and
useful.
Gifts for the Photographer.
It is one of the fascinations of the
photographic hobby that its possi¬
bilities are never exhausted. There is
always another process to try, a new
held of work to enter, or new appa-
latus that will widen the amateur’s
scope. All this jroints to a means of
acceptiible giving.
A gift suited for a photographer
may range from a camera or enlarger to
some accessory of practical usefulness.
Even if the photographer’s equip¬
ment seems to be complete there are
still possibilities. He may feel the
need of a miniature camera, or .some
accessory if he has already “ gone
miniature.”
Other items of equipment, amongst
the many that suggest themselves as
being of value to the practical worker,
are an exposure meter, a developing
tank for plates or films, lens filters,
or a tripod. These are random sug¬
gestions. Othei's are an outfit for a
trial of a colour process, carbro or
bromoil. Many photographers would
find use for a supply of their favourite
plates or films, or some large-size
bromide paper.
For the Non- Photographer.
It would be interesting to know how
many photographers first had their
attention directed to their absorbing
hobby by the gift of a camera. There
are many workers who intend to start,
but who somehow do not make the
effort to secure apparatus for them¬
selves. But if a camera is placed
in their hands they will certainly
make use of it, and will \-ery probably
fall under the photographic spell .so
completely that they will proceed to
carry out their own de\'eloping and
])rinting, and end by becoming enthu¬
siastic exhibitors.
Here is another opportunity to
start the " snapshotter ” along the
road to making his own negatives and
finishing his own prints. A develop¬
ing tank, or a simple outfit containing
everything necessary, can be pur¬
chased for a few shillings. It is safe
to assume that such a gift will be
taken full advantage of,
(3ften camei'a users are heard to
remark '' 1 should like to do my own
work but I have not the necessary
apparatus.” Here is an opportunity
for the bestowal of a gift which will
show discrimination, (.)b^dously,. the
outfit should contain everything neces¬
sary for the development of negatives
and the making of prints. A develop¬
ing tank in itself is of little use if the
camera user has not already possessed
himself of dishes, printing frames, etc.
I f it is felt that the camera user will
not be able to finish his own exposures,
it is still possible to assist b)’ acces¬
sories, such as a tripod, self-portrait
attachment, an album, or an outfit for
colouring prints.
For Young People.
It is more than ever necessary in
these daj^s that gifts for young people
should have a practical use, and they
are less easily satisfied than was the
case thirty years ago. .Almost all
young people want cameras, and
photography now receives encourage¬
ment at most schools.
It is realised that a camera trains
the mind and the eye. A boy or girl
at school is in a position of being able
to secure personal records of places,
scenes and incidents, to say nothing
of portraits, that will increase in value
as the 3-ears pass. We may visualise
the delight that a school snapshot of
someone famous will have for the boy
or girl who has taken it, and the pride
with which the early effort will be
shown.
If the boy or girl has a camera, the
gift mar' well take the form of the
much-desired ” better ” camera, or
some wanted piece of equipment as
suggested earlier in this article.
Plates or films likewise make an
inroad into juvenile pocket-money,
and a supph- of these will be sure of
appreciation.
Never before in the history of
photography have there been so many
books dealing with its various phases.
In addition to works devoted to
technical subjects there are volumes
devoted to reproductions of the best
photographic work. Amongst the
latter, Phoiograms of the Year, pub¬
lished at " The A.P.” office, takes
first place, containing as it does
reproductions of the best of the year’s
pictorial photogra])h3-. It will be
very surely received with gratitude,
and studied with profit by the photo¬
grapher who is interested in this
branch. ‘‘ The A.P.” Diar}- will also
be a much-appreciated gift by every
amateur photographer and will become
a constant companion.
If the photographic friend is not
alread\’ a reader of “ The A.P.” a
3'ear’s subscription will indicate prac¬
tical wisdom and scr\'e as a weekly
reminder of the gir-er.
Photographs as Gifts.
A gift of a photograph strikes a
personal note that is lacking in many
gifts of a commercial nature. A
carefullv-selected subject which is
known to attract the. recipient, en¬
larged, carefull)- mounted and framed,
will be appreciated. The work may
be done b3- a photographic dealer,
and is an ideal gift, especially for
those far from home.
Lastl}-, the reader’s attention is
specialh- directed to '' The Bu3'er’s
Guide,” given in another part of this
issue. In this will be found endless
suggestions for .gifts of all kinds for
anyone interested in photography,
and to suit all pockets.
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December gth, 1936
CIrost
M m and
SNOW
Bv F. J. WRIGHT
A Snowclad Couniry Lane.
WITH the coming of Christ¬
mas there is always the
possibility, cn'en with our
uncertain climate, of frost and
snow, and the amateur photo¬
grapher will lind tha.t pictures
made under such winter condi¬
tions will be among the most
beautiful that lie can ever und.
Even the dreariest vistas o!
ordinary, everyday life are trans¬
formed into fairyland under the
merciful curtain of glittering
white; in fact, it is olten these workaday
scenes that he should look for.
The country is alwavs beaufiiul under
snow ; but it is the myriad crystals of
frost gleaming on roofs sloping away
pictures are mainly those concerned with
composition, though w^e can always
enlarge portions of the photograph that
appeal to us. These winter subjects
are perfect for black-and-white repro¬
duction ; in fact, black and white con¬
trasts and intermediate tones are the
picture.
That is whv it is necessary to see that
the frost is against a dark background —
boughs against black hedges, not against
the sky; ferns on a river bank,
or grasses, or twigs of trees,
against the black water. It
is difficult to e.xpose wrong¬
ly, for frost cannot appear
whiter than it is, and no
amount of e.xposure will
lighten reallv dark jiatches.
For general scenes, i/i.sth
of a second at f/8 should
be sulheient on a bright
dav, but close-ups of ferns
or ' other plants wall also
Early morning jrost and Eloughing.
The Tonnyard in Winter.
from one’s own bedroom window that
mav make an exhibition picture. In
fact, frost pictures are fre(|uently
more attractive than those in which a
heavy snowfall is recorded.
He need go no
farther than his
own street to find
something which is
really worth while.
I Hit if he w ants
something different
from street scenes,
a walk down a
country' lane w'iil
open new worlds
of wonder. Street
and roof pictures
may require, for
the most part, but
a 11 elementary
knowletlge of the
art of " snapping,”
but country pic¬
tures, e.specially
close-ups, will re¬
quire a little more
thought and pre¬
paration.
The problems of
frost and snow
Trost.
come up well with a snapshot exposure.
.As to conditions, the mist that hangs
aboLit When frost is lying should be
taken note of. It will prev'ent sharp
distance snaps, but, on the other hand,
it w'ill lend romance to a vista. Frost
disappears as the sun gets warmer, and
it is nearly' ahvays necessary' to be up
early in the morning. And it is as w'ell
to give an eye to one’s lens occasionally,
condensation may cause a film to form
over it, or frost crystals shaken from a
tree may drop on it.
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December gth, 1936
th[ amateur photographer
Ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
HOSTS
By
LEONARD G. HONE
A Seasonable Subject for
Photographic Experiment
Fig. I. Liicra^ly a "Sheeted Ghost.”
TO take a photograph of an authentic
family ghost would probably be
both dillicult and hair-raising.
No one coidd tell how the spectre •
would regard so new-fangled a contrap¬
tion as a camera. But if we have no
ghost to photogra'ph, we can still pro-
Fig. 2. The Spectre Boy.
All illiistrations except Fig. i are from our compeiition
** Can the Camera Lie ? ”
We have no information as to the means used to
produce Figs. 2, 5 and 6. We invite readers' opinions,
and, if interest warrants, will publish details.
duce a picture of him, for with the aid
of a little ingenuity and time it is an
easy matter to make quite weird ghost
pictures. W'e are all, no doubt, familiar
with this form of faking at the cinema,
but there is no reason why these pictures
should be left entirely to the professional
illusionists.
They can be made with any type of
camera, even with a modest box Brownie,
and it is not necessary to fake the
negative in any way by retouching, nor
to use any kind of accessory — other
than a tripod — with the camera.'
Fig. 3. File Haunted Hall.
The trick is performed by placing the
camera on a firm support such as a table
or a tripod and focussing up on what
is to be the background of our picture.
An exposure is then made on this, but
giving only half of the total exposure
required.
The “ ghost ” is then placed on the
scene and made to take up the most
suitable pose. A second e.xposure is
made on the same film,’ again giving
only half the adequate exposure, making
certain that the camera remains abso¬
lutely fi.xed in position throughout the
whole two-exposure process. If the
ghost is to be of the classical “ sheeted ”
sort it is, of course, simply a person
draped in a white cloth, but by the use
of period costumes or suits of armour
“ ghosts ” of all kinds can be manu¬
factured.
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Fig. 4. 1 ,, the Cloisters.
Weird and amusing effects can thus
be obtained and, as the iUustrations
show, there is plenty of scope for origin¬
ality, both in choice of background and
of ■' ghost.”
Tig. 5. 1 he Headless Woman.
Exposures can be made either by
artificial light or by dajdight, but it will
generally be found that the most con¬
vincing pictures are those taken indoors.
After all, spectres and phantoms are
usually associated with the Purple
Room, the Picture Gallery, or the Main
Staircase at midnight.
The Inmstble Man.
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December gth, 1936
Pnndls ]or d'UKi Uaiip.-H'Ciiit's urc most aiiriutivc.
U<-i dark pr,y;\, or tucv u'lll iv<i li/'d up i-'etl.
Fig. I.
NOVELTY ini
PHOTOGRAPHS ON POTTERY.
By BERNARD
ALFIERI, Jun.
-a simple process for the amateur.
DECORATINCi pottery with photographs is an interesting hobby
for winter months. Two methods are available ; one involves
making carbon prints, a process unfamiliar to most amateurs,
while the other can be attempted wdth success by anyone who can
make a print or enlargement on bromide paper. It is with the latter
process that we deal here.
Special bromide paper is sold for the purpose, from which the gelatine
film, complete wdth its silver image, can be transferred as a whole. The
finished subject is an
ordinary bromide print
on china or glass, seen
from the reverse side
after the temporary
paper backing has been
removed.
There are several
papers on the ma,rket,
such as Kodak " Trans-
ferotype,” or Ilford Dry
Transfer Paper ; the lat¬
ter is described and
used in the accompany-
ing illustrations,
although they both
work on the same gen¬
eral principles.
The bromide paper
has been coated with
a film that can be
stripped, and ha> ing
sized the object or
material on which it
is to be used, which
may be glass, china,
metal, w'ood, silk,
or any other sup¬
port selecied, it is
stuck iilm down to
it and the paper
backing is lemor ed.
Preparing the ma¬
terial varies slightly
according to its
nature, but in the
case of pottery,
either a solution of
gelatine or diluted
.Seccoiine ” can
be employed.
In preparing
prints destined for
transfer to an
opaque surface such
as a plate, where
they will be viewed
by reilecled light,
they are made of
normal deptn.
But where, as for a
lampshade, they are
to be seen by tra.ns-
mitted light, they
should be made t ery
considerably darker.
Then, too, it must Fig.
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December gth, 1936
iHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
p 6 CIHEMATOORAPHER c3
3 plates decorated in J.e way dei.t’.bed.
::hristmas
PRESENTS
of gelatine, made up by soaking
3 parts of gelatine in roo
])arts of col<l water, and then
slowlv heating until dissolved,
or " Seccotinc ’ dissolved i‘i ..n
equal volume of water. The
latter can be used cold, and is
to be preferred where the sup¬
port is 0|aai|ue.
t)n objects where rounded
surfaces are to be negotiated
it is ajrplied with a brush as
shown in Fig. i ; but, except
for the smallest pictures, domed
surfaces must be avoided, as
the jjaper supjiort will not
give to the curve, so making it
impossible to transfer the ju'e-
ture satisfactorily. With flat
surfaces as .shown in Fig. 2, a
small pool of the adhesive is
poured in tlie centre.
The prints can be made in
advance and dried, afterwards
being well soaked before use,
or they can be prepared at the
time. After developing, fixing
and washing in the usual
manner, the surplus water is
drained off and the wet print
(Fig. 3) is laid down on
the pool of adhesive
as shown in Fig. 4.
The print is placed in
contact with the centre
patch of size, and work¬
ed outwards, carrying
the gelatine or " Secco-
tine ” with it, until the
surplus is wiped away
from the edges. This
method ensures that
there shall be no bubbles
left on the surface of the
print. It is thenslid into
the correct position, and
squeegeed down with a
small flat squeegee, as
shown in Fig. 5.
be remembered that the transfer will reverse
the subject as regards left and right, but this
can be allowed for in advance by jjriufing
the original the wrong way round, 'ihe
whites on the picture will depend on the
support showing through, and it is advisable
to use white or very light-coloured pottery it
the subject is to be bright in appearance.
The first stej) is to prejrare the china. For
this we shall need either a 3 jrer cent solution
It is now left until quite dry, after
which a i:orner of the pape backing is
rai^^'d wiih a knife as in Fig. 6, and it is
sfeaddv pulled .iv.iV. as in Fig. 7.
if anv of the jjaper b.;cking does not
come away, it can be worn down by
gentle rubbing with a wail of cotton¬
wool soaked in methvlnted sjiirit. The
jricture is cleaned bv a tuft of cotton¬
wool soaked in petrol or benzine, as in
Fig. after which any small jsatches of
the adhesive that may be left round the
edge can be scraped away.
I f the pottery is to be washable, i t is
necessary to apply one or more coats of
crystal varnish cFig. y), otherwise the
film w'ill easily come away in water.
Where dark-coloured pottery is to
be used, it is best to paint the part
to be covered by the print with a white
celluloid paint. In this case the transfer
must be done as for celluloid or waxed
surfaces. For these Messrs. Ilford recom¬
mend the following adhesive; 10 per cent
solution of gelatine in glacial acetic
acid, 2 oz, ; water, I oz. : methyl alcohol
(wood spirit), 40 oz. This solution is
gently swabbed over the surface, and
transferring is proceeded with as before
described.
December 9th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
Readers^ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
NEW IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS.
TO many readers of “ The A.P.”
who are making Christmas cards
from their own photographs, the
following idea may appeal as something
a little out of tJie ordinary : A photo¬
graph is used as a cut-out which takes
the shape of the lettering of the greeting
itself. In order to make the most of
the picture a squat type of lettering is
best. The word " XM.\S ” is the most
suitable as it is short and makes a neat
cut-out, but, if preferred, another greeting
or even your own initials can be sub¬
stituted.
To make the cut-out it is advisable
to paste the complete print on a piece
of thin card. The shape of the cut-out
is then drawn in pencil on tracing-paper,
and when the best shape and size has
been found it can be traced on to the
mounted print with a hard pencil. This
outline should finally be marked wnth
Indian ink to be quite distinct for cutting.
This should be done with sharp scissors
and a sharp pointed knife for corners.
.Another idea is to use a number of
contact prints, one for each letter.
These are pasted on a mounting board or
ortlinary jilain postcard and finished off
with any further greeting that may be
thought necessary, if many cards are
wanted it can be copied when complete
and straight prints made from the
resulting negative. W. C. Rowselu.
MAKING STATUETTES FROM PHOTOGRAPHS.
PROBABLY few readers have ever
tried to make statuettes from their
photographs. Yet these attrac¬
tive novelties are quite simple to con¬
struct, and the only special tool required
for the work is a fretsaw. .A suitable
print is glued flat on a piece of thin wood
(about I Sth or 3T6ths in. thick) and
cut out in outline with the aid of the
fretsaw. Three-ply wood is e.xcellent
for the purpose, being strong and ine.x-
pensive. The process of cutting out the
picture is quite simple, and even those
who have never previously used a
fretsaw can obtain satisfactory results
with a little care. This completed, all
that remains to be done is to paint the
edges of the cut-out with Indian ink and
mount it on a simple wooden base.
The process is particularly useful for
dealing with figure studies which are
spoilt by obtrusive backgrounds, since
these do not appear in the finished
statuette. .All photographs do not lend
themselves to the treatment ; but every
reader will rind plenty of suitable
subjects amongst his collection, and if
de.sired these can be incorporated in
attractive cut-out calendars as showm in
the illustrations.
The cut-out shown in \h • U' rc-
intended to be used as a rin-g aaxd f r
the dressing-table.
Such novelties as these make e.xrieTsjr t
presents for friends, since they comhteas
a portrait whth an object of utility:
but, if desired, photographs of buildings or
monuments may also be employed in
the construction of match-bo.x stands,
book-ends, etc. For e.xample, a statuette
made from a photograph of a clock-
tower could easily be made to take a
small watch in place of the clock-face,
which should be cut away.
R. Dixon.
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December 9, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
Christmas
Photograph
0 SELF-PORTRAITS. Gentlemen who
may wish, for some unknown reason,
to put their own faces in the photographs
they take, will find the ENSIGN
AUTO-TIMER a very useful im¬
plement — just hangs on your
camera and makes the exposure
for you. Nos. 0 and I make
snapshots. No. 2 makes “time”
exposures as well. Prices, 4/6,
7/6 and 12/6.
©FOR CORRECT EXPOSURE.
There’s nothing like an exposure
meter for measuring exposure (hot or cold)
and the PHOTOSCOP,
which so very accurately
measures only the light
on your subject and ignores
all other light, however
superior, saves you lots of
money in wasted film, and
it only costs (in a natty
leather case) £3 17 6.
©SO VERY ECONOMICAL. Of
course, some people don’t think it
worth while to spend £3 17 6 just for the
fun of getting correct exposures every
time. Many photographers prefer their
pictures under-exposed or over-exposed, or
anything but right, but they
won’t grudge 1/6 for the
ENSIGN POSOMETER— so
thin that it slips in your
waistcoat pocket without
any difficulty. Price, in
leather case 1/6.
©LIGHT OPERATIONS. There’s
nothing like an ENSIGN FLASH-BULB
outfit for catching people unawares and the
most incriminating evidence has been col¬
lected by this means. No real photographer
should be without one or he’ll be missing a
wonderful source of revenue from friends
and others. All you do is just flash the
bulb and take the picture, and no one
knows anything’s happened until it has
happened, which is
just the virtue of a
photo flash-bulb.
You can get a really
“flashy” Ensign
outfit complete with
reflector for 5/6.
Gifts for
ic He-men
O SYNCHROFLASH. Still more
exciting are the ENSIGN SYNCHRO¬
FLASH outfits, with which you can take
real high-speed snapshots indoors, and
those unrehearsed Christmas incidents
you would give so much
to record (but which
others would so willingly
draw a veil over) need
no longer go unrecorded
when you can get the
whole synchronising outfit
for 27/6.
O MULTIFLOOD. Rather more
modern than Noah’s flood, but
nevertheless equally enveloping. Briefly,
the ENSIGN MULTIFLOOD outfit provides
enough light from any or¬
dinary electric point to pho¬
tograph a whole Christmas
party, either before or after,
and this marvel of ingenuity
costs no more than 6/-.
©PHOTO HIGH-SPOTS. Photo¬
graphic gentlemen are always sus¬
ceptible to high-lights and ENSIGN SPOT¬
LIGHT outfits make special appeal. It
enables them to feel the thrill of “ bending
the light ” to their
wills — a most invig¬
orating sensation. En¬
sign Spot-light outfits,
mounted on adjust¬
able stand, cost
£2 12 6.
©SCREEN PICTURES. The real
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INIATURE' NOTES
Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
robust can be attempted
at i/25th sec. But in this
case a fairly large room is
necessary to enable the pho¬
tographer to get far enough
back to avoid a crowded
foreground. Single figures or
small groups generally make
the best pictures.
NO other camera but a modern miniature can do full justice to such a
subject as a children’s party, but. as with all “ kiddie ” photography,
making friends, entering into the fun of the games and gaining
their confidence are also factors that will help to make successful pictures.
j " stalk ” the little ones ;
they will resent it, or become shy.
Make the “ snapshot ” part of the
game, and if the camera is in
evidence all the time they will
gradually disregard it.
With a big-aperture lens and the
fastest him the ordinary room light¬
ing will serve for many shots ; but
if this is not good enough for, say,
second exposures, a Jloodlamp
h custom. '/fe
Have this one
with me.”
After the party — tired out.
can be introduced as
part of the " illumina¬
tions.” With a good
fioodlamp, and the room
lights full on, I /loth sec.
at f/3.5 can be given.
All the illustrations
were made with a Rol-
leiflex at f/3.5 and i/ioth
on S.S. pan. film.
If a larger stop is
available so much the
better — " action ” can
then be snapped, and
if the light is sufficient,
games that are not too
By K. REITZ. Mliiiature Camera
At a Children’s Party zLyith a
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Fig. 2. ShoiD-gazing in an arcade.
F/2, ^ sec., Agfa ISS Jilm.
exposed, thanks to the other lighted
windows behind the boys.
At the inner entrance to Boots, a
little farther along, there are very bril¬
liant windows all round and a mirror
overhead. It is this last that is re¬
sponsible for the "new angle” shot of
Fig. 6, taken (at I sec.) with the camera
pointed steeply upwards at the mirror.
New-angle shots at night are so
unusual that it seemed worth while to
celebrate the occasion, for which purpose
1 then repaired to a very pleasant
little club in the vicinity. My taste
in alcoholic liquor may perhaps be
discovered from Fig. 7, taken at J sec.
at f/2, in very bad lighting indeed.
A genuine " snapshot,” too — the
Fig. 5. Discussing model aeroplanes.
F{2, i sec., Agfa ISS film.
barmaid did not even know I had a
camera with me till she heard the shutter
click.
After suitable refreshment, a belated
supper and a tank of fine-grain developer
conspired to fill in the rest of the evening,
and. when bedtime came there was the
comfortable feeling that a number of
quite excellent negatives were hanging
up to dry.
Fig. 7. pouring out refreshment.
f/2, J sec., Agfa ISS film.
hristmas Shopping
By
A. L. M. SOWERBY.
and the
Miniature
Artificial -light Shots
at fl2.
against the lamp-post on
the island. It will be no¬
ticed that although the windows light up
the far side of the figures fairly well,
the near side, relying on street lights
only, is practically black.
Fig. 6. Taken upwards into a mirror.
FI2, I sec., Agfa ISS film.
Fig. 4. In Liberty's window'.
f/2, i/ao/A sec., A^a ISS film.
exposures, are quite adequately exposed
by the standards of night photography.
Wandering next down Regent Street,
a model ship in Liberty’s window at¬
tracted attention. With the lens-hood
against the window to exclude reflections,
I /20th sec. was given at f/2. Fig. 4
shows the result ; the negative would
have been perfectly printable with a
quarter of the exposure.
A little farther down Regent Street
is Hamley’s, the famous toy-shop. Fig.
5 shows a pair of youngsters discussing
the relative merits of rival makes of
model aeroplanes. It had an exposure
of ^ sec. at f/2, and is very adequately
Fig. 1. Crowds at Selfridges.
f/2, J sec., Agfa ISS film.
The illustrations accompanying
these notes represent the result of
a few hours spent in trying to
find some subjects illustrative of the
theme of Christmas shopping in London.
For this the Leica was loaded with a
length of the fastest panchromatic
film available, and at about six o’clock
in the evening the one-man expedition
started.
Selfridges seemed a likely shopping
centre, where there would be plenty of
people shop-gazing and plenty of light
to take them by. On arrival, some
disappointment was felt ; the number of
people was inconveniently excessive,
traffic was a nuisance, and the lighting
from the windows, and especially from
the portico over the main entrance,
turned out to be much less than had
been hoped.
After much waiting for the traffic to
subside. Fig. i was taken from an island
in the centre of Oxford Street. The
exposure was J sec. at f/2, sufficient
steadiness being obtained by leaning
Fig. 3. A n attractive window.
FI 2, ^ sec., Agfa ISS film.
Noticing this, the next move was
made to the arcade running from Regent
Street to Argyll Street, where there
would be windows on both sides of
the shop-gazers. Figs. 2 and 3 were
taken there, and, in spite of the shorter
December gth, 1936
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Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
Focussing without
By G. K. SEAGER. FuSS
IOTS of people, especially those who
^ change from a " fixed-focus ”
camera, become so fascinated with
the delights of their range-finder that
they forget it is only a means to an end.
Others, again, seem to find difficulty in
deciding just when the subject is sharply
focussed, and push the lens in and out
quite a number of times in their anxiety
to get it just so. There is no need at
all for all that effort, unless one’s sight
is faulty. If the image is sharp, it’s
sharp ; if not, it is probably near enough
— after all, the lens has some depth of
focus. So stop, and get the picture
while the picture is there to be got.
Get your "grip" right. Note finger on
shutter release for quick exposure.
Half the trouble results from inde¬
cision, and the other half is caused by
the lack of full control over the fingers.
To make rapid focussing quick and easy,
it is desirable to find out just which
finger will operate the focussing knob
most comfortably. Then that finger is
used for that job, always and for ever.
You will find that sorqe of them work
much more obediently than others.
It really does not take very long, with
a little practice, to get into the habit of
pushing (or of pulling) the focussing
knob in the one necessary direction only.
So soon as the double-image becomes
one, stop ; right or wrong, stop. A
little concentration and determination,
and the focus is just as likely to be right
the first time as the fifth. The secret
is not to push past the point of sharp
focus. It is better to have a few
negatives on an early spool or two
slightly wrong than to lose dozens and
dozens of pictures through hesitation all
the rest of one’s life.
That Growing “ Miniature.”
ECEMBER brings two new
monthly magazines devoted to
the miniature camera and its
work ; it looks as if the little fellow
really has cause to be conceited.
I notice that one of the new-comers
is calling any negative less than sjxzj
a miniature. I thought this would
happen sooner or later — fancy calling a
negative with an area of 6.64 square inch
a miniature. I feel fairly certain that
people who will agree with this have
never used the real miniature camera and
do not understand it in the least.
I cannot help asking myself whether
miniature photography differs so much
from photography in general as to
warrant even one new magazine — let
alone two. I know they will only be
produced twelve times a year, but I
believe that the Editor of " The A.P.”
has just about hit the nail on the head
with the method he has adopted in
dealing with the present miniature
situation.
Try the Aquarium.
When a photographer told me the
other day that the Zoo was no good
for pictures during the winter months,
I replied that this was where the minia¬
ture cq,mera would score again. There
are numberless photographs, and inter¬
esting ones, too, to be obtained in the
different houses. The aquarium should
not be forgotten ; here my f/1.5 Sonnar
has scored full points. The Contameter,
which makes it possible to photograph
even the smallest fish, should also go
with you. You will need to use a fast
panchromatic film, as the majority of
the tanks are lit only by electric light.
Also take plenty of patience with you,
you will need it almost as much as your
camera (see illustration).
Theatre Photography.
A correspondent has written for some
advice about working in a theatre. His
trouble is that by the time he has set
his stop and shutter to suit the situation
Windmill Theatre, fjz, ijiooth sec.
590
he misses the scene he was anxious to
get. I have done a great deal of this
kind of work, and have experienced all
the troubles that go with it. You must
make up your mind before the curtain
goes up, taking into consideration the
type of show to be presented, whether
you are going to work with open lens
and your shutter at the fastest speed the
Ught will allow — this will make it
possible for you to secure dancing, etc.
— or whether you are going to work at,
say, i/ioth and stop your lens down to
suit the light, taking your pictures
when there is no movement.
In the Aquarium at the Zoo, fji.S.
1 125th sec.
To try and do both nearly always ends
in failure, especially when you are seeing
the show for the first time and have no
idea what is coming next ; the reason
for this is simply that shutter speeds and
stops are very difficult to see in a dark
theatre. I have reached a point now
when I can change a speed in complete
darkness by feel alone, but it is always
attended with a certain amount of risk,
for there is no margin for errors in this
type of work.
Cold Weather and Grain.
Now that we are getting some really
cold days, you may have noticed an
increase of grain. This may be caused
by an unnoticed difference in tempera¬
ture between your developer and fixing
solution. Use a thermometer on both
solutions, and you will often find that
the latter needs warming up with a
hot-point.
No Time Wasted.
A correspondent has written to ask
me to tell him the quickest time in which
I can produce an enlargement for press
work. Here is a time-table I kept, so
as to be able to answer his query.
I reached my dark-room at 4.30, film
was in tank 4.34, fixer poured into tank
4.45, a quick wash and spirit-dry found
the film in the enlarger at exactly 5
o’clock, and a quarter of an hour later
five 10x8 prints left the electric drier.
The film is then returned to the dark¬
room assistant for a real wash and fan¬
drying jvithout spirit.
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Miniature
Matters
Enlarging Miniature Negatives
WITH AN ORDINARY ENLARGER.
Let it be clearly understood at the
outset that the best method of
enlarging miniature negatives is
to use an enlarger designed for the job,
either taking the lens of the camera in
use or with a special lens. This need
not, however, deter the amateur from
attempting enlargements from his tiny
negatives with his ordinary larger-size
enlarger if he does not feel inclined to
invest in a special instrument. The
finished prints will be just as good, but
more time, trouble and thought will
have to be expended in making them.
The greatest difficulty arises in the
effort to obtain the necessary critical
focus. With a quarter-plate or 3^X2^
enlarger, the distance from negative
to easel necessary to obtain, say, a
whole-plate enlargement from a Leica
or Conta.x negative is considerable, and
renders the image on the board so
difficult to see that the worker who has
been used to dealing with quarter-plates
will have a job to decide when his little
negative is in focus.
Fortunately, this is not an insur¬
mountable difficulty. All that is neces¬
sary is to waste a negative by very
much over-exposing it to a bright light
or a blank sky, giving a negative with
just a black expanse and nothing else.
On this duly fixed and dried negative,
make, with a very sharp penknife, a
fairly large cross in each corner and
another in the centre.
Inserted in our enlarger carrier, the
focussing negative is sharply focussed so
that the crosses are quite sharp, stopping
down the lens of the enlarger if we
cannot otherwise get both centre and
corners sharply defined. When we insert
the proper negative we may be sure
that the focus is correct.
An ingenious amateur can slightly
alter his carrier, in order to take his
miniature films in the strip, by cutting
a slot in each end, and making a
couple of holding strips to take the place
of the glass usually in the rebates of
the carrier. These strips can be cut
out of brass, the inside of the plates being
Fine- Grain Developers (6).
SINCli the early days of photography, glycin has
always been regarded as a developer giving
specially fine grain. Its chief application in
modem fine-grain developers is in combination with
paraphenylene-diamine, but it can also be used alone
or in conjunction with metol. We give below
a glycin formula, one more for metol alone,
and one combined developer containing both.
Glycin Developer.
Water . . . . . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 55 grs. (6 grm.)
Glycin . i8 grs. (2 grm.)
Sodium carbonate . . 55 grs. (6 grm.)
Mix in the order given, allowing each chemical
to dissolve completely before adding the next.
Development time, 30 to 35 minutes at 65 degrees
Fahr.
lined with thick brown paper, and the
centre being cut out the size of the film
frame. This obviates the use of glass
and so reduces the risk of white spots
due to dust. A wire cage to hold the
surplus film on each side of the carrier
is not difficult to construct.
All miniature films should be treated
with a hardening solution, and if this has
been done there is little fear of them
coming to harm in the enlarger.
The picture should be masked in the
carrier, either by the special holder just
described or by a piece of cardboard cut
out with a sharp knife. It is a mistake
to allow a quantity of white light to be
projected round the little negative,
because this white light is very likely
to cause partial fog of the paper, es¬
pecially if the negative is at all
dense.
Vertical enlargers wdll probably have
to be swung round to the opposite side
of their supporting posts in order to get
long enough distances between lens and
paper, standing the instrument on a
good-sized bo.x, so that the image is
projected on to the table. Horizontal
enlargers to which the easels have been
attached, as they are in some cases, will
need to have the easel removed. The
bromide paper can be pinned on a wall
if the easel is not suitable for standing
by itself. Care must be taken, however,
that ,the enlarger is exactly at right-
angles to the paper, otherwise distorted
pictures will be the inevitable result.
The high degree of enlargement may
mean that e.xposures are inconveniently
prolonged. This can only be combated
by putting in a stronger lightf which may
or may not be practicable.
There is just the possibility that the
lens of the enlarger may be incapable of
the very high degree of sharpness of
definition necessary. Since minute de¬
finition is less necessary in larger negatives,
this difficulty is most likely to appear in
using an enlarger meant for quqrter-
plate or larger sizes. Definition can,
however, usually be improved by stop¬
ping down. E. A.
Gevaert Fine-Grain Formula G.D. 204.
Metol . 1 15 grs. (13 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) .. i ) oz. (65 grm.)
Potassium bromide 15 grs. (1.7 grm.)
Water . . . . , . . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time about r6 minutes at 65 degrees
Fahr.
Gevaert Fine-Gratn Formula G.D. 2022.
Metol . . . . . . . , 7 grs. (0.8 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 235 grs. (27 grm.)
Glycin . . ., , . 4 grs. (0.45 grm.)
Sodium carbonate . . . . 205 grs. (24 grm.)
Potassium bromide . . 10 grs. (i grm.)
Citric acid . 7 grs. (0.8 grm.)
Water .. ..20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time, to to 12 minutes at 65 degrees
Fahr.
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
In order to obtain as fine a grain as possible on
Agfa ISS film, I propose experimenting with
"physical development " There are one or two
Poirits 07% which I am uncertain.
{a) Should the film be desensitised in order to examine
it, at the expiratio7i of the developing period, without
fear of fogging ?
[b) If so, should the desensitiser be used before or
after the pot. iodide pre-bath ?
(r) The best temperature for this type of developer ?
I am using the bujfered-borax M.Q. developer, but
am not satisfied with the graininess of the negatives.
I cafitiot enlarge above 6x8 in. without the grain
showing. N. S. T. {Southampton.)
(a) If examination of the him at the end of develop¬
ment is to be of any practical value, you must be in
a position to continue development if you find this
desirable. Desensitising is necessary for this, though
if you were to proceed instantly to fix the film the
exposure to light would presumably do no harm,
(b) The best desensitiser for this is pinacryptol
green or pinacryptol yellow, and the film should be
immersed in it for the usual time after treatment in
the potassium iodide pre-bath.
(c) It is recommended that physical development
by the process you intend to use should be carried out
at a temperature of from 65® to 70° Fahrenheit.
VVe would add that we are not satisfied that you
are getting the best possible results from your present
buffered-borax M.Q. developer. We ourselves have
used this developer on ISS film, and have been satisfied,
so far as grain at least is concerned, with our enlarge¬
ments made to sizes considerably over 8 x 6 in.
DRYING MINIATURE FILMS.^
In a recent article in a foreign tnagazine it was
recommended that on hanging up a mifviature
film to dry the back should be wiped free from water
with a clean dry handkerchief. I tried this, and
found that the handkerchief clung to the back of
the film in much the same way as it would have
done to the front, and that the film became covered
in fluff stuck tightly to it. Did I do the wrong
thing ? M. L. (Winchester.)
There is a misunderstanding here. It is fairly
exident that, in the article to which you refer, “ minia¬
ture film ” meant only the 35-mm. cin6 film used in the
true miniature camera. The back of this film is
simply plain celluloid, with no coating of any sort,
and can quite safely be wiped in the way suggested.
The ordinary roll filrn, as used in the 3x4 cm. miniature
camera, is coated on the back with a layer of gelatine,
the purpose of which is to prevent the film from curling.
We expect that by now you have removed the fluff
from your film; if not, an hour’s soak in water
will doubtless remove it. You can use your hand,
a wet chamois leather, or a “ Viscose ” sponge, to
remove superfluous water from both sides of a film
when hanging it up to dry.
EXAMINING MINIATURE NEGATIVES.
There is on the market a negative-viewing gadget,
consisting of a negative holier and focussing eye¬
piece, for examining 24 X 36 7nm. negatives. This
piece of apparatus is, however, rather expensive.
Can you suggest atiy cheaper substitute ?
W. B. (Liverpool.)
If you are content to dispense with the gate through
which the film is drawn, and to have no more than
a convenient magnifier for examining your negatives,
we should suggest that a watchmaker’s eyeglass,
obtainable for half a crown or less at any good tool-
shop, might suit your needs.
MAKING TEST STRIPS.
In making test strips textbooks tell us to increase
the exposure geotneirically from step to step, but I
find doubling the exposure at each step gives jumps
that are rather too large. On the other hand,
adding constant extra time to each exposure gives
too little difference between the strips on the long-
exposure end. What procedure do you recommend ?
F. P. (Ealing.)
We suggest that you increase your exposures geo¬
metrically, but make each less than twice the preceding.
A multiplier of roughly one and a half is convenient, -
making a series such as 5-8--12 or 7-10-15-22. To
keep track of these odd exposure times it is useful
to scribble them in pencil on the back of the test
strip before development.
METOL, GLYCIN, AND METOL-GLYCIN.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS _ December 9, 1936
The
photographer's best friends
V
at this time of the year
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
The film of lightning speed; especially
sensitive to artificial light. Anti-halation
backed. In Roll Films, Film Packs, and
Cut Film.
★
"PHOTOFLOOD" LAMP
Plugs into the ordinary electric light
socket ; gives a brilliant, highly actinic,
perfectly safe light. Safety fuse in¬
corporated. Sufficient for immense
number of exposures . . . . 2/6
"KODAFLECTOR "
REFLECTOR
Concentrates the light from the “Photo¬
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exposure times considerably . . 3/-
“ Kodaflector ” Outfit, (illustrated above)
including stand and flex . . . . 7/6
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They make indoor photography easy.
Ask your Kodak Dealer for free copy of helpful new Kodak Night Photography Booklet, or write for one to
Mr. A. P. Taylor, Dept. 57B.
KODAK LIMITED, KODAK HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2
Give a SPEEDEX this Xmas
Speedex “ O.” A miniature camera which
can be concealed in the hand, measuring only
4J X 2f X I in. Uses A27 roll film, 8 exposures
If x2J in. Optical direct-vision and reversible
brilliant view-finders. With Agfa Solinar lens
f/3.9, Compur shutter, £5 5 0. Leather case,
12/9. Portrait attachment, 10/6.
Speedex Record. Small size and light weight,
Agfa Apotar lens f/4.5, Prontor II shutter, I
to I /500th sec., T. and B., delayed action for
self-portraiture. Reversible brilliant finder
and direct-vision finder. Takes B20 roll film,
pictures x2J, £5 5 0.
Speedex Clack No. 74.
The Clack cameras are
an alternative to the
box camera, and offer
many advantages. They
are handsome in de¬
sign and finish.
Speedex Compur, a camera
with all modern refinements
taking 3fx2J pictures on B20
roll film. Compur shutter speeded
from I to I /250th sec., f/4.5 lens,
self-portrait device, two view¬
finders. With Apotar lens,
£6 6 0 (speeded I to I /400th sec.,
£6 16 0) : with f/4.5 Solinar,
£7 7 0 (speeded I to I /400th
sec., £7 17 6). Leather case, 12/9.
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tXHIBITION PICTUR€S
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
No. CCCLXIII.
Mr. L J.
HIBBERT.
A MO RE suitable title for this article might be ‘ How
I make my Exhibition Negatives,’ since the printing
of them is a very small part of the story. In my
opinion, no amount of manipulation and after-treatment will
compensate for a bad negative in Zoo work.
“ Perhaps the most important features in Zoo photography
may be roughly classed under several headings : pose, lighting
and texture, technical qualities, and likeness. The question
of pose is more difficult than one would naturally expect.
It is astonishing that many of the animals which are so natur¬
ally graceful in their movements should sometimes look so
clumsy and unnatural in a photograph. It is, of course, often
impossible to photograph them when they are actually moving,
as all animals move extremely quickly. Sometimes, however,
there is a moment when movement is arrested for just an
instant, and if advantage is taken of this a picture full of
action may be obtained.
Texture in animal work is extremely important, and to
obtain this quality it is necessary that the negative should
be critically sharp, showing no movement, that the material
should be sufficiently exposed, and that the subject should
be nicely lit. A back lighting brings up the texture in furs
in a very satisfactory way, but it is completely ruined if there is
any light in the lens, so it is always advisable to use a lens hood.
The matter of likeness is perhaps not seem¬
ingly important from exhibition point of view, but,
to people who know particular animals, it is as
important as it is to people who see photographs
of their human friends. In almost aU cases,
however, where a negative is technically perfect
and where the pose is a perfectly natural one, the
photograph will be a good likeness, since animals
are much more natural in front of the camera than
human beings.
One of the most difficult and trying problems
in Zoo photography is that of backgrounds, and
also that of shadows being cast across the animals
by the bars. In the former case, retouching on
the negative and shading in the enlarger may help
a certain amount, but in the latter nothing can
be done.
As regards the technical details of the nega¬
tive-making the size of the plate or film is of
some importance. I use 3^X2^, J-plate and
7X3, as well as a Leica. The Leica is by far
the most convenient to handle, but the small
size means a loss of texture which is too great
a price to pay for the mobility and speed of
handling. The 32-X2J is also convenient- and
inexpensive, but the same loss of texture and
quality is apparent when enlargements of 15 X 12
or over are to be made.
“ Quarter-plate is perhaps the ideal size for
the ordinary worker. My own negatives are
to-day made on a 7X5 plate, and I now prefer
to carry and handle the large camera in spite of
its weight and bulk, because of the ease of focus¬
sing the large image, and of the detail rendition
from a negative that needs so small a degree of
enlargement. Excepting the Leica, all the cameras
which I have used have been reflex ones.
" The plates used are Ilford Hypersensitive
Panchromatic, and the papers are chosen to suit
the particular subject both in surface and colour.
Most negatives are made -with apertures of not
more than f/5.6 or smaller. The speed of the
Hypersensitive plates allows of shutter speeds of
i/75th of a second in quite ordinary light,”
(A further example of Mr, Hibberfs work is
reproduced on one of the centre A rt pages.)
Snowy Owl, "John.” L- J- Hibbert.
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December gth, 1936
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
Although, primarily, the inten¬
tion is to provide a portrait,
the picture in this case, while
it admirably serves its purpose, is
interesting in the finely luminous
impression it conveys ; is notable for
the excellent management of the
hghting from which that impression
arises, and is characterised by a
delicacy of key which enormously
enhances the attraction of its present¬
ment.
The main source of
hght comes from the
right, from a fairly high
position, and from a dis¬
tance farther from the
camera than the model,
so that, to some extent,
the figure is seen against
it. In addition, there is
a supplementary lighting,
somewhat diffused in na¬
ture, that comes from
the front. The first is
directional and is re¬
sponsible for outlining
the head and limbs in
hght as well as lending a
suggestion of transpar¬
ency to the dress. Os¬
tensibly, too, it conveys
the impression of being
the sole source of illumi¬
nation — a fact that shows
how well the subsidiary
hghting has been con¬
trived — while the latter
not only has the effect
of reheving the shadows,
but also renders possible the retention
of the high key.
Both play their part in conveying
the feehng of luminosity, a quality
which confers a high pictorial attrac¬
tion upon the work, but there is a
bit of a drawback in that, in order to
get the main source into position, its
effect has extended to hghten the
right-hand side of the setting towards
the edge, whereas, if that edge were
in shadow, the interest would be more
fully concentrated on the figure.
It is, no doubt, easy to be wise
after the event, but it would have
been quite a simple matter to have
interposed a screen between the light
and the setting. A small piece of
brown paper, in an emergency, could
have been attached to the lamp or
BERYL/' hy Arthur G, Dell.
lamps in such a way that, while it
did not affect the influence of the
lighting on the figure, it would throw
a shadow on the portion of the back¬
ground at fault and bring it more into
line with the tone on the opposite
side. It is a small thing, perhaps,
but it is one that mars the perfection
of the rendering in other directions,
and, even now that the negative is
made, it would be possible to adjust
matters by shading the rest of the
print during its exposure and allowing
that portion to proceed a shade or so
farther. If the subject is reprinted
at any time, the point is one that
should be kept in mind, and, if a
similar subject is again essayed, the
question of the lighting of the setting
will, no doubt, receive the needed
attention.
The grace of the pose and its beauty
of line is self-evident, and, as far as
composition is concerned, it is mainly
a matter of placing. The head, as
the main centre of interest, is made
to occupy a position slightly to the
left of the vertical centre line, which,
as there is only the single figure, is
perfectly acceptable. It leaves more
space in front of the figure than
behind, avoids anything in the nature
of a suggestion of formality, and has
an unquestionable strength of position.
This strength is emphasised by the
pyramidal formation the figure as¬
sumes as a whole, and the head is
stressed as the predominant point
by the fact that it occurs at the
apex. A further' factor of some sig¬
nificance is provided by the strong
notes of the hair in contrast with the
ornament with which it is graced.
All these elements tend to concen¬
trate the major share of
the attraction on the
head, and, as they do so
in no uncertain way,
there is no doubt but
that the arrangement is
satisfactorily d esigned .
Incidentally, the pyra¬
midal form of the com¬
position renders possible
the adoption of a hori¬
zontal shape for the pic¬
ture, which lends it a
touch of novelty, for, as
a rule, the vertical form
is usually chosen for a
portrait or figure study.
The subject, too, is inter¬
esting on account of its
seasonable associations,
the party spirit of Christ¬
mas in dres.sing up and
in the acting of charades
being very well sug¬
gested.
In connection with the
key, reference has already
been made to the effect
of the subsidiary lighting in modifying
the shadows, and besides its effect in
enabling them to be recorded in a
light tone, a further contributing
cause is the choice of a light-toned
dress and setting. Everything, except
the bench, has been selected with an
eye on the aim in view, and, with the
same object, the exposure would have
been full and development restrained,
while the printing paper would also
have been chosen with the idea of
avoiding contrast as far as possible.
Altogether, the intention has been
very thoroughly worked out, and, as
a result, we are presented with a very
charming and delightful picture, at¬
tractive in its theme and dainty in
the manner of its presentment.
‘‘ Mentor.”
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December 9, 1936
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[From tl.e Advanced Workers' Competition.)
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JUJAH.
By
L. J. Hibbert.
article, ''How I make my Exhibition Pictures.'
December 9, 1936
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PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
— "hruit. 2. — "Tilt' liroken (dass."
By S, Ilitg/iea. liy D. Dalai.
5. — “ Conkery,"
By J. C, n, ('orli'tU
3. — “ liithbles."
By Wiljred Darby .
f..— " .SiN'/)'.”
Bv K, \V. Morgan.
4. — '* I.igid on Cihufi."
By ./. C. Jrnhin.
December 9th, 1936
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
There may be just a shade too
much " foreground ” in No. i
of the prints reproduced on the
opposite page — " Fruit,” by S. Hughes
— but it is a fault on the right side,
and, in most other respects, the picture
compares very favourably with any
other on the page.
Subject and Setting.
Trimming so little as three-
sixteenths inch from the base corrects
the disability, and then the material
forming the subject proper — the fruit
— is shown in a happy relationship with
an adequate amount of setting.
It is generally the case — and the
fact is demonstrated elsewhere on the
page — that the novice is incUned to
over-emphasise the subject material
or show it on^too large a scale for its
setting. The consequent suggestion
of restriction, even if none of the
essential elements are truncated, is
a very serious drawback, and quite
effectively kills any attraction that
might otherwise be exhibited. It is
far better to arrange for more than is
actually needed to be included than
to try and fit subject and setting to
the size of the negative, for, besides
providing a margin for subsequent
adjustment, it allows a greater sense
of freedom to be enjoyed when dealing
with the subject, and, if the resulting
print is small, recourse can be had
to enlargement.
In this instance, there happens to
be just a fractional margin all round.
The print could, if it were thought
that there was any need for it, be
further reduced in size by something
like one-eighth of an inch aU round,
but the present arrangement — subject
to the alteration in the foreground —
has a valuable feeling of spaciousness
that, perhaps, it would be wise to
retain.
Position and Spacing.
In arrangement, the relationship of
the subject elements is well judged.
Technically, too, the tone values are
good, and there is no occasion for
adverse criticism ; but it is compara¬
tively on account of its adequate
allowance of space for the setting that
the print attains the success it does.
No. 2, “ The Broken Glass,” by D.
Dalai, has elements of the curious
about it, but, otherwise, its interest is
trivial. Its spacing, therefore, is
scarcely material, but in No. 3,
“ Bubbles,” by Wilfred Darby, the
need for a more ample space in the
setting is evident. It seems crowded
and crushed in such a confined space,
and there is nothing for it but to go
to a greater distance from the subject
in order that the disability may be
corrected.
It is quite true that, in showing the
bowl on so large a scale, detail is
visible that would not be apparent
in a smaller edition, but from the
point of view of picture-making we
are not so much concerned with detail
— although it has its place — as we are
with showing the subject so that,
regarded as a whole, it makes up
satisfactorily and well.
Prints and Pictures.
If a print is required for a commer¬
cial purpose, it may be desirable to
show the material it portrays on as
large a scale as possible, but, if the
intention is to make a picture — and it
is from this standpoint that entries
to our competitions are judged — due
regard must be paid to the considera¬
tions essential in pictorial work.
Good spacing is an essential element
in any well-ordered composition.
Sound composition is also essential
in order that the motive of the picture
may be clearly expressed, so that, if
the chief item of the work is cramped
for lack of space, the picture does not
get across with its message as it
should.
And this is why No. i succeeds as
a picture and No. 3 fails. Similarly,
with No. 4, “ Light on Glass,” by
J. C. Jenkin, there is a sense of restric¬
tion arising from the absence of a
sufficient degree of space below the
group, and, though the degree is not
so marked as in the former instance,
it is quite enough to impair the
pictorial appeal. The subject material,
too, is rather scattered, and where
there are a limited number of elements
in a group it is wiser not to allow
more than one to be separated from
the rest. The edge of the table,
perhaps, does provide something in
the nature of a connection, but it is
not wholly satisfactory ; and it would
have been better if the elements of
the group had been placed not only
closer together but also more in the
same plane.
Harmony and Contrast.
Nevertheless, in its tonal values, the
print is not unpleasing ; but, when we
turn to No. 5, “ Cookery,” by J. C. D.
Corlett, we find a reversion to a lack
of space in the setting, and the tones
are inclined towards an excess of
contrast in place of the harmony they
might be expected to show.
Much of the excess of contrast
could be corrected by the choice of a
softer grade of printing paper — as¬
suming it does not arise from under¬
exposure — but the required alteration
in the relationship of the subject to the
setting could only be adjusted by
retaking from a much more distant
point of view.
“ Study ” (6), by R. W. Morgan, is
a bit better, though the upper portion
of the setting is unduly intense, and
there is very little margin above the
top of the jug. A greater viewing
distance is also indicated here, and,
if the subject be repeated, the tone of
the setting should be adjusted at the
same time. A very dark background,
such as this and that in No. 3, can
occasionally be employed, but it
needs strong tones in the subject and
very careful leading up to. Speaking
generally, it is better to endeavour
to achieve a tonal harmony without
having recourse to a similar degree
of intensity in a secondary feature
such as the background, reserving the
stronger values for the subject itself.
Winter Work.
To keep in touch with photography
during the winter months, even if it
does not prove an end in itself, there
is nothing better than a course of
" stiff life.”
It provides a means of extending
a knowledge of composition ; it affords
the opportunity of learning to mani¬
pulate and control the lighting ; it
keeps the technical side well to the
fore : and is of exceptional value in
improving the general standard of
the photographic work we do. It
aids the acquisition of the pictorial
point of view, and that success
may be attained in this direction by
every reader is the Christmas wish of
” Mentor.”
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The usual article for beginners has not come to hand this week, but we have received that given
below. We hope that something more sane and practical will be forthcoming next week as usual.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY. By “The Walrus.”
For many a generation Xmas has been the chief
time of the year for carrying out special exercises
of the jaw and the«elbow, and detailed descrip¬
tions of phenomenal gorging and guzzling swelled the
incomes of Dickens, Washington Irving and others,
almost as much as the actual performances swelled the
equatorial dimensions of their practitioners
I think that is a joUy good sentence to lead off with.
Fig. 0.008.
and if I can only keep it up this ought to be a fine
article.
But I am aware that I have no more chance than a
celluloid caterpillar in a fiery furnace, because I am
compelled o drag in some references to photography,
as is sometimes the case with the superannuated antique
who generally fills this space — more’s the pity. And if
there is one thing more than another calculated to
flop a wet blanket on Xmas revels and goodwill to men
it is photography. Give me the choice between a
stuffed turkey and a fine-grain formula, and I’m for
the bird.
There was certainly a chance of some good sport in
the Noels of the past when we took a flashlight photo¬
graph of he assembled gorgers and guzzlers. It made
for high-speed movements on the spot, kept the insur¬
ance people on tenterhooks, and interrupted the season¬
able orgies of fire-brigades. Now we just use a footling
httle lamp which makes no
more noise than a fossil
oyster, and does no more
harm than making the faces
of the sitters look like
amorphous lumps of cheap
chalk.
One of the illustrations
(Fig. 0.008) suggests that
as a gesture of goodwill it
is a kindly precaution to
see that all faces are merci¬
fully masked before a photo¬
graph is taken. The faces
(? ) here shown were selected
from a large number as the
most intellectual and sym¬
metrical available, so you can guess what the throw-
outs were like. In the case of some of the females of
the species their ideas as to the form and location of
eyebrows are quite sufficient to make the use of large
and opaque masks a sine qua non. I don’t know what
that means, but it has a festive ring.
Years ago the NoeUian amateur never dreamed of
taking people actually dancing. Even in a quiet
measure like the poflca the performers looked like a
herd of mixed cattle attacked by hornets ; and came
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in the category of very high
speed work indeed, es¬
pecially when they rebound¬
ed fr m the ceding. The
modem minifan can take
such a subject easily, so
that he has quite a soft
job to record the flat-footed
floppery miscalled dancing
to-day (Fig. it® -f-o).
Unfortunately, he is
equally able to take such
shady subjects (I refer
mainly to the hghting) as
that feebly suggested in
Fig. 99. Nay, he is even
able to snap the wretched spectre who prowls about
in the dim light of his own phosphorescence (Fig. 7|).
In both cases, however, the said minifan stands a
rosy — indeed ruddy — chance of being handed a severe
clout in the iris diaphragm. (Cheers !)
Any sort of seasonable gathering is sure to contain at
least one specimen of this minifan insect. If he sees a
couple kissing he will say soppy things about making
Contax, and would he Leicanother, axid all that. He is
also that species of two-legged ass who will throw a waste
spool of film on to the fire while the host is standing
with his back to it trying to thaw out his intellect.
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I am sure that no one, even including myself, would
dare to repeat the old advice that Xmas is an ideal time
for the photographer to sally forth, and follow in the
imaginary footsteps of that prize bore, G. K. Wenceslas,
in search of winter landscapes (Fig. i). The photo¬
grapher of to-day is not such a fool as he looks. That
is impossible. His most frantic sallies never take him
beyond the reach of the cocktail department.
I feel like putting on an
extra woolly vest when I
remember the days when
we poor photographers were
literally driven forth into
the icebound countryside
by specious and fraudulent
articles in photographic
papers, some of which were
contemptible enough to offer
prizes for the best outdoor
subject taken on Xmas day.
Doubtless the writers and
prize-danglers were heavily
subsidised by doctors and undertakers.
Of course, I could have done much better than this
if I had been allowed to keep off photography and tell
a few tales instead. At the same time I shall be pleased
if these practical and informative notes are foimd
helpful. I shall be still more pleased if they are not.
December 9th, 1936
Fig. 99.
A Beginner^s Open Letter to the Editor
Sir, — On opening my Amateur Photographer at random, the
chances are that my eye is immediately arrested by a full-
page illustration of surpassing beauty. The photograph
may be a seascape of furious waves lashing themselves against
the background of an angry sky ; or of some quiet corner
in a sun-kissed garden ; yet again it may show the slender
figure of a young girl, the graceful curves of whose form are
poised in a tribute to Art — it matters not which, for to me
each is equally enchanting and I am lost in admiration for
the man or woman who can take such photographs. I think
to myself that if I could ever take a picture that was even
one quarter as clever, I should rest contented for all time.
Occasionally I even turn to the cover page just to reassure
myself about that word “ Amateur,” but there it is, clear as
crystal, and I realise that I am looking at a photograph that
has probably been taken by some quite ordinary looking person
— even perhaps by someone whom 1 have actually seen in a bus
or shop — and once again I lapse into my trance of silent homage.
Having studied every line and curve, I am about to turn
to another page in order to gorge my insatiable appetite on
more beauty, when my eye is invariably caught by some'
printed matter, which I start hurriedly to scan, and which I
afterwards read very slowly and very deliberately.
Now, sir, at the risk of incurring your displeasure, I should
Uke to ask, “ Who is this fellow ‘ Mentor ’ ? ” Who is this
inhuman monster who puts crosses and arrows and triangles
and things aU over his representation of these pictures and
then proceeds to teU their unfortunate owners that if they
had used a different kind of printing paper and given the
negatives a longer exposure and stood the subjects upside-down
and generally treated the whole thing in another way — they
might have made less of a hash of things ?
, Does “ Mentor ’’ ever consider the anguish that he must
cause in the home ? Is it necessary for me to lay before you
all the hideous details as I see them, and as you must see
them, too, unless you are as callous as " Mentor ” himself ?
Can you not visualise the tragic little scene that must be
enacted week after week at “ The Laurels,” “ Mon Repos,” or
" The Nest ” ? Do you not actually hear brave httle Mrs.
Jones telling the hapless Jones that " Mentor ” didn’t really
mean it like that, and that it was, after all, his job to criticise ?
I feel certain that she also explains that " Mentor ” cannot
know that Jones does all his developing in the pudding basins,
or that there is no chance of a telescopic lens until Aunt Jessie
dies. " In any case, darling, I hke to think,” she adds, “ he
is probably just a nasty fat man, with a bald head, who gets
paid a thousand a year for making other people unhappy.”
Or possibly the case is reversed and it is Smith, who return¬
ing late and tired from the office, opens the gate of " Dulce
Domum,” and is suddenly filled with an overwhelming love
of his home and family. He thinks of his pipe, his slippers,
and of the woman who brings him his domestic bliss. He
flings open the drawing-room door assured of the greeting
that is in store for him, but instead of 'the little cry of joy
that he had expected, his ears are assailed by heart-rending
sobs. There on the sofa, with a torn copy of The A mateur
Photographer beside her, lies the huddled form of Mrs. Smith.
“ ‘ M-Mentor ’ says I — I ought to have t-trimmed the print by
half-an-inch all r-round,” she wails, “ and h-he says it sh-should
have had t-two more seconds in the e-enlarger.”
Need I proceed, sir ? Perhaps I have already harrowed
you overmuch and this may result in your taking unusually
drastic action. I cannot profess a love for ” Mentor ” that
I do not feel, but I am not so barbarous as to wish him ill,
and I should hate to think that I am the cause of his instant
dismissal from your staff. Indeed, whilst writing this letter,
memories of my boyhood’s days have been forced upon me
and I can recall my headmaster assuring me that my chastise¬
ment caused him deeper suffering than it caused me.
Is it possible that I have wronged “ Mentor ” ? Could he
be a tall, thin gentleman with luxuriant curly locks and a
kindly eye ? Does he perhaps go through the torture of the
damned each week as he fulfils his duties ? Is it possible
that he suffers more than Mr. Jones, more than Mrs. Smith,
and — horror of horrors — more than I myself ?
Should this be the case, sir, my heart goes out to " Mentor ”
in aU its fulness — nay, I would urge that his salary be doubled.
Perhaps, also, in recognition of his services and sufferings,
you could see your way to extending the length of his holidays.
— Yours, etc., A. A. B.
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December gth, 1936
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR ALL
The Buyer's Guide
Here are five pages of suggestions for Christmas Presents for amateur photographers.
Cameras, accessories, materials and sundries are described, and at all prices to suit every
pocket. The amateur cinematographer is not forgotten and many items to interest
him are also included. The reader of this issue of “ The A.P.” will be hard to please if he cannot
find something, either to give a photographic friend or (modern fashion) to suggest tactfully as
a suitable gift for himself. A marked copy of the paper sent to the potential donor is a plan
worthy of consideration.
The firms supplying the goods have been arranged in alphabetical order and each item illus¬
trated is indicated in the letterpress with an asterisk. The addresses of these firms can be
ascertained on referring to our advertisement pages. Application to any of them will bring
further information and a seasonable catalogue. And now — “ Good Hunting.”
Actina, Ltd.
The " Dollina II ”* is a fine instru¬
ment. It takes 36 exposures i^Xi,
has coupled range-finder. Compur Rapid
shutter, automatic counter and film-
1 o c k i n g
device oper¬
ated after
each expo¬
sure. The
cost is
ii<^ 19s.
Other suit¬
able gifts are
the “ Dolly,”
i| X ij, from
ij, 7s. 6d. ;
‘‘Super
Sport A” for
X 2} and
2i X if, with f/4.5 lens in Pronto shutter
at 17s. 6d., or with f/2.9 in Compur
shutter at 15s.; ‘‘ Certix ” 3fX2f,
with f/7.7 lens in Vario shutter, at £3 3s.,
and the " Certos ” enlarger for negatives
to 4 X 4 cm., which has paper selector
and exposure meter, f/4.5 anastigmat,
and costs £8 8s.
Amateur Cine Service, Ltd.
A number of accessories for sub¬
standard cine work are offered by this
house. Those interested in preparing
well-edited and attractive cine films,
would welcome the ‘‘ Wipacine ” Titling
accessory. This enables ‘‘ wipes ” (or
changes of title) to be made at any angle
without winding back, masks, or risks of
failure. The price is 30s. complete.
‘‘ Fadeine,” for fades on all makes and
sizes of cine film, costs 3s. 6d. per bottle.
Agfa Photo Ltd.
Some attractive cameras are available
as gifts at prices from 32/6 to I-] 7s.,
so that all purses are catered for. At the
lowest price the ‘‘ Speedex Clack 51 ”
takes 16 exposures on 8-exposure 3f X2f
roll film. It is collapsible and fits a
vest pocket.
At p] 7s. the
‘‘Speedex
Compur”*
takes 3f x 2f
exposures, has
f/4.5 anastig¬
mat in de¬
layed - action
Compur shut¬
ter, optical
and direct-
vision view¬
finders, and
spring shut¬
ter over the winding window. Other
3f X 2f cameras are ‘‘ Speedex Clack 74 ”
at 36s., and ‘‘ Speedex Record ” at
los. The ‘‘ Speedex O ” at 5s.
takes 2|xif roll films.
Burroughs Wellcome & Co.
Once again the ‘‘ Wellcome ” Photo¬
graphic Exposure Calculator, Hand¬
book and
Diary, *
is avail-
able.
This in¬
valuable
aid to
better
photo¬
graphy
has been
relied
upon by generations of old hands, and
its reappearance is always hailed with
delight. It would make a most welcome
addition to some other photographic
gift, its price in the U.K. being is. 6d.
British Sida Cameras, Ltd.
A novel and inexpensive camera to
give to one about to start photography
would be
the” Sida”
Camera,*
the price
of which
is 5s. The
actual size
of the ex¬
posure is
I 5 / I 6ths
in., but
the results
are quite
capable of
enlarge¬
ment. This
camera, which is British-made, has
optical direct- vision view-finder,, and
an achromatic lens working at f/8.
The film spool costs is., and holds 10
exposures.
The Camera Co.
This firm is offering several suitable
lines for seasonable trade. The “ Vaux-
hall ” De Luxe Carrying-Case,* which
holds a Pathescope
200-B Projector with
resistance and spare
reels, and has two
locks and keys, costs
17s. 6d., carriage be¬
ing IS. 3d.
extra.
“ V aux-
hall’’
Super Reels,
which hold
400 ft. of film, are obtainable in 9.5-mm.
size at three for 5s. pd. ; or the i6-mm.
size, three for 6s. pd. Humidor Cans
for these reels are sold at three for
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December gth, 1936
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3s. 6d., either size. “ Vauxhall ” Glass-
Beaded Screens, size 30x40, cost 32s. 6d.,
or plain silver surfaces, 15s. 6d. There
is also the "Vauxhall” De Luxe Roll
Film Camera, taking 16 pictures on
3j^X2j film, with f/z.g lens, for 19s. 6d.
C. Baker.
The “ C.B.” Projection Lantern is an
attractive and well-made article, suitable
as a gift to any lantern-slide maker. It
is built on rails, thus ensuring that the
difEerent components are always in
hne. The lamphouse is built with two
walls, the cowl allowing all heat to escape
without light leakage, and the outer wall
is always cool. The price without lamp
is £10 los.
Carl Zeiss (London), Ltd.
Here is an opportunity to make an
entirely novel gift. Recent research
has enabled photographs to be taken of
such subjects as shop windows, pictures
in frames and
the like, with¬
out those dis¬
turbing reflec¬
tions that too
often render
the result
quite useless,
and always
mar it. This
absence of
reflection is
achieved by
means of a
Polarising Fil¬
ter,* which fits over the lens mount in
exactly the same way as a colour filter.
Some really remarkable results have
been achieved, and readers should send
for the Zeiss " Herotar ” leaflet and, see
the examples for themselves. For a lens
mount up to 28.5 mm. the cost of a
" Herotar ” Polarising Filter is 55 h-
Larger sizes cost slightly more.
Cinex, Ltd.
All of the Paillard-Bolex Projectors
deserve a complete description, but
space will
not allow
of this, so
potential
purchasers
should
write for
full details
of the
attractive
models
avail-
able. Pos¬
sibly the
machine
most co-
V e t e d
would be
Model G3*,
which
takes 8-mm., 9.5-mm. and i6-mm. films
at will. This is entirely gear-driven, is
interchangeable for 250 and 500 watt
lamps, has “ still ” picture and automa¬
tic reverse mechanism, stainless steel
gate, and costs £60.
Coronet Camera Co.
To those seeking an inexpensive
9.5-mm. projector, the " Coronet Model
II ”* will be a suitable choice. It takes
any length of film from 30 ft. to 400 ft.
without
extra at-
tach-
m e n t s .
It has fan
coo ling,
high-gear
rewind
and an-
astigmat
pr o j ec-
tion lens.
The cost
is £5 5S.
for hand
drive or
£.7 10s.
with motor drive. The 9.5-mm. Cine
Camera with motor drive costs 75s.
Other lines are the " Coronet Titler ”
at 21S., "Coronet f/6.3 3JX2J Camera,”
with 3-speed shutter at 48s., or the
f/7.7 model at 35s. The " Coronet
Midget” Camera, claimed to be the
world’s smallest, costs 5s. 6d.
“ The A.P.” Diary.
Published for the first time this year.
The Amaieuv Photographer Diary and
Handbook for 1937 is a practical little
book that every reader of " The A.P.”
should possess. It contains 128 pages,
which include, in addition to the Diary
itself, forty-six pages of closely printed
Facts and Formulse of real value to all
amateurs for constant reference. There
is also an exposure guide and tables, and
considerable space is devoted to " Expo¬
sure Records.” Of handy size, leather
bound, complete with pencil, it is an
ideal little gift for any photographer.
The price is is. 6d., and it is obtainable
from booksellers, newsagents and dealers,
or from Messrs. Ilifie & Sons, publishers
of " The A.P.”
J. H. Dallmeyer, Ltd.
There are so many desirable gifts in
this firm’s stock that the sim¬
plest manner would be to send for
their general catalogue. Telephoto
lenses for Leica cameras rank highly. As
an example, the 12-in. focus f/4.5
“ New Large Adon,” complete with
monocular view-finder, gives 6 linear
magnifications and costs £2.5. The
“Adon” Variable Focus Telephoto Lens
for ordinary cameras costs £7. A wel¬
come gift to a pictorialist would be a
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Dallmeyer Soft Focus Lens from;^4, while
a reflex user would appreciate Focussing
Magnifiers at 15s.* The " Sixtus ” Photo-
Electric Exposure Meter at £5 5s. is a
popular model, a cheaper line being the
“ Ombrux ” at 67s. 6d.
Dollond & Aitchison, Ltd.
The " Dollond Owl No. 4 ”* is a
3i X zj roll-film
cameraThat should
prove most accept¬
able, especially to
those at present
owningjonly a cam¬
era of the simpler
kind. It has all-
metal body, is self-
erecting, has
hinged back with
pressure plate, and
direct-vision view¬
finder. With Wray f/4.5 Supar anas-
tigmat, in 3-speed shutter, it is very good
value at 55s., post free.
Drem Products, Ltd.
The new " Electrocfrem ”* Photo-
Electric Expo-
sure Meter
would make a
suitable gift. It
will indicate
daylight expo-
sures from
I /i, 000th sec.
to 8 minutes.
The price is
£5 15s., leather
case being 5s.
extra. The
“ Largodrem ”
is another sea¬
sonable line.
This indicates
the exposure necessary for enlarging, and
is connected to the same circuit as that
from which the enlarger is run. The
cost, including bromide paper speed
tester, is 30s.
M. W. Dunscombe, Ltd.
The " Ampro ” i6-mm. Projectors
will all make welcome gifts. All models
are provided with Venturi tube cooling,
safety fire shut¬
ter and " still ”
picture clutch.
Model J, 500-
watt, costs
£5g los., and
Model K, (750-
watt, costs
;f44 I os. There
are other models,
with detail re¬
finements, to ;^50.
“ Amprosound ”
Talkie Projectors
are, for their
class, inexpen¬
sive. Model K,*
500-watt, has 2-in. f/1.85 projection lens
and lo-in. loud-speaker, capacity being
sufficient for an audience of 500 persons,
and costs £110. For larger audiences,
the “ Senior ” model, with 750-watt
capacity, at ;^i25, is necessary.
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Ensign, Ltd.
Application should certainly be made
to this firm for its catalogue, entitled
" Photography — Winter’s Ideal Pas¬
time,” which will be sent post free.
It contains numerous suggestions of
great value to amateurs. Amongst the
ideal Christmas gifts, first place must
be given
to the
now fa-
m o u s
“ Ensign
Midget "
Cameras.
These
take
pictures
li X if,
and are
very
compact.
Model 22
costs 22s.,
Model 33,
with 3-speed shutter, costs 13s., and
Model 55*, with Ensar f/6.3 anastigmat
in 3-speed shutter, is priced at Iz 15s.
Other suitable lines are Magnaprint
Enlargers for Midget, Leica and similar
negatives at 15s. ; Multiflood Light¬
ing Outfits from 6s. ; Synchroflash Out¬
fits, which, u.sing Sashalite lamps, syn¬
chronise the firing of the lamp with the
opened shutter, cost from los. 6d. ;
Flash-bulb Outfits at 5s. 6d. and 12s. 6d.,
and Lantern-Slide-Making Outfits at
5S. 6d.
R. A. Fleming & Co., Ltd.
A useful and increasingly popular
Miniature Mirror Reflex is the Reflex-
Korelle,*
which
takes
pictures
6x6 cm.
It has a
magnifier
built into
the hood,
which
latter
rises auto¬
matically
when the
cover is
lifted.
The prices range from /lo los. with
f/3.5 Victar, to /19 19s. with f/2.8
Zeiss Tessar. Model II, which gives
additional speeds from i/ioth to 2 secs,
and delayed action, costs ^4 4s. extra.
Gevaert, Ltd.
A suitable gift to possessors of Contax
or Leica cameras would be three or four
cartridges of Gevaert Film. These are
daylight-loading, and are supplied with
caps of different colours to denote the
grade. Red indicates Gevaert Special,
at 3s. ; Brown for Superchrom, at 3s. 3d.;
Light Green for Panchromosa and Dark
Green for Panchromosa Microgran each
costing 3s. 6d.
Garner & Jones, Ltd.
The ‘‘ Exakta Model C ” is a very
famous camera that would give un¬
bounded delight. It is a mirror reflex
that takes either roll films 4 X6.5 cm. or
plates 4.5x6 cm. at will. , The price
ranges from £22 los.
with Exaktar f/3.5
to £j,o los. with Zeiss
Tessar f/2.8. The
Model B is a roll-
film reflex and costs
;^I9 los. upwards.
An inexpensive gift
that would always
be welcome is a
“ B.S. Stabilo ” Tri¬
pod.* This extends
from 17 in. to 49 in.
in 4-section D-
shaped tubes, has ball-and-socket head
with locking screw, and costs only
I2S. 6d. Other models, without ball-
and-socket head, cost 8s. 6d., for 4-
section, and 6s. 6d. for 3-section.
Harbutt’s Plasticine, Ltd.
No photographer’s kit is ever complete
without ” Plasticine,” but at Christmas-
tide it should be in every household.
A gift box of “ Plasticine ” provides a
perpetual delight to all children and
will keep them quiet while their elders
enjoy a post-prandial sleep. For the
rest of the family, not only will it keep
the holly and mistletoe in position, but
it will be invaluable when taking flash¬
bulb photographs of festivities after
dark. Outfits, obtainable from all sta¬
tioners, range from 6d. to 21s.
R. F. Hunter, Ltd.
As a gift, what could be more wel¬
come than a “ Rolleiflex ”* Camera ?
This popular line that finds new friends
every day is made in two sizes, each
fitted with Compur Ra¬
pid shutter. 6x6 cm.
size costs {1.^ with
Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 anas¬
tigmat, while the 4X4
cm. size, which has
f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar, costs
The “ Rolleicord
II,” a worthy younger
brother, is made in
6x6 cm. size only.
With f/4.5 Zeiss Trio-
tar it costs I os.,
or, with f/3.5, 10s.
A useful enlarger, suit¬
able for negatives from
these cameras, is the " Exakt,” at
/18 I os. Other suitable gifts would be a
“ Tempiphot ” Electric Exposure Meter
at 75s., or with amplifier for indoor work,
I2S. 6d. ; " Celfix ” Self-erecting
Cine Screen from ^3 los., or the ” Sil-
vette ” from 27s. 6d. Pictorialists would
appreciate the “ Duto ” Soft-focus Sup¬
plementary Lens, costing from 22s. 6d.
to 30s.
Illustra Enterprises.
The " Illustra ” 9.5-mm. or i6-mm.
Super Projector would make a very
seasonable and useful gift. It has
sprocket feed, Maltese cross intermit¬
tent movement, and the lamp will
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project a 6-ft. picture either from a 12-
volt accumulator or from the main
electric supply. The accumulator model
costs 99s. ; the projection mains model
is priced at los., or for £7 7s. the motor
drive model can be secured, prices being
the same for either 9.5-mm. or i6-mm.
models.
Ilford Ltd.
Quite apart from a gift of a dozen
spools of " Selo ” Film or some packets of
plates or bromide and gaslight papers —
all of which are becoming increasingly
popular as Christmas presents, and all
of which
are wel¬
come — this
world fa¬
mous house
has some
very suit¬
able lines
to appear
in Christ¬
mas stock¬
ings. The
Ilford
Dark-room
Lamps,*
with safe-
lights that
are safe, are
sold at inexpensive prices. The Ilford
Photo-Electric Exposure Meter at 3s.,
in neat leather case, is finding new ad¬
herents daily, and the “ Selo ” Lighting
Set at 17s. 6d. would provide recipients
with the means of indoor exposures at
night. Users of " Dufaycolor ” films
would appreciate the Ilford Viewing
Box at 5s. 6d.
Kodak Ltd,
Kodak lines suitable as Christmas
presents are legion. Probably 50 per cent
of amateur photographers were started
in their hobby by the gift of a ” Brownie”
Camera. The “ Baby Brownie ” costs
5s., just as it did when at this season,
nearly forty years
ago, the gift of
one to the present
writer commenced
his photographic
career. Then the
size was zj x zj ;
it is now 2^xif.
‘'Six-20 Brownies,”
3i X z\, cost 8s. 6d.
and I2S. 6d., the
latter being easier
to use. The " Jiffy
Kodak,”* 2^ x if,
fits into a vest
pocket and costs
25s. For ;/^3 los. the ” V.P. Kodak
Special,” with f/5.6 anastigmat in 4-
speed shutter, is obtainable. To those
who can afford to give more, the
“Retina,” taking 36 exposures ijxi,
with Xenar anastigmat in Compur
shutter, at £\o los., or the “ Regent,”
with coupled range-finder and
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 anastigmat in Compur
Rapid shutter at £20, will appeal. Cin6
enthusiasts should send for the separate
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December 9th, 1936
catalogue which is too extensive to
attempt to detail in the space at our
disposal.
Johnson & Sons, Ltd.
If some other member of the family
is presenting a camera, a most fitting
complementary would be Johnson's
Home Photography Outfit at 8s. 6d.,
which contains all the apparatus and
chemicals necessary to develop films and
make prints. The set includes dark-room
lamp, dishes, graduated measure, print¬
ing frame, thermometer and combined
print album and negative wallet, together
with all developing chemicals and fixing
salts for film or plates and prints.
L. A. Leigh & Co.
The developing agents supplied by
this firm are deservedly popular. “ Fesa-
gol N,” which has the extraordinary
property of compensating for errors in
exposure of prints or enlargements, can
be supplied in packets
suitable for Christ¬
mas gifts. For 7s.
sufficient developer
can be purchased to
last the average ama¬
teur for over a year.
" Supramin,”* the
fine-grain non-poison-
ous non-staining de¬
veloper, costs 4s. for
a packet to make
72 oz. A supply
of each of these de¬
velopers would prove
very welcome to every
photographer, either amateur or pro¬
fessional.
E. Leitz (London).
To non-Leica users, a Leica Ilia*
Camera, that gives exposures from
I /i,oooth to I second, would be a
princely gift. This camera, the high
watermark of its
class, costs with
f/3.5 Elmar anastig-
mat, or ;^43 with
Summar f/2. Other
Leica cameras may
be obtained from
£16 igs. complete.
To those already owning Leicas, the
following, accessories would make a
welcome appeal : Rapid Winding De¬
vice, £^ 7s. 6d. ; Device for Correcting
Distortion in Verticals, £z i6s. 6d. ;
Reflecting View-finder, £\ 14s. ; F/4.5
Leitz " Telyt " Telephoto Lens,
£2Q i8s. 6d. ; Leitz “ Thambar " f/2. 2
Soft-focus Lens, £-z\ 19s.
Middlemass & Co., Ltd.
What can a small brother or sister
with slender pocket-money give to the
photographer of the family ? One sug¬
gestion is a pot of “ Superfix,” the
photographic mountant that appeared
on the market a year or so ago, and has
found firm adherents (in both senses !)
ever since. This can be purchased,
complete in aluminium container with
brush, at gd. for 3 oz. or is. 6d. for 6 oz.
Those who are preparing their own
Christmas cards or calendars will find
this a delightfully smooth paste to use.
Newman & Guardia, Ltd.
Anybody who wishes to secure lasting
gratitude for a most welcome gift
should present a Newman & Guardia
‘ ‘ Baby
Sibyl,”* or a
" New Special
Sibyl. ’ ’
These instru¬
ments are a
sheer delight
to handle, are
beautifully
constructed
and have a
high second¬
hand value.
The price of
the " Baby Sibyl ” roll-film model, with
T.T. & H. " Aviar ” or Ross “ Xpres ”
f/4.5 is £\g 15s. ; with Dallmeyer f/4.5
" Serrac,” ;^ig, or with Wray f/4.5
" Lustrar,” £\%. The plate or film-pack
model, with 3 double dark slides, is los.
less than the foregoing prices. The
"New Special Sibyl” 3JX2J camera
is ;/(23, with " Xpres ” lens for either
model.
Nuva Snaps.
There is still time to order Christmas
cards from one’s own negatives, and
undoubtedly friends appreciate such a
card far more than the usual commercial
type, as they strike a personal note.
This firm is offering a very reasonable
line. Six postcard size enlargements
from any smaller film, together with 6
greeting cards in colour and good quality
fancy envelopes to carry them, are
obtainable for 2S. 6d. post free, or 25
of each for 7s. gd.
Pathfescope, Ltd.
To those desirous of converting friends
to amateur cine work, the gift of a
9.5-mm. Pathescope Camera or Projector
would be a
decided in¬
centive. The
“ M o t o -
camera H,”
which is a
motor-
driven cam¬
era with
f/2.5anastig-
mat, costs as
little as
£6 6s. The
" M o t o -
camera de
Luxe,”
which has
multi-speed
device and
other re¬
finements, costs £14 14s. An inexpen¬
sive projector is the " Ace,”* which
costs only 37s. 6d. Other models from
;^4 I2S. 6d. upwards are obtainable. If
the intending recipient already owns the
apparatus, such accessories as a Film
Mender at 12s. 6d., or Portrait Attach¬
ments at £\ IS., would be most accept¬
able.
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Norse Trading Co. (London), Ltd.
The “ Simplex ” Automatic Daylight
Developing 'Tank* would be a sensible
addition to somebody’s stocking. It
takes 3j x 2j
films, and all
operations
can be
undertaken
without re¬
moval from
the tank. The
price is
37s. 6d. For
those using
vertical en¬
largers, a
suitable gift
would be
the “ Gnome ” Masking Frame. For
all sizes to 10 x 8, the cost is 22s. 6d.,
or for 12x10, 27s. 6d. A more expen¬
sive line is the " Super Baldina ” Camera
with coupled range-finder, for 36 expo¬
sures on cine film. It costs £\j, 5s., with
f/2. 9 Meyer Trioplan in Compur shutter.
Peeling & Van Neck, Ltd.
A number of suitable presents can
be found in this firm’s catalogue. Per¬
haps the most
attractive is the
" Welta Solida ”
3j X 2j Roll Film
Camera*. This
has coupled
range-finder, and
when closed the
focus automatic¬
ally returns to
infinity. With
f/4.5 Radionar in
Pronto shutter
the price is
;^ii los., or with
Compur shutter
£12 17s. 6d. F/3.8 Xenar and f/4.5
Zeiss Tessar lenses are also available.
The “ V^elta Perfekta ” is a mirror
reflex for 2J X 2J roll films. Prices range
from ;^i5 1 8s. 6d. A very inexpensive
gift would be one of the “ Moment ”
Tripods. Although only 15 in. when
closed, they extend to 49 in., and cost
6s. gd.
Presenta, Ltd.
The new model “ Presenta Pocket
Cine,”* which
enables users to
inspect 9.5-mm.
cine film in full
daylight, has
now a moulded
rim around the
periphery of the
winding handle
to prevent the
film uncoiling
and becoming
tangled, and
the film feed
slot has been
modified to ob-
viate film
scratch during
rewinding. The
price is 25s.
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Sands Hunter & Co., Ltd.
There are several attractive lines
offered by this old-established house.
The “ K.W.” Roll Film Mirror Reflex
takes standard 3J X 2J film. With f/6.3
anastigmat in
focussing
mount, it costs
£2, 13s. 6d.,
or with f/4.5,
£S 5S. A novel
and useful
gift would be
the " K.W.”
E p i s k o p ,*
which projects
3-i X 3I pic¬
tures to 26 X
26. The price
£5 15s., the
.amp being
extra. Other attractive gifts would be
a ” Prinsen ” Photo-Electric Exposure
Meter at £2 3s., or a “ Praxidos ” Ver¬
tical Enlarger at £4 12s. 6d. ; or, a very
inexpensive present, the Leudi Exposure
Meter, which is so small as to fit com¬
fortably in a vest pocket, at 5s., the
leather case being is. extra.
Schering, Ltd.
The Voigtlander ” Brilliant ” Twin-
lens Refle.x* is a camera most suitable
as a Christmas
gift. It costs
£z 5s. with f/7.7
lens in two-speed
shutter, or in 3-
speed delayed-ac¬
tion shutter with
f/6.3 lens, £2, 15s.
Other models are
obtainable at
£2, 15s. and
£(i 15s. lor
those already
owning a ” Bril¬
liant ” a welcome
gift would be the
" Brilliant Lu¬
minous Expo¬
sure Meter,” at
19s. 6d. The ” Superb ” Twin-lens
Reflex, with f/3.5 Skopar lens in delayed-
action Compur shutter, costs ^17 12s. 6d.,
or with Heliar f/3.5 lens, ;^i9 2S. 6d.
An inexpensive folding camera is the
" Bessa ” 3^X2^, at £'2. 12s. 6d., with
f/7.7 lens in two-speed shutter. The
same camera with 1/4-5 V'oigtar in
Compur delayed-action shutter costs
il 5S.
The Service Co., Ltd.
Those desirous of making gifts to
cine enthusiasts might well send for
the catalogue ” Home Movie World,”
issued post free on application to this
firm, which contains a very compre¬
hensive list of suitable apparatus and
" gadgets.” One gift suggestion is a
subscription for 9.5-mm. Pathescope
Super Reels, which entitles the possessor
to have for one night during mid-week
films of comedies and plays from the
extensive library. For 18 reels the
cost is 21S., or for 36 reels 42s.
Sheffield Photo Co., Ltd.
Any of the “ Norfolk ” Cameras
would prove acceptable in the Christ¬
mas stocking. The 32-X2J plate and
film-pack camera has double-extension
bellows, direct-vision and reflector view¬
finders and
f/3.5 Zera-
nar anas¬
tigmat in
delayed-
action
Compur
s h u 1 1 e r ,
the cost
being £2 7s.
The f/2.9
model costs
£() 9S. The
‘ ‘ New
Norfolk”*
is a 3j X 2i
roll - film
model.
With f/3.8 Zeranar in Prontor D.A.
shutter, it costs £^ 19s. 6d., or with
Compur shutter, £() 6.s. The " Norfolk
Miniature,” which takes 16 exposures
on 8-exposure 3^x2^^ roll film, costs
£6 15s. with f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan in
Compur, or £•] 19s. 6d. with f/2.9
Schneider Kadionar in new type Compur
sh utter.
The Thornton- Pickard Manufactur¬
ing Co., Ltd.
The T.-P. “ Perfecta ” Vertical Semi-
.\utomatic Enlarger* is a well-made
precision instrument.
The framework is of
polished mahogany, and
the lamphouse is de¬
signed to take 60-watt
or 75-watt lamps. The
bellows extension is suffi¬
cient to permit of actual
size copying. For 3^X2^
negatives the price with¬
out lens is £2, 12s. 6d.,
the enlargement size
being 15x10. Model 2,
which enlarges 2.^X2j
negatives to 12x12, costs
£2, 7s. 6d., while Model
III, for Leica, Contax and similar
negatives, which enlarges to 13^X9,
costs £j 7s. 6d. Dallmeyer lenses for
each of these models cost £2, 5s. Model
III can be supplied with fitting to take
the customer’s own Leica lens at £(>
complete.
Weston Electrical Instrument Co.,
Ltd.
The Weston Photo-Electric Exposure
Meter is a proved product, and would
be received
withdelight
by any
photo¬
grapher.
Model
650,*
which has
displ aced
the earlier
types, is made in two forms — the “ Uni¬
versal,” for all still and cine cameras,
605
and the ” Leicameter,” which is adapted
especially for Leica cameras. The basis
of the .Weston meter is the patented
" Photronic ” cell. The price of either
model, in attractive Christmas packings,
is £s 19s- ; leather case los. extra.
The Westminster Photographic Ex¬
change, Ltd.
Either of the “ Westex ” Cameras
would delight a photographer. The
takes 16 expo¬
sures if X ij
on 8-exposure
V.P. roll film.
With. A’idanar
f/4.5 in 3-speed
shutter it costs
£2 i2s. 6d., or
with Radionar
f/2.9 in Pron¬
tor shutter,
£|5^i2s. 6d. The
” Westex Four-
Five ” takes 16
exposures on 8-
exposure 3JX
2.}; roll film.
It' is self-opening, has direct-vision opti¬
cal and reflector view-finders, Prontor
shutter, f/4.5 anastigmat, and costs
£a, 8s. gd. There are many other lines
suitable as gifts in this firm's general
catalogue.
Zeiss Ikon Ltd.
One cannot describe the most suitable
gifts from a catalogue containing hun¬
dreds of equally desirable articles at
prices ranging from one shilling to
£\oo. All that can be done is to mention
one or two items and suggest that
readers should send for the beautifully
illustrated catalogue that will be sent
post free to all mentioning The Amateur
Photographer who apply to this famous
firm. The “ Contax ” and the “ Con-
taflex ” are probably too expensive to
expect as gifts, much as they are coveted.
The " Super Ikonta 530/16 ”* is a
camera that has found fervent admirers
since its introduction. It takes ii
pictures 2}X2{ on standard 3JX2J
roll film. M’ith delayed-action Compur
Rapid shutter, the price with Zeiss
Tessar f/3.5 is £22, 5s., or with f/2.8,
£2?! 5s. An inexpensive line, excellently
finished, as with all Zeiss Ikon products,
is the " Nettar ” 3^X2^ Camera. It is
self-erecting, and costs £3 15s. with f/6.3
Nettar anastigmat in Derval shutter.
There are nine other variations of
shutter and optical equipment of this
camera to £11.
“ Westex Miniature ”*
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December 9, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XIX
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO ONESELF
The question of a new camera, the right accessories to purchase with it, and so forth, can sometimes represent a bit of a problem when one
happens to be tucked away in some obscure corner of the Shetland Islands or of Little England beyond Wales, and cannot get up to London.
In such cases we like to think we can be of considerable service. Although by no means the largest photographic firm in Great Britain
we have, beyond all possibility of dispute, the widest selection of modern miniature cameras and accessories. The advantage to all concerned
of being as we are, a small, compact and highly individual concern as opposed to the large and imposing but impersonal organisation, is
that we are able to offer a service of a really personal kind to our customers which would otherwise be out of the question. Where
advice or assistance of any kind is wanted regarding the choice of suitable apparatus, or, of course, on technical problems relating to
miniature photography, letters should be addressed to Mr. R. G. Lewis, personally, who will then be pleased to reply to them himself.
THE “NIGHT” EXAKTA
We personally rerommencl tlie Nigfit " Exakta to all
photographers, both amateur and professional, who are
looking for a reasonably priced miniature camera
capable of doing work under the most adverse lighting
conditions. The Night " Exakta will secure well
exposed negatives at l/25th, l/50lh and often IMOOth
sec. in artificially-lit interiors or in the streets at night.
Apart from this special work, however, the f/1.9 Primo-
plan lens with which it is fitted, when used at ordinary
apertures, gives results from portrait, landscape and
architectural subjects, etc., indistinguishable in point
of quality and definition from those obtainable when
using a first-class lens with f/3.5 or f/2.8 aperture.
** Night " Exakta, fitted Primoplan f/1.9, shutter speeds
1/l.OOOth sec. to 12 secs . £.39 10 0
We shall be glad to take any make of Modern
Miniature Apparatus in part exchange for the
"Night” Exakta or similar camera. Our
allowances against Miniature Apparatus are, of
course, the Highest in the Trade.
A SPECIAL DEVELOPER FOR
WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY
For winter photography in general and for all
occasions where photographs are taken under
poor lighting conditions, as is usually the case
in stage, theatre and candid photography, the
ideal developer is paraphenylene-diamine-
metol. We now prepare this developer in
Is. 9d. tins (to make 20 oz.). Each tin may be
used for five Leica type spools provided that a
small increase in developing time is given for
each successive development. Parapbenylene-
diamine-metol developer produces remarkable
shadow detail, gradation and contrast, but as
opposed to all other types of paraphenylene
developer, requires little or no previous increase
in exposure.
THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A
VERY SMALL SELECTION OF OUR GUAR¬
ANTEED SECOND-HAND MINIATURE
CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES, ALL OF
WHICH ARE SUBJECTED BEFORE RESALE
TO THE MOST CAREFUL TESTS. OUR
USED MINIATURE CAMERAS MAY BE
PURCHASED WITH THE SAME DEGREE
OF CONFIDENCE AS NEW ONES. THE
PURCHASE OF APPARATUS FROM US IS
AT ALL TIMES A GUARANTEE OF ITS
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION.
A Few exceptional Cameras with Extra-Wide
Aperture Lenses. Specially recommended for
Winter and Artificial Light Photography in
general.
Contax Model III, f/), 5 Sonnar lens. As new £63 10 0
Leica Model Ilia, f/1.9 Hektor lens. As new £45 0 0
Exakta Multispeeds Mode! B (latest lever-wind type),
fitted improved Dallmeyer f 1.9 Super-Six lens and
case. Indistinguishable from new . £26 10 0
Contax Model I, latest 1936 fnodel, guaranteed very
slightly window-soiled only, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, with
carton and instructions booklet . £42 10 0
Another, as above, but second-hand. Condition as
new . £39 10 0
com AXES :
Contax Model 111, f'2 Sonnar lens, ever-readv case.
As new . £55 0 0
Contax Model I. latest type range-finder, f'2 Sonnar
lens. As new . £29 10 0
Contax Model I, slow-speeds shutter, f,2.8 Tessar,
Practically as new . £19 10 0
Contax Model I, slow-speeds shutter, f'3.5 Tessar.
Practically as new . £17 10 0
LEICAS:
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case.
As new in every way . £35 10 0
Leica Model Ill, ch romium, f '2 Summar lens. As new
£3! 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens. Practically as
new . £29 17 6
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£24 15 0
WANTED FOR CASH
Rolleifiex Accessories.
Contax Cameras (Models II and III).
Contax Accessories.
Leica Cameras and Accessories.
Exakta Cameras.
Leica Model II, chromium, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new
£22 10 0
L^ica Model 11. chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£21 10 0
Leica Model 11, black, fitted special magnification for
range-finder, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition
£19 10 0
Leica Model I, non-intercbangeable, f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Good condition . £7 15 0
Leitz 5-cm. {/2 Summar, non-collapsible . £9 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f/4 Elmar. As new.. . £8 17 0
Leitz 13.3-cm. f/4, 5 Elmar, coupled. Practicallv as new
£10 7 6
Universal Finder, black, as new, £3 ; Chromium Angular
Finder, as new, 32s, 6d. : Negative Viewer with
opal plate, 32s. 6d. ; Flashlight Attachment,
£3 7 6
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
range-finders :
Nettax (only a few weeks old), 2 filters, ever-ready case.
As new. Cost £34 10s . £26 10 0
Super Nettel, L2.8 Tessar, case. As new.. £17 10 0
Dollina U, f/2.S Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigllander Super Bessa, f,4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar. As new.... £20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £13 18 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, normal Compur, case.
As new . £13 0 0
Plaubei Roll-Op, fitted f/2, 8 Anticomar lens. As new
£15 15 0
MINIATURE REFLEXES:
Welta Superfekta, f/2.8 Tessar, 2 filters. As new
£18 10 0
Primarflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case. As
new . • . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new £17 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar
£11 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Model A, f'2. 9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£12 17 6
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
Sashalite Synchronised Flash Attachment for Exakla
30s. Od.
Reflex-Korelle, improved shutter, f/2.8 Tessar. As
new . £15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, Excellent condition
£1117 6
Automatic Rolleifiex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleifiex 6x6, f/3,5 Tessar, Compur, case.
Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleifiex 4x 4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Automatic Rolleifiex 4x 4, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 7 6
Rolleicord II, f/4.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 10 0
Rolleicord II, f/3.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£12 17 6
Novifiex, f/2. 9 Trioplan, filter, case- As new.. £9 17 6
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, filter, Proxars. As
new . £11 15 0
Foth-Flex, f/3.5 anastigmat. Excellent condition
£6 10 0
Welta Perfekta, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur . £8 7 6
Rubyette Model II, revolving back, f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens,
3 slides. As new . £8 17 6
A1/SCELMNEOL/S :
Foth-Derby, f/2. 5 lens. Excellent condition. .£5 5 0
Dolly Certo Super Sport (for 12 or 16 pictures on 3iX 2i
film), f/2.8 Tessar in immediately detachable Com¬
pur shutter, 3 slides, focussing screen. As new
£11 15^ 0
Voigtlander Virtus (1 6-on-3^X 2i), f'3.5 Skopar. Ex¬
cellent condition . £6 5 0
Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur. As new
£6 10 0
Baldax (16 on 3iX 21), f/3.5 Trioplan, .Compur. As new
£5 15 0
Nagel Vollenda (V.P. size), f'4.5 Radionar, Pronto
shut er. Excellent condition . £3 17 6
Plaubei Makina Model II. f/2. 9 Anticomar leiis, couoled
range-finder, 3 slides and F.P.A . £25 0 0
Tele-Makinar Lens, for Makina. As new.. £7 13 0
Planovista, only a few weeks old, f;2.7 Plasmat, Rapid
Compur, case. As new . . . £il 15 0
Planovista, f/3.5 Trioplan. As new . £8 10 0
Dollina 1, f/2. 9 Radionar, Compur shutter. As new
£6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, filter, case . £6 19 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f'4.5 lens, 6-speed shutter. As new
£4 0 0
Kodak 620 Duo, f,4.5 lens, Compur shutter. As new
£6 18 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f'3.5 lens, Compur shutter, case.
As new . £7 17 6
ELECTRIC EXPOSURE ME7ERS :
AS! guaranteed to be as new.
Photoshop In case (cost £5 5s.), £1 5s. ,• New Model Avo,
£2 ; Zeiss Helios, £3 5s. ; Weston Model 627 (latest but
one), Universal, £3 ; Leicameter, £3 ; Sixtus, £3 18s. 6J.,
Prinsen, £2 ; Largodrem, I7s. 6d. .
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.i
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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XX
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 9. 1936
XMAS GIFTS !
Everybody’s
Reflex Camera
The “PILOT 6”
For 12 ejnjosares 21 in. square on 31 x 2 1 (8-exposore) film .
Althongh amazingly inexpensive, the Pilot 6 is a real
reflex camera, in every sense of the word, and gives you
the same working efficiency os much more costly apparatus.
Shutter speeds: l'25th, 150th and 1/lOOth sec., also
B. and T. Focussing on ground-glass screen with deep
hood : a magnifler for fine focussing is provided.
PRICES :
No. 13 Pilot 6, with f 6.3 anastigmat lens - £3 13 6
No. 14 Pilot 6, with ! 4.5 anastigmat lens . £5 5 0
No. 15 Pilot 6, with f 3.5 anastigmat lens . £7 10 0
Supplementary Portrait Lens, Light Filters, etc., sup¬
plied. Write for Prospectus and Price List.
SHOW YOUR FRIENDS
YOUR HOLIDAY SNAPS I
The “ E W. ’’ Episkop is a wonderful
new picture projector, specially designed
for use in the home. It is mainly in¬
tended for projecting miniature size
prints without having to make lantern
slides . it can be used also for pro¬
jecting cigarette cards, postage stamps,
postcards, small flat objects, book illus¬
trations or colour prints of any kind.
PRICE : “ K.W. ” Episkop, including
cable with switch and plug, picture
carrier and 2 masks . £5 15 0
“K.W.” Epi¬
skop Lamp, 5 -
extra. (Please
state voltage
when ordering.)
Silver Surface
Screen, 26 x 26
in., 10/-.
THE
‘WALLET’
TRIPOD
This new de Inxe
quality pocket tripod
folds flat when not
in use and weighs
only 14 oz. It is of
light metal construc¬
tion throughout,
the outer sections
being covered in
ribbed celluloid. In
flat leather case.
Price.... £1 10 0
*' ELTRON ”
HEATER
The “ Eltron ” is
the most convenient
and quickest method
of heating a devel¬
oping solution to the
requisite tempera¬
ture. It is safe in
use and can be im¬
mersed in a glass
measure or other
vessel and the solu¬
tion quickly brought
up to the tempera¬
ture required.
Price 15,'-.
SETS OF “ OPTOCHROM’'
LIGHT FILTERS
For Rotleiflex,
Leicaand Con-
tax Cameras.
Set of 4 filters, 1
each Yellow.
Green, Blue end
Red, in velvet-
lined case.
To fit Rolleiflex
lens . . £2 5 0
To fit Leica lens
£2 10 0
To fit Contax
lens, 27-mm. dia¬
meter. .£2 0 0
To fit Contax
lens. 42-mm. dia¬
meter. .£300
THE “ RHACO ”
CAMERA
HOLDER
A neat, port¬
able accessory,
fitted with ball-
aud-socket bead
Can be attached
to a fence, gate,
tree, table or
any other solid
support forsup-
porting any
type of pocket
camera.
Price . 7 6
Soft Leather
Case, extra 2 6
“CORREX” ROLL-FILM
DEVELOPING TANK
For V.P. films, 25/-
For 21 31 films,
25 -
For 21x41 films,
30 -
Correz Thermo¬
meter . 2 6
Correx Developing
Powders, per car¬
ton of 6 pairs. .1,6
Delivered Post Paid in Great Britain.
“RHACO” DIRECT-
VISION FINDER
When using the
Rhaco Finder the
camera can be
held at eye-level.
Price 8 6.
With blue glass
lens. . .Price 10 -
Leather Case, 2/-
extra.
State make of
camera when or¬
dering.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD , STRAND.*i?ONDO*N,*W.C^2’
A NEW BOOK
by a world-famous authority
PHOTOGRAPHY
by Dr. C E. K. MEES
Kodak Director of Research
This book gives the reader, in smaii
compass, a compiete background to
photography and at the same time
provides a mine of practicai informa¬
tion, the resuit of years of study
and experience.
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER:
“a book of outstanding interest and •
vaiue . . . presents a vivid panorama
of photography ... a book to buy,
to study and to enjoy.”
63 Plates. 7/6 net of all booksellers
PUBLISHED BY G. BELL AND SONS, LTD.
FIRST and BEST
The
world-
famous
BABY
SIBYL
was the first miniature camera
IT IS BY FAR THE BEST AND IS BRITISH MADE
[l/S£D IBY ALL THOSE WHO WANT THE SUPREME.
A REAL INSTRUMENT OF PRECISION
Lens front always parallel
uith film. Rising and cross
front (not obtainable on
majority of miniature cam-
eius, but a most essential
feature). Optical direct-vision
self-erecting and closing view¬
finder. “ N. & G.” high-
precision shutter, 1 to
l/20Uth sec. — the most silent
and vibrationless shutter in
existence.
NOTE. — In many cases com¬
pactness baa been obtained
by elinnnition of desirable
inovemenia. The Baby Sibyl
has all the movements for
service and practical \vork.
Compare the size and weight
against any other camera
yielding same size picture.
(4.5x6 cm. for
Plates and Film
Packs, 21 11 in.
for Roll Films.)
SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OP “ BABY SIBYL” AND ALL OTHER
models of the famous ‘*N. & G.” CAMERAS.
NEWMAN &GUARDIA Ltd., SoT w"""
TeUpfion* : Museum 1081
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December 9th, 1936
N
EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
At the Camera Club, 17, John Street,
W.C., the annual exhibition of members’
work is now on view. The exhibits
include many excellent examples of
line pictorial photography, and the
show should be visited by all readers of
" The A.P.” who have the opportunity.
.Admission is free. The Crawford Plate
for the best picture in the exhibition has
been awarded this year to Mr. Leo A.
Leigh, for his print " Guapa.”
Specto Ltd., of Farnham Royal,
Lucks, have asked us to correct a
statement made in our review last week
of the " Specto ” Projector for <j.5-mra.
films. They inform us that the Camera
Co. are not the sole agents for this
apparatus, and the “ Specto ” has
already been supplied to the Westmin¬
ster Photographic Exchange, ii i, Oxford
Street, London, W’.i, and Branches;
The City Sale and Exchange, of 90/94,
Fleet Street, and Branches, and The
Amateur Cine Service, of 52, \Vidmore
Road, Bromley, Kent.
A new and comprehensive, list of all
photographic books, annuals and period¬
icals has just been issued by the Foun¬
tain Press, 19, Cursitor Street, E.C.4.
All the books, etc., are clearly priced and
are in print. A copy of this useful list
will be sent free to any reader of “ The
A.P.” on application to the above
address;
New lists of sound and silent i6-mm.
films have just been issued by the
Wallace Fleaton Cine Library. A re¬
markable array of popular films to suit
e^ery taste is included, and the amateur
P-f'^yjjia.tsgrapher who is preparing his
Jjit'rijiramme should hasten to
ir? may be too late in
Tr&f hS’ wants. The hire
the subscrip-
V<)'.7.ksof coupons,
' fti;fe»!t;rtion. Full
lists will
fv Wallace
TMdi'- *..17, New
'?v, lijivci' he'M there
liyfcp K' S'ft'wv iJaeX'SrikX'y to
■■VjT iUit'.fefewr Sdckty.
!'« iuJktjC'?'. aW. r4iP';dd be
made to the Hotr, Sir, i'i. t?'.
MacGregor, Glendlis;'!-. .,;,^,. .itereiand
Prestwick. _ _
The Long Eaton and District Co¬
operative Camera Club has recently
been inaugurated and meets every
fortnight. The Flon. Secretary and
Treasurer is Mr. E. Bowyer, 37, Charlton
Avenue, Long Eaton, who will be pleased
to hear from all keen amateur photo¬
graphers in the district who are nqt
members of a photographic society.
A branch of the Windlesham Camera
Club has now been formed at Woking,
and regular meetings have been arranged
for the season which commenced on
December 2nd, at the premises of Sidney
Francis. Any readers who are interested
will be welcomed at the meetings, which
are to be held the first Wednesday in
every month, and applications for
membership, etc,, should be made to
Mr. J. C. Hayward, Hon. Secretary,
Windlesham Camera Club, Hallgrove,
Bagshot, Surrey.
The Shropshire Postal Camera Club
(Annual Subscription 2s. 6d.) has
vacancies for a few keen pictorial workers,
not necessarily connected with the county.
Any readers wishing to join the club
sliould apply to Mr. R. G. V. Dymock,
23, Sion Ilill, Bath, Somerset, sending
two or more unmounted prints (which
will, of course, be returned) for inspection.
A revised edition of " Enlarging for
All ” (British Periodicals Ltd., is.) has
just appeared. This little book covers
the theory and practice of enlarging
with all the detail that the amateur is
likely to need. Half the book is devoted
to a description of enlargers of various
types, both vertical and horizontal,
making clear the particular advantages
of each. The remainder deals with the
practical handling of the enlarger in
use, and with the choice of a printing
paper. Details concerned with the
actual treatment of the bromide paper
are omitted ; these are fully dealt with
in another booklet in the same series.
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Members of the Old Citizens’ Asso¬
ciation who are photographers will be
interested to learn that a Cine and
Camera Club for membership of which
they are eligible is being formed. The
organiser is Mr. K. H. C. Reeves, of
Roselea, St. Augustine’s Avenue, Thorpe
Bay, Essex.
The Brighton and Hove Camera
Club are organising an International
Exhibition of Pictorial Photograph}' in
the Public Art Galleries, Church Street,
Brighton, which will open on April
14th, and remain open until May ist,
1937. There are two classes ; (a) Por¬
traits or Figure Studies, and (b) any
other subject. The last day for receiving
prints is IMarch 15th, 1937. ® have
a limited number of entry forms
available at this office, but further
information and full particulars may be
obtained from the Hon. Exhibition
Secretary, 71, East .Street, Brighton.
A photographic society is being start¬
ed in the Heston and Isleworth district.
Anyone interested in the venture who
would like to become a member should
communicate with the Hon. Secretary,
Mr. A. E. Black, 16, Summerhouse
Avenue, Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Open Competition was Mrs.
M. E. Walker, of 15, Durham Villas,
Kensington, W.8, to whom an award of
2 IS. has been made. Readers will find
full particulars regarding this compe¬
tition in our advertisement pages.
FACTS and FORMULzT:
^NE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in every issue.
^ They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and formulte are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5x3,
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will N’alue for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is xsA^xs and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 'cards for pasting
on the ” Facts and Formula?.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d. post free.
53.
COLOURING PRINTS
While there is a certain prejudice against
hand-coloured photographs, various colour-
iny methods can be eiVectively used and are quite
lejritimate in the case of Christmas aud Greeting
cards.
Water-colours are most dillicult to apply satis¬
factorily unless sprayed on with an air-brush, but
with considerable practice prints may be treated
with water-colours, provided the surfaces are
proi)erly prepared. Transparent colours only
should be used.
A light print is desirabje, and for portraiture a
brown or sepia toned original is preferable. Glossy
prints are more dilhcult to colour with water-colour
than matt surfaces. The gelatine in either case should
first be hardened by the application of an alum
bath or diluted formalin and well washed and dried
The surface should then be rubbed over with : —
Purified oxgall . . . . . . . . 30 grs.
Methylated snirit . . . . . . 2 oz.
Water . . . . . . . . . . » oz.
A medium composed of pure gum arabic, dissolved
in water, to which a few drops of glycerine have been
added, will be found better than plain water for
use with water-colours. Fairly large sable brushes
should be used, and the colour applied in washes
that should not be disturbed until thoroughly dry.
Special colours, dyes and stains are supplied by
various photographic firms, with full instructions
for use. These are used in the same manner as
water-coluurs and are applied iu thin washes.
Transparent oil colours, thiuiied with turpeuMne
and megilp, offer the simplest method of colouring
photographic prints. Ordiujuy artists’ oil oolours,
obtainable in tubes, should be used, A little of the
colour and megilp medium is applied to the surface
with a wad of cotton-wool or rag and gently smeared
over the required places ; the unwanted colour is
then wiped off. Smaller spots of colour can be
applied with a brush, but in any case the colour
should be kept on the thin side, and the print itself
allowed to show through the colouring.
Another method for tinting matt surface prints
is to use pastels, which can be applied either with
stumps or wads of wool and subseqututly fixed by
steaniing the print, or can be applied with the aid
of a medium made by meltiug J oz, of beeswax in
a small iar standing in a saucepan of boiling water.
Then add 12 grains of potassium caibonate dissolved
in 1 dram of water. Remove from the fire and
add 1 oz, of turpentine. Btir and pour mto wide¬
mouthed bottles to cool. Use the soft pastels and
work up a little of the desired colour with soma of
the medium, so that it can be applied as a trans¬
parent tint with the stump.
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^ 6 CIHEMATOORAPHER o
December 9th, 1936
Fig. I. S/i' doitJS 'rin;i odjecis oi
tiie table top I'i from a high poii t
at the been, 15 secs.
HADOWS on
A Competition in finding
subjects should enliven the
Christmas Party.
^ ( IJADOW eflects are by no
meiins conlincd to tlie
, proud ])Ossessor of a foens-
'■ '' sing spotlight, and al¬
though that apparatus opens up
endless scope in the production
of elfpctive shadows, tlie accom-
panving illustrations were all taken
wiih a 73-watt clear electric
lamp suspended in an old card¬
board box, which is shown in
Fig. 3. The lid has been reino\'ed
to show the bulb, opposite which
is a hole in the side 0/ the bo.x
in a line with the lamp li la¬
ment.
The smaller the hole, the sharp¬
er the shadows, but the less
the light, and, conversely, the
larger the hole, the softer the
shadows. Also the nearer the
lamp is to the hole, the wider the
beam of light, the most con¬
centrated and sharpest beam being
produced by arranging the lamp
as far as possible from the smal¬
lest hole, but, in doing tins,
the available light is at a
minimum.
In the accompanying illustrations, the lamp was about one-
quarter of an inch behind a hole of the same diameter, and it
gave sufficient light to take an object at two yards with an
exposure of about fifteen seconds at f;3. This distance is
obviously that of the lamp from the subject, tlie distance
between camera and subject having no bearing on the e\230sure.
The shadows are best photographed on a white surface
such as drawing-paper. This must not be glazed, nor should
the picture be arranged on a polished surface, as reflection
might be sufficient to fog the negative, particularly if the subject
is lit from behind to produce forward shadows.
In some cases, especially with forward shadows, it is helpful
to illuminate the subject either from one side or the front for
a portion of the exposure in order to show detail in the object,
but this must be done with care or the boldness of the shadow
will b« reduced.
Quite apart from definite shadow effects, it is
sometimes useful to employ a narrow shadow
behind an object in order to produce the illusion
of a stereoscopic result. Such methods offer
a bold shape which can help to knit a subject
together, or cut an object clearly from a back¬
ground in a simple treatment which is often more
effective than a carefully- thought -out but com¬
plicated lighting arrangement. Under these con¬
ditions the general lighting must be arranged not
to conflict with the shadow, and a light back¬
ground can be shaded locally to put interest
into the surroundings.
Shadows are an ideal subject for the winter
evenings, and lend themselves
to personal treatment. Re¬
sults of all kinds, from bold
conventional methods to bi¬
zarre and fantastic creations,
can be produced at will.
Subjects can be arranged to
provide pleasing patterns,
good compositions, or pure
art, and they lend themselves
to puzzle pictures and humor¬
ous adaptations.
The background in every
case should be matt white or
as light as possible. It may
take the form of a sheet of
drawing-paper on the table
top, iqjon which the subject
matter can be placed, or the
object to be photographed
can be placed on the table
top and have a vertical white
background arranged behind
it. Paper may be used, but
stiff card -is easier to handle.
Where a small
hole is Uaed in the
bo.x, it will be
found th.xL the de¬
vice can be placed
almost oppo^i’.e the
camera lens if a
dark shield just
cuts off the direct
rays from the cam¬
era lens, without
enri-oachiitg on
the picture.
l^articu larly
s t r i k i u g effects
can be produced
The Lamp-Box.
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December gth, 1936
th[ amateur PHOTOORAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
he TABLE TOP
By
E. F. SHIPPAM.
from glass objects such as wine-glasses and
vases, on account of the refracting property of the
medium which can be utilised to produce drawing
in otherwise solid shadows.
.Almost any plates or films can be used, but it
must be remembered that whilst very rapid sensi¬
tive material will allow the .shortest e.xposures,
the most contrasty effects are obtained on very
slow films such as " process.” A\'ith care in the
lighting arrangements, providing the room is quite
dark, it is possible to produce sufficient contrast
even with the fastest material, and much of the
4. Buck lighliug jor ]orwarci shadows, JjS, 30 secs.
shadow of a pipe falling across the leaves of an open book.
Many variations on such themes as these can be thought out,
and it is well to remember that many an object, not sufficient¬
ly “ real-looking” to make a good photograph direct, can be
made, with cunning, to cast a most convincing shadow.
Fig. 3. Heavy shadow on vcrlical background, using
Jroni tightijig, fjS, 13 secs.
jileasure is w ithdraw n if it becomes necessary to find another
occupation during interminable periods of lengthy e.\-
posure.
Hearing in mind that shadow pictures are usually
most effective in a very contrasty form, it is sometimes
advisable to slighilv' under-expose and greatly increase
the developing time, even employing a contrasty grade of
bromide yiaper w.hen it conies to printing. Lt is fatal to
hall-do the result; it must either be taken with the definite
object of retaining a full range of half-tones, under
normal processing conditions, or be effectively produced
for bold and contrasty effects, which are so definite in their
chai'acter that there can be no suggestion that tones are
lacki.ag in the photograph.
-Shadows can also be utilised as a background effect to¬
other objects, suggesting a component part of the picture,
outside the range of the lens. One might have the
shadow of a wine-bottle behind a tray of glasses, or the
Fig. 6. Forward shadows from glasses, showing lines due to
refraction, fjS, 20 secs.
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7^ 6 CiriEMATOORAPHER a
December gth, 1936
icture Points
No. 29 (New Series) by RICARDO
Mist — the
Pictorialisf’s Friend.
IF photographers, especi¬
ally novices, would only
regard the misty days
and evenings in the same
way that they do the
brilliant sunny days, and
use their cameras just as
often, they would learn
much more about the effect
of massing in composition.
Far too much attention
is paid to sharp definition
all over the negative and
print, and not enough to
the shapes or masses of the
various planes.
Study any print or picture
in monochrome with the
eyes half closed, so as to
e.xclude all detail, and note
the effect of the masses.
If they look pleasing and
well balanced then it is
almost a certainty that the
picture is good — with all
its details. But the ten¬
dency with prints full of
sharp detail is to be at¬
tracted only by the sharp¬
ness of definition.
An example is shown in
the top sketch. A typical
street scene, with fore¬
ground, middle distance and
distance, it is spoilt by the
inclusion of far too much
fussy detail. The same
scene on a misty day would
be happily devoid of all
these unnecessary trifles.
Where the size
of the mount or
the print is im¬
material, then
the diagram in
the top sketch
will provide a
rough guide.
T he lowest
sketch shows how
the bad placing
of the prints in
the sketch above
it can be im¬
proved.
Placing the Print.
WHILE there are
no hard and fast
rules concerning
the exact position of the
print on the mount, we
can, at any rate, apply a
rule of thumb that will
give an appro.ximate posi¬
tion that will please most.
The print should always
leave equal mar¬
gins on the right
and left, but it is
a mistake to
make the lower
margin the same
as the top.
If the print is
to be placed on a
standard - sized
mount the lower
margin should be
anything from
to 2 times the top
margin.
Vertical Tone Balance.
AS we have seen before in this series, the question of tone balance can only be decided by
assessing the aggregate “ weight ” of the various tones in the print and balancing
them mentally relative to the main point of interest, and that there cannot be any hard
and fast rules to apply.
Once we can obtain an average of the four rectangular areas decided by a horizontal and
vertical intersecting in tire vicinity of the main point of interest, then the whole matter is
simplified conside^abl}^
As a preliminary e.xei'cise in balancing let us* take only two areas as shown in varying degrees
of tone in the left-hand diagram. The first section shows' an all-over tone of grey with the
point of balance in the mechanical centre.
In order to make it more mteresting let us lower the point. At the same time we mu.st
balance the respective tones,* the lower being a little darker and the larger area being
proportionately darker. By carrying the experiment farther, we can . see how it is
possible to place the point
quite near to the edge and
still obtain a pleasing tone-
balance. The right - hand
sketch is typical of a picture
analysed by No. 3 section.
The experiment would
apply equally well if the
point were higher instead of lower in the picture space. Tt
is a useful plan to study the possible variations by making
broad and simple sketches.
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December 9th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
mateur
Cin
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
ematography
The Cinematographer Looks at Christmas
Presents E. ApAeBY.
The " still ” photographer used to
occupy a much more enviable
position with regard to the
Christmas present problem than the
amateur cinematographer and his inter¬
ested friends, but now the latter has
equal opportunities of selecting suitable
gifts for himself or his cinematographic
friends.
Starting from the realms of very
high prices, is it permissible to mention
such a do luxe present as a talkie outfit ?
A hundred pounds is a deal of money to
give for a Christmas present but, never¬
theless, there are a few people uho can
stretch their pockets to this ext<nit. and
a selection of talkie outlits have now
come on to the market, taking 16-mm.
sound films.
Should the prospective amateur
already possess a talkie outfit library
films could be hired for his Qiristmas
showing. Some of the better known
screen shows can be obtained from the
film libraries in the sub-standard size.
But the number of talkie outfits pur¬
chased for lu-esents will be very small,
and the lower-priced ordinary projectors
will attract far iiioro attention. TIku'c
are models in all categories and at
extremely various jirices, any of which
would deii.ght the recipient.
We might purchase a projector al>
seventy-five pounds, or we can go as
low as five guineas for (|uite a numlier of
the more modest makes. Of course,
there is a considerable ditfercnce in the
instruments, and also in their perfor¬
mance, but the man u ho has never had
a projector before will appreciate quite
a modest instrument, and will not
grumble if his picture is only about
twenty-four inches sc]uare. Later on,
no'doubt, he will crave for more elabor¬
ate ap[)aratus, but for the present such
an instrument can be quite confidently
presented to him.
Perhaps the best field for the present-
hunter is the realm of accessories.
These have been produced in great
variety with the growth of amateur
cinematograiiliy, and very few amateur
workers would refuse little oddments
which, in the ordinary course of things,
they would like but do not feel inclinecl
to purchase tliemselves.
The primitive screen with which we
were once content is no longer con¬
sidered at all and the number of
manufacturers producing different types
of screen is increasing rapidly. Prices
for small screens are as low as five
shillings and sixpence, while, for the
more ambitious, three or four guineas
can easily be expended on the more
aristocratic screens.
The home amateur, especially if he
is a lone worker, very often does his
splicing with the aid of a razor-blade
and a wooden block with small nails
for the perforations. It is amazing what
a diffeience the present of a correctly-
made splicer will make to this work.
Prices for these range from thii-tj- shil¬
lings upwards, and very nicel}'' finished
articles can be obtained in this direction.
Title-making, alwa3^s the bugbear of
the amateur worker whose ability to do
good lettering is not at all marked, can
be greatly simplified by the gift of a
titling outfit, or bench. Various models
of these useful gadgets are now to be
obtained. Prices range from about three
guineas, with plenty of letters to cover
the needs of most ordinaiw workers.
More elaborate outfits can also be
obtained which arrange for animated
backgrounds, etc., and will give great
scope to the amateur whose mind runs
on artistic titles.
Although the time of year is not the
best in which to use the more modest
tt'pe of cine camera, there is no reason
why this should not be included in the
list of presents, since many happy hours
ma\^ be spent later on with the instru¬
ment, and the recipient can be getting
famihar with the mechanism and general
handling of the instrument before he
runs his first film through.
Serviceable instruments can be ob¬
tained from sevent^’-five shillings up¬
wards, and one can hardly recom¬
mend one instrument in preference to
another, provided they are produced by a
good maker. Here, then, the donor
can .make his own choice, inspecting the
various refinements fitted to the various
priced instruments at the dealer’s. The
latter will only be too pleased to point
out the advantages of this or that gadget,
and no fear need be felt in leaving the
matter in his hands.
IF we get a real old-fashioned Christmas. Sitoii bctllii/g is not an occupation for
which frequent opportunities occur. B^it it can provide the cine camera with a splendid
action-subject for a series dealing with “Games and Pastimes."
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December gth, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
^ 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER 0
Fun with Magnetic Titles
By DAVID CHARLES.
Yes, it is great fun, but very useful
fun, too ! Imagine for a moment
a title which has the appearance
of rapidly changing in character over the
very wide range of appearances suggested
by the accompanying illustrations. That
is the closest approach which can be
given in cold print to the effect which is
seen on the screen.
These effects are not difficult to realise
with the aid of the magnetic “ Wonder-
sign ” Title Outfit, which many readers
doubtless already possess. I propose
to describe exactly how the effects
shown in this set of “ stills ” were
produced, leaving the reader to work
out his own variations. Besides the mag¬
netic letters, the only additional require¬
ments are a piece of white cardboard or
stiff paper, some iron filings, and a piece
of muslin. The two last-mentioned are
perhaps unfamiliar items in the sub¬
standard cine laboratory, but the filings,
at any rate, can be got wherever they
sell materials for schoolboy science, or
from any big drug store.
The “ introduction ” of the title may
well commence by the letters “ fading
in.” The letters are white, and arranged
on white card. Since at this stage the
magnetic property of the letters is not
used, it is necessary to use the vertical
method of supporting the camera and
title-board, with the former pointing
downwards at the board. It is better,
too, not to rely on the normal lighting
of the title board, but to employ a
photoflood on an independent stand.
One starts with the lamp, in its reflector,
well over the board. The white letters
then scarcely show aqainst their equally
white background. Fj.;. i shows the
resultant eflect as it will appear on the
screen .
On taking the lamp farther from the
board, not only does its whole appear¬
ance become greyer, but the letters
throw shadows of themselves on to the
background. On removing the reflector,
and lowering the lamp until it is more
on a level with the title-board, these
shadows become longer and sharper.
The lower and the farther away the
lamp goes, the more vivid is the black¬
ness of the shadows. Fig. 2 shows one
of the intermediate effects.
Now Fig. 3 is nothing more nor less
than the vegaiive of Fig. 2. That is to
say that this effect is obtained simply
by inserting a few frames of the negative
following a portion of the positive. The
effect of gradual or of sudden change
from one effect to the other, or of
the growth of the shadows in either,
can be varied " to taste ” according
to the character of the title.
Magnetic Effects,
Next, the iron filings are brought into
play. The cardboard, with the letters
upon it, are temporarily removed and
are laid on a sheet of newspaper spread
upon the floor. Need I say that the
practical titlist will have already arranged
some means of restoring it to correct
register on the board ? The filings are
put into the piece of muslin, the corners
of which are then gathered together
to form a bag. Holding this bag of
filings about three or four feet abov'e the
floor, one taps the hand holding it with
the free h.ind. A shower of fine grey
poi\der descends and covers letters and
board. It may require a few moments’
practice, preferably in advance of the
first actual title, to get this nice and
e\en, but it is not dilficult if the
tapping is done gently and repeatedly.
and if there is no attempt to hurry
the job.
The magnetic letters begin to attract
the filings, and wdth soft lighting they
are still visible in the pervading gloom,
as in Fig. 4. On tapping the cardboard
very gently, more and more filings
spring to attention and form “ magnetic
fields ” around the letters, as in Fig. 6.
If the cinematographer cares to suggest
that the effect is wintry, I think he
will not be contradicted. Even on
these various effects ringing the changes
in lightings and between negative and
positive w’ill afford him plenty of oppor¬
tunities for giving an unusual form of
life to many titles.
But the most vivid effecit of action is
obtained from introducing effect No. 5,
of the vitality of which no indication
can be obtained from the illustration.
It must be tried to be believed ! Lay
a few of the magnetic letters on their
backs (again on anything but their
normal metal base). Cover them with
a sheet of opaque white paper or thin
card. Dust filings over this as before
to produce an even grey tint. Now hold
a corner of the cover and begin moving
it in one direction or another. With a
little imagination, assisted if necessary
by soft-focus on the lens, one can intro¬
duce the suggestion of war in Spain,
storms at sea, or wind over the heath.
There are moments when the effects
obtained almost resemble Oriental design.
At any rate, it is great fun, and many of
the " scenes ” are worth recording. They
can be used either in the way of back¬
grounds for titles, or alone. Having
described their production, and having
suggested some applications, I invite
the reader to get more fun out of them
for himself.
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Fig. 6.
December gth, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
fa 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER cs
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time^
Wednesday, December 9th.
Battersea Men's Inst. C.C. “ Christmas Cards by Photography,”
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. “ Modern Aids to Indoor Portraiture.” S. Schofield.
Bethnal Green C.C. ‘‘ Chemistry of Photography.”
Birkenhead Y.M.C.A. Criticism of Competition.
Birmingham P.S. {Cin^ Sec.). ” Talk on Agfa Films.”
Borough Poly. P.S. “ Thoughts on Art.” T. F. Garnish.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Press Button B.” G. H. Dannatt.
Bristol P.S. Folio Exhibition. Criticism.
Bury P.S. ” The Charm of the English Village.” J, G. Birkby.
Cheltenham C.C. Beginners’ Meeting.
Chorley P.S. “ Pilgrimages to Old Homes.” J. E. Balshaw.
Coventry P.C. ” Photograms of the Year 193b.”
Croydon C.C. ” Print Production on Kodak Papers.”
Darwen P.S. Competition Slides, L. & C.P.U.
Dennistouii C.C. Visit to “ Daily Record ” Exhibition.
Ealing P.S. ” Waiting,” Print Competition.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Institute Prize Distribution,
Hinckley and D.P.S. ” The Historic Hastings Country,” H. Browning Button.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ” A Year with Nature.” J. E. Roberts.
Loughborough P.S. Whist Drive.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. Rolleiflex Slides.
Partick C.C. G.D.U. Portfolio.
Phcenix C.C. G.D.U. and S.P.F. Slides.
Solihull P.S. ” Architectural Study.”
South Essex C.C. Demonstration — ” Combination Printing.” W. E. Ginger.
S, Suburban and Catford P.S. Competition Evening.
Worcestershire C.C. " Successful Picture-Making for Beginners.” E. Cave.
York P.S. y.P.U. Circulating Portfolio.
Thursday, December 10th.
Accrington C.C. General Meeting and Supper.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” Ice and Snow in the Alps.” W. R. Grist.
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. Criticism of Exhibition Slides.
Aston P.S. ” Mosques, Minarets and Mosquitoes.” D. Gregory.
Blyth and D.C.C. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Bolton C.C. ” General Lighting in Portraiture.” C. E. Willis.
Brighouse C.C. Y.P.U. ” Shield ” Slides.
Bury P.S. ” Warm Tones and Bromide Papers by Direct Development.”
Caiubenvell C.C. Ladies’ Night.
Cardiff C.C. Portrait Competition.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. Broraoil — 2nd Stage and Finish.
Hampshire House P.S. ” Building up a Film.” G. H. Sewell.
Hull P.S. ” The Story of Beverley Minster.” F. Atkinson.
The Isle of Wight C.C. Members’ Night. Hants Slide Section.
Keighley and D.P. A. ” Enlarging for Beginners.” J. Nicholson.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. G.D.U. and S.P.F. Colour Slides.
Letchworth C.C. E.A.F. Portfolio.
Liverpool A.P.A. ” Cin6 Show.” Rev. F. Heming Vaughan.
' Newcastle and D.A.C.A. Judging of Entries in 9.5-mm. and i6-mm. Competitions.
N, Middx. P.S. ” Composition for Beginners.” H. 13. T. Stanton.
Oldham P.S. ‘‘ A Chat on Photographic Screens.” S. Bridgen.
Padiham and D.P.S. ” Some Rambles in Lakeland.”
Preston Scientilic S. Cin6 Group. W. P. Brotherton.
Richmond C.C. Members’ Evening.
Singer C.C. G.D.U. Portfolio.
Stourbridge Inst. P.S. Competition. Communications.
Sunderland P.A. Beginners’ Enlarging Night.
Todmorden P.S. Negative Retouching.
Urmston and D.P.S. Lantern Lecture and Slide Competition.
Watford C.C. ” From Hypo'to Exhibition Picture.”
Wimbledon C.C. “ A Dip into Devon.” G. Herbert.
Friday, December 11th.
Royal Photographic Society, joint Meeting of Kineinatograph and Colour Groups.
Bethnal Green C.C. Voting and Criticism of last month’s Competition.
Camping Club of G. Britain and Ireland. " Dufaycolor Photography.”
Colne C.C. ” A Two-days’ Chara Trip in the Lake District.” F. Sellars.
Dartmouth Lit. and Debating Soc. South London P.S. Portfolio.
Harrogate P.S. ” The Road of the Romans.” Riley Fortune.
Ilkeston -Arts Club. ” The .\mateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. ” Switzerland — In a Hurry.” F. W. Pilditch.
Leigh Lit. S. ” Holiday with a Camera in Holland.” H. Riley.
Phcii'iiix C.C. Annual Competition, Judging and Criticism.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. ” A Thousand Miles up the Amazon.”
St. Helens C.C. Demonstration for Beginners. J. Gorse.
Walkden and District P.S. .^Hotted to J. W. Watkinson.
Wimbledon Cin^ C. I..-V.C. Fellowship Evening.
Saturday, December 12th.
Royal Photographic Society. Criticism of Competition Films. B. Wright.
.Ayr Amateur P.S, ” Daily Record ” Exhibition Closes.
Howard Dc Walden P.C. Informal Discussion.
Wimbledon Cine C. Dance at the Baths Hall.
Monday, December 14th.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. " The Complete Slide-Maker.” Rev. H. O. Fenton.
Bexley Heath P.S. Lecturettes by Members of Woolwich P.S.
Blackburn and D.P.S. “ Switzerland and Other Films.” E. S. Maynard.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. L. & C.P.U. ” Flashlight Photography.” J. A. Speed,
Bolton C.C. Council Meeting.
Bradford P.S. Print Night.
Camera Club. “ Publishing.” R. Hale.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Informal Meeting.
Darlington C.C. ” Hovv to Treat a Difficult Negative.”
Derby P.S. Demonstration with Gevaluxe Paper. R. L. Beck.
Dewsbury P.S. Members’ Lantern Evening.
Glasgow and W. of Scotland P.A. " Pictorial Composition.” J. Roberts.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Social arranged by the Lady Members.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” Children’s Books.”
Kingston C.C. ” Faults in Negatives.” Ilford Ltd.
Monday, December 14th {contd.).
Lancaster P.S. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Leeds C.C. “ Development of Lantern Slides.” H. B. Thomson.
Leek P.S. Competition Prints, 1935. Alliance.
Maidstone and D.P.S. The Latest in Colour Photography — Kodachrome.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C, Monthly Competition — Slides.
Oldham Equitable P.S. “ Colour Photography.” A. Easthorpe.
Oxford P.S. Lantern Lecture, “ Through Enchanting Norway.” F. R. Newens.
Preston C.C. Lancashire and Cheshire Prize Slides and Prints. W. Dempster.
Preston Scientific Soc. ” The Laws of Hammurabi.” Rev, B. H. Watts.
Southampton C.C. Annual Lantern-Slide Competition.
Southport P.S. ” Lantern-Slide Making.” R. C. M. Kermode.
S. London P.S, ” Chloro-Bromide Papers.” C. E. Falkner.
St. Helens C.C. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Wallasey A. P.S. Lantern-Slide and Holiday, etc.. Competition.
Walsall P.S. ” Pictorial Relativity.” F. VV. Lawton.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. “ Some Folk and Fjords of Norway.” K. Baker.
Wolverhampton P.S. “ Successful Picture-Making for Beginners.” E. A. W. Cave.
Tuesday, December 15th,
Royal Photographic Society. ” The Present Position of Colour Kinematography.”
Ayr A.P. Whist Drive.
Basingstoke C.C. Members’ Slide Evening.
Beckenham P.S. Cine Evening. S. T. Temouth.
Birmingham P.S. Annual General Meeting.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. President’s Night.
Bournemouth C.C. Selection of Slides for the Hampshire Collection.
Bridge of Allan P.S. Discussion. Various Subjects.
Cambridge P.C. " The Maiden Voyage of the Queen Mary/* W. King.
Doncaster C.C. ” One-Man Show of Pictures.” A. J. Ryde.
Dunfermline P.A. Members’ Portfolio of Past and Present Work.
Exeter C.C. Western Counties Federation Folio and Lantern Slides.
Grimsby P.S. ‘‘ Cin^ v. Still Photo^aphy.”
Guildford and D.C.C. ” London River.” W. E. Carrington.
Hackney P.S. “ Photography of Interiors.” W. H. Boon.
Halifax P.S. Christmas Social.
Hamilton P.S. S.P.F. Lantern Slides.
Hall Green P.S. Portfolio Prints and Slides.
Harpenden and D.P. and C.S. ” The Manufacture of a Talking Picture.”
Harrow C.C. Monthly Competition. Special Subject : ” Clouds.”
Howard De Walden P.C. Demonstration of Slide-Making.
Leamington and D.P.S. “ Birds of the Hills and Moors.” H. G. Wagstaffe.
Leeds P.S. ” By Sea to the Lesser-known French and Italian Rivieras.”
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S, ” Wild Flowers.” V. P. Jarvis.
Manchester A. P.S. Lantern Slide, Postal Club Slides.
Monkland P.S. “ The Highlands.” Jas. Sneddon.
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. ‘‘ Pictorial Photography.” J. D. Johnston.
Newcastle and Tyneside P.S. Members’ Print Competition Criticism.
Newport and Monmouthshire P.S. Members’ Print Competition.
Norwich and D.P.S. Members’ Lantern Slides Criticism. R. J. Delf and H. F. L*w.
Nonvood C.C. Lantern Lecture. F. J. Jones.
Nottingham and Notts P.S. Members’ Night.
Palmers Green Cine Society. Projection Evening.
Peterborough P.S. E..A.F. Lantern SUdes.
Portsmouth Camera and Cind C. ” A Trip to Portsmouth.” H. Eccles.
Preston Scientilic S. “ Glimpses of Germany and Austria.” J. RoUlnson.
Rotherham P.S. “ Pictorial Work in Great Cities.” A. H. Black.
Rugby and D.P.S. ” Composition.” M. O. Dell.
Sheffield P.S. ” Out and About with Cycle and Camera.” J. Shaw.
Small Heath P.S. Demonstration — “ Enlarging.” F. A. Bowen.
South Shields P.S. Cinematograph Night. A. G. Greaves.
Stafford P.S. Beginners’ Night. “ Developing.” W. A. Lynch.
St. Bride P.S. Portraiture. Members’ Demonstration.
Warrington P.S. “ The Amateur Photographer ” 1936 Prize Slides.
Whitehall C.C. “ Tales of Travel — Chapter I.K.”
Willesden P.S. ” Combination Printing.” W. E. Ginger.
Winchester P.S. “ A Cruise in the Mediterranean.” J. H. Drummond.
Wood Green P.S, Club Portfolio.
Windlesham C.C. Cine Evening. Mr. Donovan. E. H. Box.
Wednesday, December 16th.
Battersea Men’s Inst. C.C. “ Holiday Flashlight Work.”
Bethnal Green C.C. Club Meeting. Discussion of Future Plans.
Birkenhead P.A. An Evening with Mr. J. H. Trace.
Birmingham P.S. (Cine Sec.). Mystery Night.
Cheltenham C.C. “ Bromide Enlargement.” G. F. Harris.
Chorley P.S. “ Infra-Red Photography.” T. Cooper.
Coventry P.C. Chloro-Bromide Papers.
Croydon C.C. ” Chat on Transparency Topics.” D. S. Rose.
Darwen P.S. Cine Night. ” The White Hell of Pitz Palu.”
Dennistoun C.C, ” Press Photography.” R. M'Leod.
Erdington and D.P.S. Inter-Club Visit to Hall Green Photographic Society.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ” Thiocarbamide.” J. Ainger Hall.
Hall Green P.S. Inter-Club Competition. Hall Green v. Erdington P.S.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Lecturettes. Messrs. Beardsmore, Haddock and Powell.
Ilford P.S. ” Trees and Tree Photography.” R. C. B. Gardner.
Leigh Lit. S. Whist Drive.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. The Double Trios Print Competition.
London School of Hygiene P.S. ” Fesagol Developers.” L. A. Leigh & Co.
Luton and District C.C. Reception of Exhibition Prints and Slides.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Prints, 1936*
R. P. Haw.
Northampton N.H.S. (Phot. Sec.). ” Lantern-Slide Making.” J. Dickens.
Partick C.C. Whist Drive.
Preston S.S. Puppets.” M. E. Boardman.
Soujh Essex C.C. Members’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. “ The New Kodachrome Process.”
Tunbridge Wells A.P.A. Chloro-Bromide Demonstration. A. G. Batting.
Worcestershire C.C, Whist Drive.
York P.S, ” With Camera and Rucksack in the Auitrian Tirol.” F. Watson.
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December gth, 1936
fHi AMMEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 ClhEhATOGRAPHER c3
^ eaders^ Questions
^ ANSWERED
General. — All communications for the Editor should he addressed : “ The Editor, The Ainateur Pfy>to'.rap’ er
and Cinrtnatographey. Dorset House, Stamford Street. London, S.K.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
CoNTRiBt^TioNS. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic suhiects.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side- of the paper onh*. Letters or
communications ansing out of matters alreadv appearing in the paper are not paid tor. The Editor dis' 1 liins
legal ^espon-ibilit^■ for the safety of matter submitted to him. but he will endeavour to return ro’ected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. 1\ISS. or prints that are not actually accompanied bv a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are onlv paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enoliries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(r) See “ C.eneral ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rul<-, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
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to the mill? and address of the sender, must be the title (if anv), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries -hould be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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Enlarger Details.
I am going to make an enlarger. What is the
minimum and ma.ximum e.xtension needed from a
negative (24 ■ so mm. to 3} -• 2}) to the Ions
(2-in. focal length) for enlargements up to 8 .■ 10
In. ? R. B. L. (Canada.)
lo be able to make enlargements of
all sizes from 3TX2|- to 8x10 from
36x24 mm. negatives your lens will
have to be adjustable over the range
2.24 in. to 2.84 in. from the negative.
We cannot tell yon from what exact
point on tlie lens these distances have to
be measured, but it will probably be
somewhere near the iris diaphragm.
The range of movement necessary for
focussing (0.6 in.) is, of course, an
exact figure. The paper will have to
be held at distances varying from 62 to
19 in. from the lens.
If your query implies that you wish
also to enlarge from 3^ X 2 J in. negatives,
we would point out that it is extremely
unlikely that a 2-in. lens ccill cover so
large a film ; you will require a lens
of focal length about 4^ in.
Foreign Films in English Tanks.
I recently used an .tgfa roll film, but when I came
to develop it I found there was no sticker at the
end of the exposed film to attach to the clip in
the Ensign tank 1 use. Is this usual ? .tnd if
so, how does one attach the film ?
E. J. H. (Tamworth.)
We believe that the gummed paper
at the end of the film was originally
introduced by Messrs. Kodak in con¬
nection with their tank. Many German
manufacturers, however, have made
their films without reference to this
type of tank, and the paper would be
troublesome instead of a help in iisin<»
most tanks of German origin. At any
rate, the gummed paper is missing in all
German films we have ourselves used.
We think, however, that you will
find a scrap of surgical plaster a very
effective substitute.
A Beginner’s Troubles.
For years I hav'e used a fixed-focus camera, and
whenever there has been light enough for the
small lens results have been excellent. Recently
I acquired a camera with f/+.5 lens and Compur
shutter, and now find that by the time I have
guessed the distance, adjusted the focussing,
chosen my shutter speed and cocked the shutter,
ray subject has disappeared, whereas with my
old camera a picture would have been taken. Is
there not such a thing as a fixed-focus lens working
at f/4.5 ? P. M. (Sutton.)
If you care to stop the lens of your
new camera down to the aperture of
your old fixed-focus lens it will require
as little focussing, and be as slow, as
your old equipment.
You would, however, be better ad¬
vised to learn how to use your new
camera, ^^’e suggest that you fit a
temporary focussing screen, and spend
a spare hour in studying the effect of
lens-aperture on focussing : this will
teach you more than the vvTitten wortl
could do about the way in which a
lens behaves. Even an experienced
photographer is slow in handling a
new camera. We therefore advise you
to indulge in a good deal of " camera
drill,” in which you go through ail the
steps of taking a photograph, but with
your camera unloaded. This will even¬
tually enable you to handle your new
camera with promptness and accuracy.
Spotting Prints.
I have used lamp-black water-colour with some
success for spotting the dark and intermediate
tones in ray prints, but cannot make it sufficiently
light for spotting sky or sea. Do I get a tube of
pale grey water-colour for this ? Or should I
mix the lamp-black with Chinese white ?
P. G. C. (Surrey.)
The colour you already have is all
you need, but you are evidently putting
far too much paint on the brush for
the lighter tones. By adding sufficient
water you can control the depth of
colour, even making it so hght that it
is practically invisible.
Photo-electric Meters.
Using a photo-electris meter which includes light
from all parts of the subject to be photographed,
it seems to me that no allowance wUl be made, for
any small portions of the subject which mav be
very dark. In that case the use of such a meter
is not just automatic, and it would seem that
considerable experience would be renuired to
make the necessary allowances. Would it not
be equally satisfactory, therefore, to use a simple
exposure calculator ? F. .M. (Newcastle.)
M'ith an exposure calculator you have
to estimate both the brightness of the
light (by time of day, tlate, state of
sky, etc.) and the darkness of the sub¬
ject, taking into special consideration the
darkest parts of this. Gsing a photo¬
electric meter, you actually measure the
combined effect of the brightness of the
light and the average darkness of the
subject, leaving you nothing ‘more to
estimate than the subject’s contrast.
The meter scales are set to allow for
subjects of normal contrast, and in such
cases the indicated exposure may be
given without further consideration.
In subjects of high contrast the darks
ate darker than in an average subject
so that extra exposure is needed — and
here begins the factor of personal
estimation. But there is so tittle left
to estimate that if you once recognise
that modification of the readings are
sometimes necessary, and take care that
the extra exposure, wlien needed, is
generously estimated, you will obtain
perfectly satisfactory negatives with
no experience at all.
Enlarging from Cin6 Films.
Can you tell me if it is possible to “ shoot ” a film
of, say, children at play with a ci..s mm. cine
camera, and to make a perfectly sh.irp enlarge¬
ment of one frame which shows the best expression
ot the children’s faces ? \V. M. (Leicester.)
-Mthough a film may look perfectly
sharp and clear when projected you
cannot expect to get a really good
enlargement from any single frame.
Provided you bear in mind that the
picture on a 9.3-mm. film is very much
smaller than that on a standard -size
film, you can get some idea of the
possibilities by studying the subjects
shown outside cinemas, where the coarse
and grainy ones are made from single
frames, but the good, sharp ones ai'e
taken singly with special cameras.
In addition to the question of grain,
you must remember that in a film of
children at play each individual frame
is likely to be unsharp through move¬
ment of the subject. This, unnoticed
on the screen, would show up terribly
in an enlargement.
Selling Prints.
Could you give me a rough idea of the price I
should ask for photographs whii h 1 might sell to
a firm who make calendars ? My negatives are
4.5x6 cm. in size, hut will enlarge easily to whAle-
plate or more. Should 1 send contact prints or
enlargements ? W. H. G. P. (Liverpool.)
The selling of photographs for calen¬
dar purposes and so on is always a
matter of negotiation. There are no
such things as fixed prices. Your best
'plan will be to ask for offers, and decide
whether or not they are worth accepting.
In submitting prints it is far better to
send whole-plate copies tlian smaller
ones, but we do not tliink anything
would be gained by exceeding this size.
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December g, 1936
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XXIV
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 9, 1936
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/^NE big reason for the enormous
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“ Surely that’s a Chloro-Bromide
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EXHIBITOR ; Yes ; do you like
it?
VISITOR : I always admire the
pleasing warmth of tone given
by chloro-bromide paper, but
I find those papers so slow
for enlarging.
EXHIBITOR : ITl let you into
a secret. Use Criterion
“ Mezzotone ” Paper. It’s
unique among chloro-bromides,
having a speed approxi¬
mately that of bromide paper.
VISITOR : Thanks for the tip.
I like the surface ; it looks
like a crushed rough. What
is it ?
EXHIBITOR ; That’s “ Lustra.”
Now another tip. Use
their Cri-tona with Mezzotone
Paper. By just immersing
the print in this solution for
a minute or two it intensilies
the whole image and gives
wonderful brilliance. Also, it
tones to whatever warmth
you require.
'VISITOR : I’ll make a note to
get some when ordering the
paper. Ijet’s see the lantern
slide exhibits.
EXHIBITOR : Most of these are
on Criterion “ Mezzotone ”
Lantern Plates, for the good
reason that they too are
absolutely unique, yielding
warm tone by straight de¬
velopment, with printing speed
similar to bromide. Such
speed enables you to make
slides by reduction.
VISITOR ; That slide surely has
been through the tliiooarba-
mide process.
EXHIBITOR : Funny you
should pitch on that. It so
happens it’s one of mine.
That lone was not obtained
as you tliink. It was given
by Cri-tona. You get this
deliglitful tone or extreme
warmth of sepia, as you like.
VISITOR : It’s very good of
you, giving away j-our secrets.
I’m off to my Dealer’s now
to get supplies. Hvp-hye.
MEZZOTONE PAPER, the Rapid
Chioro-Bromide in 8 attractive
surfaces.
MEZZOTONE LANTERN
PLATES. Per dozen 1/10
iCRI-TONA
SINGLE SOLUTION
TONER-INTENSIFIEP
i-pint Bottle . . . . 3/-
1-pint Bottle, sufficient to treat
300 whole-plate prints . . 5/-
CRITERION (Plates, Papers, Films) LTD.
Stechford, Warwickshire. London : 35, Essex Street, W.C.2
THE
QUALITY PASTE
AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE.
Ohfainable from all Sfaficners, Storex, Photographic Dealers,
etc., from whom FREE SAMPLES are available.
9d. and 16. Bulk Tins: Mb. 2/3. lib. 8 9.
Sole Distributors : BUCK OFFICE EQUIPMENT LTD., 68, Lant St., S.E.i
M?de by Middlemass & Co.. Ltd.. Penryn, Cornwall.
TABLE BAROMETER
the ideal present
FOR CHRISTMAS
• highly accurate
• easy to read
• altitude adjustment
• chromium plated
PRICE £3 : 3 : O
M'rite for list Mtd. 51
CARL ZEISS (London) LTD.
37-41, Mortimer Street, London, W.l
REFLEX -KORELI.E
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
ter and film wind, focal-plane
shutter I /25th to I /500th,
full-size D.V. finder. 12 pic¬
tures on 3|x2i film.
From £i0 : 10 : 0
With F/3.5 Victar.
R. A. FLEMING & Co., LTD.
32, LORD ST.. LIVERPOOL, 2
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December 9, 1936
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SIMPLICITY IN OPERATION
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THEATRE-LIKE PROJECTION
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MODEL JS.
500 WATT
Idea] for Home use
Supplied complete with
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PRICE
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Accessories and De¬
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PRICE
£50 : 0 : 0
CONVERTIBLE SILENT to SOUND
Model N/C enables the purchaser to have an
up-to-date silent projector which can at a later
dace be converted for Sound-film. Price.... bOU
AMPROSOUND
A.C. or D.C
WITHOUT USING
CONVERTERS
is only one of the
amazing features of the
new Sound Film equip¬
ments available in two
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provides Talking-pic¬
ture equipment second
to none at low cost.
MODEL M £115:0:0 Total weight only 53 lb.
MODEL N £127: 10: 0 Total weight only 57 lb.
Ask your Dealer for the New Catalogue.
SUGGESTIONS FOR
XMAS GII^TS
PATH^SCOPE
Gives a brilliant
picture, r o c k -
steady, up to
0 ft. ill size.
Takes 300-ft.
spools and com¬
plete with 200-
watt lamp. Price
for 100 - volt
supply
£15 : 0 : 0
Or 12 payments
of 26 3.
Resistance for
high voltages
35 -
PATHESCOPE New Model H
MOTOCAMERA
R e ni a r k a b 1 V
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and loaded in a
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Size 42 iu. square
l)v 2 in. thick,
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lb. P72.5 anas-
ligiiiat lens.
Extra smooth-
running silent
ni e c h a n i s ni ,
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at will, <j.5-uun.
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Nine monthly
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The
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Photo-Electric Ex¬
posure Meter, equally
suitable for " still ”
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FOR 5/8
down and 11 similar
monthly payments, or
63 - CASH.
Ever-ready Case, ex¬
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SOME ATTRACTIVE BARGAINS
Kodascope Model C, with loo-watt lighting and
resistance. \'ery good condition . £9 17 6
Kodascope Model D, bronze model, with resistance.
List £25. Shop-soiled only . £20 0 0
Bolex D.A. Projector, with 250-watt lighting with
resistance. Very good condition . £25 0 0
Kodascope 8-mm. 8/60 Projector. List £25. Shop-
soiled only . £20 0 0
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MODERN CINE THEATRE
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. ' - . Telephone 262S5 ■ *
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for Amateur
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GENUINE CLEARANCE
OF SECO N D - H AN D
CAMERAS, ENLARGERS
AND ACCESSORIES
MINIATURE ROLL-FILM CAMERAS.
OUR PRICE.
36 24 mm. Kodak Retina. f,4.5 lens. XJC • lA • 0
CoiiiT'ur shutter. I.ist price £10 J(ib . S»0 • lU • U
Is 11 Zeiss Kolibri, Teesar lens, CQ • 1 . A
Conipur shutter. List price tlI3 lOs . ”
1> 11 Zeiss Kolibri. Novar f/3.5 leus, PC • 1C • A
Telnta shutter. I.ist price £7 lOs . ^
24 3&»ium. Zeiss Super NetteL "ith Zeiss
Tessur f *2.8 lens, 2-in. focal length, and CIQ.lO.fi
leather case. List price £26 3b. 6tl .
ROLL-FILM CAMERAS.
2} 1| Kodak Vest Pocket. R.R. lens. Cl ♦ C . A
List price £2 2i . ^ ^ ^
31 2 1 Ensign Reflex. Aldi8f/4. 5 Uno leus. C*) • 1A • ft
4-in. focui length. List price £6 17s. 6d.. . *<*> • Xw • U
31 21 Ensign Reflex, tropical model, Zeiss
Tessar f,4.5 leus. leather case. List price £Q , “I A .A
£17 «s. 6.i . . lU . U
31 21 Portrait Box Camera, List price 5s. Od.
31 21 Zeiss Box Teugor List price lOe
£1 28. 6d . X^b. UU.
31 21 Wirgin, JiUdwig anastigmat lens ♦ 1C • ft
f/4.5. List price £4 28. 6d . S»X * XiP • U
31 • 21 No. 1 Pocket Kodak, anastigmat £0 m *} • f\
f/0.3 lens. List price £3 . S'" • ^ • U
31 21 Beau Box Brownie. List price 12s. 6d.
2'. 41 Kodak, f/7.7 anastigmat leus. List CO • C • ft
price £3 iOs . . V
41 2] Kodak, f 6.a lens and case. . £1:5:0
41 • 31 Zeiss Lloyd. Zeiss Tessar 14.5 lens, CC • 1ft • ft
Compur shutter. List price £14 . • ''
Postcard size Kodak, f/6.8 anastigmat £1:5:0
PLATE CAMERAS.
41^ 31 Cameo, Aldis f/6 lens, 6 single Pi , C * A
elides . / . *1 . D . V
41 31 Pressman Reflex, Aldis-Butcher
f,'4.5 lens. 9 single slides and leather case. CQ * lA • ft
List price £17 . • XU • U
31 " 21 Tbomton-Pickard Reflex, T.-P.
anastigmat f/6. a lens, 15 Mackenzie- Wishart CC • ft • ft
slides and holder . • V • U
31 X 21 Kodak Pocket Premo (a film-pack 1 C o ft J
camera) . XUS* UU*
ENLARGERS.
Leitz Valoy Enlarger, for 36x24 mm. jCC , 1C « A
negatives. List price £9 lls. 6d . ^
Zeiss Baby Miraphot Enlarger, for IJx 11 AO * 1 ft • ft
negatives. List price £11 28. 6d . lO • XU • U
Zeiss Mirax Enlarging Attachment, for use
with Cameras from 31 21 to 4J 3b List CQ . 1 C • ft
price £5 Us. 6d . . XU . U
ACCESSORIES.
Leitz Universal View-finder. List price £3:15:0
Leitz Elmar Lens, 9-cm. f'4. List price £9:5:0
Satisfaction or Money Back Guaranteed.
Dawson Home Movies Ltd.
14, Wood Street, Huddersfield
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55
2 {SupplemeiU} The AincUeiir Photographer and Oinenudographer
December 9, 1936
NO I 1CE3
THE CHARGE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS in
these columns is : —
12 words or less 2/6, and 2 Id. for every
additional word.
Each paragraph is charged separately and name
and address must be counted.
The Proprietors retain the right to refuse or
withdraw advertisements at their discretion.
Postal Orders and Cheques sent in _
payment for advertisements should „ ^
be made payable to ILIFFE AND
SONS LTD., ani crossed
Notes being untraceable if lost in transit should not
be sent as remittances.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
IVIEGRETTI and ZAMBRA. 122, Regent St.. W.l,
ll Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
al,x2i Ensi^ Selfix Twenty Roll Film, reversible
4 and direct tinder, fitted Ensar f/-t.5,
Trichro shutter, cable release, range-finder and
leather case, £3.
6x6 Rolleiflex Reflex (latest), fitted Tessar f'3..'),
Compur to l/.500th, cable release, light filter,
green filter, 2 sets Proxar lenses in cases, lens
hood in case, Rolleiflex panorama head, exten.sion
for hood, Rolleiflex book, leather case, £23.
1^-MM. Bell-Howell 70 Cine Camera, 1-in.
XD f/3.5 Cooke Cine lens, leather case ; perfect
order, £19/15.
31x2i Zeiss Ikon Ikonta Roll Film, reversible
4 and direct finder, fitted Tessar f/4.5, Compur
D.A. shutter, cable release, leather case, £8/15.
PHOTOSKOP Exposure Meter, in leather case,
£1/10.
4CX107 Contessa Nettel Steroco Stereoscopic
Camera, briliiant and wire-frame finder,
fitted pair Teronar anastigmat lenses, speeded
shutter, 3 slides, £1/10.
41x6 Ica Bebe Vest Pocket Camera, direct and
2 wire-frame finders, fitted Tessar f '4.5, focus¬
sing, Compur shutter, 1 to l/250th, F.P. adapter ;
good order, £6.
31x21 Newman & Guardia Folding Reflex,
2 rising front, deep triple hood, revolving
back, focal-plane shutter, 1/lOth to l/800tli,
fitted Dallmeyer Serrac f/4.5, focussing mount, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, leather case, £18.
41x6 Soho Reflex, rack focussing, rising front,
2 deep detachable hood, revolving back, focal-
plane shutter, l/18th to 1 /800th, cable release,
fitted Pentac f/2.9, 3 D.P. holders, F.P. adapter,
leather case ; flue order, £18/15.
1-PLATE Marions Soho Reflex, rack focussing,
4 rack rising front, deep detachable hood,
revolving back, focal-plane shutter to 1 /800th,
fitted Aldis amistigmat f'4.5, Mackenzie slide,
8 envelopes, leather case, £7/10.
01x2| Mentor Sports Reflex, rising front,
02 deep focussing hood, wire-frame finder,
quick-wind focal-plane shutter, IGItli to I'l, 300th,
fitted Meyer Helioplan f/4.5, focussing, 3 slides,
F’.P. adapter, roll holder, leather case, £7.
ll'ANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
T T Apparatus.
iy/0 Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
|/|^XCEPT10NAL Deferred 1‘ayment Terms ; Re-
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return i)ost.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
IVEGRETTl and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
BELX. S. — See Big Displayed Advert, of Christmas
Bargains on page x. — 45, Newington Butts,
S.E.ll. Rodney 3773. [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in .S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
REMOVAL
SALE
Prior to removal to larger premises at 20,
LUDGATE HILL, optical and photographic
goods are offered at greatly reduced prices.
4Jx3i Folding Kodak, R.R. lens, C C J
T. B. I. shutter. Fair condition. . . . OS«
Zeiss Distar Lens 3x42 mm., n
case. As neu'. List £i . . i S«
31x21 Coronet. Fair condition. eT—
Cost 17I 6d . . /s. oa.
V.P. Kodak Developing Tank, in nj
As nexo. List £1 is . 1US«UQ«
Ensign Midget 22. As new. 16s. 6d.
Davontel Micro Telephoto Attachment, i-in.
objective, case. Good con- iQ^
dition . lOS* oa.
4|x3i Kodak Scries III, f/6.3 Kodak anas¬
tigmat, Diomatic shutter, rising Pi .1 .A
front. Good condition . lA • X •U
Ensign Midget 33. As new. £1
List £i 135 . X X • M • U
3i X 2V Unnamed, Euryplan f/5.6, i to i/iooth
sec., rising front, 6 slides. Faiy £i .Q.C
condition . XX«0*0
Voigtlander Brilliant, f/7.7 lens. £1:17:6
4lx3i T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, 5?-in. .Aldis
f/4o, revolving back, 3 slides, F.P. jCC.C.A
adapter. Fair condition . XiJ#0*U
3i- • 21 Voigtlander, Skopar f/4.s. Compur.
hinged back, direct tinder, leather O C ^ C . A
case. Good condition . . Xv • tl • U
4,^y3i T.-P. Special Ruby Reflex, revolving
back, 52-in. CooAef/4.5,3D.D.i«lides, £*7 • *7 • fl
F.P. adapter. Good condition . Xi #1 *11
16-mm. Kodascope C, resistance. £0 . A • A
Good condition . XO • U • U
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen, --in.£0 • Q • A
lens, resistance. Good condition XO • O • U
9.5 Rathe Home Movie, double claw, motor,
double resistance, super attach- • 1 ^ • 0
merit, rewind. Excellent condition »0 • XO • U
3.Vx2i Ernoflex Folding Reflex, 1^.5-cm. Frnon
f''3«5» 3 L.D. slides, F.P. adapter, £ 1 O ^ i *7
case. Good condition . XX^#X# *0
3-in. O.G. Dollond Astronomical Telescope,
X45 terrestrial eyepiece, xSo and X120 astrono¬
mical eyepieces, tall tripod with Clfi^lfi^A
trunnion head, case. Good condition * AU • XU #1/
Any item sent on five days' approval against cash or
C.O.D. Generous exchange allowance.
Exceptional opportunity
to secure Opera Glasses
and Barometers at greatly
reduced prices.
DOLLt3NDS
DOLLOND & AITCHtSON LTD.
Estd. 1750.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT.
35
LUDGATE
HILL
LONDON, E.C.4
Telephone : City 1540
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accepted up to URST POST on FRIDAY MORNING
(previous to data of issue) at the Head Offices of
" The Amateur Photographer,” Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.l, or on THURSDAY
MORNING at the Branch Offices, 19, Hertford Street,
Coventry ; Guildhall Buildings, Navigation Street,
Birminghim, 2 ; 260, Deansgate, Manchester, 3 ;
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The Proprietors are not responsible for clerical
or printers’ errors, although every care is taken to
avoid mistakes.
For Particulars of Box Number Advertise¬
ments and Deposit System see previous
issues.
CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Coutaxe.s, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera j/rivately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
4LLENS. — Baby Box Tengor, FTontar lens,
19/6 : 3x4 Piccochic, Meyer f'2.9, Compur,
£4/10 ; Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur, £7/19/6 ;
Nagel Rolloroy, Elmar f/3.5, Compur aud case,
filter, £8/10.
Allens. — 6x6 Model I Rollelcord, Triotar
f,'3.8, £12/15 (as new) ; 6X6 Brilliant, f/7.7,
30/6 ; F’/6.3 Model, vand case, £2/19/6 ; Ensign
Auto-Speed (Focal-plane), Aldis f/4.5, £7/10.
4LLENS. — Agfa Speedex Compur, Apotar f/4.5,
£4/11) : Rapid Compur shutter model, £4/19/6 ;
Kodak Jtegent, Tessar f/4.5, R. Comp., £17/15.
4LLENS. — 2i square Super Ikonta, Te.?sar f/3.5,
leather case, filter, Albada finder, lens hood
and Proxar, £21 ; 8 or 16 Super Ikonta, Tessar
f/4.5, R. Comp., case and filter, £15/10.
ALLENS. — 31x21 Wirgin, f/2.9 Meyer, Compur,
A 12 slides, lens hood, F.P. A., filter and leather
case, £7/19,0.
4LLENS for Generous Flxehange Allowances. — 168,
Oldham Rd., New Cross, Manchester, 4.
Phone, Collyhurst 2980. Closed, 7 p.m. [0087
•[>1x21 Speedex, f/4.5 Apotar, in Compur, £3/10. —
02 Bowen, 114, Holborn, Fl.C.l. [5601
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, normal Compur,
zip case, Zeiss developing tank, £5/10 ; a
snip ; deposit system. — Crewe, 15, Palmerston Rd.,
Southport. [5658
ZEISS Super Nettel I, Tessar f/2.8, ever-ready
case, leather purse, 2 filters, collapsible and
sorew-iu lens hoods, oblique view'er, wire release.
Agfa film ; cost over £33 ; as new, £22/10, or
near offer. — Bo.x 156, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5661
CONTAX T. ’re.ssar f/2.8, E.R. case ; new con¬
dition, £20. — B. B. H., 8, St. Andrews Square,
Surbiton. [5663
OUPER Nettel, (/2.8, E.R. case, hood, filter,
to offers. — 127, Barrs Rd., Old Hill. [5665
SUPER Ikonta 530/2U, f/4.5 Tessar, case ;
guaranteed as new, £11, sacrifice. — Box 9949,
c'o “ The Amateur I’hotographer.” [5667
II/ATSON *-pl. Field Camera, every movement,
}} Cooke f/4.5 and Ross f/8 W.A. lens, T.-P.
shutter, tripod, D.D. and S. slides, ease, lovely
outfit, £8; also Ensign Special Reflex, 9x12 cm.,
Ross Xpres f/4.5. 12 S. slides, revolving back, etc.,
fine condition, £8. — 4-1, Wearbay Crescent, Folkestone.
[5670
ZEISS Ideal, f/4.5, Compur, 6 slides, focussing
screen, F\P. adapter ; cost £18/2/6 ; as new,
bargain at £12/10. — Below.
■1'1/ANTED.— Auto Rolleiflex, t/3.5 or f/3.8.—
} V Below.
Highest Part Exchange Allowances against
new cameras or apparatus. — King, 169,
Dickson Rd., Blackpool. [5671
CONTAX 1, f/2 Summar, leather case, little
used and guaranteed perfect ; cost £12/10 ; a
real bargain at £28. — Below.
LEICA Hla, f'2 Summar leijus, E.R. ease,
chromium'; purchased this summer for over
£44 ; perfect ; accept £26. — Below.
Rolleiflex, f/3.5 Tessar, E.R. ease, Proxar
lenses ; • condition as new ; cost £28/ 10 ;
bargain at £18/10. — Below.
Highest part-exchange allowances ; write for
quotation. — B. Salter it Son, 34. Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5672
you CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
56
December g, 1936
THE amateur photographer ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 3
VOIGTLANDER
SUPERB
Roll Film Redez Camera.
Takes 12 exposures 21x2^ on
standard S-exposure 3Jx2i film.
Direct-vision view-finder, com¬
pensated for parallax.
Fitted with Skopar f/3.5 lens in
delayed-action Com-
pur shutter . *»lf.lA.O
Pitted with the famous Heliar
f/3.5 lens . £19:2:6
Al l CMC '**• OLDHAM ROAD, '
MIbImELIIO MANCHCStBR.4
AGFA
SPEEDEX
COMPUR
X 21 Roll Film Camera.
Welf-erectinf?. Apotar f/4. B
lens, Compur shutter
speeded from 1 to
l/200th sec. £6:6*0
Rapid Compur model
£6 16 6
Ai?!a Speedex 0, for
full-size V.P. pictures,
f/3.9 Afffa Solinar lens,
Compur shutter to
i/25oth8eo. £5:5:0
SPECIAL DEVELOPING SERVICE
ART SURFACE POSTCARDS
from Miniature Negatives, de-
veloping 6d., Panchromatic 9d.
Special envelopes for sending films
to us flUT'Plied FREE. BACH.
1/6 ORDERS POST PAID
GIVE A CAMERA
FOR XMAS
MINIATURE CAMERAS
(24x36 mm.)
Zeiss Contax II, Zeiss Tessar * 5 * 0
Zeiss Super Nettel II, Zeiss COQ .0.1!
Tessar f/2.8 . 5^0 . ^ . D
Zeiss Nettax, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 * 0 * 0
Leica Model III, Summar f/2, £40.10*0
chromium plated . XOU.XD.U
ACCESSORIES FOR LEICA
Leitz Elmar f/3.5, 3.5-cm. focus, £Q . 0 . 0
Leitz Elmar f/4, g-cm. focus. . JU»17»Q
Leitz Universal View-finder. . . . * 5 * 6
TWIN-LENS REFLEX CAMERAS
(12 exposures 2J x 2^ on 3^ x 2J spool)
Rolleiflex, Zeiss Tessar f/3.5, £0t! . 0 . 0
Compur Rapid shutter . XXD * U * U
Rolleicord, Zeiss Triotar f/3.5, £ 1 A. A
Compur shutter . XIO.IU.U
SEVEN DATS’ APPROVAL AGAINST FULL DEPOSIT.
PEARSON S DENHAM
(PHOTO) LTD.
Lm* BOND ST., LEEDS
CAMERAS AND LENSES
used,
; cost
Park
[5673
f/2.?
Rolleiflex 6x6 cm.,
^0/ Tessar f/3.8, Compur,
Leica Model Illa, guaranteed never
S'lmmar lens f/2, chromium, leather case ;
£44 ; any offers. — Mrs. Kassab, Oatlands
Hotel, Weybridge.
For Sale. — Latest Zeiss Super Ikonta,
2ix2|, Compur, 1 to l/400th sec., D.A.
new, with acce.ssories, £25, or nearest ; Praxidos
Enlarger for same, £5, or offer ; Correx Tank for
same, 10/- ; Jaynay Quick-set Tripod, 12/6 ; numer¬
ous other photograpliic accessories must be sold,
regardless of cost ; send for list. — Dawes, Barton
House, Burgh, Lines. [5674
S.S. Dolly Roll-film Plate, Meyer f/2.9. D.A.
Compur ; unmarked ; snip, £7/15. — Below.
6X6 Ikoflex II, Zeiss Triotar f'3.8 Speed ; hardly
used ; snip, £8/17/6.— Below.
Leica Type Wlrgln, f/2.9 Compur, all inlaid,
frosted chrome edges, £6/17/6. — 86, Accrington
Rd., Blackburn. [5675
Leica H (black), £18 : Standard (chromium), with
sundries, £18 ; Rubyette HI Outfit, Ross
Xpres, Telephoto, cost £30, £20 ; Junior Ruby,
3Jx2i, latest, cost £22, £12/15 ; Ruby Special
3^x2i, Tessar, £9/10 ; Ikoflex, Compur Rapid,
case, £8 ; over 100 others. — Newsham, Camera
Exchange. Moor Lane, Preston. Phone 2123. [5679
CONTAX, latest Model I, Sonnar f/2, speeds
up to 1/1, 000th, as new (cost £41), with
ever-ready case and lifter, complete, £27 ; compare
prices ; bargain. — Box 161, c/o “ The Amateur
Photograplier.” [5680
Leica Illa, f/2 Summar, chromium, E.R. case
screw Alter ; as new, £30. — Box 162, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5681
Leica II, black, Elmar 5-cm., ever-ready case .
new condition, £10/10. — 6, Newborough, Scar¬
borough. [5685
3x4 Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur, purse ; good
condition, £5/5. — 24, Lake View, Edgware,
Middlesex. [5688
1 -PLATE Thornton-Pickard Field Camera, 3 slides,
2 2 lenses, etc., 30/-. — N. Bedow, 16, Tabley Rd.
London, N.7. [5691
non-automatic,
filter, case, len-^
hood ; good condition ; deposit system. — Gradon,
Whitesmocks, Durham. [569:;
Rolleiflex O x O, automatic, f/3.8 Tessar, leather
case, fitted Proxars, filter, release, lens hood
in case ; little used ; perfect condition, £14. — 28,
Beadon Rd., Bromley, Kent. [5693
Leica IH, chromium, Elmar f/3.5, E.R. case :
as new, £23 or nearest. — 736, Beverley HigI
Rd., Hull. [569-;
9x12 cm. Etui, 1-pl. roll-holder, 5 slides, brillian;
finder, 55/-. — Cauwood, 110, Baslow Rd..
Sheffield. [569i
Mentor compur Reflex 3}x2.1, Zeiss f/3.5.
two F.P.A.’s (one for colour), 6 slides, filter,
leather case, £17 ; cost over £35. — Below.
CONTESSA Nettel i-pl., Zeiss f/4.5, D.E., F.P.A..
10 slides, supplementary lenses, leather case, £5.
— Bolton, Public Library, Watford. [5697
ONLY £10, T.-P. Rubyette 31x2J Reflex, Dalhneyei
f/4.5. Telephoto f/6.5, F.P.A., 6 slides. — 18.
Millais Buildings, Millbank. [5699
IKOFLEX, f/4.5, accessories, new ; cost £10 :
£6, or near. — 59, Hawthorne Avenue, South
Shields. [5701
All as new. — Contax II, f/2, £38/10 ; 3| t/2
Sonnar, £28/10 ; 2-in. f/1.5 Sonnar, £26/10 ;
Dollina II, f/2. Rapid Compur, coupled range¬
finder, £14/10. — Mills Radio, Northfleld, Birmingham.
[5703
Leica II, black finish, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready
case, new condition ; also Weston Leicameter,
latest model, £19/19 the lot. — Bowen, 46, 01 i
Shoreham Rd., Hove. [5707
Leica, standard, Elmar f/3.5, 5-cm., chromium,
case ; as new ; value £19/12 ; £13. — 43,
Oreenway, N.14. [5708
Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5 lens, non-interchange
able lens, lens hood, spool chamber, case ;
perfect, £8/5. — Box 170, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5710
Leica hi, chromium, collapsible f/2 Summar,
perfect, Christmas present at £26/16, approval ;
wanted — Mentor Compur or 6x6 Pilot Reflex. —
Box 173, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5712
Leica hi, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar, E.R. case,
lens hood, filter, Correx tank ; perfect con¬
dition, £22. — Box 174, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5713
RANGE-FINDER Bessa, f/3.5 Heliar, cost £21
as new ; bargain, £14/17/6. — 99, Penshurst
Gardens, Edgware. [5722
albums. Strongly
bound in tasteful
brown, resem¬
bles a book, it
will stand on
your bookshelf
and not look out
of place with the
volumes already
there.
SLIP-IN for 100
SJxZJ prints
two on a page.
No. 308S 2/6
PASTE-ON, with 72 pages for 31x2J and ali sizes ^ /X
up to Postcard. ^No, 3086*
BOOK BOXES
A simple method of stor¬
ing your pictures system¬
atically on the bookshelf.
100 prints are contained
loosely in each box. Fin¬
ished to look like books.
With cloth backs and
edges blocked.
No. 0. All sizes
to 3^x2^
No. I. Postcard
5^x3^
No. 2. ^-plate
61x4
No. 3. 1/ 1 -plate
8^x6^
1/6
19
ENSIGN, Limited. HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
“ ECONOMSC ”
MOUNTING PADS
A series of art boards made up Into perforated pads —
convenient for use and containing 12 assorted sheets (4
black, 4 cream, 4 white), also available In cream or white
only.
Style A, assorted. Style B, cream. Style C, white.
No. I Size 10x8 . I/-
No. 2 ,. 12x10 . 1/4
No. 3 15x12 . 21-
“CLUB” MOUNTINGS
For Enlargements and Exhibition Pictures.
Flexible linen-faced mounts In the standard sizes accepted
by exhibition committees.
Style I. Front Fawn ; back Cream.
Style 11. Front Grey ; back White.
Size. Per doz. Size Per doz.
10x8 . 1/6 20x15^ . 5/6
12x10 . 2/- 24x 19 . 10/-
15x12 . 3/-
ENSIGN PHOTO LIBRARY
FOR A PLACE ON EVERY BOOKSHELF
LIBRARY ALBUMS The new idea in
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57
4 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 9, 1936
Fo t
Derby
The roll-film camera with
focal -plane delayed-action
shutter.
Takes 16 pictures on standard 8-exposure V.P.
Roll Film. Shutter speeded from l/25th to
I /500th sec. The Unique Camera of remark¬
able value.
With Foth Anastigmat Lens F/3.5,
£5.5.0
With Foth Anastigmat Lens F/2.5,
£7.5.0
Send for lists to the Sole Importers :
PEELING & VAN NECK LTD.
4/6, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1
THE
CAMERA & CINE
EXCHANGE
OF THE MIDLANDS
Stockists of Everything for the
Amateur Photographer
CAMERAS, CIN^ CAMERAS,
PROJECTORS, SCREENS,
LANTERNS, EPISCOPES,
FLASH-BULBS, TEXTBOOKS,
MAT^LUX LIGHTING SETS,
KODAK, ENSIGN, AND ILFORD
LIGHTING SETS,
CIN^ SPLICERS, REWINDS,
VIEWERS, ETC., ETC.
SEE OUR WINDOWS.
GIVE SOMETHING PHOTOGRAPHIC THIS YEAR
—GET IT FROM
GALLOWAYS
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMISTS
VICTORIA SQUARE °GTa*
BIRMINGHAM
CAMERAS AND LENSES
Kodak Regent, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
3ix2i ; cost £20 ; as new, £13/18/6. — Below.
Kodak Retina, Xenar f/3.5, Compur shutter ;
excellent condition : cost £11/11, leather
case and filter, £7/18/6. — Below.
Kodak Duo, f/4.5, delayed-action, seldom used,
leather case ; cost £6/9/6 ; £4/8. — Box 176,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5718
CONTESSA Nettel V.P. Piccolette de Luxe, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur, 90/- ; Super Junoplex Tank,
20/- ; Ensign Cameo i-pl., f/6.3 Aldis-Butcher,
Compur, 3 slides, 50/- ; Sanderson i-pl., f/8
Bausch & Lomb, all movements, 25/-. — Taylor, 14,
Heathhurst Rd., Sanderstead. T.N. 2484. [5723
CONDENSER Lenses, first-hand, 4i-in., im-
mounted, 10/- pair, mounted 13/6 ; 5i-in.
unmounted, 16/6 ; 5i-in. unmounted, 22/- ; all
sizes 1 to 10 in. — Below.
Enlarging, Projection, cinema and Lenses for
all photographic purposes ; quantity 6 to 10
in. diameter condenser lenses, cheap, slightly
chipped ; lists free, stating requirements. —
Premier Optical Co., 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford,
London. [5650
LEICA Lenses : Sumuschrome f/2, 5-cm., as new ;
Hektor f/2.5, 5-cm., coupled, perfect ; Elmar
f/4.5, 13. 5-cm., coupled, perfect ; best offers secure.
— 33, High St., Aberdeen. [5657
ti^LMAR 10.5-cm., £7 ; Elmar Wide-angle, £6/10 ;
J both as new, original cartons. — 34, Trevor Drive,
Great Crosby. [5678
CONDENSER Lenses, first-hand, 4i-in. 10/-
pair, mounted 13/6 ; 5i-in. 16/6 ; oj-in. 18/-,
mounted 22/- ; all sizes 1 in. to 10 in. diameter. —
Below.
g-IN. Aldis Anastigmat, iris, f/3, 38/-. — Below.
PROJECTION Lenses for Cinemas and Lantern,
Lenses for Enlarging, Portrait, Spotlight Stage
Purposes ; lists free, stating requirements. — Premier
Optical Co., 63, Bolton Rd., Stratford, London. [5700
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie Cameras, Projectors, Screens, Films ; see
page Sup. 5 ; inspection invited. — Illustra
Enterprises, 159, Wardour St., London. [5646
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-tt.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service, 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
Reduced Film Hire. — 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
Ensign SS 100-B Home cine, 16-mm., any
voltage, splendid condition ; used only few
times ; what offers ? — Phone, Archway 1241, or
write. — S., 311, Hornsey Rd., N.19. [5652
KODASCOPE D, used about 6 times, resistance,
li-in. lens, 300- watt illumination, perfect,
£18 ; Cine-Kodak K, f/1.9 lens, used once only,
indistinguishable from new, £25. — Walker, Clifton,
Castle Douglas. [5655
Elmo 9.5-mm. Projector, 500-watt, theatre quality
machine ; cost £33 ; as new, in case, £18/18.
— 303, Thorold Rd., Ilford. [5659
CINE-KODAK BB and 100-watt Projector C ;
both as new, £19/10, to clear. — Hadfield,
Matlock. [5662
BOLEX D Projector for 16-mm. and 9.5-mm.,
in excellent condition, £17 ; also Ensign
Autokinecam, f/2. 6, latest direct finder, leather
case : as new, £11/11. — A. M., 72, Overton Drive,
\Vanstead, E.ll. [5669
MOVIKON, Zeiss Ikon, coupled range-finder, etc.,
finest camera obtainable, case ; unmarked ;
snip, £75. — Below.
I O-MM. Victor Bronze Projector, 750-watt, case ;
J.O hardly used, £29/10.-^6, Accrington Rd.,
Blackburn. [5676
•^^DA Filmo, 3 lenses, very latest ; cost £107 ;
I snip, £75. — 86, Accrington Rd., Blackburn.
[5677
PATHESCOPE Kid, super attachment, resistance,
perfect, 40/-. — Stott, 38, Polworth Rd., Brunton,
Newcastle, 3. [5687
Midas cine camera Projector and Screen, £1/12,
new condition. — Harrison, Limetree Rd.,
North Walsham. [5689
1 ^-MM. Alef Projector, super attachment, £5/10. —
J.O Write, 7, Keswick Gardens, Wembley. [5690
PATHE Home Movie 9.5-mm. Double-claw
Projector, super attachment, £3 ; excellent
condition ; deposit. — Geary, 7, East Park Avenue,
Hull. [5698
SALANSON LTD.
“ Best in the West.”
SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS
ENLARGERS
Leitz Focomat (lor Leica), automatic focussing-
no lens . . £16 6 6
Zeiss Ikomat (for Contax), no lens . £19 17 6
Zeiss Miraphot (31x21), f/4.5 Tessar. . . . £12 0 0
Exakt 2i square, f/4.5 anastigmat . £19 17 6
Lumimax 2i square, f/4.5 anastigmat . . . . £13 0 0
Vertex 21 square, f/4.5 anasti^at . £8 8 0
Vertex 1J square, f/4i5 anastigmat (Tessar type),
iris stop . £8 8 0
Vertex 21 square, f/6.3 anastigmat . £7 7 0
Vertex (lor Leica), without lens . £6 6 0
31x21 T.-P. Perfecta (without lens).... £5 12 6
Ditto, with Dallmeyer f/4.5 . £8 17 6
Ensign V/11 Magnaprint 34x21, f/6.3 anastigmat
£8 10 0
Ensign V/0 Magnaprint, lor Leica (no lens) £4 10 0
PROJECTORS
Bell and Howell 129 C 16-mm. Projector, i.aoo-ft-
reels, 750-watt lamp . £60 0 "
Keystone 16-mm., 300-watt lamp with resistance
£18 18 0
Kodak 835, 8-mm., 200-watt . £10 10 0
Coronet 9-mm. (new Model), for 400-ft. reels, with
motor . £7 10 0
Kodak (new Model), 16-mm., 250-watt, totally
enclosed . £30 0 0
20, HIGH STREET, BRISTOL
AND
119, QUEEN ST., CARDIFF
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
A FEW of our BARGAINS
13.5- cm. Sonnar Lens f/4, for Contax. Perfect £13 10 0
18.5- cm. Elmar !/4.6, coupled. As new . £10 0 0
15.5- cm. Elmar 1/4.6, uncoupled. Perfect. ... £6 10 0
3.6-cm. Elmar 1/3.5, coupled. Perfect . £6 10 0
IS.S-cm. Hektor 1/4.5, coupled. As new . £14 0 0
Toigtlander Superb, f>3.5 Skopar. Perfect.... £13 0 0
Toigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Heliar. Perfect . £13 10 0
l*pl. Ensign Horizontal Enlarger. As new - £5 0 0
Zeiss Ikon Eolibri, f/3. 6 Tee^, case. As new. .£900
3^ X 2\ Sibyl, f/4.5 Boss Epres, F.P. adapter. ... £8 10 0
Plate Back lor Contax I, with 2 slides . £8 5 0
3^x2^ Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher, roll-
film holder, case . £6 15 0
Patbe 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.5. As new - £4 0 0
3x4 cm. Wirgin Uiniatnre Uarrel, f/2 Xenar lens, Compur,
case. Cost £12 lOs . £8 10 0
i-pl. Sanderson, late model, f/6.3 Boss Homocentric, Com¬
pur, 6 doable slides, case . £11 17 6
8i x2i Ensign BoU Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis Uno. . £5 10
Toigtlander Inos 11, f/4.5 Skopar. D.A. Compur. .£750
Bolleiflex 4x4 cm., f/3.6 Tessar, Compur. automatic,
case . £14 19 6
3ix2i OJE!. Nagel, f/3.8 Schneider Xenar, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter. Perfect . £7 17 6
8-mm. Kodak Cine Camera Eight-20, f/1.9 lens. case.
Cost £16 68 As new . £10 17 6
18-mm. Eodkk Cine Camera, Uodel B, f/1.9. As new
£10 17 6
All Guaranteed Perfect. Five Days' Approval against Cash.
LEICA SPECIALIST.
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE Phone 22655
u
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
December g, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
(Supplement) 5
Here is YOUR Projector
THE
'kiAuisifts
” TLLXJSTRA '* 9.6-mm. Super Projector which
has the following features to fully recommend it to
YOU, having sprocket feed, Maltese cross intermittent movement
as is used in motion picture theatres throughout the world. Super
projection is secured with a lens of high standard, will give a 6-ft.
picture from a 12- volt accumulator or any mains, fitted for super
reels of WO and 400 ft. Prices : Accumulator Model, 99s. Od.,
Projection Mains Model, £5 lOs. Od., Motor Drive Model, £7 78. Od.
Call and Inspect if possible ; you will be agreeably surprised.
Otherwise send cash with order, or Projector can be sent C.O.D.,
carefully packed. Please order early.
A 16-mm. model is also available of same design and appearance at
same prices.
In short, these are NEW PROJECTORS AT BETTER PRICES
THAN MANY SECOND-HAND OFFERINGS.
Projectors and Cameras from Sis. to £99. Big Selection of
86-mm., 16-mm. and 9.5-mm. films.
3illustra enterprises
159, WARDOUR STREET, LONDON, W.1
Oxford Street End, facing Ganmont-British. 6ER. 6889.
CHRISTMAS
BARGAINS
Here is a short list of used Cameras and
Cine Projectors suitable for presents during
the coming Festive Season.
Exakta Multi-speed, plate-back model, Tesear f/3.5. As
new . £18 10 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, Tessar f/3.8. Good condition
£13 10 0
Automatic RoUeiflex 6x6, Tessar f/3.8, E.B. case, late
model . £15 10 0
Automatic RoUeiflex 6x6, Tessar f/3.5. As new £18 10 0
Rodenstock Clarovivid, 8 or 16 on 120, Trinar f/3.9, Ctompur,
range-finder coupled to view-finder. As new £12 0 0
Leica III, black, Elmar f/3.5. As new . £22 0 0
Leica II, black, Elmar f/3.5. As new . £18 0 0
Leicameter, Weston, latest, with case. As new.. £4 7 6
Elmar 5-cm. f/3.5, chromium. As new . £5 17 6
Elmar 9-cm., coupled. As new . £8 10 0
Focomat Enlarger. New condition . £12 0 0
Certo Super Sports .
Kodak Retina, f/3.5, leather case. As new.... £6 17 6
Baby Ikonta 3x4 cm., Novar f/3.5, Compur. As new
£5 17 6
Pathsscope Camera de Luxe, Zeiss 1/2.9, case. Perfect
£6 6 0
Kodak 8-mm. Camera, f/3.6. As new . £6 15 0
Keystone 8-mm. Camera, f/1.5. As new . £13 0 0
Victor Turret, Model 3, Dallraeyer 1-in. f/3.5, case £17 0 0
Keystone 16-mm. ^ojector, 500-watt, resistance and
case. As new . £20 0 0
Kodascope C Projector, lOO-watt, transformer. Perfect
£7 7 0
Pathescope 200-B Projector with resistance. Perfect
£11 10 0
Pathescope Home Movie Projector, super, motor, Lodex
lamp . £8 10 0
YORKSHIRE STOCKISTS FOR
AMPROSOU^D. Demonstrations
free.
IBECRGE CHILE)
PHOTO-CHEMIST ^
228, RoundKay Rd., Leeds ?20S
I CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS ]
PATHE Home Movie Projector, double claw,
latest motor, super attachment, resistances,
screen, 11 films, £7 ; Pathe Model B Motoeamera,
f/3.5 lens, 55/- ; all guaranteed perfect ; wanted —
Bell-Howell, 70 Camera, cheap for cash. — Box 169,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5709
PATHE 200-B, as new, £10/10 ; Motoeamera B,
nearly new, £3/17/6. — Box 171, c/o ” The
Amateur Photographer.” [5711
Movies at Home. — How to make your own
Cinema Projector ; particulars free. — Movie-
scope (A), Pear Tree Green, Doddinghurst, Essex.
[5717
Kodascope D 16-mm. Projector, 300-watt,
resistance, case ; cost over £27, October ;
guaranteed unconditionally ; bargain, £19, or
exchange, with cash for Bolex G.916. — 56, Grovehall
Drive, Leeds, 11. [5721
Kodascope Model D 16-mm., new condition ;
cost £25 ; sell, £16/18. — Below.
Kodak cine 16-mm. Model BB Junior, f/1.9,
perfect ; cost £18/18 ; sell, £13/15. — Box
177, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5719
LANTERNS & ENLARGERS
E
ANCASTER
INLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54 Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
CLEARANCE Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54. Irving St.. Bir¬
mingham.
IJNLARGERS. — List of parts for own construction ;
Li postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
31 X 2i Vertical Lancaster No. 2 Ampins Form
S C, without lens, new, 50/-. — Box 155, c/o
“ The Amatenr Photographer.” [5654
1-PLATE de Luxe Horizontal Enlarger, mahogany,
4 rise and fall, swing and rotating negative
carrier, long extension ; perfect, £4/10. — Tame, 2,
Forest Rd., Crowthorne, Berks. [5656
1-PLATE De Luxe Mahogany Enlarging, Reducing
2 and Lantern-Slide Lantern, every movement,
revolving carrier for all sizes from 3ix2K Aldis
anastigmat lens ; perfect, £8/10. — Knight, 2,
The Mount, St. Leonards-on-Sea. [5668
Enlarger, Thomton-Pickard, 4-in., £1 ; depo¬
sit system. — McCombe, 2, Engleton Rd.,
Coventry. [5664
Ensign i-pl. Magnaprlnt Enlarger, excellent
condition, £4/15 ; Turbine Washer, 10/- ;
Kodak Bromide Lamp, 10/- ; 24 parts “ Practical
Photography,” 10/- ; few High-class Photo Frames,
cheap. — Lewis, 21, Windsor Rd., Penarth. [5702
Latest Zelss Mlraphot Automatic Enlarger,
J-pl. or smaller ; cost £11/5 ; accept £7. —
33, Wembley Way, Wembley. [5704
Enlarging Camera, horizontal, lens, condenser,
easel,' dishes ; what offers ? — 50, Cavendish
Rd., Clapham. [5705
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons. 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Your Camera and Barker’s Concentrated Light
Cabinet, i-pL, GO-watt electric, will enlarge
to 28 in., copy and project, 18/-, appro. — Barker,
Shore Place, Gourock. [5532
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
Wanted urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
SECOND-HAND Cine-Kodak, f/6.9, perfect order.
— Lermie, 46, Princes St., Edinburgh. [5586
Ideal Xmas Gifts
NORFOLK MINIATURE MODEL
The popular miniature at a^ reasonable price.
Well dealgned and con-
itructed, self-erecting
takes standard 3i x
film, 16 pictures 4^x6
cm. Automatic film
window covers for uss
with pan. film. P/2.9
Schneider Radionar.
New type Compur D.A.
shutter with speeds
^_l/400th£7.,9.^
Or 9 monthly payments
of 188. 7d.
Fitted with Btelnhel)
Caesar f/2.9, with Com¬
pur shutter, speeds to
..£6:15:0
Or 9 monthly payments
of 15$. 9d.
Ever-ready Leather Case
159. Od.
New Model NORFOLK
ROLL FILM
3ix21 (with masks also
for half-picture slse
2ixli)
The finest value obtain¬
able in this type of
camera.
Self-erecting model, weU
designed, 2 finders, in¬
cluding one direct-vision
clear glass type, fitted
to side of camera with
neat mask on hinge for
half-picture size.
Pitted with f/3.8 Zeranar
lens and Prontor II
shutter, 8 speeds, 1 to
l/150tb sec., and de¬
layed action £4:19:6
Or 9 payments of lli. 8d.
or 12 payments of 8s. 9d.
With f/3.8 Zeranar, Com¬
pur shutter with delayed
action, speeds 1 to
i/250th sec. £6: 6:0
Or 9 payments of 14i. 9d.
or 12 payments of 11$. Id.
‘•Put some Ginger '*
into your
XMAS PARTIES
with a 200-B O.S-mm*
Pathescope
Projector
Gives a steady, brilliant
picture up to 9 ft. if
desired. Complete with
motor. Price £15:0:0
Or 12 payments of 26s. 3d.
Resistance for high
voltages . 35s. Od,
PATHlISCOPE
“ IMP”
A good projector for
home use. 9.5-mm.
Price .... £4:12:6
Or 9 monthly payment
of 10$. lOd.
Complete with snper
attachment and motor
£7:0:0
Or 12 payments of lls. 8d.
Join OUT 9.5-mm. Library
— the best in the country.
Send for details.
SHEFFIELD PHOTO CL™
NORFOLK ROW.(FARCATEI
5H E FFit LD One minute front Town Hdh\
Phone Z2079 (2 lines) Grams : Photo, Sheffield
you CAJV DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
59
6 (Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December g, 1936
BARGAIN TIME AT
BAKER’S
of HOLBORN
V.P. 16-on Piccochic, f/4.5 anastigmat. New con
dition . £2 5 0
V.P. 16-011 Fotet, f/4.5 anastigmat . £2 0 0
zi X 2i Self-erecting Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer, Ibsor shutter.
As new . £3 17 6
Six-16 Kodak, f/6.3 anastigmat. As new. .. £2 15 0
3Jx2J Dallmeyer Speed, f/2.9 Pentac, 5 double slides,
F.P. adapter and case. Lovely condition. List £27
£8 10 0
34 X 24 Plate, double extension, rise and cross front,
f/4.5 ZoSellar, D..A. Compur. New condition.. £4 15 0
i-pl. Sibyl de Luxe, double extension, Zeiss double
Protar, 6 slides and case. Perfect condition. . £10 0 0
34x2J lea Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar, 3 D.D. slides,
F.p! adapter and case. As new . £15 0 0
i-pl. T.-P. de Luxe Reflex, f/4.5 .Aldis, M.W. adapter,
12 envelopes, roll-holder and case . £6 10 0
CINE
Pathe Motocamera de Luxe, f/2.8 Tessar, extra finder,
set magnifiers and case. New condition . £8 8 0
Zeiss Ikon Kinamo, f/2.8 Tessar and case. .As new.
List £20 . £8 10 0
BB Junior Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anastigmat and case. As
new . £13 10 0
All Modern 9.5 and 16 mm. Projectors can be seen in action
in the finest projection room in London. Your old pro¬
jector taken in part e.xchange.
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244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.1
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Every article marked ** as new” is guaranteed
to be a 1936 model and so little used as to be
indistinguishable from brand new.
Minilex Uiniatnre, f/4.5 Vidor anastigmat, 3-speed shutter 21 10 0
24x36 mm. Welti (36-exp09ure roll dim), f/2.9 Schneider anastig*
mat. Compur, 1 to 1 '300th sec.. T. and B As new . £6 16 6
24x36 mm. Zeiss Super Nettel 536'24L, f/3.5 Tessax. F.P.8., l,'6th
to 1/1, 000th, ever-readv case. As new . £16 10 0
3x4 cm Ensign Doable-Eight, f/4 5 anastigmat, 2 dlters. leather
case. As new . . . £2 17 6
21x21 BoUeicord Uodel II, f/4.5 Zeiss Triotar, Compur shutter.
As new . £10 10 0
21x21 Eorelle Reflex, f/3.6 Schneider Radionar, F.P.S., l/lOth to
1/1, 000th sec. As new . £9 10 0
21x21 Zeiss Ikoflex Model I, f/4.5 Novar, 3-epeed shutter. List
£7 15e. As new . £5 5 0
Baky Roll Film l^on-31x21, f/2.9 Steinhell anastigmat. Compur
ghutter. ever-ready case. List £7 28. 6d. As new . £4 17 6
31 X 21 Kodak Regent, f/4.5 Tessar. D.A. Compur, 1 to l/400th sec.,
coupled range-finder, leather case. As new . £13 10 0
21x21 Korelle Reflex, f/3.5 Victar anastigmat, F.F.S., l'2.5th to
l/500th eec.. Time. As new . £7 10 0
21x21 Eorelle Reflex, f/2.9 Victar, F.P.S., l/25th to l/500th sec.
Time. As new . £8 10 0
31x21 Nagel Roll Film, f/4.5 anastigmat, Compur shutter, leather
case. Perfect . £4 2 6
31 X 21 Ensign Aotorange, f/4.5 Ensar anastigmat, Mulchro shutter
1 to 1/lOOth sec., T. and B. As new . £5 10 0
41x31 Ememann Folding Plate, f/4.5 Dogmar, Compur shutter,
double extension, rise and cross, 3 slides, F.P. A , leather case £4 10 0
6-in. Plaubel Anticomar Anastigmat f/2.9, sunk mount. . £5 10 0
CASH. TERMS. EXCHANGES.
F.EJ0NI$7i^
S.OFIEEZE HILt, LI\/ERPObL.9.
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
T^'^ANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
T T and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contax-es, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
Exchange. — Fur coat, lined Musquash, Beaver
collar ; cost £50 ; perfect condition, 42-1 n.
che.st ; wanted — Leica, Summar f/2. — Box 90. i /o
“The Amateur Photographer.” [5 09.')
VT^'ANTED. — Repeating Back and other apparatus
T T for Colour Photography. — Kendrick Studio, 20,
Maiden Lane, \V.C.2. 1.5051
Latest 35-mm. Peggy II, xenon f/2, chrominm,
accessories, offered for Cine outfit, Pathe,
similar. Telephoto and good projector essential.—
Box 122, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” 15053
1-PLATE Vertical Enlarger (condenser) wanted. —
4 Dunell House, St. Aubins Rd., Jersey. [5666
'14/'ANTED. — Good Quality 16 and 9.5 mm.
TT Projectors, for cash or exchange. — City Sale
and Exchange (1929) Ltd., 59, Cheapside, E.C.2. [5402
FOTH-FLEX, Rolleiflex, etc., f/2.5, 1/3.5,
accessories, clieap ; details. — Jenkins, Green-
mantle, Ashby Rd., Bretby, Burton-on-Trent. [5682
V\rANTED. — Lantern, home use, second-hand.
T T good condition ; approval. — Brocklebank, 201,
Ella St., Hull. [5683
WANTED. — Super Ikonta or Twin Lens Reflex,
also Enlarging Lens lor miniature, and 2i in.
Correx tank ; give lull particulars. — Cooper, 19,
Wliite Rd., Birmingham, 17. [5684
ROLLEICORD, f/4.5 Triotar, £7/10 ; or exchange
tor Portable Typewriter. — 31, Sandhurst Avenue,
Bispham, Blackpool. [5695
ANTED. — Leica Wide-angle Lens, either Hektor
TT or Elmar; good condition; approval. — •
H. N. H., 34, Beaufort Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham.
[5706
V\rANTED. — Voigtlander Range-finder Bessa, Heliar
T T lens. — Box 175, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5714
31x2i Ross Press, f/4.5 Xpres, range-finder,
2 accessories, £10 ; 1-pl. Lancaster Vertical
Autofocus Condenser Enlarger, anastigmat, £5 ;
many accessories, offers, perfect ; wanted — S.C.
Lathe, treadle. — Kidd, 14, Joppa Rd., Edinburgh.
[5720
MATERIALS
Brighton. — Super-quality Materials for compe¬
tition work, etc. ; keen factory prices ;
now manufacturing P.O.P. Postcards and Paper ;
full lists, including a bargain list of serviceable
materials post free on request. — Kimber’s, largest
mail-order photographies in world, 61, Grand
Parade, Brighton. [0001
ATTWOOD, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex. —
Superfine Bromide Postcards, singles, glossy,
satin, matt and cream royal, medium and
contrasty, 25 1/-. 50 1/6, 100 2/9, 500 11/-,
1,000 20/-.
ATTWOOD Gaslight Postcards, first quality,
glossy, satin, matt, normal and vigorous,
25 1/-, 100 2/9.
ATTWOOD Bromide Paper and Card, glossy,
satin, matt, also cream royal and silky
linen grain : i-pL, 36 sheets 2/- ; 8ix6i, 3/- ;
all sizes in stock.
ATTWOOD Superfine Plates ; i-pl. 1/9, P.C. 2/3,
i-pl. 2/9 dozen, all standard speeds ; Glossy
Gaslight Paper, 3ix2i, 1/6 gross.
ATTWOOD Mounts, 4-pl., white, grey, brown,
25 2/-, lor whole-plate 3/- ; 4-pl. Two-piece
Folders, grey and brown, 2/- dozen ; P.C. Slip-
in Folders, white and cream, thin 2/-, stout 3/-
100 ; Xmas P.C. Slip-in Mounts, pretty de.sign,
combined Xmas and New Year Greetings, 50 2/-,
all post paid ; catalogue free. — Attwood, Hadleigh,
Essex. [0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A.— Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces: 34x24, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 44x2i and 4-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
4-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. [0026
COUPLED RANGE-FINDER
Doiiina
(CERTO)
For 36 exposores 24 x 86 mm., on cin^ film of standard width.
External focussing control to set camera ready focussed while
still closed. Tnbnlar built-in optical view-finder. Practical
horizontal size. FuUy-erected at a single pressure. Leather
shoulder-straps. Reverse Spooling. Automatic locking
and film-counting device, die-cast body, etc.
Model II (with coupled range-finder), with
CASSAR f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/300th sec. llaO
With Schneider Radlonar f/2.9, Compur 1 to l/500th sec.
£14 12 6
With Zeiss Tessar f/2.8, Compur 1 to l/500th see.. . £18 18 0
With Schneider XENON F/2j Compur
1 to l/500th sec . 151. IF
Ask your dsaler for caioXo-.tue, or tcrilt to Sole Importers for
CERTO CAMERAS.
ACTINA LTD.
29, Red Lion Sq., High Holborn, W.C.I
{Phone: Chancery 8541).
TheHAlNES
SERVICE
LANTERN SLIDES
are a speciality of the Raines Service, and
if you are interested in this branch of
photography we would suggest that you
ask us to quote for a set of slides from
your favourite negatives.
ENLARGEMENTS
mounted and framed from your own
negatives are ideal for home decoration
and would also make very acceptable
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
An enlargement 8x6 in. on an exhi¬
bition multiple mount and framed in
^-in. polished hardwood moulding,
outside sizeabout 15x12, would cost lOs.,
including packing and postage. If moun¬
ted, but not framed, the cost would be
3s. lOd.
SPECIALISTS in LEICA and all miniature
processing.
RAINES & CO. (EALING) LTD.
THE STUDIOS - EALING, W.5
Phone EALING 3177.
60
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
December g, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 7
1
SAVED/
ALL your ROLL FILMS,
LEICA FILMS or CIN^
FILMS can be perma¬
nently saved . . .
Scratchproof
will render them immune from
SCRATCHES— even deliberate scratches.
Water will not injure them. Pro¬
longed use will not harm them.
Price, complete with full instructions
POST ^5/" FREE.
Obta/nab/e from all reputable dealers.
TO
CINI^ / supply Teitel’s NEW LIFE
USERS /. for rejuvenation of old films.
Write for particulars
GEORGE H. POTTS
- LIMITED -
7 and 9, BAKER ST.. LONDON, W.l
NERON NITRAPHOT
REFLECTORS
FOR INDOOR PORTRAITS
PRICE 12/6
200”Watt Neron
Nitraphot Lamp,
7s. 6d.
500-watt Lamp,
20s. Od.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD ■ Straod. Loadon, W.C.2
TYPE S
A new Reflector with
plunger switch, for Neron
Nitraphot Photoflood
lamps. By using the
switch on the base of
the reflector, the “ life ”
of the lamp is economised
— it need not be switched
on until all is ready for
making the exposure.
Complete with 9 ft. flex.
PRICE 10/6
Nitraphot Photoflood
Lamps, 2/6 each.
Please slate voltage when
ordering.
TYPE K
This Reflector is
for use with high
intensity Neron
Nitraphot lamps
with screw fitting.
Thumb switch in
handle, adjustable
support, removable
cast-iron base, can
be used on tripod
if desired.
MATERIALS
IZ ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay Sfc. A depot for
rV photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
KAT.TON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Honrs,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Ed.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Ed., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Ed., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
1.^ ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
IV Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight: 20x16 6/3 dozen;
15X12 4/3, 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; i-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2j 3/6, 33x2} 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weiglit vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6 36
sheets; 10x8, 5/-; 12x10, 7/3, 3/- dozen.
K ALTON Gaslight Paper: 13x2}, 1/6 gross;
31x23, 1/0 72 .sheets, 2/6 gross; 43x2} and
.-pi., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; 3rpl., 2/- 36 sheets.
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : 3-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 /dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 33x23, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures ;
lix23, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 23x4i, 11/- ;
6 exposures: 31x4}, 18/-; 53x3^ 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 ; i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 ;
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
3-pl.. 12/-. 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000: 3}x2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 ; i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super hast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, 18x23 and 3}x2i, 10/- dozen,
21x4} 12/-; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3ix21,
3 packs 5/9 : i-pl., 9/3.
K ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivor>^
gravure: 10x8, 36 sheets 5/-; 1/1-pl., 3/3,
9/6 gross : i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
Free Bumper Catalogue and Sample First
Quality Materials. — City Photo Works, South-
port. [0002
HAYHURST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy,
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postages
free.
HAYHURST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Paper
and Postcards, !/-.■ — Northern Camera Ex¬
change, Nelson, Lancs. [0007
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — New Designs, Greeting
Postcard Folders, slip-in corners, samples
13 designs, 9d. stamps ; 32-page Illustrated List
free ; write for this list to-day ; nothing else
in trade like it.— Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Slip-in Greeting Postcard
Folder Mounts, 20 beautiful designs, 2/- ;
selection for 3ix2i, 12 designs, 1/-; 24 superior
quality, 2/6 post free. — Crown Manufactory, Rother¬
ham.
CALENDARS 1937. — Wonderful new designs, plain
and fancy shapes, sample selection, 12
Calendars, 3ix2i, 2/6 ; Selection 18 Calendars,
Postcard, 4/3 ; Monster Sample Selection 30
Postcard Calendars, 6/9 post free. — Crown Manu¬
factory, Rotherham.
CHRISTMAS Novelties. — Gilt Adhesive Greetings,
2/- 100 ; Calendar Date Tabs, 2/6 100 ;
Greeting Seals, 1/3 100 ; write to-day for 32-page
Illustrated List. — Crown Manufactory, Rotherham.
[6223
NEARLY 25%
REDUCTION!
Owing to increased demand
and improved packing, the
Price of
Fesagol IV
is REDUCED from
4/6 to 3/6
It is the ONLY
10-FEATURE developer in
the World.
1. 10 : I latitude in exposure,
I min. to 25 mins, latitude in
developing.
2. Compensates automatic¬
ally for wrong exposures.
3. Beautiful rich tones on
all gaslight, bromide and
chloro-bromide papers.
4. Specially suitable for lan¬
tern slides.
5. Prevents wasted prints and
slides.
6. Eliminates fog and stain
even on stale papers.
7. Makes ideal portrait de¬
veloper (dilute I to 5).
8. Develops twice as many
prints as other developers.
9. Will keep in solution for
several years.
10. Officially tested and fully
guaranteed.
To make 90 oz . 3s. 6d.
From all Dealers, or direct from :
L. A. LEIGH & CO.
179, WEST END LANE, N.W.6
Irish Free State : BROWNE & NOLAN LTD.
41 & 42, Nassau Street, Dublin.
EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
when purchasing new apparatus including : —
Leica, Super Ikonta,
Rolleicord, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, Makina,
Super Nettel,Contax,
Retina, etc., etc., etc.
Write for Special offer, stating '^SSB
* what you have and your
requirements.
AlltENS
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COVERS EVERY WIRELESS INTEREST.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December g, 1936
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
Fop the convenience of our customers a whole¬
sale stock of Granville Products is carried by the
following :
Galloways. 79. New Street.
Edwin Gorse, 86. Accrington Road.
G. & F. A. Wilman. 32, Westgate.
H. Salanson & Co.. Ltd., 20. High St.
H. Salanson & Co., Ltd.. 119, Qneen St.
J. L. Robson. 48, Warwick Road.
C. & P. James, Ltd., 29, The Promenade.
E. J. Williams, 92, Saville Road, Saville
Town.
Browne & Nolan, Ltd., 41-42, Nassau
Street.
Gordon Lock, Chantry Lane.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
Durbins, 24, Market Place.
C. A. S. Brittenden, Hyde Park Corner.
Wands, Ltd., 29, Belvoir Street.
W. H. Tomkinson & Co., Ltd., 81, Dale
Street.
Durbins, 66, Broadway, Ealing, W.5.
Durbins, 131, High Street, Putney.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
Brady & Martin, 29, Mosley Street.
NORTHAMPTON. C. F. Allen. Ltd., Market Place.
NORWICH. G. E. Gregory, 22, Lower Goat Lane.
NOTTINGHAM. Bassett Greenwood, 19, Bridlesmith Gate-
RICHMOND (SURREY).
Durbins, 38, Hill Street.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17-19,
Change Alley.
W. J. Jones & Co., Ltd., 30, Mardol.
W. Martin, 112, High Street.
BIRMINGHAM.
BLACKBURN.
BRADFORD.
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CARDIFF.
CARLISLE.
CHELTENHAM.
DEWSBURY.
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GRIMSBY.
LEEDS.
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LONDON.
SHEFFIELD.
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GNOME** Masking Frame
Ideal for use with any type of Enlarger. Entirely constructed of metaL
base in white 6nisb and marked in inches. The adjustable metal
mask gives a perfectly clean white ^rder of varying width.
For all sizes up to 10 x 8 in . 228. 6d.
For all sizes up to 12 x lO in . 278. 6d.
for cU fwthor parlicxtlart writ* to :
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London) LTD.
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CONDENSERS
Good Quality PLANO¬
CONVEX LENSES AND
LACQUERED BRASS
MOUNTS AS SHOWN.
Suitable for Enlargers.
Diameter.
Focal
length.
Price
each lens.
Price
2 lenses
in mount.
1 in.
2 in.
s. d.
1 9
e. d.
6 0
1-5/16 In.
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1 9
6 0
2 in.
4 in.
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7 6
3 in.
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15 0
6 in.
8} in.
6 6
17 6
6j in.
9 in.
8 6
22 6
Immediate Delivery. Postage 9d. Catalogue free on request.
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13, New Oxford Street, London, W.C.I
“THE AUTOCAR”
The World’s Leading Automobile Journal.
PRINTING, COPYING, DEVELOPING
POSTCARD Printing, 1/- dozen, 9/- gross ; Post¬
card Enlargements, assorted. 2/- dozen ;
per negative, 1/6 dozen, 12/- gross ; surfaces :
matt, semi-matt, cream, glossy ; Leica Service.—
Photo Works, 252, Old Kent Rd., London, S.E.l.
Rodney 4013. [0003
A BIGGER Photograph looks better. — Your
Snapshots enlarged from any negative to
photo 7x5 in. on finest Royal Bromide, post free.
6d. : for 2/6 we develop and print 7x5 in. your
si.x or eight exposure film ; for 1/6 we develop
and print your six or eight exposure film as
postcards. — Shaw>'er, Swindon, Wilts. [0064
Films Developed and Printed, Six 21 lOd., post
free ; Prints Id. ; Postcards 2d. — -Downing, 6,
Brasenose Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. [5033
SPECIAL Offer. — Send for particulars to— G.
Franklin, 2, Derwent St., Sunderland. [5294
Developing and Printing, quality work, re¬
turned same day as received : 3Jx24 1/- ;
Postcards 2d. ; large prints 6d. — Everard Studios,
91, Lupus St., S.W.l [5716
ENLARGEMENTS
Every Friday.
4d.
Leica Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 3Jx5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors. — George Childe, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
1 /O DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1. — Postcards
1/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38. Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater. Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Glazed Enlargements : i-pl.. Postcard, 1/9 dozen,
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
Thompson, Beverley, London Rd., Braintree. [4572
Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk. 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [5585
1/f) DOZEN Postcard Enlargements. — Reginald
/ /W White, 288, Glenview, Higher Walton,
Preston. [5660
REPAIRERS
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
tifically overhauled and repaired by skilled
mechanics ; miniatures only undertaken.— R. G.
Lewis, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, High
Holborn, London, W.C.I. Holborn 4780. [0044
BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD.,
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
including Modem Miniatures. Estimates submitted ;
instruments insured whilst on premises ; dealers’
and Press inquiries invited. — 114/115, Holborn,
E.C.l (near Gamages). Holborn 3126. [0062
TUITION, BOOKS, etc.
SCHOOL PICTORIAL TECHNICAL PHOTO¬
GRAPHY, 8, Nottingham Terrace. Marylebone
Rd., N.W.l. Principal, John H. Gear, Hon.
F.R.P.S. Individual instruction, elementary, ad¬
vanced. [1986
I PHOTOGRAPHS WANTEp"
PHOTOGRAPHS Wanted, see “ Profitable Photo¬
graphy,” specimen free. — Matson, 36, Orchard
Avenue, Cambridge. [5715
MISCELLANEOUS
Transformers. — 200 volts to 240 volts a.c.
to 12 volts A.C., 1 amp., absolutely new,
3/6 each ; cost 25/- ; cash refunded if not
satisfied ; postage 9d. extra. — Barnes, Ltd., 48,
Kingston Rd., Portsmouth. [5549
ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Caxton Hall, Westminster, December 15th, 1936
11 a.zn. to 11 p.m
is aid of Dr. Martis’s Fund of Mercy for Ethiopia.
Amateur Photographic Competition and Exhibition, judged by
a wcli'knows photographer. Entrance fee : lOs. Od. for from
one to three exhibits
All exhibits to be received not later than 12tb December at
3, Charteris Road, Woodford Green, Essex.
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The most comprehensive range of
PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGERS
MECHANICALLY IMPROVED
PERFECTED LENSES
Specially designed for en¬
larging from miniature nega¬
tives. Spacious well-venti¬
lated lamphouse to prevent
over-heating. Single type
condenser (the best for
minimising grain). THE
ACME OF SIMPLICITY :
one-hand manipulation by
means of automatic column-
lock and focussing on lens
mount. Fitted with red
swing filter for rapid work.
Anyone can easily master
its operation in a few
minutes.
Mads in vorious models
Prices from £6 6 0
Other Specialities : Ultra-
sorban Colour Filters, Lios-
Scope, Lios-Grandoscope,
Lios-Periscope, “ Framex '*
Range-finders.
Obtainable from all progressive dealers, or from Sole
Concessionaires :
F. MORAT & CO., LTD.
68, BASINGHALL ST,, LONDON, E.C.2
Phone : MET 3131 (2 lines). Ask for fully descriptive
leaflets
fflU
m
lii
Xmas Projector Bargains
Pathe Home Movie, motor, super attachment and dual
resistance, complete . £7 17 6
Pathe Hand-turned Home Movie, S.C. type, with resistance
£2 17 6
Paiilard Bolex 250-watt P.A., with resistance. . £16 16 0
Paulard 250-watt D.A., 9-mm. and 16-mm., with resistance
£26 10 0
Dekko, hand-turned, with case . £2 12 6
Pathe Kid, resistance and super attachment.... £2 12 6
Pathescope Ace Projector, hand-turned . £16 0
Bell-Howell 1,000-watt Projector. As new.... £95 0 0
Siemens Superlux, Astro lens. Cost •t95 . £59 10 0
Kodascope K, 750-watt, complete . £48 10 0
Kodascope Model B, self-threading, complete. . £25 10 0
Victor 500-watt, resistance and case . £38 10 0
Ensign 180 Silent Sixteen, complete . £13 10 0
Kodatoy, band-turned, with super arms . £1 12 6
Ensign 100-watt Alpha, complete . £8 8 0
Ensign Mickey Mouse, hand-tui-ned . £3 7 6
PART EXCHANGES. APPROVAL. EASY PAYMENTS.
FILM LIBRARY.
52 WIDMORE R? BROMLEY. KENT
, 'P/iohe,RAV,l92€
20 minutes from Charing Cross.
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
Stockists of all leading makes of
CAMERAS and HOME CINE
AND ACCESSORIES.
PART EXCHANGE. :: HIRE PURCHASE.
MANCHESTER, 1
77-79, OXFORD RD.
(Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
«2
you OAIf DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR BEPOSIT SYSTEM.
December 9, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
[Supplement) 9
X ENTRUST US X
WITH YOUR DIFFICULT WORK!
Our experienced stafi know the right grade of
paper to suit your negatives, thus obtaining the
highest class results. Panchromatic lighting
system. Enlarging, artistically mounted, our
speciality.
Send for price list and special trial
offer. Postage paid on all orders.
New works recently acquired from Premier Fiim
Co., Upper Grove Street.
X
GRANVILLE CULLIMAN& Go., Ltd.
LEAMINGTON SPA.
X
“ ROYAL ” CHRISTMAS CARDS
(FROM YOUR NEGATIVES)
are an entirely new and original idea for the
sending of Christmas greetings.
This original idea of ours for producing handsome
Greeting Cards from any size of negative up to J-plate
is especially suitable for the miniature negative. It is
immensely popular whenever seen. We are receiving
orders in great quantities. PriCO 6/- DOZ.COmplete
Send for further details ; better still, send 3/3 and
your negatives for half a dozen Cards. You will be
agreeably surprised.
DO NOT DELAY — Send NOW to ensure delivery.
COVERDALES
19, PARLIAMENT STREET, YORK
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3^X2^, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. 116 (2}X4i) 1/6— 4iX3i 1/3— 5iX3i 1/6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1/6 dozen, 1/-
J dozen — Si x 6i enlargements, 4/- dozen, 2/9 i dozen
— 6i X 4^ enlargements, 2/6 dozen, 1/6 J dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 X 16 enlargements,
2/- each — 15 X 12 1/9 each — 12 X 10 1/3 each — 10 X 8
1/- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
teed. Please write for list.
OSBORNE & CAMPION,
Our CHRISTMAS FOLDERS and
/*'A| PKir>AR^ have sold exceptionally well.
^
tion, but suggest your immediate application for
ourXmaslist. Sample parcels, !/•, 2/6, 5/-, 10/-
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD.
Photo Works, NOTTINGHAM.
MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1:1:0
Sensa¬
tional
Offer
£1:1:0
The new “ Trofl ” Range-finder, latest optical type. Absolutely
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. The new built-in yellow filter
enables you to obtain needle-sharp photographs. Supplied com¬
plete with shoe for detachable mounting. All dealers, or
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4.
•SHARLAND’Sf
0 have the following bargains in second-hand #
0 and shop-soiled apparatus : 0
0 Contaflex, Sonnar f/2. A real bargain£55 0 0 9
0 F/2 3|-in. Sonnar for Contax. . . .£25 0 0 #
0 Contax I, f/2. 8. In new condition £18 0 0 #
# Ikoflex II, f/3.8. Unmarked . £11 5 0#
# Gebescope Talkie, Model A. #
# In perfect order . £70 0 0 #
# Keystone 8-mm. Cine Outfit, Projector, Cam- #
# era. resistance and cases. As new £21 0 0#
# Senior Cinecraft Titler, original model. New #
# £2 5 0 #
# Avo Meter, only . £2 5 0 #
# We also have the new Dekko Home Cine #
# Outfit in stock . £11 17 6 #
f 9/10, THAVIES INN, t
# HOLBORN CIRCUS, E.C.lJ
0 Established 75 Tears. 0
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THE
SUPERKINO
DAYLIGHT LOADING
DEVELOPING
TANK
For all 35-mm.
cin^ films up to
5 ft. in length.
Direct Daylight
Loading from
Cassette or Pat-
rone.
No rollers. No apron. No spare parts.
Developing, fixing and washing in daylight.
f Price £3:3:0 complete
lAsk to see this Tank at your dealer’s, or write for full particaiars
? to the sole importers and distributors
THE NORSE TRADING CO. (London) LTD.
187, Rathbooe Street, London, W.l. Telephone : Museum 4142.
LARGODREM
ELECTRIC EXPOSURE METER FOR
ENLARGING ON BROMIDE PAPER
Something quite new to photo¬
graphy : a meter that has long
been needed, and one of immense
value to Amateur and Professional
photographers. The “ Largo-
drem ” is simply laid on the
baseboard or easel of the enlarger,
the light switched on, when the
correct exposure for any make of
bromide paper can be instantly read
on the scale.
PRICE 30/-
Including Paper Tester.
IMPORTANT. — When ordering please
state voltage of the electric supply.
DREM PRODUCTS, LIMITED
37, BEDFORD ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
IDAS
CAMERA
can now be fitted to project a 3 ft. 6 in. picture
for 45/-
complete with Resistance (A.C. or D.C., 1 10 v.
to 250 V.).
Or with 400-ft. Reel Attachment
for 60/-
Equal, if not superior, to any Projector at double the
price. Of course, It still remains a Cin6 Camera.
JOHN BROWNING
BUSH HOUSE, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
SUPER X
THE FAST FILM FOR USE
WITH 35-mm. CAMERAS.
WE WILL RELOAD YOUR
CASSETTE, 36 EXPOSURES
FOR 1/6, OR 18 FOR I-,
ALSO S.S. PAN.
BRUCE’S
28, BROADWAY, EALING, W.5
Tel. : EALing 1033.
STILL SOME EXCELLENT
BARGAINS IN HOME MOVIES
AND CAMERAS
LUX PROJECTOR. Complete ... £9
KODASCOPE “A.” Complete... £35
and a good many others.
Write for particulars from
THE CAMERA PEOPLE
24 fleetstreet.TORQUAY
X’mas Gifts B
We have a Splendid Selection of #
CAMERAS :
CINECAMERAS |
PROJECTORS I
Deferred Terms. Part Exchanges J
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NLARGEMENTS ; POSTCARDS, 6 for
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7"x5", 6 for 1/9 : 12 for 2/9— Si" x 6;^". 6
for 3/-; 12 for 4/3— I0"x8", l73 each—
I2'xl0", 1/6 each— I5"x 12", 2/- each—
20" X 16", 2/6 each. Anysurface. Guaranteed
satisfaction. Post free, from any film. Glass
postage extra. Fastest service on earth.
Post K| I IV A SNAPS C’APE BaL
Now 1^ ^ ▼ AA BIRMINGHAM
The WORLD’S PREMIER
ENLARGER
FILMAREX (vertical)
ta^kes up to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing, f/4.5
double anastigroat, orange cap and con¬
denser, £11 8 6. Displayed by all
progressive miniature dealers, or write
to sole importer :
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4
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10 {Supplement)
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December g, 1936
A FULL HOUSE
FOR ALL NEEDS
Any item sent on five days* approval against cash or
C.O.D., or may be seen by appointment at any of these
addresses. Generous exchange allowance. Latest
literature post free anywhere. Please state requirements.
DOLLONPS
Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. ESTD.
OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT 1750.
MINIATURE CINE THEATRES at*
London :
Old Bond St., VV.i.
281, Oxford St., W.i.
t "^Stock Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.\V.3.
13, Kensington High St., W.8,
65, Netting Hill Gate, W.ii.
191-2, Tottenham Ct. Rd., W'.i.
2, Northumberland .Ave., W.C.c .
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
Expert Service at All Addresses ;
121, Cbeapslde, E.C.2.
216, Upper Tooting Rd.,S.W.i7.
Holloway, — 66a, Seven Sisters
Rd.
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield
Parade.
t ★North Harrow.— 537, Pinner
Rd.
t ★Croydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30, Thames St.
Wallord.— 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catford. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham, — 114, Promenade.
Salisbury, — 17 & 19, Catherine
St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commer¬
cial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
★ Liverpool. — 78. Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Gebescope A in stock at t
2,3-cm. Hektor Wide-angle
Lens f/6.3,auto coupled for Leica.
Good condition. jC7»1Q«n
List £10 i8s.... .lO.U
4.6 X 6 cm. N. & G. Sibyl, Tessar
f/4.5, 6 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good con- CQ.IC.n
dition. Cost £26 . LO.\l
36-mm. Wirgin Likon, Schneider
f/2.9, Compur i/3ooth sec. /Is
£9:17:6
36-mm. Certo Dolllna, Cassar
f/2.9, Compur i/30othsec., coupled
range-finder. As new. List
£t2 t7s 6d £10:15:0
3.Vx2^ Makina, f/2.9 Anti-
comar, Compur, lazy-tong focus¬
sing, direct finder, F.P. adapter,
case, filter. Fair fll.in'n
condition .
6-cm. Summar Lens f 2, in
fixed mount, coupled for Leica.
Fair condition. PI 1 , 1 7 .C
Cost £16 8s. . . XI 1.1 1 .0
4.6x6 cm. Planovista Pocket
Roll Film Reflex, 7.5-cm. Makro
Plasmat f/2.7, delayed Compur,
case. Good condition. List
£12:17:6
Leica II, no lens. Good con-
£13:15:0
6x4 Latest Soho Reflex, 16.5-
cm. Tessar f/4.5, 2 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, 2 filters, case.
S:t£5o.“ £13:15:0
3^x2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex,
5|-in. Dallmeyer Serrac f/4.5,
3 D.D. slides, case. Fair con-
dition. List £42 £16.15.0
Leica II, 5-cm. Hektor f/2.5.
Good condition. 1J01 .H.A
List £30 7S. 6d. X4il.U.U
S-cm. Zeiss Biotar f/1.4, in
focussing mount, coupled for
range-finder. As £07.0.0
new. List £33 Ids. ifcif.U.U
Contax I, f/2 Sonnar. Good
£31:0:0
Contax II, f/2.8 Tessar. As
new. List £43 5S. £36;0:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
Pathe Kid, super attachment,
resistance. Good £0.7.C
condition . X^.f.O
Ensign Klimax Parallel Arc
Lamp, resistance. £0.1 O^O
Good condition.. X^.IU.U
3Jx2J Goerx Roll Film, Dog-
mar f/4.5, Compur, plate back,
3 slides, focussing screen. Good
. £4:17:6
3Ix2J^ Wallace Heaton Zodel
de Luxe, 10.5-cm. Zodel f/3.8,
delayed Compur, 6 slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case. Very
good condition . . £5:17:6
3x4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta,
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, pouch case.
Good condition .... £6:6:0
9.5- mm. Pathe Motocamera de
Luxe, Zeiss f/2.7.
Good condition.. . AvU#! •U
16-mm. Cine>Kodak B, f/^.5
lens, case. Good
condition .
31x2^ Zeiss Icarette, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur, rising front,
double e.xtension, plate back, 4
slides, F.P. adapter, focussing
screen, leather case.
Good condition. ... A» I •
31x2i T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, Ross Xpres f/3.5, revol¬
ving back, Stevens’ screen, 12
slides, roll-film holder, case.
Good condition £10:17:6
9.6- mm. Pathe 200-B Projector.
List £16 15s. £11. 1Q.fi
Good condition
3* X 2i Zeiss Bebe, f/4.5 Tessar,
delayed Compur, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter, case. Excellent condi-
£12:17:6
9.5'mm. Pathe Motocamera de
Luxe, Meyer Kino Plasmat f/1.5,
interchangeable Roth lens mount.
Very good condition. List
£16:0:0
Kodak Regent Roll Film, f/4.5
Tessar, Compur, coupled range¬
finder, case. List
£20. As new. . . 1 1 •v«U
Above are at
73 LORD ST.
LIVERPOOL, 2
Telephone: Bank 4927.
3hx2i Nagel 18, Nagel f/4.5.
Compur, frame finder, double
extension, rise and cross, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, case. IJC.C.fi
Good condition .... X«J .*} .U
2ix1| Gold!, Xenar f/3.8,
us7£8M1”"^.' £6:15:0
3ix2t Dallmeyer Pentac Roll
Film, f/2.9 Pentac, Compur,
case. Good condi- £ £ , 1 7 .C
/ioH. Cost £16 i6s. lU.ll.D
3^x2^ lea Minimum Palmos
Focal-plane, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
self-capping, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter, case. £Q. I7.fi
Good condition...
3^x2.! N. & G. New Special
Sibyl, Ross Xpres f/4.5, F.P.
adapter, i D.D. slide. Good
£10:15:0
2^x11 lhagee Exakta A,
Exakta f/3.5. case. Splendid
£11:15:0
31x2^ Ensign Special Reflex,
Wray Lustrar f/3.2, revolving
back, 6 slides, roll-film holder,
case. As new.. £11.17.6
3}x2|^ Zeiss Super Ikonta
530/2, Tessar f/4.5, delayed
Compur, 8 or 16 on 3iX2| film,
E.R. case. As neiv. Cost
£18 7s. 6d.
£13:15:0
3|x2^ T.-P. Rubv de Luxe
Reflex, 13. 5-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5,
swing front, 3 D.D. slides,
F.P. adapter. Riteway roll-film
holder, plate magazine, case.
Cost £33 los. 41fi.1fi.fi
Good condition AiXU*lU*U
3^x2^ Kodak Regent, Xenar
f/3.8, delayed Rapid Compur,
£18:18:0
21 X 21 Automatic Rolleiflex,
Tessar f/3.8, plate back, i slide,
filter, lens hood. E.R. case.
Cost £27 8s. £10#1Q*n
Good condition. A»XO*XO*U
41x31 Kodak Graflex Series C
Reflex, bi-in. Cooke f/2.5, revolving
back, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adanter,
case. Cost ^56 izs.COT^I fl^fl
Good condition . . . • iU«U
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair oSsg.
4^x3} Goerz Roll Film Tenax,
Dogmar f/4.5, Compur, micro¬
meter focussing, direct finder,
rise and cross. £Q. 1fi.fi
Good condition IiO.XU.U
4J X 3i Ross Keros, Dagor f/6.8,
Optimo i/3ooth, revolving back,
double extension, rise and swing
front, rack focussing, drop base¬
board, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.A.,
leather case. Good £Q.1C.n
condition . XO.XO.vF
3^x2^ Goerz Roll Film Tenax,
Dogmar f/4.5, Compur, screw
focussing, leather £ C . 1 C .fi
case. Good condition • Xtl • V
31x21 Ensign Speed Roll Film
Reflex, Aldis-Butcher f/3.4, sports
view-finder, leather case. Fair
. £5:19:6
4^x3i Ensign Special Reflex,
6-in. Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, 3
slides, F.P, A., case. £fi. fi.fi
Good condition .... ID.U.U
4^ X 3i,T.-P. Ruby Special Reflex,
6-in. Cooke Aviar f/4.5, revolving
back, F.P. adapter, 6 slides,
case. Good con- £C.1C.n
dition . XD.lO.U
21x1| Primarette Roll Film
Reflex, 3-in. Meyer Trioplan
f/3.5, Compur, pouch case.
Good condition.. £8:17:6
31 X 2^ T.-P. Junior Special Re¬
flex, Cooke Series XI f/3.5, 8
slides, F.P. adapter. Good
"t £9:12:6
Eder Patent, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur, i6-on-3i ^ 2 J film, focus¬
sing screen finder. List £15 15s.
^ £10:10:0
3^x2^ Volgtlander Prominent,
f/4.5 Heliar, delayed Compur,
leather case, for 8 or 16 exposures.
^ £15:15:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta, f/3.5
Tessar, Rapid Compur, 16 on
3IX2I film. List £r8 12s. 6d.
£17:0:0
41 X 3i T.'P. Special Ruby
Reflex, 61-in. Cooke XI f/3.5,
revolving back, rising front, 3
D.D. sUdes, F.P.A., roll - film
adapter, plate-changing box. case.
Good condition £17:15:0
2^x2^ Automatic Rolleiflex,
f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
2 Proxars, 3 filters, Rollipar
lens. List £3° 7s. £0 1 . 1 fi .fi
Good condition. .
Chromium Leica Ilia, Elmar
f/3.5. E.R. case. £97.1 fi.fi
Good condition
Leica III, Summar f/2. List
£37:10:0
i4&oDe are at
191-2 Tottenham Court Rd.
London, W.I
Telephone : Museum 0852 (5 lines).
Leica Eldia Printer, for printing
positive Leica films. As new.
^ £2:2:0
Westminster Enlarging Easel,
adjustable movements, sizes up
to 15x12 in., all angles 0-180,
also horizontal or vertical move¬
ments. As new. £0.1 A. A
List £3 15s .
16-mm. Kodatoy Projector,
motor driven, carrying-case.
Good condition. . £2:17:6
Ensign Magnaprint Enlarger
V/OL, for Leica lenses, 35-mm.
films only. Very good condition.
“ £3:3:0
9.5‘mm. Pathe Home Movie
Projector, single claw, resistance.
Good condition. . £3:10:0
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Movie
Projector, resistance, oak carrv-
£5:0:0
9.5-mm. Pathe Imp Projector,
motor, super attachment. Very
good condition. List £5:5:0
6i-in. Ross F/4.5 Lens, in
focussing mount. £C.A.fi
As new. List £9 los. XU.U.U
3i X 2J Ebner Roll Film, Meyer
Trioplan f/4.5, Compur, special
Bakelite reinforced streamline
body. As new. £C.1C.A
List £10 15s . *d:1o:U
2^x1 1 N. & G. Baby Sibyl Roll
Film, Tessar f/4.5, combined
yellow filter and hood, pigskin
case. Very good £7.1C.fi
condition .
16-mm. Kodascope C, resis¬
tance, metal case.
Good condition .... X I • I •U
3^x2^ Adams' Vesta, Ross
Xpres f/4.5, Compound, 2 D.D.
slides, Riteway roll-film holder,
F.P. adapter, 2 filters, 2 cases.
Good condition. .
£9:17:6
6x6 Rolleicord I, Zeiss Triotar
f/3.8, Compur, E.R. case. Cost
£15 15s. Very £11. 1C.fi
good condition
9x12 cm. Zeiss Deckrullo
Press, 15-cm. Emon f/3.5, 6
D.D. slides, filter, case. Good
condition. .
£11:15:0
9.5-mm. Paillard Bolex P.A.,
I -in. lens. A s new. £99.1A.n
List £2775. 6d...
We now have a 9.5-mm. Film
Library Service at this address,
i/- per reel per night, 1/6 week¬
end. Pathd News Gazette, 2/-
and 2/6 ; 16-mm. Keystone
Projectors, £18 i8s. and £26 los.,
in stock.
Above are at
537 PINNER RD.,
North Harrow, HARROW
Telephone: Pinner 2780.
DOLLC?tME7S
HIRE PURCHASE TERMS
Add I/- to every £ of cash price.
Over £2 0 0 and up to £3 10 0 (6 payments).
Over £3 10 0 and up to £6 0 0 (9 payments).
Over £6 0 0 (12 payments).
OUR STOCKS INCLUDE
First And ii
Projectors.
List.
payment
payments of
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d.
£
s. d.
Pathe Imp
7
0
0
1
0
6
0
II 6
Pathe 200-B . .
15
0
0
2
0
0
I
5 0
Eumig . .
29
0
0
4
1
0
2
8 0
Bell-Howell 129
69
0
0
9
4
0
5
15 0
Keystone A81 . .
36
10
0
5
1
0
3
0 6
Keystone 8 . .
13
13
0
1
19
2
I
2 6
Ampro KS
50
0
0
6
17
0
4
3 0
Amprosound M
115
0
0
15
8
6
9
II 6
Victor 25
105
0
0
14
0
0
8
15 0
Filmosound 138
. 13S
0
0
18
8
0
II
10 0
Gebescope A . .
95
0
0
12
17
0
7
18 0
If you are interested
in new or second-hand
apparatus on Hire
Purchase terms tell us your requirements.
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PLEASE MENTION ** THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ** WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
December 9, 1936_ THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
Bring
your gift problem
to Bond Street...
“138” FILMOSOUND
Fllmosound is sold complete in
one case. In use the combined
projector and amplifier unit is
removed from the case, while
the cover serves as the baffle for
the self-contained loud-speaker.
Two models are available, with
500-watt lamp and the I38B
with 750-watt lamp. Both models
showing “ sound ” or ” silent ”
films . . £138 0 0
24 monthly payments of £6 3 8
15 monthly payments of £3 13 8
NEW KODASCOPE ‘E’
The latest 16-mm. projector with
unique carrying-case and vibra¬
tion-proof projection stand in
one. This model has fast motor
rewind, powerful illumination,
and is fitted with f/2.5 inter¬
changeable lens. New centring
device, variable speed control
and 30 degrees tilting device.
For any A.C. voltages, 100 150
and 200/250 . £30 0 0
24 monthly payments of £1 7 9
15 monthly payments of £2 2 0
SIEMENS
“SIXTEEN-9”
We have made that “
give him ” problem
What shall
easier this
Christmas. If he likes the talkies
he’ll be delighted with a Filmosound
apparatus, and so will all his
friends. Then for the best silent
entertainment there’s the Siemens
projector and the new Kodascope E ;
or if he has a good modern projector,
give him a Wallace Heaton Film Library subscription, and he’ll think
tenderly of you every time he takes a film out during the coming year.
Then there s a simply wonderful range of stock films he can own, to fit
in with his personal or library ones for the longer programmes. You
could hardly go wrong, either, if you got him a reel or two of the amazing
new Kodachrome film for indoor colour shots — and you can be “ in it ”
when he films the party !
If he favours “stills,” your choice of something he really wants will be even
easier. A good modern miniature camera like the Leica Ilia, or the
Contax III would endear you to him for life. He’d be delighted, too, with
a Rolleiflex, or, if it won’t quite run to that, a Rolleicord at the newly
reduced price. Precision cameras both, and big prize-winners, too !
There are books, too, on every phase of modern cine and still photography
that make excellent little gifts for both the novice and the serious worker.
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. films.
Has 200-watt lamp, speeds 12 to
28 pictures per second. Motor
rewind. Single picture device.
Silent take-up simple thread¬
ing. Self-contained resistance.
Centring device and safety
switch . £59 10 0
24 monthly payments o! £2 13 4
15 monthly payments o! £4 3 4
NEW MOVIKON “8”
Takes both 8-mm. and Double¬
eight films. With Zeiss Sonnar
f/2 lO-cm. fixed-focus lens.
Other lenses up to 3-in. focal
length interchangeable. Three
speeds. Built-in direct-vision
view-finder. Delayed-action re¬
lease and footage indicator.
Simple loading. Size only 4] x 4
x2| in. Covered in grey or
black leather . £48 17 6
24 monthly payments of £2 3 9.
15 monthly payments of £3 8 5.
NEW CONTAX III
With built-in photo-electric meter.
Models are here ready for de¬
livery at prices from. .£53 0 0
24 monthly payments of £2 7 11.
15 monthly payments of £3 14 3
Leica, Contaflex, Super Ikonta,
Exakta and every miniature cam¬
era in stock. All on easy terms.
Should he already be the proud possessor of a miniature camera, then
you are indeed fortunate. No miniaturist owns all the accessories his
soul craves for. Special purpose lenses and filters and numerous attach¬
ments for making his little friend even more versatile would be as grate¬
fully received as a good exposure meter by any owner of a miniature — or
a cine camera for that matter.
Put your own name down on your gift list, this year. It may sound
selfish — but you will get a tremendous thrill hunting through our
stock for the one thing you want most. See the exhibition of
modern work in our galleries. It is free — as is the expert advice of our
courteous staff.
ROLLEICORD REDUCED in PRICE
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS I
Rolleicord represents more amazing value than ever.
Automatic film wind. New type reflex hood and larger magnifier.
Depth-of-focus and focussing knob combined. Engraved exposure
plate. Takes all Rolleiflex accessories, excepting angle mirror. Takes
12 exposures on 3;J-x2J roll film for I/-.
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5 and Compur shutter,
l/300th, T. and B . NOW I W . I U -U
24 monthly payments of 14s. lOd. 15 monthly payments of 23s. 2d.
F/4.5 Model . £14 10 0
ROLLEIFLEX. — The famous camera which has won the Daily Herald
big first prize two years in succession. With f/3.5 fOCaA* A
Zeiss Tessar lens . • w ■ w
Nine monthly payments of 58/4.
ANY PURCHASE CAN NOW BE BOUGHT ON FIFTEEN OR EVEN TWENTY-FOUR EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS. HIGHEST
ALLOWANCES ARE MADE ON YOUR USED APPARATUS IN PART EXCHANGE. SEND 2d. POSTAGE FOR LISTS.
6V APPOINTMENT.
Wallace Heaton Ltd.
12T, NEW BOND STREET - - - LONDON, W.1
Phone: MAYFAIR 7511 (8 lines). Also at 47, BERKELEY STREET. W.l, and 43, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W.8
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A DVERTISEMEXTS
December 9. 1936
PHDTDCRAPHY
SELO
LIGHTING
SET
The Selo Lighting Set
is of s jperior design
and of especially strong
manufacture and com¬
prises an extra large
spun aluminium reflec¬
tor mounted on a solid
stand, complete with
Photo flood Lamp,
3 yards of flex and
universal connecting
plug. Price 17/6
Obtainable from all
photographic dealers.
Negative by R. Mooee.
Homely pictures taken Indoors at night with fast exposures,
spontaneously reproducing delightful domestic incidents,
family groups, natural portraits, animal studies, a wealth of
happy snaps and real pictorial treasures — you can enioy this
new photography to-night ! There’s nothing complicated
about it, nothing special you need to know. Just arrange for
good and simple lighting, load your camera with either of
the materials below.
For Roll Film Cameras
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC
ROLL FILM
For Plate Cameras
ILFORD
Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC
PLATES
Thii rn/erestf'ng book ** Night
Pholographu — Picture Making at
Night — Indoors and Out" — contains
28 pages of clear information unth
photogranhs and diagrams.
Made in England by i L F 0 R D LIMITED - ILFORD - LONDON
THq IHobbq fdr4,th& dark evenings
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Starnlord Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Keaduig.
T/if AmatfUT PhotoQrapher ran be obtuine I abroad from the fcdlowine : Ukitei) St.xtes : Tlie International N'e-.vs Co.. New Y«»rk. France : W. H. Smith Jk Son, 24S, Hue Itivoli, Paris ; Haeheft** el
Up-. Rue Keaunmr, Pans. liELCii'M : tv. II, Smith A: Son, 71 -To. B-nilevard Athdphe lla.M, Brussels. Australia : Gordon & Ootch, Ltd., Melbourne (Victoria), Sydney (N'.S.W.), Brisbane (tBtcensland),
Adelaide (S.A.). Peith (W'.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand : (ior.mn Ac Gotch, Ltd.. Wellington. Auckland. Christcimrch and Dunedin. India: A. H. Wheeler & Co.. Bombay.
Allahabad and Calcutta. Canada : In.peiial News Co., Toronto. ^Mnnijjeg and Vaj.cuuver ; Benjamin News Co., Montreal ; Gordon A: Gotch, Ltd., Toronto. South Africa : Central News Agency, Ltd.
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer.''* Wednesday. December i6th, 1936,
/Imateur
OTOGRAPHER
The Journal for Everybody wilh a Camera
Vol. LXXXII.
Wednesday, December loth, 1936.
No. 2510.
MAKE [T
iCHRISTMAB
W TH
HYPERSENSITIVE PANCHROMATIC
ROLL FILM
MADE IN ENGLAND BY ILFDRD LIMITED. ILFDRD.LDNDDN
"Copyright — Registered as a NewspapeT'for transmission in the U.K.
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December i6, 1936
The Snapshotter's
Saturday Night
You don’t have to move very far from your own
fireside in order to find plenty of perfectly good
picture subjects. And you don’t have to go further
than your nearest Kodak Dealer for the Kodak
“S.S. Pan.” Film and Kodak
Night Photography Aids that
enable you to take these
subjects with a minimum of
3 " P h o t o f I o o d ” Lamps in
“Kodaflector" Reflaccors. i sec.
bother and a maximum of
success.
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
olograp
by Dr. C. E. K. Mees
Kodak Director of Research.
A Book You Ought to Read
A wonderful survey of photography In all its aspects
by a master of the subject. Based on the lectures
given by Dr. Mees at the Royal Institution last Christ¬
mas. this book deals with the history, science and
practice of photography and cinematography in a
simple, lucid way. From Kodak Dealers and Book¬
sellers, price 7/6.
and the KODAK
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
AIDS
“Photoflood” Lamps, 2/6 each. “Kodaflector”
Reflector, 3/-. “Kodaflector” Outfit, including
Reflector, Stand, 9 feet of flex, lamp-holder
and plug, 7/6.
Ask your Dealer for free Kodak Night Photography Booklet, or write for copy to Mr. A. P. Talbot.
K O D A.K LIMITED • KODAK HOUSE • K I N G S W A Y * LONDON • W.C.2
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r < December i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
WALLACE HEATON’S NEW EASY PAYMENTS
WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU !
An entirely new proposition in easy payments with tremendous possibilities for every amateur photographer. The
most luxurious Still or Cine outfit can be yours by systematic payments of small amounts such as you can easily
pay. Anything over £5 may be’bought on 15 or 24 monthly payments— and goods below £5 on 15 monthly payments.
After the first payment, you have the use of the apparatus. You may have imagined a Leica Ilia, or even a Talkie
outfit, right out of your reach— but a moment’s thought will
FOR INSTANCE
You can buy and use the £43 Leica Ilia for only 9/8 per week.
YOU CAN EVEN GET A COMPLETE TALKIE
OUTFIT G.B. (GEBESCOPE) FOR AS LITTLE AS
21/6 PER WEEK.
You can buy and use a £7 fOs. camera while you are paying for it at approxi¬
mately 2/6 a week, and the same applies to a £15 camera for about 5/-.
ANYTHING WE SELL CAN BE YOURS TO USE
AFTER MAKING THE FIRST PAYMENT.
Whatever you choose, still or cine — -new or second-hand — is included in this
amazing new easy payment plan. Only 5 per cent is added to cash price for
15 monthly payments or 7i per cent for 24 monthly payments.
A customer writes : SI4’36.
"... Please accept my heartiest thanks for concluding our easy payment
transaction in such a straightforward and efficient manner." J. R.
WALLACE HEATON LTD., The
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l .
47, BERKELEY ST., LONDON, W.l
show that you can buy either, out of income, quite easily.
YOUR OLD CAMERA TAKEN IN PART EXCHANGE
AGAINST A FRESH PURCHASE LESSENS THE
COST OF YOUR NEW APPARATUS AND MAKES
THE EASY PAYMENTS EASIER STILL.
The part exchange allowance acts as your first instalment, and the balance
is distributed evenly over a further 23 or 14 monthly payments.
Nothing could be easieT. We make no enquiries from employers, nor do we require
harsh agreements to be signed, and our forms of application and agreement
are of the simplest possible nature. We believe in giving the customer a square
and easy deal.
We shall be very glad indeed to give you all the information necessary, make
an approximate offer on your own apparatus if desired and tell you how much
any outfit will cost you on easy payments.
NOW PLEASE REFER TO OUR ADVERTISEMENT
ON THE INSIDE BACK COVER.
Another customer says : 27th May, 1936.
I have now paid the final instalment on the camera, and I am satisfied in
every way. Again I would like to make use of your easy payment system.
Kindly send on the necessary form at your earliest."
MINIATURE CAMERA SPECIALISTS
. TELEPHONE: MAYFAIR 7511 (8 lines)
43, KENSINGTON HIGH ST., fV.8
Beautiful Women, Architecture, Winter Sports, Quick-
action Pictures, "New Angle" Shots, Birds, Animals, etc'..
Indoor Portraits, Flowers, Figure Studies, Boats and
Seascapes, Pictorial Subjects. Why not prepare your
entries in advance ?
"LANDSCAPES*
IS THE SUBJECT FOR WALLACE HEATON^S
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
FOR THE WEEK JANUARY 7th TO 13th, 1937.
TREMENDOUS SCOPE FOR EVERY AMATEUR — AND ALL
MAY ENTER WITH ANY CAMERA THEY CARE TO USE !
You have four whole weeks in which to prepare your entries — so get busy now !
Each week we give one guinea for the best picture received — each week we give you a different subject.
Everybody has an equal chance of winning a prize, as well as selling us his picture for two guineas.
After three months all pictures received will be judged fpr the final first prize of £25 cash. There are
no restrictions with regard to make or size of camera or materials used, and it doesn’t matter where
your negative was developed and printed. Either contact prints or enlargements up to I5x 12 in.
(mounted or unmounted) are eligible, but not less than 8x6 is recommended. No retouching or faking
is permitted, except simple spotting to remove defects. We give you four clear weeks to prepare your
entries. All entries for the Landscape Competition must be sent in between January 7th and I3th.
The complete series ends on March 3l8t, 1937, when the big cash prize-winner will be chosen. An
additional 21/- will be awarded to prize-winner if his enlargement was made by us. For photographs
which appeal to us, not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to purchase the copyright by
payment of £2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners, by the payment of an extra 21/-. The copyright
of the £25 prize-winning print must be made over to us without further payment. Acceptance of the
rules is a specific condition cf entry.
^ IIP IVl which must be affixed to
the back of each entry.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
“LANDSCAPE” COMPETITION
Closing date, January 13th.
This coupon is also available for the Wallace Heaton
“Open Competition for the week December 16th to 22Qd.
21/-
AWARDED FOR EACH
WEEK’S BEST PICTURE
£25
FOR THE BEST SENT IN DUR¬
ING WHOLE COMPETITION
The Wallace Heaton **Open'* Photographic Competition is still
running— Entries can be sent in up to Dec. 31st, 1936. See coupon.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December i6, 1936
am
EIGHT DAYS TO XMAS !
—AND DON’T FORGET THAT THE BEST RANGE OF “STILL”
AVOID THAT LAST-MINUTE RUSH BY PURCHASING AT ONCE
SUPER IKONTA
Takes 12 pictures on 3J x 2i S-expoeure
roll Him. DietADce meter coupled with
the focussing. Direct built-in view¬
finder. Compur Rapid shutter, speeded
to l'4()0th sec., film transport, leather
bellows, body covered with tine-grain
morocco. With f/3.5 fOCaCaA
Zei.ss Tessar lens. . . . ■ O ■ w
Nine monthly payments ol 59 -.
LEICA MODEL Ilia
With 1/2 Summar Lens, speeded to
1/1, 000th sec.
Automatic focussmg, 3 shots in 10 secs.,
anything up to 36 pictures one loading,
double exposures impossible. For
travel or for photographs at night, or
in any weather, Leica H * H
is the ideal camera • U • U
Nine monthly payments of £5 Os. 4d-
CONTAX III
With built-in photo-electric exposure
meter. Focal-plane shutter speeded to
a real 1/1, 250th sec., ideal for close-ups
of rapid sports subjects. Fitted with
'■ wedge *’ distance meter. With Zeiss
Tessar 1/3.5 lens _ £53 " 0 " 0
Nine monthly payments of £6 Ss. 8d.
EXAKTA
For V.P. roll film. Picture is seen in
the finder mirror exactly as it will
appear in the film. Fitted with
auxiliary mirror and magnifier for
fine work, speeds from 12 secs, to
1/l.OOOth sec., f/3.5 O " 1 A ■ O
lens, from . IV. W
Nine monthly payments of 45/6.
MOVIKON “8”
Takes both “ 8 ” and “ Double 8
film.
Zeiss Sonnar f/2 lens. Three
speeds. Delayed-action release
and footage indicator. Simple to
load and easy to set for either film.
Grey or black
leather covered . I I .U
Nine monthly payments of £5/14/1.
PATH^SCOPE 200-B
For 9.5-mm. film.
With 200-watt lighting Picture 10 ft.
vide easily obtainable. Fiickeriess
projection, sprocket fed. Threading
one side only. Single-nut tilting device.
Works off 110 volts. With lamp, plug,
flex, adapter and one empty 300-ft.
super reel... £15:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 35/-.
Pathe Imp, with motor, super attach¬
ment, and resistance ^7 • A * H
for all voltages . S'* . V • V
EVERY HOME CIN^ IN
STOCK FROM 37/6.
SIEMENS NEW
SIXTEEN-NINE
PROJECTOR
For bftth 9.5 and 16 mm. films. Has
20U-watt lamp. Speeds 12 to 2d
pictures per second. Motor rewind.
Single picture device, Silent take-up.
Simple threa<Ung. Self-contained
resistance, centring device and safetv
* ‘ £59:10:0
Nine monthly payments of £6 18s. lOd-
We stock all other Siemens Projectors
as well as every cine camera by the
same maker.
WHY NOT A
PROJECTOR GIFT
FOR THE FAMILY ?
“ EUMIG” P. Ill
With Meyer Kinon f/1.6 lens,
250-watt lighting. Fan cooled.
Optical framing. Easy loading
sprockets. Detachable gate.
Can be adapted for any voltage
(.4.C. or D.C.). No resistance
necessary. Fast hand rewind.
\'ery compact. Three models
for 8, 9.5 or ^17 -IT* A
16 mm. films., i « 1/ aU
Nine monthly payments of 41/8.
ROLLEIFLEX
Won the “ Daily Herald ”
big first prize two years in
succession (1935 and 19.36)-
The easiest manipulated cam¬
era you could buy. Shows
your picture full size and
right way up on ground-
glass screen. Fitted with
Compur shutter, speeded to
i/5ooth sec., T. and B., and
Zeiss Tessar • A ■ A
f/3.5 lens. . fcZO.U. U
Nine monthly payments of
58/4.
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER “BESSA”
With coupled range-finder and
optical view-finder fitteil next to
the focussing control. The famous
trigger release is fitted under the
baseboard. Yellow filter is incor¬
porated for use when required.
C’ompur Rapid shutter, speeded
to 1 400th sec. With 4-eiement
53kopar f/3.5 lens £18:15:0
Nine monthly payments of 43 9.
• OUR EASY TERMS
BIG /PECIAL
HOME TALKIES!
What a fine idea I Why not call and hear a de¬
monstration in’ our own model theatre We
have every model in stock, and all the latest
16-mm. sound films for your Christmas enter¬
tainment. Shown opposite is the Gebescope
16-inm. Talkie Outfit.
Model A comprises projector. 2 speeds fsilent and
sound). 21-watt amplifier and loud-speaker.
Perfect tone, perfect projection. Handy and
portable . £95:0:0
Anything on nine equal monthly or on Easy Terms.
instalments. First payment secures _
the goods. Only 5% added, or 5/- if
under £5. Order now for Xmas this THESE AND MANY MORE
easy way
• FILM LIBRARY
Book your films NOW from our com¬
prehensive range of latest productions
— lowest rates of hire.
• EXCHANGES
84 ALDERSGATE ST
90/94 FLEET ST
LONDON-
High allowance on your
used apparatus in part
exchange for a fresh
purchase.
ciTyiAiEa
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December i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
DONT FORGET ANYONE.
AND CINE GIFTS IS TO BE SEEN AT CITY SALE SHOPS!
—THERE'S STILL TIME TO BUY ON OUR EASY PAYMENTS!
KEYSTONE “8”
With 4 speeds. Stronfr,
silent motor, takes 2.‘)>ft.
film at a winding. Foot¬
age indicator geared to
mechanism. Interchange¬
able lenses. i)<f A
With f/3.6 lens S'* V-
Nine monthly payments
of 24/6.
PATHESCOPE “H ”
Takes O-.’i-mm. films. Has
improved silent running move¬
ment. Fitted with single
picture device and T.T.H.
f/2.5 lens. Loaded in a
few eeconda. . £g ; 0 ; Q
Nine monthly payments of 14/9
CINE-KODAK B.B.
The smallest, simplest and
lowest price<i of the 16-min.
cameras. Has built-in expo¬
sure guide, footage indicator
and strong spring motor.
Holds 50-ft. films. With
(/3.6 lenB. £1 3 3 ;0
Nine monthly payments of
31/11.
16-mm. keystone
2-in. large-apertJire projection
lens, motor tlrive, forward
and reverse. Special device for
stills. .^00-watt lamp, fitted
super optical system for
£25:0:0
Nine monthly payments of
58/4.
EVERY EXPOSURE
METER IN STOCK !
Tempiphot, Electro Bewi, Avo. Blen-
dux, Sixtus, Leudi, etc. Model shown
is the Weston — the finest on the market.
There are models for Leioa or Universal
£5:19:0
REGENT
Tlie latest model, taking 6 or 16
piotures on 3ix21roll^m. Has
coupled range-finder, optical eye-
level finder, Zeiss Tessar f/4.5 lens.
Compur shutter speeded to l/400th
sec., complete with
leather case .
Nine monthly payments of 46/8.
CMA/BARCAIK
3|x2| ZEISS IKON
“ DECKRULLO ”
focal-plane press camera
with the World - famous
ZEISS TESSAR F/3.5
LENS— A favourite with pressmen
for many years — ideal for speed sub¬
jects. Absolutely brand new.
LIST PRICE £41 : 2 : 6
Our Price 18 Gns.
YOU SA VE £22 : 4 : 6
OBTAI NABLE ONLY AT “ CITY
SALE ” BRANCHES.
\RE IN STOCK AT “CITY SALE ’’
54 LIME STREET
59/60 CHEAPSIDE
E.C.
ROLLEICORD
Ma<le by the makers of the famous
Rollelfle.x. Rolleieord is really
amazing value. It takes all
Rolleiflex accessories except the
angle mirror. Zeiss Triotar f/3.6
lens an<l Conipur shutter. Takes
12 pictures on 3fx21 roll film.
NOW £16:10:0
F/4.6 model. . . . £14:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 38,6
or 33/10.
“ SIX-20 ”
KODAK
Its Kndon shutter will slice
a second into a hun<lredth.
Open the back, hinged like
a cigaretfe case, flick up the
spool-huldeie. snap the film
home and you're loailed, 8
exposures on 31x21 film.
With focussing anasiigmat
£3; 1 2: 6
Nine monthly payments of
8/8.
CELFIX— THE SCREEN FOR
The most brilliant BRILLIANT
screen on the market
and the longest XMAS MOVIES
wearing. Made in • — w
the famous Celflx
crystal-glass-beaded
8Ui*face and silver
surface. Portable
and self-erecting.
Re.ady for a show
in a moment. Prices
from (crystal-glass
beaded). . 90/-
Silver from. . 70/.
EXCHflnCE
m ITE D
FILMO “ 8 ”
PROJECTOR
Traditional Bell-Howell quality in
the S-rnm. field. ‘
Has 400-watt lamp. Entirely gear-
driven. Fitted with fast f/r.6 pro¬
jection lens. Pilot light. Adjustable
tilt and efftcient cooling. Safety
curtain for “ stills.” Takes 2oo-ft.
tilins. For all voltages no to
£40 : 0 : 0
Nine monthly payments of 93/4.
WE STOCK ALL BELL-
HOWELL FILMO APPARATUS
BOLEX G916
PROJECTOR
For 9.5 and i6 mm. films. .-Ml gear
driven. Reverse rewind and still
picture device. Dallmeyer 2-in.
projection lens. Has 500-watt
illumination. The ideal machine
fora perfect Xmas i>/|T«A«n
movie show .
Nine monthly payments of £5 9s. 8d.
SCREENS, TITLERS,
EDITORS <fe ALL AC-
CESSORIESJn STOCK
KODASCOPE 16-mm.
MODEL “E’’
Including a novel carrying-ease and
vibration-proof projector stand in one.
Six interchangeable lenses are available.
Supplied with 2-in. f/2.5 Jens. New
design fixed-centre framing device.
Variable speed control. Fast motor
rewind. Simplified oiling system. With
built-in transformer for fOAaAaA
A-C. mains 100 to 250 volts 3&OU«U»U
Nine monthly payments of 70 -.
KODASCOPE EIGHT-35. The new 8-mm.
£10^10:0
Nine monthly payments of 34/6.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December i6, 1936
ORIGINAL LEADING STOCKISTS of the
PHENOMENAL ” SPECTO ”
9.3-nini. PROJECTOR ....
A truly remarkable production that sets entirely new
standards. Call and see it
- at the WESTMINSTER
BRITISH-MADE
Unique advanced design, quite exceptional performance.
A really perfected job, both mechanically and electrically.
Special pre-focus high intensity low voltage lamp.
Gearing and driving mechanism running in oil bath.
Double-claw movement, motor rewind, speed regulator.
Mechanical tilt. Separate lamp switch. Unprecedentedly
high luminosity with entire absence of flicker. High
etticiency dual cooling. Particularly economical in upkeep,
and price only
£11 : 17 : 6
Twelve monthly payments of £1 0 9.
Built-in transformers or separate resistance . 30/-
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I TWO NEW KODASCOPES
MODEL
f 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 M n I H n I f M 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M 1 1 1 1 1 1 N ) M 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M 1 1 ) 1 1 M n n 1 11 1 1:
SUPREME IN
VALUE ®
FOTH-FLEX i
2.5 Twin Lens i
Takes 1'2 pictures 2i square :
on normal 21 < al film. Only f
camera of its type with de- :
layed-action local-plane shut- ;
ter, from 2 to 1 /500th sec. :
and Time, f/2.5 Foth anas- ■
t'ginat lens £13:10:0 ;
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for transmission in the U.K.
AS mentioned in a previous
r\ issue, the entire British Sec-
^ tion of the recent London
Salon of Photography was invited
for exhibition in various centres in
America during 1937. The collec¬
tion, which consists of over 200
pictures, by 87 British pictorialists,
is a very representative one and is
now on its way to New Yoik, where
it will be exhibited in January, under
the auspices of the British Chamber
of Commerce, in the British Build¬
ing in the Rockefeller Centre, New
York, until the end of the month.
The collection will then be displayed
at Philadelphia, Chicago and San
Francisco in suitable galleries. In
each city the British Chamber of
Commerce will sponsor the exhibi¬
tion. The invitation and organisa¬
tion of this exhibition of British
work in America has been under¬
taken by the Oval Table Society,
which has its headquarters in New
York. This Society is devoted to
the furtherance of pictorial photo¬
graphy in America and under its
aegis the National Salon of Photo¬
graphy, 1936, was recently held at
the Vanderbilt Gallery of the Ameri¬
can Fine Art Society in New York.
The President is Pirie Macdonald,
the Secretary is Joseph M. Bing, and
many of the leading pictorial workers
of America are on its Council.
The Glamour of the “ Still.”
Mr. Anthony Asquith made a
teasing speech in opening the exhi¬
bition of cinematography at Russell
Square. He said that it was an
open trade secret that the true
vampire, the real siren of the cinema,
was not Miss Marlene Dietrich,
Miss Greta Garbo, or Miss Mae
West, but the innocent-looking still
camera-man. How often had they
been passing a picture-house when a
The Httntijig Season is now in full swing
and many attractive pictures are to he
obtained in all parts of the country.
The scattered interest typical of a hunting
scene has been avoided in this picture by
choosing a high viewpoint and allowing
the line of the road to dominate the com¬
position.
“ still ” had caught their eye, and
they had hesitated, looked a little
more closely, and been lost. It
showed the most beautiful cornfield
with white clouds riding high, or,
if one’s tastes ran in a different
direction, it showed a young woman
suspended by one leg and a frayed
rope over a seething sea of octopuses,
and “ before you know where you are
you have paid your one-and-three,”
to find, as lil-cely as not, that neither
of these scenes occurred in the film,
or only in an inferior form. He had
often thought of suing the still
camera-man for extortion, entice¬
ment, breach of promise, and false
pretences. Mr. Asquith added that
seldom had the vampire appeared
in more seductive form than in the
exhibition of “ stills ” in the present
show. Mr. Asquith was introduced
to the audience as one of the few
people sincerely interested in British
film production who had resisted
the gilded vortex of Hollywood.
Why Trouble About Nature ?
The question whether natural
colours as seen in sunlight are the
most desirable when viewed in a
dark hall was raised in a recent
society discussion, and one daring
speaker appealed to an artistic
film director to make what he called
a sepia film, by which he meant a
film in reds and browns, or, to put
the matter in another way, to paint
his own picture, and leave nature
to take care of itself. Why, indeed,
keep to nature ? Some would say
the ‘‘ Silly Symphonies ” are an
improvement on nature. They are
in pastel shades, not natural colours,
and they are the most successful
colour films yet made. It is ad¬
mitted that no two-colour system
can produce natural colour plroto-
graphy, but why bother ?
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“ Photograms
The new volume of Photograms of the Year just published
well justifies the description given it in an American
publication, where it is said that " through its tradition
of dignity and conservatism, it still maintains first place as a
guide to the year’s progress in real photographic art.”
The new edition — which is the forty-second consecutive
annual issue — contains eighty-four pictures selected from
among the finest work produced by the camera in the past
year. They range over every subject and exemplify every
style that attract and please the modern pictorial photo¬
grapher. There is not a single one among those reproduced
that is not worthy of the most careful study and examination,
and there is not one from which every photographer, no
matter whether he be an exhibitor or just one of the many that
make prints to provide pleasure for himself and his friends,
cannot derive interest, inspiration and additional skill in
handling and presenting his subject.
As in previous years, critical and appreciatory notes of the
pictures are contributed by Mr. C. J. Symes. It is often
difficult for those not accustomed to the study of pictorial work
to appreciate and understand all the qualities of a picture,
even though they may feel to the full their aesthetic appeal ;
these notes will be of the greatest possible assistance and value
to these non-analytic students. Those who. on the other hand,
feel competent to criticise a picture in detail will still find the
critical notes interesting, even if from another angle ; they
will be able to form their own opinions of the pictures and then
to compare their conclusions with those of Mr. Symes.
December i6th, 1936
of the Year''
The Editor of Photograms. Mr. F. J. Mortimer, in an
article dealing with " The Year’s Work,” points out that at the
present time pictorial photography appears to be freeing itself
from the fads and fancies that have afflicted it in the past —
even 'the quite recent past — and is settling down into a saner
phase in which pictorial merit takes precedence of fashion,
and beauty is valued more highly than mere novelty.
Certainly the pictures reproduced bear out this summary
of the position, though it would be quite wrong to conclude
that originality is lacking — it is not, but it has not been
accepted as a substitute for more enduring merit.
A number of contributions from the Dominions and from
foreign countries give a composite picture of the progress of
pictorial photography all over the world. In almost every
country there are advances to be chronicled — more work, better
work, and happier work is being done everywhere.
A very valuable incidental feature of Photograms, the
list of British photographic societies and camera clubs, is
again incorporated in this year’s volume, and it is to be noted
that this very comprehensive list includes amateur cinemato¬
graphic societies and postal clubs.
Photograms of the Year 1937 is the ideal gift book for all
photographers and for all interested in pictures ; a copy will
make a Christmas present that will be appreciated in every
quarter. It is obtainable from all booksellers, newsagents
and bookstalls, or direct from the publishers, Messrs. Iliffe and
Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i.
The price is 5s. in paper covers and 7s. 6d. in cloth boards,
postage being 6d. in either case. A. L. M. S. '
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Alpine Photography.
I am in Switzerland at the beginning of each year, and my
photographs turn out well on the whole. I am often, however,
dissatisfied with the tone values in , the landscapes and snow
effects. Can you give me a tip or two on this particular feature ?
R. E. M. (Highgate.)
We could have offered more definite advice if we could have
seen some samples of both your negatives and prints, and had
known something of your usual methods of working. As it is,
we think our best course will be to outline the procedure best
calculated to secure satisfactory results, and you can then
decide what modifications you can make.
As you are aware, the light on snow is often of a yellow,
orange or reddish colour, while the shadows are more or less
definitely blue or violet. The same sort of thing applies in the
case of clouds and snow-clad peaks against blue sky. These
colour differences are often very marked when examining the
image in a reflex camera.
The reddish tones, even if pale, suggest the need for pan¬
chromatic material, and the blue tones for a yellow filter.
The factor of the filter must be found by experiment with the
particular emulsion used.
Exposure must also be carefully considered, especially in
connection with the extent and distance of dark objects and
deep shadows, and the desirable detail to be shown in them.
Pine woods in the foreground, for example, are a frequent
stumbling-block. There is the common difficulty about
striking a happy medium between the exposures appropriate
to the lighter and the darker parts of the subject respectively.
As usual, it is important to make sure that the exposure is
sufficient to register the detail in the darker parts of the subject
whenever they play a prominent part in the picture. It is
equally important not to carry development so far that the
lighter tones acquire such density that they are not differen¬
tiated in the print. Perhaps your dissatisfaction with some of
your results is a tendency to " soot and whitewash,” a common
fault in such subjects — and a fatal one.
With very contrasty subjects, provided you use plates or
film packs, you should make use of the water-bath dodge,
which we have often explained. Finally, you will often find
it advisable to select a paper with a long scale — one of the
" soft ” variety.
Conjugate Foci.
In working out the measurements for an enlarger how can I
find, for different degrees of enlargement, the distance from lens
to negative and from lens to easel? S. J. (Sudbury.)
The two distances are known as the conjugate foci, and can
be easily found for any degree of enlargement (or reduction).
It is, of course, necessary to know the focal length of the lens
to begin with.
Let F be the focal length of the lens, and N the number of
times of (linear) enlargement — 2 times, 3 times, etc.
(a) Lens to easel = (N -f i) XF
F
(b) Lens to negative
That is, for (a) add i to the number of times of enlargement,
and multiply by the focal length. For (b) divide the focal
length by the number of times of enlargement, and add to the
focal length.
Suppose we want to enlarge to 2 diameters with a lens of
6-in. focal length ;
(a) (2-I-1) X6 = i8 in.
(b) 6-ff=9 in.
Copying same size (i diameter) :
(a) (i -|-i) X6 = I2 in.
(b) 6-l-f = i2 in.
That is, the distances are each equal to twice the focal length
of the lens.
Here is a slight simplification. For (a) multiply the focus
by degree of enlargement, and add focus. For (b) divide
(a) by degree of enlargement.
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FINISHING TOUCH
It is surprising to find how many amateur photographers there are who
seem to consider mounting a matter of minor importance which bears little
or no relationship to the finished print. In the following article some
practical hints are given on this subject which may prove of value to those
preparing prints for Christmas gifts.
The successful photographer is an
artist. By this it is not meant
that he need be a master of
the brush, but that he has developed
the ability mentally to visualise tonal
values and to discern good proportion.
This ability is essential when deciding
upon the composition of a picture.
The worker who possesses this
faculty will naturally utilise it when
mounting his prints, and devote as
much attention to proportioning his
mounts cori'ectly as he does to proces¬
sing his prints. He realises that the
finished residt is incomplete as a work
of art unless both print and mount are
in perfect harmony.
Choosing the Mount.
When choosing a mount it is well
to remember its function — namely, to
display the i)icture, and not, as seems
to have been thought in the earlier
days of photography, to offer a counter
attraction .
It is most important only to buy
photograiphic mounts or mounting
paper sold definitely for the purpose,
since these are free from chemical
impurities.
As the percentage of prints most
workers wish to mount is usually
relatively low, it is worth while to
select mounting papers of good quality.
“ Heavy-weight ” should be used for
sizes up to 15x12 in. For larger
sizes, where a stouter base is required,
the mount can be pasted carefully on
ordinary white cardboard, or card
mounting boards can be used.
As a general rule prints on a cream
paper look best on cream mounts, and
white prints on white mounts, but
occasionally, if it is desired to empha¬
size warmth, a cream print may be
mounted on a white base, and, con¬
versely, coldness may be stressed by
placing a white print on a cream base.
Before mounting, the print should
be properly finished and trimmed.
Its appearance will frequently be
enhanced by applying a narrow black
border. This will “ tie in ” the com¬
position and prevent the eye running
off the picture. This line may be
printed in, but one drawn with carbon
pencil is to be preferred, for the
following reasons ; —
(a) It is rarely possible to decide
upon the exact trim when viewing a
picture under the enlarger ; (b) carbon
is dead-black and shows up against
the deepest tones in a print.
The line may be “ fixed. ” by passing
the edges of the print through a jet
of steam emerging from a kettle spout.
Care must be taken not to allow it
to remain long in any one position lest
the gelatine melts.
Placing.
It is impossible to set down a rule
for determining what size mounts are
required for different sizes of pictures.
Experience and artistic discernment
are the only guides which can assist
the worker. A few general remarks
may be useful ; —
(a) Remember that for any one
print there is only one size of mount
which will ideally suit it.
(b) An equal margin of mount show¬
ing at the sides and top of a picture,
with a somewhat larger one at the
base will usually look best.
(c) If a print has unhappy propor¬
tions, endeavour to overcome these
by placing it on a better proportioned
mount.
In addition to the border, many
prints can be given further " kick ” if
framed by a light double line on the
mount. These lines are more easily
drawn before mounting. Mark the
position of the print, and then draw
the framing lines in pencil.
For strong black-and-white prints,
the lines can be ruled with a ruling
pen in indian ink. For those of excep¬
tionally warm tone an ink such as
Vandyke brown may be used with
advantage. The importance of dead
accuracy need not be stressed, as
nothing is more annoying than a
crooked print or lines slightly out of
alignment.
Mounting .
Mounting itself is a simple matter.
For obvious reasons it is advisable to
use an adhesive which is unaffected by
damp. A good white dextrine moun-
tant can be used with satisfactory
results. This is obtainable as a thick
white paste in t.ubes or pots.
Whatever type is chosen it should
not be spread over the entire back of
the print, but in a narrow band along
the top and half-way down each side,
keeping the adhesive a quarter of an
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inch from the edges. Avoid a thick
coat, and allow the mounted prints to
dry under pressure.
Dry mounting has many advantages
over other methods. Not only is it
clean and unaffected by damp, but
it unites a print to the mount in a way
no other adhesive can do, the finished
result is perfectly flat and it also
enables the use of more ambitious
treatment.
An Effective Mount.
One method which displays the
print to advantage is the following :
For this, in addition to the mount and
photograph, Japanese tissue and black
mounting paper are required.
As before, a thin black border is
given to the print. The tissue is cut
larger than the photograph (half to
three-quarters of an inch at top and
sides and one and a half to two inches
at the base). Owing to the trans¬
lucent nature of the former the black
paper is visible when mounted under¬
neath. To obtain this effect it should
be cut slightly smaller than the tissue.
The resulting grey tone forms a perfect
link between print and mount.
First attach the underlay of black
paper, then the Japanese tissue, but
this is not mounted beyond the limit
of the print. When marking the
position of the former mark also that
of the print, which is then mounted on
the overlay.
If a number of similar prints are
being mounted, templates made from
sheet tin the sizes of the underlay and
tissue will save endless time.
Titling.
The writing of a title or signature
should not be done carelessly. Many
workers seem to think a big dashing
signature or heavy title necessary for
even small prints. It is better to have
no title at all than one badly written
or out of proportion.
Because of its beauty and legibility
Roman type is the ideal form of
lettering, and should be used. Care
must be taken to get the letter forms
correct, as nothing lets a print down
more in the eyes of the critical than
badly proportioned type. Quarter-
inch lettering, very lightly pencilled,
is quite large enough for 12x10
photographs. J. H.
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r« AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CiriEMATOQRAPHER a
December i6th, 1936
«
^ at HOME
By THEM PASSINGHAM,
13 ft
Diagram showing arrangement of sitter, lights,
reflector and camera in making the picture
"Those Thrillers.’’' The spots marked " B ’’
would have been unsuitable for the subject with
this lighting.
" Those Thrillers.” 5 secs., f^.^. Agfa Ban.
IF your house is lighted only by gas, or if you
have electric light but cannot afford a set of
photographic lighting ecjuipment, don't let
your camera hibernate in a cupboard. With
the ordinary lighting, a tripod and a few easily
contrived “ gadgets,” you will find it pleasurably
simple to make qu'te effective home portraits and
figure studies of very satisfactory quality.
Fo ensure success you must do a little careful
preliminary planning. I.oad the camera with super¬
sensitive panchromatic film, the faster the better,
as the length of exposure is thus greatly reduced.
No light filter is necessary.
Aim at getting into your photographs that touch
of sincerity which makes a convincing portrait, not
a mere likeness, ^’our sitter should be occupied and
interested, not just sitting. The rug-maker of my
illustration was enthusiastically busy with her pattern
while the camera and lighting were being arranged,
so that when the exposure came she was not in the
least tired or bored.
The clothes of the sitter are important ; fairly
plain self-coloured materials, not too light, are best
if the background is dark, and vice versa.
The length of exposure varies with the square of
the distance of the subject from the light, so the face
of the sitter should usually be at a distance of, sa\',
four to six feet. With one incandescent gas burner
at five feet and Kodak or Selo S.S. Panchromatic
film 10 to 12 seconds at f/8, 7 to 8 seconds at f/5.6,
and 5 seconds at f/4.5 should be enough. With one
60-watt electric light use three-quarters of these times.
“ The Rug-maker." 5 secs., fj^.b. Agfa S.S. Pan.
To obviate movement during. these time-exposures it is
advisable for the subject to be steadied by leaning on
elbows or against furniture.
Now turn to “ Those Thrillers,” which is a typical
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December i6th, 1936
ih( amateur photographer
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
1
STUDIES
Artificial Light
example. The diagram shows how the
camera and subject were placed, with a
good space between subject and background,
thus rendered dim in the picture. Any
light-coloured objects which would show up
in the photograph should be removed from
the background. As the single top-liglit
would have thrown harsh shadows on tlie
lower parts of the face, light had to be reflected
on to it from below by using a large piece of
white paper (R in diagram) under the gas,
slightly propped up to reflect the light in the
desired direction. The book also acted as
a reflector. Finally, it was necessary to
illuminate the chair on the sitter’s right by
directing the rays of an ordinary electric
torch from a side table (T in diagram), thus
giving a pleasing sheen to the hair. The
torch must be so arranged that its beams
fall on the hair and not on the face, or a
very harsh effect will result.
The picture “ Warm Comfort ” is included
to show how flashlight throws up unwanted
details in the background. This is very difficult to
avoid, owing to the searching quality of flashlight. It
is very suitable for some subjects, but the mass of detail
it reveals is not disclosed until after the negative has
Warm Comfort." Flashligiit.
4 gr.'. Agfa powder at^ 6 ft.,fls.6.
S.S. Pan.
Kodak
"Concentration." j secs., f 1^.6. Kodak S.S. Pan.
' " The Family Lawyer."
been developed. By using a single light, either gas
or electric, or photoflood lamps in reflectors, if they
can be afforded, the light can be concentrated and
is more under control. It is highly desirable for the
production of successful pictures of this sort that
the interest should be centred on the figure itself.
Working on the lines described above, you can get
studio effects, using the real backgrounds of your home.
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n 6 CIMEMATCXiRAPHER a \ December i6th, 1936
Readers’ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR COPYING.
An extremely simple and efficient device for copying small
originals can be made from materials to be found in
nearly every home, at trifling cost.
Obtain a box i?5-24 in. long and some 10 in. wide. A depth
of 4 in. will do. Remove a quarter or one-third from the back,
and make a hole one inch in diameter at each end for standard
lampholders, wired in parallel to an adapter.
If the box is now placed on one of its long sides on the table,
and its open side towards the object, it will be found that the
latter can be brilliantly and evenly illuminated. To prevent
any direct light reaching the camera, cardboard shields are
arranged as shown. Paper reflectors can be fitted if desired,
or, for the utmost power, tinfoil, or tinplate.
Using two 60-watt frosted bulbs, and a lens at f/8, w'ith a
plate rated at 100 H. & D., exposure is about fifteen seconds.
It is essential that the camera have a focussing screen,
and be mounted on a firm, but movable base. An adjustable
clamp and a 14-lb. weight will serve. Should only single exten¬
sion be available, experiments can be made with supplementary
lenses of varying foci (6-12 in., for example). A friendly
optician would lend a few old spectacle lenses. With these,
of course, a small stop must be used. If difficulty is ex¬
perienced in getting very small objects in focus, move the
object, not the camera. Paper negatives could be printed with
this apparatus. IVI. K. Kidd.
Fig. I. Prints mounted between glass, some with calendars attached.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM SPOILT PLATES.
IN spite of the enormous number of roll-film users to-day,
and the influx of “miniature” workers, there are still
many users of plate cameras, of quarter- plaie size and
larger. The following suggestion should bo welcomed by these
Fig. 2. The backs of the mounted prints.
photographers as indicating not only a method of
disjiosing of old and spoilt glass negatives, but also
providing some attractive Christmas and New Year
gifts.
First clean the negatives by removing the film in
very hot water with a stiff nail-brush. Prints of
suitable subjects are made, and of the same size as
the plates. Each print is then sandwiched between
two clean glasses and bound with passe-partout binding-
strip, as shown in the illustration (Fig. i). If necessary
a calendar can be attached to make it suitable for
the present season.
From the local sixpenny stores stick-on hangers for
passe-partout work can be obtained and fixed to the
backs of the mounted prints, or struts can also be
obtained, which will enable them to stand up. This
is shown in Fig. 2.
If necessary, titles can be added to the prints in
white ink before they are bound up, or titles and
greetings can be neatly written on a separate slip of
black or coloured paper and affixed either to the
print or the back. L. Gordon Paule.
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December i6, is)3b
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
ENSI6N INDOOR II6HTIN6 OUTFITS
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ENSIGN MULTIFLOOD
ENSIGN PHOTO-SPOT
The Ensign Multi¬
flood can be
turned in any
direction, and
will hang or
stand anywhere.
Brilliant light just where you want it.
The large 12-in. reflector mounted on a
universal joint enables the light to be
projected in any direction. The stand
will stand anywhere, hang on the back of
a chair or from a
picture rail. Outfit
includes reflector
with Bakelite lamp¬
holder, 6 ft. of flex
and plug, and uni¬
versal head stand.
Packed complete in
box. PRICE, with¬
out lamps . 6/-
OSRAM PHOTO¬
FLOOD LAMP, any
voltage, 2/6.
PortableSpotlight Outfit
To obtain really original
and dramatic lighting effects
a good spotlight is essential.
The Ensign Photo - Spot
packs away into a small
space and operates from
any home lighting point.
No. 2 Outfit, with case and
spotting attachment (with¬
out lamp) . £1 17 6
Osram Photoflood Lamp,
any voltage . 2/6
ENSIGN SYNCHROFLASH OUTFITS
For Synchronised Indoor Snapshots by Flash-bulb or
Flash-powder. A simple means of ensuring perfect flash¬
light pictures. Both the shutter of the camera and the flash¬
bulb are controlled by the camera release. Easily fittedto the
camera. Models for all types and shutter. Prices from 10/6
ENSIGN PHOTO FLASH-BULB OUTFITS
Operated from an ordinary torch
battery, these Outfits ensure in¬
stantaneous pictures, without smoke,
smell, or noise.
PRICES ;
No. 0. — Complete with 2 flash-bulbs,
Silverlite folding reflector, torch,
battery and test-bulb . . 5/6
No. I (illustrated). — Complete with
2 flash-bulbs, torch, battery, test-
bulb and Multiray metal reflector
12/6
Ask your dealer for a copy of “ Simple
Lighting Equipment for Amateurs — by
ENSIGN,” or write to :
ENSIGN, Limited, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. i
synchroflash
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS_ December i6, 1936
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
We have sometimes heard it questioned whether miniature photography is likely to be a phase followed by an overwhelming reaction
towards larger cameras. Here are our views on the subject, supported by a little inside information. The miniature camera is here to
stay ; furthermore, it will get smaller and smaller. Eventually, we think that a 21X2' negative will be considered the very limit in size,
and that the 24x36 mm. negative will be thought a medium size. In support of our theory we will adduce the fact that there are shortly
arriving in England several high-class precision cameras for 24x24 mm. negatives. The most outstanding of th*e is the “ Robot,” which
has achieved tremendous popularity during the eighteen months it has been on the Continental market. This camera has interchangeable
lenses, an ingenious patent focussing system, and a clockwork shutter which is wound once for every twenty-five exposures. Pictures
can be taken at machine-gun speed, as the act of depressing the release both fires the shutter and transports the film. Besides this, there
are a number of genuine vest-pocket miniature cameras in the offing — one example of which is now practically ready for release. This
takes single 24x36 mm. exposures, has a built-in range-finder, exposure meter, and a set of filters, but is little bigger than a match-box.
In the forthcoming number of The Amateur Photographer we propose to give some more information relating to cameras of revolutionary
design which will shortly be on sale in England, and will, of course, first be seen at R. G. Lewis’.
We are the leading Leica firm. Besides the cameras
themselves we stock and should be glad to demonstrate
ail the auxiliary scientific apparatus, copying equipment,
projection apparatus, etc., that go to make the Leica
the '* universal ” camera.
We should be pleased to take any existing instru¬
ment, particularly miniature cameras, in part
exchange for a Leica.
Leica Ilia, f 3.5 Elmar . £34 0 0
Leica Ilia, f/2 Summar . £43 0 0
THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A
VERY SMALL SELECTION OF OUR GUAR¬
ANTEED SECOND-HAND MINIATURE
CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES ALL OF
WHICH ARE SUBJECTED BEFORE RESALE
TO THE MOST CAREFUL TESTS. OUR
USED MINIATURE CAMERAS MAY BE
PURCHASED WITH THE SAME DEGREE
OF CONFIDENCE AS NEW ONES. THE
PURCHASE OF APPARATUS FROM US IS
AT ALL TIMES A GUARANTEE OF ITS
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION.
A Few Exceptional Cameras with Extra-Wide
Aperture Lenses. Specially recommended for
Winter and Artificial Light Photography in
general.
Makinette, a special model with special front. Leitz
view-finder, f/2 Supracomar lens. Rapid Compur
shutter. (Cost approximately £30) . £15 15 0
Contax Model 1 1 1, f 1 .5 Sonnar lens. As new £63 10 0
Leica Model Ilia, f 1.9 Hektor lens. As new £45 0 0
Elxakta Multispeeds Model B (latest lever-wind type),
fitted inproved Dallmeyer f;1.9 Super-Six lens.
Indistinguishable from new . £26 10 0
Contax Model I, latest 1936 model, guaranteed very
slightly window-soiled only, f 1.5 Sonnar lens, with
carton and instructions booklet . £42 10 0
Another, as above, but second-hand. Condition as
new . £39 10 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model III, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £55 0 0
Contax Model I, latest type range-finder, f 2 Sonnar
lens. As new . £29 10 0
Contax Model I, slow-speeds shutter, f/2.8 Tessar.
Practically as new . £19 10 0
Contax Model 1, slow-speeds shutter, f/3.5 Tessar.
Practically as new . £17 10 0
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, f,2 Summar lens, ever-ready case.
As new in every way . £35 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens. As
new in every way . £31 10 0
Leica Mode! Ill, black, f/2 Summar lens. Practically
as new . £29 17 6
LEICAS (contd.) :
Leica Model III, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar. As new
£24 15 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new
£22 10 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£21 10 0
Leica Model II, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new
£20 10 0
Leica Model II, black, fitted magnification for range¬
finder, f/3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition
£19 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable, f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Good condition . £7 15 0
Leica 250, f 2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. Cost
£57. ExceMent condition . £40 0 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar, case. As new
£23 15 0
Leica Standard Model, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case.
Excellent condition . £11 17 6
Leitz 5-cm. f^2 Summar, non-collapsible. . . £9 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f 4 Elmar. As new . £8 17 0
Leitz 1 3. 5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar (chromium, coupled). As
new . £10 0 0
Universal Finder, black, as new, £3 : Chromium, as
new, £3 5s. ; Chromium Angular Finder, as new,
32s. 6d. : Negative Viewer with opal plate, 32s. 6d. ;
Flashlight Attachment, £3 ; Reflecting View-finder.
25s.: Megoflex Attachment, £3 1 58. ; Frame Finder,
with adjusting mask, 25s. ; Fikus Lens Hood. 128. •
Slow-speeds Attachment, £2 ; Swing Filler for
Valoy (Fylto), 25s. : Leitz Micro Attachment, in
case, os new, £7 ; Leitz Universal Setting Device,
Bazoo, as new. £2 17s. 6d.
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
range-finders :
Nettax (only a few weeks old), 2 fillers, ever-ready case.
As new. Cost £34 I Os . £26 10 0
Super Nettel, f 2.8 Tessar, case. As new. . . .£17 10 0
Dollina 1 1, f 2.8 Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigtiander Super Bessa, f 4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530 16, f 2.8 Tessar. As new.. £20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530 2, f 3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530 2, f 4.5 Tessar. Rapid Compur. case.
As new . £13 18 6
Super Ikonta 530 2, f 4.5 Tessar, normal Compur, cose.
As new . £13 0 0
Plaubel Roll-Op, fitted f 2.8 Antlcomar lens. As new
£15 15 0
MINIATURE REFLEXES :
10. 5-cm. f 4.5 Xenar Telephoto, for ReHex-Korelle.
As new . £5 18 6
Reflex-Korelle, f 2.9 Radionar, ever-ready case. As new
£10 10 0
Ikoflex I, f/4.5 Novar. Derval shutter. As new £5 17 6
Welta Superfekta, f,2.8 Tessar, 2 filters. As new
£18 10 0
Primarflex, f/3.5 Tessar. As new . £27 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f 2.8 Tessar. 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, f 2 8 Tessar, ever-ready case. As
new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B. f 3.5 Tessar. case. As new £17 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f'3.5 Exaktar
£11 15 0
Exakta Model A, f,3.5 Tessar, Excellent condition
£1317 6
Exakta Model A, f 2.9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£12 17 6
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
Sashalite Synchronised Flash Attachment for Exakta
30s. Od.
Reflex-Korelle, improved shutter, f/2.8 Tessar. As
new . £15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Excellent condition
£11 17 6
MINIATURE REFLEXES (contd.) :
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, case.
Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x 4, f '2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 7 6
Rolleicord II, f/4.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 10 0
Rolleicord II, f/3.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£12 17 6
Noviflex, f '2.9 Trioplan, filter, case. As new £9 17 6
Voigtiander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, filter, Proxars. As
new . £1 I 15 0
Foth-Flex, f;3.5 anastigmat. Excellent condition
£6 10 0
Welta Perfekta, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur . £8 7 6
Rubyette Model 11, revolving back, L4.5 Dallmeyer lens,
3 slides. As new . £8 17 6
MISCELLANEOUS :
Ensign Autorange, fitted f/4.5 Ensar, Compur shutter,
case. Excellent condition . £7 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/2. 5 lens. Excellent condition. .£5 5 0
Dolly Certo Super Sport (for 12 or 16 pictures on 3ix2i
film), f/2.8 Tessar, in immediately detachable Com¬
pur shutter, 3 slides, focussing screen. As new
£11 15 0
Voigtiander Virtus (16 on 3^x21), f/3.5 Skopar, Ex¬
cellent condition . £6 5 0
Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur. As new
• £6 10 0
Baldax (16 on 3iX2i), f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur. As new
£5 13 0'
Nagel Vollenda (V.P. size), f/4.5 Radionar, Pronto
shutter. Excellent condition . £3 17 6
Plaubel Makina Model II. f'2.9 Anticomar lens, coupled
range-finder, 3 slides and F.P. adapter. .£25 0 0
Tele-Makinar Lens, for Makina. As new.. £7 15 0
Planovista, only a few weeks old, f/2. 7 Plasmat, Rapid
Compur, case. As new . £11 15 0
Planovista, f'3.5 Trioplan. As new . £8 10 0^
Dollina I, f/2.9 Radionar, Compur shutter. As new
£6 17 6
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, filter, case . £6 19 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, 6-speed shutter. As new
£4 0 0
Kodak 620 Duo, f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter. As new
£6 18 6
Kodak 620 Duo, f/'3.5 lens, Compur shutter, case.
As new . £7 17 6
ELECTRIC EXPOSURE METERS:
All guaranteed to be as new.
Photoskop, in case (cost £5 5s.). £1 5s. ; New Model
Avo, £2 : Zeiss Helios, £3 5s. : Weston Model 627
(latest but one). Universal, £3 ; Leica meter, £3 ; Sixtus,
£3 I8s. 6d. ; Prinsen, £2; Largodrem. Us. 6d.
ENLARGERS :
Praxidos Automatic 6x6 cm.. No. 506, with tall lamp-
house and double condenser. Cost £21 !3s. 6d.
As new . £15 15 0
Ensign Automatic Miniature Magnaprint. As new
£6 5 0
Vertex 6x6, f/4.5 lens, Shop-soiled only.... £6 18 6
Leitz Fyiab, to take Leica lens . £6 5 0
Zeiss Automatic Miraphot for 3ix2i negatives, f/4.5
Tessar . £7 13 0
Zeiss 9x 12 cm. Automatic Miraphot, f/4.5 Tessar. As
new . £9 15 0
Ensign Midget Magnaprint. f/6.3 lens. As new
£3 10 0
Write for our special booklet, " Miniature Enlargers," in
which all types of instruments are fully described and discussed.
R. G. LEWIS, The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. I
(HOLBORN 4780) (Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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“ MINIATURE" NOTES
i Ju m Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
^ im ■ queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
The Miniature-sized
TRUE REFLEX
By C. A. BROMLEY.
Many a user of an “ old-fashioned ”
quarter-plate reflex must hesi¬
tate before he decides to change
his cumbersome but faithful old friend
for the more portable miniature camera.
To a photographer accustomed to seeing
every subject in full detail on the focus¬
sing screen before he makes an exposure,
the view-finder, however accurate, and
Fig. I. In the Library.
however clear and sharp the picture that
it gives, must seem at best something of
a makeshift. And a range-finder, even
though used in conjunction with a
depth-of-focus table, gives no really
vivid picture of the amount by which
a background or a secondary subject
will be out of focus.
For the refle.x user who wishes to
go miniature ” without revising his
methods of work the solution is obvious —
get a miniature reflex. Of these there
are two kinds : the twin-lens, and the
true reflex ” in which a single lens
is used both for finding and taking in
exactly the same way as in the larger
cameras of the same kind.
The True Reflex.
Personally, I prefer the single-lens
reflex, as it not only gives in its finder
e.xactly what will appear on the negative,
but also possesses the advantage of
permitting a change of lens without
difficulty — no second finder lens is
required, and there is no range-finder
coupling to do. Screw in the new lens,
whether properly designed and fitted
for the camera or not, and if the picture
is right on the screen it will infallibly
be right on the negative.
Of the available “ true reflex minia¬
tures,” I chose the " Exakta,” mainly
because I fell in love with some of the
points in its design, besides approving of
the limitation to eight as the number of
exposures on each spool of film. The
winding of shutter and film by a single
knob makes double exposures impossible,
while the refusal of the mirror to drop
until the shutter is wound gives due
warning that the camera is not ready for
taking a photograph.
As a normal-focus lens for general use,
embracing the usual angle of view,
a 3-in. lens working at f/2 was chosen.
The wide aperture, besides having the
obvious advantage of speed, is a great
help at times for focussing in a bad light,
even if, as in taking an interior, the
lens is ultimately stopped down.
Figure Work.
For figure work where near approach
to the subject is not possible, for portraits
in which distortion would be evident if
the camera was brought too close, and
for landscapes where a narrow angle of
view is desirable, 1 added a second lens
of telephoto type, having a focal length
f)f just under (> in., and an aperture of
f/5.5. This gives a magnification of
nearly two diameters over the image
thrown by the normal lens, and proves in
practice to be of the greatest possible value.
But there is, of course, no question
but that the lower sjieed of a telephoto
lens and the greater suscejitibility to
camera-shake of the enlarged image, do
tend to limit its use to occasions when
light is plentiful or a tripod possible.
In spite of its small size and ready
portability, there are few subjects
outside the range of such an equipment
as this. In common with all the minia¬
tures, whatever their type, the camera
can be handled rapidly enough to catch
the fleeting subject before it is too late.
The change from plates to films, once
thought of as being a handicap to serious
work, has in recent years quite ceased
to be so, for fast panchromatic emulsions,
at one time the exclusive preserve of the
user of plates, are now on sale in roll-
film form in every shop.
The change to films and the small size
of the negative have turned out in my
case to be a help to good work. The
small size of the negative involves
making all prints by projection, and
while focussing the enlarger it soon
becomes second nature so to adjust the
image that all unwanted parts are
Fig. 3. Trafalgar Square at Twilight.
omitted altogether from the prints.
The result is that the prints, even if
small in size, are in each case the best
composition the negative will yield.
In effect, the prints are trimmed but
yet remain full size.
Depth of Focus.
Compared with the 2-in. lens of the
true miniature camera of 24x36 mm.
picture size, the 3-in. lens used on the
'' Exakta ” naturally has rather less
depth of focus. --\t the full aperture of
f/2 it still has as much depth as an
ordinary 5 j--in. lens used at an aperture
a little smaller than f/3.5 ; Fig. i, which
was taken at f/2, shows very good
distribution of sharpness over the various
planes. It had an e.xposure of i sec.
by ordinary room lighting — to be exact,
two 60 candle-power lamps in shades.
The depth of focus is again exemplified
in the picture of the swans (Fig. 2),
where it will be ::een that the background,
though blurred, is neither unrecognisable
nor offensively out of focus.
.4nother photograph that the quarter-
plate reflex could not have managed —
at least under the same conditions — is
that of Trafalgar Square at twilight.
This is really the most difficult time of
all to get a good photograph, for the
light, although terribly weak, is in
character very like that of full day.
In consequence, the large black areas of
under-e.xposure which are perfectly ac¬
ceptable in a true night photograph
cannot be allowed, and full exposure
is needed. Fig. 3 was given i/ioth sec.
at f/2. 3 on a super-speed panchromatic
film, using a pale filter to keep the
character of the sky.
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IfHf AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
L 6 CiriENATOORAPHER a
December i6th, 1936
mud-flats or the seaweed-covered tim¬
bers. Even a coal truck is a better
support for the camera than none, for
it is usually possible to find an old letter
or a pocket handkerchief to spread
between the grit and the camera. Even
if there is no wall or tree to cast a safe
bit of shade, the shadow of one’s own
body is always available, though some
people seem to forget its existence.
Taking Precautions.
But even with the sun right overhead,
and with nothing to sit on, reloading
can still be done, by taking certain
precautions. But )iot like the man in
the illustration. The camera should be
entirely closed up before opening the
back, and the back, when opened, should
not be allowed to hang free, but should
be rested against the coat. This pre¬
vents straining the joints of the camera,
as well as possible smearing of the lens
surface with the Angers. Then it is
advisable to avoid having the Aim
uppermost, since the strongest light is
there to creep in where it can. Keep¬
ing the Alms between the camera and
the coat is better. Also the work must
be done neatly and swiftly ; with
ordinary spools no more red paper than
is absolutely essential for a good start
should be wound on, and a Anger should
be kept on the roll to prevent any slight
loosening, which will assuredly allow the
strong light to enter and to fog at least
the edges of the Aim. All these remarks
^PP*y just as much to taking out an
exposed film as to the putting in of a
new one.
At the Ready ’’ G. K. SEAGER.
There is nothing more unnerving
than a sudden uncertainty as
to whether the camera is proper¬
ly adjusted or not. It is therefore
very useful to acquire the knack of get¬
ting the miniature into the ready for
action ” state with the minimum of
fumbling or delay. This knack can be
very rapidly aciiuired by means of a few
minutes’ “camera drill” in private, open¬
ing and closing the camera until the
movements become absolutely automatic.
In several miniature cameras the lens
can apparently be pulled out as far as it
will go in more than one position, but it is
only at one point of its circumference
that the true full extension is reached,
and at which it will lock properly. If
not so locked pictures will inevitably be
out of focus.
Making Sure in Advance.
The best time to see to this matter is
when closing the camera after use. If
the lens is pushed in at the proper spot
it can be pulled right out when wanted
without being looked at, and it can then
be locked without hesitation. On the
Leica a horizontal arrow must be
visible (see illustration) before the lens
can be locked, but it is frequently
desirable to be able to make this ad¬
justment with certainty without having
to look for it. After all, the expert
photographer wants to watch his subject
rather than Addle with his camera.
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In this connection there is another
mistake which, once known, need never
arise. When the diaphragm ring is
situated close to the lens hood, too full
a grasp of the latter may be found to
turn the stops in the act of locking the
lens. In the illustration the user has
actually stopped the lens to f/6.3.
Locking the lens of a Leica.
because his thumb and Anger are holding
the stop-ring more tightly than the
milled edge of the hood. Exposures
would naturally be considerably
“ under ” if this were not detected in
time, and it is only too easy to treat the
diaphragm-ring with unbecoming rough¬
ness, but by making a practice of
holding the hood only any possible
trouble is easily avoided.
Loading in the
Hand
By
DAVID CHARLES.
D .WEIGHT loading does not neces¬
sarily mean loading in sunlight,
although 1 have seen [jeople try
it. Nor is it easy to load and unload a
camera whilst holding it " in the hand.”
The proper place and method are in the
shade and on the lap or other steady and
comfortable support, so that both hands
How nut to load a Retina.
are free. Yet Alms can be changed in
the open air, and the writer has done so
on many occasions when circumstances
have demanded it. For instance, when
making a long series of views there may
be nowhere to sit e.xcepting upon the
Miniature Plate
FANST^E. Cameras
WHILE
opinions
as to the
merits of the
miniature cam¬
era are still divi¬
ded, an objection
on the part of
some photo¬
graphers is that
too many expo¬
sures are loaded
The Baby Sibyl— a current model, i^^to the camera
at one time.
Thirty-si.x, or even sixteen, is often too
many for the needs of the moment. An¬
other objection to the miniature camera
is that there is no rise of front. These
photographers might well consider how
far the V.P. plate camera meets their
needs. There for them lies the solution
of the problems of miniature camera
work without the objections.
For Plates or Film Packs.
The fact that it is not so popular in
these days permits the purchase of a
V.P. plate camera second-hand for very
much less than its original cost. There
are several types available, and one
at least, the. Baby Sibyl, allows the use
of a rise of front each way r.f the plate.
Second-hand collapsible focal-plane cam¬
eras, such as the Ernemann, can also be
found by those
who regard the
eye- level press
camera as the
snapshot camera
par e.\cellence.
E.xcept that they
are not Atted
with the modern
range - Anders
these have all
the attributes 4.5x6cm. Ernemann press
of the miniature camera, now only obtainable
Aim camera. second-hand.
In addition to plates these instru¬
ments will take cut Alms or Aim packs,
which are to be had in all sizes including
the 4.5 X 6 cm.
When Arst introduced these instru¬
ments were not very popular. This was
mainly on account of the fact that the
plates and Alms of those days were not
Ane-grained, and Ane-grain developers
were hardly thought of. The modern
photographer wanting large prints from
small negatives, and wishing to have the
use of movements associated with plate
cameras, but which are missing from the
miniature, will And a small plate camera
well worth attention. There is sufAcient
depth of focus to permit scale focussing
at large apertures, while there is always
the ground - glass screen should the
subject require it.
If miniature camera technique is
applied to this type of instrument it will
be as wide in its scope as any equiva¬
lent miniature camera built for roll Aim.
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December i6th, 1936
iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
Modern
Miniature Cameras
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
THE VOIGTLANDER “SUPERB.”
The Voigtlnnder “ Superb Camera is a twin-lens
reflex, giving twelve exposures on 3^x2^ film.
Each picture is 5 x 5 cm. (2-5/32nds in.) square.
The focussing hood on Ihe top of the camera springs
open on touching a spring. It contains a magnifier
for accurate focussing, and it is to be noticed that with
the magnifier close to the eye the w’hole focussing
screen, and not just the centre, can be observed. The
magnifier can be turned out of the way if not required.
Focussing isperformed by a lever under the taking lens,
which rotates a ring so geared to the focussing mount
of the finder lens that
both lenses move
forward together.
The camera fo¬
cusses down to 2 ft.
8 in., and as the
lenses advance the
whole finder as¬
sembly, inchiding
mirror and focussing
screen, lilts forward
so as to ensure that
the field of view of
the finder shall al¬
ways correspond ex-
actlv with that em¬
braced by the film.
The movcnien t
seems blaborate, but
it certainly ensures
that parallax in the
plane of sharp focus
shall be completely
eliminated without
making it necessary
to curtail the finder
image.
By folding down
the front screen of the hood a direct-vision frame finder
is provided, there being a square sighting aperture
in the back of the hood to ensure coiTCCt positioning of
the eye. Parallax corrcctioii is also provided here,
the plate containing the sighting-aperture being
movable up a graduated slide. It is surprising to
find how large a correction is rc(iuired when the camera
is focussed upon objects at distances of a yard or
less. The finder is particularly pleasant to use on
account of the fact that the sides of the hood remain
in position, thus excluding all extraneous light.
All the controls of the camera are visible from above.
The focussing scale is on Hk; circumference of the finder
lens, stops are controllcfl by a knob on the front of the
camera, and the speeds of the Compur shutter are
engraved in reverse, and seen ihrongli a small reflecting
prism. 'I'he setting lever of the shutter is on the left,
and the release on the right, and there is a depth-of-
focus table on the side of the focussing hood.
Loading the Camera.
The film is wound on by lo-and-fro movements of a
lever on tlte left of the instrum'-iit instead of hv the
cuslomnry knob. 1 he bru k opens in two parts for
loading, so miking the Idni-cluimlxu's very accessible.
To load, the Idni is drawn arnxss the back of the camera
iti the usual wav, finssing over large ebonite rollers on
either side of the picture ope.iiiug. On closing the
back, a third niHer is po-’-.ed on to the outside of the
paper to ensure that tin' lilin shall be really taut in
the camera, while tlie iiMud pre ssure plate is provided
to hold it flat in the focal plane. The film is then
adv.'iK'cd bv means of the lever until the figure “ i ”
on tlie liaiiki.ig paper Shows through a red window.
As it advances, it [passes ov’cr a knurled wheel, which
operate^' a coimter in the l)aek of tiie camera. This
is next allowr-d 10 run bad; lo “ i ” by moving a
release Initlon, and llie caim-ra is ready for use. After
tlie first p.xposure (he film is wound on by to-and-fro
moveiiienis of the winding lever until the figure
“ 2 ” appears in tlie counter window. Six or seven
movemeuls of the lever are required to change the
film between each piidiire and the next.
'J'w'o models of dds canjera are available, one with a
Skopar and one with a Hcliar lens. Both work at
J'l’d are mouu('’d in delayed-action Compur
sJuilter. The finder lens in both cases is an 1/3.5
Hcloiiiar. The prices, which include a wire release,
a leatlH'r neck-strap, a very full instruction booklet,
and a\i e.xposure calculator, are respectively nfry 12s. Od.
and 2s. ud. Particulars concerning the camera,
which can be obtained through any photographic
dealer, may be had from Messrs. Schering, Ltd., 18S-
192, High Holborn, W.C.r, who are the British agents
for Messrs. Voigtliinder.
Fine Grain,
I WAS very interested in a recent
article by Mr. Roy King on this
subject, in which he states that
sometimes, after taking the greatest
care over the development of a film
regarding temperatures of solutions, and
even drying in reasonable time, he has
found he is left with a grainy negative ;
whilst at another time, when the result
was not important and no special care
was taken over the processing, the
result turned out to he grainless.
Another point he, .stresses is about the
time of development ; suiiposing the
correct time for a certain film with a
certain developer is eight minutes,
Mr. King found that whilst there was
no grain at eight minutes, fifteen seconds
later grain was unpleasantly conspicuous.
He adds, " 1 found this most apparent
with .such developers as the Rorax M.O.,
hut far less .so with paratiheuylene-
diamiue.” Some experiments in con¬
nection with this point liave proved to
me that he is correct, ^and that every
second after the correct time has passed
is prodiK ing grain, this being more
pronounced if the film has been over¬
exposed than if it lias been under¬
exposed, My experiments were made
with a fast ]ian. film.
Bedtime.
Photographic Regrets.
I have many of these, and my greatest
is that I have never kept a photographic
record of the historic events which I
have attended since 1 took up photo¬
graphy. I think my first record would
have been Queen Victoria’s funeral.
This took place on a day of fog and the
fastest plate on the market was of H. A D.
speed about 250, so far as 1 remember.
My latest regret is that I missed the
burning of the Crystal Palace. I was
in London that night with my miniature
camera, and it was not until 1 was nearly
home that a friend asked me if I had the
latest news of the fire. I had to explain
that I had not even heard of it : as it
was then nearly midnight I decided for
bed, and went there very cross at having
missed a real subject for the miniature.
I met James Jarche the next day.
The Gamblers. F/1.5, ili^lh see.
and heard his tale of woe, which was
much worse than mine. He had been
playing bridge all the evening in a house
close to the Palace, went to bed about
eleven and read all about it in the papers
the next morning.
Candid Home Photographs.
I do not tliink that many of my readers
will wish to contradict me when I say
that the majority of recdly pleasing
miniature photographs are obtained when
the subjects are unaware tliat there is
a camera about. My two illustrations
this week will, 1 hope, help to prove m\'
point.
The " Gamblers ” were in a room with
the door slightly open, and there was
just enough radio to " hide ” the shutter,
which was giving a i/25th with my
2-in, Sonnar at f/r.5.
1 feel rather guilty of being a " peeping
Tom ” over tlie other photograph.
1 had been told that tlie lady was in her
bath and making a perfect picture, so
1 received quite a shock as I very quietly
opened the door and found her sitting
on the window-led.ge in the altogether.
However, I did just manage to e.xpose
before the nail-brush missed me. Stop
and speed the same as above, very late
on a June evening. This is my first and
only attempt at the nude — ^'so far.
A Correction.
A Streatham reader writes to say
that at the Circus held at Olympia last
year, his attention was called to a notice
forbidding photography without permit.
I did not see this notice, nor was J aware
that it was e.xhibited. Jiut this was
perhaps because, except for the first and
last days of the Circus, I was at home
with a severe attack of “ flu.”
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December i6th, 1936
iHi AMATEUR PHOTOORAPHER
ta 6 CiriEMATOQRAPHER <3
Miniature
Matters
THE SECRET of SUCCESS
with the Miniature
By C. A. OLDROYD.
ONCE upon a time — isn’t that how
all true stories begin ? — I was a
firm believer in the big outfit, and
it will come as a shock to some readers
that my favourite camera was a 7 X 5
Ango with an 8^-in. Heliar lens. With
six double dark slides the weight was
considerable, to say the least, and the
running costs high in proportion.
And then I made the acquaintance of
the “ Orphan.” It came about this way.
On an extended tour of the Continent my
large outfit broke down. Moving from
place to place I was unable to collect
the repaired camera for some time. So
I looked round the second-hand shops
for a temporary outfit, and an odd lot
caught my eye. It was an odd lot, to
be sure, in V.P. size, but no standard
slides seemed to fit the little fellow.
Neither lens nor shutter bore a maker’s
name, and the poor thing had seen
better times ; it was a true orphan.
Still, I took a chance on it, and in¬
vested a few shillings in the camera, the
friendly dealer presenting me with a
film-pack adapter, and after a general
clean-up the ” Orphan ” was put to
work — and I had the surprise of my
life.-
In nearly all cases the 10x8 enlarge¬
ments from the little negatives were as
good as similar ones taken with my large
camera, the greater depth of focus of
the f/6.3 lens made very accurate focus¬
sing easy, and the ease of handling
could only be thoroughly appreciated by
someone who had wrestled with a big
outfit for some years. I took about
two thousand negatives with this minia¬
ture, and a hundred or so were successful
press photographs.
When my tour came to an end, I
journeyed homewards with both the
big outfit and the ” Orphan.” During
the following weeks 1 used the big
camera for all pictures round and about
home, since the weight did not matter
in this case. But when I, later on.
Fine-Grain^Developers'^(7),
took the “ Orphan ” for a week-end
trip, he — she — it (have it your own way !)
did not appear to be up to its usual
form, and let me down with some par¬
ticularly interesting snaps I was unable
to repeat. In a weak moment we
parted, and I wonder where the little
” Orphan,” faithful companion for two
years, has eventually landed.
So back again to the big camera, but
now the big outfit did not give me the
good results of earlier years. At last, a
great light burst upon me ; I scored
with the “ Orphan ” when I used it
always, and no other camera. Simi¬
larly, I was successful with the large
outfit when I used this e.xclusively'.
The moral is ; Rely on one camera,
get to know it thoroughly, its range and
limitations, and you will in time become
an expert with this photographic tool
of yours, and handling it will become
second nature to you.
in my humble opinion this is the
true secret of constant success with the
miniature, or, for that matter, any other
camera. Constant use of one outfit
only, progressing through analysing
and correcting your mistakes, and
willingness to learn from your failures,
and from more experienced fellow
photographers, wall help you to get the
best out of your outfit, and make photo¬
graphy a real pleasure.
With a miniature, we have a much
better chance of securing unobserved
and life-like photographs than with an
outfit of even moderate dimensions.
Such snaps will have more human
interest, and appear more '' real,” than
posed pictures taken with large appara¬
tus.
A miniature can really do all the
average amateur requires, but to make
a success of miniature technique, use
only one camera, and master it. If
unsuccessful, try again, and keep on
trying till it will ” eat out of your hand.”
It will — eventually.
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES.
Some of the additional lenses available for those •
miniature cameras in which several alternative
lenses can be used are described as “ long-focus
lenses, while others are called “ telephoto *' lenses.
But I gather from the descriptions that in all cases
the lenses are telescopic, in the sense that they give
large pictures of distant objects. Is there any
distinction between the two types? M.S. {Cowes.)
A telephoto lens is simply a long-focus lens of special
optical construction. VVhatever the construction, a
long-focus lens gives a larger image than one of normal
focal length, but it is not sound to regard such a lens
as being equivalent in any way to using a telescope.
It is often used on near objects as on distant ones, and
is the standard type of lens for portraiture.
Any lens, other than a telephoto, whether of long
focus or short, requires to be mounted at a distance of
about its own focal length in front of the film, and
the extra extension for a long-focus lens is usually
provided, in miniature-camera work, by mounting
the lens on the front of an extension-tube. The tele¬
photo lens is one that for convenience has been specially
designed to require an extension considerably less
than its focal length. The difference between a 6-in.
lens described simply as “ long-focus and a 6-in.
telephoto lens is therefore that the former has to be
mounted some six inches in front of the him, while the
latter may only need to be three inches away.
In photographic parlance, the word “ telescopic ”
means “collapsing like a telescope.” It refers, -in
fact, to the mechanical details of the mount, and has
no connection with the optical structure or performance
of the lens itself.
GELATINE FILTERS.
/ have read of the various effects that can be obtained
by using filters of different colours, and am anxious
to try some experiments to become more closely
acquainted with the possibilities. Many filters, 1
notice, are obtainable in gelatine form at very low
prices ; is there any disadvantage in using them
as compared with the usual glass filter? And
how do I fix them over the lens ?
S. C. D. [Devonport.)
The only real disadvantage of a gelatine filter is
its extreme susceptibility to damage. One firm pres¬
sure with the finger on the surface will imprint on it
an indelible finger-mark which will ruin it. For ex¬
perimental purposes this does not matter at all, but
when you have made up your mind which filters you
wish to take into more or less regular use, you should
replace the plain gelatine filters with new ones properly
protected by being cemented between glass plates.
If your camera has a between-lens shutter you can
cut circles of suitable size from the gelatine filters,
unscrew the front cell of the lens, drop the filter in,
and replace the cell. This avoids the necessity of
making any mount at all. Cameras using focal-plane
shutters generally have a lens that is not easy to take
apart, and we suggest that if your camera is of this
kind you might mount the filter between two pieces
of card from which circular or square windows of
suitable size have been cut, and hold the filter over the
front of the lens by means of rubber bands passed
round the card mount, and over some convenient
projection on the camera or lens. When you obtain
your final glass filters you will, of course, have them
properly mounted in a screw-in or push-on metal
mount of the usual type.
ANGLE OF VIEW.
Do all miniature cameras givi the same angle of
view ? If not, how do the differences arise ?
S. K. {Wolverhampton.)
The angle of view embraced by a camera depends
on the ratio of the focal length of the lens to the dia¬
gonal of the picture. The ratio is usually about unity,
larger figures meaning narrower and smaller figures
wider angles of view.
THE BANTAM CAMERA.
A new miniature camera called the “ Bantam ”
has, I understand, recently come on to the market.
Can you give me the natne of the makers ?
G. M. {Durham.)
The “ Bantam Special ” is a new camera made by
the Eastman Kodak Co., of Rochester, N.Y,, U.S.A.
So far as we know it is not yet on the British market
but Messrs. Kodak Ltd., Kingsway, London, W.C.2,
may be able to give you some information about it.
MERITOL, AND TWO MORE BORAX FORMULA
Anew developing agent, “ Meritol,” has recently
been introduced by Messrs. Johnson & Sons,
Ltd. To make the working solution, which has
excellent keeping qualities, no chemical other than
sodium sulphite has to be added, and the developer so
made is capable of yielding negatives of very fine
grain. The following is the maker’s formula.
Meritol Fine-Grain Developer.
Hot water . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Meritol (Johnson’s) .. 140 grs. (i6grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 800 grs. (90 grm.)
Time of development for super-speed panchromatic
films, about 35 minutes at 65 degrees Fahr.
The remaining formulae given here are for metol
alone, and metol in conjunction with glycin, borax
being used as the alkali in both cases. These are
both soft-working developers of conventional fine-
grain type.
Metol-Borax Developer.
Metol . 40 grs. (4.5 grm.
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 1 oz. (55 grm.)
Borax . 40 grs. (4.5 grm.)
Water .. .. .. . . 20 oz. (1,000 c.c.)
Development time, 5 to 8 minutes at 65 degrees Fahr.
Rhodia Fine-Grain Formula.
Metol . 45 grs. (5 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 2 oz. (too grm.)
Glycin . 45 grs. (5 grm.)
Borax . 90 grs. (10 grm.)
Water .. .. .. . . 20 oz. {1,000 c.c.)
Time of development, about 10 minutes at 65 de¬
grees Fahr. _ _
To avoid possible error, we would like to make it
clear that in the formultz published week by week under
this heading the quantities given for sodium carbonate in
all cases refer to the anhydrous salt.
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December i6th, 1936
ih( amateur photographer
ta 6 ClhEMATOGRAPHER g
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
No. CCCLXIV.
Mr. MAURICE
BROQUET.
IT was about four years ago that I felt drawn toward
the practice of artistic ])l]o1ogra|))iy. Ifver since I was
ten years old 1 had been in tlie baliit of (.iking photo¬
graphs of small family groups, excursion parlies, elc., like
everyone else. Then one day I ha.d the opporuinily of seeing
a collection of prints made by Mr. Merman Murton, whose work
is outstanding in Belgian photography.
“ The simplicity and beauty of those prints aroused in me a
keen ambition to learn how to observe and bring out by means
of the lens those innumerable subjects which attract the
attention of the observer, blearing tha.t Mr. Burton directed
the Belgian Photographic and Cinematographic Association in
Brussels, I joined the club, and from that moment a fresh
horizon opened out before me.
" It was there that I made the acquaintance of
Mons. P. Dubreuil, whose helpful suggestions have
been most valuable ; and it was (here that I came
across the splendid ‘ A. lb’, of which I became a careful
reader, and from whose pages I have learned much of
the greatest interest.
" Although I am not, like certain others, a small-
print ' fan,’ I do a good deal of miniature work. Using
a Leica with an Elmar f/3.5 lens, I have nothing but
praise for this type of camera ; this is not said for
publicity purposes — it is merely my genuine feeling
on the matter.
" 1 consider that the use of a miniature camera is in
itself a wonderful education, as the need for enlarging
calls for the most exact and careful laboratory work.
The least carelessness means that a really good print
is out of the question. I always use Gevaert panchro¬
matic films, often with yellow or red filters in order to
obtain special effects. The e.xposure time I calculate
with a photo-electric meter. I develop my films in
a tank with metol, which gives a fine grain, "by the
time and temperature method.
" 1 do my enlarging by means of a condenser appa¬
ratus on bromide or chloro-bromide paper according
to the type of negative. Very often I use a diffusing
filter to minimise the grain or simply to obtain the soft
effect so attractive in certain cases. I never retouch
my negatives or prints e.xcept for the usual spotting in
both cases.
" I like clean, straight photography, and consider
that the processes necessary for this are no longer so
much a matter of time considering the perfection now
reached in the materials at our disposal. I always
try to make a picture, as much as to observe the laws
of composition, and do not hesitate, if these require
it, to make e.xposures at any angle — risky as it may be,
or even contrary to the laws of balance — so as to
secure a picture the lines and masses of which respond
to a true photographic composition.
“ Again I must mention my special indebtedness to
TJie Amateur Photographer, as well as to Messrs.
Dubreuil and Burton, to whom I owe my photographic
knowledge and success. Thanks to their most helpful
advice I have been able to face the juries at the Inter¬
national Salons, and have been awarded the gold
medal of the photographic section of the Exposition
Universelle de Bruxelles in 1935.”
(A further example of Mr. Broquefs work is repro¬
duced on one of the centre Art pages.)
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December i6th, 1936
Ih[ Amm PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 Cl^iEHATOGR.^JHER o
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
WINTER SUNSHINE/' hy S, InsulL
Much of the appeal of a snow
picture, such as this, depends
upon the fidelity of the render¬
ing of the tone values. Here, the play
of sunshine and shadow upon the
surface, the subtlety of the gradations
arising in consequence, and the more
definite contrast afforded by local
values of strong tone, are highly
attractive features, and the composi¬
tion, based as it is on a vari¬
ation of the “ S ” curve of
beauty, lends an interest of
its own.
The curve in question is
shown in reverse in this
instance, but its effect is just
the same. It starts at the top
at the left-hand side ; pro¬
ceeds downwards towards the
right ; returns on a down¬
ward inclination to the other
side ; and again changes its
direction to conclude in the
bottom right-hand corner.
Roughly, it follows the path
of the stream, and, while the
latter departs from the line
of the true “ S ” curve, these
variations are desirable in
order to prevent the con¬
struction from becoming too
obvious. It would not do,
in a landscape subject, which
is naturally of an informal
character, to have anything
in the arrangement that would
suggest a design of a deliber¬
ately formal type, which is
what would happen if the
stream did actually follow
the true curve.
Not only would it seem too
good to be true, but it would
also conflict with what our ideas of
the course of a stream should be, and,
besides, it would fail to harmonise
with the natural features with which
it would l)e surrounded. It is better
that the form should be suggested
rather than slavishly adhered to, and
it is because it is so. in this instance
that the composition seems to be so
successful and pleasing to the eye.
The form is indicated in the sketch
by the dotted line and, as far as line
is concerned, it is the main basis of
the construction and its most promi¬
nent feature. It is extremely useful
in suggesting a connection throughout
all parts of the picture, but, on account
of its nature, it does little towards
providing an indication of the centre
of interest, i.e., unless it be taken
that in enclosing it in one of its curves
some emphasis is afforded. Actually,
the point in question is indicated by
the chiaroscuro or the arrangement of
the light and shade. It occurs at (i).
which is the highest light and a
feature that naturally attracts the
prime share of the attention. Its
value is enhanced by its neighbouring
shadow tone, which makes it seem
brighter by force of contrast, and it
has considerable force of position,
being placed on one of the intersec¬
tions formed by divisions of thirds
vertically and horizontally. Any one
of these four points, the others being
unoccupied by anything of importance,
provides a strong and forceful placing
for the centre of interest, and the
fact, in conjunction with the innate
625
attracting power of the most brilliant
light, does, in this case, make the
point (i) the unquestionable domin¬
ating element in the composition.
It is through these several factors
that the motive — the effect of sun¬
light and shadow on the surface of the
snow — becomes so clearly stated. It
is admirably conv'eyed, on the whole,
and makes a decidedly attractive
picture ; but, all the same, it
could be wished that there
were less of the bits of twigs
and foliage showing through
the snow, for not only do they
impair the impression of purity
it should convey, but, to some
extent, they spoil its texture.
If they were wholly covered,
as they might have been if
the fall had been deeper, the
texture would be better sug¬
gested and so also would the
feeling of whiteness and
])urity.
In the winter-time, however,
it is no easy matter to get
everything as we could wish.
The days are so short, and,
if a fall of snow occurs, it is
most rare that it is followed
by sunshine. Moreover, if
these conditions arrive and
the fall is adequate, the
advent of sunshine usually
means a thaw, and, with the
time for making exposures so
limited, it is surprising that
anv result worthy of the
name is achieved.
In these circumstances,
therefore, we should not be
hypercritical, and should view
such pictures as have been
obtained with some regard for the
conditions under which they were
secured, to say nothing of the discom¬
fort and endurance that must have
been involved. Still, it is wise to ha\ e
such drawbacks as are likely to occur
brought to mind in order that they
may be avoided when the opportunity
for making snow ])ictures does arise.
Nevertheless, there are many
features in this effort that compel our
admiration, and, in its fine impression
of sunshine, it does attain a charm and
attraction of an exceedingly high
order. “ Mentor.”
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December i6, 1936
TheAMAIEUP phoiogpaphep
o i ClfiEMATOriPAPHFD n
WINTER SUNSHINE.
[From the London Salon of Photography.)
By S. Insull.
December i6, 1936
kAMAI[UR PHOIOGPAPHtl^
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CHEVALIERS D ICARE.
By
Maurice Broquet.
{See article, " How I make my Exhibition Pictures."
Decembei' l6, 1936
iTrt AMATEUR PHOTOCPAPHtl^
o d CINEMATOGRAPHER 3
APHRODITE.
{From the London Salon of Photography.)
Bv Walter Bird.
k AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ii d CIUEMATOGRAPHEP
December t6, 1936
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — “ Irene."
By Miss G. J. Collins.
2. — “ The Dancer.”
By Arthur Mead.
3. — “ Primroses.”
By Frank Price.
6. — “ Miniature Camera Portrait.”
By Herbert J. Nott.
7. — “ Fireside Study”
By H. F. Wilson,
4. — A Quiet Read.”
By H. D. Griffiths.
8. — ” An Indoor Portrait.”
By A. Halaham.
5. — “ Miss Mischief.”
By Joseph Maries.
9. — “ Iris.”
By N. G. Spark.
December i6th, 1936
th[ amateur photographer
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ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
IN dealing with portraiture, one of
the things that ought to receive
a reasonable amount of con¬
sideration — and very seldom does —
is the height of the camera in relation
to the sitter. Children, 'in the act of
playing on the floor, are taken from
waist or eye level, and older models,
even if carefully posed, are taken with
the camera placed on any odd thing
which happens to be about, providing
it offers a steady foundation, without
regard to its height.
Exaggeration and Emphasis.
If, as in the child example quoted
above, the viewpoint is too high, the
upper portion of the features — the
top of the head, the forehead, the
eyes and tops of the ears — is made to
appear too large and on an exaggerated
scale in comparison with the nose,
mouth, chin and body, particularly if,
as is usually the case, the camera is
also placed too near the subject.
On the other hand, if the viewpoint
is too low, the reverse obtains and
the chin, nose, and the lower portion
of the face generally are exaggerated
at the expense of the upper.
It is true that advantage can be
takep of the fact and certain weak¬
nesses in facial characteristics cor¬
rected by the adoption of an
appropriate viewpoint, but it needs
experience before the device is ex¬
ploited, and the use of emphasis in this
direction is scarcely within the scope
of the beginner. The disadvantages of
the low point of view are illustrated in
No. I of the prints reproduced on the
opposite page — " Irene,” by Miss G. J.
Collins — where the camera, judging
from the perspective of the print, was
somewhere about the level of the
sitter’s waist.
Viewpoint and Effect.
The consequence is that too much
of the underside of the chin is shown ;
it is over-emphasised in scale, and
there is something of an impression
that the model is suffering from
mumps ! The face seems lop-sided or
drawn down on the right-hand side,
whereas, if a viewpoint level with the
sitter's eyes had been chosen instead,
the features would have been shown
as they are ordinarily seen and no
apparent distortion would have been
disclosed.
In other respects the work is good,
although, perhaps, the contrasts of
light and shade are inclined to be
somewhat fierce. The probable cause
is that the model was too close to the
source of light — a matter which could
easily be confirmed and adjusted if
the subject be retaken — but, now
that the present negative is made, it
is possible that a greater harmony of
tone might be secured by the substi¬
tution of a softer grade of printing paper.
No. 2, " The Dancer,” by Arthur
Mead, is better in the arrangement of
its tonal scheme, but the reason why
the light should be shown to take its
gre9,test effect on the trunk of the
figure instead of the head is obscure,
and the viewpoint, again, is too low,
being somewhere about the level of
the model’s waist.
In the case of a full-length figure,
there is more latitude than with a
head and shoulders, no doubt, but
this goes a bit too far and the present¬
ment loses in naturalness in conse¬
quence.
Exceptions and the Rule.
One of those cases which prove an
exception to the rule is to be seen in
No. 3, ” Primroses,” by Frank Price.
Here, the viewpoint is below the
normal level, but is justified by the
fact that the subject is looking down¬
wards.
The low viewpoint in conjunction
with the inclination of the head brings
the plane of the latter to the same
relationship with the line of sight as
would have been the case if the head
had been upright and the point of
view at the normal level. It is an
excellent bit of work — perhaps a little
over-printed — but, apart from that, it
is as good as any on the page. There
is, however, somewhat of a sense of
restriction arising from the close
proximity of the top of the head to the
top margin of the picture, and the
truncation of the foot at the base, a
slight defect that could be corrected
by the addition of a quarter of an inch
ail round. A similar sense of restraint
exists in No. 4, " A Quiet Read,” by
H. D. Griffiths, where a like addition
would be equally beneficial.
The point of view is on the low side,
but not to an excessive extent. It
would be wise, however, to subdue the
bright light of the chair cover in the
rear, and the head would be shown to
better effect if it were placed at a
greater distance from the edge of the
mantel, as has been done with the
subject below — “ Fireside Study ”
(No. 7), by H. F. Wilson — which has
an advantage in that it scarcely con¬
veys the same idea of restriction.
Space and the Subject.
The light coming from the fire
forms a rather disturbing note and
should be toned down a bit by local
retouching. A further drawback is
also disclosed in the lack of sharpness
in the image throughout.
Equally good spacing is shown by
No. 8, “ An Indoor Portrait,” by
A. Halaham, but the rendering is
spoilt by the splashes of light which
have been allowed to fall on the hands
and legs as well as on part of the
setting. These bits of light create a
source of attraction which pulls away
from the interest that should rest with
the head.
In comparison. No. 5, " Miss Mis¬
chief,” by Joseph Maries, seems very
confined, and, though the rest of the
work is first-rate in its class, the
restriction is a severe drawback that
the excellence in other respects is
unable to overcome. Nor is there
any fault to be found with the level
of the viewpoint, and the placing of
the head leaves nothing to be desired,
so that, on the whole, the lack of space
in the setting seems a regrettable
oversight.
Lighting and Modelling.
The lighting has been well managed,
and, in consequence, the modelling of
the features is beautifully shown. In
this, the print compares very favour¬
ably with Nos. 6 and 9, “ Miniature
Camera Portrait,” by H. J. Nott, and
” Iris,” by N. G. Spark, for, in both
cases, there is a loss of modelling on
account of the light being insufficiently
diffused and too frontal in source.
In the first, case, the height of the
viewpoint in conjunction with the
angle at which the face is seen causes
the chin to appear excessively pointed,
and, in the second, the backward tilt
of the head should have been met with
a corresponding increase in the height
from which it was viewed.
“ Mentor.”
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SUBJECTS WITH REFLECTIONS.
By whatever means we try to
make " pictures ” we are bound
to be attracted and interested at
times by reflections, and in many
subjects they play a very important
part indeed. In fact the subject of
many pictures is nothing but reflec¬
tions, or very little else.
The novice who tries to paint
pictures without reference to nature
generally comes to grief very badly
when attempting to render water.
He generally paints the sea as some
sort of green, and a pond as some sort
of blue, and wonders why the result
does not look “ natural.” He might
just as well paint a mirror in a room
just one simple colour. The sea
sometimes has a prevailing green
tone, and a pond may or may not
have blue in its colouring. But in the
case of all water the colours and tones
depend mainly on what the surface of
the water is reflecting.
The novice in photography is often
beguiled into photographing a subject
simply because the reflections in still
water are so perfect a repetition of the
objects reflected. He would not be
so likely to photograph a mirror in¬
doors for the same reason, although
the reflections would almost certainly
be a still more perfect replica of the
objects.
In a general way it may be said that
in outdoor subjects the more perfect
the reflections the less satisfactory is
the result from the pictorial point of
view. Repetition in a modified form
is a valuable aid to picture-making ;
but if the repetition is too exact it
brings about too ecjual a competition
of interest. Of the objects repeated,
one must have a stronger interest
than any other. The photograph
that can be hung upside-down without
the fact being noticed may be in¬
teresting as a somewhat unusual state
of things, but it is not satisfactory
pictorially.
Fig. I.
Fig. I is not a good (or bad) example
of this sort of thing, but it illustrates
both sides of the question. The
glaring white posts are no acquisition
anyhow, but they are made worse by
being elongated and emphasised by
their reflections. Also the bit of white
wall and its reflection combine to form
a symmetrical figure which is by no
means pleasing. On the other hand
the vague repetition of the gable end
of the house and the trees beyond is
not unpleasing ; there is repetition,
but no e(|ual competition of interest.
Similarly Fig. 2 is better than it
would have been had the surface of
the water been smooth and unbroken
like that of a mirror. The reflected
buildings and so on would have been
sharper and clearer, but there is much
more variety and interest in the surface
of the pond as it is. There are ripples
formed by the wind and by the move¬
ment of the ducks, the high-lights
being reflected light from the sky.
There is nothing particularly " pic¬
torial ” about it, but the general effect
of the record is natural, realistic, and
to that extent pleasing. It cannot be
viewed upside-down without showing
clearly enough which are the actual
Fig. 2.
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objects and which are their reflections.
Jn Fig. 3 again the surface of the
water is so disturbed that mirror-like
reflections are out of the question.
There are not five birds standing on
their feet, and five other birds stand¬
ing on their heads, but we are in no
doubt that the five real birds are
standing in water, and not on land.
In any picture we recognise water by
what it reflects, and we judge the
state of its surface by the character
of the reflections.
We can all recall scores of photo¬
graphs in which more or less broken
reflections in water are the most
interesting feature. A sort of oily
surface with slight swell gives very
wonderful effects, and so does a
rippled surface which translates even
straight lines into " wiggles.” Long
before the days of photography artists
had observed and studied these ever-
changing forms so exactly that they
reproduced them with extraordinary
fidelity. In our case the lens does
it all for us in a swift flash of light.
It will pay us to watch for reflec¬
tions when looking for subjects. They
are common enough, for we find them
not only in large bodies of water, but
in puddles and wet ruts, on ice, on wet
roads and streets, and on any surface
with more or less reflective powers.
We shall not have to study reflections
long without learning
common blunder of
" shadows.”
to avoid the
calling them
W. L. F. W.
Awards in our Second Annual Novices’ Competition
AS indicated in a recent issue, this competition again
attracted an enormous number of entries, and demon¬
strated the keenness of our readers who are still in the
beginner stage.
Subjects of every kind and sort were de]hctcd, although,
needless to say, the summer holiday snapshot was in the
majority. We were glad to note, too. that a very great number
were obviously the photograjiher’s own work, and in most
cases these were of a better type than those produced (also
obviously) by D, & P. firms.
The entries were restricted to contact prints, and this, in
view of the present ” miniature ” fashion in cameras, resulted
in some thousands of prints of postage stamp size, or there¬
abouts. These were run very close in point of numbers by
prints of 4.5 x 6 cm. size, evidently made with cameras taking
16-011-2^ X3.T 8-exposure roll films.
All these, however, have been carefully scrutinised, and
some of these tiny efforts proved to be little gems. The bulk
of the entries were, however, 2^ x3^ or 2} square, with a large
number of quarter-plate and postcard size prints — showing
that many cameras of these sizes are still in commission and
doing good work in the hands of novices.
The general standard of the prints as a whole was surprisingly
good, particularly on the technical side, while pictorially there
is no doubt that this collection of workers includes many
first-rate exhibitors for the future.
The awards are as follows ; —
First Prize (two roll films every week for one year). —
Harvest End.” M. H. Disney, Little House, Redden Court
Road, Harold Wood, Essex.
Second Prize (two roll films every week for six months).
— " Lindy in the Bath.” G. F. Eales, 126, Uxbridge Road,
West Ealing, W. 13.
Third: Prize (one roll film every week for six months).
— “ Sentinel.” S. R. Gee, 9, The Octagon, Willerby, E. Yorks.
Twelve Prizes of one roll film every week for three months.
— " Great Expectations.” W. A. Chivers, Army W/T Station,
Mustapha Barracks, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria, Egypt.
“Shadows.” F. W'ard, S. Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh.
" Safe Home.” Joyce M. Tyrrell, Kirkland Lake Gold
Mines, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada.
“ The Pillion Rider.” Norman Ward, 5, Moretoa Avenue,
Sale, dies.
“ The Blow Hard.” Mrs. M. Boast, G.T.P. RIy., Amla C.P.,
Betul Distt., India.
“ The ^^^ee Sweetie Shop,” David Hodghtoii, 106, Turret
Road, Glasgow, W.3.
“ Self-Portrait.” R. Such, 130, Oxford Road, Smethwick, Staffs.
" Prince.” John I'ollard, 22, Coryjoration Street, Darwen.
" Care Free.” L.T. Green, 205, Watford Way, Hendon, N.W.4.
“ In the Garden.” H. S. Holden, Ingle Nook, Alexandra
Road, Abergele, N. Wales.
" Up with the Sun.” Mrs. L. Gadd, 73, Lyttelton Avenue,
Blackheath, Birmingham.
“ Midday Rest.” T. H. Messenger, 47, Albion Road, Sutton.
The following prints ran the winners very clo'^ely : —
“Treasures.” A. N. Thomas (London, S.W.) : ‘‘The Lady of the Lake,” Miss
L. Nienhaus (London, S.li.) ; ” Distant Views,” W, A. Headley (N. Wale?) ; ‘‘ Gos¬
sip,” Miss M. S. Blundell (Portbcawl) ; “ England’s Switzerland,” S. Barratt (Mans-
held) ; ‘‘Angler’s Corner,” E. Ward (Edinburgh) ; “Nature’s Patchwork,”
W. H. Perkiiiton (Shetheld) : “ A Bit of Old Edinburgh,” F. Ward (Edinburgh) ;
“ Doggie’s House,” Dr. H. M. Ibonipson (W. Kirby); “The Newcomer,” F. J.
Palmer (Margate); “ .\uybody Looking?” Dr. H. M. Thompson (W. Kirby);
“ Whitsunday,” E. L. Groen-Armvtage (Bath) ; “ A Cornish Valley,” M. H. Disney
(Harold Wood) ; “ Summit \ ievv,” R. W Hustod (Slough) ; “ The Lonely Station,”
E. ¥. Alldritt (Glasgow) ; “ Storm. Cloud,” Mrs. M. Boast (India) ; “ Polperro
Reflections,” W. Cilya Evans (W. Ealing) ; “ Morning Glory,” R. C. Tough (India) ;
“ Minehead,” H. Peath (Birmingham) ; “ Baker at Work,” B. Hercock (Dunstable) ;
“ Milking Time,” G. P'. Jiale? (W. Ealing) ; “ Lakeside,” E. Thomson (Luton) ;
“ Far from the Madding C’-owd,” R, E. Sutton (Merton Park) ; “ The Lily Pond,”
Alan West (Wallingtoii) ; “ Air Majesty,” W. R. Isterling (Liverpool) , “ What can
it be ? ” Miss W. E. Porter (Leeds) ; “ Cooling Waters,” J. J. Lovegrove (Bath) ;
“ Rajputand Hostel by Moonlight,” Harsha M. Kalvani (India) ; “ Lone Sentinel,”
K. Fernandes (India) ; “ The Evening Fisherman,” P. E. Stanley (Ramsgate) ;
“ Samford \ alley,” G. I.ambcrt (Australia) ; “ Boats,” W. Sheard (Stoke-on-Trent) ;
“ The Palace Gate,” F. Ward (Edinburgh) ; “ Mowing,” E. L. Dean (London, N.io) ;
“ Cleaning the Lake,” H. Smith (Bedford) ; “ Sunset,” N. G. Cheong Kin (Hong
Kong) ; “The i)bamblcs, Yoi'k,” A. Davis (York) ; “The Demonstration,” W. C.
Bills (Mansheid) ; “ Ihe Sentinel of the Glen,” W. Russell (Glasgow) ; “ Back from
the Morning Ride,” H. Wessels (China) ; “ Grandfather,” G. W. Owen (Worcester
Park) ; “ Reflections on Thirlmere,” Dr. H. M. Thompson (W. Kirby) ; “ Salt of the
Sea,” W. T. Granipin (Palestine) ; “ Trust,” T. F. Boughey (Soham) ; “ Plans for
To-morrow,” H. E. Slagg (Sittingbourne) ; “Before the Breeze,” W. Butterworth
(Manchester) ; “ Arab Quarter,” Miss Helena Harrison (Beckenham) ; “ The Har¬
bour, Clovelly,” H. S. Holden (Abergele).
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News and reviews
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS
Zeiss Ikon Ltd. have asked us to
draw the attention of amateur photo¬
graphers to the fact that now, during the
slack season of the year, is the time for
sending in repairs rather than in the
busy season, and then often only a day
or two before the instruments are
wanted for use. Not only is it more
convenient for the manufacturer, but the
customer also gets a better job, since
much more attention can be given to
repairs during the slack season than is the
case in the busy months of the summer.
R. F. Hunter Ltd., of " Celfix House,”
51, Gray’s Inn Road, W.C.i, have sent
us a new Rolleiflex/Rolleicord prospectus.
This contains several admirable illustra¬
tions in photogravure, and a lot of in¬
formation regarding these two popular
cameras. A copy will be sent free on
application to the above address.
The Aston Photographic Society is
worthy of the attention of all amateur
photographers living in that district of
Birmingham who desire to join a live
association. The Society was started in
1892, and the usual meetings have been
held at the Burlington Hall without a
break since that date. The membership
includes a number of enthusiastic workers
of both sexes, and all photographers who
care to visit the Thursday evening
meetings are welcome. Anyone interested
will receive an invitation and a pro¬
gramme by writing to the Secretary,
Mrs. I). Gregory, 79, Lindridge Road,
Erdington, Birmingham.
Messrs. M. W. Dunscombe, Ltd.,
of 5, St. Augustine’s I’arade, Bristol, who
are United Kingdom agents for " Ampro”
products, advise us that the present
retail prices of ” Ampro ” projectors are
as follows: Model " JS,” 500-watt,
silent, £42 los. ; Model ” KS,” 750-
watt, silent, jfso ; New Convertible
Silent-to-Sound ” N/C,” 750-watt model,
£60: Model "M” Amprosound, /115 los.;
Model “ N ” Amprosound, /127 los.
The " Electrodrem” exposure meter,
which has recently been put on the
market, consists of a light-sensitive cell
and indicating meter in a bakelite case,
to which is attached, in the form of a
handle, a cylindrical calculator. The
cell window is covered by a flap which,
when raised, acts as a sky-shade. Gra¬
duations on the dial take the form of
letters, and if the calculator is pre-set
for the speed of film in use there will be
found on it under the letter at which the
indicating needle stops a column giving
exposures at all apertures from f/2 to
f/22. Provision is made for the use of
the meter by artificial light, when it
indicates the very different exposures
needed for panchromatic and orthochro-
matic films. The cost of the meter is
£4, inclusive of a leather case, very
sensibly fitted with a loop by which it
can be attached to the shoulder-strap
of the camera case. The meter is
quite small ; in its case it measures
3|X2|xi^ in. over-all. The meter is
obtainable from Drem Products, Ltd.,
37, Bedford Street, London.
The Lincoln Camera Club invites
visitors to its forthcoming lantern
lecture on " Miniature Negative Photo¬
graphy,” to be given by Mr. L. J.
Parmiter, of Messrs. Leitz Ltd., in the
Lecture Hall of the Lincoln Technical
College on Friday, December 18th, at
8 p.m. Further details of the lecture
can be obtained from Mr. G. F. Shepherd,
c/o Messrs. E. R. Dixon, 194, High
Street, Lincoln, while readers interested
in the club are invited to write to Mr.
R. David Harris, Haydnholme, Sud-
brooke, Lincoln.
“ Ensign Photo Gadgets ” is the
title of an attractive little list of acces¬
sories for the amateur photographer,
just issued by Ensign, Ltd., of Ensign
House, 88-89, High Holborn, W.C.i.
Every reader should get a copy of this
list, which is very fully illustrated, as
it contains particulars of dozens of
just those little items needed to make
the outfit complete. It is particularly
appropriate at this present-giving time
of year, and a postcard to the above
address will bring it by return.
A miniature camera taking 36
exposures on 35-mm. film, and selling
£^'i 5s. with f/2. 9 lens, has been
introduced by the Norse Trading Co.,
Ltd., 37, Rathbone Street, W.i. This
is the “ Super Baldina,” and it is a
most attractive little instrument. Stand¬
ard daylight-loading cassettes can be
used with it, and it has an automatic
exposure counter that locks after every
exposure. A range-finder is built in
and coupled with the focussing adjust¬
ment, and a novel and ingenious fitting
is a built-in tubular view-finder with
parallax compensation. The correct
view is ensured at all distances by means
of an automatic tilting device operated
by the focussing movement. The lens
is a Meyer Trioplan in Compur shutter,
but a Zeiss Tessar f/2. 8 or Schneider
Xenon f/2 can be supplied at increased
prices. A further reference to this
camera will be made after we have had
an opportunity of testing it.
Those who read German will find
in ” Das Photo-Jahr ” (Wilhelm Knapp,
Halle, Saale, Germany, price R.M. 1.98)
an interesting and useful little volume.
It contains a calendar with daily space
for notes, each month being faced
with an article or illustration suited to
the season. There are forty pages of
articles on “ This and That," twenty
pages of useful tables, and a brief
review of novelties in, apparatus, etc.
The latest winner of the Wallace
Heaton Competition is Mr. Ivan H.
English, of 8, Goddard Avenue, Swindon.
F'uli particulars regarding this compe¬
tition for reailers of '' d'he A.R.” appear
regularly in our advertisement columns.
FACTS and FORMUL^^
^NE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in every issue.
They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal fonn as shown here, and each is comjdete in itself.
These facts and formula are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5X3,
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is six 3^x3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
on the “ Facts and Formulae.*’ They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs, llifie & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d. post free.
54.
QUICK DRYING OF PRINTS
IN “ Facta and Formuliie " No. 2fi, the quick dry*
ing of negativea, both on glaae and film, >tiia
dealt vitb, but the necessity for rapid drying
of prints arises also in the practice of press photo¬
graphy and other rush work, when finished resulta
are wanted In a mitiimum amount of time.
In press work the dn'iug of the negative is not
always important, as it is possible, at linies, to make
prints by enlargement from wet negatives. The
negatives are quickly rinsed after fixing and more
thorougljly dealt with after the prints are made.
Being able to produce prints very soon after an
exposure has been made also has advantages when the
amateur is '•operating” at a party or other function.
As mentioned in the previous formula, the use of
methylated spirit is the best method for drying
negatives, but with prints, as the paper it.self
absorbs water, two or more baths of spirit
will be necessary if ordinary drying methods are
adopted. For most purposes, if tie print after each
bath of spirit is held in front of a fire, the warmth
will dry the print very quickly.
A more drastic method is, after iilotting the print
and soaking it for two or three minutes in methy*
lated spirit, to bold it suspended by one corner
with a wire clip and set fire to It. The spirit will
burn oft rapltily and at the same time dry the
print. This method is adopted reguiarly by press
I>Uutograpbers.
If a great number of prints are prepared by the
spirit-drying inethoi the spirit becomes chargeil
with water after a time. This can be renewed fiy
collecting it in a large bottle and adding iiry iiotas-
sium carbonate, about 2 or 3 oz. to the pint, iihake
the mixture occasionall}’ and it will be found that
the water will be absorbed by tbe carbonate ami
collect at the bottom of the bottle as a heavy liquid.
Tbe renewed spirit can then be poured oil and used
again.
The formalin method can also be applied to
prints. In this case the print, after washing, is
passed through a bath of 10 per cent formalin,
given a final wash in hot water, and dried rapidly
iu front of a hot fire, or even placed between blotfers
and ironed with a hot iron, which will dry it quickly
and keep the print fiat.
The alternative is to squeegee the print after a
formalin or alum bath uu to ferrotype plate, which is
then placed in front of a hot fire. In this case the
print w’ill dry rapidly and peel off with a good glaze.
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ih[ amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Christmas and the Home Cinema
CHRISTMAS is an important time
for the amateur photographer. It
denotes a busy period of activity
devoted to a congenial task ; it means
ample opportunity for seeing that
favourite film again ; above all, it
provides scope for placing recent work
before much larger audiences than the
home circle is wont to muster in normal
times.
Some of these visitors are, indeed,
eagerly looking forward to the Christmas
cine shows. Others arc by nature
sceptical — even to the point of remark¬
ing that they do not, 0/ course, expect
to see anything like they put on at the
Splendora-Super.
It behoves us now to see that those
looking forward to the shows are not dis¬
appointed ; and, as regards the others —
well, maybe it will be possible to con¬
vince them that numerous good films
exist outside the programmes of the
local movie palace. . . .
For at least in the field of subject
matter, -amateurs are developing far
more interestedly than the professional
mixture as before ” experts.
Films.
Both private and commercial pro¬
ductions can be included in the majority
of Christmas programmes.
Dealing first with private films, it is
obviously an adventure to include any
good produclions from the worker’s own
camera or towards the making of which
he may have contributed. Mediocre or
rubbishy subjects should be entirely
omitted from the programmes — it being
found far better in actual practice to
give a brief show of first-class material
than to draw out a display with un¬
impressive reels.
From the host of commercial titles
which are available for showing on
non-flam, reduced-gauge stock, only the
best of tried productions should be
selected. Many of the shorter subjects
represent cinematography at a particu¬
larly high standard, and — paradoxically
enough — many of them are available at
the lowest rates for hiring !
Equipment.
Before the day of the fir.st show comes
round, steps should be taken to ensure
that the equipment is specially over¬
hauled in readiness for any unusual
activity. Certainly, the film gate and
entire optical system should receive
careful attention.
At the conclusion of these tasks,
no oil of any kind should be left remain¬
ing on exposed surfaces of the projector
By “ ACTINOGRAPHIST.”
— nor should the spare parts be passed
without actually testing the stand-by
duplicate lamp.
The screen itself is very important
in any full-dress show, hence some atten¬
tion may with advantage be bestowed
upon this important accessory, .-k soft
duster should first of all be used (upon
any kind of screen) ; following this, a
Sorbo ■' rubber is splendid for silv'er
and crystal screens, sponge and warm
water being recommended instead for
the white, washable curtains.
Comfort.
Much of the success of any show will
again depend upon the degree of comfort
which accompanies its production.
Warmth and cosiness are, of course,
details for special consideration — matters
like seating and accommodation being
somewhat ordered by the furnishings,
etc., available.
In any case, only the most comfortable
chairs and settees should be reserved for
the show, and these should be carefully
arranged about the axis of projection ;
failing this precaution, there will be
some risk of dull pictures to those sitting
on the c.xtreme boundaries of the
arrangement. And, needless to say,
chairs with high seating should be placed
well to the rtar of the room selected for
the di.splay.
Finally, safety as well as comfort
becomes a contributory factor in the
full enjoyment of all home cinema
exhibitions. With modern equipment,
there is very little risk of electric shocks
or explosive arcs, yet very real danger
can be brought about through the care¬
lessness of operators. Such danger is
almost entirely concerned with the
trailing of loose leads about the seating
and the machine itself. J ust a little
preliminary care in hiding tire flex cables
beneath the carpet will effectively pre¬
vent any of the things that might happen
through only one false step in the dark.
For the rest, it is advisable not to
meddle with satisfactory leads and con¬
nections. Where such have to be
cleaned or repaired, proper replacement
and adequate insulation alone can
ensure freedom from subsequent faults
and undue embarrassment.
Cold weather visitors. Good action pictures as suggested above are now obtainable in
Hyde Park and many other open spaces in London. The grdls have been driven
inland in great numbers by the cold weather.
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Letters to the Editor
The Editor is not responsihle for the opinions 0/ his correspondents.
THE “ OPTOCHROM ” TANK.
Sir, — As a user of the " Optochrom ” tank I found no
difficulty in separating, by a firm, even pull, the entire backing
paper from the end of the film, so long as the film was attached
to the backing by a paper strip. It is the substitution of a
linen strip attachment, by at least one of the leading film¬
makers, which creates the difficulty. The only course with
such films is to cut the backing paper off close up to the slot.
Otherwise. I have proved the tank to work perfectly and to
give excellent negatives. — Yours, etc., CHAS. M. DRAPER.
WHAT IS A MINIATURE CAMERA ?
Sir, — Why all this confusion about “ What is a miniature
camera ? ” ? Your correspondents seem to deal with any¬
thing but the precise object, i.e., the camera.
A “ miniature ” should have a normal short-focus lens, and
also a small picture area, but surely the essential thing is that
the instrument itself must be of small size when in use.
A normal-focus lens would presumably be equal in length
to the diagonal of the sensitive medium available for one
exposure, possibly five square inches.
My dictionary defines miniature as “ a small or reduced
copy of anything,” and this appears to include the small roll-
film reflexes up to 6X6 cm.
Admittedly this lets in the possibility of a miniature stereo
camera of comparatively large bulk, yet this could be a reduced
copy of a standard class. So 1 think the definition still stands.
— Yours, etc., A. W. FOSTER.
TRANSFEROTYPE PAPER.
Sir, — Referring to the query by “ W. S.” I have used a good
deal of this on glass and only occasionally had trouble. I
feel sure that his difficulty is due to one of two causes — either
the water has been too hot, or possibly the glass, though
coated, has been fingered on the surface. I have never been
to the trouble of coating it and have had few failures.
He should be told that a translucent celluloid can be got
from Messrs. Kodak, with one side matt, on which the transfer
is much more easily made. I have never spoiled a sheet with
this, and backed up with two thin glasses in the enlarger to
keep it flat he will hav’e no trouble. — Yours, etc., A. E. F.
December i6th, 1936
12-EXPOSURE FILMS FOR LEICA.
Sir, — I was greatly interested in Mr. Sowerby’s letter on
twelve-exposure films for the Leica.
Personally, I postponed buying a Leica camera for over
two years, solely on account of the thirty-six exposures neces¬
sary, and now that I have bought one I find this the one and
only drawback. I know many of my friends who would
definitely buy these cameras if a twelve-exposure film could
be obtained. Surely the manufacturers of such an ingenious
piece of mechanism can devise a twelve-exposure film that will
not be too prohibitive in price. They would sell thousands
more cameras. — Yours, etc.. C. HOLT.
Sir, — The recent suggestion by Mr. R. J. Hoblyn that twelve-
exposure cassettes should be marketed for Leica and other
cameras using the same film is, I think, one that would meet
with the support of practically every user of cameras of this
type. It is to my mind the one drawback to the Leica that
one has to wait so long to finish a roll, with the result that
one’s friends are constantly asking when they may expect to
see the pictures, and by the time they do, interest has evaporated.
The question of supplying a cassette for a short roll of film
obviously means increased cost, unless the present system of
regarding a cassette as ‘‘ scrap ” is abandoned. I suggest
it would be far more satisfactory if cassettes were better
made (some of those at present on the market are very un¬
satisfactory), and the purchaser would then make a regular
thing of returning cassettes for refilling with a further twelve-
exposure quantity of film. One would naturally pay a deposit
on the first cassette, or whatever number of cassettes one got
in the first place, after which they would continue to circulate
in very much the same way as soda-water siphons. — Yours,
etc., T. D. WYNN WESTON.
POTS AND PANS.
Sir, — Once again we have a photograph on your centre Art
pages of pots and pans. Nothing annoys me more, and I
know of others also, than these " pictures ” of tins and basins
and " washing-up.” Is the world .so devoid of subjects that
we have to descend to this rubbish ? I am sa3dng nothing
about the technique, which may be e.xcellent, but a person must
be devoid of any imagination if he can think of no better
subject than collections of junk of this type.
What a contrast is the study on the page opposite, " In
Quiet Waters.” It is unfortunate for the “ pot and pan ”
merchant that it came on the opposite jliage. The contrast
is so striking that it makes his effort look doubly depressing
and morbid. It is time old iron and dirty crockery went out
of fashion as subjects for photography. — Yours, etc.,
J. BRIMBLE.
The “ Eumig ” Projector
Anew projector, the " Eumig ”
P.lll, sold by Actina, Ltd., of 29,
Red Lion Square, London, W.C. i ,
is now available in three models for 8, 9.5
and 16 mm. film respectively. The light
source is a 250-watt lamp run direct
from the mains, and fitted with a pre¬
focus cap. An adjustment is fitted to
enable accurate centring. The film is
illuminated indirectly by light from the
lamp passing through the condenser on
to a mirror and so through the film and
lens to the screen. A two-bladed
shutter, which makes two revolutions
for each frame of the film, and so is
equivalent to a four-bladed shutter,
interrupts the light by covering and
uncovering the mirror. The shape and
arrangement of the blades are claimed
to be such as to allow the passage of
some 25 per cent more light than is
passed by the usual shutter. On the
pressure of a button the film stops for
the projection of stills, titles, etc., but
as the shutter continues in action there
is no change in brilliance on the screen.
Threading and loading are extremely
quick, the film being simply pressed on
to the sprockets where it is both located
and held automatically by spring guides.
Threading the gate is equally simple,
it being only necessary to drop the film
in and close the gate. On starting the
motor the claw engages automatically.
In operation the projector is very quiet.
The drive from the motor is by belt, and
gears and chain sprockets of fibre are
used in order to ensure silence. The
lens fitted as standard to the 9|-mm.
model is the Meyer Kinon 3.5-cm. f/i.6
lens. Lenses of different focal length are
interchangeable with the standard lens.
Examination of the details of construction
of this projector, which will accommodate
up to 400 ft. of film at one loading, shows
that it has been well planned and care¬
fully made, and the picture that it throws
on the screen is both brilliant and flicker¬
less. All further particulars are obtain¬
able from the above address.
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The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, December 16th.
Battersea Men’s Tnst. C.C. “ Holiday Flashlight Work.”
Bethnal Green C.C. Club Meeting. Discussion of Future Plans.
Birkenhead P.A. An Evening with Mr. J. H. Trace.
Birmingham P.S. (Cin^ Sec.). Mystery Night.
Borough Poly. P.S. Annual Exhibition.
Brighton and Hove C.C. “ Improving the Negative.” R. H. Lawton.
Cheltenham C.C. “ Bromide Enlargement.” G. F. Harris.
Chorley P.S. ” Infra-Red Photography.” T. Cooper.
Coventry P.C. Chloro-Bromide Papers.
Croydon C.C. ” Chat on Transparency Topics.” D. S. Rose.
Darwen P.S. Cin^ Night. “ The White Hell of Pitz Palu.”
Denhistoun C.C. ” Press Photography.” R. M‘Leod.
Edinburgh P.S. ” To Boston and Hudson Bay on a Tramp.” E. D. Young.
Erdington and D.P.S. Inler-Club Visit to Hall Green Photographic Society.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. ** Thiocarbamide.” J. Ainger Hall.
Hall Green P.S. Inter-Club Competition. Hall Green v. Erdington P.S.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Lecturettes. Messrs. Beardsraore, Haddock and Powell.
Ilford P.S, ‘‘ Trees and Tree Photography.” R. C. B. Gardner.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. The Double Trios Print Competition.
London School of Hygiene P.S. ” Fesagol Developers.” L. A. Leigh & Co.
Luton and District C.C. Reception of Exhibition Prints and Slides.
Northallerton and D.P. and C.S. ” The A.P.” Prize Prints, 1936. R. P. Haw.
Northampton N.H.S. (Phot. Sec.). ‘‘ Lantern-Slide Making.” J. Dickens.
Preston S.S. ‘‘ Puppets.” M. E. Boardman.
South Essex C.C. , Members’ Night.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. ” The New Kodachrome Process.”
Tunbridge Wells A. P.A. Chloro-Bromide Demonstration. A. G. Batting.
York P.S. ” With Camera and Rucksack in the Austrian Tirol.” F. Watson.
Thursday, December 17th.
Accrington C.C. Night arranged by Mr. H. W. Duxbury.
Ardeer C.C. Isle of Man Photographic Competition, 1936.
Armley and Wortley P.S. ” Pictorial Work with an Enlarging Lantern.”
Ashton-under-Lyne P.S. Members’ Night.
Aston P.S. ” b'llan Vannin.” Wm. Davies.
Bayswater and Padd. P.S. ” Some Masterpieces of Photography.” J. D. Johnston.
Bolton C.C. Lecturettfes bv Members.
Bury P.S. “ Home l^ortraiture.”
Camberwell C.C. ‘‘ Reminiscences.” R. C. Leighton Herdson.
Cardiff C.C. Members’ Slide Night and Social.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. Business Meeting.
Gateshead and D.C.C. Federation Prints.
Hampshire House P.S. Criticism of Lantern-Slide Competition. P. B. Jenkins.
Hull P.S. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides (1936).
Isle of Wight C.C. ‘‘ Odds and Ends.” Dr. H. F. Hassano.
Keighley and D.P. A. Y.P.U. ” Wild Life of Meadow and Wood.” A. (iilpin.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Annual General Meeting.
Letchworth C.C. “ An Evening with Modern Colour Processes.” J. Chear.
Loughborough P.S. Dufavcolor Demonslration, Mr. G. H. Sewell.
Newcastle and D.A.C.N. Xmas Partv.
N. Middlesex P.S. ” The Supremacy of the Lantern Slide.” C. E. Lucas.
Oldham Equital)le P.S. Conirrittce Meeting. A, Birchenough.
Padiham and D.P.S. Cin^ Night. Closing Date ‘‘ Work or Play Competition.”
Singer C.C. ” Enlarging.” D. C. Murdoch.
Stourbridge Tnst. P.S. ” Ecclesiaslical Architecture.” G. F. Palfrey.
Urraston and D.P.S. ” Still Life.” One-man Show. T. R. Monkhouse.
Walkden and D.P.S. " Artistic Effects with Screens and Enlarger.” W. Partington.
Woolwich P.S. “ Simple Technique of True Landscape.” J. H. Clark.
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Friday, December 18th.
Royal Photographic Society. Joint Meeting.
Bethnal Green C.C. Social. Members’ Friends welcome.
Colne C.C. “ Old Colne." J. T. VVhittam.
Harrogate P.S. Competition Evening. S. Bridgen.
Ilkeston Arts Club. Demonstration — Portraiture.
Leigh Lit. Society. L. and C.P.U. Prints.
Photomicrographic Society. Members’ Evening.
Southend-on-Sea and D.P.S. Members’ Evening.
Southport P.S: " The Amateur Photographer ’’ Prize Slides, 1935-
Wimbledon Cin^ C. " Kodachrome." Messrs. Kodak Ltd.
Saturday, December 19th.
Royal Photographic Society. ” The Story of the Cartoon Film.” E. Anson Dyer.
Greenock C.C. ” Trimming and Mounting.” Jas. Swan.
Hackney P.S. Outing : Whipps Cross.
Hampshire House P.S. Criticism of Members’ Monthly Competition. H. Felton.
Leamington and D.P.S. “ The Gower.” Mr. G. W. Bott.
Monday, December 21st.
Ashington and Hirst P.C. Chairman’s Evening.
Blackburn and D.P.S. Annual Supper, etc.
Bournemouth C.C. Monthly Print Competition.
Bradford P.S. ” Child Photography.” Rev. I. W. Haswell.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. ‘‘ London Docks.” K. Baker.
Darlington C.C. Portfolio of Prize-winning Prints.
Erdington and D.P.S. Christmas Whist i^arty.
Glasgow and W. of S. P.A. ” Finishing the ivKhibition Print.” T. Carlisle.
Kingston C.C. ” On Safari in East Afrira.” E'. L. Talfourd Paget.
L.C.C. Staff C.C. ‘‘ Combination Enlarging.” W. \i. Ginger.
Leeds C.C. ** The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides (i()36).
Long Eaton and D.C.C, Members'sNight. Mounting of Prints.
Maidstone and D.P.S. Christmas Vacation.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. “ A Beginner at Bromoil.” E. B. Marks.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Lecture. J. Bruftoii.
Preston C.C. Open.
Shropshire P.S. ” Portraiture.” Dorothy Wilding.
S. London P.S. Lantern Slides by Members of the Lanforn Slide Postal Club.
Tuesday, December 22nd.
Royal Photographic Society. Scientific and IVdinical IMiotography.
Avr Amateur P.S. Social Evening in Lecture Room.
Bedford C.C. ” Making the Exhibition Print.” S. R. Bridgen.
Bury P.S. Open Meeting.
Dunfermline P..‘\. Christmas Social.
Hackney P.S. Fireside ‘Chat.
Leeds P.S. Exhibition of the Yorkshire Photographic Union.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. “ Straight Piint ” ('ompeiition.
Manchester .^.P.S. Night Photography, by the Meuibeis.
Monkland P.S. G.D.U. Portfolio.
Morecambe. Heysham and D.P.S. Cin<^ Night.
l^ortsmouth Camera and Cine C. ” 'rank Development of Roll Films.” H. Eccles.
Small Heath P.S. Competition. ” Portraiture.” H. S. Rowley.
St. Bride P.S. Social Mv’sterv Evening.
Stockport P.S. “ Beautiful Manxland.”
Stocktoii-on-Tees and D.C.C. “ Filters.” J. Nightingale.
Wednesday, December 23rd.
Chorley P.S. " Why 1 Like Mv Camera.” Members.
Coventry P.C. “The Amateur Photographer ” I’rize Slides, 19^5.
Croydon C.C. Season’s Outings Print and Transparencies Competition.
Phoenix C.C. Exhibition Opens.
Exhibitions and Competitions
The Amateur Photographer Monthly Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, December 31. Rules in the issue of Nov. 25.
Wallace Heaton Special Competitions. Cash prizes
every week. — Open to readers of The Amateur Photo¬
grapher. Full particulars in advertisement page in
this issue.
Salon International de Fotografica de Madrid.
(Sehor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotograhea de Madrid.
Calle del Principe, t6, Madrid.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Open, December 5, 1936-February
4, 1937. (Dr. K. N. Mathur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard Film
Competition during December. (J. F'. Marshall, Hon.
Sec., Kind Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell .Square, London,
W.C.i.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Open, December 20, 1936-
January 3, 1937. (J, Van Dyck, Sec., Fotographische
Kring ” Iris,” Ballaestr., 69, Antwerp.)
Camera Club Members’ Exhibition, 1936. — Open
November 25-December 18. (The Secretar>^, The
Camera Club, 17, John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C.2.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Open, January 18-31. (Secretary,
Delaware Camera Club, P.O. Box 818, Wilmington,
Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific .Society Twelfth .*\nnual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Easthain, 130!), Clmrch Street, Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, Fcbniarv 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, .jo, Stockwell Park Road, S.\\'.o.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International
Exhibition. — Open Februarv 22-Marrh 14, 1937.
(H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster Hoad, Leicester.)
20th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson.
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o fir, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
I\’e Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, 18,
rue de I’Egalitd, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Western Eighth Annual Salon of International
Photography. — Entries, February i ; open, February
20-27 (Russell Town Studio). Also at the Dorothy Cafd,
Esplanade, VVeymouth, from March 8-13. (W. H.
Hiil-Muchamore, 24, Church Road, Redfield, Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
Birmingham P.S. 46th Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
February 6 ; open, February 27-March 13. (E. H.
Bellamy, Waterloo House, 20, Waterloo Street,
Birmingham, 2.)
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Thirty-second
Annual Photographic Exhibition. — Entries, Monday,
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February 8 ; open, March 8-13, i037* (R- C. Dye,
Reservoir View, New Mill, Tring, Herts.)
Hackney P.S. 4Sth .‘\nnuaL Exhibition.— Forms
due, Februarv 9 ; exhibits, March i ; open, March
3-6. (W. Selfe, 24, Pembury Road, Clapton, E.5.)
L.M:S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
Februarv 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly Co., Euston Station, London,
N.W.r.)
Birkenhead Photographic Association Y.M.C.A.
Annual Exhibition. — Entries, February 17; open,
March 9-13. (R. Greenwood, Four Chimneys. Irby,
Frankby, Cheshire.)
St. Petersburg C.C. Second Annual Pictorial Salon
of Photography. — Entries, February 26 ; open, March
3-17. (R. Kendal Williams, 602, Snell Building, St.
Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, 16, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Brighton and Hove C.C. International Exhibition
of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, March 15 ; open,
April i.i.-May i. (E. K. Robins, Little Toll, Isfield,
Uckfield, Sussex.)
Bristol P.S. Third Annual Ooen Exhibition. —
Entries, March 31 ; open, May 1-29, at Bristol Art
Gallery. (F. E. Haynes, 50a, Belvoir Road, St.
Andrews Park, Bristol, 6.)
Eighth International Salon of Photographic Art
(Brussels).— Open daily (except Fridays) from April
3-18. (M. Devaivre, 152, rue Markelbach, Brussels,
3, Belgium.)
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December i6th, 1936
ih! amateur photographer
6 CINEMATOGRAPHER e
^t^eaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
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give the name and address of the writer.
CoNTRiB'jTioNS. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic subjects.
All contributions must he t>'pewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the p.tper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manu.scripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are oni-y paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, w’ithout any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
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should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
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must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Mounting Thick Paper.
1 have recently taken to making mv enlargements
on a paper only obtainable in double-weight, and
I find difficultv in mounting them without causing
cockling. What do you recommend ?
H. F. (Devon.)
The best method of mounting is un¬
doubtedly dry mounting, using a press.
Failing this, you will find an ordinary
domestic iron quite satisfactory after a
little practice. For mounting in an
album, paste is usually more convenient.
Flave you tried running a very narrow
line of paste, not more than about one-
eighth of an inch wide, round the edge
of the print ? This holds it firmly without
causing the expansion of the paper which
is the cause of cockling.
Developer for Bromide Prints.
I have been told that it is essential to use for
bromide paper the exact developer prescribed by
the makers. But I have also been told — obviously
by another adviser — that bromide paper is so
“ good-natured '' that it can quite successfully be
developed in almost any reasonable developer.
Which of these, counsel.s — if either — am I to
believe ? P. F. (Northampton.)
Both pieces of advice have at least a
germ of truth in them, but both are
rather exaggerated. Anything that will
develop at all will certainly give an image
of sorts on bromide paper, but an ill-
balanced developer may fog or stain.
In a less bad case the tone may be
brownish or greenish instead of being a
good clean black.
W'e ourselves would always use the
maker’s formula if there were no reason
to the contrary ; on the other hand, we
should not hesitate to depart from it if
it were convenient to do so. Suppose
it was desired to use two makes of
paper for the sake of increasing the
total contrast range available in the
different grades ; we should then suggest
using for both a developer made up to a
formula which was a compromise between
the two individual formula prescribed.
But we should keep the potassium
bromide separate, and add it, in the form
of 10 per cent solution, to give the
exact quantity recommended for the
particular make of paper we were about
to develop.
Adurol.
Ill the issue of .November 18th you gave a formula
for a developer containing .Adurol. None of the
local chemists have heard of it. What is it and
where can I buy it ? J. F. (Enfield.)
Adurol is a German trade-name for
either chlorohydroquinonc or bromo-
hydroquinone. The former is made in
England by Johnson & Sons, Ltd.,
Hendon, London, under the name of
chlorquinol, and can be obtained through
any chemist or photographic dealer.
Stops, Exposure, and Definition,
There is a point on the matter of exposure that
rather puzzles me. Does a wide aperture and
short exposure give the same result as a reduced
aperture and longer exposure, always assuming
the same field of focus is correctly covered in both
cases ? I find, for example, that if 1 take a view,
say, 60 ft. to infinity at f/4.5, i/iooth sec., that
the definition is not so good as f/ii, i/ioth sec.,
although apparently the combination of factors is
identical. F. M. H. (Kendal.)
We are puzzled as to what you mean
by saying the same field of focus is
correctly cov'ered in both cases. You
can easily adjust the exposure to suit
the different stops, so that there, is no
difference in the negative as far as
actual exposure is concerned. When it
comes, however, to depth of definition,
that is an entirely different matter.
This depth of definition will vary
according to the focal length of the
lens, the stop used, and the distance of
the plane focussed upon, becoming
greater as the aperture of the lens is
reduced.
With any first-grade lens the definition
of an object actually focussed upon
should not be appreciably less good at
f/4.5 than at f/ii, though we would
point out that unsharpness due to the
film not lying flat and exactly in the
right plane will reveal itself much more
definitely at the larger apertures.
35-mm. Film for Recording.
I wi.sh to keep a record of constantly changing
curves drawn on tracing paper. I find that
35-mm. square is large enough, which I could get
on 35-nim. strip with no perforations. What is
the best and most economical type of film for
this ? Speed of exposure is no object. Can you
give me names of probable suppliers of such film
strip ? A. F. (Stoke-on-Trent.)
We think probably your best plan will
be to get into communication with
Messrs. Kodak Ltd,, Kingsway, London,
W.C.2, and tvith Messrs. Ilford Ltd.,
Ilford, London, and ask whether they
can supply .an unperforated 35-mm. film
with a suitable emulsion for your
purpose. If your curves are drawn in
black-and-white a very slow emulsion
would be preferable ; you might like
to try ordinary positive cine film to see
if it gives you the results you want.
You speak of economy — may we
remind you that if it is not essential
to your purposes to make positive prints
of your curves, and if you can be satisfied
as a general rule with a single copy of
your record, you might like to try a paper
coated with a negative emulsion. One
at least of the above-mentioned firms
supplies this in strips 35-mm. wide, and
the cost will probably be much less
than that of film.
Home Lighting.
I wonder would you tell me which you consider to
be the most effective and reliable make of equip¬
ment for home lighting ? Bulbs, reflectors, etc.,
also synchronising flashlight fbulb). And what
is the full equipment needed for home lighting and
flashlight photographs ? F. L. C. (Cheshire.)
Home lighting equipment falls into
two classes. First, there are the small
reflectors, with .stands about the size of
an ordinary reading-lamp, designed for
use with " Photoflood ” bulbs. These
are overrun bulbs of very short life,
giving a brilliant light and using an
amount of current that can be provided
by any ordinary lighting system. Since
these little outfits are sold in fairly large
numbers, they are not expensive. Two
such lights, with a white or silvered
sheet to act as a reflector, provide quite
a good equipment for occasional home
photography. They are offered by all
the leading makers of photographic
accessories.
For more continuous use the “ Nitra-
phot ” lamps are preferable. These do
not give much more light than a " Photo-
flood,” but have a far longer life. Though
much more expensive to buy they will still
be burning when a supply of “ Photo¬
floods ” costing ten times as much are
all worn out. But they take some 500
watts each, so that to run three or four
requires an exceptionally heavily-wired
lighting circuit. “ Nitraphots ” are
generally used with big reflectors on
semi-portable stands of a type remini¬
scent of the professional studio.
With the aid of this introduction to
the subject we think you will be able
to extract all the information you need
from the catalogues and pamphlets
issued by the various makers. In the
matter of flashlight you will find the
catalogues self-explanatory.
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December i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
IX
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for one of the new models we suggest calling on or writing to
us before coming to any final decision, and getting our part
exchange quotation on your present apparatus. We realise that
exaggerated claims are frequently made in this respect, but feel
convinced that readers of The Amateur Photographer, by sending us
a careful description of the apparatus they have for disposal, and
mentioning the type of equipment in which they are interested,
will be pleasurably surprised at the scale of our allowances.
Besides cine apparatus, we shall be pleased to accept as part
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Filmo Model II, fully gear-driven, 750-watt lamp, Cooke projection lens. Excellent
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Siemens Model B Camera, f/2.8 Bausch lens, speeds 8, 16, 64, case. As new . . . .£18 10
Bell & Howell 35-mm. Eyemo Camera, 2-in. f/2.5 Cooke lens and 6-in. Zeiss Tele-Tessar’
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Ditto, ditto, with f/4.5 lhagee anastigmat £13
UNIVERSAL ENLARGING
FRAMES — adjustable steel masks
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CAMERAS
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Leica III, Eluuir f,3.3, ever-ready uaae.
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Contax A, Te^mir i ‘2.h. shutter l/25th
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Edinex (36 24 mm.), Xenun f/2.
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Zeiss Unar Anastigmat 1/4.5, 51-in.
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December 16, 1936
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc,, in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate casli price. [0045
BELL’S Bargain tor this week. — Newest Gern an
Range-finder Miniature, 36 on Leica, f/3.5
Leitz Elmar, C’ompur Rapid to l/500th, film¬
cutting device, ever-ready case ; new, £15.— ^5,
Newington Butts, S.E.ll. Rodney 3773. [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
Allens. — 3Jx2i Wirgin, f/2.9 Meyer, Compur,
12 slides, lens hood, E.P.A., filter and leather
case, £7/19/6.
Allens. — 2i square Super Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5,
leather case, filter, Albada finder, lens hood
and Proxar, £21 ; 8 or 16 Super Ikonta, Tessar
f/4.5, R. Comp., case and filter, £15/10.
Allens. — Agfa Speedex Compur, Apotar f/4.5,
■ £4/10 ; Rapid Compur shutter model, £4/19/6 ;
Kodak Regent, Tessar f/4.5, R. Comp., £17/15.
Allens. — 6x6 Model I Rolleicord, Triotar
f/3.8, £12/15 (as new) ; 6x6 Brilliant, 1/7.7,
30/6 ; F/6.3 Model, and case, £2/19/6 ; Ensign
Auto-Speed (Focal-plane), Aldis f/4.5, £7/10.
Allens. — Baby Box Tengor, Frontar lens,
19/6; 3X4 Picoochic, Meyer 1/2.9, Compur.
£4/10 ; Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, (’ompiir, £7/19/6 ;
Nagel Rolloroy, Elmar f 3.."), C’ompur and case,
filter, £8/10.
Allens for Generous Exchange Allowances. — 168,
Oldham Rd., New Cross, Manchester, 4.
Phone, Collyhurst 2980. Close I, 7 p.m. [0087
SUPER Ikonta 21x21, latest model, coupled
f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready leather case. 2 filters ;
as new, £22/10. — Box 2’23, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5726
Leica Illa, excellent condition, Summar f,'2,
chromium plated, £33 ; no exchange. — Box
224, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5727
REMOVAL
SALE
Prior to removal to larger premises at 20,
LUDGATE HILL, optical and photographic
goods are offered at greatly reduced prices.
Minifex Miniature, 36 pictures 13x18 mm. on
film, Vidar f/3.5. Good lQ.fi
3-in. Stanley Prismatic Compass, aluminium
divided circle, with agate centre, automatic
lifter, hinged shades and mirror. CQ.Q.fi
leather case. As new . X0*0*v
40x30 in. Celfix Screen, silver £Q,O.A
surface. As new. List £4 12s. 6d. X0*0#\l
3x2 Nagel Vollenda, self -erecting, C O * 1 A •A
Nagel f/4.5, Compur. Good condition XO*XU«U
5^x3| Contessa Nettel Duroll, for roll film and
plates, 15-cm. Citonar f/6.3, Compur i/25oth
double extension, rise and cross movements,
3 slides, screen. Very good CQ*lQ*fi
8x32 mm. Dollond Luma Prism Binocular,
central focussing, case. List
£5 5s. As new . X^«^*U
6x6 cm. Rolleiflex Printer. C4*17.fi
3^x2^ T.-P. Junior Special Reflex, s-in. Cooke
f/4-5, revolving back, 3 slides. ,CQ«Q»A
Shop-soiled . X0«O#\f
Leica Valoy Enlarger, 40-in. column. CQ^ 1 C ^A
As new. List fio 6s. 6d . XO*XD*U
2Jx2} Rolleicord, Triotar f/3.8, ever-readv
case. Very good condition. . £8:19:6
4.i^x31 Goerz Anschutz Press, 13.5-cm. Dogmar
f/4.5, 3 D.D. slides. Fair condition £9:9:0
3^x21 Voigtiander Prominent, Heliar f/4.5,
delayed Compur, auto-coupled range-finder and
built-in exposure meter, case, f 10*10«A
Good condition . XX«*X4i*v
31-in. O.G. Astronomical Telescope, all brass,
unnamed, 42 in. long, 3 astronomical eyepieces,
x6o, X120, X 160, star finder, tall wooden
tripod with semi-equatorial head. £ i fi « 1 fi • A
Good condition . XXD*XU*U
3ix2i Ernemann Focal-plane, 12.5-cm. Emo-
star f/i.'8, self-capping i/20th to i/r, 400th sec.,
T. and B., 3 D.D. slides. Good iCOC*A,A
condition . .X^v#U»w
Any item sent on five days’ approval against cash or
C.0.0. Generous exchonge allowance.
Hire purchase arranged.
Exceptional opportunity
to secure Opera Glasses
and Barometers atgreatly
reduced prices.
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MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS
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up to FIRST POST, WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 23rd.
CAMERAS AND LENSEI^
ZEISS Contafiex, Twin-lens Miniature Reflex,
lens Sonnar f/2, focal-plane shutter, i to
1/1, 000th sec., built-in photo-electric exposure
meter ; guarantee new, in ever-ready case ;
cost £73/17/6 ; £53 ; deposit system. — Box 222,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5725
1-PLATE T.-P. Reflex, Cooke f/3.5, focal-plane
4 shutter, F.P.A., 9 slides, £7; 3ix2i Foth
Roll Film, f/4.5, £2.— Box 225, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5728
Leica No. I, f/3.5 Elmar and case, £6. —
275a, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. [5730
POSTCARD Kodak Special, range-finder, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, £6, near offer ; wanted,
14-in. Dallon f/5.6. — Box 228, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” (5734
31x21 Roll Film, plate back, f/3.9. Compur,
4 screen, slides ; fine condition, £4/10. —
Parsons, 165, Wakehurst Rd., S.W.ll. [5736
SUPER Ikonta 31x2}, f/3.8 Tessar, Model
530/2 LCpR, Rapid Compur shutter, delayed
action, ever-ready case ; condition as good as new,
£16. — A. Vincent Bibbings, 58, Queen St.,
Newton Abbot. [5738
Rolleicord, Tessar f/3.8, E.R. case ; perfect,
£10. — Irving, 46, Cumwhinton Rd., Carlisle.
[5739
Leica hi, chromium, f/2 Summar ; as new,
£25. — Jones, 100, Dalling Rd., W.6. [5740
KOLIBRI, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, Zeiss range-finder,
lot, £8. — 334, Colne Rd., Burnley. [5746
Rolleiflex 6x6 Automatic, Tessar f/3.5,
Compur ; almost new, leatlier case, £15. —
Wilson, 51, Minchenden Crescent, Southgate, N.14.
[5750
Leica II, Black, Elmar f/3.5, absolutely un¬
marked, £18. — 71, Sandgate Rd., Folkestone.
[5754
1^-0N-3}X2} Ikonta. f/3.5 Tessar, Compur 1 to
40 1 /300th, leather case, both as new, £8/10, or
near offer. — Charlwood, Melrose Dairy, Wickford,
Essex. [5755
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YOU CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
December i6, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
XV
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NE(;RET'ri and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains : all api)aratus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval again.st full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
MINI-EEX Roll Film Camera, taking 36
exposures on ]6-mm. film, direct finder,
fitted Cassar anastigmat f/3..5, Comi)ur shutter,
1 to l/30f)th ; condition perfect, £3/1.5.
31x2} .lunior Model Etui Folding Pocket,
2 single exten.sion, reversible and wire frame
finder, fitted Schneider Radionar f/4..5, Vario
shutter, F.P. adai)ter, Rollex roll-holder ; all
as new ; list price £7/2/6 ; our price £4/15.
9K Pathe Projector, complete with super
• ll attachment and resistance ; perfect order,
£5/17/6.
9K Pathe Projector, complete with re.sis-
• fJ tance and fibre carrying-case, £2.
PA’/’HE 9.5 Itnri-r-o-v-e-d Model Projector, with
resistance, fitted motor drive and super
attachment, £3/17/6.
5X4 Gandolfl Folding Hand or Stand Camera
(mahogany), double exten.sion, rising and
swing front, revolving back, no lens, 1 book-form
D.D. slide, T,-P. before-lens shutter, release ;
unused, ,£6/10.
WRAY 2-in. Phistra Telephoto Lena fdL5,
focussing adjustment to 4 ft., suitable for
Dekko cine camera, and leather case, £4/10,
WRAY 2-in. Plustra Telephoto Lens f/4.3,
focussing to 4 ft., suitable for Dekko
cine camera, and leather case, £3/15.
9 -IN. Dallrneyer Dallon Telei)hoto Lens f/5.6,
on panel, complete with cap and flange ;
optically perfect, £6/2/6.
31x2} Reitr.schel Folding Pocket, single extension,
2 rack rising and cross front, reversible
finder, spirit level, fitted T, inear anastigmat
f/7.5. Pronto shutter, 3 slides, £2.
TEW Cameras.
6X6 cm. Refiex-Korelle. coupled shutter and film
winder, with slow speeds } to 1 /300th, fitted
Tessar f/3.5, focussing, cable relea.se, £22/1 ; plus
case, £1/5.
DOLLINA II Roll Film Camera, takes 36 pictures
on 35-mm. cine film, fitted Radionar f/2.9,
Compur Raiiid shutter, £14/12/6; leather case, £1 .
PLANOVISTA Twin-lens Reflex (foolproof roll
film camera), 4}x6 (an,, vest pocket R-exposure
spool, focussing up to 31 ft., fitted Trioplan t/3.5,
Compur, shutter 1 to l/300th, £13/13.
WANTED to Purchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists issued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Exceptional Deterred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by exiierienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
New Super Ikonta 530/16P, t/2.8 Tessar, Albada,
Proxars, Distars, filters, cases, hoo(l, Correx
tank ; cost £38/16 ; £27, or exchange 3|-in.
t/2 Sonnar. — N. Temple, Knockdolian, Comrie,
Perthshire. [5752
PEELING’S Xmas Bargains. — Leica III Chromium,
f/3.5 Elmar, used 6 times only, £24 ; Rollei-
cord I, f/3.5, as new, £10 ; Pathe Luxe Moto-
camera, 1/2.7 Krauss, £4/17/6, good condition ;
Ensign Tropical Carbine, f/4.5 Tessar, Compur,
2}x3} roll film, £5/5, perfect ; liberal part exchange
and hire purchase terms ; before you change
consult us, we’ll save you money ; New Model
Ikoflex, £9, . and new Ikontas, with release on
body, in stock.— Felling, 17, Turnham Green
Terrace, Chiswick, W.4. Chis. 2784. [5753
Leica standard, f/3.5 Elmar, interchangeable,
hood, E.R. case ; very good condition,
£9/17/6. — Richardson, 59, Heath St., N.W.3.
Phone, Hampstead 6633. [5759
Latest Rolleitlex 6x6, Tessar 1/3.5, almost as
new, ever-ready case ; bargain, £16/17/6. —
Avon Agricultural Company, Stratford-on-Avon.
[5761
ALDIS-BUTCHER 3}x2} Roll Film, f/4.5, Cora-
pur, 1 to l/250th sec., £3. — Bradley, 6, Alma
Square, Scarborough. [5769
Leica in, Summar t/2, 5-cm., best condition ;
accept any reasonable offer. — Box 243, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5771
SERVICE BARGAINS
EXCHANGE AND DEFERRED TERMS !
SEVEN DAYS’ APPROVAL.
}-pl. Cameo, double extension, f/6.^ Zeiss Tessar, Comour
shutter, slides, focussing screen. New condition £5 12 6
3}x24 Norfolk, double extension, f/^.5 anastigmat lens,
delayed Compur shutter, ^ slides, roll-film adapter £5 5 0
Ensign Autorange, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, delayed
Compu" shutter. As new . £9 17 6
16-on-3}x2f Super Ikonta, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar, delayed
Compur shutter ..... . . £14 17 6
Model II Leica, f/2 Summar lens, built-in raoee-finder,
£27 0 0
Model II Leica, f/3.5 Elmar, filter, hood and E.R. case
£19 17 6
21 square 12-ex.-on-31 x 2} Welta Perfecta Roll Film
Folding Reflex, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan, Compur shutter
and case . £11 12 6
Six-20 Kodak, f/6.3 Kodak anastigmat lens, O.V. shutter.
As new . £2 2 0
Leitz Range-finder, and purse . £1 9 6
3Jx2i Agfa Speedex, f/4.5 Apotar lens, delayed Compur
shutter . £4 19 6
16-on-3Jx2.} Ikonta, f/3.5 Novar, Compur shutter
and purse . £6 7 6
3x4 cm. Piccochic, f/2.9 Meyer Trioplan, in Compur
shutter and purse . £5 7 6
2} square Automatic Rolfeiflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar.
Compur shutter, set of 4 filters and case . £15 17 6
4-in. f/4.5 Aldis Uno Anastigmat Lens, with flange.
Unsoiled . £2 7 6
6x13 mm. Roll-holder, takes standard 3} x 2J film, D.D.
slide fitting . £2 2 0
3ix2l Service Popular, double extension, f/4.5 Meyer
Trioplan, delayed Compur shutter, 3 slides and screen.
As new . £4 12 6
J-pl. Trona, double extension, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar,
Compur shutter, 3 slides and case . £6 6 0
3ix2i N. & G. Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens,
t D.D. slides. Graflex roll-holder, F.P. adapter, lens
hood and leather case. Good condition . £24 15 0
J-dI. Cameo Dcu')le Extension, f/6.3 Lumar anastigmat,
Trichro shutter, 6 slides and screen . £1 18 6
31^x21’ Kodak Developing Tank, complete. .. .12s. 6d.
V.P. f127) Kodak Developing Tank, complete _ 10s. 6d.
3:^x2} Icarette, rising front, f/6.3 Novar anastigmat,
Derval delayed shutter . £2 7 6
Contax, slow-speed shutter, f/2. 8 Tessar, E.R. case
£18 17 6
3ix2.’. T.-P. Ruby Reflex, f/4.5 Ross Tessar lens and 2
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter and case . £5 19 6
Linhoff Cine Tripod, 3-section, adjustable legs, pan. and
tilt, in case. List price (6 6s. As new . £3 18 6
9.5-mm. Coronet Cine Projector, with resistance, any
voltage . £1 12 6
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann Folding Reflex, f/3.5 Dalmac.
6 slides, F.P. adapter. Fine condition . £12 17 6
4.5x6 cm. Zeiss Bebe, f/5, speeded shutter, i to i/iooth
sec., 6 slides and 2 purses . £2 5 0
3,t x 2J Goerz Tengor, f/4.5 Dogmar lens, Compur shutter
£4 15 0
3x4 cm. Kolibri, f/3.5 Novar anastigmat, in Compur
shutter and purse . £5 5 0
Pathe 9.5 200-B Projector, with resistance. . £13 7 6
Ensign Junior Lecture Lantern, 6-in. objective, 4'in.
condenser, electric fittings and slide carrier. ... £1 15 0
2J^x2i Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar lens, Compur shutter,
case . £4 17 6
2} X 2} Brilliant, f/7.7 lens, E.R. case . £1 18 6
CONDENSERS
Double Plano, in boxwood mounts (square).
Diameter s. d. With Box and neg. carrier.
2h in.
11
6
3x4 cm.
16s. 6d.
3'§ in.
. 11
6
in. souare
16s. 6d.
4 in.
. 13
6
3^ X 2h in.
IBs. 6d.
4^ in.
. 16
6
3^ X 2.5 in.
21s. 6d.
5 in.
. 21
0
i'plate . .
23s. Od.
in.
. . 26
6
J-plate . .
31s. 6d.
BURROUGHS & WELLCOME
1937 DIARY. A XMAS GIFT.
Post free, 1/8.
Phone : Holborn 0664 (3 lines). Established 1889
289, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
CAMERAS AND LENSES
REFLEX-KORELLE, f/3.5 Radionar, E.R. case ;
cost £13/5 ; perfect condition ; guaranteed
as new ; bargain at £8/15. — Below.
CONTAX, f/2 Sonnar, leather case ; recently
purchased for £42/10 ; guaranteed bargain at
£27/10.— Below,
T.-P. Reflex, f/3.5 Dallrneyer, Stevens’ screen,
case, adapter, etc. ; shop-soiled only ; listed
at £19/19 ; first 15 gns. secures. — -Below.
Highest part-exchange allowances ; write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle St.,
Shrewsbury. [5765
STANDARD Leica, interchangeable f/3.5 lens with
screw-in filter and ever-ready case ; just back
from complete overhaul by makers, price £11 :
cash or exchange. — Below.
31x2} Zeiss Icarette, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar lens
2 and Compur sliutter, takes roll films, single
exposure of two on one, plates and film packs,
double extension, rising front, direct view-finder,
etc., complete in case ; as new ; used only on
fortnight’s holiday ; cost £23/2/6 ; price £16/19/6,
cash or e.xchange. — Milton &, Milton, Ltd., 31,
Church St., Stoke-on-Trent. [5767
4MATEUR Giving Up.— Leica Hla, Chromium,
Summar f/2 lens, Leitz green filter, Correx
tank ; as new, guaranteed, £28, or nearest cash
offer. — Box 244, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5772
CONTAX I, Tessar f/3.5, E.R. case ; excellent
condition, £18/18. — Box 245, c/o ” The
Amateur Photographer.” [5773
Leica llla, summar f/2, shutter to 1 /1,000th,
list .£43, ever-ready case ; new condition, £30 ;
deposit system. — Box 248, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5776
Best camera of world ! ! ! Zeiss Contaflex with
Sonnar f/2, built-in exposure meter and all
latest features ; splendid condition, £45, or
nearest offer ; li.st price appr. £72. — Box 251, c/o
” The Amateur Photographer.” [5779
Leica IU, summar f/2, spotless condition, £26.
— Box 254, c/o ” The Amateur Photographer.”
[5781
CONTAX, Sonnar f '2, ever-ready case ; perfect,
£30. — Banaji, 10, Queens Gate Terrace,
South Keasington. [5783
ZEISS Protar, 5i-in. focus (9X9 in.), in Unicum
shutter, scaled for 5} and 9 in. ; perfect
condition and unscratclied, £4,'4 ; present new
price is £15/2, witliout shutter. — Gould, 31,
Muswell Hill, N.IO. (Tudor 5784.) [5731
COOKE Lens f/3.5, 6-in. focus, Kollos shutter ;
perfect condition ; best offer over £3. —
Box 226, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5732
1 Q K-CM. f/4.5 Elmar Lens, coupled ; perfect
lO.O condition, £9. — 30, St. Mary’s Rd.,
Smethwick. [5766
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [5784
Film Hire. — 9.5-mm. Supers, 1/- per two days ;
16-mm. 400-ft.’s, 1/6 first day, 6d. extra
days. — Amateur Cine Service. 52, Widmore Rd.,
Bromley. [0046
Reduced Film Hire. — 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
Elmo 9.5-mm. Projector, 500-watt, theatre quality
machine ; cost £33 ; as new, in case. £18/18.
—303, Thorold Rd., Dford. [5659
COMPLETE 9.5-mm. Pathe Cinema Outfit, Lux
Projector, Motocamera B, folding screen, close-
up lenses, all accessories : full list on request ;
everything in excellent order, £18 or near offer. —
F/Lt. A. N. Combe, R.A.F. Station, Eastchurch,
Kent. [5729
CINE-KODAK Model B, t/1.9 lens; good con¬
dition, leather case, £14. — Clark, Red Lodge,
Tadworth. [5737
P Q Complete Outfit, Pathe 9.5 Home Movie
oWO Projector, case, super attachment, extra
lens, screen, films, spare lamps, and camera ;
as new. — Wyer, Greevegate, Hunstanton. (5741
■jQQ^ Bolex Projector, Model G916, complete
xJyOO with 500-watt lamp, resistance and
case, £38. — Below.
Also lOO-ft. Kodak Cine Camera, 8}x5x2J,
with f/1.9 lens and f/3.6 6-in. Telephoto lens,
and leather case, £30 ; both in first-class condition.
— Baker, Rustington Private Hotel, West Cliff, St.
John’s Rd., Eastbourne. [5770
BE WISE IN TIME— USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December i6, 1936
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AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
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OBTAIN YOUR
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at . £19:10:0
Zeiss F/3.5 ■ • *23 : 10 : 0
„ F/2.8.. £27:10:0
See Cameras and Lenses Colamn in this issue.
A I I CMC 1«*| OLDHAM ROAD,
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WITH YOUR DIFFICULT WORK!
Our experienced staS know the right grade of
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highest class results. Panchromatic lighting
system. Enlarging, artistically mounted, our
speciality.
Send for price list and special trial
offer. Postage paid on all orders.
New works recently acquired from Premier Film
Co., Upper Grove Street.
GRANVILLE CULLIMAN& Co., Ltd.
LEAMINGTON SPA.
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
3pr Luxe Motocaraera, case, portrait lenses
•eJ chargers, Cinephot, £4. — Daniton, 59
Harrowdene Ed., Wembley. [5760
PATHE Imp, super attachment, motor, case, 15/-
Ensign Screen, accessories, perfect, £5/12/6.-
Box 252, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5777
Dekko 9.5 cine Camera, Dallmeyer f/1.9, roller
gate, first-class condition, with leather case,
£7/10. — Box 250, c/o “The Amateur Photographer.”
[5778
PATHE Lux Projector, all accessories, super film,
£10/15. — Lineham, 9, Exeter, Northampton.
[5780
I LANTERNS & ENLARGErF|
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^ANCASTER
j'iNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54 Irving St.,
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance sale List of Shop-solled Enlargers,
post free. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
I/1NLARGERS. — List of parts for own construction ;
j postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
21x3i Horizontal Enlarger, suitable electric
4 light, 20/-. — Ponder, 46, Goodge St., London.
[5782
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a. Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
Your camera and Barker’s Concentrated liight
Cabinet, i-pl., 60-watt electric, will enlarge
to 28 in., copy and project, 18/-, appro. — Barker,
Shore Place, Gourock. [5532
KODALITE Floodlamps (pair) on adjustable
stands, 250 volts, 500 watt ; perfect working
order, one very slightly damaged ; cost £17
what offers ? — Reply, Box 241, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5748
Electric Meter (Photoskop), excellent condition,
40/- (cost 95/-).— 74, Crediton Hill, N.W.6. [5763
EXCHANGE AND WANTEp]
WANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam¬
eras, Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3. Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
TU^ANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
TT and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given : urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
TU’ ANTED. — Repeating Back and other apparalus
T T for Colour Photography. — Kendrick Studio, 26,
Maiden Lane, W.C.2. 15651
ROLLEIFLEX Wanted in exchange for i-pl.
Soho Reflex, f/4.5 Tessar lens, and Otofox
Enlarger. — Lindner, Leckhampton, Cheltenham. [5724
TTrANTED. — F/8 Lens, 9 to 11 in. focus. — Box
T T 227, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5733
WANTED.— Two Good Amato Plate Tanks, 3ix2i
and 5ix3i, also several Shew Xit 3ix2i
Double Slides. — Stewart, 6, Clifton Place. Glasgow,
C.3. [5735
Leica I wanted, £5 ; letters only. — Smith, 28,
Great Queen St., W.C.2. [5742
UP to £3 offered 21 x 31 Condenser Enlarger.-
Johnson, 28a, Radbourne St., Derby. [5749
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
A FEW of our BARGAINS
7.3-cm. Hektoi i/1.9 Lens, for Leica. .As new £20 0 0
Sixtus Meter, for Leica. As new . £3 10 0
Telyt Lens, 20 cm., with reflex attachment. As new
£27 10 0
Etgos Case, for Leica outfit . £2 0 0
13.5>cm. Hektor 1/4.5, coupled. As new . £14 0 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar. Perfect..,. £13 0 0
Voigtlander Superb, f/8.5 Heliar. Perfect . £13 10 0
i-pl. Ensign Horizontal Enlarger. As new - £5 0 0
Zeiss Ikon Eolibri, f/3.5 Teesar, case. As new.. £9 0 0
3i X 2.^ Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, F.P. adapter. ... £8 10 0
Plate Back for Contax I, with 2 slides . £3 5 0
3i X 2i Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Butcher, roll*
film holder, case . £6 15 0
Patbe 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f/3.5. As new.... £4 0 0
3x4 cm. Wirgin Miniature Marvel, f/2 Xenar lens. Compur,
case. Cost £12 lOs . £8 10 0
i-pl. Sanderson, late model, f/6.3 Ross Homocenthc, Com*
pur, 6 double slides, case . £11 17 6
3ix2i Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis Uno £5 10 0
Voigtlander Inos II, f/4.5 Skopar, D.A. Comptu* £7 5 0
RoUeiflex 4x4 cm., f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, automatic,
case . £14 19 6
3i X 2i D.E. Nagel, f/3.8 Schneider Xenar, 3 slides, F.P.
adapter. Perfect . £7 17 6
8-mm. Kodak Cine Camera Eight-20, f/1.9 lens, case.
Cost £16 58. As new . £10 17 6
16-mm. Kodak Cine Camera, Model B, f/1.9. As new
£10 17 6
All Guaranteed Perfect. Five days’ Approval against Cash.
LEICA SPECIALIST.
NEWCASTLEonTYNE
9, PINK LANE Phom: 22655
The CAMERA AND CINE
EXCHANGE of the MIDLANDS
Stockists of Everything for Winter
Photography. Call and ask for special
winter catalogues in handsome folder :
“ PHOTOGRAPHY-
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From
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“THE MOTOR CYCLE”
The Motor Cyclist's Newspaper.
Every Thursday. 3d.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
0 0
case.
8 0
5 0
0 0
Xmas Bargains
All the following items are guaranteed perfect,
and will make excellent Xmas presents. We
advise you to apply early In order to avoid
disappointment.
T.-P. Junior Special Reflex 3i x 2K swing front, Cooke f/3.5,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, roll-film holder, caae. One year
old . £9 17 6
Popular Pressman Reflex Aldis £/4.5, 2 slides, leather case
£4 15 0
ZelBi Nettar 3ix2i, Nettar f/3.5, Compur Rapid. As new
£6 10 0
Zeiss Nettar 3|x2|, Nettar £/4.5, Compur, leather case. New
condition . £5 2 0
Automatic RoUeiflex 6 X 6, Tessar f/3.8. Nice order.. £13
Automatic RoUeicord 6x6, Triotar f/4.5, Compur, E.R
As new . £8
Baby Ikonta, Novar f/6.3, Derval. Nice order . £2
Baby Ikonta, Novar f/4.5. X)erval. Perfect . £3
Baby Ikonta, Novar f/3.5, Compur, New condition. .. . £5 17 6
Super Ikonta 630LCpR, Tessar f/3.5, Compur Rapid. As new
£13 5 0
Super Ikonta 630LCp, Tessar f/3.5, Compur. As new £12 15 0
Kodak Retina, Xenarf/3. 6, leather case. Good condition £0 17 6
Poth-Derby, Foth f/S.O. New condition . £3 10 0
Rodenstock Clarovivid, 8 or 10 on 120, Trinar f/3.0, D.A. Compur,
range-finder coupled to view-finder. As new.. £12 0 0
Heiinox Enlarger, for miniature to P.C .
Kodak Six*20 Duo, K. A. f/4.5, 4-spee<l shutter. Lint £6 £3 17
Volgtlander Bessa, 8 or 16 on 120, Skopar f/4.5, Compur,
new . £5 15
Selflx Ensign 3i X 2i, f/4.5 Mulchro. As new . £3
Leica III, Black, Elmar f/3.5. As new .
Leica II, Black, Elmar f/3.6. New condition . .
Summer f/2 2-ia., iion-cnllapslble. As new.
Elmar f/3.5 3.5-cm., Black. As new .
Vidom Finder, Black. As new .
E.R. Case, for Leica 2 or 3. As new. ./....
Correx Tank, for V.P. As new .
Optochrom Tank. As new .
€EOR€E CHILD
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228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds tsol
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FINLAY
COLOUR PROCEF/
AUTUMN TINTS
Photograph these, and take flash¬
light photos in your home during
the winter.
CALL OR C. BAKER WRITE TO:
Colour Photography Specialists
244, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.i
Sole London Distributors for Amateur and Sclentlflo
supplies of FINLAY COLOUR UATERIAL or
Trade enquiries and Process Houses to
FINLAY COLOUR (LONDON) LIMITED
174, MILL LANE, HAMPSTEAD, N.W.6
G. E. BECKETT & CO.
Stockists of all leading makes of
CAMERAS and HOME CIN^
AND ACCESSORIES.
PART EXCHANGE. HIRE PURCHASE.
”m.; MANCHESTER, 1
Our CHRISTMAS FOLDERS and
CALENDARS
\A/« 1 _ ? I _
We still have a large selec¬
tion, but suggest your immediate application for
our Xmas list. Sample parcels, I/-, 2/6, 5/-, 10/*
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD.
Photo Works, NOTTINGHAM.
I EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED. — 16-mm. Bell-Howell Cine Camera,
70DA model, latest type visual focussing
and selective view-finder, 7 speeds and turret,
with usual case and accessories ; must be
bargain price, private purchaser. — Box 238, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5744
WANTED.— Plate Back Adapter, screen and
slides for 6x6 Kolleioord : state condition
and price. — J. Conlon, 22, Penley Grove, Ward
End, Birmingham. [5747
WANTED. — Sanderson Camera, sound, reasonable,
also i-pl. anastigmat and wide-angle lens. —
Speed, 8, Central Rd., Wembley. [5751
31x2i N. & G. Square Reflector, double Protar
2 lens ; perfect condition essential. — 30, St.
Mary’s Rd., Smethwick. [5757
WANTED. — 3ix2i Double Extension, also 3x4,
with 1/2 lens ; offered in part exchange, Pathe
Home, double claw. — Wixey, 52, Asquith Rd.,
Birmingham. [5764
Leica II, black, Elmar f/3.5, in case ; exchange
for Rolleiflex, 1/3.5 preferred. — Box 246, c/o
“ The Amateur Photographer.” [5774
WANTED. — F/2 Leica HI, 3 floodlight stands,
3 heavy ball-and-socket heads. — Box 247,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5775
4x4 Rolleiflex wanted, f/2. 8 only ; state speeds,
also accessories. — David Roberts, Welford,
Stratford-on-Avon. [5762
WANTED. — Good Modern Camera, in exchange
lor high quality Radiogram, in solid walnut
cabinet ; guaranteed 12 months, or sell £15.—
How, 109. Thurlow Park Rd.. Dulwich, S.E.21. [5768
MATERIALS
K ALTON, Cardiff, 14. Quay St. A depot for
photographers in South Wales.
K ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh. 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON. Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
weight and double-weight : 20x16 6/3 dozen ;
15X12 4/3, 12x10 7/3 36 sheets; 10x8 5/-;
whole-plate 3/3, 9/6 gross ; A-pl. 2/-, 5/9 gross ;
i-pl. 3/6, 4ix2i 3/6, 3ix2i 2/6 gross, 12 gross 21/6.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
double-weight vigorous : 1/1-pl., 3/6 36
sheets; 10x8, 5/-; 12x10, 7/3, 3/- dozen.
R ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2|, 1/6 gross;
3ix2i, 1/6 72 sheets, 2/6 gross; 4ix2} and
i-pl.,. 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
quality, all surfaces : Vigorous, 3/- 100,
1/9 50.
K ALTON Plates : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/- ; Postcard,
4 dozen 8/9, backed 9/9 ; i-pl., 3 dozen 5/-,
backed 5/9; 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/-, backed 5/9;
Lantern Plates, 3 dozen 5/-.
K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures :
lix2i, 9/- dozen ; 3ix2i, 9/- ; 2ix4i. 11/- ;
6 exposures: 3ix4i, 18/-; 5ix3i, 21/-.
K ALTON Film Packs. H. & D. 350, 3ix2i, 3
packs 5/3 : i-pl., 3 packs 8/6.
K ALTON Flat Films, H. & D. 2,000 and 600 :
i-pl., 3 dozen 5/- ; Postcard, 4 dozen 8/9 ;
i-pl., 12/-, 33/- gross ; 1/1-pl., 2 dozen 11/-.
K ALTON Panchromatic Flat Films, H. & D.
2,000 : 3ix2i, 4 dozen 5/4; i-pl., 3 dozen
5/3 : i-pl., 4 dozen 12/8.
K ALTON Roll Films, super fast, H. & D. 2,700,
8 exposures, l|x2i and 3ix2i, 10/- dozen,
2i X 4i 12/- ; 6 exposures, 3x2, 8/6.
K ALTON Film Packs, H. & D. 2,700, 3i,x2i,
3 packs 5/9 ; i-pl., 9/3.
R ALTON Chemicals, bottled : Amidol, 1/2 oz. ;
Metol, 1/4 ; Hydrokinone, lOd. ; Pyro, 1/-.
K ALTON Chloro-Bromide, double-weight, ivory
gravure : 10 x 8, 38 sheets 5/- ; 1/1 -pL, 3/3,
9/6 gross ; i-pl., 2/-, 6/6 gross. [0009
The EUmiG JUNIOR |
PROJECTOR I
YOURS FOR 31/3 down and II similar
monthly payments.
Available for 8 mm., 9^ mm. or 16 mm.
This new EUMiG Projector is without doubt the
Best Value in High Grade Cine Projectors, and
incorporates many refinements which were pre¬
viously only to be found in much more expensive
machines. Still picture device. F/1.6 Meyer
Kinon lens. Very compact. Amazing Brilliance-
No resistance required.
Send for leaflet giving full details.
2 YEARS TO PAY
Only 5% per annum is added for
Hire Purchase accommodation up
to 24 months. Our self-financed
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The above Vauxhall camera represents the most
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GET YOURS
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December i6, 1936
HOME CINE BARGAINS
Lux Projector» complete . £9 0 0
Kid Projector . £2 10 0
Kid Super Attachment . 15s. Od.
200-B Projector, with resistance. Shop-soiled.
£95 0 0
Ace Projector. Shop-soiled . . . .£l 12 0
Good many others. Write for particulars. ^
LONOO UOO VCO AOO NCO UU2 VC/) ACOj
Enlargements ; postcards, 6 for
■ 1/3 : 12 for 1/9—
7"x5". 6 for 1/9 ; 12 for 2/9— 8|"x6i". 6
for 3/-; 12 for 4/3 — I0"x8", 1/3 each —
I2"x 10", 1/6 each — I5"x 12". 2/- each —
20" X 16", 2/6 each. Any surface. Guaranteed
satisfaction. Post free, from any film. Glass
postage extra. Fastest service on earth.
Post 1^ I I \/ A QNAP^ 59/61 CAPE HILL
Now BIRMINGHAM
The WORLD’S PREMIER
ENLARGER
FILMAREX (vertical)
takes up to 0 ' 6 cm. films and plates, one
hand lever, fine and coarse focussing. f;4.5
double anastiinnat, orange cap and con¬
denser, £11 8 6. Displayed by all
procressive miniature dealers, or write
to sole importer :
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C. 4
HERE’S QUALITY AT THE
- RIGHT PRICE ! -
Your film Developed and i \'elox glazed print made
from each negative : V.P. and 3^ x 2^, 8 exposures,
1/2— No. ii6 (2f X4i) 1/6— 4jX3i 1/3— six 1,6.
Superior Postcard Enlargements, 1,6 dozen, 1/-
^ dozen — x 6i enlargements, 4'- dozen, 2, 9 i dozen
— 6i X 4| enlargements, 2 6 dozen, V 6 i dozen ; extra
charges for assorted negatives. 20 x 16 enlargements,
2;- each — 15 x 12 1,9 each— 12 x 10 1,3 each — 10 ' 8
1;- each.
PROMPT DISPATCH OF ALL ORDERS.
All the above post paid except glass negatives, when
3d. extra must be added. Every satisfaction guaran¬
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£1:1:0
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The new “ Trofl ” Range-finder, latest optical type. Absolutely
correct from 3 ft. to infinity. The new built-in yellow filter
enables you to obtain needle-sharp photographs. Supplied com¬
plete with shoe for detachable mounting. All dealers, or
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farzingdon Street, London. E.C.4.
MATERIALS
Brighton. — super-quaiit
tition work, etc. ;
now manufacturing P.O.P.
full lists, including a bari
keen factory prices
world, 61,
Sample
and
mail-order photographies in
Parade, Brighton.
Free Bumper Catalogue
Quality Materials. — City
port.
HAYHXJRST. — Why buy inferior makes ? Kodak,
the Quality Bromide Postcards, glossy
semi-matt, cream, 50 2/-, 100 3/3, 300 9/-, postage
free.
HAYHXJRST. — Big Value Sample, Bromide Pape
and Postcards, 1/-. — Northern Camera Ex
change, Nelson, Lancs. [000
ATTWOOD, Hadleigh, Essex. Phone, Hadleigl
58238. Satisfaction guaranteed, all pos
paid. Catalogue free.
ATTWOOD. — Postcards, superfine bromide am
gaslight, vigorous and normal, all surfaces
25 1/-, 2/9 100, 19/6 1,000 ; Commercial Grade, 5i
1/-, 100 1/9.
ATTWOOD Plates and Flat Films : Postcard,
600 H.D., 2/3 dozen ; i-pL, 2/9 dozen,
dozen 10/- ; 400, 600 and 1,200 H.D.
ATTWOOD. — Special Line Bromide Cream Royal,
linen and natural surfaces : i-pl., 36 sheets 2/- ;
other surfaces and sizes at proportionate prices. [0025
BURT’S for Reliable Plates, Postcards, Papers,
etc. ; all goods guaranteed ; we pay postage ;
send for List A. — Gothic Arcade, Snowhill,
Birmingham.
BURT’S Postcards ; Gaslight and Bromide, vigor¬
ous and normal ; all surfaces : First quality,
1/6 50, 2/9 100 ; Commercial quality, 1/3 50,
2/- 100.
BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
and normal; all surfaces; 3ix2i, 1/- 72
sheets, 1/10 gross ; 41x21 and i-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
i-pl., 1/6 36 ; whole-plate, 2/6 36. (0026
Allens. — super Gaslight (the quality Paper),
2/1 gross, post 4d. ; 12 gross 21/-, post and
packing 1/-.
Allens. — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
free testing samples. — 168, Oldham Rd.,
Manchester, 4. Closed, 7 p.m. [0092
ENLARGEMENTS
LEICA Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 31 x 5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors. — George (Jhilde, Ltd.,
228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
I /O DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1. — Postcards
J./ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. (0017
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
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> BRADFORD.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
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The •
Miniatures
are ALL here-|
IT is well known
that whatever
is attempted by
“ The West¬
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is particu¬
larly well
carried
out. For
i n s t ance,
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extensive and varied — and the service
The famous Leica,
from £18 19 0 to
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lens. Or hy iwelvt
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are all that people who know “ The
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No claim is made
Zeiss Ikon Contax III.
Includes built-in electric
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payments.
of dealing in Mini¬
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New Dollina, with f/2.9
Radionar iens and Coin-
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.^e/lMATEUR
PfiOTOGRAPHER
DIARY
and Handbook for 1937
This useful little handbook contains, in addition
to the usual diary pages — one week to the page
— over fifty pages of facts and formulae for the
keen camera user. Information is given qn
developing, fixing baths, mountants, and
finishing negatives and prints. Numerous
reference tables dealing with hyperfocal
distances, enlarging, screen distances for lantern
projection and exposures are included, as well
as sections for exposure records and personal
memoranda.
Size 3| X Sf inches, well printed, neatly and
strongly bound in leather cloth, with back loop
pencil and round corners.
NOW ON SALE
Price 1 /S net By post 1 /7
From Stationers and Bookstalls, or direct from the Publishers
ILIFFE & SONS LTD.
DORSET HOUSE, STAMFORD ST., LONDON, S.E.l
THE S.H. ‘ADEPT’ EPISCOPE
This new Epi-
scope will pro¬
ject opaque
objects such as
maps, drawings
coloured prints,
etc., np to 5k
in. square, in
the colours of
the originals,
and give a 6-ft.
picture at a
distance of 12
ft. It will save
the trouble and
expense of
making lantern
slides.
EPISCOPE, with 12-in. Epi anastigraat lens f’4. metal table
10-ft. flex, with switch, 110-volt 250-watt lamp . £17 17 6
Adjustable Resistance for 200 230-volt circuit, extra. £2 9 0
The S.H. ‘ ADEPT’ EPIDIASCOPE
This new Epi¬
diascope will
project opaque
objects such as
maps, draw¬
ings, coloured
prints, etc., up
to 51 in. square*
It will also
give wonderful
projection of
lantern slides
and give a
6-ft. picture at
12 It. from the
screen.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
37, BEDFORD STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2
Gives an 8-ft. picture at 50 ft., or a 10-ft. picture at 60 ft., when
using an 18-in. lens.
PRICE, complete in fibre carrying-case, including slide carrier
and all necessary leads and plugs.
With Aldis-Butcher lens, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 in.focus, £14 15 0
Special Silver-back Lamps, extra :
250-watt, 20s. Od. 600-watt, 24s. Od.
State exact voltage of lamp required when ordering.
EPIDIASCOPE, with 12-in. Epi anastigmat lens f/4, also 6-m.
lantern objective, metal table, 10-ft. flex with switch, 250-watt
lamp, 110 volts . £22 2 6
Adjustable Resistance for 200/250-volt circuit, extra. . £2 9 0
“ OPTISCOPE ” LANTERN
FOR HOME USE
A new style of lantern designed to take 250 or 500 watt lamp,
can be connected to any lamp-holder or wall plug, no special
wiring, gives 5-ft. picture at 15 ft.
PRICE, complete in fibre carrying-case, including slide carrier,
and all necessary leads and plugs, with Aldis-Butcher 8, 10 or
12 in. focus lens . £10 10 0
“OPTISCOPE” LANTERN
FOR USE IN HALLS
USE OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM AND AVOID ALL RISK.
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XX
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December i6, 1936
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OPTICIANS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT 1750.
MINIATURE CINE THEATRES at*
London :
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Rd.
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Salisbury.— 17 & 19, Catherine
St.
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cial St.
Yeovil. — 2, High St.
Swansea. — 26, Castle St.
^Liverpool.— 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Gebescope A in stock at f
3x4 cm. Dolly, f/4.5 lens,
3-speed. Good CO* 10 *15
condition . . X^*1^*U
Leica Daylight Reading Desk.
As new. List £4 is. £3:3:0
3^x2^ Ensign Double Exten>
sion Cameo, Aldis f/4.5, Com-
pur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Fair con- tO,7*l?
dition . XO*# *0
3ix2^ N. & G. Sibyl, Tessar
f/6.3, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Fair con- ^Q*10*R
dition . XO*X^*U
4.5x6 cm. Makina, focussing,
3-m. Plaubel Anticomar f/3,
Compur, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
purse. Fair con- ;CO*lC*n
dition . XO*XiJ*U
3Jx2t Zodel, f/3.8 Zodellar,
delayed Compur, 12 slides, roll-
film holder, F.P. adapter. Ex¬
cellent condition. £?C^O.£J
List £9 . xorz.o
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/2.5
Foth, delayed focal-plane. Fair
£5:10:0
6x13 cm. lea Polyscop, 7.5-
cm. Zeiss Tessars f/4.5, Compound,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
£6:15:0
2ix2i Rolleiflex, Tessar f/3.8,
case. Very good ^O.C.A
condition . dLO.tf.w
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann Fecal*
plane, 7.5-cm. Emostar f/2.7,
6 slides. Good rQ*in*n
condition . X^*Xw*U
16-mm. Zeiss Ikon Projector,
i^-in. lens, motor, loo-watt lamp,
framing device, built-in resistance,
case. Good con- £10*7*R
dition. Cost £20 XX^*# *0
Model II Leica, Elmar f/3. 5,
E.R. case. Very good condition.
List£27x7s £18.10:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo,
i^-in. Pentac f/2.9, also 4-in.
Dallmeyer f/4, matched finders,
2 speeds, filters for each lens,
£22:10:0
Model III Contax, f/a Sonnar,
£4”"" £56:10:0
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone ; Regent 1228.
16-mm. Kodascope C, resis¬
tance. Good con- £ O . 1 7 .C
dition . XO . 1 / .0
16-mm. Ensign Mickey Mouse
Projector, motor drive. Shnp-
£10:10:0
5x4 Kodak Graflex Reflex, fi^-in.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, F.P. adapter,
case. Very good rin.in.n
condition . XXU*XV*U
Ensign Optiscope Model 10, lo-
in. Aldis-Butcher, also i6-in.lens,
5oo-\vatt lamp, case. Very good
£10:10:0
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen,
150-watt. Good Cl 9. A, A
condit ion . AdXXi*Vr*V
16-mm. Ensign IOC-8. Shop-
£15:0:0
Exakt Enlarger II, f/4.5 Cassar,
75-watt, for negatives up to
6x6 cm. nfj». C 1 C . 1 C .A
List £18 los . XlD.lO.U
16-mm. Kodascope A. Good
£20:0:0
16-mm. Paillard C.A., resis¬
tance, case. As new. Cost
£20:0:0
16-mm. Bell-Howell Filmo 57,
case, resistance. £90.0.0
Good condition.. X^v.U.U
16-mm. Siemens B Camera,
f/2.8 Busch, 3-speed. As new.
‘ £25:0:0
16-mm. Ensign Super Sixteen,
250-watt, reverse, resistance,
case. Cost £45- £9C.0.n
Sh(p-soiled only X^il*v*ll
16-mm. Ensign 300-B. Shop-
“2"^..":"* £25:0:0
16-mm. Kodascope B, 2-in.
lens, 250-watt, self-threading,
resistance, case. CQO.O.O
Good coridition.. XOU.U.U
16-mm. Siemens Home. As
new. List £36 £30;0;0
16-mm. Kalee N.P.3, 500-watt
lamp, 2-in. Dallmeyer, resistance,
£^£53^03""“ £40:0:0
i4&ot;e are at our Stock
Exchange Branch
1 COPTHALL CHAMBERS
Throgmorton St., London, E.C. 2
Telephone: Metropolitan 5351.
Leica (Oleyo) Single Picture
Device, complete with screen
and I slide. As l?/l*in*n
neu<. List £5 8s. X4*XU*U
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double
claw, super attachment, motor,
dual resistance. C7*17«R
Good condition . . X f • X I *0
21 X 1 5 Planovista, 7.5-cra. Mey¬
er Triopian f/3. 5, delayed Pronto,
viewing lens and CQ*lC*n
screen. As neiv XO*XO*V
9.5 Dekko, Ross f/1.9, case.
As new. List CO.l'T.U
£ii 19s. 6d . Xa*X# *0
3i X 21 Ensign Autospeed Focal-
plane Roll Film, Aldis-Butcher
f/3. 4, rise and cross front, case.
^ £10:10:0
3x4 cm. Nagel Vollenda, Tessar
f/2.8, Compur, case. 'Very
good condition £10:10:0
Zeiss Super Ikonta 520/2,
Tessar f/4.5, delayed Compur
£12:17:6
31 X 21' Dallmeyer Press Reflex,
revolving back, 5-in. Dallmeyer
f/3. 5, also lo-in. Popular Tele¬
photo f/6, 2 F.P.A.’s, case. Good
£15:10:0
3x4 cm. Nagel Pupille, Xenon
f/2, Compur, case. As. new.
Cost £- os £17:10:0
3.j X 21 Latest Soho Reflex, 5-in.
Ross Xpres f/4.5, revolving back,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, K.i
£17:10:0
2ix2i Korelle, f/2.8 Tessar.
“ptr: £18:15:0
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen,
250-watt, all voltages, case.
£20:0:0
16-mm. Ensign Simplex, cas¬
sette loading. Shop - soiled.
£20:0:0
Contax I, f/2.8 Tessar, E.R,
£24:10:0
9.5 Eumig Projector, reverse,
stills, resistance, case. As new.
List £30 7s. 6d. , .
i46ope are at
£25:0:0
37 BOND ST., LEEDS, 2
Telephone : Leeds 25106.
3ix2i Dallmeyer Film Pack
Snapshot de Luxe, anasti^at
f/6 lens, focussing, near, medium,
distant, pigskin case. List £4 4s.
Good condition . . £1:19:6
2Jx2i W.P, Carbine, Zeiss
Triotar f/6.3, Compound i/3ooth,
frame finder. Fair jCO*C*n
condition . X«*0*U
3x4 cm. Ensign Double-8,
Model D20, Ensar f/4.5. As new.
List£3t2s.6d... £2.17:6
13x18 mm. Minifex, Vidar
f/3. 5, delayed-action 3-speed,
zip case. Good £0*1*7.(fJ
condition . X^*Xf*0
4|x2| Kodak 2c Special,
anastigmat f/6.3, Compur, screw
focussing, range-finder, leather
case. Cost £13 17s. 6d. Good
condition ....
£2:17:6
3}x2^ Goerz Tenax, 12-cm.
Kalostigmat f/6. 8, Ibso i/iooth
sec., double extension, 6 slides
Riteway roll-film holder, case.
Good condition. . . £3:15:0
3^x2^ Nettel Cocarette, Tessar
f/4.5, Compur, leather case.
Fair condition . . £4:19:6
4i^x3i Ensign Houghton Fold¬
ing Reflex, revolving back, 15-cm.
Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, self-capping
i/ioth to i/i,oooth sec., T. and
B., 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Fair con-
dition . X/ :io:u
Ensign AV/1 Magnaprint En¬
larger, all negatives up to 3^x2^"'
in. As new. List £0.0 *11
£10 10s . xo*o«u
3^x2^ T.-P. Junior Special
Reflex, revolving back, 5-in.
Cooke f/3. 9, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll - film holder, leather case.
Good condition . . £9:17:6
31x2]! Nettel Deckrullo Focal-
plane, 12-cm. Zeiss Tessar B4-5,
Leitz range-finder attached, 3
D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, lens
hood, filter, case, tripod in
£12:15:0
Above are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
THE NEW KORELLE II
IN STOCK AT
London :
281, Oxford St., W.I.
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C. 2.
Croydon.— 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Generous
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2'
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd.,
W.I.
2, Northumberland Avenue,
W.C.2.
Crouch End. — 17, Topsfield
Parade.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner
Rd.
exchange allowance.
6x6 cm. Reflex Korelle II, f/2.g
Radionar, with automatic speeds of
i/toth, i/5th, i, I and 2 secs., and
delayed action .... £17:17:0
Ever-Ready Case, £1 5s. Od.
Or, inclnding case, £2 14s. 7d. down and
eleven monthly payments ol £1 11s. 6d.
DOLLONDS
HIRE PURCHASE TERMS
If you are interested in new or second-hand apparatus on Hire Purchase
terms, tell us your requirements.
OUR STOCKS INCLUDE
First And II monthly
Projectors.
List.
payment.
payments of
£
s.
d.
£ s.
d.
£ s.
d.
Pathe Imp . .
■ ■ 7
0
0
1 0
6
0 II
6
Pathe 200-B
• • 15
0
0
2 0
0
I 5
0
Eumig
. . 29
0
0
4 1
0
2 8
0
Bell-Howell 129
■ • 69
0
0
9 4
0
5 15
0
Keystone A81
. . 36
10
0
5 1
0
3 0
6
Keystone 9
• • 13
13
0
1 19
2
I 2
6
Ampro KS . .
. . 50
0
0
6 17
0
4 3
0
Amprosound M
. . 115
0
0
15 8
6
9 II
6
Victor 25
. . 105
0
0
14 0
0
8 15
0
Filmosound 138
.. 138
0
0
18 8
0
II 10
b
Gebescope A
■ ■ 95
0
0
12 17
0
7 18
0
r 40
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TWO YEARS TO PAY
ANYTHING ON 15 OR 24 EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALMENTS
Buy your Christmas gifts now on this new easy plan. Every transaction is absolutely confidential. First payment se¬
cures your choice from the finest range of apparatus in the country. Our generous exchange allowance on your still
or cine apparatus acts as a first instalment, and the balance is payable over a further 14 or 23 equal monthly payments.
LEICA Ilia with F/2 lens
15 Tiioiillily payirientfl of 60/3
24 riioiilhly payments of 36/11
Or £43 cash.
KODAK REGENT
with F/4.5 lens
15 jiioMflily payments of 28,'-
24 montlily iiaymenis of 17/11
Or £20 cash.
VOiGTLANDER BRIL¬
LIANT with F/4.5 lens
15 monthly i)ayments of 9/6
24 monthly payments of 6/2
Or £6 15 0 cash.
9.S-mm. PATHfSCOPE
200-B CINi
15 monthly payments of 21/-
24 monthly payments of 13,5
Or £15 cash.
ZEISS SUPER IKONTA
with F 2.8 lens
15 monthly pa3anentK of 39/7
24 monthly payments of 25 4
Or £28 5 0 cash.
ROLLEIFLEX, F 3.5 lens
15 montlily paymentH of 35/-
24 monthly payments of 22 5
Or £25 cash.
SIEMENS “F” CAMERA
with Meyer F 1.5 lens
15 monthly payments of 79/2
24 monthly payments of 50/8
Or £56 10 0 cash.
ZEISS MIRAPHOT
ENLARGER
15 monthly pajnnents of 151
24 monthly payments of 9/8
Or £10 15 0 cash.
ZEISS CONTAX III
with F,2.8 lens
15 monthly payments of 74/3
24 monthly pa.vments of 47/6
Or £53 cash.
ZEISS IKOFLEX
with F 4.5 lens
15 inoiilhly i»aynieiits of 12/8
24 nionOily payments of 8/1
Or £9 cash.
BELL-HOWELL 138
FILMOSOUND 16-mm.
15 monthly payments of 193/2
24 mriiilhly payments of 123/8
Or £138 cash.
FILMO “8” PROJECTOR
15 monthly payments of 56 -
24 monthly payments of 35, 10
Or £40 cash.
BELL-HOWELL FILMO
70 D.A. with F 2.7 lens
15 monthly payments of 102/3
24 monthly payments of 65 5
Or £73 cash.
KODAK RETINA
with F 3.5 lens
15 iiKtiithly payments of 14,9
24 monthly payments of 9 5
Or £10 10 0 cash.
16-mm. KODASCOPE E
CIN£
15 monthly payments of 42 -
24 monthly payments of 26/2
Or £30 cash.
LEITZ VALOV
ENLARGER
15 monthly pajmients of 13'5
24 monthly pajnnents of 8/7
Or £9 11 6 cash.
ZEISS MOVIKON 8 ”
15 monthly’ payments of 68 6
24 monthly payments of 43 10
Or £48 17 6 cash.
BELL-HOWELL FILMO
DOUBLE-EIGHT
15 monthly payments of 32 6
24 monthly’ paymients of 20 2
Or £22 10 0 ca.sh.
G.B 16-mm.
HOME TALKIE
15 monthly payments of 189 •
24 monthly iiayment.s of 121,-
Or £135 cash.
9.5 or 16 mm. BOLEX
G.916
15 monthly payinents of 64,5
24 monthly paynnenls of 41/3
Or £46 cash.
16-mm. MAGAZINE
KODAK with F 1.9 lens
15 monthly payments of 56 -
24 monthly paynnenfs of 35 10
Or £40 cash.
PRIMARFLEX, F 3.5 lens
15 monthly' paymients of 51-2
24 nnmthly paynnents of 32 9
Or £36 id 0 cash.
SIEMENS SIXTEEN -9
PROJECTOR
15 monthly paymients of 83 4
24 monthly payments of 53/3
Or £59 10 0 cash.
16-mm. BELL-HOWELL
FILMO “129**
15 monthly paymients of 84/-
24 immthiy paynnents of 53/9
Or £60 cash.
Get the best films for Xmas from our Silent and Talkie Libraries. Lists free on receipt of 2d. postage.
£ Wallace Heaton Ltd.
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rilE AMATEUR PlIOTOGRA PH ILR A D VERTISEMENTS
December 16, 1936
AKINC^/tt'OF NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
This interestinii book oj '‘Night
Photography — Picture Making at
Night — Indoors and Out" — contains
28 pages of clear information with
photographs and diagrams. Please
mention this paper.
The taking of attractive pictures after dark is a simple matter nowadays. No longer is it
necessary for your camera to “ hibernate ” all the winter, or even to “go to bed ” at sundown.
Wherever there are shops, cinemas, signs, floodlighting — or only street lamps — there are effective
subjects for fascinating “night-snaps ” waiting to be captured by your camera. And don't forget
those indoor pictures, portraits, groups and festive parties — they’re all yours, and as simple to
make as daytime snaps in summer, if you load with Selo Hypersensitive Panchromatic Roll Film
or Ilford Hypersensitive Panchromatic Plates.
For Roll Film Cameras For Plate Cameras
<SgD> ILFORD
Hypersensitive Hypersensitive
PANCHROMATIC ROLL FILM PANCHROMATIC PLATES
made in England by : ILFORD i LIMITED • ILFORD * LONDON
Printed in England for the Publishers, Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, by The Classic Colour Press, Reading.
The Amatntr Photographer can be obtained abroad from the foUowing : United States : The International News Co.. New York. France : W, H. Smith & Son. 248, Rue RivoH. Paris ; Hachette et
ue. Kue Reaumur. Pans. Belgium ; \V. H. Smith & Son, 71-75, Boulevard Adolphe Max, Brussels. Australia ; Gordon & Gotch, Ltd.. Melbourne (Victoria), Sydney (N.S.W.), Brisbane (Queensland),
Aaelajde (S..V) Perth (\V.A.) and Launceston (Tasmania). New Zealand: Gordon & Gotch. Ltd., Wellington, Auckland. Christchurch and Dunedin. India; A. H. Wheeler & Co., Bombay,
Allanabatl and Calcutta. Can.ada : Imperial News Co., Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver : Benjamin News Co., Montreal : Gordon Gotch, Ltcl.. Toronto. South Africa : Ontra! News Aeencv. Ltd.
The Amateut ^Photographer and Cinematographer.''' Wednesday, December 2^rd, 1936.
i^/lMATEUR
OTOGRAPHER
&. CINE.1VIAXOGFLAPHE.R.
The Journal for Everybodij with a Camera
Vol. LXXXII
Wednesday, December 23rd, 1936.
No. 2511.
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A DVERTISEMENTS
December 2-
3 PhotoP^od" Lamps in
"Kodapector" RePectors. Exposure:
1.10 second at f6.3 on Kodak
Su/>er Sensitive Panchromatic Fiino.
. . and (k. suhji to
a /••
y6i(A camho to thi, pa^!
Parties . . . dances . . . family festivities . . . This is a particularly
gay and amusing time of year. A time when the Great Indoors really
comes into its own. How fortunate that good indoor pictures are so much
easier to take than they’ve ever been before ! Thanks to
Get this free booklet
24 pages of hints and tips on picture¬
making indoors at night. Dozens ot
pictures, with explanatory diagrams and
exposure details. Ask your Kodak
Dealer tor a copy or write tor one to
Mr. A. P. Taylor, Dept. 57B, Kodak Ltd.,
Kodak House, Kingsway, London, W.C 2.
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATK FILM
and the
KODAK
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
AIDS
''Photoflood" Lamp _ - - 2/6
"Kodatlector" Reflector - - 3/-
"Kodaflector" Outfit, including Reflector,
Stand and Flex _ _ - 7/6
PLEASE MENTION "THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER" WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
December 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
SIX ENLARGEMENTS FREE
MINIATURISTS— HERE’S NEWS !
If you use 35-mm. standard cine film in your camera,
pick out six favourite negatives. If you are not
already on our books, send these negatives to us, v/ith
the coupon from this advertisement duly filled in
with the make and number of your camera, lens, etc.,
adding your full name and address for registration,
and we will send
SIX FREE ENLARGEMENTS
one from each of your negatives. What an oppor¬
tunity to see what those negatives are reol/y capable
of. They may be well composed subjects, correctly
exposed, but if you are unfamiliar with “ Automax ”
Enlargements you cannot know the latent beauty
this process will reveal. Please state size preferred —
3^x2J or 4^X 3|. Try “Automax ” at our expense
— this offer closes definitely on 31st January, 1937.
WALLACE HEATON LTD.,
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l
47, BERKELEY ST., LONDON, W.i
A FEW SECOND-HAND BARGAINS
GUARANTEED FOR 3 YEARS.
LEICAS
1 — Leica Model II (Chromium), Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal>pIane shutter, l/20th
to 1 /500th sec. Cost £27 10s . £21 10 0
2 — Leica Model II (Black), Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, l/20th to 1 /500th
sec. Cost £26 10s . £19 19 0
3 — Leica Model 1 (Black), Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter. l/20th to 1 /500th
sec. Cost £15 . £9 9 0
CONTAXES
4 — Contax II 35-mm. Camera, Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, J to 1/1, 250th
sec., delayed action, combined coupled range-finder and view-finder. Cost
£65 I5s . . . £59 10 0
5 — Contax III 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
i to 1/1 ,250th sec., delayed action, combined coupled range-finder and view¬
finder, built-in electric exposure meter. Ck>st £78 5s . £69 10 0
6 — Contax I 35-mm. Camera, Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, i to 1/1, 000th
sec. Cost £56 5s . £39 10 0
7 — Contax I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Sonnar f/2 lens, focal-plane shutter,
i to 1/ 1, 000th sec. C^st £41 . . . £32 10 0
8 — Contaflex 35-mm. Twin-lens Reflex, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter,
i to 1/ 1, 000th sec., delayed action, built-in photo-electric exposure meter.
Cost £66 15s . £49 10 0
9 — Elmar 9-cm. f/4 Lens for Leica. Cost £11 178 . £9 9 0
10 — Elmar f/3.5 3.5-cm. Wide-Angle for Leica. Cost £9 58 . £8 8 0
Easy payments over 15 or 24 months— ask for particulars*
I "pi iTCn N A iTd TosT~fmi" CO uTpon
I IT ALSO ENTITLES YOU TO FREE REGISTRATION. j
I Make and No. of Camera . I
Moaress . i
Jhe “MINIC/TmERa” SpiciALISTS
. TELEPHONE; MAYFAIR 751 1 (8 lines)
43. KENSINGTON HIGH ST., W.S
CASH PRIZES^ BEAUTIFUL WOMEN SNAPS
THE SUBJECT FOR JANUARY 14th TO JANUARY 20th WEEK OF WALLACE HEATON'S COMPETITION.
OPEN TO ANY AMATEUR
WITH ANY APPARATUS
Whether you send indoor studies by the fireside, spon¬
taneous outdoor snaps, elaborately composed full-length
figures, or just simple head and shoulders is left to your
discretion, so long as the picture is a picture and the
main subject a beautiful woman it is eligible. Remember
it is a photographic — not a beauty — competition.
Each week we give one guinea for the best picture re¬
ceived — each week we give you a different subject.
Everybody has an equal chance of winning a prize, as
well as selling us his picture for two guineas. After
three months all pictures received will be judged for the
final first prize of £25 cash. There are no restrictions
with regard to make or size of camera or materials used,
and it doesn’t matter where your negative was developed
and printed. Either contact prints or enlargements up
to 15x 12 in. (mounted or unmounted) are eligible, but
not less than 8x6 is recommended. No retouching or
faking is permitted, except simple spotting to remove
defects.
AWARDED FOR EACH
* WEEK’S BEST PICTURE
^ A f- FOR THE BEST SENT IN DUR-
ING WHOLE COMPETITION
NO RETOUCHING OR FAKING
—JUST GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
We give you four clear weeks to prepare your entries.
All entries for the ** Beautiful Women ” Competition
must be sent in between January I4th and 20th. The
complete series ends on March 3l8t, 1937, when the
big cash prize winner will be chosen. An additional
21/- will be awarded to prize winner if his enlargement
was made by us. For photographs which appeal to us,
not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to
purchase the copyright by payment of £2 28. ; in the
case of weekly prize-winner?, by the payment of an
extra 21/-. The copyright of the £25 prize-winning print
must be made over to us without further payment.
Acceptance of the rules is a specific condition of entry.
The remaining ten weekly subjects for this competition
are ; Architecture ; Winter Sports ; Quick-action
Pictures : “ New Angle ” Shots ; Birds, Animals, etc. ;
Indoor Portraits ; Flowers ; Figure Studies ; Boats and
Seascapes ; Pictorial Subjects.
Why not prepare your entries In advance 7
j WALLACE HEATON COMPETITION ~j
! TUIfi enilPON which must be affixed |
I inis buurura back of each j
I entry, is valid for any week until Competition ■
I closes on March 31st, 1937 : also for the |
[ "Open” Competition, which closes on De- I
I cember3lst, 1936. I
THE WALLACE HEATON "OPEN” COMPETITION IS STILL RUNNING— ENTRIES CAN
BE SENT IN UP TO DECEMBER 31st, 1936 (SEE COUPON),
WALLACE HEATON Lt(i.,127, NEW BOND ST., LON DON, W.l
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 23, 1936
■=2) 'll ^ ^
MAKE THE MOST of
d COME NOW TO “CITY SALE” AND
BIG SPECIAL
LEIGA MODEL Ilia
With f 2 Sommar Lens, speeded to
1 1.000th see.
AutoDTiatic focussing, 3 shots in 10 secs.,
anything up to 36 pictures one loading,
double exposures impossible. For
travel or for photographs at night, or
in any weather, Leica Q *0*0
is the ideal camera. . • v • w
Nine monthly payments of £5 Os. 4d.
FILMO “ 8 ”
PROJECTOR
Traditional Bell-Howell quality in
the 8-mm. field.
Has 400-watt lamp. Entirely gear-
driven. Fitted with fast f/ 1. 6 pro¬
jection lens. Pilot light. Adjust¬
able tilt and efficient cooling.
Safety curtain for " stills.”
Takes 200-ft. films. For all
£40:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 93,4.
WE STOCK ALL BELL-HOWELL
FILMO APPARATUS.
BOLEX G916
PROJECTOR
For 9.5 and 16 mm. films. All
gear driven. Reverse rewind and
still picture device. Dallmeyer
2-in. projection lens. Has 500-
watt illumination. The ideal
machine for a perfect fm-j • n • A
Xmas movie show. . ■ V • v
Nine monthly payments of
£5 9s. 8d.
SCREENS, TITLERS,
EDITORS <6 ALL AC¬
CESSORIES in STOCK
KODASCOPE 16-mm.
MODEL “ E”
Including a novel carrying-case and
vibration-proof projector stain! in one.
Six Interchangeable len.ses are available.
Supplied with 2-in. f2.5 lens. New
design fixed-centre framing device.
Variable apeefl control. Fast motor
rewintl. Simplifiefl oiling system. With
built-in transformer for
A.C. mains 100 to 250 volt8*»^V .W .V
Nine monthly payments of 70 •.
KODASCOPE EIGHT-35. The new
8-mm. Kodascope £10:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 24 6.
PATHESCOPE “H”
Takes 0.5*mm. films. Has
improved silent running move¬
ment. Fitted with single
picture device and T.T.H.
f/2.5 lens. Loaded in a
few seconds. . £6:6:0
Nine monthly payments of 14, 9
CINE-KODAK B.B.
The smallest, simplest and
lowest priced of the 16-mm.
cameras. Has built-in expo¬
sure guide, footage indicator
and strong spring motor.
Holds 5U-ft. films. With
f/3.5i™s . £13:13.0
Nine monthly payments of
31/11.
CONTAX III
With built-in photo-electric expo¬
sure meter. Focal-plane shutter
speeded to a real l/1.250th sec.,
ideal for close-ups of rapid sports
subjects. Fitted with ** wedge ”
distance meter. With Zeiss Tes-
,arf/3.5Ian8 . £53 ; Q ! Q
Nine monthly payments of
£6 3s. 8d.
“CELFIX”
THE SCREEN FORI
BRILLIANT XMAS
MOVIES
54 LIME ST., 90/94 FLEET ST., 59/60
LONDON
Nine monthly payments of
8,8.
SEE THEM ALL
Its 'Kodon shutter will slice
a second iuto a hundredth.
Open the back, hinged like
a cigarette-case, flick up the
spool-holders, snap the film
home and you’re loaded, 8
e.vposare8 on 3^x21 film.
With focussing anastigmat
lena f/6.3.... £3;12:6
The most brilliant screen on the market, and
the longest wearing. Made in the famous
Celfix crystal-glass-beaded surface and silver
surface. Portable and self-erecting. Keady
for a show in a moment. Prices i
from {crystal-glass-beaded) .
Silver from 70/-,
EVERY EXPOSURE
METER IN STOCK!
Tempiphot, Electro Bewi, Av'o, Blendux,
Sixtus, Leudi, etc. Model shown is the
\N'eston- 'the finest on the market.
There are models for f 1 Q ■ A '
Leica or Universal use . . ■ I w ■ w
ROLLEICORD
Made by the makers of the famous
Rolleiflex, Rolleicord Is really
amazing value. It takes all
Kolleiflex accessories except the
angle mirror. Zeiss Triotar f/3.5
lens and Compur shutter. Takes
12 pictures on 3^x2^ roll film.
NOW £16:10:0
P.'4.5 model. . . . £14:10:0
Nine monthly payments of 38.6
or:33,a0.
“ SIX-20 ”
KODAK
EASY TERMS
& EXCHANGES
Anything on nine equal monthly instalments.
First payments secures the goods. Only 5
per cent added, or 51- it under £5. Order now
for Xmas this easy way. High allowance on
your used apparatus in part exchange for
a fresh purchase.
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December 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
the LAST TWO SHOPPING D AYS-
CHOOSE FROM THE BEST RANGE OFAPPARA TUS!
KMA/BARCAIH
3|x2| ZEISS IKON
“ DECKRULLO ”
focal-plane press camera
with the World - famous
ZEISS TESSAR F/3.5
LENS— A favourite with pressmen
for many years — ideal for speed sub¬
jects. Absolutely brand new.
LIST PRICE £41 : 2: 6
Our Price 18 Gns.
YOU SAVE £22 : 4 : 6
OBTAINABLE ONiV AT •* CITY
SALE ” BRANCHES.
HOME TALKIES!
What a fine idea I Why not call and hear a de¬
monstration in our own model theatre. W'e
have every model in stock and all the latest
16-mm. sound films for your Christmas enter¬
tainment. Shown opposite is the Gebescope
10-mm. Talkie Outfit.
Model A comprises projector, 2 speeds (silent and
sound), 2J-watt amplifier and louil-speaker.
Perfect tone, perfect projection. Handy and
portable . £95:0:0
Or on Easy Terms.
MAGAZINE KODAK!
IG-mm. cin6 camera. Loaded
in 3 seconds with 50-ft. ^ film
magazineB. No film threading —
each magazine has its own footage
indicator. Speeds : 8, 16 and 64
frames. 'With f/1.0 ^40*0*0
Nine monthly payments of £4/13/4
EXAKTA
For V.P. roll film. Picture Is seen in
the finder mirror exactly as it will
appear in the film. Fitted with
auxiliary mirror and magnifier for
fine work, speeds from 12 secs, to
1/I.(i00th sec., f/3.5 £iQ>in*n
lens, from .
Nine monthly payments of 45/6.
KEYSTONE
With 4 speeds. Strong
silent motor, takes 25-ft.
film at a winding. Foot*
age indicator geared to
mechanism. Interchange¬
able
With f/3.5 lens *> ■ W • I W
Nine monthly payments
16-mm. keystone
2-in. large-aperture projection
lens, motor drive, forward
and reverse. Special device
for stills, 500-watt lamp,
fitted super optical system
for added ^OK*n''n
brilliancy . . ■ W . U
Nine monthly payments of
58/4.
Britain’s Best
FILM LIBRARY
Get your films NOW from our comprehensive
range of latest productions— lowest rates of
hire. Comedy, Drama, Travel, Interest,
Cartoon, and every film in stock. Hundreds
of new titles have just been added. Askjor
revised list.
^AT OUR SHOPS:
GHEAPSIDE, 84
ROLLEIFLEX
Won the "Daily Herald”
bi" first prize two years in
succession (1935 and 1936).
The easiest manipulated cam¬
era you could buy. Shows
your picture full size and
rif;lit way up on ground-
glass screen. Fitted with
C.ompur shutter, .speeded
to i/5ooth sec., T. and B.,
and Xeiss Xessar
f/3.5 lens. . . . 3&ZO.U-U
Nine monthly payments of
58/4.
NEW RANGE¬
FINDER “BESSA”
With coupled range-finder and
optical view-finder fitted next to
the focussing control. The famous
trigger release is fitted imder the
baseboard. Yellow filter is incor¬
porated for use when {required.
Compur Rapid shutter, speeded
to l/400th sec. With 4-element
Skopar f/3.5 lens 0 ^ *0
Nine monthly payments of 43/9.
ALDERSGATE ST.
E.C.
( t9 2 9 )
PATHtSGOPE 200-B
For 9.5-mm. film.
With 200-watt lighting. Picture 10 ft.
wide easily obtainable. Flickerless
jirojection, sprocket fed. Threading
one side only. Single-nut tilting device.
Works off 110 volts. With lamp, plug,
flex, adapter and one empty .300-ft.
super reel . . . £15:0:0
Nine monthly payments of 35/-.
Pathe Imp, with motor, super attach¬
ment and resistance 1^7 *0*0
for all voltages . »f ■ V
EVERY HOME CIN^ IN
STOCK FROM 37/6.
SIEMENS NEW
SIXTEEN-NINE
PROJECTOR
For both 9.5 and 16 mm. films. Has
20()-\vatt lamp. Speeds 12 to 28
pictures per second. Motor rewind.
Single picture device. Silent take-up.
Simple • threading. Self-contained
resistance, centring device and safety
£59:10:0
Nine monthly payments of £6 18s. lOd.
We stock all other Siemens Projectors,
as well as every cine camera by the
same maker.
WHY NOT A
PROJECTOR GIFT
FOR THE FAMILY ?
^^EUMIG” P. Hi
With Meyer Kinon f/1.6 lens,
250-watt lighting. Fan cooled.
Optical framing. Easy loading
sprockets. Detachable gate.
Can be adapted for any voltage
(A.C. or D.C.). No resistance
necessary. Fast hand rewind.
Very compact. Three models,
for 8, 9.5 0
16 mm. films.
£17:17:0
Nine monthly payments of 41/8.
PLEASE MENTION " THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER " WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS.
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IV
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 23, 1936
THE NEW & PHENOMENAL
9.5-mm. PROJECTOR . . . .
Come and see it— at the WESTMINSTER
Really superb in design and workmanship ; built to
the very highest standard, both mechanical and
electrical. Double-claw movement. All gearing and
• driving mechanism runs in oil bath. Fast, silent
automatic rewind ; motor speed regulator, separate
lamp switch. High efiicieucy dual cooling. Mechanical
tilting adjustment. Special low voltage high luminosity
pre-focussed lighting, marked absence of flicker.
“a really magnificent job” and only
£11 : 17:6
Twelve monthly payments of 20/9.
The WESTEX Roll Film
Cameras .... famous
for VALUE .
THE WESTEX^
FOUR-FIVE.
Takes 8 or 16 on normal
31x21 film. Superb f/4.5
anastigmat. giving exception*
ally fine deflnition, in focus¬
sing mount, delayed-action
Frontor II shutter, 1 to
l/15Uth sec., T. and B.
Sturdy, all-metal body, plated
edges, best leather covering
and bellows. Quick self-erect¬
ing front. Optical direct-
vision and brilliant waist-level
finders. Hinged easy-loading
back. Panchromatic safety
windows. By far the best
all-round value offered. Ob¬
tainable only at P^oQ*Q
the Westminster
12 monthly payments of 7/10.
WESTEX^^JUNIOR
8 pictures 21 x 31 on standard
film. All-metal body, self-
erecting front. Splendid f/6.3
focussing anastigmat, Vario
shutter, l/25th to 1/lOOth
Mc.. T. and B. £2:2:6
PATHESCOPE
200-B 9.5-mm
Projector
Hlghly-efflcient 200-watt
direct lighting system,
giving a brilliant fllokerless
picture 10 ft. wide. Fan-
cooled and asbestos-lined
lampbouse. Universal
tilting movement. Motor
rewind. For A.C, or D.C.
supply, 100- p 1 K
volt circuit.. .
Twelve monthly payments
of 26/3,
Resistance for 200/250
volU . 15 0
TWO NEW
KODASCOPES
MODEL
(as shown)
(16-mm.) Fitted with 300-watt
lamp with direct lighting
system, giving specially brilliant
illumination. 2.5 Projection
lens. Tilting movement, rapid
motor rewind, variable speed,
self -lubricating windings. Trans¬
former model, 100/110 ^ “2 A
or 200/250 volts .
12 monthly payments of 62/6.
also
NEW 8-mm.
MODEL “ 8-35 "
With 200-watt lamp, usable on
any circuit. Double the light
as compared with earlier model,
but only 21/- more In cost.
Gives 30 X 22 In. picture at
141 ft. Takes 200 ft. of film.
Resistance 100/110 volts. 7/6
extra; other £10*10*0
voltages. 17/6. S-lV.lU.U
12 monthly payments of 18/5.
NEW MODEL “E»
KODASCOPE
NEW ZEISS IKON
8-mm. MOVIKON
Cine Camera . .
For both single 8-mm. and “ doubIe-8 '*
With f/2 Sonnar. Three speeds, 8, 16
and 64 frames per sec. Finder adapt¬
able for right-angles as well as straight
ahead position. Delayed-action release.
Fine production with many notable
. £48:17:6
Twelve monthly payments of 85/6.
THE
WESTMINSTER
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE LTD.
8I9 Strand^ W.C.2
TEMple Bar 2710 .
PROJECTORS
Ensign Super Sixteen 16-mm., large-aperture pro¬
jection lens, 200-watt lamp, motor drive, forward and;
reverse, complete with resistance for all voltages 110 to-
250 volts, and carrying-case . £19 17 6
Ensign 50 16-mm., 50-volt lamp, complete with
resistance for all voltages 110 to 250 volts, band-turn
£4 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Projector 16-mm. (high intensity model),
motor dri\e, complete with resistance and carrying-
case . £18 17 6
Kodascope Mode] C 16-mm., 2-in. Projection lens,
hand drive, fitted for use with accumulators, complete-
in box . £7 17 6
Kodascope Model B 16-mm. (bronze), 2-m. Projection
lens, motor drive, forward and reverse, 500-watt lamp,
complete with carrying-case . £32 10 0
Kodascope Model B 16-mm. (bronze), 2-in. Projection
lens, motor drive, forward and reverse, 250-w'att lamp,
complete with carrying-case . £25 10 0
Kodascope Model A 16-mm., 2-ln. Projection lens,
32-volt motor, also hand drive, complete with carrying-
case . £13 17 6
Kodascope Mode! A 16-mm., 2-ln. Projection lens,
200-watt lamp, motor drive, complete with resistance
and carrying case . £18 12 6
Agfa Movector 16-mm., 2-in. Projection lens, 375-
watt lamp, motor drive, complete with built-in resis¬
tance . £32 10 0
Bolex P.A. 9.6-mm., 40-mm. lens, 250-watt lamp,
motor drive, forward and reverse, complete with
resistance and carrying-case . £21 7 6
Kodascope Model D 16-mm., 2-in. Projection lens.
200-watt lamp, motor drive. 50-voIt, complete with
resistance for all voltages 50 to 250 volts. . £20 17 6
Bell & Howell Filmo 16-mm., 2-m. Projection lens,
motor drive, forward and reverse, complete with
resistance and carrying-case . £35 0 0
Ensign Silent Sixteen 100-B 16-mm., 2-iD. Superlite
lens. 100-watt lamp, motor drive, complete with
resistance and carrying-case, very compact £10 17 6
Pathescope Kid 9.5-mm., hand driven, complete
with resistance . £1 19 6
Pathescope Home Movie 9.5-mm., double claw*,
hand drive, complete with flex . £4 15 0
Pathescope Home Movie 9.5-mm., single-claw.
hand drive, complete with flex . £3 12 6
Pathescope Home Movie 9.6-mm., double claw,
complete with motor drive, super reel attachment
and resistance . £7 17 6
Pathescope 200-B 9.5-mm., 200-watt lamp, motor
drive for 300-ft. reels . £12 17 «
CAMERAS
Ensign Auto-Kinecam 16-mm., 1-in. f/3.5 anastigmat,
3 speeds, spring and hand drive, complete in carrying-
case . £8 17 6
Victor Model 3, 16-mm., 1-in. f/3.5 anastigmat,
3 speeds, spring and hand drive, complete in carrying-
case . £12 16 0
Bolex 16-mm., f/3.5 anastigmat (50-ft. film), spring
drive, complete in carrying-case . £4 17 6
Ensign Kinecam Model 4, f/3.5 anastigmat, 2 speeds,
8 and 16. complete in carrying-case . £4 17 6
Bell & Howell Filmo Straight 8, 8-mm., f/2.5 anas¬
tigmat, 4 speeds. 8, 16, 24, 32, complete in carrying-
case . £16 17 6
Siemens Model B 16-mm., f/2. 8 Bausch anastigmat,
3 speeds, 8, 16, 64 and single pictures, complete In
carrying-case . £20 17 6
Bell & Howell Filmo 70 DA, f/3.5 Cooke anastigmat,
turret head. 7 speeds, critical focusser, complete in
carrying-case . £42 10 0
Pathescope Model B 9.5-mm., f/3.5 anastigmat,
spring drive, charger loading . £4 15 0
Pathescope Motocamera de Luxe 9.5-mm., f/3.5
anastigmat, spring drive . £5 17 6
Pathescope Motocamera de Luxe 9.5-mm., f/3.5
anastigmat, multi speeds . £8 15 0
Pathescope Motocamera de Luxe 9.5-mm., f/2.5
anastigmat and Telephoto attachment . £11 17 6
Dekko 9.5-mm.. f/1.9 Ross, 3 speeds, interchangeable
lens mount (latest model) . £8 12 6
Dekko 9.5-mm., f/1.9 Dallmeyer, 3 speeds, inter¬
changeable lens mount, latest model _ £7 18 6
Dekko 9.5-mm., f/1.5 Dallmeyer Speed, 3 speeds.
Latest model . £11 17 6
And many others. On bearing your requirements we
shall be pleased to quote yon by return.
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Week by week on this page ‘theWestminsters’
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may be sure of getting it — by calling, writing,
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December 23, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
V
R. F. HUNTER, LTD., “CELFIX HOUSE,” 51, GRAY’S INN ROAD, LONDON, W.C.1
CIN^ SCREENS AND OTHER CIN^
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CELFIX, ATLANTA, SELF-RECTA,
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REGD. TRADE MARK
On the 24th day of November, 1936, R. F. Hunter, Ltd., Issued a Writ In the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice against The Camera Company
of 320, Vauxhalt Bridge Road, in the County of London, claiming : —
I. An injunction restraining the Defendants their servants and agents from further printing or otherwise reproducing or authorising any further printing
or other reproduction of the illustration of a cine screen entitled Vauxhall Cine Screen which Is reproduced on page 42 of the Issue of ” The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer ” for 28th October, 1936, and on page 402 of the issue of the “ Amateur Cine World ” for December, 1936. 2. Delivery
up of Infringing copies and plates. 3. Damages for Infringement of copyright and conversion. 4. Further and other relief. 5. Costs.
On Tuesday, the 1st day of December, 1936, the following Order was made: —
3)n tlje Court of 3lu0titc ♦ 1936 R. 2266.
CHANCERY DIVISION.
Mr. JUSTICE BENNETT.
Tuesday, the 1st day of December, 1936.
between R. F. HUNTER, LiMITED, Plaintiffs
and
THE CAMERA COMPANY, Defendants.
UPON MOTION for an injunction this day made unto this Court by Counsel for the Plaintiffs, and UPON HEARING Counse/ for the Defendants and
UPON READING the Writ of Summons issued on 24th November, 1936.
AND the Plaintiffs and the Defendants by their Counsel desiring that the said Motion should be treated as a Motion for Judgment and consenting to this Judgment,
AND the Defendants by their Counsel undertaking for themselves their directors servants and agents not at any time to print or otherwise reproduce or authorise
the reproduction of the illustration of a cine screen entitled Vauxhall Cine Screen; which is reproduced on page 42 of ‘‘ The Amateur Photographer and Cinema¬
tographer ” for 28th October, 1936, and on page 402 of the issue of the “ Amateur Cine World ” for December, 1936.
THIS COURT DOTH ORDER that the following inquiry be made that is to say : —
(I ) An inquiry what damages the Plaintiffs have sustained by reason of the printing or the reproduction by the Defendants of the illustration of a cine screen entitled
Vauxhall Cine Screen which was reproduced on page 42 of the issue of ” The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer ” for 28th October, 1936, and on page
402 of the issue of the ” Amateur Cine World *’ for December. 1936.
AND IT IS ORDERED that the Defendants do deliver up to the Plaintiffs the block from which the reproductions of the said illustration were made.
AND IT IS ORDERED thot the Defendants do pay to the Plaintiffs their costs of this action down to and including this Judgmentto be taxed by the Taxing Master-
THE costs of the said inquiry are reserved.
AND the parties are to be at liberty to apply.
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Series O Cooke Lenses (as illustration)
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December 23, 1936
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screen, and takes 12 pictures on 3^x2|- shilling roll film. It’s versatile, too, it can
be adapted for plates or 35-mm. cine film, and a special range of accessories add
still more to its capabilities. Fitted with Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens and Compur Rapid
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 23, 1936
MORE LIGHT ON THE FUTURE OF MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
in last week’s Amoteur Photographer we expressed our opinion regarding the probable future trend in miniature camera design. Here are a
few more innovations that are likely to be with us before long — some of which will probably be placed on the market in the course of the
next few months, and others, being in the early stages of design, may not reach production for another year or so. First, a really pocket-
able single-lens miniature reflex is on its way ; the fully automatic Exakta for 24x36 mm. negatives. Secondly, a new edition of a very
famous twin-lens reflex is expected — fitted in all probability with an f/2 lens. The makers of a certain miniature camera of great renown
are said on good authority to be about to add to their present range of interchangeable lenses an f/1.5 lens, practically equal in resolving
power to their present admirable standard lens of f/3.5 aperture. The same people are confidently rumoured to be hard at work on a new
camera which is to embody, without any increase in bulk, a built-in photo-electric exposure meter. In this case, incidentally, the light is
to be admitted to the meter through the lens of the camera itself ; a development which for some time we have felt sure was bound to come,
and which brings us one more stage nearer to that epoch of consummate automatism when the camera will select and compose our pictures
for us besides merely taking them. Next week, we propose to say a few words about miniature negative material of the future, and the
quite remarkable new films that are being introduced in the New Year.
MINIATURE REFLEXES:
10.5-cm. f/4.5 Xenar Telephoto, for Reflex-Korelle.
As new . £5 18 6
Reflex-Korelle, f/2. 9 Radionar, ever-reatfy case. As new
£10 10 0
We should be pleased to take any existing instru¬
ment, particularly miniature cameras, in part
exchange for a Leica.
Leica Ilia, f/3.5 Elmar . £34 0 0
Leica Ilia, f/2 Summer . £43 0 0
We are England's Leica dealers. Besides the cameras
themselves, we stock, and should be glad to demonstrate,
all the auxiliary scientific apparatus, copying equipment,
projection apparatus, etc., that go to make the Leica
the * universal ” camera.
Our Leica service is in every way unique. We are the
only firm organised exclusively to process the 35-mm.
film used in the Leica. Many famous amateur and
professional workers, lacking the time to do their own
processing, send their films to us. We issue for the
convenience of our customers special postal bags for
use when sending films to us, as well as film speed
charts, and specially designed order forms for use when
selecting negatives for enlargement from 36-exposure
film. The publication ** Leica News and Technique *’
is sent monthly free of charge to all Leica users who
register with us their names and addresses. In addition,
we are glad to send to all Leica owners, or to those
interested in Leica photography, the latest Leica litera¬
ture whenever this is issued.
Some Leica booklets, any of which we shall be pleased
to forward on application : —
** Leica Enlarging Equipment.”
Interchangeable Lenses for the Leica.”
Special View-finders for the Leica.”
” Copying Equipment for the Leica.”
” Auxiliary Reproduction Devices."
” Filters for the Leica."
” Developing and Printing Appliances.”
"The Leitz Telyt Lens."
THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS A
VERY SMALL SELECTION OF OUR GUAR-
ANTEED SECOND-HAND MINIATURE
CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES, ALL OF
WHICH ARE SUBJECTED BEFORE RESALE
TO THE MOST CAREFUL TESTS. OUR
USED MINIATURE CAMERAS MAY BE
PURCHASED WITH THE SAME DEGREE
OF CONFIDENCE AS NEW ONES, THE
PURCHASE OF APPARATUS FROM US IS
AT ALL TIMES A GUARANTEE OF ITS
MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PERFECTION.
★ ★ ★
A Few Exceptional Cameras with Extra-Wide
Aperture Lenses. Specially recommended for
Winter and Artificial Light Photography in
general.
Makinette, a special model with special front, Leitz
view-finder, f/2 Supracomar lens. Rapid Compur
shutter. Cost approximately £30 . £15 15 0
Leica Model I, fitted with Plasmat f/1.5 lens, short-base
Fokos range-finder, case . £17 10 0
Contax Model II, f/1.5 Sonnar lens. As new £55 0 0
Exakta Multispeeds Model B, latest lever-wind type,
f 1.9 Primoplan, lens hood, filler. As new £30 0 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever-wind type, fitted improved
Dallmeyer f/1.9 Super-Six lens, indistinguishable
from new . £26 10 0
Contax Model I, latest 1936 model. Guaranteed very
slightly window-soiled only, f/l.5 Sonnar lens, with
carton and instructions booklet . £42 10 0
Another, as above, but second-hand, condition as new
£39 10 0
CONTAXES :
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new... . £39 15 0
Contax Model I, latest type range-finder, f/2.8 Tessar.
As new . £23 10 0
Contax Model I, latest shutter, but earlier range-finder,
f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £19 10 0
8.5-cm. f/2 Sonnar. As new . £28 10 0
LEfCAS :
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case.
As new in every way . £35 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens. As
new in every way . £31 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens. Practically
as new . £29 17 6
Leica Model III, chromium, f 3.5 Elmar. As new
£24 15 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new
£22 10 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£21 10 0
Leica Model 1 1, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. Asnew£20 10 0
Leica Model II, black, fitted magnification for range¬
finder,! ‘3.5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition£19 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeable, f/3.5 Elmar, case.
Good condition . £7 15 0
Leica 250, f'2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. Cost
£57. Excellent condition . £40 0 0
Leica Model III, black, f/3.5 Elmar, case. As new
£23 15 0
Leica Standard Model, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case.
Excellent condition . £11 17 6
Leica Model I, interchangeable, f/2. 5 Hektor, case.
Good condition . £10 17 6
Leitz 5-cm. f/2 Summar, non-collapsible. , . .£9 17 6
Leitz 9-cm. f, 4 Elmar. As new . £8 17 0
Leitz 13.5-cm. f/4.5 Elmar (chromium, coupled). As
new . £10 0 0
Universal Finder, black, as new, £3 ; Chromium, as
new’, £3 5s. ; Chromium Angular Finder, as new,
32s. 6d. ; Negative Viewer with opal plate, 32s. 6d. ;
Flashlight Attachment, £3 ; Reflecting View-finder,
25s. : Megoflex Attachment. £3 15s. ; Frame Finder,
with adjusting mask, 258. ; Fikus Lens Hood. 128. ;
Slow-speeds Attachment. £2 ; Swing Filter for
Valoy (Fylto), 25s. ; Leitz Micro Attachment, in
case, as new, £7 ; Leitz Universal Setting Device,
Bazoo, as new, £2 178. 6d.
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
range-finders :
Nettax (only a few w'eeks old), 2 filters, ever-ready case.
As new. Cost £34 I Os . £26 10 0
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new. . . .£17 10 0
Dollina II, f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigtiander Super Bessa, f/4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530 16, f<2.8 Tessar. As new. .£20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . £17 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £13 18 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar. normal Compur, case.
As new . £13 0 0
Plaubel Roll-Op, fitted f/2.8 Anticomar lens. As new
£15 13 0
Weltur, f/2.8 Xenar, ever-ready case. As new £14 17 6
Kodak Regent, f;3.8 Xenar, ever-ready case. As new
£15 10 0
Ikoflex I, f/4.5 Novar, Derval shutter. .As new £5 17
Welta Superfekta, f/2.8 Tessar, 2 filters. As new
£18 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case. As
new . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new £17 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar
£11 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/2.9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£12 17 6
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
Reflex-Korelle, improved shutter, f/2.8 Tessar. As
new . £15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Excellent condition
£1117 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur, case.
Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
£15 15 0
Automatic Rolleiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 7 6
Rolleicord II, f/4.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 10 0
Rolleicord II, f/3.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£12 17 6
Noviflex, f/2.9 Trioplan, filter, case. As new £9 17 6
Voigtiander Superb, f/3.5 Skopar, filter, Proxars. As
new . £11 15 0
Foth-FIex, f/3.5 anastigmat. Excellent condition
£6 10 0
Welta Perfekta, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur . £8 7 6
Rubyette Model 11, revolving back, f/4.5 Dallmeyer lens,
3 slides. As new . £8 17 6
Ikoflex, f/4.5 Novar, Rapid Compur. As new £7 17 6
Automatic Rolleiflex 6x6, f/4.5 Tessar, case. Excellent
condition . £13 10 0
MISCELLANEOUS :
Ermanox, for V.P. Plates, f/1.8 Ernostar, focal-plane
shutter, 6 slides and case. Good condition
£10 0 0
Voigtiander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur shutter.
Excellent cbndition . £5 15 0
Wirgin, for 16 exposures on 3ix2i film, f/3.8 Trioplan,
Rapid Compur. As new . £5 5 0
Kodak Pupille, bought new six weeks ago, f/2.8 Tessar,
case. Unsoiled in any way . £12 10 0
Dolly, for 8 or 16 exposures on V.P. roll film, f/3,5 Trio¬
plan, Compur shutter. As new . £4 2 6
Beira, for 24x 36 mm. negatives, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur
£7 19 6
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens. Excellent condition . .£3 12 6
Minifex, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur, case. As new
£5 12 6
Ensign Autorange, fitted f/4.5 Ensar, Compur shutter,
case. Excellent condition . £7 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/2.5 lens. Excellent condition. .£5 5 0
Voigtiander Virtus (16 on 3^x24), f/3.5 Skopar. Ex¬
cellent condition . £6 5 0
Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur, As new £6 10 0
Baldax (16 on 34x24), f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur. As new
£5 15 0
Nagel Vollenda (V.P. size), f/4.5 Radionar, Pronto
shutter. Excellent condition . £3 17 6
Plaubel Makina Mode! II, f/2.9 Anticomar lens, coupled
range-finder, 3 slides and F.P. adapter. .£25 0 0
R. G. LEWIS,
(HOLBORN 4780)
The Miniature Camera Specialist, 202, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I
(Two minutes from Holborn Tube Station in the direction of Oxford Circus.)
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WEDNESDAY, December 23RD, 1936. Copyright- Registered as a Newspaper Vol. LXXXII. No. 2511,
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^ [Photo: Marcus Adams
His Majesty King George VI, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
AND THE Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose.
A Happy Family Group.
ih[ amateur photographer I
Ta 6 CinEMATOORAPHER o I
December 23rd, 1936
Our New King
as an
■ Amateur
Photo-
\ grapher
The King and Queen [when Duke and
Duchess of York) On board the “ Britannia
The King filming with a 16-mm. Camera.
His Majesty is
here seen taking
snapshots at his
Boys' Camp at
Southwold.
His Majesty is keenly
interested in all phases
of amateur photography
and in the above illus¬
tration is seen discuss¬
ing the merits of a
camera with a press
photographer.
-and is also familiar with the 9.5-mw,
cin6 camera.
The King has a good working knowledge of professional
movie apparatus —
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iHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CIHENATOGRAPHER o
hristmas and the Camera
Modern photographic apparatus and materials allow the camera
By to take its place in the family circle at Christmas. In addition
BRIAN BOND. the photographer is able to contribute to the entertainment
during the festive season.
CHRISTMAS ! The name conjures
up endless visions, and we see
our homes brightly lit and
decorated, the children’s tree by the
window, the battalions of Christmas
cards lining the mantelshelf and all
manner of pleasant things in store.
Essentially a home festival, we say,
when families get together more than
at any other time. Yet how in¬
frequently do we see happy pictures
of the revelries of Christmas-time.
Aren’t we neglecting some of the
finest opportunities our camera has
ever had ?
Generally the fun is so fast and
furious, there is so much to do, with
Gargantuan meals to prepare, games
to be arranged, and always plenty to
talk about, that perhaps our camera
consciousness is rather squeezed out
into the cold to die a natural death.
Plan Beforehand.
If we do some planning before things
really begin to get busy, with only a
little arrangement we can get a
series of pictures that will crystallise
the spirit of Christmas and be glad
mementos on which we can look
back with pride.
What sort of picture should we take ?
Well, as this is the season of goodwill
and happiness, our pictures should be
happy too, and if we can instil into
them some of the fun as well, so
much the better.
What about two pictures of the
dinner table, before and after ! Surely
a record of achievement seldom attain¬
ed at other times ! Then we might
have a close-up of the piece de resis¬
tance, turkey or pudding, whichever
way our preferences lie.
It is not only a record of the dining
accomplishments that we desire, how¬
ever, so perhaps we can hark back to
earlier in the day, when the presents
were opened. A surreptitious and
unposed snap of juvenile delight at
this great moment could yield great
results, provided that the occasion
takes place at a reasonable hour.
Then the games. What fun to get
a permanent record of the sight that
Cousin Mary looked when she was
dressed up for the charades — or Brother
Bill as the big business man, with the
hat that would fall over his ears !
Such subjects as the children at
the " lucky dip ” tub or the perform¬
ance of Eric, the amateur conjurer,
are within our reach if we think things
out beforehand, and do not hold up
the festivities with multitudinous pre¬
parations.
As this type of picture might not
be available till after dark, artificial
illumination would have to be used,
but with the facilities now available,
this should not present much difficulty.
Here is an opportunity for the amateur
to show off his prowess with a flashlight
with which he has practised during the
preceding weeks. One warning, how¬
ever — mind the paper decorations,
they are likely to be inflammable. The
judicious use of photoflood lamps
might for this reason be better in some
cases.
The subject of home photography
has been repeatedly dealt with in these
pages so there is no need to go into
the matter further here. One point
may be stressed. The photographer
whose equipment is of modest order
may well feel that these pictures are
only to be made with apparatus of the
highest class, fitted with a lens working
somewhere within the region of f/2,
and there is little chance of successful
results with cameras of simpler type.
This is not the case. Modern sensitive
materials are now of such high speed
that home portraits are possible to
the user of a box camera.
Exposures.
It is true that his exposures will
have to be made with the camera
upon some support, and may run into
four or five seconds, with the photo¬
flood type of lamp, but this is not
impossible with adult sitters. Instan¬
taneous pictures are possible by the
aid of Sashalite bulbs, or by means of
flashpowder.
The photographer who has not
tried the experiment will be somewhat
surprised at the interest that the
exposures arouse, and how they will
be valued as souvenirs.
Brightly-coloured costumes, to say
nothing of fancy dress, give oppor¬
tunities for the colour photographer.
The modern colour films are rapid,
and it is possible to secure excellent
results with an exposure of a second
or two. There is also the fact that
these films can be processed very
rapidly, and the photographer who
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can do this will have the satisfaction
of showing the results within a few
minutes of making the exposures.
He will gain a new standing as a photo¬
grapher in the opinion of his friends.
The same applies if a photograph is
taken of the Christmas party group.
The plate or film may be developed at
once, dried rapidly by immersing the
negative in methylated spirit, after
a brief wash following fixing, a print
made, and carefully dried by heat, and
the whole shown in about a quarter
of an hour from taking the picture.
Youngsters are always interested in
photographic operations.
Demonstrations.
Here is an opportunity to enliven
interest when the young people are
becoming rather tired of games. Set
the camera up, and make an exposure.
Turn out the lights, and place the
plate in a desensitiser, and, this com¬
plete, development can be seen by all
by the light of a candle. The plate
is fixed, and when ready for washing
the party is dispersed temporarily
while it is washed and quickly dried.
Later on, the party is called together
again, and one or two gaslight prints
made. It will be found that " how
it is done ” will prove very popular
by those who in the summer hand their
films to the “ D. & P.” establishment.
An amusing note can be struck by
taking one or two portraits of mem¬
bers of the family, and, before the
negatives are dry, the films sub¬
jected to the heat of a candle. This
will cause the film to “ run,” and the
resulting prints can be calculated to
cause amusement. It is well in this
case to obtain permission from the
subject.
Lastly, we may suggest the lantern
or cine show of pictures taken during
the past year. If possible some should
be included that the audience have
not seen. This may be an interlude,
and it must not be too long.
Then as a grand finale, perhaps a
” Good night ” scene on the doorstep,
with the lighted hall as background,
or a group of carollers round the door ;
subjects not easy to get, but just
difficult enough to put the photo¬
grapher on his mettle, and feel that
they are worth trying.
Don’t neglect that camera at Christ¬
mas this year.
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December 23rd, 1936
1h5 ArlATEUR PHOIOGRAPHEK
6 CiriEMATOGPAPHER o
Tropical Triangle.
^photog^
There are times when we grow tired of straightfo
photography. We feel that for once in a whi
would like to break all the usual rules and see
happens. Well, why not break a few — and make
silhouettes ? This is the right time of year to do it.
In our everyday photography, many of us tend to g(
photographs too contrasty. We are liable to under-e
and over-develop our films or plates. We often make m
worse by using grades of printing paper too vigorous f(
negative. And so we get dense, black shadows and 1
white skies.
This excessive contrast is wrong in ordinary photogi
but for making silhouettes it is just what we need. !
deliberately make for contrast in several ways. Firs
choose a contrasty subject and lighting. We place our
or object in front
of a brilliant back¬
ground, arranging
matters so that as
little light as pos¬
sible falls on the
near side of it. Then
we under-expose :
that is. we give
an exposure so short
that only the bright
parts are regis¬
tered.
When we develop
the him, we double
the time of devel¬
opment or the
strength of the
developer. This
makes the contrast
between the dark
and bright parts still
greater. Finally,
the prints are made
on “ contrasty ”
paper. What a
smashing of the
rules ! And if we’ve
smashed them hard
enough we get our
silhouette.
A word of warn¬
ing is necessary here.
Excelsior.
Ballet.
We stretch a white sheet across a doorway at night,
taking care to smooth out any creases. The model
is posed in front of this, in such a way that the
profile is clearly shown. The camera shutter is set to
" time ” and opened, the flash fired behind the
sheet, and the shutter closed.
There is great scope for ingenuity in posing the
model so that the resulting silhouette is humorous
or dramatic. Variety may be introduced by plac¬
ing a reflector so that a little of the light from
the brilliant sheet is thrown on to the model’s fea¬
tures, giving a half-silhouette effect as in " The
Musician.”
When the subject is a still one, we can use electric
light or gas instead of the flash. " Ballet ” was taken
in this way. The dancers were cut out of cardboard.
DONALD G, SHELDON,
The extreme contrasts are liable to
produce “ light-spread,” which will make
sharp edges less clear-cut than they
should be ; the full development makes
this defect still more pronounced. Backed
materials will prevent this, so that
the slight extra cost of backed plates
or of “ chrome ” or panchromatic
film (both these are backed) is well
worth while.
Perhaps the best known type of
silhouette is that made by flashlight.
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ihi amateur photographer
rs 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
raphic
HOUETTES
Procession,
to place against such
a sky, we have only
to “ snapshot ” any
suitable figure or
group to record a
ready-made silhou¬
ette.
When the prints
are being made, vig¬
orous gaslight or
extra-contrasty bro¬
mide papers will give
the best results. Un¬
less glossy prints are
required for repro¬
duction purposes, a
smooth '■ velvet” or
■' art ” surface paper
is recommended, as
rough and matt sur¬
face papers give
rather dull-looking
blacks. Spotting of
defects may be done
with black drawing-
ink, and this can be
used also to correct
outlines where ne¬
cessary.
and mounted on a board which acted as
the stage floor. The wiring on the stage
front was made from match-sticks and
two pieces of string. The background
curtain was a bed-sheet hung over a
doorway and pleated. The electric
bulb was placed inside an open box,
the top of which cut off some light, and
made the shaded effect on the curtain.
A short time exposure on \'erichrome
film was" sufficient to record the sil¬
houette.
Many humorous effects can be devised
with the aid of the toy models sold
by the sixpenny stores, with " back¬
grounds ” cut out of black paper or
thin cardboard. The cut-out trees,
houses, etc., are pasted on to a sheet
Moonlight Serenade.
of glass ; the models are then placed and held in position
on the glass by means of pieces of Plasticine. The glass is
reared up in front of the illuminated sheet. Only the
silhouetted objects will be shown on the printed portion of
the negative.
Toned “ skies ” may be added when making the print, by
giving a short exposure to weak white light before de¬
velopment. We can put on a ‘‘ sun ”
or ” moon ” where we want one, by
the simple process of laying on the
print a coin of suitable size before
exposing to the white light.
Outdoor silhouettes can be made if
the object is dark and bold, and is so
placed that it stands out from one of
nature’s backgrounds — a clouded sky
or a brilliantly-lit stretch of water.
At sunset, when the sun has dipped
below the horizon or is masked by
clouds, the landscape is very poorly
lit in comparison with the sky, as
many of us have found to our cost
when photographing sunset scenes. If
we can find a suitable skyline or hill-top
The Musician.
An Outdoor Silhouette .
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IIw AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
L 6 CinEMATOORAPHEB o
December 23rd, 1936
PACKING PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE POST.
yi T the present time, more than at any other, when amateur
/A photographers are sending photographs as greetings
for Christmas and the New Year, it will pay the
sender if he spends a little time in seeing that his
pictures are properly packed so that they will arrive in good
condition. With the aid of a template it is possible to make
any number of envelopes, and the cost need be very little. A
visit to the local grocer or draper will usually produce enough
cardboard to make as many envelopes as one requires.
The template is cut from cardboard or thin plywood and
once made can be used for a lifetime. (If made in cardboard
cut it out with a knife and straight-edge.)
To make an envelope lay the template on a piece of brown
paper, mark round the edges with a pencil and cut with scissors
or, better still, with a knife and straight-edge (not on the table,
of course) to the line. Then cut a piece of cardboard to the
size of the dotted lines in drawing (8f x6J in.). Lay this card¬
board on top of the brown paper (as in drawing) and bend the
paper flaps over on top of the cardboard. The bottom and side
flaps are then pasted and fixed down' as shown in sketch.
I usually put a newspaper on top and use a roller squeegee.
We now have an envelope with a paper front and a cardboard
back, and a dozen of these can be made in an hour or so.
This template is for whole-plate (8^x6^ in.) prints, but the
reader can make as many templates as he wishes to take the
size of prints he uses. When posting 1 always cut another
piece of cardboard slightly less than the back, and the prints
are then sandwiched between the two cards. This saves
them from injury during transit. Always mark in large
print on your envelope, " Photographs. Please don’t bend.”
A set of these templates to take the standard sizes is well worth
making. David Hodghton.
Readers’ HmtS9 Tips and Radgets
GETTING BIG ENLARGEMENTS WHEN
SPACE IS LIMITED.
ETTING that large head from a miniature negative is
often bejmnd the scope of many enlargers owing to
space limitations. When the longest distance between
enlarging lens and easel is such that the magnification required
is not obtainable, the usual solution is a lens of shorter focal
length. Such a lens, if an anastigmat, is expensive.
A cheap and simple substitute for this is a combination lens
made by adding a supplementary single lens to the lens already
in use. This supplementary lens may be obtained at the
nothing-over-sixpence stores and costs but threepence. It is the
circular spectacle lens which is sold to replace a broken lens in
“ horn-rimmed" spectacles. This may be bought unmounted.
Such lenses are numbered, and suitable ones are Nos. 20, 24,
and 32. The lower the number the greater is the magnification.
Such a lens is easily held on the front of the enlarger lens by
means of an elastic band fastened to the body of the enlarger
by means of four drawing-pins, as shown in the accompanying
photograph. The definition of this combination lens will be
found to be excellent. Llew. E. Morgan.
A CONDENSERLESS ENLARGER.
^LTHOUGH several schemes have appeared in " The A.P.” from time to time on
diffusing light for condenserless enlargers, the following method, although not
new, will solve the problem and help to minimise grain very effectively.
The body of the enlarger is a fairly large box as shown in plan
in the diagram. B and Bj are loo-watt frosted electric bulbs,
placed approximately as indicated. S and Si are tin screens. The
purpose of these will be seen later. N is the negative carrier. The
interior of the box, back, top, bottom and sides, is painted white.
It will be seen that light from the lamps is reflected back
from the back of the lamphouse, through the aperture behind
the negative, and then on through the lens. As this light is
perfectly level and diffused, no unevenness will be experienced.
The purpose of the two screens S and Si is to prevent direct
fight from the lamps reaching the negative, and they should
be made just large enough for this purpose.
It might be thought that exposures would be prolonged,
but I find that ten to twenty seconds at f/n on Kodak bromide
paper is ample when enlarging to whole-plate from 2|xiJ.
Suitable light-trapped holes for ventilation can be added to
the back and sides of the box to prevent it becoming over¬
heated. F. M. Thomas.
T^CTAJidULAK
OPEMITiG
MHIMD
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ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
7N/A TV RE" NOTES
Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
The Inexpensive Miniature
What the Cheaper Camera will do.
The photographer to whora minia¬
ture photography appeals, but
who is not in a position to afford
the high precision miniature camera,
often asks, " Will the cheaper miniature
cameras equal the performance of the
higher quality in¬
struments ? With
twelve pounds, or
six, or three to spend,
how far will my re¬
sults suffer as com¬
pared with those
from forty pounds’
worth of concen¬
trated precision ? ”
To that question
tirere are really two
answers, because the
price - range from
twelve pounds to
three pounds cov'crs
two groups of cam¬
eras. For a' jirice
towards tlie upjjer
limit one can pur¬
chase a camera that
is comparatively
inexpensive only
because it is com¬
paratively simple.
The lens, though of
moderate aperture
by miniature stan¬
dards, is of the
highest quality, and
the shutter has a full
range of speeds, but
coupled range-
finders, interchange-
ability of lenses,
interlinked shutter
and film wind, and
other such costly
refinements, are
omitted. Such a
camera, naturally, is
not as convenient or
as quick to handle
as a miniature cost-
ing some forty
pounds, nor will it
take photographs
under such adverse
conditions; but what
it will do, it does every bit as well,
and the negatives will stand enlargement
to almost any size.
In the miniatures selling at lower
prices, especially if they have lenses of
fancy aperture, it is inevitable that
quahty must have been sacrificed to
some extent to price. In connection
with such cameras as these it is unfair
to expect too much in the way of micro¬
scopic definition ; after all, the ability
to make huge enlargements without a
loss of sharpness represents a very high
degree of accuracy in manufacture —
and accuracy is always expensive.
But how many photographers make
such enormous prints ? Most are con¬
tent with a modest whole-plate or 10 x 8,
and for this less exacting taste a minia¬
ture camera of moderate price is adequate.
It is obvious that if enlargements are
to be satisfactory with regard to definition
a good lens is. necessary. The combina¬
tion of pin-sharp definition and ultra- wide
aperture is inevitably expensive, but the
cheaper anastigmats may give perfect
definition at more modest apertures.
There are plenty of lenses working at
f/4.5 that give completely satisfactory
performance.
The camera itself must be well made,
and rigid. Some of the lower-priced
miniatures fail on this score. It is very
important that the lens should be held
rigid, and parallel
with the film.
However sharp the
image thrown by the
lens, the picture will
not be sharp unless
the film is in exactly
the right place to
receive the image.
Means for holding
the film rigorously
flat in the focal plane
is essential. If the
film lies unevenly,
even to the smallest
extent, the photo¬
graph will be sharp
only in places.
The careful user of
the miniature cam¬
era will be able to
produce results that
will not indicate,
through any lack
of quality, either the
modest size of the
negative or the low
price of the instru¬
ment with which
they were produced.
Perfectly satisfac¬
tory results can be
obtained with mini¬
ature cameras cost¬
ing from about
upwards.
Even if the limita¬
tions of such appar¬
atus place high¬
speed photography,
theatre snapshots
and night scenes
outside its range, it
should still be able
to take every sub¬
ject that the user of
the ordinary folding
camera can photo¬
graph successfully.
The accompanying illustrations tell
their own story. The inexpensive cam¬
era gives a perfectly good account of
itself so long as the demands made upon
it are moderate. But the definition
given by an inexpensive wide-aperture
lens does sometimes break down at very
high degrees of enlargement. F. S.
Fi^. 1. — Taken with Precisiou Miniature. Fig. 2 . — Taken with Inexpensive M iniatiire.
Lens at full aperture. Lens at full aperture.
The top print in each case is made from the ivhole negative. The second print is a full-size reproduction of
part of a print of about whole-plate size. The differeyice in definition between the two is not at all noticeable,
though it can just be seen if looked for carefully. In the bottom prints, made by reduction from portions of
enlargements 36x24 in., the superiority of the precision camera becomes manifest. But results from
the inexpensive camera are completely satisfactory so long as these huge enlargements are not demanded.
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fa 6 CIHEMATOGRAPHER a
Ensuring Film-Wind in a Leica
There are a few simple precautions
that will avoid any possibility of
accidental double exposure with
a Leica, due to the him not advancing
between exposures. Jf this happens it
will mean thirtv-si.x exposures one on
top of another, with over five feet of
clear film as a memento .of the incident.
— I know, because
it was one of the
first spectacular
feats that 1 achiev¬
ed with my camera.
The film in a
Leica camera is
advanced by
sprockets rotated
by means of the
winding knob, and
there is also a fric¬
tional take-up on
the winding spool.
If the perforations
are broken on the
film the sprockets
can rotate without moving the film on, or
if the film has become jammed, then once
the sprockets are free, there is nothing
to prevent the winding knob being
turned while the film remains stationary.
This is detected by the failure of the
back-winding knob to turn in an anti¬
clockwise direction, but if short ends
are being employed in a metal film-
chamber the roll of film may have
become loosened in the chamber, so that
several exposures are made before the
slack film has been drawn off and the
centre spool begins to rotate. To
ensure against any such trouble, all
film ends should be examined against
broken perforations, and if the film has
been cut from a length, it is essential to
There is no doubt that the vogue of
carrying the miniature camera
in an ever-ready case suspended
by a short strap round the neck is very
popular, as it is
both practical and
comfortable.
The same idea
can be adopted
for other cameras,
using zip purses,
but they must pos¬
sess some means of
securing the neck-
strap, either by the
carrying handles or
with special loops
of leather or metal
fixed for the pur¬
pose.
Before clipping
the strap on to the
camera, slip on a stout rubber band about
I in. wide and 3 in. long so that it is
always on the strap. This secures the zip
purse which is slipped upwards over the
camera and the rubber band is pulled
over both camera and case. This, of
trim it without cutting through a per¬
foration. This is done automatically if
the correct film-trimming template is
Used for the purpose.
When loading, the back should Le
locked in position before any attempt
is made to turn the winding knob. An
or'er-nervous photographer is
tempted to wind
on a little film to
see if it is going to
engage before re¬
placing the lid of
the camera, but
in the case of the
metal spool-cham¬
ber, locking the lid
opens the light trap
of the chamber at
the same time, and
therefore decreases
the pull on the
film itself.
Another possible
cause of non¬
advance of film is that the trimmed
end may not have been properly pushed
under the clip of the winding spool, so
that the perforations are not in line with
the sprockets. These difficulties should
not arise if due care is taken when loading,
and once the film has been loaded, the
back-winding knob should be gently
turned in a clockwise direction to take
up any slack in the film roll, after which
it can be readily seen if this revolves
when winding off the fogged film.
Any failure on the part of the film to
advance usually takes place at the
commencement of a new film. Once
it has started, no further difficulty
need be expected.
Bernard Alfieri, Jun.
course, means that the case is removed
entirely while the exposures are being
made, but if it is desired to keep the
case always connected, then it is sug¬
gested that a small
leather strap be
sewn on the lower
edge of the case
with the rubber
band in position.
This will prevent
the possibility of
mislaying the case,
it will be seen
that the zip fas¬
tener cannot be
drawn together as
the two strap ends
prev'ent this, so
that any similar
type of purse with
or without fast¬
eners will serve equally well.
A word of warning when using cam¬
eras suspended by the metal carrying-
handle links. If the camera is on the
heavy side and the links are thin, there
is a danger of them bending outwards.
December 23rd, 1936
Pan or Ortho ?
The full sensitivity to colour of the
panchromatic film results in ob¬
taining better correction with a
filter of given depth than an orthochro-
matic film can offer, while at the same
time requiring less increase of e.xposure.
Where the pan. film may give all the
correction required with a pale filter
requiring about times increase in
exposure, an ortho, film may need a
deeper filter requiring the exposure to
be multiplied by three or four. In these
circumstances a pan. film of speed 500
H. & D. may actually allow of shorter
exposures than an ortho, film of 1,000
H. A D., and still give equally good
colour rendering. Confirmed users of
filters will do well, therefore, to consider
the pros and cons of changing to a
panchromatic film for habitual use.
For Sharpest Pictures.
To set against this there is the not
uncommon experience that an ortho,
film will often yield pictures just a shade
sharper in definition than those which a
pan. film will give. This is partly due
to the fact that red light, to which only
the pan. film responds, is scattered more
than light of other colours, and so tends
to superimpose a microscopic blur upon
the image. Sometimes it is due to slight
lack of correction in the lens ; it is
customary to design a lens so that it
brings blue and yellow-green rays to
a focus at exactly the same point,
these being the two colours to which
ortho, film is, or has been in the past,
most sensitive. In some lenses this
correction has not been so completely
made for red rays, with the result that
when by using pan. film we allow the red
rays to enter into the image formation,
their contribution is to a minute extent
out of focus, so reducing the sharpness of
the negative as a whole. A. L. M. S.
Filing 35 -mm. Negatives.
ESSRS. E. LEITZ, ltd., of 20,
Alortimer Street, W.i, have re¬
cently introduced two inexpen¬
sive containers for filing and indexing
negatives on 35-mm. cine film.
The " Leica Wallet Container ” ac¬
commodates one 36-exposure length in
nine sections of four negatives each.
The strips slide into a series of pockets
of transparent paper which fold up,
concertina fashion, into an outer enve¬
lope of stout paper. All negatives can
be viewed simultaneously without re¬
moval from the container, which is sold
at the very modest price of sixpence.
The " Leica Negative Album ” takes
twelve complete films of 36 exposures
each, again in four-exposure lengths.
The album, which measures 7^x6 in.,
contains three sections, each of which
contains thirty-six transparent envelopes.
There is also a set of index-sheets for
identifying and describing every negative.
It is covered in linen card in such a way
that negatives cannot work out from the
pockets, and closes with a snap fastener.
It is priced at 4.S. 6d.
Carrying the Miniature Camera A. J. MILNE.
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ih[ amateur photographer 1
6 CldENATOGRAPHER o I
Modern
Miniature Cameras
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINING.
THE ••WESTEX” MINIATURE
CAMERAS.
The two models of the “ Westex ” miniature
cameras are known as the “ Baby " and the
" Junior.” So far as the camera body is con¬
cerned the two are identical, the differences being
solely concerned with the lens and shutter equipment.
Both make sixteen exposures, each 3x4 cm., on a
standard eight-exposure roll of V.P. film.
The camera mccisures 4i x sjx if over all projections
and fits extremely conveniently in the pocket. On
pressing a button on the side of the camera the base¬
board Hies down, bringing the front into position.
When erected, the camera is extremely rigid, and since
focussing is performed in both models by rotating the
front cell of the lens, there will be no mechanical wear
to cause looseness during the life of the camera.
The view-finder is of the optical direct-vision type,
being in the form of a small tubular telescope firmly
built on to the side of the camera. It is adequately
large, and gives a very clear image with boundaries
more distinctly marked than in many finders of
its type. The back of the camera hinges open for
loading, and the spool-chambers swing out to enable
the spools to be readily
inserted. A pressure-
plate is provided to
hold the film flat in the
focal plane. The usual
pair of red windows is
provided, together with
a cover which serves
to prevent the entry
of light and consequent
fogging of panchro¬
matic film.
In the ” Junior ”
model, which sells at
£3 I2S. 6d., the lens
is a Vidanar anastigmat
of 5-cm. focal length
working at f/4.5. This
is mounted in a Vario
shutter, which has
The Westex Junior. snapshot speeds of
i/25th, i/5oth and
i/iooth sec., as well as bulb and time. The shutter is
ever-set, and has a remote-control delayed-action
device. This is operated by inserting a pin into a
hole in the front of the shutter, and pressing the release.
This sets the shutter but does not fire it, but it opens
when the pin is withdrawn. It is intended this should
be done from a distance by means of a length of black
thread. The lens focusses from infinity to 3 ft. by
rotation of the front cell. The setting of the iris
diaphragm and the shutter speeds can conveniently
be read from the top of the camera.
The ” Baby ” model is fitted with an f/2.g Schneider
Radionar anastigmat of 5-cm. focal length, working at
f/2.9. This lens is fitted in a Prontor II shutter, giving
speeds from i to i/iysth sec. This shutter is not of the
ever-set type, but requires cocking before use. It
differs from other shutters in that it requires setting
for bulb and time as well as for the instantaneous
speeds. The price of this model is £5 12s. 6d.
A delayed-action device is provided, this consisting
of a train of clockwork which releases the shutter ten
seconds after the release lever is pressed. The lever
by which this clockwork is wound can be turned to
less than its full travel to obtain shorter periods of
delay. Front cell focussing is used again in this model,
which focusses down to 3 J ft.
We have subjected the ” Baby ” model to a fairly
exhaustive test, in the course of which we found that
the Radionar lens with which it is fitted gives very
good definition over the whole area of the film, even
at the full aperture of f/2.9. The whole-plate enlarge¬
ments that we made from negatives taken at f/2.9
were completely satisfactory, and it is evident that
the user of this camera will not need to stop down the
lens to obtain sharpness, though, of course, he may
sometimes need to do so to increase the depth of focus
or to provide a margin of safety against a possible
misjudgment of distance.
Comparative exposures were made at two different
apertures, the difference in aperture being compensated
as regards exposure by a corresponding change in shut¬
ter speed, so that in a correctly graduated shutter the
negatives would have been of equal density. On
development, the difference in density was found to
be negligibly small, thus confirming the relative cor¬
rectness of the shutter speeds.
These cameras are obtainable from any of the four
branches of the Westminster Photographic Exchange,
Ltd,, the addresses being 119, Victoria Street, S.W.i;
81, Strand, W.C.2; 24, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2,
and III, Oxford Street, W.i.
Greetings.
WANT to wish all my readers a very
happy Christmas and a prosperous
1937. with plenty of good photo¬
graphy and the good luck to " see”
some really good subjects.
1 wonder if you ever say to yourself,
as I often do when looking through the
photographic annuals : “ What would 1
have given to have run across that sub¬
ject,” and you imagine that these subjects
are only to be found if you are travelling
about. When I get into this state of
mind I think of Mr. W. G. Briggs’
” Water Butt ” picture, and realise that
we are literally surrounded by pictures,
if we can only ” see ” them.
New Long-focus Lens.
I called in at the house of Zeiss in
Mortimer Street last week to see if I
could glean any news of a new long-focus
lens for the Conta.x. I had heard about
one from Mr. H. B. Sharp, of Dundee ;
he told me he had the only one that is
in the country — it was brought over
specially from Germany for him.
The lens was designed for the recent
Olympic Games, and is expected to be
released to the public early in January.
It is called the Tele-Sonnar, has a focus
of 7J in. (18 cm.), works at f/2.8, and
is coupled to the range-finder. It has
only six glass-air surfaces, and I am
promised very brilliant results at full
aperture. 1 put it like this because I
David McLellan' s Christmas Card.
have been promised an opportunity of
giving the first one that comes over in
January a practical trial. The only
thing I dislike about it is the price — ■
sixty-four shillings would be more in
my line.
Christmas Festivities.
Do not let the Christmas holidays
pass without having a shot at the
festivities at home. You have several
choices of lights, which will do away with
any need to pose your subjects, even
ifyour lens aperture is no larger than f/3.5.
There are the popular “ photoflood ”
lamps, which plug into the ordinary
electric light socket. These give a
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brilliant light, and have a safety fuse in¬
corporated. Check up that the voltage
is correct for your circuit, and remember
that as these lamps are gas-filled they
generate great heat, so do not burn
them for any length of time, and be
careful how you handle them after use.
Burnt hands are painful !
At 15 feet, i/25iA at fli.5.
Then there are the more ambitious
lighting sets by Kodak, Ilford and
Ensign ; these are more expensive to
buy, but more economical in the end if
much work is to be done, as well as
being more convenient. Then if you pre¬
fer flashing, you can use Sashalite bulbs,
which have recently been reduced in
price. With them there is no smoke,
smell or danger.
You will have any amount of .fun,
and may perhaps find you have an
ideal photograph for next year’s Christ¬
mas card. (See illustration.) This is
a very clever photograph for a card, made
by David McLellan of himself. McLel¬
lan is on the Sunday Pictorial staff and
is one of the best technical photographers
in ” The Street.”
Pan. Film saves the Situation.
I was invited to take my candid
camera along to the golf club dinner to
our departing pro., and with some doubts
as to what the light would be like, I
did so. I need not have worried on that
score, as it was good, though nothing
to rave about ; but oh, the tobacco
smoke when it was time to get to work !
The room was filled with the 120
diners, and quite 100 of them were
smoking. I wondered whether my fast
pan. film could ever eat through it.
I had the results from the “ Royal ”
dinner to go by, but the atmosphere at
the Monico was June-like compared
with this November fog !
The results provided me with another
pleasant surprise. When I exposed I
could scarcely see the artiste singing at
the piano, but I gave i/25th sec. at
f/1.5, and obtained the accompanying
result.
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c 6 CINEMATCXiRAPHER o
CHOOSING A ¥\\M.forthe
MIN I A TU RE Various Types Compared.
The miniature camera is more
profoundly affected than any
other by the choice of the correct
grade of film, if only because the small
negative has to add freedom from grain
to all the other qualities that the user
of a large camera demands.
The perfect film has not yet been made,
and probably never will be. It is
frankly impossible to combine in one
emulsion a microscopic fineness of
grain, the greatest possible latitude, the
ability to produce very high contrast
by sufficiently prolonged development,
perfect colour correction, and the utmost
attainable speed. That is why there
are several different types of film on
the market ; each represents a different
compromise between the various con¬
flicting factors, and each is the best type
of film to use for certain purposes.
Roughly speaking, films may be
divided into four classes : panchromatic,
fast and slow ; and orthochromatic, fast
and slow. Fastest of all are the fast
panchromatic films, of which Agfa ISS,
Selo Hypersensitive, Gevaert Panchro-
mosa and Kodak S.S. Pan. and (in 35-mm.
only) Super X are typical. Such films
as these are essential for snapshots by
artificial light, and are invaluable in
all cases where the light is not only poor
but yellowish as well. In their sphere
they are unapproachable, but they can
hardly be recommended for general use,
as they have a much coarser grain than
similar films of lower speed. This can
be minimised by special developers, but
really fine grain, if attainable at all, can
only be had by giving such an excess of
exposure that a slower film yielding fine
grain without special treatment might
equally well have been used.
The medium-speed panchromatic films,
of the class typified by Kodak Panatomic,
Gevaert Microgran, Agfa Isopan F,
Voigtlander Bessapan, or Selo Fine Grain
Pan., are probably the best general-
purpose films. They combine a very
useful speed with an inherent fineness
of grain, which, so long as it is not spoiled
by wrong development, allows of enlarge¬
ment to any extent likely to be needed
by the ordinary amateur. Owing to
their colour sensitivity » this speed is
fully maintained in yellow daylight and
artificial light. The combination of
fine grain and good rendering of colour
makes this type of film particularly
valuable for portraits.
The fast orthochromatic films, such as
Selochrome, Voigtlander Illustra, Gevaert
Superchrome, Ensign Ultrachrome, Zeiss
Ikon Pernox, and Agfa Isochrom, have,
in bright daylight, a speed not much less
than that of the super-speed panchro¬
matic films, but fall so far behind them in
artificial light that they may be slower
than even the medium-speed panchro¬
matic class. The grain is about inter¬
mediate between that of the two speeds
of panchromatic film. For those whose
photographs are mostly taken in bright
daylight, and who do not wish to make
prints much larger than whole-plate,
these " chrome ” films offer an extremely
versatile material. A fine-grain developer
is essential, and over-development must
be most carefully avoided.
For the very finest grain of all, slow
orthochromatic film must be chosen.
This is in general not more than half
as fast as the medium-speed panchro¬
matic film, but is quite suitable for
summer snapshots, and also for land¬
scape and architectural work where a
tripod will probably be used in any case.
Perutz Leica-Special, Gevaert Fine
Grain Ortho., and Agfa Isochrom FF are
typical of this class; while the latter firm
also makes a slow fine-grain panchro¬
matic film under the name Isopan FF.
From these films enormous enlargements,
even using a part only of a 36 X24 mm.
negative, can satisfactorily be made.
The “ ordinary ” roll film, such as
Kodak N.C., Selo, Ensign Lukos, Agfa
Isorapid and Gevaert Regular, generally
has a coarser grain than the medium-
speed panchromatic film, and even in
bright daylight is rather slower, while
by yellowish or artificial light this
difference in speed is accentuated.
Compared with the " chrome ” films,
the grain is, on the other hand, rather
finer in most cases. Films of this class,
which have the undoubted attraction of
costing less than any of the others,
will yield very fine negatives if due
allowance is made for their moderate
speed in exposing, while the grain is not
at all troublesome provided a developer
of fine-grain type is used, and the nega¬
tives are kept on the soft side by making
the development time rather shorter
than normal. A. L. M. S.
Fine- Grain" Developers {8],
AN M.Q. BORAX DEVELOPER FOR D. & P. WORK.
The following developer is taken from an American
source, and is recommended as highly suitable
for a general purpose semi-fine-grain developer.
Metol . 175 grs. (2.5 grm.)
Sodium sulphite (anhydrous) . . 4 oz. (25 grm.)
Hydroquinone .. .. 175 grs. (2.5 grm.)
Borax . . . . 4 oz. {25 gnu.)
Water to make .. .. .. 1 gal. (r.ooo c.c.)
The development time for ordinary roll films is
about 20 minutes at 65 degrees Fahr. After consider¬
able use development becomes slow ; when it is found
that films take about 45 minutes to develop at 65
degrees, the developer should be “ pepped up ” by
the addition of half the original quantities of metol
and hydroquinone.
This addition may be repeated a second or even a
third time, after which the bromide accumulated in
the developer will begin to exercise a deleterious
effect on the films, and the developer should be re¬
placed by an entirely fresh supply.
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December 23rd, 1936
Miniature
Matters
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “miniature” photography
will be answered here every week.
THEATRE PHOTOGRAPHY.
/ have read several articles on theatre photography
in an attempt to get some idea of the exposures to
give. But as various exponents of theatre photo¬
graphy give exposures ranging from ifspoth sec.
to about i sec., I am left in considerable doubt as
to the speed at which to set my shutter when I next
go to a theatre. M. L. {London.)
The lighting at a revue or a music-hall is generally
very much more brilliant than at a play, which may
account for some of the discrepancy you have noticed.
Even at the same theatre, and during the same scene,
figures in white, in the full glare of the spotlights,
may only require a tenth of the exposure necessary to
give detail over the stage as a whole. In consequence
of these variations, definite advice is very difficult to
give.
But we have found that i/2oth sec. at f/2 to f/2.9
will generally give fair results over the whole stage if
this is really brilliantly lit, and the figures are in light
clothes, while single figures in white can generally be
caught at i/iooth sec. at the same aperture if in the
spotlights. In a dimmer light, or if the stage is poorly
lit and the figures are dressed in dark clothes, i sec.
at f/2 may be none too generous an exposure.
In the figures given abo^ie the use of a super-speed
panchromatic film is assumed, and you will realise
that if your largest aperture is f/3.5 or f/4.5 the expo¬
sures will have to be correspondingly increased.
Experience, fortunately, is very quickly acquired,
and after a few visits to theatres with your camera you
will speedily learn what exposures to give in the
different lightings.
U.V. FILTER.
I am going to Switzerland shortly, and expect to
make a good many exposures at high altitudes ivith
my miniature camera. Ought I to use a special
ultra-violet filter for this work? And if so, what
exactly does it do, and why is it better than the
usual yellow filter? G. V. S. {Peterhead.)
Lenses are not usually completely corrected for
ultra-violet light, so that at high altitudes, where
such light is plentiful, a slightly out-of-focus image is
superimposed on the sharp image formed by ordinary
light. The degradation of definition due to this cause
is, of course, only apparent in miniature cameras,
where considerable enlargement from the original
negative is required. The protective U.V. filter cuts
out this ultra-violet light, and gives results equivalent
to those taken at sea-level with no filter.
If you intend to use a yellow filter, as your question
suggests, there is no need at all for the special U.V.
filter, since the yellow filter itself will quite satisfactorily
absorb ultra-violet light as well as the blue light which
it is primarily designed to absorb.
DRYING-MARKS AGAIN.
/ have had considerable trouble from drying-marks
on my negatives, these taking the form of a white
deposit which, though harmless on a dense negative,
show quite noticeably in an enlargement from a thin
one. I have tried all the usual remedies, including
a bath of weak acid before drying, and I always wipe
my film free from drops of water when hanging it
up to dry. What do I try next ? M. V. {London.)
We are surprised you have had so much trouble
in this connection, but if you give your films two or
three changes of distilled water following the treatment
with diluted acid we do not see that anything capable
of leaving a deposit on drying can possibly remain on
the film.
PLENACHROME FILM.
In American publications I have seen references
to an Agfa film sold under the name Plenachrome.**
Can you tell me whether this film is obtainable in
England, and if so where I can obtain it ?
R. S. {London.)
W'e believe that the “ Plenachrome ” film marketed
in America is much the same as the “ Isochrom *’
film sold in England. Under the latter name it is,
of course, to be had from any dealer. But we would
warn you to be careful in applying to “ Isochrom
film any data you may have for “ Plenachrome,**
since the latter is, we understand, made in U.S.A.,
and so may be slightly different from the film sold
here.
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a 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
No. CCCLXV.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
Mr.
P. A. MEAD.
tank, using one or other of the super¬
fine-grain developers now on the market,
chiedy paraphenylene-diamineand glycin,
but a delinite increase of exposure must
be given when using this developer. Par¬
ticular attention must be given to the
temperatures of the solution, intermediate
washing (or stop bath) and fixing if grain
is to be kept to a mini¬
mum. Since it is almost
impossible to retouch
these tiny negatives,
any necessary after¬
work I do on the
print, but my en¬
deavours are to pro¬
duce suitable negatives
which when enlarged
require a minimum of
such work.
" I never make con¬
tact prints but examine
each negative carefully
and enlarge those
which I think are most
suitable, taking great
care before enlarging
to see that the con¬
denser and lens are
free from dust, etc.,
as neglect of this will
mean much time spent
in spotting out these
small blemishes on the
print.
“ My exhibition
prints are made on
Agfa Brovira Paper,
15 X12, and developed
in Agfa Neutol. To
obtain the fine tones
that this paper will
produce it is necessary
to develop for a mini¬
mum time of 2^ min¬
utes. I find with this
paper and developer
P. A . Mead. that most pleasing
blacks can be obtained.
I have benefited considerably by reg¬
ularly reading the pages of this journal,
and since the recent introduction of the
miniature section it holds an even greater
interest for me and doubtless many
others who are ‘ mini ’ fans.”
(A further example of Mr. Mead's work
is reproduced on one of the centre Art
pages.)
“ ^ OME eighteen years ago f became
the proud possessor of an anti-
(juated boxform camera, which
aroused considerable desire in me to
take pictures of pictorial value. At a
later date I purcliased a {-plate stand
camera, and it was with this that most
of my earlier work was done. After
We are Seven.
struggling along for two years or so as
a lone worker, I joined a photographic
society, where I gained considerable know¬
ledge in the technique of photography.
My enthusiasm for producing pic¬
tures of exhibition standard has greatly
increased during latter years, since the
introduction of the precision type minia¬
ture camera, and the Leica in that
respect fulfils all my requirements. I
have found that with this type of
instrument it is possible to secure many
subjects in their natural pose, without
attracting attention.
“ Before making an exposure I view
the subject from various angles to
obtain the best composition, and in¬
variably make several exposures from
different viewpoints, since the cost of
a negative is so small. My negatives
are made on Agfa Isopan F and ISS
film, and all exposures are made to a
Weston electric-cell meter at the film
speeds recommended by the makers of
that instrument.
I develop rhy films in a Correx
December 23rd, 1936
Im AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
6 CIHEMATOORAPHER cs
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
TO THE SERVICE/' hy Hisao E, Kimura,
There is something exceedingly
pleasing about the impression
of sunshine that is conveyed
in this picture. It is soft and mellow,
and yet it is not without power and
brilliance. It is very satisfying, fin¬
ished, and most harmonious. The
reason seems to lie, in the first place,
in the presence of a suitable proportion
of shadow tone, and, in the
second, in the truth with which
the tone values have been
recorded.
Only the one fa9ade of the
tower and the buttress attach¬
ed to it are in full light, i.e.,
if the small amount falling
on the steps and ground are
excepted. The latter elements
are of low local value, how¬
ever, and, for all practical
purposes, the side of the
tower is the one bright light,
the whole of the remainder
being in a low or shadow tone.
It is not very heavy, and
the only intense darks of
any significance are those of
the figures.
The light is well modulated,
and, with its subtlety of
gradation, not only conveys
a sense of the texture of the
wall, but is freed from the
reproach of over-assertion and
also has a not inappreciable
influence in suggesting mel¬
lowness of quality in the
sunshine. It is not all the
story, for the proportion of
shadow tone and the way the
light is led up to are contri¬
buting factors, but the sug¬
gestion would be lacking if the light
were deficient either in gradation or a
sufficiency of proper tone. As to
the way it is led up to or introduced,
it will be observed that, in general,
the shadow tone adjoining the light is
of a moderate value, and the dark
note of the two figures on the left-
hand side is the only one of any
consequence that comes right up
against it, the other darks being
isolated by an intervening stretch of
lighter shadow tone.
Such an arrangement of tone makes
for softness and harmony and is a
suitable concomitant to the well-
modulated rendering of the brightest
light, while the great preponderance
of tone in shadow heightens its
brilliance. The comparatively sub¬
dued tone in which the sky is recorded,
too, is not without value in enhancing
the impression.
But the depth to which printing
has been carried is of considerable
moment and is indicative of a great
nicety of judgment. A little bit
more and the print would have
appeared degraded and all feeling
of sunlight would be lost. A little
bit less, and all the gradation in the
light would go and with it all its
mellowness and quality. In a case
of this kind there is little or no
margin, and that the most desirable
mean has been attained is a tribute
to the author’s command over tech¬
nique.
Another important feature on the
artistic side is the very fine impression
of dignity and height. The dominating
lines of the subject material are
vertical, and it is to this that the
suggestion is due, although, to some
extent, the low viewpoint and small
depth in the foreground is also re¬
sponsible. The simplicity of the ma¬
terial and the way it is arranged is
also a factor of some significance.
Compositionally, the centre of inter¬
est lies in the sunlit fa9ade of the
tower (i), but that is a fairly extensive
area, and it is more definitely
localised in the point (2)
where the dark of the two
figures comes against it. The
light in question is divided
into two sections by the
triangular stretch of shadow
tone, and the presence of the
second group of figures at
(3) suggests a connection at
the lower end. The connection
helps to make a good base¬
line for the triangle, which,
with its pyramidal form, does
much towards imparting
strength to the arrangement.
That strength is emphasised
by force of position, the
point (2) being well away
from both the left-hand edge
and the centre of the picture.
Insomuch, the composition
is very well designed, and a
further point that is worthy
of notice is that the vertical
of the arch on the extreme
left has just been retained.
The arch is a very minor
architectural detail, but, with
the retention of its vertical
pillar, it becomes a valuable
leading-in line that is specially
effective in affording an indi¬
cation towards the principal
point of interest at (2). It plays its
small part well.
It is a pity, perhaps, that in a work
that is otherwise so good the render¬
ing of the figures is impaired by in¬
decision of their outlines. Apparently,
the lack of firmness arises from move¬
ment of the subject, and it is regret¬
table that the possibility was not
foreseen and guarded against by
increasing the shutter speed. It is
just possible that the fault could be
corrected by careful retouching on the
print, but it would be a difficult thing
to do, and it would, of course, have
been much better if the necessity had
not arisen. " Mentor.”
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December 23, '”1936
Th£ AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
o f. ClhEMATOGRAPHER
TO 1HE SERVICE.
(From the London Salon of Photography .]
Bv Hisao E. Kimura
December 23, 1936
Th[AMAI[UR photogpaphlr
o f. GNEMAIOGRAPHEP o
EARLY MORN.
{See article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By P. a. Mead.
December 23, 1936
kAMATEUP PHOTOGPAPHEP
o i CIMEMATOGPAPHEP o
DIMPLED YOUTH.
{From the Advanced Workers' Competition.)
By Violet M. Emms,
I Th[ AMATEUR PHOlOGRAPHtiF
n f. CINEMATOGRAPHER o
December 23, 1936
PRINTS FROM' “ THE ’A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — "" Casse N<yisetle." 2. — "A fdlouf of a more ungainly make." 3. — " W'averley Station, Kdinhurgh." 4. — "Pullman Car,'"
liy M'allace Murley. By A'. K. Batchelor. By A. Chatham. By .S'. MogriUge,
5. — “ M'iniry Sunshine.” C. — “ .My Work Tatne." 7. — “ -My Scarf."
By J. A. Holdcroft. By Miss V. Perrin. By Hedley Hodges.
December 23rd, 1936
k AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners^ prints reproduced on the opposite page
ON the opposite page this week is
a collection of oddments. Most
of the prints, in their choice of
subject material, betray an inclination
towards the eccentric and could, quite
correctly, be described as “ stunts.”
But the first consideration of a stunt
is that it shall be successfully carried
out, and, in too many cases, it has not
come off on account of a failure in
some respect or other.
Photography and the Stunt.
Whether we are inclined that way
or not, a good stunt can be tolerated,
once in a while, if it is well and truly
done. It must, however, be thor¬
oughly worked out, for any deficiency
either in arrangement, technique, or in
the transmission of the idea means a
total lack of success, and, for another
thing, there must be, at least, some¬
thing of a suggestion of novelty in
the impression it is desired to con¬
vey.
Possibly the nearest approach to
satisfying these qualifications is shown
by No. I, “ Casse Noisette,” by Wal¬
lace Morley,, but it suffers from the
fact that the setting is unnecessarily
restricted, and the way the image is
obscured towards the left-hand side
seems to indicate a measure of under¬
exposure.
A more distant viewpoint would
have avoided the restriction, and it
may be that, had the lighting received
a bit more consideration — a supplemen¬
tary source to illumine the shadow
side being provided — the under-expo¬
sure might have been counteracted, in
which event there would be a prob¬
ability that the unusual nature of the
subject material would have had a
chance of making itself felt.
As it stands, it misses its point. It
is not easy to make out what the
subject matter actually is, and, when
that has been determined, the sense
of novelty — upon which the presenta¬
tion depends for its success — has been
altogether lost.
Missing the Point.
The position is somewhat akin to
telling a funny story in which the
tale is so long or so involved that, by
the time the end is reached, the
beginning has been forgotten, and the
point of the joke entirely missed.
Told in a short and straightforward
way, with no essential omissions, the
same story fulfils its intention, and
the measure of its success lies with the
laughter it evokes.
With No. 1 the subject cannot be
seen for its shadow, and therefore, as
a stunt, it fails to achieve success.
Its intention is too obscure to reach
its point ; but, with No. 2, ” A fellow
of a more ungainly make,” by N. K.
, Batchelor, the subject is quite clearly
stated, and there is no technical
deficiency of any moment. In point
of fact, it reaches a very good stand¬
ard in its class indeed ; but, in this
case, there is no point to the joke at
all, or, put in another way, the subject
matter is commonplace and it fails to
qualify as a stunt picture because
there is nothing in the nature of
originality about it.
The title, perhaps, is unusually
long, but there is little virtue in that
and its meaning is by no means clear.
Clarity of Statement.
The following print seems to repre¬
sent an explosion amongst a lot of
girders, but reference to the title
indicates that it is intended to be a
representation of ” Waverley Station,
Edinburgh ” (No. 3, by A. Chatham).
No doubt, it would be possible to make
a study of the station from a height,
and for an impression of novelty to
be incorporated as well, but such a
rendering as this is much too involved
to do anything of the sort, and only
succeeds in presenting a puzzle.
No. 4, " Pullman Car,” by S.
Mogridge, is a little better, but it is
greatly disfigured by the halation in
the upper portion, which seems to
suggest a display of fireworks ! That
effect could have been considerably
reduced by the use of either backed
plates or anti-halation film, especially
if, at the same time, care were taken
to guard again.st over-development.
A much greater degree of clarity of
statement is shown by No. 5, ” Wintry
Sunshine,” by J. A. Holdcroft, and,
from the point of view of technique,
it is as good as No. 2. Moreover, it
achieves a measure of success as a
stunt because of its originality in
choice of material — as far as it goes —
but its motive is rather slight, and
scarcely sufficient to maintain a more
than momentary attraction.
Concentration of Interest.
It is, however, arranged with sim¬
plicity, and the sunlit portion is not
badly massed. Its intention may be
slight, but it does get it across. In¬
somuch, it compares favourably with
No. 6, " My Work Table,” by Miss
V. Perrin, which, besides including a
lot too much in the way of subject
matter, also shows a measure of
under-printing accompanied by a ten¬
dency towards an excess of contrast.
The substitution of a softer grade
of printing paper for that employed
would correct that tendency, and also
permit printing to be carried to a
greater depth without losing the
gradation of the darker portions. The
surplus elements of the subject should
be removed, and those that remain
should be grouped more closely to¬
gether with some regard to form or
design, in connection with which the
remarks in the series by " Ricardo,”
who has dealt with the subject at
length, will be found most helpful.
Some regard, too, should be paid
to the lines of the setting, and, as a
general rule, a perfectly plain back¬
ground will be found more suitable
in a subject of this nature. Moreover,
it is an aid in securing that concen¬
tration of interest that is essential
if the motive is'to be clearly expressed.
Scale and Proportion.
In No. 7, “ My Scarf,” by Hedley
Hodges, again, the setting is unduly
assertive and one of more even and
deeper tone would be preferable.
The scale on which the subject is
shown is somewhat too great in its
proportions, and could have been
corrected by the choice of a more
distant viewpoint.
There is also some loss of gradation in
the lighter portions which might be
adjusted, in another edition, by carry¬
ing the printing a shade or so farther.
The selection of the material, however,
has elements of novelty and from the
technical standpoint, otherwise, is
by no means bad work. But, with all
these prints, it would really be better if
more normal subjects were chosen ; if
they were dealt with as clearly and
simply as possible, and, when a reason¬
able degree of experience has been at¬
tained, an excursion into this sphere
might then be essayed with a better
chance of success. “ Mentor.”
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December 23rd, 1936
The beginner of years ago was
often a long time before he
started enlarging, and some¬
times he never started at all. The
chances were that his negatives would
be quarter-plates, and a contact
print was quite large enough to see ;
and some of us used 5 4. postcard,
and even half-plate cameras. Nor was
the quality of bromide paper much of
a temptation to make large prints
on it : while with contact jirints we
had the choice of a considerable
variety of printing-out papers, and
above all we had carbon ami platino-
type.
Times are changed. The beginner
to-day considers it unnecessarily ven¬
turesome and expensive to use any¬
thing larger than 3IX2], and he is
much more likely to go below it than
above it. He naturally comes sooner
or later to regard enlarging as a
necessity, and he is assisted by the
fact that there is a greater variety of
SKIES IN ENLARGEMENTS.
enlargers than ever before, and that
there is a still greater variety of
bromide and chloro-bromide papers
of unequalled quality. On the whole
it is easier and quicker to turn out
enlargements than it used to be to
make prints which necessitated the
use of daylight for their production.
At one time 1 made a large number
of contact prints, and comparatively
■few enlargements ; now it is e.xactly
the reverse.
It is therefore natural for beginners
to make enlargements from their small
negati\es up to about postcard size
on even very much larger ; and I
have noticed that about the common¬
est fault with these enlargements is
an unsatisfactory sky when this fea¬
ture is included. However satisfactory
a print mav otherwise be, it is badly
handicapped by a large area, or
scattered spots and patches, of merely
blank paper where there should be
sky. As I had often said, there is
no sky that can be properly repre¬
sented by blank paper. Even a faint
tone may save the situation, but
blank paper iiev^er.
W hen this defect occurs it may be
possible to remedy it quite easily,
or it may be more or less difficult,
and in some cases practically impos¬
sible. Even the practised worker
sometimes hnds himself hard pressed
to put matters right, and he may have
to resort to some complicated method
requiring verv great skill. I have
made one or two tentative experiments
to find a comparatively simple method
of soh'ing some of these problems, but I
have not yet succeeded. I know of
a more complicated and very success¬
ful dodge, but I am afraid it is rather
beyond the beginner.
W'hen subjects do include skies the
negatives may be divided into three
groups ;
(a) The sky prints out properly with
the rest of the negative.
(b) The sky is too dense to print
out with the rest of the subject,
although it is suitable and satisfactory
if it has a longer exposure.
(c) The sky may or may not print
out, but in any case it is not the best
for the subject, so that something
different is advisable.
Eig. I is an example of class (a).
It is a perfectly straight print — no
shading or dodging. The sky was
gloomy, and did not contain the
highest lights ; these occurred where
faint sunlight fell on white painted
vessels and lifebuoys. It is by no
means uncommon for the whole range
of tones both in the sky and elsewhere
to come well within the printable
range of densities in the negative,
of course assuming suitable exposure
and development. It is then an easy
matter to find a paper which will
reproduce these tones, and there is
no trouble with the sky or any¬
thing else.
W'e may note in Fig. i that if we
had to print-in a sky it would be no
easy matter to keep the white yacht
and the .steamer funnel clear-cut
Fig. I.
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against it. Some people would print
over them, and clean them up with
a reducer, but -
Class (b) is a pretty common one.
The exposure for the “ landscape ”
part is not sufficient to bring out the
sky to its proper depth ; the exposure
required for the sky is too much for
the landscape. The only thing that
can be done is to give to the whole
print the exposure necessary for the
landscape, and then to give additional
exposure to the sky only.
This is done by holding a piece of
card just in front of the projected
image so that it stops any further
light from reaching the landscape, and
then moving the card up and down
while the sky prints out. Some
practice is needed to graduate the
exposure so that there are no sudden
or violent changes in tone.
If the .skyline is fairly level the dodge
becomes easier ; but if objects rise
up against the sky they will become
darker and darker as they go up, and
this will give the game away.
Fig. 2 suggests what can be done
in class (c). In this case there were
no printable clouds, but the sky was
not white. During the exposure for
the landscape the sky was shielded
with a piece of card moving up and
down just at and above the horizon
line. The cloud negative was then
substituted, and the landscape part
shielded with the card again moving
over about the same area.
This was not an easy example
because of the faint grey tones of
the distance with which the sky tones
had to blend and harmonise.
It is generally recommended to make
strip exposures for both landscape
and sky separately to find out what
each requires. I prefer to make the
combination print straight away, and
decide from that whether the expo¬
sures are right. They go together.
An exposure which may look right for
the sky alone may not be right when
the sky is wedded to the landscape.
In this case I gave 10 secs, for the
landscape, and 4 secs, for the sky, and
this is the only print I made.
W. L. F. W.
A Beginner’s Open Letter to the Editor
Sir, — I have no wish to appear conceited, neither is it my
intention to put the writers of those interesting articles " How
I make my Exhibition Pictures” in their places ; but I cannot
resist informing you that I, a beginner, have also achieved
what I like to call " My Exhibition Picture.”
How I made this picture I cannot tell you ; I can only state
that one morning, on removing a roll of developed films from
my tank, instead of the customary three thick, three clear,
and two “ no soup to-day,” bang in the middle of the strip,
without rhyme or reason, was “ My Exhibition Picture.”
It is a sad fact that my new-found hobby meets with little
or no enthusiasm in the home circle, where the only remarks
about it have reference to running taps and the use of electricity
" on days when it is fine enough to be out of doors.”
Now to couple the word " pearls ” with that of " swine ”
might give rise to a totally wrong impression, for I merely
wish to insinuate — and I know all photographers will agree
with me — that an Exhibition Picture should only be produced
at a time and place worthy of its proper appraisement, and I
was determined that mine should meet with nothing but the
fullest approbation when making its debut, and I looked about
for a suitable occasion on which to display it.
I have a mother, a dear lady in whose eyes I can do no wrong,
and to whom it has ever remained a profound mystery that I
am not Prime Minister of England. To this kind soul, then,
would I show my Exhibition Picture, and where others might
prove unduly critical, or fail to recognise the difficulties with
which my photographic path is strewn, my mother would
find nothing but praise, and whatever she would say would
bring comfort and cheer to me.
Secretly despising myself for thus assuring the appreciation
of my picture, I comforted myself with the realisation that
only with such encouragement should I eventually aspire to a
real Exhibition Picture, and I set about an enlargement with
an easy conscience.
I thought that from my V.P.K. negative a postcard size
enlargement would be convenient for my mother to take
away in her handbag, and would also obviate the probable
defects that would come to light in a bigger attempt. I
therefore made an enlargement on a postcard, and I thought it
very nice indeed.
After tea, just as my mother was leaving, I slipped my picture
in her bag and murmured something about its being one of the
photographs that I take to amuse myself — ‘‘ Not quite up to my
usual standard I’m afraid, but it is the only one I happen to
have with me, you know.”
Next morning 1 called at her flat, thinking it better that I
should be quite alone with her whilst the torrent of enthusiasm
and praise was unloosed. The moment she saw me it started.
" Oh ! I did love that photograph you gave me yesterday. I
have sent it on to Aunt Emily for her to see, too. I do think
you are clever ; it’s ever so much nicer than any of the picture
postcards that one buys because it is so beautifully soft and
smooth to write on. ...”
For obvious reasons I regret this letter cannot be accompanied
by a copy of my Exhibition Picture. — Yours, etc.,
A. A. B.
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hose
December 23rd, 1936
Christmas Cards . . . ?
By T. IREDALE WILLIAMS.
Have you finished those Christmas
cards yet that you resolved to
make this year ? If not, what
do you expect to do in twenty-four
hours ? You know what a rush you
had with them last year.
(Or am 1 wrong — were you the one
wise man in ten who kept his razor
sharp and never let Time have time
to grow a forelock to take
him by ?)
I need not remind you
of the multifarious
methods of making them ;
you have doubtless already
decided to make them by
photography, and being a
man of brains have already
many ideas that you are
toying with, from snow
scenes (natural or faked)
to toy Christmas trees and
Santa Claus complete upon
the table top. But if you
have decided for table-
toppery, be warned in
time and take a lesson
from my own sad experi¬
ence of it ; believe it or
not, but table-toppery has
been my ruin.
It was at a time when
my finances w'ere ev'en
lower than usual, and I
was having some little
difficulty in persuading my
creditors to postpone their
pestering, but I had con¬
fident hopes of restoring
my fallen fortunes by a
lucrative marriage, when
unluckily my hopes were
shattered and my ruin
became so certain, all
through a mere piece of
table-toppery, that I was
forced to remove at short
notice under cover of dark¬
ness, leaving my new ad¬
dress known only to a few
trusted friends.
I had thought of a really topping
table-top scene for a Christmas card
which I was certain would convince
people at last what a fountain of
brilliance lay concealed in my brain,
behind what they in their blindness
might think a most unprepossessing
fa9ade. The motif of this little chef-
d’oeuvre was a Chinese God of Plenty
(the fellow with a well-developed
tummy), puffing smoke from an opu¬
lent-looking cigar and regarding with
evident satisfaction the remains of an
loss of the lady of my one-time hopes,
who was one who gave the latter
verdict — or so I must at least assume,
for she has never spoken to me since.
After all, that god’s tummy was a
bit lavish.
I can’t ask the Editor to show you
that Christmas card (I can’t even
show it him in private, for I destroyed
it in chagrin), so instead,
here is what I did the
next year, when after such
an experience I decided
to do something more con¬
ventional with lots of good
wishes and Happy New
Years all over. I enlarged
a photograph of the baker’s
boy sliding his sled down
Clovelly High Street,
painted bits out with pro¬
cess white and bits in with
poster black and gave the
boy a really happy-looking
grin — and you see the
result.
That, I thought, could
offend no one ; not ev.en
the baker’s boy if ever he
saw it. It did not ; I
heard not a murmur of
protest, and getting more
bold I ventured to my
friends’ houses to see if
they would let me in.
That’s all they did, though
(they didn’t even offer me
a drink), until someone
tactlessly said that it seem¬
ed I had given up sending
Christmas cards after last
year’s effort. After some
awkward explanations,
“ Oh, that,” they said,
'■ I thought it was a
tradesman’s advertisement.
1 didn’t look at it twice,
and I threw it away.”
What am I going to do
about it this year ? I don’t
know. I expect I shall
send a photograph of the children —
that always goes down well with the
womenfolk.
Oh, I nearly forgot to explain that
the table-top incident was many years
ago now, and I’m really glad now that
I didn’t marry that hussy, in spite
of all her lucre. The girl I did marry
is the girl of my dreams, but she
hadn’t a bean, and that’s how I am
reduced to writing for the photo¬
graphic press in order to stave off the
more pressing of my creditors.
assortment of decanters and liqueur
bottles, with a little Yenus (also, of
course, well-developed) standing by
as cup-bearer, and a sprig of holly to
assist the Christmas atmosphere al¬
ready thick with smoke.
1 thought it a jolly good idea at the
time, but my so-called friends must
have harboured ideas more old-fash¬
This is it.
ioned than I had ever debited them in
my most misanthropic moments. In
vain did I point out, even to my
photographic friends, the excellent
development, matched by almost
equally excellent exposure ; though
not merely excellent but divine (and
in two religions, moreover) it availed
me nothing. Some said it was in¬
decently bibulous ; others said it was
merely bibulously indecent.
That my critics so contradicted
themselves was no consolation for the
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6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o
mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINF APPARATUS.
Cinematography
Dancing Titles DAVID CHARLES.
Methods at present in use of pro¬
ducing animated titles consist
mainly of making intermittent,
individual exposures, between each of
which the details of titles are moved on
one place by hand. In the method to
be described the details actually do
dance about in apparently erratic and cer¬
tainly amusing fashion upon a platform
from which some of them eventually fall.
Fig. 2. — The dance in progress. During the dance the
“ actors ” acquire flags carrying letters of the alphabet.
In actual production they may be removed at this stage.
when hand-movement with single expo¬
sures can be introduced. This might
be done, for instance, if the scheme
comprised a formal march or other
movement of the details as a contrast to
the " dance,” or if other changes are
desired. Nor is the idea confined to the
comic figures illustrated. As will be
seen, the details which move may be of
any form, such as plain simple letters.
The device consists of two parts, the
moving details and the platform. The
moving details are cut out of corks or
of any other substance light in w'eight.
It is worth noting in this respect that
cork is most easily cut, like rubber, with
a wet knife. Failing
a sufficient supply of
bottle-corks of suit¬
able sizes, they can
be obtained from
any large drug-store,
or pieces can be cut
from mats made both
thick and thin, large
and small, for bath¬
room and diniier-
table.
The figures illus¬
trated here (Fig. 4)
were by no means
"carved” out. They
consist simply of
small pieces cut and
glued together, and
then painted with a
mixture of white and
black water-colour
“ to taste.” The
eyes are simply
black-headed pins,
which are obtainable at any draper’s,
with a painted high-light on each, and
the " clothes,” when not painted, con¬
sist of paper cake-frills and oddments
from the rag-bag, stuck on with pins
or glue.
The one essential detail, apart from
the lightness of their substance, of these
figures is that they must be three-legged,
and that these legs should consist of
stiffish bristles. A sufficient supply of
these, if not otherwise obtainable, can
be secured (surreptitiously if needs be)
from a carpet broom or a whalebone
hair-brush. The legs are attached by
making holes in the cork with a bradawl,
into which the bristles are pushed with
a spot or two of Seccotine.
Their actual length, to make the
figures stand upright, is best adjusted
when the glue is set hard, with a pair
of scissors. The " tail-leg ” is best
painted with some of the black water¬
colour, when it will not be noticeable
against a dead-black background and
floor. Those figures which were found
over-liable to topple over were ballasted
by inserting a fat screw in the lower
portion of their anatomies.
The virtue of these bristle legs is that
they cause the cork figures to dance
about when placed on any vibrating
surface. When piano-playing was an
essential detail in the education of a
Victorian miss, such little dancing cork
figures were an article of merchandise.
They would promenade, sedately or
boisterously, according to the tune,
upon the top of the piano. They can
be made to dance on a tin tray, by
supporting the latter on, say, a glass
tumbler and by tapping the tray with a
finger or a pencil.
But the vibrating platform, which is
the second part of the present device.
Fig, 4. — This explains in detail the construction of the
dancers, as described in the text.
Fig. 3. — The dancers assemble to give their message. In practice they are
arranged in order to start off with. {Note the full-stop, who also fits about the
stage as though seeking his master!)
Fig. I. — The dancers make ifieir appearance upon the
screen. In actual production this is the final stage.
By means of the now familiar device
of working backwards with inverted
camera from the finale, the details can be
made to appear to spring unexpectedly
into view, and then to gyrate, singly or
in couples, until they finally group
themselves, upon the screen, into the
form of a message. Nor is the movement
of the details entirely outside the opera¬
tor’s control, for it can be stopped in a
split-second at any desired moment.
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provides a means of giving them as
continuous a movement as may be
desired. It is very easily made. Essen¬
tially it consists of a sheet of glass sup¬
ported on an electric-bell mechanism,
but there are several points about the
method of suspension which require to
be followed out if satisfactory results
are to be obtained.
The bell mechanism itself should be
a fairly robust one. It is not so much
the question of price as of vibration.
Some of those sold to-day, especially
those mounted in stamped metal or
bakelite, have very little vibration.
What is wanted is the good old-fashioned
wood-mounted bell with a reasonably
heavy magnet.
screw goes through each corner of the bcarJ.
The bell itself may be removed but
not the clapper. The thing is screwed
to a piece of wood the size and thickness
of which doesn’t matter much, but
8X0 of |-in. wood is suitable. Through
each corner of this piece of wood one
drives a two-inch screw so that a (piarter-
inch point projects on the plain side
of the board, and the rest of the screw
projects on the same side as the bell-
mechanism is mounted (Fig. 5). The
four screws serve a double purpo.se, as
follows : —
In the first place it is necessary to
suspend this “ vibration board ” in a
frame by means of springs. Now the
said frame need be nothing more elabor¬
ate than an empty wooden box without
a top, and the springs may advantage¬
ously consist of rubber bands. I say
advantageously, because it is so easy
to add one or more bands at each corner
as a means of increasing the tension to
carry the weight of the glass without
sagging.
A nail or screw is driven in each top
corner of the box, and the '' springs ”
are looped from these to those on the
bell-board. The latter should be sus¬
pended with the mechanism under¬
neath : then the four small points will
be uppermost, and upon these will loosely
rest a sheet of ordinary sheet glass
(Fig. 6).
I have purposely avoided giving any
actual dimensions, since these may well
depend upon the size of wood box
available, the glass being advantageous¬
ly an inch smaller each way than the
box, above the open mouth of which the
glass, which is the platform proper, will
be supported. The glass may be painted
black, or any other colour. It is
desirable to drive a long screw or nail
into the edge of each side of the box,
just to prevent the glass riding off in
any direction, which it may do if the
vibration gets too strong at any moment,
or if the device is not absolutely level.
The necessary 4-volt battery to drive
the bell-magnet can be inside the box,
and can be advantageously connected to
a pear -push for the operator to hold.
Immediately on
pressing the but¬
ton the vibration
of the bell-mech¬
anism will set the
glass platform also
vibrating, though
one doesn’t notice
it. It is things
placed upon the
glass which do the
dancing, and they
do so in all sorts
of directions,
round - and - round
as well diagonally,
and they often
manage to save
themselves from
falling over the
edge in apparently
miraculous fashion.
The “ dance ”
can be started and
stopped instantly
at any determined moment by mean^
of the pear-push, but it is quite
essential that the glass rests upon the
four screw-points and not flat upon the
board. The thing makes rather much
noise when in use, but the results
justify the means. Use of this idea is
by no means confined to comic figures
nor to the dead-black background ; it
has many other applications.
Suspending the camera vertically
over the platform it becomes possible
to make cut-out letters or other details
career about " in plan ” as for more
ordinary title arrangements, always
provided that they are bristle-legged,
however short the latter. Variations
can be made by stopping the vibration
at intervals, upon which one or more
letters are removed, or their position's
judiciously changed.
In the set of “ dancers ” illustrated,
an arm (consisting of nothing more than
a pin) holds a double-sided “ banner.”
On one side are the letters which on the
screen finally (first, in actual practice)
go to compose the title ; on the other
side are " any old ” letters. This
goes to make the assembly into the
final message appear all the more
mysterious.
DONG MAILS GLAAS TOP
Fig. 6. — The bell-board is tightly suspended by rubber bands from each corner of a
box, magnets downwards. Note the screw-points projecting through the board, on
which the glass platform rests arid vibrates.
The Week’s Meetings
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
Wednesday, December 23rd.
Chorley P.S. “ V\Tiy I Like My Camera.” Members.
Coventry P.C. “ The .A.mateur Photographer ” Prize Slides, 1935.
Croydon C.C. Season’s Outings Prints and Transparencies Competition.
Phoenix C.C. Exhibition Opens.
Thursday, December 24th.
Accrington C.C. I.C.P..4. Prints.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. G.D.U. Portfolio.
Kinning Park Co-op. C.C. Question Nignt.
Oldham P.S. Council Meeting.
Monday, December 28th.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Informal Meeting. J. E. Phillips.
Leeds C.C. Members’ Chat. “ Exposure Meters and Methods of Use.”
Liverpool A.P.A. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Luton and D.C.C. Exhibition Preparations.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Lecture. V\'. Miller.
Preston C.C. Open Date.
S. Ix)ndon P.S. ” Composition and Picture-Making.”
Walthamstow and D.P.S.. ** Bromide and Gaslight Prints.” S. B. Goddard.
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Tuesday, December 29th.
Beckenham P.S. Print and Slide Competition.
Hackney P.S. Outings Competition Prints and Slides.
Palmer’s Green Cine S. Discussion — Future Policy.
Sheffield P.S. ” The Fringe of the Austrian Alps.” C. B. Howdill.
St. Bride P.S. Portfolio. Criticism. A. J. Milne.
Stafford P.S. Competition. (Prints and Slides) Criticism. B. Sinkinson.
Wood Green P.S. Bromide Developing Experiment.
Wednesday, December 30th.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. ‘‘ Indoor or Outdoor Portrait.”
Brighton and Hove C.C. ” Miniature Photography by ‘ RoUeiflex
Chorley P.S. “ The Camera as a Pal.” J. B. Statters.
Croydon C.C. ” Mendoza, the Mechanical Draughtsman.”
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Bromoil.
Ilford P.S. Print Competition and Criticism.
Oldham P.S. Quarterly Meeting.
South Essex C.C._ Print and Slide Criticism.
S. Suburban and’Catford P.S. ” London’s Rural Touches.” S. E. Jones.
Streatham and D.P.S. Criticism of Members’ Prints.
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EWS AND REVIEWS
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ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
At a recent meeting of the Council of
the Royal Photographic Society the
following Associates were admitted to
the Fellowship : T. S. Beardsmore
(Leicester) ; W. C. Briggs (London) ;
David Charles (London) ; G. A. Cloud
(London) ; R. V. Dent (Shanghai) ;
G. Hudson (Brentwood) ; R. C. C.
Hudson (New Cross) ; James Jarche
(London) ; C. M. Johnston (Canada) ;
Miss D. E. Layard (Southsea) ; A.
Saunders (London) ; Alex Strasser (Lon¬
don) ; S. D. Threadgold (Chigwell,
Essex) ; A. J. Woodley (Worcester) ;
C. Waller (Brentwood, Essex). At the
same meeting eighty-six members were
admitted to the Associateship.
An Exhibition of British Architecture
will be opened at the Royal Academy,
Burlington House, Piccadilly, on Monday
January nth. It has been organised
in order to give a comprehensive view of
the subject in all its aspects, from the
beginning of this century down to the
present day. In presenting this exhibi¬
tion, the Academy is laying special
stress on the personal work of the
architect as an artist rather than as a
professional man. It will show working
drawings to scale, together with per¬
spectives, models, and explanatory
photographs. A retrospective ex¬
hibition of designs dating from the
sixteenth century to the end of the
nineteenth, will be shown, and will
include designs by Inigo Jones, Wren,
Hawksmoor, Gibbs, Chambers, Robert
Adam and well-known architects of
the nineteenth century. Short addresses
in connection with the work shown in
the exhibition will be given by well-
known authorities. The exhibition
should appeal to all readers interested in
architectural photography.
The winner of last week’s Wallace
Heaton competition is R. Moore, 13,
Georgeville Gardens, Barkingside, Essex,
to whom the award of 21s. has been
sent. Particulars of these competitions
for " A.P.” readers will be found in
our advertisement pages every week.
“ Photocrimes ” is the title of a
new book sent to us for notice. Although
at first it conjured up visions of certain
pictorial photographs produced during
the past twenty years, an inspection of
the contents proved it to be nothing
of the kind. “ Photocrimes ” is a new
game ; detective stories in pictures for
the reader to solve. It is very well done,
and the producers — Mileson Horton and
Thomas Pembroke — have been at some
pains to provide convincing illustrations.
No less than twenty-six crimes— rob¬
beries, kidnappings and murders, are
presented in pictures with a brief story
for each, and they contain all the evidence
needed and all that would be available
for Scotland Yard. The reader is
invited to become a detective and decide
whom to arrest. The solutions are
printed all together at the back of the
book, and if the reader plays fair he will
not refer to them until he has solved
the problems for himself. A most attrac¬
tive book. It is published by Arthur
Barker, Ltd., 21, Garrick Street, Covent
Garden, W.C.2. Price 3s. 6d.
Under the title of " Masterpieces of
Photography,” the Pictorial Group of
the R.P.S. has produced a small book
of pictures, containing fifty-six repro¬
ductions of prints from the Society’s
permanent collection. These are in
photogravure, and the entire book is
excellently produced. It contains an
introduction by Mr. J. Dudley Johnston,
and the set of pictures that has been
selected will be valued by those who
have no opportunity of viewing the
more complete collection of originals.
The book is for sale to non-members of
the Society at 5s. 6d. per copy, including
postage, and may be obtained from
The Publication Department, The Royal
Photographic Society, 35, Russell Square,
London, W.C.i.
The new volume for 1937 of the Penrose
Annual has just been published, and is
again a bulkj^ book of fine letterpress and
attractive picture illustrations. Mr. R.
B. Fishenden, the editor, is to be con¬
gratulated on its production, as it well
sustains the high standard that has
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always been associated with this Annual.
The general articles, in addition to a
very complete editorial review, deal
with a great variety of aspects of the
printing, processing and engraving trades,
particularly those in which colour and
photography enter. For this reason it
will appeal to many of our readers.
The picture supplement, containing a
number of examples of modern printing
in colour, as supplied by the ink, paper¬
making and processing firms themselves,
are fine specimens of their kind and are
worthy of careful study. The book,
which bears the sub-title of “ a review
of the graphic arts,” is published at
los., and is obtainable from Messrs.
Percy Lund Humphries & Co., Ltd., 12,
Bedford Square, London, W.C.i, postage
gd. extra.
A winter list, attractively illustrated
and well printed in photogravure, has
been issued by Zeiss Ikon Ltd., Mor¬
timer House, 37/41, Mortimer Street,
W. I. It contains particulars of a wide
range of Zeiss Ikon cameras, suitable
for winter use. All interested readers
should apply to the above address for
a copy of the book, which will be sent
free.
The Service Company, Ltd., of
289, High Holborn, W.C.i, has just
issued the Third Edition of their little
booklet entitled ” Home Movie World.”
This contains full particulars and illus¬
trations of all modern apparatus and
accessories, etc., for amateur cinemato¬
graphers. It is well illustrated and all
items are adequately described. A copy
of this booklet will be sent free to any
reader of " The A.P.” on application to
the above address.
FACTS and FORMULzE
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading iti every issue.
They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and formula? are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5X3»
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will fonn a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
“ A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is 55^X3^X3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
on the " Facts and Formula?.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d. post free.
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Letters to the Editor
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of his correspondents,
TWELVE- EXPOSURE FILMS.
Sir, — Apparently some of your correspondents do not know
that a small knife can be bought by Leica users with which the
film can be cut whilst in the camera (in the dark-room, of
course). There is no need to wait until thirty-six exposures
have been made.
I always purchase my film in bulk, thus saving more than
50 per cent on my negative stock.
If these points were more generally known I feel sure the
Leica would be still more popular.- — Yours, etc.,
A. GREENSLADE.
Sir, — I should like to suggest an obvious answer to Mr.
Holt’s and Mr. Weston’s complaints about the necessity of
loading thirty-six exposures into the Leica. Let them obtain
the cassette which the makers supply for the Leica, and let
them buy a five or ten metre tin of their normal stock. They
can then load into the cassette, or get their local dealer to
load, any length of film they feel inclined, enough for anything
between two exposures and thirty-six exposures. I know of
no disadvantage to this obvious system, and it is the one
Messrs. Leitz had in mind when they made the camera. For
some reason best known to themselves, English photographers
just refused to use the cassette which the makers up till re¬
cently supplied with the camera, so much so that now Messrs.
Leitz market the Leica in England without cassette. The
economically-minded Englishman prefers to pay is. 6d. extra
lor every thirty-six exposures he uses !
In Germany I have never found anyone who uses a daylight¬
loading cartridge, and, moreover, in Germany it is unnecessary
to buy your own unspooled film, as any self-respecting shop
will load you what you need from bulk. I suggest English
photographic stores would be doing their customers a valuable
service if they would extend a similar facility to Leica users.
Still, there’s no great hardship in having a ten-metre tin about
the place. It will go into one’s coat pocket if need be.
Hoping that these notes may be of assistance to your
readers. — Yours, etc., R. M. COLMORE.
Sir,— With reference to BM/NNHR’s letter in the issue of
The A.P.” for November nth, I would like to bring to his
and other readers’ notice that I have been obtaining short
lengths of 35-mm. film regularly from Messrs. Bruce’s Ltd., of
28/28a, The Broadway, Ealing, W.5, who fill my own cassettes
with 18 exposures of Kodak Super X for gd. (36 exposures for
IS. 6d.), and will supply any other make of film at the same
price.
When I am too lazy or unable to develop my own films they
do these short lengths for gd., and I have always found their
work most satisfactory. — Yours, etc., AUBREY E. GOUGH.
YET ANOTHER IDEAL CAMERA !
Sir, — Every enthusiastic photographer at some time or
other amuses himself by imagining the camera he would like
to own. Some of the inventions are impracticable, and most
of them never appear.
I was pleasantly surprised, therefore, -when making a sug¬
gestion for a new camera to one of the most famous British
reflex makers, a short time ago, to find that they had actually
designed such a model, but had not put it into production as
yet. No doubt it would interest others, particularly as there
are foreign cameras sold which have some of its features, but
m no case all.
It was (or will be) a true reflex, taking roll film or single
plate-holders size 6x6 cm. The films would be enclosed in
the body, not in an adapter.
In all other respects, it would be a miniature edition of a
3i X 2^ reflex, except that no revolving back would be required,
that the slowest speed would be less, and that modern provision
for changing lenses would be fitted.
The advantages of this camera over those at present avail¬
able would be : — .
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Single exposures as well as roll films. Back screen available
if necessary. Long extension to copy nearly full size, for
nature work, and for long-focus lenses. Rising front ; no
horrible tilting verticals. Direct finder for use at eye-level.
The difficulties would be : —
Fitting plates in same register as films. (This has been
done several times.) Securing a rigid front (even if lazy-
tongs were fitted the extra weight would be a small price for
the boon of long extension). — Yours, etc., M. K. KIDD.
FINE-GRAIN DEVELOPERS.
Sir, — I understand that one of your readers has had trouble
with a fine-grain developer which can be used " repeatedly.”
Perhaps my own experience would be helpful.
Three 3jX2-| panchromatic films have been processed in
20 oz. of a well-known fine-grain developer, with inter¬
vals of one week between each film, the solution being kept
in a screw-top jar, which, in the first instance, was thoroughly
cleansed.
Film i. Kodak super sensitive pan., ii minutes see-saw
development at 65 degrees (tested by thermometer) and fixed
at 65 degrees for 20 minutes. See-saw washed for half- an
hour in running water. Normal result.
Film 2. Same process, but development time increased to
12 minutes at 65 degrees. Agfa Isopan super-sensitive pan.
Pre-fixing rinse at 65 degrees to ensure uniform temperature.
Result. — Beautiful negatives with no trace of anti-halation
backing, but slight staining at the edges.
Film 3. — Kodak super-sensitive panchromatic, develop¬
ment increased to 13 minutes at 65 degrees, all other factors
the same. Good negatives obtained, but stain increasing
from the edges inwards.
Before using the developer for the third film, I noticed that
there was a muddy sediment at the bottom of the jar which I
took precautions to exclude.
Needless to say, I shall use fresh solution for my next film.
Further, I would add that the whole of the solution was used
each time. — Yours, etc., J. W. KENNETH.
WHAT IS A MINIATURE CAMERA?
Sir, — I have followed the discussion by Lancelot Vining,
R. Schauffelberger, and others, with great interest, on the
subject of defining the miniature camera, and I am afraid
they are still stumbling at the 6x6 cm. stage. Personally, I
fail to see why a small camera should have and occupy a class
all on its own, in view of the fact that it is claimed that it will
do the work of a micrographic camera to a studio camera.
I hope I am wrong in assuming that a definition is sought for
the purpose of a cloak of excuse to be draped over all results
obtained from negatives below a certain area, something like ;
" Yes, but look at the size it was enlarged from,” for, after
all, the final print is the thing to compliment, and not the
struggle against odds to obtain it.
If advertisements are to be believed, it is the easiest thing
to obtain perfect results from these miniatures, and in my
opinion any camera costing something around £40 should be
capable of producing something that will compare with the
finest known photographic results possible and stand being
judged on its merits alongside a print made from a larger
negative ; failing this I can only conclude that the criterion
" Results ” have been sacrificed simply to make the camera a
bit smaller and a bit more attractive. — Yours, etc.,
ALAN D. FOSTER.
AVOIDING CAMERA SHAKE.
Sir,- — While reading with interest an article in your paper
dated November 4th, dealing with the steady holding of minia¬
ture cameras, it occurred to me that the following suggestion
would be of interest : That the manufacturers of cameras both
large and miniature, made the releases on the same principle as
the trigger of an Army rifle with two distinct pressures, one for
ready, two for fire. This, I think, would enable the photo¬
grapher to judge the exact moment for snapping and would
help in camera stillness. Anyone who has used such a rifle
will appreciate the basis of this idea. The second pressure
would, of course, be very light and not move the trigger
visibly, but be more in the nature of a squeeze. All this has
probably been suggested before. — Yours, etc.,
H. B. SINCLAIR.
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Letters to the Editor — contd.
POTS AND PANS.
Sir, — I most heartily agree with Mr. Brimble’s criticisms of
the “ Pots and Pans ” type of photography, and I would go
farther and beg of you to accept the reflection indirectly
cast upon your journal, for in this very issue you publish
another type of photograph which deserves blunt and severe
criticism.
1 have been a reader (a very appreciative one) of your
journal for more years than 1 care to count, and if there has
been one feature above any other which I have looked forward
to from week to week, it has been the one now styled " How
I make my Exhibition Pictures.” That, and the four pages of
Art supplement have made your journal more than worth the
money charged. I therefore resent the inclusion in this
feature of a photograph (it is not a picture !) of such a crude
character as ” Light and Shade,” by M. Broquet. We have
all taken better photographs with our first box cameras. The
judges may have been sober when they judged it, but they
exceeded the licence (a very elastic one at times) which even
judges must be permitted on such occasions.
We may not agree with “ Mentor,” and his ‘‘ half-inch off ”
or ” half-inch on,” at times, but we have the satisfaction of
knowing that at any rate he is trying to be helpful, and,
moreover, he can and does justify his criticisms, but the authors
of pots and pans and of falling lamp-posts and toppling sky¬
scrapers — well, well ! please Mr. Editor, let us continue to
enjoy " Winter Sunshine,” by S. Insull, ‘‘ Aphrodite,” by
Walter Bird, without having to think, cynically maybe, that
sometimes it is the name of the artist that matters and not
the alleged art he produces. — Yours, etc., W. H.
Sir, — It seems a pity that the efforts of a highly technical
journal like ” The A.P.” should seemingly have been wasted
on Mr. J. " Pots and Pans ” Brimble, who appears to buy it
for the pretty pictures which appear from time to time.
Regarding his accusation of ” lack of imagination ” for
subjects, surely he is barking up the wrong tree. It is he
himself who is lacking in imagination — not the creator of
” Pots and Pans.” 1 feel very sorry for Mr. Brimble, who
apparently only sees just the bare ‘‘Pots and Pans” of a
still-life group.
Regarding the subject " In Quiet Waters ” (a very beautiful
study), the trees and swan must have felt at times as if they
were growing in the midst of a battery of typists, judging from
the incessant clicking one hears at famous beauty-spots. Also
it is a very wearying job waiting for Mr. Swan to swim into
the composition. If Mr. Brimble should not understand that
I would urge him to study " Pictorial Analysis,” by " Mentor.”
I hope all the Xmas cards he receives bear those entrancing
snow scenes with welcome glow of lamplight streaming through
cottage window, and then he should have a Merry Christmas.
—Yours, etc., S. CHADWICK.
D. & P.
Sir, — In reply to so many readers’ D. & P. grouses, I should
like for them to have had the chance of visiting the Bournemouth
Mutual Photographic Works, as did the members of the Poole
Camera and Cine Club. This concern is believed to be the only
one of its kind in the world. A formation of photographers
run this place to produce as perfect prints and enlargements
as the material handed to them will provide. They do not
give free enlargements, this being one of the reasons they
objected to, which led in the beginning to the starting of these
works. Printing, developing and enlarging were demonstrated,
and I wonder how many D. & P. firms have a scrutinising bench
where only the best possible is allowed to pass. The range of paper
was very great, and one need only mention the grade wanted,
or surface, and it was to be had. I should not think the cost
of postage would be considered by those who have had such bad
work, and if they should care to give this firm a trial here it is :
Mr. J. Thomas, Photographic and Sports Depot, High Street,
Poole, Dorset. I have no interest in this concern, other than
many thanks to Mr. Thomas, who never seems exhausted in
his practical advice on photography. With best wishes to
" The A.P.” and its readers. — Yours, etc.,
FRANK BARTLETT.
ACID FIXING IN METAL TANK.
Sir, — I note your reply to W. P. M. O. (London) re damaged
tank.
I think there must be some mistake about this, as I have
used acid fixing baths in such tanks (4 to 5 oz. hypo and meta¬
bisulphite I oz., however, for preference) and have never
had any trouble with tanks. Ordinary acid baths are not so
good as hypo-metabisulphite, so I now use only the latter.
Of course, the tank must be properly washed before using
developer in it again. Kodak tanks are used with their
acid hypo without trouble. — Yours, etc.,
FRANK J. LOBLEY.
Exhibitions and Competitions
The name and address in brackets indicates to whom to apply for further particulars.
The Amateur Photographer' MonihXy Competitions
for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workers. —
Entries, December 31. Rules in the issue of Nov. 25.
Wallace Heaton Special Competitions. Cash prizes
every week. — Open to readers of The Amateur Photo¬
grapher. Full particulars in advertisement page in
this issue.
Salon International de Fctografica de Madrid.
(Senor Secretario de la Sociedad Fotograftca de Madrid,
Calle del Principe, 16, Madrid.)
U.P. International Exhibition of Photography,
1936 (Lucknow). — Open, December. 5, 1936-February
4, 1937. (Dr. K. N. Malhur, D.Sc., Hon. Sec., U.P.
Amateur Photographic Association, Lucknow Uni¬
versity, Lucknow.)
Royal Photographic Society Sub-standard F'ilm
Competition during December. (J. F. Marshall, Hon.
Sec., Kind Group, R.P.S., 35, Russell Square, London,
W.C.i.)
Tenth International Christmas Salon of Pictorial
Photography (Antwerp). — Open, December 20, 1936-
January 3, 1937. (J. Van Dyck, Sec., F'otograpliische
Kring “ Iris,” Ballaestr., 69, Antwerp.)
Fourth (Third International) Wilmington Salon of
Photography. — Open, January 18-31. (Secretary,
Delaware Camera Club, P.O. Box 8r8, Wilmington,
Delaware, U.S.A.)
Fourth Scottish Amateur Film Festival, Final
Adjudication and Public Show, February 20 ; entries,
December 31. (Ian S. Ross, 80, Buchanan Street,
Glasgow, C.i.) Cash prizes.
Preston Scientific Societv Iwelfth Annual Open P.S.
— Entries, January 8 ; open, February 1-13. (E.
Eastham, 130b, Church Street. Preston, Lancs.)
S. London P.S. 41st Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
January 18 ; open, February 13-March 13. (H. S.
Adams, 40, Stockwell Park Rd., S.W.9.)
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. International
Exhibition. — Open, February 22-March 14, 1937*
(H. Foscutt, 19, Doncaster Road, Leicester.)
29th Scottish National Salon. — Entries, January 23 ;
open, commencing February 20. (John J. Robertson,
Hon. Sec., Scottish National Salon, Art Gallery and
Museum, Perth.)
Ilford P.S. International Exhibition. — Entries,
January 30 ; open, March 1-6. (Exhibition Secre¬
taries, c/o 61, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Essex.)
IVe Salon International Albert ler. — Open, March
2-16 ; entries, January 31. (M. Roger Populaire, i8,
rue de I’Egalite, Charleroi, Belgium.)
Western Eighth Annual Salon of International
Photography. — Entries, February i ; open, February
20-27 (Russell Town Studio). Also at the Dorothy
Cafe, Esplanade, Weymouth, from March 8-13. (W. H.
Hill-Muchamore, 24, Church Road, Redfield, Bristol.)
Runcorn C.C. North-West Cheshire Salon of Photo¬
graphy. — Entries, February 6 ; open, March 10-13.
(R. J. Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.)
Birmingham P.S. 46th Annual Exhibition. — Entries,
February 6 ; open, February 27-March 13. (E. H.
Bellamy, Waterloo House, 20, Waterloo Street,
Birmingham, 2.)
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Thirty-second
Annual Photographic Exhibition. — Entries, Monday,
February 8 ; open, March 8-13, 1937. (R. C. Dye,
Reservoir View, New Mill, Tring, Herts.)
Hackney P.S. 48th Annual Exhibition. — Forms
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due, February 9 ; exhibits, March i ; open, March
3-6. (W. Selfe, 24, Pembury Road, Clapton, E.5.)
L.M.S. (London) P.S. Twelfth Annual Exhibition,,
open to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. — Entries,
February 12. (Clarence Pursell, Chief Accountant’s
Office, L.M.S. Rly. Co., Euston Station, London,.
N.W.I.;
Pittsburgh Twenty-fourth Annual International
Salon of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, February 13 ;
open, March 12-April ii. (C. E. Lesher (Secretary),.
Pittsburgh Salon, Box 146, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.A.)
Birkenhead Photographic Association Y.M.C.A.
Annual Exhibition. — Entries, February 17; open,
March 9-13. (R. Greenwood, Four Chimneys, Irby,.
Frankby, Cheshire.)
St. Petersburg C.C. Second Annual Pictorial Salon
of Photography. — Entries, February 26 ; open, March
3-17. (R. Kendal Williams, 602, Snell Building, St,
Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A.)
Edinburgh P.S. 75 th Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March i ; open, March 20-April 3. (John
S. Rodger, r6, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.)
Brighton and Hove C.C. International Exhibition
of Pictorial Photography. — Entries, March 15 ; open,
April 14-May r. (E. K. Robins, Little Toll, Isfield,
Uckfield, Sussex.)
Bristol P.S. Third Annual Open Exhibition. —
Entries, March 31 : open, May 1-29, at Bristol Art
Gallery. (F. E. Haynes, 50a, Belvoir Road, St.
Andrews Park, Bristol, 6.)
Eighth International Salon of Photographic Art
(Brussels). — Open daily (except Fridays) from April
3-18. (M. Devaivre, 152, rue Markelbach, Brussels,
3, Belgium.)
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^r^eaders' Questions
^ ANSWERED
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and Cinematographer. Dorset House, Stamford Street, l.ondori, S.E.i,” and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
Contributions. — The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts on photographic snbiec.ts.
All contributions must be typewritten, or in very legible handwriting on one side of the paper onlv. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responsibility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he will endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any condition stated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not comply with the rules must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neither enquiries nor prints
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to the name and address’ of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
(5) Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
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A selection of those replies i5 printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to roach the enquirer.
Exposure by Artificial Light.
Having used artificial light for portraiture, I am
w'ell aware that emulsion speed, lens aperture,
distance and angle of main light from subject
and general surroundings are all factors that
come into consideration in determining e.xposure.
But should not the distance of the camera from
the subject be considered ? W ould not twenty-
five times as much light reach a camera at 6 ft.
from the subject as compared with one 30 ft.
away ? And would not the exposure be cor¬
respondingly different ? I may add that my
photo-electric meter confirms this theory.
H. B. C. (Bournemouth.)
The distance of the camera from the
subject makes no appreciable difference
to the exposure required. It is true
that at five times the distance one-
twenty-fifth of the light from any given
object strikes the lens, but then it is
only spread over one-twenty-fifth the
area on the film. That your photo¬
electric meter should indicate increasing
exposure at greater distances is under¬
standable, because, as you retreat from
the subject, the field of view of the
meter begins to include a large amount
of unlighted surround.
A Back Number.
I have seen in a recently-published book a refer¬
ence to an article in the French photographic
journal “ Photo-Revue,” but the issue to which
reference is made is dated May t5th, 1025. How
can 1 get hold of a copy of this issue ?
S. M. (Staffordshire.)
“Photo-Revue” is published at 118,
rue d’Assas, I’aris, VI, at Fr. i.oo per
copy ; you may be able to get the back
number you require. In London you
would probably find it in the library
of the Royal Photographic Society, 35,
Russell Square, W.C. .4n enquiry sent
to the Secretary would give you this
information. You may also find it
at the Patent Office Library, to which
readers are admitted without formality.
If you failed there, you would almost
certainly find it at the British Museum
Library, to which you would only be
admitted as a reader after complying
with certain formalities.
The Study of Composition.
I should be gl.nd of your advice on the selection of
an ine.xpensive book dealing with composition
in photography which is not too advanced for
my present ability. I have only a slight know¬
ledge of the simple rules of composition, and have
great difficulty in finding subjects which are not
commonplace. I obtain a great deal of benefit
from vour Art pages, but I feel that T require
something to supplement them and enable me
to appreciate them more fully.
K. R. T. (Doncaster.)
If you apply to Messrs. Sands Hunter
and Co., Ltd., 37, Bedford Street, Strand,
London, W.C. 2, or The Fountain Press,
19, Cursitor Street, E.C.4, they will send
you a list of the photographic books they
supply, where you will find several
dealing with the subject you name. The
book by Richard N. Haile, entitled
" Composition for Photographers,” pub¬
lished by Ensign, Ltd., High Holborn,
W.C. I, at I os. 6d. will probably prove
helpful, but we can say quite honestly
that we know of no single book that
will give you so much information as can
be gathered week by week from the
study of our pages.
The weekly criticism of the- page of
beginners’ prints is particularly full of the
sort of information you are seeking.
Condensation in Projection Lantern.
1 have made a ” magic lantern ” to project slides
made from mv negatives, but although I have
some small holes for ventilation I cannot stop
the condenser lenses from “ steaming up,” making
the light too dim. Can you give me some advice
as to how I may prevent this from happening ?
E. W. H. S. (Hendon.)
It is quite probable that the ventila¬
tion of yourlamphouse is not satisfactory.
In any case, moisture will generally
condense on glass when it is much
colder than the surrounding air. The
simplest course is to wait until the
moisture evaporates, though if your
condenser is so mounted that it is
readily detachable from the lantern
you will find that warming it thoroughly
before you begin to show your slides
will be a complete preventive.
663
An Old Camera.
At a local jumble sale I purchased, for eighteen-
pence, an old 5x4 Kodak, the lens of which is
marked ” Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co. Rapid
Rectilinear.” The stops appear to be variable
from f/4 to f/128. Can you tell me anything
about the camera ? K. D. K. (Henley-on-Thames.)
The camera you describe is practically
out of date, and that is why you got it
for so low a price. The chief trouble is
the cost of plates or films of this size,
but perhaps you are intending to adapt
it to take some smaller size such as
3^X2^. We would point out that the
stops are marked according to the U.S.
system, on which 4 is not f/4, but f/8,
while the other stops follow in the usual
order.
Conflicting Data.
In trying to collect data in connection with the
proper time of development I find some most
perturbing discrepancies. A maker of developers,
for e.xample, says that film A should be developed
for nearly double the time required for film B.
But these films emanate from the same manu¬
facturer, who gives their development time (ad¬
mittedly with another developer) as identical.
M. L. (Sheffield.)
There is no one correct development
time, even for the same developer at
the same temperature. For one thing,
different emulsions require different
times to get the same contrast ; and
for another, the amount of contrast
varies according to the individual re¬
quirements.
It is on account of discrepancies
such as the one you mention that the
advice " choose a film, get to know it,
and then stick to it " is so often given.
Lighting for Cinematograph Work.
I am going to film some scenes on an indoor
“ set,” using artificial light. With a lens at
f/1.9, fairly fast pan. film, and the camera 30 ft.
from a set 10 ft. wide, and the main lighting top
front, at 6 to 8 ft. from the actors, how much
hght ought I to use when filming at 16 frames a
second ? H. B. C. (Bournemouth.)
Under the conditions you describe
we should be a little anxious about
possible under-exposure with less than
three to five kilowatts of Nitraphot lamps,
or about double that wattage of ordinary
lamps. If using photofioods we should
not like to have less than twelve. But,
as you will realise, your exposures can
be much less if the actors are dressed
for a tennis party than if they are
dressed for a funeral.
These suggestions should at least give
you data enough on which to make an
experiment or two, by which means you
will get information much more definite
than any estimate could possibly be.
Camera Insurance.
I seem to remember a camera insurance scheme
in “ The A.P.,” and should be glad to have
details and forms if there are any. J. S. (Belfast.)
Firms effecting camera insurance are
the Norwich Union, with offices at
Surrey Street, Norwich, and at 50,
Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Special
rates are offered to amateurs in Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, and a
double premium makes the policy
effective everywhere. Messrs. Matthews,
Wrightson & Co., Ltd., 52, Leadenhall
Street, . London, E.C.3, also insure
cameras. You might also communicate
with Messrs. Wallace Heaton Ltd., of
127, New Bond Street, London, W.i.
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December 23, 1936
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into the shapely, streamlined body to make a camera
that is beautiful as well as being supremely competent.
Price, with leather case, £20.
See it at your Dealers' or write for free illustrated leaflet
to Mr. A. P. Taylor, Dept. 576, Kodak Limited, Kodak
House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2.
REFLEX-KORELLE
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
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big reason for the enormous
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of a battery of ordinary cameras with
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LBICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathesaope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, estaljlished
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
Allens. — Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur,
£7/19/6; 3x4 Dolly, Xenon 1/2, Compur,
£8/10; 6x6 Brilliant, f/7.7, 30/6; F/6.3 Model,
£2/19/6 : F/4.5 Model, Compur, and E.R. case,
£3/19/6.
Allens.— Reflex-Korelle, Victar f/3.5, £7/19/6 ;
3ix2i Ensign Auto-Speed, focal-plane shutter,
Aldis f/4.5, £7/10.
Allens. — Agfa Speedex Compur, f/4.5, Rapid
Compur, £4/19/6 ; 3,1x2} Ikonta, Novar f/4.5,
Compur, £6/17/6 ; Kodak Regent, Tessar f/4.5,
£16/10 ; Super Ikonta 2} square, Tessar f/3.5,
case, filter, lens hood, Albada, Proxar, £21/5.
Allens. — super ikonta, Tessar f/4.5, R. Comp.,
8 or 16, £14/10 ; 3a Auto. Kodak Special,
Tessar f/4.5, range-finder, Compur, £5/19/6 ;
3}x2} T.-P. Rubyette, Dallmeyer f/4.5, £8/10.
Allens. — 4X4 Praxldos, f/3.5, condenser, nega¬
tive holders, assorted masks, orange filter,
£14/10 ; 3x4 Magnaprint Enlarger, Dallmeyer
f/4.5, 90/-.
Allens. — For Generous Exchange allowances,
approximately two-thirds allowed on modern
cameras. — 168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m. [0087
T.-P. Press i-pl., f/4.5 Dallmeyer, 6 double
slides, case, £8, just overhauled ; Etui 3}x2},
f/4.5, S.E., 12 slides, F.P.A., as new, £5. — 'Thom¬
son, 166, Kirkton Avenue, Glasgow, W.3. [5786
31x2} Ensign Focal-plane Roll Film Reflex.
4 Aldis f/4.5, D.V. finder, sky filter, f/6.5
Dallmeyer Telephoto lens, leather sling case ;
excellent condition, £7. — 55, Pepys Rd., S.W.20. [5788
CAMERAS AND LENSES
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
ZEISS Ikon Ikonta Roll Film, 16 pictures on
3}x2} spool, direct finder, Novar f/4.5,
Telma shutter, l/25th to l/125th, delayed action ;
as new, £3/5.
yOlGTLANDER Brilliant Roll Film Camera,
f/6.3 Voigtar, speeded shutter ; as new, £2/10.
31 X 2i Easipi Selfix 20 Roil Film, reversible and
4 direct finder, Ensar f/6.3, focussing, speeded
shutter ; as new, £1/15.
31x2} Ensign Selfix 20, as above, fitted Ensar
4 f/7.7, focuissing, speeded shutter ; as new,
£1/10.
31x2} Ensign Selfix 20, as above, fitted Ensar
4 f/4.5, Mulchro shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth ;
as new, £2/17/6.
Agfa Speedex Clack Roll Film, 16 pictures on
3}x2} spool, Jenar lens f/8 ; as new, 17/6.
31x2} Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta Roll Film
4 Camera 530/2UCPR, fitted Tessar t/4.5,
Compur shutter, 1 /250th, cable release ; perfect
order, £13/12/6.
yOlGTLANDER Perkeo Roll Film Camera, focus¬
sing adjustment, direct finder, fitted Voigt-
lander Skopar f/3.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th
sec., colour filter, supplementary lens, instructions,
£6.
31x2} Tropical Model No. 6 Ensign Carbine
4 Roll Film, focussing, reversible and wire¬
frame finder, fitted Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Compur,
1 to 1 /250th, £4/5.
Qlx2} Newman & Guardia Sibyl Vitesse Folding,
02 rising and cross, N. & G. reflex finder,
Ross Xpres f/3.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
Wratten filter, tripod board, leather case ;
fine order, £17/10.
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ZEISS Contaflex, Twin-lens Miniature Reflex,
lens Sonnar f/2, focal-plane shutter, 4 to
1/1, 000th sec., built-in photo-electric exposure
meter ; guarantee new, in ever-ready case ;
cost £73/17/6 ; £53 ; deposit system. — Box 222,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5725
For Sale. — Latest Model Exakta, f/2.8 Tessar,
plate adapter, 12 slides, case ; cost over £30 ;
£23 or near offer. — Box 301, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.’’ [5793
ROLLEICORD, Zeiss t/3.8, filter, case ; new
April; perfect order; deposit “A.P.” — Foster,
Lynwood, Cramond Brig, Midlothian. [5794
LEICA Ilia, Chromium, f/2, unused ; unwanted
present ; listed £43/10 ; complete case, straps,
film, £30. — Box 271, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5785
Bargains. — }-pl. Pressman Reflex, Cooke f/3.5,
revolving back, interchangeable Ross Tele¬
photo, slides, adapters, case, as new. £13/10 ;
Postcard Kodak Special, Ross f/6.3, Compur,
coupled range-finder, Kodak daylight developing
tank, perfect, £3/15. — S. Gaw, Bangor, Belfast. [5796
LEICA II, 1936 (£26/10), f/3.5, £18 ; Retina
part. — Box 310, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5799
SUPER Ikonta, f/4.5 Tessar, coupled range-finder.
Rapid delayed-action Compur, zip case, tripod,
portrait attachment, £14. — Kent, 104, Walton Rd.,
E. MolMey, Surrey’. [5802
CONTAX, Sonnar f/2, filter, E.R. case, light
meter, speeds up to 1/1, 000th, new, only 1 roll
film taken ; cost £42/10 ; bargain, £30. — Delahooke,
Brockley Cottage, Edgware. EDG 2442. [5808
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
ROLLEICORD, Triotar f/3.5, E.R. case ; perfect,
£11/10. — 33, Radnor Rd., Horfield, Bristol, 7.
[5803
ZEISS Super Nettel, f/2.8, purse case ; recently
cost £28/6/6 ; perfect condition ; as new ;
bargain at £17/10. — Below.
CONTAX, f/2 lens, case, filter, etc. ; little used
and in excellent condition ; cost £45 ; a
real bargain at £27/10. — Below.
ROLLEICORD, f/3.8, purchased three weeks
ago for £14/10 and afterwards exchanged
for Rolleifiex ; bargain at £12. — Below.
Highest part-exchange allowances. Write for
quotation. — B. Salter & Son, 34, Castle
St., Shrewsbury. [5805
A FINE Press Outfit, as new, Roth Superspeed
Focal-plane Camera 3} x 2}, self -capping shutter,
speeds 1/1, 000th to l/15th, T. and B., extra strong
weather-resisting struts and bellows, direct finder,
patent top scaling, range-finder fitted, Meyer f/S
lens, 2 film-pack adapters, dark slides can be
obtained, focussing screen, deep lens hood,
cowhide leather case ; list price £45 ; accept
£16 or near offer ; approval deposit. — Box 313,
c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5809
Ensign special Reflex }-pl., revolving back,
f/4.5 Aldis, yellow filter, 9 slides, F.P.
adapter, leather case, £8/10. — Below.
Kodak Six-20 Duo, Kodak f/3.5, Compur, yellow
filter, £7/10.— Below.
STANDARD }-pl. Horizontal Enlarger, large lens,
2 condensers, gas or electric, £4/15. — Hugh,
24, Park Avenue, Spalding. [5811
CONTAX II, Sonnar f/2, £38 ; Contax 42-mm.
Medium Filter, in case, 8/- ; Telescopic Lens
Hood, 17/6 : Pouch Case, 6/6 ; Cassette, 9/6 ; 15
Refills, Agfa ISS, dated December, 1937, £1 ;
Perkino Tank, 16/6 ; Complete outfit, £40 ; all
new six weeks ago ; “ A.P.” deposit system. —
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
As New, unused, £27, Super Ikonta 531/2LCpR,
iu carton, f/3.8 Tessar, Compur Rapid (8 or
16), £22/10. — Below.
ROLLEIFLEX 6x6 Automatic, f/3.8 Tessar i
cost £22/10 ; excellent condition, £14/10. —
Walton, Haughton Rd., Parkgate, Wirral. [5814
F/1.9 34x24 Mentor Reflex, complete, £20;
13-in. Cooke f/5.8 Telephoto, Compound
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new ; cost £29 ; price £15, including green
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OTAGGERING Bargain. — Latest Model Argus
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SIEMENS Latest Sixteen-Nine Projector, 25-mm.
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■ December 23, 1936
TURNERS
CAMERA EXCHANGE
A FEW of our BARGAINS
7.3-cra. Hektor !/1.9 Lens, for Leica. As new.. £20 0 0
. Leica III. chrome, f/3.5 KJmar, E.R. case. As new £24 0 0
Telyt Lens, 20-cm., with reflex attachment. As new
£^7 10 0
13.5>cm. Hektor f/4.5, conplefl. As new . £14 0 0
Voigtlander Snperb, f/3.5 Hkopar. Perfect . £13 0 0
j-pl. Enslf'n Horizontal Enlarger. As new.... £5 0 0
Zeiss Ikon KoliLrj, f/3. 5 Tessar, case. As new.. £9 0 0
3i X 2i Sibyl, f/4.5 Ross Xpres, K.P. adapter ... £8 10 0
Plate Back for Contax I, with 2 slides . £3 5 0
3ix2i Ensign Special Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis-Rntcher, roll-
film holder, case . £6 15 0
- Pathe 9.5-mm. Cine Camera, f/3. 5. As new. ... £4 0 0
i-pl. Sanderson, late model, f/6.3 Ross Ifomocentric, Com-
pur. G double slides, case . £11 17 6
3} y 2k Ensign Roll Film Reflex, f/4.5 Aldis Uno £5 10 0
Voigtlander inos II, f/4.5 Hkopar, D.A. Compiir. £7 5 0
RoUeiflex 4 > 4 cm., f/3. 5 Tessar, Compur, automatic.
case . £14 19 6
3}x2i D.E. Nagel, 1/3.8 Schnebler Xenar, 3 slides, F.P.
adajitcr. Perfect . £7 17 6
8-mm. Kodak Cine Camera Eigbt-2}, f/1.9 lens, case.
Cost £1G 58. As new . £10 17 6
18-mm. Kodak Cine Camera, Model B, f/l.U. As new
£10 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Nettax, f/2.8 Tessar. Unmarked .... £24 0 0
Ikonta 520, f/6.3 Novar. As new . £3 15 0
Agfa Speedex 0, V.P., f/3. 9, Compnr . £3 15 0
Optochrom Daylight Tank . 25s. Od.
All Guaranteed Perfect. Five days’ approval against cash.
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REFLEX-KORELLE
For 12-exp. (2J x 2i)
on 8-expi)Sure^3i •
2i roll film, f/3.5
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£10 10 0
F/2.9 Victar lens
£11 11 0
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£17 17 0
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£19 19 0
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£30 10 0
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£26 10 0
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A I I CAi O OLDMAvi ROAD,
la la c m 9 M ANCHKSTK R. 4
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
T^'^ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam-
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Ikontas. Ko'.leiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
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Holborn 4780. [0033
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given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
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modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
King.ston-on-Thames. [0042
WANTED. — Ross Combinable Lens, about 6-in.
focus, preferably in shutter, singles con¬
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Projectors, for cash or exchange. — City Sale
and Exchange (1929) Ltd., 59, Cheapside, E,C.2. [5402
WANTED. — Mnvikon 16-mm. Cine Camera. —
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Hill 2345. [5797
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K ALTON Roll Films, first quality, 8 exposures ;
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£7 15 0
For .3ix2t negatives, with f/6.3
anastigmat lens . £8 10 0
For 3ix2i negatives with f/4.5
Magnar anastigmat lens £10 0 0
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“FILMAREX” VERTICAL ENLARGERS
r'4..'i anastigmat. hand lever control rise
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linear, complete with condenser.. £9 13 6
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Ditto, 6x6 cm . . . £18 18 0
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Form C, complete with lens.
Form A
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PRICES:
3A • 2\ in.
. . £2 12 6
..£376
vith Achromat lens
£3 17 6
J -plate .
£3 15 0
Form C, with f/6.3 anastigmat
£5 2 6 £6 10
Deferred Terms any Model.
THE
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Fur use with own camera.
3* - 2i or i-pl. DitTusa
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1-piate . £3 7 6
34x24 Aflapter,
extra 2s. 6d.
Mirax Easel and Stand,
for vertical use, extra
fl 17 6
Mirax used horixontallv.
ZEISS IKON FOLDING METAL MASK
These frames are laid on the
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paper inserted into the aper-
tme provided. The top
hinged portion is then folded
over on to the bromide
paper and the exposure made.
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9 X 12 cm. Enlargements
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December 23, 1936
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Lux Projector, complete . £9 0 0
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Good many others. Write for parftcu/ors.
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ATTWOOD. — Postcards, superfine bromide and
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ATTWOOD Plates and Flat Films : Postcard,
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ATTWOOD. — Special Line Bromide Cream Royal,
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other surfaces and sizes at proportionate prices. [0025
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sheets, 1/10 gross ; 4-1 x2i and 4-pl., 1/9, 2/9 gross ;
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packing 1/-.
Allens.- — Trade card for Finishers’ List and
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ENLARGEMENTS
Leica Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
deckle edged, cream or white, 3ix5 in. 3d. each ;
superior to any competitors. — George Childe, Ltd.,
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I /O DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
J./ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
Enlargements of Quality, Postcard Printing,
etc. ; price list free. — Slater, Sawtry, Hun¬
tingdon. [3407
Glazed Enlargements ; 1-pl., Postcard, 1/9 dozen*
assorted, 50 6/6 ; orders by post only. —
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Enlargements, high-class, reasonable ; send
for list. — Monk, 6, Norwood Rd., Gatley,
Cheshire. [5585
REPAIRERS
Modern Miniature Cameras, all makes, scien¬
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BOWEN’S CAMERA REPAIR SERVICE, LTD..
undertake repairs to all makes of cameras,
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XV
PHOTOGRAPHIC ANNUALS NOW READY
The Year’s Photography, 1936. Containing many of
the finest photographs selected from the Annual Exhibition
of the Royal Photographic Society.
Paper 2/6 ; cloth 5/- ; postage 6d.
Photograms of the Year, 1936. Selections from the
best International pictorial photography of the year.
Nearly 100 art plates. Paper 5/- ; cloth 7/6 ; postage 6d.
Modern Photography, 1936. This volume, with over
120 large illustrations, includes recent examples of photo¬
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The American Annual of Photography, 1937. Con¬
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contains 100 full-page illustrations. List of exhibitors
with number of pictures accepted. Formulae and technical
data. Paper 8/6 ; cloth 12/6 ; postage 6d.
Das Deutsche Lichtbild, 1937. Contains reproductions
of the work of the leading German photographers,
together with English translation of the text.
Cloth 18/- ; postage 9d.
La Photographie, 1937. This magnificent publication
contains over 100 superbly reproduced masterpieces of
camera art by photographers of international repute.
12/6 : postage 9d.
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** Photography ” Year Book, 1936-1937. A new
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U.S. Camera, 1936. A new book, representative of
the year’s work of the leading American photographers.
'192 pages, 350 illustrations, with technical details.
15/- ; postage 9d.
A few copies of the 1935 edition, 12/6 each.
Leica Photographic Annual, 1937. A new publication.
160 illustrations, contributed by outstanding Leica workers
throughout the world. 180 pages, with technical data.
17/6 ; postage 9d.
Deutscher Kamera-Almanach, 1937. 220 pages,
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4ix3i Goerz Double Exten¬
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shutter, 3 slides, case. I^O#C .fl
Good condition .
3ix21 Ensign Regular, Lukos
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Fair condition . £4:5:0
3Jx2J T.-P. Victory Reflex,
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f/4.5, 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
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Leica Filoy Enlarger, f/3. 3
£5:10:0
3^ X 2^ Ensign Autorange, f/4.5
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‘ £6:6:0
16-mm. Cine-Kodak B, f/3.5
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9.5 Pathe Home Movie, double¬
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4i X 3i Zeiss Miraphot Enlarger,
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List£ii2s.6d... £7.15.0
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri, f/3-5
Tessar, Compur, purse. Ex¬
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Cine-Kodak 8, f/3.5 lens.
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2}x2i Foth-FIex, f/3.5 Foth.
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£8:10:0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 lens.
Shop-soiled. List £ O • 1 1 .£
£10 los . *o:l/:u
2^x2^ Automatic Rolleiflex,
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£16:15:0
41^x31 Latest T.-P. Duplex
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£4:19:6
Ensign Midget 55, Ensar f/6.3,
pouch. Good condition. List
£1:15:0
3Jx2i Nettel Cocarette, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5, Compur, leather
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4i^x3i Adams' Videx Reflex,
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4 D.D. slides, lens hood, 3 Ilford
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Good condition..
12-in. Dallmeyer Dallon Tele¬
photo f/5.6, in iris mount, and
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condition . XO«X9«U
3Jx2^ Mentor Sports Reflex,
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f/4-5. 3 slides, F.P. adapter.
Good condii ion. . J 0 • J 0 • Q
5ix3i Zeiss Ikon Nixe 551/6,
15-cm. Tessar f/4.5, Compur,
double extension, frame finder,
plate back, 3 slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good con-
ditiem .
£9:9:0
£41 ■
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5§x3J (and 3^x2}) Tropical
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Ross Combinable f/5.5 (lai-in.
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changing-box, case. Good con-
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER A DV ERT ISEXI ENTS
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Dear Amateur Photographer,
May I wish you every success in your hobby of photography, both
during this Christmas season and during the New Year.
During 1936 I have tried to give all of you, and particularly “ Mini¬
camera ” users and Cine enthusiasts, new ideas, greater expert assistance
and exclusive service. Our Insurance scheme for “ Minicameras ” was
enormously successful ; so were our 2d. “ Automax ” enlargements. A
new one, 2id. for square from Rolleiflex, is now coming along.
I am now concentrating on making your hobby easier still and less
expensive. Everyone wants the best, and the best is sometimes expensive,
but even expensive apparatus, if spread over a sufficiently long term, can
be within the reach of everyone. Cameras or Cine apparatus at medium
prices can now be paid for over fifteen months, and the dearer models over
two years if desired. Look what it means. The marvellous Rolleiflex
which wins the big £2,500 and £3,000 prizes may be had for about six shillings
a week. The stately Leica or Zeiss Contax with all their wonderful gadgets
for night photography from ten shillings a week, and you use the camera
while you pay for it.
The same applies to Cine projectors for the winter evenings. We
are just as much specialists in Cine as we are in “ Minicameras.” Our
cine theatre is probably the finest dealer’s theatre in the world.
All my staff are carefully chosen and experts at their job. They all
use the cameras they sell, and whether you want to buy now or not I
will, with their assistance, give you any advice on technical matters you
may want, always willingly, and with the feeling I am giving you real “ help
in your hobby.
Look out for future advertisements of mine. Send me your photo¬
graphs for our competitions, and write to me personally whenever you
want advice or assistance. I shall be delighted. I am always at the service
of the amateur photographer.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRA PHER A D VERTISEMENTS
December 23, 1936
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PHDTDDRAPHY
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LIGHTING
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The Selo Lighting Set
is of superior design
and of especially strong
manufacture and com¬
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spun aluminium reflec¬
tor mounted on a solid
stand, complete with
1’ h o t o f I o o d Lamp.
3 yards of flex and
universal conncctiii"
jiltig. Price 17/6
Dhlainahle from all
photographic dealers.
No longer must your camera be put away to “hibernate” during
the winter. W^ith the arrival ol the lono' dark evenings it now
offers you a new fascination — photography by your own fire¬
side — picture-making in the comfort of your own home.
Ilford research, culminating in the Introduction of reliable
hypersensitive films and plates, has made this possible. Now, it
is as easy to “snapshot” at home by night as outdoors on a
sunny day, and to every camera user is opened up a vast new
field of photographic enjoyment.
For Roll Film Cameras For Plate Cameras
<SgD> ILFORD
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PANCHROMATIC PANCHROMATIC
ROLL FILM PLATES
Made in England by ILFORD LIMITED - ILFORD
1 Li'i irdeiesting loof(oj
" Night Photography —
Picture Making at Night
— Indoors and Out ” —
contains 28 pages of
clear information with
photographs and
diagrams. Please mention
this paper.
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OTOGRAPHER
&. C I N EME AXO G Ft A PHE^R.
The Journal for EfVerijbodij with a Camera
Vol. LXXXIL
Wednesday, December 30th, 1936.
No. 2512.
The remarkableness of this photograph ^ - '' i '
can only be fully appreciated when it is 1 / '
realised how fast is this fastest of Russian - v
dances. This picture was taken at F/2 --
with a speed of I /200th second. It could
only have been accomplished by a very '-I
Ask your Leica dealer to demonstrate the full possibilities of Leica photography, or write
for illustrated literature to
20, MORTIMER STRtn
Copyright — Registered as a Newspaper tor transmission In the TT.K.
THE AMATET'R PHOTOGRAPHER A PVERTISEMEXTS
December 30, 1036
^his film works
24 hours a day
This unusual picture was
taken at one of the last dis¬
plays to be held at the Crystal
Palace before the recent
disastrous fire. The camera
was a Kodak “Regent” ; the
film, Kodak Super Sensitive
Panchromatic ; the exposure,
l/25th second at /4.5.
The 24-page Kodak Night
Photography Booklet gives
many examples of after¬
dark pictures, indoors and
out, together with exposure
details and other useful
information. Ask your
Kodak Dealer for a copy or
write to Mr. A. P. Taylor,
Dept. 5/B, Kodak Ltd.,
Kodak House, Kingsway,
London, W.C.2.
Fireworks or firesides, floodlit buildings or baby in the bath — it’s all one to
Kodak ‘‘S.S. Pan.” Every kind of after-dark photography, outdoors and in, is
made easier by the lightning speed, extremely high sensitivity to artificial light,
and really effective anti-halation qualities of this Super film.
KODAK SUPER SENSITIVE
PANCHROMATIC FILM
ROLL FILM • FILM PACK • CUT FILM
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December 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
ONE WEEK ONLY— FREE CRITICISM
OF "MINICAMERA" NEGS.
SEND YOUR BEST NEGATIVE FOR
FREE CRITICISM AND ADVICE
Continuing our policy of giving a really compre¬
hensive service to the amateur, we are, this week,
offering free constructive criticism by our experts.
Beautifully composed pictures, correctly exposed,
are often ruined in after-treatment, just as
“shots” nearer the boTder line can be improved by
“nursing” in development and enlarging. Highly
qualified advice often means the turning point in
a beginner’s work, and the more advanced photo¬
grapher, too, sometimes needs a word or two by
way of encouragement or constructive criticism.
None of us are too old to learn, particularly in this
comparatively new hobby the miniature camera has
given us. All you have to do, if you are not registered
on our books, is to enclose the coupon, duly filled
in, with your negative, and send, preferably by "
registered post, to
WALLACE HEATON LTD.,
127, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.l .
47, BERKELEY ST., LONDON, W.l
SOME FULLY GUARANTEED SECOND-HANDS
—EVERY SECOND-HAND INSTRUMENT WE SELL FOR £10
OR MORE IS FULLY GUARANTEED FOR THREE YEARS
1 — ^V.P. Exakta Model B Roll Film, f/3.5 Exaktar anastigmat lens, D.A. multispeed
shutter, 12 to 1/1, 000th sec. Cost £19 10s . £14 14 0
2 — 6x6 Super Ikonta Roll Film, Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 lens, Compur Rapid shutter,
1 to l/400th sec., range-finder. Cost £28 5s . £22 10 0
3 — Contax II 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Sonnar f/1.5 lens, focal-plane shutter,
^ to 1/1 ,250th sec., D.A., combined range-finder and view-finder. Shop-soiled.
Cost £65 15s . . . £57 10 0
4 — Leica Model III, Chromium, f'2 Summer lens, focal-plane shutter, 1 to I /500th
sec. Cost £40 16s . £34 10 0
5 — Zeiss Contafiex 35-mm. Miniature Twin-lens Reflex, Sonnar f/2 lens, D.A.
focal-plane shutter, ^ to 1/ 1, 000th sec., built-in photo-electric exposure meter,
E.R. case. Cost £74 . £57 10 0
6 — Contax I 35-mm. Miniature Camera, Tessar f/2.8 lens, focal-plane shutter, i
to 1/1, 000th sec. Cost £35 15s . I . £24 10 0
7 — Leica Model I, Elmar f/3.5 lens, focal-plane shutter, l/20th to 1 /500th sec.
Cost £15 . £9 9 0
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Name .
Address .
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ANOTHER INTERESTING PHASE OF WALLACE HEATON’S COMPETITION
ARCHITECTURAL SUBJECTS
AM entries for “ARCHITECTURAL SUBJECTS" must be sent in between JANUARY 21st and 27th.
Any amateur may enter, using any camera, and his own choice of materials.
U
There's scope for some really good shots in this week's
subject. Cathedrals, churches, town and village streets,
castles, bridges, etc., all come under the architectural
category. The particular place or building will have no
bearing in the final judging, only good photography will
win the prize.
Each week we give one guinea for the best picture re¬
ceived — each week we give you a different subject.
Everybody has an equal chance of winning a prize, as
well as selling us his picture for two guineas. After
three months all pictures received will be judged for the
final first prize of £25 cash. There are no restrictions
with regard to make or size of camera or materials used,
and it doesn’t matter where your negative was developed
and printed. Either contact prints or enlargements up
to 15 X 12 in. (mounted or unmounted) are eligible, but
not less than 8x6 is recommended. No retouching or
faking is permitted, except simple spotting to remove
defects.
WALLACE HEATON COMPETITION
I
L_
TUIC nOllPON which must be affixed I
inio wurvii
entry, is valid for any week until Competi- I
tion closes on March 31st, 1937.
I
21/-
£25
AWARDED FOR EACH
WEEK’S BEST PICTURE
FOR THE BEST SENT IN DUR¬
ING WHOLE COMPETITION
We give you four clear weeks to prepare your entries.
All entries for the “Architectural” Competition must
be sent in between January 21st and 27th. The com¬
plete series ends on March 31st, 1937, when the big
cash prize winner will be chosen. An additional
21,- will be awarded to prize-winner if his enlargement
was tnade by us. For photographs which appeal to us,
not necessarily prize-winners, we reserve the right to
purchase the copyright and negative by payment of
£2 2s. ; in the case of weekly prize-winners, by the
payment of an extra 21, -. The copyright and negative
of the £25 prize-winning print must be made over to us
without further payment. Acceptance of the rules is a
specific condition of entry. The remaining nine weekly
subjects for this competition are ; Winter Sports ; Quick-
action Pictures ; “ New Angle ” Shots ; Birds, Animals,
etc. ; Indoor Portraits ; Flowers ; Figure Studies ; Boats
and Seascapes ; Pictorial Subjects.
Why not prepare your entries in advance ?
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 30, 1936
NEW EASY TERMS
The new plan by which you
can get the finest apparatus
easier than ever you thought
it possible.
You can buy anything over £5
on 24 monthly payments, or
anything we sell on IS or 24
monthly payments.
Start using your apparatus
after paying the first instal¬
ment — even a Standard Leica
only costs you I S/3 per month.
HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS SHOWING HOW EASY 11
ROLLEIFLEX
For 22/5 DOWN
BESSA
and 23 more similar monthly
payments or 15 monthly pay¬
ments ol 35/-.
RoHeiflox is fitted with Zeiss
Teaear f/3.5 lens and Conipur
Rapid shutter. Takes 12
pictorea on 3tx2i roll film.
RANGE¬
FINDER
For 18/10 DOWN
ROLLEICORD
For 14/10 DOWN
Cash
pr ee £25 : 0 : 0
and 23 more similar monthly
payments or IS monthly pay¬
ments of 26/3.
With coupled range-finder,
Compur Rapid shutter, speed¬
ed to l/400th sec., Skopar
f/3.5 len,. £18:15:0
and 23 more similar monthly
payments or 15 monthly
payments of 23/2.
With Zeiss Triotar f/3.5 lens,
Compur shutter. Takes 12
pictures on 3ix21 roll film.
IKOFLEX
For 8/1 DOWN
and 23 more similar monthly
payments or 15 monthly pay¬
ments of 12/8 .
KODAK
“ REGENT ”
For 17/11 DOWN
KODASCOPE “E’
For 26/2 DOWN
With f/4.5 Novar lens in Kilo
shutter.
Cash price
£16:10
£9:0:0
and 23 more similar monthly pay¬
ments or 15 monthly payments of
28/-.
With coupled range-finder, Zeiss
Tessar f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter.
Cash £20
and 23 more similar monthly pap
meats or 15 monthly paymeol ^
of 42/-.
With vii>ration-proof combine’
projector stand and carryiiig-caa< *
price
0 : 0
F/2.5 projection lens.
£30 : 0 : 0
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LEICA Ilia
For 36/11 DOWN
and 23 more similar monthly payments or
iri 15 monthly payments of 60/3.
Chromium cnudel, speeded to I l.oouth sec.
F/2 Summar lens in collapsible mount.
86 exposures at a loading.
Caah £*3
price
0 : 0
9.5- mm. Pathe 200-B Projector, complete with rcBlstance to 250 volts
£11 17 6
6.5- mm. and 16-mm. Bolex G.916 Projector, motor drive, resistance and case.
New condition . £42 10 0
16-mm. Ensign Silent Sixteen, complete with resistance and motor. New
condition . £8 17 6
17.5- mm. Pathe Home Talkie Ontfit. complete for any voltage up to 2.~)0 volts,
with amplifier and speaker . £37 10 0
3x4 cm. Latest Pattern Foth-Derby, f/3.5 anastigmat, focal-plane shutter.
complete in purse. New condition . £4 10 0
16-mm. Model BB Cine-Kodak, f/1.9 anastigmat, motor drive. In condition
equal to new . £12 17 8
16-mm. Model C Kodascope, complete with motor, resistance to 25U volts, in
case. Nice onler . £7 17 6
Zeiss Ikon Contax Miniature Camera, 1/2.8 Tessar, coupled range-finder, com¬
plete in case . £24 10 0
9.5- mm. Pathe Home Movie, complete with motor, super reel attachment and
group resistance . £7 17 6
Model I Leitz Leica, Hektor f/2.5, focal-plane shutter and leather case
£12 10 0
3 X 4 cm. Zeiss Baby Ikonta, f '4.5 Novar, Derval shutter . £3 3 0
Ombrux Photo-electric Cell Exposure Meter, in case . £2 7 6
H.M.V. Table Model Radiogram, complete. In excellent condition £7 10 0
16-mm. De Vry Projector, motor drive, resistance to 250 volts, in case. New
condition . £10 17 6
Kodak Home Enlarger, complete with electric fittings . £3 19 6
1-pI. T.-P. Special Ruby Rellex, Dalhneyer Pentac f/‘2.9, revolv'ing back, 6
slides. F.P.A., leather case . £13 17 6
9 ' 12 cm. Sommer Focal-plane, Heliar f/4.5. seif-capping focal-plane shutter
and 6 slides . £16 10 0
16-mm. Kodatoy, complete with super attachment and adjustable to 250
volts . £1 15 0
Kodak Retina, f/3.5 Xenar, Compur shutter and leather purse . £7 17 6
Latest Btome Movie Projector, with Type C motor, super attachment, grou
resistances and case. As new . £7 15
Coronet Projector, complete with super attachment. As new. Perfect £2 10
Pathe Imp Projector, complete with resistance . £2 17
Pathe Imp Projector, complete with motor and super attachment. . £5 7
Pathe 200-B Projector, comidete. Perfect condition . £10 17
500-watt Octacross 16-mm. Projector, completely blimped . £8 15
180-watt Ensign Silent Sixteen. Perfect . £12 7
16-mm. 300-watt American-built Projector, complete with carrylng-oase ar
all-mains transformer . £19 12
16-mm. 250-watt Bell & Howell Filmo Projector Model 57, complete wi
resistances and case . £23 15
Pathe Home Talkie Complete. Perfect . £36 10
3x4 cm. BaJdi Roll Film, f/4.5 Meyer anastigmat, Prontor II shutter, 1
l/175th sec., purse case . £4 7
6.20 Kodak Duo, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Compur sector shutter. I
l/300th sec., leather case . £9 12
5.20 Zeiss Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, Compur sect
shutter, purse case . £9 12
3x4 cm. Voigtlander Ferkeo Roll Film, f/3.5 Skopar anastigmat, Comp
sector shutter, purse case . £5 12
3x4 cm. Zeiss Kolibri Roll Film, f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, (.'omp
sector shutter. 1 to l/300th sec., leather case . r . £8 12
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta Roll Film, f/4.5 Novar anastigmat, Derval shutb
l/2.5th to l/75th. purse case . £3 2
VP. Primorette, f/3.5 Meyer Trioplan anastigmat, Compur sector shutb
1 to l/300th sec., leather case . £7 12
6 20 Kodak Model C. f/6.3 Kodak anastigmat. O.V. shutter, l/25th to 1/100
sec., T. and B., leather case . £2 19
31 X 21 Zeiss Super Ikonta Roll Film, f/3.8 Zeiss Tessar anastigmat, delayt
action Rapid Compur shutter, 1 to l/400th sec., leather case . £17 5
31 X 21 Miraphot Enlarger, f/6.3 Novar anastigmat, complete with elect
fittings . £5 12
CONTAX III
For 25/4 DOWN
and 23 more simile monthly payments or
15 monthly payments of 39 7.
With built-in photo-electric meter. Focal-
plane shutter, speeded to I'l. 250th sec.
Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 lens. 36 e.xposure8 at a
loading. Cash
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SIEMENS
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For 53/3 DOWN
nd S3 more similar monthly paymenti
or 15 monthly payments o! 83/4.
'akea 9.6 and 16 inm. Aims. Motor
^wind. Silent take-up, 200-watt lamp.
Cosh
price
£59 : 10 : 0
KEYSTONE “8”
For 9/6 DOWN
and 23 more similar monthly
paTmenta or 15 monthly pay¬
ments ol 14/9.
Four Bpeeds. Takes 25-ft.
spools Interchangeable lenses.
With f/8.6 lens.
BOLEX G.916
For 42/2 DOWN
and 23 more similar monthly
payments or 15 monthly pay¬
ments ol 65/10.
600-watt lamp. Dallmeyer 2-m.
lens. Takes 9.5 or 16 mm. films.
Keverse rewind.
EUMIG P. Ill
For 15/10 DOWN
and 23 more similar monthly payments or
15 monthly payments ol 25'-.
With Meyer Kinon f/1.6 lens, 2d0-watt
lamp. No resistances required. Three
models, for 8, 9.5 or 16 mm. filnaa.
£10 : 10 : 0
Caiib
price
£47 : 0 : 0
Cash
price
£17 : 17 : 0
^LL ON OUR
NEW EASY PAYMENT TERMS
9.6 Midas Cine Camera and Projector. Cost £7 Ts . £1 12 6
] 9.6 Pathe Hand-turn Cine, f/3.5 annstig. lens . 18s. 9d.
I 9.6 Hotocamera de Luxe, high and low speeds, f/3.5 anastig. lens, leather cose.
}09t £15 158 . £9 10 0
j 16-mm. lea Kinamo, f/2.7 Zeiss Tessar, motor drive. Cost £24. . £6 12 0
I 16-mm. Model BB Clne-Eodak, f/3.6 anastig. lens, leather case, portrait attach^
aent. Cost £14 14s . £8 5 0
, Ko. 3 Film Pack Kodak, R.H. lens, plate back, 2 slides, leather case. Cost
15 16s . 158. 6d.
Si-ln. Kodak Developing Tank. Cost 37s. 6d . 7s. 9d.
. KoU Film Holders, for folding plate camenis. Each . 7s. 9d.
8 oi^y. 9.5-mm. Projectors, for use off house lighting. Each . 15f. 9d.
yjp. Sprite, f/8 Rectilinear lens, speeded shutter, 6 slides . ISs. 9d.
3ix2i Cameo D.E„ f/4.5 Aldis Uno, in Mulchro fully-speeded shutter, S
lldee. F.P.A. UnsoUed . £3 12 6
31 X 2i D.B. Zodel, f/4.5 anastig. lens, Compur shutter. 3 slides, roll-film
lolder . £3 12 8
V.P. Agfa Speedex, f/3.9 tiolinar, Compur shutter, optical view-finder £4 4 0
i la Tropical Carbine, f/4.5 Aldis. Compur shutter . £3 3 0
3i X 21 Eniign Boll Film Refiex, i/4.6 Ensar, focal-plane shutter, leather
lase . 19 6
1-pl. Box-fonn Reflex, f/4.5 Dallmeyer anastig. lens, S.C. shutter, speeded to
./1,000th, revolving back, 3 book-form dark slides . £6 17 6
I P.O. T.^. Special Ra&y Reflex, f/4.5 Xprea, 24 single metal dark slides,
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FILMS OF THE FUTURE
It is our opinion that while, by reason of the optical problems involved, the light-passing capabilities of photographic lenses are not likely
to be greatly increased, practically no limit can be set on the possibility of increases in negative sensibility. Chiefly owing to endeavours
stimulated by the existence of the cinematographic industry, we may hope one day to be able comfortably to snapshot at 1/ 1,000th of a
second at, say, f/3.5, in artificial light. Although this period may be far removed we can, however, report very considerable advances
towards this ultimate goal for the coming season. In the first place, Messrs. Agfa are introducing a panchromatic film having a Scheiner
speed of 34 degrees. Fine grain is as desirable a factor as sheer speed, and in the new year a film equal in fineness of grain, it is claimed,
to Agfa FF, but having a Scheiner speed of 30 degrees, will be marketed. Great developments in colour photography have been taking
place, and both Messrs. Agfa and Perutz will be introducing comparatively fast colour films, while within the next few weeks Kodachrome
will be first available for the miniature camera. All these great advances in the chemical side of photography will be, of course, as in the
past, first available to users of 35-mm. film. The future of photography, in fact, is with the miniature camera owner.
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with toupled
range-finders — contd. :
We should be pleased to take any existing instru¬
ment, particularly miniature cameras, in part
exchange for a Leica.
Leica Ilia, f/3.5 Elmar . £34 0 0
Leica Ilia, f/2 Summer . £43 0 0
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all the auxiliary scientific apparatus, copying equipment,
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professional workers, lacking the time to do their own
processing, send their films to us. We issue for the
convenience of our customers special postal bags for
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charts, and specially designed order forms for use when
selecting negatives for enlargement from 36-exposure
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Aperture Lenses. Specially recommended for
Winter and Artificial Light Photography in
general,
Makinette, a special model with special front, Leitz
view-finder, f/2 Supracomar lens. Rapid Compur
shutter. Cost approximately £30 . £15 15 0
Leica Model I, fitted with Plasmat f/1.5 lens, short-base
Fokos range-finder, case . £17 10 0
Contax Model 11. f/1.5 Sonnar lens. As new £55 0 0
Exakta Multispeeds Model B, latest lever-wind type,
f/ 1. 9 Primoplan, lens hood, filter. As new £30 0 0
Exakta Model B, latest lever-wind type, fitted improved
Dallmeyer f/1.9 Super-Six lens, indistinguishable
from new . £26 10 0
Contax Model 1, latest 1936 model. Guaranteed very
slightly window-soiled only, f/1.5 Sonnar lens, with
carton and instructions booklet . £42 10 0
Another, as above, but second-hand, condition as new
£39 10 0
com AXES :
Contax Model II, f/2 Sonnar lens, ever-ready case.
As new . £39 15 0
Contax Model I, latest type range-finder, f/2.8 Tessar.
As new . £23 10 0
Contax Model I, latest shutter, but earlier range-finder,
f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £19 10 0
8.5-cm, f/2 Sonnar. As new . £28 10 0
LEICAS :
Leica Model Ilia, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case.
As new in every way . £35 10 0
Leica Model III, chromium, f/2 Summar lens. As
new in every way . £31 10 0
Leica Model III, black, f/2 Summar lens. Practically
as new . £29 17 6
Leica Model Ml, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar. As new
£24 15 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/2.5 Hektor lens. As new
£22 10 0
Leica Model II, chromium, f/3.5 Elmar lens. As new
£21 10 0
Leica Model 1 1, black, f/2. 5 Hektor lens. As new £20 10 0
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Leica Model M, black, fitted magnification for range-
finder,f/3. 5 Elmar lens. Excellent condition£l9 10 0
Leica Model I, non-interchangeabie, f/3.3 Elmar, case.
Good condition . £7 15 0
Leica 250, f/2 Summar lens, ever-ready case. Cost
£57. Excellent condition . £40 0 0
Leica Model 111, black, f/3.5 Elmar, case. As new
£23 15 0
Leica Standard Model, f/3.5 Elmar, ever-ready case.
Excellent condition . £11 17 6
Leica Model 1, interchangeable, f/2.5 Hektor, case.
Good condition . £10 17 6
Other Miniature Cameras fitted with coupled
range-finders :
Nettax (only a few weeks old), 2 filters, ever-ready case.
As new. Cost £34 lOs . £26 10 0
Super Nettel, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new.... £17 10 0
Dollina II, f/2.8 Tessar. As new . £13 17 6
Voigtlander Super Bessa, f/4.5 Helomar lens, filter,
Compur Rapid. As new . £12 10 0
Super Ikonta 530/16, f/2.8 Tessar. As new,. £20 0 0
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/3.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur, ever-
ready case. As new . £l7 17 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, Rapid Compur, case.
As new . £13 18 6
Super Ikonta 530/2, f/4.5 Tessar, normal Compur, case.
As new . £13 0 0
Plaubel Roll-Op, fitted f/2.8 Anticomar lens. As new
£15 15 0
Weltur, f/2.8 Xenar, ever-ready case. As new £14 17 6
Kodak Regent, f/3.8 Xenar, ever-ready case. As new
£15 10 0
Peggy Chromium Model Il/only a few weeks old, fitted
coupled range - finder, f/2 Xenon lens, three
cassettes, two filters. Cost £40. As new £27 10 0
Peggy Model 11, f/2.8 Tessar lens. Cost £32. As
new . £21 10 0
MINIATURE REFLEXES:
10.5-cm. f/4.5 Xenar Telephoto, for Reflex-Korelle.
As new . £5 18 6
Reflex-Korelle, f/2.9 Radionar, ever-ready case. As new
£10 10 0
Ikofiex 1, f/4.5 Novar, Derval shutter. As new £5 17 6
Welta Superfekta, f/2.8 Tessar, 2 filters. As new
£18 10 0
Exakta Model C, latest lever wind, f/2.8 Tessar, 3 slides
and focussing screen. As new . £24 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/2.8 Tessar, ever-ready case. As
new . . . £21 10 0
Exakta Model B, f/3.5 Tessar, case. As new £17 10 0
Exakta Model A, latest lever wind, f/3.5 Exaktar
£11 15 0
Exakta Model A, f/3.5 Tessar. Excellent condition
£13 17 6
Exakta Model A, f/2.9 Xenar. Excellent condition
£12 17 6
6-in. f/5.6 Dallon Telephoto, for Exakta. As new
£6 10 0
Reflex-Korelle, improved shutter, f/2.8 Tessar. As
new . £15 10 0
Pilot, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. Excellent condition
£11 17 6
Automatic RoIIeiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar. Rapid Compur,
case. As new . £19 17 6
Automatic RoIIeiflex 6x6, f/3.5 Tessar, Compur. case.
Excellent condition . £15 15 0
Automatic RoIIeiflex 4x 4, f/2.8 Tessar, case. As new
■ ^ £15 15 0
Automatic RoIIeiflex 4x4, f/2.8 Tessar, Rapid Compur
case. As new . £19 17 6
Rolleicord, f/3.8 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 7 6
Rolleicord II, f/4.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£11 10 0
Rolleicord II, f/3.5 Triotar, ever-ready case. As new
£12 17 6
MISCELLANEOUS :
Ermanox, for V.P. Plates, f/1.8 Ernostar, focal-plane
shutter, 6 slides and case. Good condition
£10 0 0
Voigtlander Perkeo, f/3.5 Skopar, Compur shtJtter.
Excellent condition . £5 15 0
Wirgin, for 16 exposures on 3^X2^ film, f/3.8 Trioplan,
Rapid Compur. As new . £5 5 0
Kodak Pupilie, bought new six weeks ago, f/2.8 Tessar,
case. Unsoiled in any way . £12 10 0
Dolly, for 8 or 16 exposures on V.P. roll film, f/3.5 Trio-
plan, Compur shutter. As new . £4 2 6
Beira, for 24x 36 mm. negatives, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur
£7 19 6
Foth-Derby, f/3.5 lens. Excellent condition. .£3 12 6
Minifex, f/3.5 Trioplan, Compur. case. As new
£5 12 6
Ensign Autorange, fitted f/4.5 Elnsar, Compur shutter,
case. ExceUent condition . £7 15 0
Foth-Derby, f/2.5 lens. Excellent condition. .£5 5 0
Voigtlander Virtus (16 on 3J:X2i), f/3.5 Skopar. Elx-
cellent condition . £6 5 0
Ikonta 520, f/3.5 Novar, Rapid Compur. As new £6 10 0
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WEDNESDAY, December 30TH, 1936.
y4S this is the last issue of “ The
f\ A.P.” for 1936 we take the
^ opportunity of wishing all
our readers a Happy and Prosper¬
ous New Year in 1937. There is
every indication that photographic
interest, enthusiasm and activity are
on the up-grade, and we look forward
to a period of great activity and
progress along the lines that have
already been indicated during tlie
past six months. We must also
take this opportunity of thanking
those many readers who have so
kindly sent us greetings for Christ¬
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Some ” Presidential Address.
The present writer must have
listened to at least thirty presidential
addresses at the Royal Photo¬
graphic Society, but never one quite
like Dr. Spencer’s, which was de¬
livered at a crowded meeting of the
Society last' week. At least, he
didn’t hear it, for the address was
never delivered. Dr. Spencer began
to speak at 7 p.m. on the subject
of colour cinematography. Having
by 9 p.m. concluded his preliminary
observations — it is due to him and
to his audience to say that never
have two hours passed so quickly —
he was proceeding to open his
presidential address proper when,
glancing at the clock, he realized
that if he were to carry it through it
would keep his audience well into
the next day. What the audience
did hear was a hrst-rate exposition
of the various methods of colour
cinematography, additive and sub¬
tractive, and they saw short strips
of films representative of most of the
processes present and past. Dr.
Spencer’s general conclusion was
this, that the data are not yet ayail-
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able on which to judge whether any
one of the present processes is more
likely to survive than any other.
The additive systems were cheaper,
but they had the drawback that
they required more light for their
successful projection than was at
present available ; that, however,
might not be such a drawback in a
few years’ time. The subtractive
processes certainly started off with
the fact that they could be projected
with the same amount of light as
black-and-white, but against that
it was much more difficult to get the
negatives and much more difficult
to get a satisfactory print from the
negatives. This rather negative con¬
clusion, however, in no way spoiled
a discourse which was informing
and entertaining throughout — and
the piesidential address itself is
yet to come.
Suburban Tragedy.
Why do the most ambitious
efforts of suburban amateur cine
societies run so often to tragedy ?
We have recently seen two of these
productions, one from the Brondes-
bury Society and the other from
Beckenham, in both of which the
photography was first-class. Some
of the scenes were the interiors of
small houses, and the lighting was
so perfect that one was hardly
conscious of the fact that they were
interiors, which is high praise. But
in both cases the sombre note was
struck. In the Brondesbury film,
‘‘ Consider your verdict,” the theme
hovered between suicide and murder,
a brutal husband, an erring wife,
a tempestuous lover, a note to the
coroner, a motor-car accident — but
was it an accident ? — and back again
and again to the judge dispassion¬
ately summing up to the jury.
In the Beckenham film we had an
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December 30th, 1936
excellent representation of an air
raid, of the nervous affliction of a
child in consequence of the horrors
of that night, of her recovery after
many years, of contact with rumours
of fresh wars and the present pre¬
posterous world as we know it, a
recurrence of her symptoms, and
her decline into a hopeless nervous
wreck. It is a question whether
this type of hhn can ever con¬
vincingly be made by amateurs.
The Record Breaker.
A film that travels at twice the
speed of an express train, and a
spool centre that rotates 250 times
a second, must be regarded as a
modern marvel. One of the out¬
standing exhibits of the Exhibition
of Cinematography at Russell Square
was one that wasn’t there — that is to
say, it was represented by photo¬
graphs of itself, but it requires four
strong men to lift it, and a lorry to
carry it, so it can hardly be described
as portable. But we were told that
it is designed for a maximum speed
of 3,000 pictures per second, and
we were shown a “ short shot ” of
a marble falling into a tank of
water, fhe time occupied by the
actual event being three-fiftieths of
a second, but it comprised 1,400
pictures, and even so it was the
result of the camera working only
half its maximum speed. Photo¬
graphically, the only problems are
to obtain the exposure and to
time the object to the passing of
the film. The exposure is obtained
by starting to expose the next frame
while the previous one is stiU
completing its exposure. This is
done by a continuously moving film
and a ring of lenses rotating in front
of it at a slightly slower speed.
Timing is done by an electric contact.
“ Verboten.”
The experience of a British photo¬
grapher with the Nazi police seems
worth recounting. Inadvertently, in
one German city the photographer
had included in his picture a Jewish
shop which was closed. Actually
it was closed on account of a Jewish
holiday, but evidently the police
suspected that a picture of a shut¬
tered shop with a Jewish name
outside might be used in this
country as further evidence — as
though any were needed — of the
persecution of Jews in Germany.
In the result the photographer was
marched off to the police station.
Here the photographer freely sur¬
rendered some film, and this thirty
feet or so completely changed the
spirit of the police towards him,
who proved themselves excellent
fellows, did not search him, although
he had a good deal of film in his
pockets, joined with him in coffee
and cigarettes, and sped him on his
way with their blessing. Inci¬
dentally, it appears to be just as weU,
when in Germany, if one ever has
occasion to refer in speaking to
one’s companions to a very notable
figure whose face is postered all
over the country, to speak of him
as “ Mr. Smith.”
Readers’ Problems
Selected queries on topics of general interest to readers will be fully dealt with
under this heading week by week. Other replies appear as usual on the last page.
Wooden Dishes.
Being-pretty good at woodwork , I am thinking of making some
wooden dishes for enlargement work. Do yon consider them
sufficiently reliable to be worth making ? If so, can yon give
me a hint or two on construction and finishing ? S. J. {Leek.)
Taking everything into consideration, including the cost
and durability of other forms of dishes, we think it would be
well worth your while to make a set of wooden ones, especially
if they are to be of somewhat large dimensions. If properly
constructed and used with reasonable care they have a long
life.
Well -seasoned oak is a suitable wood, but, as you are no
doubt aware, there are plenty of satisfactory alternatives.
Freedom from shakes or knots is a point to be noted.
The components are simply a rectangular frame and a one-
piece bottom. The lengths of the four sides of the frame must
be calculated so as to give sufficient margin for the size of
paper to be used, and the width and thickness will vary accord¬
ing to the size of the dish. Thus the width may run from i in.
to 2 in. or so, and the thickness from \ in. to f in. The thick¬
ness should be sufficient to ensure rigidity.
Corners may be tongued and grooved, but in our opinion a
plain butt joint is quite satisfactory. A little lead paint is
better than glue, and the joints should be well screwed, the
screws being countersunk and the heads covered with hard
filling. For the bottom nothing is better than plywood,
screwed on in a similar way, with the edges flush with the
sides. The whole job should be smooth, tight and true through¬
out.
The working in of paraffin wax by heat is often recommended.
We think such treatment as the following preferable. Apply
a thin coat of lead priming over all, and rub down with fine
glasspaper. Then give a coat of anti-sulphuric enamel,
Brunswick black or good cellulose enamel, working well into
all corners, and including the whole of the surface. Leaving
the bottom untreated is a mistake. Give three coats in all,
allowing each to harden thoroughly before applying the next.
If cellulose enamel is used distinctive colours can be applied
so that the dishes shall be reserved for one purpose only. We
advise a set of four — developing, fixing, and two for washing.
The developing and fixing dishes should be thoroughly rinsed
out, and all dishes drained and dried before being put away.
A further thin coat of enamel when required will prolong the
life of the dishes indefinitely.
Testing Shutter Speeds.
Can you tell me what is the way of testing shutter speeds with
the aid of a gramophone ? D. A. (Lancaster.)
There are several ways, and we can only outline one of them
briefly, leaving you to modify it if you choose. It does not
apply to focal-plane shutters so much as to the usual diaphragm
type.
Near the circumference of the revolving table fix a bright
metal ball, say the size of a pea. If the test is made at night
a small electric bulb with battery is fixed instead. In either
case the object is to get a bright track on the negative, the
length depending on the exposure given. For speeds from
i/yth to i/iooth of a second, a suitable rate of revolution is
120 per minute. The rate should be timed for two minutes
with a watch to get the exact number.
The angle through which the bright spot has travelled can
be measured on the negative by means of a protractor ; it is
not necessary to make a print. If R stands for the number of
revolutions per minute, and A for the number of degrees in
the angle covered, the formula is ;
60 A A
v> X ^ or ^ yS
R 360 6R
If the result is worked out to three places of decimals it gives
the fraction of a second very accurately.
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ome Useful Photographic
A great number of “Annuals” A T T
Bv make their appearance at this r\ I 1 I J / % I
^ time of year and they relate to ^
E. APPLEBY. every possible subject. Reference is made in the following note
to those Annuals that particularly appeal to photographers.
Each year the photographer is
presented with a choice of
several useful annuals published
in this country, which will help him
in his work for the coming year.
Naturally, the taste of the photo¬
grapher will guide him in the choice of
the annual which he will want to
purchase, but there is little doubt
that Photograms of the Year will
appeal to each and every photo¬
grapher. Included between its covers
are examples of the world’s finest
photographic art, so that even the
veriest tyro can have the world’s
exhibitions brought to his own door¬
step. He can admire pictures pro¬
duced by the finest craftsmen in the
photographic realm, and he can
gain an incentive for his future work
therefrom.
The book also contains other inter¬
esting and informative items, not
the least among these being a list of
the photographic and cine societies
in Britain. Then there are articles by
well-known and famous photographers,
the perusal of which should give
almost any class of photographer an
inspiration. The production is beauti¬
fully printed, and the cost of the work
is remarkably reasonable considering
the value therein contained.
For the Bookshelf.
Bound in paper covers it costs but
five shillings ; but the reader who
really cares for pictures will certainly
run to the extra two shillings and
sixpence for cloth boards, which make
it a permanent record to be kept on
his bookshelf. A de luxe, leather-
bound edition is also obtainable at
ten shillings and sixpence.
• The “ B.J. Almanac ” is an annual
of more technical type. It contains
a series of articles on general topics
by well-known photographers, and
a review of the new apparatus and
processes that have appeared during
the past year. A collection of
formulas and tables is included for
reference, and there are reproductions
of some of the outstanding pictures
of the year. About half of the 700
pages consists of advertisements and
lists of addresses of dealers and makers
of photographic goods of all kinds.
This annual appears a little later
than the others mentioned — it is
usually issued towards the end of
January — but at two shillings it can
be relied upon as a good investment for
regular reference by the practical
worker, who will not fail to keep it
handy on his workroom shelf.
For the Free-Lance.
There is a greater tendency to-day
for the amateur photographer to
endeavour to get some of his better
photographs published in the Press,
and this is, of course, an excellent
way , of helping to make the hobby
]my for itself.
Where to send these photographs is,
however, a very big problem, which is
largely solved by the purchase of
“ The Writer and Artists’ Year Book,”
published by A. and C. Black.
This is a mine of information both
for the literary man and the Press
free-lance photographer, for it con¬
tains the addresses of every periodical
publication, together with details of
their requirements from contributors,
whether photographic or journalistic.
There is also a list of art agents, and,
what is more important to the photo¬
grapher, of photographic agencies, so
that the worker who is at a loss as
to which publication to dispatch his
effort can make use of one of tl^se.
The cost of this publication is
three shillings and sixpence, and it is
worthy of a place on the bookshelf
of every persevering free-lance.
For the Camera Case.
For the modest expenditure of one
shilling and sixpence the photographic
worker can procure the Burroughs
Wellcome Handbook. This consists
in the first place of a diary ; but it has
in addition numerous tables for expo¬
sure records, and pages on various
photographic processes, with hints on
how to get the best out of them in the
most convenient way.
On the question of development very
full information is provided, there
being extremely comprehensive " time
and temperature ” tables showing how
long a film or plate needs to be de¬
veloped in the various “ Tabloid ”
developers. These tables cover all
the plates and films readily available
on the English market, and apply
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equally to development in a dish or
in a tank.
Another important part of this
little handbook is the exposure cal¬
culator. This is a very ingenious
arrangement, consisting of a revolving
disc with a series of figures from
which, with the aid of the monthly
light tables, it is possible to compute
a correct exposure for any subject
at any time of the year with a surpris¬
ing degree of accuracy.
Most amateurs have at times been
puzzled as to what exposure time to
giv'e different brands of development
papers ; this problem is solved by
tables contained in this little hand¬
book, which is so neat and compact
in its wallet form that it can be tucked
conveniently away in any but the
smallest camera case.
For the Pocket.
The truly ardent photographer is
not satisfied with books on his shelves
and in his camera case — he must have
something photographic in his pocket
too. The A niateur Photographer Diary,
issued to the public for the first time
this year, contains nearly forty pages
of facts, figures, and formulae for
photographers. Especial care has been
taken in compiling these pages to
include all those elusive things that
everyone knows, wants frequently,
and can never remember. There is a
diary, of which each week occupies
one page, and a series of pages con¬
veniently ruled as an exposure record
for jotting down the notes that one so
often wishes to make when taking
photographs. These pages are pre¬
faced by a series of exposure tables
based on the tables published each
month in this journal.
The Diary is published at one
shilling and sixpence, and is a daily
companion that cannot fail to be of
assistance to every amateur photo¬
grapher. It is published from the
office of this paper or is obtainable
from booksellers, newsagents, book¬
stalls and dealers.
There are, of course, other annuals
which will interest the photographer,
but the above-mentioned ones are
among the most useful of them for
the amateur, and should find a place
on every reader’s bookshelf.
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The running tap.
A CRYPTIC title for a photographic
article, for there is nothing odd
about our hobby — nor an end¬
ing — unless it be, as roll-film
users know, the end of a film that
needs finishing.
This' end can be very troublesome at
this time of the year, and we have known
people (we simply cannot call them
photographers) who start their camera
work in the spring with a secret joy
that they have three or four exposures
to be made on a film they put into their
camera the previous autumn ere they
have to buy another.
'We are not of that ilk, and if we get
left with two or three exposures on a
twelve-exposure film our existence is
an agony until they are used. Yet even
if we do not belong to over the border,
we cannot bear the stupid practice of
wasting these odd exposures. Didn’t
one wee modicum of film of but two and
a quarter inches square win £}„oqq for
ODDS anc
Christmas — and all that.
Pillow cases billowing.
its owner a short while ago ? Enough to enable us to
give up photography for the remainder of our precious days
and take up cine work I
No ; our use for these " ends ” is to use them for taking
“ odd ” exposures that we would not dream of taking had
we a full roll of twelve virgin pictures-to-be. If you try this
game you will find it very interesting and full of surprises ;
you must be serious — really serious in your intentions to
learn something, if only patience.
Our aim is twofold. First we make an effort to take
something that we have never seen taken before — a task
in itself, if you follow all the photographic journals and
papers as we do. Look around for some fresh original
thing (we won’t call it a picture, as it probably won’t be
one), but from which we \vill learn something either in the
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By F, READ,
Second crop.
what has not in the photographic sphere ? Our aim in taking this
was to capture one of the fortunes that we are told await the
amateur photographer in the realms of advertising. We thought
the emptied nectar bottles a good idea, but the fact that we
show it here with the copyright all our own is a broken-hearted
confession that something went wrong.
This type of work has at least more appeal to the average man
than plain " still life,” and it is surprising how instructive it is.
Obviously, a roll-film camera is called for, and your focussing
must be very accurately measured.
You will learn more than focussing, though, for all these
types of pictures require special exposure times and often a
rather long one with a small stop in order to get depth. Give
a real full exposure.
Just like Daddy's I
we have found how to render the water still — we will not
have to experiment with this subject again, and can pro¬
duce a picture at will.
The print of the shoes is another effort in this direction.
There are plenty of such sunlit spots in every house, and we
have often wondered if a picture could be found among them.
Our second aim is to try out something we have seen done
before but which we would like to make our version of.
Our picture, with the help of our young hopeful’s toys,
lies in this direction. Of course it has been done before —
effort required to take it or in the in¬
spection of the print.
Our running-tap picture shows what
we mean. Stumped one night with one
exposure left, and a desire to change the
film ready for the next day, this is our
" odd end.” It was taken with mag¬
nesium ribbon and exposure of half a
second at f/8 on super pan. film. We
have learnt a lot from it. We know the
exposure next time under similar circum¬
stances (a great asset to a roll-film user,
as he cannot make a test as the plate
man can). We like the shadow of the
taps. Next ” end ” we have we will
make the lighting more oblique. Look !
End of a busy year.
ENDS
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Readers^ Hints, Tips and Gadgets
A REALLY EFFICIENT ENLARGING MASK AND PAPER - HOLDER.
A NUMBER of ideas for providing a mask to an enlarge¬
ment have appeared from time to time, but, in most of
them, it is necessary to adjust the paper in the frame
by visual means in order that the mask shall be true. With
such a mask one never knows for certain whether the paper
has slipped slightly after the hand ■ is removed, giving an
uneven border which necessitates trimming to make square
again.
With the mask here described the paper could be put in with
the eyes shut without risk that the resulting white border
would be untrue. It is made from two pieces of stout card
of exactly the same size, the measurements depending on the
size of enlargement to be made. On one piece is drawn a
rectangle of exactly the size of the paper to be used. Inside
this a slightly smaller rectangle is drawn, the difference in size
being the width of the white margin desired. This smaller
rectangle is then cut out with a very sharp knife, as shown at
A. Two long, narrow slots are next cut, and here it is essential
to exercise great care, or the mask will not be square. The
length and width of these slots is immaterial, but it is absolutely
necessary that the inner edge of each should be on the line
marked out for the paper size as shown in the sketch.
Now place this piece of card squarely on the second piece,
making certain that all the outside edges are perfectly flush.
With a sharp pencil mark the position of the slots. Next cut
two strips of thick cardboard, or wood, slightly shorter and
narrower than the two slots, and prepare one edge of each so
that it is perfectly straight. These are the guides, X X, which
are glued to the baseboard, straight edge inward, in the posi¬
tions already marked, taking great care that they are square.
When the glue is dry, the mask is placed on the baseboard,
and the two are bound along the bottom edge with a piece of
linen to act as a hinge.
With a horizontal enlarger the base is pinned to the easel
in roughly the desired position, and, with a vertical enlarger,
it is secured by means of drawing-pins to the baseboard of the
enlarger. To use, it is only necessary to open the mask as in
the illustration, place the sheet of paper on the bottom runner,
and slide it along until it reaches the runner at the side, when
it can go no farther. The mask is then shut, held closed by a
push-pin, and the enlargement made in the ordinary way. So
long as the two runners and their slots have been accurately
placed, an even white border will result every time without
any special care.
If several sizes of paper are to be used, a mask must be
made for each ; they can be made at the rate of two an hour.
Large sizes — say over whole-plate — should be made in wood
for rigidity. L. Gordon Paule.
CARD INDEXING.
Many readers have probably already adopted the card
index system of classifying information for reference
and accordingly will be fully aware of the various
points dealt with in this article. At the same time, there are
others who associate card indexes with office routine and who
perhaps have never considered their utility in other directions.
The latter class would be well advised to consider " The
A. P.’s ” offer of a very useful card index, complete with photo¬
graphic data conveniently arranged for reference, the cost of
which is practically negligible. This excellent idea deserves
the attention of every progressive photographer. The card
inde.x method of arranging data is undoubtedly the best, and
for general efficiency, adaptability and ease of reference is far
superior to the “ scrapbook ” and other methods.
Quite probably, as already mentioned, it has occurred to
a large number of readers that the idea can be extended con¬
siderably according to individual needs. For example, the
cards supplied with the index are wide enough to take ordinary
cuttings from “ The A.P.” and other sources, if required, in
addition to the “ Facts and Formulae.” References to portions
of textbooks dealing with any particular subject can be entered
on the cards and'filed accordingly. Memoranda of competitions,
dates, leaflets and instructions from packages of chemicals
and materials, ” pet ” processes, etc., can be dealt with in a
similar manner. In this way, the fruits of our own experience,
as well as that of others, can be made available for immerfiate
reference.
Perhaps, therefore, the writer may be forgiven for expressing
the emphatic opinion that no photographer worthy of the
name can afford to dispense with a method of reference such as
the one described, irrespective of whether advantage is taken
of “ The A. P.’s” offer or not. Ronald Shaw.
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"M
I N I AT U RE" NOTES
Short articles, illustrations, hints and tips, formulae, reviews,
queries and replies dealing with Miniature Camera work will
appear under this heading every week.
Miniature Technique for
By L. A. LEIGH.
Large Negatives
Is it any less of a necessity for the
large-camera user who does not possess
a long-focus lens ?
The largest camera which I use is
3iX2j. By processing my negatives as
described below I can always be certain
of really good enlargements 20 x 16 in.
from quite small portions of super-speed
panchromatic films. I generally use
plates, cut films or film packs, but the
same procedure can readily be adapted
for developing roll films.
All my negatives are developed in a
tank by the time and temperature
method, in a commercial non-staining
and non-poisonous paraphenylene-
diamine developer.
The development times given by the
makers of the developer were taken as
a first guide and modified a little on the
basis of e.xperience to suit my individual
requirements.
Negatives are developed at 68° Fahr.,
but the developer is brought up to 70°
Fahr. in order to allow for a slight
drop in temperature during development.
During development it is most im¬
portant to keep the developer well
aigitated. The method of doing this
depends on the design of the tank used,
but the films or plates should be moved
in the developer at least six times during
development.
While the films are developing I have
two large dishes handy. The first is for
rinsing water ; the second is for hypo.
The latter dish should be sufficiently
large to allow the films to lie at the
bottom without overlapping. 1 use
hypo with an acid hardener.
When development is complete, the
films are removed from the tank and
placed into the rinsing dish one by one.
They are then placed one by one into
the hypo, taking care that they do not
lie on top of each other.
After fixing, the films must be care¬
fully washed. The easiest and speediest
method is a siphon tank, with a rack
into which the films can be inserted.
In this the films cannot scratch one
another, and will be sufficiently washed
in less than half an hour. After washing,
the films are immersed, one by one, for
about half a minute in 4 oz. of water
to which have been added a few drops
of 10 per cent hydrochloric acid. The
object of this bath is to remove all
trace of lime and other salts from the
washing water. If the acid rinsing bath
is made too strong, it may react with the
backing of some panchromatic films and
The user of a large camera is often
rather careless about his nega¬
tives, on the assumption that
they will never require a great degree of
3. Here is the entire picture.
1. From an enlargement of the entire
negative.
enlargement. This is only true when
the whole of the negative is used ; but
as long as the camera has only one lens,
it is safe to say that in almost every case
the picture can be considerably im¬
proved by enlarging only a portion, and
often a disconcertingly small one at that.
A portion, in fact, about the size of a
miniature negative, in the making of
which a fine-grain developer and all the
accurate perfection of " miniature tech¬
nique ” is an acknowledged necessity.
4. And here is a much better composition
made by enlarging a small portion only
of the negative.
'6 negative calls for miniature camera
produce a deep blue stain. Should
this happen, the stain can be removed
by immersing the film in water made
alkaline with a few drops of concentrated
ammonia.
Before pinning the film to dry, wipe
both surfaces carefully with a clean
viscose sponge or chamois leather. The
films should be placed to dry in a dust-
free cupboard.
Films processed on these lines will
bear the same degree of enlargement as
miniature films, and the worker will
have the satisfaction of knowing that
in cases where the part is greater than
the whole, he can set about enlarging
the part with an easy mind.
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Shading the Lens DAVID CHARLES.
inverted camera will serve the same
purpose. For a more permanent shade
blacken a piece of flat metal or thin ply¬
wood and make a hole in it by which it
can be clamped to the tripod bush of
the camera by means of a screw.
Once when out with a twin-lens camera
a subject was suddenly seen which just
cried out to be taken, but at the right
point of view the sun was striking slightly
into the lens — and the lens hood, of
course, had been left at home. Not to be
done out of my picture, I shaded the
lens by clipping a spool-carton in the
Those who are fond of working
" into the light ” are familiar with
the results of allowing stray light
not forming part of the picture to strike
the lens. Only too often the stray light
utterly destroys the brilliance of the effect
whose beauty was the incentive to take
the photograph. But comparatively few
people realise that an open overhead
sky, even when the sun is behind the
camera, is often bright enough to do at
least some damage.
Some miniature cameras already
possess a sky-shade of ample dimensions
without their owners realising it. Refer¬
ence to Fig. 1 will e.xplain how and when
this happens. In the case of a camera
which does not own a baseboard which
can be inverted in the manner shown, a
hat piece of cardboard held on to the
Fig. 2. Using a Spool-carton.
Fig. I. The Baseboard as Sky-shade.
Chemicals and Camera
Although photography cannot be
carried on without the use of
chemicals, the actual camera
should be kept well away from their
influences. The dark-room is the very
worst place of all, short of the garden
shed, in which to store a valuable
camera. And not even the greatest
anxiety to get results into a visible form
should be allowed to excuse the cardinal
crime of leaving the camera on the
developing bench. Not only will any
spilt solutions which may get to it
immediately ruin its appearance, but
the more insidious fumes from the acid-
hypo bath, and continued exposure to
In portraits taken on panchromatic
film by artificial light the lips often
appear too pale. If you do not use
a blue filter, which inevitably in¬
creases exposure, make your sitter
wear lots of lipstick. And keep some
in stock for the bachelors.
the always slightly damp air of a dark¬
room, will cause deterioration of the
lens itself.
Glass is so often regarded as an
entirely permanent and impenetrable
substance. But it is not. Some of
the glasses from which lenses are made
are comparatively soft, and in any case
must necessarily have any hard outer
" skin ” removed in the process of
grinding and polishing.
A lens which has been exposed for any
length of time to the action of even the
weakest chemical fumes becomes " tar¬
nished.” Its perfection of polish is
spoilt, even if it does not assume the
bluish film which can be seen on many a
carelessly treated lens. Not only will
the performance of a lens be worsened
as the result of its high polish becoming
dimmed, but when the time comes to
” trade ” the camera for a better one,
its cash value will be found to have gone
down considerably. G. K. Seager.
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Fig. 3. Dangerous Reflections from the
Hood.
fingers of one hand (as in Fig. 2) and
got the result I wanted that way.
On another occasion I bribed a small
boy to stand beside the camera and
shade it with his fat person 1 There is
nearly always a way, if one really wants
the picture.
But there are occasions when even a
real lens hood of the conventional type
may prove to be a danger rather than a
benefit. If the sun strikes the inside of
the hood in the way shown in Fig. 3,
the glare, even on the black metal, may
produce precisely the trouble one is
seeking to avoid, because such a brU-
liantly-lit surface close to the lens may
give rise to reflections of it inside the
camera. To prevent this the hood can
be extended temporarily on the sunny
side, say, by means of a post card held
against it.
Asking for Trouble,
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Modern
Miniature Cameras
THE “ ROLLEIFLEXJ*
The modern model of this little twin-lens reflex
is generally known as the “ Automatic Rolleiflex.”
The term “ automatic ” is by no means mis¬
placed, for the manipulation of the camera is so simple
that it very soon becomes second nature. We have
seldom handled a camera in which the controls fall
so naturally to the hand ; it is very evident that the
camera has been designed by a practical photographer.
The camera belongs to the general class of twin-
lens reflexes, the finder lens, for the sake of accurate
focussing, working at a slightly wider aperture than
the taking lens. On releasing
a catch the hood springs _ up
automatically, the magnifier
for fine focussing simultane¬
ously springing into place.
This magnifier, through which
the whole screen can be seen,
if the eye is placed close to it,
can be pushed out of the way
if not required, but its frame¬
work is so slender as to obstruct
the view of the screen to a
negligible extent.
Focussing is perfomied by a
knob on the side of the camera
which racks the front forward.
This knob carries a focussing
scale graduated in metres, but as
it makes two revolutions to complete its travel the
scale extends only from infinity to 1.7 metres. By
this means an open scale over this range is obtained
for use in conjunction with the depth-of-focus table
on the back of the hood.
The camera will focus objects as near as 1 metre
{39 in.). Errors due to parallax are avoided without
introducing any mechanical or optical correction by
making the focussing screen a shade shorter from top
to bottom than is the picture, thus ensuring that an
object seen on the focussing screen, whatever its dis¬
tance, will also appear on the negative.
The two lenses are surrounded by a common casing
into which the Corapur shutter is built. On the top
of the casing two scales show through a small window,
and can be seen, without moving the camera from the
taking position, by looking over the top of the hood.
These two scales show lens aperture and shutter
speed, these being adjustable by levers projecting from
the sides of the casing on a level with the taking lens.
Both stop and shutter speed can therefore be adjusted
with certainty without moving the camera from the
“ ready ” position. At the bottoni of the casing,
underneath the taking lens, is a third lever conveniently
operated by the forefinger of the right band. On
pulling this lever to the right it sets the shutter, which
it releases when pushed over to the left.
To use the camera at eye-level, the hood is completely
folded down except for the open-work top cover,
which has a square opening to act as a direct-vision
finder. The customary back-sight is replaced by a
small concave mirror set in the centre of the frame.
When the pupil of the eye is central in this mirror, and
in focus, the eye is in the correct position.
The film travels round the camera from bottom to
top, and the take-up spool is driven by a crank on the
right-hand side of the camera. When the camera is
first loaded, the film is drawn across the picture open¬
ing, which is flanked by a pair of burnished rollers,
and threaded on to the take-up spool in the usual way.
The back, which carries a pressure-plate supported by
unusually strong springs and a further roller to ensure
tautness of the film, is next closed, and the film is
advanced by nieans of the crank until the figure i
is seen through the red window. From this point on
transport of the film is entirely automatic, the film
being changed after each exposure by one sweep of
the crank. The number of exposures made at any
moment is indicated on a counter, and as the number
in the counter approaches 12 the growing diameter
of the take-up spool is compensated by shortened
travel of the crank.
The camera takes standard 2JX3J 8-exposure films,
and each length gives 12 pictures 5.6 x 5.9 cm. (approxi¬
mately in. square). It is also obtainable in a smaller
size, taking 12 pictures 4X4 cm. on V.P. film. This
small reflex is fitted with an f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar of 6-cm.
focal length, and costs ;^^26 ; while the 6x6 cm.
model we have been describing costs £25 with f/3.5
Tessar of focal length 7.5 cm.
Both are fitted with the Compur-Rapid shutter.
The cameras can be obtained through any dealer,
and particulars are available from the wholesale
agents, Messrs. R. F. Hunter Ltd., 51, Gray’s Inn
Road, London, W.C.i.
Miniature Camera Gossip
By LANCELOT VINIMG.
What of 1936 ?
SUPPOSE most of us will at this
period of the year be reviewing the
past twelve months ; asking our¬
selves if our photographic work has
really improved and if the results of our
labours have given the satisfaction we
hoped for when we made the exposures.
We shall, I have no doubt, continue
to wonder why judges and
editors refused what wc were
certain they would accept,
and why certain pictures
favoured by them were ever
allowed to escape the dust-bin
whilst in the negative stage.
That is life, every walk of
which has its delusions and
enigmas and the photographic
world cannot escape them.
Look back at 1936, get
all the pleasure you can out
of it ; heed the lessons it has
taught you ; load your cam¬
eras and march ahead into
1937 with no regrets but a
firm determination to get
yourself " hung,” either at
the Salon, Royal or locally.
The big event in our year has been the
formation of the Miniature Group, which
is showing strength far beyond its age,
with every indication of growing into
something really formidable ; the great
thing is, that it is under control, and its
first exhibition next June should prove an
eye-opener to the miniature unbeliever.
A high-speed shot at Olympia.
Films and Developers.
New films of note are the Ilford
trio, spooled for the miniature in metal
containers ; Kodak have also adopted
the metal container for their films for
the Contax and Leica, etc.
Amongst the fine-grain developers we
have had many visitors from abroad,
none of great note, and I think the only
one deserving special mention is the
home-produced Meritol. I am told this is
not of the paraphenylene family ; all I can
say is that it certainly behaves like a very
near relative.
What, no Filter ?
At a certain social function, where the
electric light was very yellow and of
no great strength, a lady with a minia¬
ture camera asked me what filter I was
using and seemed surprised when hearing
I was not using one, as I found my fast
pan. film seemed to gain speed in that
type of light, and to prove my theory
I photographed Sir Noel and Lady Curtis
Bennett who were standing near (see
illustration). I gave this i/25th at
f/1.5, and promised to put the result, if
any, in my notes, provided the inquirer
would buy a copy of ‘‘ The A.P.” (she
confessed she was not a regular reader).
I hope the editor will note that I have
put the circulation up one copy.
18-exposure Spools.
Mr. C. Holt's letter, backing up Mr.
Sowerby’s appeal for a twelve-exposure
spool for the Leica, will, I am sure, have
many supporters, but after using a
miniature almost daily for the past
year on almost every variety of subject,
I would advise an eighteen-exposure
spool. I am certain this would be found
to be a more useful number and much
more likely to find favour with the film¬
makers. Incidentally, as it would contain
half the amount of the standard 36
spool, if it could only be produced to
sell at half the price there would be no
coping with the demand.
At the Circus.
Those miniaturists who are proposing
to visit the Circus at Olympia to make
pictures should bear in mind the very
definite regulations and restrictions that
are now being enforced. Cine cameras
are, in particular, "taboo,” as we under¬
stand that contracts with the artistes
specifically rule out cin6 pictures be¬
ing taken indiscriminately. In certain
special cases, however, the user of a still
camera who wishes to obtain pictures at
this remarkable Circus can personally
apply to the Press office at the main
entrance and obtain a permit.
"Candid" Portraiture.
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15
December 30 th, 1936
fHt AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
ta b CIHEMATOQRAPHER a
Miniature
Matters
Spotting Miniature
By R. M. FANSTONE. Negatives
IT is admitted that spotting pinholes
on miniature negatives is not easy,
but if the work is done carefully
the defect will not show very much in
the print. In any case it is better to
convert a pinhole in a negative into a
tiny opaque spot rather than leave it,
as it is much easier to touch out a light
spot on the enlargement than a black
one.
In spotting miniature negatives we
have to consider the fact that the minia¬
ture negatives are generally kept in a
strip, or in some cases in threes or fours.
This means that some method has to be
devised to hold the negative on the
retouching desk. A very simple means
of doing this is to have a sheet of stiff
card about three inches wide, and of
the same length as the width of the desk.
In the centre of the card there is cut
a rectangular opening of the same size as
the negative. The card holder is held in
position on the retouching desk with
two " bull-dog” letter clips. This plan
avoids the necessity for the photographer
holding the negatives, the hands being
left free.
In the case of small pinholes, the aim
of the photographer should be to fill
the hole with a spot of water-colour
pigment of the same depth as the silver
deposit surrounding it. A pan of
moist water-colour lamp-black will serve
for practically every kind of negative.
A small magnifier will be found of
assistance in actual practice, especially
for those whose sight is not of the best.
It is most important that the spotting
brushes should be of good quality.
Satisfactory results cannot be secured
with cheap brushes. The brush, when
moist, should have a good spring to the
point, and if pressed lightly down upon a
sheet of paper, it ought, when pressure
is released, to spring straight again. The
best brushes are sable hair, and if only
one is wanted, it should be a No. i size.
The best way to spot pinholes is as
follows : A small amount of colour
is taken on the brush, the pigment
being equal in depth to that of the
silver. In the case of pinholes in the
shadow parts of the negative it is a good
plan to touch the brush very lightly once
or twice upon the gummed flap of an
envelope after it has been moistened.
This will assist in holding a very small
amount of pigment. After charging the
brush with pigment, the point is trailed
very lightly across a sheet of clean
paper, so that most of the colour is
removed, and the point of the brush is
left almost dry. A single touch should
cause the defect to disappear, though in
the case of larger pinholes two or three
light touches may be necessary. Care
should be taken to avoid putting on too
much colour, which would make the
result worse than the original fault.
Some photographers find a difficulty
in remov'ing pinholes with a brush.
An excellent substitute is a fine mapping-
pen charged with diluted drawing ink.
The best way is to purchase a bottle
of fixed Indian ink. This should be
divided into three parts, one diluted
with its own bulk of distilled or boiled
water, another with three times its
bulk, and the third left as it is. This
will be sufficient to meet different
degrees of density. Care must be taken
not to have the pen too fully charged,
and it is best used almost dry, the
surplus ink being removed by a series of
light touches upon smooth paper.
A selection of readers’ queries that
deal with “ miniature ” photography
will be answered here every week.
HYPERSENSITISING A FILM.
/ have heard that experts in theatre and night
photography give their films some preliminary
treatment- before exposure icitk a vieia to enhancing
the speed. If this is so, can you give me any details
of the process ? U'. T. P. (London.)
One process of liypersensitising consists in exposing
the him to the vapours of ammonia. The amateur can
experiment by winding the unexposed dry him into a
tank such as the “ Correx,” and placing in the tank a
piece of blotting-paper soaked in strong ammonia. -
The liquid, of course, must not touch the film.
After exposing the film to the ammonia vapour in
this way for about a quarter of an hour, it is loaded
into the camera. It must be used within a few hours,
as the added speed very soon vanishes again. While
the effect lasts, the speed of the film is so increased
that exposures can be about one-half or one-third
of the normal. Development must also not be post¬
poned ; it should take place within about six hours of
hypersensitising the film.
DIFFERENTIAL FOCUSSING.
Having only recently replaced my larger camera by
a miniature, I am rather disappointed to find that
oxving to the much greater depth of focus there is
often a difficulty in getting the principal object to
stand out sharply against a fuzzy background in the
way to which my larger camera has accustomed me.
Can you help me at all ? S. P. R. (Winchester.)
Except perhaps when photographing very near
objects at a very wide aperture, the miniature camera
will never reduce the background to complete form¬
lessness. If you are obtaining pictures in which the
background is practically a« sharp as the principal
object, it may be that you have not yet acquired the
miniature-worker’s point of -view in the matter of
stops, and are still using f/8 or even f/ii for many
exposures.
The miniature worker regards f/3.5 as a usual
aperture, not as an exceptional one to be held in reserve
for impossibly dull days or where the fastest possible
shutter speed must be used. He looks upon f/6.3
in much the same way as the large-camera user looks
upon f/i6 — as a small stop.
Using the wider apertures there is not usually any
difficulty in obtaining considerable difference in sharp¬
ness between the principal object and the background,
but where it is desired to accentuate this difference it
can be done by deliberately focussing on a distance
nearer than that of the principal object, leaving this
only just within the range of depth of focus of the lens.
POOR DEFINITION.
I have heard and read much of the vast degrees of
enlargement that negatives from a precision-made
miniature camera can stand without loss of definition.
I have bought such a canera, but my half -plate
enlargements very definitely do not look like con¬
tact prints. I enclose a short strip of film ; can
you tell me why these negatives are not sharp ?
L. V. (London.) ^
Careful examination of your negatives shows that
while horizontal lines are blurred vertical ones are
practically dead sharp. We conclude from this that
you are moving the camera slightly up-and-down at
the instant you release the shutter. Use of a higher
shutter speed might overcome this, but we suggest that
you make a careful examination of the way you handle
the camera. This will probably bring the fault to
light, and you will then be able to cure yourself of
whatever incorrect movements you have uncon¬
sciously developed.
IKOMAT CAMERAS.
I have been offered, second-hand, a camera called
the “ Baby Ikomat.'* It has a Zeiss Tessar lens
and Compur shutter. Can you tell me anything
about this camera, as the name is completely new
to me, and I cannot find it in any catalogue?
If’. M. (Gloucester.)
The camera you mention is a Zeiss Ikon “ Baby
Ikonta.” Until recently all cameras sold in England
under the name “ Ikonta ” have been known in the
U.S.A., whence your camera has evidently come, by
the name “ Ikomat.” You will find a full description
of the camera if you turn up “ Baby Ikonta ” in the
Zeiss Ikon catalogue.
Fine-Grain Developers (9).
AN ANALYSIS OF BORAX DEVELOPERS
IN past weeks we have reproduced formula! for fine-grain developers taken from many sources. Although bear¬
ing different names and descriptions, many of these formulae have been very much alike in composition. To
assist the reader in making his choice from among them, we print below, in tabular form, the composition of all
the developers of M.Q. -borax type that we have published. In each case the composition is given in grams per
litre of solution ; English equivalents can be found by referring to the issue in which the formula was first published.
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673
December 30th, 1936
ih( amateur PHOTOORAPHER
ta 6 CiriEMATOQRAPHER q
‘UUf-
tX+HIBITION PICTURtS
Methods and Ideals of well-known Pictorial Workers.
From information communicated to our Special Representative.
No. CCCLXVI.
Mr. ERIC G.
CASTLE.
“ ‘ be or not to be ? ’ How
often has one said that ! A
print has been made, mounted
and finished ; is one satisfied with
the result ? Often, no ; there is
missing just that ‘ something ’ that
raises a print above the ordinary —
that brings with it the possibility of
acceptance.
“ What is that something ? Neither
you nor I can adequately put it into
words. Is it not rather an ideal that
is inherent in all that follow the art
of picture-making in its many and
varied forms ; an ideal that has been
Interlude.
followed throughout the ages ; the
ideal that has inspired the great
masters in the past, to reproduce in
some form or other the picture of
someone or something as we see it ?
Like those who use the brush, we
who use photography as a medium
can approach a subject and produce
a picture which, while in essentials the
same, is an entirely different presenta¬
tion from others ; and that, I think,
is more so to-day than ever.
" To make a print worthy of exhi¬
bition to-day calls for a great deal of
thought, care and time, the standard
Eric G. Castle.
set being very high. As I am a
portrait photographer, all the prints
I have had accepted have been taken
in my studio. Naturally, I approach
the job from an entirely different
angle from that of the photographer
who does all his work out of doors.
I will not say that all the prints
made are from sittings made in the
everyday run of business ; the ma¬
jority are, but if I should see a ‘ type ’
or an interesting person naturally I
endeavour to obtain a picture ; and
that makes for an interest outside the
ordinary studio work.
“For lighting I use nothing but
electric light on the half-watt principle.
I use fiat films exclusively — sometimes
pan., sometimes ortho., whichever the
subject may call for. So also with
the choice of paper ; what suits one
negative will not suit another, al¬
though I lean towards chloro-bromide.
There is a richness about a chloro-
bromide print that is obtainable only
with that paper.
“ To obtain a result by photography
alone, a print with the minimum
amount of work on its surface, is
my aim. To reverse the old adage,
‘ Get it in the negative,’ I would say
rather, ' Get it in the print.’ Don’t
think I sacrifice negative for print.
I don’t. The cleaner a print looks,
and the less one has to do to it by
way of finishing, the better. One can
do so much these days in the way of
projection printing. With the judi¬
cious use of one’s hands or a piece of
cardboard, one can almost create a
picture worthy of exhibition from
quite a mediocre negative.
“ To conclude these remarks I
know of no other ‘ job ’ in life that
brings so much variety and interest —
one that is both a business and a
hobby — as photography.”
{A further example of Mr. Castle's
work is reproduced on one of the centre
Art pages.)
674
17
December|30th, 1936
ih[ amateur photographer
^ 6 CIMEMATOGRAPHER s
ictorial Analysis
Every week the picture reproduced on the art page opposite will be analysed in detail
for the benefit of readers of the paper who are seeking to improve their pictorial work.
FAREWELL/' hy Margit Eitner.
As an example of the modem
Hungarian school, this picture
— in its choice of subject ma¬
terial, in arrangement, and in treat¬
ment — is characteristic. It can be
taken as representative of the kind of
thing that is being done in that
country to-day ; it typifies and illus¬
trates the work of a group of vigorous
personalities there, and gives us an
idea of the trend of pictorial
photography in a sphere that
has distinct points of differ¬
ence from our own.
In selection of the subject
there seems to be an inchna-
tion towards the portrayal of
action, and most of the work
might be described as figure
studies. The figures, how¬
ever, do not seem to be
posed, but caught in a natural
position without their know¬
ledge or connivance. In very
many cases, a high degree of
spontaneity arises in conse¬
quence, and, not infrequently,
there is an excellent feeling
for pattern in the arrange¬
ment. Combined with a
somewhat unusual outlook
and an uncommon placing of
the elements of the subject
matter, a pronounced impres¬
sion of originality is conveyed,
which, in conjunction with a
design of sound constraction,
causes an immediate attrac¬
tion and one which is very
well sustained after continued
contemplation .
It is so in this instance.
The position of the figure is
decidedly out of the com¬
mon. It is placed in the upper left-
hand corner and considerably nearer
the top and side than is usually
thought advisable. Were it not for
the fact that it happens to fall on a
diagonal — from top left to bottom
right — and also because of its position
at the termination of the long sweeping
curve of the parapet of the quay and
its rails, the placing would be so weak
that it could not possibly be justified.
But its position on a diagonal lends
it a considerable accession of strength,
and that strength is emphasised by
the very powerful leading line of the
curve. Moreover, the figure has the
attraction of human interest, and the
fact that she is shown in action further
stresses her pull, so that, simply by
these factors, what might have been a
lack of force is converted into power,
and there is no suggestion of that
weakness that would ordinarily arise
from a position so near the edge.
The curve is of considerable mo¬
ment, too, in conveying an idea of
pattern. So striking is it that it
would not be surprising to learn that
it was the curve that, first of all,
stimulated the conception of the
picture. It would, however, be found
that w'hen the subject were studied
or viewed on the focussing screen
it could scarcely be employed by itself,
first, for the reason that it has so
strong a tendency upwards that it
would lead the eye straight out of the
picture, and, secondly, because it
would seem somewhat too obvious
as an attempt at pattern-making, or,
as a design, its character would be
too abstract.
With the advent of the figure, the
case would be altered. Besides forming
a most effective centre of interest, her
presence would provide a stop which
would prevent the running out sug¬
gestion, and would enable the curve
to be utilised in a properly subordinate
function. It is cleverly managed, and
the whole thing evinces a remarkable
degree of skill. It is something of
a pity, nevertheless, that, in
the present rendering, there
is just a touch of indecision
in the outlines of the figure
that scarcely enhances the
method of its presentation.
The exposure, as far as can
be judged from the print,
seems ample, and, if the
indecision is attributable to
subject movement, and half
of that originally given had
been adopted instead, it is
very likely that movement
would be so reduced that it
would not be perceptible, nor
does it seem likely that any
marked degree of under-expo¬
sure, if any, would make itself
felt. Similarly, if the fault is
due to incorrect focussing,
there is a margin to permit
of stopping down.
In treatment,, the print
also illustrates the inclination
of the Hungarian group in
the direction of glossy bro¬
mide papers, for such is the
medium employed in its pro¬
duction. There is no doubt
but that this class of paper —
where the negative is tech¬
nically perfect, as it is in
this case — lends great rich¬
ness to the shadows, and gives a
rendering of detail that cannot be
matched in any other way, while,
at the same time, every minute
distinction of gradation in the lighter
portions is specifically recorded.
An impression of brilhance is thereby
created and is fully in evidence in this
example ; but, while admitting the
brilhance, it is questionable if the
warmth of sunshine is so well suggested
on a paper with a white base as it is
on one with an underlying tint of
cream, and, somehow or other, a
glossy surface does not seem to accord
with a warm undertone. " Mentor.”
18
675
December 30, 1936
'kAMAItUl^ PHOTOGPAPHE0
o t CiriEMATOriPAPHFP r>
FAREWELL.
{From the London Salon of Photography.)
By Margit Eitker.
December 30, 1936
kAMATEUP PHOTOGPAPHEP
o 6 ClhEMATOGPAPHEP o
DOREEN.
{See article, “ How I make my Exhibition Pictures.")
By Eric G. Castle.
December 30, 1936
l€AMAT[U[? PHOTOGPAPHLC!
10 f. riHFMATOGPAPHER o
RETIRED.
[From the Royal Photographic Society's Exhibition.)
By K. M. Winkworth
December 30, 1936
Tk AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
o £ CINEMATOGRAPHER
PRINTS FROM “ THE A.P.” BEGINNERS’ COMPETITION.
I. — “/I Wheelman." 2. — "The Street Vendor." 3. — "The Night Student." 4. — "Enjoyment."
By L. G. Powell. By H’. By Arthur Mead. By Miss L. Andreieartha.
5. — “ Fireside Comfort."
By H. D. Grijjiths.
6. — “ The W-ring."
By P. Janies Gorvin.
7. — “ Reverie."
By A. J. Potter.
8. — “ Nursery Rhymes."
By F. J. Taylor.
9. — “ An Old Artist."
By Mark Clayton.
December 30th, 1936
The amateur PHOTOGRAPHER
ta 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
ICTURES by Novices
SOME CRITICAL COMMENTS on
the Beginners' prints reproduced on the opposite page
OF all the prints reproduced on
the opposite page. No. 2,
" The Street Vendor,” by W.
Stevens, seems to strike the highest
level of achievement. In its class
it is excellent work. It is characterised
by good workmanship, all the tones
being fully and prop.rly recorded, and,
in its rendering of character, it goes
far beyond any of its competitors.
Character and Expression.
To be sure, it has the advarltage of
an exceedingly good model and one
with a certain picturesque quality,
but, in the rendering of the expression
and consequent impression of charac¬
ter, the subject is wholly dependent on
the way it has been seen and taken,
and on the sureness of the crafts¬
manship that has enabled the qualities
in question to be reproduced.
The face is seen in profile, but the
choice of viewpoint is such that all
the features are plainly to be seen.
They are shown against a setting
that is neither aggressively dark nor
too light to convey an impression of
tone, and one which admirably sets off
the features without becoming at all
assertive. Its tone is in harmony
with those of the figure, and could
scarcely have been better chosen.
As to the figure itself, it is clearly and
sharply drawn ; all the features are
adequately in evidence ; and the head
is nicely placed in the picture space.
It may be, perhaps, just a shade or
so overprinted, but that is a fault
that is easily corrected, and, apart
from this, it does not offer any occasion
for criticism. It is a sound and
effective piece of work, and it succeeds
because trouble has been taken both
with the choice of aspect and in its
photographic treatment.
Isolating the Subject.
No. I, ” A Wheelman,” by L. G.
Powell, falls into another category,
for the subject represents a full-
length figure in a landscape setting, and
is really a figure study instead of a
portrait. There is rather a superfluity
of foreground, and the inclusion of this
places the figure too high in the picture
space and too near the middle of the
print. Moreover, the addition of
something at the top to indicate the
nature of the background seems
advisable, and, if half an inch were
trimmed from the base and an equal
amount added to the top, not only
would the figure seem better placed,
but the probability is that something
of the outlines of the distant hillsides
would be disclosed.
The figure, however, is adequately
isolated from the setting and stands
out quite well. Nevertheless, it could
be wished that his profile were more
clearly shown, and while No. 3,
"The Night Student,” by Arthur
Mead, is a reversion to the portrait
class, the same remarks apply in this
respect.
In the case of No. 2 the profile is
plainly visible, but though the back¬
ground in No. 3 is the darker, its
profile is also of a much lower tone,
and some of it is lost in the general
obscurity. A stooping pose, such as
this, demands a light source at a low
level so that the features may be
rendered in a higher key than the
setting. Only by so doing — assuming
the darker setting is retained — could
the face be effectually isolated and
made visible.
Choice of Setting.
As a matter of fact, the setting is
much too dark. It is only on the
rarest of occasions that so great a
depth of tone in the setting is justified,
and it is far easier to deal with a head
placed against a background of middle
tone than when a setting of either of
the extremes is employed.
Here, the lightish tones of the figure,
in contrast with the dark of the setting,
also create an impression of harsh¬
ness and excessive vigour that scarcely
stands up well in comparison with the
more harmonious arrangement of No. 2 .
An even greater tendency towards
excess of contrast is displayed by
No. 5, " Fireside Comfort,” by H. D.
Griffiths. A similar deficiency is also
shown in the cases of No. 6, "•The
W-ring,” by P. James Gorvin; No. 8,
" Nursery Rhymes,” by F. J. Taylor,
and No. 9, " An Old Artist,” by
Mark Clayton. In each of these
cases there is but the one method of
correcting the tendency that is prac¬
tically feasible now that the negatives
.are made — that is, the substitution of
a softer grade of paper for that at
present employed.
This expedient, however, will only
be effective in so far as the contrast
results from over-development of the
negative, and cannot, of course, coun¬
teract any deficiency that may arise
from under-exposure.
Negative and Print.
Most of these subjects, of then-
nature, tend towards a greater than
the normal degree of contrast, and,
strictly speaking, this inclination should
be countered by a reduction in the
time of development — a procedure
that will reduce the contrasts of the
negative. If the exposure has been
adequate and the negative has been
developed for the normal time, the
excess of contrast will be reproduced
in the negative, but, if a paper of less
than normal contrast is employed,
the result will be approximately the
same as if the contrast had been
adjusted by decreasing development
and using normal paper.
If, on the other hand, the exposure
has not been enough, the darker tones
will be represented in the negative by
an absence of silver deposit, and noth¬
ing in the way of a photographic
image. No dodging about with print¬
ing papers can introduce an image that
does not exist.
Elementary Corrections.
These two faults — under-exposure
and over-development — are, perhaps,
more prevalent in the work of be¬
ginners than any other. They are
elementary in character, and must
be surmounted before work of a
pictorial nature is attempted, and
before the standard set by " The
Street Vendor ” can be attained.
With the remaining examples. Nos.
4 and 7, " Enjoyment,” by Miss L.
Andrewartha, and " Reverie,” by A. J.
Potter, both faults, as far as can be
seen, have been avoided ; but the
former is disfigured by a band of fog
along the top, and there is a lack of
clarity in the outlines of the second
which may be attributable either to
movement of the subject or camera
during exposure, or to incorrect focus¬
sing. Examination of the negative
under a magnifier should disclose the
cause and will indicate the steps to be
taken to prevent a recurrence.
" Mentor.”
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Q 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER a
CONTINUING last week’s remarks I would draw
attention to Fig. i. which is a typical example of
the sort of sky which can be brought out by shielding
the landscape with a bit of cardboard while giving extra
exposure to the upper part. The sky-line is so regular that
this is quite easy.
Last week I said that in a combination print I gave
Fig. I.
ten seconds to the landscape and four seconds to the sky.
These times must not be taken as suggesting anything
except the inconvenient speed of my own enlarger, which
I have had to repress severely to bring within reasonable
bounds. When any dodging has to be done it is necessary
to have plenty of time to manipulate it properly. One has
to be pretty nippy to print in a graduated sky in a couple
of seconds.
Fig. I is really a sky negative ; the landscape is no good.
It is necessary to have a good stock of such negatives, as
it is no easy matter to find one that will combine properly
with any given subject. The form and arrangement of
the clouds, the contrast, and the direction of the lighting
must all be taken into careful consideration. It is well
to include the sky-line, as this indicates the proper position
of the clouds as regards height. Some photographers
point the camera upwards so much that they afterwards
print-in clouds just above the sky-line which belong much
higher up.
We used to be advised to keep sky negatives very thin
and delicate by under-developing. Very often the printed
sky was then flat and dull, lacking in luminosity, and out
of key with the rest of the subject. We should expose and
develop so as to secure the natural modelling and gradations
of the sky. Clouds may be lowering or brilliant; but
whatever they are their character should be reproduced in
the print. .
Ajiother piece of popular advice I followed, but gave it
up as mischievous rather than useful. It was, to project
the image on to a piece of card, draw the sky-line with
a pencil, and cut it out so as to make a suitable (?) mask.
I often see prints in which this has obviously been done.
Imagine such a mask cut, with as much accuracy as
possible, for Fig. 2. If the bromide paper — as mine
always is — be under glass, the mask cannot be in close
contact, therefore the outline will be diffused ; therefore
the spire, for example, would not be clean-cut against
the sky. Further, the mask must be kept slightly
moving, and this will give a sort of light edge following
the sky-line in parts, and allow the sky to run over the
subject in other parts. Just think out what would happen
with the dark and light outlines of the roofs in Fig. 2. .
In many woodland scenes it is generally possible to
print a sky right over the foliage, and do away with the
i
Fig. 2.
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blank patches which are so common
in these subjects. With other subjects
it is possible to move the mask a little
below the horizon when printing-in
the sky. This must be done warily,
in which case it is a great help in
making the sky “ blend ” with the
landscape.
The original sky in Fig. 2 was as
near blank as made no difference,
and I could not venture in this case
to introduce a sky from another
negative. Moreover, the foreground
was all of about the same tone, and
the best of skies would 'not improve
this. So 1 did what I described a
few weeks ago.
First I rubbed " dope ” into the
whole surface. Then with cotton¬
wool I applied lamp-black (oil) to the
sky and the foreground. It made a
fine mess of the upper part of the
building and of the spire. With clean
wool I wiped some of the pigment off
parts of the sky and foreground ;
with a small brush, a trace of turpen¬
tine, and blotting-paper, 1 cleaned up
the spire, the white ridge tiles, etc.
No one who has seen the original
print has made any rude remarks.
Fig. 3 had a reasonably good sky,
but not quite strong enough, especially
on the left. So I reinforced it, and
also darkened the road, by the same
means as with Fig. 2. Greater em¬
phasis is thus given to the sunlight on
Fig- 3-
the white walls. A weak sky and road
would have weakened the whole effect.
As an alternative, both prints could
have been similarly modified with
stumping chalk and rubber, the prints
being steamed afterwards. I much
prefer pigment.
Let me, however, say most em¬
phatically that I do not believe that
pigment, powder, or any form of faking
whatever, however skilfully done, can
rival pure photography. M’e should
use every possible effort to arrive at
the desired result by photographic
means ; but when we fail I see no
reason why we should not do what
we can to improve matters. The great
thing is that what we do should bring
about a real improvement, and not
be merely an advertisement of our
shortcomings. There is such a thing
as making bad worse. W. L. F. W.
IHE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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A Beginner^s Open Letter to the Editor
Sir, — By means of a little ingenuity I have been able to
uphold the good name of amateur photographers.
My Aunt Melissa recently descended on us in her whirlwind
fashion and announced her intention of staying the night.
Now there are two good reasons why one does not argue
with Aunt Melissa ; one is because she is well endowed with
the good things of this world, and I am her only nephew, and
the other is because she is one of those determined women who
brook no argument. She is staggeringly efficient herself, and
she expects efficiency in others — especially in her nephew.
Until this visit I had not seen my relative for some months,
not, indeed, since photography had become the mainspring
of my existence, and it was therefore natural that I should
try to impress her with my enthusiasm and prowess. Con¬
sequently during dinner I made good use of such words as
" ferro-prussiate process,” ” mercuric-iodide intensifier,” and
‘‘ fluorescence in radiography,” and although these terms
convey little or nothing to me, I had the happy satisfaction
of knowing that they conveyed even less to Aunt Melissa.
I was well into my stride before the fish course was finished,
and I was congratulating myself that I had never before held
my aunt’s attention for so long, when she suddenly interrupted
me with, ‘‘ You shall take my photograph in the morning.”
Now, sir, although there are few more ardent amateur
photographers than myself, there are also few worse ones, whilst
portraiture is a side of the hobby from which I shrink in terror.
Add to these facts the old lady’s deplorable vanity, and I feel
that I shall have your sympathy.
After meekly accepting her command, I suddenly said, rather
more brightly than 1 had intended, "Oh, I don’t believe I have a
single film left, I remember that I Exposed mylastone yesterday.”
Aunt Melissa merely supposed that there was a photographer in
the village where I could obtain a film, and added that she
was not leaving until after tea. There was nothing for it.
and next morning I visited my friend the village photographer,
where I made my purchases and explained my plight.
I told Aunt Melissa, wdio has a sort of morbid craving for pre¬
cision, that if she w'ouldcome into the garden a few minutes before
twelve, I w'ould take the eventful picture punctually at noon.
My garden boasts a thick, horseshoe-shaped bank of rhodo-
denclrons, and I selected this as a suitable site for the photo¬
graph. I placed a chair in the centre of the semi-circle, and
rigged up my camera and stand ready for action.
When my kinswoman appeared I told her that I had always
longed for a picture of her remarkably fine profile, and that
wild horses would not induce me to photograph her from any
other angle ; my flattery won the day, and she acquiesced
as meekly as Aunt Melissa can acquiesce.
Punctually as the village clock boomed its first stroke of
twelve I made my exposure, and promised that the photo¬
graph would be forwarded to her in the course of a couple of
days. I also took advantage of the occasion to explain that
my camera, owing to my customary financial embarrassment,
was by no means a first-class instrument. " Indeed,” I added,
"it is really intended only for landscape work, so you must
not expect anything too wonderful in the way of a portrait.”
Two days later, true to my word, I sent her quite a good
picture ; it displayed her Wellingtonian features admirably,
and I felt convinced that she would be flattered and pleased.
By return of post I received her letter of thanks and, for the
first time in my life, her approbation of my efforts. The letter
was also accompanied by a handsome " enclosure ” with which,
she explained, I might possess myself of a new and better camera.
Do you think, sir, that it will ever occur to Aunt Melissa, as
she looks at this portrait of her handsome profile, that I was
standing on her right-hand side, whilst my friend the village
photographer, who was safely hidden in the rhododendrons,
was on her left ? — Yours, etc., A. A. B.
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December 30th, 1936
icture
Points
No. 30 (Conclusion)
Figure Grouping.
There is no doubt that a group of figures is one of the
most difficult of subjects to arrange if it is to be both
pleasing and natural. If the arranging is done too
carefully and laboriously then there is always the danger that
they will eventually look stiff, and lose that natural and spon¬
taneous attitude that is so essential to a subject of this kind.
We must therefore learn to recognise a natural grouping so
that the exposure can be made whether the group is active or
at rest.
The top sketch
has several faults
in the grouping.
The principal
object, the snow¬
man, is too cen¬
tral in the pic¬
ture, while the
figures of equal
size and tone are
placed equally
on either side,
and are much
too rigid to be
pleasing.
The small figure
on the right is
a little too far
away from the
group.
Compare this
with the lower
sketch and note
the improve-
ments. Each fig¬
ure has a differ¬
ent " direction ”
and together
they have more
variety in posi¬
tion and placing.
Snow Subjects.
There are compara¬
tively few opportuni¬
ties in this country
for snow pictures, so perhaps
a few words on the subject
will help beginners to make
the most of the rare oc¬
casions.
In circumstances like that
in the first sketch, where a conventional upright picture of a
snow scene is shown, it does not always occur to photographers
that a side tilt to the camera will often result in quite an
attractive picture out of an otherwise conventional arrange¬
ment. But there must be nothing usually seen vertical, such
as a standing figure or building, to reveal that the camera
was tilted. The dotted lines show the position of the second
picture, and show that it would 'be impossible to obtain the
same effect by masking off in the enlarging.
Shadows and low lighting are of great value in this type of
subject as there is otherwise a great danger of the snow register¬
ing as a blank white space on the print. Treat the snow as a
low relief subject, look around for a surface which is almost in
line with the sun, and even if there are no bushes or trees
growing to provide a motif, a little resourcefulness can often
supply something else, a twig and a leaf or two, or even foot¬
prints.
Snow shadows are mainly blue in colour, so that a medium
yellow filter will make them darker and more useful in the
picture.
by RICARDO
In Conclusion.
WE are concluding this second series of " Picture Points ” with a description of a viewing
device that will be of great help in composing to all photographers, beginners and
advanced workers alike.
It consists simply of a piece of dark card or thin metal with a rectangular hole cut in the
centre. Where the camera does not supply a negative of conventional proportions, such as
X3b etc., it is suggested that the hole be made in proportion to the printing paper usually
employed. A convenient size for the pocket is a card cut 4J X5i with a hole 2^ X3J in the
centre. Where the outside size is of no importance, then it is preferable to have the margins
wider still, since it is these that make the
mask so useful. They cover up all surrounding
details that are usually so distracting, and so
allow one to concentrate on the essential
subject matter inside the frame.
It can be held at any distance from the eye,
and when a suitable arrangement has been
made or selected, all that is necessary is to
position the camera so that the ground-glass
or view-finder includes a little more all round
the view decided on.
To be able to decide on or “ see ” a picture
before the exposure is made is of greater value
than to guess at it and chance that the negative will include a portion that will
provide a picture. It will be seen that it also provides a handy means of practis¬
ing picture-making whether a camera is available or not.
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mateur
NEWS, NOTES AND MATTERS OF IN¬
TEREST FOR ALL CINEMATOGRAPHERS
USING AMATEUR CINfi APPARATUS.
Cinematography
The Cine Film Lecture versus the Lantern
Lecture
By
D. ALDWYN JAMES.
There is no doubt that the most
popular means of illustration for
a lecture is the lantern slide. It
is being used in conjunction with varied
subjects, and it will continue to be
used until it is superseded by a better
method of illustration. A picture is
capable of telling a story better than
a great flow of words. And whilst a
long speech will tend in the end to kill
interest, a picture has the property of
retaining interest in an otherwise dull
subject.
However, the lantern slide has failed
to solve the problem* of illustration
completely. It possesses, definitely, cer¬
tain inherent disadvantages. Absolute
continuity is not always possible, al¬
though the slides may follow each other
in correct sequence. But there is a vast
difference between sequence and con¬
tinuity. A lantern slide can never hope
to give to the minds of an audience what
a cine film can give.
In medical schools, perhaps more so
than in other schools, illustrations of the
subjects dealt with are of paramount
importance, and until lately the lantern
slide has been depended upon to supply
the need, at lectures and demonstrations.
Some years ago, with co-operation
between a photographic firm and a
gramophone record manufacturing con¬
cern, an experiment was tried for the
first time in one of the large London
hospitals. An attempt was made to
make a “ running commentary ” on
an operation performed by an eminent
surgeon so that the students studying at
the hospital should benefit. This initial
step was an unqualified success, and
since that time more use has been made
of the facilities offered by this new
method of teaching.
Before this innovation, students had
to sit in the operating theatre gallery
and look on. This method of watching
the progress of delicate proceedings was
of necessity rather haphazard, and was
bound to cause some students to miss
some details, impossible to see at a
distance.
A cine film of the operation, shown in
conjunction with a sound record of the
surgeon’s voice explaining the progress
of the operation, altered all this
misunderstanding, and ■ not only was
it possible for every student to see
the details, but it became possible to
repeat the same thing all over again
should the occasion arise for the purpose
of further explanation. An impossible
thing to do during an actual operation.
The above has been quoted to cite an
actual case of the advantage offered by
the cine film in conjunction with sound
as a means of illustration to an audience.
The possibilities of the lantern slide are
nil compared with the sound film on
occasions similar to the above.
But all the advantages of the cine
film in conjunction with sound have
not yet been exhausted. We will in¬
vestigate its possibilities for the lantern
lecture.
In the most carefully prepared lantern
lecture there are some factors very
difficult to remove entirely. Assuming
there is good co-operation between
lecturer and lanternist, there can never
be a perfect continuity in the programme
like that offered by the film. In the
case of the film there is constant progress
from one scene to another, performed
almost automatically. And this makes
it possible, by using “talkie” apparatus,
to couple the voice of the lecturer to the
pictures so that perfect unison is main¬
tained right up to the end of the lecture.
But there are distinct advantages in
being able to do this. The most ex¬
perienced lecturer will always admit that,
if he could possibly repeat the lecture
all over again he would leave out, or
add, something. There are no delays,
however short, in changing from one
picture to another. And the lecturer
keeps to his point always. Another
point is that the wording in the lecture
can be perfected, by being polished,
and committed to paper before it is
recorded by the record or sound track.
During the recording the lecture may
be read from the manuscript, a procedure
likely to create loss of interest if done
in the presence of an audience. Ner¬
vousness, common to most lecturers in a
greater or lesser degree, is entirely over¬
come, and a perfectly natural rendering
may be given of the most complex
subject.
The fact must not be lost sight of
that sound really takes on a subordinate
part. A well-made cine film will need
The value of a low view-point is well illustrated in this topical subject. It is one that
the amateur cini worker can exploit to the full at this time of year.
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very little sound in the form of explana¬
tion to give meaning to what is being
illustrated. Should a great deal of
sound be required, it may be assumed
that the film itself is a failure. A picture
should be capable of telling the story
without much supplementary assis¬
tance.
Again, the cine film shows movement
— a most desirable feature in order to
add interest. In this, alone, the cine
film scores over the still picture.
Critics of the cinematograph used for
lecture purposes argue that the noise of
the machine tends to spoil the effect of
an otherwise good lecture. If the
machine does cause some noise, this
can quite easily be reduced to negligible
proportions by screening the machine in
a temporary housing.
However, speaking generally, it would
be expressing too optimistic a view to
say that the " talkie ”, will soon oust the
slide. But it may be said quite con¬
fidently, that now substandard machines
of excellent quality are becoming avail¬
able, it will not be a far distant time
when " talkie ” apparatus will become
more common for the purposes stated
above. The number already installed
in schools tend to point to this fact.
The hope is expressed, however, that
a reduction in the price of the machines
as the demand increases will help to
increase the very few that are already
in use.
ACTION SUBJECTS for the AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHER
The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer's Diary of Forthcoming Events.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS DURING JANUARY, 1937,
Date.
Event.
Place.
Jan. I.
New Year’s Day.
“ Get Together ” Festival
,, I.
Campbeltown.
,, I.
St. Paul’s Annual Eisteddfod . .
Aberystwyth.
,, 6.
Ancient Custom — Cake Ball . .
Lincoln.
„ 17-
Ancient Custom — Wassailing the
Apple Trees
Carhampton
Nr. Minehead.
II 26.
Ancient Custom — Up Helly A’
Festival
Lerwick, Shet¬
land Isles.
Date.
Event.
Place.
Jan. 26.
Australia Day — Service at St.
Dunstan’s in the East
London.
„ 30.
Rugby — Aberdeen University v.
St. Andrew’s University . .
St. Andrews.
During
Third and Fourth Rounds As-
THE
sociation Football Cup
Month.
Competition.
Shire Horse Show
Royal Agri¬
cultural Hall,
London.
The Week’s Meetings
Wednesday, December 30th.
Bayswater and Paddington P.S. “ Indoor or Outdoor Portrait.’*
Brighton and Hove C.C. ‘‘ Miniature Photography by ‘ Rolleidex
Chorl&y P.S. “ The Camera as a Pal.” J. B. Statters.
CT55ydon C.C. “ Mendoza, the Mechanical Draughtsman.”
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. Bromoil.
Ilford P.S. Print Competition and Criticism.
Oldham P.S. Quarterly i^Ieeting.
South Essex C.C. Print and Slide Criticism.
S. Sub. & Catford P.S. “ London’s Rural Touches.” S. E. Jones.
Streatham and D.P.S. Criticism of Members’ Prints.
Thursday, December 31st.
Accrington C.C. New Year’s Eve Social.
Camberwell C.C. A. G. M.
Hampshire House P.S. ” The Pyrenees.” J. Ainger Hall.
N. Middlesex P.S. Sending-in Night. Trial of Exhibition Slides, etc.
Watford C.C. ” Lantern Slides.” R. R. Rawkins.
Winchester P.S. Social Evening.
Friday, January 1st.
Royal Photographic Society. Informal Meeting of Pictorial (iroup.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Committee Meeting.
Colne C.C. " The Agfa Colour Process.”
Harrogate P.S. ” Where ? ” Riley Fortune.
Ilkeston Arts Club. Bridge Drive.
King’s Heath and D.P.S. Print Criticism — Night.
Photomicrographic S. ” Microscope Problems.” W. E. ^Vatson Baker.
Partick C.C. Rooms Closed.
S. Suburban and Catford P.S. Annual Subscriptions Due.
Wimbledon Cind C. Party.
Saturday, January 2nd.
Edinburgh P.S. Close of Exhibition,” Photograms of the Year.”
Luton and D.C.C. Exhibition Opens.
Monday, January 4th.
Bradford P.S. Annual Whist Drive.
City of London and Cripplegate P.S. Second Print Competition.
Derby P.S. ” Holidays in South Devon.” F. Woore.
Dewsbury P.S. Annual General Meeting.
Erdington and D.P.S. Display of Amateur Cine Films.
Halifax P.S. Committee Meeting.
Ipswich and D.P.S. Demonstration of Carbro Process. Lighten.
Kidderminster and D.P.S. ” Famous Old Inns of F.ngland.” H. B. Button.
Kingston C.C. ” Wealden Ironwork.” E. Yates. •
Leeds C.C. .Annual Meeting.
Leek P.S. ” The Gates of the Orient.”
Long Eaton and D.C.C. Lantern Lecture. W. Speed.
Maidstone and D.P.S. Programme of Films. C. G. Bucktoii.
Newcastle (Staffs) and D.C.C. " Composition.” C. E. E. Connor.
Oldham Equitable P.S. Advance, Novice and Technical Competitions.
Phoenix C.C. .Annual Social and Dance.
Preston C.C. ” From Liverpool to Vancouver.” .Mr. Maynard.
Southampton C.C. ” Photographic Experiences.” P. Fripp.
S. London P.S. Criticism of Prints and Slides. January Competition.
St. Helens C.C. ” Philately and Photography.” Dr. J. A. Donnellan.
Walsall P.S. New Year Social.
Walthamstow and D.P.S. ” Enlarging.”
Societies will have their meetings announced here if the syllabus
is sent to us at the beginning of the session or from time to time.
•Tuesday, January 5th.
Royal Photographic Society. ” Camera and Microscope.” F. Martin-Duncan.
Ayr A. P.S. S.P. Federation Colour Slides.
Basingstoke C.C. . “ The After-Treatment of the Negative.” Johnson & Son.
Birmingham P.S. ” Winter in Switzerland.” P'. P. Zacharias.
Blackpool and Fylde P.S. L. & C.P.U. Competition Slides, 1936.
Beckenham P.S. ” Some Midland Recollections.” T. D. Nunn.
Cambridge P.C. Annual Social.
Doncaster C.C. Demonstration : ” Enlarging.” R. Gledhill.
Dunfermline P.A. Fireside Talk.
Grimsby P.S. ” Film Titling.” A. T. Chard.
Hackney P.S. ** Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
Halifax P.S. “ Yorkshire Minsters.” C. B. Howdill.
Harpenden and D.P. and C.S. Demonstration of Simple Bromide Enlarging.
Harrow C.C. ‘‘ Pompeii and Herculaneum.” E. A. Robins.
Leamington and D.P.S. Lantern Lecturettes and Discussion.
Leicester and Leicestershire P.S. Programme by Record and Survey Group.
Manchester and A. P.S. ” Critona.”
Monkland P.S. ” Mounting the Exhibition Print.” D. MacDonald.
Morecambe, Heysham and D.P.S. ‘‘ True Pictorialism” F. C. Tilney.
Norwich and D.P.S. Portfolio Discussion.
Norwich C.C. ” P'rom Hypo to Exhibition Print.” J. H. Clark.
Nottingham P.S. ” Enlarging and the Use of Chloro-Bromide Paper.” A. Beeston.
Portsmouth Camera and Cine C. Criticism of Print and Slide Competitions.
Rotherham P.S. ” A Beginner’s Experience in Photography.” J. Hinchliffe.
Sheffield P.S. R.P.S. Competition Slides.
Small Heath P.S. ” A Holiday in Iceland.” D. W. Stevens.
South Shields P.S. Official Opening of New Headquarters.
St. Bride P.S. ” Development.” S. R. Audus.
Stafford P.S. Members’ Enlarging Night.
Warrington P.S. Ladies’ Evening.
Willesden P.S. ” A Tour in Southern Ireland.” Ethel A. Millers.
Wood Green P.S. “ Masterpieces of Photography.” J. D. Johnston.
Winchester P.S. Hants Selected Slides : Series X 11.
Wednesday, January 6th.
Birkenhead P.S. ‘‘ loo of my best Slides, etc.” J. Shaw.
Borough Poly. P.S. Competition. ” Best Print from Negative Taken in December.”
Bradford P.S. Pictorial Group Evening.
Brighton and Hove C.C. Brighton Quartette.
Chorley P.S. L. & C.P.U. Prints.
Coatbridge Co-op. C.C. ” Mounting the Exhibition Print.” R. Penman.
Croydon C.C. ” In search of Sunshine.” F. G. Newmarch.
Coventry P.C. Stokes Challenge Bowl. Closing Day for Entries.
Darwen P.S. ” Pictures for Pleasure.” Kodak, Ltd.
Dennistoun C.C. Opening and Criticism of Annual Exhibition. A. W. Hill.
Edinburgh P.S. General Meeting.
Ealing P.S. Third Pictorial Competitions and Criticism.
G.E. Mechanics’ Inst. P.S. “ Miniature Photography.”
Hall Green P.S. ” Successful Picture-Making for Beginners.” E. W. A. Cave.
Hinckley and D.P.S. Annual Exhibition.
Ilford P.S. “ Finishing the Print.” E. J. Lines.
London School of Hygiene P.S. ” Charcoal Black Bromide Paper.” G. H.Totts.
L.M.S. (London) P.S. ‘‘ Lantern-Slide Making.” F. Lord.
Phoenix C.C. ” The Amateur Photographer ” Prize Slides.
S. Sub. & Catford P.S. ” Vesuvius, Pompeii & Herculaneum.” E. A. Robins.
Tunbridge Wells A. P.S. ” Pictorial Photography.” J. Dudley Johnston.
Worcestershire C.C. ” Pilgrimage to St. David’s.” Miss M. Wight.
York P.S. ” Changing York.” W. Watson.
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EWS AND REVIEWS
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS.
A most attractive calendar has been
sent us by Ilford Ltd. It contains a
series of prints from photographs made
on Ilford papers from Ilford negative
material, and reproduced in photogravure.
Free criticism for miniature camera
negatives is offered for this week only
by Wallace Heaton, of 127, New Bond
Street, W.i. A coupon which appears
in Wallace Heaton’s advertisement in this
issue should be sent with the negative.
We have been asked by the Westmin¬
ster Photographic Exchange, Ltd., Cam¬
era House, 24, Charing Cross Road,
W.C.2, to insert a notice to the effect
that they would be glad if Mr. S. G.
Phillips, who ordered goods from them
recently, would communicate with them
as he omitted to enclose his address
with the order and remittance.
The " Chromora ” Phote-Light will
make an appeal to the amateur photo¬
grapher, not only on account of the
advantages it offers as a good ilium inant
for taking photographs, but also because
it may be used if necessary as a reading-
lamp. The lamp consists of a highly-
polished aluminium reflector and a
bakelitc stand with a universal move¬
ment. This enables it to be turned in
any direction as a flood-light. It can
also, if necessary, be hung on a wall and
has a fitment for that purpose. A length
of flex is supplied with the lamp and a
special “ Chromora ” flood-light. The
working life of this is approximately
three hours ; the light is extremely
brilliant and sufficient for most indoor
photography for the amateur. If used
as a reading-light an ordinary electric
bulb can be fitted in the place of the
flood-lamp. The complete outfit, in¬
cluding one lamp, is 12s. 6d., and extra
lamps are 2S. each. . It is supplied by
Raphael Industries, Ltd., Piccadilly
House, 33, Imwer Regent Street, S.W.i,
to whom all applications should be
made for further particulars.
The charges by the trade for develop¬
ing miniature films has frequently been
the subject of correspondence in these
pages, and on previous occasions we
have drawn attention to those firms who
give special service for special results.
Amongst these firms is that of R. G.
Lewis, the " Miniature Camera Spe¬
cialist,” of 202, High Holborn, W.C.i.
Mr. Lewis has not only personally
specialised in the miniature camera and
everything associated with it, but has
a particularly adequate processing de¬
partment that calls for attention. For
ordinary fine-grain development the
usual cost of IS. 6d. per film of thirty-
six exposures is charged, but for the
production of negatives of the very
finest obtainable grain, with parapheny-
lene-diamine development, a higher
charge is made. In this case each film,
from the time it is wound into the tank
until it reaches the drying cupboard,
receives individual attention throughout
by one operator, an expert of many
years’ experience. Fresh developer is
used with each film, and perfect develop¬
ment is secured by a special method of
inspection. As, obviously, work of this
character will occupy a skilled operator
for a period varying from one and a
half to two hours (in addition to the
cost of the developer consumed), the
comparatively high charge of 5s. 6d.
per film is justified when the good
quality of the work is considered. Our
readers should apply to the above ad¬
dress for further particulars.
We draw our readers’ attention again
to the photographic class instructed by
Mr. John H. Gear at the Cripplegate
Institute, Golden Lane, London, E.C.
The new Spring Session commences on
Wednesday the 6th January. The syl¬
labus includes many subjects and pro¬
cesses which are lucidly explained and
demonstrated. The popularity of the
tuition is such that the number limited
is often reached before the session opens,
therefore early application is necessary
to secure a place.
Cri-Tona is the name of a special
solution that has recently been put on
the market by Criterion Ltd., of Stech-
ford, the makers of the well-known
Mezzotone, Vandyck and Bromide Papers
and Mezzotone Plates. Cri-Tona pro¬
vides a single-solution toner and intensi¬
fying bath that gives brilliant results in a
variety of warm tones by simple immer¬
sion of the print. The makers stress
the point, however, that the special
metol-hydroquinone developer advocated
by them for their Mezzotone and
Vandyck papers should be employed
if the best results are wanted. Colours
range from warm black to sepia and
the same procedure applies tp slides on
Mezzotone lantern plates. Cri-Tona
is well worth the attention of our readers
and is sold in half-pint bottles at 3s., or
in one-pint bottles at 5s. One pint will
tone hundreds of prints of the equivalent
of whole-plate size. Thorough washing is
necessary for toning and the prints then
appear to be absolutely permanent.
The North-West Cheshire Salon of
Photography is being held in Old
Brunswick, Runcorn, from March loth
to 14th, 1937. There are two open
classes, and entry forms and full par¬
ticulars are now obtainable from the
Hon. Salon Secretaries, Messrs. R. J.
Edwards, i, Waterloo Road, Runcorn,
Cheshire, and W. Woodbridge, Cranford,
Campbell Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire.
The recent night outing for miniature
camera workers organised by the Clapton
Miniature Camera Club proved very
successful. A considerable number of
night pictures were taken, and a great
variety of miniature cameras were used.
This club has its headquarters at 139,
Upper Clapton Road, E.5, and meets
every other Friday. New members are
welcomed, and full particulars will be
sent on application to the Organising
Secretary, Mr. Chas. C. Stewart, 7, Alcester
Crescent, Upper Clapton, London, E.5.
FACTS and FORMUL2F:
ONE or more items of practical value to the amateur photographer are given under this heading in every issue.
They are printed in either the vertical or horizontal form as shown here, and each is complete in itself.
These facts and forraul® are intended to be cut out and pasted on the thin cards of the standard size, 5x3,
supplied for card index cabinets.
The collection, when completed, will form a concise guide to photographic practice that every regular worker
will value for reference, and for that reason no copies should be missed.
" A.P.” filing cabinets have been specially prepared for this card index and are now ready. The size of the
box is 5^ X 3^x3 and each is supplied complete with a set of alphabetical index cards and 150 cards for pasting
0:1 the “ Facts and Formula?.” They are obtainable from our publishers, Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House,
Stamford Street, London, S.E.i. Price 2s. 6d. post free.
56.
SODIUM CARBONATE AND SODIUM SULPHITE.
CRYSTALS AND ANHYDROUS SALTS.
Both sodium carbonate and sodium sulphite are
offered to the photographer in two forms — as
the anhydrous salt, which has the appearance of a
white powder, and as crystals. It is very necessary
to distinguish between them when making up
formulae, because the crystals contain a very con¬
siderable amount of “ water of crystallisation.” As
a result, an ounce of crystals contains very consider¬
ably less of the active chemical than does an ounce
of the anhydrous (water-free) form.
Sodium Sulphite.
By a convenient accident, the water in crystals of
sodium sulphite (Na2SOa7HsO) is exactly half the
weight of the whole. Where 1 oz, of crystals is
prescribed, i oz. of anhydrous salt may be used, and
vice versa. No conversion tables are needed for so
simple a relationship.
Sodium Carbonate.
In the usual crystals of sodium carbonate, 106
parts by weight of the pure substance are combined
with 180 parts of water to make a total of 280 parts.
To find the weight of anhydrous salt to use in place
of a prescribed weight of crystals, it is necessary
to multiply by 106 and divide by 286, or, more
gimpJy, divide by 2.7. For conversion of crystals
to anhydrous salt multiply by 286 and divide by
106, or to multiply by 2.7.
The following conversion table is' a " ready
reckoner ” for sodium carbonate calculated on this
basis : —
0 ^
-O
E
Equivalent
weight of
Crystals.
(Na,COa
lOHjO)
Weight of
Anhydrous
Salt.
(Na^CO.)
Equivalent
weight of
Crystals.
(NajCOg
1 IOH5O)
10 grs.
27 grs.
i oz.
296 grs.
20 grs.
54 grs.
1331 grs.
J 02.
30 grs.
81 grs.
178 grs.
1 oz.
40 gi's.
108 grs.
200 grs.
1 oz. 60 grs.
441 grs.
i oz.
h oz.
1 oz. 114 grs.
50 grs.
135 grs.
222 grs.
H oz.
60 grs.
162 grs.
267 grs.
1\ oz.
70 grs.
189 grs.
300 grs.
1 oz. 330 grs.
80 grs.
216 grs.
311 grs.
1?^ oz.
89 grs.
4 OZ.
356 grs.
2 oz.
90 grs.
242 grs.
400 grs.
2i oz.
100 grs.
270 grs.
1 oz.
2oz. 330 grs.
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Letters to the Editor
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions oj his correspondents.
MAKING ENLARGEMENTS.
Sir, — I wonder if Mr. J. M. Barnard would be kind enough
to let us know what is his average output in an evening with
the enlarger.
In his article he repeats the good old advice of using fresh
developer each time one gets down to the job of printing, and
then he goes on to tell us how to mix the solution ; he says " Take
a pint of water . . Now I find that one ounce of normal
developer is good for three half-plate prints, so it appears as
if our good friend thinks nothing of running off about five
dozen such prints in an evening.
Maybe he is so well blessed with this world’s goods as to be
able to afford to swill his prints about in huge quantities of
solution.
In another article in the same issue, the last few lines on
page 293, the reader is advised to work out an exposure table
for various sizes of enlargement.
Since very few people manage to get all their negatives to
the same density, would it not have been better to have advo¬
cated the well-tried-out method of making a test strip for each
negative and paper ?
Merely a cover-to-cover novice. — Yours, etc.,
JOHN E. WHATMOUGH.
DEPTH OF FOCUS.
Sir, — As a student and a lover of fair play, I want, if you
can find the space for me, to e.xpose a fallacy.
The claims made for the many miniature cameras that load
our shop windows to-day are ridiculously exaggerated. I
refer particularly to the half-truth that the shorter the focal
length of the lens the greater its depth of focus.
This claim is ingenious enough ; and I imagine many people
like myself have believed it at some time.
It is based on the formula : —
TT ^ 1 j- .. , ^ ^ focal length*
Hyperfocal distance = (approx.) C X-rrrt - 7^- — ; — 1 : —
1 f/ No. X Circle of confusion
This gives the actual hyperfocal distance for a contact print.
But for an enlargement, there are two corrections to add,
as the degree of enlargement necessary varies inversely as the
focal length of the lens : —
(i) The circle of confusion must decrease in the same ratio
as the focal length.
{2) Since the speed of the film varies with the size of the
grain, the speed must decrease in proportion to the area of
the negative material, i.e., as the square of the focal length.
This means that for the same speed, the f/ number must be
reduced in proportion to the focal length.
Now if we apply the formula it will be obvious that as soon
as the grain of the negative material becomes a significant
factor, no advantage is obtained in further reducing the focal
length. And, moreover, to retain the same shutter speeds
the f/ number must be reduced in the same ratio as the focal
length, so that an f/4.5 lens of 4 inches is actually faster than
an f/3.5 one of 2 inches.
All I have said is perfectly obvious to anyone who sits down
to think the matter out. But in view of the “ miniature ”
propaganda going about, it needs saying. — Yours, etc.,
C. J. P. COOPER.
DEPTH-OF-FOCUS SCALE.
Sir, — Why do not manufacturers regularly fit to their
cameras that most useful adjunct to good photography — a
depth-of-focus scale ? Its advantages are enormous, compared
with what must surely be a negligible extra cost. And yet I
know of only three makers who fit one to cameras of their make,
and then, for some reason best known to themselves, they fit
it to only one or two cameras in their range.
It may interest some of your readers to know of a way to
make a very neat and useful depth-of-focus scale, as I have
done for my Ikonta. The focussing on my camera is by re¬
volving the front component of the lens in its mount, and
therefore the following description is for making a scale to
fit a camera with a similar arrangement. However, there is no
Decemlier 30th, 1936
reason why the method should not be adapted to suit a camera
on which the whole lens and bellows are slid farther forward
when focussing.
I pasted lightly a small semi-circle of paper on to the front
of the shutter mount, and so that it extended round the lens to
each side of the focussing pointer. Having focussed to some
fairly short distance, I then, in accordance with the depth-of-
focus table supplied with the camera, put marks representing
the various stops, on the paper, against the correct distances
on the lens mount. It will be found that this can be done
quite accurately, but that the whole article is too small to fill
in the figures neatly. So in my casC I made another scale,
three and a half times the size needed, and photographed from
such a distance that it was reduced on the negative to the
correct size. I then cut out the actual negative, stuck a piece
of white paper to the back of it, and glued the whole thing
(paper and celluloid) to the camera front. I thus had a neat
scale, with clear white figures on a black background, made in
celluloid which does not easily get damaged. — Yours, etc.,
A. H. L. MYER.
WHAT IS A MINIATURE CAMERA?
Sir, — With reference to the correspondence in your columns
dealing with the question " What is a Miniature Camera ? ”
Mr. Schauffelberger approaches the matter by way of focal
length of objectives, while Mr. Wastell prefers to consider the
area of the negative. Both of these correspondents will find
that cinematograph cameras will comply with the requirements
suggested by them as of most importance.
The answer to the above question is essentially one of
definition. The adjective " miniature ” means " small scale.”
Now a” small scale ’’camera can no more be defined by choosing
one of its parts and limiting the size of that part than the size
of a forest can be described by defining one of the trees. The
word “ small ” is entirely relative and must be used in this
connection with due regard to past history.
In the early days of large stand cameras it would have been
quite logical to describe a small hand camera as a “ miniature
camera.” When the so-called "vest-pocket cameras” were
first introduced the principal object was that of the convenience
of small size, a camera that could be carried in the pocket.
It was not until many years later that Dr. Barnach decided that
if a very small camera was to be capable of serious work in
competition with larger cameras, it must be a precision instru¬
ment. From this realisation the modern " miniature camera ”
has grown.
Although Mr. Wastell lightly brushes aside the question of
cost as irrelevant, the matter is of prime importance. A
precision apparatus is essentially an expensive piece of equip¬
ment. For example, the lazy-tongs construction used with
cameras fitted with bellows cannot possibly be termed a
precision construction in terms compared to thickness of film
emulsion and focus of small high-grade lenses.
The question " What is a miniature camera?” did not arise
until it was realised that a small precision camera could com¬
pete with large cameras. Naturally, all manufacturers of small
cameras would like a definition that will include their product,
although it differs in no material manner from the small hand-
cameras of " pre-miniature ” days.
Whilst not presuming to offer a definition, which is a matter
for experts to decide, I strongly suggest : —
(a) That a camera that cannot be conveniently carried,
for example, in a hip pocket is not a " miniature camera.”
(b) That a “ miniature camera ” should be of precision
manufacture considered from the present state of the science
of optics and mechanical production.
(c) That incidentally such a camera must of necessity cost
appreciably more than other small cameras : for example, are
small bakelite cameras sold for a few shillings to be included
in the term “ miniature camera ” ?
In conclusion, if the work of the few manufacturers who turn
out high-grade small cameras is to be obscured by a host of
other types of small cameras turned out at comparatively
low prices and of equivalent merit, is it not better to use the
term " miniature precision camera ” for those cameras that
truly conform to the original requirements from which this
popular movement has grown ? — Yours, etc., D. F. BROWN.
(Warsaw, Poland.)
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‘^The A.P/’ Monthly Competitions
PRIZES AND RULES.
(I) For Advanced Workers.
This class is open to all amateur photographers.
First Prize. — One guinea in cash or “ A.P.” silver
plaque (optional).
Second Prize. — Half a guinea in cash or “ A.P.’*
bronze plaque (optional).
Third Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
A special prize of five shillings in cash for the best
mounted picture.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) All prints must be accompanied by a stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper if they are to be
returned. Prints receiving an award will be retained.
(2) Prints must be mounted, but not framed.
(3) Returnable prints in the Advanced Section will
be sent back with a typed criticism, and classified
according to merit.
(4) Prints may be of any size and by any process,
and must be the competitor’s own work throughout.
(5) The award of a prize or certificate in the Ad¬
vanced Workers’ Competition or any other competition
or exhibition will not debar the competitor from entering
again on future occasions and winning further prizes.
(II) For Intermediate Workers.
This class is to encourage those readers who have
passed the “ beginner ” stage and may have won an
award in the Beginners’ Competition, but have not
progressed sufficiently to enter in the Advanced
Competition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates op Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply
The entries for the November competitions
showed a further remarkable increase in num¬
bers, and each section contained many prints
well above the average. This particularly applied to
the Advanced Workers’ section and the Beginners*.
This last-named section in particular becomes bigger
every month, a sure indication of an influx of new
readers, many of whom give great promise for the
future. The awards are as follows : —
Advanced Workers’ Section.
First Prize. — “ Three Times a Day,” by C. Peirpoint,
42, Anson Road, Cricklewood, N.W.2.
Second Prize. — ” The Harem Window,” by Yahya
Arif, De Menashe Avenue, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Third Prize. — “ Pyrex and Eggs,” by H. D. Lawson,
526, loth Avenue, N.E. Calgary, Alta., Canada.
Mounting Prize. — ” Cloud Shadows,” by H. How,
67, Brook Road, Sheffield, 8.
Certificates of Merit. — ” Freedom,” by B. R. Fish-
wick, Braeside, Castle Hill, Prestbury, Ches. ; ” Deft
Fingers,” by D. Annaji Rao, 86, Saravana Perumal
(1) No print must be larger than iox8 in., and
can be by contact or enlargement by any process, and
may be mounted.
(2) The whole of the work (exposure, development,
printing, etc.) must be carried out by the competitor.
(3) Prints entered in the Intermediate Section will
be criticised and returned if accompanied by stamped
addressed envelope or wrapper. Prints receiving
an award will be retained.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Inter¬
mediate Competition debars the competitor from
entering this competition again, but he is then eligible
for the Advanced Workers’ Section.
(Ill) For Beginners.
This class is open to those who have never won an
award in any photographic competition or exhibition.
First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash.
Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash.
Certificates of Merit.
In addition to the general rules (see below), the
following conditions apply : —
(1) No print must be larger than 6x4 in. Contact
prints or small enlargements up to this size are eligible,
but must be unmounted.
(2) The exposure must have been made by the
competitor, but developing and printing may be the
work of others.
(3) No prints can be criticised or returned.
(4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Begin¬
ners' Competition debars the competitor from entering
this section again.
General Rules.
(i) Any number of prints may be entered, but each
print must have on the back the appropriate coupon
AWARDS FOR NOVEMBER.
Mudaly Street, Vepery P.O., Madras, India ; ” Nep¬
tune’s Fingerprints,” by Peter Hennessy, Park Cot¬
tage, Netherton, Newton Abbot, S. Devon.
The prints not receiving awards have been grouped,
those in the first group receiving Honourable Mention.
The others have been marked Class 1, Class 2, and
Class 3, respectively.
Those awarded Honourable -Mention are as follows :
J. Battersby (Nottingham) ; F. Burrows (Bucks) ;
R. C. Carter (Letchworth) ; J. H. Clark (London) ;
B. L. Critchley (Bristol) ; J. F. Culler (Middx.) ;
C. H. Diddams (.Stockton-on-Tees) ; J. C. Gilchrist
(Perthshire) ; H. Hartley (Liverpool, 9) ; G. Hilleard
(Kent) ; Wm. Jackson (Hull) ; Dr. S. D. Joupar
(Twickenham) ; M. Q. Kirker (London, W.2) ; C. D.
Notley (Hammersmith) ; K. M. Parsons (Reading) ;
M, Pethick (Leicester) ; P. Pethick (Leicester) ;
R. T. Ryan (S. Africa) ; H. C. Stacy (London, S.W.4).
Intermediate Section.
First Prize. — “ Hayle — from Lelant,” by A. S.
Parsons, 83, St. Peter’s Avenue, Caversham Heights,
Reading.
(see advertisement pages) the date of which must be
within five weeks of the closing date of the competition.
Overseas readers may use the most recent coupons to
hand.
(2) Each print must have on the back the name and
address of the competitor, and the title.
(3) AH entries must be addressed to The Editor,
The Amateur Photographer ^ Dorset House, Stamford
Street, London, S.E.i, and the package must be
marked on the outside “Beginners,” “ Intermediate,”
or “ Advanced,” as the case may be.
(4) No packages will be received on which there
are postage charges to be paid.
(5) No communications on other matters should be
enclosed with competition prints. No correspondence
in connection with the competitions can be undertaken.
(6) The entry of a print will be regarded as a decla¬
ration that it is eligible under the rules, and that the
competitor agrees thereto.
(7) No responsibility is taken for the safety of
prints, and the Editor’s decision on all points connected
with the competitions is final.
(8) The publishers of The Amateur Photographer
shall have the right to reproduce, without payment,
any print entered, or to allow its reproduction in any
other paper quoting from The Amateur Photographer.
(9) The closing date of each competition is the
last weekday of the month. Prints arriving late will be
entered for the next month’s competition.
(10) The cash prizes awarded in these competitions
are dispatched on the fifteenth of the month following
the announcement of the awards.
The closing date for the December competi¬
tion is Thursday, December 3ist, and for the
January competition, Saturdayi January 30th.
Second Prize. — ” April,” by R. L. Shaw, Dun-
vegan, Beacon Park, Pickering, Yorks.
Certificates of Merit. — “ The Curse of Adam,” by
P. J. Gorvin, 24, Alice Street, Newport, Mon. , “ A
Quiet Hour,” by J. W. Kenneth, 5, Sandy Lane,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester ; “ Can I Go With.
You ? ” by G. Kitchingman, 60, Waterloo Road,
Hunslet, Leeds, 10 ; “ The Plough Team,” by E. T.
Mills, High Street, Lane End, High Wycombe, Bucks.
Beginners’ Section.
First Prize. — ” Flight,” by Albert Edge, 36, Vienna
Road, Edgeley, Stockport.
Second Prize. — “ Sheila,” by J. M, Dodd, 25,
College Road, Ripon.
Certificates of Merit. — ” The Essex Hounds at
Harlow,” by C, Bourke Borrowes, 26, Montpelier
Square, S.W.7 ; “ Crabs,” by J. M. Crawford, 19,
Woodland Avenue, Paisley ; “ Little Mother,” by
the Rev. Leonard R. Jennings, Wesley Manse, Pol-
mont, Stirlingshire ; “ Landscape,” by George
Leonard, 171, Walton Street, Oxford.
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and Cinematographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, L.ondon, S.E.i,*’ and in every case, without exception, must
give the name and address of the writer.
CoNTRiBOTiOMS. — ‘The Editor is glad to consider original, up-to-date manuscripts ^n photographic subjects.
All contributions must be typewitten, or in very legible handwritii^g on one side of the paper only. Letters or
communications arising out of matters already appearing in the paper are not paid for. The Editor disclaims
legal responribility for the safety of matter submitted to him, but he wll endeavour to return rejected manuscripts,
etc., when a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. MSS. or prints that are not actually accompanied by a
stamped wrapper or envelope can in no case be returned. Reproduction fees for prints are only paid by arrange¬
ment beforehand. The sending of a print, without any conditioh s’tated, will be taken as permission to reproduce
it without fee.
Enquiries and Criticism. — Advice, Criticism and Information are freely given, but the following conditions
should be read carefully before applying, as any communication which does not Comply with the niles must be
ignored.
(i) See “ General ” above. (2) Every question and every print for criticism must be sent separately through the
post, and must be accompanied by a separate stamped addressed envelope. No exception can be made in any case
to this rule, except so far as enquiries or prints from Overseas are concerned. (3) Neitner epgulries nor prints
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to the name and address of the sender, must be the title (if any), and the criticism coupon from the current issue.
{5} Enquiries should be clearly written, on one side of the paper only, and should be specific and not general. Such
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as the case may be. (7) Prints are sent for advice or criticism on the distinct understanding that by so doing per¬
mission is given for their reproduction without fee. We endeavour to deal promptly with enquiries, but cannot
undertake to answer by return of post, nor can we give precedence to any enquiry.
A selection of those replies is printed each week, but all questions are answered by post. Enquiries from abroad
must contain a coupon also, but it need not be from the current number, and should be cut from the latest issue
to reach the enquirer.
Retouching.
I notice in your paper such terms as “ spotting ”
and “ retouching.” Can you suggest a book from
which I might glean a little information on this
branch of photography ?
W. H. (Houghton-le-Spring.)
We have ourselves from time to time
explained such terms as you mention.
One of the standard books on the
subject is “ Retouching and Finishing
for Photographers," by D. S. Adamson,
published at 4s. 6d. post free. Natu¬
rally this contains a good deal of other
information that you will probably not
require, but it is an excellent work of
reference for all phases of negative and
print finishing. Our publishers can
supply it if required.
Per Cent Solutions.
so many formulae are gi\en only in
metric form.
Particulars of Emulsions.
Can you recommend a book giving infonnation of
curves, exposure, gradation and colour sensitivity
of various types of emulsions ?
• N. R. S. (Blackburn.)
We cannot remember any one book
that gives all the information you require.
Most of the plate-makers supply in¬
formation as to the characteristics of
their plates and films from every possible
point of view, and this is likely to be of.
considerable practical use to you. If
you write to the makers of the plates
and films in which you are interested
they will probably let you have all the
particulars you require.
Metol for Tank.
\
December 30th, 1936
Lantern Slides with Pyro.
If you consider pyro a good developer for lantern
slides, will you supply ine with a. working formula ?
E. G. M. (London.)
Although seldom used nowadays this
form of development, with practice, is
capable of producing the finest results.
We advise yon to work from three stock
solutions : —
A.
Pyro
I
OZ.
Sodium sulphite
2
oz.
Citric acid
40
grs.
Water to
10
oz.
B.
Ammonia (.880)
I
oz.
Water to
10
oz.
C.
Ammonium -bromide
I
oz.
Water to
10
oz.
For a
normal solution, to each
ounce of
water add A, 30 minims; B, 60 minims ;
C, 30 minims. If still warmer tones are
required, increase the exposure and add
more of C. This procedure must be
arrived at by experiment, but is easily
decided.
Swing Back.
I have acquired a camera with a swing back — a
mystery to me. W'hat is its purpose ?
G. P. (London.)
You should try to find an “ old hand "
who will explain and demonstrate the
movement. Its chief purpose is to get
vertical lines correct when the camera is
tilted upwards to include the upper
portion of a subject, the back then
being “swung" till it is vertical. A
focussing screen is really necessary to
adjust the focussing and stop, as the
definition is affected by this arrange¬
ment. If you can find the friend sug¬
gested, he will give additional tips as to
uses of the movement, which is of
special value in architectural work.
One-solution Hydroquinone.
Can you give me a fonnula for a hydroquinone
developer that can l)e made up in one solution
instead of two ? C. N. (Eastbourne.)
Dissolve 80 grs. potassium metabi¬
sulphite in 8 oz. water, and then dissolve
in this 50 grs. hydroquinone. In another
8 oz. water dissolve 840 grs. potassium
December 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
vii
Mi
©w inidii
The Annual Review
of fAe World’s Pictorial Photographic Work
Edited by F. J. MORTIMER, Hon. F.R.P.S., Editor of “The Amateur Photographer and Cinematographer’*
“ PHOTOGRAMS OF THE YEAR,” now making the 42nd annual appearance,
maintains the high standard of artistic achievement which has characterised it
from the first number.
This year’s subjects range from, everyday scenes and still-life studies to landscapes,
portraits and architecture. Beauty, art and technical skill are blended to produce
an outstanding volume of photographic excellence.
Keen photographers everywhere will find pleasurable occupation in making a
careful study of these splendid examples of the art of the camera and of noting
the latest developments in technique.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 30, 1936
The very
wide scope
of a
/~\NE big reason for the enormous
following that LEICAS have
obtained is their truly notable versa¬
tility. Literally, you can do the work
of a battery of ordinary cameras with
just one compact and handy Leica.
Landscapes, seascapes, genre studies,
architecture, sports scenes, groups,
portraits, distant telephoto work,
microphotography — all these, and a
lot more, are well within its generous
scope. A LEICA, in truth, represents
not just one camera, hut a dozen.
• Let ‘‘the WESTMINSTER ” show
you how a liberal allowance for your
• present camera, in EXCHANGE, and
Westminster Out-of-Income facilities,
• can help you in realising your ambi¬
tion and acquiring a LEICA.
I. .imtHP--' ■'
Leicas cost from £16 up¬
wards. Below is shown
the Model Ilia, with fl2
Summar lens, automatic
focussing, shutter speeds
to I/l.OOOtA sec., at £43
or 9 monthly payments
of £5 Os. id.
WESTMINSTER
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCHANGE, LTD.
119 Victoria street, S.W.l 81 Strand, W.C.2
( Victoria 0669) (TmpU Bar 2710)
111 Oxford Street, W.l 24 Charing Cross Road, W.C.2
{Gerrard {Temple Bar 7165)
. . RESOLVE TO BE A
1937 PRIZEWINNER!
(Rolleifleit
has won the “ Daily Herald ” first prize two
years In succession — it can pull off a prize
for you ! It is easy to use. Takes 12 pic>
tures on 3^x2^ roll film. Shows picture
right way up. Is remarkably versatile. With
f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar and Compur Rapid Shutter
(I/500th, T. and B.) . Price £25
SEE IT AT YOUR DEALERS
New prospectus from the Sole Importers :
R. F. HUNTER LTD., ‘Celfix House,’
51, Gray’s Inn Road, London, W.C.1
Phone: HOL. 7311 jl.
THE 1936 “ROLLEIFLEX”
£3,000 PRIZE PICTURE.
Experts are
satisfied
that JOHNSON’S SUPER FINE
GRAIN DEVELOPER containing
MERITOL
WINTER
T T CALL FOR
CONDITIONS
I
WIDE APERTURES
Wide apertures demand very high quaiity tenses.
ZEISS
LENSES
l(^N0Of^T0]
possess that extra quality that means so much, particularly to the
miniature camera user, who is faced with the extra handicap of a
necessarily high degree of enlargement. Zeiss lenses give crisp
enlargements from the smallest negatives.
Invest in a ZEISS TESSAR
Full particulars ; CARL ZEISS (Londotl) LTD.
*** 37-41, Mortimer Street - London, W.l
GIVES THE FINEST GRAIN ON
ALL MINIATURE FILMS.
Enlargements of 20 diameters or even more
with clear well-defined image are obtainable
from the negatives.
SUPER FINE DEVELOPER -
Tins to make 20 oz., 2/- each.
MERITOL
10-gramme bottle, 2/6. 1-oz. bottles, 4/6 each
Write for leaflets :
Johnson & Sons
Manufacturing Chemists, Ltd.
Hendon, London, N.W.4
The ‘PILOT 6’
ROLL-FILM REFLEX
12 exposoret in. sqnare on x (8-ei^snreJ film.
Althongb amazingly inexpensive, the ** Pilot 6 ** is a
lea] reflex camera, in every sense o! the word, and gives
yon the same working efficiency as mnch more costly
apparatns. Shatter speeds l/25th» l.'50th and 1/lOOth
sec., also B. and T. Focussing on gronnd^glass screen,
with deep hood ; a magnifier tor fine tocnssing is
provided. Full size wire-frame finder tor nsing the
“Pilot ” at eye-.’evel.
PRICES :
No. 13 Pilot 6. with f.’S.S anastigmat lens. ... 23 13 6
No. 14 Pilot 6, with f, '4.5 anastigmat lens. ... £5 5 0
No. 15 Pilot 6, with f.3.5 anastigmat lens. . £7 10 0
No. 16 Leather Carrying-case . lOs. Od.
No. 17 Ever-ready Carrying-case . 15s. Od
No. 18 Optochrom Filter, for Nos. 13 and 14. .lls. 3d.
No. 19 Optochrom Filter, for No. 15 . 12s. 6d.
No. 20 Supplementary Lens (focos to 2 ft.) tor Nos.
13 and 14 . 128. Od.
No. 21 Snpplemeotary Lens (tocos to 2 tt.) for No.
15 . 15s. Od.
SANDS HUNTER & CO., LTD.
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CAMERAS AND LENSES
LEICAS, Contaxes, Rolleiflexes, etc., in case of
failure to sell your miniature camera privately,
ring Holborn 4780 for immediate cash price. [0045
BELL’S 100 Stock-taking Bargains ; no reasonable
oilers refused ; unreasonable offers enter¬
tained : Press, Miniature, Cine. — 45, Newington
Butts, S.E.n. [0037
CAMERAS Exchanged and Bought ; largest stock
in S. London ; all materials ; Pathescope
agents ; special attention. — Humphrys, established
1840, 269/273, Rye Lane, London, S.E.15. [4791
Allens. — Baby Ikonta, Tessar f/3.5, Compur,
£7/19^ : 3x4 Dolly, Xenon f/2, Compur,
£8/10; 6x6 BriUiant, 1/7.7, 30/6; F/6.3 Model,
£2/19/6 : F/4.5 Model, Compur, and E.R. case,
£8/19/6.
Allens.— Reflex-Korelle, Victar f/3.5, £7/19/6 ;
3ix2} Ensign Auto-Speed, focal-plane shutter,
Aldis f/4.5, £7/10.
Allens. — Agfa Speedex Compur, f/4.5. Rapid
Compur, £4/19/6; 3,ix2i Ikonta, Novar f/4.5,
Compur, £6/17/6 ; Kodak Regent, Tessar f/4.5,
£16/10 ; Super Ikonta 2i square, Tessar f/3.5,
case, filter, lens hood, Albada, Proxar, £21/5.
Allens. — super ikonta, Tessar f/4.5, R. Comp.,
8 or 16, £14/10 ; 3a Auto. Kodak Special,
Tessar f/4.5, range-finder, Compur, £5/19/6 ;
3ix2i T.-P. Rubyette, Dallmeyer f/4.5. £8/10.
Allens. — 4x4 Praxidos, f/3.5, condenser, nega¬
tive holders, assorted masks, orange filter,
£14/10 ; 3x4 Magnaprint Enlarger, Dallmeyer
f/4.5, 90/-.
Allens. — For Generous Exchange allowances,
approximately two-thirds allowed on modern
cameras.— 168, Oldham Rd., Manchester, 4. Phone,
Collyhurst 2980. Closed 7 p.m. [0087
LEICA m. Chromium, Elmar f/3.5, E.R. case ;
perfect condition, £23, or nearest ; can be
inspected. — Buckland, Benmoor, Duckshill, North-
wood, Middlesex. [5818
CAMERAS AND LENSES
TVIEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l,
In Camera Specialists, offer the following bar¬
gains ; all apparatus guaranteed and sent on
5 days’ approval against full deposit ; maximum
allowance for saleable apparatus, either exchange
or cash ; our reputation your guarantee.
31x24 Newman & Guardia Sibyl Vitesse Folding,
2 rising and cross, N. & G. reflex finder,
Ross Xpres f/3.5, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
Wratten filter, tripod board, leather case ;
fine order, £17/10.
31 X 2i Tropical Model No. 6 Ensign Carbine
4 Roll Film, focussing, reversible and wire¬
frame finder, fitted Aldis-Butcher f/4.5, Compur,
1 to l/250th, £4/5.
yOIGTLANDER Perkeo Roll Film Camera, focus¬
sing adjustment, direct finder, fitted Voigt-
lander .Skopar f/3.5, Compur shutter, 1 to l/300th
sec., colour filter, supplementary lens, instructions,
£6.
31x2} Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta Roll Film
4 Camera 530/2UCPR, fitted Tessar f/4.5,
Compur sliutter, l/250th, cable release ; perfect
order, £13/12/6.
Agfa Speedex Clack Roll Film, 16 pictures on
3}x2} spool, Jenar lens f/8 ; as new, 17/6.
31 X 2} Ensign Selfix 20, as above, fitted Ensar
4 f/4.5, Mulchro shutter, 1 to 1/lOOth ;
as new, £2/17/6.
31x2} Ensign Selfix 20, as above, fitted Ensar
4 f/7.7, focussing, speeded shutter ; as new,
£1/10.
31 X 21 Ensign Selfix 20 Roll Film, reversible and
4 direct finder, Ensar f/6.3, focussing, speeded
shutter ; as new, £1/15.
yOIGTLANDER Brilliant Roll Film Camera.
f/0.3 Voigtar, speeded shutter ; as new, £2/10.
ZEISS Ikon Ikonta Roll Film, 16 pictures on
3ix2} spool, direct finder, Novar f'4.5,
Telma 'sliutter, l/25th to l/125th, delayed action ;
as new, £3/5.
WANTED to I’urchase for Cash, High-class
Apparatus.
NO Sale Lists i.saued ; enquiries by post will
receive prompt and careful attention.
EXCEI’TIONAL Deferred Payment Terms ; Re¬
pairs by experienced workmen ; estimates
free by return post.
Developing, Printing and Enlarging, our
speciality ; best possible results guaranteed ;
quick service.
NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 122, Regent St., W.l.
[0010
EXAKTA Multispeed Model B, Tessar f/2. 8,
E.R. case ; excellent condition, £20. — Below.
ZEISS Miroflex 34x24, Tessar f/4.5, Dallmeyer
Telephoto t/5.6, 8 dark slides, leather case,
special processing tanks ; good condition, £26. —
Below.
T.-P. Reflex 34x2}, Tessar f/4.5, 3 double dark
slides, leather case ; condition old but good,
£10. — Below.
The above are on view by appointment at
9, Stanstead Grove, Catford, S.E.6. Phone
Forest Hill Five Nine Six Three. [5813'
T.-P. Victory Reflex 3}x2}, revolving back, Cooke
lens f/4.5, T.-P. slides, case ; good condition ;
offers or exchange Folding Miniature. — 17, Gilling¬
ham Rd., Cricklewood. [5820
N. & G. Vitesse 3}x24, Ross f/3.5, F.P.A., leather
case ; cost £35 ; excellent condition, £10. —
Box 328, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.” [5822
TAXIPHOTE 45 X 107, trays for 300 positives ;
what offers ? — Box 329, c/o “ The Amateur
Photographer.” [5823
For Sale. — Abbeydale Enlarger, 4-pl., f/4.5
Aldis lens, £12/12 ; also Electric Dry Mounter,
Akron, 15-in., with zinc plates, £10 ; also
Whole-plate Victa Camera, 6 D.D. mahogany
slides and tripod, f/6.3 Aldis ; also Kodak De¬
veloping Tanks, teak and vulcanite, for whole-
plate and half-plate flat film ; offers to — Bailey,
Chemist, Highgate, N.6. [5827
ACCESSORIES
Bellows. — A11 sizes stocked ; lowest prices ;
camera cases. — A. Maskens & Sons, 12a, Cross
St., Islington, London, N.l. [0083
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decides not to retain goods they must be returned to
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remit amount to seller, but if not, seller instructs
us to return amount to depositor. Carriage is paid
by the buyer, but in event of no sale, and subject to
there being no different arrangement between buyer
and seller, each pays carriage one way. The seller
takes the risk of loss or damage in transit, for which
we take no responsibility. For transactions up to
£10 a deposit fee of 1/- is charged ; over £10 and
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WARNING
We have received many complaints from our
readers in regard to the business methods of
Mr. R. L. Green, trading as R. L. Green’s Photo¬
graphic Exchange, of 218, Fore Street, Edmonton,
London, N.18, or (possibly with different initials)
as Cine Photo Supplies, 4, Holborn Place, High
Holborn, W.C.I.
For some considerable time we have refused to
Insert his advertisements in “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher and Cinematographer,” and from the
complaints we have received it would appear that
his practice is to communicate with private
advertisers having goods for sale, offering to take
such goods in exchange for others, or to purchase
for cash. Readers are advised to ignore all such
offers from this quarter.
CINEMATOGRAPH APPARATUS
Movie cameras. Projectors, Screens, Films ; in¬
spection invited. — Illustra Enterprises, 159,
Wardour St., London. [5828
Reduced Film Hire. — 9.5 Supers, 1/- per reel ;
send P.C. for particulars and second-hand
list. — Camera Craft, 446, Green Lanes, Palmers
Green, N. [0050
Lady has for sale. — Ensign Super 16 Projector,
complete with 2 cabinets and accessories ;
voltage 250 ; good as new ; cost £60 ; will
accept £20. — ^Box 331, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5825
I LANTERNS & ENLARGERsI
J^ANCASTER
JgNLARGERS.
VERTICAL and Horizontal, for every size
negative, from Leica to 12x10. Condensers,
diffused or mercury vapour illumination.
J^IST, fully illustrated, post free on request.
J. LANCASTER & SON, LTD., 54, Irving St..
Birmingham, 15. Telephone, Midland 0372.
Clearance Sale List of Shop-soiled Enlargers,
post free. — ^Lancaster, 54, Irving St., Bir¬
mingham.
Enlargers. — List of parts for own construction ;
postage 2d. — Lancaster, 54, Irving St.,
Birmingham. [0082
EXCHANGE AND WANTED
WANTED. — Dallmeyer Snapshot Roll Film Cam¬
era. — Loader, 15, Olive Grove, Blackpool. [5819
YOi; CAN DEAL IN PERFECT SAFETY THROUGH OUR DEPOSIT SYSTEM.
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 30, 1936
The EUMIG JUNIOR
MU PROJECTOR
YOURS FOR 20/2 down and 17 similar
monthly payments.
Available for 8 mm., 9^ mm. or 16 mm.
This new EUMIG Projector is without doubt the
Best Value in High Grade Cin6 Projectors, and
incorporates nnany refinements which were pre¬
viously only to be found in much more expensive
machines. Still picture device. F/1.6 Meyer
Kinon lens. Very compact. Amazing Brilliance.
No resistance required.
Send for leaflet giving full details.
3 YEARS TO PAY
Only 5 per cent per annum is added for
Hire Purchase accommodation up to 36
months, or over 9 months no interest
is charged.
Obviously our self-financed easy terms
offer you the best value.
The Beist Value
f/2-9
ANASTICMAT
^"'iQ'Gonly
The above Vauxhall camera represents the most
stupendous value ever offered. The unbreakable
body is fitted with all the latest refinements such
as automatic pan. window covers. Remote
shutter control, etc., etc.
GET YOURS
NOW FOR
8/9
down and 1 1 similar
monthly payments.
Or with Compur “ S ** . £6 15 0
Compur Rapid . . £7 I9 6
THE CAMERA CO.
320. Ufidge Mowd. VietoriM.
Tf'.EPrtO.'it; vc-C'.,'A -saej «»NO S4G3 -
52, fJtiidC. A. £*.2. TELfonOME' city C4a?
EXCHANGE AND WANTED |
■^■^ANTED Urgently for Cash. — Miniature Cam-
TT eras. Enlargers and Accessories of all kinds,
particularly Leicas, Contax Models 2 and 3, Super
Ikontas, Rolleiflexes and Exaktas ; complete
outfits purchased, however large ; as specialists
we are able to give the highest prices in the
trade. — R. G. Lewis, The Miniature Camera
Specialist, 202, High Holborn, London, W.C.l.
Holborn 4780. [0033
WANTED for Cash. — Modern Miniature Cameras
and Accessories, also Enlargers ; good prices
given ; urgently required — Leicas, Zeiss Ikontas,
Rolleiflexes ; call or write ; satisfaction guaran¬
teed. — City Pharmacy, 27, Chancery Lane, London,
W.C.2. [0012
URGENTLY Required. — Leicas, Contaxes, Rollei¬
flexes, Enlargers, and all good makes of
modern miniature cameras ; good cash prices
given. — Wainstead, Ltd., 3b, Richmond Rd.,
Kingston-on-Thames. [0042
Exchange. — i-pl. international Camera, flood¬
lights, spotlight ; want Miniature Camera, or
offers. — Box 327, c/o “ The Amateur Photographer.”
[5821
WANTED. — T.-P. or Similar Reflex 2ix3i or
4ix3i, good lens (at least f/3.5) and
mechanism essential ; appearance immaterial ;
roll adapter, £3 to £5. — Box 332, c/o “ The
Amateur Photographer.” [5826
WANTED. — Ashford Tripod, state condition and
price. — Box 330, c/o “ The Amateur Photo¬
grapher.” [5824
M ATER I AL.S
ALTON, Cardiff, 14, Quay St. A depot for
rV photographers In South Wales.
TT" ALTON, Belfast, 64, York St. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
J\ Wednesday, 1 p.m.
K ALTON, Edinburgh, 21, Haddington Place,
Leith Walk. Price list free. Please call.
K ALTON, Bristol, 150, Victoria St. Hours,
9 to 7 : Wednesday, 1 p.m. Callers
welcomed.
K ALTON, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 121, Scotswood Rd.
Prices less postage to callers.
K ALTON, Manchester, 99, London Rd. Hours,
9 to 7 ; Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, London, 61, Farringdon Rd., E.C.l.
Send for price list.
K ALTON, Birmingham, 7, Albany Rd., Harborne.
Orders dispatched per return.
K ALTON, Leeds, 38, Bridge End. Hours, 9 to 7 ;
Wednesday, 1. Please call.
K ALTON, Glasgow, 397, Argyle St. Prices less
postage to callers.
K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Bromide, glossy, velvet,
matt, normal, vigorous, extra vigorous, single¬
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K ALTON “ Kaltona ” Cream, smooth and rough,
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K ALTON Gaslight Paper: lix2i, 1/6 gross;
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i-pl., 2/- 72 sheets, 3/6 gross : i-pl., 2/- 36 sheets,
3/6 72, 6/6 gross ; whole-plate, 1/9 dozen, 3/6 36,
9/6 gross.
K ALTON Postcards, bromide and gaslight, first
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To Clear W.J.U
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case. List price
£2 10s.
Shop - soiled ')C /
Model .
TRIPOD
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A neat and convenient
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The flat disc remains
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To Clear .
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METER
ELECTRIC DARK¬
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An electric dark-room lamp
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DARK-ROOM Electric LAMPS
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AUTO-TIMER
List Price (including leather case) 14/6
OUR
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This is one of the neatest and most
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It releases the shutter fifteen seconds
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8/6
The ONE-HAND CAMERA HOLDER
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ATTWOOD. — Special Line Bromide Cream Royal,
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BURT’S Gaslight and Bromide Paper, vigorous
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WE HAVE the NEW KORELLE
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Fitted slow speeds
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Speeds of 2 secs, to
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With f/2.9 Eadi-
»! 7:1 7:0
Or 12 equal pay¬
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With f/3.6 Zeiss
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Or 12 equal pay¬
ments o! 38/7 per
month
Ever-ready Case,
25/- extra.
ROLLEIFLEX AND
ROLLEICORD ROLL-
FILM REFLEX
Purchase by Service Terms.
6x6 cm. Automatic Rolleiflex, f/3.6
Zeiss Tessar lens, new l/600th
sec , Compur shutter .
Or 12 equal payments of £2 3 9 per
month.
6x6 cm. New Rolleicord, f/3.6 Zeiss
Triotar. Compur shut- ^ I A • I A
ter to l/300th sec.. tlO.IV.V
Or 12 equal payments of £1 8 10 per
month.
6x6 cm. Rolleicord, f/4.5 Zeiss
Triotar, Compur shut- £14:10:0
Or 12 equal payments o! £1 5 4 per
month.
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SEVEN DAYS' APPROVAL.
4.5x6 cm. V.P. Tenax, f/4.5 Dogmar lens, 5 slides, F.P.
adapter and case . £2 18 6
4.5 ' 6 cm. V.P. lea Atom, f/6.3 anastigmat, Compound
shutter, 12 slides and F.P. adapter and case. ... £2 2 0
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby, f/3.5 Foth anastigmat lens, focal-
plane shutter and purse . £3 18 6
3Jx2i lhagee Roll Film, f/4.5 Ihagee anastigmat,
delayed Compur shut ter and leather case. As new £4 4 0
9.5 and 16 mm.Celfix Cine Projector, 250-watt lamp, motor
drive, forward and reverse, variable resistance and carrying-
case . £18 17 6
^-pl. T -P. Ruby Reflex, revolving back, f/4.5 Aldis
anastigmat, 3 D.D. slides and filter . £7 0 0
16-on-3tx2J tkonta, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar, Compur shutter
and purse . £7 18 6
Metraphot Photo-cell Exposure Meter and leather case
£1 17 6
4i-in. f/6.8 Koristka Anastigmat, in Compur shutter
£17 6
3i X 2i Norfolk, double extension, f/3.5 anastigmat lens,
delayed Compur shutter, 3 slides, roU-filrn adapter £5 5 0
Model II Leica, f/2 Summar lens, built-in range-finder
£27 0 0
3^x2^ N & G. Folding Reflex, f/4.5 Ross Xpres lens,
3 D.D. slides, Graflex roll-holder, F.P. adapter, lens
hood and leather case. Good condition . £24 15 0
^-pl. Cameo Double Extension, f/6.3 Lumar anastigmat.
Trichro shutter, 6 slides and screen . £1 18 6
2}x2i Brilliant, f/4.5 Skopar lens, Compur shutter,
case . £4 17 6
9.5-mm. Coronet Cine Projector, with resistance, any
voltage . . £1 15 9
4.5x6 cm. Zeiss Bebe, f/5, speeded shutter, i to i/iootb
sec., 6 slides and 2 purses . £2 5 0
3J X 2i Goerz Tengor, f/4.5 Dogmar lens, Compur shutter
£4 15 0
square Automatic Rolleiflex, f/4.5 Zeiss Tessar.
Compur shutter, set of 4 filters and case . £15 17 6
4-in. f;4.5 Aldis Uno Anastigmat Lens, with flange
Unsoiled . £2 7 6
9.5-mm. Pathe Home Movie, hand turned and resistance
£3 18 6
35-mm. No. 9 Empire Universal Projector, motor drive,
safety spool boxes in all-enclosed fireproof projecting
case. As new . £10 17 6
3x2 De Luxe Ensignette, f/6.3 Aldis- anastigmat and
case . £1 12 6
2ix2J Reflecta Reflex (Roll Film), f/4.5 Brilliant ana¬
stigmat lens, speeded shutter . £3 18 6
J-pl. Cameo, double extension, f/6.3 Zeiss Tessar, Compur
shutter, 3 slides, focussing screen. New condition £5 12 6
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December 30, I93f6
GRANVILLE
WHOLESALE STOCKISTS
For the convenience of our customers a whole¬
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following :
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SHEFFIELD.
Photo Trading Co., Ltd., 17 19,
Change Alley.
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SOUTHAMPTON.
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All British, first quality Printing Papers
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144
Sheets
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Price
2 lenses
in mount.
1 in.
2 in.
s. d.
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8. d.
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1-5/16 in.
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1 9
6 0
2 in.
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41 in.
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22 6
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EVERY FRIDAY 4d.
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LEICA Prints, Continental style, wide margins,
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228, Roundhay Rd., Leeds, 8. [0005
1/Q DOZEN, 9d. 6, 6d. 3, 2d. 1.— Postcards
/ O from small film or plate, retouching and
vignettes included. — Speight, 38, Gainsborough
Avenue, Oldham. [0017
Enlargements of Quality, postcard Printing,
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Enlargements, hlgh-class, reasonable ; send
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Cheshire. [5585
RE TOUCHING
Retouching. — First-class work pronptly exe¬
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MODERNIZE YOUR CAMERA
£1:1:0
Sensa¬
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Offer
£1:1:0
The new “ Trofi ** Range-finder, latest optical type. Absolutely
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PHOTOGRAPHY
MADE EASY
Third Edition Revised throughout
By R. CHILD BAYLEY
Author of ** The Complete Photographer,**
**Hand Cameras.” ** Photographio
Enlarging **
AS
EASY AS
B
This is a book for photographic beginners, and,
if carefully studied, it will enable the novice
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the case.
" Photography Made Easy ” should be read
by everyone taking up photography : it
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Crown 8vo. 250 pp. Stout paper covers
Price 2/- net By Post 2/3
Obtainable from all leading booksellers, or direct by
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HOME CINE BARGAINS
Kodatoy 16-mm. New.
Pathe Talkie. As new.
. £1 7 6
£50 0 0 complete.
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Kodascope A, with filters, 250<watt lighting
£35 0 0
Bolex 9.5-mm . £20 0 0
Many others.
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STOCK OF
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An Ideal Pocket Companion.
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EXCEPTIONAL ALLOWANCES
when purchasing nqw apparatus Including ; —
Leica, Super Ikonta,
Rolleicord, Rolleiflex,
Exakta, Makina,
Super Nettel.Contax,
Retina, etc., etc., etc.
Write for Special offer, stating
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requirements.
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PART EXCHANGE SPECIALISTS
The exchange of photographic apparatus is our
business, we can be relied on to give you the
best allowance on your instrument. Consult us
before making your exchange.
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Ptt OTO- CHE '‘.'t I ST -nr
228. Roundhay Rd Lee.ds 42057
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December 30, 1936
THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENT^
xiii
X ENTRUST US X
WITH YOUR DIFFICULT WORK!
Our experienced staff know the right grade of
paper to suit your negatives, thus obtaining the
highest class results. Panchromatic lighting
system. Enlarging, artistically mounted, our
speciality.
Send for price list and special trial
offer. Postage paid on all orders.
New works recently acquired from Premier Film
Co., Upper Grove Street.
GRANVILLE CULLIMAN & Go., Ltd.
LEAMINGTON SPA.
“CRAFTSMAN” DE LUXE
ENLARGING BROMIDE
ALL SURFACES for Ezhibitian Work.
12 sheet packets, 8ix6i, 1/6, 10x8 2/-,
12 X 10 2/10, 15 X 12 4/9. Post free. Also
in 6d. and l/« packets.
Bend for fuU list of Plates, Papers,
Postcards, Mounts and Tissue.
MARSHALL & CO. (Nottm.) LTD., Dept. M
PHOTO WORKS. NOTTINGHAM.
LONCOUC/IVOOALONLOUC/TVCOA^
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I2''x 10", 1/6 each — I5''x 12", 2/- each —
20" X 16", 2/6 each. Any surface. Guaranteed
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Your film Developed and i Velox glazed print made
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takes up to 6 X 6 cm. films and plates, one*
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progressive miniature dealers, or WTite
to sole importer :
R. E. Schneider, 46, Farringdon Street, E.C.4
FINLAY
COLOUR PROCE//
AUTUMN TINTS
Photograph these, and take flash¬
light photos in your home during
the winter.
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Colour Photography Specialists
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REFLEX-KORELLE
A True Reflex. Coupled shut¬
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shutter I /25th to I /500th,
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From £10 : 10 : 0
With F/3.5 Victar.
R. A. FLEMING & Co., Ltd.
32, LORD ST., LIVERPOOL, 2
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iJe/lMATEUR
PftOTOGRAPHER
DIARY
and Handbook for 1937
This useful little handbook contains, in addition to the usual diary
pages — one week to the page — over fifty pages of facts and formulae
for the keen camera user. Information is given on developing, fixing
baths, mountants, and finishing negatives and prints. Numerous
reference tables dealing with hyperfocal distances, enlarging, screen
distances for lantern projection and exposures are included, as well
as sections for exposure records and personal memoranda.
Size 3|x5f inches, well printed, neatly
and strongly bound in leather cloth, with
back loop pencil and round corners.
Price 1 /6 net By post 1 /7
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THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER ADVERTISEMENTS
December 30, 1936
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MINIATURE CINE THEATRES
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London :
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281, 0;iford St., VV.i.
t^Stock Exchange Branch,
I, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2
35, Brompton Rd., S.W.3.
13, Kensington High St., \V.8.
65, Notting Hill Gate, W.ir.
191-2, TottenhamCt.Rd.,\V.i.
2, Northumberland Ave,W.C.2.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
Expert Service at All Addresses :
121, Cheapside, E.C.2.
216, UpperTootiiig Rd.,S.\N’.i7
Holloway. —66a, Seven Sisters
Rd.
Crouch End. -27, Topsfield
Parade.
t^North Harrow. — 537, Pinner
Rd.
t'ArCroydon. — 12, George St.
Kingston. — 30, Thantes St.
WaHord. — 142, St. Albans Rd.
Catford. — 62a, Rushey Green.
Canterbury. — 38, High St.
Cheltenham. — 1 14, Promenade.
Salisbury -17 & 19, Catherine
St.
Newport (Mon.). — 43, Commer¬
cial St.
Yeovil.— 2, High St.
Swansea.— 26, Castle St.
★Liverpool.— 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Gebescope A in stock at f
3x4 cm. Baby Ikonta, f/6.3
lens. Fair con-
dition .
2^x1 1 V.P. Kodak Special,
f/4.5 Kodak, Diomatic shutter.
Good condition. . £2:17:6
4.5x10.7 cm. Juies Richard
Steresocopic, 5.5-cm. Goerz anas-
tigmats f/6,S, changing-bo.x, case.
Fair condition. . £2:17:6
ShxZi Voigtlander Roll Film,
Skopar f/4.5, Compur. Very
good condition. . £3:10:0
Zeiss Ikonta 520, i6-on-3iX2l
film, Novar f/4.5, delayed Telma.
Fair condition. C A .1 .ti.
List £6 . 3t4.#.b
3.ix2} Ensign Tropical Roll
Film Reflex, Dallnicyer f/4.5, case.
Good condition. . . , £4:7:6
3}x2,i Agfa Self-erecting, .\po-
tar f/4.5, delayed Compur. /Is
List £6 6s. £4.12:6
9.5 Miller, Dallmeyer f/3.5,
5 speeds, portrait attachment,
filter, case. Very good condition.
. £4:17:6
5-cm. Elmar f/3.5 Lens, coupled
for Leica. Good
condition . XiJ#XU»U
3x4 cm. Foth-Derby Focal-
plane, f/2.5 Foth, delayed shutter,
purse. Good con- £C*1C.n
dition .
6x6 cm. Zeiss Ikoflex, Novar
f/4.5. Goodcondi- CC.IC.O
iion. List £7 15s. iiJ.itJ.w
2ix2J Rolteiflex, f/3.8 Tessar,
case. Good con- CQ.’J.Cl
dition . XO./.D
2}x21 Auto. Rolleiflex, f/3.8
Tessar. Good C17.1fl.n
condition .
2^x2i Auto. Rolleiflex, f/3.5
Tessar, Compur Rapid, i /500th.
""" £19:10:0
Roland, i6-on-3^x 2\ film, com¬
bined range-finder and view¬
finder, 7-cm. Meyer Plasmat f/2.7,
Compur. Good COQ.Ift.n
condition. List C30 • 1,\J *11
t£3
Above are at
28 OLD BOND ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Regent 1228.
3x2 Krauss Rollette, Zeiss
Tessar f/6.8, Compur, frame
finder, easy loading back. Fair
condition . . £3:3:0
3} X 2^ Ensign Carbine 6, Aldis
Uno f/4.5, Mulchro shutter, rising
front. Good con-
dition . X0#0#U
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, resist¬
ance. Good condition £3:5:0
13x18 mm. Minifex, f/3.5
Vidar, 3-speed delaved shutter.
£3:12:6
3Vx2} Goerz Tenax, Dogmar
f/4.5, Compound, i/25oth sec.,
2 D-D. slides, F.P. adapter, purse
case. Fair condi- £3:17:6
2^xl| lhagee Weeny-Ultrix,
Ihagee f/4.5, Proiitor delayed
shutter, soft pouch, also leather
case. £3:18:6
4.5x6 cm. Ernemann Focal-
plane, 7. 5-cm. Eriiotar f/4.5,
self-capping, 12 slides, F.P.
adapter. Good
condition .
3x4 cm. Fotet, Vidar f/4.5.
Compur, i/3O0th CC.fi.O
sec. As new.... AitJ.V.V
3ix2i Ensign Auto. Speed
Focal-plane, .\ldis Uno f/4.5
. £6:6:0
4^x31 Apem Focal-plane, 5-in.
Apern f/4.5, self-capping, i/i6th
to i/8ocrtii sec., T. and B., 3 D.D.
slides, leather case. Good con-
£6:19:6
3^x2^ Mentor Folding Reflex,
i2-cm. Zeiss Tessar f/4.5, also
9-in. Dallmeyer Dallon f/5.6 Tele¬
photo lens, 3 D.D. slides, F.P.
adapter, leather ca§e. Fair con-
£11:11:0
3tx2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex,
13. 5-cm. Ross Xpres f/4.5, swing
front, revolving back, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Good
condition. List £19.19.0
£52 5s.. . .
Above are at
66a SEVEN SISTERS RD.
HOLLOWAY London, N.7
Telephone: North 3573.
Ombrux Exposure Meter. Good
condition. List jC1*1C-A
£3 7s. 6d . x1:1d:U
Kodak Amateur Printer, up to
5x4 and postcard, with 2 lamps.
Good condition. £?'l.iC.A
List £3 3s . Xl.lD.U
41x2^ Auto. Kodak 116, f/6.3
Kodak, Kodex shutter, portrait
attachment, case. Cl T
Good condition. . . XX •* I *0
9.5 Pathe Kid, super attach¬
ment, resistance.
Good condition.. X^«#
3^x21 Zeiss Ikonta 520/2,
Novar f/6.3, Derval shutter,
leather case. Good condition.
^‘‘^+'73“ £3:0:0
Electro Betti Meter. /Is new.
£3:3:0
Weston 650 Leicameter. Good
. £3:19:6
41x2f Kodak 616, Kodak
f/4.5, Compur. Good condition.
. £5:5:0
9.5 Dekko, f/2.5 Tavlor-Hobson.
Good condition. . . £5:10:0
3Jx2t Kodak Six-20, f/4.5
Kodak, Compur Rapid, i/4oofb.
Good condition.
List £8 8s . dtD.iy.D
Kodascope Eight-30. Good con-
dMon. List £9 93. £0.0:0
9.5 Pathe Home Movie, super
attachment, motor, group re¬
sistance, titler. Very good con-
£8:10:0
12-in. Dallmeyer Telephoto
Lens f/4.5, case.
Good condition. . . XO •XI •U
8 -mm. Keystone Camera, f/3.5
Velostigmat, also 13-mm. Dall¬
meyer f/1.9 lens, case. Good
£10:10:0
9x12 cm. Zeiss Miroflex,
16. 5-cm. Tessar .f/4.5, 6 slides,
F.P. adapter, J-pl. roll-film
adapter, also 9x12 cm. roll-film
adapter. Good £22:10:0
4^x3i N. & G. New Ideal
Sibyl, 138-mm. Ross Xpres f/4.5,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, lens hood,
case. Good con- X?0*ilQ.C
dition . Xil.XO.D
3\x2^ lea Minimum Palmos
Focal-plane, Tessar f/4.5, 3 D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter, case. Fair
£10:15:0
3^x2} Ensign Special Reflex,
5-iri. Dallmeyer Press f/3.5, 6
slides, roll - film holder, case.
Good condition. . £11:15:0
5x4 Adams* B Minex Reflex, re¬
volving back, 7i-in. Ross Xpres
f/4.5, also 6|-iu. Zeiss Protar
f/6.3 (iii-in. f/12.5), i/8th
to i/6ooth sec., T. and B., 4 D.D.
slides, case. £ i 1 ♦ I 7 *15
Good condition X X X • X I *0
4-pl. (and 13x18 cm.) Thorn-
ton-Pickard Folding Ruby, double
extension, revolving back, focal-
plane, i/ioth to i/r,oooth sec.
and Time, 8i-in. Voigtlander
Heliar f/4.5, 3 book-form D.D.
slides, F.P. adapter. Good con-
£14:15:0
3^x2^ T.-P. Special Ruby Re-
flex, 5j-in. Dallmeyer Pentac
f/2.9, 3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter,
case. Good con
dition Cost £30 XXD#XD#ll
16-mm. Bell'Howell Filmo,
2-in. lens, 200-watt lamp, reverse,
stills, resistance 200-250, case.
£21:15:0
3^ X 2^ N. & G. Folding Reflex,
6-in. Dallmeyer Dalmac f/3.5,
3 D.D. slides, F.P. adapter, case.
Splendid condi-
tion. List £56 X^O*XU*U
3^x21 Zeiss Ikon Miroflex
Folding Reflex, 12-cm. Tessar
f/3-5. 6 slides, F.P. adapter,
roll-film holder, case. Good con-
£58“2s.6d"“‘ £29:10:0
9x12 cm. (and i-pl.) Nettel
Miroflex, 16. 5-cm. Tessar f/2.7,
6 slides, F.P. adapter, 3^x2^ roll-
film holder, graduated sky filter,
Lios exposure meter, case. Good
' £29:15:0
>16ot^e are at
281 OXFORD ST.
London, W.I
Telephone: Mayfair 0859.
THE NEW KORELLE II
IN STOCK AT
London :
28, Old Bond St., W.i.
281, Oxford St., W.I.
35, Ludgate Hill, E.C.4.
121, Cheapside, E.C.2
Croydon. — 12, George St.
Liverpool. — 73, Lord St.
Leeds. — 37, Bond St.
Generous
1, Copthall Chambers, E.C.2.
35, Brompton Rd., S.VV.3.
191-2, Tottenham Court Rd.,
W.I.
2, Northumberland Avenue,
W.C.2.
Crouch End. — ^17, Topsfield
Parade.
North Harrow. — 537, Pinner
Rd.
exchange allowance.
6x6 cm. Reflex Korelle II, f/2.9
Radionar, with automatic speeds of
i/ioth, i/5th, I and 2 secs., and
delayed action .... £17:17:0
Ever-Ready Case, £1 5s. Od.
Or, inclading case, £2 14s. 7d. down and
eleven monthly payments of £1 11s. 6d.
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