Univex Model A8
Camera
Universal Camera Corp.
American, 1933–1952
Univex Model A8
ca. 1936
Metal, leather and glass
Overall (camera): 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (11.4 × 3.8 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (case): 5 × 2 × 4 in. (12.7 × 5.1 × 10.2 cm)
1978.0191.0017
DescriptionBlack, vaulted, 8mm, spring motorized motion picture camera with eye-level viewfinder, lens cap and black leather case. The camera accepts single 25 foot spools.
Inscriptions Engraved in leather on case: Univex MODEL A-8 CINE CAMERA MADE IN U.S.A. PATENT PENDING / Embossed on footage guage on left side of camera: UNEXPOSED FEET / Engraved inside of camera: FULL SPOOL HERE EMPTY SPOOL HERE
