The Richard Bartel Collection of Motion Picture Cameras and Projectors is a renowned and comprehensive collection of cinematic technology, featuring rare cameras and movie projectors. Assembled over almost sixty years by Bay Area owner Richard Bartel, the collection includes a wide range of historic motion picture projectors, from the innovative magic lanterns of the 1880s to the large projection machines of the 1950s and 1960s. It also boasts the rare and technically sophisticated Mechau projector, invented by German optician Emil Mechau in 1910, which provides a seamless and realistic illusion of movement through rapid dissolves.
In addition to the impressive array of projectors, the Bartel Collection includes various collections on the evolution of sound technology, wide-screen formats, portable 35mm projectors, and original Edison Kinetoscopes. The collection also features an extensive assortment of motion picture cameras, including classics like Mitchell, ArriFlex, and Bell and Howell models, as well as a comprehensive collection of 8mm and 16mm cameras. With its vast range of film equipment, the Bartel Collection stands as a remarkable testament to the history and innovation of the motion picture industry.
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