4983. MIDAS CINE CAMERA PROJECTOR c1939.

A very unusual 9.5mm. cine camera for 10 metres film in cassettes. The camera can also be used as a motorised or hand cranked camera or projector with a small built in motor and bulb both independently switched . The bulb is switched on by swivelling the rear view finder. Battery case, internal bulb and condenser. Taylor Hobson CAM anastigmat f2.5 1/2" (13mm.). Double cassette. Some rust on front finder frame, battery case refinished else excellent appearance with no battery corrosion, requires 3 volt batteries to work motor for filming or 6 volt power supply to film or project. Works fine hand cranked but unable to test with batteries. Original instruction book. (ACR) 70. (BCC)p.170 (MAC) p.117 Weight 1.4kg,