Great stuff. Man they sure improved the loading process with later cameras! I'm sure in the 1950's the "old timers" made fun of anyone complaining about loading. :-D
Fascinating - so the Wilart actually came after the Bell and Howell 2709? I had a little experience with one of those decades ago and it was pretty quick and simple to load by comparison. The Wilart does look beautifully and robustly made though. Not sure I get the logic of the open/close light traps and split magazines although European cameras like the Debrie Parvo had internal separate magazines. Thanks so much for this!
Yes. The Wilart is essentially a metal version of a Pathé Professionelle, which I believe predates the 2709. I imagine Wilart was trying to capitalize on a cheap proven design, compared to state of art of say a 2709, which was a very expensive camera. Also due to WWI and after, access to European cameras were a bit limited, which I imagine made a space for Wilart as it was an American company.
Someone gave me a 1940's Miller Tripod, Russian 16mm camera w 10 mags, Siemens 16mm Projector , 2 Urer audio recorders, Spectra light meter. like new. I would not mind finding a collector or someone who can nerd out on it before I sell it, I can't really use it for anything, or I could sell it to a prop house. Any ideas?
Great stuff. Man they sure improved the loading process with later cameras! I'm sure in the 1950's the "old timers" made fun of anyone complaining about loading. :-D
Fascinating - so the Wilart actually came after the Bell and Howell 2709? I had a little experience with one of those decades ago and it was pretty quick and simple to load by comparison. The Wilart does look beautifully and robustly made though. Not sure I get the logic of the open/close light traps and split magazines although European cameras like the Debrie Parvo had internal separate magazines.
Thanks so much for this!
Yes. The Wilart is essentially a metal version of a Pathé Professionelle, which I believe predates the 2709. I imagine Wilart was trying to capitalize on a cheap proven design, compared to state of art of say a 2709, which was a very expensive camera. Also due to WWI and after, access to European cameras were a bit limited, which I imagine made a space for Wilart as it was an American company.
Great video, thanks! Is it possible to load a standard 100ft bulk roll of 35mm film?
Absolutely. Only trick is dealing with the core of the bulk load vs the spindle of the mag.
What year did that camera come out? I may have some questions on some 1940's gear someone gave me
Matt M. About 1920-1926 give or take.
Someone gave me a 1940's Miller Tripod, Russian 16mm camera w 10 mags, Siemens 16mm Projector , 2 Urer audio recorders, Spectra light meter. like new. I would not mind finding a collector or someone who can nerd out on it before I sell it, I can't really use it for anything, or I could sell it to a prop house. Any ideas?
Matt M. Hard to say. None of it necessarily sounds like highly sought collectible but I’m not familiar with that gear.