Description: WOLLENSAK Model 43 Movie Camera The Wollensak Model 43 is a vintage camera manufactured by the Wollensak Optical Company in the late 1950s. This classic piece of film equipment that holds a special place in the history of photography and filmmaking. Its classic, vintage design is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage photography equipment. It features a unique three-lens turret and an adjustable aperture. The film door swings open, and the chamber is spot-frosted (the metal panel is machined to look like silvery fish scales - A very nice touch. Format: 8mm Transport: Spring-wind Exposure: Manual Approximate date of manufacture: 1957 Approximate original price: $99.50 Special facts and popular “Collector” features 1. It uses 16mm film that was popular in the 1940s and 1950s. 2. It’s a compact portable camera - which made it ideal for capturing on-the-go footage – a significant collector point. It features a Cine-Velostigmat lens with adjustable focal length and aperture settings (See photos). The viewfinder shows the three color lines that tell you the best lens selection for each video clip. It’s easy to do because all you do is rotate the “turret” to correct the lens and align the red dots. 3. The camera is known for its sturdy construction and reliability, making it a favorite among amateur and professional filmmakers of its time. 4. It is a hand-cranked camera that requires manual winding to “power it,” advance the film, and operate the camera. Video Clips Vintage Wollensak Model 43 Film Camera Review 🎥 (youtube.com) https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=WOLLENSAK%20Model%2043%20camera&mid=A1410F3EFD9D0B414B38A1410F3EFD9D0B414B38&ajaxhist=0
Price: 30 USD
Location: Vista, California
End Time: 2024-12-13T18:36:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Wollensak
Film Format: Standard 8 mm
Color: Gray
Custom Bundle: No
Model: WOLLENSAK 43
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
