{"id":2040,"date":"2023-12-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2023-12-04T09:19:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T17:19:48","slug":"vinten-model-h-35mm-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/04\/vinten-model-h-35mm-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinten Model H 35mm Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bringing this interesting Vinten Model H camera back to life during the pandemic made the isolation of that time more bearable. (You can read more about the restoration process on our blog:<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3T4AITD\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3T4AITD<\/a>) The unique and innovative design of the Vinten camera made it a world class addition to the 35mm motion picture camera canon. Unlike its contemporaries, the model H camera racked the movement over between the shooting position and the viewfinding position, removing the problem of moving the mass of the camera from one position to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2042\" src=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2043\" src=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2041\" src=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other unique features of this camera include the variable shutter system, the thoughtfully designed viewfinding system, and the old style variable speed motor with its giant wire-wound resistor speed control. It would be a real treat to experience shooting with this early example of the Vinten Model H camera (serial #14). An excellent production tool, or prized possession for your screening room or den. This camera is looking for a new home this holiday: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GtngBe\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GtngBe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2045\" src=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vinten Model H 35mm motion picture film camera with 400' magazine, 3 lenses, and motor\" class=\"wp-image-2045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2046\" src=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vinten Model H 35mm motion picture film camera with 400' magazine, 3 lenses, and motor\" class=\"wp-image-2046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vinten Model H 35mm motion picture film camera with 400' magazine, 3 lenses, and motor\" class=\"wp-image-2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vinten-mdl-h-9.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing this interesting Vinten Model H camera back to life during the pandemic made the isolation of that time more bearable. (You can read more about the restoration process on our blog:https:\/\/bit.ly\/3T4AITD) The unique and innovative design of the Vinten camera made it a world class addition to the 35mm motion picture camera canon. Unlike [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2049,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[33,80,16],"class_list":["post-2040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cameras","tag-35mm","tag-restoration","tag-vinten"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2040"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2050,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040\/revisions\/2050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemagear.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}