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In the writer’s opinion, Pathescope did not do themselves any favors by catering for
what is popularily called today, the “entry level” end of the market.

The 9.5mm gauge had great potential, with its picture size roughly equal to 16mm,
and with no wasted film stock for perforations at the side of the image, it offered great
value as a gauge.

Many of Pathescope’s projectors appear to have been designed with inaquicies built in,
a little extra thought (and no doubt cost) could have resulted in a better range of
equipment. In most cases, the company’s output seems to have been based on ‘how
cheap can we make it”, rather that what features can we provide and a reasonable
cost.

Pathescope’s last hoorah in the late 1950s, says it all. A cheap hand turned projector,
built in part using left overs for earlier machines - the Princess Projector!

Above: The IMP with the
lamphouse hinged back for
cleaning, etc.

Right: Film Library application
form saying films are hired
for use on sprocket fed
projectors only

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