MOVIE TOP LITE

The movie Top Lite manufactured before 1962 by Cine Accessories (Brighton) Limited who were manufacturers, importers and distributors. The light would work with most cine cameras due to the universal screw-tight arm that formed the two into a 'compact' unit.

The lamp fitting used two 375w lamps and  this gave the same exposure as with four 500w lamps and slower film. It has an easy to hold grip which dismantles for packing and is supplied with 10ft of heavy duty twin flex cable.

This example is not in to bad a condition, the case has no cracks and the switch works fine. The plug and cable are all in good condition and the lamp holders are fully intact. The original box has damage and the one lid has been torn off (still have the lid) and there is a small tear on the side.

I have not been able to try this out because of the three pronged plug and lack of bulbs but it looks in a good enough condition to work. The lamp is dirty though and would require a clean, most of the 'grime' will clean off but not sure about the 'grime' on the handle.

Its surprisingly light when set up and even with this Bell & Howell Autoset II fitted, it does not feel to heavy.  

Its been a while!

Well, like always, 'its been a while' but I thought I would plan a trip to Europe on a shopping spree buying old cameras and the like. My plan is to sell off everything I have to raise some of the funds to go. I will be doing this on my Ebay, I don't have much photography equipment, hence the trip!

If I find anything of interest I will post here and on my Ebay site for sale. I hope to do some of this whilst travelling, I only plan to go for a week max.

With a little luck I may even get to 'blog' whilst on the move and tell you all about my adventures, or lack of them. Last time I drove to Europe I drove right the way across the centre of France down to the Mid Pyrenees, which was a great time. Sadly, I did not get time to stop to take a look at the wonderful antique shops. This time I intend to because there were many that caught my eye.

If you if you are on the look out for something then please let me know and I will do my best to find it at a price you can afford.

Apart from the shopping spree I hope to have some time to take some photo's, I have an old camera which I will be taking with me. Hopefully get some good photographs especially this time of year.

Anyway, thanks for those for reading my blog and apologies for not posting that often. Probably a good thing!

June Flowers