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filming by following the subject with the eye which sees precisely the picture which is passing
through the lens and by rotating the lens ring for distance the subject is held in sharp focus
all the time the film is being expos,ed. This feature is unique and with no other substandard
cine-camera is it possible to control focusing whilst filming by seeing the exact film picture
through the special View Finder and through the actual taking lens.
The Pathe WEBO 'M' Camera is standardised with two lenses, the fl.9 I" which is the
general purpose lens and the f3.5 3" telephoto lens. One naturally thinks of a telephoto lens
as a medium for photographing objects at a considerable distance from tf(e camera, but this
is only part of its function and probably is the, lesser part, for the telephoto lens is invaluable
in the production of a larger image than that given by the I" lens. For instance in the
photography of Sporting Events, where the photographer must remain at a prescribed distance
from the subject, with the aid of the telephoto lens the principal characters of the Tennis
Court, Football Field, Boat Race, etc. may be brought close to the screen and by virtue of
the special View Finder these subjects will be in sharp focus. Of other cameras used under
similar conditions there must be a degree of hit and miss in guessing distances and with the
movement of the subject it cannot be held in critical focus.
On the other end of the scale that is for short distance photography the camera is ideal,
for using the direct vision View Finder the exact picture is seen and no adjustment is necessary
for parallax. In making titles this is invaluable and with the aid of lens extension tubes which
are available the camera may be employed for micro-photography.
Another valuable feature embodied in the camera is the shutter which can be adjusted by
movement of an external leve,r whilst the camera is running. In ordinary filming there is no
need to alter the shutter and the amateur need have no inferiority complex if he does not
em ploy shutter control in the making of his pictures, but the facility is there for any of the
following purposes :-
1', To r,educe exposure when abnormal light requires the use of a smaller aperture than
provided by the lens.
2. To make individual frames sharper for study purposes.
3. To permit the use of a larger lens stop for special effects.
4. To fade in 11 scene ond to fade out.
5. To make lap-dissolves.
Details of the method for each of these operations are given in the Camera Instruction
Book, but as mention of Ia p-dissolves has been made it is pointed out that provision is made
in the camera for backwinding and this also is of great service when it is desired to make
super-imposed titles.
The speeds are from 8 to 80 frames per second and single pictures can also be taken. A
footage indicator is incorporated and a separate frame counter shows the passage of 135
frames and then repeats. This is required for titling and when backwinding is used for super-
imposing.
It is spool loading using either SOft. or I OOft. spools as desired.
The Pathe WEBO 'M' Camera is made in two models for different guages of film and the
present prices inclusive of Purchase Tax are:-
9.5 mm. Model £215 Os. Od.
16 mm. " £229 6s. 8d.
Further details concerning accessories will be willingly furnished through the services of your
Pathescope Dealer through whom a demonstration can be arranged. Indulgence is asked for
any short delay that may occur in regard to this as for the moment supplies are a little behind
demands.

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