ONS AND ANSWERS AE eu r WIDE SCREEN PROJECTION SUPE RAPRIA BY PANAVTSTON INC HOLLY WOOD What is SUPERAMA “16”? It is @ dual-purpose anamorphic lens, designed for both the taking and projection of regular 16mm motion pictures. When a picture is being taken with the Superama, an image fwice as wide as normal is “squeezed” ‘onto the conventional size film. (This is referred to as an “anamorphic power of two.") Then, when the film is projected through the Superama lens, the image is “unsqueezed” and the ratio of the image width to image height is 2.66 to 1.0 (instead of the ordinary 1.33 to 1.0). This is actually « little wider than Hollywood- produced CinemaScope films. Of course, the film is developed in the usual manner. Is SUPERAMA “16” an actual lens? Yes! It is @ precision-made cylindrical lens with five elements, all hard coated, of a revolutionary design, Special high density glass is used for all elements insuring maximum light transmission, high contrast, excellent chromatic characteristics and superb edge-to-edge defi Can SUPERAMA “16” be focused? ‘Yes! This is an extremely important feature and makes possible the complete elimination of astigmatism in taking and projection. A helical focusing mount is calibrated from 5! to infinity and absolute sharpness in the picture is assured at any distance within this vast range. Compare this with non-focusing anamorphic attach- ments which can only produce @ reasonably shar significance of ths feature. image at a fixed distance and you can appreciate theoe Can SUPERAMA “16” be used with all 16mm prime lenses? For perfect results, the SUPERAMA should be used with @ camera lens whose focal length is 32mm or longer. When used with certain standard 25mm (1") comera lenses, slight vignetting will appear in the corners of the image. Very often, the standard 2” toking lenses supplied with 35 mm still cameras will make excellent cine lenses for use with the SUPERAMA. In any case, the camera's lens must be of the “helical focusing” type that is, the front of the lens must not rotate when it is being focused. e Will SUPERAMA “16” work with all 16mm cameras? Yes! But since any anamorphic attachment tends to exaggerate defect inherent in the camera's prime lens, best results are obtained with good equipment. A poor prime lens will not become better by using the ‘Superama "16." For this reason, the advanced amateur, fomiliar with lens quality and characteristics, can be ‘expected to achieve the finest results. oe How does SUPERAMA “16” attach to the camera? By means of a simple triple-ring adaptor that permits the SUPERAMA "16" lens to be focused independently of the prime lens. The adaptor ring which fits over the prime lens of the camera is supplied with an undersize ‘opening which can be bored out to the exact outer diameter of the taking lens by @ camera service shop to insure @ perfect fit. Ths is @ fast and simple operation that ony competent camera repair service can take care of for a small service charge. This eliminates the necessity for purchasing extra adaptor rings and step- Up or step-down rings, and provides the user with an ottachment tailor-made to fit his camera. 6 How is the SUPERAMA “16” positioned for “‘squeeze”’? The oval shape of the elements is easy to observe when the lens is installed on the camera or projector. By turning the lens so the oval ical position, the proper "squeeze" is achieved. This can be done visually in a few seconds. © Does my exposure change when using SUPERAMA “16"? In determining exposure for the prime lens when used with the SUPERAMA "16", a '& stop open should be allowed. 6 What about using filters with the SUPERAMA “16”? The filter must be placed in front of the SUPERAMA lens in the ordinary manner. © Does SUPERAMA "16" require special viewfinders? It all depends on the camera and lens focal length used. If equipped with a sports finder at the top of the camero, no special viewfinder is required. On Bolex equipment and on Bell & Howell “70” series cameras, ‘an extension bracket can be purchased to move the viewfinder away from the side of the camera to clear the Superama “16” lens housing. In composing the picture, it must be remembered that the actual area covered by the lens is twice as wide as the area normally pictured by the viewfinder designed for the taking lens. ‘Asc result, a true CinemaScope type viewfinder could be achieved by using a finder for o lens which is half the focal length of the taking lens and masking the top and bottom, to give a 2.66 to 1 aspect ratio. Thus, for ‘example, a viewfinder for a 25mm lens, when properly masked at top and bottom, reveals the full 2.66 to 1 field which Superama "16" will put on film when used with @ 50mm (or 2 inch) taking lens. RADIANT MANUFACTURISUPERAMA “16” used with silent projectors? When functioning as @ projection ens, the SUPERAMA ‘'16" is easily attached fo the prime lens of any 16mm silent projector in exactly the some manner as SUPERAMA is attached to the taking lens:of the camera. {An extra adaptor ring is included with the SUPERAMA "16" when it is purchased for use with o silent pro- jector. The opening in this ring again is designed to exactly fit over the prime lens of the projector, pro- viding a quick and simple means for making the SUPERAMA “16” cn integral part of the optical system of the projector. ® How is SUPERAMA “16” used with sound projectors? When purchased for use with a sound projector, the SUPERAMA "16" is supplied with a special bracket de~ signed to fit on the case or housing of the projector. In such cases, the user should specify the make of projector to receive the proper bracket. If more than one make of projector is to be used, the appropriate extra brackets can be purchased separately. ® Is SUPERAMA “16” easy to “line up" for proper results during projection? Centering the SUPERAMA “16” in front of the prime lens is taken care of automatically by the adaptor ring ‘on silent machines and the carefully designed bracket on sound machines. The only adjustments required of the user are (1) to pre-focus the SUPERAMA ‘:16" fo match the projection distance and (2) make sure, by visual check, that the oval shape of the optical elements is in on up-and-down or vertical postion. If, upon pro- jecting the picture, you find that the scene is tilted slighty, this can be remedied immediately by a slight turn (of the lens in its ring or bracket. @ Are wide Screens available for projecting with SUPERAMA “16"? Yes! Radiant can supply tripod, wall and frame type Screens in widths ranging from 50” to 20 or over for wide Seren projection in any aspect ratio. See Radiant's Wide Screen price list for details. How can I determine the proper Screen size when projecting at a given distance SUPERAMA “16"? Remember, the SUPERAMA lens does not change the height of the picture—but it does double the width. Therefore, if you normally project @ 45” x 60” picture at 28” with o 2” prime lens, the “unsqueezed” cenamorphic picture will remain 45” high, but the width will expond to 120” (or 10 feet!) See Screen Size Chart below, for projection at 2.66 1. ‘uEws: SCREEN WIDTH rao Ca de oe [vv | ved = ye fae pre fav fae [a0 | aa | a0 | a | sv | 00° | oe | 72° [ow © “Tipe | 24 | 28° | 34° | 40” | 44” | 4a” | 56” | 68” | 80° 96" |112" 1G CORP., CHICAGO 8, ILL.er? NORMAL LENS SUPERAMA “6” ANAMORPHIC LENS. WIDE ANGLE LENS Gives you picures Gives fll CiemaScope-type picture in Gives you wide of only 133 expect 2.86 ospect ratio. Double the width of piclrer bt with catio. normol Tent—100% more picture ond toss of height ond Greatly inereased dramatic impact. ize of mage. NOW! You can take and project Dramatic Hollywood Style CinemaScope-type pictures with Dual purpose focusing Anamorphic Lens for 16 mm. motion picture faking and projecting Real professional quality in a Now your samara can wand your proacor con show_whst your eyes actually see!... the full dramatic sweep of natural vie ee sion without sacrificing the brilliant detail ond size of close-up The Superame “16” brings @ new high stand shots. Superama "16" focuses from 5’ to infinity insuring unusual rd of quoi to the 16 mm. anamorphic feld sharpness and clarity in both taking and projecting. Panning is ih fell CinemaScope type oipect rolio of minimized, saving up to 50% of your film. Speeds up the pace of 2.66 fo 1. Crecled by the makers of ‘the : Fone Penater neice nce tet your 16 mm. movies. Best of all—it doubles audience enjoyment row in Us in over 10,000 hearer all over BY enabling you to project theatre quality wide screen pictures. A ‘he word. Utilizes the new high density glow complete line of Radiant Screens for wide screen projection is hich permits new freedom in eyndrical opt: qyailable from 50” to over 20° in width. Col design. Giver high contra, wih excellent chromatic characteristics. Helical focuting ‘onvres wperb definition from edge to edge. IMuStrated full color folder on Superama “16' one sh tached wih eden net 1? available trom Radiant Mig. Gorp. on reque: ut overloading your prime lenses RADIANT MANUFACTURING CORP., 2627 W. ROOSEVELT ROAD, CHICAGO 8, ILL.RADIANT WIDE SCREENS FOR ANAMORPHIC PROJECTION SCREENMASTER Model “DLS” For the discerning projectionist who wishes to combine the con- RADIANT venience of portable tripod Screen operation with really superb wide-Screen picture rendition, the SCREENMASTER is ideal. The W-I-D-E SCREEN finest of gloss-beaded Screens, the SCREENMASTER, with its Mopet “DLs” gleaming Perma-White processed "VYNA-FLECT” flame- ond ‘Streenmaster mildew-proof fabric feithfully revives the original beauty and colors of pictures taken in any aspect ratio. All SCREENMASTER models are continuously adjustable from the normal 1.33 to | aspect ratio to the full Cinema-Scope ratio of 2.66 to 1. FOR EXAMPLE: 0 70°x70" SCREENMASTER will give «@ perfect picture fit for slides at 70°x70”, normal movies at 52° 70” or SUPERAMA i raising the Screen Case until the desired picture size is reached. In eight sizes from 30°x40" to 70x70". CHAMPION and EXCEL Triped Models 30x40” through 7296”. Descriptions and prices available upon request. W-I-D-E SCREEN MODEL “w" WALL Model ‘An outstanding Wall and Ceiling Screen of all purpose design for Walf sein showings to larger audiences such as dubs, industry oF insti tutions would require, or anywhere @ permanent or semi-permanent installation is desired. The protection to the fine-gr jhtweight, sturdy metal case is "HY-FLECT” Fabric rolls up or down smoothly and evenly and is adjustable for any aspect ratio projection to 2.66 to 1. In eleven sizes to 72"x96". jpplied with dual-purpose hangers for wall or ceiling mounting and offers complete lass-beaded projection surface when the Screen is closed. Model “EC” Wall & Ceiling Screens also available from 6’x8’ through 9'x12’, where larger picture size is needed; sizes and prices on request from Radiant. — RADIANT W-I-D-E SCREEN SUPIRAMA MOUE WIS” SUPERAMA Model “WFS”” For semi-professional ond large audience showings the SUPERAMA “Aluminar” frome-type Screen is unexcelled. Designed by Radiant specifically to answer the demand for BIG Screen quality, the SUPERAMA frame is constructed of strong, lightweight tubular aluminum and is easily assembled and disassembled. Provides taut, wrinkle-free picture surface from edge to edge. See the back page of this folder for a listing of the complete range of sizes and fabrics available from Radiant to eccommodate both normal and Wide-Screen projection.PRICE List LENSES AND SCREENS FOR WIDE SCREEN PROJECTION SUPERAMA ‘‘16” Effective January 1, 1956 ‘MODEL DESCRIPTION LUST PRICE sust Superama “16" fr use with lent projet indudes Lens, Adapter Assembly, and extra Adopter Riog for Prolectoress si civic esdeoh aslavesevatr va fa $159.50 suso ‘Superama 16" (for use with sound projector) includes Lens, Adapter Assembly, and projector Bracket ‘ond Bushing. MAKE OF PROJECTOR SHOULD BE SPECIFIED. 169.50 ‘SOUND PROJECTOR BRACKETS (When ordered separately) 30-00 ‘Ampro Premier... $17.50 30-10 ‘Ampro Stylist. e+. : 17.50 50-00 ell & Howell. : 17.50 60-00 Eastman Kodak». +. > x 17.50 70-00 ROA. : 15.00 80.00 . 12,50 ‘ADAPTER ASSEMBLY AND RING (When ordered separately) 20-00 ‘Adapter Assembly, Complete (for use in attaching the SUPERAMA "16" to camera taking lens or objective lens of slent projector). ...--- 7 $12.50 20.03 Lens Adapter Ring only (For adapting SUPERAMA “16” to additional camera taking lenses). «+++» 4.50 TRIPOD and WALL SCREENS NOTE: All RADIANT Tripod and Wall models in standard sizes are continuously adjustable to any screen height. Select the model in width desired and merely adjust screen height to either 2.0:1 or 2.5:1 aspect ratio as required. Prices shown are for standard movie sizes. All fabrics are fine-grain, highly reflective glass-beaded surfaces. 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