Fairchild Cinephonic Eight Vintage Movie Camera in Original Leather Case
Since I do not have the power cord I am unable to test it.
BZ8362 serial number
The Fairchild Cinephonic Eight is the world's first 8mm sound-on-film movie camera, released in January 1960 by the Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation
Key Features and Specifications
- Simultaneous Sound: Recorded synchronized magnetic audio directly onto a narrow magnetic stripe on the edge of regular 8mm film.
- Power: Operated on a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery housed inside the camera.
- Built-in Electronics: Included a transistorized amplifier, a sensitive microphone, a monitoring headset, and a volume control dial.
- Original Price: Debuted at roughly $239.50 to $250, with a matching sound projector available at a similar cost.
- Frame Rate: Filmed at 24 frames per second, yielding about 2.5 minutes of recording time on a standard 50-foot film roll
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