Kinetoscopes and other things

[Amberolaguys]

I was wondering if people on these forums have similar interests.

Like Edison's Kinetoscope or other stuff like Tintype Photography, Music Boxes, Silent Film Cameras, Automobiles, Victorian Clothing.

Of course, these hobbies are more expensive. For example I see those old film cameras going for 8-15k and unfortunately I don't think anyone makes nitrate film anymore.

[FellowCollector]

I have a nice original Edison Home Kinetoscope outfit that I've owned for years along with a number of early Edison films for it. I also enjoy early disc music boxes - videos of which I have posted on my YouTube channel. There's nothing quite like the sound from an early disc music box in nice working order.

Doug

[StL Bill]

I believe that you will find that most Forum members have other interests other than strictly phonographs. I have recently acquired my first Projecting Kinetoscope that I am presently restoring and have discovered another fascinating aspect of Edison related products. I earlier posted some pictures of my Kinetoscope after I acquired it. If you are a Kinetoscope collector I would love to talk to you through a P.M.

Bill

[TinfoilPhono]

I've been doing wet-plate collodion tintypes and ambrotypes for 9 years now. GALLERY LINK

I'm also an antique auto buff. I've had several over the years. Currently I'm enjoying a 1954 VW, which replaced my 1928 Model A a couple of years ago.

[Amberolaguys]

I've stumbled upon your channel a few times in the past Doug. Good stuff

I would PM but unfortunately I don't have any kinetoscopes nor do I know anything about them. Sorry, Bill.

I've been doing wet-plate collodion tintypes and ambrotypes for 9 years now. GALLERY LINK

I'm also an antique auto buff. I've had several over the years. Currently I'm enjoying a 1954 VW, which replaced my 1928 Model A a couple of years ago.

Fantastic gallery. I was delighted that there was 2 nude ones as well.

[Phototone]

For testing and demonstrating a pioneer projector such as a Kinetoscope, or any other brand from the teens, you do not have to use vintage nitrate or safety film, as all 35mm film up to the present is the same dimensions and will run just fine thru these machines. On modern film with a soundtrack, you will see the soundtrack on the screen along with the picture, as when sound was introduced the picture was reduced and the aperture on the projector was made smaller to hide the soundtrack, but that is immaterial in a testing or demonstrating situation. The same goes for antique 35mm movie cameras. Modern 35mm Eastman Kodak Vision film stock will run just fine but the cost of this color negative stock may cause you to think twice about using it.

[VintageTechnologies]

I am interested in many things, but like many, my eyes are larger than my wallet.

[billybobbojim]

I am (or was) a third generation motion picture operator and repairman and has done numerous shows..

with professor George C. Hall both for Library of Congress and AFI and many others......I am the one

that sold my Kinetoscope for $8400.00 to a collector in Korea since all Edison Kinetoscopes were

designed to literally peal off the perforation's around 100 or so Runs for you would have to buy

another print from Edison which was expensive... Presently I am restoring a Powers No.6 Cameragraph

which is the finest Hand Crank Projector ever Made and quite easy on film I still have Life of the

American fireman and the bangville police restored to 35mm stock.....If anyones interested

you can call me at (480)703-3961 Randy