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On eBay i saw a few but not quire like that. Do you have more info?
I do not know what aircraft this camera came out of. It was used in a famous race car in 1961 to record the gauge data while racing. I am currently reproducing the car and doing my best to find this camera. The knob above the lens is definitely odd and I have not seen it anywhere.Your camera has a couple of differences from the typical Bell & Howell. The big one that sticks out is the lack of US Navy or AAF Data plate and also the round knob next to the lens. Perhaps an early pre-production/test type B&H camera?
What type aircraft is your photo from?
I did see this page online but I do appreciate any and all leads. Any thoughts regarding the knob above the lens?This site (linked below) has a USN M-4A camera set, in the photo gallery (image #9), is a table with all the variants and manufacturers, complete with the Navy's assigned number.
Use that table's info to refine your search.
Gun Camera, 16mm, Gun Sight Aiming Point, Type M-4A US Navy
Gun Sight Aiming Point (GSAP) Cameras are electrically-operated motion picture cameras which were used across US Army Air Force and US Navy fighter and attack aircraft during WWII and the Korean War. These cameras were designed to record results obtained in aerial and ground gunnery training and...aeroantique.com
Have you tried clicking on the blue Bell & Howell above?The photo is from the racecar. I have tried multiple antique camera dealers, museums, historical sights, etc. Would you know if Bell & Howell is in business?
I guess that knob is a trigger switch to activate the camera. Could be very usefull when testingThe photo is from the racecar. I have tried multiple antique camera dealers, museums, historical sights, etc. Would you know if Bell & Howell is in business?
Looks like the Eastman Museum is closed till Tuesday. I will call them then. Thank you for the lead.Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester N.Y. had a camera museum, including competitor's equipment. Kodak is still in business and the Bell & Howell name is used for TV infomercials.
Thank you for this. I will follow upThe picture in your first post, is that photo of the camera taken from the race car or a plane?
Since yours doesn't have a military Data Plate, perhaps it was a civilian version of the camera.
Have you tried contacting antique camera dealers to see if they can identify it or perhaps Bell+Howell ?