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Post by joelrc on Aug 27, 2013 13:06:53 GMT -5
I have a Victor Cine Model 3 movie camera with the original case. I would like to sell this camera if anyone is interested.
I also am looking for information about how old this model is. I think it is from the 1930's but have not been able to confirm this.
I am not sure of the value of this item and would be interested if anyone has any information about that.
Thanks!
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Post by Ken Riley on Aug 29, 2013 8:47:32 GMT -5
The Victor cine 16mm cameras were introduced in 1923
and were made by the Victor Animatograph Company of
Davenport, IA.
Your Model 3 was made starting in the late 1920s thru the
early 1940s according to McKeown's Camera Price Guide.
It uses 100' spool film and is equipped with a Newton
finder and reflex critical focus eye-piece. The camera is
powered with a spring wind-up motor and has a Velostigmat
f/3.5 fixed focus lens. The camera came in two versions:
Single lens (Model 3), or triple-lens turret (Models 4 & 5).
Collectors value: $40-$60 w/single lens. $100-$150 w/triple
turret lenses.
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Post by luvantique on Aug 30, 2013 10:19:09 GMT -5
The Victor 3 was actually Victor's fourth camera model, introduced in 1927 as a single lens camera. The 3-lens turret version appeared briefly in 1928 and 1929, but was replaced by the Model 5 in 1930, when the Model 3 reverted to single lens only. Single lens Model 3's are fairly common; the 3T is rare. Condition is always a major part of the value of any collectible camera, but the lens has more to do with this camera's value than any other factor. The body alone has little value in most cases. McKeown prices include at least one normal lens, but some lenses by specific makers can boost value substantially. You will find the serial number on the machined flange on the body around the crank shaft on early examples. A few later ones have the number behind the strap, while most have the number stamped on the nameplate on the side of the camera. I would be interested in your camera if the serial number is below 1226.
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Post by Ken Riley on Sept 1, 2013 15:25:47 GMT -5
To luvantique:
Are you a large collector of movie cameras and do you
have a lot of them? I notice that you have good knowledge
about them. I have a few but I'm not a big collector of them.
-KR
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Post by luvantique on Sept 11, 2013 22:50:46 GMT -5
Yes, Ken, I collect movie cameras; particularly early US-made 16mm. I have Kodak and Victor prototypes and a very nearly complete collection of American 16mm cameras from 1923 to about 1935, though there are a few elusive holes to fill. I'm working on a book on the early history of the 16mm format, and have about 20 years of research under my belt.
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Post by Ken Riley on Sept 13, 2013 8:58:36 GMT -5
That explains a lot!! I understand what you mean about the
research you do. I have to do a lot myself. Some items have
a lot of info about them while others have seem to have very
little. Thanks for answering any questions on this board. -KR
PS: You and others may have noticed that this board has come
under fire lately to SPAM advertising. This attack is a automated
one and hard to stop. So, I just have to keep a close moderation
on it.
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Post by luvantique on Sept 14, 2013 0:48:04 GMT -5
I see what you mean. Brunetnancy100 echos my post with a debt consolidation ad in very fine print at the bottom.
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Post by luvantique on Sept 14, 2013 0:52:30 GMT -5
Too bad I can smite only once. If it would help, I would smack her for all 10 posts (and she seems to be hard at work putting more up).
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Post by Ken Riley on Sept 14, 2013 16:48:51 GMT -5
Brunetnancy100 is gone but another will take its place.
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Post by Kyl on Apr 26, 2014 21:04:26 GMT -5
To iuvantique
I have a victor 5 it's original hardwood case could you tell me more about it I can even send you pictures
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Post by Lynnette on Jan 28, 2017 16:29:13 GMT -5
To iuvantique
I have a Victor Cine Model 3 16mm silent movie projector. It does work, but a wire is loose at the base and will spark once in a while. The bulb works and has a spare bulb. The original purchase papers record that it was bought in April of 1930 for $255.00. I also have a 16mm Felix the Cat reel called Felix The Hero. I am looking to sell it, but ebay is no help. I am looking for circles that would be interested. It is a unique piece of history, and I don't want to see it junked, but I really can't hold onto it much longer either. Can you help me find a buyer? My email is lkaragines (at) gmail (dot) com
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