Kodak Brownie 500 Cine Projector

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
1956-1963 in Rochester and United States
maker:
Kodak
Kodak Brownie 500 cine projector model A5 8mm

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Kodak Brownie 500 cine projector model A5 8mm
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
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For 8mm silent film; Kodak projection Ektanar lens F:3/4", f/1.6. Auto threading still/reverse/forward, lamp motor, eleveation, framing controls. Integral case. 110v 60 cps.

Brownie 500 model A5 8mm cine projector, made by the Eastman Kodak Company in the United States, late 1950s.

The Brownie 500 was designed for home use, and was intended to be simple to use. A single control allowed the user to forward projection, show stills, reverse action and power rewind, without moving belts or reels. The 400 foot reel capacity meant a 30 minute movie could be shown.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/7800
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 295 mm x 270 mm x 150 mm,
type:
cine projector
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Side Panel From Kodak Brownie 500 cine projector

Side Panel From Kodak Brownie 500 cine projector

Side Panel From Kodak Brownie 500 cine projector.

Object Number:
1990-5036/7800/1
type:
panel - surface component
Kodak Brownie 500 Cine Projector

Kodak Brownie 500 Cine Projector

For 8mm silent film; Kodak projection Ektanar lens F:3/4", f/1.6. Auto threading still/reverse/forward, lamp motor, eleveation, framing controls. Integral case. 110v 60 cps.

Object Number:
1990-5036/7800/2
type:
cine projector