American Cinematographer - December 1970 - 8

WHAT'S
NEW
,

IN PRODUCTS

SERVICES AND LITERATURE

user. There is no minimum rental re¬
quirement for TODD-AO 35. Either one
lens, a full set, or a complete equipment
package is available according to the
producer's requirements. There are no
additional costs beyond the established
competitive rental charges.

TODD-AO ANNOUNCES NEW
LENSES for 35mm. CINEMATOG¬
RAPHY
The new TODD-AO 35 anamorphic
lens system for 35mm. photography is
now available for both testing and pro¬
duction, according to Fred Hynes of
TODD-AO and Dr. Richard Vetter, de¬
veloper of the lenses. The new lenses
incorporate several new computerdesigned concepts together with the
long-established TODD-AO reputation
for exceptional quality.
The lens system is for anamorphic
"scope" photography, providing a
2.35:1 aspect ratio. Focal lengths of
38mm., 50mm., 75mm., 100mm.,
200mm. and a motorized 10-to-1 zoom
lens of 50mm. to 500mm., are now
available. The 200mm. telephoto lens
also serves as an insert, or macro lens
with a unique 1:1 close-up capability.
An extreme wide-angle lens and several
telephoto lenses up to 300mm. are also
available for special purposes. Existing
"scope" projection lenses are utilized
for exhibition of films photographed in
TODD-AO 35.
Among the features of the new ana¬
morphic lens system is a constant com¬
pression ratio at all focus distances from
close-up to infinity. This important cap¬
ability insures that faces photographed
at any distance are reproduced accurate¬
ly on the screen without distortion.
Other features include faster speeds at
both f and T-stop calibrations, along
with smaller size and lighter weight. The
lenses mount on BNC, BNC-R, Arriflex
and Mark II cameras and are supplied
with interchangeable mounts. A change
from one camera mount to another can
be accomplished with ease in the field
by the camera crew.
Rental
arrangements for TODDAO 35 lenses and accessories are tai¬
lored to meet the exact needs of the

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unit puts the panel into a comfortable
back slant position for ease of opera¬
tion.
The Master Intervalometer is listed in
the Arriflex catalog under the number
339-334 and sells for $796.00. For
detailed information please contact the
Arriflex Corporation of America, P.O.
Box 1050, Woodside, N.Y. 11377 or
1011 Chestnut Street, Burbank, Cali¬
fornia 91502.

Further information regarding
TODD-AO 35 can be obtained from
Fred Hynes of TODD-AO (1021 N.
Seward Street, Hollywood, California
90038) or Dr. Richard Vetter, developer
of the new lenses. Sales representatives
for TODD-AO 35 are Carl Williams and
Lawrence Hatch, and Douglas Fries of
the TODD-AO Camera Department.

STANCO CINE 8/16mm AUTOMATIC
FILM SPLICER

NEW MASTER INTERVALOMETER
DESIGNED FOR ARRIFLEX ANI¬
MATION MOTORS
The Arriflex Corporation of America
has announced the availability of their
new Master Intervalometer, a device
which automatically programs camera,
lights, and other auxiliary equipment in
correct sequence for special motion
picture applications such as time lapse
studies, animation and titling, data
recording etc. It provides pre-setable
time intervals from 3 seconds to 1%
hours and time exposures from 1 second
to 11 seconds.
The Intervalometer was specifically
designed to operate in connection with
Arriflex animation motors but can also
be used for any other application
requiring the pulsing of instruments at
predetermined time intervals.
The Intervalometer is designed and
built according to latest electro-mechan¬
ical and electronic standards using
printed circuits and top quality com¬
ponents throughout. It is self-contained
in a rugged instrument case with all
controls located on the front panel. A
hinged pedestal' on the bottom of the

Stanco, an experienced company in
the manufacturing of film splicing
equipment is marketing a newly de¬
signed automatic film splicer known as
the Stanco Cine Mark VI. Features
include: automatic emulsion removal,
uniform platen temperature, accurate
film alignment and "low visibility"
splice. The unit is finished in organosol
paint (epoxy base) for easier cleaning
and longer wear.
The splicer meets all the require¬
ments of the film industry; yet it is easy
to operate . . . allows operator to make
perfect splices every time. Extra hard
platens practically eliminate damaged
platens through human error.
The Stanco Cine carries a full year
manufacturer's warranty and is available
in 8/16mm as a standard, super 8, 8/16
and super 8 combination, and 35mm.
Prices start at $275.00 for the 8/16mm
standard. For more information write
Stanco Manufacturing Company, Box
456-A, Erie, Colorado, 80516.
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FOROX MODEL SS SLIDE/STRIP
CAMERA AND COPY STAND
Forox Corporation is introducing its
Model SS Slide/Strip Camera and Copy
Stand, designed for the rapid produc¬
tion of slides and filmstrips. The rugged
cast aluminum camera features an exter¬
nally operated film cutter which enables
the take-up magazine to be easily re¬
moved without the need for rethreading
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