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After some early experimental designs, most cinematograph cameras used a claw mechanism to pull down the perforated film. The "standard" film gauge was 35mm, although there was some variation in perforation during the early cinema period................ LEFT............
Typical camera interior showing film boxes and film path.
Film capacity was usually 400 feet, or just over 6 minutes at 16 frames (pictures) per second.
Prestwich camera

John Arthur Prestwich was one of
the early makers of
sturdy cameras. This model has internal film
magazines.


This Gaumont camera of c.1907 has external film magazines

This Pathé Studio camera was popular in the early days of Hollywood.

This "Tropical" model has extra brass corners and plates, to ensure that the wooden case doesn't warp with humidity changes, as this would let in light.

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