Creation Date

1945 – 1955

Description

Keystone 16 millimeter movie camera Model A-7 with a Wollensak 1 inch F1.5 lens. Oval-shaped grey-colored metal body with leather hand strap on one end and lens protruding 1.75" from front side. Lens has orange rubber "Wollensak" lens cap. Front side has a plaque with instructions on different exposures to use in different light. Below the lens is another plaque that reads "Model A-7/ No. A 126625/ Made By / Keystone Mfg. Co. / Boston, Mass." Run button and view hole also on front surface. Right surface of camera has metal tab that twists to wind film, a speed control knob, and a button that reads "Lock for continuous running". Left surface of camera has a knob to twist open and close to access the inside of the camera. Inside of camera has black plastic film reel with no film. Back surface of camera has viewfinder.