New Pin-Registered High-Speed 16mm Motion-Picture Camera

The development of the Locam series of intermittent pin-registered cameras has included a patented crank used in the intermittent mechanism which has proven superior to geared designs, especially during high-speed operation, for eliminating backlash and induced vibration. Module construction provides for interchange- ability of major components, greater reliability and easier maintenance. The shutter is conventional but operates at a half-revolution per frame, making possible an equivalent opening of 180°, which was not before available in cameras of this type. A solid-state electronic speed control offers infinitely variable frame-rate selection over the entire range and regulates film speed to within 1% at 400 frames s. Film shot at this speed was projected to show picture quality and extreme steadiness.

Print ISSN

0361-4573

Published

1968-09

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J16727