UniveX Camera

by Marcus Jeffery

Lately, we have seen a tonne of thoughtful, creative, and sometimes downright funny ways to keep occupied while at home. Today, anyone with a mobile phone, tablet, or notebook computer can turn their kitchen table into a film studio. In the 1930s and 1940s, handheld 8mm movie cameras like this one from UniveX were the tool of choice. Starting at around $180 (in 2020 currency), these little wonders often came in complete home movie kits, giving users the chance to splice together their very own films. The only drawback: they only shot in black and white — though I’m sure the penguins at a certain aquarium wouldn’t mind.  

Did you know?

Joseph Sanchez from Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated was once struck by lightening!  He said that he felt the energy in his body for over 6 months and it changed the course of his artwork.